Alexandria advertiser and commercial intelligencer (Alexandria [Va.]), 1801-02-23 00:00:00

For Sale,
A few Pipes, Hogheads and Quarter Casks of
MADEIRA WINE,
Neat as imported.
We will let it go at a moderate price for Cash, or on short credit, or will barter it for Flour, Corn, Corn Meal or Tobacco, which we are generally in the purchase of.
Alex. Henderson & Co.
Merchant's Wharf, Feb. 14. d
Public Sale.
On TUESDAY at 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue-Store,
Brown Sugar in hds. & bls.
Loaf and Lump Sugar in lots,
Teneriffe and Port Wine in pipes, half pipes and quarter casks,
French Brandy in pipes,
Whiskey in tierces and barrels,
Hyson Tea in chests,
Bohea Tea in chests,
Figs in casks and trails,
Raisins in do. do.
Cordials in boxes,
Soap and Candles in boxes
Cotton in bales,
A quantity of Bacon,
Tobacco in kegs,
Nails in casks,
Hardware assorted in boxes, &c.
Also, a quantity of
DRY GOODS.
Particulars of which will be made known previous to the sale.
P. G. MARSTELLER,
Auctioneer.
February 17.
Sales by Auction.
On WEDNESDAY next, At ten o'clock, will be sold at the Auction Room on Union Street,
Sugar in bls.
Candles in boxes,
Tobacco in kegs,
Coffee in bags,
Salt-petre in bags,
Raisins in boxes,
Grapes in jars,
Almonds in bls.
Oranges in boxes,
Anchovies in kegs and boxes,
Together with a variety of
DRY GOODS,
Among which are
Wilton and Scotch Carpeting, striped and plain Coatings, Kerseys, Plains, Flannels, rose Blankets, Broadcloths, Kerseymeres, worsted Hose, Durants, mens' fine Hats, Irish and German Linens, Humhums, Muslins, &c.
HENRY & THOS. MOORE,
Auctioneers.
February 17.
An Apprentice wanted at this Office.
JUDICIARY BILL.
A BILL,
To provide for the more convenient organization of the courts of the United States.
[Continued.]
Sec. 12. And be it further enacted, That the said circuit courts respectively shall have cognizance concurrently with the district courts, of all cases which shall arise within their respective circuits, under the act to establish an uniform system of bankruptcy throughout the United States. And that each circuit judge within his respective circuit, shall and may perform all and singular, the duties enjoined by the said act, upon a judge of a district court and that the proceedings under a commission of Bankruptcy which shall issue from a circuit judge, shall in all respects be conformable to the proceedings under a commission of bankruptcy which shall issue from a district judge, mutatis mutandis.
Sec. 13. And be it further enacted, That where any action or suit shall be, or shall have been commenced, in any state court within the United States, against an alien or by a citizen or citizens of the state in which such suit or action shall be or shall have been commenced, against a citizen or citizens of another state, and the matter in dispute, except in cases where the title or bounds of land shall be in question, shall exceed the sum or value of four hundred dollars, exclusive of costs, and the defendant or defendants in such suit or action shall be personally served with the original process therein, or shall appear thereto; or where, in any suit or action, so commenced or to be commenced, final judgment, for a sum exceeding four hundred dollars, exclusive of costs, shall have been rendered in such state court, against such defendant or defendants, without return of personal service on him, her or them, of the original process in such suit or action and without an appearance thereto to him, her or them, and a writ of error, or writ of review, shall be brought by such defendant or defendants, in such state court, to reverse the said judgment, or where any suit or action shall have been, or shall be commenced in any such court, against any person or persons, in any case arising under the constitution or laws of the U. States, or treaties made or to be made under their authority; then, and in any of the said cases it shall be lawful for the defendant or defendants in such suit or action, at the time of entering his, her, or their appearance thereto, and for the plaintiff or plaintiffs in such writ of error, or writ of review, at the time when such writ shall be returnable, to file in such court a petition for the removal of such suit, action, writ of error, or writ of review, to the next circuit court of the United States, hereby directed to be holden in and for the district within which such state court shall be holden, and to offer to such state court good and sufficient
surety for entering, in such circuit court, on the first day of its next ensuing session, true copies of the process and proceedings in such action, suit, writ of error, or writ of review, and also for his, her, or their appearance in the said court, at the period aforesaid, and then and there entering special bail in the said suit or action, if special bail was originally demandable and demanded therein: whereupon it shall be the duty of the said state court to accept the said security, and to stay all further proceedings in such suit, action, writ of error, or writ of review, and to discharge any bail that may have been given therein; and that the said copies being filed as aforesaid in such circuit court, and special bail, in manner aforesaid, being given therein, such suit, action, writ of error, or writ of review, shall be therein proceeded on, tried, heard and determined, in the same manner as if there originally commenced or brought. Provided always, That any attachment of the goods or estate of the defendant, by the original process in such suit or action, shall hold the goods or estate so attached, to answer the final judgment in the said circuit court, in the same manner as by the laws of the state they would have been holden, to answer the final judgment, had it been rendered by the court in which the suit or action was commenced.
Sec. 14. And be it further enacted, That when any suit or action, commenced, or to be commenced, in any state court within the U. States, between citizens of the same state, the title or bounds of land shall come into question, it shall be lawful for either party, before trial, to state to the said court, and make affidavit if thereby required, that he, she or they doth or do claim under, and at the hearing or trial shall rely upon, a right or title to the lands in dispute, under a grant or grants from a state other than that wherein such suit or action is or shall be pending; and to produce to the said court the original grant or grants so claimed under, or exemplification thereof, except in cases where the loss of public records shall put it out of his, her or their power so to do; and to move that the adverse party do inform the said court, forthwith, whether he, she, or they, doth or do claim the land in dispute, under a grant or grants from the state wherein such suit or action is or shall be pending; whereupon the said adverse party shall give such information, or otherwise not be allowed to plead or give evidence in the cause of any such grant; and that if it shall appear from such information, that the said adverse party doth claim the said lands, under any such grant or grants then it shall be lawful for the party moving for such information, if plaintiff or complainant in the said suit or action, to remove the same, by motion, to the next circuit court of the United States, hereby directed to be holden in and for the district within which such state court shall be holden, and if the defendant in the said suit or action, then to remove the same, as
aforesaid, in the same manner, and under the like regulations, returns and conditions, as are provided in and by the preceding section of this act in the cases of actions thereby directed to be removed; and that the said circuit courts respectively, into which such suit or action shall be removed pursuant to the provisions in this section contained, shall proceed to try, hear and determine the same in like manner as if therein brought by original process; Provided always, That neither party so removing any suit or action, shall be allowed, on the trial or hearing thereof, to plead, give evidence of, or rely on, any other title than that by him her or them so stated as aforesaid, as the ground of his, her or their claim.
Sec. 15. And be it further enacted, That any one judge of any of the said circuit courts, shall be, and hereby is, authorized and empowered, to hold the same from day to day, not exceeding five days to impanel and charge the grand jury; to order process on any indictment or presentment found in the said court; so direct subpoenas for witnesses to attend the same, and the requisite process on the non-attendance of witnesses or jurors; to receive any presentment of indictment from the grand jury; to take recognizance for the attendance of any witness, or for the appearance of any person presented or indicted; to award and issue process, and order commitment, for contempt; to commit any person presented or indicted, for want of security or otherwise; to order publication of testimony; to issue commissions for the examination of witnesses where allowable by law; to grant rules and orders of survey; to take order, where necessary relative to jurors to serve at the next stated session of the said court; to direct the examination of witnesses de bene esse , where allowed by law; to make rules of reference by consent of parties; and to grant continuances on the motion of either party, upon such terms and conditions as shall be agreeable to practice and the usages of law; and that if some other judge of the said court shall not attend the same, within five days after the commencement thereof inclusive, then the said court shall, by virtue of this act, be continued over to the next stated session thereof; in which case, all writs, process, and recognizance returned and returnable to the said court; and all actions, suits, process, pleadings, and other proceedings of what nature or kind soever, depending before the said court, shall, by virtue of this act, be continued to the next stated session of the same.
Sec. 16. And be it further enacted, That no person shall be arrested in one of the said districts, for trial in another, before any of the said circuit courts in any civil action; and that no civil action or suit shall be brought before any of the said courts by any original process, against an inhabitant of the United States, in any other district than that whereof he is an in-

in which he shall be found at the return of the writ: nor shall any district or circuit court have cognizance of any suit to recover the contents of any pro- missory note, or others chose in action, in favor of an assignee, unless a suit might have been prosecuted in such court to re- cover the said contents if no assignment had been made, except in cases of foreign bills of exchange.
Sec. 17. And be it further enacted , That the trials of all issues of fact before any of the circuit courts hereby establish- ed, except in cases of equity and admir- alty and maritime jurisdiction, shall be by jury.
Sec. 18. And be it further enacted , That any judge of any of the said circuit courts shall be, and hereby is authorised and empowered, in all cases cognizable by the circuit court whereof he shall be a judge, to grant writs of ne-exeat, and writs of injunction to stay waste, or to stay proceedings at law on any judgment rendered by such circuit court, upon the like terms and conditions as such writs may now be granted by the justices of the supreme court of the United States.
(To be continued.)
Congress of the United States.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Monday, February 2.
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.
House in committee on the bill for the government of the district of Columbia. While the question was taking for the house to resolve itself into a committee, Mr. Smilie rose and moved the postpone- ment of this order, till the third day of March next. He made this motion he said in order to try the sense of the house, whether they were determined to assume the jurisdiction or not. He hoped it would not, and was proceeding to shew his rea- sons, when the speaker reminded him of the order of the house. He could not be permitted to discuss the merits of the bill under this motion.
Mr. Smilie conceived the question to affect the bill generally, and simply to be whether the house would agree to disfran- chise some thousands of persons of their political rights which they now enjoyed. If this was not considered an object of im- portance enough to command attention, he must confess other gentlemen saw it in a very different light from that in which he viewed it. By the passage of this bill the people of the district would be reduced to the state of subjects, and deprived of their political rights, and he very much doubted whether not of their civil rights also. If indeed there was such an imper- ious necessity of assuming the jurisdiction, of which he was by no means convinced, then it must be done; but if that great and immediate necessity did not exist, why should this privation of rights take place? If it was necessary to reduce the city of Washington to a state of local government by an incorporation, he contended that act could be done by the state legislature. As he did not conceive the local demands of the people called for it—as they could want no such assumption as the bill con- templated: and as he could perceive no advantage to be derived to the general go- vernment thereby, and as the assumption would eventually injure the people, he trusted it would be postponed at least.
Mr. ... had always uni- formly opposed any motion for postponing a bill, the consideration of which the house had not gone into. Although it might be in order, it could not be perfectly fair, from various considerations—if, however, it were only from its tendency to preclude the investigation of the bill, it were suffi- cient. The gentleman had stated it not to be necessary; who are to judge? Most assuredly the people belonging to the terri- tory; and what have they said? Why, sir, they have prayed the house to assume the jurisdiction. From this petition the subject was referred to a committee, and this committee have reported a bill, and a bill well discussed and well manured in its detail. To refuse this bill, the result of diversity of sentiment, would be to insult the committee and to insult the people of the territory. If the gentleman wishes to please the people why does he not suffer the consideration of the bill to proceed, and afford his aid in making it what he supposes their desires would concur in? Perhaps the gentleman had not read the bill. Mr. R. said he had not. How was he to know whether it was good or bad? Something must be done, he wished to get at that something, but was precluded by the motion. It certainly became the gen- tleman to shew how this bill would ope- rate injuriously upon the people as a reason for his motion. Disfranchisement to be sure had been mentioned as the result of this bill, but how were the house to know that would be its tendency, except by going into its investigation?
Mr. Craik also considered this order of the house as the most unfair of any rule which the house was directed by. How- ever, it must be permitted, whilst the order continued. The gentleman has said, the people were in a state of vassalage: how was this declaration to be refuted, if the order of the house forbade the investigati- on into the application of this bill on the liberties of the people? The gentleman farther said, that the people did not desire this assumption of jurisdiction. Were he, Mr. Craik said, to give an opinion upon the subject, it would be drawn from the same source with that expressed by the gen- tleman, but of a very different import: he should say, as far as his knowledge of their sentiments, and he professed to be pretty well acquainted with their ideas upon this subject; he should say that their feelings, their interests and their desires conspired to encourage the assumption, and to prevent the postponement of the subject. As the immediate representative of a large pro- portion of them, he could say that much uncertainty & disquiet convulsed the minds of many good and wise men among them; that their present uncertainty was really de- plorable; that serious doubts existed with judicious men how far the grants and ac- ceptance of lands, or of their paper afford- ed them security for value received, doubt existed in all their acts of negotiation whe- ther their respective state laws held any go- vernment over them. And this state of insecurity as to their property could not fail to have an injurious effect. They doubted whether all other jurisdiction did not immediately cease upon the removal of congress to the district. And should con- gress break up without assuming the juris- diction, and taking other suitable measures to fix the government, it would not fail to paralyze every exertion and effort towards a successful establishment. No man at pre- sent can assure himself of the right by which he holds his property, or remove his ap-
prehensions. They now called loudly up- on the national government to remove from them this state of doubt and uncer- tainty; this is the object of the bill, be- fore the house; by this bill a variety of inconveniences are removed, and the go- vernment use their effort to make their si- tuation at least more certain, and, he had no doubt, more safe and desirable. Thus it was incumbent on the government to do, and this he trusted a majority of the house would be disposed to do soon. If the objects or provisions of the bill did not meet that gentleman's desires, he wish- ed an opportunity to hear the objections, and as far as in his power to remove them.
Mr. Smilie was proceeding to shew that at any rate such a bill as the present ought not to pass, when the speaker interrupted him, saying that any arguments which went to shew that the 3d of March was a more proper than the present time for this bill to pass would only be in order. Again Mr. Smilie continued to shew the impropriety of the bill and the inevitable injuries that must be sustained by it, when he was again reminded of the question of order. Mr. S. proceeded—that it might be the wish of some of the people he would not say, but he denied that such a wish had been expressed, and therefore ought not to be considered. As to the question of doubt on the minds of the people whether or not they held their property secure, not being certain of the existence of their former states' laws he re- ferred to the acts of cession, passed by the states of Maryland & Virginia respectively, the words of which were, that the laws of those states remained in force "until con- gress shall by law otherwise provide." Un- der this express provision the cession was made by the two states, and under this provision the government of the United States accepted the grant of the ten miles square. And therefore until congress by law should accept of the jurisdiction and nullify the laws of those states over the district, there could be no doubt but they remained in full force, and property was held as secure under those laws as ever. As he had before observed, he contended that an act of incorporation could be ob- tained for the city of Washington, with- out this bill.—From all these grounds, he believed the bill to be at present unne- cessary.
Mr. H. Lee did not wonder at this op- position, considering the quarter from whence it came: perhaps, he said if he had come from Pennsylvania, the idea of losing the general government might insti- gate him to wish to give the stabbing blow to every act which should go to the esta- blishment of that government in another place. But he trusted as these local rea- sons could not give the like principle to gentlemen from other states, they would not join with that gentleman's arguments. He trusted other gentlemen would lay to their hands and join to make this district a settled government, and go into the exa- mination of the principles proposed to ac- complish that measure. He hoped not merely words of kindness escaping from the lips of gentlemen, would satisfy them, but that their efforts would be used to pro- duce a well digested and valuable govern- ment for the security of their civil and po- litical rights.
With respect to the act of cession, he contended that the solemn injunction of the constitution were detailed in words up- on which the most critical could not find wherewith to hang a doubt. There the
congress of the United States were enjoined to "exercise exclusive jurisdiction."— When—when was this jurisdiction to com- mence but at the period when the general government should occupy it? Was not, then, this spot become the permanent seat of the government of the union; were not the different departments, executive, legisla- tive and judicial , assembled according to the constitution in this district? How then, could the respective states of Virginia and Maryland, a moment longer possess the ju- risdiction? It was completely done, and nothing was now wanting to remove the miserable state of suspense the people now felt upon them, but the declaration of the government that this was the case; that mo- ment would all their fears be appeased.— As a friend to these people then, as much as that gentleman could be, he hoped an opportunity would be given to examine the bill, not doubting but it would be made to meet the wishes, as he was assured it would be the interest of the people who were to be governed by it.
Mr. Macon said the motion was per- fectly in order, and explained some of the cases for which it was established, as a rule of the house. As to the jurisdiction being assumed by the removal of congress here, as the gentleman last up had said, were that the case, not only by this bill would it be assumed, but the acts of the two states must have ceased from the day con- gress first sat here—a deduction by no means supported.—The only evidence the house had of the desire of the people to come specially under the national govern- ment, was a petition from Alexandria, ex- cept that the gentleman from the district had learned so among his friends. But did that express the will or wishes of the inhabitants of the surrounding country? If these good and wise men of which the gen- tleman spoke, doubted whether they would have any government or not, it was as certain that they had none the first day of the session of congress.
As he believed the laws of the states to be in full force; as he believed they would remain so until otherwise enacted by con- gress, and as postponing the bill till the 3d of March would afford the people at large time to reflect on the subject, and express their will more generally, he hoped the postponement would take place. He would remind the house that this measure once taken, it could not be undone, and there- fore prudence would dictate that time should be taken to do it well. The act could not be repealed without amending the constitution. If the gentleman only calculated upon an opposition from Penn- sylvania, he was mistaken. Mr. M. pre- sumed that he could not be supposed to have local attachment's, residing very far from the former, or the present seat of go- vernment; he was, notwithstanding op- posed to taking up this subject at present, and even during the present session. The delay of acceptance could not displease the inhabitants if they were satisfied as to the present jurisdiction, which did not, in his opinion, admit of a doubt. It was impos- sible that the postponement could be at- tended with any inconvenience; they had been under the same situation for ten years, wherein could be the inconvenience of their remaining so? Nay, there must be advan- tage in their usages and customs being con- tinued to them. He wished this matter to be postponed till another session.
(To be continued.)
Printing in all its variety executed with neatness and dispatch.

Alexandria Advertiser.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23.
Extract of a letter from an officer on board the United States Schooner Enterprise, to his friend in Providence, dated St. Kitts, January 2d, 1801.
"On the 6th of December, St. Bartholomews bearing west, distance one league, we fell in with a French privateer lugger of 12 guns and 150 men, which we engaged for 4 glasses within pistol shot. It being dark and close in with the rocks off the east end of St. Bartholomews, we had to bear off, and leave her, by not being acquainted with that Island. She arrived the next day at St. Martins', with 20 of her men killed and 30 wounded; and lost her mizen mast, bow-sprit and topmast. We were very fortunate, we lost no men, and only one wounded."
"On the 24th of December, we captured and brought into St. Kitts the fast sailing Schooner privateer La Amour de Patrie, of 6 guns and 90 men. We are just weighing anchor for a cruise of 20 days, then we shall proceed for the United States as soon as possible."
The finest cloves which have been imported into England lately, are the produce of the Island Tenrate, the principal of the Moluccas.—This Island likewise abounds in fine almonds. The nutmeg, covered with mace, is the growth of Banda, and produced on these Islands only.
For the Alexandria Advertiser.
Messrs. SNOWDEN & Co.
By giving the following an insertion in your paper you may not only be doing the public a service, perhaps, but at any rate gratify the WRITER.
THERE appears to be no circumstance in human life, when impartially reflected on, which demands the attention of parents more, than a particularity in fitting and preparing the minds of their children for their entrance on the great theatre of life. Yet how many unhappy instances are there which prove a neglect of this point—The principles which a child imbibes and the impressions which are made on his young and tender mind can rarely be eradicated by age; and will be a basis on which is founded his future character as a man. This neglect has no doubt had its origin through a blind prejudice of most parents in their children's favor, so as effectually to have concealed their blemishes from their notice. When a boy is put to school and proves to be somewhat apt, and can construe his Corderii with a little facility, he is immediately supposed to be a genius—he is gratified in every way—taken into company—makes many impertinent repartees which are laughed at and every reason is given him to suppose himself smart—in short, no check is put to his growing vanity. He in a little time fancies himself a man—chews tobacco—and pushes in his opinion in opposition to men of judgment and eminence—becomes a sceptic, and makes it a maxim to doubt every thing he does not comprehend. Thus does he proceed in an idea of his own importance until he becomes a rake and a libertine—goes on in a series of debauchery, ruins his constitution, and at length dies of immature old age—a stigma on his country and his family. A modest, generous and polite disposition in a
youth is of all others the most desirable and amiable character, and is the most certain indication of a sensible, acute, and reflecting mind. He will always have a high sense of the necessity of paying a deference to the judgment of those who cannot but be superior to him.—Such a character will not only be admired by the virtuous fair sex, but by all mankind—beloved by his friends, and in whatever department he may act, will always be held by his country as an ornament to it.
From the Connecticut Gazette.
Peace, Peace, Peace, to the United States of America; Peace, Peace, Peace, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ our Saviour, be and abide among you. Unto whom thus saith the Lord God, do justly, and love mercy, and walk humbly with your God, and ye shall be as happy a people as ever dwelt on earth; but if not, ye have seen but the beginning of sorrow. Submit yourselves unto God, under your republican government, for God hath appointed it. If ye are willing and obedient, ye shall eat the good of the land, and enjoy the peace of God and of one another; and God will take away, or cease to send those raging fevers which have so greatly prevailed of late in your most capital cities; but if ye refuse and rebel, ye shall be devoured by the sword internally, for the mouth of the Lord hath spoken it. Your time is short; God hath spoken once, yea twice already.
Pardon me, O my God, and countrymen, for withholding this testimony so long; and envy me not, O my friends and countrymen, for publishing it at all, for I feel as if my reason, life and peace with God and man will be taken from me if I withhold. But in writing these few lines for publication, I feel such a relief of heart and mind, as to say, bless the Lord O my soul and all that is within me, bless his high and holy name; O praise the Lord all ye saints and people, for his wonderful goodness to the children of men, praised be the Lord. Amen.
N. B. When I speak of states or countrymen, I mean all Americans of every sort, denomination or character.
I am ready to appear, if duly required, before any convention of people in America, to explain further on this testimony. Dear friendly Printers, pray give these few words a place in your newspapers as soon as may be, and sin will not lay at your doors for this.
LATHAM AVERY.
Groton, New-London county, state of Connecticut, the 6th day of the 2d month, A. D. 1801.
SALEM, February 10.
Extract of a letter from Calcutta, to a gentleman in this town, dated in September last.
"L'Uni, French privateer of 36 guns has been lately sent into Madras by the Arrogant man of war. It is said that the privateers of the Isle of France have orders not to trouble Americans without a commission, and unarmed." [If the French can only coax the Americans to lay down their arms, what charming good friends they will be!—Query: How came the Americans to arm?]
List of American vessels at Calcutta in September last; from capt. Silsbee.
Ships—Rebecca, Brenough, Baltimore, with sugar and pepper, to sail in a few days; Eclipse, Jones, Philadelphia, piece
goods, to sail immediately; Sphinx, Brantz, Baltimore, sugar, pepper and piece goods, uncertain when to sail; Grace, Davis, Philadelphia, do. to sail in November; Bedford, Read, Rhode Island, do. do. Cleopatra, Naylor, Phila. do. do. Perseverance, Williamson, Phila. do. to sail in December; Aurora, Stone, Boston, do. do. Success, Lynch, supercargo, Philadelphia, last from the Isle of France, ship for sale, but if not sold will sail for the U. States in October, with sugar and pepper; Amelia, Aiden, supercargo, N. York, just arrived—Brigs—Lydia, Ruffell, N. York, freighted for the United States, with an assorted cargo; Lilly, Myrick, Boston, just arrived, Mr. Page supercargo—ship Herald, and the ship Swan, of N. York, in the river coming up.
NEW-YORK, February 16.
Arrived, Ship Magnet, Marsh, Liverpool; sloops Independence, Rape, Philadelphia; President Packet, Lane, Boston.
Cleared, sloop Harry, Hitchell, Cape-Francois.
Yesterday arrived, ship Magnet, Marsh, ten weeks from Liverpool. December 14, spoke in lat. 36, 50, long. 28, 30, ship John and Jane, Seth, 24 days out from Baltimore, for Leghorn. Lat. 36, 22, long. 51, 0, spoke the brig James, Trueman, ten days out from New Haven, for Gibraltar, all well—Spoke Snow Clothier, Jeffers, 16 days from Trinidad, for Kennebec, had lost one man overboard. Spoke the ship Portland, Dickes, of and for Portland, ten days out from Havanna.
The British brig Hero, Gatter, from this port bound to Jamaica, laden with stock, was upset on Saturday last, near the S. W. Spit, and sunk, the capt. crew and pilot were saved by the exertions of Mr. Rider, pilot, and Mr. Brown, belonging to Mr. Daniel's pilot boat; she had on board 44 horses and a quantity of poultry.
PHILADELPHIA, February 19.
From our Correspondent at New-York, February 17.
"This morning arrived here the Schooner Regulator, captain Campbell, in 26 days from Cape Francois. A French gentleman who came passenger in the sch'r, informs of the arrival there of a French Schooner of twelve guns, in 28 days from L'Orient, with the news of the Congress at Luneville moving to Paris—there was every prospect of peace between Austria and France. Count Cobentzel, with the Russian Minister, had also arrived at Paris, and one from England expected.
The brig Twins, Scott, and Schooner Cornelia, from Baltimore, also arrived here this morning. There is a ship below from Hamburg. She most probably is the bearer of important news."
Extract of a letter from a respectable house in Bordeaux, to a Merchant in this City, dated December 24th 1800.
I have the pleasure to inform you, that since the conclusion of peace, between France and America, produce of your country is risen enormously; for instance, Georgia Upland Cotton is now 93 cents your money, and very scarce, as also all other produce portionable; but, especially Cotton, owing to the expectation of Peace with all the European powers. I am in hopes that your Government will ratify our treaty without delay, it being very well composed and interesting to both countries, which would consequently be a re-
newal of the long suspended intercourse and an inducement for you to make shipment to this Market.
Extract of a letter, dated Nassau, New-Providence, January 28th.
By Captain Cowperthwaite, I take the opportunity of informing you of my being here. The Schooner and cargo was libelled on the 17th, trial to come on the 7th of February. I make not the least doubt the dry goods will be confiscated as Spanish Manufacture, and very likely the flour as French property. As these are the principles upon which they will no doubt act, I am inclined to believe the Schooner will be acquitted. It is however uncertain. The harbour is now full of American vessels, and they are daily bringing in more. In general, vessel and cargo is condemned.
Remark of a Philadelphia Editor.
The vexations and increasing spoliations of the New Providence marauders are subjects of loud and universal complaint. The dignity of our government, as well as the security of the property of our citizens, require a prompt and spirited interference.
Brig Experiment, Bailey, from hence to Martinique, has been cut through by the ice, and sunk at New-Castle.
Ship George, M'Collam, from Amsterdam, has arrived at New-York.
Washington Society.
The Members of the ALEXANDRIA WASHINGTON SOCIETY are hereby notified, that a regular stated meeting of the said Society will be held at Gadsby's Hotel, on Monday the 23d instant, at 10 o'clock A. M. and it is earnestly requested that the members will be punctual in their attendance, as there is some necessary business to be transacted. The Society will move in procession with such others as chuse to join, at 12 o'clock, from the Court-House Square to the Presbyterian Meeting-House, where an Oration will be delivered by the Revd. Mr. Maffett, adapted to the occasion. The Society will dine together on that day, at Gadsby's, agreeable to a resolve at the last quarterly meeting. By order of the President. G. DENEALE, Sec'ry.
February 16.
For Sale,
A number of likely, healthy, young Negro Women & Children, Low for Cash.
The terms may be known by applying to the subscriber, at her farm in Prince William county.
ELIZA WHITING.
Enfield, Feb. 14. 3tiawt
FOR SALE,
The large three story Brick WAREHOUSE, with the two story frame one adjoining, on the next lot to the north-east corner of King-street. For size, strength, convenience and goodness of stand, this property is certainly the best in town. For terms, apply in Baltimore to Messrs. Martin & Jauffret, and in Alexandria to the subscriber: Who will Rent
The three story brick Warehouse adjoining, formerly occupied by Mr. John Ridley.
A. CHARLES CAZENOVE.
February 2. eo3m

Reeve and Janney, for sale at their store, on Union-street, the following articles— 24 barrels tanners oil 50 boxes Florence do. 20 do. Castile soap 60 do. dipt candles 30 do. mould do. 80 do. Havanna segars 60 barrels East & West-India sugars Hyson, fuchong and bohea teas 4th proof Barcelona brandy Writing and wrapping paper China assorted in boxes Russia duck and cordage A variety of shoes and soles leather A few bales of Gurrabs, and a few Pieces of handsome furniture. January 28. eo
To be Rented, And possession given immediately— A two story house and garden on Duke-street, about two squares to the eastward of the stone bridge. W. HARTSHORNE.
A number of valuable lots in different situations, to be sold—also, a brick house in King-street, in the tenure of Thomas Cruse;—a part of the purchase money will be taken in Alexandria Bank shares at par, and for some of the lots, Alexandria Insurance shares at a price to be agreed on. For part of the purchase money of either, a liberal credit may be had. 1st Month 7th. eo
Valuable Property for Sale. SEVEN hundred and eighty-eight acres in the county of Hampshire, on the waters of Great Cape Capon, about 20 miles from the Warm Springs, and 30 from Winchester. This land is full of wood, oak and pine timber. Two excellent farms may be made, with 30 to 50 acres of bottom, and rich high lands to each; and in the heart of the timber there is a fine seat for a saw-mill. Capt. Daniel Rice will shew the lands.
Three thousand eight hundred and forty-five acres in the county of Ohio, on the waters of Grave and Fish Creeks, near the river Ohio, and about 80 miles below Pittsburg. Some of these lands are very good, with considerable quantities of rich bottom, and plenty of excellent timber. Robert Woods, Esq. the Surveyor of that county, will shew these lands.
One hundred seventy-six and three fourths acres, within three miles of the Warm Springs, upon Great Cape Capon, near its mouth, and within \frac{1}{2} of a mile of the River Potomak. This land has about 70 or 80 acres of rich bottom, mostly in cultivation, with 274 fine Sugar Trees on it; from which I am informed, there may be made 3000lb. of good sugar annually. There are also a seat for grist and saw mills on it, equal to any in that neighborhood, and upon a never failing stream of water. The upland is rich, with plenty of timber, and part under cultivation. This farm is well improved with a good orchard, houses and fencing, and rented last year for produce equal to sixty pounds per ann. Mr. Joseph Butler, at the Warm Springs, will shew it. I will sell all, or any of the above lands for cash or upon credit, or take in exchange for them lands in Fairfax County, or lots of land in the City of Alexandria, or the City of Washington.
R. T. HOOE. January 15. eo
By William H. Horne, On Col. Hooe's wharf,  James River Coal, Philadelphia loaf and lump Sugar, Hard Soap by the box, Also, a few boxes of crown or shaving Soap, Hay in bundles of about 200 weight, Flour, Bran and Shorts by the quantity, Tobacco in kegs. Cash given for Wheat, Rye and Corn. 1st mo. 26. eo 2m
A Housekeeper wanted. LIBERAL wages will be given to a discreet Woman, capable of managing the affairs of my family as a Housekeeper.—A middle aged woman of a mild disposition and regular deportment will be preferred, as part of her attention will be necessary in superintending a nursery of young children. CHARLES LEE. December 13, 1800. eodtf
The beautiful, thorough bred Colt O'KELLEY, Imported by John Tayloe, Esq. now rising four years old, a beautiful bay, of fine bone and elegantly formed, and allowed by intelligent sportsmen to be of the first stock in England, which, by reference to the certificate given by the breeder will more fully appear, to wit: I do hereby certify that the bay colt I this day sold to Mr. Thomas Reeves, merchant, was bred by me, and got by Anvil, his dam by Eclipse, grand dam by Blank, great grand dam by Old Snip, great, great grand dam by the Godolphin Arabian, out of Mr. Frampton's white necked mare. The dam of the above colt is own sister to Aurelius by Eclipse. P. O'KELLEY.
The above mentioned horse will cover mares the ensuing season, the first three days in every week at Mr. Chas. Love's seat Salisbury, and the balance of the week at Seedley Farm, about five miles distant, at Fifteen and an Half Dollars the season, and Six Dollars the single leap, which may be discharged at any time during the season by the payment of twelve dollars and three shillings to the groom—Notes for fifteen dollars and an half, will be expected from those who send their mares. Mares coming from a distance can be pastured at 30 cents per week, and grain furnished them, if required, at the market price; every attention shall be paid them, but will not be answerable for accidents or escapes. The season will commence on the 10th of March next, and continue until the 10th of August. ROBERT CARTER. February 9. eo 2m
LANDING From the Schooner Mississippi,  Best London particular Madeira Wine in pipes, Lisbon Wine of a superior quality in hds. and quarter casks, Turk's Island and Isle of May  SALT. On hand, a few casks of excellent Chewing Tobacco. For CHARTER the above Schooner, Mississippi. Apply to
Wm. I. HALL. Merchants' wharf, Feb. 9. d
A Farm for Sale. I will sell the Farm on which I reside, situate in the county of Fairfax and state of Virginia, 25 miles from the cities of Washington and Alexandria, and containing about 1000 acres. Of this tract between five and six hundred acres are cleared, and the remainder in excellent timber. A never-failing stream runs through the centre of the tract. There are thirty acres of best Timothy Meadow, in complete order, and ten acres of mowable clover. There are 300 bearing Apple Trees of excellent quality for cyder, and 200 young grafted trees of the best kinds of table fruit. There has also been lately planted an orchard of about 1200 Peach Trees. The whole tract, wood-land and cleared, is inclosed by new and substantial fences, and divided into convenient fields. The soil is peculiarly adapted to grass.—The dwelling house and offices are new, spacious, well built, convenient and completely finished. A Garden of two acres, containing the most valuable fruits and plants, and a spacious yard, are inclosed in a durable manner. There are good stables and carriage house, with every necessary house for labourers; the latter with brick or stone chimneys. There is an old Barn of the common kind, but the greater part of the materials to build a new barn on the most approved Pennsylvania plan, and all the materials to build a large stone Dairy are collected. The buildings already erected have cost more than eight thousand dollars. There is a good spring convenient to the dwelling house, and a well in the kitchen yard. There are eighty acres of growing wheat, fifty of which in fallow land prepared in the best manner, and all promising a large crop; and forty acres of Rye.
Two-thirds of the purchase money must be paid in hand, and the balance secured by mortgage of the premises. The purchaser may also be accommodated with personal property to the amount of 8000 dollars. RICHARD BLAND LEE. February 9. raw
Agreeable to a Deed of Trust, from Capt. John Hawkins, of Fauquier County, to the subscribers, WILL BE SOLD on the premises, to the highest bidder, for ready money, on Wednesday the 25th of February next,
The Plantation whereon the said Hawkins now lives: containing about 670 acres, lying within 30 miles of Fredericksburg, Falmouth and Dumfries, and within about 40 of Alexandria, George-Town and the Federal City.
It is thought unnecessary to be particular as to the quality and improvements, as a person inclined to purchase will no doubt view the same before the day of sale.
DUNBAR & VASS. Falmouth, Virginia, } d21(31) Jan. 20, 1800. }
For Rent. The subscriber will lease or rent his commodious fire-proof
Bake and Dwelling House, on Town-Point, where he now lives, with three Ovens, a good Store-house and Stable for two horses, with a well enclosed Wood-Yard, and every other convenience for carrying on the baking business to advantage.
JAMES DICKINSON. Norfolk, Jan. 8. d124(30)
Ricketts, Newton & Co. Have just received and for Sale, at the corner store, opposite John Janney's, the following GOODS—wholesale and retail, for Cash and Produce:
Superfine and 2d Cloths Blue Plains do. Frizes do. Kerseys White, yellow and green Flannels do. do. do. Baizes Rose and duffil Blankets Durants, Camblets and Wildbores Russels and Antiloons Cotton and linen Checks Kerseymeres and Swandowns Velvets, Thicksets and Cords A handsome assortment of Dimities Mens' and Womens' cotton Hose do. silk do. Black Crape White and black silk and beaver Gloves Modes, Sattins and Persians Sewing Silks Calicoes and Chintzes Russia Sheeting and Irish Linens.
They have also,  Brown Sugar by the hhd. and barrel, loaf and lump do. and a quantity of Plaister of Paris.
They give Cash for  Wheat, Rye and Corn. Left by capt. Mortimore, of the Baltimore packet, at their warehouse, sundry Mill Irons—The owner is requested to take them away. January 31. d
Liverpool Salt for Sale. Just landing from on board the ship Success, Capt. King,  STOVED SALT, in sacks and bulk. Also, a few hundred bushels of  Liverpool Coal. Wm. I. HALL. Merchants' Wharf, Jan. 29. d
For Sale, By the subscriber, near the County-wharf,  COLOGNE Mill-stones, of different sizes, late from Amsterdam, German, London, blister and Crowley steel Sugar in hogheads and barrels Coffee, bar and rod Iron, Castings Ten-plate stoves, complete for use, of different sizes Clover seed and plaister of Paris Beef and Pork of the first quality, by the barrel Fine and coarse Salt Tar, Turpentine and Rosin. JESSE HOLLINGSWORTH. Baltimore, January 27. 2aw15
SALT. Landing from on board the Schooner Mary, 3000 bushels Turk's Island Salt. For sale by Hewes & Miller. February 20. eo
Boarding and Lodging May be had for five or six gentlemen, by applying to JOHN GORDON, King Street. December 16. eo
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