Alexandria daily advertiser (Alexandria [Va.]), 1803-11-12 00:00:00

Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
Vol. III.]
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 1803.
[No. 909.]
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 bds. tiersces and bds.  Coffee in tiersces and bags,  Chocolate  White and brown Soap  Mould and dip'd Candles  Raisins in kegs, boxes and jars,  Figs in kegs and frails,  Queens Ware in crates, 
FURNITURE, &c.
A variety of DRY GOODS,
 Among which are,  Cloths, Coatings,  Kerseymeres, Duffles,  Plains and Kerseys,  Negro Cottons, Serges,  Elasticks, blue Friezes,  Calimancoes and Russels,  Yarn Stockings,  Chintzes and Calicoes,  Irish Linens, Silesia do.  Osnaburgs and Ticklenburgs,  Muslins and Muslin Hand'ls,  India Muslins and Table Cloths  Bandanna Handkerchiefs,  Coloured Threads, Hats,  And sundry other Articles. 
P. G. MARSTELLER.
Nov. 7.
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,  Cassimeres,  Kerseymeres,  Coatings,  Halfthicks,  Fearnoughts,  Blankets,  Planes,  Negro Cottons,  Worsted and other Stockings,  Irish Linens,  Calicoes,  Threads,  Chintzes,  Bedticks,  Osnaburgs,  Sewing Silks,  Muslin and Muslin Handkerchiefs,  India Cottons, &c. 
THOS. PATTEN, Auctioneer.
Nov. 7.
RICKETTS, NEWTON & CO.
HAVE RETURNED TO TOWN, And are now opening, and will be ready for sale in a few days.
Their Fall supply of Goods:
 Consisting of superfine cloths, second do. coatings, fearnoughts, duffle blankets, point and rose do. striped kerseys, plaids, half-thicks, cadders, kerseymeres, swandowns, velvets, corduroys and thicksets, Scotch carpeting, Brussels do. stuffs and corded dimities, canvas and twine, German linens, fame and sewing twine, threads and sewing silks. 
And have on Hand,
 70 hds. Sugar,  4 do. Jamaica Rum,  10000 lbs. Green Coffee,  2000 bushels Salt. 
Oct. 26. d
Twenty Dollars Reward.
ABSCONDED on Sunday evening the 23d ult. from my house, near town, a Negro man Slave, called THORNTON, about 25 or 26 years of age, 5 feet 5 or 6 inches high, thin make down cast look.
He wore at the time a broadcloth coat, and other decent apparel. He may however alter his dress, from clothes in his possession.
It taken in Alexandria, Geo. Town or Washington, five dollars will be given, if at a greater distance and not over 30 miles, ten dollars, if farther off twenty dollars and reasonable expenses for delivering him here.
Nov. 1. Wm. HODGSON. d
Cash given for clean linen and cotton rags.
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Subscriptions received by R. and J. Gray, King street, where a specimen of the paper and printing may be seen.
Nov. 10. d
WILLIAM HODGSON
OFFERS FOR SALE,
A consignment of well bought superfine and second Broad Cloths & Kerseymeres, by the piece or package, at an advance to nett first cost and charges only.
He has also for sale, imported by the ship Ann, Bradford, from Liverpool, Twenty cases English FELT HATS, assorted prices.
Likewise—Negro Cottons, Halfthicks, Kerseys, Coatings, Baizes, and a bale of worsted Pantaloon.
A quantity of Liverpool and Cadiz coarse SALT.
A few hogheads Molasses—Nova Scotia GRINDSTONES.
For Rent—The Dwelling House and Warehouse on Prince street, the latter occupied by himself, and well calculated for the dry goods business: the former suitable for a general family. The terms will be moderate and immediate possession given.
d
JAMES S. SCOTT
TAILOR,
Has received his FALL assortment of
FANCY GOODS,
Which he will dispose of on the most reasonable terms, by the yard, or make up, on the shortest notice to suit the taste of any:
 Amongst which are the following;  SUPERFINE black, blue, drab, claret, cinnamon, bottle green, different shades; light, dark, and Oxford mixtures; also, one piece superfine milled French blue, suitable for cloaks; cassimeres, velvets, velveteens and cords all colors; fancy swandowns, Russian ditto, silk molekin & velvet; with a number of different coloured coatings and napt friezes, some of which are milled; flannels, twilled and plain, fashionable and plain buttons, &c. &c. 
Four good Journeymen wanted immediately. October 27. d
JONAH THOMPSON & SON
HAVE RECEIVED,
By the late arrivals, their assortment of
FALL GOODS,
which are now opening at their Warehouse the upper end of Fairfax Street. Oct. 26. d3m
JUST IMPORTED
From London, and for sale at the subscriber's warehouse, on King street,
800 pieces well chosen printed Calicoes and Chintzes,
which they are enabled to offer unusually low for cash, or on short credit.
Also—Cambric Mullins, fashionable ribbands and silk shawls. Richd. Veitch and Co. Oct. 31. d3w
For Freight or Charter,
The SHIP
Fair American,
Capt. STOVER,
about two years old, burthen 217 tons. Apply to
Janney & Paton.
Who have received and for sale on board said vessel,
160 tons Plaister of Paris.
For Sale,
THE SLOOP
Diana, a good tight vessel,
carries 3000 bushels, or 600 barrels flour.
ALSO,
The Schooner Leboe,
burthen Five Hundred barrels. Both vessels are lying at our wharf, and will be sold on low terms.
We have received by the sloop Diana,
60 hhds. Guadalupe clayed Sugars,
of good quality,
And have on hand,
Jamaica Spirits,
Windward Rum,
Muscovado Sugars, first and second qualities,
Pork, Whiskey, &c. &c. all which will be sold at reasonable prices.
JOHN & THOS. VOWELL. Sept. 8. d
Merchant's Attend!!
THE subscriber will sell, on low terms and easy payment, a LOT of GROUND in the town of Port Tobacco, on which there are a small dwelling house and kitchen, a large two story store house and convenient granary and stable in one of the best stands for the retail wet and dry good business. If not sold by the 12th of November next, it will be exp. fed to public sale on that day. Mr. John E. Ford will contract for and shew the premises, on application, at any time previous to the day of sale. An indisputable title will be made by John M'Clenachan.
The above property was advertised for sale on the 12th of the present month, but has been necessarily postponed. October 22. dts.
Marine Insurance Company of Alexandria.
NOTICE—The Office of the Marine Insurance Company will be returned to its usual place on Wednesday, the 26th inst. By Order, J. B. Nickolls, Sec'y. Oct. 25. d
JUST ARRIVED,
From St. Petersburg, (Russia,)
The Ship Hunter, Capt. M'Knight:
Has on board, and will be landed and exposed for sale in a few days,
The following Cargo:
 Bar Iron, (old Sable) assorted,  First quality clean Hemp,  Do. Sail Duck,  Do. Ravens do.  White and Brown Sheeting,  Broad and narrow Diapers,  Drillings, &c. &c. 
Apply to R. T. Hooe and Co. J. and T. Vowell, Lawrafsan and Smoot. N. B.—The Ship Hunter is intended as a constant trader to Russia, and may be looked for early next fall, with a more general assortment of Russia Goods. Lawrafsan and Smoot. Oct. 6. d
TOWNSEND & PLUMB
Respectfully inform the public that they have just received and opened for sale, on Fairfax Street, near the corner of Prince Street, a handsome assortment of Ladies and Gentlemen's
SHOES:
 Ladies' kid, Morocco and leather, with and without heels.  Spangled kid, with and without heels.  Missey Morocco and leather.  Mens' fine and coarse Shoes.  Boys' do. do.  Childrens' Morocco and leather, with a number of other kinds of shoes wholesale and retail. 
Great attention will be paid to those who will please to favour them with their custom. Oct. 29. d3m
For Sale, Freight or Charter,
The Schooner
GEN. PINCKNEY,
a fine new vessel, built on this river, about 520 barrels, well found, and in complete order to proceed immediately to sea. Apply to Robt. T. Hooe and Co. Nov. 4. d
For New-York,
The fast sailing
Schooner Friendship,
JOHN QUANDRILL, master.
For Freight or Passage,
apply to the master on board,
lying at Mr. Smith's wharf, or to
Philip Care, Union Street.
Who has for sale,
100 casks single and FF Powder,
50 kegs first quality Ground Ginger,
100 bds. do. Shad,
40 bds. do. Herrings,
3000 bushels coarse and fine Salt, and
Best superfine Flour for family use. Oct. 18. d
For Falmouth and a Market.
The new Ship ANN,
Capt. Bradford.
A few hhds. of Tobacco will
be taken on FREIGHT, to the ad-
dress of T. Middleton & Co. Lon-
don, if immediate application is made
to the subscribers, who will make the usual ad-
vances on it. Robert T. Hooe & Co.
Who have received, by late arrivals from Liver-
pool and London, a general assortment of
FALL GOODS,
which will be opened and for sale in a few days. Sept. 30. d
For FREIGHT, (Coastways)
The Schooner
SEA FLOWER,
ELIZ DOUGHTY,
Master;
burthen 500 barrels, now lying at the
upper side of Prince street wharf.
Apply to the master on board, or to
Daniel M'Clean. Who has for sale,
Coffee in bags entitled to a drawback Oct. 20. d
For BOSTON,
The Sch'r FRIENDSHIP,
LEVI SOUL, Master;
burthen about 1000 barrels. For
Freight or Passage apply to
John G. Ladd. Nov. 9. d
For Freight or Charter,
To any port in the WEST INDIES,
The fast sailing Sch'r
TRIUMPH,
burthen 600 barrels; now in com-
plete order to take in a cargo. For
terms apply to the master on board at
Irwin's wharf, or to
David Wilson Scott. Nov. 8. d3t
For Freight or Charter,
The Ship CATO,
ELEAZER FREEMAN
Master;
burthen 450 hhds. Tobacco, a strong, staunch
vessel. Apply to
Lawrafsan and Smoot,
Robert Young,
William Yeaton. Oct. 6. d
Sale, Freight or Charter,
The Ship HERO,
burthen 200 tons or thereabouts, said
ship will carry 300 hhds. or 2000 bds.
Has on board for sale,
20 pipes HOLLAND GIN.
For terms apply to the Master on board. Thomas Cole. Oct. 17. d
JACOB GREGG,
CLOCK and WATCH MAKER,
Fairfax Street, Has returned to town and is now prepared to execute any order in his line with punctuality and dispatch. Gold and Silver Work executed as above. For sale—Watch Chains, Seals and Keys, &c. &c. Nov. 1. d

JAMES BACON, At his Store on King Street, within one door of Washington-Street, has just received, a quantity of well assorted PATENT SHOT, which, with a general assortment of Teas, Sugars, Coffee, Wines, Brandy, Spirits, and generally every other article in the grocery line, he offers for sale on the most moderate terms. Oct. 15. a
The subscribers to the COFFEE House are requested to meet on Saturday afternoon, at 4 o'clock, for the purpose of choosing a Committee to regulate the same for the ensuing year. John Gadby. Nov. 8. dgt
Just received, And for sale by Wm. HARSHORNE, A few hundred bushels RHODE ISLAND POTATOES.
The Partnership of ALLISON, GEIGER and Co. Business will be carried on in future ALLISON & GEIGER. Which is reported in the late arrivals a hand- some assortment of FALL and WINTER GOODS, which they offer for sale on the usual terms to punctual customers. Nov. 11. dgt
NOTICE. I WILL dispose of the whole of my Stock of DRY GOODS At present upon hand, at cost and charges, upon a liberal credit, where punctuality in payment may be relied upon. JAMES WILSON. N.B. Those who are indebted to the Subscriber, are informed, if more convenient, to make payment in Fredericksburg, than in Alexandria, will please to do so, to Messrs. Robert Cooper and Co. Merchants there; and those whose accounts have been long standing, immediate payment will be expected. Oct. 28. dlm
NEAR FERRY To the City of Washington is now furnished with a double set of hands and boats, for the accommodation of the public during the RACES. The greatest exertion will be used for the dispatch of those who may favour the subscribers with their custom. Philip Alexander, Eliza Washington. Nov. 4. dgt
ROBERT T. HOOE and Co. Has for Sale, A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF Coarse and fine Woolsens, Irish and German Linens, Calicoes and Chintzes, Liverpool China, white and coloured, in assorted crates, Dr. Stone Ware in crates, assorted, Sacking, coarse Hats in boxes, assorted, London Pewter, Scarlet Cardinals, Pipes in boxes, Paints in kegs, English Nails of all sizes. An assortment of Russia Linens and Diapers—Hemp and Iron. Nov. 4. eo
JAMES KENNEDY, Sen. Has received from Boston a handsome assortment of HOT PRESS'D AND OTHER PLAYING CARDS, which he offers for sale by the quantity or otherwise, at the lowest prices. King Street, Nov. 8. e3gt
FINLEY and SHAKES RESPECTFULLY inform the public that they have on hand at their Brush Manufactory, in King Street, Alexandria, two doors below the Indian Queen tavern, a general assortment of BRUSHES, and other articles in their line, which they are determined to sell at the most reduced prices. Orders from the country will be attended to with punctuality and dispatch. Cash given for Hog's Bristles. Nov. 8. eo6t
The Marine Insurance Association continue to meet at their office every day from 12 till 2 o'clock. Wm. Groverman, Broker. Oct. 12. eo
Wm. H. and Enoch M. LYLES, HAVE JUST RECEIVED, By the brig Franklin, from Philadelphia, and are now opening at their NEW STORE, on King Street, next door to Bennett and Watt's, A general and well selected Assortment of Fall and Winter GOODS, Which they will sell at the most reduced prices for CASH. Nov. 5. eo
Printing in all its variety executed at this office with neatness and correctness.
Congress of the United States. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Tuesday, October 25. DEBATE on the LOUISIANA TREATY. DEBATE CONTINUED. (Mr. Elliott's Speech concluded.)
I recollect a time, Sir, when a foreign minister in this country, at a moment when genius, fancy, and ardent patriotism, were lords of the ascendant over learning, wisdom, and experience, spoke of the law of nations and its principles as mere worm-eaten authorities, and aphorisms of Vattel and others. I also recollect that the illustrious man, who is now President of the United States, was then Secretary of State, and that he delivered the unanimous sentiments of the American people, when, in his reply to that minister, he observed that something more than mere sarsams of that kind was necessary to disprove those authorities and principles; and that until they were disproved, the American nation would hold itself bound by them. This is the man, Sir, who has been so injudiciously calumniated within these walls this morning, and upon whom such a torrent of bitter eloquence has been poured by a gentleman from North Carolina (Mr. Purviance) a gentleman who is himself a model of eloquence, uniting all the excellencies of Cicero and Demosthenes, and all other orators, ancient and modern.
The American people, in forming their constitution, had an eye to that law of nations, which is deducible by natural reason, and established by common consent, to regulate the intercourse and concerns of nations. With a view to this law the treaty making power was constituted, and by virtue of this law, the government and people of the United States, in common with all other nations, possess the power and right of making acquisitions of territory by conquest, cession, or purchase. Indeed the gentleman who denies us the right of acquiring by purchase, would probably allow us to keep the territory, were it obtained by conquest.
Colonies, or provinces, are a part of the eminent domain of the nation possessing them, and of course are national property; colonial territory may be transferred from one nation to another by purchase; this purchase can be effected by treaty alone, as nations do not, like individuals, execute deeds, and cause them to be recorded in public offices; that department of the government of the nation purchasing, which possesses the treaty making power generally, is competent to make treaties for that purpose. These positions are established by the law of nations, & are applicable to the case before us. [Here Mr. E. read a variety of extracts from Vattel to establish these positions, and observed that they were corroborated by Grotius, Puffendorf, and other eminent writers on the law of nature and nations, whose works he had consulted.]
A mere recapitulation, and that not a tedious one, of these principles and authorities will now answer the present purpose. Colonies have always been considered as national property, although the law or practice of nations, in this instance, may not conform to the law of nature. Greece treated her colonies with peculiar indulgence: Rome considered any privileges which her's were suffered to possess, as mere matters of grace, not of right. The one was a natural and tender parent, the other a cruel stepmother. Yet I have no recollection that the Grecian colonies in Asia Minor, Italy, or even at Ionia, were represented in the Amphictyonic Council, the general assembly of the states of Greece. The claim of the British colonies, which now constitute the United States, to be represented in that body by which they were taxed, tho' just in itself was novel and unwarranted by the practice of nations. Thank God the claim was successful, and in consequence of it we are now here as the representatives of the American people, deliberating upon their most important interests. It is unnecessary to reiterate the other positions; they are undeniable in themselves, and their applicability to the present case will hardly be disputed. If the treaty be extremely pernicious, or has not been made by sufficient authority, or has been made for unjust purposes, it is void by the laws of nations.
Another ground of objection to the constitutionality of the treaty is taken. It is said that a clause of the constitution which forbids any preference, as to duties and privileges, being given to the ports of one state over those of another, is irreconcilable with the seventh article of the treaty, by which "it is agreed between the contracting parties, that the French ships coming directly from France or any of her co-
lonies, loaded only with the produce or manufactures of France or her said colonies; and the ships of Spain coming directly from Spain or any of her colonies loaded only with the produce or manufactures of Spain or her colonies, shall be admitted during the space of twelve years in the ports of New Orleans, and in all other legal ports of entry within the ceded territory, in the same manner as the ships of the United States coming directly from France or Spain, or any of their colonies, without being subject to any other or greater duty on the merchandise, or other or greater tonnage than that paid by the citizens of the United States." Let us again enquire with what views, and for what objects, the constitution was formed. The articles of confederation were but a feeble band of union, the "shadow of a shade," to borrow a poetical expression, of a federal system. Several states, sovereign and independent with respect to many objects, united under a national government as it respected the most important national objects, and formed a federal system, novel in its nature, and unequalled in the annals of all ages and nations. The states as such were equal, and intended to preserve that equality; and the provision of the constitution alluded to, was calculated to prevent Congress from making any odious discriminations or distinctions between particular states. No preference shall be given to the ports of one state over those of another state. It was not contemplated that this provision would have any application to colonial or territorial acquisitions. But it is said that the treaty obliges us to receive the inhabitants of the ceded territory into the union, and of course to form them into new states. By the treaty—"The inhabitants of the ceded territory shall be incorporated in the union of the United States, and admitted as soon as possible, according to the principles of the federal constitution, to the enjoyment of all the rights, advantages and immunities of citizens of the United States." This stipulation of the treaty is of a novel, singular, and curious nature, but does not diminish my zeal to have it carried into effect: A complete discretion is left to the United States as to the time and manner of admission; and I have no idea that it will be necessary to admit them within the twelve years during which France and Spain are to enjoy those privileges. The eloquent and honorable member from Virginia (Mr. R.) took a very different view of this subject, which of itself was perfectly satisfactory to my mind, and I could take still other views equally satisfactory. There can be no possible violation of the constitution. The expediency of the treaty is another question, and an important one. I once hoped that the interests of our country would never require an extension of its limits, and I regret even that necessity now exists. Evils and dangers may be apprehended from this source, and great evils and dangers may possibly result. But the regions of possibility are illimitable: those of probability are marked by certain well defined boundaries, obvious to all men of reason and reflection, and, in the language of the poet,
As broad and obvious to the passing Clowd, As to the letter'd sage's curious eye.
If we cannot find, in the peculiar principles of the form of our government, and in the virtue and intelligence of our citizens, a sufficient security against the dangers from a widely extended territory, in vain shall we seek it elsewhere. There is no magical quality in a degree of latitude or longitude, river or a mountain. And it has been well remarked that every danger from this quarter might have been apprehended before the acquisition of this territory. The Roman Empire, or that of Alexander in the zenith of its glory, was scarcely capable of containing a greater population than the territory of the United States; and men conversant with history do not wonder at the transient existence and rapid ruin of these empires. I repeat it, Mr. Chairman, we must look for our security in principles and circumstances inapplicable to the ancient nations. With the present question of expediency, I confess, Sir, are naturally intermingled many considerations, infinitely interesting to the future peace, prosperity, felicity and glory of our beloved country. The physical strength of a nation depends upon an aggregation of circumstances, amongst which, compactness of population, as well as territory, may be reckoned, our population may become too scattered; but this too is only a possible event. These possible evils ought not to be put in competition with the certain advantage, which we derive from the acquisition.
But a gentleman tells us that the administration hold out to us an Elen of the western world, a land flowing with milk and honey, while they have obtained nothing but a dreary and barren wilderness. Perhaps, if the gentleman be correct, the acquisition is scarcely the less important. To demonstrate the advantages of this purchase, it is not necessary to describe Louisiana as an Elysian region, to describe it, as Homer does the Fortunate Islands, a region, on whose auspicious climate even winter smiles
where no bleak wind blows from its mountains, and no gale is felt but the zephyr, diffusing health and pleasure. But from geographical information, defective as it is, and from reasonable analogies, we may conclude that, with the exception of some considerable tracts, it is a country fertile and salubrious. Geography points us to China, Persia, India, Arabia Felix and Japan, countries situated in corresponding latitudes, which though always overshadowed by the horrid gloom of despotism, are always productive, and teaches us by analogy that Louisiana in natural fertility, is probably equal to those beautiful oriental regions.
The gentleman from North Carolina (Mr. Purviance) says he shall vote for carrying the treaty into effect, because the possession of the territory is important, and the administration, not having as it ought to have done, made use of men to obtain it, he will consent to make use of money. He has applied many curious epithets to the administration: he wishes for an administration athletic and muscular , meaning I suppose, like the wrestlers in the Grecian circus, or the gladiators in that of Rome. When I came within these walls, Sir, I ardently hoped that the voice of party would be silent during the discussion of this subject, and I did not expect to hear the administration attacked in the language of vulgarity, malignity and factious fury. When it is thus assailed, shall its defenders be silent? During the last session of Congress, an extraordinary degree of agitation was produced in the public mind, by an egregious violation of our rights by an officer of the Spanish government. Neither the people nor the government were deficient in that spirit which the gentleman extols, but they were not governed by false ideas of national honour, and they were acquainted with the law of nations; they knew we had no right to make the denunciatio belli precede the repetitio rerum a declaration of war precede a demand of justice. Other epithets which the gentleman applies to his favorite administration I believe justly belong to the present one; bold, firm, intrepid, manly, virtuous, spirited, it is owing to its wise and temperate conduct that we are not now engaged in the horrors of war, and it has erected an immortal monument to its own glory. Yet we hear of malicious subaltern , and the epithet cowardly —(Mr. Purviance here interjected, and observed that he did not use those expressions)—Mr. Elliott proceeded. I wrote them down the moment the gentleman uttered them, and I could not understand them otherwise than as intended to have at least a remote application to the president of the United States; I hope the gentleman had no such intention. That we did not go to war, though peculiarly happy for our country, was probable unfortunate for that gentleman, as in that event, he might have displayed, at the head of a triumphant army, those military talents which he undoubtedly possesses in an equal degree with his oratorical powers.
I must remark upon another extraordinary part of that extraordinary speech. Was it politic, was it prudent, was it just, at a moment when such an important negotiation between the French and American governments was closing, for a representative of the American people to labor to irritate the French, or any portion of our own people, by ardent declamation against what is called the unbounded ambition and rapacity of the French Consul? The gentleman has told us what his great predecessor, but not equal, in eloquence, Edmund Burke, told us long ago, that the age of chivalry is gone. But why turn our attention at this moment, to Switzerland, to Italy, to Hanover, to the bloody scenes of revolutionary France herself? He deplores the fate of the royal Capetes, devoted to destruction by the pettishlings of a day.
If the French revolution has been unsuccessful, if the hopes of the friends of man and liberty have not been gratified, if the whole eastern world is still to groan under the iron hand of despotism, it is a subject of such deep regret, that a gleam of light has darted athwart the horrid gloom that we have for a time anticipated, though we have failed to realise, the blessings of extended liberty? It is rather a subject of pleasure, and gratitude to Heaven. The First Consul is styled a Corsican usurper. I believe, Sir, that there is not within these walls an admirer of the present government of France. But we all know the distinction between a king or government de jure and de facto . If Bonaparte be not the rightful ruler of the French Republic, he is the actual possessor of the powers of government, and can bind the nation by treaties. If the Bonapartians shall have followed the Capetian race to the regions of the tomb, when the exchange of the ratifications of this treaty shall reach Paris, it will not be the less obligatory upon the French nation.
The gentleman to whom I have so often alluded denies all merit to the President and the American negotiators, and says that the king of Great Britain was our only meritorious and successful negotiator. Without attributing to the President the powers of prophecy, I must hazard the opinion, that in common with all philosophic politicians, he foresaw that the peace between France and Great Britain would not be permanent. The elements of war were mingled with those of peace.
[Mr. Sandford rose, and Mr. Elliot giving way, Mr. S. enquired of the chairman, whether any rule existed by which members, in committee of the whole, could be required to keep close to the point in discussion. The chairman, Mr. Dawson, replied that it had not been customary, in committee, to confine gentlemen to narrow limits in their remark.]

Mr. Elliot concluded as follows:—I had determined, Sir, on the first unequivocal manifestation of impatience by any member, immediately to close my observations. I acknowledge that I have imperceptibly occupied more than my share of the valuable time of the committee. But I had not quite done with the gentleman from N. Carolina. I have paid him some compliments as an orator, perhaps more than were due to the merit of his oration, or the character of its author. I allude only to his political character; in private character, so far as I have information of it, I highly respect; but the political part which he has acted this day was to me so extraordinary and astonishing, that I could not restrain the expression of my feelings. To other gentlemen on the side of the House I look for real eloquence and ingenious argument.—And although the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. Randolph) from the display of his powers this day, may safely trust his fame as an orator to the impartial voice of history and posterity, in competition with any orator on the other side of the house, yet I am not without my fears, from former specimens of the talents of gentlemen in the opposition, that we shall one day be swept away in the overwhelming tide of their eloquence. The friends of the present administration can behold, with emotions only of pity, mixed with contempt, the unnumberable little, muddy, murmuring rills of faction, folly and slander, which like spots upon the orb of day, are scattered upon the fair scenery of our far extended country: But they are compelled to listen, with a loftiness of feeling, bordering on sublimity, and not unmixed with terror, to the awful roaring of that tremendous torrent of opposition eloquence, which resounds within these walls, thunders around the capital, terrifies the administration, and makes even the republican system itself tremble to its centre.  [Debate to be continued]
NEW YORK, November 8. We have extended our file of London papers, to the 28th September, by the arrival of the ship Chatham, capt. Chew, from Liverpool. At that time no political movement of consequence had taken place in Europe.  The preparations for invading England were progressing with considerable activity in the ports of France, and it was expected the attempt would speedily be made. The troops were to assemble about the middle of September, and the command is said to be finally arranged in the following manner:—
   FRENCH ARMY OF ENGLAND.   RIGHT WING. CENTRE. LEFT WING.     Gen. Davoust, command of the Consular Guard BONAPARTE, command in chief Gen. Soult, Under him   Under him Under him Gen. Andreossi, chief of the Staff.   Gen. Dumas, Chief of the Staff. Gen. Berthier, secretary of War and chief of the General Staff.  
ARMY OF RESERVE. General Ney.  The Batavian commissary of Marine, who is to be consulted relative to the common operations by sea, had arrived at Paris.  All persons in any manner capable of working at ship building are ordered by the French Government to enroll themselves before the 4th of September, under the penalty of being sent down to the harbours, and there compelled to work under the inspection of the gens d'armes.  Three per cent. consuls, at London, 53½—Omni-um 7½.
Arrived, ship Chatham, Chew, Liverpool; Cotton Planter, Skerry, do. Lovina, Meyers Amsterdam; Schooner Lydia, Low, Surinam; Catherine, Bunce, Nevis.  The ship Astress, of this port, arrived at Magda on the 20th August, from Gibraltar.  From Lloyd's List, Sept. 20.—24.  At Falmouth—ships Perseverance, Dixon, from Norfolk, in 40 days Margaret, Lewis do. in 47 days. Appeared off this port and proceeded on for Amsterdam, the American ship Merchant, captain Curtis, from Norfolk, with Tobacc., in 49 days. Arrived the American ship Levant, captain Selabee, from Sumatra, (East Indies) with pepper, coffee, &c. after a four months passage, called here for orders.  At Plymouth—Ship Franklin, Caickler of Philadelphia, from Salem, with wine, for the navy. The Halcyon, Rossetter has arrived at London from New-York. Sailed the Monticello, Colby, for Virginia. The Tiger, Caickler, from Boston, is arrived off Dover, the Nile, Belcher, from Charleston, and Ticonic, Towns, at Liverpool; and the Wolfe, from Baltimore, off Capt. Clear.  On Saturday, the Louisa, Cameron, arrived at Greenock, from Charleston, after a passage of 37 days; she was run foul of by a vessel on the banks of Newfoundland, which carried away her head and bowsprit.
FOR SALE, Two acres of GROUND adjoining the Town of Alexandria, near the Powder House.  —ALSO—  One Hundred and Fifty ACRES in Prince George's County, (Maryland) six miles from Alexandria, and seven from the City of Washington; about fifty acres cleared, and the remainder well timbered. There are on the premises a barn, and an orchard of good fruit. Particulars apply to  James R. M. Lowe, In Alexandria. November 8. eo
Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12.
The evils resulting from the economies of our government, are now sensibly felt by the merchants of Charleston. A small French privateer, mounting a few swivels, has for several days completely blockaded our port, bringing to all vessels inward and outward bound. Yet we are compelled to submit to this indignity; for no means of redress present themselves; not a single armed American cruiser is suffered to protect our coast, or commerce, but are all peaceably laid up in the "dry docks" of Washington, "food for worms." In the mean time their temerity increases in proportion with our forbearance; and from our wharves we may behold the humiliating sight of American vessels pursued into our very harbour.
The brig Columbia, capt. Taylor, was chased the greater part of yesterday by the privateer, and followed this morning nearly up to Sullivan's Island. Such daring infractions of our neutrality surely demand the spirited interference of our government.  (Charleston Times, Nov. 1.)
Foreign Summary. The military force of Great-Britain, including volunteers, &c. &c. is estimated at near a million, and the subscriptions in town and country for the support of the war, at near 300,000l. sterling.
The French admiral Linois with a 74, two frigates and a number of transports had sailed about the 10th of June from the Cape of Good Hope, for Pondicherry.
A general spirit of disaffection towards the French was prevalent in Tuscany. That rigid measures had been adopted in Spain, to repress a spirit of disaffection which manifested itself among the people. That the emperor of Morocco had declared war against the Genoeze, and had seized one of their vessels at Tangiers.
That Portugal had submitted to the demands of the French, as made by general Lasnes and Don Jose De Almeida, of the foreign department, dismissed; and M. Pinto, put in his place.
That Spain had made a compromise to preserve her neutrality, and that instead of the naval aid which by the treaty of 1796, she was bound to render France, a sum of money is to be substituted—3,000,000l. sterling per ann. is named as the price of this indulgence.
That the remonstrance of the Russian court, respecting Hanover had not been attended with success, in consequence of which an alliance offensive and defensive was on the point of taking place, between that monarch and Austria.
That the courts of Naples and Portugal had appealed to the emperor of Russia to protect them by his mediation from a French invasion, and that he had promised to exert it.
That all the effects of his Britannic majesty, as elector of Hanover, are daily transported to France, and that the inhabitants, exclusive of other exertions, are obliged to allow the sum of 12,000 dollars per month for the Tables of the French generals in that city.
That the advance of the army in Ceylon, commanded by col. Logan, of the 51st attacked, and carried on the 19th February, the important ports of Galle Gederah and Giriagamme, and on the 26th the whole army under general McDonald marched into the capital of the kingdom of Candy, which the king and first adigaar had abandoned to take shelter in the province of Ouva. (N. Y. Pap.)
PARODY, FROM SHAKESPEARE'S HAMLET.
BONAPARTE SOLUS.
T'INVAD, or not t'invade? that is the question.—  Whether 'tis better for the mind to suffer The stings of envy, and of foil'd ambition, Or to take arms against a host of Britons, And by opposing, end them? T'invade—to fight—  No more; and by a fight, to say, we end Our warfare, and the thousand British triumphs That France submits to:—'Tis a consummation Devoutly to be wish'd. To invade—to fight— To fight? Perchance to fall: aye, there's the rub—  For in that fight what hearts of oak may strike, When we have shuffled off our ships from port, Must give us pause.—There's the respect That makes our armaments of so short life. For who would bear the jests and laughs of th' isle, The People's scorn, the Press's contumely, The pangs of prolong'd war, the cannon's roar, The insolence of conquerors, and the spurn, That vanquish'd France, so oft, of England takes, When we ourselves might our quietus make
By an invasion? Who capture bear, To strike his colours to a Nels-n's arm, But that the dread of something on their shores, (That yet unconquer'd country, from whose bourne No enemy returns) puzzles the will, And makes us rather keep those pow'rs we have, Than strive for others that we know not of? Thus Britons do make cowards of us all! And thus th' ambitious views of resolution Are turn'd aside by one resisting Isle; And enterprizes or invading armies, With this regard, their gun-boats keep in port, And lose the name of Action.  AMICUS.
GEORGE N. LYLES Respectfully informs his friends and the public in general, that he has received a general supply of Fall and Winter Goods, which he offers for sale at his store in Fairfax street, on the most reasonable terms. Also, A quantity of Seine Twine. Nov. 10. d4w
PHILIP WANTON Informs his Friends that by the several arrivals from Europe, he has received an Extensive assortment of Ironmongery, Cutlery, Sadlery, Coach Furniture, &c. Which are opened for Sale at his Store in Prince Street; orders from his customers in the country will be attended to. 11th Mo. 9. eo3w
BOLTS, NAILS and SPIKES May be had as usual, At M'CALL'S FACTORY, Royal Street. All kinds of IRON WORK executed on the shortest notice. Nov. 8. d6t
THOMAS SIMMS Respectfully informs his friends and the public that he has returned to his old stand on Prince Street, where he has for sale, as usual, a general Assortment of Groceries. He has just received some Rhode Island Greening APPLES, which he will dispose of by the barrel or bushel. Just Received, And for sale at the subscriber's store. Union street, 50 barrels large Rhode Island Greening APPLES, Cranberries and 1000 lbs. excellent Cheese! A. WILLIS.
J. P. SMITH and Co. Have just received by the brig Alexander, via Baltimore, from Madeira, and for sale at their store, at the corner of Union and King streets, Lynch's London particular, and London and New York market Madeira Wine, which will be sold low and on the usual credits. Also—on hand, 2000 Bushels Lisbon & Cadiz SALT, Roffa Canvas, and Flax Oil. November 8 eo3½
Wanted, A WOMAN SERVANT capable of doing house work. Apply to the Printer. Nov. 11. eo
For Sale, A good MILCH COW with a young CALF. Enquire of the Printer. Nov. 11. 3½
FOR SALE, A likely, healthy, young Negro Man of unexceptionable character. Apply to the Printer. Nov. 5. d
For Sale, A healthy, stout, young Negro Woman—Enquire of the Printer. August 1. d
EDUCATION. I shall open a NIGHT SCHOOL on Monday evening next, at my house next door to the Indian Queen on King Street; where pupils committed to my care will be diligently instructed in Reading, Writing & Arithmetic. Those persons who are disposed to favour me with their patronage on the present occasion, will please to call as soon as possible, that I may have it in my power to make arrangements proper for the order of the school and improvement of the scholars.
John Mason. N. B. MARIAN MASON continues to teach Reading, Writing and Needle work, and would BOARD three or four girls on moderate terms. Nov. 5. eo
Wanted, Twelve SHARES in the Bank of Alexandria, for which immediate payment will be made. Nov. 10. d6.t
For Freight or Charter, The new Brig CYRUS, John Johnson, Master; Burthen 11 hundred barrels. ALSO, For Sale, Freight or Charter, The fast Sailing Sloop COLUMBIA, Samuel Carr, Master; Burthen about 650 barrels, lying at Prince Street wharf. For terms apply to John G. Ladd. Nov. 12. d
BENNETT and WATTS Have on Hand, From late importations, and offer for sale on the usual terms, A general assortment of coarse Woolens, London superfine cloths and cassimeres, Do. swandowns, manilla stripes and tolanetts, Men's fustians, pealings, luretings and farfeners, An elegant assortment of chintzes and calicoes, Dimities, cambricks and other muslins amongst which are some very handsome India work, Elegant gilt and camel's hair shawls, Just linens and sheetings, Plaidas white and brown, Ticklenburgs, osnaburgs, hollans and rolls, Best twilled sackings, English and Scotch carpeting, London pewter in casks, British FF and battle gun powder, Single and double bawd guns, An elegant assortment of buttons, Pitt, crooked, mill and hand steel plate saws, 6d, 8d, 10d, 12d, and 20d, nails, Flying pans, With a general assortment of Hardware, &c. Seine twine. Nov. 12. d1weo1w1w1w
PUBLIC SALE. SOME of the Legatees of the late Mr. William Triplett, having objected to a division of the decedant's estate, which he recommended in his will to be done, we, therefore, as executors, will expose to public sale, at Round Hill, his late residence, on Wednesday the 14th of December next, ALL THE ESTATE, real and personal, of which he died seized.  The ROUND HILL TRACT, containing nearly four hundred acres, is a most desirable and healthy situation, on which is built a brick house one story high, fifty four feet long, and eighteen feet wide; four rooms on the lower floor, with a fire place and closets in each, and a passage eight feet wide; three rooms upstairs, two of them with fire places, a good cellar and kitchen under the house: a framed barn, dairy, stables for ten horses, carriage house, two corn houses, one granary, meat house, and quarters, well calculated for the accommodation of thirty negroes; an apple orchard of excellent fruit, and a garden paled in. This farm is well known to be one of most productive in the county, and now in a high and improved state, being well fenced and divided into convenient fields for farming; there are eighty acres of timothy meadow, producing from eighty to one hundred tons a year; fifty acres of new meadow may be made and watered at a small expense. The crops of small grain have generally been from 500 to 600 bushels, and of corn 300 barrels.
Near this lies another Tract of about four hundred acres, heavily timbered with pine, oak and hickory, with good springs and fine high, healthy situations for building; the post road, from north to south, passes thro' these two tracts, which affords two excellent stands for taverns, and also for tan yards, being not more than eight miles from Alexandria and sixteen from Washington.
Also, another Tract lying on the main branch of Tillet's creek, about two miles from Colchester, on which Mr. William Triplett now lives, containing upwards of 100 acres; the building is a good farm house, in a healthy situation, a good orchard and fine water.
At the same time and place will be sold, thirty valuable SLAVES, men, women and children; some plate, a watch, books, (among which are some valuable classis) household furniture, and beds of a good quality, bed and table linen, kitchen furniture, a coach and harness, one waggon and cart, farming utensils, horses, mule, one yoke of excellent oxen, cattle, sheep, hogs, &c.
The terms of sale for the land are, one third payable on the day of sale, (at which time deeds will be made the purchaser) one third in six months, and the other third in 12 months, with interest from the day of sale. A deed of trust will be taken to secure the two last payments. The Negroes will be sold at 12 months credit, and the other property at a credit of nine months: for all sums over twenty dollars bonds, with approved security will be required of the purchasers.  Major George Triplett, on the premises, will shew the land, with a correct plat of survey lately made by Col. Wm. Payne, County Surveyor, at the instance of the executors. The title papers will be exhibited on the day of sale by  CHALES LITTLE, } Executors. GEORGE TRIPLETT, }  The sale will continue from day to day, until the property is disposed of. Nov. 12. d

I have just received, and offer for sale on reasonable terms, TEN BALES  EAST INDIA GOODS, consisting of Gauripore Sannabs, Allabad Emery, Seepore Battahs, Mugga Mamoudy, Lucipore, do. Beerboon Gurrabs, Chittabully do. Barrapooty, Brown do. Bandanna Hhfs.  Benjamin Shreve, jun.
JOHN G. LADD Has for sale at his warehouse, Prince street wharf, 3000 bushels coarse Salt, 15 bds W. India Rum, 30 pipes best Holland Gin, 150 bds. Beef and Pork, A quantity of Seal Leather and Shoes of all sorts, 50 pieces of Russia Duck, 100 boxes mould and dipp'd tallow Candles, 50 do. Spermaceti do. 7 hhds. and 80 bds. Sugar, 10 do. Molasses, 2 tons of Cordage assorted, 2 cases bandanna Handkerchiefs, 7 bales India Cottons, 1 box Perfumery, 1 do. Fans, A few Feather Beds with Pillows and Bolsters of the best Ticking, An assortment of playing and blank Cards, Bar Iron, Stone Lime refined, Salt Petre, Ground Ginger, Pearl Ash, Rice, Starch, Writing Paper. Glass, Hope, Cotton Yarn assorted, &c. &c. Nov. 1. d
Douglass and Mandeville, Corner of King and Water Streets, Offer for Sale on the most reduced Prices, 1st, 2d, and 3d quality  MUSCOVADO SUGAR, in hhds and bds. Loaf and lump Sugar in bds. Young Hysn, and } TEAS, Souchong Malaga Wine in qr. cases, Fresh bloom Raisins in boxes, Best green Coffee in bags, Chocolate in boxes, of a superior quality, Mould Candles in boxes, Dipped do. do. 2d and 3d proof West India Rum, in hhds. Molasses in hhds. Shad and Herring in bds. Rice in tierces, N. E. Rum in bds. Whiskey in bds. and tierces, Rhode Island Cheese of an excellent quality, Wrapping Paper, Sr. Ubes, } SALT Lib n, } in sacks and in bulk, Ground Alum and } Blown } 190 tons of Plaster lying convenient to water carriage.  They continue to keep on hand a supply of choice fresh FLOUR, for the use of such families as may favor them with their custom. Nov. 2. d3teosw
LECTURES. IN a science so various and complicated as the present system of the LAW, nothing which tends to facilitate the progress of the student can be deemed useless. It is with this view that the subscriber proposes to deliver, the ensuing winter, (and its suitable encouragement offers, annually) A course of Lectures, On Education, Belles Letters, Com- position, History and Law. The subscriber means to divide the same into two distinct courses. The object of this division is, that such young gentlemen who are designed to fill stations in active life, distinct from those of the learned professions, may resort to that course of lectures which will be delivered without a re- lation to the LAW, which will be the sole foun- dation of the other. If the plan should meet with success, the sub- scriber contemplates furnishing, next winter, a handsome library, for the use of such gentlemen as feel desirous of patronizing the undertaking. The municipal laws of each state will then be provided—That students at law from any part of the United States will find it their interest to re- pair to the metropolis to pursue their studies where they will have the advantage of attending the congressional debates. The facility of access which the houses of con- gress offer, is a circumstance peculiarly advan- tageous to the student, and the youthful pleader, not only from the light which is thrown in the course of debate on controverted questions of law; not only to be derived from witnessing the eager contests, & the vigorous attacks, the wary methods of defence, exhibited by men of the most conspi- cuous talents, rivals alike in abilities and inter- est; but especially from this consideration, that the speakers are, in general, exempted by the na- ture of their functions, from those defects to which pleaders are peculiarly exposed. The Lectures will commence the first week in December next, and continue until twelve dis- tinct Lectures in each course shall have been deli- vered. The terms may be known by application per- sonally, or by letter post-paid to  ROBERT WARE PEACOCK, Attorney at Law. City of Washington, Oct. 7. m&th t.D.
ADAM LYNN Has received, per the ship United States, from Liverpool, an elegant assortment of  Jewelry, Plated Ware, Japanned and Hardware, which he offers for sale on low terms, at his Jew- elry and Hardware Store, King street, consisting of the following articles:  GOLD brooches, rings, bracelets, watch chains, seals and keys; PLATED tea sets, castors, salts, candlesticks, snuffers and trays, &c.  JAPPANED tea and coffee urns, tea trays, caf- tors, cake, spice and sugar boxes, bread, knife and snuffer trays, plate warmers and cheese wag- gons—Pen and sportsmans' knives, razors, scis- sors, green and white ivory and other table and desert knives and forks, green wire tenders, cham- ber bellows, shovels and tongs, brass candlesticks, steel snuffers, satin wood and mahogany knife cases and tea caddies, leather backgammon boards, passage lamps with fixtures complete; powder flasks, shot belts,  PATENT SHOT: Gold and silver watches, epaulets, lace, cord, thread and spangles; silver desert knives and forks, butter and cheese knives, ink stands and ladies measures, with a number of other articles. ALSO, A very large assortment of SILVER  PLATE , consisting of coffee and tea pots, sugar basins and cream ewers, spoons, &c. And a con- signment of one case of Jewelry which will be sold very low. He is in daily expectation of an assortment of  Guns and Pistols, and continues to manufacture every article in the  Gold & Silversmith's Business, in the most approved style. Oct 26. eo
AND   MANUFACTORY.  The subscribers return their most sincere thanks to their customers for past favors: they are de- termined to use every exertion to give complete satisfaction to all who may please to favor them with their commands. They have received from Philadelphia a complete assortment of the best materials for Boots. Elderly gentlemen, or others who are subject to colds during the winter season, furnished with Boots which will preserve their feet perfectly dry and warm. M. and J. Janney. Nov. 10. e3t
For Sale, by  ROBERT & JOHN GRAY, WHEATON'S GENUINE PATENT JAUNDICE BITTERS,
A MEDICINE extremely useful when Jaundice and Bilious Complaints are so prevalent among the citizens of America and the West Indies. They are a useful and efficacious Medicine for curing Jaundice and Bilious disor- ders, and removing that sinking, faint, distressed feeling at the stomach, difficulty of breathing, loss of appetite, and sleepy, dull heaviness in the fore- part of the day, weakness and trembling of the limbs, dizziness of the head, and yellowness of countenance, complaints so common to jaundice and bilious people. Also removing constipation of the bowels, ob- structions of urine, cholicky complaints, pukings and purgings, indigestion, sick head ache, rheu- matic complaints, &c. (which arise from a collec- tion of sour, bilious matter in the stomach) and at length restoring the constitution to strength and vigor. They are also found very useful to carry off worms, and cure rickety children, and may be used with safety in all constitutions, ages and sexes. The many cures that have been effected in New England, by the above medicine, (as may be seen in the bills) prevent the necessity of further recommendation. LIKEWISE, Wheaton's Patent Itch Ointment. The only medicine in the world which will certainly cure the ITCH, without having in it any thing either dangerous or disagreeable; it being composed mostly of ingredients never before discovered or used in that disorder. One box cures a person, and there need be no washing after the use of it, as the skin is generally left cleaner and smoother after the use of it than before. August 2. 2aw6m
Notice. ALL persons having claims a- gainst the estate of William Triplett , of Round Hill, deceased, are requested to bring them for- ward for adjustment and payment; and all those indebted to the estate are respectively called upon to make immediate payment to the Execu- tors—it being their anxious wish to close all the accounts, and settle with the legatees as soon as possible. Charles Little, } Ex'rs. Geo. Triplett, } July 7. eo
WILLIAM LADD Has imported in the latest ships from England and Ireland, an assortment of  Irish Linens and Woollen Goods, suitable to the season. Oct. 17.
The Sale of the property advertised on the 18th of August last by us, in pursuance of the decree of the cir- cuit court of the district of Columbia, for the county of Alexandria, at the last June term of the said court, and in pursuance of the last will and testament of Lewis Hopkins, deceased, to take place on this day at the house of Francis Daniel, at the Little Falls of the Potomac, is unavoid- ably postponed until Saturday the 12th day of November next, at which place and on which day, if fair, if not the next fair day, will posi- tively be sold by us, at public auction, to the highest bidder for ready money,  The following Property, viz.
One undivided third part of 207 acres of Land, in the said district, near the said Little Falls, upon which are Merchant Mills, with three pair of French burr-mill stones, and every necessary and convenient machinery for manufacturing flour to the best advantage; also a brewery and distil- lery, miller's house, a brewer and distiller's house and sundry other improvements. This property will be shown to any person who may incline to purchase it, by the said Francis Daniel, at any time before the sale.
A tract of Land in Fairfax county, about three miles from the said Little Falls, containing 207 acres, upon which is a dwelling house, in which Mrs. Susan Wren lives, and sundry other improve- ments; about two thirds of this land are cleared, and the remainder in wood; it is good farming land. Mr. William Waters, who lives near it, will show this land to any person or persons who may incline to purchase it, at any time previous to the sale.
Mrs. Susan Wren, who was the widow of the said Lewis Hopkins, has a right of dower in the aforesaid property. The sale will commence at twelve o'clock.
Philip R. Fendall, } Ex'rs. Robert Young, } William Waters, } Sept. 29. d
The Subscriber having made every exertion within his power for two years past to procure the means of discharging the debts due from the estate devised to him by his father, without being able to effect it, and now finding the estate under considerable embar- rassment, has come to a determination to offer the whole personal property for sale, viz.
About 20 likely Negroes of both sexes and various ages, amongst which are a good carpenter and blacksmith, about 100 head of horned cattle, consisting of milch cows, steers and work oxen, a number of horses, mares and colts, some of them remarkably fine, three likely mules, and a variety of plantation utensils, &c.
The sale will commence at Salisbury on Thurs- day the 8th day of December next, if fair, if not, the next fair day.
Twelve months credit will be allowed for all sums above 20 dollars, the purchaser giving bond with approved security; creditors of the said es- tate will be allowed to purchase to the amount of their claims, previously settled and acknow- ledged by me to be just and interest abated them.
Charles I. Love, Executor of Samuel Love, deceased. Salisbury, Oct. 31. d
District of Columbia, County of Alexandria, ss. JUNE TERM, 1803. John Potts, Complainant, AGAINST Robert Finley, John Bannatyne, Andrew Buchanan, Jas. Hob- kirk and Robt. Buchanan Dun- lop, merchants and partners un- der the firm of Findley, Ban- natyne & Co. and Wm. Wilson, Defendants, In Chancery.
The defendants, Robert Finley, Jno. Bannatyne, Andrew Buchanan, Jas. Hobkirk and Robt. Buchanan Dunlop, not having entered their appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, upon affidavit, that the said Robert Finley, John Ban- natyne, Andrew Buchanan, James Hobkirk, and Robert Buchanan Dunlop are not inhabitants of this district, on motion of the said complainant, by his counsel, it is ordered, that the said defen- dants, Robert Finley, John Bannatyne, Andrew Buchanan, James Hobkirk, and Robert Buchanan Dunlop do appear here on the first day of Novem- ber next, and enter their appearance to the suit and give security for performing the decree of the court; and that the other defendant Wm. Wilson, do not pay away, convey or secrete the debts by him owing to, or the estate or effects in his hands belonging to the said absent defen- dants, Robert Finley, John Bannatyne, Andrew Buchanan, James Hobkirk and Robert Buchanan Dunlop until the further order or decree of this court; and that a copy of this order be forthwith published for two months successively, in one of the public newspapers published in this county, and that another copy be posted at the front door of the court house of the said county. A copy—Test, G. DENEALE, Clerk. 3 2c. des
BELL and WRAY Have received in addition to their former, a near assortment of Superfine and second cloths, kersey- meres, twanslowns, king, queen, constitution and Neilson cords, coatings, flannels, blankets, plains, kerseys, hosiery, chintzes, calicoes, embossed, black, drab, glazed cambric, and tamboured muslins, Irish linens, ticklenburgs, oznaburgs, pla- tillas, ruffels, calimancoes, humbazets, lutestring, kid and Morocco shoes and slippers, with a varie- ty of articles too tedious to enumerate, which is offered for sale at their usual low prices for cash or country produce—they offer their unfeigned acknowledgements to a generous public for past favours, and hope, from their very reduced prices, to merit a continuance. N. B. They daily expect a further supply of the above articles, and have on hand part of a bale of Negro Cottons which will be made an object to country purchasers. October 26. eo4w
JOSEPH RIDDLE and Co. Have Imported, In the ship Ann, from Liverpool, and Atalanta, from London, a handsome assortment of  FALL GOODS, which will be opened in a few days. Oct. 6. eo2m
FOR SALE, A Tract of LAND in Fairfax county, with- in 6 miles of Alexandria, and 8 of George- Town and the City of Washington, through which the new Turnpike Road is expected to pass. This land is well improved, with a frame dwelling house, two stories high, two rooms and a passage below, three rooms above, and four fire places, a kitchen adjoining, and every other necessary out house, the whole having been built within 5 years; also a young orchard, &c. &c. About one half of the land is under cultivation, and, from the experiment made, is well adapted to the Plaiter of Paris, the other half well tim- bered. For further particulars enquire of the subscriber living on the premises. Robert Mose. Nov. 5. 2w
Just Received, 10 chests Bohea, } TEAS 8 do. Souchong } of late importations and excellent quality. Apply next door below Col. Gulpin's, in King street, to John Potts. Sept. 1. d3 2w
BELL & WRAY, Respectfully inform the citizens of Alexandria, and the public in general, that they have re- ceived, and offer for Sale, at the house lately oc- cupied by Dr. Hall, opposite Mr. Randolph Mott's Tavern, (formerly Mr. Heiskell's) a neat assortment of  DRY GOODS,
Suitable to the season, consisting of Cloths, Cal- simeres, Marceilles, King and Queens Cords, Irish Linens, Plaitillas, Ticklenburgs, Hessians, Ozn- aburgs, Chintzes, Calicoes, Dimities, coloured and white Cambric, tamboured and lappet Muslins, Kid and Morocco Shoes, Court, York and High Heels, with a variety of other articles, too tedi- ous to enumerate, which they are enabled to sell at the most reduced prices for cash or country produce. Sept. 9. 2aw3m
To be Rented, For a term of years or forever,  TWENTY FIVE LOTS OF FIVE ACRES each, situated within a mile and an half of the town of Alexandria, and five from the City of Washington. The situation of the ground is elevated, the soil good and susceptible of high cul- tivation, the air salubrious, and the prospect of three rising cities, of the river Potomac, and the adjacent country in the highest degree beautiful and picturesque. ALSO, A few handsome situations on the Leesburg road. Particulars will be made known on applicati- on to CHARLES ALEXANDER, Jun. Sept. 14. eo
Frederick Kemelmmyer, LIMNER, Respectfully informs the public that he has opened a Drawing School next door to Colonel Hooe's, (Water street,) where he will instruct young Ladies and Gentlemen in drawing and painting in Water Colours and Crayons every day in the week, except Saturday. Hours of attend- ance for young Ladies from twelve to one, and gentlemen from 6 to 7 o'clock in the forenoon. He also, Professes Portrait Painting in Oil and Crayons, and all other branches belonging to the art of painting except house painting. Likewise, Guilds looking glasses and picture frames in the best and nearest manner possible. August 31. eo
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