Alexandria advertiser and commercial intelligencer (Alexandria [Va.]), 1803-05-17 00:00:00

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 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, Cassimeres, Kerseys, Coatings, Halstucks, Fearnought, Blankets, Planes, Negro Cottons, Worsted and other Stockings. THOS. PATTEN, Auctioneer. May 14.
Public Vendue.
On FRIDAY, At 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store, Rum in hogheads and barrels. French Brandy in pipes, Gin in pipes and bds. Whiskey and Apple Brandy in bds. Sugar in 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.
ALSO, A variety of DRY GOODS, Among which are, Cloths, Coatings, Kerseymeres, Duffs, Plains and Kerseys, Negro Cottons, Serges, Flannels, blue Friezes, Calimancoes and Russels, Yarn Stockings, Chintzes and Calicoes, Irish Linens, Silesia do. Platillas, Osanburgs and Ticklenburgs, Muslins and Muslin Hand'fs, India Muslins and Table Cloths, Bandanna Handkerchiefs, Silk Stockings, Coloured Threads, Hats, Plated Candlesticks, And sundry other Articles. P. G. MARSTELLER. May 17.
Removal.
The subscriber wishes to inform his friends and the public in general that he has removed from his store in Prince street to the store in Union street, lately occupied by Jacob Leap, and opposite Dean and Gardner's store, where he continues to keep all kinds of Groceries and Fruits, as usual, and has just received a parcel of excellent Oranges, Lemons, Figs, Raisins, Rhode Island Apples, first quality Rhode Island Cheese and fresh Tamarinds. Abel Willis.
N. B. The house that he lately occupied in Prince Street is to let. For further particulars enquire as above or to Mr. William Wilson. May 9.
PUBLIC SALE.
On Saturday the 21st inst. at 4 o'clock, P. M. will positively be sold on the premises, at a credit of 6, 12, and 18 months for approved negotiable paper. TWO LOTS of Ground on the commons containing about 4 1/2 acres, pleasantly situated near Hunting Creek, and well calculated for gardens. This property will be subdivided to suit purchasers.
RICHARD VEITCH, } Trustees of WM. I. HALL, } Washington I. JAMES WILSON } Washington. dtf. May 6.
COALS.
A few hundred bushels Scotch Coal and some white oak barrel staves for sale on board the sloop Maria, at Kirk's wharf. Apply to capt. O'Meara, on board, or to Wm. HARTSHORNE. 5th mo. 16. d
Wm. H. and E. M. LYLES HAVE JUST RECEIVED And are now opening at their store on Fairfax street, A handsome Assortment of Spring Goods, -AMONGST WHICH ARE-
IRISH and British Linens; pink, yellow, black, salmon, and white cambric; long lawn, calicoes, fine cotton counterpanes, fancy waistcoating, India luteceings assorted, extra long, English, white silk gloves; coloured lace do. coloured French do. silk, cotton and thread hosiery; 30 pieces rich London chintz; twilled nankeens; 6-4 bar'd muslin handkerchiefs; India book handkerchiefs; superfine blue, black, brown, drab, bottle green and mixed cloths; bengalls; white and buff fancy cords, &c. &c. The whole of which they are determined to sell at the most reduced prices for cash. May 11. eo
BROADCLOTHS, CASSIMERES and HOSIERY FOR SALE. A few packages of superfine broadcloths, Cassimeres and Hosiery, received by the ship United States, on terms highly advantageous to the purchasers. Apply to Wm. HODGSON. May 9. d
Randolph Mott RESPECTFULLY acquaints his friends, and the public generally, he still continues to keep tavern in that noted house, corner of King & Royal streets, sign of the SPREAD EAGLE. He returns his thanks to his friends for their custom, and flatters himself from his attention to merit a continuance of their favors, as he is determined to use every exertion to please. May 7. eo
CUTHBERT POWELL, Has received, per the William and John, from London, a handsome assortment of SPRING GOODS, -Consisting of- Irish and British Linens, Muslins, Cambricks, long Lawn, Calicoes, fine Cotton Counterpans, fancy Waistcoating, Silks, Cotton Kerseymeres, extra long silk Gloves of various colors, silk, cotton and brown thread Hosiery, one trunk ladies Kid Shoes, one of Umbrellas and Parisols, one case fashionable split straw and imperial chip Hats and Bonnets, 4 casks Fig Blue, &c. &c. &c. He has on hand a supply of German and English GOODS, And expects by the ship United States, from Liverpool, an assortment of HARDWARE. May 6. dzw
For FALMOUTH, (Eng.)
DIRECT, The Ship William & John, Capt. Thos. Woodhouse, will sail the 19th inst. having excellent accommodations for passengers; for passage only, apply to the capt. on board, lying at Col. Ramsey's wharf. JAMES WILSON. May 7. d
For Freight or Charter, The fine, fast sailing SHIP America, Isaac Stone, Master; burthen 285 tons, now lying at Mr. Wm. Wilson's wharf. For terms apply to the master on board. May 13. d5t
6000 bushels of Liverpool Salt for sale on board the Ship
HERO, at Kirk's wharf. The said ship will take a freight for any port in Europe without the Streights. -Apply to the Master on board, or Wm. HARTSHORNE. N. B. The ship will carry 1800 bbls flour, or 250 hhds tobacco. May 9. d
For Freight or Charter, To any port without the Mediterranean, The BRIG TWO POLLIES, of Boston, an excellent, staunch, new vessel, burthen 151 tons, will be ready in a few days to receive a cargo. Please apply to captain Robert M'Laughton, on board, at Merchant's wharf, or J. G. LADD. May 6. d.
SPRING GOODS.
William Lowry Has just received, per the United States from Liverpool, AN ASSORTMENT OF Spring Goods. Also—Earthenware in crates assorted, and nails in casks, which he is now opening for sale at his store, two doors below Cuthbert Powell's, King street. Country merchants and others may find it to their advantage to call on him as he is determined to sell on the most reasonable terms. May 13. eo
Jonah Thompson and Son, HAVE IMPORTED In the ships William & John from London, and United States from Liverpool; Superfine Cloths and Cassimeres, Cambric, jaconet and book Muslins, silk Shawls, cotton Hosiery, Jeannets, Fustians, striped and clouded Nankeens, Corduroys, Velvets and Thicksets, Dimities, fancy Marseilles, Waistcoating, sewing Silks, Twist and Thread, &c. &c. They are in daily expectation of their assortment of Hardware. May 9. d
RICHARD VEITCH & Co. HAVE IMPORTED, In the ship William and John, from London, A few cases Irish Linens, a large and handsome selection of Prints of the latest patterns; two trunks of elegantly assorted ribbons; 4-4, 9-3 and 6-4 plain and coloured cambric muslins, cotton velvet, dimities, striped cotton and cotton hosiery, with several other articles adapted to the season, which they offer for sale at their warehouse in King street, on the most reasonable terms for cash, or a short credit. May 6. d1m
JAMES WILSON Has received by the ship William and John, capt. Woodhouse, from London, SPRING GOODS, which will be opened and for sale immediately at his warehouse. Also—Brown Stout in casks of 6 doz. each. May 5. d
RECEIVED, By the Schooner Sally, capt. Dade, from Cape Francois, and for sale by ROBERTS & GRIFFITH, 20,000 lbs Green Coffee, in tierces and bags. They have on hand, as usual, a general assortment of GROCERIES. May 5. dzw
R. GRAY WILL be in New York during the Literary Fair to be held on the 20th June—orders for Books or other articles in their line of business left at R. & J. Gray's Book Store in King Street previous to the above date will be punctually executed. May 16. d
JUST RECEIVED And for Sale, By Robert & John Gray, King street, A LETTER, To JOSEPH PRIESTLY, L. L. D. F. R. S. &c. &c. In Answer to his Performance, entitled, Socrates and Jesus Compared. By John Blair Linn, A. M. Price 62 1/2 Cents. ALSO, Just received and ready to be delivered to subscribers, the 1st vol. of THE DOMESTIC ENCYCLOPEDIA. May 10. d
This Day Landing, From on board the Schooner May Flower, Carlo Mauran, master, and for sale by the subscriber, 20 hhds. Surinam Molasses of an excellent quality, 1 ton of Cordage, 200 tierces Stone Lime, 1 bale Russia Sheetings, 500 pieces Nankeen, 10 chests Young Hyson Tea, 20 bds. new Rum. J. G. Ladd. April 29. d
I will rent the DWELLING HOUSE and WAREHOUSE, on Prince street, the latter of which I occupy. The Warehouse is very well calculated for the wholesale dry goods business, and the other, well calculated for the accommodation of a genteel family. Wm. HODGSON. May 9. d
We want to purchase, Five thousand bushels of CORN, for which Cash will be given, if delivered at Cameron Mills. RICKETTS, NEWTON & Co. Who have received by the ship United States, Two trunks Cotton Hosiery, and to be sold on low terms by the package or dozen. May 16. d
Just Received, Excellent Bacon Hams, (salt petre'd)—Also, MATTHEWSON CHEESE, Fresh Oranges and Lemons, Tamarinds, Cocoa Nuts, and few boxes first quality Havanna Segars. J. DYSON. May 4. d
Cath given for clean linen and cotton rags.

Public Sale.
Valuable WHARF LOTS, FOR SALE.
Will be sold at Public Sale on Saturday next 21st instant, at four o'clock in the afternoon on the premises,
A LOT OF GROUND, On the East side of Union street, adjoining Ramsay's Wharf, extending 36 feet, 6 inches on Union Street, and running back 70 feet, and within 19 feet of the corner of Union Street and Fayette Alley.
The terms of sale will be three and six months credit for negotiable notes, with approved endorser; or one fourth of the purchase money in hand, and the remainder in six months, with a deed of trust on the property to secure the payment of the balance at the option of the purchaser.
PHILIP G. MARSTELLER.
May 14.
Public Vendue.
On Saturday, 4th June, Will be sold to the highest bidder, on a credit of 6, 12, and 18 months, the purchaser giving approved negotiable notes,
The three story
BRICK HOUSE & LOT,
In fee simple,
Situate upon the north side of Prince street, and east side of Washington street, and bounded as followeth, viz.
"Beginning at the intersection of said street, and running thence northwardly with Washington street and binding therewith 100 feet to a 10 feet alley, thence eastwardly with the line of the alley and parallel to Prince street 63 feet, thence southwardly with a line parallel to Washington street 24 feet, thence westwardly with a line parallel to Prince street 37 feet, thence southwardly with a line parallel to Washington street 76 feet to Prince street, thence westwardly with that street and binding therewith to the beginning, being 26 feet."
P. G. MARSTELLER.
May 13.
Public Sale.
On Thursday the 19th inst. at 10 o'clock, at the house of John Walkom on Prince Street, will be Sold without reserve,
All the STOCK in TRADE, of the said John Walkom,
Consisting of—Cloths, Cassimeres, Chintzes, Calicoes, Muslins, and Muslin Handkerchiefs, Corduroy, Jeans, Nankeens, Marceilles, Quiltings, Cotton Stockings, Linens, Threads, Tapes, &c.
Also,
HOUSEHOLD & KITCHEN
FURNITURE,
Among which are, Mahogany Chairs and Tables, a Secretary and Bookcase, Looking Glasses, Bedsteads, and sundry other articles.
P. G. MARSTELLER.
May 16.
John Walkom intending soon to sail for England, requests all persons who may have demands against him to exhibit their accounts for settlement; and all persons indebted to him are requested to make immediate payment.
J. WALKOM.
May 16.
PUBLIC SALE.
On Friday next will be sold at the Vendue Store,
20 boxes first quality CLARET. PHILIP G. MARSTELLER.
May 16.
JOSEPH RIDDLE and Co. HAVE IMPORTED SPRING GOODS,
In the William and John from London. They expect an additional assortment by the ship United States from Liverpool.
May 16.
For Sale,
At my warehouse on Prince street, 20 hhds. Molasses, 100 bks. Pork—just received. Wm. HODGSON.
May 14.
Umbrellas.
Ricketts, Newton & Co. HAVE just received one case of London finished Umbrellas.
May 10.
Latest Foreign Intelligence.
PHILADELPHIA, May 14.
Yesterday arrived the ship Hindostan, capt.
Findlay, in 36 days from Liverpool.—
Capt. Findlay has politely furnished us with London papers to the 30th March, from which the following extracts are made:
PARIS, March 26.
According to letters from the Hague, several Couriers have successively arrived in that city from Paris, bearing dispatches relative to the present posture of affairs. Military preparations and dispositions are going to be carried on from the mouth of the Meuse to the Texel. In case of a rupture with England, there will be assembled on that point of the Dutch coast, a large body of troops. Strong hopes are however entertained that there will be no necessity of coming to these extremities.
Letters from Luxembourg state, that the different corps now in garrison, of the 25th and 26th military division, are immediately to march to join the 24th division. These troops will form a part of the camp which is to be formed in the neighbourhood of Brussels.
Letters from Bordeaux of the 17th mention, that on the two preceding days, very considerable purchases of coffee, sugar, and cotton, had been there made. From the eagerness of the demand for these commodities, it was naturally supposed that it might be occasioned by some very particular reason not generally known. On the 17th, therefore, several houses refused to make any farther sales till they should be better informed of the reason of such a sudden urgency of demand.
We have received the following intelligence from Constantinople, dated the 15th of February: "The Commandant of the Ottoman troops in Egypt has acquainted the Porte, that Gen. Stuart had communicated to him an order from his Court, stating, that as soon as the differences with the Bays were settled, he should evacuate Egypt and repair to Malta with his troops; as in the interval, Lord Elgin has settled those differences it is believed, that Egypt is entirely evacuated at this moment."
The arrival of the French Ambassador was the signal for rejoicing. His landing on the 6th ult. was announced by a discharge of artillery. A vast crowd was assembled wherever he passed.
The Grand Seigneur repaired in his kiosk to see the Ambassador and his suite. The Reis effendi and the captain Pacha complimented him; and all the French in Constantinople welcomed him on his entrance into the Palace of France. In the arrival of the Ambassador of the Republic, and in that of the Commissaries of Commercial Relations, destined for the several ports of the Black Sea and of the Levant, they beheld the pledge of the fulfilment of their hopes.
The first interview between the French Ambassadors and the Ottoman Ministers, have been sufficient to restore to France the honorable rank which she ought to hold in the Levant. The Latin Church is again placed under the protection of the Republic, of which it had been deprived during the war. Confidence is reviving between the inhabitants and the French, and the residence of the Ambassador will soon have all the advantages which can be hoped for from Peace."
The Count de Marceff having acceded in the name of his government to the Convention concluded at Paris, between the French Republic and the Emperor of Germany, on the 5th Nivose last (Dec. 26) and the Emperor of Russia having ratified the accession of his minister plenipotentiary, the exchange of the respective ratifications between France and Russia took place at Petersburg on the 2d. Verrose (Feb. 21,) and the official notes which accompanied this exchange, the high Chancellor of Russia, Count Alexander de Woronzoff announced "the great satisfaction which his Majesty the Emperor had experienced at the conclusion of this arrangement," and declared, that "setting the higher value upon the happy effect of the cares and solicitude of the Mediating Powers, as his Majesty sees in this with pleasure the removal of the last obstacles which still opposed the final conclusion of the plan of indemnities and
the re-establishment of the peace, and tranquility of Germany, his majesty made no doubt that the Imperial sanction would immediately put the seal to all the other arrangements agreed upon, and which must fix her censure the fate and the existence of the Germanic Body."
All the letters from Germany agree in stating, that the Conclusion would be passed on the 1st or 2d Germinal (March 22 or 23.)
Thus every germ of contention is extinguished on the Continent; political order has been re-established; every thing is terminated to the satisfaction of the different powers, and the alarming reports which have been spread are entirely without foundation. Men of sense ought to be on their guard at the present moment against such fabricated intelligence. It is above all proper to request the Journalists to appreciate a little better what they draw from foreign papers. How could the Editors of the PUBLICISTE, who generally afford no ground to question their discernment, repeat from an English Journal, that France wished to get possession of the Crimea, in order to have a military position in Turkey? With a small portion of geographical knowledge, these Journalists would not make such blunders.
We doubt not that other continental Journals will soon copy a pretended letter from the Chief Consul to the King of England written in the gin shop style, adopted by the English papers. To what miserable arts men resort for the purpose of alarming and misleading the multitude. (Moniteur.)
March 27.
We learn from Tunis, that this spring there will be a Camp in the Department of Marengo. The preparations necessary for its establishment are carrying on with activity in every part of the service to which they belong.
Letters from Bourdeaux, dated March 22, says the eagerness with which coffee, and cottons were bought up 3 days ago, has been succeeded by the most perfect stagnation. The Exchange the day before yesterday was remarkable for the inactivity of the demand, in regard to articles which, twenty-four hours before were bought up in large quantities; the prices also seemed to decline. It appears that the ardour of speculation has a little cooled, and every thing proves to day that it was our political situation with England that occasioned here a bustle with the cause of which no one was acquainted.
Five per cents. 54 fr. 40 c.
LEYDEN, March 24.
After having had gloomy intelligence to communicate to our readers we rejoice that we can now present them with information of better omen, and equally certain. The French troops will not enter this country, at least not unless hostilities shall commence. Their march is suspended. Every thing proves that the first Consul wishes to add to the various kinds of glory he has acquired, that of the most extreme moderation; and that he is resolved to let the blame of provocation fall entirely on others. This intelligence by dispelling the inquietude of the moment, revives the hope that we may see governments have recourse with success to the means of negotiation and conciliation which they are at present employing.
VIENNA, March 14.
Though the letters from Constantinople of February 15, insinuate that the evacuation of Egypt by the English has taken place, there is some reason for believing that it has not yet been effected, and that Lord Elgin before his departure did not complete the reconciliation of the Porte with the Bays. It is presumed with some degree of probability, that some incident has occurred to change the determination of the Court of London in this respect, and which produced the sudden departure of Lord Elgin, on the arrival of General Brune. In support of this opinion, a circumstance is mentioned, which seems clearly to indicate that the English minister was not very well satisfied with the Porte: We mean the salute, or rather fright, which he gave to the inhabitants of Constantinople in the night, when the frigate on board which he took his passage failed from the harbour. Lord Elgin was well aware that it was contrary to usage, and contrary even to the will of the Porte, expressed by the Reis Effendi. Would he thus have braved that will, had he been satisfied with the issue of the negotiations?
LONDON, March 28.
Yesterday morning, Mr. Hunter, the messenger, arrived at Lord Hawkesbury's office, with dispatches from Lord Whitworth. We do not pretend to be acquainted with their contents; but as Mr. Hunter has hitherto been only employed between Calais and Paris, the circumstance of his being sent here with dispatches, inclines us to attach some importance to them. A French messenger arrived at the same time with dispatches for Gen. Andreossi.
The following ships are intended to serve as floating batteries at the mouth of the Thames and Medway:
   Ships. Guns.     Texel, 64   Leyden, 64   Dictator, 64   Batavier, 54   Berchermer, 54   Vlieter, 36   Ambuscade, 36   Romulus, 36   Mercury, 28  
Corn Exchange.
Supplies of all descriptions of Grain are in great quantities to day. Wheat is lower than on Friday. Barley as usual, abundantly plentiful, and is down 4s. 6d. with malt. Whare pease much cheaper—Beans of both sorts full 2s. lower. The oat trade is brisk, but this article goes off at very little alteration in the prices—Flour also inclines to be cheaper.
   Wheat 44s a 52s a 60s od   Fine do 61s a 62s   Barley 20s a 25s 6   Malt 40s a 45s   Rye 32s a 35s   Fine Flour 44s a 48s   Second do. 40s a 44s  
Wednesday, March 30.
Price of Stocks, this day at 1 o'clock.
   3 per c. cons. money, 63 3/4, 63, 64 3/4, 63 3/4, 62 1/2 62.   Do. for April acc. 62.   Old 5 per cent. 93, 97, 96 13 24.  
Price of Stocks yesterday.
   Bank stock 178 177 for opg.   3 per cent. cons. 64 3/4, 65 1/4, 63 7/8, 64, 63, 62 1/2, 61 1/2, 62.   3 per cent. 98 11-44.   India Stock 210 a 207 for opg.   Imperial 3 per cent. 64, 63 13 48.   Imp. Anns. 11 1 16.   Exchequer bills, 5s dis.   Omnium 12, 13 1/2 dis.   English tickets 181.   Cons. for ap. acc. 65 1/2: 64 7-8, 63, 61 1/2, 62.  
Yesterday, before the close of the market, the funds had a sudden fall. A certain Broker, who is well known to act for certain French Capitalists, sold out a very large sum at from 65 downwards to 61 per cent, still taking what price he could get, till he had parted with the amount he wished to dispose of. They afterwards rose a little, and left off at 62 1/2.
Rumours, as usual, were afloat; some of them of a most absurd nature, and all of them unfounded. Mr. Pitt was coming into place! The French mail had brought a declaration of war! According to others, it had come by a row boat! The Cabinet was sitting, and a Royal Message was to be sent to Parliament declaring all hopes of accommodation at an end!!! These for the war.
On the other hand, the young Duke of Dorset had set off, at one o'clock, to join Lord Whitworth and his mother at Paris—a certain sign of peace! As if the visit of a boy from Harrow School to his little sisters and relatives in Paris, during the Easter vacation, had any thing to do with the question of Peace or War.
Since the receipt of the French papers, mentioned in this paper yesterday, we have received others down to the 28th. They contain nothing that can give any indication of the probable issue of the present negotiation. The funds, however, continue to decline, the 5 per cents being at 54 f. 40 c. on Saturday last. On the other hand, Colonial produce, which had risen in price at Bordeaux, on the prevailing opinion that war was probable, has again fallen in value.
The differences between France and Algiers have terminated in a manner, which, it cannot be denied, is highly creditable to the Government of France. The First Consul, with a becoming spirit, promptly refused to become tributary to the Dey, in consequence of which, the Piratical Chief thought proper to desist from his unjust demand. France has thus

afforded a most admirable example which, for the credit of civilized men, we hope will be followed by all the Maritime Powers of Europe.
SECOND EDITION.
Courier Office, London, Tuesday March 29. We stop the press to say, the 3 per Cent. Consols have fallen as low as 61 1/2 and let off at 62. The belief in the city strongly is, that war is inevitable. A bye-boat and Messenger are arrived, and some decisively hostile news according to report. It is still most firmly asserted in the city that Mr. Pitt is instantly coming into office.
CHATHAM, March 29.
The people work from five in the morning till half past six in the afternoon, without being suffered to leave the yard for dinner; they are allowed double days and two tides. The whole yard were employed on Sunday last. In consequence of the late orders a great many men have been entered of every class, except shipwrights, who are much wanted.
PLYMOUTH, March 28.
Last evening arrived in the Sound, his Majesty's ship Dasher , of 18 guns, Capt. Delafons from Malta with dispatches for Government, which were immediately landed and forwarded by express to London: it does not appear that she has brought any news of importance: she had a remarkable quick passage, having been only 25 days from Malta: before she passed the Gut of Gibraltar, she spoke by signal the Bellisle , of 74 guns, Capt. Whitey, steering for Malta; this ship sailed from this port under sealed orders, and was supposed to be gone for the West Indies—it appears that the Maltese are very desirous that the island should remain in possession of the English, and are determined to resist, to the last extremity, any other power that may attempt to take possession of it: it was apprehended at Malta that Egypt was evacuated, and that the troops were on the way to that island.
SALEM, May 10.
No war yet. —Capt. Gould left Bordeaux the 1st April, and the river the 6th. Peace and War then held an even balance, and the turning of one scale or other was momentously expected. Preparations for war continued with unabated activity. The English vessels, whether loaded or not, were hastening away, for fear of an embargo. The letters by Capt. G. speak of War as almost inevitable.
NEW YORK, May 14.
The ship Pitt , capt. Campbell, arrived at this port at a late hour last evening, in 35 days from Greenock. She left there on the 7th April, but brings papers only to the 1st, containing London Intelligence to the 30th March. From one of that date, received at the office of the Mercantile Advertiser, we select the subjoined articles: In addition to which the captain informs us, that a very warm impressment of seamen was carrying on at Greenock, but that no declaration of war had taken place at the time of his departure.
“On Sunday a courier arrived with dispatches to General Andreossi, with which he and his Secretary of Legation, M. Portalis, were occupied for several hours. They were of such importance, that his excellency was obliged to absent himself from a large party that he had engaged to dinner. It was rumoured that their contents were somewhat of a hostile complexion, but on what authority we were not able to ascertain.
“A letter received on Saturday morning states that the merchant vessels in the ports of Dunkirk, Calais, and Boulogne, put to sea on Thursday last in consequence of an assurance from the French Government that they might proceed on their respective destinations with safety.
“A private letter from Paris states, that England demands as a pledge of the pacific intention of France, the occupancy of Malta, for a term of years, to which, it is believed at Paris, Bonaparte will accede. The only difference between the two governments that remains to be settled being the length of time which the island shall continue in our possession.
“We have received letters from Constantinople to the 11th of February, the contents of which, are however, of but trivial import—Respecting Egypt, our correspondent briefly observes—“A brig of war, on the 1st of January, arrived at
Alexandria, in 22 days from England, charged with orders for the immediate evacuation of the place.”
BALTIMORE, May 15.
Arrived, ship Augusta , Dawson, from Liverpool. In lat. 45, long. 16. 4th April, spoke ship Warrington , Turner, from Liverpool for Boston. 8th, lat. 46, long. 19, 30, ship Rufus , Howland, from Liverpool for Savannah. Lat. 39, 40, long. 51, ship Delaware , Smith from Philadelphia to Lisbon, 13 days out. May 4, lat. 39, 30, long. 61, ship Experiment , from New York to Nantz, out 5 days. In lat. 38, ship Two Generals , from Lisbon for Norfolk, 35 days out.
Also, schr. William , Woodbury of Portland, from Basseterre, (Guad.) The sloop Ruby of Rhode Island sailed with the William . Left there 21st April, schr. Catharine , Broughton of Marblehead; Nancy, Babson, of Cape Ann; sloop Dove , Hatch, of Wethersfield, and a schr. from Rhode Island, just arrived, name unknown. In lat. 32, long. 73, spoke sch. Neptune , Peace, bound to Guadalupe. Also, schr. Chance , Smith, from Ocracoke.
Schr. Federal George , Symonds, from Boston.
Also, schr. Ethan Allen , Copeland, from do.
A British 74 and a 50 gun ship arrived at Norfolk on Friday last.
Also, brig Sally , Robb, from Aux Cayes.
Left there 19th April, brigs Friendship , Wellman , of Salem; —, Plymouth, Bradshaw, do. schr. Sally , Child, of Philadelphia, sent in by a French armed brig.
Capt. R. reports that three American merchantmen were detained in the military fort at Jacmel, and refused passports. Mr. McIntosh of Aux Cayes, had applied to general La Plume for a release, but that quarter not being under his command could not grant them, but he had every expectation of obtaining from the commanding general Brunette, who arrived at Aux Cayes, a few days before the sailing of the Sally ; they are Messrs. Robins, James Barry and Joseph Gardner. The Aux Cayes, he represents in a dreadful situation, no colonial produce to be had, and money very scarce; the troops sickly; all the pains and moans in possession of the blacks and mulattos; they have daily skirmishes and very often drive the troops close to the town. There is not more than two or three ports from Jacmel down, in possession of the French. They were in daily expectation of troops; one transport had arrived there from Dunkirk with 120 men, who reported 5000 on their way for the fourth department, that failed about the same time. All the men and women that can get away are daily leaving the island. Capt. R. brought 20 passengers.
Alexandria Advertiser.
TUESDAY, MAY 17.
“ The occupier of a Glass House should not throw Stones. ”
In my paper of the 13th inst. an error escaped observation, in the hurry of reading the proof sheet, which has drawn forth the following in the Expositor of yesterday:
“ For the Alexandria Expositor. ”
“Mr. Snowden is requested to inform his readers, what is meant by “Caustic instruments may be constructed, for conversing at a distance, without assistance of tubes to convey the sound?” “If he answers that he copied it from another paper, in which it was so worded, permit me to say through the channel of the Expositor , that an Editor at least ought to understand the meaning of what he cuts out of another paper before he inserts it in his own.”
“Yours, O. O. O.”
The author of the above is not known to me, but from its style, I am induced to believe it must have been written by, the scapegoat  Doctor himself, notwithstanding his assertion that he received it through the Post Office, which, by the bye, I believe to be a ***. Do you understand this, Mr. Doctor .
Mr. Snowden will feel himself under infinite obligation to the learned Medicine Doctor , Editor of the Expositor , if he will be so good as to define the meaning of the following paragraph which appeared in his paper yesterday, copied from the Aurora :
“The Editor of the Aurora will direct
“any enquirer to the person who will make the above invaluable machinery upon the term mentioned at hehig hest . The maker will exhibit the whole machinery at work by water and candlewick , cotton, yarn, twill, hosiery, counterpanes, swansdowns, stripes, &c. made by it or out of the materials carried and spun by it.”
After complying with the above request, do please also be so good as to give your numerous friends and patrons, a definition of the word “ STREET ,” as applied in the Corporation advertisement.
AMERICAN SEAMEN.
As the indications of approaching war in Europe may terminate in that event, we wish to call the attention of the citizens of the United States and particularly the seamen, to such measures as are calculated for their security abroad, and which are customary in time of war.—Should it happen, we hope we shall not witness as one of its consequences a repetition of that indiscriminate scene of impressment of which, during the last, our seafaring citizens were so often the victims.
But before going to sea at such a precarious time as the present, it behoves the seamen to provide themselves with the passport or protection directed to be issued at the collector's office by the act of Congress and to be careful not to confide in any others, such as those issued by notaries public, justices of the peace, &c. The distinction may be found to be of much consequence; for should a seaman claim exemption from impressment by virtue of a protection of the latter unauthorised kind, he would probably be told that he had not followed the laws of his own country in taking it from the collector, he was entitled to no favor and that he could not be considered as an American. This caution is more particularly addressed to the seamen themselves, but its observance must depend in a great degree upon the vigilance of the merchants and masters of vessels in seeing it strictly attended to by the former.
Nat. Int.
A late letter from a respectable mercantile house in London, contains the following observations on the present state of political affairs between the Governments of France and England: “A message was sent on Sunday to Bonaparte with the ultimatum of our Court, which is believed to be, that in consequence of the frequent infringement of the Treaty of Amiens, by the French in Switzerland, and their annexing Piedmont and Parma to France, we felt authorised and determined to retain Malta, and to insist that New Orleans and Louisiana shall be restored to Spain, or given up to the United States of America, so that the navigation of the Mississippi shall on no account be left in the power of France.”
The following particulars, relating to the loss of the schr. Betsy , Shore, of Norfolk, are given by Capt. Noyes of the schr. Cyrus , from Mogadore, who arrived at NewburyPort the 1st inst.—
That about the 1st of March, a man was brought into Mogadore, from the south of Barbary, by the Arabs, by the name of John Brodie, who said he was cast away on the coast, in the schr. Betsy of Norfolk, Samuel Shore master, on the 24th of June last—that they were bound to Madeira, and had been out 70 days, that they were out of water, and came to anchor for the purpose of procuring some, that the mate and two more hands were sent on shore, that they never were heard of afterwards: that at the time the vessel was wrecked, the capt. was drowned in the surf in attempting to reach the shore. John Brodie also informed capt. Noyes, that there were 2 of the schr. people in slavery in that country, one by the name of James Irvin, of Philadelphia, and the other, Thomas Austin, of New-York. Brodie was redeemed for 70 Dollars, of the Arabs.
A letter has been received in this city, (Phila.) from Brest, dated on board the La Vengeur , 20th March, 1803:
“We are preparing for sea with great activity; 42 sail of the line compose the fleet—hands are abundant. There are upwards of 17,000 former subjects of Geo. III, principally Irish seamen, in the French ports, principally Brest and Toulon. In our ship more than one half the crew are Irish, and who pant to go out and engage the British. You know how it will be
with us if we are defeated; that is enough for us, and we are determined to go to the bottom, sooner than suffer under the legal tyranny of our former masters. Either at Bantry or Cork we shall have an anchorage before long. Our countrymen are well received and treated, and officers placed over us who speak to us in English. We are often visited by General Tandy and captain Corbit his aid. [The letter of which this is an extract, is from the carpenter of the ship.] Aurora.
Public Sale.
To be Sold, on Thursday the 26th instant,
A valuable Water Lot,
Situated on the upper corner of Keith's wharf, 50 feet 4 inches front on the water and extending back about one hundred and twenty feet, to a fifty feet street called Gibbon street. This wharf has been lately logged and filled up, and now in complete repair.
Also,
Three Lots on Water street, between the dwelling houses of Thomas Vowell and Samuel Harper; 77 feet front and extending back one hundred and twenty three feet five inches. On one of these lots there is erected a one story frame house, twenty feet front and sixteen feet back, with a kitchen, now in the occupancy of Mr. Myers at 15 pounds per ann. The whole in fee simple and the title indisputable. Conditions to be made known at the sale.
P. G. MARSTELLER.
May 17.
For Sale, Freight or Charter,
The Brigantine EVELINA, JAMES CROWDHILL, Master.
She will be ready to receive a Cargo in a few days; is well found and in complete order; sails well and carries about 700 bls. Apply to the master on board.
May 17.
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For Freight or Charter,
To any port in Europe or the Mediterranean,
The American SHIP YORICK,
two hundred & sixty six tons burthen. For terms apply to Charles C. Raboteau on board, or to LEWIS DEBLOIS.
May 17.
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NOTICE.
THE Council will meet at the Council Chamber, on Monday the 23d inst. at 11 o'clock, A. M. and will sit for that and the two succeeding days, to hear appeals from the valuation of the assessors. The assessment books will, in the mean time, be deposited in the hands of Geo. Drinker, the collector, for inspection.
R. I. TAYLOR, c. c.
May 17.
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WILLIAM OXLEY,
Has received per the William and John , from London, and the United States , from Liverpool,
DRY GOODS,
Suitable for the season, which are now offered for Sale, at his Store in Kings Street, upon terms agreeable to the purchasers.
May 11.
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HARDWARE, &c.
BY the United States, the subscriber has received an extensive assortment.
Also,
A variety of Tools, Looking Glasses, &c. manufactured in this country.
PHILIP WANTON.
5th mo. 9th
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DOMINA BELLCRAFT,
Upper end of Fairfax Street, HAS FOR SALE,
Fresh Lemons and Oranges,
with a variety of Groceries.
May 12.
e03t
St. Andrew's Society.
A stated meeting of the St. Andrew's Society will be held at Gadby's tavern, on Tuesday the 17th instant, at 7 o'clock P. M.
By order of the President,
J. TOWERS, Sec'y.
May 14.

ROBERT B. JAMESSON
OFFERS FOR SALE,
20 hhds. 1st quality Muscovado Sugar, 15 do. 2d do. 10 do. 3d do. Loaf and Lump 10,000 lb. best Green Coffee, 30 qr. chests fresh Teas, assorted from Bohea to Imperial, 4th proof Irish Whiskey, Jamaica, Antigua and N. E. Rum, Coniac and Barcelona Brandy, Holland Geneva, Wine and Cyder Vinegar, Claret in cases of 1 to 3 doz. 30 boxes Albany Chocolate, 1st and 2d quality, Mould and dipt Candles, White and brown Soap, 200 reams of Wrapping Paper of different sizes, Patent Shot assorted, from BB to No. 10, } WINES,  Madeira, Sherry, Port, Lisbon, Catalonia, Frontinac, Teneriffe, And Malaga English Gunpowder from F to double battle, 50 boxes fine Muscatelle Raisins, 20 bales Spinning Cotton. Peppers, black and Cayenne, pimento, cloves, nutmegs, cassia, cinnamon and mace, Durham mustard, pearl and Scotch barley, pickles assorted in boxes, madder, alum, copperas, indigo and brimstone; olive oil in bottles and flasks, Godred's warranted segars, best chewing tobacco, Leeper and Hamilton's snuff, race and ground ginger, starch, fig blue, pipes in kegs and boxes, rice, prunes, glauber salts, red and pale bark, demijohns assorted, &c. &c. April 27. d:m
PUBLIC SALE.
In pursuance of a Deed of Trust from Robert Mease, deceased, to the subscriber, will be exposed to sale on Saturday the 28th day of May next, on the premises, the following
VALUABLE PROPERTY,
A tract of Land on Holmes's run, in Fairfax county, containing forty four acres and an half, with a water Grist Mill, Dwelling House and other improvements thereon; known by the name of Millford, and formerly occupied by Robert Allison, deceased, and is distant from Alexandria about 5 miles.
Another piece of Land in the vicinity of this town, near the George Town road, containing five acres and ten perches.
Also, the estate, title and interest of said Robert Mease to the following lots and ground rents, viz: one Lot fronting on Pitt street, between King and Cameron streets, lately occupied by Robert Mease as a garden; a Lot on Wales's Alley, adjoining the Lots in possession of Michael Thorn and Thomas Crandel; a ground rent of one hundred and 14 do. per annum; on a Lot on Union street, leased to Thomas Crandel; one other rent of forty dollars per annum; on a Lot on Wales's Alley leased to Michael Thorn. The sale of the first mentioned tract of Land, will commence at 11 o'clock A. M. and of the remainder at 3 o'clock P. M. Terms of sale are notes with approved endorsers, negotiable at the Bank of Alexandria, payable in three, six, and nine months. Deeds to be executed to the purchasers after the last payment.
WILLIAM HERBERT,
Trustee.
April 28. d:f
Notice.
All persons having claims against the estate of William Triplett, of Round Hill, deceased, are requested to bring them forward for adjustment and payment; and all those indebted to the estate, are respectfully called upon to make immediate payment to the Executors—it being their anxious wish to close all the accounts, and settle with the legatees as soon as possible.
CHARLES LITTLE, } Ex'ors. GEO. TRIPLETT, }
March 1. d
For Sale,
Forty barrels new Beef, Five bks. Pork, Fine and coarse Salt, First quality Sugar in bks. Phila. loaf and lump Sugar in hhds and bks. Three pipes old Lisbon Wine, Pennsylvania and Swedish Bar Iron, One pair Bur Mill Stones, 5 feet diameter, One pair Cologne do. about 5 feet. And at the Mill, Shorts and Bran, Indian Meal, Rye Meal, Seed Oats, Plaster of Paris by the bushel. William Hartshorne. 4th Mo. 5. d
The United States of America, District of Columbia, to wit:
WHEREAS an information has been filed in the District Court of the United States, for the District of Columbia, by John Thomson Mason, Esquire, Attorney for the same, against nine packages of SUSPENDERS of the value of One Hundred and Fifty Dollars, current money of the United States, which said nine packages of Suspenders were brought in the British barque called the Henry, from a foreign port, to be unladen and delivered from the said barque called the Henry, within the United States, to wit, at the port of Alexandria, in the district aforesaid, and were by Lionel Trotter then and there, being the master and having the command of the said barque called the Henry, caused, suffered and permitted to be unladen and delivered from the said barque called the Henry, within the U. States, to wit, at the port of Alexandria aforesaid, without a permit from Charles Simms, Esq. then and there and now being Collector of the said port of Alexandria, at the county of Alexandria and District of Columbia aforesaid, he the said John Thomson Mason, has prayed that the said nine packages of Suspenders may be condemned and disposed of for the benefit of the United States, as is by law directed—And whereas, the Hon. William Kilty, Judge of the said Court, has ordered Friday the twentieth day of May next, at eleven o'clock in the forenoon of the same day, for holding a court, at the court house in the town of Alexandria, for the trial thereof, agreeably to the prayer of said attorney—Notice is hereby given, that a District Court will be then and there held for the trial of the premises and the owner or owners, and all persons who may have any claim or interest therein, are hereby cited to be and appear at the time and place aforesaid, to show cause, if any they have, why a final determination should not pass.
By order of the Judge,
(Teste.)
G. DENEALE, Clerk.
Clerk's Office,
Alexandria, April 26. d
Thirty Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY from the subscriber, living near Piscataway in Prince George's county in the state of Maryland, on 9th April 1803, a Negro Man named MYAL. He went to spend his holiday's with his wife, who is a slave to Mr. Addington Skinner near Nottingham, and resided there until Wednesday morning, and then was seen with some of Mr. Notley Maddox's people on their way to the City of Washington. He is about five feet eight or ten inches high, rather mutton cast, but dark, and a little round shouldered, and has lost one of his lower foreteeth, on the left side of his forehead he had scar near the edge of his hair. As he had a variety of clothing, it is uncertain what he took with him. Whoever takes up the said run away and brings him home shall receive the above reward, and reasonable expenses paid, and if secured, so that I get him again.
N. B. I forewarn all persons from harbouring or entertaining said fellow, at their peril, and particularly all masters of vessels from taking him away.
BENNET GWYNN.
May 2. 31rawt
HATS.
I have just received a few cases of English felt Hats, well assorted, and now for sale. Wm. HODGSON.
May 6. d
WHEREAS
BARTIMEUS WHITE has, by his petition to the Hon. James Marshall, Esq. offered to deliver up all his property, real, personal and mixed, to which he is in any manner entitled, for the benefit of his creditors, and has also prayed to be admitted to the benefit of the insolvent law, passed by Congress for the relief of insolvent debtors within the District of Columbia, the attendance of the creditors of the said Bartimeus White is requested on the 19th day of May, inst. at the court house in the town of Alexandria, at ten o'clock in the morning, at which time and place the oath, according to law, will be administered to the said petitioner.
By order of the Hon. James Marshall. G. DENEALE, Clerk.
May 12. 6:d
Spring Goods.
THE subscriber has just imported an assortment of SPRING GOODS consisting of printed calicoes and cotton cambricks, cambricks and muslins, silk shawls and handkerchiefs, silk waistcoatings, florentines and collar velvet, diapers, diaper and damask table cloths, table and tea napkins, cord'd and India dimities, superfine jeans, Merseilles quilting, 7-8 and 11-8 cotton checks, 9-8 striped do. superfine cloths and cashmeres, cotton and thread hose, counterpanes, Merseilles bed quilts, brown holland, 7 8 and 4 4 Irish linens, nuns, colour'd 3 chord and shoe threads—old port wine in bottles.
Spades, shovels, common and German scythes, broad hoes, sad irons, seine twine, fishing, deep sea and plough lines, felt hats in cases, sheathing, wrapping and tea paper, single and double matresses, &c.
Which he now offers for sale at his store, the corner of Fairfax and King streets, for cash, approved notes, or the usual credit to punctual men.
JAS. SANDERSON.
April 16. eo
JUST PUBLISHED, By COTTON & STEWART, AND FOR SALE
At their Bookstore, and the Bookstore of J. V. Thomas, (PRICE ONE DOLLAR,)
LETTERS
FROM HIS EXCELLENCY Gen. GEO. WASHINGTON,
TO Sir ARTHUR YOUNG,
AND Sir J. SINCLAIR, Bart.
ON AGRICULTURE,
AND OTHER INTERESTING TOPICS.
Few works have been published in America, that claim the agriculturist's attention more than this. Added to his own experiments, opinions and calculations, it contains those of the most eminent farmers in the middle states; collected from them by himself, and transmitted to the British Board of Agriculture of which he was an honorary member.
April 25. d
HUGH SMITH
Has received by the Medway, captain Parker, and the Two Pollies, captain M'Lautblen,
A complete assortment of QUEENS WARE & GLASS, which he offers for sale at his store on King street.
Also for sale,
A general assortment of China, Pipes by the box, Grindstones, Sackings, Porter Bottles, Pocket Bottles, Sets of Castors, Liverpool stord Salt, and 500 bushels Liverpool Coals. May 5. eo3w
ELOPED
FROM the Subscriber on Saturday morning, last, a white girl named WINIFRED CHAPMAN, my neice, about 15 years of age. All persons are forbid harbouring her, and Captains of vessels and others are particularly cautioned against carrying her away at their peril.
N. B. Any information left with Jacob Reifer, Tallow Chandler, Prince Street, Alexandria, will be thankfully received.
JOSEPH PECK, George Town. eo
M 12. eo
SPRING GOODS.
R. T. HOOE and Co.
Have received a general assortment of Spring Goods, from London, by the ship William and John.
They have likewise for sale,
Earthen and Stone Ware in crates and pipes in boxes; German linens; cotton in bags; porter in cases; Madeira, Lisbon, Calcavello and Port Wines in pipes and q. cases, a few cases of umbrellas and ladies fans.
Marble Slabs for Hearths, and a few boxes of Slate for covering houses.
May 5. eo
BENJAMIN SHREVE, Jun. Has for Sale on loan terms, at his store, corner of Prince and Union streets,
1700 bushels Cadiz SALT, First quality Ruffin Cordage, assorted, Old Sable Iron, Sugar in bks. and barrels, Pepper and Cassia, Boxes fresh Raisins. Sherry, Malaga, and } WINES. Catalonia Barcelona Brandy, Hyson Skin, and Souchong Teas, Bohea India Cottons, Checks and Calicoes, China and Longee romal Handkerchiefs, A few pieces Scotch Osnaburgs Mould and dipt Candles, Red Seal Leather, A few pieces elegant Furniture. March 17 eo
To be Sold positively
A public sale, on Thursday the 26th May, on the premises,
THE Subscriber's life-estate in the Walnut Tree Farm, situate on the river Potomac, about four miles below Alexandria. The farm consists of about 360 acres. The buildings and improvements very good, and the fishery attached to it very valuable.
Also will be sold at the same time and place, a number of horses, cattle & sheep and a variety of farming utensils as well as a quantity of household furniture, consisting of mahogany tables, bureaus, bedsteads, chairs, &c.
The terms cash, for all sums under one hundred dollars; and for all sums above, approved notes negotiable in the banks of Alexandria or Columbia, at sixty and ninety days.
TOBIAS LEAR. end
May 5. eo
For SALE, or RENT,
THE STORE I have occupied for sometime past, situated on Prince Street, opposite Col. Hooe's. There is on stand 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
JUST RECEIVED,
Thirteen Hundred lbs. dry, well cured Venison Hams,
A few hundred sweet Oranges of an excellent flavor, fresh Lemons, A few bks. new Pork and Herrings, very good.
Also—Seed Potatoes of an excellent quality by the barrel or bushel.
ALSO,
A few barrels of Apples and fresh Prunes.
Thos. Simms. d
May 6. eo
Thirty Dollars Reward.
STOLEN from the subscriber, in the City of Washington, on Monday evening last, the 21st inst. a handsome, well made, dark sorrel Mare, with a saddle and bridle: The mare is about 14 hands high, about 6 years old, has a small white spot behind the right ear under the bridle, some white upon one of her hind legs. A man (with evident signs of guilt) crossed George Town Ferry and rode off post haste, and was traced near Colchester the same evening.
The above reward will be given on delivery of the mare and thief, or Fifteen Dollars for the mare.
EBENEZER NESMITH, near the Navy Yard.
City of Washington,
March 25. eo
Printing in all its variety executed at this office.
PRINTED DAILY BY S. SNOWDEN.