Alexandria advertiser and commercial intelligencer (Alexandria [Va.]), 1803-02-12 00:00:00

Alexandria Advertiser AND COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCER.
VOL. III.] SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1803.  No. 671.
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 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.
ALSO, A variety of DRY GOODS, Among which are, Cloths, Coatings, Kerseymeres, Duffs, Plains and Kersies, Negro Cottons, Serges, Elasticks, blue Friezes, Calimancoes and Russells, Yarn Stockings, Chintzes and Calicoes, Irish Linens, Silesia do. Prattillas, Osaburgs and Ticklenburgs, Mouselins and Muslin Hand'fs, India Mouselins and Table Cloths Bandanna Handkerchiefs, Silk Stockings, Coloured Threads, Hats, Plated Candlesticks, And sundry other Articles. P. G. MARSTELLER. February 2.
Sales by Auction.
On WEDNESDAY , At 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store, the corner of King and Union Streets. Rum in 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, Kersies, Threads, Coatings, Chintzes, Halfhicks, Bedticks, Feamaught, Osaburgs, Blankets, Sewing Silks, Planes, Muslin and Muslin Negro Cottons, Handkerchiefs, Worsted and other India Cottons, &c Stockings, &c. THOS. PATTEN, Auctioneer. Feb. 2.
COTTON & STEWART Have just received a large and general assortment of BOOKS In the different branches of Literature. Also, ALMANACS For 1803, With a general assortment of Dr. Church's Patent Medicines, Which they offer wholesale or retail to the public at very reduced prices. Just received and for Sale by JOSEPH DYSON, A QUANTITY OF FRESH ORANGES, By the hundred or smaller quantity. Jan. 19.
By virtue of a Deed of Trust from John D. Orr to the Subscriber, to secure the payment of a debt due to Colin Auld, will be exposed to Sale, for ready money, on the 1st day of March next, at the Coffee House, in the Town of Alexandria, A certain Tract of valuable LAND, lying in the county of Prince William, near the Red House, on which the said John D. Orr lately resided, containing 1115 acres, the bounds of which will appear upon reference being had to the said Deed, which is duly recorded in the office of the said county. EDMUND J. LEE. Jan. 15.
Just Received, And for sale by the Subscriber, at his store, corner of Prince and Union Streets, 15 Pipes Madeira Wine, 10 do. 4th proof Brandy, 5 do. New-England Rum, 2 do. Holland Gin, 3 Quarter casks Catalonia red Wine, 3 Kegs Annisett Cordial, 14 Boxes dip't Candles, Sugar in hds. and barrels, Coffee and Pepper in bags, Hysonkin and Souchong Tea, Jamaica Rum and Malaga Wine, Raisins in kegs and boxes, Leiper's Snuff in half barrels and kegs Men's coarse and fine Shoes, Women's Morocco and fancy kid do. And eight Bales of INDIA GOODS, consisting of Mamoodies, Emeries, Guzzinabs, Mohanas, Gungies, Checks and Calicoes, and a few pieces China and Lunge Hankerchiefs, and Ravens Duck. A large quantity of RED SOAL-LEATHER, and a few barrels Tanner's best brown OIL. BENJ. SHREVE, jun.
A PROPOSAL By SAMUEL BISHOP For publishing by Subscription, LETTERS ON THE Elementary Principles OF EDUCATION. By Elizabeth Hamilton, Author of the "Memoirs of Modern Philosophers," &c. CONDITIONS. I. The Work shall be comprised in two Duodecimo volumes, of about 450 pages each, & shall be printed in the best manner, on fine Paper, and new Type. II. The price will be one Dollar per volume in boards, payable on delivery. *** A very considerable number of Copies being already subscribed for, the work will be put to Press, and finished without delay. Subscriptions received by the Publishers Alexandria Library Company. THE Members of the Alexandria Library Company will please to take notice, that in conformity with the act of incorporation, an ELECTION will be held at the Council Chamber, on Monday the 21st inst. between the hours of three and six P. M. for a President and eleven Directors for the ensuing year. JAS. KENNEDY, Sen. Secretary. Feb. 7.
Just received, and for Sale, By Robert and John Gray, [Price 25 Cents] Negro Slavery Unjustifiable. A SERMON. By ALEX. M'LEOD, A. M. Pastor of the reformed Congregation, in the City of New-York. Feb. 5.  To Rent, Possession given immediately, A large Brick Warehouse adjoining R. Newton and Co. and a comfortable Dwelling House, on Prince Street. For particulars enquire of RICKETTS, NEWTON & Co. Jan. 18.
Ricketts, Newton & Co. Have just received & for Sale, A QUANTITY OF Wool & Cotton CARDS, 70 Tons Plaster of Paris, 10 hds. and 20 barrels Sugar, 10 hds. Rum, 1000 bushels of Lisbon Salt, 1000 do. Turk's Island do. 100 Reams Post Paper, 50 do. Wrapping do. 1 Cafe Dutch Quilts, 20 Boxes Havanna Sugars, 2 hds. Loaf Sugar, 1 do. Sewing Twine and Shoe Thread, 1 do. fine huckled Flax, 50 boxes brown and Castile Soap, 50 do. dip't Candles, 5 casks fine old Rye Whiskey, 4 do. Apple and Peach Brandy, Hyson, Hyson Skin, Young Hyson and Imperial TEAS, 50 barrels Pork and Beef, 50 do. Shad and Herring. They are giving Cash for Wheat, Flour, Flax-Seed, Rye, Corn, white Peas, black eyed Peas, and have a constant supply of excellent Flour for family use, in bds. and half barrels, and can furnish a few thousand double bushels Wheat Bran. Dec. 22.
THOMAS SIMMS HAS JUST RECEIVED AND FOR SALE, One hoghead JAMAICA SPIRITS, warranted 7 years old. ALSO, Sweet China Oranges, Salmon in bds. or less quantity, of a superior quality, Rhode-Island Cyder, A quantity of excellent Potatoes, Groceries of all kinds. Jan. 19.
WM. HARTSHORNE Has for Sale at his store on Col. Hood's Wharf, 2 Pipes London Market Madeira Wine, four years old, 1 Pair Burr Mill Stones, five feet diameter 1000 Bushels Lisbon Salt, first quality, 15 Tons Swedish Bar Iron, fine drawn, 18 Tons Philad. do. First quality Brown Sugar by the hoghead and barrel, Philadelphia Lump and Loaf Sugar by the hoghead and barrel, part in leaves not more than 6 lbs. each, Plaster of Paris by the ton or bushel, Tobacco in kegs, A few barrels of new Pork and Beef, Hayin bundles about 200 lbs. each, For Sale, or Rent, A few Lots in good situations on Fairfax, Wilkes, Prince and Washington Streets. Also, for Sale, A three story Brick House, on King, near Fairfax Street, a very good stand for business. Wanted, Two or three JOURNEYMEN COOPERS to whom good wages and constant employ will be given at his mill. Dec. 18.  Madeira Wine. Ricketts, Newton and Co. Have just received a few pipes of fine London particular, and to be sold cheap. They have also, One case of elegant OSTRICH FEATHERS; will be sold low by the case. Jan. 18.
Just received, And landing on Merchants' Wharf, A SMALL CARGO OF TURK'S ISLAND SALT, and one of LIVERPOOL FINE, on very reasonable terms, if taken from on board. ALSO, Ten quarter casks of Sherry WINE. For Sale, by WM. HODGSON.  JUST RECEIVED, And for Sale by SAMUEL BISHOP, (Price 25 Cents.) PITT & HIS STATUE, A SATIRICAL POEM. By Peter Pindar. Jan. 19.
Public Vendue.
On Thursday next, at 10 o'clock, at the House of Mrs. Atkins, Prince Street, will be sold, A VERY LARGE & GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF Elegant Prints, Looking-Glasses, &c. &c. P. G. MARSTELLER. Feb. 11.
For BOSTON, The BRIG HARMONY, Capt. Hall, Now loading, and will be ready to sail in three days. Passengers may be well accommodated, and a small quantity freight taken, on application to the subscriber.
For BOSTON, The GALLIOT ROMEO, Capt. Paine, Will be ready to load in 6 days—300 barrels freight and passengers wanted.
For Freight or Charter, The SLOOP COLUMBIA, SAMUEL CARR, master burthen 700 barrels. Please apply to JOHN G. LADD. Feb. 7.
For Falmouth and a Market. The SHIP Governor Strong, (now lying at the Navy Yard) so soon as weather permits will commence loading at this port for Falmouth and a Market. 50 hds. Tobacco will be taken to the control of Jas. Mackenzie and A. Glennie of London, or on liberty; in the first instance an advance made by A. HENDERSON and Co. FOR SALE, A few qr. casks of Sherry 3 years old, and some bags of Cotton at moderate prices.—Also, Bills on N. York & London. Jan. 25.
For Falmouth & a Market. The American Ship GEORGE & MARY, expected here to receive a cargo of Tobacco in a few days. The usual advances will be made on consignments by this ship to Thomas Middleton and Co. London; but early application must be made, as the greater part of her cargo is already engaged. R. T. HGOE, & Co. Who have just received from Madeira, by the ship Courier , via Norfolk, A few pipes London particular WINE, which they will sell at a low price.
They have also on hand, Dry Lisbon and Calcavello Wines, Raisins in jars and boxes, Almonds in bags, and London Porter in casks. Jan. 27.
For Charter to the West-Indies, The BRIG EVELINA, Capt. Jas. Crowdhill; burthen upwards of 700 barrels. For terms apply to the Captain on board, (Merchant's Wharf) or to WM. HODGSON. Feb. 1.
For Sale, A likely NEGRO BOY. Apply to the Printer. Feb. 4.

Senate of the United States.
DEBATE on the Petition of William Marbury, Robert Townsend Hooe, and Dennis Ramsay.
(Continued.)
Mr. Tracy said he was not sorry for this discussion, and as there had never, to his knowledge, been a similar application, the decision on this would form an important precedent; he therefore thought it best that the subject should be examined in all its bearings. The first enquiry that occurred to his mind was; could there be a case, which would render it proper to direct the Secretary to give an extract from the Executive Records?
A case might be stated which had in fact happened; a gentleman who had been duly appointed a District Judge, received, by mistake, a commission as Circuit Judge; there was a Circuit Judge already appointed, commissioned and acting in that capacity, so that two commissions, exactly similar in point of form and substance to two different men, were existing at the same time, authorising both to act in a capacity, where the law allowed but one to act. What can be done? Shall we resort to the President, to rectify the mistake? He is out of office, or it may be he is dead; shall we resort to the Secretary of State? He is out of office, or dead. Besides, if both were living and disposed to rectify the mistake, they could neither of them compel obedience. Shall we resort to the Senate? A mandate from them, would tend only to show their imbecility, as their Executive functions extend not to commissions, but solely to advice and consent, on a nomination. An application then to a court of Justice, by quo warranto , or some other process, was the only proper and efficient remedy to prevent the conflicting operations of the two Judges. Could any gentleman point out another remedy?
What course would a court pursue in such an enquiry? Upon inspection of the commissions both are equally authentic. A resort must be had to the executive Journal of the Senate; and there, it would appear, that one Judge was nominated as a District Judge, and as such only, the appointment received the advice and consent of the Senate, and that his commission had issued, by mistake, as Circuit Judge, instead of District Judge. A judgment of Court that such a commission was void, would be an effectual remedy. But was not an Extract of the Executive Records of the Senate the best evidence which the nature of the case admitted? The records of the Executive, or Secretary of State, if any such were kept, would amount to no more than, that the Secretary of the Senate made a report, of certain transactions of the Senate, in which report, if the Secretary should mistake the fact, either by accident or corruption, the evil must remain without a remedy.
The highest evidence which could in such a case exist, he thought was to be derived from an Extract of the Record, kept by the Senate, and under a solemn order officially given, and attested by their Secretary. All other evidence which he could conceive of, was of a subordinate kind—But in objection, it had been stated, that the Executive Journal was a secret, to which the President is a party, and without his consent no Extract should be given. Mr. Tracy said that however this observation might be just, in respect to confidential messages, yet the Executive Journal was as completely under control of the Senate, and of them only, as they would be if no President existed; as a house, and a substantive branch of government, they had a constitutional authority to keep Journals, and to make rules regulating their conduct in that, and all other official transactions; and acting in that capacity they had made a rule that no extracts should be taken from the Executive Journal without an order of Senate, plainly indicating, that if they please to give such order, neither the President nor any body else had a right to object. If the Senate chose, they might act upon all nominations of the President, with open door; but merely for their own convenience, they had acted hitherto in a different manner: but no member had ever thought he violated any injunction of secrecy, by informing that a nomination was made, and every circumstance attending it, after the Senate had acted upon it, nor even when it lay before them, unlettered.
was clearly proved That there was a possible case when an extract might be given. The next consideration would be; ought it to be given in this case.
The applicants say, that they are attempting to obtain before a Court of Justice, remedy for a wrong done, by the Secretary of State, in withholding from them certain commissions, as Justices of Peace, to which they claim a right. They say an extract from the Executive Journals, that the Senate advised and consented to their appointment is, as they are advised, indispensable in their cause. Now what answer can be given to this? Is it not a dictate of common sense, that they should have it? Have they not a right to it, upon the plain principles of our social compact, unless some injury will arise by granting it; The grant can injure no person, and a refusal may injure the applicants. But it was said, by furnishing this extract the President would be put in jeopardy. He could not possibly discover the reason of all the ferment and sensibility about the president. Was he in danger or could he be in danger from it? If an improper attack was made upon the President, he would agree that so far from assisting in it, the Senate should rally in his defence.
Let us see, said he, what the facts are. The request is for an Extract from the Executive Journal of the Senate, as testimony in a Court of Justice, and claimed to be absolutely necessary to establish the rights of individuals. He knew nothing of the cause, except what he derived from the petition, and the declarations of gentlemen in debate, by which he learnt, that a mandamus was prayed for against the Secretary of State for withholding certain commissions which had been completed by the President, and left with the Secretary for delivery. The court was authorized by statute of the federal Legislature, among other things to issue writs of mandamus, in cases warranted by the principles and usages of law, to any courts appointed, or persons holding offices under the authority of the U. States.
A plain simple proceeding, before a court competent to hear and decide. What reasonable cause of alarm could this be to the friends of the President? He could see none. And the gratuitous observations of the gentleman from Maryland, (Mr. Wright) that the court were unfriendly to the President, and that the applicants had done this to injure him, were, in his opinion, out of order, improper, and totally irrelevant. But it was said, that this extract could do no good to those who request it; because it did not make out their case. Gentlemen, he thought, affected to know more about the case of these applicants than was requisite, for a just decision of the petitioner. What was it to the Senate, if the testimony is not complete? Suffice it to say, it is a part and a necessary part of their testimony. Suppose, said he, for the sake of argument, that the Secretary of State, has been bribed to reserve these commissions, or, suppose the President had committed them to me, to carry them to the petitioners, and I had destroyed them corruptly, and a claim was made before a court of justice for a remedy against the wrong so done. Could damages be obtained, unless the Plaintiff could show, that every pre-requisite was complied with to make these commissions valuable? And among the rest, that the Senate had advised and consented to the appointments? Or, put the question the other way, could not I defend successfully against an action, if I could shew that no such advice and consent was had, and that therefore the commissions were of no value? He thought it clear, that the testimony would be important, though perhaps not all which the case would require. But another, and, if possible, a more extraordinary objection had been made; that an impeachment was all the remedy which was applicable to the case stated. Let them obtain from the other house an impeachment say the gentlemen, if they can, and then we will try it.
I am bound, said Mr. Tracy, to believe this is the serious opinion of the luminaries of our nation, because it is solemnly declared in debate, otherwise he should have said, that such an observation could not be serious. What will be the effect of a conviction on an impeachment? A removal from office and a disqualification from holding office: and is it not the express declaration of the constitution, that the party thus convicted shall be liable to indictment, trial and punishment, for
the same offence; and is he not still liable to an action for private damages, in case any have been suffered by an individual?
There could be no doubt, but in this very case, damages would be recoverable, if the commissions were withheld by the Secretary of State from any corrupt or sinister motives. It was likewise said, that the commission was prima facie evidence of the holders right to office, and not only so, but conclusive; and as the parties complaining had not commissions, they could have no conclusive evidence of their right.—This he said was equally extraordinary with many other assertions. It seemed to be a position laid down by the gentlemen, that this petition should be opposed, and any objection on earth, was pertinent and sufficient. If on a view of this subject there was not, at least a colorable right in the applicants, he was exceedingly mistaken: a right to what; to office? Yes, and a right to their commissions which they say are withheld, as a proof of their right to office.
He would observe one word, upon the conclusive operation of a Presidential commission, and a proclamation promulgating a treaty. The gentleman say both are conclusive, and cannot be invalidated by any possible testimony. If so, he thought the Senate should go home, being useless at the seat of government for it would be only requisite for a president to issue a proclamation in case of treaty, and a commission in case of office, and the advice and consent of Senate was always to be presumed; and the contrary could not possibly be shewn: this was saying most emphatically that our president could do no wrong.
He was clear in this position, that in the case stated the Petitioners would stand in need of the extract requested, and that they had a right to it. That granting it would do no harm, and withholding it would be an arbitrary denial of justice. He therefore should vote for the resolution.
Mr. Baldwin—Had not been in the house when the debate commenced. Tho' as it related to executive business it ought to have been conducted as such business usually is. That as the question then stood he should be against the resolution. He considered it as relating to a part of our constitution which the sages who framed and certainly those who adopted it had always considered as peculiarly delicate. That it was one of those nice theories, which in varying from established practice, ought to be carried into effect with great discretion. That he had ever thought the unity of executive power essential to the energy of action which ought to prevail. Every thing therefore which tended to divide that oneness so desirable, ought to be avoided. That it was true the assent of the Senate was required by the constitution before an appointment of officers could take place—That on the nomination of the president the business was inchoate, and although while it was in transitu the Senate kept a Journal for their own satisfaction, yet, he thought such their private Journal, ought not to be made public, more especially as it would destroy that desirable oneness so useful in all things which concern the executive power.—That he was however, unwilling to establish a precedent of any sort. He tho' no general rule should be made either to grant or to withhold extracts from the Journal. Every application should he thought, be considered and decided under its particular circumstances. That the present case was an application for a mandamus to the secretary of state, by persons conceiving or stating themselves to be justices of the peace.—That even if they could obtain the extract they ask for, it would not answer their purpose, for altho' the Senate approved of an officer when nominated by the President, it did not follow that the President would make the appointment. Circumstances might arise to alter his opinion. The applicant therefore for a mandamus must be defeated, if he could not produce the Presidents Commission, and if he could, that was a sufficient evidence of his right, without the extract asked for. Mr. B. was therefore of opinion, that the petitioners had asked for a thing which was useless, and he was convinced that the Senate, exercising a sound discretion, would not grant a thing which must be useless, and which might be productive of evil consequences.
(To be continued.)
Printing in all its variety executed at this office.
NEW-YORK, February 7.
At the Guildhall in London, on the 20th of November, Mr. Collet brought an action against Lord Keith, for detaining his ship the Argonaut, at the Cape of Good Hope, at the time the French squadrons were expected to attack that place, in consequence of which detention, the ship and her cargo were totally lost. The detence of Lord Keith was, that as Commander in Chief of the British Squadron, he tho't it his duty to seize & detain the Argonaut (although she was an American neutral ship) in consequence of his suspecting her to be carrying on a secret communication with the enemy. The cause has been tried several times before. It again occupied the whole day, and the Jury gave their verdict for the plaintiff, subject to a reference to Mr. Inglis, a merchant of the city of London.
The Emperor of Germany has prohibited the exportation of corn from the ports of Flume and Segno, in order to prevent, as much as possible, the scarcity of bread in the Hereditary States, particularly Hungary, where the harvest has this year been very unfavorable.
Of 409 ships which entered the ports of Madeira, last year, 228 were British.—The total exportation of wine from that Isle, in the course of last year, amounted to 17,000 pipes.
Entered, ship Diana, Duplex, Gibraltar; brig Enterprize, Tombs, Charleston; Bellona, Delano, Hamburg; Washington, Hazard, N. London; sch'r Wealthy, Hand, Richmond; Portland, Ardell, Nantucket; Norfolk, Paine, Edenton, N.C. Antelope, Dean, Jamaica; sloop Chance, Roland, Salem.
Cleared, ship Grace, Edwards, Madeira and India; brig Peggy, Hamilton, St. Croix; Ceres, Young do. Schooner Echo, Peck, Charleston.
Arrived since our last.
Ship Diana, Duplex, from Leghorn, via Gibraltar, 49 days from the latter place. Left at Gibraltar, brig Anna, Robinson, who had just arrived there from Leghorn, and in going into the bay experienced some damage by running foul of a vessel. Sailed from Gibraltar in company with sch'r Eliza, of and for Philadelphia. Left at Malaga the United States ship John Adams; the Adams and Constellation at Gibraltar, and the frigate Chesapeake at Leghorn. Sailed with the United States sch'r Enterprize from Barcelona, bound to Malaga; ship Bacchus, for Baltimore, and ship Rebecca, for Norfolk. Touched at Barcelona, Alicante, Malaga and Gibraltar.
Brig Enterprize, Tombs, from Charleston. Brig Charleston Packet arrived there in 16 days from this port, and sch'r Lions in 21. Left there, sch'r Little Edward, to sail the 11th instant. The brigs Neptune and Anna-Maria, bound from this port to Savannah, were spoken by a Charleston pilot-boat on the eighteenth ultimo.
Brig Bellona, Delano, from Hamburg, via New Providence, 14 days from the latter place. Left there, ship Johnson, belonging to this port, put in there in distress; brig Clark, from Savannah, of Boston, bound to Jamaica, put in there in distress, and would be condemned. The Bellona is from Hamburg, and put in there in distress for provisions. She left Hamburg the 12th October. Last Wednesday spoke a schooner from Charleston bound to this port. Brig Independence, —, sailed two days before the Bellona.
NATCHES, January 5.
The following interesting intelligence was handed to the editor, this afternoon, he deems it his duty to give it immediate publicity.
Under date of the 16th inst. the intendant General of these provinces tells me, that the citizens of the United States of America, can have no commerce with his majesty's subjects—they only having the free navigation of the river for the exportation of the fruits and produce of their establishments to foreign countries, and the importation of what they may want from them—as such I charge you so far as respects you, to be zealous and vigilant, with particular care, that the inhabitants, neither purchase or sell any thing to the shipping, flat bottomed boats, barges, or smaller vessels that may go along the river, destined for the American possessions, or proceeding from them, that they shall

be informed of it for their due compliance of the same. (Signed) CARLOS DE GRANDPRE. Baton Rouge, December 22. 1802. The foregoing is a translation from the original, directed to me by his lordship Carlos de Grandpre, colonel of the royal armies, and governor of Baton Rouge. (Signed) J. O'CONNOR, Cydrie of the 4th district. Baton Rouge, Dec. 27, 1802.
NORFOLK, Feb. 5.
Captain Ramsey, arrived here yesterday from St. Andrews, in Spain, informs, that the Spaniards do not allow a single American vessel into their ports, until they have performed a long quarantine in some distant port from Spain; and that they are by no means friendly to the American trade.
On the 3d inst. arrived the Schooner Ann Ballard, captain Moffet, from Jamaica.
Same day, the British brig Sarah, Tringham, from Bermuda.
On the 4th inst. arrived the Schooner Friendship, capt. Read from Dominico.
Same day, the Schooner Dagshorough, Small, from Antigua.
Same day, the brig Prudes, Capt. Ramsey, from St. Andrews.
Alexandria Advertiser.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 12.
By an arrival this morning from Barbadoes, we have the disagreeable intelligence of the loss of the brig Industry, Capt. M'Kenzie of this port, crew saved.
To the EDITOR of the Alex. Advertiser.
SIR, A circular letter, written by a member of the late General Assembly of Virginia, has fallen into my hands, a copy of which I herewith enclose to you. It contains information of some of their most important proceedings, and I think ought to be made as public throughout the state as possible. It will show the people a specimen of the economy of their Democratic Representatives. The conduct of the majority of that body, as it respects the salary of the Public Printer, is, in my view, the most glaring piece of robbery of the kind ever committed. By their partiality to a worthless favorite, the public are robbed of 1,500 dollars, to lay with away on him, and without any other pretext than that he is a democrat. Your inserting this letter, or such extracts from it as you may deem necessary in your paper, will much oblige.
A LOUDOUN CUSTOMER.
February 10.
Richmond, Jan. 28, 1803.
SIR, The present session of the Assembly is now about to close. I, therefore, proceed to give you the outlines of the proceedings; or, at least, such as most immediately affect the people at large. In doing this I shall first give you an account of the salary of our Public Printer. As this is a subject which has claimed the attention of the public, I shall give you a particular relation of that business:— Which is, that Henry Pace, a printer in this place, a few days after we met, offered to the Assembly, to do the public printing for 1200 dollars a year, and to give good security for the faithful performance of the work. The Assembly refused to read this proposal. A committee was then appointed to examine into the allowance heretofore made to the Public Printer. This committee reported that Mr. Davis, the former Public Printer, had furnished them with an estimate amounting to 2046 dols. 66 cents, and that Mr. Nicholson, a printer, had furnished a statement amounting to 1211 dollars 66 cents; that in the opinion of the committee the estimate of Mr. Davis was entitled to more weight than that given by Mr. Nicholson; and that the salary of the printer ought to continue as heretofore, at the sum of 2700 dollars. Seeing such a difference in the estimates furnished to the committee, I was led to make particular enquiry into the business. The result was, that I differed decidedly in opinion from the committee, as to the weight the two estimates were entitled to. I was convinced that of Mr. Nicholson was made on a fair calculation, and that it was a very ample compensation for the duties of Public Printer. I was confirmed in this opinion, by discovering
that he had informed the committee in writing, that he would do all the duties of that office for the sum he had stated, by which there would be saved to the people a sum equal to 1488 dols. 34 cents. This was not made known to the committee to the house. After getting all the information I could on this subject, I called up the report, and proposed to amend it, by striking out 2700 dollars, and inserting 1700, by which we should have saved 1000 dols. This was not agreed to, though the house agreed to insert 2400, saving only 300 dollars. A committee was then appointed to prepare a bill to fix the salary of the Public Printer. The committee reported the bill two days after they were appointed. I was convinced 2400 dollars did so far exceed the sum that ought to be given, that on the second reading, I proposed to amend the bill by striking out that sum, and inserting 2000, which was agreed to by a majority of two votes. On the last reading it was agreed to by a majority of one vote. It was then sent to the Senate, where it was rejected in less than four hours; the division was eleven to six. Thus that body rejected off hand, a law that had invited much attention in the lower house; on a subject interesting to the public, and which would have saved us at least 700 dollars per year. The names of all the members who voted on this subject are recorded on the journal, so the people in each county can see their votes, and say whether they are pleased with the idea of giving, at least, 1488 dollars 34 cents, to any officer in government, more than the duties of his office could be as well executed for. I have been thus particular on this subject, because much has been said on it, and perhaps much remains yet to be said.
I shall now inform you of such laws of the present session, as you will feel an interest in knowing before the laws can be printed and distributed. The first I shall notice is a law changing the time of elections from the fourth Wednesday in April to the April court day of each county, so that our next election will be at our April court. A law has passed to compel the attendance of witnesses before a single magistrate, by imposing a fine not exceeding two dollars on any witness summoned and failing to appear and give evidence. By this law every witness attending the trial of warrants, is to receive 25 cents per day, and if summoned to attend out of his county, he is intitled to 3 cents a mile going and returning to be taxed in the costs, only one witness is allowed to prove each fact. A law has passed, more effectually to prevent vexatious suits, by giving courts power, for good cause shown, to rule the plaintiffs, in all actions of trespass, slander, assault & battery, to security for costs or dismiss their suits for want of such security. An act concerning corporations, viz. the several county and corporation courts are in June next to appoint so many fit persons as they may think necessary; who, before they proceed to act, are to enter into bond with security, in the sum of 500 dollars for the faithful performance of their duty, and the same to be renewed every second year, and their fees as follows: For serving a warrant, 30 cents; summoning a witness, 21 cents; summoning a coroner's jury, 3 dollars 15 cents; serving an attachment, 63 cents; summoning a garnishee, 21 cents; selling property under 5 dollars value, 25 cents, and so in proportion for other services.—A bill passed in the lower house establishing a bank in Richmond. I am free to confess that this was a subject that I am not acquainted with, though I am of opinion that the establishment of banks, though patronized in Europe and most of the U. States, is radically wrong, and have a tendency to lessen the circulation of specie, and to supply the want by a paper medium, on an immense profit to the share holders and injury to the community; added to this, you may recollect how this measure was condemned in the federal government, by those who thought the former administration wrong. A large majority of the present members are of that description; yet, in this instance, they seem to patronize a measure which they formerly condemned. I consider consistency in legislative bodies important, & that what is wrong in the general government, cannot be right in state governments; it was rejected in the Senate, of this you can judge. A bill passed the lower house extending the jurisdiction of a single magistrate to 20 dollars; this was rejected by the Senate. I shall take a pleasure in relating the provisions of this bill to those
who with it, to enable them to say, whether they think with me, that the senate acted wisely in rejecting it. An attempt was made to subject lands to sale under executions in certain cases. This subject was postponed and the bill printed for the consideration of the people, that they may instruct their next representatives on that subject. Should I again have the honor to represent you, I shall vote against such a measure, unless positively directed to vote otherwise by a very great majority of the people; for I do think the legislature ought to be very careful when they tread on the land of their constituents. With regard to our taxes they remain as they were last year, in spite of the very liberal salaries of the officers of government, and those employed at the Penitentiary and Manufactory of Arms, most which are in proportion to the PUBLIC PRINTING. Let it be said, to the honor of the people of Virginia, that they with promptitude pay their taxes, whilst those who ought to guard their rights are profuse in dealing to favorites & political friends, the frugal savings of the industrious farmers and planters. I conclude by assuring you that the approbation of those I represent will be the greatest satisfaction I expect to enjoy, for the long time I am from my family and friends.
THOMAS H. WOODING.
In the House of Representatives of the United States, on Thursday 4 th , Mr. Thomson, from the committee appointed, on the memorials of the city of Washington and Alexandria, reported a bill for establishing the Government of Columbia.
This bill establishes a legislature composed of a house of representatives to be chosen annually, and a senate to be chosen biennially, by the freemen who have resided in the territory 12 months and paid taxes. No person to be eligible as a member of the house of representatives unless resident in the territory for three years, and possessed of a freehold for the same time; and no person to be eligible as a member of the senate unless possessed of property in value amounting to 500 dollars.
Referred to a committee of the whole on Monday next.
REPORT
Of the committee to whom was referred on the 17th ultimo, the memorial of sundry inhabitants of the town of Wilmington, in the state of North-Carolina,
REPORT.
That the system of policy stated in the said memorial to exist, and to be now pursued, in the French colonial governments, in the West-Indies, is fraught with danger to the peace and safety of the United States; that the fact stated to have occurred in the prosecution of that system of policy, demands the prompt interference of the government of the United States, as well legislative as executive.
The committee, therefore, recommend that the said memorial be referred to the secretary of state, to be laid before the president; and in pursuance of the authority granted to them, herewith report a bill which is submitted.
THE FOLLOWING
Is the memorial of the undersigned inhabitants of the town of Wilmington, in the state of North Carolina, and of the vicinity thereof,
Respectfully Sheweth,
That it doth appear to have become the policy of the governments established by the French over several of their islands in the West-Indies, to expel therefrom all negroes and mulattoes, to whom emancipation shall be accorded. That in the prosecution of this system, the executive authorities in said islands, (of Guadaloupe particularly) have shown a determination, by force or by fraud, to have those people introduced into the United States. That in fact the danger to be apprehended from affording an asylum to such persons, has operated so powerfully on the European powers holding islands in the West-Indies, or establishments on this continent, as to produce an absolute and effectual prohibition from landing them on any part of their respective territories. That, therefore, the United States having become the dominion resort for enabling the French colonial governments to clear the islands of a species of population too obnoxious to be tolerated; there is reason to dread, unless the most prompt and decisive measures are adopted to counteract and repel the designs of those governments that the peace and safety of the southern states f
the union will be greatly endangered.
Your memorialists think it necessary to state to your honorable body in proof, that their apprehensions on this head are well founded; that the Schooner Fair Play, recently arrived in this port from Guadaloupe, having on board five persons of the above description, which the executive of that island compelled the captain of said Schooner to bring away.
With the fullest confidence that your honorable body will condescend to give to the above representation the consideration which its importance demands, and that they may expect from your wisdom such measures as may be effectual in the premises; Your memorialists will ever pray, &c.
We are desired to mention, that the sale advertised to take place on Thursday next, of Mrs. Atkin's Prints, &c. is in consequence of her intention to return to Philadelphia.
St. Andrew's Society.
A stated meeting of the St. Andrew's Society, will be held at Cadby's tavern, on Tuesday the 15th instant, at 6 o'clock, P. M.
By order of the President.
JAS. TOWERS, Sec'y.
Feb. 12.
For Charleston, S. Carolina,
The SLOOP COLUMBIA, Sam. Carr, Master, Will sail next week. For freight or passage, having excellent accommodations, apply to the master on board, or to J. G. LADD. Feb. 12.
William Hartshorne
HAS FOR SALE,
A HOUSE & LOT on Water street, adjoining on the North side of Major Muncaster's; a LOT on the corner of Fairfax and Wilkes' street, near which is a pump from which good water is had. Also, three LOTS on Prince street, joining Stewart's cabinet work-shop. For this property Marine Shares at par will be taken.
About 100 bushels good Oats Seed, for Cash, may be had at his Mill. For Sale or Rent,
A BRICK HOUSE next door to Bennett and Watts' in King street. Possession may be had on the first of the 5th Month next. 21 mo. 12.
To Rent,
A small 2 story Frame House, situate at the lower end of Water street. For terms apply to
Wm. H. and E. M. LYLES.
Feb. 12.
Notice.
HOLDERS of subscription papers for the work entitled, 'A Direction or Preparative to the Study of the Law,' will particularly oblige the author by advising him of the number of subscribers obtained before the first day of March.
R. W. PEACOCK.
City of Washington,
Feb. 12.
By virtue of a Deed of Trust, from Owen Roberts to the subscriber, on the third Monday in February next, if fair, if not, the next fair day, will be exposed to sale for ready money, on the premises.
One moiety of that LOT of GROUND, in the City of Washington, described in the plan of the city by the number eighteen, in the square number one hundred and sixty eight; fronting fifty nine feet upon the Pennsylvania avenue, and extending back one hundred and seven feet seven inches: Upon the premises is erected a two story brick dwelling house, and the lot is under a mortgage to secure the payment of fifteen hundred dollars, subject to which it will be sold. Also, one moiety of that Lot of Ground in the said city described in the plan be Number ten, in square number two hundred and fifty six, fronting forty eight feet seven inches upon the open area on the Pennsylvania Avenue, upon which there is an unfinished frame Dwelling House.
JAMES KEITH.
January 18.

Ladies and Gentlemen's Shoes and Slippers.
SAMUEL CLARK,
Next door to Peter Sherron's, Has just received and now opening, a fresh and beautiful variety of Shoes & Slippers, Kid and Morocco, of every description, Gentlemen's dancing Pumps, (Morocco) and fine Shoes, Misses black and coloured Morocco and Leather Slippers, Boys fine and common Shoes and Pumps, Childrens red Morocco and Leather Shoes, and 200 pair Negroes, large size, coarse Shoes, which he offers for sale at the following retail prices, viz.
 Ladies Kid 7s 6 9 10 6  Black Morocco 6s 6 9 7 6  Coloured do. 6s 9 7 6 8  Leather Slippers 5s 3 6 3 6  Mens belt qua. 9s 10 8 6 12  Mens Morocco Pumps 9s 10 8 6 10   Childrens Shoes and Slippers in proportion.
ALSO,
For Cash or Barter for Flour, 30 bks. best No. 1 Beef } Boston packed. 20 half do. Mels do. } 30 bks. Mackerell Jan. 18.
ADAM LYNN
Has just received, A HANDSOME ASSORTMENT OF Jewelry, plated, Japaned & fancy GOODS, of a superior quality, and of the newest Patterns, CONSISTING OF
Gold Lockets, Rings, Ear-Rings, Bracelets, Watch Keys, Seals; pear Rings, Bracelets, &c. plated Urns, Tea Pots, Castors, Candlesticks, &c. Japaned Urns; Tea Trays and Bread Baskets; gilt Necklaces, Brooches, Bracelets; Watch Keys, Seals, Chains, &c. Knives & Forks, Penknives, Razors, Scissors; Paints in boxes; marking Types in boxes complete; Snuff Boxes; plated & steel Spurs; gold and silver Epaulettes; Lace Cord, Thread, Spangles, Purls, silver Thimbles, Tooth Picks & Pencil Cases, with a number of other articles.
He has also for Sale,
Watchmakers Materials, and gilt and common Watch Keys, by the dozen, and Crucibles.
He manufactures, as usual, all kinds of Gold and Silver Work, to any pattern. Nov. 24. d3geoff.
TO LET,
A CONVENIENT
Two Story HOUSE,
With a good Kitchen and Smoke House adjoining. Also, a Stable for two horses &c. &c. with a well improved garden of half an acre.
The situation is very pleasant, having a fine prospect of the river. For particular enquiry of the Printer. Jan. 14. eo
CARVING, GILDING, and VARNISHING.
Mrs. RACHEL ATKINS,
(From Philadelphia) In Prince-street, between Fairfax and Water-Streets, next door to Dr. Dick's in the house lately occupied by GROVE WRIGHT:
Respectfully informs the citizens of Alexandria that she intends residing here for a few months, and will be happy in executing any orders in the above branches of business. She regilds and varnishes old frames so as to make them appear like new—and likewise varnishes them with a particular kind of varnish that will bear washing.
She has on hand,
A large and elegant assortment of Prints, Looking-Glasses, & GIRANDOLES.
of every description, which will be sold at the lowest terms for cash.
Orders from distant will be punctually attended. Nov. 15. eo
Notice.
SOMETIME since I gave my Bond to James Dickey and William Middle on, executors of the estate of William Dickey, deceased, for the sum of Ninety Pounds, or thereabouts: I now hereby caution all persons from receiving an assignment of said Bond, as I am determined not to pay the same, unless compelled thereto by law.
GEORGE COMINS.
Fairfax County, Feb. 7. 1823. d3rawf
FISHERY.
The subscriber is authorised to to RENT for this year, the fishing landing at Johnston's Spring on Potomac, belonging to the estate of Major G. A. Washington, deceased. It is supposed to be equal to any near Alexandria.
GEORGE DENEALE.
Feb. 8. eo3t
For SALE, or RENT,
THE STORE I have occupied for sometime past, situated on Prince Street, opposite Col. Hooe's. There is on hand in town more eligible or better calculated for carrying on an extensive wet or dry Good Business. The Cellar perfectly dry, with a door at each end, will hold one thousand barrels of Flour.—Twenty-five hundred barrels may be stowed upon the Premises without any inconvenience to the occupant. For terms apply to
WILLIAM OXLEY.
December 7. eo
ABEL WILLIS,
A FRESH SUPPLY OF Rhode-Island CHEESE, Apples, Crab Cyder, by the barrel, of the first quality, Cranberries, Sweet Oranges, Lemons, by the box, Best Rhode-Island Potatoes, Mackerel, by the barrel, together with a general assortment of GROCERIES and NUTS.
J. JAS. H. TUCKER,
Have for Sale,
14 Hhds. first quality, Muscovado Sugar, 25 Bks. do. do. 25 Bags green Coffee, 1200 Bushels coarse Salt, 500 Spanish Hides, 1000 Hanks Seine Twine, And a general assortment of GROCERIES. N. B. Cash given for Indian Corn. Jan. 31. eo.
Sale of Furniture.
On FRIDAY, the 11th of Feb. next, will be sold at 3 o'clock, P. M. at the dwelling house of Peter Cooke, on Prince between Pitt and St. Asaph streets,
A variety of Household and Kitchen Furniture, Plate, Glass, China, &c. Also, two Piano-Forces.
To Rent—The House in which he now lives. Jan. 29. eo6t
VALUABLE PROPERTY,
For Sale or Rent.
THOSE two three story BRICK HOUSES on the corner of King and Columbus Streets. They will be sold separate or together, as may be preferred, or they may be rented for one or more years. Apply to
THOMAS PATTEN.
Dec. 29. eo
FOR SALE,
THE Lot with the HOUSE thereon, at the south east corner of Cameron and Alfred Streets late the Property of Thomas Richards—Also several vacant LOTS adjoining thereto on Alfred Street between Cameron and King-Streets. The House is pleasantly situated and in good order for the accommodation of a Family.—If not sold before the 1st of November, it will be rented.
WILLIAM CRAIG.
Sept. 30. iw.
FOR SALE,
SIXTY NEGROES that have been well treated and brought up, of all ages and both sexes; house servants & mechanics, but mostly plantation Negroes. Information may be had by applying to the Printer hereof. Dec. 6. eo6t
WILLIAM HODGSON
Has just received, and for sale for Cash or approved paper, 6 pipes excellent BILL WINE, (Madeira.) Also, 15 casks Sherry. Feb. 10. d
For Sale.
A very likely Mulatto LAD, about 18 years of age, well qualified for a gentleman's servant.—Apply to the Printer. Jan. 26. eo
FOR SALE,
A LIKELY NEGRO GIRL, about 16 years of age. Apply to the Printer. Dec. 18. d
The Executors of the late Gen. Geo. Washington, offer for sale, the following
TRACTS OF LAND, viz.
A tract in Loudoun county on Difficult Run, containing 300 acres. The soil well adapted for farming and a considerable proportion of it might easily be improved into meadow. There is a valuable mill-seat on the premises. It lies on the great road from the City of Washington, Alexandria and George Town to Leesburgh and Winchester, nineteen miles from Alexandria, less from the City and George Town and not more than three from the Great Falls of Potomac.
One tract containing 2,481 acres lying in the counties of Loudoun and Fauquier, called Ashby's Bend. The soil is that which is said to be most favorable to Plaster of Paris, well watered by several never failing streams issuing from the mountain—part of this land is cleared and enanted for lives.
One tract lying part in each of the above counties, containing 885 acres. Chatten's run passes through this tract and gives several valuable mill-seats. The soil is similar to the above tract and equally favorable to Plaster of Paris.
A tract on the South Fork of Bullskin, containing 1600 acres—One at the Head of Evans's Mill, containing 453 acres, and one on Wormley's line, containing 183 acres. These several tracts are in Jefferson (lat. Berkeley county)—the soil very similar in quality, and particularly adapted to the culture of Tobacco, Hemp, Wheat and Indian Corn, situated twelve miles from Harper's Ferry.
One tract containing 571 acres in Frederick county, this land is in the vicinity of the last mentioned tracts and equally valuable.
One tract in Hampshire county containing 240 acres—this tract, tho' small is extremely valuable. It lies on Potomac river, about 12 miles above the town of Bath (or Warm Springs) and is in the shape of a horse-shoe, the river running almost round it; two hundred acres of it are rich low grounds, with a great abundance of the largest Walnut and other trees, which with the produce of the soil, might (by means of the improved navigation of the Potomac) be brought to a shipping port with more ease and at a smaller expense, than that which is transported only 30 miles by land.
One third part of 1119 acres in Nansemond county near Suffolk, lying in the road from Suffolk to Norfolk and on Nansemond river—this land is considered extremely valuable by those who are acquainted with it.
One tract in Charles county, Maryland, containing 600 acres—it is very level and lies near the river Potomac.
One tract in Montgomery county, Maryland, containing 519 acres—This land lies about 30 miles above the City of Washington, not far from Keokuk and is good farming land.
One tract in Pennsylvania, containing 234 acres—This land affords an exceeding good stand on Braddock's road from Fort Cumberland to Pittsburg, and a large quantity of natural meadow fit for the scythe. It is distinguished by the appellation of the Great Meadows, where the first action with the French, in the year 1754, was fought.
One other tract on the Mohawk river, State of New-York, containing 1000 acres.
In North West Territory. Three tracts lying on Little Miami, containing 3051 acres.
In Kentucky. On Rough Creek, one tract containing 3000 acres; ditto adjoining 2000 acres. Indefinable titles can be given for the above lands.
Lots in the City of Washington.
Two improved lots near the Capitol square 634. The improvements are, on each an elegant three story brick house.
Four other unimproved lots on the Eastern Branch. No. 5, 12, 13 and 14, in square 667. These lots are advantageously situated on the water.
ALEXANDRIA.
A few valuable lots in Alexandria, corner of Pitt and Prince-Streets, three or four of which are let on ground rent at 3 dollars per foot.
WINCHESTER.
One lot in Town of half an acre, adjoining Doctor Makay's, enclosed with a good post and rail fence, and another in the commons of about six acre
Bath, or Warm Springs.
Two well situated lots, on one of which a small building large enough to accommodate one family.
The terms of sale will be made known by application to either of the subscribers.
SAMUEL WASHINGTON, Culpepper county. GEORGE S. WASHINGTON, Jefferson county. WILLIAM A. WASHINGTON, Shenandoah county.
GEORGE W. P. CUSTIS, Mount Vernon, Fairfax county.
BUSHROD WASHINGTON, Mt. Vernon, Fairfax county. LAWRENCE LEWIS, Wood-Lawn, Fairfax county. August 30.
K. & J. GRAY
Have lately received an Assortment of valuable Books in the different Branches of LITERATURE and SCIENCE, chiefly of the best London editions, & a number of them in elegant Binding, which added to their former stock, form altogether the best assortment of Books ever offered for sale in Alexandria. The following are a part of those lately received, and which are not contained in their Catalogue:
The New American Practical Navigator,
by Nathaniel Bowditch, Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, being an improvement of the second edition of Blunt's Practical Navigator, illustrated with a Chart of the Atlantic Ocean. Studies of Nature, by Dr. Pierce, 3 vols. 8vo. ornamented with copper plates and elegantly bound in calf and gilt. Darwin's Botanic Garden, 2 vols. 8vo. bound in calf and gilt. Works of the Right Hon. Edmund Burke, 8 vols. 8vo. London edition. Elements of the Philosophy of the Mind and of Moral Philosophy, to which is prefixed a Compendium of Logic, By Thomas Belsham. Political Works of Thomas Collins, enriched with elegant engravings, to which is prefixed a life of the Author by Dr. Johnston, bound in calf and gilt. Adventures of Telemachus, pocket edition, ornamented with plates, in calf and gilt. Pictures of Imagination, by Dr. Akenside, to which is prefixed a critical Essay on the poem, by Mrs. Barbauld, with elegant plates, bound in calf and gilt. Death of Abel, with beautiful plates in calf and gilt. Plutarch's Lives, translated from the original Greek, with Notes critical and historical, and a new Life of Plutarch, by J. W. Langhorne, 6 vols. 12mo. A Selection of the Lives of Plutarch abridged, containing the most illustrious characters of antiquity, for the use of schools, by Wm. Mavor, L. L. D. Dryden's translation of the works of Virgil, 4 vols. 12mo. The Observer, being a collection of moral, literary and familiar essays, 4 vols. 12mo. The Voyages of Adam Fitz-Adam, 4 vols. 12mo. An Enquiry into the Duties of the Female Sex, by Thomas Griborne, M. A. The Guardian, 2 vols. 12mo. The Looker-On, a periodical paper, by the Rev. Simeon Olive-Branch, 2 vols. 12mo. Ganganelli's Letters, 2 vols. 12mo. The Gleaner, a miscellaneous production, by Constantia, 3 vols. 12mo. The Idler, by the author of the Rambler, with additional essays, 2 vols. 12mo. The Adventures of Don Quixote, translated by Dr. Smollett, illustrated with copperplates, 4 vols. 12mo. Letters from a Father to his Son, by Dr. Alden. The Traveller's Directory, or a Poetic Companion, shewing the course of the main road from Philadelphia to New-York, and from Philadelphia to Washington, with a description of the places through which it passes, and the intersection of the cross-roads, from actual survey. The works of Robert Burns complete, in 4 vols. Rural Tales, by Robert Bloomfield, author of the Farmer's Boy, to which is prefixed the Life of the author. Goldsmith's Experiments in Philosophy, 2 vols. 8vo. Lectures on Select Subjects, by James Fergusson. The Spectator, with lives of the Life of the author, & explanatory Notes, 8 vols. 12mo. The Natural and Political History of Vermont, by Ira Allen, Esq. Major-General of the militia in the State of Vermont, illustrated with a beautiful coloured Map, 1 vol. Gordon's American Revolution, 3 vols. 8vo. Broomfield's Arraignment of the Laws of England, 7 vols. 8vo. Gilbert's Law of Evidence, 2 vols. 8vo. bound in calf. Burn on Insurance. Montequieu's Spirit of Laws, 2 vols. 8vo.
Also, on hand, a large Assortment of
Walkden's best British Ink-
Powder, for Records; Quills, Wafers, Sealing Wax, Penknives; Ladies and gentlemen's Morocco Pocket-Books; German Flutes, Violins, Violoncellos, Bows and Bridges; a complete assortment of Latin and English School-Books, Olio and quarto family Bibles, School Bibles and Testaments; Account Books of every description, Slates and Slate Pencils, Ink Holders assorted, red and black Ink; Writing Paper of various qualities, and Almanacs for the year 1803, all of which will be sold at the usual retail prices, or at a liberal discount to those who purchase to sell again.
BOOK-BINDING carried on as usual
COAL FOR SALE.
James River Coal for sale at Adams's Wharf, apply to John Dunlap, or
SAMUEL CRAIG.
Nov. 23. iw
FOR SALE,
A likely MULATTO GIRL, between fifteen and sixteen years of age, accustomed to wait in the house. Enquire of the Printer hereof. Dec. 23. d