Alexandria advertiser and commercial intelligencer (Alexandria [Va.]), 1803-03-21 00:00:00

Public Vendue.
On TUESDAY, At 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store, Rum in hogheads and barrels. French Brandy in pipes, Gin in pipes and bds. Whiskey and Apple Brandy in bds. Sugar in hhds. tierces and bags, 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, Duffs, 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, Muslins and Muslin Hand'ls, India Muslins and Table Cloths Bandanna Handkerchiefs, Silk Stockings, Coloured Threads, Hats, Plated Candlesticks, And sundry other Articles. P. G. MARSTELLER. March 18.
Sales by Auction.
On WEDNESDAY, At 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, Cassimeres, Kerseys, Coatings, Halfthicks, Fearnought, Blankets, Planes, Negro Cottons, Worsted and other Stockings, Irish Linens, Calicoes, Threads, Chintzes, Bedticks, Oznaburgs, Sewing Silks, Muslin and Muslin Handkerchiefs, India Cottons, &c. THOS. PATTEN, Auctioneer. March 16.
ABEL WILLIS,
A FRESH SUPPLY OF Rhode-Island CHEESE, Apples, Crab Cyder, by the barrel, of the first quality, Cramberries, Sweet Oranges, Lemons, by the box, Best Rhode-Island Potatoes, Mackerel, by the barrel, together with a general assortment of GROCERIES and NUTS. We have received by the sloop Mary, from Portsmouth, 10 tons Bar Iron, A few bales Russia Sheetings and Duck, A few bds. of excellent Mackerell, A few hhds. N. E. Rum, And a few bales low priced Muslins, which will be sold cheap. RICKETTS, NEWTON, & Co. Feb. 23.
On MONDAY the fourth day of April next, will be sold at Vendue, on the premises, on a credit of 60 and 90 days,
Those two HOUSES on the south west corner of King and Washington streets, at present occupied by Philip Russell and John Violet.
Also, The small House and Shop on Washington street adjoining.
For information as to the title, &c. &c. apply to Jonah Thompson, Esq. or to THOS. PATTEN, Auctioneer. March 15.
Valuable LANDS for Sale.
WILL BE SOLD, To the highest bidder, by the Executors of the late Gen. George Washington, the following TRACTS OF LAND, at the times and places hereafter mentioned, viz.
On the first Monday in April, on the premises, 600 acres lying in Charles county, in the state of Maryland, near a place called the Fish Trap, about 16 miles above Port Tobacco.
On the 2d Monday in April, on the premises, 519 acres in Montgomery county, in the state of Maryland, in the neighbourhood of Frederick Town, not far from Kittortan.
On the 15th day of April, at Charles town, 453 acres in Jefferson county, Virginia, about two miles west of Charlottesville. Also, 240 acres lying in Hampshire county, on Potomac river, about 12 miles above Bath.
On the 16th day of April, on the premises, 1600 acres in Jefferson county, on the south fork of Bullskin.
On the 18th day of April, on the premises, 183 acres in Jefferson county in Wormley line.
On the 20th day of April, on the premises, 571 acres in Frederick county, 1 1/2 miles south of Battle Town.
On the 22d day of April, at Paris, 2481 acres on Ashby's Bent, and 885 acres on Chattin's run, in Fauquier county.
One fourth of the amount of the purchase money to be paid down, and the balance in three equal annual instalments, to be secured by a mortgage on the premises, and to carry interest from the day of sale.
The EXECUTORS. March 12.
THOMAS SIMMS
Has just received and offers for Sale, A few barrels of Rhode Island Cyder, Rhode Island Cheese, Codfish and some barrels of excellent APPLES. Feb. 18.
Just received, and for Sale, By Robert and John Gray, [Price 25 Cents] Negro Slavery Unjustifiable. A SERMON. By ALEX. M'LEOD, A. M. Pastor of the reformed Congregation, in the City of New-York. Feb. 5.
Will be landed to-morrow, At Messrs. Lawson and Smoot's wharf, out of the Schooner Friendship, Captain Burns, from Montserrat, 25 puncheons strong, fine flavored RUM, which will be sold cheap for cash or a short credit. JOHN G. LADD. March 15.
Just Received, A large supply of Writing Paper, of various kinds. R. & J. GRAY. March 15.
Doctor HALL, RESPECTFULLY acquaints the public, that he will practice Medicine in this town and its immediate vicinity; and that he is now opening an extensive Assortment of Medicine, &c. which he will dispose of either by whole sale or retail, upon as good terms as they are to be had in this place. N. B. Medicine Chests (with general directions free) put up on a short notice. March 9.
Notice. All persons having claims against the estate of William Triplett, of Round-Hill, deceased, are requested to bring them forward for adjustment and payment; and all those indebted to the estate, are respectfully called upon to make immediate payment to the Executors--it being their anxious wish to close all the accounts, and settle with the legatees as soon as possible. CHARLES LITTLE, } Ex'tors. GEO. TRIPLETT, } March 1. d
FOR SALE, A LIKELY NEGRO GIRL, about 16 years of age. Apply to the Printer. Dec. 18. d
Just received and for Sale by JOSEPH DYSON, A QUANTITY OF FRESH ORANGES, By the hundred or smaller quantity. Jan. 19. d
JOHN G. LADD HAS JUST RECEIVED, per the snow Cornelia, and offers for sale, 100 pieces Russia Sheetings, 100 do. Ravens Duck, 52 bolts Russia Canvas, 2 bales fine Oznaburgs, 2 do. brown Rolls, 1 do. white do., 1 box Platillas, 1 do. narrow Linens, 5 ton Russia clean Hemp, 2 do. Cordage assorted, 50 boxes Castile Soap, 100 do. brown Soap, 50 do. Spermaceti Candles, 10 casks Spermaceti Whale Oil, 20 do. Tanners' brown do., 6 bales of Glue, 16 Feather Beds with Bolsters and Pillows, 10 chests Hyson Tea, 11 hhds. Molasses, 100 casks fresh Lime, 2 bds. and 3 boxes Ladies fine fancy coloured Shoes, very cheap. March 10. d
R. & J. GRAY Have just received and for sale, at their Book Store in King street, (Price 25 cents,) AN ADDRESS To the Government of the United States, ON THE Cession of Louisiana, To the French; and on the late breach of Treaty by the Spaniards: Including the translation of a Memorial on the War of St. Domingo, and Cession of the Mississippi to France, drawn up by a French Counsellor of State. March 10. d
Just Received, A QUANTITY OF EXCELLENT VENISON HAMS, For sale by T. SIMMS. March 12. d
A. WILLIS Has just received a quantity of excellent China Oranges, Cramberries and Shelbark Nuts, which he offers for sale at his store on Prince street. March 9. d
William Hartshorne HAS FOR SALE, Forty barrels new Beef, Five bds. Pork, Fifty bds. Tar, Fine and coarse Salt, First quality Sugar in hhds and bds. Phila. loaf and lump Sugar in do. Five pipes old Lisbon Wine, One pipe Madeira, four years old, Pennsylvania and Swedish Bar Iron, One pair Bur Mill Stones, 5 feet diameter, One pair Cologne do. about 5 feet. And at his Mill, Shorts and Bran, Indian Meal, Rye Meal, Seed Oats, Plaster of Paris by the bushel. 3d Mo. 19. d
To Rent, Possession given immediately, A large Brick Warehouse adjoining R. Newton and Co. and a comfortable Dwelling House, on Prince street. For particulars enquire of RICKETTS, NEWTON & Co. Just Received and for Sale, Sweet Oranges, Lemons, Limes and Cocoa Nuts. Also, A few boxes of excellent Havana SEGARS. J. DYSON. March 18. d
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Just Received, 250 sacks ground Allum Salt, in bags of four bushels each, for sale by WM. HODGSON. Feb. 26. d

M A N D A M U S.
Opinion of the Supreme Court, delivered by Chief Justice Marshall, February 24th, 1803.
WM. MARBURY,  |  On a motion for vs.  |  a Mandamus. THE SEC. OF STATE,
(Continued.)
But where he is directed by law to do a certain act affecting the absolute rights of individuals, in the performance of which he is not placed under the particular direction of the president, and the performance of which the president cannot lawfully forbid, and therefore is never presumed to have forbidden; as for example to record a commission, or a patent for land, which has received all the legal solemnities; or to give a copy of such record: in such cases, it is not perceived on what ground the courts of the country are further excused from the duty of giving judgment that right be done to an injured individual, than if the same services were to be performed by a person not the head of a department.
This opinion seems not now, for the first time, to be taken up in this country.
It must be well recollected that in 1792, an act passed, directing the Secretary at war to place on the pension list such disabled officers and soldiers as should be reported to him by the Circuit courts; which act, so far as the duty was imposed on the courts, was deemed unconstitutional; but some of the judges, thinking that the law might be executed by them in the character of commissioners, proceeded to act and to report in that character.
This law being deemed unconstitutional at the circuits, was repealed, and a different system was established; but the question whether those persons who had been reported by the judges, as commissioners were entitled, in consequence of that report, to be placed on the pension list, was a legal question, properly determinable in the courts, although the act of placing such persons on the list was to be performed by the head of a department.
That this question might be properly settled, congress passed an act in February 1793, making it the duty of the secretary of war, in conjunction with the Attorney General, to take such measures, as might be necessary, to obtain an adjudication of the Supreme Court of the United States on the validity of any such rights, claimed under the act aforesaid.
After the passage of this act, a mandamus was moved for, to be directed to the secretary at war, commanding him to place on the pension list a person stating himself to be on the report of the judges.
There is, therefore, much reason to believe, that this mode of trying the legal right of the complainant, was deemed by the head of a department, and by the highest law officer of the United States, the most proper which could be selected for the purpose.
When the subject was brought before the court the decision was not, that a mandamus would not lie to the head of a department, directing him to perform an act enjoined by law, in the performance of which an individual had a vested interest; but that a mandamus ought not to issue in that case; the decision necessarily to be made, if the report of the commissioners did not confer on the applicant a legal right.
The judgment in that case, is understood to have decided the merits of all claims of that description; and the persons on the report of the commissioners found it necessary to pursue the mode prescribed by the law subsequent to that which had been deemed unconstitutional, in order to place themselves on the pension list.
The doctrine, therefore, now advanced is by no means a novel one.
It is true that the mandamus, now moved for, is not for the performance of an act expressly enjoined by statute.
It is to deliver a commission; on which subject the acts of Congress are silent. — This difference is not considered as affecting the case. It has already been stated that the applicant has to that commission, a vested, legal right, of which the executive cannot deprive him. He has been appointed to an office, from which he is not removable at the will of the executive; and being so appointed, he has a right to the commission which the secretary has received from the President for his use. The act of Congress does not
indeed order the secretary of state to send it to him, but it is placed in his hands for the person entitled to it; and cannot be more lawfully withheld by him, than by any other person.
It was at first doubted whether the action of detinue was not a specific legal remedy for the commission which has been withheld from Mr. Marbury; in which case a mandamus would be improper. — But this doubt has yielded to the consideration that the judgment in detinue is for the thing itself, or its value. The value of a public office not to be sold, is incapable of being ascertained; and the applicant has a right to the office itself, or to nothing. He will obtain the office by obtaining the commission, or a copy of it from the record.
This then, is a plain case for a mandamus, either to deliver the commission or a copy of it from the record? and it only remains to be enquired,
Whether it can issue from this court? The act to establish the judicial courts of the United States, authorises the Supreme court "to issue writs of mandamus, in cases warranted by the principles and usages of law, to any courts appointed, or persons holding office, under the authority of the United States."
The secretary of state, being a person holding an office under the authority of the United States, is precisely within the letter of the description; and if this court is not authorised to issue a writ of mandamus to such an officer, it must be, because the law is unconstitutional, and therefore, absolutely incapable of conferring the authority, and assigning the duties which it words purport to confer and assign.
The constitution vests the whole judicial power of the United States in one supreme court, and in such inferior courts as congress shall, from time to time, ordain and establish. This power is expressly extended to all cases arising under the laws of the United States: and consequently in some form may be exercised over the present case: because the right claimed is given by a law of the United States.
In the distribution of this power it is declared, that 'The supreme court shall have original jurisdiction in all cases affecting ambassadors, other public ministers and consuls and those in which a state shall be a party. In all other cases, the supreme court shall have appellate jurisdiction.'
It has been insisted, at the bar, that as the original grant of jurisdiction, to the Supreme and inferior courts, is general, and the clause, assigning original jurisdiction to the supreme court, contains no negative or restrictive words; the power remains to the legislature, to assign original jurisdiction to that court in other cases than those specified in the article which has been recited; provided those cases belong to the judicial power of the U. S.
If it had been intended to leave it in the discretion of the legislature to apportion the judicial power between the Supreme and inferior courts, according to the will of that body, it would certainly have been useless to have proceeded further than to have defined the judicial power, and the tribunals in which it should be vested. — The subsequent part of the section is mere surplusage, is entirely without meaning, if such is to be the construction. If Congress remains at liberty to give this court appellate jurisdiction where the constitution has declared their jurisdiction shall be original — and original jurisdiction where the constitution has declared it shall be appellate — the distribution of jurisdiction, made in the constitution, is form without substance.
Affirmative words are often in their operation, negative of other objects than those affirmed; and in this case, a negative or exclusive sense must be given to them, or they have no operation at all.
It cannot be presumed that any clause in the constitution is intended to be without effect; and therefore such a construction is inadmissible, unless the words require it.
If the solicitude of the convention, respecting our peace with foreign powers, induced a provision that the Supreme Court should take original jurisdiction in cases which might be supposed to affect them — yet the clause would have proceeded no further, than to provide for such cases, if no further restriction on the powers of Congress had been intended. That they should have appellate jurisdiction in all other cases, with such exceptions as Congress might make, is no restriction;
unless the words be deemed exclusive of original jurisdiction.
When an instrument organizing fundamentally a judicial system, divides it into one Supreme, and so many inferior courts as the legislature may ordain and establish; then enumerates its powers, and proceeds so far to distribute them, as to define the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court, by declaring the cases in which it shall take original jurisdiction, and that in others it shall take appellate jurisdiction: the plain import of the words seems to be, that in one class of cases its jurisdiction is original, and not appellate; in the other it is appellate, and not original. If any other construction would render the clause inoperative, that is an additional reason for rejecting such other construction, and for adhering to their obvious meaning.
To enable this court then to issue a mandamus, it must be shown to be an exercise of appellate jurisdiction, or to be necessary to enable them to exercise appellate jurisdiction.
It has been stated at the bar that the appellate jurisdiction may be exercised in a variety of forms, and that if it be the will of the legislature that a mandamus should be used for that purpose, that will must be obeyed. This is true, yet the jurisdiction must be appellate, not original.
It is the essential criterion of appellate jurisdiction, that it revises and corrects the proceedings in a cause already instituted, and does not create that cause. Although, therefore, a mandamus may be directed to courts, yet to issue such a writ to an officer for the delivery of a paper, is in effect the same as to sustain an original action for that paper, and therefore seems not to belong to appellate, but to original jurisdiction. Neither is it necessary in such a case as this, to enable the court to exercise its appellate jurisdiction.
The authority, therefore, given to the Supreme Court, by the act establishing the judicial courts of the United States, to issue writs of mandamus to public officers, appears not to be warranted by the constitution; and it becomes necessary to enquire whether a jurisdiction, so conferred, can be exercised.
The question whether an act, repugnant to the constitution, can become the law of the land, is a question deeply interesting to the United States; but happily not of an intricacy proportioned to its interest. It seems only necessary to recognize certain principles, supposed to have been long and well established, to decide it.
(To be Continued.)
LONDON, January 23.
Yesterday's mail possessed us of a letter from Paris, which mentions that Lord Whitworth, in a recent conference with the French minister, had demanded an assurance that France will not send troops to Egypt or any of the Ottoman dominions; but was informed that Great Britain, as a naval power, had no right to interfere in continental politics; and that France could not return any answer which might be deemed to imply any acquiescence in such pretensions. We heard a similar report on 'Change, and the following corresponding articles are given in the French papers, received yesterday, under date, Stutgard, Jan. 7.
"It we may believe several German gazettes, there have been for some time at Paris, very important negotiations between Lord Whitworth and the minister Talleyrand. They relate partly to the evacuation of Malta and Egypt, and to the affairs of Parma and Etruria. England requires of France a promise that she will in no case, send troops to Malta or Egypt; but the French government has rejected the proposition, on account of its not having been mentioned in the treaty of Amiens. With respect to the affairs of Italy, lord Whitworth has also received a reply and more precise one, in the negative; for France never thought of being required to treat with the court of London upon the affairs of the continent, because that court, in the negotiations for peace which took place with Austria, took no part either in the affairs of the Germanic empire or of Italy."
Although we should not be surprised if such were the sentiments and hostile avowments of France, we are yet led to hope the statements are erroneous; and we incline the more to this persuasion, because the stated declaration to have been current at Stutgard on the 7th must have been made current early in the month and we
cannot suppose our ministers would have suffered so long a period to elapse without adopting means to assert the honor, and vindicate the rights and interests of the country.
If our government has reason to believe that France meditates the sending troops to any of the Turkish provinces, in opposition to the treaty of Amiens, which stipulates the integrity of that empire, and if the consular court refuses to make a satisfactory declaration on the subject of any representation resulting from that impression, there can exist but one opinion as to the line of conduct which this country ought to adopt.
We have already sacrificed enough for peace, there is a point beyond which moderation degenerates into weakness; concession may be demanded after concession, until we retain neither the spirit nor the power for resistance; and a truce, purchased at the expence of our honor, must be as transitory as it would be humiliating. If war, which Heaven avert, be impending over us, we should rather anticipate the shock, than augment our danger by meanly temporising with it. — Egypt must be preserved from the domination of France, and if there exist doubts for its safety, we should "make assurance doubly sure, and take a boon of fate."
NORFOLK, March 15.
A gentleman of veracity, just arrived from Savannah, (Ga.) in 6 days, informs, that the day before he left there an express arrived, bringing intelligence of general Victor's having landed at LOUISIANA with 4000 troops. Good news for the Kentuckeans!
Arrived since our last,
Ship Datt, Peck, from St. Ubes. In lat. 20, N. long. 28, W. spoke the sch'r Polly and Sally, Mitchell, belonging to Newburyport, from Liverpool to Norfolk, out 27 days, all well.
Sch'r Experiment, Seely, from Montego Bay. In lat. 26, 30, long. 80, 10, spoke the sch'r Judah, from Havannah, bound to this port.
Sch'r Roger Williams, Allen, from Havannah.
Sch'r Hope, Farquhar, from Montego Bay.
Sch'r Friendship, Dinman, from New York.
Sch'r Nancy, Daniels, from St. Christopher's; in distress.
Sch'r Elizabeth, Richie, from New Providence.
Sloop Economy, Smith, from New Providence.
Sloop George, Potter, from Providence, (R. I.)
By the ship New York, arrived in Hampton Roads from Lisbon in 33 days, we received the following list of American vessels left at Lisbon on the 7th of February.
Ship Liberty, captain John Daily, for Isle of May, to sail in 6 days; ship America, of Boston, capt. Gardner, for New York, to sail in 3 days; schooner —, of do. time not known; ship Argus, capt. Durcham, for Norfolk, in 3 weeks; ships Richmond and Liberty, of Philadelphia. Besides many other American vessels names unknown.
Alexandria Advertiser.
MONDAY, MARCH 21.
Extract of a letter received at New York from Savannah, dated March 4.
"On the 2d inst. an express arrived here from the Governor of New Orleans with dispatches for the Spanish Consul. Nothing has yet certainly transpired with respect to their contents. Various are the conjectures, and report speaks of the landing of some French troops at the Floridas."
Extract of another, from New Orleans, dated February 17.
"Our last advices put it beyond a doubt, that the French are now on the way to this place, and are looked for daily. The baggage of the Prefect is already arrived, and several officers of inferior grades."
From a Charleston paper of the 8th inst.
"The following article of intelligence is written upon the margin of a Savannah paper of Thursday last, addressed to the Post-master of this city."
"An express is said to be arrived in this city, in 11 days overland from Pen."

feola, announcing the arrival of the French troops, for 4000, under the command of General Victor, at Louisiana.
The pilot of the Dyett, arrived at N. York, from New-Orleans, informs, that the port of N. Orleans was opened to American vessels, and that some French troops had arrived there.
IMPORTANT TO MERCHANTS. Consulate of the United States of America. LISBON, Feb. 9. 1803.
I have the satisfaction to announce to my fellow citizens that the prohibition of the importation of Flour into this realm, is taken off. His Royal Highness the Prince Regent of Portugal having granted unlimited permission for the introduction of Foreign Flour into this Kingdom, paying a duty of sixty cents per barrel; and the vessels from the United States with clear bills of health, and whose crews are free from any sickness, are no longer to be subjected to quarantine. Signed, WILLIAM JARVIS.
Extract of a letter from Farquhar Court-house, March 9, 1803.
Three Tanners from the North, have lately settled in the manor; opened a mine, and have struck a quantity of dollars, the best counterfeits you ever saw. Mr. Clarkson, a justice of the peace, brought them down with three or four hundred dollars, with all the milling machinery, metal, &c. They are of 1789, color of bell metal, completely washed with silver. The figure 7, is marked with a small stroke from the points of the figure which makes it look like the figure 4 turned upside down, all the dollars have that mark it being in the die; 'tis supposed there are a great many in circulation. Their trial comes on to-morrow.
Extract of a letter from Louisville, Kentucky, dated Feb. 17.
On the 12th inst. the brig KENTUCKY was launched. A very numerous concourse of people attended to gratify themselves with so novel a sight. The Kentucky is a very elegant vessel burthen 239 tons. Her frame principally locust, yellow mulberry, black walnut and cedar and was built under the direction of Mr. John Fox, ship carpenter, of Philadelphia, who was sent on by the owner to superintend her. Much credit is due to him for his unremitting attention and masterly performance. She drops down immediately to the mouth of Cumberland river, where it is expected, she will receive nearly 180000 lbs. of cotton, and proceed thence to Liverpool."
True Republicanism Triumphant. —We were last evening favored with the Ambler , (N. H.) paper of yesterday. It contains a statement of the votes for Governor in 27 towns. His Excellency Gov. GILMAN has 3233, Mr. LANGDON, the democratic candidate, 2349. Palladium.
From Cape Francois.
A gentleman just arrived from Cape Francois has furnished us with the following particulars from that quarter: On the morning of the 18th ult. 4 o'clock A. M. the general was beat to assemble the people of the Cape. However, previous to this, General Rochambeau, ever vigilant, had information of the design of the brigands, and had the national guard assembled to attack them, who had marched along the banks of the river leading from Haut de Camp to the town, and got possession of the Barrier Boutee, and soon after made themselves master of Fort Belleair, putting the few in it to death, and burning part of the hospital, and killing a few sick, who were there that could not escape; and at the same time an attack was made on the mountain back of the Cape, between the Foset and Plestarme within musket shot of houses in town. After an obstinate engagement for about an hour, they were routed from this place, and about 9 o'clock they were drove out of Fort Belleair. In those two actions the whites had about forty killed and wounded. The Brigands, whose force amounted to about twelve hundred, lost about one hundred, and a few taken prisoners, one of whom was a general officer.
Two days after this, a few people, who had escaped from the island on Tortudas, brought accounts of the negroes there, rising and killing the principal part of the whites. It was fortunate for the people
of the Cape, that the Brigands could not work the guns of Fort Belleair so as to bear on the town, as their intention was to destroy it, which was evident, from the number of matches they left in the fort, after their retreat.
I shall make no comment on the situation of the Cape; you may form an idea of it yourself, as a bold attack was made on it by the brigands twelve days previous to this, in which they got as far as the Barriere Providence, just at the entrance of the town. However, we are to hope for the best, as a fleet with troops were hourly expected, three sail of which had arrived, with fourteen hundred men. Mr. Laufer, prefect for N. Orleans, arrived here on the 24th, and sailed for that place on the 26th ult. General Rochambeau is appointed commander in chief of the island of Hispaniola by the First Consul, in consequence of which the Cape was illuminated on the night of the 27th ultimo. The inhabitants manifested great satisfaction at his appointment, knowing him to be a humane, brave and vigilant officer. The General in Chief exempted the Americans from duty, except in cases of emergency.
It is currently report and believed, a quarantine will take place the first of May, on all vessels arriving from the Port of Philadelphia to any ports in Hispaniola.
Philadelphia pap.
From the New York Evening Post.
REPUBLICAN FESTIVAL.
We have hitherto forborne to take any notice of the New-Haven festival, but have left it entirely to be ridiculed and satirized by the federal wits of Connecticut. Since however, it has been made a subject of eulogium in all the democratic newspapers in the United States, we fear we shall be thought inattentive to our duty if we do not give our readers some little account of it. This we are enabled to do pretty correctly, partly by information furnished by the parties concerned, in print, and partly by letters from a correspondent who was at the scene of action.
On the 17th of January last, certain persons got together at New-Haven, and framed a paper address to the democrats of Connecticut, informing them that on the ninth of March next there would be held an anniversary meeting of 'republicans at that place,' to be called, 'A Republican Festival, in honor of the election of president Jefferson;' which election was permitted by an overruling Providence, to take place on the fourth of March 1801.
The principal purpose of this meeting was to bring together all their force from every part of the state, and make the greatest possible show of strength, knowing that to become strong it is policy to appear already to be so. To induce a universal attendance at the time and place appointed, the framers of the address declared to the people, that on this occasion there should, at any rate, be a day of rejoicing; that they would rejoice that Thomas Jefferson had been chosen president, &c. enumerating about forty reasons for rejoicing; they observed, that 'the four years which preceded the election of president Jefferson, was like darkness which precedes the morning;' that 'twenty years had elapsed since they rejoiced in the distinguished victory which terminated in glory a tedious, distressing and expensive war; in short that after such a length of time they were determined once more to rejoice just to see what rejoicing was and they therefore held out a joyful and alluring prospect to every good democrat in the state. They begin by promising them, 'a procession, an oration by Pierpont Edwards, selected vocal and instrumental music, (consisting of four enumerated psalm tunes) a public dinner and dancing in the evening, adding, that private houses were engaged for all the ladies who may honor the occasion with their company!' which must be intended for those democratic ladies who have not any particular gallant at home and shews, more than any thing, the intention to have a concourse as large as possible; and it may be added, it contains no little lure. This address was signed by eight persons as managers, at the head of which we are agreeably surprised to find the name of deacon Abraham Bishop, aged 79 years last November, the same person who was appointed collector in the place of Mr. Goodrich. We are extremely
pleased to find that the old gentleman, though long since almost deprived by age of his eye-sight, has not yet lost the sense of feeling.—We pass on to the day itself.
On the 9th, sure enough, the democrats turned out in earnest, from every message, building, barn, stable, loft, croft, garth, cottage, hut, house, out-house and all and every sort of dwelling whatsoever and came and assembled together at New-Haven. The procession was had, the oration heard quite through by most of them, the dinner was eaten and the evening arrived which was to crown all their rejoicing. Alas, good easy men! and when they thought full surely that their pleasures were a-ripening, there came a frost, a killing, black frost and nipt them a bud. In sober prose, the tickets for the ball having been exposed to public sale, had been principally purchased up by certain persons whose presence was rather unexpected and the ball room was at an early hour illuminated by the appearance of about a dozen ladies of colour.—This circumstance created no little confusion, but the managing committee waited on the orator of the day and desired him to address the democratic 'fugitives from' their masters and beg them to yield up the floor. Mr. _____ repaired to the place and burst in upon them with the address of Macbeth to the witches,
'How now, you SAUCY, black and midnight hags? What is't you do?'
After a moment's hesitation a fellow of a little more boldness than the rest advanced in behalf of himself and brethren and hoped that those who had met to celebrate the election of the president would not so soon forget one of his sentiments, that we were all white men, all black.
Report adds that the dispute was compromised by admitting a certain proportion of each sort, allowing, that of the whole number which the room was capable of containing with the necessary convenience three fifths should be whites, the others, people of colour, excluding Indians not taxed altogether.
And harmony being thus restored to social intercourse, nothing was to be seen but a pleasing contest for superiority in bodily agility between the different complexions, accompanied by many agreeable contortions. It may truly be said, that the animation and the exertions thro' which they all passed in the course of the night were worthy of the occasion and of the cause in honor of which they had assembled. The following lines come fortunately in aid of a description to which no prose is equal and by a slight parody represent this charming festival in just and vivid tints.
How often did they bless the coming night, When the sweet intercourse 'twixt black and white Should prove, that no distinction from complexion rise, As well your part, there all the honor lies, 'Twas not the village train from labor all, Led up their sports within the spacious hall, While many a pastime circled in the shade, The young contending as the old survey'd. And many a gambol frolick'd to the sound Of violins which feats of strength went round. And still as each repeated pleasure tir'd, Succeeding sports the mirthful hand inspir'd, The dancing train that simply sought renown, By holding out, to tire each other down; The swain, unmindful of his smutty face, While smiles of approbation limper'd round the place; The brunet virgin's side-long looks of love, No matron's glance that would those looks reprove! These were thy charms, sweet village—sports like these With sweet succession taught, e'en toil to please; Taught age with youth with brown the fair to play, Bless the long night, and curse the coming day. * * * * * Hiatus valdus defendus.
From the CONNECTICUT COURANT.
A N O D E.
To be sung at the Democratic festival to be held at New Haven this day, (March 9.)
Tune—'God save the Peoples' king.' Come democrats 'rejoice,' Lend each your heart and voice While thus we sing, All order's done away, Confusion rules the day, Let democrats huzza? Jefferson's king.
No more shall we complain Of superstitions reign, We sing its fall,
Now 'deacons' do engage, With democratic rage Tho' eighty years of age, To lead a ball.
No more shall that dire curse [The taxes] drain your purse, Fed'rals rul'd the day; But now we'll homage bring To Jefferson our king, Let us 'rejoice' and sing, We've none to pay.
No more shall villains dread In vicious paths to tread For fear of law; Some judges are displac'd, Soon all may be disgrac'd And law itself effac'd Oh! then huzza!
No more shall commerce fear, Tho' enemies should dare Her flag to mock; Lo! its protection rides, With thunder at its sides, Not in the rolling tides, But a 'dry dock.'
Then let each democrat Huzza and swig his hat Or 'twirl his wig; Huzza—'rejoice and sing' And hail the 'peoples king' With Randolph's 'little thing' About so big.'
PORT OF ALEXANDRIA.
ARRIVED, Brig Harmony, Hall, Boston Schr. Nancy, Dangerfield, Norfolk CLEARED, Schr. Harriot, Blunt, Jamaica Sloop President, Grinnelds, Barbados Caroline, Slocum, Boston.
For BOSTON,
The fast sailing (copper bottom) BRIG HARMONY, Robert B. Hall, Master: Intended to sail on Friday next.—For freight of two hundred bls. or passage, having excellent accommodations, apply to JOHN G. LADD. Who offers for sale from said vessel, now landing at Merchant's wharf, 3 puncheons Jamaica Rum, 1 pipe Cogniac Brandy, 7 chests Gunpowder and Young Hyson Tea, Some Lime and Plaster of Paris. March 21. d
DR. HALL,
(OPPOSITE MR. HEISKELL'S TAVERN.) Is now opening an extensive assortment of
Drugs, Medicines, &c.
Which he will dispose of either by wholesale or retail, at the most reduced prices.
Red, pale and yellow Bark, Russian Rheubarb, Common, do. Jalap, Calomel, and Ipecacuanha, Camphor, Gum Guaiacum and Socotrine Aloes, Salt Petre, Cream of Tartar, Glauber Salts, Mace, Cloves, and Nutmegs, Turmeric white Ginger, and Cinnamon, Teeth Brushes, Sallad Oil, Fresh Castor Oil, Aquafortis, Quicksilver, Oil of Vitriol and Verdigrise, Gold and silver leaf, Spirits Turpentine, Borax, Barley Sugar, Sugar Candy, Essence of Anchovies, Church's Cough Drops, Isinglass, &c. &c. March 21. d3t
To Let,
For one or more years, a convenient dwelling HOUSE, for a small family, pleasantly situated on Pitt Street, between Wolf and Wilkes streets.
CHARLES SIMMS.
March 21. e03t Printing in all its variety executed at this office.

SAMUEL BISHOP,
BOOKSELLER, & STATIONER
Respectfully informs the Public that he has received from Lee & Co's Patent and Family Medicine Store, Baltimore, a fresh assortment of the following Valuable Medicines,
Which are in high esteem and general use throughout the United States, many of them being sold cheaper than the drugs of which they are compounded, could be purchased at a retail store.
TAKE NOTICE,
That S. Bishop is appointed the only Agent for Alexandria.
DR. HAMILTON'S ELIXIR,
A sovereign remedy for Colds, Obstinate Coughs, Asthma, Catarrhs, Sore Throats, and Approaching Consumptions.
To parents who may have children afflicted with the HOOPING COUGH.
This discovery is of the first magnitude, as it is an immediate relief, checks the progress, and in a short time entirely removes the most cruel disorder to which children are liable—the Elixir is so perfectly agreeable and the dose so small, that no difficulty arises in taking it.
From LUTHER MARTIN, Esq. Attorney-General of the State of Maryland.
Gentlemen,
I comply with your request in stating my opinion of Hamilton's Elixir. It has been used in my family for two or three years past, with uniform success, whenever colds, coughs, or similar complaints have rendered medicine necessary. I have myself found it an excellent and agreeable remedy for a very painful and troublesome affection of the breast, accompanied with torpor and with obstructed and difficult breathing.
On these accounts I do not hesitate to recommend Hamilton's Elixir, as a valuable medicine, and deserving public attention.
LUTHER MARTIN.
Mr. Abijah Henly, Bridge-Street, Baltimore, was cured by one bottle of Hamilton's Elixir of a very complicated disorder, occasioned by a severe cold caught several months ago. He breathed with the greatest difficulty, and was often thrown into weakening sweats when he attempted to walk any distance, and his voice would frequently fail in such a degree that he could only attempt to whisper, he has been upwards of six weeks without a return of his complaints, and desires to give this public testimony in favour of this invaluable medicine.
Dr. Hamilton's
GRAND RESTORATIVE,
Is recommended as an invaluable medicine, for the speedy relief and permanent cure of the various complaints which result from dissipated pleasures—juvenile indiscretions—residence in climates unfavourable to the constitution—the immoderate use of tea, frequent intoxication, or any other destructive intemperance—the unskillful or excessive use of mercury—the diseases peculiar to females, at a certain period of life—bad lyings in, &c. &c.
And is proved by long and extensive experience to be absolutely unparalleled in the cure of Nervous disorders, Consumption, Lowness of spirits, Loss of appetite, Impurity of the blood, Hysterical affections, Inward weakness, Seminal weakness, Fluor albus, (or whites) Barrenness, Violent cramps in the stomach and back, Indigestion, Melancholy, Gout in the stomach, Pains in the limbs, Relaxations, Involuntary emissions, Obstinate gleets, Impotency, &c. &c. In cases of extremity, where the long prevalence and obstinacy of disease has brought on a general impoverishment of the system, excessive debility of the whole frame, and a wasting of the flesh, which no nourishment or cordial could repair a perseverance in the use of this medicine has performed the most astonishing cures.
HAMILTON'S ESSENCE and EXTRACT OF MUSTARD,
A safe and effectual remedy for gout, rheumatism, palsy, sprains, bruises, pains in the face and neck, &c. And has performed more cures in the above complaints than all the other medicines ever before made public.
From Dr. Weatherburn, Wythe county, Virginia.
Gentlemen,
I purchased at your shop the preparations you call Hamilton's Essence, or Extract of Mustard, which I believe has perfectly removed a chronic rheumatism (of that kind named sciatica, or of the hip joint) under which I had laboured for a long time, and which had baffled every article in the Materia Medica, and every mode of treatment received into practice for the cure of this obstinate disease. If you think this letter useful you are at liberty to make it public.
Yours, &c.
P. WEATHERBURN.
John Hoover, Tape-maker, South Second-Street, between Mary and Christian-Streets, Philadelphia, voluntarily maketh oath as follows, namely, that his wife, Mary Hoover, was so severely afflicted with a violent rheumatism, very dangerously situated, the consequence of a severe cold after lying in, as to be confined to her bed for several weeks, and was at length reduced to the melancholy apprehension of remaining a cripple for life, notwithstanding the most respectable medical advice was followed, and every probable remedy attempted: when seeing several cases of cures performed by Hamilton's Essence and Extract of Mustard, they were procured from Mr. Birch, No. 17, South Second-Street. The first application enabled her to walk across the room, and the use of one bottle restored her to her usual state of health and strength.
JOHN HOOVER.
Sworn and subscribed before Ebenezer Forster, Esq. one of the justices of the peace to Philadelphia County.
HAMILTON'S
WORM DESTROYING LOZENGES
Which have within four years past cured upwards of one hundred and twenty thousand persons of both sexes, of every age, and in every situation, of various dangerous complaints arising from worms, and form obstructions or foulness in the stomach and bowels.
This medicine bears no analogy whatever of similar title, so commonly complained of as operating with violence; on the contrary, a particular excellence of this remedy is its being suited to every age and constitution; contains nothing but what is perfectly innocent, and is so mild in its operation that it cannot injure the most delicate pregnant lady, or the tenderest infant of a week old, should no worms exist in the body; but will, without pain or griping, cleanse the stomach and bowels of whatever is foul or offensive, and thereby prevent the production of worms and many fatal disorders. They are particularly efficacious in carrying off all gross humours and eruptions; feverish and bilious complaints, and are the safest and mildest purgative that can be used on any occasion. Description of Worms, and the Symptoms by which they are known.
Worms which infest the human body, are chiefly of four kinds, viz. the Teres or large round worm, the Ascarides, or small maw worm, the Cucurbitina, or short, flat, white worm, and lastly, the Tania, or tape worm, so called from its resemblance to tape; this is often many yards long, and is full of joints—it is most hurtful, and most difficult to cure.
Among the symptoms attending worms, are disagreeable breath, especially in the morning—Bad and corrupted gums—itching in the nose and about the seat—Convulsions and epileptic fits, and sometimes privation of speech—Starting and grinding of the teeth in sleep—irregular appetite, sometimes loathing food, and sometimes voracious—Purging, with slimy and fetid stools—Vomiting—Large and hard stools—Pains and sickness at the stomach—Pains in the head and thighs, with lowness of spirits—Slow fever, with small and irregular pulse—A dry cough—Excessive thirst—Sometimes pale and unhealthy countenance, and sometimes the face bloated and flushed.
Persons afflicted with any of the above symptoms, should have immediate recourse to HAMILTON'S WORM DESTROYING LOZENGES, which have been constantly attended with success in all complaints similar to those above described.
A dose of this medicine given occasionally during the warm season, will effectually prevent the vomiting and purging of children a dreadful disorder which annually destroys thousands of the infant part of our cities. It is likewise the mildest and most certain remedy known and has restored to health and strength a great number when in an advanced stage of this fatal complaint. Particular and plain instructions are given for every part of the necessary treatment in such cases.
Children generally take this medicine with eagerness; having a pleasing appearance, and an agreeable taste.
CASES OF CURES.
(Selected from thousands) the authenticity of which any person may ascertain, either by letter or personal application.
TAPE WORM.
Mr. SAMUEL FULLER, Inn-keeper, on the Harford road, ten miles from Baltimore, began about 20 months ago to be grievously afflicted with a tape worm, which increased fast in size and strength, so as to excite the most horrid sensations by its writhing motions and intolerable pains, resembling the gnawing and tearing of his bowels, which deprived him of his necessary sleep, and caused such dreadful apprehensions as cannot be conceived but by one in a similar situation—his appetite was rapidly, and with that his strength, so that he was unable to attend to any business—when he heard of some excellent cures performed by Hamilton's worm lozenges, he took a large dose, which brought away about FOUR YARDS of the worm (now in the possession of Lee & Co.)—but a renewal of his pains soon convinced him that this monstrous reptile had recovered its first vigour—Application was made to Lee & Co. for more of their medicine, with their advice—from which resulted the total expulsion of his formidable enemy, in several pieces, which he supposed to be SIX or EIGHT YARDS more. A few months have since elapsed, and Mr. Fuller is now in perfect health. The above facts are well known to a numerous circle of his neighbours, and himself will gratify any who may wish to make further inquiries on the subject. Although Hamilton's worm lozenges produce such powerful effects, when necessary, yet they are perfectly innocent and mild in their operation on the human body, even taken in large doses, as Mr. Fuller will testify—their particular mildness is abundantly evident in innumerable cures of infants.
Communicated by Dr. John Spangler, Yorktown, Pennsylvania.
Letter from the reverend Mr. JOHN MOLTHER, minister of the Moravian church, in Yorktown.
York, January 4th, 1802.
Dear Sir,
Dr. Hamilton's lozenges have been recommended to me as a very adequate means for the cure of children afflicted with worms. I procured a box for the use of my family, to try, whether by means of this medicine, I might be enabled to gain a point, which, to accomplish, different other means had proved abortive. My eldest boy had a very sickly appearance, was very restless at night, grew leaner from time to time; in short, he seemed to be in a precarious state of health, which would yield to none of the medicines administered, until I gave him two doses of lozenges, agreeably to the directions, which carried off a substance to an appearance a mere mucus but upon close inspection quit repelled with very small living animals.
Not one of that sort of worms which usually afflict children, came from him. Since that period he grew remarkably better in health, and though lean, has got a fresh and lively complexion. Upon different occasions I have used this medicine, purging first, and found it to answer exceedingly well, without bringing on belly-ache, or any of those disagreeable sensations, so often occasioned by purging medicines. Upon the whole, I judge this medicine to be, besides its main object, one of the most salutary means for restoring lost appetite, and promoting a proper state of digestion, by carrying off that bilious substance, which engenders so much indisposition both among children and adults.
I am, Sir, your most obedient servant, JOHN MOLTHER.
DR. HAHN'S TRUE and GENUINE GERMAN CORN PLAISTER.
An infallible remedy for corns, speedily removing them, root and branch, without giving pain.
THE GENUINE PERSIAN LOTION,
So celebrated among the fashionable throughout Europe, as an invaluable cosmetic, perfectly innocent and safe, free from corrosive and repellant minerals (the basis of other lotions) and of unparalleled efficacy in preventing and removing blemishes in the face and skin of every kind, particularly freckles, pimple, inflammation, redness, furze, tetter, ring worms, sun burns, prickly heat, &c.
The Persian Lotion operates mildly, without impeding that natural, insensible perspiration which is essential to health. Yet its salutary effects are speedy and permanent, rendering the skin delicate, soft and clear, improving the complexion, and restoring the bloom of youth. Never failing to render an ordinary countenance beautiful, and an handsome one more so.
THE RESTORATIVE POWDER for the TEETH and GUMS.
This excellent preparation comforts and strengthens the gums, preserves the enamel from decay, and cleanses and whitens the teeth, by absorbing all that acrimonious slime & foulness, which suffered to accumulate, never fails to injure and finally ruin them.
DR. HAHN'S GENUINE EYE-WATER.
A sovereign remedy for all diseases of the eyes, whether the effect of natural weakness or of accident, defluxions of rheum, dullness, itching and films on the eyes, never failing to cure those maladies which frequently succeed the small pox, measles and fevers, and wonderfully strengthening a weak sight. Hundreds have experienced its excellent virtues, when nearly deprived of sight.
TOOTH ACHE DROPS!
The only remedy yet discovered which gives immediate and lasting relief in the most severe instances.
THE SOVEREIGN OINTMENT for the ITCH,
Which is warranted an infallible remedy at one application, and may be used with perfect safety by pregnant women, or on infants a week old, not containing a particle of mercury, or any other dangerous ingredient whatever, and is not accompanied with that tormenting smart which attends the application of other remedies.
THE ANODYNE ELIXIR.
For the cure of every kind of head-ache.
INDIAN VEGETABLE SPECIFIC.
A safe and speedy remedy for the venereal disease.
"An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure."
For the prevention and cure of bilious and malignant fevers.
IS RECOMMENDED
DR. HAHN'S ANTI-BILIOUS PILLS.
The operation of these pills is perfectly mild, so as to be used with safety by persons in every situation, and of every age.
They are excellently adapted to carry off superfluous bile, and prevent its morbid secretions—to restore and a mend the appetite—to procure a free perspiration, and thereby prevent colds, which are often attended with fatal consequences—a dose never fails to remove a cold, if taken on its first appearance. They are celebrated for removing habitual costiveness—sickness at the stomach, and severe head aches—and ought to be taken by all persons on a change of climate.
Sold likewise by S. Pleasants, Richmond; Ross and Douglass, Petersburg; T. Green, Fredericksburgh; G. Purdie, Smithfield; M. Jones, Suffolk; Dr. Miller, Winchester; R. Green, how, Williamsburg; and J. Shaw-Leesburg.
Five Dollars Reward.
RANAWAY from the subscriber, on Saturday the 4th inst. a likely Negro Man named Daniel; about 5 feet 5 inches high; rather knock-kneed, and when spoken to is apt to stutter: had on, when he went away, a short blue jacket and trousers, wool hat, a pair of shoes and stockings. Whoever takes up said Daniel, and brings him to me in Alexandria, near the county wharf, shall receive the above reward and reasonable charges.
GARRET HEADEN.
March 18.
203 1/2
Spanish Hides,
JUST RECEIVED & FOR SALE,
By Roberts & Griffith.
March 10.
204 1/2
CLOVER SEED.
Warranted of the last crop. Just received and for Sale by the Subscribers.
A few tiersces of fresh CLOVER SEED. RICKETTS, NEWTON, & Co. Feb. 28.
JUST RECEIVED,
And for Sale by SAMUEL BISHOP, (Price 25 Cents.)
PITT & HIS STATUE, A SATIRICAL POEM. By Peter Pindar.
Jan. 10.
Notice.
ALL persons having claims against the estate of Thomas Cave, of Dumfries, deceased, are requested to bring them for adjustment and payment; and all those indebted to the estate are respectfully called upon to make immediate payment to the executrix, it being her anxious wish to close all the accounts.
MARY ANN CAVE,
Alex. March 18.
204
NOTICE.
Will positively be Sold, at Public Sale, on the premises, the first day of April if fair, if not the next fair day thereafter,
A tract of LAND in the county of Loudoun, on Goose Creek, near the Mill formerly owned by Col. Simon Triplett, containing 500 acres, a considerable part of which is in Wood; formerly the property of Augustine Love, and by him conveyed to Alexander Gordon, and by said Gordon conveyed to the subscribers for the benefit of his creditors. One fifth of the purchase money to be paid on the day of sale, two fifths in twelve months, and the remaining two fifths in eighteen months from the day of sale; for which payments approved security will be required.
JONAH THOMPSON, BENJ. COMEGYS, JACOB HOFFMAN.
Jan. 18.
205
Notice.
The subscribers being appointed assignees of the estate and effects of ISAAC M CPHERSON , late of Prince William County, a Bankrupt, give notice, to all persons indebted to the said Isaac M CPHERSON , or who have any of his effects, not to pay or deliver the same to any person, other than the subscribers, or such as shall be duly authorized by them.
BENJAMIN BOTTS, TIMOTHY BRUNDIGE.
Dumfries, March 2.
201 1/2
W. FLANAGAN,
Next door to Messrs. May and Co's, King Street, has now landing from the Sloop Caroline, from Boston, for sale,
20 TONS PLAISTER,
A few hds. N. E. Rum, bags Pimento, boxes mould Candles, reams writing and wrapping Paper, chests young hyson Tea.
Also on hand,
30 bls. Boston Mels Beef,
A few bls. tanners' Oil, 500 bushels Lisbon Salt, bales of India Cotton, consisting of Gurrahs and Baftas.
The Sloop will shortly return to Boston—200 bls. will be taken on Freight, if offered immediately.
March 16.
203 1/2
Wanted to Hire Immediately,
ABOUT 40 hands, 12 hewers and 8 waggons and teams. Employment may be had 3 months, or more, by application to J. and M. Scholfield, Alexandria, Issachar Scholfield, Walter or Wm. Lindsey, near Colchester, or Henry Woodrow, at Aquia.
N. B. Hands are to bring axes and hewers broad axes.
Feb. 7.
204
To Rent.
For one or more Years, A STORE HOUSE situated at Fairfax Court House, which, from the great resort of people, is thought to be a very good stand for a Retail Store. For terms apply to Mr. John Ratcliff, living at the place, or the subscriber.
RICH. RATCLIFF.
Feb. 2.
204
Cash given for clean linen and cotton rags.
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