Alexandria daily advertiser (Alexandria [Va.]), 1804-01-06 00:00:00

Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
Vol. IV.]
FRIDAY, JANUARY 6, 1804.
[No. 954]
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 hhds. and barrels, Whiskey in barrels, Apple Brandy in barrels, Gin in casks Wine in pipes and quarter casks, Molasses in hhds. Sugar in hhds. and barrels, White and brown Soap in boxes, Coffee in casks and bags, Raisins in kegs and boxes, Queen's Ware, and
ALSO, A variety of DRY GOODS,
—AMONG WHICH ARE— Broad Cloths, Irish Linens, Cassimeres, Calicoes, Kerseys, Threads, Coatings, Chintzes, Halfthicks, Bedticks, Fearnought, Oznaburgs, Blankets, Sewing Silks, Planes, Mullin and Muslin Negro Cottons, Handkerchiefs, Worsted and other India Cottons, &c. Stockings, &c.
THOS. PATTEN, Auctioneer. January 2.
Public Vendue.
On TUESDAY , at 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store ,
Rum in hogheads and barrels. French Brandy in pipes, Gin in pipes and bds. Whiskey and Apple Brandy in bds. Sugar in hhds. tierces and bds. Coffee in tierces and bags, Chocolate White and brown Soap } in boxes, Mould and dip'd Candles } Raisins in kegs, boxes and jars, Figs in kegs and frails, Queens Ware in crates, FURNITURE, &c.
A variety of DRY GOODS,
Among which are, Cloths, Coatings, Kerseymeres, Duffles, Plains and Kerseys, Negro Cottons, Serges, Elaticks, blue Friezes, Calimancoes and Russels, Yarn Stockings, Chintzes and Calicoes, Irish Linens, Silefia do. Oznaburgs and Ticklenburgs, Mullins and Mullin Hand's, India Mullins and Table Cloths Bandanna Handkerchiefs, Coloured Threads, Hats, And sundry other Articles.
P. G. MARSTELLER. January 2.
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.
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.
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, September, 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 contributions for the relief of the poor.
By James Muir, D. D. Pastor of the Presbyterian Church. December 1.
JAMES S. SCOTT
TAILOR,
Has received his FALL assortment of FANCY GOODS ,
Which he will dispose of on the most reasonable terms, by the yard, or make up, on the shortest notice to suit the taste of any:
Amongst which are the following; SUPERFINE black, blue, drab, claret, cinnamon, bottle green, different shades; light, dark, and Oxford mixtures; also, one piece superfine milled French blue, suitable for cloaks; cassimeres, velvets, velveteens and cords all colors; fancy swandowns, Russian ditto, silk molekin & velvet;—with a number of different coloured coatings and napt frizes, some of which are milled;—flannels, twilled and plain, fashionable and plain buttons, &c. &c.
Four good Journeymen wanted immediately.
October 27. d
JUST RECEIVED,
First quality
Bloom and Muscatel Raisins by the box,
Prunes by the box, Olives by the box, Grapes by the jar or smaller quantity, Sweet Oranges, and
A general assortment of Groceries, &c. T. SIMMS.
Just Received,
Muscatel and Bloom Raisins by the box, Fresh Prunes, English Grapes by the jar or pound,
Olives just from Malaga, English Walnuts and Figs, Large Oranges, Limes and Lemons, R. I. Apples by the barrel, Do. Cheese, Potatoes, Cranberries, Onions, and best dried Codfish for family use.
A. WILLIS. Dec. 13. d
JAMES BACON,
At his Store on King-Street, within one door of Washington-Street, has just received, a quantity of small assortment
PATENT SHOT,
which, with a general assortment of Teas, Sugars, Coffee, Wines, Brandy, Spirits, and generally every other article in the grocery line, he offers for sale on the most moderate terms.
Oct. 15. d
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. 33m
WILLIAM OXLEY
Has received by the Ann from Liverpool and Anantala, via Baltimore, from London, FALL GOODS ,
which he offers for sale on reasonable terms.
Sept. 30. d
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. df.
Thirty Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY from the subscriber on the 29th of October last, a negro man slave named B O B ,
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 MUIR, 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
Wanted to Purchase or Hire,
A NEGRO WOMAN from 20 to 35 years of age, capable of washing and ironing, and who can be well recommended. Apply to the Printer. Dec. 22. eo
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 Sale or Charter,
The Schooner Patience , 107 tons burthen, sixteen months old, sails fast and is in fine order to receive a cargo. For terms apply on board at Herbert's wharf, or to
Ricketts, Newton & Co. Dec. 10. d
For BOSTON,
The Schooner POLLY , JOSHUA BANGS, Master, Will sail in five days. For freight or passage apply to the matter on board at Lawrafon and Smoot's wharf, or to
JOHN G. LADD. December 17. d4
THIRD NOTICE.
In the Case of JAMES SMITH, a Bankrupt. WHEREAS
a Commission of Bankruptcy, founded upon the act of Congress passed on the 4th day of April, 1800, entitled "An act to establish an uniform system of Bankruptcy throughout the United States," hath been awarded and issued forth against James Smith, of Dumfries, in the state of Virginia, Merchant, and he having been declared a Bankrupt—he is hereby required to surrender himself to the Commissioners, in the said Commission named, or a major part of them, on Friday the 9th, and Saturday the 17th days of this present month, December, and Monday, the 9th day of January next, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon on each day, at the Commissioner's Office, (the house of Benjamin Parke) in the town of Fredericksburg—and make a full disclosure of his estate and effects; when and where his creditors may attend to prove their debts; at the second meeting to chuse assignees; and at the last sitting, the said Bankrupt is required to finish his examination.
All persons indebted to the said Bankrupt, or who have any of his effects, are not to pay or deliver the same, but to whom the Commissioners shall direct. BENJAMIN PARKE, Secretary to the Commissioners. Commissioners Office, } Fredericksburg, Dec. 1, 1803. } d
Fifty Dollars Reward,
FOR apprehending two black men who have disappeared from M c Call's Nail Manufactory in Alexandria, one named CHARLES and the other HARRY , both blacksmiths. Charles is about 30 years old, a common sized man, well made, not a very dark complexion, nor good countenance. Harry is one or two years older, nearly the same size, complexion and a down look, bad countenance, impediment in his speech, and hooops a little in his walk. They are brothers and both write a tolerable good hand, and will no doubt have passes. Their clothing I believe not good, nor can I describe it, as their usual working cloaths are left behind.
Ten Dollars will be given for them, if taken in Alexandria and brought home, or Twenty Five for either, if taken at a further distance, and secured in jail so that I get them.
Wm. Stewart, jun.
N. B. All masters of vessels and others are cautioned against taking away or harbouring the above Negroes. Dec. 29. d
Three Cents Reward.
RAN AWAY from the subscriber, on Tuesday evening last, an apprentice boy named Benjamin Clark Burgess , about nineteen years of age, slender built. Whoever will take up said apprentice, and bring him home, shall receive the above reward and no thanks.
Jacob Heineman. Jan. 2. eo3t
NOTICE.
WAS left in the Court House, some time in August last, a light coloured UMBRELLA ; at the last court a SWORD in a cane, with a gilt head. The owners by applying to the subscriber and paying the cost of this advertisement, may have them again.
James Campbell. Dec. 28. eo3t
Cash given for clean linen and cotton rags.
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 conveniently accommodated with Wharfage on moderate terms.
STORES to let on the Wharf, or goods received 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. 20th. eo3t
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 soay leather, and about 3 tons first quality Russia cordage, well assorted, which will be sold cheap.
Dec. 5. d
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 trails Figs, 150 quarter bds. Raisins, 200 boxes Muscatel 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.
Dec. 9. d
RICKETTS, NEWTON & Co.
HAVE RETURNED TO TOWN, And are now opening, and will be ready for sale in a few days,
Their Fall supply of Goods:
Consisting of superfine cloths, second do. coatings, fearnoughts, duffle blankets, point and rose do. striped kerseys, plaids, half thicks, cadders, kerseymeres, swandowns, velvets, corduroys and thickfests, Scotch carpeting, Brussells do. fluffa and corded dimities, canvas and twine, German linens, feine and sewing twine, threads and sewing silks. And have on Hand,
70 hhds. Sugar, 4 do. Jamaica Rum, 12000 lbs. Green Coffee, 2000 bushels salt. Oct. 26. d
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. dgm

Dancing Assemblies.
The Alexandria Dancing Assemblies will commence on Thursday the 12th day of January, 1804, at Gadsby's Hotel. Subscribers are requested to pay their Subscriptions to Mr. Gadsby, Treasurer.
The Managers.
January 2, 1804.
Public Sale.
On Friday the 6th of January next, at three o'clock in the afternoon, will be sold at the late dwelling house of D. Graham, Water Street.
A large boiling of unfinished Soap, together with the materials of a Soap and Candle Manufactory, and two Franklin Stoves, &c. P. G. MARSTELLER.
Dec. 29.
Public Sale.
At 10 o'clock on Monday 9th inst. will be sold at the House of Daniel Douglass deceased - all his HOUSEHOLD and KITCHEN FURNITURE,
CONSISTING OF - Mahogany Tables, Desks and Bureau, Beads and Beadsteads, Chairs, China, &c.
ALSO - A riding Chair and Horse, a quantity of Plank, Scantling, Shingles, and seven SLAVES.
T. PATTEN.
Jan. 3.
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.
January 3, 1804.
TO RENT.
A three story brick WAREHOUSE, situate at the lower end of King Street. Enquire of the Printer.
Dec. 22.
d
Just Received from R. Island,
Fresh Apples in bls. And Cyder and Cheese.
A. WILLIS.
Jan. 2.
d
Notice is hereby given,
To the Creditors of James M'Donald a Bankrupt; that his final certificate of discharge, will be granted on Monday the 16th of January inst. at 10 o'clock A. M. at the court house for the county of Washington, in the district of Columbia, unless cause be then and there shown to the contrary.
WILLIAM CRANCH, Assistant Judge of the Circuit Court of the District of Columbia.
January 4th, 1804.
3t
For Sale,
On easy terms, a LOT of GROUND on St. Asaph, near Prince Street, in the town of Alexandria, on which is a convenient brick building now in the tenure of Mr. PLUMB, in my absence application may be made to Mr. JOHN LONGDEN, who will show the premises and make known the terms.
MUNGO DYKES.
January 5.
eo3 t
Ranaway
On the night of the first inst. from the sch'r Victory, with her boat, three seamen, viz.
ROBERT HINSON, 24 years of age, 5 feet 7 1/2 inches high, dark hair and complexion.
JOHN TAUNT 20 years of age, 5 feet 9 3/4 inches high, fair complexion, light hair and blue eyes.
ABRAM CHASE, 17 years of age, 5 feet 3 1/2 inches high, of dark complexion, brown hair and blue eyes.
Whoever will apprehend or give information of these deserters, so that they may be apprehended, will be handsomely rewarded by Mr. Jeremiah Williams, of Geo. Town.
Samuel Silvester,
Master of the sch'r Victory of Geo. Town.
Jan. 3.
d3t
To Let,
THE frame Warehouse on King Street, two doors above Pitt Street, now occupied by Amos Vose. Possession will be given on the 27th of this month - apply, in the absence of the subscriber, to Col. Dennis Ramsey.
R. I. TAYLOR.
August 15.
eo
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 compared - 62 1/2 cents.
Hear Both Sides, a new Comedy, by Holcroft - 25 cents, and
D'Israeli's Narrative Poems, 37 1/2 cents.
December 16.
d
CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES.
DEBATE in the SENATE on the LOUISIANA TREATY.
CONCLUDED.
THURSDAY, November 3.
An act authorising the creation of a Stock to the amount of eleven millions two hundred and fifty thousand dollars for the purpose of carrying into effect the Convention of the thirtieth of April 1803, between the United States of America and the French Republic and making provision for the payment of the same, under consideration.
Mr. Cocke.-Mr. President, it is with reluctance I rise at this late hour of the day to claim your attention on a subject that has been so ably discussed, but the deep interest the state must feel that I have the honor in part to represent pleads my apology and requires that the objections made to the passage of this bill should meet my answer.
Gentlemen appear to have rested their objections on two grounds; first the constitutionality; secondly, the expediency of passing the bill at this time-these objections when we give them their full weight, cannot appear well founded or consistent with opinions formerly delivered by the gentleman on this floor, at a time when they contemplated taking New-Orleans and the Floridas by military force. Here however I must except the gentleman from N. Jersey (Mr. Dayton) and freely confess that he has been consistent, and that a manly consistency has accompanied him thro' the whole of this business, although I believe him to be mistaken in point of policy.
But what must we think of gentlemen on whom this sudden change has taken place, and who now exclaim against the passage of this bill, when we recollect that last winter they were ready to storm the Spanish garrisons, and who then promised by their valor, to secure to us a free trade down the Mississippi, and to make New-Orleans and the Floridas their own. Did the constitution then form a barrier against them? They must excuse me if in point of candour, I cannot compliment them, for they have not only voted against the treaty that secures to us more than they could have contemplated by their arms and their valor, but they have also voted against the law for carrying the objects of that treaty into effect, after that treaty had been ratified, and the exchange of ratification taken place in due form; and, now sir, we hear those warlike spirits expressing their fears, that the western country will soon become too powerful for the east, and that a separation must inevitably take place between us. I ask gentlemen the ground on which they build their fears. It cannot be sir, that we have paid less respect to the laws of the Union than any other portion of our fellow citizens, or have we in any instance shown less regard for our government, or its honest administration? Is it then that gentlemen had determined in their own minds to treat us with such marked indifference, or injustice, as should rouse us to just resentment. When that shall be the case, I agree with my friend from Kentucky, that there is a point beyond which we cannot go; but let not gentlemen be alarmed at the acquisition of Louisiana, this new world as they please to call it, and which they seem at a great loss to know what to do with. Since sir we have made it our own, I trust we shall find capacity sufficient to govern it. For why all those fears? Is it not the true interest of all to be united, and will not our mutual interest and love of country bind us together. It certainly will. But gentlemen appear as though they thought our late acquisition has made us too rich, and seek to know how we shall dispose of that vast country. When that shall be the question before us, there will be but little difficulty on that subject, and for myself I promise the gentleman I shall without hesitation, say what I think will best accord with the interest, and bind in friendship, every part of this Union.
It must, however be recollected, that about six or eight months past, these gentlemen had no constitutional objections, or conscientious scruples, on this subject-Had they then taken New-Orleans and the Floridas, will the gentlemen now tell us that they intended to return it again to those from whom they might have taken it. Would they then have said the constitution limited them to certain bounds? If so I would ask what are the constitutional limitations? It has none sir in that respect, and I contend that the treaty making powers in this country are competent to the full and free exercise of their best judgment in
making of treaties without limitation of power; for on every subject in which that power is called to act, it must act on its own responsibility. Our government is indeed the government of the people; the constitution is the instrument of their choice-it is that instrument that grants the power I contend for, and which says that the President shall have power, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, to make treaties, provided two-thirds of the Senators present concur. This power then, sir, passes out of the hands of the people by their consent, and is vested for the time limited by themselves, and until the period they have chosen for the free exercise of their elective rights shall return. On the ground of expediency little need to be said, and I hope gentlemen will excuse me if I again repeat a desire to know the extent of their objects, when they so loudly clamored for war. Were I as suspicious as themselves, I might readily indulge a belief from the present state of things, that they wished to check the rising growth of the western people, by getting them into a war, make them a handsome bow and leave them to fight their battles.
But happily our treaty secures us against all such apprehensions, and I hope we shall pass the bill now before you, as necessary for carrying into effect the conditions of our treaty with good faith.
The gentleman from Delaware, (Mr. White) should have stated me more correctly, he should have said that I contended that if his favorite plan of recession took place, that the power to whom the recession was made would intice our citizens by every means, and by the very means that the gentleman seems to wish to put in their power to settle west of the Mississippi; that in an event like that we might as well pass laws to prevent the fish from swimming up the Chesapeake, as to prevent our citizens from migrating to that country, and I again warn gentlemen of the dangerous tendency of such recession, and assure them that I am not among those that believe that France, Spain, or even the British government would govern that country more to our interest than we shall do, nor do I credit a doctrine so absurd as to believe the people of the western country will abandon their interest and prostitute their honor to create dangers so imminent, as the gentleman from Connecticut, (Mr. Hillhouse) seems to apprehend, and who is so fearful of the day in which the western people shall give laws to the union, but if ever it should so happen I hope they will be at least as just and salutary as they were when that honorable gentleman and his friends formed the political majority in this house.
The question was then taken on the passage of the bill, and carried in the affirmative.
YEAS-Messrs. Adams, Anderson, Bailey, Baldwin, Bradley, Breckenridge, Brown, Butler, Cocke, Condit, Dayton, Ellery, Franklin, Jackson, Logan, Maclay, Nicholas, Olcott, Plumer, Potter, Israel Smith, John Smith, Stone, Taylor, Worthington, Wright-26.
NAYS-Messrs. Hillhouse, Pickering, Tracy, Wells, White-5.
TUESDAY January, 3, 1804.
The house went into a committee of the whole -Mr. J. C. Smith in the chair-on the bill making appropriation for the military service for the year 1804.
The bill, being reported, was immediately taken up by the house, and after being amended, was ordered to be engrossed for a third reading tomorrow.
Dr. Mitchill, after taking an interesting view of the heavy impositions laid on American vessels, entering British ports (which we shall detail hereafter) offered the following resolution:
Resolved that the committee of Commerce and manufactures be directed to enquire into the expediency of laying and collecting a tonnage duty on foreign ships and vessels, entering the ports and harbours of the United States, as an equivalent for the advantages such ships or vessels derive from the light houses they pass inwards and outwards, and to report their opinion thereon by bill or otherwise.
Ordered to lie on the table.
Mr. Huger, from the committee appointed on the 25th of November, to whom was referred the report of a committee made at the last session on that part of the Message of the President of the United States, which relates to the fostering of the fisheries in the United States, with instructions to enquire what measures are necessary for the encouragement of the whale and cod fisheries, made a detailed report, concluding with a resolution, that there be paid on each ton of vessels employed in the whale fisheries cents for each voyage, provided that a greater sum than dollars shall not be paid for each vessel.
Referred to a committee of the whole on Monday next.
Mr. Leib offered the following resolution:
Resolved that the Secretary of the Navy be directed to this house, a statement of all the monies advanced for the pay, cloathing, subsistence and
contingencies of the corps of Marines, from the time of the organization and establishment of that corps to the close of the last year, exhibiting the dates of the advances and to whom made; also an account rendering generally under each head of expenditure aforesaid, when and by whom and what amount of money has been accounted for, and showing the balances, if any, now in advance and not accounted for.
Agreed to without a division.
Mr. Kennedy called up his resolution, prescribing that the sums received in the posts of the U. S. Statue, for the relief and maintenance of sick and disabled seamen, be expended in the districts wherein they are collected, and that the surplus be placed for certain purposes under the direction of the President.
Referred to a committee of the whole on Monday.
Mr. J. Clay observed that considerable injury had accrued to the United States from the existing provisions of the revenue laws, in cases wherein they were infringed. He therefore moved the following resolution:
Resolved, That persons guilty of crimes arising under the revenue laws of the United States, or incurring fines or forfeitures by breaches of the said laws, may be prosecuted, tried and punished at any time within five years after the time of committing the offence or incurring the fine or forfeiture, any provision or law to the contrary notwithstanding.
Referred to the committee of ways and means.
The house went into committee of the whole (Mr. Varnum in the chair) on the bill to allow a drawback of duties on goods, wares and merchandise transported by land, in cases therein mentioned.
The committee, after some discussion of the bill, rose and obtained leave to sit again.
PARIS, October 20.
Bonaparte, First Consul of the Republic, decrees as follows: Citizens Boissel Dubuisson, and Maillard, the former of whom retired into the country, and the latter offered his resignation while the enemy was in flight, are deprived of their offices, since cowards cannot be permitted to remain at the head of such a commune as Granville. The minister of the interior is charged with the execution of the present article.
BONAPARTE.
LIVERPOOL, Nov. 9.
The arrival of several mails from the continent during this week, has brought us an influx of intelligence of various kinds which comes down, as low as the 22d ult. The grand article, which like a vortex, swallows up almost every other, is the projected invasion of this country. And indeed until this important question be set to rest and decided forever, the interest of all the states in Europe must remain suspended upon it. If it be asked when this important decision is to be made, we are compelled to reply, that so vague and unsatisfactory-so various and contradictory are the statements in the foreign journals, that it would be absurd to presume to offer a decided opinion upon it. It should be sufficient for us to know that an adequate interval has taken place between the menaces hurled against our very existence and the present hour, to enable us to look invasion in the face without dismay. Fortunately this interval has, by the great body of the people, particularly by our volunteers been wisely and industriously employed. This wisdom and industry, have been exerted in that preparation without which, the stoutest hearts are appalled at the approach of danger. The threat of invasion has been so often repeated, that it has long since become familiar to every class of the community. Accompanied on our part, with corresponding efforts to defeat it, it ought at this time to be looked forward to with firmness, without contempt-with anticipation unconnected with that sort of anxiety, which favours more of fear than of a determined spirit of opposition.
What are fifty, what a thousand slaves, March'd to the sinews of a single arm That strikes for liberty? That strikes to save His fields from fire, his infants from the sword, His couch from lust, his daughters from pollution; And his large honours from eternal infamy?
A diversity of opinion is stated to exist amongst military men as to the system which ought to be pursued in the event of the enemy effecting a landing on our shores. Some recommend delay, as the surest means to harass and ultimately conquer; -while others, with more enthusiasm of our countrymen, propose to lead them to immediate action. Probably the surest path lies between these two extremes. -We would wish to see the caution of a Washington or a Cornwallis, animated by the gallant impetuosity of an Abercrombie, or a Moira.
The nature of the impending war, imposes a greater degree of caution than would be requisite in ordinary cases. -France contends for plunder and dominion: We fight for Liberty and Life. The enemy cannot calculate on receiving succour or supplies; and to him delay must be fatal. -To us it will admit the concentrating our forces, although partial inconvenience may result from it. -He acting on the rash maxim imparted to Caesar, engages in the exploit without deliberation; for fear, lest the consideration of the danger, might damp the ardour of the enterprise. -He depends on the suddenness of his movements, and impetuosity of his attack, and leaves it to fortune to supply the defect in his arrangement. We stand on far different ground; we fairly contemplate the danger; we know our resources and can place our operations beyond the influence of

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Subscriptions received by R. and J. Gray, King street, where a specimen of the paper and printing may be seen. 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 Soal Leather and Shoes of all sorts, 50 pieces of Russia Duck, 100 boxes mould and dipp'd tallow Candles, 50 do. Spermaceti do. 7 bds. and 80 bds. Sugar, 10 do. Molasses, 2 tons of Cordage assorted, 3 cases bandanna Handkerchiefs, 7 bales India Cottons, A few Feather Beds with Pillows and Bolsters the best Ticking, An assortment of playing and blank Cards, Bir Iron, Stone Lime refined, Salt Petre, Ground Ginger, Pearl Ash, Rice, Starch, Writing Paper, Glass, Hops, Cotton Yarn assorted, &c. &c. Nov. 1. d
JANNEY and PATON Have just received, per the brig Polly, and for Sale, 24 bds. } New England Rum, 56 bds. } 75 tons Plaister Paris. And on hand, as usual, a general assortment of GROCERIES. And about 1250 tons Plaister. Farmers will find it to their interest, when purchasing, to look at this plaister, 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
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 superior broad cloths, and cashmere, coating, forest cloth, kersey, and half-thicks, striped and sole blankets, frizes, flannels, toilingnet and swanflannels, Russia sheeting, raven's 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, furniture do. ladies extra long cotton gloves, French and English silk pick necks, & lace do. 6.4 fatin stripe and fancy bordered cambric shawls, white and coloured camel's hair do. patent sewing cotton threads, laces, bobbin, &c. &c. The above goods will be disposed of on the usual terms for cash. Nov. 21. d
RAN-AWAY, From the subscriber living in Fauquier County, a negro man named ZACHARY. HE is a very tall black fellow, clean limbed, has lost the finger next the little one on his left hand, stutters much in speaking, and is about 20 years old. It was at Mr. Travis Daniel's in Stafford, about a fortnight ago, and had a pass certifying him to be a free man, said to be signed with the name of the Clerk of Fauquier. I will give Thirty Dollars to any person delivering me the said negro in Fauquier county; and all lawful charges, and Two Dollars extra for his pass, or Twenty Dollars for lodging him in any jail, so that I get him again. JAMES STIGLAR. All masters of vessels are forewarned from carrying him off. Dec. 16. d3w
BENJAMIN SHREVE, jun. Has just received and for Sale, 40 barrels No. 1 Beef, 4 pipes Cogniac Brandy, 45 bags Pepper, 6 boxes women's Morocco Shoes, And a handsome assortment of India GOODS. Dec. 27. d
Sale Postponed. THE subscribers not being able to have the LANDS advertised below surveyed, and the Lots staked off in a satisfactory manner by Thursday next, on account of the badness of the weather, are under the necessity of postponing the sale until Tuesday the 10th of January, when the sale will positively take place. Charles Simms, George Deneale, Edmund J. Lee. Valuable Property for Sale, ADJOINING THE TOWN OF ALEXANDRIA. Will positively be sold on Tuesday the 10th day of January next on the premises, 107 Acres of LAND, Including Mr. Dade's former Dwelling House and House, Garden, Stables &c. adjoining the Town of Alexandria, formerly the property of Mr. Baldwin Dade, and now owned by Col. Nathaniel Pendleton, of New York.
This Land lies at the upper end of the Town, and fronts on the river Potomac, so as to include two good Fisheries, and runs back between the Town and Mr. Hartshorne's Land; crosses the George-town road, and runs between the race ground, and Messrs. Fendall's, Conway's, Simms's and Fitzhugh's Lots, to Mr. Charles Alexander's back line. That part of the Land lying between the river and the George-town road, has been laid off into Lots of two acres corresponding with the squares in Town, and Fairfax, Royal, Pitt, St. Asaph, Washington, and Columbus streets extended, with cross streets of the same width, and will be sold in whole or half squares; the Land west of the George town road will be sold in lots of from two to five acres each, as may best accommodate purchasers. Considerable trouble has been taken to render the title clear, and freed from every possible incumbrance or prospect of litigation. The terms of Sale will be one fourth of the purchase money payable on the first day of March next, and the remainder in nine and eighteen months, a negotiable note will be required for the first payment, and a security on the property for the balance. This property is beautifully situated for building Lots, lying in a long slip from the river to the top of the hill, which ranges with Mr. Dulany's house, and the whole of it fronting with a full view of the Town, and extending back to a range of highly improved meadows; the plat and survey made by Col. Gilpin, may be seen at any time on application to Charles Simms, George Deneale, Edmund J. Lee, Attorneys in fact for Nathaniel Pendleton. December 9. d
The Editors of National Intelligencer and Anti-Democrat will please insert the above advertisement until the day of sale, and transmit their accounts to the Editor hereof.
In obedience to a Decree of the County Court of Fairfax, on the first Monday in January, if fair, if not the next fair day, will be exposed to sale upon the premises, on a credit of 6, 12, and 18 months:
A TRACT OF LAND, Containing 300 acres, mortgaged by Josiah Watson, to Charles Higbie, to secure a debt owing by him to the said Higbie; this land fronts a considerable way upon the new Turnpike road, and is laid off into a number of convenient lots, a plan of which may at any time be seen by applying to George Gilpin. Negotiable notes with an approved indorser, will be requested for securing the first payment, when deeds will be executed to the purchasers and trusts taken upon the property to secure the other payments. It may be observed, that on this land there are a number of beautiful situations, well calculated for elegant country seats, and the whole well adapted either as places of residence for such families as might wish to retire from town in the summer season, or for the accommodation of tradesmen and laborers at all times. JAS. KEITH, GEO. GILPIN, FRANCIS PEYTON, Commissioners. Dec. 10. eods
This is to give Notice, THAT we the subscribers have obtained from the Orphans' Court of Alexandria County, in the District of Columbia, Letters of Administration on the personal estate of George Kilton , late of the said county of Alexandria, deceased—All persons having claims against the said estate, are hereby warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof, to the subscribers, at or before the ninth day of November next, they may otherwise by law be excluded from all benefit of the said estate. Given under our hands this twenty seventh day of December, 1803. John C. Vowell, Daniel M'Leod. N. B. All persons indebted to the estate of George Kilton , deceased are requested to make immediate payment to the above named administrators, or either of them. Dec. 28. e03w
Printing in all its variety executed at this office with neatness and dispatch.
For Sale, by ROBERT & JOHN GRAY, WHEATON'S GENUINE PATENT JAUNDICE BITTERS, A MEDICINE extremely useful when Jaundicy and Bilious Complaints are so prevalent among the citizens of America and the West Indies. They are a useful and efficacious Medicine for curing Jaundicy and Bilious 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 jaundicy and bilious people. Also removing constipation of the bowels, obstructions of urine, cholicky complaints, pukings and purgings, indigestion, sick head ache, rheumatic complaints, &c. (which arise from a collection of sour, bilious 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 Ich 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. August 2. 2aw6m
This is to give Notice, THAT the subscriber hath obtained from the Orphans' Court of Alexandria County, in the District of Columbia, Letters of Administration on the personal estate of David Graham , late of the said county of Alexandria, deceased. All persons having claims against the said deceased, are hereby warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof, to the subscriber at or before the 1st day of July next; they may otherwise by law be excluded from all benefit of the said estate. Given under my hand this 21st day of December, 1803. David Wilson Scott, Administrator of David Graham, deceased. All persons indebted to the said estate are hereby required to make immediate payment to the Administrator. Dec. 21. 2aw6w
Notice is hereby Given, THAT an ELECTION for Fifteen Directors of the Marine Insurance Company of Alexandria , will be held at the Court House in Alexandria, on Monday the 16th day of January next. By Order. J. B. Nickolls, Sec'y. Dec. 22. eo
Mr. A. Davis, at Richmond, and Mr. T. Green, Frederickburg, will please publish the foregoing in their papers until the day of the Election.
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 suited 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. eo
STOUGHTON'S GENUINE BITTERS, Faithfully prepared at the original warehouse London. TO make any observations here, upon the superior quality of these Bitters, to any ever offered for sale, is needless; suffice it to say, that they have stood the test of approbation a great number of years. Gentlemen, who prefer bitters, will find them an elegant and wholesome preparation; and now, for the first time, imported in quart bottles, as well as vials, which will reduce the price near one half. Country stores and taverns supplied by the dozen or gross, with a very large allowance on the price, or bartered for country produce, on application to Messrs. Robert and John Gray, bookellers, Alexandria. Sold also, (Retail) By Rapine, Conrad and Co. booksellers, Capitol Hill, Washington; John March, bookseller, George Town; Tiddley Graham, Norfolk, and A. Buck, Frederickburg. Nov. 5. 3mtaw
Notice is hereby given, To the Stockholders of the BANK OF ALEXANDRIA, that an Election will be held at the Court-house in this Town, on the third Monday in January next, for the purpose of choosing nine Directors of said Bank for the ensuing year, agreeable to charter. By order of the President and Directors, GURDEN CHAPIN, Cashier. December 15, code
The Printers of the Virginia Gazette, Richmond; Virginia Herald, Frederickburg; & the Virginia Centinel, Winchester, are requested to insert the above till the day of election.
Just received and for Sale By William Cath, King street, 44 barrels best brown TANNERS' OIL. ALSO, 30 bds. of Mackerel of the first quality. Dec. 29. 1aw3r.
Notice. All persons who stand indebted to the estate of Jesse Pugh, deceased, are requested to make immediate payment—and those who have any demands against said estate are directed to produce them legally authenticated for settlement to CATHARINE PUGH, Administratrix, at the house formerly occupied by Henry S. Earl, Fairfax street. Dec. 28. e03f
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. Looking 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 Coinses 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. d3m
WANTED TO HIRE, FOR one year, twenty able bodied NEGRO MEN, to be employed on the Little River Turnpike Road. Good usage, &c, and punctual payment for their services, may be relied on. Any persons who have, and are disposed to Hire, will please give the earliest notice to the subscriber, who is duly authorised to contract for that number, on behalf of the President and Directors of the Little River Turnpike Company. Richard Ratcliff. Dec. 15. d3w
Fairfax Court House. I wish to Rent, for one or a term of years, the House and premises at present occupied as a TAVERN at this place. The buildings are large and convenient, and others, if necessary, will be made to accommodate a good tenant. Perhaps no situation in the country promises greater advantages in the Public Line; it being now determined that the paved Turnpike Road is to pass this route. Any person qualified for the undertaking, and who wishes such a situation, will please to make application to the subscriber, near the Court House. A store house and land for cultivation, can also be had, if required. Richard Ratcliff. Dec. 15. d3w
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
PORT FOLIO. THE Patrons of the Port Folio, and the public generally are informed, that on the first day of January next, the publication of the fourth volume will commence. The friends to this establishment will please recollect, that one of the most necessary stipulations is the payment of one years subscription, ( Five Dollars ) in advance. Subscriptions or arrearages will be thankfully received for the Editor, by the Editor of the Alexandria Advertiser, who is his agent in this place. Cash given for clean Linen and Cotton Rags.
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