Alexandria advertiser and commercial intelligencer (Alexandria [Va.]), 1803-06-08 00:00:00

Public Vendue.
On FRIDAY, 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store, Run in hogheads and barrels. French Brandy in pipes, Gin in pipes and bds. Whiskey and Apple Brandy in bds. Sugar in hhds. tierces and bds. Coffee in tierces and bags, Chocolate White and brown Soap in boxes, Mould and dip'd Candles Raisins in kegs, boxes and jars, Figs in kegs and frails, Queens Ware in crates, FURNITURE, &c.
ALSO, A variety of DRY GOODS, Among which are, Cloths, Coatings, Kerseymeres, Duffsils, Plains and Kerseys, Negro Cottons, Serges, Elastics, blue Friezes, Calimancoes and Russels, Yarn Stockings, Chintzes and Calicoes, Irish Linens, Silesia do. Platillas, Osnaburgs and Ticklenburgs, Muffins and Mullin Hand'fs, India Muffins and Table Cloths Bandanna Handkerchiefs, Coloured Threads, Hats, And sundry other Articles. P. G. MARSTELLER. June 4.
Sales by Auction.
On SATURDAY, 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store, the corner of King and Union streets. Rum in hhds. and barrels, Whiskey in barrels, Apple Brandy in barrels, Gin in casks, Wine in pipes and quarter casks, Molasses in hhds. Sugar in hhds. and barrels, White and brown Soap in boxes, Coffee in casks and bags, Raisins in kegs and boxes, Queen's Ware, and ALSO, A variety of DRY GOODS. AMONG WHICH ARE— Broad Cloths, Calimeres, Kerseys, Coatings, Halfbicks, Fearnought, Blankets, Planes, Negro Cottons, Worsted and other Stockings, Irish Linens, Calicoes, Threads, Chintzes, Bedticks, Oznaburgs, Sewing Silks, Mullin and Mullin Handkerchiefs, India Cottons, &c. THOS. PATTEN, Auctioneer. June 8.
For Sale, NANKEENS Of the first quality; casks and boxes FRESH RAISINS. BEN. SHREVE, jun. June 4.
JUST RECEIVED, and for sale by the subscriber, King Street, Country Gin in pipes and barrels, Whiskey in barrels, Cowkin Whips, Hair Trunks in nests. Also on hand, Elegant Italian marble chimney pieces, Alabaster chimney ornaments. DANIEL MURGATROYD. June 3.
Printing in all its variety executed at this office with neatness and dispatch.
Brush Manufactory, In King Street, next door to Mr. Peter Wife's. THE subscribers respectfully inform the public, that they have on hand a general assortment of BRUSHES, which they warrant to be equal to any manufactured in America, or imported, and which they are determined to sell as low as they can be bought in Philadelphia, Baltimore, or elsewhere. Town or country merchants may be supplied with large or small quantities as may best suit them. Orders from the adjacent towns, for articles in their line, will be thankfully received, and attended to with punctuality and dispatch. Findlay & Shakes. N. B. They have Cowkin Whips by the gross or dozen, Currycombs. Likewise one cask of SADLERY, well assorted, which they will sell much lower than it can be bought elsewhere in Alexandria. June 1.
Randolph Mott RESPECTFULLY acquaints his friends, and the public generally, he still continues to keep tavern in that noted house, corner of King & Royal streets, sign of the SPREAD EAGLE. He returns his thanks to his friends for their custom, and flatters himself from his attention to merit a continuance of their favors, as he is determined to use every exertion to please. May 7.
SPRING GOODS. William Lowry Has just received, per the United States from Liverpool, AN ASSORTMENT OF Spring Goods. Also—Earthenware in crates assorted, and nails in casks, which he is now opening for sale at his store, two doors below Cuthbert Powell's, King Street. Country merchants and others may find it to their advantage to call on him as he is determined to sell on the most reasonable terms. May 13.
SPRING GOODS. R. T. HOOE and Co. Have received a general assortment of Spring Goods, from London, by the ship William and John. They have likewise for sale, Earthen and Stone Ware in crates and pipes in boxes; German linens; cotton in bags; porter in casks; Madeira, Lisbon, Calacavello and Port Wines in pipes and qr. casks, a few cases of umbrellas and ladies fans. Marble Slabs for Hearths, and a few boxes of Slate for covering houses. May 5.
Notice, In the matter of Josiah Watson. A BANKRUPT. The subscriber being duly appointed sole Assignee of the Estate and Effects of the said Josiah Watson, all persons indebted to the said Bankrupt, or that have any of his effects in their custody or possession, are hereby requested to pay and deliver the same forthwith to the subscriber, or to such person or persons only as may by him be duly authorised to receive the same. JOHN M'IVER, June 3.
Just Received, Excellent Bacon Hams, (salt petre'd)—Also, MATTHEWSON CHEESE, Fresh Oranges and Lemons, Tamarinds, Cocoa Nuts, and few boxes first quality Havanna Segars. J. DYSON. May 4.
Molasses, Almonds, &c. Twenty hhds. retailing Molasses of a very superior quality, Twenty frails fresh Almonds, A quantity of loaf and Lump Sugar in hhds. & bds. Ten tierces fresh Rice, received per brig Celia, from N. York, and for sale by J. and T. VOWELL. They have on hand, 24 hhds. St. Kitts Rum, 2d and 3d proof, 100 bds. Pork, 40 do. brown Sugar, Mufcatel and bloom Raisins, 50 tons Plaister, A few quarter casks London particular Madeira Wine. May 25.
For Sale, Philadelphia Loaf and Lump Sugar, Three pipes old Lisbon Wine, Pennsylvania and Swedish Bar Iron, One pair Burr Mill Stones, 5 feet diameter, One pair Cologne do. about 5 feet. And at the Mill, Shorts and Bran, Ship Stuff, Indian Meal, Rye Meal, Oats, Plaister of Paris by the bushel. William Hartshorne. 4th Mo. 20.
THE SUBSCRIBER Respectfully informs his friends and the public in general, that he has lately opened a store in Prince, between Fairfax and Union streets, where he intends keeping a constant supply of PAPER, of all kinds. His being the manufacturer, enables him to sell on very low terms, either by wholesale or retail. He likewise has on hand, and intends keeping, a large assortment of Cut Nails & Brads, of all sizes. The whole of which he now offers for sale at a very low price, for cash, or a short credit to punctual men. GEO. W. GIBBONS. Gentlemen favoring him with their orders shall have immediate attention paid them. The highest price given for clean Linen and Cotton RAGS. May 27.
HARDWARE, &c. BY the United States, the subscriber has received an extensive assortment. Also, A variety of Tools, Looking Glasses, &c. manufactured in this country. PHILIP WANTON. 5th mo. 9th
WILLIAM OXLEY, Has received per the William and John, from London, and the United States, from Liverpool, DRY GOODS, Suitable for the season, which are now offered for Sale, at his Store in King Street, upon terms agreeable to the purchasers. May 11.
Notice. ALL persons having claims against FRANCIS H. ROZER, Esq. deceased, of Notley Hall, are desired to bring them in properly authenticated; and those owing the estate, are requested to make immediate payment to the subscriber, who is authorised to settle the same. THOMAS L. WASHINGTON, Alexandria. Feb. 18.
FOR CHARTER, A fine fast sailing Philadelphia SHIP, burthen 3500 barrels. For terms apply to Wm. I HALL. June 3. For PHILADELPHIA, The SLOOP HILAND, JOHN HAND, Master: An excellent vessel, and will sail with all convenient speed. For Freight or Passage apply to the master on board, or to DANL. M'CLEAN. May 28.
For Cowes & a Market, The fine, new Ship AMERICA, ISAAC STONE, Master; expected to sail in 12 or 15 days, having the greater part of her cargo engaged. A few hhds. of tobacco will be received on Freight, if immediate application is made either to Ricketts, Newton and Co. or to Robt. T. Hooe and Co. and the usual advances will be made on property addressed to Thomas Middleton and Co. in London. June 1.
For BOSTON, (To sail early next week.) The copper bottom fast sailing Brig Harmony, ROBERT B. HALL, master. For freight or passage, having good accommodations, please apply on board—or to JOHN G. LADD. 50 Tons Plaister Paris, 10 Hogheads Molasses, Landing and for sale from said brig. June 3.
For Sale or Charter, The Brig FOX, One hundred and twenty tons burthen. For terms apply to the master on board, or to LEWIS DEBLOIS. Who has for sale, About 30,000 feet inch and two inch plank, and a few barrels seed Potatoes. May 23.
Just Published, And for Sale at this office—price 50 cents, A TREATISE On Practical Farming: Embracing particularly the following subjects, viz. The use of Plaister of Paris, with Directions for using it; and general Observations on the use of other Manures. On deep Ploughing; thick Sowing of Grain; method of preventing Fruit Trees from Decaying, and Farming in General. By John A. Binns, Of Loudoun County, Virginia, Farmer. May 31.
RICHARD VEITCH & Co. HAVE IMPORTED, In the ship William and John, from London, A few cases Irish Linens, a large and handsome selection of Prints of the latest patterns; two trunks of elegantly assorted ribbons; 4-4, 9-8 and 6-4 plain and coloured cambric mullins, cotton velvet, dimities, striped cotton and cotton hosiery, with several other articles adapted to the season, which they offer for sale at their warehouse in King Street, on the most reasonable terms for cash, or a short credit. May 6.

SUBSCRIPTIONS
To the PORT FOLIO, a literary Paper published in Philadelphia, are received by the Editor of this Paper. The terms are Five Dollars per annum, payable in advance.
Sale at Auction, OF BANKRUPT ESTATE.
On Thursday next, the 9th inst.
At 10 o'clock in the forenoon, Will be sold at the dwelling house of Mr. Josiah Watson, King Street, A variety of Household & Kitchen FURNITURE, Consisting of MAHOGANY Dining Tables, Tea and Card do. Windsor Chairs, Carpets, China and Queens Ware, &c. JOHN M'IVER, Assignee of the Estate and Effects of Josiah Watson.
June 3. d
Public Sale.
On Saturday, the 11th instant, at 3 o'clock P. M. will be sold on the premises,
A three story BRICK HOUSE, on Prince Street, between Water & Union streets; the stand equal to any in town. Also,
Several LOTS on Cameron between Royal and Pitt streets. Terms will be made known at the place of sale. P. G. MARSTELLER.
June 6.
For Sale,
A TRACT OF LAND
Near the town of Alexandria, adjoining the lands of Charles Alexander and Benjamin Dulany, containing about one hundred and ten acres, being a moiety of a tract called Pearson's tract: Upon this Land are some handsome and commanding prospects of the town and country. It will be sold altogether, or in lots of ten or twenty acres each, as may suit purchasers. The sale will commence upon the land on the thirteenth day of July next. Notes negotiable in the Bank of Alexandria, at sixty days, with good endorers, will be received in payment.
JOHN WEST, LUD. LEE. ddf
June 7.
For Hire,
A very valuable HOUSE SERVANT, who can be highly recommended for industry, skill and sobriety. For further information apply to the Printer.
May 30. S
For Sale,
A handsome FORTE PIANO. Apply to THOS. PATTEN. May 24.
To Rent.
A HOUSE on Gibson Street. Possession may be had immediately. Apply to GEORGE N. LYLES.
June 6. d3w
JAMES WILSON
Has received by the ship William and John, capt. Woodhouse, from London, SPRING GOODS, which will be opened and for sale immediately at his warehouse.
Also—Brown Stout in casks of 6 doz. each.
May 5. d
JUST RECEIVED,
Thirteen Hundred lbs. dry, well cured Venison Hams,
A few hundred sweet Oranges of an excellent flavor, fresh Lemons, A few bds. new Pork and Herrings, very good.
Also—Seed Potatoes of an excellent quality by the barrel or bushel.
ALSO,
A few barrels of Apples and fresh Prunes.
Thos. Simms. d
April 22.
THE subscriber will take a young Man of good character, to the study of Medicine. JAMES CRAIK. May 18. 1aw3t.
For the Alexandria Advertiser.
EVENING.
COME ev'ning, thy soft influence shed Upon my weary, drooping head: Give quiet to this troubled breast And charm the cares of day to rest.
Oft at thy sober, soothing hour I seek the cool, sequester'd bow'r. Hither I come in pensive mood To taste the joys of solitude: To mark the streamlet gliding by, And the steep hill uprising high, Whole pines their lofty heads display, Ting'd by the sun's mild parting ray; To view the cliffs uncouth and tall, To hear the distant waterfall, To drink the music of the grove, The artless harmony of love.
Hail rural shades! With joy I greet Your ever-pleasant, calm retreat, Belov'd by all the wise and good, Their fav'rite with, their blest abode. Retir'd from scenes of strife and noise, Of thorny cares and glitt'ring toys, Far from the wayward, giddy throng Who plod in life's dull path along, In shades like these they often roam, And feel themselves awhile at home.
Here nature to her vot'ry shows Charms which her vot'ry only knows; With sweetest sounds delights his ear, Soft whisp'ring gales and woodnotes clear; Presents her prospects to his view Array'd in beauty ever new, O'er the broad vale attracts his sight To climb the verdant mountain's height, Thence bids his wond'ring thoughts take wing And soar away to nature's king.
Far from the world's perplexing maze, Its idle whims, its vain displays, And witless fashion's hard controul, Here the emancipated soul Lite's frauds and emptiness discerns, And to despise its follies learns; Rends gaudy grandeur's then disguise, And discontent beneath defies; For fruitless riches sighs no more, Nor scales the slipp'ry steep of pow'r, Nor envies them who win renown, Nor trembles at the proud man's frown. For soon shall wealth and fame and might Sink, like the setting sun, in night; Ev'n earth herself must soon decay, And all her glory fade away.
And when the light of day retires, And the sweet woodland song expires; While darkness comes with silent pace, And steals each charm from nature's face; Hope leaves this dreary, low sojourn, And mounts, on faith's strong pinions born, Exulting, to that high abode Where all the just behold their God: A land exempt from toil and care, Where spring pervades the boundless year; A land where perfect pleasures grow, (O how unlike the soil below!) Where storms are never heard to roar, And night and woe are known no more. PHILANDER.
ODE,
Composed for the ninth Anniversary of the "Boston Charitable Fire Society," MAY, 1803.
Kind is the gift of Fire! whose power Man, with restraining art, shall guide, Friend of his dear domestic hour, To all his bosom'd joys allied; While round his Hearth the sparkling ray, Console the shivering stranger't way.
Not for the social scene alone, Was the bright Element design'd; Hence Science claims her radiant throne, And spreads the empire of her mind; And hence mechanic arts arise, Inventive, useful, bold and wise.
But should, with wild, unlicensed sway, The bickering Flame, rebellious, roar, No more the ruling hand obey, Friend of the social scene no more; Wide breaking with disastrous light Full on the curtained calm of night;
Around the wealth-embellished dome Bloodless the red destroyer flies, Nor spares the poor man's wedded home, Nor heeds the frenzied Parent's cries; Though on her wakening senses steal, All that a Mother's heart can feel.
To sooth, to save, still hovering near, Blest Charity, thy Cares extend,
With kind consolatory tear, Like the sweet dew of Heaven descend; To each thy healing smiles expand, To all enlarge thy genrous hand.
Diffusive as the sun, that glows On every eye with gladdening ray, Refreshing as the breeze, that flows To chase the sickly fiend away, Blessing and blest; loved Power appear, And plant thy rich affections here. N. E. Palladium.
From the Boston Gazette.
THE OBSERVER.
Simper honos, nomenq; carum, landeq; mahen bunt. VIRGIL.
DIGNITY and elevation of character are objects of frequent pursuit, but of less frequent attainment; National depends upon individual character. The excellence of a musical instrument supposes such construction and adaption of its several parts, as will best produce the design of the artificer. Destroy a constituent part; the utility and excellence of the instrument will be instantly destroyed. Thus in civil society, if individuals act not their parts on the the stage of human life with propriety and order, they destroy that beauty and utility, which are ornaments to humanity.
The importance of obtaining national character, cannot be too frequently enforced; but deserves the calm considerations of enlightened reason. Perhaps this purpose will be best effected by a retrospect view of those ancient States, whose eminence has descended through a long series of ages born on the wings of everlasting fame. Whence did the Athenians and Lacedæmonians derive that lustre which illuminates and astonishes an admiring world? Was this splendor original or affected? It was original. In those states existed nice harmony of parts, and each individual filled the station, for which God designed him. Literature and the fine arts were promoted with assiduity, because they were patronized by men of talents and of property, and equally admired by those in the cabinet and in the field. The contemplative attitude of the statesman, and the intrepid aspect of the warrior, which has been preserved by the chisel of the sculptor, incited the imitation of admiring posterity. Historians were respected and patronized; not, like modern historians, because they disguised truth, but because it was displayed in its native beauty. They knew the objects, of history. By an accurate delineation of illustrious and ignoble characters, they excited imitation and aversion by the powerful arguments of hope and fear. Events, subserving the progress of virtue and freedom, were celebrated by the poet and the historian. In that period no simple Bloomfield described the employments of a plough boy, or the occurrences of a barn yard. Men were too wise to applaud that brainless wit, and egregious nonsense, which in the poems of an English cobbler, have furnished subjects of admiration and applause to the disciples of modern refined simplicity; but of just and unlimited censure to those, who possess the important acquisition of discriminating between the productions of brilliancy and of dullness.
If Columbia desire foreign distinction, and domestic greatness, she must acquire a national character. By the progress of literature and the fine arts, this character will be more readily obtained. Europe boasts with propriety of her scholars, as well as of her statesmen and warriors. How has she attained them? By patronage. Men will not destroy their lives, nor risk their happiness, merely for temporary emolument. The laurels they obtain, must be permanent to be valuable. Distinction is the most powerful stimulus to action. But, unless this distinction be conferred by judgement, learning and wealth, long will "the flower be doomed to blush unseen," in the vale of obscurity. Although genius disdain beaten paths, yet it will not frequently venture on untried scenes without previous consideration. Rashness characterizes a brava-doe, who rushes into danger because he is ignorant of its nature. Genius soars with activity and resolution: but not with Dædalus, on waxen wings. The bird of day first exercises his strength by small attempts; when he has tried and discovered his powers, he soars aloft, and is seen no more.
United America is now distinguished
by the prevalence of faction and party spirit; and in the opinion of European nations her greatness has sensibly decreased. But we may ardently wish, and rationally expect that she will soon discover the importance of obtaining a national character, unrivalled among the kingdoms of the earth. By promoting arts and sciences she may yet hope to rejoice in the productions of her painters and sculptors, of her poets and historians. May this lustre resemble the bright resplendent orb of day in its permanence and utility. When this national honor shall be once attained, it will be incumbent on all to secure its continuance: lest this renovation resemble that of Russia under Peter the great, which like the light of an electric cloud, increased the horror of the succeeding scene. ALI KHAN.
From the (Balt.) FEDERAL GAZETTE.
Democratic Shifts. —Were it not for the lamentable consequences which must first or last ensue from the rent made in our constitution, by rendering the judiciary dependent upon one or both of the other branches of government, it would be highly amusing, and a fine subject for exciting the risible powers, to view the ludicrous shifts to which the democrats are sometimes forced to resort in defence of this measure of their adored philosopher. If you defeat them in the field of fair argument, and convince them, even against their wills, that the act was unconstitutional they dodge immediately into some out of the way, ridiculous position, or other, and there attempt to make a stand. A striking instance of such conduct was exhibited a few days since in a discussion between a federalist and a democrat on the anti judiciary law of the last session but one. The latter after finding every argument he could advance in favor of its constitutionality, completely reuted, at length asserted, that the independence of the judiciary was neither sought for by our revolutionary patriots, nor thought of by the political sages of that day—and that therefore it could not be the intention of the framers of the present constitution, that it should be a separate, independent and co-ordinate branch, or, if such was their design, that it was nugatory inasmuch as it was not the object for which our country fought and bled.
If it be proved that the premises of this zealous democrat are false, his conclusions, at best extremely ridiculous, will at once fall to the ground. Many of the celebrated orators from 1764 down to the adoption of the present constitution, and many of the best writers during that period, classed the dependence of the judiciary amongst those grievances, which brought about the separation of the then colonies from the mother country. But laying all other authority aside for the present, we shall be content with confronting this democratic arguer with the writings of John Dickinson, esq. of Delaware, as a moderate writer and as timid a politician as any of that period; whose republicanism and patriotism, it is presumed, none of the fed will now demur against. Mr. Dickinson, in order to render the atrocities of the British government more glaring and resistance more necessary, draws a parallel between its measures and those of Philip of Spain in the low countries, which tho' his tyranny separated from his government, and after a memorable contest became the United Provinces of Holland. Philip sent the renowned Alva to be the bloody executor of his arbitrary mandates. So did the British government send lord North. Philip sent a worse engine amongst the Hollanders than Alva and his myrmidons—a batch of new judges, and those absolutely depending on the king"—So, says our author, did the British ministry, and the fruits of such a judiciary are pointed at by him in one of the Rhode Island courts.*
These dependent judges Mr. Dickinson calls "another grievance"—and as it was felt and protested against several years before the revolution commenced, and as nothing occurred during the conflict, to render the dependence of the judges upon the Ministry or parliament, more acceptable in principle or agreeable in practice, is it not a violation of reason and truth to suppose, that when erecting ourselves into an independent REPUBLIC, champions for either could be found among those who had drawn their swords against both as a "grievance?"
* See Dickinson's Letters, vol 1 page 368, and the note.

Too many instances occurred both before and during that war, of citizens being dragged from their homes to be tried by such judges, sometimes across an ocean of 3000 miles, not to render that "grievance" as detestable and grievous as any the sword was drawn against. Is it to be wondered at then—can it be doubted—that the framers of our late excellent constitution, remembering this "grievance," intended to redress it, by making the judge permanent in his office during good behaviour, and independent of every power and every thing but "impeachment for misdemeanors?" Nay, after what they had seen, would they not have been acting worse than idiots, not to have placed the judiciary as the firm, incorruptible and immovable palladium to public and private liberty, against the sword on the one hand, and the purse on the other. The former they allotted to our executive—the latter to our legislature; and which of them in the theory or experience of government is least dangerous to the liberties of the citizens, or can be trusted best with the most power, may be a matter of some doubt; but that each will be a tyrant in turn over the people, without the interposing shield of an independent judiciary, is a matter of no doubt, but is confirmed by the history of these former colonies, by the history of the United Provinces, and by the experience of every country infested with such a government.
But we are digressing from the object we set out with, which was merely to shew the ludicrous positions the democrats are forced into, in their zeal to defend a favorite project of their idol.
PHILADELPHIA, June 6.
Arrived, Ship Charlotte, Innis Jamaica; Narcissa, Fatio, Havannah; brig Dolphin, Mitchell, St. Croix; Union, Thomas, St. Thomas; Union, Brown, Hamburg; Argo White, Barbadoes; brig Lovely Lass, Eldridge, St. Croix; Flora, Glenn, St. Martins; Schooner Industry, Green, St. Croix; Rising Sun, Ewing, Charleston; Schooner Betsey, Jacobs, St. Croix; Wealthy, Fisher, Richmond; Sloop Comet, Johnston, do. do.
Arrived at the Lazaretto.
Ship Charlotte, Innis, Jamaica, via Charleston; brig Argo, White, Barbadoes; Dolphin, Mitchell, St. Croix; Schooner Milford, Oliver, do. Industry, Green, do. Sally, Little, Antigua; brig Lydia, M'Collom, Madeira; Schooner Phoebe, Mills, Cape Francois; Belisarius, Cloy, Boston.
Captain Mitchell of the Brig Dolphin, left at Bats End (St. Croix) 18th ult. the following vessels of this port, ship Jefferson, M'Pheron; brig Sarah, York, and fch'r Americanus, Loughead.
Brig Dolly, Ross, from Ria Janeiro, has arrived at New Castle.
Schr. Maria Smith, from hence has arrived at Nassau.
Brig Assistance, Sweetser, from hence, has arrived at Charleston.
Sloop Unity, Barrer, from hence, has arrived at Norfolk.
Ship Henry from hence to Liverpool, was spoken, May 3, out 9 days all well.
Brig Pennsylvania, of this port from N. Y. to Canton, was spoken May 10, in lat. 38 N. long. 57 W.
Schrs. Minerva, Bird; Hope, Lincoln; Sloop Sea Flower, Bird, all from hence, have arrived at N. Y.
Capt. Watson, of the brig Joseph and James, lately wrecked on the Caicos, is arrived at N. Y. The rest of the crew, and part of the cargo saved.
Ship Union, from Baltimore to Liverpool, was spoken May 22, in lat. 39 15, out 9 days.
Schrs. Virginia, Pitner, Alexander, Hunt; and brig Lilly, Nichols, of this port, were at Cape Francois the 6th May.
Ship Thomas Chalkley, for this port, sailed from St. Croix May 12, in company with the Lovely Lass, arrived at the Lazaretto.
Schr. Lark, from St. Croix, for this port, and a sloop, from hence to Rhode Island, were spoken off Cape May last Monday.
Brig Francis and Eliza, Sprague, 6 days from Cape Francois for this port, was spoken May 18; had sprung her mainmast.
The Maria, Jarvis, for this port, sailed from Guadalupe about the 1st May; Schr. Nancy, Jeffry, of do. remained there.
Ship Lewis, Williams, for this port, was at Havanna the 15th ult. to sail June 1.
Ship Charles, Stiles, of this port, and Schr. Betsey, of do. from Newbern, were at P. Republican the 8th May.
Alexandria Advertiser.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8.
Peace to be continued. —A gentleman of intelligence and veracity, in St. Domingo, writes to his friend in this city, (Philadelphia) under date of the 11th of May, that a vessel from the French government had just arrived at Martinique and St. Domingo, with assurances from the First Consul to the officers of the Colonial Government, that peace will certainly be continued in Europe. This letter was received by the brig Lilly arrived at Wilmington from St. Domingo.
[Gaz. U. States.]
Accounts from Havanna to the 15th ult. (received at New York) state 1000 French troops, had arrived at N. Orleans, and that several vessels had arrived from France with provisions.
Extract of a letter from Cape Francois, dated May 9.
"Every thing remains tranquil here at present, but there is no prospect of a cessation of hostilities.
"The brigands, it is believed, are on some secret expedition, as they have entirely quitted this part of the island; we are apprehensive for the fate of some of our neighbouring ports.
"There are a number of brigand barges out about different parts of this island; the ship May Flower, capt. Logan, was chased close in with this port. Most of the troops which were stationed here have been ordered for Port au Prince till further orders. There is a number of French shipping in port, and daily arrivals. Two French frigates failed for France on the 5th with all possible dispatch.
"The markets in general are low, except lumber, which is in demand; 45 dollars by the cargo. The town is rapidly rebuilding, and every thing wears a favorable appearance. There are at present in port two 74's, one 64 and two frigates.
"We understand that Clarvo, a distinguished officer among the brigands, is mortally wounded."
The Democrats continually boast their cause as rapidly progressing in the opinions of the people. But in what instance do we receive from them those proofs which might compel us to subscribe to the fact? Will the result of the elections for the next congress, as far as they are known, be admitted amongst the number? Will Virginia, the fostering nurse of Democracy, confirm it? In that case its decline, amongst the people, if we may judge from the number of federal members returned, must be miraculously great. It is not a doubtful fact, that elections in general are decided by the very lower order of voters. It is amongst such as those that the present ruling party seeks approbation; constantly addressing itself to the prejudices, but rarely to the reason of men. Such is always the conduct of those who are not certain that their own clear and disinterested views command the acquiescence and support of the intelligent and discerning. We have therefore heard nothing, from one corner of the U. States to the other, but exultations on the hoodwinking subject of finance; a subject of such intricate nature, that very few indeed are capable of pursuing that delicate train of reasoning, which is necessary to its being fully understood. Statements subtle and complex are multiplied on each other to prove—What? not that the people are released from any oppressive burthen, but that the expences of the government are diminished—dwindled almost to a span. And 'thus, by a forged process,' is a whole people grossly abused.
No man perhaps, after an election so closely contested, ever entered into office with so much in his favor as Mr. Jefferson: yet in the short space of two years, we behold his popularity in a great measure dying away; and lost too by those very engines which he had employed to secure it. The people were impudently told that they labored under oppressive taxes, created to supply the luxuries, or administer to the ambitious views of a disorderly and designing administration, but that he had released them; that the
country was drawn to the brink of destruction by unnecessarily mingling with European politics, but that he had luckily stepped in to ward off the blow which threatened annihilation. Are these things so? No. The revenue has most certainly in some instances been lessened: But has the people at large benefited by that? No. Removing taxes from luxuries, from coaches, &c. brings no relief to the labourer and the mechanic; and it is a certain fact that as soon as the duty was taken from whiskey, its selling value was enhanced from 20 to 30 per cent. Such was the Democratic enthusiasm that no thing else would be used, where other liquors could be had; where they were not attainable, people were obliged to submit to the imposition.
A Virginia waggoner when offered a dram would reject the best foreign spirit and prefer whiskey: because it paid no duty. On the other hand, is the high duty on salt no burthen on the people, who cannot exist without it? But the very circumstance of this and many other articles of import being deemed essential to the comforts of the poorer classes, was the best motive for continuing or increasing the duties on them, they must be had, and this branch of the revenue was consequently certain; and perhaps the only means to 'Wring from the hard hands of peasants their vile trash,' while the vehicles and the comforts of the wealthy were not to be checked by any taxation however light. Yet this no doubt will be called releasing the country from unnecessary burthens. Should we trace the administration through all the reliefs it has afforded to its idol, the people, we should find them in general equally substantial with the foregoing. They are told that great things have been done for them, and the multitude ever credulous, ever prone to be duped, give the tale full confidence.
And is it to Mr. Jefferson we are indebted for the adjustment of our quarrel with France, the only circumstance that can be supposed to have directly milled our interests with the politics of Europe? Certainly not. For that we are indebted to the manly firmness of Mr. Adams, who by the decided measures he adopted, compelled the Great Nation reluctantly to acknowledge our independence. Through him too was the negotiation entered into, and under his auspices conducted to the situation in which Mr. Jefferson found it, when Mr. Dawson was appointed to carry the mere ratification to France. Yet for this is Jefferson bespattered with praises, by those who can find nothing more worthy. His was the honor of commissioning Mr. Dawson to be his messenger to Talleyrand his was the honor of dispatching a national ship, for the double purpose of conveying Mr. Dawson to France, and Thomas Paine, the philosopher, to the United States. Be he praised accordingly!!!
Men of understanding, however they may for a time be led a stray, will at last discover the false doctrines which have misled them, and, where interest or ambition does not step in to stifle the voice of virtue, they will avow their former errors, and warn their fellow citizens against that by which they were themselves deceived. This has been the case in a variety of instances, within these last two years. Men were enamoured of the painted beauties of democracy, which at a distance promised so much bliss, such rapturous enjoyment; but when they approached, wooed, and hoped by gaining her to revel in delights, they found her a very coquette, who held lures to draw them into her train, and then mock the slavery to which she had reduced them.
To warrant this remark, we have almost daily instances of profound natural and acquired talents, repenting of their long adherence to erroneous opinions; and, not contented with simple renunciation, coming forward before the public, to justify their abjuration, on the ground of indefeasible reason. Deceived by wild romantic theory, they have been undeceived by serious, melancholy, and contradictory practise. A youthful imagination, glowing with ingenious ardor, fresh from the schools, and full of the ideal schemes of idle philosophers; charmed by the imposing names of illustrious Greeks and Romans, who died combating the tyranny of others, that they might the more easily establish their own; will grasp with alacrity any thing bearing the name of liberty; a talismanic word, which the college student is taught to iterate without comprehending, to worship without
considering how seldom its earthly altar can assert even the slightest claim to divine honors; but which the reflecting mind learns to estimate by its application and the good it procures; not by the glare of meretricious ornaments.
Maryland can produce many converts, from the aberrations of democracy to the wholesome and orthodox doctrines of federalism. Among these stand foremost two enlightened young men. Mr. Philip T. Baker, and Mr. Ch. H. W. Wharton—whose letters are the strongest testimony to the pure motives of their authors. Such men as these candor is proud to acknowledge, and liberty delights to boast of.
The world was taught by the democrats that liberty was totally fled the United States, at the close of the last administration; and that nothing but the election of a philosophical statesman, nothing but the appointment of Mr. Jefferson, could entice the wandering Goddess to return. Who would not sacrifice every thing to obtain such a blessing? The experiment was made; the enchanter, the motion of whose wand was to be followed by such innumerable joys, has been placed in the chair. Has the effect been produced according to expectation? Have we more liberty than we had before? 'The evils that men do live after them.' The mist will one day be removed from before men's eyes; they may then perhaps be able to discover what a noble monument the present administration is erecting to perpetuate its own memory.
[Anti Demo.]
Description of a farce acted by all Mankind.
The world is a theatre; mankind are the comedians; chance composes the piece, and Fortune distributes the parts, theologists, and politicians govern the machines; and philosophers are the spectators. The rich take their places in the pit and upper boxes, the powerful in the front and sides, and the galleries are for the poor. The women distribute fruit and refreshments, and the unfortunate snuff the candles. Folly composes the overture, and time draws the curtain. The title of the play is Mander vult decipi, erge decipitur —"If the world will be deceived, let it be so." The opening of the farce begins with sighs, and fears: The first act abounds with the chimerical projects of men:—The frantic testify their applause with re-echoed bravoos, whilst the sagacious bring their catcalls into play to damn the performance. At going in, a sort of money called trouble , and in exchange a ticket is given, subscribed un easiness , in order to obtain a place. This variety of objects which appear for a short time divert the spectators; but the unravelling of the plot and intrigues will well or ill concerted, force the risible muscles of the philosophers.
We see giants who presently become pigmies, and dwarfs who imperceptibly attain a monstrous height. There we see men exerting all their efforts in the pursuit of the eligible plans, guided by prudence and armed with preparation, who are nevertheless, circumvented in all their pursuits and frustrated in all their endeavors; whilst here we observe a group of indolent, careless fellows, who attain the highest summit of mundane felicity. Such is the farce of this world, and he who would choose to divert himself with it at his leisure, should take his place in some obscure corner where he may unobserved be a spectator of the whole performance, and in safety laugh at it as it deserves.
[Bost. Week. Mag.]
SHOES.
SAMUEL CLARK has this day opened a trunk of beautiful Kid and white Satin Slippers.—Also, received, a fresh supply of Ladies', Misses', and Childrens' Morocco & Leather Shoes and Slippers.
June 8. e04t
For Sale,
one hundred and thirty tons of PLAISTER OF PARIS. Wm. I. HALL.
Merchants wharf, June 8. d1w
Wanted to Purchase,
A likely NEGRO GIRL from 15 to 20 years of age. For one well recommended a liberal price will be given,—Enquire of the Printer.
June 8. e06t

John Gardner Ladd HAS FOR SALE, At his Warehouse, Prince Street Wharf, Loaf and brown Sugars, West India and N. England Rum, Coffee, Chocolate, fresh Teas, New Rice, white and brown Soap, Spermaceti and tallow Candles, Soal Leather, Beef and Pork, Lamp and Tanners' Oil, French Brandy and Holland Gin, Few boxes excellent Claret, Bar Iron, Stone Lime, New Herrings and Shad, A few bks. good Vinegar, Cables and Cordage of all sizes, Russia and Ravens Duck, India Cottons, Nankeens, Bandanna Handkerchiefs, Irish Linens, German do. Pepper, Cinnamon, Nutmegs, Ginger, Allum, Copperas, Brimstone, Cotton, Wool and Playing Cards, Oil Wrought and cut Nails, A few boxes Olives, Capers and Sweet l, Writing Paper, Mens' fine and coarse Hatts, &c. June 2. d
THE SUBSCRIBER
Has for sale at his store, opposite Dean and Gardner's, Union Street,
The following Articles:
RUM of different kinds, Holland Gin, French Brandy, Whiskey and Wines, Loaf and brown Sugar, Best green Coffee, Chocolate, Hyson and Young Hyson Teas, Tamarins, fresh Rice, Muscadel Raisins by the box, Fresh Figs, China Oranges, Lemons and Limes, Rhode Island Chees, Mens' Shoes of excellent quality, Salmon in kegs, Fine Rhode Island Potatoes, Cavendish's Tobacco, Best Havannah Segars, Shad and Herrings by the bl. Good firkin Butter, Soap and Candles, and a general assort- ment GLASS and CROCKERY WARE. Just received one hhd.
FRESH LEMON JUICE,
which he offers for sale on very moderate terms, by the gallon or smaller quantity. ABEL WILLIS. May 19. d
IMPORTED,
In the brig Lydia, via New York, CLARET WINE,
in casks and cases of an excellent quality, FOR SALE BY
J. W. & S. LEONARD & Co.
or
LEWIS LAMBERT & Co.
May 26. eo6t
Ricketts, Newton and Co.
Have for Sale,
50 boxes Segars, 2 bales Muslins, 6 pipes old Madera Wine, 5 trels's Threads, 100 pieces Bandanacs, 10 bales Cotton, 1 trunk low priced Calicoes, 2 butts French Brandy, 50 boxes Soap and Candies, 4 boxes Wool and Cotton Cards, 50 kegs Tobacco (James river) 20 bks. Beef and Pork, 10 hds. Sugar, 10 tons Swedish Iron, 20 boxes Chocolate, 100 reams Wrapping Paper, 100 do. Writing do. French and Nova Scotia Plaster, Lisbon and Turk's Island Salt. A large quantity of Bran to be sold ve- ry cheap, if taken away soon.
They are giving Cash for Wheat, Flour, Corn, Rye and Tobacco, April 2. d
For SALE, or RENT,
THE STORE I have occu- pied for sometime past, situated on Prince Street, opposite Col. Hooe's. There is on stand in town more eligible or better cal- culated for carrying on an extensive wet or dry Good Business. The Cellar per- fectly dry, with a door at each end, will hold one thousand barrels of Flour.— Twenty-five hundred barrels may be stow- ed upon the Premises without any incon- venience to the occupant. For terms ap- ply to
WILLIAM OXLEY. December 7. eo
Jonah Thompson and Son, HAVE IMPORTED In the ships William & John from London, and United States from Liverpool; Superfine Cloths and Cassimeres, Cam- brick, jaconet and book Muslins, silk Shawls, cotton Hosiery, Jeannets, Fus- tians, striped and clouded Nankeens, Cor- duroys, Velvets and Thicksets, Dimi- ties, fancy Marseilles, Waistcoating, few ing Silks, Twist and Thread, &c. &c. They are in daily expectation of their assortment of Hardware. May 9. d
Orphans' Court.
IT has lately been determined, that where Probates of Wills and Letters of Administration have been or may be granted out of the corporation and county of Alexandria, Executors and Administra- tors in such cases, cannot maintain actions till other probates and administrations are granted therein—And as this circumstance and the time of holding the Orphan's Court may not be generally known— Notice is hereby given, that an Orphan's Court is held for the county of Alexan- dria, on the second Tuesday certainly, in each month (besides adjournments as occasion may require) and that on the second Tuesday in next month, at the Court House, a court in course will com- mence and sit as many days as this, or any other business may require. By order of the Judge. CLEON MOORE, Register of Wills for Alexandria County. May 27. 2aw
A VALUABLE MILL FOR SALE.
THE subscriber wishes to sell his MILL, known by the name of Clif- ton Mill, within two and an half miles of Dum- fries, on the waters of Quantico, which is as constant a stream as any in this part of the coun- try, and in an exceeding healthy situation; very conveniently situated to a fine wheat country, not being more than half a mile out of the way, in going to Dumfries, from the main road lead- ing from Fauquier Court-House, Centerville, &c. (and by some thought not any out of the way at all) and a very good road to it. There are, if the purchaser chooses, 227 3/4 acres of land which may go with the mill, (except one acre which will be reserved) or a smaller quantity as may be agreed on. The mill is an over-shot, with a wheel of 20 feet 9 inches and 4 feet head, with two pair of stones. One pair of French burrs of 5 feet, the other of Cologne, with every appa- ratus necessary for carrying on merchant business to the best advantage. The mill house is fifty feet long and twenty seven feet wide, two storie- high, with a small kiln for drying corn, toge- ther with a barn, stable, cow house and lumber house, convenient to the mill. A convenient dwelling house, (not quite finished) with a kit- chen, meat and corn house; the whole of which have been built within 7 years past. There are two very thriving young orchards of peach and other fruit trees. It was supposed, had not the frost killed the fruit this spring, upwards of 100 gallons of brandy might have been made from them. Should the whole of the land be requir- ed with the mill, there is another small house, kitchen and meat house, at a short distance from the former. The situation of this property must render it a desirable acquisition to any person inclined to engage in this line of business; particularly so as it is situated so near tide water. It is deemed unnecessary to say any thing more respecting the premises, as it is presumed any person inclined to purchase would wish to see them. Nothing would induce me to part with this valuable pro- perty, but the pressing demands against me which I am anxious to discharge, therefore a great bargain may be expected. Any further information may be known on application to. JOHN SOWDEN, Clifton Mill. Dumfries. May 27. 2aw4w.
Mrs. COOKE,
Has the honor of informing her friends, and the inhabitants in gene- ral, of Alexandria and its vicinity, that she has opened a School for young Ladies, next door to the corner of Prince and Washington streets, and hopes to experi- ence a continuance of the liberal and ge- nerous patronage, which she has hitherto received, and of which she will ever make it her study to be thought deserving.
Mrs. Cooke purposed to engage a se- lect number of Pupils, for whom, when complete, she will procure Teachers of ap- proved abilities to perfect them in those branches of literature, which their parents or guardians may wish them to attain.
Young Ladies, residing at a distance from School, boarded by the day or week during the warm season. A few yearly boarders will be received on moderate terms, to be made known at the school. April 13. 2aw3m
Irish Linens.
A small invoice of Irish Linens assort- ed, imported in the ship United States, from Liverpool, and for sale by Wm. LADD. May 10. eo4w.
Jeremiah Satterwhite, COACH MAKER, Still continues to carry on the business, in St. Asaph Street, opposite Ed- ward Martin's Blacksmith Shop. He re- turns his sincere thanks to the inhabitants of Alexandria and its vicinity, for the li- beral encouragement he has met with, and hopes a continuance of their favors, as he will do every thing in his power to give general satisfaction.
He has now on hand a few handsome GIGS, nearly finished, of choice materi- als, which he offers for sale on moderate terms.—WANTED, two good wood workmen, a carriage maker and wheel- right, to whom generous wages will be given.—Likewise, two boys, well re- commended, to any part of the business, as he intends carrying it on in all its branches.—Wanted to purchase, oak timber for spokes, ash timber (very tough) fawed or in logs, some good poplar plank, for which the cash will be given. May 19. 2aw1m.
JOSEPH RIDDLE and Co. HAVE IMPORTED
SPRING GOODS,
In the William and John from London. They expect an additional assortment by the ship United States from Liverpool. May 5. d
Twenty Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY from the sub- scriber on the 4th of this instant a negro man named GEORGE, about six feet high, 19 years of age. Had on when he went away a grey coloured cloth coat, lin- nen shirt, and overalls. He was purchas- ed of Nicholas Strike of Baltimore, and belonged to some man at or near Anapo- lis. Any person delivering said fellow to John Hodgkin of Alexandria or securing him in any jail, so that I get him again shall receive the above reward and all rea- sonable expences. WM. BARTON. June 6. eo3t
Spring Goods.
THE subscriber has just im- ported an assortment of SPRING GOODS, consisting of printed calicoes and cotton cambricks, cambrics and muslins, silk shawls and handkerchiefs, silk waistcoats, florentines and collar velvet, dia- pers, diaper and damask table cloths, ta- ble and tea napkins, cord'd and India di- mities, superfine jeans, Marseilles quilting, 7-8 and 11-8 cotton checks, 9-8 striped do. superfine cloths and cassimeres, cotton and thread hose, counterpanes, Marseilles bed quilts, brown holland, 7-8 and 4-4 Irish linens, nuns, colour'd 3 chord and shoe threads—old port wine in bottles.
Spades, shovels, common and German scythes, broad hoes, sad irons, seine twine, sising, deep sea and plough lines, felt hats in cases, sheathing, wrapping and tea paper, single and double matresses, &c.
Which he now offers for sale at his store, the corner of Fairfax and King streets, for cash, approved notes, or the usual credit to punctual men. JAS. SANDERSON. April 16. eo
BENJAMIN SHREVE, Jun.
Has for Sale on low terms, at his store, corner of Prince and Union streets, 1700 bushels Cadiz SALT,
First quality Russia Cordage, assorted, Old Sable Iron, Sugar in hds. and barrels, Pepper and Cassia, Boxes fresh Raisins. Sherry, Malaga, and } WINES. Catalonia Barcelona Brandy, Hyson Skin, and Souchong Teas, Boles India Cottons, Checks and Calicoes, China and Longee romal Handkerchiefs, A few pieces Scotch Osnaburgs Mould and dipt Candles, Red Soal Leather, A few pieces elegant Furniture. March 17. eo
Strayed from the Commons near this Town on Sunday last, two HORSES; one a dark bay, black main, and tail, the off hind fetlock white, a cut on his off thigh, not yet quite healed; the other, a small bright bay, a nicked tail, nearly shod before, and without any shoes behind.
A reward will be given for the delive- ry of those Horses to me in Alexandria, proportioned to the care that has been taken of them, and the distance they may have been found from hence. J. B. NICKOLLS. Alex. May 3. eo3t
We want to purchase, Five thousand bushels of CORN, for which Cash will be given, if delivered at Cameron Mills.
RICKETTS, NEWTON & Co. Who have received by the ship United States,
Two trunks Cotton Hosiery and to be sold on low terms by the pack- age or dozen. May 16. d
Just Received AND FOR SALE BY ROBERT & JNO. GRAY, King-Street,
BROAD GRINS:
Comprising with new additional Tales in verse, those formerly published under the title of
"My Night Gown and Slippers." By GEORGE COLMAN, the younger Author of the "Poor Gentleman," &c. Also, a new edition of
THE FARMER'S BOY, By ROBERT BLOOMFIELD. Price 75 Cents each. May 23. d
STEDECORN & PECK, Coach & Coach-Harness Makers, (From Philadelphia.)
Respectfully inform the citizens of Alexandria and its vicinity, that they have commenced the COACH-MAKING bu- siness, in the shop formerly occupied by Mr. Charles Janes, in Royal Street, between Cam- eron and Queen-Streets, where they intend to make and repair all kinds of CARRIAGES.— All orders in their line of business will be thank- fully received and punctually attended to. Alex. May 28. 1aw3w
Thirty Dollars Reward.
STOLEN from the subscriber, in the City of Washington, on Monday e- vening last, the 21st inst. a handsome, well made, dark sorrel Mare, with a sad- dle and bridle: The mare is about 14 1/2 hands high, about 6 years old, has a small white spot behind the right ear un- der the bridle, some white upon one of her hind legs. A man (with evident signs of guilt) crossed George Town Ferry and rode off post haste, and was traced near Colchester the same evening.
The above reward will be given on de- livery of the mare and thief, or Fifteen Dollars for the mare. EBENEZER NESMITH, near the Navy Yard. City of Washington, March 25. eo
WAS LOST,
On the road between Round Hill and Col. Charles Little's, on the 1st of this present inst. a small BUNDLE of PAPERS, amongst which was a To- bacco Note on Colchester Warehouse, marked and numbered as follows: viz. COL. No. 16, 1103, 103, 1000, issued in the subscriber's name, and signed Coulter and Bayley. Also, one Bond from Henson Williams and Thomas Da- vis for fifteen pounds due me last Christi- mas, and one note from David Davis to me, due at the same time for fifteen dol- lars, with sundry other papers of no va- lue to any other person but myself, toge- ther with an Eagle in gold. Whoever has found the same, and will deliver them to me, near Colchester, shall be welcome to the cash above-mentioned. WILLIAM TRIPLETT. May 26. 3w
One Cent Reward.
RAN AWAY from the subscriber, about the middle of the month May, an apprentice boy, 18 years of age, named James Simmons.
The above reward will be paid for ap- prehending him and delivering him to his master. GEO. COLEMAN, Master of the Schooner Sparrow. May 30. 1aw2w
JUST RECEIVED,
And for Sale at this Office, price 37 1/2 cents A Pamphlet, entitled,
THE CONDUCT OF Merrivether Jones, In a series of Letters addressed to the Public.
By James T. Callender. May 6. d
Cash given for clean Linen and Cotton Rags.
PRINTED DAILY BY S. SNOWDEN.