Alexandria advertiser and commercial intelligencer (Alexandria [Va.]), 1802-04-27 00:00:00

Sales by Auction.
On WEDNESDAY next at ten o'clock, will be Sold at the Auction Room,
Rum in bls. | Soap in boxes, Cherry Bounce in | Candles do. barrels. | Chocolate do. Sugar in bls. | Hyson skin Tea in Gin in cases, | chests.
Also, A quantity of DRY GOODS, Amongst which, are
Chintzes, | Calicoes, Bombazets, | Chintz Shawls, Durants, | Flag Handkerchiefs. Calimancoes, | Check do. German Dowlass, | Sewing Silks, Russia Sheeting, | Threads & Tapes.
Likewise, 3 bales INDIA MUSLIN, a large quantity of READY MADE CLOTHES, and a number of other articles. THOMAS MOORE, Auctioneer.
April 9.
Public Sale.
On FRIDAY, at ten o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store,
Rum in hogheads and barrels. Whiskey in barrels, Gin in casks and barrels, Port wine in casks, Molasses in hds. Sugar in hds and bls. White and brown soap in boxes, Chocolate in boxes, Coffee in tiers and bags, Raisins in kegs and boxes. Queens Ware in crates, handsomely fitted,
ALSO, A variety of DRY GOODS, —AMONG WHICH ARE— Superfine cloth and Kersemeres, Narrow Cloth, and Flannels, Irish Linens, and Osnaburgs, Sail duck of different qualities, Chintzes and Calicoes, Cambric and Cotton shawls, India Muslin and Table Cloths, Coloured threads and sowing silks, Ribbons, Hats, and A number of other articles.
P. G. MARSTELLER, Vendue Master.
Public Sale.
On TUESDAY next at 10 o'clock, will peremptorily be sold at the Vendue Store, SIX HOGHEADS 3d PROOF GRANADA RUM, on a credit of 120 days for approved ne- gotiable notes.
P. G. MARSTELLER, Vendue Master.
CLOVER SEED.
A fresh supply of Clover Seed just received and for sale, by RICKETTS, NEWTON & Co. March 9. d
GERMAN LINENS.
Joseph Riddle & Co. HAVE FOR SALE Best white Ticklenburg, Second qual. do. Brown do. Osnaburgs, Brown Hempen Rolls, White do. Hessian do. Brown Holland and Dowlass.
ALSO ON HAND, A Quantity of Turk's Island, Isle of May, and Cadiz SALT. December 29. d
In obedience to a Decree of the Court of Alexandria county, on Monday the 17th day of May next, if fair, if not the next fair day, will be offered for sale on the premises, upon a Credit of 6 and 12 months, upon notes with approved indorsers, ne- gotiable at the Bank of Alexandria,
A Lot of Ground, Containing half an acre, lying upon the east side of Alfred street and south side of Cameron street, in the town of Alexan- dria, extending on Alfred street 176 feet 7 inches, upon Cameron street 123 feet 5 inches. There are a convenient two story frame dwelling house, with a kit- chen and other out houses upon the lot, which now rent for £. 50 per annum.— The lot is subject to an annual rent of £. 15. As the lot is large it will be laid off into smaller divisions, and sold either in those divisions, or altogether, as will be most agreeable to those inclined to pur- chase. This sale is made to satisfy a debt due from Thomas Richards to Thompson and Veitch.
JAMES KEITH, JOHN JANNEY } Com'rs. JOHN DUNLAP, April 16. d34t
For Sale, or to Rent, THE unexpired lease of a HOUSE and LOT, on Queen street, with a BAKE- HOUSE thereon; the lease has 3 years to run. The stand is good for business, and is well known, having been occupied for a length of time by a baker. For par- ticulars apply to
THOMAS SIMMS, Prince street.
March 20. d
Just Received, A parcel of pickled Herrings in bls. A quantity of seal leather and shoes, Cyder in barrels, and A few chests Young Hyson Tea, For sale by J. GARDNER LADD. March 16. d.
JUST RECEIVED And for sale by the subscriber, lower end of PRINCE-STREET, a quantity of the best
CHINA ORANGES. THO. SIMMS. April 3. d
William Harthorne Has for Sale at his Mill, or in Alexandria, Plaster of Paris by the ton, or ready ground by the bushel, Indian Meal and Rye Meal, bolted or unbolted, Corn, or any other grain, ground for toll at the mill. At his store in town, Hay in bundles, Corn by the bushel, Loaf and lump Sugar by the hoghead or barrel, First and second quality James River Tobacco, in kegs, A few very good Mill Spindles, Two good Scale Beams. Three boxes 8 by 10 Window Glass, A few barrels of Tar, James River Coal.
For Sale, A number of valuable Lots in town, A small House on a lot of 28 feet front on Water Street, next door to Major Muncaster's. Also, for Sale or Rent, A valuable Brick House on King street, now in the tenure of Tho- mas Cruse. 3d mo. 1. d
Just Received, and for sale at this Office, Mr. BAYARD'S SPEECH on the Bill for repealing the late Judiciary Act.
FOR SALE, A Negro Man, about 25 or 26 years of age—accustomed to house work and waiting at table—being strong and active he may be otherwise employed at the pleasure of the purchaser. Apply to the printers. March 29. d
Dissolution of Partnership. THE term of copartnership existing un- der the firm of JAMES RUSSELL and Co. will expire by contract on the first day of next April: all those indebted thereto are respectfully solicited to call and pay their balances, and such as have claims against said firm will please present them for settlement.
JAMES RUSSELL, JOSEPH RIDDLE & Co. THE subscriber begs leave to inform his friends, that he purposed carrying on business, as usual, in the same place, and will be thankful for a continuance of their custom.
JAMES RUSSELL. March 11. d
Paper Hangings. JUST RECEIVED, BY Cotton & Stewart, A large and general assortment of Paper Hangings, consisting of upwards of 40 dif- ferent patterns with elegant borders. April 7. d
JUST RECEIVED, And for sale by the subscriber, A QUANTITY OF Double Gloucester Cheese, FRESH FRUIT of almost every description, and a general assortment of groceries. ABEL WILLIS. April 15. d
Ship General Hunter, CAPTAIN ADAMSON, Arrived yesterday from Liverpool with a cargo of excellent SALT For the Fisheries. Also, a few Crates of Liverpool Earthen Ware. We will sell this cargo on moderate terms for ready cash, or notes negotiable in the Bank of Alexandria at 60 days. The ship will take in freight for Liver- pool. R. T. HOOE, & Co. April 8. d
FOR SALE, The Cargo of the brig Little Sally, capt. Cozens, From Rhode-Island, now landing and consisting of French Brandy, Holland Gin (entitled to drawback) Country Gin, West-India Rum, N. England do. Loaf Sugar, Castile Soap, Tanner's Oil, R. I. Cheese of an excellent quality, Soal Leather, Russia and ravens Duck and Sheetings, Cordage, 1 bale of Ticklenburgs, &c. For Sale, Freight or Charter, The said brig Little Sally , burthen about 650 barrels, an excellent vessel and well equipped. Apply to J. G. LADD. Jan. 4. d
For Sale, Antigua Rum by the hhd. Raisins by the box, Sugar by the barrel, Dates, fresh from the coast of Barbary, With a variety of other FRUITS and GROCERIES. ABEL WILLIS. Jan. 11. d Printing in all its variety exe- cuted at this office.
TO RENT, A convenient three story brick House, on Fairfax and Gibbon Streets, with every convenience thereto belonging. Possession may be had immediately. En- quire of the printers. April 14. d2w
I have just received and offer for sale, SACKINGS and OSNABURGS in bales, and FELT HATS in boxes— also, one ton SHEATHING PAPER. W. HODGSON. April 7. d
A Stray Cow. CAME to the subscriber's farm, in Fairfax county, early in January last, an old brown Cow, white under her belly, upon her rump and shoulder white spots, her right ear cropped, & a hole in her left ear. She will be delivered to the owner, upon proving property and paying charges PHILIP R. FENDALL. April 22. d6t
Robert T. Hooe and Co. HAVE RECEIVED, By the brig Neptune, about 1500 bushels Turk's Island Salt, and 30 puncheons Grenada Rum, of which part is old, and fit for immediate use. Also, a few hds. Molasses. April 21. d7t
LOTS FOR SALE.
TO BE SOLD, At public Auction, on the premises, on Wednesday, the 12th of May, at twelve o'clock,
An half acre Lot of Ground, situated on Fairfax and Duke streets, of which lot several divisions are made for house lots to accommodate purchasers, a plan of which will be shown on the day of sale. One fourth of the money it is ex- pected will be paid down, the balance in twelve months, with interest: Also, se- curity therefor will be taken by a deed of trust on the property, and the lots so pur- chased will be then conveyed by good deeds, by DAVID HENLEY. April 24. d
FOR SALE, At R. and J. Gray's Book Store, King street, THE GLOSSER: A Satirical Poem—by Giles Julap, of Chotank, Virginia. Price 62 1/2 cents. Also,
Mr. BAYARD'S SPEECH On the Judiciary Bill. 25 cents. Clerical Candidates. Price 25 cents. And an Essay on the Mineral qualities of the Sweet Springs of Virginia. By Dr. John Baltzel. Price 25 cents. April 24. d
FOR SALE, At Cotton and Stewart's Book Store, Royal street, THE GLOSSER: Satirical Poem—By Giles Julap, of Cho- tank, Virginia. Price 62 1/2 cents. Also,
Mr. BAYARD'S SPEECH On the Judiciary Bill. April 24. d
Calumny Detected and Exposed!
JUST PUBLISHED, And for sale at this office, price 12 1/2 cents, OBSERVATIONS AND DOCUMENTS, Relative to a Calumny circulated By JOHN BROWN, A member of the Senate of the United States, from Kentucky, To the prejudice of ELISHA I. HALL, of Frederick county, Virginia. April 24. d Cash given for rags.

Congress of the United States.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Friday, April 23.
Mr. Griswold made the following motion:
Resolved, That the committee to whom was referred the message of the President of the United States, respecting the French corvette Berceau, be instructed to enquire whether any further appropriations are necessary to cover the expence which has arisen for the purchase and repairing that vessel for the French government, and for advancing to her officers their monthly pay.
M. S. Smith moved to amend the motion by striking out the words "for repairing for the French government."
Mr. Griswold opposed the amendment.
Mr. Giles hoped the gentleman from Maryland would withdraw his amendment, and that the motion would be agreed to.
Mr. S. Smith withdrew his motion, in order to save time.
The motion was then agreed to without a decision.
The bill to amend the judicial system of the United States, as amended, was read a third time.
When Mr. R. Williams moved to recommit the bill, for the purpose of striking out the 15th section, which gives the nomination of commissioners of bankruptcy to the president.
Question on recommitment carried—Ayes 37—Noes 33.
The house went immediately into committee of the whole, Mr. S. Smith in the chair, on this section.
Mr. R. Williams moved to strike it out.
The motion was supported by Messrs. R. Williams, Davis, T. Morris, Goddard, Nicholson, Hastings and Bayard, and opposed by Messrs. Elmendorf and Bacon.
When the motion to strike out was agreed to Ayes 44, Noes 25.
The committee rose, and reported their disagreement to the 15th section.
Report confirmed in the house.
The question was then put on the passage of the bill.
Mr. Bayard called for the yeas and nays, previously to the taking of which he spoke for about half an hour, against the passage of the bill, without being replied to, when the question was taken and the bill passed. Yeas 46, nays 30.
[Debate in course.]
The house went into committee of the whole, Mr. L. R. Morris in the chair, on the bill for repealing the several acts establishing the Mint.
Mr. Giles stated that a decision on this bill had been deferred to this late period of the session, for the purpose of obtaining all the information respecting the state and expence of the mint, which gentlemen on a former occasion had complained of not possessing. He then stated the amount of the whole information received.
The committee went through the bill and reported it without an amendment.
The house immediately took up the report of the committee.
Mr. Griswold moved to postpone the consideration of the bill till the 3d Monday of November next.
This motion was supported by Messrs. Griswold, Dana, Eustis and Huger; and opposed by Messrs. Giles, S. Smith, Hhl. land and Elmendorf. Loft. Ayes 32, Noes 37.
[Debate in course.]
Mr. S. Smith then moved the recommitment of the bill to a select committee, with the view of making provision for a copper coinage.
Recommitment carried. Ayes 49.
On the motion of Mr. Nicholson, the house went into committee of the whole, on the bill making appropriation for the military service of the year 1802, Mr. L. R. Morris in the chair.
The several blanks in the bill were filled up, and the committee reported the bill.
Saturday, April 28.
The house took up the bill making appropriations for the military service for the year 1802, in which several amendments were made by general consent.
One of the items of appropriation unites the contingent expences of the war department estimated at 16,000 dollars, and the expences of what has heretofore been denominated the quarter-master-general's department, estimated at 48,000 dollars, in the sum of 64,000 dollars.
Mr. Griswold moved to separate this sum into two distinct specific appropriations.
On which an interesting debate took place (which shall be given in course) in which the amendment was supported by Messrs. Griswold and Eustis, and opposed by Messrs. Nicholson, S. Smith, and Dana.
Motion to amend lost—Ayes 17.
The bill was then ordered to be engrossed for a third reading.
A message was received from the Senate informing the House, that they have disagreed to the amendments of the House to the Post-office bill, and that they had also disagreed to the resolution of the House to adjourn the two Houses on Monday next.
The select committee, appointed yesterday, made a report to amend the bill respecting the mint, by providing that the secretary of the treasury, under the direction of the President, be authorised to contract with the bank of the U. States, or with individuals, for the coinage of cents and half cents, provided the amount coined shall not exceed 20 tons annually, and that no expence shall be incurred by the United States—and by further providing, that all the implements and personal effects of the mint should be retained.
Mr. L. R. Morris moved to postpone the consideration of the report till the 3d Monday in November—Loft, Ayes 19.
Mr. Griswold moved a postponement until Monday next. Loft—Ayes 23.
The report of the select committee was agreed to with an amendment authorising the sale of horses employed in the mint.
So amended the bill was ordered to a third reading on Monday.
The House went into committee of the whole, Mr. S. Smith in the chair, on the bill making appropriations for the civil list.
The several blanks were filled up, and some amendments made; when Mr. Nicholson moved a new section, making appropriation of dollars to the attorney general, and other agents for services rendered under the British treaty.
Mr. Bayard opposed the appropriation as illegal. He stated that as the board of commissioners, under the article of the treaty to which the appropriation referred, had ceased to sit, and the services of the attorney general and the agents ceased, in his opinion no allowance should be made.
Mr. Nicholson stated, that under similar circumstances, the late attorney general had received the additional compensation.
Mr. Bacon opposed the resolution on the same ground with Mr. Bayard, when the question was taken, and the motion lost without a division.
The committee rose and reported the bill, which the house immediately took up.
All the amendments were agreed to without a division, excepting one appropriating 15 per cent. in addition to the permanent allowance made to clerks in the respective departments.
Mr. Griswold moved to disagree to this appropriation, on the ground that the expence of living had decreased, and the duties of the clerks declined.
Mr. Nicholson contested both points. He did not think the expences of living had diminished since the last year, when the same allowance was made; and if the duties to be performed in some departments had diminished, which he did not allow, they had certainly increased in other departments, viz. the treasury and post office departments.
Mr. Griswold's motion was lost. Ayes 21, noes 32.
A bill making appropriation for the military service for the year 1802, was read a third time and passed.
Mr. Griswold moved, that the estimate of the clerk of the contingent expences of this House for the present session, be printed.
Mr. S. Smith moved, that there be added thereto the estimate for the year 1798.
The amendment with the original motion, were carried.
FROM THE WASHINGTON FEDERALIST.
COMMUNICATION.
The clamor of the ministry against the former administration for applying public money to objects not particularly designated in the appropriation laws, will be du-
ly appreciated when the people of this country read the official documents, which accompanied the message of the president to congress on the subject of the French Corvette Le Berceau, three of which are hereunto subjoined, numbered from one to three. It will be remembered that these documents were furnished with extreme reluctance, and only procured by the exertions of the constitutionalists, after every possible embarrassment was opposed to their production.
The letter of the Secretary of the navy of the 19th of December, 1800, number one, which directed the navy Agent to purchase the Berceau, expressly directs that she is not to be repaired. The purchase itself was undoubtedly proper, as the law of March 21, directs that all the national ships of war captured shall be the property of the United States, and all other armed ships of inferior force to the vessel making the capture, shall equally be divided between the United States, and the captors. And as the judge of the District court, where the Berceau was condemned had directed the sale, it became necessary, (for the purpose of preventing a loss) to purchase the vessel for government. But as she was not then wanted for immediate service, it was equally proper to direct, that she should not be repaired. It may likewise be observed, that as the Berceau was purchased before any conditional ratification of the French Convention it was with propriety, that the purchase money was paid, from the Navy Fund as she was then designed for the naval service and could only be delivered to the French government consistent with the law upon the final ratification of the convention.
This purchase and laying up of the Berceau, was the act of the former administration, but no sooner had the power passed into the hands of the present ministry, than a different course was pursued.—The sec. of the navy, by his letter of the 20th March, 1801, number 2, directs the navy agent to deliver the Corvette to the French Agent under the treaty. And in his letter of the 1st of April, 1801, number 3, he directs the agent to put the vessel in the same situation in respect to her armament, &c. as she was in at the time of her capture. Under this last order the Berceau was repaired at the extraordinary expence of 32,839.54.100. And this large sum was taken from the fund which had been solemnly appropriated for the support of our own navy. Indeed the copper, cordage, canvas, powder and shot which had been purchased for our own ships, were taken from the public arsenals and applied to equip and decorate a French corvette.
This transaction requires no comment; it remains for an impartial public to decide, whether this has not been, a gross misapplication of public money, committed in the infancy of the present administration, and by the very men who were loud in their clamors, against the former administration for exceeding the particular items of appropriation, in cases where the public service absolutely required it. We here find that the fund for our navy, and the public arsenals, can at the will of the present administration, be diverted from their destinations and applied to the execution of a favorite convention. If such things are done in the green tree what will be done in the dry?
No. 1.
Secretary of the Navy to S. Higginson & Co. Dec. 19, 1800.
I have the honor to request that you will cause the French ship Le Berceau to be purchased for the United States and afterwards have her placed where she will be secure, with just as many men on board, as will be necessary to take care of her. Make no repairs.
The British government generally buy the national ships captured by their own, but at very low prices. Be pleased so to conduct the purchase now directed as to prevent its being known that it is on account of government. Then gentlemen who might feel delicacy in interfering with the views of government, will not be restrained from bidding, nor will others bid merely to swell the price for the benefit of the captors.
I have the honor, &c.
No. 2.
Secretary of the Navy to S. Higginson & Co. 20th March, 1801.
The French national ship the Berceau, captured by capt. Little is to be restored under the treaty.
You will please to cause her to be delivered with all her guns, ammunition, apparel, & every thing belonging to her, to the order of M. Pichon, commissary general and charge des affaires, from the French government, whenever such orders shall appear.
This business should be done, as if no reluctance accompanied the restoration. We are now at peace with France, and we should act as if we returned to a state of amity with pleasure. Let there be no cause of complaint against the government or its agents.
I have the honor, &c.
No. 3.
Secretary of the Navy, to S. Brown, Esq. April 1, 1801. EXTRACT.
I have to request that you will be pleased to ascertain without delay, the state the national ship, Le Berceau was in, at the time of her capture, as to her armament, stores and provisions, and to cause her to be put in the same condition, before she is delivered up to the French government.
NEW-YORK, April 24.
Entered, ships Esperanza, Havana; Hope, Edington, Isle of May; schrs. George, Smith, St. Kitts; Brothers, Brothers, Windsor, N. S.
Cleared, ship Protector, Bool, Europe; brig Amiable Matilda, De Peyter, Amsterdam; schooner James, Broad, Aux. Cayes.
Arrived since our last,
Ship Hope, from Bonavista Cape de Verds. Came through the sound and went down to the quarantine ground.
Schr. Brothers, Woodfield, from Windsor, Nova Scotia. Left there, schr. Hiram, to sail in 2 days for this port; brig Rainbow, Cameron, to sail in 5 days for do. Off Nantucket light house, bearing S. East, spoke brig Fanny, from Kilkenny, for Boston, out 52 days.
Ship Esperanza, Ignatie Josef Malla, from Havana, via Charleston. April 8, spoke brig Eliza, Webb, from this port to Charleston.
Schr. George, Smith, St. Kitts, via St. Eustatia. Markets in St. Kitts very dull. Flour at 9 1/2 dolls. by the cargo; beef, pork from 13 to 15; Virginia corn 50 per bush.; no market at all for onions.
BALTIMORE, April 24.
Arrived ship Agent, captain Pierce from Marfeilles via Gibraltar, 38 days passage. Captain Pierce reports, that there were Tripolitan corsairs cruising in the Mediterranean.
Also, brig Ranger, Chamberlain, from Liverpool. Left it the 5th of March. April 25.
There were several vessels seen off Capes, on Friday morning standing in.
Captain Peirce of the ship Agent, arrived last evening from Gibraltar, failed under convoy of the ship Washington, captain Shaw, in company with the ship Oliver and for Boston, who run foul of the Washington in a calm, and carried away his main topmast and mainmast, and otherwise sustained much damage and was obliged to put into Malaga to repair. Spoke the following vessels on the passage. On the 9th March, off Cape Legat, the ship Hampton, Dick of and from Baltimore, bound to Leghorn. 13th, spoke the ship Warren, of Baltimore from Leghorn, bound to the West Indies, who joined the convoy. 24th, in lat. 34, 19, long. 20, ship Martha, of Washington, bound to the Cape of Good Hope. April 14th, the sloop Hero, Fellows, from New London, bound to Cape Francois. 27, 22. 18th, the brig Joseph, Harvey Montate, from Philadelphia, bound to Oporto, 3 days cur. 25, brig—, captain Jackson from the Havannah, bound Newburyport, all well, in lat. 37 49.
A report was in circulation at Gibraltar, of the Tripolitans having captured an American brig. The schooner Abigail of and for Philadelphia, failed through the straits in company with the Agent, together with a number of vessels that joined the convoy in the straits.
Arrived last evening, schooner Cornelia, Cushman, 13 days from Cape Francois. We have not been able to see capt. Cushman, but letters of a late date have been received from Cape Francois, stating that gen. Le Clerc had arrived there from Port Republican; that Mr. Lear's functions were suspended, and he was on the eve of his departure, disgusted with their proceedings.

NORFOLK, April 22.
Arrived the ship Nancy capt. Drisdale, 26 days from Kingston, Jamaica. Left the schooner Industry, of and bound for this port, to sail in 2 days.
Alexandria Advertiser.
TUESDAY, APRIL 27.
COMMUNICATION.
A correspondent is of opinion, that an immense addition might be made to the revenue, if the duty on swearing was properly collected. From the general tenor of conversation, some millions of oaths are sworn every day, which would produce a sum exceeding all comprehension. Perhaps as the excise laws are abolished, the ruling party may think it necessary to recommend it to the states to abolish this duty—as well as of other articles of great consumption. Swearing is a voluntary act, and may be reckoned an article of luxury, as it administers to no one useful purpose.
From a Baltimore paper.
By the ship Anthony Mangin, arrived here on Saturday from London, which place she left March 11th, we have received London papers to that date. The definitive treaty was not signed, a categorical answer was to be given on the 15th. Warlike preparations were going on in England, supposed by some as certain indications of approaching hostility, and by others as steps of precaution. The most profound secrecy with which the negotiations at Amiens is conducted, hides the causes of delay, or leaves them to conjecture, and excludes data by which to judge the issue of the negotiations: the opinion seems more prevalent that the treaty will not be signed.
Orders for revictualing the channel fleet for five months under Cornwallis, the immediate sailing of 10 sail of the line, &c. have given rise to a general belief that the ministry do not expect the signing of the definitive treaty: some of the London editors appear rather in the belief that the warlike preparations are merely cautionary, and that the negotiations at Amiens will terminate according to the general wishes of the world.
We subjoin the remarks of the editor of the Sun of the 11th March.
"We view the situation of the Country, at the present moment, not as some persons do, with despondency, but certainly not without a great degree of anxiety. We are anxious, not so much to see the Definitive Treaty signed, not so much to be nominally at Peace with France, but that we should be at peace with a reasonable hope of continuing so. The clamor raised against the former ministers was, they did not really wish for peace—the cry set up, amongst some persons, against the present is, that they wish for it upon any terms. These accusations are equally unfounded. If the pressure upon the people has been great, the circumstances of the times have been unprecedented. Not only have we been driven and forced to war, but no candid man will confidently say, that from its commencement to the present hour, we could have closed it without a sacrifice of our honor and independence. The spirit of party, we know, has dictated another language. We have heard it said, that it depended upon ministers to terminate the war whenever they chose—but this assertion is contradicted by every notorious fact. The most favorable opportunity for obtaining peace, since the commencement of the war, appeared to be that which the present ministers so readily seized. We hope they will obtain it; but sure we are, that they will do every thing in their power for that purpose, consistent only with the honor and safety of the nation; and if they are required to sacrifice these, they will be as little ready to concede them, as the country would be to justify them, if they ventured to make such concession. We do not presume to state, with any degree of accuracy, what may have passed in the course of the present negotiation. It has been generally understood, that the two principal questions in the preliminaries which remained for discussion, that which relates to the settlement of the island of Malta, and that which respects the payment of the expence of prisoners of war, have not yet been brought to a point. As to the first, any settlement of it, which would in fact give to France the dominion over it, we should look upon as entirely inconsistent with the spirit of the preliminaries—the other we consider as a subject of less importance; but it is clear, that according to the law of nations, to
which the question is referred, each nation is bound to pay the expence of the maintenance of its own subjects, when prisoners in an enemy's country.
If, as we have heard it reported, new pretensions have been brought forward by France, we should look upon such pretensions, according to the nature of them, either as evidence of insincerity in the whole negotiation, or as urged only to be again conceded as the price of some other condition, which it was the real purpose of the negotiation to obtain. If it is the object of Buonaparte to be acknowledged as president of the Italian republic, altho' we do not think the question itself of great consequence, yet even that point might be brought forward in such a disposition as to render it impossible to concede it; and it will always be recollected that there can be no justice in such a proposal, as it is a title acquired by the chief consul since the signature of the preliminaries. The quo animo must be as much the subject of consideration with his majesty's ministers, as the matter itself which is brought forward for discussion in the course of the negotiation.
But we feel with many of our countrymen that it is essential to our interests that the negotiation should not be permitted to continue to be protracted. There can be no fair ground to lengthen it; and it is evidently disadvantageous to this country, that it should long continue in its present state. Ministers, we know are aware of this, and we are satisfied that after having given time for the fair discussion of every unsettled point, after having offered every arrangement which a fair construction of the preliminaries called upon them to propose, they will insist firmly upon their fair and just pretensions, and that much time will not elapse before this important question is brought to a point. We might have inferred this from their general character and dispositions, but we have stronger ground for asserting that such will be their conduct."
A letter from London to a person in Boston, has the following paragraph: after speaking of the peace it says—
"The trade to Honduras must suffer by a sudden and considerable reduction in the price of mahogany, without experiencing that diminution in freight and other charges, which the dearness of labor and provisions, will continue to keep up. The merchants here, interested and concerned in the trade of that country, have preferred a memorial to ministry, requesting their timely interference in the pending negotiations at Amiens, to obtain for the British settlers certain privileges necessary for their future safety and accommodation; amongst which is the extension of limits for cutting wood; liberty for the fishermen to catch turtle and fish in every part of the settlement; to plant provision grounds necessary for the subsistence of the settlers and their families; to cultivate cotton along the sea coast within the limits; exemption from Spanish visiting officers; a total abolition of the practice hitherto prevalent of receiving negro slaves, deserting from their masters, under the pretext of religion; permission for the subjects of the United States to prosecute trade under the like restrictions, as prevail in Jamaica; and finally, for permission in the event of a future rupture, for the inhabitants to remove with their families and effects to some place of safety, and to be allowed twelve months for that purpose. These are the principal privileges required, which if not granted, will place the settlers in a very unpleasant situation. Of the result of this application you shall in due time be advised."
THERE is a certain description of persons, who, the proverb says, "should have good memories." These are characters of no very honorable stamp—characters, in fine, who are apt to pay but little regard to truth. There are other persons who, I say, ought also to have good memories; and these are highly honorable characters.—Statemen, who depend on the esteem and support of a free and sovereign people, ought, by all means to have good memories. For was this always the case, they would not so often give the farmers the trouble of remembering for them. People who make promises, are, I find, very liable to forget them; while those to whom promises are made, have most excellent memories.
I am led to these reflections by observing the present conduct of men, who, a few months since, pretended the most ar-
dent attachment to the interests of the common people—farmers, mechanics, &c. Whilst the Federalists were in power, nothing was to be heard from one end of the continent to the other, but the charge of a needless and extravagant squandering of the public money. The salaries of executive officers, and the wages of members of Congress, were said to be enormously high, and we farmers were told that a statesman ought to receive no higher wages than a labourer. About three years ago, it was proposed by the Federalists in Congress (on account of the high price of provisions, &c.) that the salaries of executive officers should be augmented. The democrats opposed the measure with all their force, but a law was finally passed for the purpose, which, however, was to expire on the 31st of December, 1801. This act of the Federalists was seized on by the Democrats to inflame the minds of the people; and nothing, I presume, had a greater tendency to work the all important change in the public opinion. The Democrats, by their intrigues, at length gained the ascendancy. And what was then their conduct? Did they repeal the obnoxious law of the Federalists? No!—Did they permit it to expire? Yes—it did expire on the 31st of December last; and about that time peace was proclaimed in Europe, in consequence of which the price of grain, &c. fell about one half.—The augmentation law of the Federalists having expired, the executive officers were entitled to the same salaries only as were fixed by a former law. These salaries were about proportionate with the expences of living, at the time of the expiration. Did the Democrats, a few days since, propose to revive the same obnoxious law which they so vehemently condemned when they were in the minority? Yes—to their shame be it said—the same men who formerly declared the law oppressive and wicked, and consequently voted against it—now, by their act, pronounce it good and adopt it as their own. —Yes, the self-same men, who, (when wheat was sold for two dollars per bushel) declared that 5000 dollars was too great a salary for a secretary—now (when wheat fetches but one dollar) have the unblushing impudence to say that 5000 dollars is little enough in all conscience. What will my fellow-farmers say to this? What will the people think?—If the salaries proposed by the Federalists three years ago were not too high, why did the Democrats vote against them? If they were too high why do the same Democrats now wish to revive them, after they had expired? Can it be because their particular friends now hold the offices drawing those salaries? Or must it be owing to their want of good memories? Or shall I ascribe it to even a worse cause? At any rate it will serve as a warning to my fellow-farmers against trusting in future, false and flattering friends.
The Federalists in Congress, I observe have lately proposed to reduce their wages (on account of the great reduction in the price of provisions)—but the Democrats have rejected the proposition. This fact speaks for itself, and can receive no embellishment from the pen of
A PLOUGHMAN At his Desk.
(Balance.)
For the Alexandria Advertiser.
THE DISCONSOLATE WANDERER.
INSCRIBED TO **** *.
WHAT means the sad plaint on my ear? Did it break from the city or grove? 'Tis echo, perhaps that brings near, The sighing of some turtle dove; Oh no! 'tis the semblance of woe, Beneath yon green willow reclind: 'Tis Stella whole murmurs thus flow, Which are wasted around by the wind.
She roves whilst the zephyrs of morn, Gives sweetness and life to the scene; Whilst clusters of dew drops adorn, The violet empurpled green; And when Sol from the West disappears, Again the traverses the plain; All lonely indulging her tears, Where the world cannot witness her pain.
I've sought to speak peace to her mind, When gloomy and sad was my own; Ah! why are thy sorrows confin'd, I said, to thy bosom alone! If love, that so often beguiles, The breast that's most gentle of rest, Hath caught thee a prey in his wiles, O tear his keen dart from thy breast.
To love, when not lov'd in return, Must sure be a pitiful flame; O far from my heart I would spurn,
The foe that was wasting my frame: If lov'd, which comfort impart, Ah! say! from what source is that sigh, Which made its escape from thy heart, And why thus to solitude fly?
But oh, if 'tis treachery wounds, And the foe was most dear to thy soul, Thy grief will extend to its bounds, In vain will it prove to console! But Friendship, dear Stella, is thine, Not foes who are delighted to harm, Then wisely to Reason incline, Her voice will thy sorrows disarm.
Oh that Peace to her haunts would allure, Thy heart that so pensive appears; Or Sympathy knew to procure, A charm that would rival thy tears; O! let not this gloominess reign, For life is fast fleeting away, The past we can never regain, The present intice not to stay:
But throw its dark mantle aside, The footsteps of nature go trace, For nature is now in her pride, All glowing, all blooming her face; The meadows are painted with flowers, The gardens are fill'd with perfume, The woodbine creeps o'er the bow'rs, 'Tis now in the height of its bloom.
Why tell me, she said, of the Spring, Of beauties wild nature bestows? No solace, alas! do they bring, They seem but to add to my woes! The heart which is destin'd to mourn, Will shrink from whatever is gay, Is pleas'd with the Winter's return, With the gloom and the shortness of day.
What avails me the zephyr's soft breath? Tho' the horrors of midnight they brave, Can they pierce the dark chambers of death, And raise my dear friend from the grave? Say! can they Maria restore, Revive her once elegant form! Ah no! I shall view her no more— A lily broke down by the storm.
All cold and forsaken she lies, Deep silence encircles her round: I call her, 'tis echo replies, 'Tis only my groans that rebound. Last night she appear'd whilst I slept, In splendor as radiant as noon, And tenderly ask'd why I wept, When I should be with her to soon.
Oh I long for that period to come, That happy cessation from woe, When cold and forgot in the tomb, My sorrows no longer will flow! But let me not murmur at heav'n, The period allotted is nigh; Perhaps now the mandate is giv'n— Bid Stella prepare for to die.
But still she continues to grieve, Continues her sorrowful strain, Tho' now, 'tis the twilight of eve, And darkness creeps o'er the plain; Tho' the birds to the forests repair, And the flocks have forsaken the lawn, Beneath the sad emblem of care, Droop's Stella's disconsolate form.
MIRA.
PORT OF ALEXANDRIA.
ARRIVED.
Sch'r Harmony, Levering, C. Francois. Polly, Blunt, Martinique. Peggy, Mortimer, Baltimore.
CLEARED.
Sloop Polly and Betsy, James, T. Island.
Mechanic Relief Society.
Anniversary Meeting.
THE annual meeting of the Mechanic Relief Society, will be held on Saturday next, May 1, at the Council Chamber, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon. Punctual attendance is requested.
J. V. THOMAS,
Secretary.
April 27.
T. SIMMS
Has just received and offers for sale, at the lower end of Prince Street, 15 jars best quality Tamarinds, And a quantity of Fresh Limes and Lemons. April 27. d
JUST RECEIVED
And for sale by the subscriber, a few beautiful PRINTS, representing
THE APOTHEOSIS OF GEN. WASHINGTON,
Ornamented with very handsome gilt frames.—The subject is, GENERAL WASHINGTON raised from the tomb, by the poetical and historical genius, assisted by immortality—At his feet America weeping over his armour; on the opposite side and Indian crouched in surly sorrow; in the third ground, the mental virtues of Faith, Hope and Charity.—The likeness is particularly striking.
A. C. CAZENOVE.
April 27.
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CLOVER SEED.
A fresh supply of Clover Seed just received and for sale, by RICKETTS, NEWTON & Co. March 9. d

Sales by Auction.
Will be added to the Sales at the Auction Room, on WEDNESDAY next, 28th instant,
A large quantity of Newly Imported Goods , Consisting of 1 trunk striped and chequered jaconet muslins, 1 do. lappet and book do. 1 do. jaconet and book muslin shawls and handkerchiefs, 1 do. white and coloured muslinets, 1 do. Marceilles and other waitcoating 2 do. calicoes, 1 do. black and white gauze and gauze handkerchiefs, 1 do. cotton hose and silk nankéens, 3 cales large fans, 1 do. bandanoes, 1 do. silk shawls.
THOS. MOORE,
Auctioneer.
April 26.
ALEXANDER SMITH AND SON,
Have just received from Philadelphia,
-A quantity of-
Bolting Cloths,
OF the latest importation from Europe -which, in addition to their former stock, make a complete assortment, and will be sold on the very lowest terms for cash.
They have also on hand,
Molasses in hogheads, Whiskey in barrels, Pork and beef in barrels, Philadelphia lime, Soap and candles in boxes, Coffee in bags, Sugar in barrels, and
1000 bushels Turk's-Island
SALT, &c. &c.
We continue to select the best FLOUR for family use.
A. S. & SON.
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March 27.
SUBSCRIPTIONS FOR
The Turnpike Road from Alexandria to Little River,
in Loudoun county, will be received by William Harthorne for himself and John Thomas Rickets, in Alexandria - Israel Lacy and Burr Powell in Loudoun; David Hunter and William Riddle in Berkley; Thomas Hammond and Matthew Frame in Jefferson; Bathrod Taylor and Wm. Davidson in Frederick; Samuel Crowdfon and William Stienberger in Shenandoah. This being a business in which the community may be greatly benefited, and as it has only this day come into my hands, I have undertaken to publish without consulting the other commissioners as they are all at a distance. The law is with me, and I doubt not will be shown by the other commissioners, to any person applying. The law requires Ten Dollars to be paid at the time of subscribing; the remaining sum of Ninety Dollars, on each share, is to be paid in dividends, as called for by the President and Directors, to be chosen by the stockholders.
Wm. HARTSHORNE.
April 20.
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THOMAS WHITE,
BLACKSMITH,
ACQUAINTS his Friends and Customers that he has removed his Workshop to Union-Street, between Prince & Duke Streets, where they can be accommodated with all kinds of Smiths' Work, in the most punctual and expeditious manner.
March 30.
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Notice.
THE subscribers have this day dissolved partnership, by mutual consent; those who are indebted to them are requested to come and pay off their accounts, to Levin Lake; and those who have claims against them, to bring them forward for settlement. The business will be carried on, in the same house, by Levin Lake, who will thank the public for their custom.
WIVILL and LAKE.
April 24.
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Wanted,
ABOUT 200 WHARF LOGS, delivered at the Eastern Branch Ferry - For which a generous price will be given, if delivered agreeably to a contract to be entered into. Apply to
JAMES O'BRIEN.
City of Washington.
Feb. 13.
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An apprentice wanted.
The term of Partnership
heretofore existing under the firm of Thompson & Veitch , expired on the 25th of December, 1801: All business relating to that firm will be settled by the subscribers at their counting room on King street.
JONAH THOMPSON, RICHARD VEITCH.
Who offer for Sale, on liberal terms, the following Property, viz.
Two Tracts of Land in Loudoun county , one of which is situate near the Gum Spring, being well timbered, and containing four hundred acres - the other near Broad Run Church, containing four hundred acres, (adjoining the lands of George Lee) on which there is an extensive peach orchard: late the property of John Spencer.
One Lot of lease Land , in the Manor of Leeds, Fauquier county, containing two hundred acres: late the property of Aquila Davis.
One Tract of Land in Randolph county , containing five hundred acres (said to be very valuable) situate on the south side of Glady Creek: late the property of Patrick Dougherty.
One other Tract in Hampshire county , on a branch of Fairley's Run, containing 400 acres: formerly the property of Daniel Jones.
One other Tract called Fertility , containing two hundred and sixty acres, in Westmoreland county, state of Pennsylvania, situate on the Monongahela, about one quarter of a mile below Casner's Ferry, and 4 miles above Parkinson's ferry, binding three quarters of a mile on said river. A considerable portion of said tract is bottom land, with a valuable orchard of sugar trees, and about 60 acres under cultivation; the remainder very heavily timbered.
One other Tract containing one thousand acres , on Green River, in the state of Kentucky; being part of the military lands formerly belonging to G. Rice. deceased.
One House and Lot in Charles Town , Jefferson county, on the Main street leading from Harper's Ferry to Winchester, occupied by Adam Haun.
A vacant Lot in said town , situate on the same street, adjoining the store of Thomas Hammond.
Two handsome three story Brick dwelling Houses , with brick stables and carriage houses to each, situate on Pennsylvania avenue in the City of Washington: at present occupied by John Coyle and Benjamin G. Orr.
A Brick dwelling House in George-Town , opposite the wharf occupied by George King, together with part of said wharf.
A Brick dwelling House in the town of Alexandria , situated on Prince street, between Fairfax and Royal streets: lately occupied by Charles Turner.
A corner Lot on Prince and Royal streets , adjoining said brick house.
The vacant Lots on Prince street , on the east side of said brick house. The situation of the above property is equal to any in the town for business.
A House and Lot on King street : now occupied by S. Snowden and Co.
A Lot fronting fifty six feet on Prince street , and extending back 119 feet, bounded by an alley on the south: on part of said lot is the warehouse occupied by Hugh Smith.
A Lot on the west side of Washington street , between Prince and Duke streets.
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Notice.
THE PUBLIC are respectfully informed, that BOOKS of SUBSCRIPTION for Shares in the Alleghany Turnpike Road, are opened at the office of Col. Francis Deakins, in George-Town, and at the compting house of Mr. William Harthorne, in the town of Alexandria, where those inclined to subscribe for shares will please to apply.
The acts of the Assemblies of Maryland and Virginia, for incorporating "a Company for establishing a Turnpike Road from the Burnt Mill, about a mile below George's creek, on the Potomack river, to the nearest western navigation," may be seen at either of the abovementioned places.
March 4.
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COTTON & STEWART
Have received, a large and general ASSORTMENT of BOOKS IN THE DIFFERENT BRANCHES OF POLITE LITERATURE;
Amongst which, are the following: JEFFERSON'S Notes on Virginia, hot press'd Ed. Kotzebue's Plays, 2 vols. Ladies' Musical Magazine, Park's Travels, Steuart's View of Society, Chesterfield's Letters, 4 vols. Culler's Practice of Physic, Wallis on Health, Paley's Philosophy, 2 vols. Gibson's Surveying Moore's Navigation, by Blunt, Burns's Poems, Millot's Ancient History, 2 vols. Practical Education, 2 vols. Beauties of St. Pierre, Buchanan's Family Physician, Fox's Book of Martyrs, 2 vols. Lee's Memoirs, British State Trials, Robinson's Admiralty Reports, 2 vols. (to be continued) Gentleman and Lady's Preceptor, 2 vols. Hunter, on the Blood, 2 vols. Caldwell's Memoirs, Willich's Lectures, Martin's Law of Nations, Vattel's Dicto, Newton on the Prophecies, 2 vols. Edinburgh Dispensatory, Elegant Extracts, Constitutions, Zimmerman on Solitude, Ditto on National Pride, Blackstone's Commentaries, 4 vols. Collection of Farces, 6 vols. Polite Education, Took's Pantheon, Junius's Letters, 2 vols. Guthrie's Geography, Knox's Education, 2 vols. Ditto Essays, 2 vols. Coltingan's Travels, Cook's Voyages, 4 vols. Damberger's Travels, &c. &c.
NOVELS.
The Armenian, 2 vols. Montalbert, 2 vols. Antoinette, Tales of Wonder, (by Levis) 2 vols. My Uncle Thomas, 2 vols. Jack Smith, Spirit of the Castle, Arthur Mervin, 2 vols. Clara Howard, Ormond, Weiland, Maid of the Hamlet, Vagabond, Sailor Boy, Athlin and Dimbayne, Romance of the Forest, 2 vols. Mysteries of Udolpho, 3 vols. Louisa, Julia and the Baron, Ghost Sier, Tale of the Times, 2 vols. Camilla, 5 vols. Evelina, 2 vols. Monk, 2 vols. Family of Ortenburg, Negro, 2 vols. Black Valley, Ellen and Mordaunt, 2 vols. George Barnwell, Mountain Cottager, Children of the Abbey, 2 vols. Roachfort Family, Darcy, Emilia de Varmont, Oakindale Abbey, The Fair Impostor, 3 vols. Edelfrida, 4 vols. Count de Hoenfuer, 3 vols. Henrietta Mortimer, 2 vols. Fashionable Daughter, Count Cleichen, Emma Dorville, Scotch Heiress, 3 vols. Mills Battimores, 2 vols. Advertisement for a Husband, 2 vols. Wandering Islander, 2 vols. Cornelia Sedley, 4 vols. Tom Jones, 3 vols. Edward, by Moore, 2 vols. Mordaunt, by Ditto, 2 vols. Reuben and Rachell, Girls of the Mountains, 2 vols. Myrtle Cottager, &c. &c.
ALSO,
Bibles, Testaments, Pslters, Common Prayer Books; Dilworth, Webster, Universal, Pearce, London, and Rational Spelling Books, Primers, and a large collection of Histories and Childrens Books, Writing and Letter Paper, and Paper Hangings, Wafers, Quills, Ink Powder, Violin Strings, Playing Cards, Song Books, and Blank Books, &c. &c.
ALMANACS for the year 1802, by the groce, dozen, or single. Country Shopkeepers supplied on the lowest terms.
In pursuance of a Deed of Trust from Joseph Carey to the subscribers for the purposes therein mentioned, will be sold at Public Auction at the Coffee House in Alexandria, on Friday the 28th day of May next, at the hour of eleven o'clock in the forenoon, all the said Joseph Carey's right, title and interest in and to the following real property, viz,
50,000 acres of land in Randolph county, being the said Carey's moiety of a tract containing 100,000 acres, patented in his own name. This tract lays on each side of Cheat River and contiguous to the main road leading from Moorefield to Randolph Court-house.
495 acres of land in Harrison county, situate on the waters of Cheat River, being the said Carey's moiety of a tract containing 990 acres, patented in the name of Patrick Murray and founded on a Settlement Right.
482 1/2 acres of land in the last mentioned county, being the said Carey's moiety of a tract containing 965 acres, patented also in the name of Patrick Murray, and founded on a Settlement Right. This tract lays on the east side of Tyger's Valley River, and binds thereon about one half mile below the mouth of Leading Creek.
2500 acres of land in Lincoln county, state of Kentucky, situate on the waters of Straight Creek, being the said Carey's moiety of a tract containing 5000 acres.
10,000 acres of land in Kentucky county, situate on Gauley River, being the said Carey's moiety of a tract containing 20,000 acres, patented in the name of Thomas Williams.
A brick house with a lot in the Town of Alexandria, situate on Wolf-street, now occupied by the said Carey, subject to an incumbrance which will be made known at the time of sale.
Terms of sale will be one third payable in six months, one third in twelve months, and the remaining one third in eighteen months. Bonds with approved security will be required of the purchasers.
Such of the creditors of Joseph Carey as may be disposed to attend the sale are notified that their respective claims will be admitted in payment for said lands, provided such claims are lodged with us and approved of at least twenty days before the day of sale.
JOHN FOSTER, } Trustees. GEO. DENEALE, }
March 22, 1802.
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Printing in all its variety, executed at this office, with neatness and dispatch.
THE THOROUGH BRED HORSE,
MONTALTA,
WILL stand at my stable and be let to mares the present season, at Sixteen Dollars, or Eight Dollars the leap, and Twenty Four Dollars to ensure a mare with foal, and Half a Dollar, in each instance, to the groom. The money for the leap must be sent with the mares - notes for the season must be sent with the mares also, which may be discharged by the payment of twelve dollars on or before the last day of July, at which time the season will expire. The season commences on the first day of April. Mares will be fed with grain, if required, at the market price. Good and extensive pastureage gratis. All possible care will be used to guard against accidents and escape, tho' I will not be answerable for either.
MONTALTA was got by Colonel Homes's imported horse Bedford, whose character and pedigree stands so high, both in England and America, as to need no comment from me. His dam, as certified by Daniel Carroll Brent, Esq. of Richland, who bred her, was got by Linday's Arabian, her dam was young Selima, her grand dam Mr. William Brent's Ebony, her great grand dam Colonel Taikoe's imported Selima. Ebony's sire was Col. Tayloe's imported Othello, - Young Selima's sire was Col. Baylor's imported Fearnought. This blood is also so well known to, and in such high estimation with gentlemen who have been and are now on the turf, that I shall only add, that Montalta's colour, high form, marks, &c. are admired by all who have seen him. He is full 15 1/2 hands high, and will be five years old next May.
THOS. LEE, fea.
Prince William County,
March 8.
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ATTENTION!
WANTED to employ immediately, for the benefit of the 6th Regiment of Virginia Militia, two MUSICIANS; one to teach the different beats of the drum, the other, the music of the fife. Such persons as are well qualified for the above tuition, and will engage to instruct the learners which will consist of sixteen boys for each branch, shall receive a liberal compensation from the subscriber, who is authorized by law to employ tutors; and by the Court of Enquiry, to pay them for their services when performed.
CHARLES LITTLE.
April 7.
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Valuable Building Lots FOR SALE.
On Wednesday the 5th of May next, the subscribers will offer at public sale, on a credit which will then be made known,
About 80 LOTS
of convenient dimensions for building, lying between Queen and Oronoko streets, in the vicinity of the powder house. And as soon as the sale of those lots is over, they will proceed to sell in lots, a plot of which will be exhibited, about nineteen ACRES of GROUND, a little farther to the westward, bounded on the south by the garden in the tenure of Thos. Purke, on the west by ground of Mr. Dulaney, on the north by ground of captain Conway, and on the east by ground of Mr. Chas. Alexander and the heirs of Samuel Arrell deceased. Possession may be had immediately on the payments being secured according to the conditions of the sale, which will commence at nine o'clock in the morning, if the day is fair, otherwise at the same hour the next fair day.
WM. WILSON, JOHN POTTS.
March 15.
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WANTED,
A WET NURSE of good character - such an one will meet with good encouragement. Apply to the Printers.
April 16.
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Clean linen and cotton rags bought at this office.
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