Alexandria advertiser and commercial intelligencer (Alexandria [Va.]), 1803-05-13 00:00:00

Sales by Auction.
On SATURDAY, At 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store, the corner of King and Union streets. Rum in hhds. and barrels, 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, Cashmeres, Kerseys, Coatings, Halfthicks, Fearnought, Blankets, Planes, Negro Cottons, Worsted and other Stockings, THOS. PATIEN, Auctioneer. May 11.
Public Sale.
Will be added to next Saturday's Sales, A number of boxes of India Garden, & other FANS, One box of Italian perfumery, and Three boxes of English Sadlery, which must positively be sold. THOS. PATTEN. May 10.
Dr. Thomas Semmes HAS for sale at his shop, opposite Mr. Peter Sherron's, King Street, Drugs, Medicines, Patent Medicines and Colours used by Painters, which he offers at the most reduced prices. May 7. co
R. T. HOOE & Co. HAVE IMPORTED In the ship United States from Liverpool, 4d, 6d, 8d, 10d, 12d and 20d Nails, A few casks of Iron Castings, assorted, Cutlery and Hardware in general, 15 casks of Copperas, 34 casks patent Shot, Fine and coarse Hats in boxes, 70 pieces of twilled Sacking, 70 boxes Window Glass, 170 kegs of white, Venetian red, yellow and red paints. May 9. co
RICHARD VEITCH & Co. HAVE IMPORTED, In the ship William and John, from London, A few cases Irish Linens, a large and handsome selection of Prints of the latest patterns, two trunks of elegant assorted ribbons; 4-4, 9-8 and 6-4 plain and coloured cambric muslins, cotton velvet, dimities, striped cotton and cotton hosiery, with several other articles adapted to the season, which they offer for sale at their warehouse in King Street, on the most reasonable terms for cash, or a short credit. May 6. d rm
G. GEIB MOST respectfully informs his friends and the public in general, that he has lately received an elegant assortment of PIANO FORTES, which he flatters himself cannot be surpassed, if equalled, by any in this town. And he hopes the terms of sale he intends offering to the public, will induce those ladies and gentlemen to purchase who would wish to favor him with their patronage. -N. B. He will warrant them for twelve months. For terms apply at Mrs. Wilson's boarding house, King Street, Alexandria. May 2. d
Ricketts, Newton and Co. Have for Sale, 50 boxes Segars, 2 bales Muslins, 6 pipes old Madera Wine, 5 tress's Threads, 100 pieces Bandanoes, 10 bales Cotton, 1 trunk low priced Calicoes, 2 butts French Brandy, 50 boxes Soap and Candles, 4 boxes Wool and Cotton Cards, 50 kegs Tobacco (Janes river) 20 bis. Beef and Pork, 10 hhds. Sugar, 10 tons Swedish Iron, 20 boxes Chocolate, 100 reams Wrapping Paper, 100 do. Writing do. French and Nova Scotia Plaister, Lisbon and Turk's Island Salt. A large quantity of Bran to be sold very cheap, if taken away soon. They are giving Cash for Wheat, Flour, Corn, Rye and Tobacco. April 2. d
PUBLIC SALE.
On Saturday the 21st inst. at 4 o'clock, P. M. will positively be sold on the premises, at a credit of 6, 12, and 18, months for approved negotiable paper. TWO LOTS of Ground on the commons containing about 4 1/2 acres, pleasantly situated near Hunting Creek, and well calculated for gardens. This property will be subdivided to suit purchasers. RICHARD VEITCH, } Trustees of WM. I. HALL, } Washington I. JAMES WILSON } Washington. May 6. d
JOSEPH RIDDLE and Co. HAVE IMPORTED SPRING GOODS, In the William and John from London. They expect an additional shipment by the ship United States from Liverpool. May 5. d
JAMES WILSON Has received by the ship William and John, capt. Woodhouse, from London, SPRING GOODS, which will be opened and for sale immediately at his warehouse. Also—Brown Stout in casks of 6 doz. each. May 5. d
BROADCLOTHS, CASSIMERES and HOSIERY FOR SALE. A few packages of superfine broadcloths, Cassimeres and Hosiery, received by the ship United States, on terms highly advantageous to the purchasers. Apply to Wm. HODGSON. May 9. d
HARDWARE, &c. BY the United States, the subscriber has received an extensive assortment. Also, A variety of Tools, Looking Glasses, &c. manufactured in this country. PHILIP WANTON. 5th mo. 9th d
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'ors. GEO. TRIPLETT, } March 1. d
Mrs. COOKE, Has the honor of informing her friends, and the inhabitants in general, of Alexandria and its vicinity, that she has opened a School for young Ladies, next door to the corner of Prince and Washington streets, and hopes to experience a continuance of the liberal and generous patronage, which she has hitherto received, and of which she will ever make it her study to be thought deserving. Mrs. Cooke purposed to engage a select number of Pupils, for whom, when complete, she will procure Teachers of approved abilities to perfect them in those branches of literature, which their parents or guardians may wish them to attain. Young Ladies, residing at a distance from School, boarded by the day or week during the warm season. A few yearly boarders will be received on moderate terms, to be made known at the school. April 13. 2aw3m
For Sale, Freight or Charter.
The Brigantine EVELINA, JAMES CROWDHILL, Master. She will be ready to receive a Cargo in a few days; is well found and in complete order; sails well and carries about 700 bbls. Apply to the master on board. May 12. dgt
6000 bushels of Liverpool Salt to sale on board the ship HERO, at Kirk's wharf. The said ship will take a freight for any port in Europe without the Straits.—Apply to the Master on board, or Wm. HARTSHONE. N. B. The ship will carry 1800 bbls flour, or 250 hhds tobacco. May 9. d
For FALMOUTH, (Eng.) DIRECT, The Ship William & John, Capt. Thos. Woodhouse, will sail the 19th inst. having excellent accommodations for passengers; for passage only, apply to the capt. on board, lying at Col. Ramsey's wharf. JAMES WILSON. May 7. d
For Freight or Charter, To any port without the Mediterranean, The BRIG TWO POLLIES, of Boston, an excellent, staunch new vessel, burthen 151 tons, will be ready in a few days to receive a cargo. Please apply to captain Robert McLaughon, on board, at Merchant's wharf, or J. G. LADD. May 6. d
HATS. I have just received a few cases of English felt Hats, well assorted, and now for sale. Wm. HODGSON. May 6. d
WILLIAM OXLEY, Has received per the William and John, from London, and the United States, from Liverpool, DRY GOODS, Suitable for the season, which are now offered for Sale, at his Store in King Street, upon terms agreeable to the purchasers. May 11. d
A great bargain in Land. Will be sold at the Coffee House in Alexandria, on Wednesday the 1st of June next,
A valuable tract of Land lying on the waters of the Occoquan River, about three miles from Mr. Ellicott's Mills; containing five hundred and twenty six acres, as by Deed of a General Warrantee bearing date of the 11th February, 1802, from the late Charles Turner to the subscribers. This Land is well adapted to corn, wheat and tobacco, and is well timbered of the growth of oak, hickory, and poplar; and the improvements are a comfortable dwelling house, kitchen, barn, house, stables, &c. &c. with several fine springs of water, together with a fine flourishing young orchard of peach and apple trees, and the situation considered remarkably healthy. Any person wishing to view the land, may be shown it by applying to Edward Washington Esquire, who now has it in possession, until Christmas next, when it will be delivered up to the purchaser. The advantage of cutting Cord Wood from this land is very great, there being a great abundance and navigation near at hand. The terms of sale will be for approved paper, payment at two, four and six months. WM. NEWTON, } Trustees. J. MUNCASTER, } HEZ. SMOOT, } March 5. 2aw
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 bbls. Whiskey and Apple Brandy in bbls. Sugar in hhds. tierces and bbls. 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 trais, Queens Ware in crates, FURNITURE, &c. ALSO, A variety of DRY GOODS, Among which are, Cloths, Coatings, Kerseymere, Duffs, Plains and Kerseys, Negro Cottons, Serges, Flaticks, blue Friezes, Calimancoes and Russells, Yarn Stockings, Chintzes and Calicoes, Irish Linens, Silesia do. Platillas, Osnaburgs and Ticklenburgs, Muslins and Mullin Hand'fs, India Muslins and Table Cloths Bandanna Handkerchiefs, Silk Stockings, Coloured Threads, Hats, Plated Candlesticks, And sundry other Articles. P. G. MARSTELLER. May 13.
Removal.
The subscriber wishes to inform his friends and the public in general that he has removed from his store in Prince Street to the store in Union Street, lately occupied by Jacob Leap, and opposite Dean and Gardner's store, where he continues to keep all kinds of Groceries and Fruits, as usual, and has just received a parcel of excellent Oranges, Lemons, Figs, Raisins, Rhode Island Apples, first quality Rhode Island Cheese and fresh Tamarinds. Abel Willis. N. B. The house that he lately occupied in Prince Street is to let. For further particulars enquire as above or to Mr. William Wilson. May 9. d

Public Sale.
On TUESDAY 17th inst. At the House of WALTER POMERY , King Street, will positively be sold, without reserve, All the STOCK in TRADE, of said Pomery—consisting of Chintzes, calicoes, mullins and mouselin handkerchiefs; nankieens, jeans and corduroys; Marseilles quiltings; thread and cotton stockings; cloths and cassi- meres; 400 groce gilt and plated but- tons and a number of other articles.
Also, Household & Kitchen Furniture. P. G. MARSTELLER. May 12.
WALTER POMERY in- tending soon to sail for England, requests all persons who may have demands against him, to exhibit their accounts for set- tlement; and all persons indebted to him are earnestly requested to make immediate payment.
WALTER POMERY. Alex. May 12.
WHEREAS BARTIMEUS WHITE has, by his petition to the Hon. James Marshall , esq. offered to deliver up all his property, real, personal and mixed, to which he is in any manner entitled, for the benefit of his creditors, and has also prayed to be ad- mitted to the benefit of the insolvent law, passed by Congress for the relief of insol- vent debtors within the District of Co- lumbia, the attendance of the creditors of the said Bartimeus White is requested on the 19th day of May, inst. at the court house in the town of Alexandria, at ten o'clock in the morning, at which time and place the oath, according to law, will be administered to the said petitioner.
By order of the Hon. James Marshall. G. DENEALE, Clerk. May 12. 6td
RECEIVED, By the Schooner Sally , capt. Dade , from Cape Francois, and for sale by ROBERTS & GRIFFITH, 20,000 lbs Green Coffee, in tierces and bags. They have on hand, as usual, a general assortment of May 5. d2w
Just received and for Sale, By R. and J. GRAY, The Trial of Col. Despard AND HIS ASSOCIATES, For High Treason, &c. Price 37 1/2 cents. In the language of the Attorney Gene- ral—a more important trial was never presented to any jury. May 12. d
CUTHBERT POWELL, Has received, per the William and John , from London, a handsome assortment of SPRING GOODS, —Consisting of— Irish and British Linens, Mullins, Cambricks, long Lawn, Calicoes, fine Cotton Counterpans, fancy Waistcoating, Silks, Cotton-Kersmeres, extra long silk Gloves of various colors, silk, cotton and brown thread Hosiery, one trunk ladies Kid Shoes, one of Umbrellas and Parasols, one case fashionable split straw and im- perial chip Hats and Bonnets, 4 casks Big Blue, &c. &c. &c.
He has on hand a supply of German and English GOODS, And expects by the ship United States , from Liverpool, an assortment of HARDWARE. May 6. d2w
Jonah Thompson and Son, HAVE IMPORTED In the ships William & John from London, and United States from Liverpool; Superfine Cloths and Cashmeres, Cam- bricks, jaconet and book Mullins, silk Shawls, cotton Hosiery, Jeans, Fus- tians, striped and clouded Nankieens, Cor- duroys, Velvets and Thicksets, Dimi- ties, fancy Marseilles, Waistcoating, sew- ing Silks, Twist and Thread, &c. &c. They are in daily expectation of their assortment of Hardware. May 9. d
AD. SNOWDEN. —The following is se- lected from the New York Morning Chronicle . Duane says the Editor of this paper is under the particular pa- tronage of Mr. Burr . Be it so. Ne- vertheless, the sarcastic wit in this per- formance is not thereby lessened; and I defy the hardest Jeffersonian, who can reign genuine humour, to read it with- out a smile, though he may heartily curse his fate and that of his friends for pan- city of genius. You will please me, and I believe many of your subscribers, by giving it a place in the Advertiser . A. Z.
From the N. Y. Morning Chronicle .
A TRAVELLER'S TALE. Among other circumstances recorded in the journal of Shing-ho , the Chinese tra- veller, is the following account of a nation, thro' which he passed in his Asiatic wanderings.
"From the manners of the people (says he) I am inclined to think they have but partially emerged from a state of barbar- ism. They still evince that distrustful and hostile disposition towards each other, that characterizes man in a savage state. All are ambitious of attaining posts of honor and profit; but it is curious to observe the means they use to effect their desires. With us in China, the man who wishes for public distinction, endeavours to deserve it by his virtues and services.
"The great Bang-ho , when he was a candidate for the office of Cock-e-nee , was remarkable for the propriety of his be- havior and the grandeur of his action. Three times a day did he proceed to the Great Pagoda, to rub his nose on the toe of the immortal Ki . His steps were slow and his look demure; his hair plaited with great exactness, and perfumed with oil of co-ki , descended from the crown of his head, and being of the length of many feet was supported by several youths of mod- est deportment.
"The passenger was saluted from his windows with showers of gold leaf, min- gled with sweet scented flowers, and often drenched with a delightful deluge of rose water. The beggar who applied at his gate was saluted with courteous words, and a horn of oil poured on his head. He went away hungry indeed in belly, but satisfied with the quantity of the gift Bang- ho . Thus did this great man by his good offices, obtain the esteem of his coun- trymen, and was elected to the important office of Cock-e-nee , amid the general ac- clamations of China.
"In this country, however, matters are conducted in a different style. Those who wish to rise, endeavour to do so at the expence of others. They make great outcry about their honesty, their integrity and their patriotism—things which we are content to practise in China. By their language, one would think those virtues are but scarce among them, since they are made the subject of so much boasting.— They remind me of the tradesmen in the kingdom of Tusi , who hang out a flag at their doors, on which is written, "The only honest trader in town."
"No sooner is a man in power, than it immediately becomes the business of his rivals to turn him out; and it is sur- prising with what impudence and cunning they go to work. His best words and actions are twisted into treason; and for the ingenuity they discover in perverting the truth, I believe they could even turn the doctrines of the immortal Confucius into blasphemy.
"It is the custom here, for the people to drink after their meals little cups of an exhilarating beverage, accompanying the draught with some appropriate senti- ment. It happened some time since, on a certain festival day, that one of their principal mandarines being called on for a sentiment or toast, as it is termed, gave, "a union of all honest men."
"The news spread in every direction; the rogues of the nation assembled in clusters at every corner, they lifted up their hands, they rolled their eyes, and they gnashed their teeth; they raised a hue and cry throughout the streets, at the man who would thus establish a union so destructive to their interests. They re- paired in a troop to a dreary den, where dwelt the dark-looking Cheat-fu . His countenance was black as the thunder cloud; and his eyes scowled venomously around.
"This curious, half human animal, was a painter by trade, and employed his
time in daubing hideous distorted carica- tures of such persons as, by the nobleness of their appearance, attracted his envious attention; and for these caricatures he was well paid by every man who wished to see his neighbor in a deformed point of view.
"To him the worthy troop hastened, breathless with consternation, and related the dreadful toast that still rung in their ears. They desired a caricature of the offender, finished in the most hideous man- ner that Cheat-fu could devise.
"The monster grinned a ghastly smile, and turning round to one of the troop, who was among his chief favourites, chucked him under the chin with his dirt- y paw, and assented to the proposal.— The favourite, whose name I cannot recollect, but the meaning of it in Chinese is Nin com poop-hi , made a most ob- sequious bow, and declared upon his honor, (Chinese rumour ) that he should ever con- sider himself under the greatest obligati- ons for such condescension. The carica- ture was finished; the troop yell'd forth their approbation in wildest rapture; they opened their pockets to the famous Cheat-fu ; who kindly deigned to take from them a slight compensation.
"The caricature was handed about the streets, the highway, and the market pla- ces; many who had never seen the true countenance of the mandarin, learn- ed to curse him from this distorted repre- sentation.
"There were still some who maintain- ed that this was not a caricature. With respect to these, they employed certain persons called mud-tossers , to throw dirt in their eyes, in order to make them see clear; and if they still cried out that the hideous portrait was no likeness, they beat them over the head with clubs to keep them quiet.
"In short, the troop employed their painter again, and directed him to paint the countenances of all these refractory people in the blackest colours. Cheat-fu seized his brush with avidity, and went on daubing and daubing, till he so far overshot his mark, that he daubed himself and his employers into detestation and contempt."
These, and a number of other singu- lar customs, are recorded in the journals of the venerable Shing-fu .
FROM THE NEW YORK EVENING POST.
Candid Acknowledgements —The editor of the National Aegis has again attempted to elevate himself above his fellow la- bourers in the cause of democracy, by a se- cond effort to appear just and independent. In high terms he professes a willing admi- ration of Mr. Morris's talents and elo- quence, and promises to furnish his readers with extracts from his left speech. But how long Mr. Blake will continue in this mind, is somewhat uncertain: We hope he will publish those extracts at once before the cold fit comes on, and some new evi- dence appears, as in the case of Mr. Rut- ledge , and compels him to retract his opinion. "The acute & discriminating Duane " will, probable, be dissatisfied, and then this hand- some specimen of his liberality may give place to the conviction that the first notion was erroneous. Least this should happen there- fore, we hasten to give him credit for his candor whilst it is yet in our power.
FROM THE NATIONAL AEGIS.
Governor Morris. We are always ready to render our tribute of respect, to splendid talents and superior genius, whe- ther found among the friends or the ene- mies of the cause we have espoused. We do not hesitate to offer our opinion, that the speech of Mr. Morris on Mr. Ross's resolutions, is the most finished specimen of eloquence, which has ever been exhibited in the annals of American legislation. We doubt whether the re- cords of the British Parliamentary debates can display any thing superior in brilli- ancy of thought, and elegance of language. We regret that the narrow limits of a weekly paper will render it impractica- ble to publish the speech at large. In our next we shall present some extracts, from which the reader may judge of the talents of this distinguished statesman.
We don't want to teaze Mr. Blake , but we cannot help hinting to him that if he will just turn back to his paper of Feb- ruary 17, 1802, he will find Mr. Mor- ris's talents spoken of in a very different style. This is the manner in which the writer of that day sneers at the speech of Mr. Morris on the Judiciary Bill: "At one moment he is solemn, digni-
fied, and majestic, the next he is sportive, familiar, and facetious. In one breath he talks most learnedly of Alfred and England , of Greece and Rome ; in the next, the gravity of the Senator is discarded, and he prattles most humorously about the agility of a post boy. In one sentence he vaunts of his resolution to protect the Constitution from unhallowed hands; in the next he descends to light and quibbling criticism about ball and may "
But now when Mr. Morris has lost his seat in the Senate & is no longer to be feared there, his eloquence and his supe- rior talents are readily admitted. Even Mr. Randolph declared on hearing Mr. Morris's last speech, that it was a pity such great talents should be suffered to go thus prematurely into retirement. At any rate, these people take care that their compliments should be well timed.
NEW YORK, May, 10
The ship Franklin , Townsend of Salem, arrived at Martha's Vineyard from Cal- cutta on the 3d instant. She left the Cape of Good Hope on the 8th March, and brings the following important infor- mation:
"The Cape of Good Hope was given up to the Dutch on the 21st February, at which time the troops of the Batavian Republic took possession, to the great joy of the inhabitants. The English Gov- ernment, it appears, had sent out new orders after the former ones to retain it; but the frigate had a long passage, so that the British troops had held possession from the 1st of January to the 21st February. They had mostly embarked for India be- fore the Franklin failed; notwithstanding which, the British Commanders, at the time they left the Cape , said they expected a new war in Europe, and wished they had retained possession."
Captain Townsend saw at the Cape the ship Kolla from Calcutta , which had spon- ken the Concord , Carnes , of Salem , a short time before, near Sumatra . Passed at New Port the ship Mount Hope , from the Isle of France deeply loaded. From Bermuda papers to the 23d ult re- received at this office.
Governor Beckwith failed from these islands on the 8th instant, for England in the British sloop of war Pheasant .
A dangerous sickness is prevalent at Turks Island .
All the property in St. Eustatia , for- merly belonging to British subjects, has lately been restored by the Batavian Re- public; and that island is now getting in- to its former lively situation.
We have had here this week the most continued gales of wind at this season of the year that have been known for many years. The storm began on Monday e- vening, and still continues. Monday night, Tuesday and Tuesday night it blew almost a hurricane. The wind has been all the time at N. W. We fear much damage has been done at sea near these islands; but are happy to say no vessels have been wrecked on our rocks during the tempestuous weather.
PHILADELPHIA, May 11.
Extract of a letter from Bordeaux , dated 23d March, per Atlantic , Penrose .
"They write from London, as if a war was certain—such intelligence you may reasonably suppose has enhanced the value of sugar and coffee; indeed the spe- culations seem confined to those two ar- ticles. The English funds have fallen 15 per cent. the French 8 per cent. Our un- derwriters have suspended taking any new risks, and it is reported that the insurance at Lloyd's has got up to 5 guineas from London to Bordeaux .
What will be the result of this agitati- on, it is difficult to ascertain; it is how- ever pleasing to learn, that matters be- tween Spain and America are amicably adjusted, and Bonaparte has signified to Mr. Livingston his intention of having all American claims paid with full satis- faction for the delay.
Orders are issued to the different capt. general and administrators of Gaudaloupe , Tobago and St Lucie , to draw no more bills on France . Government has allot- ed two millions per month for the service of the colonies."
BALTIMORE, May 11.
Arrived, brig Two Friends , Williams , from Madeira . Left ship Merchant , Bartlet , of Boston , and several others, names unknown.
In lat. 37, 30, long. 63, 30, 11th April fell in with sloop Lydia , Holleicker

Spencer, of Chatham, (Conn.) from New- bern bound to Guadalupe, in such leaky condition that both her pumps could not keep her free; the crew were obliged to forsake her and came in the Two Friends. In lat. 26, 30, long. 42, 30, spoke brig Hector, of Wilmington, N. C. from New- ry. In lat. 20, 7, long. 63, spoke brig Betty, from Bath, bound to Barbadoes. In lat. 23, long. 76, 46, spoke the brig Fame, Burrows, of Newburyport, from Tobago, bound home, out 8 weeks.
Arrived, brig Active, capt. Haynes, of Alexandria, from New Orleans. Left a number of vessels there, but did not procure a lift.
LEXINGTON, (Ken.) April 19.
An Important Discovery.
Any gentleman, merchant or farmer, of character and good property, who is a ci- tizen of the United States, has it now in his power to secure to himself the exclu- sive patent right in one of the most im- portant and generally useful discoveries to society, that perhaps has been yet offered to the notice of the public in any country, and thereby secure in an honorably and highly useful manner, a splendid addition to his fortune.
The leading objects of this discovery, are the preservation of wheat and all kind of small grain, by which they will pre- serve sound and unaltered for two years, impervious to the ravages of vermin and animalcule of every kind, now known to destroy them in such quantities.
Secondly, The preservation of animal and vegetable substances, either in their natural or a cooked state, (particularly in the latter way) by which these substances will keep sound and unaltered, for years, without danger of waste or diminution, (if properly kept) susceptible by different easy modes of preparation of bearing the tran- sitions of every climate, and becoming an important object of trade in the supply of our fleets, armies and trading ships, as well as those of other nations, but especially calculated to meet a ready and profitable sale at the West India and Spanish mar- kets.
Thirdly, A simple, easy and economi- cal mode of increasing the food of sheep, horses and horned cattle, by which these useful animals may be cheaply and abun- dantly supplied against the inclement sea- son of winter and scarce one of spring. The farmers and landed interests are parti- cularly interested in the speedy and gene- ral application of this very useful and im- portant discovery; the interest in which will be disposed of on fair and honorable terms, without danger of fraud or impo- sition to the purchaser.
For further information, apply to the subscriber, either personally or by letter. post paid, addressed to him at Mr. John Bogg's, Lexington.
JOSEPH COPPINGER.
N. B. Approved property in the town or neighbourhood, will be taken at a fair price.
Alexandria Advertiser.
FRIDAY, MAY 13.
Died at Philadelphia, half after 11 o'clock on Monday night, General STE- VENS THOMSON MASON, one of the senators representative of the state of Virginia, in the Congress of the United States. General Mason had arrived in that city on Tuesday last for medical as- sistance in a dropsical complaint; but the disease had arrived at too malignant a state to submit to the skill of the faculty, or the power of medicine.
The Virginia Telegraph says "That Major Thomas Lewis, The federal candi- date for Congress has a large majority of votes in the district composed of the coun- ties of Greenbrier, Botetourt, Rockbridge, Monroe and Kenawha; but we understand his democratic opponent, Andrew Moore, Esq. scruples the purity of the polls and designs purging them."
A letter from Bordeaux, to a merchant in Philadelphia, dated 23d March, 1803, says I have the pleasure to inform you that this government has notified to the agents of American claimants, that the whole of their certified demands shall be paid without delay, with interest from the period at which they were incurred to the day of payment. The same letter states that couriers extraordinary had been just dispatched to all the courts of Europe.
DEMOCRATS.—We beg permission to point out to the Federal editors every where the following paragraph from the Aurora of April 27; appearing in that paper, which we do know is under the ex- press controul of Mr. Jefferson, we are to presume it is in perfect coincidence with his own opinion and wishes:
"The federalists have a happy versatility. What the next name will be by which they expect to gull the people, is uncertain—Perhaps in the Spirit of Para- dox— benefit men! If democrat did not derote an existing triumphant party, they probably would now usurp this denomina- tion; but they are on the look out for a name that will embrace Mr. Burr's union of all honest men, and should this fail them, they will certainly endeavor to oust the emocrats of their name, in the hope thereby to oust them of the Government."
We fancy Duane is a little mistaken here in his supposition that the Federalists will ever attempt to change their name for that of Democrats; but since he is now so open and explicit in the wish that the name may belong exclusively to his own party, we sincerely hope that in this wish he may not be balked. We therefore take the liberty of submitting it to the consideration of the Federal editors throughout the U. States, whether it would not henceforth be well to speak of our opponents under no other name than that of Democrats. The appellation of Jacobins which is sometimes made use of, particularly at the Eastward, is both too offensive to obtain currency as a univer- sal name, and, excepting as to the leaders of the party, unjust; the appellation of republican is claimed in common by both parties, and therefore is not in the least discriminative: whereas democrat being the name taken by themselves, and liable to no objection on our part, is that which alone should be used when speaking or writing of our political opponents.
N. Y. Evn. Post.
BEWARE OF COUNTERFEITS.
The public are cautioned to be careful in the receipt of counterfeit GOLD TEN DOLLAR PIECES of the United States, as many are in circulation of the date of 1795. The counterfeits may on examina- tion be easily discovered by attending to the following particulars:—The head is badly executed, being much larger than the real piece—the size of the metal is also larger—in the word Unit. d, the letter U is clumsy, and in the word Liberty , the letter B is perceptibly lower than the I and the E in the word States , there is also a great deficiency in the letter S being con- siderably lower than the foregoing letters of the word.
Balt. pap.
FROM A LONDON PUBLICATION.
It appears from some experiments made by M. E. Walker, that caustic instru- ments may be constructed for conversing at a distance, without assistance of tubes to convey the sound. "Ex. 1 I took a deal rod, sixteen feet long, and about an inch square, and, after having fixed one end of it into the small end of a speaking rumpet, I laid it upon two props, in an horizontal position. One of the props was placed under the trumpet, about three inches from its wide end, and the other prop was placed near the other end of the rod, another speaking trumpet was then laid across the rod, about three inches from the end. The wide part of the trumpet rested upon the rod, but the other end was sus- pended by a ribband. The apparatus thus adjusted, I introduced a watch into the end of the trumpet, and, applying my ear to his cross—trumpet, I heard beats much louder than if the watch had been at the distance of a few inches only. The sound appeared to come out of the cross trumpet although the distance was seventeen feet and a half; and when it was laid into the cross trumpet, it was heard equally well at the end trumpet. Ex. 2. My assistant in these experiment being seated at one end of the trumpet, and myself at the other, a con- versation took place through this apparatus, but in whispers too low to be heard thro' the air at that distance. When the ear was placed in a certain position, the words were heard as if they had been spoken by an invisible being within the trumpet, and the sound was more distinct, softer, and more musical, than if they had been spoken through the air." Mr. Walker, in- fers from these experiments, that if a com- munication were made on this principle be- tween a ship or a ware-house, and the dining room, &c. it might contribute to the dispatch of business; and instruments might be formed on the same principle, and
introduced between the parlour and ser- vants' hall, so that the directions, might be given to a domestic without his enter- ing the room, and in whispers too low to disturb the company.
"The war-whoop," the democrats say, "should not be forgotten." Some of the more modest do not wish to say that there is a party in the United States fond of war; but hint it as probable; and fur- ther that the object is the subversion of the government. Do the democrats judge the motives of the federalists to be the same as those which governed the party in opposition to the measures of Washington , at the period when the cru- isers of England molested our commerce? Did that party then clamor for war, for the purpose of subverting the government? We think it not improbable. As to war however, no federalist wishes for it, un- less the honor and rights of our country demand a resort to the measure. But that such efficient steps should have been taken, as would have rendered negotiation more advantageous than it will probably now prove to this country, it will readily be admitted was the wish of every honest federalist.
[Charles. Courier.]
Valuable Property FOR SALE.
ONE Tract of about 1,100 acres, within six miles of Alexandria, on which are a good Grist Mill with two pair of stones in good order; a Distillery with three still and a boiler, the house has lately been en- larged and put in complete order; a dwelling house with two rooms on the first and four on the second floor; an excellent ice-house, wash- house and kitchen, all almost new and in good order; a large barn and stable almost new; several out houses for the miller, distiller and work people, corn house, smoke house, spring house, and fowl's house, and a very good gar- den. There are about 2500 fruit trees on the land, all of the choicest fruits America can afford, and, we will venture to say that there is not a better collection in Virginia; and about sixty acres in meadow, there are about 700 acres of the land in wood, and most of it thickly tim- bered, particularly the bottom land, of which there are about 400 acres including the meadow ground.
One other tract of land about 12 miles from Alexandria, and adjoining on the south side of Ravenworth. This land is well situated for farming; there is a framed dwelling house on it, with two rooms on the first and two on the second floor.
One other Tract about five miles from Alexandria, near the turnpike road and the land of Mr. Charles Lee, occupied by Mr. Rendall, containing 80 acres and most of it in woods. The only improvement on this land is a pretty good log house.
Lots in Alexandria.
That Lot of Ground on which the bake house and dwelling house stand, at pre- sent occupied by Mr. Andrew Jamieson.
The Lot adjoining the bake house lot, on which the tobacco warehouse stand.
A large Lot opposite the to- bacco warehouses, on which are two small fram- ed dwelling houses and a carriage house.
A Lot on the north west cor- ner of Queen and St. Asaph streets, containing 60 odd feet on Queen street and about 100 feet on St. Asaph street.
A Lot on the east side of Wash- ington street, near Queen street, containing on Washington street 63 feet, and in depth 170 odd feet, with the benefit of an alley of 10 feet 6 inches, running the whole distance on the south side and east end of the lot.
Lands in the Western Country.
One Tract of 1,675 acres, one of 2,000 acres, and one of 5,000 acres in Ran- dolph, formerly Harrison county, Virginia, equal in quality to most of the lands in that country. One tract in Kenhawa, formerly Montgomery county, on Mud river, containing about 5,000 acres; this land is about 40 miles below the mouth of Great Kenhawa, and about 6 miles from the Ohio river, is almost all bottom land and equal in quality to any land in that country, and navig- able within two miles of the land.
One Tract of 400 acres on Co- pitaco creek, which empties into the Great Kenhawa, said to be very valuable.
HEPBURN and DUNDASS.
May 11. (13) 2aw6½
THE PARTNERSHIP OF HEPBURN & DUNDASS
being by mutual consent dissolved, all persons indebted to them are earnestly re- quested to make immediate payment, or they will be under the necessity of bringing suit against every delinquent, and all those who may have claims against them are desired to bring them in that they may be paid.
Wm. HEPBURN, JOHN DUNASS.
Alex. May 12. 2aw6½
Cash given for clean Linen and Cotton Rags.
Public Vendue.
On Saturday, 4th June, Will be sold to the highest bidder, on a credit of 6, 12, and 18 months, the purchaser giving approved negotiable notes,
The three story BRICK HOUSE & LOT,
In fee simple, Situate upon the north side of Prince street, and east side of Washington street, and bounded as followeth, viz.
"Beginning at the intersection of said street, and running thence northwardly with 100 feet to a 10 feet alley, thence eastwardly with the line of the alley and parallel to Prince street 63 feet, thence southwardly with a line parallel to Wash- ington street 24 feet, thence westwardly with a line parallel to Prince street 37 feet, thence southwardly with a line par- allel to Washington street 76 feet to Prince street, thence westwardly with that street and binding therewith to the begin- ning, being 26 feet."
P. G. MARSTELLER.
May 13.
For Freight or Charter,
The fine, fast sailing SHIP America , Isaac Stone, Master; burthen 285 tons, now lying at Mr. Wm. Willson's wharf. For terms apply to the master on board.
May 13.
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SPRING GOODS.
William Lowry Has just received, for the United States from Liverpool, AN ASSORTMENT OF Spring Goods.
Also—Earthenware in crates assort- ed, and nails in casks, which he is now opening for sale at his store, two doors below Cuthbert Powell's, King street.
Country merchants and others may find it to their advantage to call on him as he is determined to sell on the most reasona- ble terms.
May 13.
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LANDING THIS DAY,
On Merchants' wharf, MOLASSES of an excellent quality, And 100 bls. Pork—For sale by Wm. HODGSON.
May 13.
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Tucker's Blackstone.
GENTLEMEN, in any part of Vir- ginia who have subscription pa- pers in their hands, are earnestly request- ed to send them immediately by post to the publishers in Philadelphia—the work is in great forwardness, and will it is pre- sumed, be ready for delivery early in the fall; before which time it will be the in- terest of those who intend to subscribe to leave their names with the publishers.
Since the prospectus was first issued, Judge Tucker has made a selection of the most applicable of Mr. Christian's Notes, which will be printed under their proper references.
May 13.
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Umbrellas.
Ricketts, Newton & Co. HAVE just received one case of Lon- don finished Umbrellas.
May 10.
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JUST RECEIVED, And for Sale at this Office, price 37½ cents,
A Pamphlet, entitled, THE CONDUCT
OF Merriwether Jones, In a series of Letters addressed to the Public.
By James T. Callender.
April 22.
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Captains of vessels are re- spectfully informed that the Cof- fee-House is open to them at all times, free of expense, and the Proprietor will feel himself under obligations to them for any information they may have in their power to communicate.
May 8.

Just Received, Excellent Bacon Hams, (salt petre'd) — Also, MATTHEWSON CHEESE, Fresh Oranges and Lemons, Tamarinds, Cocoa Nuts, and few boxes first quality Havanna Segars. J. DYSON. May 4. d
The United States of America, District of Columbia, to wit: WHEREAS an information has been filed in the District Court of the United States, for the District of Colum- bia, by John Thomson Mason, Esquire, Attorney for the same, against nine pack- ages of SUSPENDERS of the value of One Hundred and Fifty Dollars, current money of the United States, which said nine packages of Suspenders were brought in the British barque called the Henry, from a foreign port, to be unladen and delivered from the said barque called the Henry, within the United States, to wit, at the port of Alexandria, in the district aforesaid, and were by Lionel Trotter then and there, being the master and hav- ing the command of the said barque called the Henry, caused, suffered and permitted to be unladen and delivered from the said barque called the Henry, within the U- States, to wit, at the port of Alexandria aforesaid, without a permit from Charles Simms, Esq. then and there and now be- ing Collector of the said port of Alexan- dria, at the county of Alexandria and District of Columbia aforesaid, he the said Lionel Trotter, then and there be- ing the master and having the command of the said barque called the Henry, and the said John Thomson Mason, has pray- ed that the said nine packages of Suspen- ders may be condemned and disposed of for the benefit of the United States, as is by law directed — And whereas, the Hon. William Kilby, Judge of the said Court, has ordered Friday the twentieth day of May next, at eleven o'clock in the fore- noon of the same day, for holding a court, at the court house in the town of Alexan- dria, for the trial thereof, agreeably to the prayer of said attorney — Notice is hereby given, that a District Court will be then and there held for the trial of the premises and the owner or owners, and all persons who may have any claim or inte- rest therein, are hereby cited to be and appear at the time and place aforesaid, to show cause, if any they have, why a final determination should not pass.
By order of the Judge, (Teste.) G. DENEALE, Clerk. Clerk's Office, Alexandria, April 26. d
PUBLIC SALE.
In pursuance of a Deed of Trust from Robert Mease, deceased, to the subscriber, will be exposed to sale on Saturday the 28th day of May next, on the premises, the following
VALUABLE PROPERTY, Viz.
A tract of Land on Holmes's run, in Fairfax county, containing forty four acres and an half, with a water Grist Mill, Dwelling House and other improve- ments thereon; known by the name of Milford, and formerly occupied by Ro- bert Allison, deceased, and is distant from Alexandria about 5 miles.
Another piece of Land in the vicinity of this town, near the George- Town road, containing five acres and ten perches.
Also, the estate, title and in- terest of said Robert Mease to the follow- ing lots and ground rents, viz: one Lot fronting on Put street, between King and Cameron streets, lately occupied by Ro- bert Mease as a garden; a Lot on Wales's Alley, adjoining the Lots in possession of Michael Thorn and Thomas Crandell; a ground rent of one hundred and 14 dollars per annum; on a Lot on Union street, leased to Thomas Crandell; one other rent of forty dollars per annum; on a Lot on Wales's Alley leased to Michael Thorn. The sale of the first mentioned tract of Land, will commence at 11 o'clock A. M. and of the remainder at 3 o'clock P. M. Terms of sale are notes with ap- proved endorsers, negotiable at the Bank of Alexandria, payable in three, six and nine months. Deeds to be executed to the purchasers after the last payment.
WILLIAM HERBERT, Trustee.
April 28. dlf
I will rent the DWELLING HOUSE and WAREHOUSE, on Prince street, the latter of which I occupy. The Warehouse is very well calculated for the wholesale dry goods business, and the other, well calculated for the accom- modation of a genteel family. Wm. HODGSON. May 9. d
JUST PUBLISHED, By COTTON & STEWART, AND FOR SALE At their Bookstore, and the Bookstore of J. V. Thomas, (PRICE ONE DOLLAR,) LETTERS FROM HIS EXCELLENCY Gen. GEO. WASHINGTON, TO Sir ARTHUR YOUNG, AND Sir J. SINCLAIR, Bart. ON AGRICULTURE, AND OTHER INTERESTING TOPICS.
Few works have been publish- ed in America, that claim the agricultu- rist's attention more than this. Added to his own experiments, opinions and cal- culations, it contains those of the most eminent farmers in the middle states; col- lected from them by himself, and trans- mitted to the British Board of Agriculture of which he was an honorary member. April 25. d
For Sale, Forty barrels new Beef, Five bks. Pork, Fine and coarse Salt, First quality Sugar in bks. Phila. loaf and lump Sugar in hlds and bks. Three pipes old Lisbon Wine, Pennsylvania and Swedish Bar Iron, One pair Bur Mill Stones, 5 feet dia- meter, One pair Cologne do. about 5 feet. And at the Mill, Shorts and Bran, Indian Meal, Rye Meal, Seed Oats, Plaster of Paris by the bushel. William Hartshorne. 4th Mo. 5. d
ROBERT B. JAMESSON OFFERS FOR SALE, 20 hhds. 1st quality Musco- vado Sugar, 15 do. 2d do. do. 10 do. 3d do. do. Loaf and Lump do. 10,000 lb. best Green Coffee, 30 qr. chests fresh Teas, assorted from Bohea to Imperial, 4th proof Irish Whiskey, Jamaica, Antigua and N. E. Rum, Cognac and Barcelona Brandy, Holland Geneva, Wine and Cyder Vinegar, Claret in cases of 1 to 3 doz. 30 boxes Albany Chocolate, 1st and 2d quality, Mould and dipt Candles, White and brown Soap, 200 reams of Wrapping Paper of dif- ferent sizes, Patent Shot assorted, from BB to No. 10, Madeira, Sherry, Port, Lisbon, Catalonia, Frontinac, Teneriffe, And Malaga English Gunpowder from F to double battle, 50 boxes fine Muscatelle Raisins, 20 bales Spinning Cotton. Peppers, black and Cayenne, pimento, cloves, nutmegs, cassia, cinnamon and mace, Durham mustard, pearl and Scotch barley, pickles assorted in boxes, madder, alum, copperas, indigo and brimstone; olive oil in bottles and flasks, Godfred's warranted segars, best chewing tobacco, Leeper and Hamilton's snuff, race and ground ginger, starch, fig blue, pipes in kegs and boxes, rice, prunes, glauber salts, red and pale bark, demijohns assort- ed, &c. &c. April 27. dlm
SPANISH HIDES. 1200 Spanish Hides, just re- ceived and for sale by J. & J. H. TUCKER. ALSO, By the sloop Friendship, from Barba- does, 10 hhds and 40 bbls first quality SUGARS; and from New York, 10 boxes fresh Prunes. A general assortment of Groceries as usual May 6. eo
JUST RECEIVED, Thirteen Hundred lbs. dry, well cured Venison Hams, A few hundred sweet Oranges of an ex- cellent flavor, fresh Lemons, A few bks. new Pork and Herrings, very good. Also — Seed Potatoes of an ex- cellent quality by the barrel or bushel. ALSO, A few barrels of Apples and fresh Prunes. Thos. Simms. May 6. d
This Day Landing, From on board the Schooner May Flower, Carlo Mauran, master, and for sale by the subscriber. 20 hhds. Surinam Molasses of an excellent quality, 1 ton of Cordage, 200 tierces Stone Lime, 1 bale Russia Sheetings, 500 pieces Nankeen, 10 chests Young Hyson Tea, 20 bks. new Rum. J. G. Ladd. April 29. d
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, County of Alexandria, ss. March adjourned session, 1803. Scott and Company, Plf. AGAINST Harman and Davis, and Ro- bert B. Jamesson, Defts.
THE defendant, Samuel Da- vis, not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satis- faction of the court upon affidavit, that the said Samuel Davis is not an inhabitant of this Dis- trict, on motion of the said complainants, by their counsel, it is ordered, that the said defen- dant Samuel Davis, do appear here on the first day of June term, next, and enter his appearance to the suit, and give security for performing the decree of the court, and that the other defen- dant, Robert B. Jamesson, do not pay away, con- vey or secrete the debts by him owing to, or the estate or effects in his hands belonging to the said absent defendant Samuel Davis, until the further order or decree of this court; and that a copy of this order be forthwith published for two months successively in one of the public news- papers published in this county, and that another copy be posted at the front door of the court house of the said county. A Copy — Test, G. DENEALE, Clerk. 12w2m
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, County of Alexandria, ss. March adjourned session, 1803. Josiah Wafon, Plf. AGAINST John R. Wheaton and Wal- ter D. Addison, Defts.
THIS suit is set for decree on bill and answer as to the defendant Addison, and the said defendant Wheaton not having entered his appearance and given security according to the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an in- habitant of this District, on the motion of the plain- tiff by his counsel; it is ordered that the said de- fendant, Wheaton, do appear here on the first day of June term, next, and answer the plaintiff bill and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in one of the public newspapers pub- lished in this county for two months successively and posted at the front door of the court house of the said county. A Copy — Test, G. DENEALE, Clerk. 12w2m
THE PARTNERSHIP OF SPENCER, PEARCE & Co. WAS dissolved on the 23d day of February last, by mutual consent. All persons having claims against the said firm are requested to present them (for payment,) to Benjamin and John Comegys, of the city of Baltimore, and those indebted desired to make payment to B. and J. C. or any person they may authorise to receive. JERVIS SPENCER, GIDEON PEARCE, BENJ. & J. COMEGYS. May 2, 1803. eo 12 ||
Irish Linens. A small invoice of Irish Linens assort- ed, imported in the ship United States, from Liverpool, and for sale by Wm. LADD. May 10. eo
Just Published, By Robert & John Gray, And for sale at their Book & Stationary Store in King street, THEODORE CYPHON: OR, THE BENEVOLENT JEW. A Novel, in 2 vols. By GEORGE WALKER, Author of the Vagabond, Three Spani- ards, &c. &c. Price One Dollar and Seventy Five Cents Handsomely bound & lettered. Also, The Story of Tom Snell. Price 20 cents. April 21. d
THE SUBSCRIBERS HAVE COMMENCED The BOOT and SHOE MAKING BUSINESS, In Prince street, a few doors West of the Post Office, Where they intend carrying it on in its various branches. Those who may please to favor them with their cus- tom may rely upon their paying strict at- tention to have their work faithfully and neatly executed. MOSES & JACOB JANNEY. Two or three sober jour- neymen wanted; to such constant em- ploy will be given. M. & J. J. May 11. eo
Notice. ALL persons having claims against FRANCIS H. ROZER, Esq. deceased, of Notley Hall, are desired to bring them in properly authenticated; and those owing the estate, are requested to make immediate payment to the sub- scriber, who is authorised to settle the same. THOMAS L. WASHINGTON, Alexandria. Feb. 13. eo
The whole of the property of John Fitzgerald, advertised for sale on the 21st ult. could not on that or the succeed- ing day be set up, owing to previous en- gagements of the Vendue Master; it was then concluded as most eligible to postpone the sale of the residue until the 19th day of May, (inst.) There remain the Distil- lery, the piece of ground upon Wolfe and St. Asaph streets, and the tract of Land in the vicinity of the town, which will on that day be exposed to sale on the terms formerly advertised. THOS. A. DIGGES, } Ading JAMES KEITH. } Executors. May 2, eo
JUST RECEIVED And for Sale, By Robert & John Gray, King street, A LETTER, To JOSEPH PRIESTLY, L. L. D. F. R. S. &c. &c. In Answer to his Performance, entitled, Socrates and Jesus Compared. By John Blair Linn, A. M. Price 62 1/2 Cents. ALSO, Just received and ready to be delivered to subscribers, the 1st vol. of THE DO- MESTIC ENCYCLOPEDIA. May 10. d
VALUABLE PROPERTY, For Sale or Rent. THE three story BRICK HOUSE on the corner of King and Ca- lumbus streets. THOMAS PATTEN. Dec. 29. eo
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