Alexandria advertiser and commercial intelligencer (Alexandria [Va.]), 1803-06-01 00:00:00

Public Vendue.
On FRIDAY,
At 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store,
Rum in hogsheads and barrels.
French Brandy in pipes,
Gin in pipes and bds.
Whiskey and Apple Brandy in bds.
Sugar in hds. tierces and bds.
Coffee in tierces and bags,
Chocolate } in boxes,
White and brown Soap } in boxes,
Mould and dip'd Candles } in boxes,
Raisins in kegs, boxes and jars,
Figs in kegs and frails,
Queens Ware in crates,
FURNITURE, &c.
ALSO,
A variety of DRY GOODS,
Among which are,
Cloths, Coatings,
Kerseymeres, Duffs,
Plains and Kerseys,
Negro Cottons, Serges,
Elasticks, blue Friezes,
Calimancoes and Russells,
Yarn Stockings,
Chintzes and Calicoes,
Irish Linens, Silesia do.
Platillas,
Osnaburgs and Ticklenburgs,
Muslins and Muslin Hand'fs,
India Muslins and Table Cloths
Bandanna Handkerchiefs,
Coloured Threads, Hats,
Plated Candlesticks,
And sundry other Articles.
P. G. MARSTELLER.
May 27.
Sales by Auction.
On SATURDAY,
At 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store, the corner of King and Union Streets.
Rum in hds. and barrels,
Whiskey in barrels,
Apple Brandy in barrels,
Gin in casks,
Wine in pipes and quarter casks,
Molasses in hds.
Sugar in hds. and barrels,
White and brown Soap in boxes,
Coffee in casks and bags,
Raisins in kegs and boxes,
Queens Ware, and
ALSO,
A variety of DRY GOODS.
—AMONG WHICH ARE—
Broad Cloths, Irish Linens,
Cassimeres, Calicoes,
Kerseys, Threads,
Coatings, Chintzes,
Halfthicks, Bedticks,
Fearnaught, Osnaburgs,
Blankets, Sewing Silks,
Planes, Muslin and Muslin
Negro Cottons, Handkerchiefs,
Worsted and other India Cottons, &c.
Stockings, &c.
THOS. PATTEN, Auctioneer.
June 1.
Notice.
All persons having claims against the estate of William Triplett, of Round-Hill, deceased, are requested to bring them forward for adjustment and payment; and all those indebted to the estate, are respectfully called upon to make immediate payment to the Executors—it being their anxious wish to close all the accounts, and settle with the legatees as soon as possible.
CHARLES LITTLE, } Ex'ors.
GEO. TRIPLETT, } d
March 1.
HATS.
I have just received a few cases of English felt Hats, well assorted, and now for Sale.
Wm. HODGSON. d
May 9.
For CHARLESTON, (SOUTH-CAROLINA,)
The new, fast sailing Schooner Young Lyon, FIELDER LUCKETT, Master:
Will sail in all next week, has good accommodations for passengers. For passage only apply to the master on board, or to DANIEL M'CLEAN. May 26. d
For PHILADELPHIA,
THE SLOOP HILAND, JOHN HAND, Master:
An excellent vessel, and will sail with all convenient speed. For Freight or Passage apply to the master on board, or to DANL. M'CLEAN. May 28. d
6000 bushels of Liverpool Salt for sale on board the Ship
HERO, at Kirk's wharf. The said ship will take a freight for any port in Europe without the Streights.—Apply to the Master on board, or Wm. HARTSHORNE. N. B. The ship will carry 1800 bbls flour, or 250 hds tobacco. May 9. d
For Sale or Charter, The Brig FOX, one hundred and twenty tons burthen. For terms apply to the master on board, or to LEWIS DEBLOIS. Who has for sale, About 30,000 feet inch and two inch plank, and a few barrels seed Potatoes. May 23. d
For LIVERPOOL, The fine, fast sailing (Philadelphia built) Ship United States, Captain O. P. FINLEY;
has nearly all her cargo ready to go on board, and will be dispatched in 7 days, For Freight, of a few hundred barrels, or Passage (having elegant accommodations) apply to RICKETTS, NEWTON & Co. N. B. This ship is intended as a regular trader to Liverpool, and is expected to return very early in the autumn. May 26. d
THE SUBSCRIBER Respectfully informs his friends and the public in general, that he has lately opened a store in Prince, between Fairfax and Union streets, where he intends keeping a constant supply of
PAPER,
of all kinds. His being the manufacturer, enables him to sell on very low terms, either by wholesale or retail. He likewise has on hand, and intends keeping, a large assortment of
Cut Nails & Brads, of all sizes. The whole of which he now offers for sale at a very low price, for cash, or a short credit to punctual men.
GEO. W. GIBBONS.
Gentlemen favoring him with their orders shall have immediate attention paid them.
The highest price given for clean Linen and Cotton RAGS. May 27.
Umbrellas.
Ricketts, Newton & Co. HAVE just received one case of London finished Umbrellas. May 10. d
JAMES WILSON
Has received by the ship William and John, capt. Woodhouse, from London, SPRING GOODS,
which will be opened and for sale immediately at his warehouse.
Also—Brown Stout in casks of 6 doz. each. May 5. d
HARDWARE, &c.
BY the United States, the subscriber has received an extensive assortment.
Also, A variety of Tools, Looking Glasses, &c. manufactured in this country. PHILIP WANTON. 5th mo. 9th d
HORSE SHOEING,
Agreeably to the Veterinary Society, By Thomas Fuller,
On Prospect Hill, near the 2d gate leading to Shuter's Hill House, the property of Benjamin Dulany.
ALSO,
All kind of Blacksmiths' work done immediately on application, on economical terms for Cash—(The order of the day.) Those that have riding horses may have them shod with broad Shoes, Spring Heels, proper for riding over pavement, and every kind of Shoes fit for the service that the Horse is to perform.—Shoes are made and ready to put on. N. B. Common Shoes at 5/. the set; the best Hunters at 6/. the set; the miller must come with the Horse, that is to say, the money, in plain English, for all work done by THOMAS FULLER. May 28. d6t.
Just Received,
And for Sale at the Subscriber's Store, in Union Street,
A parcel of excellent Jamaica ORANGES & LIMES,
by the barrel. Whoever wishes to have the worth of their money will please to turn the corner. ABEL WILLIS. May 24. d
This Day Landing,
From on board the Schooner May Flower, Carlo Mauran, master, and for sale by the subscriber,
20 hds. Surinam Molasses of an excellent quality,
1 ton of Cordage,
200 tierces Stone Lime,
1 bale Russia Sheetings,
500 pieces Muslins,
10 chests Young Hyson Tea,
20 bds. new Rum. J. G. Ladd. April 29. d
We want to purchase, Five thousand bushels of CORN, for which Cash will be given, if delivered at Cameron Mills. RICKETTS, NEWTON & Co. Who have received by the ship United States,
Two trunks Cotton Hosiery and to be sold on low terms by the package or dozen. May 16. d
BROADCLOTHS, CASSIMERE and HOSIERY FOR SALE.
A few packages of superfine broadcloths, Cassimeres and Hosiery, received by the ship United States, on terms highly advantageous to the purchasers. Apply to Wm. HODGSON. May 9. d
Printing in all its variety executed at this office with neatness and dispatch.
R. GRAY
WILL be in New York during the Literary Fair to be held on the 20th June—orders for Books or other articles in their line of business left at R. & J. Gray's Book Store in King Street previous to the above date will be punctually executed. May 16. d
JOSEPH RIDDLE and Co. HAVE IMPORTED
SPRING GOODS,
In the William and John from London. They expect an additional assortment by the ship United States from Liverpool. May 5. d
Jonah Thompson and Son, HAVE IMPORTED
In the ships William & John from London, and United States from Liverpool;
Superfine Cloths and Cassimeres, Cambric, jaconet and book Muslins, silk Shawls, cotton Hosiery, Jeannets, Fustians, striped and clouded Nankens, Corduroys, Velvets and Thicketts, Dimities, fancy Marseilles, Waistcoating, sewing Silks, Twist and Thread, &c. &c. They are in daily expectation of their assortment of Hardware. May 9. d
For Sale,
Philadelphia Loaf and Lump Sugar,
Three pipes old Lisbon Wine,
Pennsylvania and Swedish Bar Iron,
One pair Burr Mill Stones, 5 feet diameter,
One pair Cologne do. about 5 feet.
And at the Mill,
Shorts and Bran,
Ship Stuff,
Indian Meal,
Rye Meal,
Oats,
Plaster of Paris by the bushel.
William Hartshorne. 4th Mo. 20 d
RICHARD VEITCH & Co. HAVE IMPORTED,
In the the ship William and John, from London,
A few cases Irish Linens, a large and handsome selection of Prints of the latest patterns; two trunks of elegant assorted ribbons; 4-4, 9-8 and 6-4 plain and coloured cambric muslins, cotton velvet, dimities, striped cotton and cotton hosiery, with several other articles adapted to the season, which they offer for sale at their warehouse in King Street, on the most reasonable terms for cash, or a short credit. May 11. d
WILLIAM OXLEY,
Has received per the William and John, from London, and the United States, from Liverpool,
DRY GOODS,
Suitable for the season, which are now offered for Sale, at his Store in King Street, upon terms agreeable to the purchasers. May 11. d
Molasses, Almonds, &c.
Twenty hds. retailing Molasses of a very superior quality,
Twenty frails fresh Almonds,
A quantity of loaf and Lump Sugar in hds. & bds.
Ten tierces fresh Rice, received per brig Celia, from N. York, and for sale by J. and T. VOWELL.
They have on hand,
24 hds. St. Kitts Rum, 2d and 3d proof,
100 bds. Pork,
40 do. brown Sugar,
Muscadel and bloom Raisins,
50 tons Plaister,
A few quarter casks
London particular Madeira Wine. May 25. d

SUBSCRIPTIONS To the PORT FOLIO, a literary Paper published in Philadelphia, are received by the Editor of this Paper. The terms are Five Dollars per annum, payable in advance.
Public Sale.
To be Sold, on Thursday the 2d of June next,
A valuable Water Lot,
Situated on the upper corner of Keith's wharf, 50 feet 4 inches front on the water and extending back about one hundred and twenty feet, to a fifty feet street called Gibbon street. This wharf has been lately logged and filled up, and now in complete repair.
Also,
Three Lots on Water street, between the dwelling houses of Thomas Vowell and Samuel Harper; 77 feet front and extending back one hundred and twenty three feet five inches. On one of these lots there is erected a one story frame house, twenty feet front and sixteen feet back, with a kitchen, now in the occupancy of Mr. Myers at 15 pounds per ann. The whole in fee simple and the title indisputable. Conditions to be made known at the sale.
P. G. MARSTELLER.
The sale of this property has been postponed to the day abovenamed, in consequence of the present unfavorable weather.
May 25.
Public Sale.
On Friday the 3d of June, will be sold on the premises,
A two story Frame House on Cameron street, westward of the Church.
A one story ditto on Alfred street, near the above—and
About 200 feet front of vacant Lots, on the above streets, together with all the ground rents payable on the remainder of an acre of ground of which the above forms a part.
T. PATTEN, Auctioneer.
PUBLIC SALE.
On Friday next will be sold, without Reserve, at the Vendue Store, the following
VALUABLE FURNITURE,
4 Mahogany and common Bed Steads, 1 do. side Board, 1 do. Dining Table with ends, 1 do. Tea Table, 1 do. Book Case, 2 do Burcaus, 18 do. Chairs with cushings and covers, 1 do. Knife Case, Looking Glasses, 1 Globe, 3 Feather Beds, 5 Matresses, Bed and Window Curtains, 2 Elegant paintings of the Great Falls of Niagara, 1 Large Copper Kettle, 4 pair neat Andirons, Shovels and Tongs, Fenders, &c. 1 Wheat Fan, &c. &c.
PHILIP G. MARSTELLER.
May 30.
Public Vendue.
On Saturday, 4th June, Will be sold to the highest bidder, on a credit of 6, 12, and 18 months, the purchaser giving approved negotiable notes,
The three story
BRICK HOUSE & LOT,
In fee simple,
Situate upon the north side of Prince street, and east side of Washington street, and bounded as followeth, viz.
"Beginning at the intersection of said street, and running thence northwardly with Washington street and binding there with 100 feet to a 10 feet alley, thence eastwardly with the line of the alley and parallel to Prince street 63 feet, thence southwardly with a line parallel to Washington street 24 feet, thence westwardly with a line parallel to Prince street 37 feet, thence southwardly with a line parallel to Washington street 76 feet to Prince street, thence westwardly with that street and binding therewith to the beginning, being 26 feet."
P. G. MARSTELLER.
May 13.
European Intelligence.
LONDON, April 13.
Forgery on the Bank of Lisbon. A forgery to a considerable extent on the bank of Lisbon was lately discovered. The principal parties in it were two men of the name of Farrel and Gillington, a native of Brazil, called Joze Borges de Barros, and Silvester Godha, a Portuguese Jew. The Portuguese ambassador was informed last January that a printer had been employed to throw off a number of notes of the bank of Lisbon. Measures were taken by Mr. Bond, the magistrate, to detect this attempt when on the eve of execution. It was found that Gillington and Farrel were going to Lisbon with a great quantity of the notes. A description of them, and every information necessary to their detection, were sent to the Portuguese government. They took their passage on board the Antwerp, and on their arrival at Lisbon, on the 16th March, they were seized by the officer of police, and notes to the amount of 40,000. were found upon them. Barros and Godha have likewise been arrested here.
From the particulars of the dispatch received by the ambassador from Portugal, as to the apprehension of Farrel and Gillington, for forging notes on that bank, many offenders have since been secured in London. It having been discovered that the remainder of the forged notes, amounting to upwards of 3000, together with the steel dies, wood seals, and copperplate, wrapped in a towel, were, on Friday se'n-night, sunk with stones in the river Thames, between Lambeth palace and Westminster bridge; directions were given to have the river dragged, and on Monday the fishermen laid hold of the towel, and brought up all the notes which were immediately conveyed to the ambassador's.
April 21.
Letters from various parts of Holland speak of the universal feeling of discontent which at present prevails, the violent hatred which exists against the French, and the readiness of the people to break out in open revolt, if the least appearance of success was to present itself. In several cases Frenchmen have been insulted, and complaints are general against the government as being inclined to favor the views of the French government, in the promotion of a scheme for placing Holland in a state of subjection to France, still more humiliating than that to which it is now reduced.
At Nimeguen the gates were shut against the French troops for part of two days, and it was only in consequence of a hint that the Dutch would have much reason to repent of their rash conduct, that a French garrison of six hundred men was reluctantly admitted.
April 22.
A letter from Paris, dated April 14, says, "It is reported in some societies here, that Duroc, in his late journey to certain courts, was trusted, not only with political, but with family secrets, and that an arrangement is on the tapis which will astonish the world."
A line of Telegraphs is said to be establishing from the frontiers of Holland to Brussels and Lisle, and consequently to Paris.
The bank of France stock is at 1125 fr. for every share of 1000 fr.
April 23.
There are at this moment, in London, and different parts of England, upwards of six thousand poor Swiss men, women, & children, emigrants from their wretched country, and many of them laboring under complicated misery; proud, however, of being the offspring of William Tell, and glowing with conscious integrity of sentiment. Among them are many officers of valour and talents, but who, being unprotected, know not how to apply for commissions, at the source of military honor.
The French minister has addressed to the English minister a note, which contains the following observations upon the alleged reason for not executing the 10th article of the treaty of Amiens:
"I. That the independence of these islands and the arrangements respecting them, having been, by the 6th paragraph of the Xth article of the treaty of Amiens, put under the protection and guarantee of the six preponderant powers of Europe, France and Great Britain, which contracted together, and which have invited the other powers to guarantee this clause of their treaty of peace, cannot, without
disgrace, be the first to refuse to execute these arrangements, to secure that independence, and to grant that protection and that guarantee."
"II. That the invitation made by the 13th section of the said Xth article, to the other powers to accede to the stipulations contained in that article, is only a mark of respect or honor, which these powers are free to refuse; but it is not so with France and Great Britain, which have promised their protection and accepted the guarantee, by the very act of their signing the treaty containing the arrangements to be guaranteed, and have placed themselves at the head of the powers to whom the invitation is addressed."
"III. That the other non contracting powers may refuse the guarantee, because it is a burthen which those powers have the option of not imposing on themselves; but that it would be absurd to think that this refusal would infer the nullity of the treaty of peace, and discharge from their obligations the powers that signed it."
"IV. That to rely on so frivolous a pretext, and on an evident sophism to refuse executing ones own agreements, would be an infidelity unworthy of a great power, and such as England would not disgrace its history by committing."
"V. That this delay in the acceptance of an honorable charge, supposing that it exists on the part of powers who are not contracting parties, ought not to prejudice a third power, which has been acknowledged and solemnly established by the contracting parties, unless the latter violate their own engagements, the faith of treaties and the law of nations."
"VI. That if Russia, Austria & Prussia, have really not yet acceded, (as the English minister pretends) to the invitation which has been made them, still they must be far from supposing that, by this delay, they prevented the re-establishment of the order of Malta, and the execution of the treaty of Amiens, and that they were compromising the tranquility of Europe. The undersigned then asks your excellency, what must those powers think when they learn that their conduct has served for a pretext for the violation of so solemn a treaty?"
He concluded with demanding the "most prompt and complete execution of the 4th section of article X. of the treaty of Amiens."
SALEM, May 24.
INTERESTING NARRATIVE.
Capt. Shillaber, from Mogadore, has favoured us a deposition taken at the office of the American Consul in that place, of which the following is an abstract:—
"John Brodie, (the deponent) of Green Briar County in Virginia, a Seaman on board the Schooner Betsey, of Norfolk, Samuel Shore, Master, sailed in said Schooner from Norfolk the 13th of April, 1802, on a voyage to Madeira, laden with indian corn and pipe staves, and had favorable weather for the first three weeks, and then the master suspecting that they were to the eastward of Madeira, put about, and beat to the westward for about a fortnight, when finding they were not to the eastward of Madeira, they put about again, and for the first two or three days had favorable winds from N. and N. W. and then it came round to E. and N. E. On the 17th day of June, as the water was nearly out, the master called all hands aft to advise with them, as they could not fetch Madeira, whether it would not be best to bear away for Teneriffe. This was agreed to, and on the 20th they found themselves in the latitude of Teneriffe, but no appearance of land; the last of the water was that day served out, and they had no fresh provisions on board; the wind from N. to E. N. E. and they kept standing on for the land. The day following they killed the dog, and served it out. On the morning of the 28th they got soundings, and saw land about midnight. The master then sent Thomas Beck and David Livan ashore in the boat to seek for water, and the fchr. stood in till about 2, P. M. and then came to anchor, and remained there till the evening of the 29th, when as there was no appearance of the boat, they cut the cable and ran the vessel ashore on a sandy beach. The surf here was violent, and Charles Rivers, the mate, attempting to swim ashore, was drowned in it. Shortly after, the master and two remaining seamen, who assisted him, went overboard, and reached the shore in safety. They laid on the beach that night and in the
morning the master was so weak as not to be able to walk, but the deponent and Thomas Lewis went different ways to look for water, the former returned about noon, without any; Lewis never appeared again. The deponent then laid down by the side of the master, who was unable to rise; and shortly after, a body of Moors came upon them and stripped them of all their cloaths. The deponent made known to them, by signs, that they wanted water; and some of them conducted him to a well about two miles off, which he had before passed, without observing it. He drank, and they gave him a skin of water to carry to the master who drank a little."
By this time the Moors had been on board the vessel, and had brought on shore what of the rigging they could cut away, or find loose. The deponent went to them to see if they could find any thing to eat; but found what bread there was quite spoiled by the salt water, and that a cask of beef and another of pork had been washed over, and all the meat lost. He ate a little of the bread and then went to the master, but found him dead. He made a hole in the sand and buried him.—He then returned to the Moors, and found them roasting indian corn, and eating it, and he ate some also. The Moors made tents of the sails, and staid there about eight days; during which time they got every thing from on board which they could and then burnt the vessel. After this they travelled to the southward, taking the deponent with them to a place where they remained about a month.—Here he found the oars of the boat, which he understood had come on shore there, and the men had been carried away to the northward. A Moor then came with some camels, and took the deponent away with him, travelling northward three days; and after stopping there five days, another Moor took him, and travelled northward four days more; he then was delivered to another who kept him four months, and then brought him to within sight of Santa Cruz, where he staid about three weeks; and after keeping him travelling about, and stopping occasionally, he was sent to Magadore, where he arrived the 2d of March last."
About the 8th of April, the American Agents at Mogadore received intelligence from Sallee, that Beck and Evan, who went ashore in the boat, where there, on their way from Morocco to the Consul Gen. of the U. S. at Tangiers, to be sent from there to Gibraltar.
Alexandria Advertiser.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1.
The United States ship Chesapeake passed this Town this morning for the City of Washington.
Communication. —The Editor of the Expositor, with effrontery peculiar to such characters, has again come forward with his fulsome and sneaking eulogies on the officers of the legion—masked by his pretended respect for the militia system, the opinions and rights of the citizens—"With federalism in the dust, the mortification of our would-be masters has been extreme, at the spirit evinced by the free men of Alexandria at the musters of their respective battalions," &c. Can any real American silently pass over the impertinence of this foreigner? When shall we be freed from such intruders, more obnoxious than the "lazaroni"? It cannot be possible there are any in this town, ignorant enough for to give credit to what this creature may put forth, concerning the state of the discipline of our legion. Can any be so blind as not to know that the citizens despise the officers, as such, and that the only spirit evinced was the saving the fines with which they were tauntingly menaced. Regulate their fines at the price of a common day's labor, and then see what spirit will be evinced. No, they have determined to fine indiscriminately two dols.—this itself is considered money; coercion is here salutary. When citizens uniform themselves they should have the privilege of choosing their own officers; then would be seen the sprightly youth viewing with each other in acquiring a proper use of arms, but not till then. But it is alleged that "officers appointed by the President are the choice of the people;" inasmuch as his power emanates from the people. But are there any hardly enough to assert that those appointed by Frank Peyton and J. L. (for it is them alone who appoint them)

are the choice of the people? The President knows nothing of them: he has to take their word for all, and whether his blind confidence has been abused or not, we all know and feel. It is only necessary to say, "Mr. Jefferson cannot act wrong," and you will be presented with a commission, a precedent can be identified in a person whose politics were before unknown. The "lazaroni" Editor has been pleased to say, the second battalion did itself equal credit with the first—granted. But in what respect, you forgot to mention that, Sir. You were on the field, and as you pretend to have their credit very much in view, I am surprised you neglected to "individualize" the grand manoeuvres.—Did not the Colonel's "Horse discover as great a dislike to parade, as the d—d opposers of the organization did to muster." Did you not see companies begin the march with their pieces at an order, and did you not see the rear rank of each company take distance before the line was formed; and did you not also see all the Officers, except Captain Cohagen, keep their position, eight paces in front, when the rear rank closed to front? And was not the battalion wheeled without their taking their posts in the line? Yes, Sir, the "Spirited citizens" wheeled promiscuously without officers; but they stumbled into the line of march and became leaders. Now, Mr. Editor, had you kept better company, you would not have exposed yourself, and thereby exposed those who hold you in leading strings. You have only the opinion of the interested few; you are entirely unacquainted with the sentiments of the Citizens; you had a hint of this in the beginning of the business, and as I am now done with you, let this be a lesson for you. None of the individualized will compensate your services. For the Commander of the battalion I annex these quotations: "Come out from the wicked" and "evil communication corrupt good manners."
OBSERVER.
N. B. Nice things in pickle only want a little seasoning.
MR. MONROE.
A London paper of the 16th April, contains the following paragraph: If reliance can be placed upon private intelligence from Paris, the differences between the United States and Spain, on the subject of New Orleans, are on the point of being adjusted. It is stated, that Bonaparte has lately explained to Mr. Livingston, the American Minister at Paris, that the interruption of the navigation of the Mississippi had been the result of mistake; and that measures should be adopted with the Cabinet of Madrid to remove all subject of complaint upon that head. Should this intelligence prove correct, it will not be necessary for Mr. Monroe, the American Envoy Extraordinary, who has just arrived at Havre to remain long in France. He will be enabled to succeed Mr. King here much sooner than could be expected.
Extract of a letter from Havre, 10th April, to a Commercial House in Philadelphia.
"Peace or war is yet undetermined. Appearances of peace though are more favorable. I calculate on it. Produce, however, I think will not fall."
"Mr. Monroe arrived here on the 8th, and set out for Paris this morning. His reception here was as polite and attractive from all the officers of the administration as the friends of the United States, or his own, could wish. I doubt not he will experience equal attention at Paris, and accomplish the object of his mission. The Louisiana fleet has not yet failed."
"Men that make Envy and crooked malice nourishment Dare bite the best."
Parties.—The most envenomed shaft from the quiver of democracy has been aimed with malignant rancour against the characters of our most distinguished and virtuous statesmen. From the bold calumnies of the "mouth-piece of the party," down to the little retailers of petty scandal; from the high wrought invectives of Mr. Jefferson's immaculate friend, down to the miserable productions of his humble admirers, the Grubstreet pages of democracy have been abundantly supplied. This was nourishment to the depraved disciples of modern republicanism, it was doubtless a delicious repast to the benevolent professors of universal philanthropy. Envy and crooked malice were powerful
ingredients in this dish of democratic calumny. But it was served up to effect a very important purpose, and must be considered, as a very honorable mean of securing a desirable end. Power was the object, virtue, patriotism, distinguished integrity, and superior talents were powerful obstacles to its attainment. The overwhelming torrent of calumny was in its course to involve in one undistinguished ruin, the venerable authors of our independence, the wise supporters of our constitution, the virtuous adherents to Washington and his administration. The friend of religion and of Thomas Paine; the munificent benefactor of the amiable Callender; the liberal rewarder of the patriotic Duane; the correspondent of Mazzei; the sincere and ardent friend of Washington was to be raised to the elevated height of power.
For this purpose the character of Washington was to be assailed, a bulwark of alarming strength against the party; the citadel of federalism, behind the rampart, which his virtues has raised, was secure from the invasion of insidious foes; Duane and his myrmidons, well disciplined in the "arts of able editors," with the ability of active partisans, directed their whole force to the destruction of this powerful fortress—they were honored with a proud triumph. Yes, it was known that the first and best man in America, was a federalist; that the leading features of the federal government, were finished from his designs; that he had universally, and in the most public manner, sanctioned the important measures of the administration of his successor. It was known, that for his well tried patriotism, wisdom and integrity, a grateful nation placed implicit confidence in his opinions. Democracy therefore was destitute of hope, while federal principles were supported by so powerful an advocate. To weaken the confidence of our citizens, therefore in such a character, was obviously necessary to effect the designs of the party. Paine's inimitable letter to president Washington, in which he has the goodness, to accuse him of hypocrisy, of pusillanimity, of weakness, of unmilitary conduct, of ingratitude, or deceit; The letter of Jasper Dwight, written by Duane, a & paragraph in the Aurora, in which the portrait of the venerable statesman was so justly delineated; in which, the friend and companion of Mr. Jefferson, has taken the liberty to denounce the benefactor of his country as a man who was the source of its misfortunes, as a multiplier of evils, as giving currency to political iniquity and legalizing corruption, as a supporter of nefarious projects, as having cankered the principles of republicanism, as having designs against the public liberty; Callender's "prospect before us," pregnant with the most precious morsels of Jacobinic truth; these productions must be esteemed as standing monuments of the prowess of these virtuous partisans in the cause of democracy.
For their important services these men have had their reward, and with one exception at this day stand high in the estimation of our beloved president. Yes, these base assassins of character; these foreigneers, who with hellish malevolence, exerted their prostituted talents to blast the fair fame of the great & good Washington, are in presidential confidence and share the beneficent smiles of the mild and serene Jefferson. This speaks a language not difficult to be understood; this shews at least that gratitude is a virtue conspicuous in the character of the chief magistrate of our nation. This is a subject on which democracy must delight to dwell. Some of its disciples seriously profess to revere the principles, the character and conduct of Washington; it must indeed afford them inefable delight when they reflect that the unspoiled purity of their beloved president, has sanctioned their opinions by taking to his bosom the intemperate revilers of virtue and goodness. There is however a class of citizens in the United States who yet revere with unaffected sincerity the character of president Washington; who adhere to his systems and principles, and, who view with indignation the pointed marks of attention that have been bestowed on his calumniating enemies. The real friends of their country venerate a character who was so conspicuous in securing its independence; they strenuously adhere to the found principles that guided his administration, and notwithstanding the base attempts to traduce and vilify him, they have full confidence in the measures and general policy of his government.
(Patriot.)
From the STAR. FEW things since the commencement of Mr. Jefferson's administration, ought more to open the eyes of the blind adherents of the present ruling party, than that of placing in the hands of the President two million* of secret service money . When the administration of our government was in the hands of the federalists an open public act was past, granting 20,000 dollars, one hundredth part of the present sum, to be employed by the President, if he saw fit, in such manner as the interest and good of the country required. When this act was made, the democrats, from Georgia to Main, kept up for a long time, an incessant railing against the extravagance of the federalists; for placing, at the disposal of one man such and enormous sum! but now, when democrats guide the helm of State, two millions of dollars , of the people's money are placed at the disposal of the President.—When the report was first circulated democrats with their usual sagacity and good manners immediately pronounced it to be a Federal lie . By what fatality the secret was first divulged to the public is already well known, but now forsooth after being compelled to acknowledge its truth it becomes with them a wise and prudent measure. Fifty acts of the democrats of equal inconsistency might be mentioned, one of which is the selling of our public vessels for little more than half their first cost. When our dear sister republicans were plundering our merchants, destroying our commerce, holding in captivity our citizens, and threatening to burn our Sea Ports; the Federal administration ever advocating an efficient, but not an oppressive government, prudently adopted vigorous measures for establishing a navy. This little Navy was already beginning to grow formidable, it at least protected our merchants from a merciless foe and renovated a decaying commerce. The benefit which the community received from this measure is well recollected, owing to the pirates committed on our defenceless commerce by the French Republic, the merchants hesitated to send their ships to foreign markets, the price of Insurance had more than doubled, and the produce of the farmer was left to perish on his hands, but as soon as this Navy was able to protect our commerce, insurance fell, and the articles of produce brought a high and generous price, but alas! What is become of it? One half "gone" to the highest bidder, for little more than half its value, the other half recommended by one wise President to be laid up in a hovel for worms.—Scarcely had our public vessels been disposed of at this immense loss, when we see a Democratic Congress appropriating large sums of money, towards building new vessels. These transactions exhibit a proud triumph to the Federal administration, and discover the weak and short sighted policy of our present rulers. I call upon the honest, unprejudiced husbandman to compare his present situation under this economical government, with his situation when the government was administered by Federalists.
What did the produce of his farm then bring him? every thing which the farmer could glean from his lands, sold for the highest price: his butter, his cheese, his grain of all kinds have now become a drug; it offered to the merchant he will incur at it, and the mechanic tells you he wants something to pay the merchant with. Have our economical rulers alleviated your burdens any? Do you pay less taxes than formerly? Have the extravagancy and luxury of the times, which
* The following calculations will exhibit to the friends of the present administration some idea of the quantity of gold or silver their representatives have placed under the disposal of our serene President.
Two millions of dollars in gold, allowing 27 grains, Troy, to the dollar, weight, three tons, eight hundred weight, three quarters, and 14lb. Avoirdupoise, allowing 112lb. to the cwt.
Two millions of dollars, in silver, allowing seventeen penny weight and 6 grains, Troy to the dollar, weighs fifty two tons, fourteen hundred weight, one quarter and ten pounds. Avoirdupoise, (gross weight.) Enough to load a decent sloop to carry it on land would require two hundred horses and fifty waggons; and will make a string of nearly three quarters of a mile in length! It is sufficient to pay 25 thousand soldiers a whole year, at 40 shillings per mth.
bawling democrats were continually sounding in your ears, changed? Have they not rather encouraged them by taking the taxes from coaches, phætons, loaf ingar & coffee, and leaving it upon beer tea & salt? Think seriously of these things, my fellow citizens, and if you have been deceived by artful and designing demagogues, withdraw your confidence from them as public rulers, and place it in men who have the interests of the country at heart, and not their own personal aggrandizement.
FABIUS MAXIMUS.
A FEW years since James Malone, Esq. Mayor of Cork, imagining, if he could strip the beggars of the miserable and sickly appearance they generally made he should divest them of the strongest claim to the charity of the humane, came to the following agreement with one Geoghegan, one of the constables, who was by trade a barber, viz.—He directed the barber to seize all the beggars he found strolling within the limits of the city, for each of whom he promised a reward; but instead of bringing them before him (the Mayor) he was to take them to his shop, and there shave, wash, dress, and powder them in the genteellest manner. He seized about half a dozen, and with the assistance of razors, washball, scissors, and powder puffs, he so completely metamorphosed them, that those whom he apprehended as mendicants, when they left his shop, appeared like macaronies, at least upon the head. This laughable scheme was attended with such success, that the whole tribe (during Squire Malone's mayoralty) avoided his jurisdiction as carefully as if it was visited by a pestilence.
Public Sale.
Will be added to Friday's Sales, 1 trunk Chintzes & Calicoes, 1 do. Muslins, Stuffs, &c. &c. 1 do. Dimities, Bedticks, & Dow- less, 1 box Linnen Stripes, 1 bale of blue Gurrabs, 20 boxes Windsor Glais, 8 boxes coarse HATS, handsomely assorted, at 120 days.
P. G. MARSTELLER.
June 1.
For Cowes & a Market, The fine, new Ship AMERICA, ISAAC STONE, Master; expected to sail in 12 or 15 days, having the greater part of her cargo engaged. A few hlds. of tobacco will be received on Freight, if immediate application is made either to Ricketts, Newton and Co. or to Robt. T. Hooe and Co. and the usual advances will be made on property addressed to Thomas Middleton and Co. in London.
June 1. d1w
Brush Manufactory,
In King Street, next door to Mr. Peter Wife's.
THE subscribers respectfully inform the public, that they have on hand a general assortment of
BRUSHES,
which they warrant to be equal to any manufactured in America, or imported, and which they are determined to sell as low as they can be bought in Philadelphia, Baltimore, or elsewhere. Town or country merchants may be supplied with large or small quantities as may best suit them. Orders from the adjacent towns, for articles in their line, will be thankfully received, and attended to with punctuality and dispatch.
Findlay & Shakes.
N. B. They have Cowskin Whips by the gross or dozen, Currycombs. Likewise one cask of SADLERY, well assorted, which they will sell much lower than it can be bought elsewhere in Alexandria.
June 1. e06
I do hereby forwarn all persons having any kind of dealings with Peggy Trammell Smallwood, or harboring her, as I am determined to pay no debts of her contracting.
Sam. Trammell Smallwood.
June 1. e021
For Sale,
A handsome FORTE PIANO. Apply to THOS. PATTEN. May 24.

ROBERTS & GRIFFITH
Have just received and for Sale, 15,000 lbs. green Coffee in bags and tierces, 30 chests fresh Teas, assorted, 15 hhds. Jamaica and other Spirits, 30 bks. Whiskey, 40 boxes Spanish Segars, 40 do. Window Glass, 25 crates empty Porter Bottles.
Also, Madeira, } Wines, Sherry, } Tenneriffe and } Malaga } Loaf and brown Sugar, Chocolate, Pepper, Allspice, Cinnamon, Cloves, Nutmegs, Indigo, Fig Blue, Madder, Copperas, Candles, White and brown Soap in boxes, Writing and Wrapping Paper, Powder and Shot, Dixon's and Durham's Mustard, Stone Ware, &c. &c. &c. May 30. 2aw4w
Just Received,
A quantity of fresh Oranges and Lemons, and some excellent Seed Potatoes, of a new kind, commonly called Pinkeyed, for sale by J. DYSON. May 30. d
For Sale,
On a liberal Credit, or Lease for a term of years, That elegant Brick Building in King street, adjoining the premises of Col. Gilpin. Possession may be had the 10th of June. J. SWIFT. May 30. eo3t
For Hire,
A very valuable HOUSE SERVANT, who can be highly recommended for in- dustry, skill and sobriety. For further information apply to the Printer. May 30. eo
Just Published,
By Robert & John Gray, And for sale at their Book & Stationary Store in King Street, THEODORE CYPHON:
OR, THE BENEVOLENT JEW.
A Novel, in 2 vols. By GEORGE WALKER, Author of the Vagabond, Three Spani- ards, &c. &c. Price One Dollar and Seventy Five Cents Handsomely bound & lettered.
Also,
The Story of Tom Snell. Price 20 cents. April 21. d
WAS LOST,
On the road between Round Hill and Col. Charles Little's, on the 1st of this present inst. a small BUNDLE of PAPERS, amongst which was a To- bacco Note on Colchester Warehouse, marked and numbered as follows: viz. COL. No. 16, 1103, 103, 1000, issued in the subscriber's name, and signed Coulter and Bayley. Also, one Bond from Henson Williams and Thomas Da- vis for fifteen pounds due me last Christ- mas, and one note from David Davis to me, due at the same time for fifteen dol- lars, with sundry other papers of no va- lue to any other person but myself, toge- ther with an Eagle in gold. Whoever has found the same, and will deliver them to me, near Colchester, shall be welcome to the cash above-mentioned.
WILLIAM TRIPLETT. May 26. 3w
For SALE, or RENT,
THE STORE I have occu- pied for sometime past, situated on Prince street, opposite Col. Hooe's. There is on stand in town more eligible or better cal- culated for carrying on an extensive wet or dry Good Business. The Cellar per- fectly dry, with a door at each end, will hold one thousand barrels of Flour.— Twenty-five hundred barrels may be flow- ed upon the Premises without any incon- venience to the occupant. For terms ap- ply to
WILLIAM OXLEY. December 7. eo
THE subscriber will take a young Man of good character, to the stu- dy of Medicine. JAMES CRAIK. May 18. 2aw3t.
Randolph Mott
R ESPECTFULLY acquaints his friends, and the public generally, he still continues to keep tavern in that no- ted house, corner of King & Royal streets, sign of the SPREAD EAGLE. He re- turns his thanks to his friends for their custom, and flatters himself from his at- tention to merit a continuance of their favors, as he is determined to use every exertion to please. May 7. eo
SPRING GOODS.
R. T. HOOE and Co.
Have received a general assortment of Spring Goods, from London, by the ship William and John.
They have likewise for sale, Earthen and Stone Ware in crates and pipes in boxes; German li- nens; cotton in bags; porter in casks; Madeira, Lisbon, Calcavello and Port Wines in pipes and qr. casks, a few cases of umbrellas and ladies fans.
Marble Slabs for Hearths, and a few boxes of Slate for covering houses. May 5. eo
SPRING GOODS.
William Lowry
Has just received, per the United States from Liverpool, AN ASSORTMENT OF Spring Goods.
Also—Earthenware in crates assort- ed, and nails in casks, which he is now opening for sale at his store, two doors below Cuthbert Powell's, King street.
Country merchants and others may find it to their advantage to call on him as he is determined to sell on the most reasona- ble terms. May 13. eo
BENJAMIN SHREVE, Jun.
Has for Sale on low terms, at his store, corner of Prince and Union streets, 1700 buthels Cadiz SALT,
First quality Russia Cordage, assorted, Old Sable Iron, Sugar in hhds. and barrels, Pepper and Cassia, Boxes fresh Raisins. Sherry, } WINES. Malaga, and } Catalonia } Barcelona Brandy, Hyson Skin, and Souchong Teas, Boles India Cottons, Checks and Calli- coes, China and Longee roma! Handkerchiefs, A few pieces Scotch Osnaburgs Mould and dipt Candles, Red Seal Leather, A few pieces elegant Furniture. March 17. eo
Spring Goods.
THE subscriber has just im- ported an assortment of SPRING GOODS, consisting of printed calicoes and cotton cambricks, cambricks and muslins, silk shawls and handkerchiefs, silk waistcoat- ings, florentines and collar velvet, dia- pers, diaper and damask table cloths, ta- ble and tea napkins, cord'd and India di- mities, superfine jeans, Merseilles quilting, 7-8 and 11-8 cotton checks, 9-8 striped do. superfine cloths and cassimeres, cotton and thread hose, counterpanes, Merseilles bed quilts, brown holland, 7-8 and 4-4 Irish linens, nuns, colour'd 3 chord and shoe threads—old port wine in bottles.
Spades, shovels, common and German scythes, broad hoes, sad irons, seine twine, fishing, deep sea and plough lines, felt hats in cases, sheathing, wrapping and tea paper, single and double matresses, &c.
Which he now offers for sale at his store, the corner of Fairfax and King streets, for cash, approved notes, or the usual credit to punctual men. JAS. SANDERSON. April 16. eo
Thirty Dollars Reward.
STOLEN from the subscriber, in the City of Washington, on Monday e- vening last, the 21st inst. a handsome, well made, dark sorrel Mare, with a sad- dle and bridle: The mare is about 14 1/2 hands high, about 6 years old, has a small white spot behind the right ear un- der the bridle, some white upon one of her hind legs. A man (with evident signs of guilt) crossed George Town Ferry and rode off post haste, and was traced near Colchester the same evening.
The above reward will be given on de- livery of the mare and thief, or Fifteen Dollars for the mare. EBENEZER NESMITH, near the Navy Yard. City of Washington, March 25. eo
Just Received AND FOR SALE BY ROBERT & JNO. GRAY, King-Street, BROAD GRINS:
Comprising with new additional Tales in verse, those formerly published under the title of
"My Night Gown and Slippers." By GEORGE COLMAN, the young er Author of the "Poor Gentleman," &c.
Also, a new edition of THE FARMER'S BOY, By ROBERT BLOOMFIELD. Price 75 Cents each. May 23. d
Orphans' Court.
I T has lately been determined, that where Probates of Wills and Letters of Administration have been or may be granted out of the corporation and county of Alexandria, Executors and Administra- tors in such cases, cannot maintain actions till other probates and administrations are granted therein—And as this circumstance and the time of holding the Orphan's Court may not be generally known— Notice is hereby given, that an Orphan's Court is held for the county of Alexan- dria, on the second Tuesday certainly, in each month (besides adjournments as occasion may require) and that on the second Tuesday in next month, at the Court House, a court in course will com- mence and sit as many days as this, or any other business may require. By order of the Judge. CLEON MOORE, Register of Wills for Alexandria County. May 27. 2aw
A VALUABLE MILL FOR SALE.
THE subscriber wishes to sell his MILL, known by the name of Cliff- ton Mill, within two and an half miles of Dum- fries, on the waters of Quantico, which is as constant a stream as any in this part of the coun- try, and in an exceeding healthy situation; very conveniently situated to a fine wheat country, not being more than half a mile out of the way, in going to Dumfries, from the main road lead- ing from Fauquier Court-House, Centerville, &c. (and by some thought not any out of the way at all) and a very good road to it. There are, if the purchaser chooses, 227 1/2 acres of land which may go with the mill, (except one acre which will be reserved) or a smaller quantity as may be agreed on. The mill is an over-shot, with a wheel of 20 feet 9 inches and 4 feet head, with two pair of stones. One pair of French burrs of 5 feet, the other of Cologne, with every appa- ratus necessary for carrying on merchant business to the best advantage. The mill house is fifty feet long and twenty seven feet wide, two stories high, with a small kiln for drying corn, toge- ther with a barn, stable, cow house and lumber house, convenient to the mill. A convenient dwelling house, (not quite finished) with a kit- chen, meat and corn house; the whole of which have been built within 7 years past. There are two very thriving young orchards of peach and other fruit trees. It was supposed, had not the frost killed the fruit this spring, upwards of 100 gallons of brandy might have been made from them. Should the whole of the land be requir- ed with the mill, there is another small house, kitchen and meat house, at a short distance from the former.
The situation of this property must render it a desirable acquisition to any person inclined to engage in this line of business; particularly so as it is situated so near tide water. It is deemed unnecessary to say any thing more respecting the premises, as it is presumed any person inclined to purchase would wish to see them. Nothing would induce me to part with this valuable pro- perty, but the pressing demands against me which I am anxious to discharge, therefore a great bargain may be expected. Any further information may be known on application to. JOHN SOWDEN, Clifton Mill. Dumfries, May 27. 2aw4w.
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, County of Alexandria, ss.
March adjourned session, 1803. Roberts and Griffith, } Plf. AGAINST } Chancery. George Richardson, } Defs.
ON motion of the said com- plainants, by their attorney, the rule for "tak- ing the bill for confessed" is set aside, and the said defendant not having entered his appearance and given security according to the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this district, on the motion of the plaintiffs, by their counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendant do appear here on the first day of June term next, and an- swer the plaintiffs bill; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in one of the public newspapers published in this county, for two months successively, and that another copy be posted at the front door of the court house of the said county.
A Copy—Test, GADENEALE, Clerk. 12aw2m
Cash given for clean lin- en and cotton rags.
THE SUBSCRIBER
Has for sale at his store, opposite Dean and Gardner's, Union Street,
The following Articles: RUM of different kinds, Holland Gin, French Brandy, Whiskey and Wines, Loaf and brown Sugar, Best green Coffee, Chocolate, Hyson and Young Hyson Teas, Tamarins, fresh Rice, Muscadel Raisins by the box, Fresh Figs, China Oranges, Lemons and Limes, Rhode Island Cheese, Mens' Shoes of an excellent quality, Salmon in kegs, Fine Rhode Island Potatoes, Cavendish's Tobacco, Best Havannah Segars, Shad and Herrings by the bl. Good firkin Butter, Soap and Candles, and a general assort- ment GLASS and CROCKERY WARE. Just received one hhd.
FRESH LEMON JUICE, which he offers for sale on very moderate terms, by the gallon or smaller quantity. ABEL WILLIS. May 19. d
Ricketts, Newton and Co.
Have for Sale,
50 boxes Segars, 2 bales Muslins, 6 pipes old Madera Wine, 5 tref's Threads, 100 pieces Bandanoes, 10 bales Cotton, 1 trunk low pric'd Callicoes, 2 butts French Brandy, 50 boxes Soap and Candles, 4 boxes Wool and Cotton Cards, 50 kegs Tobacco (James river) 20 bks. Beef and Pork, 10 hhds. Sugar, 10 tons Swedish Iron, 20 boxes Chocolate, 100 reams Wrapping Paper, 100 do. Writing do. French and Nova Scotia Plaister, Lisbon and Turk's Island Salt.
A large quantity of Bran to be sold ve- ry cheap, if taken away soon.
They are giving Cash for Wheat, Flour, Corn, Rye and Tobacco, April 2. d
JUST PUBLISHED, By COTTON & STEWART, AND FOR SALE
At their Bookstore, and the Bookstore of J. V. Thomas, (PRICE ONE DOLLAR,)
LETTERS
FROM HIS EXCELLENCY Gen. GEO. WASHINGTON, TO Sir ARTHUR YOUNG, AND Sir J. SINCLAIR, Bart. ON AGRICULTURE, AND
OTHER INTERESTING TOPICS.
Few works have been published in America, that claim the agricul- tivist's attention more than this. Added to his own experiments, opinions and cal- culations, it contains those of the most eminent farmers in the middle states; col- lected from them by himself, and trans- mitted to the British Board of Agriculture of which he was an honorary member. April 25. d
JUST RECEIVED,
Thirteen Hundred lbs. dry, well cured Venison Hams,
A few hundred sweet Oranges of an ex- cellent flavor, fresh Lemons, A few bks. new Pork and Herrings, very good.
Also—Seed Potatoes of an ex- cellent quality by the barrel or bushel.
ALSO,
A few barrels of Apples and fresh Prunes. Thos. Simms. April 22. d
VALUABLE PROPERTY, For Sale or Rent.
THE three story BRICK HOUSE on the corner of King and Co- lumbus streets.
THOMAS PATTEN. Dec. 29. eo