Alexandria advertiser and commercial intelligencer (Alexandria [Va.]), 1801-02-09 00:00:00

Public Sale.
On TUESDAY next, At 10 o'clock, will be Sold at the Venue Store,
BROWN SUGAR
In hhds. tierces and barrels—on a Credit and for Cash.
Teneriffe Wine in pipes and casks,
 Catalonia do. in pipes,  French Brandy do.  Whiskey in bls.  Coffee in bags,  Hyson and Bohea Tea in chests,  Raisins in kegs,  Soap and Candles in boxes,  Tobacco,  Nails, Hardware, &c. 
Also, a quantity of
DRY GOODS,
 Consisting of  Cloths, Coatings, Welch Planes, Flannels, Irish Linens and Sheeting, Ozanburgs, Silks and Sattins, Calicoes, book and jaconet muslins, tamboured and plain, Threads, Hats, Paper, &c. 
P. G. MARSTELLER,
February 5. Auctioneer.
For Liverpool.
The Ship POLLY, Capt. SAM. HANCOCK, will take FREIGHT for Liverpool.—Terms may be known by enquiring of
R. T. HOOE & Co.
January 16. d
Sales by Auction.
On WEDNESDAY next, At ten o'clock, will be sold at the Auction Room on Union Street,
Sugar in blls.
 Candles in boxes,  Tobacco in kegs,  Coffee in bags,  Salt-petre in bags,  Raisins in boxes,  Grapes in jars,  Almonds in blls.  Oranges in boxes,  Anchovies in kegs and boxes, 
Together with a variety of
DRY GOODS,
Among which are
 Wilton and Scotch Carpeting, striped and plain Coatings, Kerseys, Plains, Flannels, rose Blankets, Broadcloths, Kerseymeres, worsted Hose, Durants, mens' fine Hats, Irish and German Linens, Humhums, Muslins, &c. 
HENRY & THOS. MOORE,
February 5. Auctioneers.
Two active Lads, about 14 years of age, and of reputable connexions, would be taken as Apprentices at the office of the Advertiser.
A Farm for Sale.
I will sell the Farm on which I reside, situate in the county of Fairfax and state of Virginia, 25 miles from the cities of Washington and Alexandria, and containing about 1000 acres. Of this tract between five and six hundred acres are cleared, and the remainder in excellent timber. A never-failing stream runs through the centre of the tract. There are thirty acres of best Timothy Meadow, in complete order, and ten acres of mowable clover. There are 300 bearing Apple Trees of excellent quality for cyder, and 200 young grafted trees of the best kinds of table fruit. There has also been lately planted an orchard of about 1200 Peach Trees. The whole tract, wood-land and cleared, is inclosed by new and substantial fences, and divided into convenient fields. The soil is peculiarly adapted to grass.—The dwelling house and offices are new, spacious, well built, convenient and completely finished. A Garden of two acres, containing the most valuable fruits and plants, and a spacious yard, are inclosed in a durable manner. There are good stables and carriage house, with every necessary house for labourers; the latter with brick or stone chimneys. There is an old Barn of the common kind, but the greater part of the materials to build a new barn on the most approved Pennsylvania plan, and all the materials to build a large stone Dairy are collected. The buildings already erected have cost more than eight thousand dollars. There is a good spring convenient to the dwelling house, and a well in the kitchen yard. There are eighty acres of growing wheat, fifty of which in fallow land prepared in the best manner, and all promising a large crop; and forty acres of Rye.
Two-thirds of the purchase money must be paid in hand, and the balance secured by mortgage of the premises.
The purchaser may also be accommodated with personal property to the amount of 8000 dollars.
RICHARD BLAND LEE.
February 9. law
Congress of the United States.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
WEDNESDAY January 21.
SEDITION LAW.
House in committee, Mr. Morris in the chair. (Mr. Bayard's Speech concluded.)
This law, so renowned for the wisdom of its institutions, the parent of the trial by jury, that palladium of civil and political rights, is now treated as an enemy of our freedom.
But, sir, I am not surprised at the clamor which has been raised upon this subject. To me there is no mystery in the opposition. It is not that the common law has lost its ancient virtues, or its charac-
ter, but that a party are unwilling that the general government should be clothed in its armor. Is not the common law at this moment the law of the states? Is it not administered daily in the state courts, and cherished as the best treasure of the country. The question is not whether the common law exists among us, but whether it belongs to the courts of the United States, as well as to those of the states.—We have been pressed with the question, at what period of time we assumed the common law, and under what modifications? This question I shall answer freely, because I am sensible of no embarrassment on the subject. I say, sir, that we take the common law at the epoch of the ratification of the constitution as it was modified by the laws of the respective states. It is no objection that in such case the law will not be uniform. It is not uniform in the country from which we borrow it. It is varied by partial statutes and by usages and customs. But if we give up the common law, shall we have a uniform law of the United States. The only consequence will be that the common law under all the state modifications will be administered in the state courts, and not in the courts of the United States.
Give me leave, sir, to ask a question, which I address to the most serious consideration of the committee: If the common law does not prevail in the courts of the United States, by what law are the judges governed? They have express jurisdiction in a great number of cases civil as well as criminal. In such cases, in which the state courts are governed by the common law, the judges of the United States courts are without law.
It must follow then that the discretion of the judge is the only principle which restrains him. Is such the doctrine of the advocates of freedom? I have been always taught and accustomed to believe that without law there was no liberty. And I have always lamented that the necessity of human things left so much, in all cases, to the discretion of the court. I could wish to see our lives and properties depend more upon settled rule, and less upon fluctuating will.
"The discretion of the judge," said a great man, "is the law of tyrants—it is always uncertain; it depends upon constitution, temper and passion; in the best, it is oftentimes caprice: in the worst, it is every vice, weakness and folly, to which human nature is liable." I give the sentiment as it occurs to my recollection; perhaps I am not correct as to the language.
I know that some have gone so far as to admit that where the courts have cognizance, the common law is adopted. This in my opinion, abandons the main ground of argument.
If the cognizance of the courts attracts the rules of the common law, with equal reason may it be said the establishment of
the constitution attracted the jurisdiction of the common law.
Where the courts have cognizance, the powers of the common law are not expressly delegated, but admitted by necessary implication; and I contend that by an implication of the same nature, the establishment of a government conferred upon its courts the ordinary jurisdictions of the common law, suited to the nature of the government. I do not mean to go beyond the position, that the establishment of a government by necessary implication, gives a right to punish all offences immediately injurious to that government, and having a right to punish such offences, the courts assume the jurisdiction and the rules of proceeding at common law. We are asked, sir, how we got the common law. I answer, in the same manner the states got it. Our ancestors, when they colonized the country, brought it with them from England. They took no more, however than what suited the colonies. What part did or did not extend to the country, was left to the judiciary to settle as cases arose. So I say that no more of the common law applies to the federal government than what is necessary to its wants and agreeable to its nature but how much that is, experience alone can point out, and the courts alone ascertain.
If it is possible for gentlemen to depopularize the common law, I shall not doubt of their success, were they to attempt to cry down religion and morality. The design in exploding it is to me as evident as the light of heaven. It is a part of that system so long and so unremittingly pursued, which has for its object the reduction of the powers of the general government. This government has no power which is not occasionally questioned & denied. The design is to exalt the state governments and to debase the general government. I should rather say to exalt the government of Virginia, at the expence of the federal compact. This scheme, so deeply planned and so long concealed, will soon be unveiled, and the citizens of these states will discover that the cant about republicanism and the cry of aristocracy, have been only a cloak of state an individual ambition. As the representative of a small state, I have been the more sensible of the stake we have in the general government—a government republican in its nature, and guaranteeing a republican form of government to each of the states.
I have labored to support the full energies and powers of this government, but I never sought to taint its institutions with a monarchical principle.
I now see sir, an attempt made to wither the very sinew of the government, to strip it of every muscle and nerve, and to reduce it to a mere skeleton. The attempt I hope in God will not succeed. I am ready to declare, with an eloquent speaker on the other side of the water, that the common law "is the charter of our existence, the banner under which we should

ray—it is the flag which we should nail to the mast of the constitution, and go down with the vessel rather than strike it."
Gentlemen have affected to say that it is a novel doctrine, that the common law is the law of the United States. I mean to shew, sir, that the doctrine is as old as the constitution, that it is to be found in it, and in the first judicial law passed under it. It is provided in the 9th article of the amendments to the constitution, that "in suits at common law , where the value in controversy shall exceed 20 dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved, and no fact tried by a jury shall be otherwise re-examined in any court of the United States, than according to the rules of the common law ." This amendment does not propose to introduce the common law, but supposes it to exist, and manifests a clear idea that the constitution is predicated upon the common law. The constitution furnishes a great number of terms and provisions wholly unintelligible, but by the aid of the common law. I shall not trouble the committee with a detailed enumeration, but shall satisfy myself with citing one or two instances. The last clause of the third section of the first article limits the judgment upon impeachment, and proceeds to provide that "the party convicted shall nevertheless be liable and subject to indictment, trial, judgment and punishment according to law."
I would remark in the first place, that the nature of an impeachment is no where defined, nor the forms of proceeding prescribed, nor the offences indicated for which an impeachment may be sustained. Will it be said, that on this subject, there is no rule, but that all depends upon the arbitrary will of the senate.
If there be any rule where can you go to search for it, but in the books of the common law. But further, sir, the party convicted on impeachment, is still liable to indictment, according to law. I ask according to what law? For a breach of a state law, the party could not be impeached, and for an offence against the U. States, he could not be indicted in the state courts. The case of impeachment supposes an offence against the U. States, and after conviction the party is still liable to indictment, according to the law of the U. States. No other law existed or could have been contemplated, than the common law.
In the 6th section of the article cited, a breach of the peace is spoken of. If I ask what is a breach of the peace of the United States, can you answer me without resort to the common law? It is not defined by the constitution, or by any statute; and according to the argument upon the other side of the house, there is no such thing as a breach of the peace, except in the case of crimes and offences positively defined by the acts of congress. The provision in the 10th section, as to the writ of habeas corpus , admits of similar remarks.
The 2d section of the 3d article, which constitutes the judicial power of the government, declares that it shall extend to all cases in law and equity arising under the constitution, and also to all cases arising under the laws of the United States. Here is an express distinct jurisdiction over cases not arising under the statutes of the United States, but under the constitution at law. In my mind there cannot be a more direct reference to the common law.
The statute law being out of the question, to what other law can the provision allude?
In the 9th section of the judicial act, after certain powers are conferred on the admiralty courts, there is a "saving to suitors in all cases, the right of a common law remedy where the common law is competent to give it." And in the 11th section of the art. cognizance is given to the circuit courts "of all suits of a civil nature at common law or equity ." Will gentlemen tell me, in the face of these early provisions that the idea of the common law is a novel doctrine? No, sir, the contrary is the novel doctrine. I do not believe that for some years after the constitution was established, five lawyers in the United States denied the common law jurisdiction of our courts. Sir, I am well informed that in the convention of Virginia, it was amongst the objections most strongly argued against the adoption of the constitution, that the common law was not expressly secured—and it was then answered, as it is now, that the whole tenor of the instrument implied the existence; and that in fact, it was bottomed on the common law.
If you change or create a government, the common law necessarily attaches to it. When the monarchies of England and France were turned into republics, the common law remained without any adoption. A conquered nation which loses its form of government, still retains its common law, unless it be expressly changed. Many of the states in the union have not in their constitutions supposed it necessary to affirm the common law—and I am informed, sir, that such is the case of Virginia, but the gentlemen from that state will correct me if I am wrong. Let me ask, sir, what is common law? It is the common sense of a nation defined and settled by the experience and wisdom of ages. It grows up in the courts of justice, and consists of rules adapted to the various necessities and interests of society, as they are discovered and observed in practice, in a long process of time. No government can exist without the principle of a common law. If you discard the known rules of that law, which heretofore have been established, you deprive yourself of all law in ninety-nine questions of a hundred, which occur. What certainty would there be, even in the construction of our statute laws, if the rules of the common law were rejected? Abolish the present known common law, and you still will have a common law but that common law will be the arbitrary discretion of the judges. I beg pardon, Mr. Chairman, for having so long trespassed on the attention of the committee but this subject appears to me, sir, of primary importance, especially considering the efforts which are made to strip the constitution of its present ornament and protection.
I have only to add, that I trust that those gentlemen who believe the common law to be in force, will agree to the bill under consideration, as the bill certainly improves and ameliorates that law.
BOSTON, January 28. CHRONICLE SLANDER.
To particularize all instances wherein the patriots who have filled high offices in the administration of the federal government, have been grossly and impudently libelled in the proverbial Chronicle , is as unnecessary as it would be to light a taper to render the rays of the sun visible: To count them would be a task of as much labor as to number the sands of Arabia ; for they are equalled only by the fulsome
adulation it has invariably offered up to every reigning idol of the French revolution, from the inhuman Robespierre to Buonaparte. Every intelligent person who has perused that vehicle for the past ten years must stamp its infamy in characters which no whining denial of its enormity can ever obliterate. Not content with assailing the civil government of the country, the printers suffer the alien enemies of that country—the plunderers of its property, reeking with the spoils of our merchants and navigators, publicly to stigmatize the brave seamen of our navy, as thieves and plunderers—as pillagers of watches, ear-rings and hankercchiefs; as searchers of pockets, neck-handkerchiefs and shoes, and of places which the " modesty " even of a French sans culotte could not name. To shew the turpitude of these revilers of every thing American—these applauders of every species of French villainy, the following copy of the orders given by captain Little to the officer whom he sent to search the Berceau , is presented to the American public. They were issued in consequence of information given captain Little by the captain of the Berceau , that money was concealed on board the corvette. And it ought to be recollected, that this money, in all probability, had been plundered from American citizens. The following is a copy of the orders:
" United States ship Boston.
" Lieutenant Clough,
" Sir, it is my orders that you go on board the Berceau, and search such parts of the ship, as will appear to you probable money may be concealed; as I have information there is a considerable quantity of specie on board. You will search the baggage of every officer, and leave each one belonging to the ward room one hundred dollars each; and every warrant and petty officer fifty dollars each.
" You will take an accurate account of all monies more than the sums above specified, and you will take particular care that none of the officers or men's clothing be plundered by our seamen. Yours &c.
" GEORGE LITTLE. "
After reading these orders, let the reader make his own reflections on the conduct of those who will permit alien enemies, without enquiry to make the most false and scandalous charges against the officers and seamen of the American navy, with impunity.
Massachusetts Legislature.
TUESDAY, January 27.
Messrs Knox, Ward, Hill, Pickman, and Mitchell, waited on his excellency the governor, with the following answer to his speech:
ANSWER OF THE HOUSE.
May it please your excellency,
THE house of representatives present their thanks to your excellency for the important communications you have been pleased to make in your address to the two branches of the legislature.
The general scene of prosperity and progressive improvement exhibited to our view in the various parts of the commonwealth do, indeed, afford just cause of satisfaction and mutual congratulation.
The fruitfulness of the seasons, the success of our fisheries and commerce, together with the general state of health, and many other blessings of an all-bountiful Providence, during the last year, ought to excite our gratitude; which will be much
enhanced by a contrast of our situation with a great part of Europe, where the horrors of war have seemed to threaten the extinguishment of individual and social happiness.
Rejoicing, as we do, in this state of public felicity, we shall at the same time faithfully endeavour to secure and perpetuate the interests and reputation of our constituents; to check to the utmost of our power the growth of vice and impiety; to cherish the institutions for moral instruction and the education of youth; to maintain the principle of justice and provide for its equal administration in every part of the commonwealth. For we believe that religion and virtue, justice and general information, are the only securities of a free government.
We cordially unite with your excellency in sentiment, that our obligations to support the federal constitution, require us to attend to national affairs; to endeavor to diffuse correct information concerning them among our fellow-citizens, to remove groundless prejudices and discountenance the spirit of party, and an undue attachment to any foreign nation, and to do all in our power to increase the respectability of the American character.
The commencement of the maritime war in Europe was distinguished by the policy and wisdom of the general government. Deciding at once upon an exact and impartial neutrality, it had just cause to expect to preserve our rights unmolested by its religious fulfilment of treaties and sacred regard to the laws of nations. But the jealousy of the belligerent powers soon led them to obstruct our commerce, which they justified on such pretences as constrained the government to have recourse to our own exertions for that security, which it in vain expected from their justice. Accordingly a naval force was created, the services of which have restrained depredation and opened to view resources for a day of still greater trial.
We entirely agree with you, sir, that delicate and hazardous is the predicament of a neutral nation. Such a position cannot generally be long maintained unless by a respectable armed force. With such a force at its command, a neutral nation may most commonly have its reasonable complaints redressed, without being compelled to the exercise of its energy.
As we are of opinion that the general government, in our foreign relations, has uniformly acted with moderation, impartiality and wisdom, so we conceive, that we should on this occasion, neglect our public duty were we not to express our full approbation of its measures.
All who shall recollect the languor and difficulties which pervaded our public affairs in the period which succeeded our revolutionary war, and which continued until the establishment of the federal government, will be convinced that we were then utterly unprepared to meet the great exigencies which have since arisen. That the general government, in a crisis of the affairs of mankind, has hitherto by the favor of Divine Providence, preserved the citizens of the United States from the unlimited evils of disunion, and anarchy, will not be questioned by any candid person, who reflects on the circumstances of the times.
The objections which the opponents of the administration have brought forward against it, at various times, are amply refuted, by the present highly improved condition of the United States.

But through whatever medium the operation of the general government may be viewed by others, the house of representatives freely give it as their opinion that the first twelve years of its administration which have been directed in succession by the virtues and talents of a Washington and an Adams , will forever form an honorable and a brilliant part of the American history. That each succeeding year may equal or surpass the happiness of the former, may encrease the affection and consolidate the good understanding of the citizens of the respective states for each other must be the devout wish of every sincere American!
The people of this state will recollect that when the federal constitution was formed, they were oppressed with an almost insurmountable weight of taxes, from which they are relieved by a settlement of the public accounts, and the assumption of the state debts.
The information respecting the finances of the state is highly satisfactory, and when the treasurer shall exhibit a particular statement thereof, the subject shall receive the consideration its importance merits.
The report of the quarter-master general shall also be duly noticed, and it affords this house great satisfaction to learn that our military stores are so abundant, that our well organized militia whose discipline reflects so much honor on the common wealth, may be fully supplied, in case the public service should render it necessary.
The provisions for the suppression of lotteries not allowed or established by the legislature; the inspection laws, and the other subjects recommended in your excellency's communication, will receive a respectful attention in the course of the present session, which we hope will be conducted with that spirit of candor and harmony which you have been pleased to observe, prevailed in the former sessions.
We are happy in the reflection that the rights and liberties of our fellow-citizens are secured by wise standing laws, should any measures occur which tend meliorate their condition, or increase their security we will cherfully adopt them. But we are fully sensible that the wisest and best laws will not be duly observed unless they are enforced by the example of those who make and execute them.
The active patriotism and love of order, which have distinguished your excellency's life, are sure pledges of your zealous disposition to co-operate in every measure calculated to promote the public welfare.
NEW-YORK, February 3.
ARRIVED, Brig Tiger, Munson, St. Thomas; brig Jane and Maria, Jones, Curracoa.
CLEARED, Ship Orion, Chew, Baltimore. Yesterday arrived Danish brig Tiger, Munson, twenty-six days from St. Thomas. Spoke no vessels. Left there one Schooner belonging to New-York, and two others, names &c. not known.—Sailed two days after the fleet, for different ports in the United States.
CHARLESTON, January 24.
Thursday arrived barque Neptune capt. Dryburg, 49 days from Liverpool; which place he left on the fourth of December, in company with a number of American vessels, among which were the ship
Mary, and another ship, name unknown, bound to this port; and a ship and brig for Savannah.
Capt. D. inadvertently brought no papers with him; but informs that authentic accounts were published, of the Emperor of Russia having marched 60,000 men into the electorate of Hanover, and taken possession of the port of Cruxhaven.
Rice sold at 45s, Cotton but dull sale.
The ship Mary, and a ship belonging to Virginia were to sail two days after the Neptune, for this port.
Alexandria Advertiser.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9.
COMMUNICATION.
AS many of the Alexandrians appear to think they have carried the joke far enough, and wish to have a respectable representation "especially in that part of the council which composes the judiciary"—I have taken the liberty of proposing the following persons, who, from possessing considerable property in Alexandria, in my opinion, will have some interest in and idea of carrying the same into effect—viz. Francis Peyton, Thomas Swann, Edmund J. Lee, J. C. Herbert, Robert Taylor, George Taylor, Jonah Thompson, John Dundas, Abel Jauney, B. Shreve, and William Harper—Those gentlemen our citizens may confide in; and, I think, a better choice cannot be made by the inhabitants of the flourishing town of Alexandria.
RUS IN URBE.
FEAST.
At a Civic Feast held on Saturday last, at Gadby's Hotel, in honor of those gentlemen who particularly distinguished themselves in the Virginia Legislature by promoting the continuance of the Charter of the Bank of Alexandria, and by whose unremitting exertions the same was effected—A numerous and respectable company attended, and after partaking of an elegant dinner, the following toasts were drank.
 1. The immortal memory of the illustrious Washington.  2. The President of the United States—may the remainder of his days be tranquil and happy.  3. The Vice-President of the United States.  4. The Congress.  5. The Governor and state of Virginia.  6. The friends of the Bank of Alexandria in the assembly of Virginia.  7. The Judiciary of the United States.  8. The Heads of Departments.  9. Agriculture, Commerce and Manufactures—may they be equally encouraged and protected.  10. The Arts and Sciences.  11. The Militia, Army and Navy of the United States.  12. District of Columbia—may the present Congress establish a government for it, that will promote its prosperity equal to the wishes of its friends.  13. The Town of Alexandria, and trade of Potomac.  14. May discord cease and harmony prevail amongst the nations of the earth.  15. The Clergy.  16. The virtuous fair of America. 
Report says, Mr. Dexter, the present secretary of the Treasury, is appointed to
be the bearer of the Convention, as ratified, to France.
John Nicholas, esquire, one of the present members of congress from this state, declines taking a poll in the election of members to the next congress.
Capt. Jones, who arrived at New-York on the 2d inst. from Curracoa, informs, that the British have not evacuated that place; and that the island has never been more healthy than when he left it.
We understand (says the Calcutta Telegraph) that the Marine and Medical board of Bombay, are engaged, under the direction of government, in forming a code of regulations for securing that harbor against the possibility of contagion from the Gulph of Persia, in consequence of intelligence being received from Bagdad that the plague had made its appearance in that neighborhood. Every precaution had been adopted to prevent its further progress, which we sincerely hope will be successful; and as far as depends on the commanders of vessels coming from the Gulph, no doubt can be entertained of their solicitude and care on that head.
PORT OF ALEXANDRIA.
ENTERED.
Brig Trial, Blacker, Norfolk. Cornelia, Danwell, Providence. Schr. Mississippi, Guthirie, New-York. President, Lammond, Baltimore. Sloop Diana, Allen, New-York.
Public Sale.
To-morrow, at 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue-Store,
Brown Sugar in hhds. & bls. Loaf and Lump Sugar in lots, Teneriffe and Port Wine in pipes, half pipes and quarter casks, French Brandy in pipes, Whiskey in tierces and barrels, Hyson Tea in chests, Bohea Tea in chests, Figs in casks and frails, Raisins in do. do. Cordials in boxes, Soap and Candles in boxes Cotton in bales, A quantity of Bacon, Tobacco in kegs, Nails in casks, Hardware assorted in boxes, &c.
Also, a quantity of
DRY GOODS.
Particulars of which will be made known previous to the sale.
P. G. MARSTELLER,
Auctioneer.
February 9.
LANDING
From the Schooner Mississippi , Best London particular Madeira Wine in pipes, Lisbon Wine of a superior quality in hhds. and quarter casks, Turk's Island and Isle of May
SALT.
On hand, a few casks of excellent Chewing Tobacco . For CHARTER the above Schooner, Mississippi.
Apply to
Wm. I. HALL.
Merchants' wharf, Feb. 9. d
At the Second Round
Of a number of my friends
I still offer myself as a candidate: it being doubted whether I would stand a poll or not, I therefore now declare that I will stand a poll, whether I am elected or not; if not elected still I think myself much obliged to those who may vote for me.
I am, Gentlemen,
Your most obt. servant,
GEO. HILL.
February 9.
211
The beautiful, thorough bred Colt O'KELLEY,
Imported by John Tayloe, Esq. now rising four years old, a beautiful bay, of fine bone and elegantly formed, and allowed by intelligent sportsmen to be of the first stock in England, which, by reference to the certificate given by the breeder will more fully appear, to wit:
I do hereby certify that the bay colt I this day sold to Mr. Thomas Reeves, merchant, was bred by me, and got by Anvil, his dam by Eclipse, grand dam by Blank, great grand dam by Old Snip, great, great grand dam by the Godolphin Arabian, out of Mr. Frampton's white necked mure. The dam of the above colt is own sister to Aurelius by Eclipse.
P. O'KELLEY.
The above mentioned horse will cover mares the ensuing season, the first three lays in every week at Mr. Chas. Love's seat Salisbury, and the balance of the week at Seedley Farm, about five miles distant, at Fifteen and an Half Dollars the season, and Six Dollars the single leap, which may be discharged at any time during the season by the payment of twelve dollars and three shillings to the groom—Notes for fifteen dollars and an half, will be expected from those who send their mares. Mares coming from a distance can be pastured at 30 cents per week, and grain furnished them, if required, at the market price; every attention shall be paid them, but will not be answerable for accidents or escapes. The season will commence on the 10th of March next, and continue until the 10th of August.
ROBERT CARTER.
February 9.
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An Accommodation Stage
Will leave Bailey's Ferry, opposite Alexandria, every morning at 9 o'clock, and return from Conrad and M'Munn's, City of Washington, at 5 o'clock in the evening. It will commence to-morrow morning.
February 9.
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A Wet Nurse Wanted.
A HEALTHY young woman, who can be well recommended, and who will undertake to suckle a child at the parent's house, will meet with liberal encouragement, by applying to the printers hereof. George-Town, February 9. 3t
For Rent.
The subscriber will lease or rent his commodious fire-proof
Bake and Dwelling House, on Town-Point, where he now lives, with three Ovens, a good Store-house and Stable for two horses, with a well enclosed Wood-Yard, and every other convenience for carrying on the baking business to advantage.
JAMES DICKINSON.
Norfolk, Jan. 8. d12½(30)

Spence and Janney,  Have just at their store, on Union-street, the following articles: 24 barrels tanners oil 50 boxes Florence do. 20 do. Castile soap 60 do. dipt candles 30 do. mould do. 80 do. Havanna segars 60 barrels East & West India sugars Hysop, fuchong and bohea teas 4th proof Barcelona brandy Writing and wrapping paper China assorted in boxes Russia duck and cordage A variety of shoes and soles leather A few bales of Gurrahs, and a few Pieces of handsome furniture. January 28. eo
FOR SALE, The large three story Brick WAREHOUSE, with the two story frame one adjoining, on the next lot to the north-east corner of King-street.
For size, strength, convenience and goodness of stand, this property is certain- ly the best in town. For terms, apply in Baltimore to Messrs. Martin & Janf-  fret , and in Alexandria to the subscriber:  Who will Rent
The three story brick Ware- house adjoining, formerly occupied by Mr. John Ridley. A. CHARLES CAZENOVE.
To be Sold, Four and a half years of an unexpired lease of a HOUSE and LOT, SITUATE on the lower part of Fair- fax-street, near James Patterson's property —the house has lately undergone a tho- rough repair, is pleasantly situated and convenient to good water. The title and terms may be known on application to JOSEPH WILLIAMS. February 6. eo3t
Marine Insurance Company of Alexandria.
The Stockholders in this in- stitution are hereby notified, that a divi- dend of five per cent. is this day de- clared on that part of the capital stock of the company which is now paid. Pay- able to the stockholders, or to their order, in ten days from this date.
By order of the President and Directors. J. B. NICKOLLS, Sec. January 31. eo(2)
FOR SALE By William Hartshorne, On Col. Hooe's wharf, James River Coal, Philadelphia loaf and lump Sugar, Hard Soap by the box, Also, a few boxes of crown or shaving Soap, Hay in bundles of about 200 weight, Flour, Bran and Shorts by the quantity, Tobacco in kegs. Cash given for Wheat, Rye and Corn. 1st mo. 26. eo2m
NOTICE. All persons having claims against the estate of the late THOMAS PORTER, are requested to bring them for- ward on or before the first of March next, and those indebted to him are respectfully requested to make payment to SARAH PORTER, Adm'x. Jan. 31. (2)eo
ANTHONY SAWYER, Hair Dresser and Perfumer, (lately from Baltimore) Lower end of King-street, near Ramsey's wharf,
Begs leave to inform the Ladies of Alexandria, and the country generally, that having received the new- est fashion of Ladies' Wigs and Filets, he will be thankful to receive their orders for the above articles, and will warrant them equal to any manufactured on the continent.
N. B. Any Lady wishing to see his Patterns, may be accommodated by send- ing a servant to his shop.
He has for sale, every article in his Perfumery line, on the most reasona- ble terms.
Cash will be given for hair by the large or small quantity. Alex. Dec. 8. d
A Housekeeper wanted. LIBERAL wages will be given to a discreet Woman, capable of managing the affairs of my family as a Housekeeper .— A middle aged woman of a mild disposi- tion and regular deportment will be pre- ferred, as part of her attention will be necessary in superintending a nursery of young children.
CHARLES LEE. December 13, 1800. eodtf
For Sale, or to be Leased, In the City of Washington, and possession given immediately, A handsome, well-finished three story BUILDING, on New-Jersey Avenue, in the vicinity of the Capitol, and the nearest dwelling on the south of it on Capitol Hill. The lot and house are well situated, and will always com- mand an uninterrupted view of the whole city and George-Town to the west, as well as of the Potomac and Eastern Branch. The house contains 10 convenient rooms, exclusive of garret and cellars.
If sold, United States stock, or stock in any of the banks would be taken for the whole or part of the payment, and a good title given; or, if leased for 5 years, the terms would be accommodating to a good tenant.
Further particulars may be known by applying to Mr. Joseph Hodgson, in that city, or the subscriber in Baltimore. MATHEW BROWN. January 15. eo
Valuable Property for Sale. To be Sold to the highest bidder on Second- day, the ninth day of March next, One hundred and seventy acres of LAND, in the county of Lou- doun, with a MILL and conveniences equal to any in the county; as also build- ings, a good orchard and meadows in good repair. The purchase money to be paid one half at the day of sale, and the other in two annual payments, giving bond and approved security. Said property is a- bout four miles below Waterford, on the waters of Great-Catotlan Creek, former- ly the property of Richard Roach, deceas- ed, to be sold now by the Administrators of said Roach.
JAMES ROACH, GEORGE TAVENTER, } Ad'rs. February 2. 1aw3t
Printing in all its variety executed with neatness and dispatch.
To be Sold. On the first day of April next, will be ex- posed to Sale, at the Red-House, A MILL, With about 500 Acres of LAND adjoining, situated on Broad-Run, in Prince William county, below Buck- land.
The MILL-HOUSE is two stories high and has two pair of stones in it. It is said to be situated upon the best stream in that country, and the seat as well calculated for a mill as any upon that stream. As I have not lately seen the premises I cannot say in what condition they are at present, I would therefore recommend it to those who may be inclined to purchase, to view them before the day of sale.
The land will be sold with the mill.— One-third of the purchase money will be required in hand, and the other two- thirds in annual installments. The pur- chaser shall receive his deed upon the first payment, but a mortgage will be requir- ed upon the premises to secure the residue.
THOMAS SWANN, Attorney for John Wilson. January 31. 1aw2m
Boarding and Lodging May be had for five or six gentlemen, by applying to JOHN GORDON, King Street. December 16. eo
FOR SALE, TURK'S ISLAND SALT, Now landing from the Schooner Neptune, Capt. Coleman.
Cash will be given for a few Alexandria Bank Shares. Apply to
WILLIAM I. HALL. Merchants' Wharf, Feb. 5. d
Just Received, And for sale low for Cash. 50 barrels of tar, and A few hundred bushels James River Coal.
Also on hand, 15,000 eighteen inch shingles, 6,000 three feet do. HENRY & THOMAS MOORE. February 4. d
Agreeable to a Deed of Trust, from Capt. John Hawkins, of Fau- quier County, to the subscribers, WILL BE SOLD on the premises, to the high- est bidder, for ready money, on Wednes- day the 25th of February next,
The Plantation whereon the said Hawkins now lives: containing about 670 acres, lying within 30 miles of Fre- dericksburg, Falmouth and Dumfries, and within about 40 of Alexandria, George- Town and the Federal City.
It is thought unnecessary to be particu- lar as to the quality and improvements, as a person inclined to purchase will no doubt view the same before the day of sale.
DUNBAR & VASS. Falmouth, Virginia, } d21(31) Jan. 20, 1800. }
Liverpool Salt for Sale. Just landing from on board the ship Suc- cess, Capt. King, STOVED SALT, in sacks and bulk. Also, a few hundred bushels of Liverpool Coal.
Wm. I. HALL. Merchants' Wharf, Jan. 29. d
For Philadelphia.  The SLOOP HARMONY, John Ellwood, Master, Now lying at Ramsey's wharf. For Freight or Passage apply to the mas- ter on board, or
J. & T. Vowell. February 5. 3tdeo
Ricketts, Newton & Co. Have just received and for Sale, at the corner store, opposite John Janney's, the following GOODS—wholesale and re- tail, for Cash and Produce:
Superfine and 2d Cloths
Blue Plains do. Frizes do. Kerseys White, yellow and green Flannels do. do. do. Baizes Rose and duffel Blankets Durants, Camblets and Wildbores Russells and Antilcons Cotton and linen Checks Kerseymeres and Swandowns Velvets, Thicksets and Cords A handsome assortment of Dimities Mens' and Womens' cotton Hose do. silk do. Black Crape White and black silk and beaver Gloves Modes, Sattins and Persians Sewing Silks Calicoes and Chintzes Russia Sheeting and Irish Linens.
They have also, Brown Sugar by the hhd. and barrel, loaf and lump do. and a quan- tity of Plaister of Paris.
They give Cash for Wheat, Rye and Corn. Left by capt. Mortimore, of the Baltimore packet, at their warehouse, fur- dry Mill Irons—The owner is requested to take them away. January 31. d
LAST NOTICE.
Whereas a Commission of bankruptcy is awarded and issued forth a- gainst Elisha Cullen Dick, of the town of Alexandria, and he having surrendered himself to the major part of the commissi- oners named in the said commission, at the Washington tavern in Alexandria, on the 31st day of January last, when and where he underwent his second examina- tion; he is therefore required again to at- tend at the said tavern, on Friday the 20th day of this present month, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, to undergo his final examination, when and where the creditors of the said Elisha Cullen Dick, either in his separate capacity or as one of the firm of James Meafe M'Rea and Com- pany, may attend to prove their debts— at which time and place the creditors a- foresaid are to assent to or dissent from the allowance of his certificate—and to choose assignees.
All persons indebted to the said bank- rupt, or who may have any of his effects, are not to pay or deliver the same but to whom the Commissioners may appoint, but to give notice to
HENRY MOORE, Secretary to the Commission. February 3. d
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