Alexandria advertiser and commercial intelligencer (Alexandria [Va.]), 1800-12-10 00:00:00

The subscribers have this day commenced the publication of the
Alexandria Advertiser
AND Commercial Intelligencer,
ON THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
I. It will be published on a half sheet of super-royal paper of good quality, and with an elegant type, of which this paper contains a specimen.
II. It will be published every day at 3 o'clock, and delivered to subscribers in town with the utmost regularity and expedition, and transmitted to those at a distance through the most early and regular channels of conveyance.
III. The price will be Five Dollars per annum, to be paid one half on receipt of the first number, the remainder at the end of the year.
In offering those proposals to their friends and the public, the Editors feel a disposition to tread the beaten tract of Editorial explanation; and to inform their readers, that their principles will be correct and strictly Federal—making the preservation of the Union, an attachment to the government, obedience to the laws, and an indifference to all national interests but those of their own country, the leading objects of their political career.—Truth and public utility will ever be their aim, and against party rage and calumny both of public and private character, their press will be ever closed.
The present epocha is an important one, and the situation of the world, of this nation in particular, such as to arrest the attention of every citizen. On the interesting scenes now acting or to be acted in the political drama, it shall be the undivided study of the Editors to give the most early and correct information, rendering the ADVERTISER a source that can be depended on, and worthy of being sought for. To accomplish this object they have a gentleman of talents engaged to attend at the Capitol, who will furnish them daily with an original sketch of Congressional proceedings.
To the merchant and shipper the greatest efforts will be made to render their paper interesting; and this end will be greatly promoted by one of the proprietors residing in a neighbouring sea-port where foreign vessels are daily arriving, whose information will frequently arrive by a more speedy conveyance than the ordinary arrival of the mail.
Revering the eminent virtues, and admiring the wise administration of the immortal Patriot of Mount-Vernon, a likeness of that illustrious chief is affixed to the head of the ALEXANDRIA ADVERTISER. To the departed neighbour of a city, which almost views the nodding willows of his late peaceful abode, this tribute is the least they could bestow.
S. SNOWDEN & Co.
Alexandria, December 8, 1800.
Congress of the United States.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
TUESDAY, November 25.
Mr. Griswold reported the sketch of an address to the President, in reply to his speech to both houses of Congress, which was referred to a committee of the whole house, made the order of the day for to-morrow, and ordered to be printed for the use of the members.
Mr. Nicholson moved a resolution making permanent provision for the compensation of the delegate from the territory North-West of the Ohio, and extending to him the privilege of franking letters, which was agreed to, and referred to a committee of three to bring in a bill.
Mr. Otis observed that a letter had been received from the Secretary of the Treasury announcing his intention to resign at the termination of the present year, on which the house had taken no order.—Holding a high and responsible office, it appeared the wish of the Secretary, before he retired to private life, to court an examination into the manner in which he had discharged the duties by law assigned him. In his opinion, the highest reward, which a faithful discharge of duty could receive, was the approbation of those whose province it was to superintend the management of the public treasure; and believing, as he did, that the Secretary of the Treasury had discharged his official duties with ability and integrity, he was persuaded that on enquiry, the house would not hesitate to say so. He wished the letter to be referred at present to a select committee, and promised in the course of a few days to offer to the house such instructions as might guide them in the enquiry which they might deem advisable to make. He forbore to state what those instructions would be, as he had not yet made up his mind on the subject. He concluded with moving a reference to a select committee.
Mr. Nicholas had no objection whatever to bestowing on a meritorious officer the approbation of the house, and he was disposed to consider the Secretary of the Treasury as of that character. But he was opposed to the precipitancy of the measure proposed. Even the gentleman with whom it originated, had not digested in his own mind, the subject, nor had he proposed any specific mode of enquiry. He thought
this ought to be done previously to a reference.
Mr. Otis said, that before he stated the manner in which it would be advisable to make the enquiry, he wished to consult precedents, which he had not had time to do. In the mean time, he thought it best to refer the letter generally. The Secretary had a claim on the earliest attention of the house, in case an enquiry was deemed proper.
Mr. Griswold hoped that an immediate reference would obtain. The committee, on examining the nature of the subject, may report the proper mode of procedure. If it be understood that, on the retirement of every Secretary of the Treasury from office, an enquiry is to be made into his official conduct, it will operate as a general stimulus to the faithful discharge of duty. As to the nature of the instructions to be given to the committee it will be time enough to discuss them when offered.
Mr. Nicholas would not ask the mover of the reference what mode he meant to pursue, because he had informed the house that he did not know; but he would ask the gentleman who had just spoken, what his views were, as on the line pursued depended altogether the propriety of the measure. Until the objects of enquiry were declared, and the mode of procedure designated, he was averse to taking any steps. For on these essentially depended the eligibility of the measure. It was notorious that the duties of the Secretary of the Treasury were so extensive and complicated, that a general enquiry into them all would not be in the power of a large deliberative body. And unless the greatest care was taken, the proposed examination might result in a disregard to those points which required attention, and a notice of those which required no investigation at all. Thus under the name of an enquiry, nothing but the form of an investigation would be effected.
General Lee thought it would be an act of injustice to the character of the Secretary, and an act of injustice to the country at large, to withhold an agreement to the proposition made by the gentleman from Massachusetts. It was known to the whole world that the most fictitious charges had refounded from one end of the union to the other. Believing them to be groundless, in his opinion the honor of the country called for an investigation. If the charges should be sustained, the Secretary ought to receive the censure of the house; but if they should be demonstrated to be false, we owed him our approbation.—While he considered him as combining ability, integrity, and honor, he would give him his support; and he would do all in his power to wipe off the suspicions which, in some minds, had attached to his character.
The question was then taken on a reference, and carried in the affirmative, and a committee of seven appointed.
The house then went into a committee of the whole on the state of the Union, Mr. Morris in the chair. The President's speech being read by paragraphs, a motion was made to refer a particular part thereof to a committee, and was carried; but on the suggestion of Mr. Otis that it was unusual to act on the several parts of the speech, before agreeing to an answer, the committee rose.
The house being resumed, Gen. Lee, after some prefatory remarks, moved the appointment of a committee to report such measures as it may be proper to adopt to carry into effect the resolutions passed last session commemorative of the political services of George Washington, to report by bill or otherwise.
Ordered to lie on the table.
Mr. Thomas presented an address to the house, from the citizens of Columbia, congratulating them on the removal of the seat of government to Washington.—Referred to a select committee.
Mr. Jackson moved the appointment of a committee to enquire whether any, and if any, what amendments are necessary to the post-office bill, to report by bill or otherwise.
Ordered to lie on the table.
WEDNESDAY, November 26.
The house went into committee of the whole on the reported reply to the President's Speech, Mr. Parker in the chair, which, after being read by paragraphs, was reported to the house without amendments, and agreed to Ayes 36—Noes 32; and a committee appointed to wait on the President, to know when and where he would receive the answer.
Before the house adjourned the committee reported that they had waited on the President, who replied that he would receive their answer to-morrow, at 12 o'clock, at THIS HOUSE.
This morning the Senate waited upon the President with the following
ADDRESS.
To JOHN ADAMS, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES. SIR,
Impressed with the important truth, the hearts of Rulers and People are in the hand of the Almighty, the Senate of the United States most cordially join in your invocations for appropriate blessings upon the Governors and People of this union.
We meet you, Sir, and the other branch of the National Legislature, in the City, which is honoured by the name of our late Hero and Sage, the illustrious Washington, with sensations and emotions, which exceed our power of description.
While we congratulate ourselves on the convention of the Legislature at the permanent seat of government; and ardently hope that permanence and stability may be communicated as well to the government
(Continued in fourth page.)

CONTINUATION OF Late Foreign Intelligence
LONDON, October 15.
A letter from Lisbon, dated Oct. 3, says, "By the Spanish post of this morning information has been received, that the mortality in Cadiz is considerably decreased. From the 19th to the 23d ult. the northerly winds had prevailed, and the number of persons dying daily is reduced from 270 to about 200. I am sorry to add, that the same terrible disorder has extended to Seville, where it seems to be daily growing worse. Precautions are taken to prevent its entering this country. There is a report here, that Berthier has prevailed upon the King of Spain to lend all his ships to the French."
"It is said here, that Sir Ralph Abercrombie and Sir James Pulteney, with a considerable force, are off Cadiz."
October 18.
The French journals state, that His Sicilian majesty has published an edict against the subjects of Spain, amounting to a virtual declaration of war. In this edict he is said to declare, that all the Spanish vessels taken by his cruisers shall be considered as good prizes, and to give instruction to the commandants of his forts and batteries to fire upon all Spanish ships of war which shall desire to approach them.
The American mail of the first instant is still detained at Falmouth for sailing orders.
On Saturday arrived at Plymouth, Sir J. B. Warren, with the squadron under his command, consisting of the Renown, of 74 guns; the Impetueux, Sir Edward Pellew; the London, and the Courageux. The transports, with the troops on board, are gone to Gibraltar.
A letter from Gibraltar, dated the 10th ult. mentions, that information had been received there of its being the intention of the Spaniards to make an immediate irruption into Portugal, for which purpose a large army is assembled in Andalusia. Gen. Berthier was at Seville. It is understood that a large British force has been ordered for the defence of Portugal.
Letters from Constantinople, dated August 16, mention the receipt of letters from on board Le Tigre, and dated Cyprus, July 8, stating, that Sir Sidney Smith was in good health, and that the officers and ship's company were well. Letters from the captain Pacha, written the 10th, state that he, with the Turkish fleet, in company with Sir Sidney Smith, in Le Tigre, were on their way to Alexandria, for the purpose of commencing active operations against the French.
A letter received by the Lisbon mail of yesterday, dated Gibraltar, Sep. 10, mentions the following interesting fact: "Last week a brig which had been fitted out by Messrs. Lund, Abudarahams, and some other Jews, and sent to Trinidad, coming from thence with a return cargo, appeared in the Gut, when the brig and a ship mounting 18 guns were attacked by a number of French privateers. The ship was taken, and the brig (owing to the bursting of a gun during the action) took fire and burnt to the water's edge, under the Ape's Hill, on the Barbary coast, where the crew got on shore, except one man left in the boat who reached Gibraltar during the night, by making a sail of his shirt."
It is not true, says a letter from Ham-
burgh of Oct. 3, that the Emperor has ratified the preliminaries of peace for a separate peace by count St. Ben. Before the Emperor signed the convention, he demanded, twenty-four hours of Lahorie, but signed it at the expiration of twelve hours. Before the prolongation of the armistice was known, Lecorbe attacked, on the 21st, the famous pass of Shrautz in Tyrol. The result of the attack remains unknown. Nothing can equal the activity with which the preparations for war are continued in the Austrian hereditary dominions. In Tyrol, and on its northern frontiers, an army of 50,000 regulars was assembled. The Hungarians are also resolved to bring into the field an army of 64,000 infantry and 18,000 cavalry, before the middle of October.
There are likewise advices, of the 8th ult., from the Russian frontiers, stating that the army under General Vonderpahlen has had orders to return to its cantonments. The Emperor is said to be perfectly satisfied with the manner in which the dispute between England and Denmark has been settled.
The elector of Bavaria every day exercises and manœuvres the 18,000 troops which he has in the Upper Palatinate.
PARIS, October 7.
It was only this morning that Citizen Lucien Buonaparte set out for Berlin.
Letters from Marseilles announce that the garrison of Malta arrived there on the 8th Vendemare, to the amount of 6,000 men, and performed quarantine.
They write from Cadiz that an English fleet, composed of about 180 transports, convoyed by six ships of the line, had appeared before the port of that city, and were making preparations for a descent. The consternation was the greater, as the means of defence of Cadiz are weak.
The epidemic disorder, which has made such ravages for some time, has destroyed a part of the only Spanish regiment which was in garrison. The only hopes of the inhabitants is in the contagion, which they think will terrify the enemy and prevent their landing.
October 8.
The fortress of Philipsburgh was delivered upon the 2d of October to our troops, and general Laborde made his entry into it.
October 10.
An event of an extraordinary nature, though perfectly natural, will probably re-establish harmony between Spain and Portugal. A Portuguese fleet set out from Brazil for Lisbon, at the same time that five Spanish vessels went from Plata to repair to Cadiz. The fleets meet. The commanders, ignorant of the line of conduct agreed upon by their respective sovereigns, proceeded in company, and arrived together at Lisbon. The Spanish vessels, laden with 12 millions of piastres, will be deemed a lawful prize if the war take place; but Spain, which is in want of money, will consent to a peace to obtain them.
Admiralty-Office, Oct. 11.
Northumberland, off Malta,
September 5.
My Lord,
I have the honour to acquaint you that the French garrison of La Vetre surrendered yesterday to the allied forces serving at Malta, and to enclose a copy of the articles of capitulation. I have not yet been
able to obtain an account of the ordnance and stores in the garrison; the moment it can be procured, I will transmit it to your Lordship.
I have the honour, &c. (Signed) GEO. MARTIN. A list of vessels found in the harbour of La Valette.
L'Atenian, Maltese ship, of 64 guns, in good condition, la Dego, Maltese ship, of 64 guns, not in a state to proceed to sea, two merchant ships, wanting repair, one brig, fit for sea, one Zebeck, and two other small vessels, 5 or 6 gun boats, not fit for service.
LUNEVILLE, Oct. 5.
General Clark, the bearer of the orders of government, and who is to command extraordinarily at Luneville and in the department of the Meurthe, is arrived. After having conferred with the sub-prefect and the mayor, he visited in person all the houses of the best appearance; and spared no pains to procure for the members of the congress lodgings and accommodations suitable to their dignity.
FRANKFORT, Oct. 3.
The general in chief Angereau has imposed on the city of Aschaffenburg a contribution of 600,000 livres. The elector is to pay 250,000 for his part. The first payment was made the day before yesterday.
BOURDEAUX, October 1.
There passed this way in the afternoon of the day before yesterday an extraordinary courier from Paris with dispatches from the French government to citizen Atquier, ambassador from the Republic to the court of Spain. He is said to be the bearer of a treaty of peace concluded with Portugal, at the intercession of the Court of Madrid.
HAGUE, October 5.
Reports from Berlin speak of the departure of Mr. De Dohm for the congress of Luneville.
ALGIERS, Sept. 6.
Admiral Keith has not carried into effect his threats of presenting himself before Algiers with a squadron. A single frigate, accompanied by two boats, arrived there the 31st of August, and landed Mr. Falcon, the English consul, who 3 months before had no inclination to embark on finding that the Dey was not disposed to accede to the demands with which he was charged. They were chiefly for the purpose of obtaining the gratuitous discharge of about 270 Maltese, Neapolitan, and Milanese slaves, taken with English passports. The request was refused.
The Dey has coldly received Mr. Falcon, and given him positive proofs that the measures of Admiral Keith had not intimidated him.
This new consul has made presents of great value and renewed the treaties. A new clause has been added to them—It expressly states that Algerine property shall be respected under every kind of flag, even though it should be destined for a blockaded port. The English are to furnish in 15 days a frigate to carry to Constantinople the Vekiargi with the usual presents. On the 4th Sept. Mr. Falcon was installed in his mission; and the same day the frigate Capolina, which brought him, set out with 22 prisoners, alledged to have been purchased.
SALEM, Nov. 27.
A schr. from Alexandria, (Capt. Lunt) with a load of flour, was wrecked in the late storm on George's island—The vessel bilged, but the cargo was saved by the assistance of the crew of an English brig laying in Nantasket road.
The schr. Favourite, capt. Poullard, which arrived at Boston some days since from Madeira, was boarded within a league of the port, by a boat from on board the British ship Tromp, on pretence of his having one of her crew on board; was treated with great insolence by the officer, his vessel taken from him, and he sent a prisoner on board the Venus, and eventually dismissed. Capt. P. made a protest against this conduct before Lewis S. Pinnard, Esq. Pro-Consul of the U. States, at Madeira; a copy of which has been transmitted to the Secretary of State for redress.
The U. S. sloop of war Delaware, capt. Spotswood, was to sail from Nassau for the Havanna station, Nov. 1.
BOSTON, Nov. 26.
Arrived schr. Eliza, Griffin, Havanna, 28 days.
The U. S. sloop of war, Warren, capt. Barron, has sailed from this harbour, on a cruise.
A large sloop with a head, dismasted and deserted, was lately seen off Bermuda.
Ship Louisa of Charleston was left at Gibraltar, Sept. 25. The captain had died of wounds received in an engagement with three French privateers, which were beat off.
Schr. Minerva, of Boston, was at St. Sebastians, the early part of October.
FROM LEGHORN.
On Thursday arrived at Portland, ship Thomas Russell, captain Jackson, from Leghorn. She sailed from thence October 5. Mr. Tilden, who came in the ship arrived in town on Wednesday evening. He informs, that the new armistice had been announced to the French and German armies in Italy; That the French were in possession of Lucca; That the inhabitants of Leghorn and its vicinity, appeared to detest the French most heartily—and determined, young and old, to oppose them, by every means in their power, if they should attempt the invasion of that place; That several piratical cruisers, were out from Corsica, and captured every vessel they could meet; among others, they lately took the Diana, captain Thomas, of Boston; but he had the good fortune to retake his vessel. A great number of American vessels have recently entered the Mediterranean; and have reduced the markets in most of the ports in that sea. The Thomas Russell, sold her cargo at Genoa. The Boston of Boston was at Leghorn, intending for Naples. The Hibernia and Tamerlane, were at Genoa. The Trio had arrived at Leghorn. The Thomas Russell, spoke no vessels on her homeward passage.
NEW-YORK, December 4.
LIST of American Vessels left at Liverpool when the ship Rose, Silas Jones, Master, sailed from thence—20th October.
Eliza, Dorgan, Charleston, time of sailing uncertain; Pomona, Merrill, New-York, do. Henry, Afterton, Baltimore, failed 20th October; Onslow, Barney, Boston, do. Juno, Owens, Norfolk do. Polly and Harriet, Noble, Savannah, do. Fox, White, Portland, ready to sail;—

(luted from first page.) The seat; our minds are irresistibly led to deplore the death of him who bore so honourable and efficient a part in the establishment of both. Great indeed would have been our gratification, if his sum of earthly happiness had been completed, by seeing the government thus peaceably convened at this place: But we derive consolation from a belief that the moment in which we were destined to experience the loss we deplore, was fixed by that Being whose counsels cannot err; and from a hope, that since in this seat of government which bears his name, his earthly remains will be deposited, the Members of Congress, and all who inhabit the city, with these memorials before them, will retain his virtues in lively recollection, and make his patriotism, morals, and piety, models for imitation—And permit us to add, Sir, that it is not among the least of our consolations, that you, who have been his companion and friend, from the dawning of our national existence, and trained in the same school of exertion to effect our independence, are still preserved, by a gracious Providence, in health and activity, to exercise the functions of Chief Magistrate.
The question whether the local powers over the district of Columbia, vested by the Constitution in the Congress of the United States, shall be immediately exercised, is of great importance, and in deliberating upon it, we shall naturally be led to weigh the attending circumstances and every probable consequence of the measures which may be prepared.
The several subjects for legislative consideration, contained in your speech to both Houses of Congress, shall receive from the Senate all the attention, which they can give, when contemplating those objects both in respect to their national importance, and the additional weight that is given them by your recommendation.
We deprecate with you, Sir, all spirit of innovation from whatever quarter it may arise, which may impair the sacred bond that cements the different parts of this empire; and we trust, that under the protection of Divine Providence, the wisdom and virtue of the citizens of the United States will deliver our national compact unimpaired to a grateful posterity.
From past experience, it is impossible for the Senate of the United States to doubt of your zealous co-operation with the Legislature in every effort to promote the general happiness and tranquillity of the union.
Accept, Sir, our warmest wishes for your health and happiness.
REPLY of the President to the Senate. Mr. President, and Gentlemen of the Senate,
For this excellent address, so respectful to the memory of my illustrious Predecessor, which I receive from the Senate of the U. States, at this time, and in this place, with peculiar satisfaction, I pray you to accept of my unfeigned acknowledgements. With you, I ardently hope, that permanence and stability will be communicated as well to the government itself, as to its beautiful and commodious seat. With you, I deplore the death of that hero and sage, who bore so honorable and efficient a part in the establishment of both. Great indeed would have been my gratification, if his sum of earthly happiness had been completed by seeing the government thus
peaceably convened at this place, himself at its head. But while we submit to the decision of Heaven, whose counsels are inscrutable to us, we cannot but hope that the members of Congress, the officers of government, and all who inhabit the city, or the country, will retain his virtues in lively recollection, and make his patriotism, morals, and piety, models for imitation.
I thank you, gentlemen, for your assurances that the several subjects for legislative consideration, recommended in my communication to both houses, shall receive from the Senate, a deliberate and candid attention.
With you, gentlemen, I sincerely deprecate all spirit of innovation, which may weaken the sacred bond that connects the different parts of this nation and government, and with you I trust, that under the protection of divine providence, the wisdom and virtue of our citizens will deliver our national compact unimpaired to a free, prosperous, happy and grateful posterity. To this end it is my fervent prayer, that in this city, the fountains of wisdom may be always open, and the streams of eloquence for ever flow. Here may the youth of this extensive country for ever look up without disappointment, not only to the monuments and memorials of the dead, but to the examples of the living, in the members of Congress and officers of government, for furnished models of all those virtues, graces, talents, and accomplishments, which constitute the dignity of human nature, and lay the only foundation for the prosperity or duration of Empires.
JOHN ADAMS. City of Washington } Nov. 26, 1800 }
TO BE SOLD, By William Hartshorne, On Col. Hooe's Wharf, Philadelphia Loaf and Lump Sugar, Wheat Bran by the quantity, Flour in barrels and half barrels. Cash given for Wheat as usual. Alexandria, 12th mo. 6, 1800. eogt
ANTHONY SAWYER, Hair Dresser and Perfumer, (lately from Baltimore)
Royal street, between King and Prince streets, fourth door south of the Printing Office of the Times,
Begs leave to inform the Ladies of Alexandria, and the country generally, that having received the newest fashion of Ladies' Wigs and Filets, he will be thankful to receive their orders for the above articles, and will warrant them equal to any manufactured on the continent.
N. B. Any Lady wishing to see his Patterns, may be accommodated by sending a servant to his shop.
He has for sale, every article in the Perfumery line, on the most reasonable terms.
Alex. Dec. 8. d
NOTICE.
THE lower ferry is now prepared for the conveyance of passengers, from the Point on the South side of the Eastern Branch, to South Capitol-street, where every attendance will be given. December 8. d 22
FOR SALE, The following Property:
THREE Lots on the East side of Washington-street, between King and Prince Streets, 22 feet front, 113 feet 10 inches dee—One of these lots is bounded on the south side by a ten feet alley—the other two have an outlet of ten feet to said alley. Valued at 350 dollars each.
Three Lots on the North side of Prince-street, near the corner of Washington-street, 20 feet front and 100 feet deep, to an alley of ten feet, communicating with Washington-street—valued at 320 dollars each.
A Lot on the corner of Fairfax and Wilkes Streets, with a front of 41 feet 8 inches on the West side of Fairfax-street, and 77 feet on the North side of Wilkes-street—valued at 450 dollars.
A Lot on Wilkes-street, joining a 3 feet alley taken off the West end of the last mentioned lot, 25 feet front and 61 feet deep—valued at 110 dollars.
An half-acre Lot, or one fourth of a square, on the West side of Fairfax-street, and North side of Gibbon-street. This lot having a south and east front, is valued at 1000 dollars—subject to a ground rent of seventeen pounds one shilling per annum, but the rents all paid up to the 1st instant.
An acre Lot, or half a square, bounded on the east by Pitt-street, on the north by Wilkes-street, and on the west by St. Asaph-street. Twenty feet of this lot is let out at one dollar per foot—subject to an annual rent of twenty pounds per annum, which is all paid up to the 1st of 8th month last. This lot is valued at 2000 dollars.
To save trouble, the prices of each of the lots are mentioned. The terms of payment are one fourth in hand, one fourth in six months, one fourth in 12 months, and the remainder in two years from the 31st of next month. Those who choose to make an offer for any of those lots will please to send their terms sealed up and directed to John Jenney of this town, marked on the outside an offer for William Hartshorne's lots. The highest offer (if above the terms here put down) to be the buyer. Not less than five dollars for each of the small lots to be received as an offer, nor less than ten dollars for the larger, or two last mentioned lots; and where more than one offer the same price, the right to be determined by drawing lots.
After the second payment a deed and good title will be given provided the property be mortgaged for the sum remaining due.
On the 31st of the 12th month next, the several offers will be opened at the Golden Ball, at 11 o'clock, A. M. in the presence of John Jenney, John Dunlap, and Abraham Hewes, and as many of the offerers as choose to attend, when the first payment will be received, and an engagement entered into for a full compliance on the part of the seller.
A plan of the lots is left with John Dunlap, who will show it to those who may please to call at his store.
WILLIAM HARTSHORNE. Alexandria, 11th mo. 17th, 1800.
Two active Lads about 14 years of age, and of reputable connexions would be taken as apprentices at the Office of the Alexandria Advertiser.
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 show 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 show 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 3-4 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 neighbourhood, 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 show 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 25, 1800.
WAY & GROFF, PRINTERS,
North E-Street, near the General Post Office, City of Washington,
HAVE connected the Book-Binding with the Printing Business; both of which they will execute with neatness and expedition.
One or two young men, Printers, and one young man, Book-Binder, will meet with employment, by application as above.
Also, one or two active Lads will be taken as apprentices to either of the said branches of business.
November 26, 1800.
War Department, November 13, 1800.
THOSE gentlemen who have applied for military appointments, in the service of the United States, are informed, that their applications with all the recommendatory letters accompanying were consumed by fire in the War Office on Saturday evening last. Those who continue to desire to be considered as candidates will see the propriety of renewing their applications.
SAMUEL DEXTER, Secretary of War.
ALEXANDRIA: PRINTED BY S. SNOWDEN & Co. KING-STREET, a few doors above the WASHINGTON TAVERN.