Alexandria advertiser and commercial intelligencer (Alexandria [Va.]), 1802-12-09 00:00:00

Sale 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, Whisky 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, Cassimeres, Kerseys, Coatings, Halfthicks, Fearnought, Blankets, Planes, Negro Cottons, Worsted and other Stockings, Irish Linens, Calicoes, Threads, Chintzes, Bedticks, Oznaburgs, Sewing Silks, Muslin and Mullin Handkerchiefs, India Cottons, &c. &c. THOS. PATTEN, Auctioneer. November 19.
Public Sale.
On FRIDAY, 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 Cloths, Coloured threads and sowing silks, Ribbons, Hats, and A number of other articles. P. G. MARSTELLER, Vendue-Master. November 19. WILLIAM HODGSON. Has received by the Brutus, from Liverpool, an assortment of FALL GOODS. He has also on hand, A choice parcel of Grenada Rum, Liverpool fine Salt, bottled London Brown Stout, Porter in casks, 6 doz. each old, Port Wine in bottles, a ton of Sheathing Paper and a quantity of Grindstones. Oct. 15.
Just Received, And for Sale at THOMAS PATTEN'S Vendue Store, at the corner of King & Union Streets, a handsome assortment of MAHOGANY FURNITURE, CONSISTING OF 3 large handsome Sideboards, 1 small do. do. 1 Scrutoire and Book Case, 1 large set Dining Tables, 2 pair Card Tables, 2 ladies' Scrutoires, 2 Stand Tables, 1 Breakfast do. 8 Quarter do. 2 Wash Stands. Nov. 18.
JOHN GARDNER LADD,
Has for Sale, Leaf and brown Sugars, Rum, Molasses, Coffee, Brandy and Geneva, Cherry, Lisbon, Malaga, and Madeira, } WINES. Russia Sheeting and Buck, India Cotton, A few boxes fine and coarse hats, A great variety of Shoes, Cotton and Wool Cards, Best American Playing Cards, Soap and Candles, Core and fine Salt, Red Seal Leather, James River manufactured Tobacco, Cordage, Paper, Glais, Alum, Cheese, Codfish, Shad, and Herrings, Hylon, Hylon Shulan, Souchong, and Bohea } TEAS. Refined Salt Petre, Cordials in barrels, Sweet Oil in boxes, Spermaceti, ditto. Fresh Chocolate in boxes, &c. &c. Also, about 50 hds. Potomac TOBACCO. Nov. 11.
ADVERTISEMENT.
THE Subscribers having commenced business in the house lately occupied by Mr. George N. Lyles, on Fairfax Street, in the town of Alexandria, beg leave to inform their friends and the public, that they have for sale, DRY GOODS, JAPANED WARE and GROCERIES, and daily expect a complete assortment of CASTINGS, which they will dispose of at the most reduced prices for Cash, Flour or Tobacco. THOMAS L. WASHINGTON & Co. N. B. They will also transact business on commission, and take the liberty of acquainting those who may favour them with their confidence, that they will endeavour to merit the trust reposed in them, by a faithful attention to their interest. Nov. 23.
NOTICE.
THE co-partnership of James Patton & James Dykes having expired—those indebted to said concern are requested to make payment and those having claims are desired to bring them forward for settlement. JAMES PATTON, JAMES DYKES. FOR SALE by the Subscriber at the Warehouse which the above concern occupied, 10 Hhds of ALLUM, of the first quality from 5 to 7 cwt. each. Wanted to purchase for cash, a few thousand bushels of WHEAT, and ninety shares of Columbia bank stock. JAMES PATTON. Nov. 22.
Ten Dollars Reward.
STOLEN lately from the Subscriber living near Potomac Run, in Stafford county a BLACK MARE, about 14 hands high. She had a Star in her forehead, some white hairs on her neck, near the shoulder, and three of her feet are white above the hoof. The Mare is old, but she was in good order when taken away. Whoever will secure her, so that I get her again, shall receive the above Reward. ROBERT BUCHAN. Dec. 4.
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. Nov. 16.
For SALE, or RENT,
THE STORE I have occupied for sometime past, situated on Prince Street, opposite Col. Hooe's. There is no stand in town more eligible or better calculated for carrying on an extensive wet or dry Good Business. The Cellar perfectly dry, with a door at each end, will hold one thousand barrels of Flour.—Twenty-five hundred barrels may be stowed upon the Premises without any inconvenience to the occupant. For terms apply to WILLIAM OXLEY. December 7.
For Freight or Charter,
THE BRIGANTINE EAGLE, Burthen 176 tons, 10 months old, an excellent staunch vessel, completely equipped and sails fast. For Sale on board said Brig, 2500 bushels Liverpool SALT, and a few chaldrons British Coals.—Apply to J. G. LADD, or to Captain Teny on board, at Prince street wharf. Oct. 29.
FOR SALE,
On the 3d day of January next, if fair, if not, the next fair day, at Mr. Anderson's Mill on Dogue run in the county of Fairfax, the residue of the personal estate of the late General George Washington, yet unsold, CONSISTING OF Forty-five MULES, upwards of thirty OXEN, and a variety of plantation utensils, Waggons, Carts, Blacksmith's Tools, &c. Six months credit will be allowed, the purchasers giving bond with approved sureties. At the same time will be hired, during the life of Mrs. FRENCH, Forty or Fifty NEGROES. The Executors will let, for the term of one, two or three years, A THREE STORY BRICK HOUSE, In the city of Washington, situated near the capitol, and adjoining the house now occupied by General Dearborne.—The tenant to be at liberty to erect upon the premises, such necessary and permanent out houses and improvements as he may think proper, provided the value thereof does not exceed one years rent, from which it will be deducted. For terms apply to Mr. Richard Forrest, in the city of Washington, or to Lawrence Lewis of Fairfax county. THE EXECUTORS. December 6.
Public Vendue.
By virtue of a Deed of Trust to the Subscribers, will be sold, on the 24th day of this present month, at 3 o'clock, P. M. on the Premises, The frame HOUSE situated on King Street near the corner of Columbus Street, at present occupied by John and Samuel Leard, subject to a ground rent of £. 20 per annum. Terms of payment Cash. JOHN & THOS. VOWELL. Dec. 3.
JAMES WILSON,
Has received, by the Industry, from London, an extensive Assortment of FALL GOODS, Which will be offered for Sale immediately, by the piece or package. Also, by the above Vessel, Seven pipes and 18 hds. genuine old Port Wine, two years in bottles. Nov. 1.
BEEF.
A few barrels of good BEEF (lately packed) just received and for sale by BENJAMIN SHREVE, jun. October 14.
Public Sale.
Will be added to Friday's Sales, Holland GIN, in pipes, French Brandy in pipes, N. England Rum in barrels, A quantity of Cordage, Hops in bags, India Mullins, Silk Handkerchiefs, A quantity of coarse Woolens, &c. P. G. MARSTELLER. December 7.
Public Sale.
On Friday the 17th inst. will be sold at the Vendue Store, Two bales of BAIZES, Green, blue, pink, scarlet, and black, and napt on both sides. P. G. MARSTELLER. December 8.
PUBLIC VENDUE.
On the 20th day of this month will be sold, at Vendue, on the Premises, That HOUSE and LOT on Washington Street, lately occupied by Jacob Smith, and adjoining the Lot now in the possession of William Cash, at the corner of King and Washington Streets. THOMAS PATTEN. December 8.
Just received and for SALE or barter for FLOUR or TOBACCO, by Thomas L. Washington & Co. Four pipes of four & an half years old LONDON MARKET MADEIRA WINE. December 8.
TO BE LET,
THE brick house, on Prince Street, now in the possession of Mrs. Alexander near the corner of Pitt Street. Possession to be given on the 15th of this month—apply to Mrs. Fletcher, or to THOS. PATTEN. Dec. 8.
500 Dollars Reward.
ON Saturday the 20th inst. I wrote a letter to Messrs. Pricket, POLLARD and JOHNSTON, of Richmond, including BANK NOTES, as per Numbers, &c. annexed, amounting to Eighteen Hundred and Fifty Dollars, which letter was given to WILLIAM BELL, then my clerk, to put into the Post-Office, which he did not do, but has absconded with the Letter, and its contents. The above Reward will be paid for apprehending him with the whole of the money, or in proportion for a part of it; or I will give Two Hundred Dollars for apprehending him without the money. He is about 30 years of age, dark complexion, hair and eyes, speaks low and rather in a whining tone of voice; has a bashful appearance when spoken to; is about six feet high, spare made, and has broad features. He left Norfolk on Tuesday the 23d inst. and was seen on board a vessel bound for Baltimore. His dress was of a light colour when he went away; but it is probable he has changed it. EDWARD JOHNSTON. One Note of the Manhattan Company, dated Aug. 2, 1799, for 100 dollars. Ten Notes of the Norfolk Branch Bank, 100 dollars each, viz. No. 3523, dated May 1, 1800. Nos. 3449, 3440, 3416, 3558, 3554, 3532, 3506, 3502 and 3492, dated October 2, 1801. Fifteen Notes of the same Bank, for 50 dollars each, viz. No. 3062, dated May 2, 1800. Nos. 2843, 2761, 2759, dated July 21, 1801. No. 675, of January 16, 1801. Nos. 3948, 3918, dated June 2, 1800. Nos. 2563, 2522, dated May 19, 1801. Nos. 3856, 3867, 4056, 4085, 4086 & 4032, dated October 2, 1801. Norfolk, Nov. 27, 1802.
Cash given for rags.
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. Nov. 16.

Mr. BAKER, concluded.
WHEN I raised my mite of influence against the cause of federalism, I thought that cause disgraceful to America. Early nurtured in sentiments of disaffection to the government, when Mr. Jefferson acquired confidence sufficient to be proclaimed its enemy, I became of course the friend of Mr. Jefferson. I became that friend from principle, and from principle it is that I renounce the friendship.
But what is it that my adversaries mean when they talk of an abandonment of principle? Do they mean to say that principles of government are stationary, & that the abandonment of them is the abandonment of honesty and virtue? Do they mean to say that every virtuous and moral tie binds down a man to an eternal adherence to one political opinion, and that like a moral principle it stands inflexible and fixed? Do they mean to say that as in the infraction of a moral duty which unerring principles decide, the finger of omnipotent displeasure is pointed at the violator, so also in a change of governmental sentiment, anger of divinity is raised? Are they so rapid, are they so ignorant of language and of terms, are they so mean, illiberal and cowardly, as not to know and knowing, not to grant, that an honest mind from principle may change in principles?—Are they so ignorant as not to know, that an honest mind may on this day advocate a system as the consummation of human wisdom, and to-morrow denounce the same as the concentration of every evil incident to government? Or, are they such tyrants over sentiment, such persecutors of opinion, that to live with common honesty, you must live a democrat?
When I say that a man may be of one opinion to-day, and to-morrow of another, and both the effect of conscious principles, I think the experience of the world confirms the sentiment.
In all transactions and in every incident of life, the good, the evil, the proper and the wrong, are separated by bounds so approximate and nice, that human rectitude may be easily supplanted—Humanity is prone to error, and vice so frequently assumes the garb of virtue that unreflecting honesty may embrace the shadow for the substance.
These truths I know—My life obscure indeed, and not connected with any complicated scene of action, has fully brought them to my view—I own, I feel a pride in owning, and the frowns of democratic insolence and rage shall never interrupt this truth, that I have been the unsuspecting dupe of principles and systems which I now deem injurious to my country; I own, that I have advocated doctrines, by which the democrats mean principles, which a better information has taught me to reject, and I defy the ingenuity of democratic malice to demonstrate, what other than an honest principle has governed me in both.
A principle may be either false or just. The human understanding is imperfect, and this imbecility of nature may subject the mind either to the one or other—If it has adopted falsehood in the place of truth it becomes a noble principle of duty, to discard the imposition—To neglect this duty is then indeed to receive the stamp of infamy.
If truth on any subject be hidden in the bottom of a well—If doubt and difficulties at any time surround it, and obscure the mind in an honest enquiry, it is in politics. Here is presented to the mind a wayward complicated scene of human action, and here the enthusiasm of the world admits no error! In this the intellect of man finds error, research accompanied with error, and yet no sentiment of charity is permitted to assist the task! 'Tis here the mind must rely upon itself, and bar the doors of error and amendment.
In these intolerable practices of party, their conduct is at war with their professions. The howling demagogue never fails to profess his democracy, with a solemn protestation, that if he were convinced his doctrines were erroneous, the gigantic honesty of his soul would rise superior to all considerations else, and in the face of enemy and friend, of heaven and of earth he would pronounce his recantation—And yet this howling demagogue, no sooner sees a former friend receding from his party and his doctrines, but he marks him down upon the list of perdition, and whets the appetite for vengeance. It is this vindictive principle of party, connected it is true with ignorant prejudices, which
man's self love creates, that crushes in their growth the honest sentiments of many. And although I pretend not to determine, whether federal or democratic measures would prevail, if virtue were allowed to act her part most freely, yet this seems evident, that there are enemies and friends, who would in that case change positions, and he who now may seem an enemy, would then come forth a friend. It is a principle of the British constitution that the king can do no wrong, and it is a principle of our constitution that the people can do no wrong, or in the cant expression of the day 'vox populi vox dei.' I think the one just as physically false as the other, and both perhaps are politically right. But can it be seriously contended that a charge of opinion respecting the justness or falsehood of both or either of those principles more probably or more necessarily attaches a want of honesty and virtue, than a charge of any principle of agriculture. Away then with this beggarly about principles. It is the merest Jack O' the Lantern which has ever led away the infatuated senses of the world. It is an ignis fatuus of delusive operation as ever hung upon the human mind, and cramped the exercise of virtuous sentiment. Although I own and never shall deny, that I have renounced certain doctrines, and opinions which I had heretofore embraced, yet it ought to be considered as a gratuitous confession, and that in order to refute this insidious accusation of my enemies, there was no manner of necessity for the present observations.
I have taken no small degree of pains to satisfy that portion of my acquaintance who may feel an ill ease in my fortune, that in my secession from the reigning party, my apology exists in their own abandonment of principles. The proofs of which offered in support of it were not whispered in a corner, nor have I hid them from public scrutiny. The limits of an address like this prevents a perfect recapitulation. Suffice it then to say, that to me, the present possessors of the government, appear more in the character of captors of desired spoil, than the disinterested guardians of the public weal; and that the administration which has followed, resembles more the partition of that spoil, than the due and rightful dispensation of the public good. I think I see a persecuting spirit prevailing in our land, more hideous than the savage torture, and indirect and positive destruction of the birth right of Americans. I think I see republicanism that meek eyed Goddess, turned into a fury, and the constitution of the land, that adamantine chain which bound America together, that basis upon which her rising greatness stood, dissolved and broken and gave to the winds for sport. I think I see the virtue of America corrupted, and of course her happiness and safety jeopardized, in the promiscuous licence which is given for alien fugitives to tamper with her. And above all I think I see the germ of every virtue, national and private blasted in the blow which now is aimed at christianity. These things as I conceive are actually existing, and these things go in violation of former doctrine and professions. Let those who doubt it, first read the Notes upon Virginia; and then review the Jeffersonian Ministry. Let them but contrast the democratic measure to obtain power, and the means since used to keep it. Let them but reflect upon the federal charges and predilections at that time made, and the subsequent confirmation of their truth; and what the democrats acknowledge now and then denied. If these reflections be but fairly made, I think all doubt must cease. But oh, with what a triple cord is the human mind, lashed down and pinioned to a point! How free and clear are its perceptions upon all things else, and yet how limited and fettered is it, if once it feel a zeal on politics. The wisest head and heart most honest, when touched with this, are seen sometimes to lose their proprieties, and to perform such acts as are the very elements of vice and ignorance.—What else but this can make an honest mind act inconsistent with itself? and whilst it sees with subtle and austere perception, a seeming wandering from principle in others, the boldest Jeffersonian inconsistencies are lost upon it. What else but this can so far blind the honest followers of Jefferson as not to see the war which is between that gentleman's professions and his practice? What else can reconcile the book of Jefferson with Jeffersonian ministry? I sparest honesty, be sometimes thus intolerant and blind, what are we to expect from infamy with similar impressions? We must expect that face which I have
met with, we must expect to see each private sentiment prostituted at the shrine of politics, and all those kind affections of the soul which are the sweetness of our lives, swallowed in the gulph of party anger.  3dly. I am accused of a double and deceitful conduct, because I have visited the president since the professed alteration of my sentiments. And am I then indeed an imposter and a hypocrite? And am I then indeed a fawning sycophant who can kiss the footstool of an authority I hate, in smiles of approbation? In this attack upon my enemies seem easily to have outdone themselves. Thus cap the climax of their folly and their rage. Here I beg permission to make a few enquiries, and then state the fact. Suffer me to ask whether it be the understanding of the terms that all who go to pay a visit to the President are to be considered as his friends? If so, I never heard of it before, and I know the practice to be otherwise. If this be not expected, wherein have I offended? I a federalist, have visited the President, a democrat; and this very President a democrat, has oftentimes invited to his house, congressmen, and others who were federalists. Now what disqualifies the cases? If it be improper for a federalist to wait upon the President, is it improper for the President to ask a federalist to do so. If it be an insult to the President in one case, so is it to an individual in the other, for we never can suppose that the President can make it either proper or improper as he pleases. But it may be said that you were deemed a democrat, and in that the difference is marked. Stupid inconsistency! If knowing a federalist makes no objection, how can the concealment, of that circumstance create one, which would not make it, if promulgated?  But if my mind may change its sentiments, as to men, and things, and measures, what new species of tyranny is this, which would compel a declaration of its change? Whence has the President derived the inquisitorial power of extracting from my bosom my sentiments & thoughts? Is it an appendage to his office or is it the usurped prerogative of grasping tyranny? But oh ye most uncharitable caitiffs, could that philanthropy which you claim exclusively your own, suggest no glimmering of an honest view which has governed me in this? Could that benevolence you boast of, and which flows so copiously for all mankind, find no object for its exercise in this concealment of my sentiments? Could that republican humility, that calm philosophy, which is built upon the virtue of the world, find no excuse for me, and must I be condemned a hypocrite and a sycophant? I throw back your language ye hypocrites; ye servile flatterers of insolence and ignorance; I know ye better than ye thought of; I was aware of that dark vindictive malice which hangs about your hearts; I know the effort ye would make to damn me; I saw it in your gait, your looks, and in your secret councils. See how a plain tale, and a little plain proof shall put ye down.  Let it be remembered, that I never had the honor of knowing Mr. Jefferson until he became the President of America. It is true that I had seen him, but I had never spoken to him in my life till then. He has some relatives with whom I was acquainted; I knew them intimately, I love them dearly, and if regard has ceased between us the cause has been political.—I further state that if ever there was a faithful servant to the cause of Jefferson, I was. I know that my services were not very influential, but I know them to have been zealous. If ever man admired man, I did Mr. Jefferson; I need not tell again why that admiration ceased.  Before I lost my confidence in him, and of course before I published 'Recantator,' I had waited on the President, I had been invited to his house and I had dined with him. I told my change of sentiment to several of my friends, and they saw in manuscript my publications. I wished my name concealed. My reason for this wish, and that reason too received the approbation of my friends, was, the anticipation of that resentment which I have since experienced. Not that I cared for what the little fry in politics may say. Not that I cared for bullying insolence if impotent: But I dreaded those who might wield my prospects, and my fortune as they pleased. Those who had lighted up my path before me, and who could darken it at pleasure.  After having published 'Recantator,' I confess I loathed the presidential house. I never wished again to render it the ho-
mage of my high respect. I had withdrawn from court. The President remarked it. He had the politeness to make enquiry about me, and he did observe to certain of my friends, that I had become unneighbourly, or words to that effect. He afterwards invited myself and family to dine with him. We did so, and on one occasion afterwards, and only one, I waited on the President with Mr. Samuel Carr. I do not think I should have done it then, but Mr. Carr, was on a visit to me. I do not mean a suggestion here, that I avoided the President, because I thought it wrong in principle to wait upon him, but I felt an irksomeness about it which certainly would have controuled my conduct, had I not conceived that my dearest interests were hazarded upon it. I know Mr. Jefferson in no other character but that of President. If a sentiment of respect for presidential office should compel me, if simple curiosity should prompt me, or the idea of private benefit induce me, I humbly and most unassumingly conceive that the motive would be innocent.  The insinuation aimed at in this charge against me, is that my secrecy of sentiment was owing to some prospect of an office, and that a disappointment has produced disgust. This charge, and in the very manner that I state it has frequently been urged; and judging mine by the standard of their own integrity, my enemies have pronounced me guilty. They say and perhaps they think so, that I hung upon the president for office, and that my future expectations and present disappointment have caused the inconsistency. It is unpleasant in a case like this, to mention private names and confidential circumstances, nor will I ever do it unless my veracity be questioned. But I state it as a truth, that I did receive both before and after the publication of 'Recantator,' the proffer of recommendation to presidential favor, which I know was influential and I have reason to believe that my fortunes were in a fair way of promotion. Aware however that my motives might be perverted and that the fear lest individuals would desert me in their friendship and mar my hopes of comfort, which might be tortured into the fear of losing presidential favor, I called upon a number of my friends to evidence the declaration, 'That I would accept no office under government before I stated to the president my change in sentiment.' It is true that my indigence in fortune and the labor of my life would have made the offer of appointment grateful—But however indigent I may be, however grateful such an offer might be, I felt myself as far superior to the servile attitude of cringing sycophancy as heaven is to earth. I knew my conduct to be honorable—I have a right to say that I pursued it as such, and that I have some friends of most inestimable value who will bear me testimony.  There was one democrat who was acquainted with my change of sentiment and all the attendant circumstances, which I have stated—When he heard the declaration which I had made and that my motive for it was the fear of democratic power and suspicion, he seemed to think I had done their principles an injury, and he expressed himself in this very memorable language 'If the party were to act as you suppose they would act in opposition to their own profession.' Weariness, says he 'of such resentment.' Perhaps he has heard of certain epithets applied to me, and he may know from whom they have fallen.  I really beg the pardon of the public for the time I have trespassed on them. But it should never be forgotten that I am a young man and that I am poor—I have nothing but my character to live on—If I were independent of the public good opinion, I acknowledge that I never would have plead my cause before them—In a consciousness of rectitude I would have laughed at the censure, I would have passed the silent 'homage' of contempt upon their cavils of petty minds.  P. S. I have not had an opportunity of speaking to all the gentlemen to whom I made the declaration above alluded to. I will however here insert their names and if there be one among them who will not acknowledge what I state, I will agree to be the hypocrite my enemies have termed me.  P. T. BAKER. Dr. Wm. Beans, Henry Addison, Thos. H. Hanson, Henry A. Callis, Overton Carr, sen. Richard Crampton, Overton Carr, jun. Uriah Forrest, Anthony Addison, Elias B. Caldwell, John Addison, Acquilla Johns, Thomas Addison. Daniel McCarty.

SALEM, November 26.
Arrived, the brig Hannah, C. Byrne, jun. master, 60 days from Malaga. The following is extracted from her Journal from Malaga towards Salem: Sailed from Malaga on the 26th of Sept. Left there, Capt. James Very, of Salem; and the brig Argus, Benjamin Weeks, from Lisbon. Sept. 29, being abreast of Gibraltar Bay, was brought too by a Portuguese frigate, then on a cruise, who informed, that the frigate Adams was then in the Bay under sail, watching the movements of the Tri-politan ship lying in the Mole, ready for sea. October 5, lat. 39, 40, N. long. 18, 15, W. spoke the ship Maria, of Providence, R. I. from Alexandria. Oct. 16, lat. 40, 30, N. long. 35, 40, W. passed part of a wreck, appearing to be part of a Quarter Deck, painted inside with a light red; Stanchions black, with yellow headings; it blowing fresh and squally, with a press of sail out, soon lost sight of it, but to appearance it had not been long a wreck. Oct. 21, in lat. 41, 29, N. long. 46, 30, W. spoke the sloop Betsey, Richard Jones, master, from Boston, for Gibraltar, out 12 days, all well. Oct. 24, spoke the ship Lion, of London, from Trinidad, bound to London, out 12 weeks, who received great damage in the gale on the day before, which was the heaviest he ever experienced, laying 12 hours a hull, with the lee coming of his hatches in. Oct. 26, in lat. 43, 44, N. long. 49, 20, W. passed a large ship running to the Eastward, with a jury main-mast, and mizen-top-mast down. Nov. 7, lat. 42, 35, N. long. 59, 00, W. saw a ship under the lee bow, laying too under a mizen-stay-sail, bore away for her, and spoke her, proving to be the ship Columbia, from New-York, 11 days out, very leaky; it blowing heavy, could not understand the captain's name.
November 21st, on the N. W. part of George's Bank, spoke the ship Victory, of Marblehead, from Boston, bound to Corunna; same day spoke the ship Latona, Capt. Joshua Woodberry, of Gloucester from Boston, bound to Holland. Nov. 22, spoke the ship bearing West, 20 leagues dist. Cape the fchr. Betty, Capt. Benjamin Sweat, from Boston bound to Leghorn. Nov. 24th, 17 leagues from Cape Ann, spoke sloop Fanny, of Warren, from St. George's River, for Virginia.
NEW-YORK, December 4.
Entered, brig Lark, Helmes, Kingston, (Jam.); schooner Sally, Russel, Baltimore. Cleared, ships Independence, Henry, St. Bartholomews; Projector, Rogers, Savannah. Ship Fame, Murphy, from Kingston, (Jam.) for Baltimore, to sail on the 2d November.
Arrived since our last.
Brig Lark, Helmes, 30 days from Kingston, (Jam.) put in here in distress from the want of provisions. Nov. 15, in the Caicos passage, spoke ship Hope- well, out 17 days from Kingston, bound to Philadelphia. Spoke schooner Lively, Congdon, out 24 hours from Baltimore bound to Martinique, the Capes bearing N. W. distance 130 miles. Left at Kingston, schooner Mohawk of Baltimore; brig Hiram of Philadelphia; schooner Industry, from New-Orleans, bound to Philadelphia; brig ——, Irving, of Charleston; brig ——, Blunt, of Portsmouth, N. H. and schooner Sarah, of Newhaven, to sail in three days. Schooner Regulator failed for Philadelphia 3 days before the Lark.
BALTIMORE, December 5.
Arrived, the French schooner Anais, Bunker, formerly the St. Domingo pack- et, 20 days from Martinique, and 10 from St. Eustatius. Left at Martinique, fchr's Only Daughter, Littlefield, for New York, in three days; Eliza, Rich, of Boston; Nancy, Coleworthy, of ditto; Eliza, Jones, Savannah, in 2 days. The ship Serpent, Spear, and brig Philip, Martin of this port, and several others of Philadelphia and New York, had touched there a few days before captain B. failed, but were not suffered to sell, and gone to the leeward. The brig Smilax, Smith, of this port, had failed ten days before for Turks Island. On the 3d instant, spoke ship Commerce, Thompson, from this to Liverpool, 26 hours out. The Dutch took possession of St. Eustatius, the day capt B. arrived there. The American vessels at Martinique, were not suffered to open their hatches, or dispose of any part of their cargoes, without having previously lain there ten days, and forced to
retail on board, to any who may chose to come on board to buy.
December 6.
Arrived last night, brig Grand Turk, Taylor, 7 days from Providence, R. I. Also, brig Augusta, Lovett, 14 days from Beverly, Mass.
The above are the two brigs for which the signals were out on Saturday evening, but having come up in the night, were not observed.
NORFOLK, December 6.
Arrived the British Schooner Nervus capt. Wainwright, 18 days from Trinidad.
Arrived the ship Lucy Ann, capt Tompkins, 84 days from St. Petersburg, 44 from Fair Island. Oct. 21 in Cattergat, parted company with the ship Hope, Pickering, of and for New York. Oct. 8, sailed from Norway in company with the ship Equa- lity, Burgess, of and for Salem. Oct. 14, off Fair Isle, spoke the brig St. Michael, Cook, of and for Salem.
Alexandria Advertiser.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9.
The Ship Richmond, from this port ar- rived at Havre, on the 7th October.
COMMUNICATION.
MELANCHOLY COMPARISONS.
THE difference between what was and what is may be more easily discerned than described, after what has been written in regard to the past and present situation of the country in general, the past regard and present disregard of patriotism, talents and virtue, we are brought to a comparison of those men under whose administration our country was happy, prosperous & respected, and of those men under whose admini- stration we are distracted, declining in trade, commerce & manufactures, and dis- respected; upon a view of which, the wish of every American ought to be, that their country had attained the climax of folly, & that the epoch had arrived for retracing the steps of error, and endeavour, by pru- dent, yet effective means, to regain that state from which they have fallen, to wipe away the stain of ingratitude, and to pro- fit by past experience, an experience which the bought at the expence of a nation's happiness, may in future serve as beacons to escape the dangerous shoals and quick- sands of error and neglect, to which they have been driven by the blasts of demo- cracy. During the first twelve years which ended on the 4th of March, 1801, we find our affairs to have been conducted by
GEORGE WASHINGTON, who was eight years President, and
JOHN ADAMS, who was eight years Vice-President and four years President.
TIMOTHY PICKERING, Postmaster-Ge- neral, promoted to be Secretary at War, and then Secretary of State, till 1800, when
JOHN MARSHALL succeeded him.
ALEXANDER HAMILTON, Secretary of the Treasury, till 1795, and was then suc- ceeded by
OLIVER WOLCOTT, who continued in the same till January, 1801.
HENRY KNOX, Secretary at War till January, 1795, who was succeeded by
Mr. Pickering and
JAMES M'HENRY executed the duties till 1800, and was then succeeded by
SAMUEL DEXTER, Esq. who continued the duties of that department till January, 1801, and then was appointed Secretary of the Treasury.
BENJAMIN STODDERT, Secretary of the Navy, from the commencement of that de- partment, till the 4th of March, 1802.
JOSEPH HABERSHAM, Postmaster-Ge- neral; this office had been filled before by Col. Pickering, and I believe others, but he continued a little after March, 1802.
THOMAS JEFFERSON & EDMUND RAN- DOLPH, executed the duties of Secretary of State for some time; Jefferson resigned when he had to contend against Genet; & Randolph was permitted to do so when his intrigues with Fauchet were discover- ed. The former also was Vice-President during the four last years of the federal administration.
Since the third of March, 1801, we find the following worthies promoted to fill the high offices of government:
1st. THOMAS JEFFERSON, President of the United States. 2d. JAMES MADISON, Sec'y of State. 3d. ALBERT GALLATIN, Secretary of the Treasury. 4th. HENRY DEARBORN, Secretary at War.
5th. ROBERT SMITH, Secretary of the Navy, and
6th. GIDEON GRANGER, Postmaster- General.
Compare, my good reader, the charac- ters which compose the first with those who compose the last. My God, my God, what odium does it throw on the Ameri- can character; every thing that is great and good is found in one, whilst depravity and littleness is found in the other; in the one we find concentrated bravery, wisdom, virtue and benevolence; in the other, cunning, feebleness, shallowness of comprehension, intrigue and persecution.
Opposed to a Washington & an Adams, stands the chief of the set, Thomas Jef- ferson, famed for resigning his office of Governor, when his services were most wanted; the same that abandoned to the false pretensions of France our liberties; the same that wrote the Notes on Virginia; the historical and philosophical Notes, in which are ridiculed & derided by all men of information, his religious opinions con- temned, and his detail of Indian massacres, with his Indian speeches, made by him- self, with a view to insult an unoffending family, denied & proven to be false; the uniform and inveterate adversary of the federal constitution, by removing from of- fice the needy veteran, who fought and bled for the independence of America.
Opposed to a Pickering and a Marshall, the worthy successors of their stand and intriguing predecessors, is Mr. James Madison, worthy of better employers.
"Good enough tho'."
Opposed to a Hamilton a Wolcott and a Dexter is Albert Gallatin—what a com- parison!!! the first famed for their love of country, their political integrity and fi- nancial knowledge; the latter—damned for his uniform opposition to the American Government, his tormenting and assisting in the whiskey insurrection, whose talents consists in abundance of low cunning and artful intrigue—no tye to bind him or to insure a faithful discharge of office—a for- reigner of no known connections whereby it might be hoped he had ever before him any examples sufficient to lay the founda- tion of morality or religion, much less po- litical honesty.
Opposed to a Knox, Pickering, and a M'Henry all the faithful companions of Washington, is Henry Dearborne—said to be once a Colonel in the Army of the United States—but known better to be a contractor for building Light Houses in various parts of the said States—his being an officer will certainly be allowed as giv- ing a just right to office, yet we are for- ry to add his vindictiveness towards those in office before him leaves us no grounds for saying he is "good enough."
Opposed to a Stoddert, who bled upon the plains of Brandy Wine for American Liberty, is Robert Smith, well known in Baltimore—the facts relating to this gen- tleman will be reserved for a future com- munication—we do not consider him intit- led to any praise for his conduct towards the first clerk in his office—he ought how- ever to be forgiven—Col. T was an old and deserving officer.
Opposed to Col. Joseph Habersham, is Gideon Granger, all that can be said of these are that the first is a gentleman of distinguished courage, an old and faithful officer, and one who possesses every domes- tic qualification to ensure the applauses of good men—of the second I leave this small blank*****By good men I know how it will be filled, by bad ones it is too small for them to fill with much good.
Having thus compared the characters of those that was with those that is, I shall in a subsequent paper draw these conclusions which appear applicable to the subject.
A VIRGINIAN.
[To be continued.]
Extract of a letter from Canton to a mer- cantile House in Providence, Rhode Is- land, dated May 3, 1802.
"Since mine of the 13th of March, an English fleet has arrived at Macao for the purpose of taking possession of that place; but the Portuguese, being tributary to the Emperor of China, it was thought necessa- ry by the Senate at Macao to obtain his permission; in consequence of which dis- position on the part of the government of Macao, the fleet was waiting orders from Bengal how to proceed, when happily peace was yesterday announced with all the world; by a Spanish frigate, which ar- rived at Macao from Manila and St. Blas—a circumstance which bleeding Europe had long been fighting for.
"On the 2d ult. the ship Ganges arriv- ed here from Philadelphia."
CONGRESS. OF THE UNITED STATES,
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
MONDAY, Dec. 6. 1802.
This being the Constitutional day of meeting, fifty three members appeared, who not forming a quorum, an adjourn- ment took place till tomorrow at 11 A. M.
Tuesday, December 7.
A quorum of members appeared.
The following new members appeared and took their seats:
Samuel Hunt, from New Hampshire, in the room of Joseph Pierce, resigned; Samuel Thatcher, from Massachusetts; David Meriwether, from Georgia, in the room of Mr. Taliaferro, resigned; Thomas Winn, of North Carolina, in the room of Charles Johnson, deceased; and Thomas M. Greene, a delegate from the Mississippi Territory, in the room of N. Hunter, deceased.
Ordered, That the clerk inform the Senate that this House has formed a quo- rum, and is ready to proceed to busi- ness.
Ordered, That the clerk furnish each member with three newspapers at his lod- ings.
Adjourned.
SENATE OF THE U. STATES.
MONDAY, Dec. 6.
But eight members attended, who not forming a quorum, an adjournment took place till to-morrow at 11 o'clock.
Tuesday, December 7.
No quorum—Twelve members pre- sent.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman of re- spectability to a merchant of Philadelphia, dated St. Thomas, 30th October 1802.
"I arrived here on the 27th from Tor- tola, at which place I made it my busine- ss to obtain the current prices of America produce, &c—They have made that pla- a free port for every nation except the Americans who pay the same as before; can go in and out under Danish or any other colours, except American, and need not go to the custom house, where the Americans are compelled to pay 10 joes for entry and clearances."
ANECDOTE
OF A POLICE MAGISTRATE.
Truth is not seldom extracted by acci- dent. Mr. ——, whose office is fre- quently clamorous with the litigations of warrants for small debts, and breaches of the peace, suddenly called out "silence there. There's been" added he, "two or three people committed, and I have not heard a word they have said."
Public Sale.
On Friday the 17th inst. will be sold at the Vendue store,
Five bales of BAIZES, Green, blue, pink, scarlet, and black, and napt on both sides.
P. G. MARSTELLER.
December 8.
NOTICE.
A LEGIONARY Court of Inquiry of the Second Legion of Militia of the District of Columbia, for the assess- ment of fines on the delinquent officers of the said Legion, and for the remission of fines improperly imposed by the Battalion Courts of Inquiry, and for exempting such persons from Militia duty as are en- titled to exemption, will be held at the Court House in the town of Alexandria, on Monday the 20th inst. at 10 o'Clock, A. M. where all those having excuses to offer are notified to attend.
JOHN HOOFF, C.Mt.
Dec. 9.
d
FOR SALE,
(On a Credit if preferred.)
A young NEGRO WOMAN, with two young CHILDREN. She is a complete house Servant, neat and active; her term of hire expires the end of the pre- sent month. Inquire of the Printer.
D-c. 8.
Printing in all its variety exe- cuted at this office.

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.
JOSEPH RIDDELL & CO. HAVE received a considerable addition to their assortment per the industry, capt. McKenzie, from London. Nov. 2. d
For SALE, by WM. HARTSHORNE, Two pipes London market Madeira WINE, four years old. 12th Mo. 7th, 1802. d
Washington Society. The Members of the Washington Society of Alexandria, will please to take Notice, that a regular stated meeting of the said Society will be held at Gadsby's Hotel, on Tuesday the 14th day of this month, at 11 o'Clock, A. M.—Punctual attendance is requested. G. DENEALE, Sec'y. Dec. 6.
Just received, and for Sale by the Subscribers, 40 bbls. prime Boston B E E F. JANNEY & PATON. December 6. d
COTTON & STEWART Have for Sale, a few copies of Judge Wainwright's Reports of Cases argued and determined in the COURT OF APPEALS OF VIRGINIA. Also, Pothier on Obligations; Taylor's Reports; Haywood's Reports; Burn's Law of Insurance; Park on Insurance and Bacon's Abrigment. Nov. 10. d
WM. HARTSHORNE Has for Sale, The first quality of Ribs and ground Alum SALT. Also, a few yards superior Bolting Cloth, and Malt Beer, in half barrels, and a pair of BURR STONES. N. B. He gives Cash for Wheat at his Mill, or in town. 11th Mo. 13. d
Just received, And for Sale by the Subscribers, at his Store, corner of Prince and Union Streets, 13 Pipes Madeira Wine, 10 do. do. do. do. 5 do. New England Rum, 2 do. Holland Gin, 3 Quarter Casks Caracalla Red Wine, 5 Kegs Annibal Cord, 14 Boxes do. do. 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 Cloths, Woolens' Morocco and fancy Ld. do. And eight Bales of INDIA GOODS, consisting of Mamodias, Amanties, Suzannahs, Viohanas, Gungies, Checks and Calicoes, and a few pieces China and Saugee Mantillas, and Ravens Duck. A large quantity of RED SCAL-LEATHER, and a few barrels Tanner's best brown OIL. BENJ. SHREVE, jun. Oct. 27. ea
Just received from LISBON, and for SALE by THOMAS SIMMS, A few boxes of PORTUGAL ONIONS, of the most extraordinary size and kind that has been seen here. People may be supplied with them by the box, or by the dozen for feed. This being a fine time for selling them, it is an object to procure them immediately. He has also for Sale, at his Store, English Chees, Cranberries, Best Codfish in boxes, Excellent Fickin Butter, for shipping or family use. Also to Rent, That large and commodious FRAME-HOUSE, In Queen Street, next to Mr. Andrew Fleming's, very convenient for a private family; and also, the House and Bake-house opposite to the same. Possession may be had June lately. Likewise, a new HOUSE, in Cameron Street close to the Market House, and a convenient House for a small family. Possession may be had early in next month. Nov. 25. d
Clean linen and cotton rags bought at this office.
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. October 11. eo
MRS. WILSON Respectfully informs the citizens of Alexandria, and others, that she has taken the house adjoining to Col. Gilpin's, on King Street, where she will take a few gentlemen as boarders, by the week, month or year, on reasonable terms. Nov. 22. eo3
Potomac Brewery. BILLINGTON & CRUSE, Have commenced Brewing, and have now ready for Sale, Table Beer, at 4 dol. per barrel, Draught Beer 6 do. do. And in a few days will have fine pale Ale for private families, at 7 dollars per barrel, and a steady supply through the season. Yeast every day. N. B. Grains for sale on Tuesdays and Fridays. We want to purchase a good DRAY HORSE. Nov. 16. eo1m
THOMAS SIMMS, Has received by the brig Neptune an Active, Fresh Oranges, by the box, do. Lemons, do. Soft shelled Almonds, by the frail, Filberts by the frail, Sweet Oil by the bottle. He has also for Sale, Best Derry Mustard, by the bottle, Dipt and mould Candles, by the box, Loaf and brown Sugar, Olives, Anchovies and Capers, by the bottle, English Walnuts, Best Spanish Segars, Raisins by the jar, Coffee, by the bag, Likewise, a quantity of best NEW-ENGLAND CHEESE, a general assortment of GROCERIES, and a few hundred Bushels of excellent POTATOES. Nov. 1. d
POCKET-BOOKS. COTTON & STEWART, Have just received a handsome assortment of Ladies Pocket-Books & Thread Cases, Gentlemen's Pocket-Books and Aleskin Tablets
William Hartshorne, At his Store, on col. Hose's Wharf, has for Sale, Pennsylvania & Swedish bar Iron, Philadelphia lump and loaf Sugar by the hhd. or barrel, Brown Sugar of the first quality, by the barrel or hhd. Fine Salt, in sacks, Coarse Salt by the bushel, Old Corn, Tar, Plaster of Paris, by the bushel, James River Coal, Tobacco, in kegs, Hay in bundles, about 200 each, A few Lots in good situations on Fairfax, Wilks, Prince and Washington Streets, Sale or Rent.—Also for Sale, a three story Brick House, on King near Fairfax Street, a very good stand for business. 10th Mo. 11th, 1802.
Freight wanted, For the complete, staunch, fast-sailing SHIP BETSEY, JOHN FOSSETT, Master. Burthen 210 tons; she will be discharged and ready in three days to receive a cargo, which would be preferred in flour or grain, to any port in Europe, without the Straits. Apply to JOHN G. LADD. Dec. 3. d
FOR SALE, A valuable FARM, Within seven miles of Alexandria, in a high state of improvement, both as to cultivation and buildings. Also, that valuable corner Lot on which the Long Ordinary stood, and all the real estate in Alexandria, the property of Henry M'Cue. CLEON MOORE. Dec 2. eo1f
NOTICE. ALL persons who have any claims on FOSTER and MAY, or the Subscriber, are requested to make them known immediately; and those who are indebted will please to calculate on being called upon in a few days. JOHN FOSTER. Dec. 2. eo12t
ADAM LYNN Has just received, A HANDSOME ASSORTMENT OF Jewelry, plated, Japaned & fancy GOODS, of a superior quality, and of the newest Patterns, CONSISTING OF Gold Lockets, Rings, Ear-Rings, Bracelets, Watch Key, 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. d3eo1f.
TO LET, A convenient Dwelling House for a small Family; situated on Duke-street, near the corner of Water Street. The house is completely finished; with a convenient Kitchen and other out Houses. For further particulars apply to the Subscriber at Mott's Tavern, or to Charles M'Knight, Fairfax Street. WILLIAM MITCHELL. Nov. 13. eo1f
100 Shares of MARINE STOCK, For Sale, by R. B. JAMISON. ALSO— Fresh Currants and Raisins in kegs and boxes. December 7. eo1m
Ricketts, & Newton Co. Have received and for Sale 220 pieces Bandanna Handkerchiefs, 50 do. Russia Sheeting, 20 bales Cotton, 40 barrels and 10 hds. Muscovade Sugars, 50 boxes brown Soap, 50 do. Cattle do. 50 do. Candles, 30 do. Chocolate, 2 hds. Loaf Sugars, 7 hds. Antigua Rum, 1 hhd. clean Hax, 1 ton Rhode-Island Cheese, 7 boxes Wool and Cotton Cards, A few pipes and half pipes of Vidona Wines, of superior quality, Hyson, Young Hyson, Imperial and Hyson skin Teas, 100 reams Wrapping Paper, 206 do. Writing Paper, A handsome assortment of Prints and Irish Linens—a large quantity of Bed-Cords and Plough Lines. They have to RENT, The WARE HOUSE lately occupied by Mr. John Janney, adjoining their Brick Store, and a comfortable Dwelling House on Prince Street, lately occupied by Mr. Thomas Mathews. For particulars enquire as above. October 15.
NOTICE. THE SUBSCRIBER intending shortly to embark for Europe, hereby gives Notice, that he has appointed Anthony Crease and John M'Iver his Attorneys, and that they are duly authorized to transact his business in his absence. RICHARD VEITCH. Nov. 12. iaw
Just received, A few boxes fresh LEMONS, LIMES and sweet ORANGES. ALSO, Filberts, English Walnuts and Almonds, of an excellent quality. JOSEPH DYSON.
FOR SALE, 2500 bushels of ST. UBE'S SALT. Apply to J. W. & S. LEONARD & Co. Nov. 27. eo3t
R. & J. GRAY Have lately received an Assortment of valuable Books in the different Branches of LITERATURE and SCIENCE, chiefly of the best London editions, & a number of them in elegant Binding, which added 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 Catalogue:
The New American Practical Navigator, by Nathaniel Bowitch, 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 Dr. Pierce, 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. Elements of the Philosophy of the Mind and of Moral Philosophy, to which is prefixed a Compendium of Logic, By Thomas Kelland. Political Works of Thomas Collins, enriched with elegant engravings, to which is prefixed a life of the Author, by Dr. Johnsten, bound in calf and gilt. Adventures of Telemachus, pocket edition, ornamented 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 historical, 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. Mavor, 1. L. D. Dryden's translation of the works of Virgil, 4 vols. 12mo. The Observer, being a collection of moral, literary 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 Griborne, M. A. The Guardian, 2 vols. 12mo. The Looker-On, a periodical paper, by the Rev. Simeon Olive-Branch, 2 vols. 12mo. Ganganelli'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 Adventures 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 Philadelphia to Washington, with a description of the places through which it passes, and the intersection 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 Philosophy, 2 vols. 8vo. Lectures on select Subjects, by James Ferguson. The Spectator, with sketches of the Life of the author, & explanatory Notes, 8 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 Abridgement of the Laws of England, 7 vols. 8vo. Gilbert's Law of Evidence, 2 vols. 8vo. bound in calf. Burn on Insurance. Montelieu's Spirit of Laws, 2 vols. 8vo.
Also, on hand, a large Assortment of Walkden's best British Ink-Powder, for Records; Irish Quills, Wafers, Sealing 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 State 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.
FOR SALE, THE LOT with the HOUSE thereon, at the South-east corner of Cameron and Alfred Streets, late the Property of Thomas Richards.—Also, several vacant LOTS adjoining thereto on Alfred Street, between Cameron and King Streets. The House is pleasantly situated and in good order for the Accommodation of a Family.—If not sold before the 1st of November, it will then be rented. WILLIAM CRAIK. Sept. 30. iaw
NOTICE. I HEREBY forewarn all persons from Hunting in any of my Inclosures on Blue Plains, with Dog or Gun, or from passing through the same on any pretence whatever; this practice has become so injurious to me that I am determined to prosecute the first person I find committing the like trespass, after the date hereof. WILLIAM MARBURY. Nov. 24. iaw
COAL FOR SALE. James River Coal for sale at Adams's Wharf, apply to John Dunlap, or SAMUEL CRAIG. Nov. 23. iaw
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