Alexandria advertiser and commercial intelligencer (Alexandria [Va.]), 1803-01-08 00:00:00

Public Sale.
On TUESDAY.
At ten o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store,
Rum in hogheads and barrels. Whiskey in barrels, Gin in casks and barrels, Port wine in casks, Molasses in hds. Sugar in hds and bds. White and brown soap in boxes, Chocolate in boxes, Coffee in tierces and bags, Raisins in kegs and boxes. Queens Ware in crates, handsomely assorted,
ALSO, A variety of DRY GOODS,
—AMONG WHICH ARE— Superfine cloth and Kersemeres, Narrow Cloth, and Flannels, Irish Linens, and Oznaburgs, Sail duck of different qualities, Chintzes and Calicoes, Cambric and Cotton shawls, India Muslin and Table Cloaths, Coloured threads and sowing silks, Ribbons, Hats, and A number of other articles.
P. G. MARSTELLER, Jan. 5. Vendue-Master.
Sales by Auction.
On WEDNESDAY,
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, Queen's Ware, and
ALSO, A variety of DRY GOODS.
—AMONG WHICH ARE— Broad Cloths, Irish Linens, Cassimeres, Calicoes, Kerseys, Threads, Coatings, Chintzes, Halfthicks, Bedticks, Fearnought, Oznaburgs, Blankets, Sewing Silks, Planes, Muslin and Muslin Negro Cottons, Handkerchiefs, Worsted and other India Cottons, &c. Stockings,
THOS. PATTEN, Auctioneer. Jan. 4.
JUST RECEIVED,
And to be sold at private sale by the subscriber,
Creme de Menthe in bottles, Creme de Noyeau do. Creme de Citronelle do. Creme D'Abinthe do. Essence of Burgamot do. Do. of Lemon do. Do. of Thyme do. Castor Oil of an excellent quality do. THOS. PATTEN. Janu. 1.
Public Vendue.
On Monday the 10th of January next, will be sold on the Premises, A HOUSE and LOT on Pitt street, between Duke & Wolf streets, adjoining Capt. Black's.
THOMAS PATTEN. Dec. 29. dds
Will be landed, To-morrow at 10 o'clock, on Merchant's Wharf, 19 hds. first quality SUGAR, and for Sale, by WM. HODGSON. Dec. 28. d
SHOT and TIN.
The subscribers have just received, per ship Swanwick, from Liverpool, A quantity of Shot, No. 1 to 10, and Thirty boxes Tin Plates of different kinds. Also, A consignment of excellent SHERRY WINE in quarter casks. They have on hand, Surinam Coffee in hds. Nine puncheons St. Vincent Rum, St. Martin's Sugars, A few boxes choice fresh Muscadet and bloom Raisins.
JOHN & THOS. VOWELL. Dec. 30. d6t
Just Received,
And for sale by the Subscriber, at his store, corner of Prince and Union streets, 15 Pipes Madeira Wine, 10 do. 4th proof Brandy, 5 do. New-England Rum, 2 do. Holland Gin, 3 Quarter casks Catalonia red Wine, 3 Kegs Annisseed Cordial, 14 Boxes dipt Candles, Sugar in hds. and barrels, Coffee and Pepper in bags, Hysonkin and Souchong Tea, Jamaica Rum and Malaga Wine, Raisins in kegs and boxes, Leiper's Snuff in half barrels and kegs, Men's coarse and fine Shoes, Womens' Morocco and fancy kid do.
And eight Bales of INDIA GOODS, consisting of Manicoes, Emerties, Guzzuals, Mohanas, Gungies, Checks and Calicoes, and a few pieces China and Lunge Hankerchiefs, and Ravens Duck. A large quantity of RED SOAL-LEATHER, and a few barrels Tanner's best brown OIL.
BENJ. SHREVE, jun.
POCKET-BOOKS.
COTTON & STEWART, Have just received a handsome assortment of Ladies Pocket-Books & Thread Cases, Gentlemen's Pocket-Books and Asses skin Tablets
Just received,
A few boxes fresh LEMONS, LIMES and sweet ORANGES. ALSO, Filberts, English Walnuts and Almonds, of an excellent quality. JOSEPH DYSON.
THOMAS SIMMS
Has just received and for sale, One hoghead JAMAICA SPIRITS, warranted 7 years old.
ALSO, 500 lbs. of hackled Flax of a good quality, Fresh Muscadet and Bloom Raisins in boxes and jars, Cinnamon, fresh Lemons, Apples by the barrel or smaller quantity.
He has still on hand, A few boxes of Portugal ONIONS of an uncommon size.
He wishes to sell His property opposite George Taylor's, Esq. Any person inclined to purchase may have it on moderate terms. Apply as above. Dec. 27. d
Just received, and for Sale, by SAMUEL BISHOP TRAVELS Into the Interior of SOUTHERN AFRICA, In the years 1797 and 1798, BY JOHN BARROW, Late Secretary to the Earl of Macartney, and Auditor General of Public Accounts at the Cape of Good Hope
Also, The POWERS of GENIUS, A POEM, BY JOHN BLAIR LINN, A. M. Second edition, corrected and enlarged. Dec. 15. d
Now landing,
And for Sale, on Merchant's wharf. About 1000 bushels Liverpool fine SALT. WM. HODGSON. Dec. 29. d
COTTON & STEWART
Have just received a large and general assortment of BOOKS
In the different branches of Literature.
Also,
ALMANACS
For 1803,
With a general assortment of
Dr. Church's Patent Medicines,
Which they offer wholesale or retail to the public at very reduced prices.
FOR SALE,
A likely MULATTO GIRL, between fifteen and sixteen years of age, accustomed to wait in the house. Enquire of the Printer hereof. Dec. 23. d
FOR SALE,
A likely NEGRO GIRL, about 16 years of age. Apply to the Printer. Dec. 18. d
Notice is hereby given,
TO the Stockholders of the Bank of Alexandria, That a dividend of four and a half per cent on the Capital Stock of said Bank, for the last half year, is this day declared, and will be ready to be paid to them, or their representatives on Thursday next the 6th inst.
By order of the President & Directors, GURDIN CHAPIN, Cashier. Jan. 3. d3w
Ricketts, Newton & Co.
Have just received & for Sale,
A QUANTITY OF
Wool & Cotton CARDS,
70 Tons Plaster of Paris, 10 hds. and 20 barrels Sugar, 10 hds. Rum, 1000 bushels of Lisbon Salt, 1000 do. Turk's Island do. 150 Reams Post Paper, 50 do. Wrapping do. 1 Case Dutch Quills, 20 Boxes Havana Sugars, 2 hds. Loaf Sugar, 1 do. Sewing Twine and Shoe Thread, 1 do. fine hackled Flax, 50 boxes brown and Cattle Soap, 50 do. dipt Candles, 5 casks fine old Rye Whiskey, 4 do. Apple and Peach Brandy, Hyson, Hyson Skin, Young Hyson and Imperial TEAS, 50 barrels Pork and Beef, 50 do. Shad and Herring.
They are giving Cash for
Wheat, Flour, Flax-Seed, Rye, Corn, white Peas, black-eyed Peas, and have a constant supply of excellent Flour for family use, in bbls. and half barrels, and can furnish a few thousand double bushels Wheat Bran. Dec. 22. d
SUPERFINE FLOUR,
Of a superior quality, manufactured particularly for family use, for sale by JANNEY & PATON. Dec. 18. d
For NEW-YORK,
The fast sailing Schooner Friendship, JOHN QUANDRILL Master;
will sail in the course of a few days. For freight or passage apply to the master on board, or to
PHILIP CARE, Union Street,
Who offers for sale on moderate terms.
A small invoice of Glass quart, pint and half pint TUMBLERS.
Also,
A quantity of Pennsylvania flat and square BAR IRON. Jan. 4. d
Clean linen and cotton rags bought at this office.
THE FEDERALIST.
IS JUST RECEIVED, in two handsome octavo volumes, printed on paper of a superior quality, and elegantly bound—(Price to subscribers 2 dols. per vol. to non-subscribers 2 dols. 25 cents)—and for Sale by NICHOLAS BOUREAU, King street,
THE FEDERALIST,
ON THE
NEW CONSTITUTION,
BY PUBLIUS.
WRITTEN IN 1788.
To which is added,
PACIFICUS,
ON
The Proclamation of Neutrality,
WRITTEN IN 1793.
Likewise,
THE FEDERAL CONSTITUTION,
With all the Amendments.
Corrected and Revised.
As an universal wish seemed to prevail that these valuable writings should undergo a revision, and be printed in a form that should in some measure correspond with their high claim to merit, they are now offered to the public in a dress which it is believed will meet with general approbation.
N. B. These gentlemen in Alexandria and its vicinity, who became subscribers to this valuable work, are requested to apply for their books as above. Jan. 7. d3t eo
JOHN M'KINNEY
Has just received, and for sale on moderate terms,
10 tons well assorted Bar Iron, Sugar in hds. and bds. French Brandy in pipes, Coffee, Herrings, &c. &c. Jan. 7. d2t 13w
Public Vendue.
On Wednesday, the 12th inst. will be sold, at the Vendue Store,
A likely NEGRO WOMAN with a CHILD about three years old; a good Cook, Washer and Ironer, on a credit of 60 days.
THOMAS PATTEN. Jan. 6.
For Sale, Freight or Charter,
The good SLOOP New-York Packet, Stephen Barker, Master;
ready to receive a cargo on reasonable terms. Apply to
JOHN G. LADD,
Who has just received by said vessel, 30 hds. N. E. Rum, 50 bds. Beef, 10 bds. Oil, 400 Rhode-Island Cheese, 2 hds. Loaf Sugar, 5 pipes old 4th proof Cogniac Brandy of an excellent quality.
Also, A small invoice of Window Glass and Hollow Glass. Jan. 6. d
One Dollar Reward.
RAN AWAY from the subscriber, on the 27th ult. an apprentice lad named Henry Price (alias James) aged 20 years, about 5 feet 9 inches high, downcast countenance, stout made, and will no doubt be found in some biscuit bake-house. The above reward, and all reasonable charges, will be paid on bringing said apprentice home, or securing him in jail so that I get him again.
ANDREW JAMIESON. Jan. 6. d3t
Printing in all its variety, executed at this office with neatness and dispatch.

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE.
No. IV.
In consequence of the information received yesterday from Washington, that this measure of repealing the discriminating duties will be seriously and vigorously urged, that it has been already referred to the committee of commerce and manufactures, of which general Smith is chairman, and that three of the five members are in favor of it, we concluded to extend our remarks through another number, which would otherwise have closed with the last. We resume the subject where we left off.
When general Smith adds his authority to that of Mr. Giles, and informs us that "we not only build cheaper than other nations, but that we build better and sail with fewer hands & only therefore need equal proposals to start upon, he deserves just the same degree of credit, as when he tells us, that because tobacco pays 7.10ths of a farthing per lb additional duty, therefore the whole of our carrying trade will go into the hands of the British if we do not guard against the contingency. Since however the noble general has embarked so fully in this business, we hope he will permit us, in the file of the court, to tender him the aid of our best advice, as to a previous step, indispensable as we think, to the success of his resolution. We would advise him and Mr. Giles, to draw up and sign with their own names a petition to his Britannic majesty, humbly praying that he would repeal the act of 2 and 3 Ann, made for the encouragement and support of his majesty's navy, and that instead thereof, that his majesty would recommend to his parliament as early as possible, to pass an act to do away all obstructions to the success of the aforesaid resolution, by enacting, among other things, that no apprentices shall hereafter enter on board any ship or vessel, and that no hand shall be employed on the high seas, till he shall have attained the full and complete age of 21 years. Without they can effect something like this and much more, we fancy they will be very much puzzled to show how our vessels can be sailed cheaper than the British."
To return to a serious consideration of the subject, we ask, can our vessels afford to carry at half price, without any certain prospect of even a return freight? We must recollect, that it is admitted by the friends of the measure, that we shall by its adoption, lose the bringing of our goods hither: but, say they, to balance this loss, we shall have our produce carried to market cheaper. True, but by whom? Not by our own vessels, for the foreigner having unloaded her cargo, and being obliged to return home, will rather take a freight at half price than go in ballast: And can the American vessels get employment when another offers to do the same service at half price? The tender-hearted Mr. Giles, however, almost sheds tears of sympathy with these same eastern and middle states, because they are to be benefited so much by the resolution, without being aware of their impending good fortune. Let us hear the good man speak for himself: "As a member of a southern state he could not feel directly interested in the question; so far only as his sympathies for another part of the union, more directly interested in the carrying trade, was he concerned; and his partialities naturally led him to wish their good, as well as the southern states." And then, "he was very sorry that a member from the east-ward should mistake the spirit and tendency of this resolution, so much as to suppose it was not calculated for the benefit of the eastern states." It really seems a pity that such an affectionate gentleman should lavish his regard, where, it is to be feared he will not meet with a countervailing return.
"Now, for all this shew of regard to the eastern and middle states, we shall venture to say, that the measure is in direct hostility to those states, and expressly intended as it will assuredly operate, for the benefit of Virginia & those other southern states which are not their own carriers. One infallible consequence will be, to crowd our shores with foreign adventurers in search of freight, and as these can underbid our own carriers, as we have already shown, they will, of course, take the whole market. Virginia not owning vessels herself, depends altogether on o-
thers to carry her tobacco, rice, &c. she, therefore, regardless who carries for her, asks only who will carry the cheapest, and this will always be the foreigner, he will of course be preferred. In the same proportion therefore as the price of freight will be lowered to the southern states by this measure, so much are they interested in its adoption. Hence we may learn how to estimate the tender-hearted sympathies of Messrs. Smith and Giles for the eastern and middle states:
Timeo Danaos et dona ferentes.
"This resolution, says Mr. Giles, "is calculated to place us on an equal footing with other nations." To give this information an inviting complexion, however, it ought to appear that we are at present on an unequal footing. But as the truth undoubtedly is, that, owing to our discrimination, we are on a better footing with foreign nations than they are with us; for us now to pass a law for the express purpose of putting ourselves on an equal footing, would be, (if we may adopt the vulgarity for the sake of the illustration) to give ourselves an Irish boast.
Perhaps some of the believers in Mr. Giles recollecting what he has just said, that "the restraint of the [discriminating] law, retards and counteracts enterprize and industry," may be inclined to ask whether our commerce has this advantage over other nations, and whether it is owing to our discriminating act? We, therefore, here oppose to Mr. Giles, his friend, Smith, himself: and beg leave to refer the reader to one or two passages from gen. Smith's speech on this very occasion, as given in the Aurora. "We are now, says he, in a very different situation from that on which we stood on the passing of the discriminating law; at that period we had an insufficiency of tonnage, and it was necessary to create a competent quantity;" discriminating duties were laid; the measure appeared to operate as a charm; and beyond the calculations of commercial men, our tonnage doubled in a short period." Now then, unless this general will undertake to show that like causes will not produce like effects, it seems rather embarrassing to reconcile this declaration, with this resolution. The discriminating act, says he, doubled our tonnage; and he holds in his hand a bill to repeal this act. But he says our situation is changed, that is, as he himself explains it, bettered.—Surely then, unless it is now too good, there is no force in the observation; but on the contrary, our situation is by the peace rendered more disadvantageous, and according to himself, therefore, our trade if any thing needs additional encouragement.
But let us hear Mr. Giles once more. "The British act is framed to countervail the advantages which we derived from a state of peace." It will be recollected that Mr. Smith had been observing in the outset of his speech, that we no longer possessed the advantages arising to us from the late war, and he was only solicitous to provide against the disadvantages which might be expected to follow from a state of peace; but, says his friend, it will countervail the advantages of a state of peace. May we be permitted to ask Mr. Giles what he means by countervailing the advantages of peace? To countervail a duty is to lay a duty of equal amount against it, and to countervail an advantage is to set against it an equal advantage, which would make the two even. Does this bright luminary then mean that, if we derive an advantage from peace, and carry more than we did in war, the British have contrived by this act to carry more too? And is this the contingency against which we are to provide, or our whole carrying trade go into the hands of the British? In what ridiculous and disgraceful absurdities does a man involve himself by undertaking to assign reasons for a measure, which he cannot fairly defend, and which it is very certain he does not understand?
It must by this time be evident, we think, to every reflecting reader, that this resolution is, as it respects the United States at large, calculated to promote the very evil which it makes show of encountering. It will remove an obstacle, which now lies in the way of all foreigners, and prevents their coming into our ports and taking from us our carrying trade; for it is not pretended that its operation will or can be confined to the British. The measure is, in this respect, at direct variance with the policy of all nations, which is and always has been to adopt and preserve such regulations and restrictions as to foreign tonnage and importations, as to af-
ford their own shipping such a decided advantage over foreign shipping as almost to ensure them the carrying trade of their own country. The immediate consequence is a relaxation in our navigation, the staple of the eastern and middle states; thereby throwing out of employment that numerous class of valuable mechanics, who are more or less connected with ship building; it will drive a great portion of our sailors into foreign service, or leave them at home without employment, and consequently without bread; by destroying the nursery for our seamen, it will weaken our principal reliance in time of war; a point of immense national importance. As to the effect in the revenue we have seen what that would be, and that for the last ten years, it would have amounted to a loss of 4,500,000 dollars.
And what, we ask again, are the good effects to be expected? Are they not undefined, and do they not altogether rest in conjecture? On wild incoherent guesses? And those too the guesses of gentlemen, one of whom appears to know nothing at all of the subject, and the other owes it to our charity that his representations are allowed the shield of similar ignorance.
Our commercial treaty with G. Britain expires in less than two years from this time, when it is expressly contemplated in that instrument, that the two nations shall renew their negotiations, "for the more exact equalization of the duties on the respective navigation of their subjects and people in such manner as may be most beneficial to the two countries."
It was supposed that it would require two years for either nation to be able correctly to estimate the effects of peace on their commerce, so as to afford a basis for placing them with respect to each other, on a permanent and mutually advantageous footing. And does not common prudence then require us to wait for this period and see the consequences?
But the president declares that it is with satisfaction he finds that "the British parliament have anticipated the subject so far as to authorise a mutual abolition of duties and countervailing duties." We shall not stop here to enquire by what authority the British parliament can pass a mutual law between the countries, but cannot avoid observing that after the preceding discussion, no one, we fancy, will doubt the readiness of Great Britain to abolish the countervailing duties on her part. Her statesmen would have shown themselves less quick sighted than we have ever known them, if they had refused their acquiescence to a measure so unequivocally in favor of their own commerce. Have we not seen that the annual balance of duties has been greatly and invariably against her, and that by this "friendly accommodation," as our president calls it, she effectually removes this unfriendly balance at a stroke? Without meaning to call in question the liberality of that country in this instance, still we cannot regard this measure in any other light than merely as an acceding on her part to an invitation given on ours (for we do not forget that this has been stated on the floor of the house of commons) in which her inclination and her interest are no way at variance with her complaisance.
While engaged in writing the above paragraph, a gentleman has called at the office who was in London at the time this subject was before the British parliament, and assures the editor that but one impression prevailed there at that time, which was, an unaffected surprise that the Americans should thus hastily abandon the only navigation act they ever had, and the constant operation of which, had been highly beneficial to them. Well might they express surprise; but they knew not what it is for a nation to be blessed with a philosophical chief magistrate, who substitutes the theories of the closet for the whole. some lessons of experience; and who, instead of consulting the good of the whole, suffers himself to be influenced by petty local views and interests.
The president has chosen to tell us that the conduct of Great Britain in this particular shews a spirit of justice, but the truth is, this is an affair of mere profit and loss, in which each side is supposed to calculate on the basis of gain; justice and injustice has no more to do with it, than it has in regulating what articles shall be deemed contraband of war. This observation is only indulged here to shew in how very loose a manner Mr. Jefferson writes, and how very loosely he thinks too. All we have to consider is, whether the existence or the abolition of the discriminating
duties will be most advantageous on the footing of commercial gain—if advantageous, let us retain them as long as we can, that is, till the time contemplated in the treaty, the end of two years after the late peace between G. Britain and France—if disadvantageous, let us instantly abolish them. But in judging of this we humbly entreat congress will be willing to take into consideration the interests of the middle and eastern, as well as of the southern states; and cannot but indulge the hope, that the commerce of our common country will not be sacrificed to partial interests or to a dog-in-the manger envy.
CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 5.
A message was received from the President, by Mr. Lewis, his Secretary, enclosing, in compliance with a resolution of the house, a statement of the militia of those states from which returns have been received; stating that the returns comprised but a small part of the aggregate militia of the United States; and enclosing a copy of a circular letter addressed by the Secretary of War, to the several states.
Referred to the committee appointed on so much of the message of the President as relates to the militia institution.
Two engrossed bills, the one making a partial appropriation for the naval service during the year 1803; the other making appropriations for the military establishment of the United States for the year 1803, were read a third time and passed.
Mr. John C. Smith, from the Committee of Claims, reported against the prayer of Sarah Peters for a pension.
The house immediately took up the report, concurred therein, & granted leave to the petitioner to withdraw her petition.
Mr. Leib moved the reference of a petition from the cordwainers of Philadelphia, presented last session, but not acted upon, to the committee of Commerce and Manufactures. Carried.
On motion of Mr. Dennis, the committee of Claims were discharged from the further consideration of the petition of James Stelle.
Mr. S. Smith, from the committee of Commerce and Manufactures, made a report on sundry petitions; and reported a bill for the relief of Henry Melchior.
Mr. Griswold questioned the authority of the committee of claims, to report by bill without special permission, and asked the decision of the Chair.
The Speaker decided against the authority of the committee.
Mr. S. Smith then moved that the committee should be empowered to report from time to time on business before them by bill or otherwise.
This motion was supported by Mr. S. Smith and Smilie, and opposed by Messrs. Griswold and Gregg.
Lost without a division.
Mr. Van Ness presented a petition from sundry inhabitants of the city of Washington, praying Congress to open a road by South XIV street, to Rock Creek church.
Referred to the committee appointed on the memorial of the City Council.
Mr. Griswold called up his resolution respecting Louisiana, laid on the table yesterday, as follows:
Resolved, That the President of the U. States, be requested to direct the proper officer, to lay before this House, copies of such official documents as have been received by this government, announcing the cession of Louisiana to France, together with a report explaining the stipulations, circumstances, and conditions under which that province is to be delivered up—unless such documents and report will, in the opinion of the President, divulge to the House particular transactions not proper at this time to be communicated.
The question was put on taking it into consideration, and carried—Ayes 35—Noes 32.
Mr. Randolph's motion to refer the subject to the committee of the whole on the state of the union was supported by Messrs. Smilie and Gregg and opposed by Messrs. Dana, Davis, Huger, and Bacon.
The question was taken by yeas and nays and carried in the affirmative. Yeas 49, nays 39.
The house immediately resolved itself.

into a committee of the whole on the state of the union. Mr. John C. Smith in the chair. When Mr. Randolph rose and said he held in his hands certain resolutions connected with the message of the President, the discussion of which had been ordered to be carried on with closed doors. He appealed to the chair to know whether the doors were not first to be closed.
The Chairman thought the clearing of the galleries must be the act of the house. Mr. Randolph then called for the reading of the President's message.
The Chairman declared this call not in order, as that message could only be read with closed doors.
Mr. S. Smith moved, that the committee should rise, in order to obtain the directions of the house to clear the galleries.
This motion was opposed by Messrs. Griswold, Dana, Rutledge, and L. R. Morris; and supported by Messrs. Sam. Smith and Macon. Carried ayes 49, nays 37—the yeas and nays being called.
The question was then taken on clearing the galleries. Ayes 42, noes 41. The Speaker declaring himself in the affirmative, the galleries were cleared at about 3 o'clock. They remained so for about ten minutes, when the doors were opened, and the house adjourned.
Thursday, January 6. Mr. Leib presented a petition from Francis Mentges. Referred to the committee of claims.
The Speaker laid before the house a letter from the Secretary of the Treasury, inclosing two statements respecting the internal revenues received from the commissioner of the revenue.
Mr. S. Smith, from the committee of commerce and manufactures, made a report on the petition of Henry Messenier, allowing him 659 dollars overpaid for duties. Made the order of the day for Monday.
Mr. Fearing called up the petition of John M'Intire, and moved its reference to the committee of claims. Carried.
Mr. Griswold moved that the house should resolve itself into a committee of the whole on the state of the union, on his resolution respecting Louisiana.
The Speaker said the house could not resolve itself into a committee of the whole on the state of the union, on any particular subject. It must be done generally.
Mr. Griswold so modified his motion. The motion was supported by Messrs. Griswold, Lowndes, Hemphill, Goddard, and Danna; and opposed by Messrs. S. Smith, Bacon, Dawson and Randolph, in an animated debate which continued for two hours; on which the yeas and nays were taken, on the call of Mr. Griswold, and were yeas 33, nays 48.
Immediately after the decision of the House was declared by the speaker, Mr. Randolph & Mr. Griswold both contended for the floor.
The speaker gave the preference to Mr. Griswold, who immediately moved resolutions to the following effect, with a view to refer them to the committee of the whole House.
1. Resolved, That the people of the United States are entitled to the free navigation of the Mississippi.
2. Resolved, That the navigation of that river has been obstructed by recent irregular measures carried on at New Orleans.
3. Resolved, That the right of the people of the United States to the free navigation of that river ought never to be abandoned.
4. Resolved, That a committee be appointed to enquire whether any and what legislative measures are necessary to be taken to secure the free navigation of that river.
The question was put on taking these resolutions into consideration and lost—Ayes 32—Noes 50.
Mr Randolph then called for the order of the day on the confidential message of the President respecting New Orleans; on which the galleries were cleared at about half past 1 o'clock, & the doors remained closed during the remainder of the day.
(Debate in course.) To be Let, A good STORE and COUNTING ROOM in King Street, with every convenience for the Flour or wholesale West India business. Enquire of the Printer. Jan. 8. eo3t
Alexandria Advertiser.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 8.
THE FEDERALIST.
The friends of literature in this country, must observe with great pleasure the very improved manner that within a few years has taken place in the printing of our books. The Literary Fair which has been recently established, it is presumed, will excite a spirit of emulation among the professors of the type through every part of the United States favourable to the perfection of their art. Among the improvements of this kind which we have witnessed, there is none more deserving of public favor than one just executed by Mr. Hopkins, of New York. He has published a new edition of THE FEDERALIST , with the Letters of PACIFICUS on the Proclamation of Neutrality, in two volumes, octavo, which, in point of workmanship, will bear a very honorable comparison with any European publication of the same price.
In this country, where every man takes an immediate interest in its political concerns, these volumes must be found extremely valuable. They contain the fullest and most able elucidation of the principles of our Government, and of the republican system. Much credit is therefore due to the gentleman who has furnished us with this well executed edition, revised and corrected.
It is hoped that a liberal patronage will sufficiently reward the publisher for the trouble he has taken and the expence he has incurred in rendering the dress of these volumes worthy their contents. Every American scholar will, we presume, think it in some measure a duty, to add them to the shelf of his library.
(N. Y. Even. Post.) The following is the preface to the present edition.
PREFACE. The Federalist was written shortly after the promulgation of the New Constitution, and addressed to the people of the state of New York, with the view of explaining its principles, and enforcing the propriety and necessity of its adoption — The papers first appeared in the gazettes of New York, in the order in which they are now published, and were afterwards collected and printed in two coarse duodecimo volumes.
The work is principally the production of a man whose talents and integrity render him the ornament and boast of this country: the name of HAMILTON will be held in sacred respect, long after the malignant attempts which have been made to slander his fame shall have sunk, with their authors into oblivion. Two other gentlemen of distinguished abilities, Mr. JAY and Mr. MADISON , contributed some essays. It was at first intended to mark the numbers distinctly which were written by each; but considerations have since occurred which would perhaps render this measure improper. It is understood that Mr. JAY was the author of only a few numbers; but that the aid of Mr. MADISON was largely given. In justice to these gentlemen, it is thought necessary to add, that, as far as has been practicable to discriminate their productions, they are not unequal in merit to those which are solely from the pen of Gen. HAMILTON .
All parties seem at length united in professions of regard for the Constitution; if they are sincere, this consideration cannot fail to enhance the value of a work which by employing in its favor all the energy of argument, and all the persuasion of eloquence, was eminently useful in promoting its general ratification.
Whoever is desirous of being well informed of the principles and provisions of our Government, and the manner in which they have been supported & vindicated — of the objections that were made to the Constitution by its first opposers, and how they were answered, will find these volumes fraught with ample and satisfactory instruction. The study of them must form an essential part of the American statesman. Politicians, indeed, of every country, will here discover materials in the science of government well worthy of their attention — a science, of all others, the most interesting to mankind, as it most deeply concerns human happiness. The Federalist contains principles that may be remembered and studied with advantage by all classes of men, in other countries than our own, and in other ages than that in which we live. The people of America alone have afforded the example of a republic purely representative. In this
work it will appear, that this form of government has been well understood, and thoroughly developed; and if, unfortunately, the experiment which we have made should hereafter fail, vain will be the attempt to renew similar systems; for no rational hope can be entertained, that more correct notions on this subject will prevail than are here exhibited.
It has long been wished, that papers of so much intrinsic merit, and such lasting utility, should appear in a typographical dress worthy of their high character. In presenting to the public a new edition of this work, the object has been to render it correct, as well as neat. Some verbal alterations will accordingly be found, though they have been made with caution, and in such instances only as are supposed to have escaped the writers in the hurry of composition, or to have arisen from the manner of the first publication.
PACIFICUS is from the pen of the same enlightened statesman, who was the chief author of the Federalist . These essays were written in defence of the first leading step which our government took to preserve the neutrality it continued to maintain during the late transatlantic conflict, which seems to have annihilated the minor powers of Europe, and has shaken the civilized world.
Now that the storm has passed over, & the angry and tumultuous passions which at that time agitated our country, have in some measure subsided, these papers will be read with pleasure and with profit, by the intelligent man of every party. Candour will probably wonder, that any one should have doubted of the fitness of those measures which this writer has so ably advocated, and which experience has so forcibly proved to have been the best adapted to the interests of the country. In what condition should we now be, had our Government given way to the enthusiasm which at that time swelled the bosoms of our countrymen in favor of the French revolution? If it had been suffered to pursue its own course, we should have been hurried into a war which would have added us to the victims of folly and perfidy, that have been produced as well by Gallic alliance, as by Gallic conquest. Every considerate man will therefore admire the wisdom which forsook so dreadful a consequence, and the firmness which guarded us from it, by arresting at once the mad career of popular delusion.
To give to these latter essays a form which shall outlive the fleeting impression of a newspaper, they have also been revised, and are incorporated in these volumes. Publius and Pacificus will serve to keep in just remembrance two very important events in the history of our country.
Just received, And landing on Merchants' Wharf, A SMALL CARGO OF TURK'S ISLAND SALT, and one of LIVERPOOL FINE, on very reasonable terms, if taken from on board. ALSO, Ten quarter casks of Sherry WINE. For Sale, by WM. HODGSON. Jan. 8.
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, County of Alexandria, ss. NOVEMBER TERM, 1802. Thomas & Robert Wilson & Co. plts. against Joseph Commarque, Executor of Bartholomew Dandridge, dec'd, & Bennet & Watts, and Ricketts, Newton and Co. defts. In Chancery.
The defendant Joseph Commarque 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 Joseph Commarque is not an inhabitant of this district, on motion of the said complainants by their counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendant Joseph Commarque do appear here on the first day of June court next, and enter his appearance to this suit, and give security for performing the decree of the court; and that the other defendants, Bennett and Watts, and Ricketts, Newton and Co. 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 Joseph Commarque , until the further order or decree of this court; and that a copy of this order be forthwith published for two months successively in one of the public newspapers 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, Jan. 8. 1aw 2m Clerk.
Notice.
ALL persons having claims against the estate of Bryan Lord Fairfax , deceased, are requested to bring them forward properly attested; and those indebted to the said estate, to make immediate payment to Major Henry Gunnell , who is duly authorized to act for me in this business. THOS. FAIRFAX, Ex'r.
Jan. 8. 1aw 3w†
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, County of Alexandria, ss. NOVEMBER TERM, 1802. Elkanah Doolittle, Compt. against Jacob Harman and Samuel Davis, trading under the firm of Harman & Davis, and William Hartshorne, jun. Defts. In Chancery.
The defendant Jacob Harman 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 Harman is not an inhabitant of this district, on motion of the said complainant, by his counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendant Harman , do appear here on the first day of June Term next, and enter his appearance to the suit, and give security for performing the decrees of the court; and that the other defendant, William Hartshorne, jun. do not pay away, convey, or secrete the debts by him owing to, or the estate or effects in his hands belonging to the said absent defendant, Harman , until the further order or decree of this court; and that a copy of this order be forthwith published for two months successively, in one of the public 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, Jan. 8. 1aw 2m Clerk.
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, County of Alexandria, ss. NOVEMBER TERM, 1802. Moses Coates, Geo. M'Nunn, and Rob. M'Nunn, comp. against William Powers, Jas. Card, Wm. Galloway and Thos. Moore, defts. In Chancery.
The defendant Wm. Powers , 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, William Powers , is not an inhabitant of this district, on motion of the said complainants, by their counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendant, William Powers , do appear here on the first day of June court next, and enter his appearance to this suit, and give security for performing the decree of the court; and that the other defendants, James Card, William Galloway and Thomas Moore , 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, William Powers , until the further order or decree of this court; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted for two months successively, in one of the papers published in this county; and that another copy be posted at the front door of the Court House of the said county.
A copy, Test, G. DENEALE, Jan. 8. 1w12m Clerk.
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, County of Alexandria, ss. NOVEMBER TERM, 1802. Alexander & Allison, comp. against Jacob Harman & W. Davis, trading under the Firm of Harman & Davis & Robert Brown Jameffon. defts. In Chancery.
This suit abates as to the plaintiff Alexander ; and the defendants Harman and Davis , not having entered their 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 Harman and Davis are not inhabitants of this district, on motion of said complainant, by his counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendants, Harman and Davis , do appear here on the first day of June court next, and enter their appearance to this suit, and give security for performing the decrees of the court; and that the other defendant, Robert Brown Jameffon , do not pay away, convey, or secrete the debts by him owing to, or the estate or effects in his hands belonging to the said absent defendants Harman and Davis , until the further order or decree of this court; and that a copy of this order be forthwith published for two months successively, in one of the public 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, Jan. 8. 1aw 2m Clerk. Calh given for rags.

For Freight or Charter To LIVERPOOL, The Ship  Governor Strong, Capt. CHOATE. She is 450 bds. burthen; will be ready to take a cargo on board in the course of a fortnight.
Liberal advances made on consignment per this ship to Messrs. Hannay & Logan, of Liverpool.
WILLIAM HODGSON.
Dec. 21.
WM. HARTSHORNE, Has for Sale at his store on Col. Hooe's Wharf,
2 Pipes London Market Ma- deira Wine, four years old, 1 Burr Mill Stones, five feet diameter 1000 Bushels Lisbon Salt, first quality, 15 Tons Swedish Bar Iron, fine drawn, 18 Tons Philad. do. First quality Brown Sugar by the hogshead and barrel,
Philadelphia Lump and Loaf Sugar by the hogshead and barrel, part in loaves not more than 6 lbs. each; Plaister of Paris by the ton or bushel, Tobacco in kegs,
A few barrels of new Pork and Beef, Hay in bundles about 200 lbs. each,  For Sale, or Rent, A few Lots in good situations on Fairfax, Wilkes, Prince and Washington Streets.
Also, for Sale, A three story Brick House, on King, near Fairfax Street, a very good stand for business.
Wanted, Two or three JOURNEYMEN COOPERS, to whom good wages and constant employ will be given at his mill.
Dec. 18.
VALUABLE PROPERTY, For Sale or Rent.
THOSE two three story BRICK HOUSES on the corner of King and Co- lumbus Streets. They will be sold sepa- rate or together, as may be preferred, or they may be rented for one or more years. Apply to
THOMAS PATTEN.
Dec. 29.
ADAM LYNN
Has just received, HANDSOME ASSORTMENT OF Jewels, plated, Japaned & fancy GOODS, of a superior quality, and of the newest Patterns,
CONSISTING OF Gold Lockets, Rings, Ear- Rings, Bracelets, Watch Keys, Seals; pearl Rings, Bracelets, &c. plated Urns, Tea Pots, Castors, Candlesticks, &c. Japaned Urns; Tea Trays and Bread Baskets; gilt Necklaces, Brooches, Bracelets, Watch Keys, Seals, Chains, &c. Knives & Forks, Penknives, Razors, Scissors; Paints in boxes; marking Types in boxes complete; Snuff Boxes; plated & steel Spurs; gold and silver Epaulettes; Lace Cord, Thread, Spangles, Purls, silver Thimbles, Tooth Picks & Pencil Cases, with a number of other articles.
He has also for Sale,
Watchmakers Materials, and gilt and common Watch Keys, by the dozen, and Crucibles.
He manufactures, as usual, all kinds of Gold and Silver Work, to any pattern.
Nov. 24.
BENNETT and WATTS Have received and offer for sale, whole- sale and retail,
The following GOODS:
Best Basboom Gurrahs, 5-4, 4-4 and 7-8 India Muslins, fine and coarse, Short and long Nankeens, Bandana Handkerchiefs, Irish Linens, 13d to 4s. sterling, re- markably well bought,
1 trunk coloured and plain Cambric Muslins,
Black and white Italian Crapes, Twists and sewing Silk, first quality,
1 trunk silk Molekins,
1 case Velveteens and Cords,
1 do. Knives and Forks, well assorted,
1 do. Furniture and corded Dimities,
3 boxes Scotch Threads, No. 6 to 54,
1 do. English Shoe Thread of a superi- or quality,
1 case half ell Fustians,
Ticklenburgs, German Dowlas, white
Russia Sheetings,
Diapers, Diaper Table Linen, all sizes, Marceilles and superfine cotton Counter-
panes,
Best FF, English glazed and battle Gunpowder.
They daily expect an assort- ment of Russia Sheetings and Ravens Duck.
Dec. 27.
For SALE, or RENT, THE STORE I have occu- pied for sometime past, situated on Prince Street, opposite Col. Hooe's. There is no stand in town more eligible or better cal- culated for carrying on an extensive wet or dry Goods 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.
FOR SALE, SIXTY NEGROES that have been well treated and brought up, of all ages and both sexes; house servants & mechanics, but mostly plantation Negroes. Information may be had by applying to the Printer hereof.
Dec. 6.
SAMUEL BISHOP
Has received a large supply of Hot Pressed
AND OTHER PLAYING CARDS, of various qualities: which he offers by the quantity or retail, at very moderate prices.
A PROPOSAL BY SAMUEL BISHOP For publishing by Subscription, LETTERS
ON THE Elementary Principles OF EDUCATION. By Elizabeth Hamilton,
Author of the "Memoirs of Modern Philoso- phers," &c.
ON this interesting and highly important branch of science, several valuable works have within a few years, been presented to the public, among which the above, as it is the most recent, is it pre-eminently useful. Led by her subject into an inquiry concerning the nature of the active powers, and intellectual faculties of the human mind, Mrs. Hamilton has developed those powers and faculties with a perspicuity and ability which, while it arrests the attention of those who have most successfully studied those subjects, must render a competent knowledge of them familiar to the most ordinary capacity. The superficial- ness and frivolity of character engendered by the modern system of education, have been long, and justly, a subject of complaint; but the partic- ular causes by which those serious evils have been produced, were hitherto but imperfectly known, or little attended to: To trace these evils to their source, and to point out the proper re- medy, is the ultimate object to which the meri- torious efforts of this Author have been directed; and in these efforts she has, it is believed, succeed- ed beyond the most sanguine expectations. Such indeed, is the importance of the inquiries which form the subject of this work, and so great the success with which those inquiries have been pur- sued, that the happiest consequences to society may reasonably be expected to result from the recent publication. To all it is interesting in a very high degree, but to mothers of families, and others engaged in the formation of the minds of children and youth, it will prove an acquisition truly invaluable.
The rapid sale of two impressions of this work in England, sufficiently evinces the high estimat- ion in which it is there held: An American edition equal to, and at little more than half, the price of the British edition—is now offered to the patronage of the American public by whom its merits will, doubtless, be justly appreciated.
[An Extract from the above Work.]
"From most of the writers on education it would appear, that it is only to people of rank and fortune that education is a matter of any importance. By such alone can the systems that are generally proposed, be adopted. To such, therefore, must we believe them to be exclusively addressed. To make fine ladies and finished gentlemen forms no part of my plan, which has for its object the subjection of the passions, the direction of the affections, and the cultivation of the faculties that are common to the whole human race."
* The price of the British edition, is fifteen shillings, Sterling, in boards.
CONDITIONS.
I. The Work shall be comprised in two Duodecimo volumes, of about 450 pages each, & shall be printed in the best manner, on a fine Paper, and new Type.
II. The price will be one Dollar per vo- lume in boards, payable on delivery.
* A very considerable number of Co- pies being already subscribed for, the work shall be put to Press, and finished without delay.
Subscriptions received by the Pub- lisher
LADIES' and GENTLEMEN'S  POCKET ALMANACS;
ALSO,
COMMON ALMANACS,
For the ensuing year,
For Sale, by
SAMUEL BISHOP.
Dec. 13.
R. & J. GRAY
Have lately received an Assortment of va- luable Books in the different Branches of LITERATURE and SCIENCE, chiefly of the best London editions, & a number of them in elegant Binding, which add- ed to their former stock, form altogether the best assortment of Books ever offered for sale in Alexandria. The following are a part of those lately received, and which are not contained in their Cata- logue:
The New American Practical Navigator, by Nathaniel Bowditch, Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, being an improvement of the second edition of Bunn's Practical Navigator, illustrated with a Chart of the Atlantic Ocean. Studies of Nature, by St. Pierre, 3 vols. 8vo. ornamented with copperplates and elegantly bound in calf and gilt Darwin's Botanic Garden, 2 vols. 8vo. bound in calf and gilt. Works of the Right Hon. Edmund Burke, 8 vols. 8vo. London edition. Element of the Philosophy of the Mind and of Moral Phi- losophy, to which is prefixed a Compendium of Logic, By Thomas Belsham. Political Works of Thomas Collins, enriched with elegant en- gravings, to which is prefixed a life of the Authors by Dr. Johnston, bound in calf and gilt. Ad- ventures of Telemachus, pocket edition, orna- mented with plates, in calf and gilt. Pleasures of Imagination, by Dr. Akenside, to which is prefixed a critical essay on the poem, by Mrs. Barbauld, with elegant plates, bound in calf and gilt. Death of Abel, with beautiful plates, in calf and gilt. Plutarch's Lives, translated from the original Greek, with Notes critical and his- torical, and a new Life of Plutarch, by J. W. Langhorne, 6 vols. 12mo. A selection of the Lives of Plutarch abridged, containing the most illustrious characters of antiquity, for the use of schools, by Wm. Mayor, L. L. D. Dryden's translation of the works of Virgil, 4 vols. 12mo. The Observer, being a collection of moral, liter- ary and familiar essays, 4 vols. 12mo. The World, by Adam Fitz-adam, 4 vols. 12mo. An Enquiry into the Duties of the Female Sex, by Thomas Giborne, M. A. The Guardian, 2 vols. 12mo. The Looker-On, a periodical paper, by the Rev. Simeon Olive-Branch, 2 vols. 12mo. Ganga- nell's Letters, 2 vols. 12mo. The Gleaner, a miscellaneous production, by Constantia, 3 vols. 12mo. The Idler, by the Author of the Rambler, with additional essays, 2 vols. 12mo. The Ad- ventures of Don Quixote, translated by Dr. Smollett, illustrated with copperplates, 4 vols. 12mo. Letters from a Father to his Son, by Dr. Aikin. The Traveller's Directory, or a Pocket Companion, shewing the course of the main road from Philadelphia to New-York, and from Phi- ladelphia to Washington, with a description of the places through which it passes, and the inter- section of the cross-roads, from actual survey the works of Robert Burns complete, in 4 vols. Rural Tales, by Robert Bloomfield, author of the Farmer's Boy, to which is prefixed the Life of the author. Goldsmith's Experimental Philo- sophy, 2 vols. 8vo. Lectures on Select Subjects, by James Ferguson. The Spectator, with sketch- es of the Life of the author, & explanatory Notes, 10 vols. 12mo. The Natural and Political History, of Vermont, by Ira Allen, Esq. Major-General of the militia in the State of Vermont, illustrated with a beautiful coloured Map, 1 vol. Gordon's American Revolution, 3 vols. 8vo. Bacon's A- bridgement of the Laws of England, 7 vols. 8vo. Gilbert's Law of Evidence, 2 vols. 8vo. bound in calf. Burn on Insurance. Montesquieu's Spirit of Laws, 2 vols. 8vo.
Also, on hand, a large Assortment of Walkden's best British Ink
Powder, for Records; Quill Quills, Wafers, Seal- ing Wax, Penknives; ladies' and gentlemen's Morocco Pocket-Books; German Flutes, Violins Violin Strings, Bows and Bridges; a complete assortment of Latin and English School-Books folio and quarto family Bibles, school Bibles and Testaments; Account Books of every description; Slates and Slate Pencils, Ink Holders assorted, red and black Ink; Writing Paper of various qualities; and Almanacs for the year 1803, all of which will be sold at the usual retail prices, or at a liberal discount to those who purchase to sell again.
BOOK-BINDING carried on as usual.
Twenty Dollars Reward.
ABSCONDED from the employ of Daniel Douglass, flour inspector in the town of Alexandria, on the 12th inst. a Negro man named NACE, 36 years of age, 5 feet 9 or 10 inches high, flour built, talks but little, sullen look; had on & took away with him sundry clothing, among which are a new drab short coat, blue trousers and waistcoat, all with lea- ther buttons, two Russia sheeting and one white shirt, one plain white Mafilees and one dimity waistcoat. The above reward will be paid for delivering him to me.
ELIZABETH PEAKE, living between Alex. and Mount. Vernon.
All masters of vessels and others are forewarned harbouring or carrying off said fellow, at their peril.
Dec. 29.
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FOR SALE,
THE LOT with the HOUSE thereon, at the fourth-east corner of Cameron and Alfred Streets, late the Property of Thomas Richards.—Also, several vacant LOTS adjoin- ing thereon on Alfred Street, between Cameron and King Streets. The House is pleasantly situ- ated and in good order for the Accommodation of a Family.—If not sold, before the 1st of No- vember, it will then be rented.
WILLIAM CRAIK.
Sept. 30.
COAL FOR SALE.
James River Coal for sale at Adams's Wharf, apply to John Dunlap or
SAMUEL CRAIG.
Nov. 23.
1aw.
Little River Turnpike Road.
It is required by the President and Di- rectors of the Little River Turnpike Road, that the Stockholders of the Com- pany do pay, to the Treasurer of the com- pany, William Hartshorne, Ten Dollars upon each share held by them in the said company, on or before the first day of Fe- bruary next.
JAMES KEITH, President.
J. T. RICKETTS,
LEVEN POWELL,
GEO. GILPIN,
Directors.
Alexandria, December
31st, 1802.
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The Editors of the Washington Fe- deralist, National Intelligencer, and Mr. Bowen, at Winchester, are requested to in- sert the above advertisement in their re- spective papers, once in each week for 4 weeks, and forward their bills to the editor hereof.
County of Alexandria,
Jan. 5, 1803.
WAS committed to this jail, as a runaway, a Negro Man, who says his name is David Elis William, and that he is the property of Mr. William Mattox, near Salem, in Fauquier county, Virginia. He is about 5 feet 5 or 6 inches high, stout-made, 26 or 27 years of age.
The owner is requested to come and prove his property, pay charges and take him away; otherwise, he will be dispos- ed of as the law directs.
JAMES CAMPBELL,
1aw2m
Jailor.
NOTICE.
THE SUBSCRIBER intending shortly to embark for Europe, hereby gives Notice, that he has appointed Anthony Crease and John Milner his Attorneys, and that they are duly authorized to trans- act his business in his absence.
RICHARD VEITCH.
Nov. 12.
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DANIEL SMITH,
At his Manufactory in Union Street, makes and has on Hand,
Cut Nails and flooring Brads, of a superior quality, which he offers for Sale by the cask, at the following prices: 20d. 12d. and 10d. Nails at 8d. per lb.
8d. do. at 8 3/4d. do.
6d. do. at 9 3/4d. do.
4d. do. at 10 3/4d. do.
3d. do. at 11 3/4d. do.
20d. 12d. & 10d. flooring Brads at 7 3/4d.
per lb.
8d. do. at 8d. do.
The retailing Prices are, one penny per b. higher. He has Sprigs and Tacks of every size, and wide and narrow Hoop- Iron for Sale.
December 6.
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Alexandria, Dec. 11.
WAS committed to this jail, as a Runaway, a Negro Man, named SIMON. He says he belongs to a Mr. James Gain, near Culpepper Court-House; he had on Negro cotton clothes, is about 5 feet, 8 or 9 inches high. The owner is requested to come and prove his proper- ty, pay charges & take him away, other- wise he will be disposed of as the law directs.
JAMES CAMPBELL, Jailor.
1aw2m
Just received, and for Sale by  ABEL WILLIS,
A FRESH SUPPLY OF Rhode-Island CHEESE, Apples, Crab Cyder, by the barrel, of the first quality, Cranberries, Sweet Oranges, Lemons, by the box, Best Rhode-Island Potatoes, Mackerel, by the barrel, together with a general assortment of GROCERIES and NUTS.
Wanted to Purchase,
Three or four young NEGRO MEN, for which a generous price in cash will be given. They are not intended for the Bacon Man, or to be kept slaves for life. Apply to the Printer.
Dec. 28.
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PRINTED DAILY BY  S. SNOWDEN.