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Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
Vol. V.]
MONDAY, MARCH 4, 1805.
[No. 1231.
Public Sale.
On TUESDAY next, At 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store,
RUM
In hds. and bds. French Brandy in pipes, Gin in pipes and bds. Whiskey and Apple Brandy in bds. Sugar in hds. tierces and bds. Chocolate White and brown Soap and Mould and dipt Candles Raisins in kegs, boxes and jars, Nags in kegs and frails, Queen's Ware in crates,
HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, &c. ALSO,
A Variety of DRY GOODS,
among which are Cloths, Coatings, Kersemeres, Duffs, Plains, Kerseys, Negro Cottons, Serges, Blankets, Blue Friezes, Cambrics, Ruffles, Yarn Stockings, Chintzes and Calicoes, Irish Linens, Silks do. Cambrics and Ticklenburgs, Muslin and Muslin Handkerchiefs, India Muslins and Table Clothes, Bandanna Handkerchiefs, Colored Threads, Hats and sundry other articles.
Philip G. Marsteller.
Dec 20.
NOTICE.
WE the executors of Mr. William Triplett, and administrators of Capt. Thomas Triplett, deceased, give notice to all indebted to the said estates, by bond, note, or open account, for transactions with them in their life time, and also to them who became purchasers at the sale of their estates, to come for ward and make payment by the 15th day of March next; otherwise their bonds, notes, and accounts, will, immediately after that day be put in suit without further intimation. It is therefore hoped this notice will be strictly attended to, as we shall then proceed to divide the estate of Captain Thomas Triplett amongst his heirs, to settle with the court, and close our administration without loss of time. Such of the legatees of William Triplett, as purchased over their proportion of the estate, will be prepared for settlement at the same time; we being very anxious to settle and finish that business also.
Charles Little, & Geo. Triplett, Executors of WILLIAM TRIPLETT, and Administrators of THOMAS TRIPLETT.
February 20.
COTTON & STEWART, HAVE FOR SALE.
A few Copies of the Works of Wm. SMITH, D. D.
The Provost of the College and Academy of Philadelphia—Also,
THE AMERICAN GARDNER, CONTAINING
A complete description for working a kitchen garden every month in the year; and copious instructions for the cultivation of Flower Gardens, Vineyards, and Nurseries, Hop Yards, Green Houses, and Hot Houses.
By Gardiner and Hepburn, Late Gardeners to Gov. Mercer and Gen. Mason. Feb. 1.
MISCELLANEOUS POETRY, selected generally from the most entertaining and instructive writings of the British poets. (By the Rev. THOMAS DAVIS.)
In two Volumes, Octavo. Price two and an half Dollars.
Sold by Robert Gray, & the Author,
A gentleman well known in Philadelphia, and who is greatly respected as a clergyman and justly esteemed as a man of letters, has given the following opinion of this selection:
"The two volumes of Select Poetry, form a valuable contribution to the stock of English literature. I really consider the work as the best compilation now extant. The selections and arrangements evince the taste of a correct and polished mind, the judgment of a sound and benevolent moralist, and that degree of critical skill which can only be acquired by extensive reading and scholastic acquirements." February 4.
AMERICAN GARDENER.
A FEW COPIES FOR SALE, BY ROBERT GRAY, King-street. February 9.
WILLIAM OXLEY
HAS ON HAND, Which he will dispose of on terms advantageous to the purchasers, for cash or notes,
The following Articles, viz.
Superfine and second cloths Kersemeres and frawdows Bearskins and fearnoughts Durants and callimancoes Bombazets and wildbores Common and boild camblets Silk, cotton, and worsted hosiery English extra long silk gloves Silk twist and thread Diaper and common tapes Paper and pound pins White and printed marceilles Laces, edgings and gimps Elegant black and white lace veils Patent do. do. Satin peeling and silk handkerchiefs 4-4, 9-8, and 6-4 Cambuck muslins India Jacmet do. Fustians, buckram, &c. &c.
ALSO, A few bales of Negro Caddies, and one trunk silk and cotton flings. January 7.
Benjamin Shreve, Jun. HAS FOR SALE, Twelve bales of INDIA COTTONS
CONSISTING OF 3 bales Bithwa Emeray 2 do. Gomwarly Sannahs 1 do. Jallapore do. 1 do. Seerpore Battahs 1 do. Collipore do. 2 do. Cogmary Coffahs 1 do. Johannah do. 1 do. Donecaster Chintz, and 3 cases Bandanna Handkerchiefs 2 sacks Sago 3 chests Hyson Tea 32 pieces Ruffin Sheetings 9 do. Ravens Duck 15 bags Black Pepper 1 case Wool Hats Mens' coarse and fine Shoes Womens' and childrens' Morocco do. Sole and Upper Leather A few Casks Cordage Snuff in half barrels and kegs 3 pipes 4th proof Cogniac Brandy 2 hds. Armagnac do. 5 hds. and 12 barrels Sugar 25 bds. Beef, Salem inspection 6 do. best brown TANNER'S OIL. January 1.
JUST RECEIVED, AND FOR SALE, 300 Boxes Nova-Scotia Herrings. Matthew Eakin. February 26.
FOR SALE.
2000 bushels of Liverpool SALT, now ready for delivery at Merchant's Wharf. William Hodgson. February 22.
For Sale by the Subscribers, Muscovado Sugar in hds. Green Coffee in tierces Antigua & Tobago rum in hds. Cogniac Brandy in pipes AND A FEW Barrels of Prime BEEF. Nathaniel Wailles, & Co. Jan. 24.
Notice.
The Subscriber intending to leave Alexandria, requests those who are indebted to him to make payment of their accounts by the 1st of next month. Thos. Semmes. Feb. 11.
Refin Hyatt & James Valliant, (Runaway Sailors.)
Twenty Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY from the ship ANN, Captain BRADFORD, on Saturday last, (after receiving their MONTH'S ADVANCE) Refin Hyatt and James Valliant, both sailors. Hyatt is about 24 years of age, fair complexion, short light hair and large stature. Valliant is about 25 years of age, fair complexion, long light hair, about 5 feet 5 inches high. Whoever will apprehend and return the said men to D. BRITINGHAM, and B. BRADY, shall receive a reward of Twenty Dollars, February 25.
THE SUBSCRIBERS
Are now landing and offer for sale at the store lately occupied by R. R. Jamesson
20 Bales Prime Upland Cotton, 20 Hds. Muscovado Sugar, 2 Panchesons Irish Whiskey, 15 Panchesons Old, and fine flavored Jamaica Rum, 5 Pipes Holland Gin, 20 Pipes Cogniac Brandy 30 Qr. Cheits of the best Teas, assorted, from bohea to Imperial, 50 Bds. of 1st and 2d quality refined Sugar, 2 Hds. Madder, 34 Hds. Green Coperas, 6 Tierces Roll Brimstone, 2 Hds. Allum, 1 Tierce Glauber Salts, 10 Pipes of Old London Particular Madeira 5 Pipes of full Bodied Port, 20 Qr. Casks Sherry, 2 Pipes fine Lisbon, 8 Pipes Particular Teneriffe, 30 Qr. Casks Malaga, 50 Casks Claret, 1 Case of Nutmegs, Mace, and Cloves, 5 Bales Caffa, 500 lbs. Pepper, 100 lbs. Pimento, 800 lbs. Ground Ginger, 1000 lbs. Rice, do. 200 Boxes Godfoils, (superfine) Segars, in half boxes, 70 Boxes St. Jago, do. 3 Pipes best (French) Vinegar, 10 Bales Almonds, 1 Case Pearl Barley, 15 Hds. Bright Molasses, 15 Boxes Superfine Chocolate, 40 Boxes Mould and Dipt Candles, 30 Boxes Brown and White Soap, 30 Boxes Hunters Pipes, 100 Boxes of Mustard, 20 boxes of Mustard, 1 Case Cayenne Pepper, Basket Salt, Fine Poland Starch, 100 Demijohns, assorted, 700 lb. Refined Salt Petre, 30 qr. Casks Best English F. Gunpowder, Do. in lb. Papers, Do. in Canisters, 20 Boxes Fig Blue, 3 Seroons fine floatant Indigo, Lieper, and Hamilton's Snuff, 1 Case of Macouba, do. 1 Do. French Rappee. Mandeville & Jamesson. Nov. 30.
JAMES SANDERSON,
Has just received the following articles,
12 Pipes London P. Madeira Wine, of a superior quality, Old Port Wine in hds. qr. Casks and Bottles Burgundy in Bottles, Sherry in qr. Casks, Cogniac Brandy, Jamaica Spirits, Holland Gin, Peach Brandy, very old, Whiskey, Loat, and Muscovado Sugars, Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, Hyson Skin, } TEAS of the latest Importation. Cloves, Nutmegs, Mace, Allspice, Black Pepper, Ground Ginger, Salt Peter, Soap by the box, British Sail Canvas, Russia Duck, best quality, German Ticklenburgs, and Osanburgs, Coarse Hats in cases, Juniper Berries in bags, Stone Ware, 5 qr. Casks Best Battle Gun Powder, in pound paper-sealed, 1 Large Steel Beam with Box End; And Scales complete of a superior quality. A few bags of first quality GREEN COFFEE. Nov. 8.
For Sale, by the Subscriber,
A few tierces excellent Rice. Six hds best retailing Molasses. Sixteen hds. Surinam Sugars. A few hundred bushels of coarse Salt. Dec. 17. J. G. Ladd.
NEW-YORK LOTTERY, No. 3,
A FEW TICKETS in the Third Class of the 1st Lottery for the promotion of Literature in the State of New-York, for Sale by the printer hereof. Prizes in the Second Class will be taken in change. December 27.
TUNIS CRAVEN
Has just received via Philadelphia an elegant assortment of
GOODS,
suited to the present season —AMONG WHICH ARE— Best London Superfine and second Cloths, Cambrics, Jacmet, Mull Mull, & Book Mull, do. Tamboured, and Sprigged, Lace Cambrics, Harnessed and Flushed Shawls, Camels Hair, do. India Book Mull, Handkerchiefs, Black Laces, Veils, Edgings, Laces, Imperial, and Pic Nic Mitts, Extra Long Silk & Wash Leather Gloves, Italian Plaid Silks, Cambray, do. Marking & Sewing Silks, Silk Cords, and Tassels, Ostrich Feathers, Artificial Flowers, Ribbons, Tambouring Cotton, Fringed & Plain, Cotton Counterpins, Balas, Emeries, Gunpowder, &c. Also—By wholesale. 2 Cases Chintzes and Calicoes At very reduced prices. Nov. 13. dtt.
JAMES BACON,
AT HIS GROCERY STORE,
King near Washington Street,
Has just received from Philadelphia, New-York
&c. an extensive selection of GROCERIES
consisting of
Gunpowder, Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, Hyson Skin, Peko, Padra, Pouchong and Gom'n Souchong } TEAS Of the latest Importation and particularly chosen.
Green coffee of superior quality, Loaf, Lump and Muscovado Sugar, W. India and Sugar House Molasses,
Choice old Madeira, Particular Teneriffe, Sherry, Brandy, Lisbon, Malaga and Port } WINES.
Claret in small cases, Cogniac and Barcelona Brandy, Old Jamaica Spirits, Antigua, St. Croix, and St. Kitts } RUM.
Best Holland Gin, White Wine and Cyder Vinegar, Best Sailed Oil, Salt Petre, Allum, Madder, Coperas & Brimstone.
Mace, Nutmegs, Cloves and Caffa, Cayenne and black Pepper, Allspice, race and ground Ginger, Fig Blue and Poland Starch, Dixon's Mustard, Leper's and Hamilton's Snuff, Best Chewing Tobacco, Spanish Segars, Pearl Barley and Rice, Shot assorted, F and F Gunpowder, Gun and Pistols Flints, Single and double Battle do. in papers canisters,
White and brown Soap, Mould and dipt Candles, &c. &c.
As he has in a great measure laid himself out for the supplying of private families, and in consequence thereof taken every pains possible in the selection of his goods, he flatters himself from their superior quality, and the low prices at which he will dispose of them, to be able to give satisfaction to those who will please to favor him with their custom. June 11. d
Cash, and the highest price
given for clean linen and cotton
RAGS, by the Printer of this paper.

For Charleston, (S. C.) The fine fast sailing packet built SLOOP, MONTEZUMA, Intended to sail on TUESDAY next, having most excellent accommodations for passengers, freight or passage, apply to captain THOMAS LADD, on board at Prince-street wharf, or to John G. Ladd.
PUBLIC SALE. On Wednesday, the 6th instant, at 10 o'clock, in the forenoon, WILL BE OFFERED AT PUBLIC SALE, On the premises, Ten Lots of Ground, Of various dimensions, lying on Queen, Water and Union streets, near Thompson's, Tuck- er's and Wilson's wharves, on a liberal credit, which will then be made known; or optional with purchasers to pay the whole or any part of the amount in stock of the Potomack Bank, at 5 per cent. above par, on the pay- ments which may then have been made on the same. Philip G. Marsteller.
MADEIRA WINE. On WEDNESDAY next, 6th March, at half- past 3 o'clock, will be Sold, at Public Aucti- on, at the Warehouse of M c Lean and Winter- bery, on Union-street, Ten pipes, 7 half pipes and 5 quar- ter casks London particular Madeira WINE, Of a superior quality, on a credit of 90 days, for approved notes with approved indorsers. P. G. MARSTELLER.
Dissolution of Partnership. The partnership of Finley & Lynn is this day dissolved by mutual consent. All per- sons having claims against the said firm are re- quested to apply for payment to Oliver P. Finley, who is duly authorised to adjust and settle the same. O. P. Finley, Adam Lynn. The hardware business will be continued at the same place by O. P. Finley.
Benjamin Shreve, junior, Has just received, per Schooner DOVE, Captain Thomas from Portland, AND FOR SALE, 94 barrels New-England Rum, 12 hogsheads retailing Molasses 1 pipe London particular Madeira Wine, 10 barrels pickled Pollock. February 25.
FOR SALE. 80 bds. Patuxent TOBACCO, FIRST QUALITY, 18 do. George-Town Inspection. APPLY TO William Oxley.
SEINE-TWINE, FOR SALE, by James Sanderfon.
NOTICE. Having occasion to be absent from this place for some months, I hereby request all persons who are indebted to the different Banks, Estates, and Agencies under my direc- tion, to make immediate payment of their re- spective debts to Mr. JAMES SANDERSON, who is fully authorised to receive and grant acqui- tances for the same. All accounts appertaining to these estates, not discharged by the first day of April next, shall be then lodged with Robert I. Taylor, Esquire, for suit. John M c Iver.
Ten Dollars Reward. Ran away from the Subscriber, liv- ing in Fairfax County, a negro man named SIMON, about forty five years of age, six feet high, well made, and of a very black lively complexion. He has lost his foreteeth, and his face is very humpy. He took with him a grey coating coat with double breasted, with overalls of the same; has also a coat of halfhicks, double breasted, and long breeches of the same, a pair of double soled country made shoes, nailed all round the bottom, and two coarse shirts, and a hat of good quality, but much worn. I will give the above reward for securing him in any jail, and all reasonable charges paid. Wm. DENEALE.
CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. WEDNESDAY, Jan. 30. Debate on the Georgia CLAIMS.
(Continued.) MR. ELLIOT. — I cannot but be con- sidered as a very fortunate circumstance, and one which cannot fail to have a favor- able influence upon the final decision of this important question, that, since the delivery of the animated observations which yesterday so powerfully attracted the attention of the house, we have been afforded a few hours of tranquil retirement from the tempest of the forum, for the purpose, useful at all times and peculiarly so at the present time of calm reflection. To transfer ourselves in a moment from the flowery fields of fancy, to the rugged road of argument; to descend instanta- neously from the elevated scenes of elo- quence to the humble walks of common sense, requires an effort transcending or- dinary powers. In claiming your atten- tion, Mr. Speaker, for a greater portion of the day than I commonly occupy in de- bate upon this floor, I shall not address you in the style of compliment or ceremony. It is time to banish from these walls that idle frippery of ceremonious conver- sation, which is suited only to a new year's compliment, or a birth day salutation, and to try to catch a little of the sturdy spirit of antiquity. A bold, a loud, an impres- sive appeal is made to the American peo- ple. In that appeal I fearlessly and most cordially unite. I regret, however, the existence of a precedent which at once justifies and demands these addresses to the people. Much as I wish to disse- minate correct information, particularly on a subject which I believe is but imperfectly understood without these walls, except by interested persons, and convinced as I am that the subject is understood, and an opinion formed upon it, by every member of this house, I shall not so completely follow the example before us to speak to the people in the first instance, but as usual direct my observations to the house.
I propose to examine, in a concise, and if it be in my power, in an argumentative manner, the following questions, which have a direct application to the amendment proposed by the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. Clark) to the resolution under con- sideration, and which at the same time open to view the same extent of the sub- ject.
Did the state of Georgia, in the year 1795, possess a title to the territory in question?
Were the legislature of Georgia, in 1795, invested, with the constitutional power of making a sale of the territory, and did they make such sale to those from whom the present claimants derive their title or pretended title? And if such sale was made, what title or color of title did it convey?
Were the members of the legislature of Georgia in 1795, invested with the consti- tutional power of rescuing the acts of their predecessors in relation to such sale, and did they rescind them?
Were the claims or pretended claims of the present claimants in any manner recog- nised by the act of cession of the territo- ry in question from Georgia to the United States?
And. Do justice and policy, or either justice or policy, require that the whole or any part of the five millions of acres, reserved by the act of cession from Georgia to the United States, for the purpose of satisfying claims of a certain description against Geor- gia, in reference to the said territory should be appropriated for the purpose of satisfying the claims of the present claim- ants?
However extensive the outline which I have sketched of the subject, the survey will be a rapid one.
It is necessary that I should make one or two preliminary observations. I have uni- formly been opposed to the doctrine which has been so powerfully advocated that Con- gress is competent to make a legislative de- cision upon the validity or invalidity of the conflicting acts of Georgia. We pos- sess no such powers. But as individuals we may express our opinions. Nor am I disposed to do any thing which shall have a tendency to impugn the title of the United States to this territory. Without deciding the question of title, my principal object is to show that the claimants are in possess-
on of so strong a color of title, that it will be good policy to authorise a negotiation with them for the abandonment of their claim, especially as we have a prospect of obtaining that abandonment on their part without going beyond the reservation in the act of cession, and of course without the actual expence of a single dollar to the U. States.
Did the state of Georgia, in the year 1795, possess a title to the territory in question?
To answer this enquiry, it is only neces- sary to make one or two quotations from the articles of agreement and cession, en- tered into the 24th of April, eighteen hun- dred and two, between the commissioners of the United States and those of Georgia. In the first article 'the state of Georgia, cedes to the United States all the right, title and claim, which the said state has to the jurisdiction and soil of the lands situated within the boundaries of the United States south of the state of Tennessee,' &c. By the second article, 'The United States ac- cept the cession abovementioned, and on the conditions therein expressed; and they cede to the state of Georgia whatever claim, right or title, they may have to the jurisdiction or soil of any lands lying with- in the United States, and out of the pro- per boundaries of any other state, and si- tuated south of the southern boundaries of the states of Tennessee, North Carolina and South Carolina, and east of the bound- ary line herein above described, as the eastern boundary of the territory ceded by Georgia to the United States.' Whatever claim or title the United States might pre- viously have had to the territory, they thought proper, in 1802, to combine with it, and to fortify it by that of Georgia; and surely we shall not do any act, or adopt any principle, tending to impair the title under which we now exercise jurisdic- tion over the territory.
Were the legislature of Georgia, in 1795, invested with the constitutional pow- er of making a sale of the territory, and did they make such sale to those from whom the present claimants derive their title or pretended title? And if such sale was made, what title or color of title did it convey?
In this age of political revolution and reformation, for I consider it as an age of reformation as well as revolution, there are still certain principles and maxims, not merely venerable for their antiquity, but consecrated by their conformity to the common sense and reason of mankind, which are considered as universal in their application, and irresistible in their influ- ence. Among these may be numbered the principles which attach to the government of every regularly organised community, the power of pledging the public faith, and that of alienating the right of soil of the vacant territory of the nation. In every free government there must exist the pow- er of legislation or of making laws, a dis- tinct power charged with the execution of the laws, and a judicial power; the union of these different powers in the same man or body of men is the very essence of des- potism. Thus in France, prior to the re- volution, it was a fundamental maxim of state that the king was the legislator of the French monarchy; and the power exer- cised in some instances by certain parlia- ments, of refusing to register the edicts of the monarch, however in practice it might operate as an obstruction to legislation, was in theory only a matter of form, or at most but a temporary check upon the ex- ecutive power. In oligarchies, the legisla- tive power is vested in the rich and noble, and in aristocracies, in a few individuals who are presumed to be the wisest and the best in the community. In governments of the democratic form, this power resides in the great body of the people, and is ex- ercised by themselves or their representa- tives. The base of the temple of Ameri- can liberty is democracy, or the sovereign- ty of the people; representation and con- federation are the principal pillars which support the great superstructure. As the state governments are unquestionably re- presentative democracies, the general gov- ernment is a representative federal re- public. In every government of the repre- sentative form, the representatives of the people are vested with power to pledge the public faith, and to alienate the vacant ter- ritory of the nation. Were the members of the legislature of Georgia, in 1795, in- vested with this authority? Certainly it was within the sphere of those constitution- al rights and powers, which had never been surrendered to the general government.
We have since recognised that authority by receiving a solemn deed of cession of the territory, from a subsequent legislature of Georgia, transferring to us not only the soil, but the right of jurisdiction. Was
this authority exercised in 1795. In the act of the legislature of that state of the 7th of January in that year, granting this territory to those from whom the present claimants derive their claims, certain lands are des- cribed, and it is enacted that those lands shall be sold to such and such persons, as tenants in common and not as joint tenants. The lands shall be sold, or in other words, the right of soil shall be alienated. A pro- per distinction is taken between the domi- nium utile and the dominium directum of the civilians. No transfer was made of the right of jurisdiction, although such imagi- nary transfer forms a prominent article in the reasons assigned by the legislature of 1795 for passing the rescinding act. From this view of the subject, whatever may be the present state of the question of legal title, who can doubt that the present claimants, honest purchasers from the original gran- tees, upon the faith of an independent state and innocent of fraud, if fraud existed, possess such a color of title, such an equi- table claim, as to render it prudent and po- litic to enter into a compromise with them upon reasonable terms.
(To be continued.) Copy of a letter from Commodore Preble to the Secretary of the Navy.
[Accompanying the President's mes- sage, inserted in the Advertiser, of Wed- nesday last.]
(Continued.)
August 5th. We were at anchor with the squadron about two leagues north from the city of Tripoli, the Argus in chase of a small vessel to the westward, which she soon came up with, and brought within hail. She proved to be a French privateer of 4 guns, which put into Tripoli a few days since for water, and left it this morn- ing. I prevailed on the captain for a con- sideration, to return to Tripoli, for the purpose of landing 14 very badly wounded Tripolitans, which I put on board his ves- sel with a letter to the prime minister, leaving it at the option of the bashaw, to reciprocate this generous mode of conduct- ing the war. The sending these unfortu- nate men on shore to be taken care of by their friends, was an act of humanity on our part, which I hope will make a proper impression on the minds of the barbarians; but I doubt it. All hands were busily em- ployed altering the rig of the three prizes, from latten vessels to sloops, and prepar- ing for a second attack. Observed one of the enemy's schooners and the brig (two corsairs) in the harbor to be dismasted, was informed by the French captain, that the damage these vessels received in the action of the 3d, had occasioned their masts being taken out.
The 7th the French privateer came out and brought me a letter from the French Consul, in which he observes, that our at- tack of the 3d instant had disposed the Ba- shaw to accept of reasonable terms; and invited me to send a boat to the rocks with a flag of truce, which was declined, as the white flag was not hoisted at the Bashaw's castle. At 9 A. M. with a very light breeze from the Eastward, and a strong current, which obliged the Constitution to remain at anchor, I made the signal for the light vessels to weigh, and the gun and bomb boats to cast off and stand in shore towards the Western batteries, the prize boats having been completely fitted for ser- vice, and the command of them given to lieutenant Crane, of the Vixen, Thorn, of the Enterprize, and Caldwell of the Syren; the whole advanced with sails and oars. The orders were for the bombs to take a position in a small bay to the westward of the city, where but few of the enemy's guns could be brought to bear on them, but from whence they could annoy the town with shells. The gun-boats, to silence a bat- tery of seven heavy guns, which guarded the approach to that position, and the brigs and schooners to support them, in case the enemy's flotilla should venture out. At half past 1, P. M. a breeze from N. N. E., weighed with the Constitution, and stood in for the town, but the wind being on shore made it imprudent to engage the batteries with the ship, as in case of a mast being shot away the loss of the vessel would prob- ably ensue, unless a change of wind should favour our getting off. At half past 2, P. M. the bomb and gun-boats having gain- ed their stations, the signal was made for them to attack the town and batteries. Our bombs immediately commenced throwing shells, and the gun-boats opened a sharp and well directed fire on the town and bat- teries within point blank shot, which was warmly returned by the enemy. The se- ven gun battery in less than two hours was silenced, except one gun. I presume the

others were dismounted by our shot; as the walls were almost totally destroyed. At a quarter past 3 P. M. a ship hove in sight to the northward, standing for the town; made the Argus signal to chase. At half past 3 one of our prize gun boats was blown up by a hot shot from the enemy, which passed thro' her magazine. She had on board 18 officers seamen and marines; 10 of whom were killed, and 6 wounded. Among the killed were James R. Caldwell, first lieut. of the Syren, and midshipman John S. Dorsey, both excellent officers; midshipman Spence and 11 men were taken up unhurt. Captain Decatur, whose division this boat belonged to, and was near her at the time she blew up, reports to me that Mr. Spence was superintending the loading of the gun at that moment, and not withstanding the boat was sinking, he, and the brave fellows surviving, finished charging, gave three cheers as the boat went from under them, and swam to the nearest boats, where they assisted during the remainder of the action. The enemy's gun boats and gallies (15 in number) were all in motion close under the batteries, and appeared to meditate an attack on our boats; the Constitution, Nautilus and Enterprise were to windward ready at every hazard to cut them off, from the harbor, if they should venture down; while the Syren and Vixen were near our boats to support and cover any of them that might be disabled. The enemy thought it most prudent, however, to retire to their snug retreat behind the rocks, after firing a few shots. Our boats, in two divisions under captains Somers and Decatur, were well conducted, as were our bomb vessels, by lieuts. Dent and Robinson. The town must have suffered much from this attack, and their batteries, particularly the seven gun battery, must have lost many men. At half past 5 P. M. the wind began to freshen from the N. N. E. I made the signal for the gun and bomb boats to retire from action, and for the vessels to which they were attached to take them in tow. The Argus made a signal that the strange sail was a friend. In this day's action No. 4 had a 24 pound shot through her hull; No. 6 had her latteen yard shot away; No. 8 a 24 pound shot through her hull, which killed two men. Some of the other boats had their rigging and sails considerably cut. We threw 48 shells, and about 500 24 pound shot into the town and batteries. All the officers and men engaged in the action behaved with the utmost intrepidity. At half past 6 all the boats were in tow, and the squadron standing to the N. W. At 8 the John Adams, capt. Chaney, from the United States, joined company. At 9 the squadron anchored, Tripoli bearing S. E. 5 miles distant. Gun boat No. 3 was this day commanded by Mr. Brooks, master of the Argus, and No. 6 by lieutenant Wadsworth, of the Constitution. Annexed is a return of our loss in this attack.
Killed—Gun-boat No. 9, 1 lieutenant, 1 midshipman, 1 boatswain's mate, 1 quarter gunner, 1 sergeant of marines, and 5 seamen. Ditto, gun-boat No. 8, 2 seamen. 12 total.
Wounded—gun-boat No. 9, 6 seamen, two of which mortally.
Captain Chauncy brought me the first positive information that any reinforcement was to be expected. By him I was honored with your letters of the 7th, 22nd and 31st of May, informing me that four frigates were coming out under Commodore Barron, who is to supercede me in the command of our naval forces in these seas, at the same time, appropriating my conduct, and conveying to me the thanks of the President for my services; I beg of you, Sir, to accept my warmest thanks for the very obliging language in which you have made these communications, and to assure the President, that to merit the applause of my country, is my only aim, and to receive it, the highest gratification it can bestow.
Captain Chauncy informed me that the frigates might be expected every moment, as they were to sail from Hampton Roads 4 days after him; in consequence of this information, and as I could not bring the John Adams into action, she having left all her gun carriages for her gun deck except 8, on board the Congress and Constellation a day or two previous to her sailing. I determined to wait a few days for the arrival of Commodore Barron before another attack, when, if he should arrive, the fate of Tripoli must be decided in a few hours, and the Bashaw completely humbled. Had
the John Adams brought out her gun carriages, I should not have waited a moment, and can have no doubt but the next attack would make the arrival of more ships unnecessary for the termination of the Tripoline war. I gave Captain Chauncy orders to remain on the station, that we might be benefited by the assistance of his boats and men, as nearly half the crews of the Constitution, brigs and schooners, are taken out to man the bombs, guns & ships boats when prepared for an attack. (To be continued.)
Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
MONDAY, MARCH 4.
The United States frigate John Adams, Captain Chaney, (with Commodore Preble and Consul O'Brien and family on board) from the Mediterranean, arrived at Sandy Hook on Saturday last, and will probably come up the first fair wind. Captain Newman, of the ship Laura, spoke her on Saturday, and informs, that there are a number of Turks on board. N. Y. p.
From the WASHINGTON FEDERALIST of March 2.
IT gives us pleasure to announce the triumph of reason and justice, over the spirit of party, in the acquittal of Judge Chase . We sincerely hope that it will have a tendency to allay the spirit of intolerance, prejudice and party animosity, which has so long disgraced our country.... On the one hand it will be seen, that although the democratic prints, and many of the high-toned of that sect, have long since pronounced sentence on the judge; yet after a full, patient, and laborious investigation, his political opponents have joined in pronouncing him innocent. On the other hand let us do justice to the conduct that could acquit a political opponent, whom party spirit had doomed to destruction.... Let the mutual disappointment of these opinions, formed by prejudice, give rise to a more tolerant and liberal spirit.
With pleasure we record the names of Messrs. Galliard, Bradley, Mitchell, Smith of New-York, Smith of Ohio, and Smith of Vermont, as fitting a bright and worthy example to their country, in sacrificing party feelings at the shrine of justice.
The aggregate number of votes on the eight articles, are twenty two for acquittal and, twelve for condemnation. This is equally honorable to judge Chase and his judges.
A faithful, impartial, and accurate, report of the testimony, the arguments of the managers, and the counsel, and the whole proceedings on the trial of judge Chase, is now in the press, and will soon be finished. The proceedings were taken by a short hand writer, well qualified for the task.
If judge Chase is innocent, on us, and on all the people of the United States be the disgrace of having dragged him to the bar of justice.... Let us be consigned to infamy, whilst hofannas are shouted to his praise, and let it be said thus shall it be done to him, whom the highest judiciary tribunal of the United States delights to honor. (Speech of J. Randolph.)
Yesterday the High Court of Impeachment, met, agreeable to a resolution, to pass judgment in the case of Judge Chase .
The President informed the Court, that they had heard the evidence, and were to decide on the articles separately.
The articles were then read separately, and the President rose up, called by name, in alphabetical order, upon each Member of the Court, and put the question in the words following; each Member standing till he had answered. "How say you—is Samuel Chase, Esq. guilty or not guilty of a high crime or misdemeanor, as charged in the Article of Impeachment just read?"
The answers were as follows:
On the first Article. Guilty—Messrs. Anderson, Baldwin, Breckenridge, Brown, Cocke, Condit, Ellery, Franklin, Howland, Logan, M c Clay, Moore, Stone, Sumpner, Worthington, Wright.—16. Not Guilty. Messrs. Adams, Bayard, Bradley, Dayton, Gailliard, Giles, Hillhouse, Jackson, Mitchell, Olcott, Pickering, Plumer, Smith, (of Maryland) Smith, (of New York) Smith, (of Ohio) Smith, (of Vermont) Tracy, White.—18.
On the second Article Guilty. Messrs. Anderson, Breckenridge, Cook, Condit, Ellery, Giles, Howland, M c Clay, Moore, Sumpner.—10. Not Guilty. Messrs. Adams, Baldwin, Bayard, Bradley, Brown, Dayton, Franklin, Gailliard, Hillhouse, Jackson, Logan, Mitchell, Olcott, Pickering, Plumer, Smith, of Maryland, Smith, of New York, Smith, of Ohio, Smith of Vermont, Stone, Tracy, White, Worthington, Wright.—24.
On the third Article. Guilty. Messrs. Anderson, Baldwin, Breckenridge, Brown, Cocke, Condit, Ellery, Franklin, Giles, Howland, Jackson, Logan, M c Clay, Moore, Smith, of Maryland, Sumpner, Worthington, Wright.—18. Not Guilty. Messrs. Adams, Bayard, Bradley, Dayton, Gailliard, Hillhouse, Mitchell, Olcott, Pickering, Plumer, Smith, of New York, Smith, of Ohio, Smith, of Vermont, Stone, Tracy, White.—16.
On the fourth Article. Guilty. Messrs. Anderson, Breckenridge, Brown, Cock, Condit, Ellery, Franklin, Giles, Howland, Jackson, Logan, M c Clay, Moore, Smith, of Maryland, Stone, Sumpner, Worthington, Wright.—18. Not Guilty. Messrs. Adams, Baldwin, Bayard, Bradley, Dayton, Gailliard, Hillhouse, Mitchell, Olcott, Pickering, Plumer, Smith (of New York,) Smith (of Ohio,) Smith, (of Vermont,) Tracy, White.—16.
On the fifth Article. Unanimously not guilty. On the sixth Article. Guilty. Messrs. Breckenridge, Cocke, Howland, M c Clay. Not Guilty. Messrs. Adams, Anderson, Baldwin, Bayard, Bradley, Brown, Condit, Dayton, Ellery, Franklin, Gailliard, Giles, Hillhouse, Jackson, Logan, Mitchell, Moore, Olcott, Pickering, Plumer, Smith (of Maryland) Smith (of New York) Smith (of Ohio) Smith (of Vermont,) Stone, Sumpner, Tracy, White, Worthington, Wright.—30.
On the seventh Article. Guilty. Messrs. Breckenridge, Cocke, Franklin, Howland, Jackson, M c Clay, Smith of Maryland, Stone, Sumpner, Wright.—10. Not Guilty. Messrs. Adams, Anderson, Baldwin, Bayard, Bradley, Brown, Condit, Dayton, Ellery, Gailliard, Giles, Hillhouse, Logan, Mitchell, Moore, Olcott, Pickering, Plumer, Smith of New York, Smith of Ohio, Smith of Vermont, Tracy, White, Worthington.—24.
On the eighth Article. Guilty. Messrs. Anderson, Baldwin, Breckenridge, Brown, Cocke, Condit, Ellery, Franklin, Giles, Howland, Jackson, Logan, M c Clay, Moore, Smith, (of Maryland,) Stone, Sumpner, Worthington, Wright.—19. Not Guilty. Messrs. Adams, Bayard, Bradley, Dayton, Gailliard, Hillhouse, Mitchell, Olcott, Pickering, Plumer, Smith of New York, Smith, of Ohio, Smith, of Vermont, Tracy, White.—15.
The President then said "there not being a constitutional majority on any one article, it becomes my duty to pronounce that Samuel Chase, Esq. is acquitted on the articles of impeachment exhibited against him by the House of Representatives."—The Court then adjourned.
IN COMMON COUNCIL, 2d March, 1805. ORDERED, That in the settlement of the public accounts the collector be allowed credit for an overcharge in the assessment of property for general purposes of two hundred and twenty-nine dollars eighty-six cents; for an overcharge in the assessment for the local fund of the northern district thirty six dollars and thirty-five cents; and for an overcharge in the assessment for the local fund of the southern district twelve dollars and eighty-two cents. Test JAS. M. M c REA, C. C.
NOTICE. The citizens who are entitled to vote for members of Council in ward No. 2, are requested to meet at Mr. Mott's tavern this evening at half past 6 o'clock, for the purpose of agreeing upon proper persons to be supported at the election to be held to-morrow. March 4.
The voters of Ward No. 1. are requested to meet at Mr. Hodgson's new warehouse, on Prince street for the purpose of fixing upon proper characters to be supported at the election to be held to-morrow. March 4.
PUBLIC SALE. At half past 3 o'clock this afternoon, Will be Sold, on Vowell's wharf, 15 hogheads 4th proof Jamaica RUM, and 11 hds. nice retailing MOLASSES. On a credit of 60 and 90 days, for approved endorsed negotiable notes. Philip G. Marsteller. March 4.
TO LET, A Store, on King street, nearly opposite to Snowden's printing office. The Store is handsomely fitted for retailing dry goods, with accommodations for a family. Also, A House, at the corner of King and St. Asaph streets. For terms, apply to Adam Lynn. March 4. d.
TWENTY DOLLARS Reward. Was STOLEN, from the subscriber's waggon, on the first day of March, at the Cross Roads, in Fairfax county.
A light Sorrel Mare, Fourteen hands and an half high, blaze face, 5 years old, trots and gallops free, in very good order, and, when stolen, very rough shod all round. A reward of Ten Dollars will be paid upon the delivery of the said Mare, to DAVY and MILLS, Alexandria; or, the above reward, for apprehending the thief and securing him so that he may be brought to justice and the horse recovered. Kid Marqués. March 4. dgt
WANTS A PLACE, A YOUNG MAN who has been in business for several years as an assistant in a store, writes a tolerable good hand, has been accustomed to keep books, and can produce very good recommendations. A line directed to L. S. and left at this office will be duly attended to. March 4. cozt
A Wet Nurse Wanted. A WOMAN with a good breast of Milk that can have good recommendations, will hear of an advantageous situation by applying to The Printer. February 22. d
FOR SALE, On board the Schooner INDUSTRY, Capt. HAMMOND, at Hartshorne's wharf, 150 Barrels of Suffolk Tar. Apply to the CAPTAIN on board, February 28.
A Gentleman of good character, and qualified to instruct an English School, may get an advantageous situation by application to the teacher of the Academy in this town. February 12. 2020
The next Dancing Assembly will be on Tuesday 5th March, at Mr. Gadsby's Hotel. Feb. 28. d

This day ending, From Brig HARMONY, a Laurafon's wharf, and for sale, by  LAWRASON & FOWLE, on said wharf; 10 bales Beerboon gurrahs 22 chests young hyson } TEAS, 2 do. imperial } of the latest im- 3 do. souchong } portations. 6 half chests do. of a superior quality, New-England Rum, in hogheads 15 bbls. retailing Molasses 3 pipes oil proof Cogniac Brandy 1 half pipe old London particular Madeira Wine 90 boxes mould and dipt Candles 10 do. brown Soap 25 do. fresh Chocolate 70 bbls. Boston prime Beef 20 do. do. do. Pork 8 casks winter strained Sperm } OIL. 6 do. whale A few bbls. brown Tanners' 2 trunks ladies' M rocco Shoes 1 do. of Morocco Pocket Books, Cotton and Morocco Suspenders 2 do. of rack and five Combs. ON HAND, A few pieces of first quality Russia and heavy Raven Duck, Sewing Twine, &c. February 15.
IN COMMON COUNCIL, 5th February, 1805. Ordered, That public notice be given, that proposals will be received from persons desirous of undertaking the superintendence of the New Poor House; the proposals to be lodged with the Clerk of the Council previous to the first Tuesday in March next.
Ordered, That Thomas Vowell and Jonah Thompson, Thomas Irwin and John Janney, be a committee to examine and settle the public ac- counts for the present year.
Ordered, That the following persons be ap- pointed commissioners for superintending the e- lections to be held in the several wards of the town, on Tuesday, the 5th day of March next, for the choice of members of the Common Coun- cil, for the ensuing year, viz.
 Samuel Harper, } for the first ward.  John Hunter, and } George Slacum, }  John C. Herbert, } for the second ward.  Joseph Riddle, and } James McGuire, }  John Dundas, } for the third ward.  William Reilly, and } John McKinney, }  Able Janney, } for the fourth ward.  Isaac Gibson, and } Thomas Cook, } 
The election for the first ward to be held at James Davidson's tavern, on Prince Street. For the second ward, at the court house. For the third ward, at John Hodgkin's ta- vern, on King Street. For the fourth ward, at Mr. May's house, opposite Thomas Cook's, on Prince Street. Test. JAMES M. McREA, C. C. 31aw 5th Mar.
DIVIDEND, In the case of JAMES SMITH—a Bankrupt. THE commissioners, in a commission of bank- ruptcy awarded and issued forth against James Smith, of Dumfries, in the county of Prince William, and state of Virginia, merchant; intend to meet at their office, (the house of Ben- jamin Park, in the town of Fredericksburg) on SATURDAY, the 23d day of March next, en- suring, at 10 o'clock, in the forenoon, in order to make a dividend of the estate and effects of the said Bankrupt; when and where the credi- tors who have not already proved their debts, are to attend, prepared to prove the same, or they will be excluded the benefit of the said divi- dend, which will be paid by the subscriber, in Dumfries, soon after the declaration; whereof public notice will be given.
Timothy Brundige, Assignee of the estate of James Smith. Dumfries, 19th Feb. 31aw 23d Mar.
NOTICE. THE Sale of the property of James Doug- las, Fairfax county, near the Great Falls of Potomac, whereon his mill lately stood, ad- vertised by me under a decree of the Chancery court of said county to take place on the 20th day of last December, having been unavoidably postponed on account of the inclemency of the weather, I therefore hereby give notice that I shall proceed to sell the same on Friday the 29th day of March next, at 12 o'clock, if fair, if not, the next fair day. The terms will be one third of the purchase money in hand, one third in 12, and one third in 18 months, from the day of sale, and on the completion of the last pay- ment a title will be made to the premises, under the decree above mentioned.
JOHN POTTS, Commissioner. February 7. colf The prints of the Washington Federal- ist and Frederic-Town Herald are requested to publish the above once a week until the day of sale, and forward their accounts to this office for payment.
Beware of a SWINDLER! Whereas, James Towers, (by birth a Scotchman, and formerly a clerk to the house of Alexander Henderson and Co.) did, on the 27th ultimo, under false and specious pretences, Obtain from me 120 Dollars; Pretending he had money in the bank, but it was then that, he would certainly return it on the following day: And, as it appears, he tri- ed several other persons without success, he went off the same night in the stage, to the north- ward, with an intention, I have every reason to suppose, to egregiously swindle me out of my money. He is about 6 feet high, swarthy complexion genteel appearance, the little finger of his left hand broke, walks very erect, has a peculiar way of shaking his head. Any information re- specting said Swindler, will be thankfully re- ceived. It would be a justice due to society at large, for the Printers to the northward to insert this advertisement in their respective newspapers. Isaac Entwistle, colf 4t.
March 1.  Will be Sold, at Public Sale, On the first day of AUGUST, (if not disposed of at private sale, previous to that time) All my PROPERTY in the town of Alexandria, Situated on KING STREET—Consisting of A new two-story Brick House, two Framed Houses, and the Ware-House at present occupied by myself—Also, One unimproved Lot, on Fayette- street. The above property is subject to a ground-rent of twenty dollars, eighty four cents. For terms apply to the subscriber, John Violet. 2aw 18th Aug.
JAMES DOUGLASS, HAS OPENED A  GROCERY STORE, IN ROYAL STREET, four doors below the Cor- FEE HOUSE, Where he has, now, for Sale, Cogniac Brandy, of the best quality Holland Gin Old Jamaica Rum Whiskey Molasses Imperial, Young Hyson, and } TEAS Souchong } Coffee, Chocolate Loaf, Lump and Brown Sugars Pepper, Allspice Ground Ginger, Nutmegs Cinnamon, Cloves Mould and Dipt Candles James River manufactured Tobacco Caw-ness best do. Powder and Shot, assorted, &c. &c. In selecting the above articles he has had an eye particularly to the custom of his friends in town, to whom he will be very thankful for any favors in his way. They are of the best quality, and will be sold as low for cash as they can possibly be afforded. He has also on hand a parcel of excellent Rhode-Island Potatoes, and a few barrels Sweet Cyder: Also, Indian Meal, of which he will endeavor to keep a constant supply, and Firkin Butter, and Flour, by retail. January 11. 1aw 4t.
For Sale, or Rent for a term of years, or exchange for good well improved property in the town of Alexandria. THE ESTATE on which the subscriber at present resides; it contains 830 acres of LAND, part of which is in high cultivation, situate on the new turnpike road, distant 6 miles from Alexandria, about 30 acres of meadow, abundance of clover to the ley, a quantity of choice fruit, well watered and has a considerable proportion of wood land. The improvements (which are mostly new) consist of a good conven- ient Dwelling House and all the necessary out- houses, a Barn 85 by 42 12 feet, the outside of which is brick, covered with cypress shingles; stables for 20 horses and 40 cows. Also, a good GRIST MILL, about 150 yards from the door. For particulars apply to AUG. J. SMITH. December 28. colf
This is to give Notice, That the Subscriber of Alexandria County, in the District of Columbia, hath ob- tained from the Orphans Court of said County, letters of Administration on the personal estate of William Bowling late of the County aforesaid, deceased. All persons having claims against the said deceased are hereby warned to exhibit them with the vouchers thereof to the subscriber on or before the 15th day of August next, or they will by law be excluded from all benefit of said es- tate.
Given under my hand this 15th day of Fe- bruary, 1805. James Anderson, Adm'r. N. B. All persons indebted to the above es- tate are requested to make immediate payment to the Administrator. Feb. 15. 2aw 2m
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, County of Alexandria, to wit: November Term, 1804. James Sanderson, Complainant AGAINST Alexander Henderson, Jo- } In seph Riddle and William } Chancery. Wilson—Defendants. The defendant, Alexander Hender- son 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 defendant Alexander Henderson, is not an inha- bitant of this district; on motion of the said complainant, by his counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendant, Alexander Henderson, do ap- pear here on the first day of June term next, and enter his appearance to the suit, and give secur- ity for performing the decree of the court; and that the other defendants, Joseph Riddle and William Wilson, do not pay away, convey, or secrete, the debts by them owing to, or the estate or effects in their hands, belonging to the said absent defendant, Alexander Henderson, un- til the further order or decree of this court; and that a copy of this order be forthwith published for two months successively in both of the public newspapers 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, c. c. 1aw 2m
January 10.  DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, County of Alexandria, to wit: November Term, 1804. James Wallace, complainant, AGAINST Francis S. Taylor and the } In Marine Insurance Company } Chancery. of Alexandria, defendants. THE defendant, Francis S. Taylor, 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 satisfaction of the court, upon affidavit, that the said defendant, Francis S. Taylor, is not an inhabitant of this district, on motion of the said complainant, by his counsel, it is ordered that the said defendant, Francis S. Taylor, 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 defend- ants The Marine Insurance Company of the town of Alexandria, do not pay away, convey or secrete the debts by them owing to, or the estate or effects in their hands belonging to the said absent defendant, Francis S. Taylor, until the further order or decree of this court; and that a copy of this order be forthwith published for two months successively in both of the public newspapers 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, c. c. 1aw 2m
January 10.  DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, County of Alexandria, to wit: November Term, 1804. William Hartshorne, j. n. complainant, AGAINST Francis S. Taylor and the Marine In- } In surance Company of Alexandria, } Chancery. defendants. THE defendant, Francis S. Taylor, 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 satisfaction of the court, upon affidavit, that the said defendant, Francis S. Taylor, is not an inhabitant of this district, on motion of the said complainant, by his counsel, it is ordered that the said defendant, Francis S. Taylor, do appear here on the first day of June term next, and enter his appearance to the suit, and give security for performing the de- cree of the court, and that the other defendants, The Marine Insurance Company of the town of Alexandria, do not pay away, convey or secrete the debts by them owing to, or the estate or ef- fects in their hands belonging to the said absent defendant, Francis S. Taylor, until the further order or decree of this court, and that a copy of this order be forthwith published for two months successively in both of the public newspapers pub- lished 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, c. c. 1aw 2m
January 10.  House and Lot for Sale.  FOR SALE, THAT most pleasant situated HOUSE and LOT, lately occupied by John Duff, on Hunting-Creek, about half a mile from Alex- andria. There is on the premises a good garden and stable, and in short every convenience for the residence of a genteel family. If this pro- perty be not sold at private sale, before the first day of April, 1805, it will be sold at public sale. A long credit will be given for the greater part of the purchase money. The terms will be made known on the day of sale. The said property will be sold on the premises. [?] There is an ice-house, and a good fishing-shore. February 23. 2aw 18 A.
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, County of Alexandria—to wit: November Term, 1804. George Wilson, Complainant AGAINST Francis S. Taylor, and the } In Chancery. Marine Insurance Com- } pany of Alexandria, defts. The defendant, Francis S. Taylor, not having en- tered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly & the rules of this court, & it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, upon affidavit, that the said defendant, Francis S. Taylor, is not an inhabitant of this district. On motion of the said complainant, by his coun- sel, it is ordered that the said defendant, Fran- cis S. Taylor, 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 defendants, the Marine Insurance Company of the town of Alex- andria, do not pay away, convey, or secrete the debts by them owing to, or the estate or effects in their hands belonging to the said absent de- fendant Francis S. Taylor, until the further or- der or decree of this court; and that a copy of this order be forthwith published for two months successively, in both of the public newspapers 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, c. c. 1aw 2m
January 11.  DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. County of Alexandria, to wit: November term, 1804. Alexander Henderson, } jun. complainant AGAINST Etienne John Branston } In Chancery. and James Towers, } defendants. The defendant, Etienne John Bran- ston, 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 satisfaction of the court, upon affidavit, that the said defendant, Etienne John Branston, is not an inhabitant of this district; on motion of the said complainant, by his counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendant, Etienne John Branston, 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 defendant, James Towers, do not pay away, convey, or secrete, the debts by him owing to, or the estate or ef- fects in his hands, belonging to the said absent defendant, Etienne John Branston, until the further order or decree of this court; and that a copy of this order be forthwith published for two months, successively, in both of the public news- papers published in this county; and that ano- ther copy be posted at the front door of the court house of said county. A Copy. Test G. DENEALE, c. c. 1aw 2m
January 10.  DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, County of Alexandria, to wit: November Term, 1804. John McIver, assignee of the } creditors of Andrew and Wil- } In Chancery. iam Ramsay, bankrupts, com- } plainants, AGAINST James Lenox, William Mait- } land & William Wilson, defts. } THE defendant James Lenox, and William Maitland not having entered their ap- pearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court upon affidavit that the said James Lenox, and William Maitland are not inhabitants of the district; on motion of the said complainant by his attorney, it is ordered, that the said defendants, James Lenox and William Maitland, do appear here on the first day of June term next, and enter their appearance to the suit, and give security for performing the decree of the court, and that the other defendant, William Wilson, do not pay a- way, convey, or secrete the debts by him owing to, or the estate or effects in his hands belonging to the said absent defendants, James Lenox and William Maitland until the further order or de- cree of the court, and that a copy of this order be forthwith published for two months succes- sively in both of the public newspapers in this county, and that another copy be posted at the front door of the Court House of said coun- ty. A Copy. Test. G. DENEALE, c. c. 1aw 2m
January 12.  Notice is hereby given, To those holders of Stock in the Eastern Branch Bridge Company, who have not paid up their several installments, that, unless im- mediate payment is made to the Treasurer of said Company, their shares will be proceeded against as the law directs. By order of the Directors, WILLIAM BRENT, Treasurer. Washington, January 16, 1805. 1aw 6w
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