Alexandria advertiser and commercial intelligencer (Alexandria [Va.]), 1800-12-23 00:00:00

Sales by Auction.
On THURSDAY, The 25th December, at 10 o'clock, will be Sold, at our Auction Room,  Whiskey in tierces and bds. Rum in barrels French Brandy in pipes Malaga Wine in pipes and qr. casks Brown Sugar in barrels Loaf do. in lots Soap in boxes Nails in casks Hardware in lots
Together with  A great variety of Dry Goods: Among which are Carpets and Carpet- ing Plains Plaids Duffs Flannels Swan-down Kersymeres Coating Broadcloths, Stuff Irish Linens Humhums Muslins Checks Shawls Handkerchiefs Leather Shoes And a number of other articles  HENRY & THOS. MOORE, Dec. 23. Auctioneers.
FOR SALE,  Genuine Madeira Wine in pipes, hhds. and quarter casks, for approv- ed notes, or exchanged for Tobacco or Flour.
I WILL SELL OR RENT
The Store I have occupied for many years past, situated on Prince-Street, op- posite Col. Hooe's. No stand in Town more eligible, or better accommodations for carrying on an extensive wholesale, wet or dry good business. The cellar perfect- ly dry, with a door at each end, will hold one thousand barrels of flour; 2500 barrels may be stowed on the premises without any inconvenience to the occu- pant.
Those desirous of holding it will apply to me on Merchants' Wharf, where I shall in future do business.
W'm I. HALL.
December 22. d
An extensive and well chosen Assortment of
CALICOES & CHINTSES, With a variety of other articles, this day received, and for Sale, by
JOHN HORSBURGH.
J. Horsburgh respectfully informs those of his customers with whom he has running accounts, that he is under the ne- cessity of discontinuing this practice;— therefore in future he will sell for Cash or Produce only.
December 22. d
Being provided with a complete & elegant assortment of New Materials, all manner of Printing—Book Work, Hand- bills, &c. will be executed at this Office with neatness, accuracy and dispatch.
Congress of the United States.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
WEDNESDAY, December 17.
[Continued from our last.]
Mr S. Smith was perfectly agreed, on general principles, with the gentleman, who had just set down. A preference ought certainly to be given to that def- cription of troops that required much pre- vious instruction before they could be useful.
In 1794 he had heartily concurred in adopting measures calculated to call into existence gentlemen of capacity to be in- structed in enginery.
An additional regiment had been urged at that time. It had been urged in 1796. A report was afterwards made of the num- ber of men required: Upon that report the new regiment had been bottomed. It was then declared it would be no defence a- gainst an invading enemy; and it was re- plied that it was proposed to organise it for the particular purpose of defending our ports and harbors, and as a school of information.
At that time we had the prospect of a war before us. Still it was understood as a part of our permanent arrangement. If the establishment then formed was suffi- cient, when we have no new forts except those in the South Western Territory.
A proof of the uselessness of the additi- onal battalion was derived from the con- duct of the Executive. Neither the Se- cretary at war nor the President had call- ed it into service.
The great object of the regular troops was to take care of the arms, forts, &c. and not ultimately to defend them. That object could only be accomplished by the militia, on whom, in periods of danger we must rely for our substantial defence for no man can suppose 26 men equal to the de- fence of Fort Mifflin, if attacked by an invading enemy.
Mr. Smith said he thought the present number of artillerymen sufficient. Indeed one company might be spared from fort Jay, and one from Newport. Fort Jay was in the vicinity of a populous city from which any aid could be obtained. The harbour at Newport he considered of the utmost importance, as he thought in a time of war we must look to that port for protection of our navy.
Mr. Smith was not an enemy to mea- sures of defence. He had been among the foremost in proposing and supporting them. But he thought the grand defence of this country rested in the navy and militia. Let us then encourage and advance those. They will be our true friends in time of danger. Congress had applied a sum of money to be laid out in arms to be put into the hands of the militia. And yet not one stand of arms had been given to that use- ful body. Why had this not been done?
The want of money he presumed was the cause.
He was not among those who wished to compleat the destruction of defensive mea- sures. Nor was he for rushing into child- ish expence, barely to make a boast of our strength.
Mr. Smith affirmed that the fourth bat- talion had been raised in a back-handed way, and not in the fair regular manner that had been pretended. Without tak- ing up the subject by itself, a bill had been passed in 1799, barely directing that regiment should consist of four batta- lions; and so back-handed did the presi- dent deem it that he had never raised the additional battalion, not considering it the wish of the house that it should be raised; and as to the secretary at war, he had given it up last session for a military school.
A gentleman was greatly alarmed a- bout nations not treating with us, as if our having one or two battalions of artil- lery would have any influence upon for- eign nations.
No injury could be done to the country by the proposed reduction. It only affect- ed the future establishment. It did not diminish in the least the existing force.
As to the measures of the new adminis- tration, no one can tell what they will be. He trusted that they would be what they ought to be.
It appeared to Mr. Smith strange to urge the raising of a new body of the mi- litary, while the old body remained so incomplete. There were nominal corps in existence without a man. Why appoint officers for such corps? But if officers are wanted, there are one hundred and fifty vacancies in the old corps—fill them.
The gentleman from Massachusetts had shewn that this corps was useless; he had shewn it had been authorised by the le- gislature without having been called into existence by the President when war threat- ened us, and now when gentlemen tell us they expect (and he believed they expect- ed truly) peace with all the world, we are called upon—strange inconsistency!— to organize this force.
The sum of 45,000 dollars to be saved by the proposed retrenchment had been called pitiful. He was far from think- ing 45,000 dollars a pitiful sum.
Mr. Smith disclaimed harboring the most distant idea of diminishing the pre- sent effective force of the United States, and more particularly that of the artillery. That at present in existence he thought useful and sufficient.
Mr. H. Lee thought a view could be taken of the subject before the house, that would demonstrate the inexpediency of adopting the resolution proposed by the gentleman from Massachusetts. Let a view be taken of our forts, their distance from each other, the amount of our ord- nance, and our infant navy, and the num- ber of men required for all these objects; and he would ask the mover of the resolu-
tion whether he could persist in his pur- pose? A statement had been made of the number of our forts, and of the men who garrisoned them. He would call upon gentlemen to say, whether the number of men was more than adequate to meet or- dinary objects that arose during a state of peace. This was not sufficient. We must contemplate our predicament in a state of war. The militia had been represented, in such a state of things, as our great defence. But it was a fact that before they could be operative a very inferior force might sweep out of our hands many of our most valua- ble forts.
The gentleman from Maryland had giv- en it as his opinion, that the force station- ed at Norfolk might be reduced. Mr. Lee held an opposite opinion. He knew Elizabeth river to be very important, and he also knew that it was badly protected. If, said Mr. Lee, you do not defend your forts well you had much better not do it at all. Newport and New-York were also very important stations. Hampton Road commands your attention. How, under your present establishment, would you defend your navy riding in that road? In case of a war with England, your little navy must fly to your shores for safety; and when there how are they to be pro- tected?
This battalion not having been raised by the President has been tortured into an argument against the measure, under the belief that the President thought it use- less. Mr. Lee said, he was disposed to pay the highest respect to the President of the United States, and he was happy to hear other gentleman unaccustomed to express such respect, on this occasion unit- ing with him. But he was notwithstand- ing, not disposed to sacrifice his own op- inion; though he thought the conduct of the President had been otherwise satisfac- torily explained by a gentleman who had gone before him in the debate.
Mr. Lee wished gentlemen to feel the full force of those remarks which had en- forced the great weight of artillery in mi- litary operations. In the various cam- paigns conducted by the chief that was now no more we were without artillery, in consequence of which much American blood had been spilled. From the want of artillery, we had lost NINETY SIX. In the loss of that place a fatal blow had been inflicted upon our arms. One engi- neer of talents would have saved it.
He was not disposed, by adopting the motion, to cut up by the roots the only military school we have left. It was with- in our power, and it was undoubtedly our duty to retrench all useless expenditure of public monies. But he held it to be a still higher duty not to hazard the welfare of the country. If you are determined to re- duce the army, strike at the infantry and cavalry. The evil which you will then do may soon be repaired. A few weeks will make soldiers of this description. But if by a wanton blow, you destroy science,

study, and experience, you cannot fail to repair the loss.
The Speaker said he rose to observe that it was not in order to make use of arguments derived from the execution of a law by the President, as no constitutional control could be exercised by this house.
(To be continued.)
CONVENTION
BETWEEN
THE FRENCH REPUBLIC, ONE AND INDIVISIBLE,
AND
THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
[TRANSLATED FROM A PARIS PAPER, FOR THE CABINET.]
THE First Consul of the French Republic, and the constituted authorities of the United States, being sincerely disposed to terminate the differences which have unhappily arisen between the two sister Republics, have appointed Plenipotentiaries fully empowered for that purpose. Upon the most mature and harmonious deliberation, they have agreed to the following Convention:
Art. I. There shall be a sincere and universal Peace, and inviolable Friendship between the two countries, and the inhabitants thereof.
Art. II. All operations respecting the Treaty of Alliance and the Treaty of Amity and Commerce of February 6, 1778, and the Convention in November 14, 1788, between the two present contracting parties; and likewise the subject of indemnity are to be suspended until a further negotiation takes place; and till a more complete accommodation is effected, the affairs of the two countries shall be regulated as follows:
Art. III. All public vessels which may have been, or hereafter shall be taken, previous to the ratification of this Convention, shall be mutually restored.
Art. IV. All effects captured and not yet condemned, or which may be captured previous to the final establishment of this Convention, (contraband goods destined to an enemy's port excepted) are to be mutually given up to the owners, upon proof of their ownership, which in cases of armed as well as unarmed vessels, of either power, shall consist of a passport in the following form:
"To all whom these presents shall come.
"This is to make known, that permission has been given to _____ master and commander of the vessel, called _____ of the port of _____; and bound for _____ and laden with _____, after his vessel has been visited, and before sailing, he shall make oath before the proper maritime officers, that the said vessel belongs to one or more of the citizens of _____, the form whereof shall be put at the close of his passport; and likewise that the said master shall keep on board the maritime regulations, and enter into the proper office, a list signed and witnessed, of the names and surnames and places of birth and residence, of the crew of the vessel, and all others who shall embark on board her. And he shall take none on board without permission of the officers of marine; and in every port or haven where he shall enter his vessel, he shall lay before the proper officer his present leave, and render a faithful account of the occurrences of his voyage; and he
shall carry the arms, ensigns, and colours of the French Republic or of the United States, during his voyage. In testimony whereof these presents have been signed, and the seal of our arms thereunto affixed, and we have caused the same to be countersigned by _____, at _____, the _____ day of _____, Anno Domini _____"
Which passport will be sufficient without any accompanying paper, any ordinance to the contrary notwithstanding; and it shall not be deemed necessary to have it renewed or recalled whatever number of voyages the vessel may have made, unless she shall have returned home within one year. Certificates, in customary form, containing particulars of the cargo, the place where the vessel cleared, and where she is bound, shall be made by the proper officers, so that forbidden and contraband goods may be distinguished. If the passport or certificates, or both, shall be destroyed by accidents, or force, their deficiency may be supplied by such other proofs of ownership as are customary in the usage of nations. The Commission they bear shall be sufficient proof with respect to ships of war.
This article to take effect from the date and signing of the present Convention. — And if after said date, and before a knowledge of this agreement be obtained, any property shall be condemned, contrary to the spirit of this Convention, such property shall be restored or paid for.
Art. V. Debts contracted by either nation, with individuals of the other, or by the individuals of one nation, with those of the other, may be prosecuted for, the same as if there had been no rupture between the two countries. But this clause shall not extend to indemnities to be claimed for captures or confiscations.
Art. VI. Commerce between the two Republics shall be free. The vessels and privateers, as well the prizes of either nation, shall be treated in the ports of the other, as those of the nation most favored. The two nations shall enjoy, with regard to navigation and commerce, all the privileges of the ports of each other, which are granted by either to the most favored nation.
Art. VII. The citizens and inhabitants of either country shall be at liberty to dispose of their property of every kind, moveable and immovable, in such manner as they please. And those citizens and inhabitants of one country, who shall be heirs of goods moveable or immovable in the other, may succeed ad interrum , without being compelled to obtain letters of naturalization, and without having the effect of this provision, connected or impeded under any present whatever; and said heirs shall be exempted from all duty whatever. This article is not to derogate from laws now in force, or hereafter to be enacted to prevent emigration; and likewise, in case the laws of either nation shall restrict the exercise of the right of property, with respect to real estate, then such estate may be sold, to citizens or inhabitants of the country where it may be, and the other nation shall be at liberty to enact similar laws.
Art. VIII. In case war should break out between the two nations, which God avert, 6 months after the declaration of war, shall be allowed for the merchants and citizens to sell or remove their property, their persons or property shall not be seized during said term, passports shall be given them on their vessels and effects, and full satisfaction shall be made to them for any injury which may be done to them within that time.
Art. IX. No debts due from individuals of either nation to those of the other, nor stock, or monies in the public funds, or public or private banks, shall in the event of war or national difference, be sequestered or confiscated.
Art. X. The two contracting parties shall have liberty to appoint agents for the protection of commerce, to reside in France and America; but each party may except such place as they may think proper from such residence of these agents: — Before any such agent shall take upon him his functions, he shall be received in the customary forms by the party to whom he is sent, and when he is received and furnished with his exequatur, he shall possess the rights and privileges of like agents of the most favored nations.
Art. XI. The citizens of the French Republic shall be liable in the ports, havens, roads, places, islands, cities, and towns of the United States, to no greater or different duties or imposts of any kind, than the most favored nations are or may be subject to, and they shall possess all the rights, liberties, advantages, immunities, and reservations in commerce, whether in going from one port to another in said country, or in going to or from the same, to or from any other part of the world, which are, or shall be enjoyed by the said states. And the citizens of the United States shall, in like manner, be entitled to the same advantages and immunities for their persons and property, and trade and navigation in the European territories of the French Republic.
Art. XII. The ships and merchandise of the citizens of either country (not trading in contraband goods) shall be permitted to sail from any port whatever, to any port of the enemy of the other, with perfect security and liberty, from the ports of those who are enemies of both or either party, without interruption, and to pass not only directly from the ports of the enemy to neutral ports, but also from one port of an enemy to another port of an enemy, whether they are under the jurisdiction of the same power, or under several, unless such ports shall be actually invested.
It having often happened that vessels sail for the port of an enemy, without knowing the same to be any wise invested; it is provided, that vessels so situated, may be turned away, but shall not be detained, or any part of their lawful cargo be forfeited, unless the attempt to enter the place invested, after being informed thereof. And any vessel of either power, which may enter any port or place before the same is actually besieged, or shall be found in such place after its surrender, shall, with her cargo, be restored to the owners.
Art. XIII. It is agreed that the following articles shall be deemed contraband of war, viz. Gunpowder, Salt-petre, petards, matches, ball, bombs, grenades, canisters, pikes, halberds, swords, belts, pistols, holsters, cavalry, saddles and equipage, cannon and their carriages, mortars and their beds, and all kind of arms, ammunition of war, and instruments for the use of troops; all those articles when destined to the port of an enemy, are declared to be subject to confiscation; but this is not to affect the vessel, or the residue of the cargo, when belonging to the same, or a different owner.
Art. XIV. Five ships shall make five goods, and every thing shall be deemed free which shall be laden on board the vessels of either of the parties in this contract, although the whole or a part of such lading
may belong to the enemies of either; (contraband goods excepted) and the same privilege shall extend to persons on board a free ship, and they shall not forcibly be taken therefrom unless they are in the service of the enemy.
Art. XV. It is further agreed that all property, of whatever nature, belonging to the citizens of either party, and found laden on board the vessel of an enemy, shall be liable to seizure and confiscation. Provided, that goods taken on board such vessel before the declaration of war, or without a knowledge of it, shall be restored to the owners; and it is agreed that the term of two months being passed of a declaration of war, no one shall avail himself of the plea of ignorance as mentioned in this article.
Art. XVI. Merchant vessels belonging to either of the contracting parties, bound to the port of an enemy of either, and concerning whose voyage, and the articles of their cargo, there is any cause of suspicion, the passport and certificates of such suspected vessel shall be exhibited, as well on the high seas as in the ports or roads, to the party having cause of suspicion.
Art. XVII. The better to prevent future misunderstandings, it is stipulated, that when one party shall be engaged in a war, while the other remains neutral, the ships of the neutral party shall be furnished with such passport as is described in the 4th article of this Convention; they shall be valid for any number of years; but if the ship returns home within a year, the passport shall be renewed: and in case the ship is laden, it shall be accompanied with certificates, as specified in said 4th article: and no other paper shall be required. And in case the vessel of such neutral power shall be detained in carrying contraband goods, and shall offer to deliver them up, they shall be received if it is convenient from the quantity of the goods, and the vessel be permitted to pursue its voyage; but if it is not convenient to take such contraband goods on board, then the vessel on board of which they are laden, may be carried into port for the delivery of the same.
In case any ship is not furnished with a proper passport and certificates, the case must be examined by a proper judge or tribunal, and if it shall appear from other documents admissible by the usage of nations, that the ship belongs to the citizens of the neutral party, it shall not be forfeited, but released, with her cargo (if not contraband) and be permitted to proceed.
No damage shall arise to a vessel or cargo, from the death or removal of the captain or master named in the passport, and the substitution of another person in his place.
Art. XVIII. If the vessels of the citizens of one nation are met with by the armed vessels or privateers of the other, either on the high seas, or sailing along the coast, to prevent disorder, said ships of war or privateers shall remain out of cannon shot, and may send their boats, with two or three men on board, who may visit said merchant vessel, to whom the commander shall exhibit his passport. — And it is agreed that the neutral party shall not upon any pretence be compelled to go on board of the armed vessel for examination or other purpose.
Art. XIX. The preceding stipulations relate altogether to the conduct to be observed towards vessels of a neutral party, sailing without a convoy. It being the intention of the parties to observe such respect for the flag of the public ships of each

ation, that it shall not be lawful for vessels of war or privateers to visit merchant vessels under the protection of a convoy. The verbal declaration of the commander of a convoy, that the ships under his protection belong to the nation whose flag he carries, and that they have no contraband goods on board, shall be considered by the cruisers as sufficient; the two contracting parties hereby engaging not to admit under the protection of their convoys, ships which shall carry contraband goods.
Art. XX. When a vessel shall be captured or detained on pretence of carrying contraband goods, the captor shall annex a receipt to a descriptive list of all the papers which he shall retain; and he shall not break up or open the hatches, chests, trunks, bales or vessels, found on board, or remove any part of the cargo, unless the cargo be brought on shore in presence of the proper officers, and an inventory be made by them of the said goods. And they shall not sell or exchange the same, until there shall have been lawful process thereon by competent and proper judges, who shall regularly pronounce sentence of confiscation on the same, saving always the ship and the other goods which it contains.
Art. XXI. And it is further agreed, that it shall be unlawful to remove the master, commander, or supercargo, from on board a captured vessel, till the proceedings against her are completed. Whenever a vessel of a citizen of either is taken into custody by an armed vessel of the other party, the officers and crew of the captured vessel shall be treated hospitably; they shall neither be imprisoned or deprived of their wearing apparel, nor of the possession of their money, not exceeding 500 dollars each for the captain, supercargo and mate, and 100 dollars each, for the sailors.
Art. XXII. The courts established for prize-causes, in the country wherever the prize shall be carried, shall exclusively take cognizance of them. And whenever such tribunal of one party shall pronounce judgment against any vessel, goods, or other property, claimed by a citizen of the other party, the sentence shall mention the reason on which the same shall have been founded; and an authentic record of the whole of the proceedings and sentence, shall be given to the commander or agent, if demanded, without delay, he paying legal fees for the same.
Art. XXIII. And to prevent injuries by men of war or privateers of either party, all commanders of such vessels, of each party, are hereby strictly commanded to forbear to do any damage, or give annoyance to the citizens of the other party; and in case the citizens of either party shall suffer damage by the means above mentioned, the aggressors shall be compelled to make ample satisfaction. And the more safely to guard against those outrages, the commanders of all privateers, before they receive their commissions, shall enter into bonds with two responsible sureties, in the sum of seven thousand dollars; and if the seamen of such privateer amount to above 150 men, then the surety to be 1,400 dollars, to satisfy all damages and injuries which said privateer, her officers or men, may do, or cause to be done, while on their cruise; and in all cases of aggression, the said commission shall be revoked.
Art. XXIV. When the national ships of war, or private armed ships, shall be admitted with their prizes into the ports of either power, they shall not be obliged to pay any duty, either to the officers of the place, or others; nor shall they be seized
or examined with respect to the lawfulness of their prizes; but they may depart with their prizes, when they please, to such places as are expressed in their commissions, which the commander shall be obliged to shew. The stipulations of this article shall not extend beyond the privileges of the nations most favored.
Art. XXV. It shall not be lawful for either nation to suffer a privateer, commissioned by a power at war with the other, to fit out their vessels, or sell or exchange their prizes in their ports; nor even to purchase provisions, except such as shall be necessary to carry them to the next port or place belonging to the power by which they are commissioned.
Art. XXVI. Both parties engage not only to refuse support to pirates, but to exclude them from their ports and harbors, and to their utmost endeavors bring them to condign punishment. And all ships and merchandise taken by them, and brought into the ports of either, shall be seized, as far as can be discovered, and restored to the owners; even if they have been sold, and passed into other hands, if it can be proved that the buyers knew or had reason to believe they had been piratically taken.
Art. XXVII. The fisheries of the two nations are to remain undisturbed by each other; not only on the banks of Newfoundland, and elsewhere on the American coast, North-east of the United States; but the whale and sea fisheries shall be free to both in every quarter of the world.
The ratification of this Convention to be mutually exchanged within six months, or sooner.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, the respective Plenipotentiaries have signed these articles, both in French and English, and affixed their seals; stipulating that the signing in the two languages shall not be brought into precedent, or in any way prejudice either party.
DONE at Paris, the 8th day of Vendemaire, (13th September 1800) 9th year of the French Republic.
SIGNED, Joseph Bonaparte. Oliver Elsworth. Ch: Pierre Claret Fleurieu. William R. Dewie. Pierre Louis Roderer. William V. Murray.
NEW-YORK, December 17.
By the brig Thomas, arrived here yesterday in 48 days from Hamburg, we have received papers to the 24th of October. Their contents, we understand, are, that peace is not so certain as has generally been believed in this country: the archduke Charles has been appointed to, and accepted again the command of the armies. Hopes are also entertained by Austria, that if the war should be renewed, a formidable Russian army will co-operate with them. Volunteers from Austria, Hungary, and indeed from all the emperor's territories, flock round the standards in great numbers, and display a zeal hitherto unequalled in defence of their country; yet, notwithstanding all these formidable appearances, negotiations are still going on at Luneville.
Paris dates of 15th October, confirm the account of a plot to assassinate Buonaparte: several congratulatory speeches from different departments, have been presented him on his fortunate escape.
Since the above.
The gentleman who has our Hamburg papers, lays, "That the paper of the 24th
or expresses a doubt whether the congress at Luneville would ever effect the object wished for—A Peace."
Hamburg papers in the German language, to the 24th Oct. inclusive, were received yesterday at the office of the Mercantile Advertiser by the brig Thomas—They detail a number of interesting articles; of which the following are the outlines:
On the 15th Oct. a plot was discovered at Paris for setting fire to the opera-house; and about the same time an unsuccessful attempt was made to fire the powder magazines.
On the 9th October, the First Consul received an intimation that a plot was in agitation to assassinate him in the evening as he quitted the opera-house; that eleven conspirators had pledged themselves to each other for the performance of the deed; and that it would be prudent in the consul to decline going thither.—"I will go," said Buonaparte; and having made the necessary arrangements, and named Moreau as his successor in the consulate, he went to the opera, in his accustomed manner unattended. The conspirators being known, the officers of police took suitable precautions, and arrested two of the principals, who confessed their criminal intention, and discovered their accomplices, amongst whom were Barrere, Desfrem, and Lamarque. Diligent search was making for the remainder.
The person to whose friendship the consul is indebted for the discovery of the plot is said to be an emigrant, who had received permission from the government to return to his native country.
General La Fayette, a name highly distinguished in the annals of our independence, is talked of as Minister Plenipotentiary from the French Republic to the U. States. One of his daughters, it is added, is on the point of marriage with Lucien Buonaparte.
An embargo, which it was imagined would be of short duration, has been laid on all French vessels at Bourdeaux—the cause not made public.
The French armies in Germany are progressing, though slowly, into the heart of the Empire; and the most active exertions are employed on the part of the Emperor to make a desperate and effectual resistance whenever circumstances shall render it necessary to employ the whole energies of Austria.
The English still maintain the blockade of Cadiz, and threaten to set fire to the town. The governor, and 30,000 of the inhabitants, have fled into the country, to avoid the pestilence which have carried off 10,000 people—11,000 were then lying sick, and 26,000 had recovered.
A letter from Frankfort, under date of October 18th, says, "In the night of the 12th three couriers arrived at the headquarters of General Moreau, who set off immediately for Paris, accompanied by several of his officers, and passed through Cronstadt to Strasburgh on the 14th. Lecourbe went off before him to take command of the armed force, and general St. Suzanne succeeds Moreau, ad interim.
Apartments are fitting up at Mentz for the chief consul, who intends residing there during the Congress, should it meet at Luneville, as is expected. In the mean time Buonaparte and Talleyrand are said to be busily employed in drawing out a plan for a General Peace, in which the interests of all parties will be consulted to give it permanency.
PHILADELPHIA, December 18.
We mentioned in our paper of yesterday that the George Washington frigate, captain Bainbridge, was to sail for Constantinople from Algiers on the 17th of October. We have since ascertained that on the arrival of the frigate at the latter place, the Dey sent for our Consul, Mr. O'Brien, and informed him, that if he did not permit her to sail immediately for Constantinople, he (the Dey) would declare war against the United States, and enslave all the Americans at Algiers. The Consul was of course compelled to dispatch the frigate agreeably to the orders of the Dey.
The frigate failed on the 19th of October from Algiers, completely loaded with slaves, beasts, birds, &c. as presents to the Grand Seigneur. There are letters in town from Mr. O'Brien, expressing his most serious apprehensions; that if any accident should befall the frigate, his situation would be very critical. We are also told, that the Consul recommends it to the government to dispatch a few frigates off that place, to watch the motions of the Dey.
A British frigate, that had arrived at Algiers some time before captain Bainbridge with tribute from the British government, had been ordered on the above mission to Constantinople; but the commander, on paying a large sum of money to the Dey, was excused.
Alexandria Advertiser.
TUESDAY, Dec. 22.
The British ship Betsey, Capt. Marquis, from Liverpool, foundered on Friday morning the 14th inst. on the Middle Ground.
The crew (the cook excepted) were picked up by the brig Catharine, from Turk's-Illand, bound to Alexandria, and arrived here on the 16th instant.
(Norfolk paper.)
A ware house in Wilmington N. C. was set on fire on Monday the first instant but the timely interference of the inhabitants stopped the progress of the flames, before much damage was done. A reward of 1500 dollars is offered for apprehending the person or persons concerned.
SAMUEL BISHOP
HAS RECEIVED
A few Copies of the 1st and 2d vols. of the American Edition of
DR. RUSSELL'S
History of Modern Europe.
The style in which these vols. are executed, added to the intrinsic merit of the work, will, it is hoped, insure it the patronage of the Public.
The 1st and 2d vols. may be seen as above, where Subscriptions to the work will be received.
December 23.
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NOTICE.
Intending shortly to leave this place, it is requested of those to whom I am indebted on Mrs. Washington's or my own account, that they send their bills to Mrs. Washington or me, on or before the first day of January next, when they shall be paid—and those who are indebted to Mrs. Washington, or me, will please to make immediate payment to
JAMES ANDERSON.
Mount-Vernon, Dec. 23.
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II. It will be published every day at 3 o'clock, and delivered to subscribers in town with the utmost regularity and expedition, and transmitted to those at a distance through the most early and regular channels of conveyance.
III. The price will be Five Dollars per annum, to be paid one half on receipt of the first number, the remainder at the end of the year.
To be Hired on the 1st day of January next, at Dublin in the County of Essex, between 20 and 30 Negroes, consisting of Men, Lads, Boys, Women, and Children. Among them are an excellent Brick-Moulder, and four others who have been employed in the Brick-Making business in Frederickburg and Alexandria. Mr. Thomas Irwin will have it in his power to hire the Moulder and two others (who are now in Alexandria) hired to Mr. George C. ... if any one should apply.
BALDWIN M. LEE. Westmoreland, December 5. 10d
TO RENT, And possession given immediately, A two-story Frame House and a Lot, situated on the corner of Cameron and Alfred Streets. The house is 40 feet front, well finished, and suitable for the accommodation of a large family. For terms apply to THOMAS RICHARDS. December 22. d6t
WILLIAM OXLEY & CO. King-street, HAVE FOR SALE,
Superfine, second and coarse broad and narrow cloths, kerseymere, swansdowns, coatings, swanskins, blankets, flannels, fancy calicoes and chintzes, black bombazets, durants, ruffellets, Irish linens, Barcelona and pullicat handkerchiefs, womens' and mens' cotton and worsted hose, dimities, checks, silks, threads, &c. &c. which will be sold low for cash, or bartered for flour or tobacco. Dec. 10. eotf
For Sale or Charter, The SCHOONER MISSISSIPPI, 750 or 800 barrels burthen, now lying at Merchant's wharf, and ready for sea. Wm. HODGSON. Dec. 15. dtf
The Creditors of the Estate of the late Col. BURGESS BALL, are requested to forward to Mrs. Ball a statement of their claims; as the Administrators are anxious to provide for the discharge of them as early as possible. Loudoun, Dec. 1, 1800. (15) 7t
GEO. CLEMENTSON Has this day opened a Store adjoining his dwelling-house, at the corner of Prince and Pitt Streets, where he now has, and intends to keep, A general assortment of GROCERIES, Which he will dispose of on moderate terms, for Cash or Produce. He has also for Sale, A few DRY GOODS, consisting of brown Hollands, 7-4 white Shirtings, Calicoes, Leather Gloves and Mitts, Threads, Writing Paper, Cutlery, Curry-Combs, Chalk-Lines, Needles, &c. and 15 kegs white Paint ground in Oil. December 22. eo24t
JUST PUBLISHED, By Cotton & Stewart, And for Sale, at their Book-Store, The ALEXANDRIA POLITICAL and COMMERCIAL POCKET ALMANAC, For the Year 1801; Containing a complete Calendar; times of holding the Federal Courts of the United States and individual states; rates of Duties, &c. Stamp Duties; standard for receiving and paying Gold; Post Roads; Government of the United States; ministerial and consular Appointments; Officers of the Army; American Navy; Revenues; Civil and Military Officers of the Town of Alexandria; Biographical Sketches, &c. They have also a few Copies of the new Edition of Henning's Virginia Justice , with a general assortment of articles in their line. December 22. eod6t
Fresh Raisins and Currants for Sale, by Robert B. Jameson, Who has (as usual) a general assortment of Wines, Spirits & Groceries, viz. Jamaica and W. I. Rum, old Peach, Cogniac and Bourdeaux Brandy, Holland Geneva, Irish and Country Whiskey, a few pipes of old Bill Madeira, four do. London market do. 16 half pipes 7 year old Port, 20 quarter casks Sherry, 5 pipes Teneriffe, 4 pipes Catalonia, and a few qr. casks of Lisbon and Malaga Wines, Powder, loaf and lump Sugars, Molasses, Spanish Honey, Salt Petre, Copperas, Madder, Race and ground Ginger, Pimento, Pepper, Mace, Nutmegs, Cloves, Teas of the latest importations, Fig-Blue, Gunpowder, Patent Shot, Leiper and Hamilton's Snuff in bladders and bottles, Alum, Indigo, Pearl Barley, Starch, London brown Stout and Porter in bottles, Almonds, spinning Cotton, Hunter's Pipes in kegs, Olives, Capers and Anchovies, Chocolate, Rice, Mustard, and Spanish Segars; all of which will be sold low for Cash, Country Produce, or on a time to his punctual customers. Also, five likely, strong KENTUCKY HORSES, On a liberal Credit. December 20, 1800. d
NOTICE. THE lower ferry is now prepared for the conveyance of passengers, from the Point on the South side of the Eastern Branch, to South Capitol Street, where every attendance will be given. December 8. d12t
Just arrived, and for Sale on board the ship America , now lying at Gilpin's wharf, the following INDIA GOODS. Oude cosahs, emertys, allibad mamoodys, do. bastas, boram bastas, luck-poor bastas, berboon gurrahs, allibad fannals, China custers, check handkerchiefs, bandannoe do. silk florentines, coloured sattins, English lute strings, India do. black sattins, pantaloon, calicoes, with a great variety plain and figured muslins, which will be sold low for cash. December 16. d
Notice is hereby given to the Stock-Holders of the Bank of Alexandria, that an Election will be held at the Court House in this town on the third Monday in January next, for the purpose of choosing nine Directors of said Bank, for the ensuing year, agreeably to charter. GURDEN CHAPIN, Cash'r. Dec. 16. d4w
Washington Tavern. Peter Heiskell Acquaints his former customers and the public in general, that he has removed from Staunton and established an Inn in Alexandria . He has a few good SADDLE and CHAIR HORSES which he will hire. Dec. 18. eo4w
Valuable Property for Sale. SEVEN hundred and eighty-eight acres in the county of Hampshire, on the waters of Great Cape Capon, about 20 miles from the Warm Springs, and 30 from Winchester. This land is full of wood, oak and pine timber. Two excellent farms may be made, with 30 to 50 acres of bottom, and rich high lands to each; and in the heart of the timber there is a fine seat for a saw-mill. Capt. Daniel Rice will shew the lands. Three thousand eight hundred and forty-five acres in the county of Ohio, on the waters of Grave and Fish Creeks, near the river Ohio, and about 80 miles below Pittsburg. Some of these lands are very good, with considerable quantities of rich bottom, and plenty of excellent timber. Robert Woods, Esq. the Surveyor of that county, will shew these lands. One hundred seventy-six and three-fourths acres, within three miles of the Warm Springs, upon Great Cape Capon, near its mouth, and within 3-4 of a mile of the River Potomak. This land has about 70 or 80 acres of rich bottom, mostly in cultivation, with 274 fine sugar trees on it; from which, I am informed, there may be made 3000lb. of good sugar annually. There are also a seat for grist and saw mills on it, equal to any in that neighbourhood, and upon a never failing stream of water. The upland is rich, with plenty of timber, and part under cultivation. This farm is well improved with a good orchard, houses and fencing, and rented last year for produce equal to sixty pounds per ann. Mr. Joseph Butler, at the Warm Springs, will shew it. I will sell all, or any of the above lands for cash, or upon credit, or taking exchange for them lands in Fairfax County, or lots of land in the city of Alexandria, or the City of Washington. R. T. HOOE. January 25, 1800.
FOR SALE, The following Property: THREE Lots on the East side of Washington-street, between King and Prince Streets, 22 feet front, 113 feet 10 inches dee—One of these lots is bounded on the south side by a ten feet alley—the other two have an outlet of ten feet to said alley. Valued at 350 dollars each. Three Lots on the North side of Prince-street, near the corner of Washington-street, 20 feet front and 100 feet deep, to an alley of ten feet, communicating with Washington-street—valued at 320 dollars each. A Lot on the corner of Fairfax and Wilkes Streets, with a front of 41 feet 8 inches on the West side of Fairfax-street, and 77 feet on the North side of Wilkes-street—valued at 450 dollars. A Lot on Wilkes-street, joining a 3 feet alley taken off the West end of the last mentioned lot, 25 feet front and 61 feet deep—valued at 110 dollars. An half-acre Lot, or one fourth of a square, on the West side of Fairfax-street, and North side of Gibson-street. This lot having a fourth and east front, is valued at 1000 dollars—subject to a ground rent of seventeen pounds one shilling per annum, but the rents all paid up to the 1st instant. An acre Lot, or half a square, bounded on the east by Pitt-street, on the north by Wilkes-street, and on the west by St. Asaph-street. Twenty feet of this lot is let out at one dollar per foot—subject to an annual rent of twenty pounds per annum, which is all paid up to the 1st of 8th month last. This lot is valued at 2000 dollars. To save trouble, the prices of each of the lots are mentioned. The terms of payment are one fourth in hand, one fourth in six months, one fourth in 12 months, and the remainder in two years from the 31st of next month. Those who choose to make an offer for any of those lots will please to send their terms sealed up and directed to John Jenney of this town, marked on the outside an offer for William Hartshorne's lots. The highest offer (if above the terms here put down) to be the buyer. Not less than five dollars for each of the small lots to be received as an offer, nor less than ten dollars for the larger, or two last mentioned lots; and where more than one offer the same price, the right to be determined by drawing lots. After the second payment a deed and good title will be given provided the property be mortgaged for the sum remaining due. On the 31st of the 12th month next, the several offers will be opened at the Golden Ball, at 11 o'clock, A. M. in the presence of John Jenney, John Dunlap, and Abraham Hewes, and as many of the offerers as choose to attend, when the first payment will be received, and an engagement entered into for a full compliance on the part of the seller. A plan of the lots is left with John Dunlap, who will shew it to those who may please to call at his store. WILLIAM HARTSHORNE. Alexandria, 11th mo. 17th, 1800. ALEXANDRIA: PRINTED BY S. SNOWDEN & Co, KING-STREET, a few doors above the WASHINGTON TAVERN.