Alexandria advertiser and commercial intelligencer (Alexandria [Va.]), 1802-10-20 00:00:00

Sale by Auction.
On SATURDAY.
At 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store, the corner of King and Union Streets.
 Rum in hhds. and barrels,  Whisky in barrels,  Apple Brandy in barrels,  Gin in casks,  Wine in pipes and quarter casks,  Molasses in hhds.  Sugar in hhds. and barrels,  White and brown Soap in boxes,  Coffee in casks and bags,  Raisins in kegs and boxes,  Queens' Ware, and  A variety of DRY GOODS.  THOS. PATTON, Auctioneer. October 13.
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 hhds.  Sugar in hhds and bds.  White and brown soap in boxes,  Chocolate in boxes,  Coffee in tiers and bags,  Raisins in kegs and boxes.  Queens Ware in crates, handsomely assorted, 
ALSO,
A variety of DRY GOODS,
—AMONG WHICH ARE—
 Superfine cloth and Kersemeres,  Narrow Cloth, and Flannels,  Irish Linens, and Oznaburgs,  Sail duck of different qualities,  Chintzes and Calicoes,  Cambric and Cotton shawls,  India Mullin and Table Cloaths,  Coloured threads and sowing silks,  Ribbons, Hats, and  A number of other articles. 
P. G. MARSTELLER,
October 16. Vendue-Master.
NOTICE.
In the Matter of Thomas Moore, Bankrupt,
THE Subscriber being appointed Assignee of the estate and effects of Thomas Moore, late of the town of Alexandria, a Bankrupt, all persons indebted to said Bankrupt, or that have any of his Goods or Effects in their hands, are not to pay or deliver the same to any person other than the Subscriber, or such as may be duly authorised by him, all those who have received Goods or Monies in payment since he became a bankrupt, are requested to fund the same, otherwise they will be dealt with as the act directs.
WM. OXLEY, Assignee.
Oct. 15. d15t Ten Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY from the Subscriber, on Sunday morning, the 3d inst. an Apprentice boy to the Cooper's business, named JAMES LYLES, eighteen years of age last August, about five feet one inch high, brown complexion, walks with his knees turned in. Had on when he went away, a grey Bath coating jacket, thick-set waistcoat and ozanburgh trowsers, but took other clothes with him. Whoever returns him to the Subscriber shall receive the above Reward, and all reasonable charges, or Fifteen Dollars if taken 10 miles from Alexandria.
CHARLES JAMIESON.
N. B. All masters of vessels are forewarned from carrying him off. October 7. d
Just Received, Fresh Lisbon Lemons and
Oranges, Filberts, Walnuts, &c.
Also, on Hand, A few boxes excellent Limes.
JOSEPH DYSON.
October 7. d
NOTICE.
In the Case of John B. Armistead, BANKRUPT.
The creditors of the said bankrupt are hereby notified, that the commissioners will meet on Monday the 25th inst. at the house of Mr. Lewis in Middleburg at 12 o'clock, for the purpose of certifying to the Judge of the District that the said John B. Armistead hath made a full discovery of his estate and effects and in all things conformed himself to the directions of the act of Congress made and now in force concerning bankrupts, when and where any of the creditors of the said bankrupt will be heard, against the Commissioners certifying the same.
BURR POWELL, Secretary to the Commissioners. Middleburg. Octo 15. d8t
TO BE SOLD For Ready Money.
Pursuant to a Decree of the Federal Circuit Court of the United States, for the District of Virginia, in a suit between the executors of Hanbury's plaintiffs, and the trustees of gen. Nelson, and others, defendants.
A tract of land in the county of Prince William, on the waters of Bull Run, containing 220 acres, now in the occupation of Mrs. Gwynn; or so much thereof as will be sufficient to raise the sum of £. 259 with interest thereon from October 1797, and the costs and expenses of this sale, which will take place at Gadsby's tavern, in the town of Alexandria, on Saturday the sixth of November next.
The above tract of land was purchased by Peyton Gwynn, deceased under the said decree, and the purchase money not being wholly paid, is again to be sold for the satisfaction thereof, in conformity to said decree, and terms of original sale.
D. M. RANDOLPH Late Marshal, v. d Richmond. Sept. 18. 1802. (27) ddf
CARVING, GILDING, and VARNISHING.
Mrs. RACHEL ATKINS, OFFERS her grateful acknowledgements to the citizens of Alexandria and the public generally, for the many favors conferred on her in the line of her profession, since her short residence among them, and informs them that she proposes returning to Philadelphia in about two weeks; until her removal she will be happy in executing any orders they may think proper to honor her with.
She has on hand and will sell at reduced prices,
A large and elegant assortment of Prints and Looking-Glasses and Girandoles.
October 13. d2w
NOTICE.
THE Creditors of JAMES BACON, Bankrupt, having appointed me Assignee of his Estate and Effects, all Persons indebted to him are requested to make immediate Payment, and those who hold any of his Property to deliver the same to me.
GEORGE YOUNG, Assignee. N. B. Those accounts which are not settled before the first of November next, will indiscriminately be put in suit. Sept. 27. d3ot
ADVERTISEMENT.
By virtue of a Deed of Trust from Owen Roberts to the Subscriber, will be exposed to Sale, for ready money, on the Premises, on Wednesday the 18th day of November, if fair, if not, then the next fair day,
ONE half of that LOT OF GROUND in the city of Washington, lying in square No. 256, and designated in that square by the No. 10; the moiety intended to be sold fronts upon the open area on the Pennsylvania Avenue, and joins upon the lot No. 11 in that square, has a front of 24 feet 2 inches and an half, and 93 feet 5 inches deep; upon it is erected a frame Dwelling-House.
JAMES KEITH, Trustee. October 13. dts
Sales of Bankrupt's Estate.
On Thursday the 21st inst. at 10 o'Clock, A. M. will be sold by Public Auction, at the Dwelling-House of Dr. James Gillies, on King street, sundry articles of
Household & Kitchen Furniture,
CONSISTING OF
Mahogany Tables, Chairs, Bureaus, Sideboard, China and Glass Ware, &c.— Also, Shop Furniture, Medicine, Books, &c.
And on Friday the 22d inst. at 10 o'Clock, A. M. will be sold at Philip G. Marsteller's Vendue Store, the following Slaves, viz.
One Negro Man, a Baker, about 28 years of age, One Mulatto Lad, 17 years of age, Two Negro Boys, one about 9 and the other 3 years of age,
One Negro Woman about 50, One Negro Girl about 17, One do. 6,
The above property will be sold on a credit of 90 days, for Notes with approved Indorsers, negotiable in the Bank of Alexandria.
And at 3 o'clock in the afternoon of the last mentioned day will be sold on the premises at a credit of 6 and 12 months for Notes also with approved indorsers.
A convenient building LOT of ground in the town, situated near the Presbyterian Meeting House at the corner of Wolf and Royal streets binding on Wolf street 99 feet 5 inches, and extending along Royal street 100 feet to a nine feet alley. This Lot will be sub-divided to suit purchasers.
JOHN M'IVER, Assignee. October 18. dds
For Sale, Freight, or Charter,
The ship FELICITY, CAPT. REED.
She will be ready to receive a cargo in a few days. She is well found, and in complete order, and will carry about 500 hhds, Tobacco, or 4000 barrels of Flour.
Apply to R. T. HOOE, & Co.
October 18. diw
Information to Shippers.
WE will make a liberal advance, in bills of Exchange, on Tobacco consigned to James Mackenzie and A Glennie, of London, on being possessed of bills of lading and an order for insurance through that House.
ALEX. HENDERSON & CO. October 18. d
BENNETT & WATTS, Have imported in the Felicity from Liverpool, a general Assortment of
Woolen Goods & Hardware, 6d. 8d. 10d. 12d. and 20d. Nails.
They have on hand,
 White and brown Russia Sheeting,  Diapers,  White and brown Ticklenburgs and Oznaburgs,  Twilled Sackings,  German fulled Hose and Gloves,  Turkey red Cotton,  Mamoody's, Sannas, Gurrahs, and a variety of INDIA GOODS, all which they offer for sale on the usual terms. 
October 11. cod3w
The Subscriber has received, 12,000lb. Green Coffee, entitled to drawback, and 18 bales of Cotton, which he will sell low.
He has also for Sale, Molasses of the first quality, and A few hhds. of Sugar.
ROBERT YOUNG.
October 13. d
Just arrived from Boston in the Schooner Hazard, capt Luce, and lying at Vowell's wharf,
A few boxes mould and dipped Candles, first quality, A few boxes Chocolate, No. 1 and 2, 5 barrels brown Sugar, 3 boxes Playing Cards, 1st, 2d, 3d, A L S O,
One Eight Day Clock, of Willard's manufacture, warranted to be as good a Time Piece as can be made.
The above articles will be sold cheap for cash only.
Oct. 19. d3t
Spanish Hides.
Just arrived in the Schooner Harmony, and for Sale by
John & Jas. H. Tucker,
 1000 Spanish Hides:  They have also in Store,  10,000lb green Coffee,  20 Hhds. best Mulcavado Sugar,  20 Barrels do. do.  1000 Bushels coarse Salt,  100 Sacks fine do.  10 Barrels Tanner's Oil, and 
A general assortment of GROCERIES. October 7. d
To be SOLD.
By virtue of a Deed of Trust from Samuel Cooper to the Subscriber, for the purpose of paying a debt due from the said Samuel Cooper to Philip G. Marsteller, will positively be exposed to Sale, for ready money, on Friday the 22d day of October, at 4 o'Clock, P. M. on the Premises,
A PIECE OF GROUND, With the APPURTENANCES, situate in the town of Alexandria, on the north side of King street, and to the westward of Patrick street, fronting on King street 24 feet, and running back 100 feet to the Alley.
THOMAS SWANN. October 5. d
TO BE SOLD,
On Wednesday, the 10th day of November next, on the Premises, Ninety Acres of Land,
Belonging to the estate of Roger West, deceased, on a credit until the 1st day of March, 1803, the purchaser giving bond, with approved security, which, when paid good and sufficient deeds shall be made.— This Land is about three miles from Town, and begins at the road going to Mount Vernon; and forms an oblong square adjoining the lands of William Hepburn and the late Lord Fairfax, a plat of which will be produced.
RICHARD CONWAY, Executor. October 7. d
IRISH LINENS.
Received by the Ship Brutus, via Liverpool,
A small Invoice of 4-4 & 7-8ths wide IRISH LINENS, well assorted and for Sale, on reasonable terms by
WILLIAM LADD.
N. B. He daily expects an assortment of WOOLens. October 13. d
NOTICE.
Application will be made to the next Court to freight the Road between Alexandria, and George Town Ferry. October 8.
B E E F.
A few barrels of good BEEF (lately packed) just received and for sale by BENJAMIN SHREVE, jun.
October 14

ROBERT T. HOOE & CO.
Have just imported by the ship Felicity , from Liverpool, an assortment of
FALL GOODS,
Which they offer for Sale by the piece or package.—Also, 70 crates STONE WARE, and a quantity of patent LIVERPOOL SALT.
They have also received by the brig Neptune and Schooner Four Brothers .
A few hundred bushels of Lisbon Salt, Lisbon and Calcavello Wines, Fruits, Sweetmeats, &c. &c. all of which they will sell low from on board, if immediate application is made.
They have on hand, a good assortment of GERMAN LINEN.
October 9. dtf
JACOB HOFFMAN,
Has received, by the ships Brutus and Felicity from Liverpool,
The greatest part of his
FALL GOODS,
The remainder he expects by the brig Industry from London.
Oct. 18. d1weozw
JOSEPH RIDDLE & CO.
Have imported in the Brig Experiment , Captain Ewe , from Liverpool, a general Assortment of
FALL GOODS.
Also, 8, 10, 12, & 20d. flat pointed Nails; crates of Queen's Ware, well assorted for country stores; stowed Salt in sacks, and a quantity of Burr Stones. They daily expect their London Goods, per Brig Industry .
Sept. 27. d
FALL GOODS.
WILLIAM OXLEY
HAS received part of his FALL GOODS, per the brig CATHERINE , and expects the remainder by the first arrivals, all of which he will sell uncommonly low for Cash or approved Notes, at a short date, it being his intention to go to England as soon as possible.
Sept. 29. d3w
CUTHBERT POWELL
Has received by the Brig Catherine , capt. Lawrence , from Liverpool, a considerable part of his
FALL GOODS,
Which are now opening. The balance he expects by the first arrivals from London and Liverpool.
Sept. 28. d
WILLIAM HODGSON.
Has received by the Brutus , from Liverpool, an assortment of FALL GOODS.
He has also on hand,
A choice parcel of Grenada Rum, Liverpool fine Salt, bottled London Brown Stout, Porter in casks, 6 doz. each, old Port Wine in bottles, a ton of Sheathing Paper and a quantity of Grindstones.
Oct. 15. d
Pursuant to a Decree of the Circuit Court of the District of Columbia, for the county of Alexandria, will be sold, on the 1st day of November next, on the Premises,
A PIECE OF GROUND,
With the APPURTENANCES,
Situated in the town of Alexandria, upon the west side of Pitt street, and to the southward of King street, and bounded as follows: Beginning upon Pitt street 151 feet 7 inches to the southward of King street, and running thence southwardly with Pitt street and binding therewith 25 feet to the south line of the lot of Jesse Taylor, deceased, thence westwardly with a line parallel to King street 61 feet 8 inches and a half to the line of William Hally, thence northwardly with his line and parallel to Pitt street the length of the first line, thence with a strait line to the beginning. The Premises will be sold under the direction of
JOHN DUNDAS, } Comm'rs, PETER HEISKELL, } PETER WISE, jun. }
October 9. dts.
NOTICE.
The LAND advertised for sale by me on the 1st of October last past, is unavoidably postponed until the second Monday in November next, when it will positively be sold to the highest bidder.
GEORGE CHAPMAN.
Oct. 16.
From the Gazette of the United States.
TOM PAINE,
Invited to this country by his Right Wor-thy and affectionate Friend,
T. JEFFERSON.
No. VII.
We beg leave now to call the reader's attention to a production, which, if we mistake not, will furnish a still later expression of Mr. Jefferson's continued hostility to our much abused and insulted constitution.
We refer to the address of JOHN W. EPPES, Esquire, to the people of Powhatan, Amelia, Chesterfield and Goochland, lately published in most of the newspapers. This Mr. Eppes offers himself as a candidate for a seat in Congress in the place of Mr. Giles. In his address, which is dated June 15, 1802, he sets forth at large, his claims to the confidence of the people, and explains what he supposes to be the views, and what, in his opinion, ought to be the aim of those, whom in the cant phrase of the day, he is pleased to call the Republicans . It is worthy of being remarked and remembered, that this young man, Mr. Eppes is the nephew and the son in-law of Mr. Jefferson. Mr. Jefferson has interested himself in the internal policy of Pennsylvania by giving the collectorship of the Port of Philadelphia to a man who was feared as the rival of Governor M c Kean, and for that purpose, by removing a gentleman whose official talents and conduct the merchants of the city, as well Democratic as Federal, have unanimously and publicly extolled: He has interfered in the internal concerns of the state of Delaware, by dictating to the people the person to be chosen by them as a representative in Congress: While a candidate for the highest office under the government he paid a person for compiling and publishing a series of the most false and infamous slanders against his competitor and both his predecessors. Mr. Jefferson cannot be supposed less desirous of promulgating his sentiments and executing his schemes in Virginia, than in Pennsylvania or Delaware: He and his son-in-law would naturally suppose that the opinions expressed by the latter, on such an occasion, would be considered by the public as the opinions of both: these opinions would therefore be carefully examined and prudently expressed. It has been confidently believed, not without reason, that Mr. Jefferson penned the address. However that may be, it can scarcely be doubted, under the circumstances above hinted at, that the uncle, the father-in-law, the President of the United States was consulted in the affair, and that the address was not published without his approbation.
We shall proceed, therefore, without further hesitation or apology, to consider the address of Mr. Eppes as an expression of Mr. Jefferson's wishes, and of his sentiments upon public measures past and to come.
After some handsome compliments to Mr. Giles for his great exertions in the cause of democracy, particularly during the last session of Congress, and deplored his intended retirement, Mr. Eppes says:
'All I can promise to my fellow citizens, if I have the honor of succeeding him, is a steady adherence to principles, and an honest exertion of the little talent I possess, in aiding the great work of reformation so happily commenced under our late republican congress.'
We shall see further on what this great work is, and in what manner it has been commenced. Mr. Eppes proceeds:
'It remains for the republicans to guard against a future violation of right, by introducing into the constitution of the United States, such AMENDMENTS as will insure a complete responsibility of public servants. No barrier against oppression is so effectual as entrusting power for short periods. The only thing on which republicans can, with safety, rely is the wholesome corrective of elections constantly hanging over their servants. To REDUCE THE TIME of service of the SENATORS of the United States to the same period with [as] the House of Representatives, and to ABOLISH the system of CLASSING them, would introduce into that body the same spirit that pervades the lower house, and render them equally pure by reducing them to a dependence on those who elect them. To render the PRESIDENT INELIGIBLE after a certain period, until a term of years shall have intervened, would
greatly lessen the danger which may at some period or other arise from the important powers intrusted to that officer.'
Here we are indeed presented with a great work of reformation; no less than a total destruction of our present system, by the abolition of some of the fundamental and most essential principles of the constitution. Here we find fully displayed, without disguise, those most dangerous doctrines which Mr. Jefferson when in France avowed, and which Mr. Paine, yet in France, promises, upon his return to this country, to endeavour to introduce and establish. "This second feature which I dislike and greatly dislike," says Mr. Thomas Jefferson, "is the abandonment, in every instance, of the necessity of rotation in office, and most particularly in the office of President." "I declare myself opposed," says Mr. Thomas Paine, "particularly to the manner in which, what is called, the Executive is formed, and to the long duration of the Senate; and if I live to return to America, I will use all my endeavours to HAVE THEM ALTERED." Aye, replies the other Thomas, read our address to the people, signed by my son-in-law, and "you will find us returned to sentiments worthy of former times; in these it will be YOUR GLORY to have steadily laboured, and with as much effect as any man living. That you may live long to continue your USEFUL LABOURS, and reap the reward in the thankfulness of nations, is my sincere prayer." Returned indeed! and to sentiments very worthy of those former times when Jefferson recommended the rejection of that constitution which he and his faction now pretend to adore; of those former times when Paine wrote Ages of Reason , and dedicated them to his fellow-citizens of the United States; of those former times when this constitution was stigmatized with the contemptuous name of Lilliputian ties, and when the father of his country, with all the constituted authorities of the government. "The Executive power, the Judiciary power, and all the officers of government," were sedulously named an "Anglo-monarchical aristocratic party"; of those former times when this infamous letter to General Washington was written; of those former times when an officer of the government hired a needy adventurer to publish false and malicious libels against much greater and better men than himself, and to burlesque and calumniate the constitution under which he held his office.
But let us return to Mr. Eppes. He thus proceeds:
'To render the judges incapable of holding any other office during their continuance as judges, to vest their APPOINTMENT in CONGRESS, and to ELECT THEM FOR A PERIOD OF YEARS, would ensure a faithful discharge of their duties, by rendering them, like all other officers, amenable at stated periods to the public will.'
We have now come to that part of "the great work of reformation so happily commenced under our late republican Congress." We have seen above, that the executive and legislative departments of the government are destined to changes which will radically alter their nature. Next to the executive power, the judicial power is mentioned in the letter to Mazzei, as at the head of the Anglo-monarchical aristocratic party which have fastened upon us these Lilliputian ties, and given us this copy, not quite so base as the original, of the form of the British government. It could not be expected, therefore, that, in this great work of reformation, so happily commenced, and for the completion of which Paine is called from Europe, the judiciary department would escape the fate to which the whole of that Anglo-monarchical aristocratic party of which Gen. Washington was the head, is now doomed. We are here informed of the intended fate of this department, which forms the third and only remaining branch in our present system. The changes here contemplated will close the circle of reformation, and completely rid us of the trammels of that constitution which Mr. Jefferson, from the beginning, greatly disliked, which Mr. Paine has promised to have altered; and which Mr. Callender (writing for those who paid him) has declared was crammed down the gullet of America.
Contemplate this new judicial system. The judges to be made elective, and to continue in office, not during good behaviour (for good behaviour will be then unknown) but for a period of years! — This part of the great work of reformation has been happily commenced under our
late republican congress. There is much portentous significance in that word COMMENCED. — This department has indeed been shaken to its foundation, under our late republican congress: the country has been alarmed for the fate of the government: one class of judges has been torn by the merciless hand of violence, usurpation and tyranny from its hold upon the constitution. Yet the work is but happily commenced; there are yet other judges, good and upright men, men of firmness, learned in the law, men selected for their stations by our departed Washington. They are not yet rendered elective, nor do they hold their offices for a period of years. While these things are so, the great work of reformation is but happily commenced. Should the work stop here, there would yet be one department in the present system not utterly prostrated, but merely maimed and defaced. It would still bear some resemblance to the beautiful and solid fabric which was raised and sustained by the hands of Washington and of those who laboured with him, in despite of Mr. Jefferson and Paine, and others who greatly disliked it, and promised to use all their endeavours to have it altered. While this resemblance remains, Mr. Jefferson and Mr. Eppes "will unite with the Republicans" (for so, forsooth, every agent of destruction will needs be called, since Marat, Robespierre and Bonaparte have "happily" drenched the world in blood under the same title) "will unite with the Republicans in forwarding these amendments." This is the sum total of Mr. Eppes's claim to the confidence of his fellow citizens.
There is, alas! little room to doubt that these promises will be fatally fulfilled. — Unless God, in his mercy to a deluded and injured people, will be pleased to interpose and avert the impending fate, there is no hope for this devoted country. The arm of destruction is already raised; the aim is taken: the direction is clearly seen: the work is partly commenced: and the result is considered as so sure, that we are confidently and insultingly told, from the very cabinet, the particular parts on which the deadly blow is first to fall.
If Americans, who have known and enjoyed a Washington, and who might to the latest generation enjoy the fruits of his wisdom, his labor and his patriotism, by preserving inviolate the constitution he has left us, can look calmly at these daring attempts, and can, still, at every returning election, permit their councils to be filled by men who boast of the same intentions; if they will suffer the seats of power to be occupied by men whose hostility to our constitution, to our peace, to our existence as a nation, is thus rank and undisguised, we can only say further,
Exeat aul4, qui vult esse bonus;
Virtus et potestas non coeunt:
Let every honest man seek refuge while he may; America has no place of safety for him.
It is not too late, though it will soon, very soon be forever too late, to urge to our countrymen what the immortal Burke urged with such earnestness to his, in circumstances somewhat similar. "It cannot," said he, "at this time be too often repeated; line upon line, precept upon precept, until it comes into the currency of a proverb, to innovate is not to reform. The French revolutionists complained of every thing; they refused to reform any thing; and they left nothing, no, nothing at all unchang'd."
With the enormities of this revolution, and with the result of it also, before our eyes, can Americans quietly suffer their government, not a despotism like that of France, but a government of their own choice to be overturned, to be annihilated under the same deceptive pretence of "a great work of reformation?" If so, let them proceed to hasten the importation of Paine, to secure the election of Eppes and others of the same views, to encourage the violences which are happily commenced upon our federal compact, and their desires will speedily be accomplished by the introduction of civil commotions, which in due time will be happily terminated, as those of France now are, in a military despotism.
[To be Continued.]
PHILADELPHIA, October 18.
On Saturday last, arrived the ship Philadelphia , Rafer, 61 days from Leghorn & 41 from Gibraltar. By a gentleman passenger in her, we learn: That a French fleet with 6000 troops had sailed from Toulon, given out, for Algiers; but it was said instead of going to Algiers, they were gone up the Mediterranean,

and it was conjectured were bound to Constantinople or some part of the Turkish dominions—of this, or some other matter hostile to their interest, it is evident, the British are apprehensive, as an order was received at Gibraltar to stop all the British men of war, formerly ordered home, which was put in execution, as they came down the Mediterranean and arrived there. There also seemed to be some disagreement respecting the evacuation of Malta, as, it was said, none of the stipulations agreed to, by the treaty of peace, were complied with by the British.
The Brig Sally, Barry, failed from Gibraltar for this port 4 days before capt. Barry.
Yesterday arrived the brig Sally, capt. Thackara, from St. Lucia, which he left the 25th ult. on which day a French fleet of five vessels, (brigs and schooners) arrived at Castries to take possession of the island of St. Lucia. The English having embarked all their troops, were to sail in a day or two, viz. the 9th and 10th, West India regiments for Trinidad, and the 52d and 53d regiments for Europe. Captain T. further informs that the brig Polly, John Paul 21 days from Portsmouth, arrived off St. Lucia, but finding the markets bad, proceeded on the 23d of September for St. Vincents.
Capt. T. left at Castries, brig Hannah, Norris, of and for Newport, (R. I.) to sail in about a week; fchr. President, Ingersol, of Boston; the fchr. Richard Curtis, Cateno, of George Town, and a fchr. belonging to Edenton, N. C.
Capt. T. also mentions that Martinique was taken possession of by the French on the 15th and 16th ult. since when the French had prohibited the importation of dry goods in British bottoms. Two ships having arrived at Castries on the 24th ult. who had been refused an entry at Martinique on the 22d ult. The names of the two ships were the William Pitt, of Martinique, and the Margaret, of Liverpool.
Same day arrived brig Rover, captain Hardie, by whom we learn, that the Negroes having taken up arms again—General Rochambeau had mustered all the men he could, and marched against them: that about the 20th Sept. the French had one or two pretty severe brushes with the Blacks, in the neighbourhood of Petit Guaves, and Leogane, in which it is said the Blacks had 400 killed, notwithstanding which they keep the Town of Port Republic in continual alarm, as they are continually committing depredations in the neighbourhood, and prevent any supplies coming into the Town from the country.
Yesterday arrived, fchr. Fanny, capt. Wilson, from Nassau, (N. P.) who, on the 5th inst. off Abaco, spoke ship Neptune, Barker, from this port for New Providence.
Capt. Wilson informs, that on the 21st ult. the High Court of Admiralty, met agreeable to adjournment, and proceeded on the trial of four persons charged with Piracy, belonging to the fchr. Muskogee Mekko, Bowles's privateer, taken at Harbour Island. They were all four found Guilty, and sentenced to death, and were to be hanged the day after capt. W. failed.
Arrived, ship Philadelphia, Raser, Leghorn and Gibraltar, 64 days; brig Sally, Thackara, St. Lucia, 19; Rover, Hardie, Port-Republican, 14; fchr. Chance, Davies, Cadiz, 50; Success, Tice, Norfolk, 5; Fanny, Wilson, Nassau, N. P. 13; sloop Hiram, Erenburg, Providence, R. I. Brig Eliza, Melvin, from Cape Francois, is below.
The ship Philadelphia, Bernard Raser, master failed from Leghorn 18th August having under convoy; ships Tamerlane, Ennes, of and for Boston; Sally, Endicot, of and for Salem; fchr. Alert, Leonard, of New-York, for Malaga. Left no American vessels at Leghorn.
The U. S. frigate Boston, captain McNeil, left Leghorn 30th July, with the ship Favorite, capt. Welch, of Boston, for Malaga. The frigate was to touch at different ports and convoy any Americans and Swedes.
August 27th, off Malaga, saw a fleet of 30 sail Americans and Swedes, under convoy of the U. S. frigate Chesapeake, commodore Morris, and schooner Enterprize, lieut. Sterrett, bound up. Parted with schooner Alert, off Malaga.
August 28, arrived at Gibraltar with remainder of her convoy.
August 30, failed from Gibraltar, at
the same time brig Samuel, capt. Tubbs, for Malaga, schooner Factor, Maxfield, and a ship unknown bound up.
Left at Gibraltar, ship Sally, to sail the same day; ships Tamerlane, and Sally, and a brig capt. Wilson, of Charleston, S. C. to sail the next day, ship William, Butler, of Charleston, in two or three days, brig Agenora, Shoemaker, of New-York, for Liverpool, do. ship Phoenix, of Baltimore, to discharge, George Washington, of Boston, from Baltimore, discharging; ship Mary, captain Taylor, of N. York, failed on the 29th July, bound to New-York; several other Americans at Gibraltar, names unknown. Off Cape Sparrel, saw two Portuguese frigates bound in.
Sept. 21st. lat. 42, 52, long. 35, 30, spoke ship Caroline, 23 days from Oporto, bound to Portland, E. Bernard, master; Signal colour white Jack with three half moons.
Yesterday, arrived schooner Chance, Davis 50 days Cadiz—Left there the following vessels—
Ship Patapco, Hughes, from Philadelphia; Bellona, Nicols, New-York; Anna Maria, Ratebone, do. Hiberna, Man-ten, Boston; Henrietta, Jones, Baltimore; Mary, Howell, N. Carolina; brig Glory, Wane, New-York; Mohawk, Master do. Eliza, Alls, do. Juno, O'Connor, do. Ann, Truman, do. Adventurer, Miller, Boston; Hope, Rodgers, Wisecaffet; Victory, Beverly; Schooner Hope, Winslow, Philadelphia; Happy Return, Crow- well, do. Favorite Portland; Madeira; Harmony, Boston; Patty, Hastings do. Sloop America, Taven, do. Columbia, Smith, Barcelona.
The Chance failed in co. with the Rambler, Russel for Boston.
Spoke October 6, lat. 30 long. 69 30, schooner Alexander, capt. Reynolds, from Philadelphia, bound to St. Thomas out 8 days.
Extract from brig Rover's Log. Book. Left Port Republican September 29th. no Philadelphia vessels in port.
September 30, spoke schooner Hercules, of and from Baltimore bound to Port Republican, 22 days out all well.
Oct. 1st saw a small sloop on the West end of Great Heneaga bar, cast away the 30th ult. from Cape Francois bound to Edenton N. C. could not hear the names of either vessel or master, the crew and wreckers employed saving some Coffee and stripping the wreck.
At the same time & place, took on board, the crew of the brig Adventure of New-York, John Bowden from Cape Francois bound home; the vessel was lost on the West Reef of Atwood's Key, the 23d ult. at half past 4 A. M. saved nothing of consequence, as the crew were landed by a wrecker on Heneaga.
October 18, lat. 37, 40, long. 74, 50, W. spoke the brig Cyrus or Ceres of and from New York bound to Savannah, declared to be reported.
Capt. Stotesbury failed from the Cape, the 27th Sept. for Philadelphia.
Capt. Thackara, of brig Sally, the 6th of October lat. 21, 38, long. 65, spoke fchr. Two Brothers, David Trueman, from Kennebunk for Cape Francois, out 37 days, 14 of which he had been becalmed—capt. T. supplied him with water, he having fell short.
Alexandria Advertiser.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 20.
A ship from the River of Plate, arrived at Newburyport on Sunday week, bringing letters to the 24th of July. This is supposed to be the vessel seen off the Capes of Delaware.
Virtue and patriotism have to lament, that Mr. Bayard has lost his election. So far, have the efforts of our worthy president prospered; thus has the first fatal example been given, of the successful interference of the Executive in the elections of the people. In a country valuing itself on its liberty, we have seen the First Magistrate descend to writing electioneering letters; we have seen him point out who are to be removed from Congress, and who are to be chosen in their stead. Mr. Bayard was early marked down in Mr. Jefferson's list as a dangerous man; his persevering industry and manly eloquence, "shook terror to the foul of" democracy. The state of Delaware was searched for an antagonist, formidable enough, to promise success. Mr. Rodney was at first solicited in vain; he was however prevailed upon to make a journey to Washington; on
his return from that place, he was immediately nominated, with his consent, as the democratic candidate.
What kind of rhetoric, was urged to him at the seat of government, we do not pretend to know; but we think every discerning man will infer, from the immediate change in Mr. Rodney's determination, that some powerful motives must have been held out to him by Mr. Jefferson; something beyond a mere seat in Congress; the acceptance of which is accompanied with a great sacrifice of his private interest. Let the fact however be borne in mind; time will probably explain it. The following extract will shew, the manner in which the Delaware election was conducted; it is another proof of the purity of those men, who have arrogated to themselves the appellation of republicans.
Let men of moderation, & principle think of these things. Though the transactions occurred in Delaware, they are not less interesting to us; for they equally serve to shew the spirit that animates the party which aims at the subversion of those institutions to which we owe all our national and individual prosperity. Let then those who are desirous of seeing these flourish, unite in their exertions to check the progress of democracy: it requires nothing but determined minds and active exertions, to put an end to its vicious career.
N. Y. Ev. P. g.
From the Gazette of the U. States. DELAWARE ELECTION.
A very intelligent and well informed gentleman in Delaware, from whom we received a letter last evening, informs us, that though Mr. Jefferson has succeeded in the election of the candidate for Congress, by a majority of fifteen, yet that federalism is gaining ground in the state, and wants nothing but system to render it triumphant. The federalists in Kent county carried the whole ticket by a considerable larger majority than at any time since the formation of the government. In Sussex county also, they carried the whole by a majority larger than was given for the governor last year. It appears, that a religious sanctity contrived to keep back between two and three hundred federal votes. The newly imported Irish were invited to the election, and means were provided for conveying them from Wilmington to New Castle. They openly boasted, that tho' the law was against their voting, they had their republican governor, who would remit fines, and pardon offences. In order to secure the lower class of Irishmen and others, an atrocious libel was secretly circulated in printed handbills, by the Jeffersonian sect.
At New-Castle, on the morning of the election, three men, whose names are mentioned, ra the head of two drunken negroes with fiddles, and others with fife and drum, marched with a collection of Irish and apprentice boys armed with clubs, from a street near the river to the court-house. The Irish committee, with clubs in their hands, directed the attention of the rabble to a wheelbarrow, loaded with POTATOES and HERRINGS, and a box of oysters for the well-born. In this manner the place of election was converted into a scene of riot, to the annoyance of many infirm and peaceable men, who, rather than encounter the difficulties thus set before them, actually returned home without voting.
The democrats had eight inspectors out of nine, and decidedly in their interest, and some of them violently so. In some instances votes not refused on former occasions, but known to be federal, were refused upon this, and the inspectors would give no other reason for rejecting them than that they were so instructed. In other instances, votes known to be democratic, were received without hesitation or interrogation, though the persons were foreigners who had never been naturalized, nor had they resided one year in the state nor paid a tax. Several residents of Philadelphia, transiently at New Castle, were suffered to vote. The cry is, "look to the end, not regarding means." I have no doubt says our correspondent, that if a scrutiny takes place, it will be found that Bayard has one hundred more legal votes in the box than Rodney.
LOGIC.
Young 'Squire Booby, just come from his first term at the university, was willing to give his parents a specimen of his improvement there. 'Father' says he, 'I can chop logic.' 'Ay' says his father, 'how it that, Tom?' 'Why,' says Tom 'here dye see father are a couple of fowls at table, I can prove they are three fowls.' 'How's that?' quoth the father. 'Why, there's one,' says Tom, 'and there's two,' pointing to one dish, and
then to both 'and one and two makes three, father.' 'Well done,' says the father, turning to his wife, 'Tom's a conjurer; you take one fowl, and I'll eat the other, and let Tom have the third for his logic.'
CURRENT PRICES OF PROVISIONS AT BERMUDA.
Fresh Beef 1s. to 1s. 2d. per lb. Mutton 1s. 2d. to 1s. 6d. do. Veal 1s. od. to 1s. 8d. do. Pork 1s. to 1s. 2d. do. Fresh Butter 2s. 4d. to 2s. 6d. do. American Salt Beef 14 to 16 dols. p. bbl. Prime Pork 18 to 22 do. do. Flour (superfine) 8 to 9 do. Rye Flour 6 to 8 do. Ship Bread 4 to 5 do. Rice 5 dollars per hundred. Corn 6s. to 6s. 8d. per bushel. Muscovada Sugar 7 to 9 dollars per cwt. Soap in boxes 1s. to 1s. 4d. per lb. Candles (mould) in do. 1s. 8d. to 2s. do. Currency here—Dollars 6s. 8d.
EXHIBITION
THIS EVENING, At the SPREAD EAGLE Ball Room, which is nicely fitted up for the reception of one hundred Persons.
MR. RANNIE respectfully informs the Ladies & Gentlemen of Alexandria and its vicinity, that he will display his
Powers of
VENTRILOQUISM
and imitations of various BIRDS and BEASTS, With many extraordinary THAUMATURGIC OPERATIONS & new imported Arts, which has excited the admiration of the most enlightened minds.
Doors to be opened at 6 o'clock and the Performance to begin at 7.—Tickets to be had at the place of Performance.
Oct. 20.
Public Vendue.
On Saturday the 23d inst. will be sold, at Vendue, at the corner of King and Union streets,
AN ELEGANT Eight Day Clock. THOMAS PATTEN.
Oct. 19.
ADVERTISEMENT.
On Thursday the 18th day of November, if fair, if not the next fair day, will be exposed to Sale, upon the Premises, in the town of Alexandria, the following parcels of Ground, late the property of John Fitzgerald, deceased, sold pursuant to the directions of his Will, for the payment of his debts,
One parcel of Land lying upon the east side of Union street, and to the north of Wilkes street, being a wharf or made ground upon which there is a Frame Warehouse; it will be either sold together or laid off into convenient Lots to accommodate purchasers. This Ground is subject to an annual rent of 9l. 17s. 6d.
One half of a Brewery, commonly called Wales' Brewery, with all the necessary Implements and Utensils for carrying on that business, and the Ground appertaining to the same. The whole of the Brewery is now under a demise of six hundred dollars per annum. Also a piece of Ground immediately adjoining upon the Brewery, fronting upon Water street, and a twenty feet Alley running with Water street about forty feet, and with the Alley one hundred and fifty feet.
Also, another piece of Ground fronting upon Wolfe and St. Asaph streets; this will be laid off into convenient Lots.
A piece of Ground lying upon the south side of King street, fronting thereon twenty-two feet, and extending eighty-two feet to a twelve feet Alley, upon which is erected a two story Brick House and a Frame Warehouse.
On the same day, if there be sufficient time, after the sales of the above Property, if not, on the next day, will be exposed to Sale, also on the Premises,
A small TRACT of LAND,
Contiguous to the town, containing 37 Acres. This is subdivided and will be sold in small parcels, containing from 4 to 6 acres.—The terms of the Sale are, one fourth of the purchase money in hand, another fourth in six months, another fourth in twelve months, and the last in eighteen months. The Lands will be conveyed upon payment of the fourth of the Purchase Money, the subsequent payments must be secured by Trusts upon the Land conveyed.
THOMAS A. DIGGES, JAMES KEITH,
Acting Ex'rs of J. Fitzgerald, deceased. Oct. 20. eos

Public Sale.
On Thursday the 20th instant, will be sold, on the Premises, Two valuable three story BRICK HOUSES, On King street, corner of Columbus street. The stand of the above property is equal to any in town for the flour and grocery business; one fourth of the purchase money will be required in hand, the balance in 4, 8 and 12 months.
P. G. MARSTELLER.
Oct. 14.
The subscribers authorized by the Will of the late George Garrett, of Stafford County, will sell at Public Auction on the first Monday of December next, in the town of Leesburg, his
TRACT OF LAND,
Lying on both sides of Goose Creek, in this County, and running from thence to the said town; containing about five thousand acres, most of which has been laid off in lots, and since leased for lives or a term of years; from the peculiarly eligible situation of this land, and its great fitness for the improving state of agriculture that is taking place in this neighborhood, it is hoped that it will be an object worth the attention of those who wish to vest their money in landed property; one third of the purchase money will be required on the day of sale, the remaining two thirds to be paid by two annual installments; six per cents of the Stock of the U. States will be taken in payment for one half of the two delayed installments, at its current value, in the principal commercial towns, or bonds with good personal security and mortgage will be required to secure the payments.
Mr. John Mathias, living in Leesburg, and surveyor of this County, has a plat of the land and will survey or show any part of it to those who wish it, they paying his expenses for so doing.
LANDON CARTER, Junr.
THOMAS L. LEE.
Loudoun County, August 20. eo
Wanted to Purchase,
A STOUT NEGRO LAD, whose honesty can be vouched for. For such, a liberal price will be given.
R. B. JAMESON.
Sept. 18.
William Hartshorne,
At his Store, on col. Hill's Wharf, has for Sale,
Pennsylvania & Swedish bar
Iron,
Philadelphia lump and loaf Sugar by the hhd. or barrel,
Brown Sugar of the first quality, by the barrel or hhd.
Fine Salt, in sacks,
Coarse Salt, by the bushel,
Old Corn, Tar,
Plaster of Paris, by the bushel,
James River Coal,
Tobacco, in kegs,
Hay in bundles, about 200 each,
A few Lots in good situations on Fairfax, Wilke, Prince and Washngton streets for Sale or Rent.—Also for Sale, a three story Brick House, on King near Fairfax street, a very good stand for business.
10 h Mo. 11 ts , 1802.
SPENCER, PEARCE & CO
On King street, between Royal and Fairfax streets, have received by the Brig CATHERINE, from Liverpool, a considerable Part of their
FALL GOODS,
And they have on Hand, on their Spring Importation, an excellent Assortment of
Hardware & Cutlery.
Sept. 30.
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To be RENTED,
For one Year or a term of Years, and Possession given immediately,
THE STOREHOUSE, LOT
and KITCHEN where John Cook lately lived, being the best Stand in Town for a Retail Store. For further Particulars enquire of
BERNARD GALLAGHER.
Dumfries, Sept. 29. (30) eo12t
To be Rented,
The House in which I now live, of which I have a lease for upward of three years from this time; the situation is eligible and the House commodious. For terms apply to
J. B. NICKOLLS.
Fairfax street, June 19. eo
Lands in Kentucky.
To be sold by Public Sale at the Tontine Coffee-Room, New York, on the 2d day of December next, at 12 o'clock, noon.
Eleven thousand acres of land in one or more lots; laying in the county of Fayette, state of Kentucky about 30 miles from Lexington and Frankfort, 20 miles south east of the Ohio River and adjacent to the public road between the two Maima Rivers, and several rising settlements. The soil generally good, well watered and timber of various descriptions.
These lands within 15 miles of Main Leeking and Kentucky rivers, both navigable two to three hundred miles above the extremity of the lands.
Also,
To be sold at the same time and place as the above, another TRACT OF LAND of nine tho. sand acres, in one or more lots, in the county of Fayette, state of Kentucky, nearly the same distance from Lexington, Frankfort and the Ohio Rivers, as the foregoing tract, and lays between the former and Main Leeking river, distant from the latter only a few miles.
The soil is in general good, well watered and timber of different kinds, and as the former tract, in the neighborhood of the settled parts of Kentucky, and opposite a Jersey settlement. The grants by Edmund Randolph, Esq. in 1787 and 1788, and the title deeds are clear and indisputable.
As these lands are to be disposed of for behalf of creditors, they will be positively sold to the highest bidder, for approved notes at two and three months.
Capt. Fowler or Mr. James Masteron of Lexington; Mr. George Brook, Clerk of Woodford county; or major John Lee near Frankfort will point out the lands. For further information and an accurate plan of the lands, apply to John & Charles Wilkes Esqrs. or Lewis Simond Esq. New York, or to Mr. Brown, Dumfries, Virginia.
October 1.
TO RENT,
For a term of Years, in one or two Farms, Near 2000 Acres of LAND,
Being that part of the Mount Vernon Tract devised by General Washington to George F. and Charles A. Washington, lying on the south side of the Potomac, five or six miles below Alexandria. This land is well suited to wheat, being flat river land, extending upwards of three miles on the water, and has several good fisheries on it. The contiguity of this situation to Alexandria, the City and George-Town, with the convenience of water carriage, must make it desirable to Farmers. There is on it a small Dwelling-House, a commodious brick Barn, and excellent Stables and out Houses. Any person wishing to rent, will be shown the Premises by application to G. Rollings, living thereon, and may know the terms by application to Colonel Deneale, at his office in Alexandria, with whom a plat of the Land is left, or to the subscriber.
BURWELL BASSETT.
Sept. 28.
AMBROSE VASSE,
At his Store in King-Street, has for sale
Coffee, first quality in bags, Hyson, Hyson Skin, Young Hyson, & Imperial, Loaf Sugar in Hhds. and Bbls. Old Sherry Wine, Port Wine, Mustard in boxes of 3 and 6 Dozen each,
Chocolate, Claret in boxes, and a few Crates of Earthenware.
August 12.
Forty Dollars Reward.
Strayed or stolen from off Mr. Stinker farm near Hay Market, Prince William County, a
BAY HORSE,
with a white streak down his forehead & snip on his nose, 15 hands high, 9 years old, three white feet, thin mane and tail and hoof all round, paces well but dull without spurs. The above reward will be paid for convincing the thief, if stolen, or our dollars for the horse only with reasonable charges.
JOHN MC'LANACHAN.
September 25.
Wm. HARTSHORNE,
Has for Sale,
A pair of five feet Burr Mill-Stones,
12 half barrels good Mefs Beef.
10th mo. 15
M'CARA and FRIDGE
Have just opened a WHOLESALE STORE, in King Street, opposite SNOWDEN'S PRINTING OFFICE, where they have a large and general Assortment of MERCHANDIZE, which they will sell low for Cash or approved Notes, at 60 days;
—CONSISTING OF— Coarse and fine cloths, coatings, blankets, flannels, corduroys, thicklets, fustians, calimancos, checks, British muslins of every description, silk handkerchiefs, ribbons, pelong fabrics, romals, policates, thread laces and edgings, cottons and chinizes, shawls, fancy pocket handkerchiefs, dimities, Irish linens, brown Holland, toisonets, cotton hosiery, sewing silks, table cloths; threads, white and coloured, by the pound or package; hats in cases assorted; knives and forks, cutlery, &c. &c.
They will receive a further supply of GOODS by the early Fall vessels.
To LET, the House in King-Street lately occupied by Mr. McCulloch—Apply as above.
Sept. 17.
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Queen's Ware, Glass & China.
HUGH SMITH
Has received by the Catherine, from Liverpool, the balance of his FALL GOODS, which with those before in hand makes his Assortment complete.
FOR SALE,
Sackings by the bale, of the first quality, Coarse Hats, in half boxes, Pipes, by the box, Newcastle Grindstones, 2 Cates white cotton hose, A few pieces Diaper and Cambric.
Sept. 27.
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District of Columbia, County of Alexandria, ss. JAMES WILSON, pit. against JOHN EDWARDS, BENJAMIN SHREVE and ABEL JANNEY, defts. In Chancery.
The defendant, John Edwards not having entered his 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 John Edwards is not an Inhabitant of this District, on motion of said complainant by his Counsel, it is ordered that the said defendant John Edwards do appear here on the first day of November Court next, (which commences on the fourth Monday in the month) and enter his appearance to the suit, and give security for performing the Decree of the Court, and that the other defendants Benjamin Shreve and Abel Janney do not pay away, convey or secrete the debts by them owing to, or the estate or effects in their hands, belonging to the said absent defendant, John Edwards, 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, Clk. Sept. 11. 1aw2m
TO LET,
A THREE-STORY BRICK HOUSE, in Prince, between Fairfax and Union Streets, adjoining the Store of William Hodgson. Apply to JOHN HARPER. October 6. eo.
The Subscriber has entered into partnership with Mr. David I. Greene, to transact business in Boston, under the firm of David I. Greene and Co. and in Alexandria under the firm of Henry K. May & Co.
HENRY K. MAY.
Who now offer for Sale, on board the Schooner HAZARD, at Vowell's wharf, 1100 bushels Lisbon Salt, 30 barrels new Beef, 8 hhd. 6 barrels, } N. England Rum,
FOR BOSTON, The Schooner HAZARD, JONATHAN LUCE, Master to sail in 8 or 10 days. For freight or passage apply as above. Oct. 18. eo3tf
Clean linen and cotton rags bought at this office.
NOTICE.
The Subscriber having removed into Alexandria, will rent for a term of years, or sell in fee simple, all or any part of his Houses and Lots, adjoining those of William Simpson, at the Turnpike Gate, Fairfax county, one mile from town, as his business will require money, a cash purchaser will meet with an advantageous bargain.
BEAL FOWLER.
Oct. 15.
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Ricketts, Newton & Co.
Have received and for Sale, 220 pieces Bandanna Handkerchiefs, 50 do. Kussia Sheeting, 20 bales Cotton, 40 barrels and 10 hhd. Mucovado Sugar, 50 boxes brown Soap, 50 do. Caffe do. 50 do. Candles, 30 do. Chocolate, 2 hhd. Loaf Sugars, 7 hhd. Antigua Rum, 1 hhd. clean Flax, 1 ton Rh. de-Island Cheese, 7 boxes Wool and Cotton Cards, A few pipes and half pipes of Vidona Wines, of superior quality, Hyson, Young Hyson, Imperial and Hyson skin Teas, 100 reams Wrapping Paper, 206 do. Writing Paper, A handsome assortment of Prints and Irish Linens—a large quantity of Bed-Cords and Plough Lines.
They have to RENT, The WARE HOUSE lately occupied by Mr. John Janney, adjoining their Brick Store, and a comfortable Dwelling House on Prince street, lately occupied by Mr. Thomas Mathews. For particulars enquire as above. October 15.
NOTICE.
All Persons are hereby forewarned from purchasing from Mr. Andrew Ramsay, or any other Person whomsoever, a NEGRO MAN SLAVE, by the Name of POOL, which I claim as my Property, and for which there is a suit instituted and now depending and undetermined in the court of Alexandria, and no doubt is entertained of a decision in my favour.
Sept. 16.
LUCY WILSON
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To all whom it may concern.
A VERY extraordinary Notice appearing in the Alexandria Advertiser of yesterday, under the signature of Lucy Wilson, "forewarning all Persons from purchasing from me or any other Person whomsoever, a NEGRO MAN SLAVE, by the name of POOL," I deem it proper to state certain facts relating thereto, which cannot be controverted either by her or her Agent. Negro POOL alluded to, was left to my Mother by her Sister, Mrs. Ann J. Gordon, along with the residue of her Estate, not especially mentioned in her Will, and the only Negro therein left to Lucy Wilson, is one she now possesses, of the name of Lucy. Pool has been in my Mother's quiet Possession for about two Years past, and is now my Property by Dec. of Gift from her, dated July 1 st . I shall now only further add, by introducing part of a Letter in my possession, from one of the Executors, whose veracity will not be called in question, of which the following is an Extract: "I recollect that in several conversations with Mr. Gordon, while he was ill at my House, he complained of a cruel treatment of Pool, and said he had determined to keep the Boy, that he should not be again in his power; that he had never given John Gordon a Deed for him, but he would make Lucy Gordon amends for her taking the Boy back again, by giving her Lucy, Hannah's Daughter, and these sentiments expressed at the time I wrote her Will. Pool was in Mrs. Gordon's possession at the time of her death, and was afterwards inventoried and hired out as part of her Property. I related these circumstances to Mr. Campbell Wilson and Mrs. Wilson."
ANDREW RAMSAY.
Sept. 30.
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District of Columbia, County of Alexandria, to wit: John Dundas coo of the U. S. Justices of the Peace for said county.
To all Marshals, Sheriffs, Mayors, Bailiffs, Constables and Headboroughs within the United States:
WHEREAS complaint is made to me this day, upon the oath of James Campbell, jailer, that Christian Scaly and Charles Barker, labourers, who were lately committed to the jail in the said county, by warrant from Alexander Smith and Abraham Faw, Esqrs. Justices of the Peace for the said county, on suspicion of felony, did, on the night of the 13th of October instant last past, forcibly break and escape from the said jail and is now going at large. These are therefore, in the name of the United States, to require you and every of you, in your respective counties, cities, towns and precincts, to make diligent search, by way of hue and cry, for the said Christopher Scaly and Charles Barker, and them having found, to seize and re-take, and safely convey or cause them to be safely conveyed to the jail of the said county, there to be kept until they shall be thence discharged by due course of law. Given under my hand and seal this 14th day of October, 1802.
JOHN DUNDAS.
October 14.
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