Alexandria daily advertiser (Alexandria [Va.]), 1803-11-11 00:00:00

Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
Vol. III.]
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 1803.
[No. 908.
Sales by Auction.
On SATURDAY,
At 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store, the corner of King and Union Streets.
Rum in hhds. and barrels, Whiskey in barrels, Apple Brandy in barrels, Gin in casks, Wine in pipes and quarter casks, Molasses in hhds. Sugar in hhds. 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, Cashmeres, Calicoes, Kerseys, Threads, Coatings, Chintzes, Halfthicks, Bedticks, Fearnought, Oznaburgs, Blankets, Sewing Silks, Planes, Mullin and Mullin Negro Cottons, Handkerchiefs, Worsted and other India Cottons, &c Stockings, &c.
THOS. FATTEN, Auctioneer.
Nov. 7.
Public Vendue.
On WEDNESDAY,
At 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store,
Rum in hogheads and barrels.
French Brandy in pipes,
Gin in pipes and bds.
Whiskey and Apple Brandy in bds.
Sugar in hhds. tierces and bds.
Coffee in tierces and bags,
Chocolate
White and brown Soap } in boxes,
Mould and dip'd Candles }
Raisins in kegs, boxes and jars,
Figs in kegs and frails,
Queens Ware in crates,
FURNITURE, &c.
ALSO,
A variety of DRY GOODS,
Among which are,
Cloths, Coatings, Kerseymeres, Duffils, Plains and Kerseys, Negro Cottons, Serges, Elasticks, blue Frizes, Calimancoes and Russells, Yarn Stockings, Chintzes and Calicoes, Irish Linens, Silesia do. Oznaburgs and Ticklenburgs, Mullins and Mullin Hand'ks, India Mullins and Table Cloths Bandanna Handkerchiefs, Coloured Threads, Hats, And sundry other Articles.
P. G. MARSTELLER.
Nov. 7.
RICKETTS, NEWTON & Co.
HAVE RETURNED TO TOWN, And are now opening, and will be ready for sale in a few days,
Their Fall supply of Goods:
Consisting of superfine cloths, second do. coat- ings, fearnoughts, duffie blankets, print and rose striped kerseys, plaids, half-thicks, cadders, kerseymeres, swandowns, velvets, corduroys and tickfets, Scotch carpeting, Brussels do. stuffs and corded dimities, canvas and twine, German linens, fine and sewing twine, threads and sewing silks.
And have on Hand,
70 hhds. Sugar,
4 do. Jamaica Rum,
12000 lbs. Green Coffee,
2000 bushels Salt.
Oct. 26. d
Twenty Dollars Reward.
ABSCONDED on Sunday evening the 23d ult. from my house, near town, a Negro man named THORNTON, about 25 or 26 years of age, 5 feet 5 or 6 inches high, thin make down cast look.
He wore at the time a broadcloth coat, and other decent apparel. He may however alter his dress, from clothes in his possession.
It taken in Alexandria, Geo. Town or Wash- ington, five dollars will be given, if at a greater distance and not over 30 miles, ten dollars, if far- ther off twenty dollars and reasonable expenses for delivering him here.
Wm. HODGSON.
Nov. 1.
Cash given for clean linen and cotton rags.
For BOSTON, The Sch'r FRIENDSHIP, LEVI SOUL, Master; burthen about 1000 barrels. For freight or Passage apply to John G. Ladd. Nov. 9. d
For Freight or Charter, To any port in the WEST INDIES, The fast sailing Sch'r TRIUMPH, burthen 600 barrels; now in com- plete order to take in a cargo. For terms apply to the master on board at Irwin's wharf, or to David Wilson Scott. Nov. 8. d3t
For Freight or Charter, The Ship CATO, ELEAZER FREEMAN Master; burthen 450 hhds. Tobacco, a strong, staunch vessel. Apply to Lawrafon and Smoot, Robert Young, William Yeaton. Oct. 6. d
Sale, Freight or Charter, The Ship HERO, burthen 200 tons or thereabouts, said ship will carry 300 hhds. or 2000 bds. Has on board for sale, 20 pipes HOLLAND GIN. For terms apply to the Master on board. Thomas Cole. Oct. 17. d
For Sale, Freight or Charter, The Schooner GEN. PINCKNEY, a fine new vessel, built on this river, of about 520 barrels, well found, and in complete order to proceed immediately to sea. Apply to Robt. T. Hooe and Co. Nov. 4. d
For New-York, The fast sailing Schooner Friendship, JOHN QUANDRILL, master. For Freight or Passage, Apply to the master on board, lying at Mr. Irwin's wharf, or to Philip Care, Union Street. Who has for sale, 100 casks single and FF Powder, 50 kegs first quality Ground Ginger, 100 bds. do. Shad, 40 bds. do. Herrings, 3000 bushels coarse and fine Salt, and Best superfine Flour for family use. Oct. 18. d
For Falmouth and a Market. The new Ship ANN, Capt. Bradford, A few hhds. of Tobacco will be taken on FREIGHT, to the ad- dresses of T. Middleton & Co. Lon- don, if immediate application is made to the subscribers, who will make the usual ad- vances on it. Robert T. Hooe & Co. Who have received, by late arrivals from Liver- pool and London, a general assortment of FALL GOODS, which will be opened and for sale in a few days. Sept. 30. d
For FREIGHT, (Coastways) The Schooner SEA FLOWER, ELVY DOUGHTY, Master; burthen 500 barrels, now lying at the upper side of Prince Street wharf.— Apply to the master on board, or to Daniel M'Clean. Who has for sale, Coffee in bags entitled to a drawback. Oct. 20. d
NOTICE.
THE subscriber informs his friends and the public in general, that he has opened his shop and carries on
The Gun and Pistol Manufactory, as usual, the bottom of King Street, Alexandria. ROBT. NASH.
N. B. Guns and Pistols stocked in the neatest manner and on reasonable terms. Nov. 1. e03t
For Freight or Charter, The SHIP Fair American, Capt. ST. VER. about two years old, burthen 217 tons. Apply to Janney & Paton. Who have received and for sale on board said vessel, 160 tons Plaster of Paris.
For Sale, The Sloop Diana, a good tight vessel, carries 3000 bushels, or 600 barrels flour.
ALSO, The Schooner Leboo, burthen Five Hundred barrels. Both vessels are lying at our wharf, and will be sold on low terms.
We have received by the Sloop Diana, 60 hhds. Guadalupe clayed Sugars, of good quality. And have on hand, Jamaica Spirits, Windward Rum, Muscovado Sugars, first and second qualities, Pork, Wilkey, &c. &c. all which will be sold at reasonable prices. JOHN & THOS. VOWELL. Sept. 8. d
Merchant's Attend!!
THE subscriber will sell, on low terms and easy payment, a LOT of GROUND in the town of Port Tobacco, on which there are a small dwelling house and kitchen, a large two story store house and convenient granary and stable in one of the best stands for the retail wet and dry good business. It not sold by the 12th of November next, it will be exposed to public sale on that day. Mr. John E. Ford will contract for and shew the premises, on application, at any time previous to the day of sale. An indisputable title will be made by John M'Clenachan.
The above property was adver- tised for sale on the 12th of the present month, but has been necessarily post- poned. October 22. dts.
JUST ARRIVED, From St. Petersburg, (Russia.) The Ship Hunter, Capt. M'Knight: Has on board, and will be landed and exposed for sale in a few days, The following Cargo:
Bar Iron, (old Sable) assorted, First quality clean Hemp, Do. Sail Duck, Do. Ravens do. White and Brown Sheeting, Bread and narrow Diapers, Drillings, &c. &c. Apply to R. T. Hooe and Co. J. and T. Vowell, Lawrafon and Smoot.
N. B.—The Ship Hunter is intended as a constant trader to Russia, and may be looked for early next fall, with a more gene- ral assortment of Russia Goods. Lawrafon and Smoot. Oct. 6. d
TOWNSEND & PLUMB
Respectfully inform the public that they have just received and opened for sale, on Fairfax Street, near the corner of Prince Street, a handsome as- sortment of Ladies and Gentlemen's
SHOES:
Ladies' kid, Morocco and leather, with and without heels. Spangled kid, with and without heels. Misses Morocco and leather. Mens' fine and coarse Shoes. Boys' do. do. Childrens' Morocco and leather, with a num- ber of other kinds of shoes wholesale and retail. Great attention will be paid to those who will please to favour them with their custom. Oct. 29. d3m
Marine Insurance Company of Alexan- dria.
NOTICE—The Office of the Marine Insur- ance Company will be returned to its usual place on Wednesday, the 26th inst. By Order, J. B. Nicholls, Sec'y. Oct. 25. d
ELEGANT EDITION OF The HOLY BIBLE.
PROPOSALS
For Printing by Subscription, (in four handsome octavo volumes)
THE HOLY BIBLE,
CONTAINING The Old and New Testaments.
CONDITIONS.
It shall be printed on a superfine wove paper, with an elegant new type.
The price to subscribers will be Two Dollars per vol. in boards, or Two Dollars and Fifty Cents, handsomely bound and lettered.
To those who subscribe for several copies, a dis- count will be made, proportioned to the num- ber subscribed for.
THE advantage of having this invaluable Book printed on a large type, and at the same time, in portable and convenient volumes, appears so evident, that the encourage- ment necessary to warrant an undertaking of such magnitude, is confidently expected; a portable volume would often be taken up, in a moment of leisure, when the size of a large, unwieldy folio, would operate as an apology for leaving it unopened, in this way, small por- tions of time would be profitingly employed, which might otherwise be totally lost. In large families a Bible in volumes, affording an opportunity for several to read at once, may sometimes be peculiarly convenient: it seems superfluous to add much on this subject—suffice it to say, that no reasonable expense or pains shall be spared, to render this edition of the Holy Scriptures both correct and elegant.
The above work is in press, and will be finished about the end of the present year.
Subscriptions received by R. and J. Gray, King Street, where a spe- cimen of the paper and printing may be seen.
Nov. 10. d
JOSHUA RIDDLE
BEGS leave to inform his friends and the pub- lic, that he has just received a very complete
Assortment of Fall Goods,
consisting of best superfine, fine and coarse cloths, of every colour, kerseymeres, swandowns, thick- fets, fancy cords, velvets, kerseys, halfthicks, plains and kendal cottons, rose and striped blank- ets, flannels, baizes, coatings, napt frizes, scarlet cloaks, stockings, tickenburgs, oznaburgs, Hef- fian rolls. Also, a variety of
FANCY GOODS,
the whole of which he offers at the most reduced prices, for ready payment, or on the usual credit to those whose punctuality may be relied on. Nov. 1. d3t raw
WILLIAM HODGSON OFFERS FOR SALE,
A consignment of well bought superfine and second Broad Cloths & Kerseymeres, by the piece or package, at an advance to net first cost and charges only. He has also for sale, imported by the ship Ann, Bradford, from Liverpool, Twenty cases English FELT HATS, assorted prices.
Likewise—Negro Cottons, Halfthicks, Kerseys, Coatings, Baizes, and a bale of worsted Pantaloon.
A quantity of Liverpool and Cadiz coarse
SALT.
A few hogsheads Molasses—Nova Scotia
GRINDSTONES.
For Rent—The Dwelling House and Warehouse on Prince Street, the latter occupied by himself, and well calculated for the dry goods business: the former suitable for a genteel family.
The terms will be moderate and immediate pos- session given.
JAMES S. SCOTT
TAILOR,
Has received his FALL assortment of FANCY GOODS,
Which he will dispose of on the most reasonable terms, by the yard, or make up, on the shortest notice to suit the taste of any:
Amongst which are the following:
SUPERFINE black, blue, drab, claret, cin- namon, bottle green, different shades; light, dark, and Oxford mixtures; also, one piece super- fine milled French blue, suitable for cloaks; ca- ssimeres, velvets, velveteens and cords all colors; fancy swandowns, Russian ditto, silk molekin & velvet;—with a number of different coloured coatings and napt frizes, some of which are mill- ed;—flannels, twilled and plain, fashionable and plain buttons, &c. &c.
Four good Journeymen wanted immediately. October 27. d
Printing in all its variety exe- cuted at this office.

JAMES BACON, As his Store on King-Street, within one door of Washington-Street, has just received, a quantity of well-assorted PATENT SHOT, which, with a general assortment of Teas, Sugars, Coffee, Wines, Brandy, Spirits, and generally every other article in the grocery line, he offers for sale on the most moderate terms. Oct. 15. d
The subscribers to the COFFEE HOUSE are requested to meet on Saturday afternoon, at 4 o'clock, for the purpose of choosing a Committee to regulate the same for the ensuing year. John Gadsby. Nov. 8. d5t
Just received, And for sale by Wm. HARTSHORNE, A few hundred bushels RHODE ISLAND POTATOES. 11th M. 10. d
GEORGE N. LYLES Respectfully informs his friends and the public in general, that he has received a general supply of Fall and Winter Goods, which he offers for sale at his store in Fairfax street, on the most reasonable terms. Also, A quantity of Seine Twine. Nov. 10. d4w
PHILIP WANTON Informs his Friends that by the several arrivals from Europe, he has received an Extensive assortment of Ironmongery, Cutlery, Sadlery, Coach Furniture, &c. Which are opened for Sale at his Store in Prince-Street; orders from his customers in the country will be attended to. 11th M. 9. e03w
THOMAS SIMMS Respectfully informs his friends and the public that he has returned to his old stand on Prince Street, where he has for sale, as usual, a general Assortment of Groceries. He has just received some Rhode Island Greening APPLES, which he will dispose of by the barrel or bushel. Just Received, And for sale at the subscriber's store, Union Street, 50 barrels large Rhode Island Greening APPLES, Cranberries and 1000 lbs. excellent Cheese. A. WILLIS.
Wanted, Twelve SHARES in the Bank of Alexandria, for which immediate payment will be made. Francis L. Lee. Nov. 10. d6t
BOILTS, NAILS and SPIKES May be had as usual, At M'CALL'S FACTORY, Royal Street. All kinds of IRON WORK executed on the shortest notice. Nov. 8. d6t
DANCING. M. GENERES respectfully returns his thanks to the Ladies and Gentlemen of Alexandria, who have already favoured him with their patronage: he has the honor to inform them and the public in general, that he will open his DANCING SCHOOL at Mr. Overall's King Street. Days of Tuition, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday : from three o'clock in the afternoon until five, for young ladies; from five till seven for boys, and from 7 to 9 for grown gentlemen. M. G. will teach in the most fashionable style. The parents who will trust their children to his care, may rest assured that the greatest attention shall be paid to their deportment. The ladies who wish to take private lessons shall be punctually attended. Nov. 7. e03t
NEAR FERRY To the City of Washington is now furnished with a double set of hands and boats, for the accommodation of the public during the RACES. The greatest exertion will be used for the dispatch of those who may favour the subscribers with their custom. Philip Alexander, Eliza. Washington. Nov. 4. d8t
The Subscribers BEING anxious to decline the Mercantile Business, will dispose of their Stock on Hand, upon advantageous terms, to any person wishing to purchase, who will secure the payments in a satisfactory manner. Thos. L. Washington & Co. N.B. All those indebted to the above firm are requested to make immediate payment, as it is their wish to close the business of the concern with as little delay as possible. Oct. 5. e0
CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. FRIDAY, November 4. DEBATE on the LOUISIANA TREATY.
DEBATE CONTINUED. Mr. Joseph Lewis said that on a question so important it was proper that his vote should be accompanied by his reasons.—With the gentleman from New-York, (Mr. G. Griswold) he entertained doubts as to the constitutionality of the treaty, and if those doubts should be removed, he should vote for carrying it into effect.—The part of the treaty to which he referred was in the seventh article, in the following words: “As it is reciprocally advantageous to the commerce of France and the United States to encourage the communication of both nations for a limited time in the country ceded by the present treaty, until general arrangements relative to the commerce of both nations may be agreed on: it has been agreed between the contracting parties, that the French ships coming directly from France or any of her colonies loaded only with the produce and manufactures of France or her said colonies; and the ships of Spain coming directly from Spain or any of her colonies, loaded only with the produce or manufactures of Spain or her colonies, shall be admitted, during the space of twelve years, in the port of New-Orleans, and in all other legal ports of entry within the ceded territory, in the same manner as the ships of the United States coming directly from France or Spain, or any of their colonies, without being subject to any other or greater duty on merchandise, or other or greater tonnage than that paid by the citizens of the United States.”
In opposition to this part of the treaty, he found in the constitution of the U. States this declaration: “No preference shall be given by any regulation of commerce or revenue to the ports of one state over those of another.” It was on this point that he entertained doubts, which he wished might be removed. His honorable colleague (Mr. Randolph) had not removed them; so far from removing, he had confirmed them.
Mr. Lewis was free to declare that his only objections were to the unconstitutionality of the treaty: and should any gentleman remove them, he would not object to voting for carrying the treaty into operation; but unless they were removed, he must vote against it.
Mr. Randolph in explanation, said, that he thought he had suggested that the preference referred to was a legal and not a constitutional difficulty. Mr. Lewis. Still the gentleman has not removed my difficulty. Congress possess no power to give a commercial preference to one state over another; and if the ships of France and Spain are permitted to enter New-Orleans on terms more advantageous than they are permitted to enter other ports of the United States, it is a palpable violation of the constitution.
The gentleman from Virginia has also told us that this preference is to be considered as the price paid for the ceded territory. I am astonished at this observation. As I understand the treaty, we are to take possession of Louisiana within three months from the ratification of the treaty; and as soon as taken into our possession, a specific sum is to be paid for it, on which being done it becomes our sole property. If then we give a great advantage to the port of New-Orleans, not enjoyed by other ports, I say such preference will be a palpable violation of the constitution. For it must be evident to every mind that such a preference will operate against every state in the union. For if the ships of France and Spain are permitted to enter New-Orleans upon better terms than any other ports, they can afford to bring the productions of those countries into New-Orleans much cheaper than into any other ports of the U. States. These are my only objections; if removed I shall have no difficulties; but until they are removed, I must be opposed to the resolution before the committee.
Mr. Griffin said that upon a subject so important, and so deeply interesting to his country, it would be unpardonable in him, and evince a dereliction of duty, to give a vote without assigning his reasons. On referring to the treaty and the constitution, and comparing their provisions, considerable apprehension had arisen in his mind; and he seriously feared the consequences of a collision between them. As he was only in search of truth, and as it was his sincere wish that all his apprehensions and doubts should be removed, he would take
the liberty of stating his doubts on the constitutionality of the treaty.
In the 7th article of the treaty were these words, (quoting the words recited by the last Speaker, as above stated.) This was evidently a commercial regulation. If a commercial regulation—and such he deemed it—the President and Senate have undertaken to form commercial regulations for the ceded territory.
In the 8th, section of 1st article of the constitution power is given to Congress “to regulate commerce with foreign nations.”—Is not then this treaty stipulation, made by the president and the Senate, in direct contravention of this constitutional investiture of power in congress? The constitution says, “Congress shall have power to regulate commerce with foreign nations.”—Who are Congress? The Senate and house of Representatives.—If then the President and Senate make a treaty for the regulation of commerce, they infringe the constitution, by doing that which Congress alone can do. Thus then have the President and Senate, in their executive capacity, legislated, and thereby infringed the rights of this House as a branch of the legislature.
In the same 7th article of the treaty we find that “French ships coming directly from France or any of her colonies; loaded only with the produce and manufactures of France or her said colonies; and the ships of Spain coming directly from Spain or any of her colonies, loaded only with the produce or manufactures of Spain or her colonies, shall be admitted during the space of twelve years in the port of New Orleans, and in all other legal ports of entry within the ceded territory, in the same manner as the ships of the United States coming directly from France or Spain, or any of their colonies, without being subject to any other or greater duty on merchandise, or other or greater tonnage than that paid by the citizens of the United States.”
In the 9th section of the 1st article of the Constitution we find, “No preference shall be given by any regulation of commerce or revenue to the ports of one state over those of another.” He was correct, he believed, in stating that, under the present regulations of trade, Spanish vessels pay 50 cents per ton, while American vessels paid only 6 cents. Here then the President and Senate undertake to destroy this provision made by law. For, according to the treaty, Spanish and French vessels entering the ports of New Orleans will hereafter pay only 6 cents a ton; while similar vessels coming to all other ports of the United States will be obliged to pay 50 cents a ton.—The difference between six and fifty constitutes the preference given to New Orleans.
Feeling these doubts most forcibly, he could not consent to give his approbation to the resolution until they were completely removed. He did not feel a disposition to discuss the merits of the treaty, or to go at large into the consequences which it might produce. He did, however, fear those consequences; he feared the effects of the vast extent of our empire; he feared the effects of the increased value of labor, decrease in the value of lands, and the influence of climate upon our citizens who should migrate thither.—He did fear, tho' this land was represented as flowing with milk and honey, that this Eden of the new world would prove a cemetery for the bodies of our citizens.
[Here, in course of the debate, Mr. Purviance spoke—it will be recollected by our readers that this eloquent and animated speech appeared in the Advertiser of last Tuesday.]
Mr. Elliot. Mr. Chairman; Altho', in the short time since I have had the honor of a seat on this floor, I have several times risen in debate, that circumstance scarcely diminishes my diffidence at the present moment; uneducated in the schools, and unpractised in the arts of parliamentary eloquence, it is with no considerable degree of diffidence that I rise upon the present occasion. There are occasions, however, where even the eye of timidity should sparkle with confidence; and there are questions in the discussion of which the finger should be removed from the lip of silence herself. And such is every occasion and every question involving the existence, the fraction, or even the correct and just construction of that constitution, which is the palladium of our privileges, and the temple of our glory. If I might be permitted to borrow a metaphorical expression from one of the most celebrated commanders of antiquity, who declared that he intended to spread all his sails, on the ocean of war, I would say that it is with fear and trembling I presume to launch my little feeble bark, on the vast ocean of eloquence and literature (pointing to the federal members) by which I am surrounded. If however the remarks be just, that it is even sweet and glorious to die for one's country, surely the humbler sacrifice of native diffidence may with propriety be expected and exacted from a juvenile, American representative.
Whatever minutest shades or minor differences of opinion may exist among the American people, there is one point in which we shall all meet with cordial unanimity. We all unite in an ardent devotion to the constitution. He who is not devoted to it is unworthy of the honorable name of an American. I lament that it is necessary to speak particular of myself, but duty not only to myself, but to my constituents, a numerous and respectable section of the American people, demands it. It may be objected to me, and with truth, that there has been a time when I professed sentiments hostile to some of the most important provisions of the constitution. It was not, however, at the time when the constitution was submitted to the people. I was then in in-
fancy and obscurity, deprived of the means and even of the hopes of education. I had yet read much and reflected more. My ardent and exhaustive eye had wandered rapidly over the wide field of ancient history—I thought I beheld my country, like the Roman republic in the age of Cato, the sport of every wind and of every wave. As far as I understood the constitution I admired it, and wished for its adoption. But when an elegant anonymous writer predicted, as the consequence of its adoption, that “liberty would be but a name, to adorn the short heroic page of the halcyon days of America,” I trembled and shuddered for the possible consequences. If in the plenitude of juvenile self-sufficiency, (and who has not been young?) I have since fancied that I could form a more perfect constitution, that dream of the imagination has long been past.—Long have I been sincerely and ardently attached to the constitution.
I foresee that I shall be led into a wide field, and that I shall long, too long, occupy the attention of the committee. Will the committee bear me? I imagine that I read a favourable answer in the countenances of all its members. I shall be interrupted by no unpleasant indications of impatience, by no loud calls for the question.
The treaty before us is of immense consequence, and my attention was early turned to the subject. From the moment of my election, I have devoted many studious and laborious hours to the subjects connected with it, and I have anticipated all the objections against it; none of those presented this day by the gentleman from New York, who opened the debate, or by the gentlemen who followed him on the same side, have struck my mind as novel. The question of the constitutionality of the treaty first presents itself. It is said to be unconstitutional, because it enlarges the territory of the United States. To reduce the arguments of gentlemen on this head to a syllogistic form, they would not strike the mind with great force. The constitution is silent on the subject of the acquisition of territory; by the treaty we acquire territory; therefore the treaty is unconstitutional. It has been well remarked by an eminent civilian, that those are not the most correct and conclusive reasoners, who are very expert at their quicquids, their atqvis and their ergos : but those, who, from correct premises, by just reasoning, deduce correct conclusions. This question is not to be determined from a mere view of the constitution itself, altho' it may be considered as admitted that it does not prohibit, in express terms, the acquisition of territory.—It is a rule of law, that in order to ascertain the import of contracts, the evident intention of the parties at the time of forming it, is principally to be regarded. This rule will apply, as it respects the present question, to our constitution, of which it may be said, as the great Dr. Johnson said of the science of the law, that it is the last result of human wisdom acting upon human experience. The constitution is a compact between the American people for certain great objects expressed in the preamble (Mr. E. here read the preamble) in language to which eloquence and learning can add no force or weight. Previous to the formation of this constitution there existed certain principles of the law of nature and nations, conformed by time and experience, in conformity to which this constitution was formed. The question before us, I have always believed, must be decided upon the law of nations alone; and under this impression I have examined the works of the most celebrated authors on that subject. [Debate to be continued.]
NEW-YORK, November 6. Capt. Gibbs, of the ship Washington, in 38 days from Rotterdam, informs us, that he passed Calais on the 30th September, at which time he discovered 9 sail of frigates and gunboats keeping up a constant fire on that place. He was informed by a Dungeness pilot boat, that they were the British secret expedition under the command of gen. Moore and Sir Sidney Smith, and that they had been engaged for 36 hours in the bombardment of Calais. He further informs us that the French refuse entrance to all neutral vessels which had cleared out from England for any port in France; and that several vessels so circumstanced, had been obliged to return or seek another market.
Lloyd's Lists, September 20. Arrived—Off Dover the Commerce, Lawson, from Virginia. At Hull, Amphitrite, Bagg, from Jamaica. At Liverpool, the Henry, Atbeck, and Warren, Spermoad, from Philadelphia; Fame, Howland from New York; Nabbey, Stone, Uria, Jackson, from Virginia. The Alexander Robertson, from Jamaica, for London, is taken and carried into St. Andrew.
Cowes, Sept. 19. —Arrived the American brig Harry and Jane, laden with hides, from the river La Plata; and the America, Stone, from Rotterdam, to load with salt for Norfolk.
Arrived since our last, Ship Washington Gibbs, 37 days from Rotterdam. Sailed in company with ship America, of Newport, bound to Virginia. October 25th, in lat. 38, 9, long. 56, spoke ship Perseverance, Chrysta, from North Carolina for Cork, out 29 days, who had lost his maintopmast, and sprung his mainmast, in a severe gale from North West November 3, in lat. 36, 55, long. 73, 30, spoke schooner Hunter, Denham, Elsinore for Boston, out 86 days.
Ship Columbia, Taylor, 97 days from Gottenburg, last from Orkneys, in 54 days. Left at Gottenburg, ship Hope, Bray, of New York—Oct. 25th, in lat. 45, 18, long. 43, spoke ship and Merriew, from Amsterdam for this port.

15th in lat. 43 58, long. 54 spoke at 5 days. 15th from New York for London, out 10 days. Mars, from New York, 32, long. 62, 54, spoke days. 23d, lat. 38, long. 62, 54, spoke days. Izette, from New York, to Nantz, full of passengers all well. 21st, lat. 46, long. 39, 6, met with a severe gale of wind from N. N. with a very heavy sea; at 4 P. M. shifted the iron between decks, which increased her quantity of water, and obliged the captain to throw overboard 3 or 6 tons of iron. A few days before, split most of her sails in a gale of wind.
Ship Live Oak, Dyer, 37 days from Rotterdam. Left there ship Warren, Corp, for Savannah. Sailed in company with ship Hope, McLaughlin, for Savannah. The sloop Stork, sailed 36 hours before for Boston, and saw her again on the 7th October.
Ship Phillipsburg, Lessingwell, 35 days from Liverpool. Left there ship Telegraph, to sail next day; ship General Mercer, Moores: and Chat-ham, Chew, to sail in two days for New York. Sailed in company with the English ship Two Brothers, for New York, and ship Cotton Planter. October 1st, was boarded by a French privateer brig at 18 guns who examined the ship's papers, treated us politely, and dismissed us. 23d spoke an English brig from Newfoundland, bound to Boston, out 10 days. 24th, lat. 29, 12, long. 58, 29, spoke schooner Samuel, of Salem, from Bilboa, for Boston, out 26 days. 25th, spoke brig Plato, from Liverpool for Boston, out 43 days with the head of her mainmast carried away. 28th, lat. 30, 28, long. 64, W. spoke a brig from Newburyport for Guadaloupe.
Ship Cicero, Adams, in 75 days from St. Petersburg, and 35 days from Dover straits. The ship Mary, Crocker, sailed 10 days before for this port. Left there ship Betsey, Lady, to sail September 4th for Marblehead; ship Patsey, Girdle, dor do. 22d October; ship Magnet, for Baltimore, 14th September; ship General Washington, Smith, for Providence, ditto; ship Susan, for Salem; and several others names not recollected. October 23d, lat. 44, 30, long. 40, 30, spoke ship Superior, Hammond, from Plymouth, for Philadelphia, out 32 days.
Ship Atlantic, Doty, 46 days from Amsterdam. Sailed in company with ship Rebecca, Edwards, for Newport. Left there ship Lovina, Mapes, to sail next day for New York; ship Diligence, Crocker, to sail in 10 days for do. ship Aspasia, Sisson, to sail in 10 days for do. and several eastern vessels, names not recollected. October 25, lat. 39, long. 54, spoke ship Eleanor, Randall, of Portland, from Liverpool, for Philadelphia, out 39 days. Captain R. died 9 days after leaving Liverpool.
Ship Mesopome, Lasher, Cadiz. October 29, lat. 37, 38, long. 53, spoke a brig from Salem, for the West-Indies. Captain Lasher informs that a Moorish Frigate of 32 guns, was cruising off at St. Vincents for American vessels, and that the United States frigate capt. Bainbridge, was looking out for her.
Brig Hunter, Green, Surinam. Left there brig Hetty, of Portland, just arrived with stock; brig Hunter, Jones; brig Agenoria, to sail in a few days for New York; brig Mary and John, and schooner Betsey, both from Philadelphia; brig Hetty, of Boston; brig Sally, Ramsdale, from Salem.
Brig Thetis, Rogers, Cadiz. Sailed on the 18th September, and left at Cadiz, snow Concord, Mason, of Kennebec, to sail same day for Hamburg; schooner Eliza, Buffington, of and for Salem, to sail in 3 or 4 days; ship Eliza, Blisset, of Edenton, from Norfolk, had lost her deck load; brig Mary, Wood, of and for New York, 2 days in port, had sold her cargo. Oct. 23, in lat. 40, 34, long. 51, 34, was boarded by the English privateer lugger Alert, and treated politely. The boarding officer informed of their having spoke captain White, of and from Philadelphia, for the Isle of France, who mentioned that he had been boarded a few days before by the privateer brig Thomas, of Liverpool, at eleven o'clock at night, for provisions; and that on his objecting to furnish any, as he had not more than would be necessary for his own people, the officer of the privateer stepped on deck, called 16 men out of the boat, opened the brig's hatches, took out a barrel of flour and two barrels of provisions, and returned captain White this compliment— "D—n your eyes, you old b—! we have got what we want, and no thanks to you for it."
The said privateer had fallen in with a Spanish ship from Havanna, having on board an old gentleman, his wife, and family, passengers, whom they robbed of all their property (principally gold) and wearing apparel, not leaving them a second suit, she had also taken a Spanish ship said to have eight millions of dollars on board, and sent her into one of the Western Islands. Oct. 17, lat. 41, 30, long. 53, saw a ship standing to the westward, hoisted American colours, supposed her to be the Melpomene, Lasher, of and for New York, which sailed from Cadiz on the 10th September. 29th, spoke snow Peter, Hunt, of Newburyport, from Trinidad for Boston, out 20 days. 30th, lat. 40, 20, long. 71, 30, spoke ship Ocean, from Barbadoes for Boston, out 10 days; she had been boarded the day before by a British frigate, and had two of her men pressed. Spoke also a sch't from Salem for Norfolk. 31st, spoke schooner Rover, Hoover, from Rhode Island for Charles ton. Flour at Cadiz, 10 1/2 dollars per barrel.
Brig Hope, Leayraff, in 27 days from Kingston (Jam.) left there the brig Manhattan, Thompson, to sail in 2 days for this port; ship Alkonawack, White, of this port, had just arrived. Capt. L. informs that the schr. Marys, of this port, was captured off the east end of Jamaica, by a French privateer; the supercargo, mate and crew, took to the boat, and made their escape, leaving the captain on board. Flour 6 dols. per barrel. In the last two weeks 18,000 barrels of flour arrived at Kingston.
Schooner Nancy, Atwater, in 20 days from Turks Island; schr. —, Atwater, from New Haven, had just arrived at St. Croix; brig —, from N. Carolina; a schr. from Newport. Brig Nancy, Burke, of Philadelphia, had been driven ashore at Turks Island, with the loss of her rudder.
Schr. Enterprize, Goodfellow, 41 days from Dunkirk; sailed from thence on the 25th in company with ship Antelope for New York. An embargo had been laid for 12 days, on account of 30 sail of gunboats leaving the port of Dunkirk for Boulogne, where they arrived safe in 3 days. Seventy more were ready when the Enterprize left there, and another embargo was hourly expected. Left at Dunkirk, ship William, Hall, of Boston; and ship Experiment, Hughes, of New York. Oct. 25th, spoke ship Seine, Nicholas of Boston, from Amsterdam for Norfolk, out 30 days. Spoke also the ship Atlanta, from Amsterdam for New York, out 24 days.
Schr. Delight, Hurlburt, 39 days from Grenada. Spoke brig James, Fancholds, of New Haven, from St. Kitts bound to St. Croix. Left at Grenada, ship Sally, Doe of Kennebec; brig Jefferson, Richman, of Plymouth; ship Betsey, of Pepperelborough, and a schr. of Norfolk.
leaving the captain on board. Flour 6 dols. per barrel. In the last two weeks 18,000 barrels of flour arrived at Kingston.
Schooner Nancy, Atwater, in 20 days from Turks Island; schr. —, Atwater, from New Haven, had just arrived at St. Croix; brig —, from N. Carolina; a schr. from Newport. Brig Nancy, Burke, of Philadelphia, had been driven ashore at Turks Island, with the loss of her rudder.
Schr. Enterprize, Goodfellow, 41 days from Dunkirk; sailed from thence on the 25th in company with ship Antelope for New York. An embargo had been laid for 12 days, on account of 30 sail of gunboats leaving the port of Dunkirk for Boulogne, where they arrived safe in 3 days. Seventy more were ready when the Enterprize left there, and another embargo was hourly expected. Left at Dunkirk, ship William, Hall, of Boston; and ship Experiment, Hughes, of New York. Oct. 25th, spoke ship Seine, Nicholas of Boston, from Amsterdam for Norfolk, out 30 days. Spoke also the ship Atlanta, from Amsterdam for New York, out 24 days.
Schr. Delight, Hurlburt, 39 days from Grenada. Spoke brig James, Fancholds, of New Haven, from St. Kitts bound to St. Croix. Left at Grenada, ship Sally, Doe of Kennebec; brig Jefferson, Richman, of Plymouth; ship Betsey, of Pepperelborough, and a schr. of Norfolk.
NORFOLK, November 5. Anchored in Hampton Roads yesterday the British frigate Phæton, of 38 guns, 41 days from Plymouth (England) having on board as passengers Mr. MERRY, Envoy Extraordinary to the United States, and his Lady.
Arrived the British ship Nantillus, capt. Duncan, Cork. Oct. 4, spoke the ship June, of N. Bedford, from Amsterdam bound to New York, 11 days from the Start. Sailed in company with the ship Fortune, for Philadelphia. The ships Julia, Calvert, and Mary, Hoyt, from this port, left Cork the 18th, bound to London. Last Sunday night, about 1 o'clock, being off the Capes, was ran foul of by a sloop coming right before the wind; had lumber upon deck, by the violence of the shock the sloop's bows were stove in, and the bowsprit carried away.
Arrived in Hampton Roads, bound to City Point, the ship Octavia, capt. Keown, 41 days from Rotterdam, and 35 from the Downs. On the 27th Sept. in lat. 42, 07, long. 12, 20, spoke the Culloden, of 74 guns, who informed that a few days before they had had an engagement with a French line of battle ship and a frigate, which escaped into Corunna very much shattered. Sept. 30, in lat. 56, 30, long. 23, 30, spoke the ship Messenger, of New York, from City Point, bound to Falmouth. Oct. 1, spoke the Venus, Dashfield, from Amsterdam bound to Baltimore. Oct. 9, in lat. 42, 53, long. 48, 29, spoke the schooner Samuel, of Marblehead, 14 days from Bilboa. Oct. 16, in lat. 42, 43, long. 27, 52, spoke the Maria and Eliza, two letters of marque, of Liverpool, from St. Thomas's bound home, out 41 days, who informed that their consort, the Windsor Castle, capt. Bine, had foundered at sea, and that the crew had been saved by the two ships.
Arrived, the schr. Sarah, capt. Hutton, from Barbadoes via Nevis. The brig Charlotte, capt. Steer, from Rotterdam, has arrived in the Roads bound to Baltimore.
Alexandria Daily Advertiser. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11.
The Subscribers a knowledge with gratitude, the receipt of a waggon load of wood and two fat sheep, from Richard M. Scott, Esq. for the aid of the necessitous poor of this Town. AND. JAMIESON, A. SMITH. J. MANDEVILLE.
Communication.
Amid the solemn thoughts and serious reflections which the dreadful malady lately prevalent in our town, must have occasioned in every mind, not absolutely dead to a sense of feeling for the misfortunes of others, a glow of heart-felt pleasure must often have arisen, at seeing the god-like hand of Charity daily extended to save the unfortunate sufferers from the grasp of poverty and death—of donations, so liberal and so long continued, it is believed there has not heretofore been a parallel. O Charity! thou great, thou god-like attribute, in our season of calamity, how often hast thou been seeking the poor and miserable sick, administering to their necessities, and applying the balm of comfort to their wounded spirits? To those who have been thus employed any eulogium on their conduct can add but little to the feelings which they must already enjoy—the prayers and blessings of those whom they relieved, will speak peace to their hearts through life, and in death they will look back with an approving conscience on a life thus spent.
A Word to the Wise. As the spot of earth, called the United States, and, indeed, the whole globe, is almost too small to contain the towering ge-
niuses of some of our great men—we would with reverence submit to their consideration, the propriety of mounting Billy Dunn upon a pole, and appointing him Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary to the Moon; to treat for the cession of such territory as could be got with an "incontestable right"—in the mean time, as Congress is now in session, the Senate might ratify, and the House of Representatives make the necessary appropriations, for carrying into effect any treaty which might be made—they could also employ a few days of their time advantageously, in passing laws for the future government of such ceded territory.
The schr. Thomas, Haywood, arrived at Baltimore, 22 days from off C. Francois.—3d instant, off Oronoke spoke the Nancy, De Butts, from Jeremie bound to Alexandria, out 32 days. Out of provisions—supplied her. The Thomas was bound from Baltimore to Cape-Francois, but was turned away by the British squadron off that port, consisting of 9 ships of war, who informed that all the ports in the island were blockaded.
(Fed. Gaz.) Minutes of the Proceedings of Congress taken for the Alexandria Advertiser.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. WEDNESDAY, November 9.
Mr. Joseph Lewis presented the petition of John Hunter, of Fairfax county, Virginia, stating that he had rented a house to Col. John Fitzgerald, of Alexandria, who died insolvent. That the said Fitzgerald, being greatly indebted to the government of the United States, his property was seized, in order to satisfy such claim. That the house was rented under the promise of payment of forty pounds, Virginia currency, per annum, but the petitioner never received any part thereof; and as government seized upon the whole of the property of said Fitzgerald, he prayed that provision might be made for said rent. Referred to the Committee of Claims.
Petition of the Corporation of the town of Natchez. Referred. The Speaker read the order of the day, respecting post, Roads which was agreed to be postponed.
Thursday, Nov. 10.
Mr. R. Griswold presented the petition of David Valazea, who stated himself to be a merchant, an inhabitant of Venice, and a subject of his Imperial Majesty—that he embarked on board an Imperial vessel about the close of the year 1802 with his whole property, consisting of Merchandise, and was taken by a vessel of war belonging to the United States of America, and ordered to Malta. That at Malta he met the Commodore of the fleet of the United States, who declared his certificate to be a forgery, ordered him back to the Imperial vessel, seized upon his property, and proceeded with him to Tunis, where he laid his case before Mr. Eaton, who released the Tunisians, but detained the petitioner, and ordered him on board the Chesapeake frigate, in which he arrived in the United States in June last, and immediately repaired to Washington, in order to sue for redress for the injuries he had sustained. That through the generosity of Mr. Stille on the Capital Hill he was afforded protection and relief from want. He therefore prayed that the House would give him relief.
Referred to the Committee of Claims. Mr. Thatcher presented a petition of the inhabitants of the province of Maine respecting Post Roads. Referred to the Committee on the Post Roads.
The petition of Thomas Ketling, of Philadelphia, Merchant, one of the owners of the ship Washington, presented, and referred to the Committee of Commerce, &c.
Mr. Randolph, from the Committee of Ways and Means, reported, by bill, to repeal the act allowing a drawback upon goods exported from New-Orleans.
Mr. Varnum moved the following resolution:
Resolved, That it shall be the duty of the Speaker every day, to announce the different committees and the reports thereon.
Mr. Newton moved, that the Committee of Commerce and Manufactures be directed to enquire into the expediency of exempting Pilots from paying Hospital Money for their apprentices, and that they shall report by bill or otherwise. Adjourned.
ROBERT and JOHN GRAY Have just received, A large supply of superior Eagle, Henry the 8th, and Merry Andrew PLAYING CARDS, and a few dozen blank Cards of a good quality.
The Partnership of ALLISON, GEIGER and Co. is dissolved. Business will be carried on in future By ALLISON & GEIGER. Who have imported, in the late arrivals a handsome assortment of FALL and WINTER GOODS, which they offer for sale on the usual terms to punctilious customers. Nov. 11. 23
Wanted, A WOMAN SERVANT capable of doing house work. Apply to the Printer. Nov. 11. eo
For Sale, A good MILCH COW with a young CALF. Enquire of the Printer. Nov. 11. 31
PRESLEY JACOBS, TAILOR, ROYAL STREET, Respectfully informs his customers and the public in general, that he has returned to town, and is now ready to execute any orders they may be so good as to favor him with, with expedition. He returns thanks for past favors, and hopes by his attention to merit a continuance. Wanted a female servant capable of doing house work. Nov. 11. eo31
NOTICE. BATTALION Courts of Enquiry of the 1st and 2d battalions of the 2d Legion of Militia, will be held at the Court House in the town of Alexandria, on Wednesday the 16th inst. at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, for the assessment of Fines for non-attendance at the muster in August and September last: And a Legionary Court for the purpose of hearing appeals, and performing other duties required by law, will be held at the same place on Saturday the 26th inst. where those concerned are desired to attend. Nov. 11. 3: eo
ELOPED From Mount Washington Estate, about a fortnight since, a Mulatto man, named CHRISTOPHER, about five feet ten inches high; a likely fellow, generally wears his hair in queue; he is a tolerable carpenter, and something of a hair-dresser, a very great liar, and if closely questioned, will no doubt convict himself. He is much troubled with a cough and appears unwell.—It is supposed he will endeavour to get on board some vessel, and all captains are hereby forewarned from harbouring the said fellow. TEN DOLLARS will be given for taking him, or securing him in any Jail, and reasonable expenses paid by JOHN BALL, Manager. Mr. Washington, Nov. 11. 1aw3w
FOR SALE, A likely, healthy, young Negro Man of unexceptionable character. Apply to the Printer. Nov. 5. d
For Sale, A healthy, stout young Negro Woman—Enquire of the Printer. August 1. d
PATENT SHOT Assorted, from BB a No. 5—best English Gunpowder and FF. 20,000 lbs. Green Coffee, 20 hhds. 1st quality Muscovado Sugar, 10 pipes fine old Port Wine, 30 hhds. and qr. cask Catalonia, 30 qr. casks choice Sherry, 20 do. Lisbon of superior quality, 10 pipes London particular Madeira, 20 qr. casks rich Malaga. And a general assortment of choice Liquors, Teas and Groceries offered for sale by R. B. Jamesson. Oct. 26. coim.
HUGH SMITH Has received by the Ann, the United States, and the Orion, from Liverpool, A complete assortment of Gen's Ware, and can now supply country tenants on the shortest notice. Has also received a number of well ASSORTED CRAIS, in excellent condition.—Has file as usual China and Glass Ware. Likewise for sale, Pipes by the Crowley Steel, New Castle Grindstones. Oct. 29. 261 eo
HENRY K. MAY and Co. HAVE FOR SALE, Few quarter casks Malaga, fine, Holland Gin, Wrapping paper, FF glazed Gunpowder, Nankens, and a small Invoice of Canton Fancy Goods. Nov. 1. 21
To Let, THE frame Warehouse on King Street doors above Pitt Street, now occupied by Andrew Vasse. Possession will be given on the 27th of this month—apply, in the absence of the subscriber, to Col. Dennis Ramsey. R. I. TAYLOR. August 15. es

HENNING'S NEW VIRGINIA JUSTICE, For Sale at ROBERT and JOHN GRAY'S Book Store, King Street. Nov. 7.
The Sale
of the property advertised on the 18th of August last by us, in pursuance of the decree of the circuit court of the district of Columbia, for the county of Alexandria, at the last June term of the said court, and in pursuance of the last will and testament of Lewis Hopkins, deceased, to take place on this day at the house of Francis Daniel, at the Little Falls of the Potomac, is unavoidably postponed until Saturday the 12th day of November next, at which place and on which day, if fair, if not the next fair day, will positively be sold by us, at public auction, to the highest bidder for ready money.
The following Property, viz.
One undivided third part of 207 acres of Land, in the said district, near the said Little Falls, upon which are Merchant Mills, with three pair of French burr mill stones, and every necessary and convenient machinery for manufacturing flour to the best advantage; also a brewery and distillery, miller's house, a brewer and distiller's house and sundry other improvements. This property will be shown to any person who may incline to purchase it, by the said Francis Daniel, at any time before the sale.
A tract of Land in Fairfax county, about three miles from the said Little Falls, containing 207 acres, upon which is a dwelling house, in which Mrs. Susan Wren lives, and sundry other improvements; about two thirds of this land are cleared, and the remainder in wood; it is good farming land. Mr. William Waters, who lives near it, will show this land to any person or persons who may incline to purchase it, at any time previous to the sale.
Mrs. Susan Wren, who was the widow of the said Lewis Hopkins, has a right of dower in the aforesaid property. The sale will commence at twelve o'clock.
Philip R. Fendall, Robert Young, William Waters, } Exors.
Sep. 29. d
The Subscriber
having made every exertion within his power for two years past to procure the means of discharging the debts due from the estate devised to him by his father, without being able to effect it, and now finding the estate under considerable embarrassment, hath come to a determination to offer the whole personal property for sale, viz.
About 20 likely Negroes
of both sexes and various ages, amongst which are a good carpenter and blacksmith, about 100 head of horned cattle, consisting of milch cows, steers and work oxen, a number of horses, mares and colts, some of them remarkably fine, three likely mules, and a variety of plantation utensils, &c.
The sale will commence at Salisbury on Thursday the 8th day of December next, if fair, if not, the next fair day.
Twelve months credit will be allowed for all sums above 20 dollars, the purchaser giving bond with approved security; creditors of the said estate will be allowed to purchase to the amount of their claims, previously settled and acknowledged by me to be just and interest abated them.
Charles I. LOVE,
Executor Samuel Love, deceased.
Salisbury, Oct. 31. d
District of Columbia, County of Alexandria, ff. JUNE TERM, 1803.
John Potts, Complainant, AGAINST Robert Finley, John Bannatyne, Andrew Buchanan, Jas. Hobkirk and Robert Buchanan Dunlop, merchants and partners under the firm of Finley, Bannatyne & Co. Wm. Wilson, Defendants,
The defendants, Robert Finley, John Bannatyne, Andrew Buchanan, Jas. Hobkirk and Robert Buchanan Dunlop, 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 Robert Finley, John Bannatyne, Andrew Buchanan, James Hobkirk, and Robert Buchanan Dunlop are not inhabitants of this district, motion of the said complainant, by his counsel, is ordered, that the said defendants, Robert Finley, John Bannatyne, Andrew Buchanan, James Hobkirk, and Robert Buchanan Dunlop, do appear here on the first day of November next, and enter their appearance to the court and give security for performing the decree of the court, and that the other defendant Wm. Wilson, do pay away, convey or secrete the debts or effects, or the estate or effects, belonging to the said absent defendants, Robert Finley, John Bannatyne, Andrew Buchanan, James Hobkirk and Robert Buchanan Dunlop, 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, S 21. Clerk
FOR SALE, By the subscribers, at their store corner of Washington and Prince streets, Jamaica, Antigua and N. E. Rum, by the hhd. or barrel, Molasses, brown and loaf Sugar, do. Imperial, young hyson and hyson skin Teas, Soal Leather, Salt of different kinds, China by the box, An assortment of India Muslins and German Linens, Soap and Candles, James river Tobacco, Spinning Cotton, Herring and Shad, Wrapping Paper, An assortment of Cloths, Stuffs, Swan-downs, &c. suitable to the approaching season. They continue to purchase FLOUR as usual.
Denney and Powell.
Oct. 29. draw
By Authority.
SCHEME OF A LOTTERY, TO BUILD
A Catholic Cathedral Church, In the City of Baltimore.
  1 Prize of 20 000   1 do. 10 000   2 do. 5000 are 10 000   5 do. 1000 are 5000   10 do. 500 are 5000   25 do. 200 are 5000   200 do. 100 are 20,000   200 do. 50 are 10 000   200 do. 25 are 5000   2500 do. 20 are 50,000   4000 do. 15 are 60,000 
  1st dr. ticket at 2000 500   1st do. 4000 500   1st do. 6000 500   1st do. 8000 500   1st do. 10,000 500   1st do. 12,000 500   1st do. 15,000 500   1st do. 18,000 500   1st do. 20,000 2000   1 last drawn ticket which may have a Blank to its Number, 4000 
7154 Prizes, 210,000 13846 Blanks—not 2 to a prize.
21,000 Tickets at 10 dols. each, 210,000 The laudable purpose of this lottery, the many very valuable prizes offered, and there not being two blanks to a prize, are considerations which give the Managers reason to hope for a rapid sale of the tickets. The drawing will commence as soon as a sufficient number of Tickets shall be sold to authorize it: and thirty days after the completion of the drawing, the prizes will be paid to the fortunate adventurers; subject to a deduction of Fifteen per cent. Such prizes as shall not be demanded within twelve months after the drawing is finished, shall be considered as relinquished for the benefit of the Church.
Tickets to be had of the Managers, or of such persons as may be appointed by them.
Right Rev. Bishop Carroll, Rev. Francis Beaufait, Messrs. David Williamson, Robert Walsh, Chas. Ghiquiere, Patrick Bennet, Arnold Livers, Luke Tiernan, F. I. Mitchell, } Managers.
Tickets in the above lottery to be had at the store of T. L. Washington and Co. Fairfax street, Alexandria.
August 13. draw
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, County of Alexandria, ff. JUNE TERM, 1803.
Elkanah Doolittle, Plaintiff, AGAINST Jacob Harman and Samuel Davis, merchants and partners, late trading under the firm of Harman and Davis, and William Hartshorne, jun. Defendants,
The defendant, Samuel Davis, 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 Samuel Davis is not an inhabitant of this District, on motion of the said complainant, by his counsel, is ordered, that the said defendant, Samuel Davis, do appear here on the first day of November next, and enter his appearance to the suit, and give security for performing the decree of the Court, and that the other defendant, William Hartshorne, 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, Samuel 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, Clerk, S 21. draw
FOR SALE,
Bills of Exchange on London. Wm. HODGSON. August 19. d
PORT WINE
in half pipes, Country Gin in pipes, 4th proof old Peach Brandy, Juniper Berries, Coarse Salt, Alabafter Chimney Ornaments, Printer's Ink—for sale by Daniel Murgatroyd, Oct. 31. draw King Street.
Joseph Farney and John Lloyd, Have imported from Europe,
A general Assortment of GOODS, suitable to the present and approaching seasons which are now opened and offered for sale at their store opposite Peter Sherron's, in King Street, on the usual terms.
Oct. 28. draw
District of Columbia, County of Alexandria, ff. JUNE TERM, 1803. Robert Ware Peacock, Complainant, AGAINST Owen Roberts and Daniel C. Brent, Defendants. } In Chancery.
The defendant 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 Owen Roberts is not an inhabitant of this District, on motion of said complainant by his counsel, is ordered, that the said defendant, Owen Roberts, do appear here on the first day of November next, and enter his appearance to this suit, and give security for performing the decree of the court, and that the other defendant, Daniel C. Brent, 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, Owen Roberts, 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 county.
A Copy—Test, G. DENEALE, Clerk. S 20. draw
Notice is hereby given,
THAT we intend to petition the next General Assembly of Virginia, for a law to establish a town at the Occoquan Mills, in the county of Prince William, under certain regulations.
Ellicott, Campbell & Wheeler. Occoquan Mills, Oct. 5. 1803. d
FOR SALE,
SIX IMPROVED FARMS,
LYING in the county of Fairfax, on Sugar Land Run, 18 miles from Alexandria, and 19 from the City of Washington, containing about 300 acres each; the improvements are a tolerable good Farm House, Stables and sundry other out houses; Apple and Peach Orchards of the best Fruit; each abounding with Springs of excellent Water, and plenty of fine Timber; they lie generally level, and are capable of high improvement, being of that kind of soil most adapted to the Planter of Paris. On one of the Farms there are 90 acres fallow sowed with wheat, and plastered, the other five are rented to tenants at will. These lands are considered the most healthy on this side of the ridge; they will be sold reasonable, and length of time given for greater part of the purchase money. Any person who would purchase the entire tract may have a great bargain. Their contiguity to three flourishing towns must in a little time enhance their value greatly. The title is unquestionable, as may be seen by conveyances made to me by Ferdinand Fairfax, esq. Information as to situation quality, &c. may be had from Colonel James Coleman, or Dr. Richard Coleman, living adjoining. I also wish to sell about 200 acres of land, about three miles from town; it may be had in lots of 25 acres; lies remarkable high, and healthy; has a sufficiency of Wood to each lot, and will suit well for Country seats for gentlemen in town to remove to in the Summer months, and be sufficiently near to do their business in town. Several lots may be so laid off as to have a full and commanding view of the City, George town and Alexandria. For further information apply to the subscriber, living adjoining the town of Alexandria.
B. DADE.
N. B. I have for sale about 400 barrels Indian Corn, which will be delivered on board of boats at my Island, 4 miles above the Falls, at any time between this and Christmas, at 3 dollars per barrel.
Lochaber, Oct. 31. B. D. draw
Ten Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY from the subscriber, on the 19th of July, a negro man named
MOSES:
he is a tall boney man, about 6 feet high, not very fleshy, has a remarkable scar across the middle of his nose, his hair long and strait for that of a Negro, though not tied. He has been several times seen skulking about Alexandria. Any person who will deliver me the said Negro, or secure him and give me information thereof, shall receive the above reward.
AUG: J. SMITH.
Fairfax County, Aug. 3. draw
NOTICE.
The subscriber begs leave to inform her friends and the public at large, that she has opened a Porter Cellar in the Stone Warehouse, Union Street, nearly opposite to her former Cellar, lately consumed by fire. She flatters herself that her old customers, and others, will again favour her with their custom. She will keep a constant supply of the first quality of Porter, which will be sold on reasonable terms, and every favour gratefully acknowledged by the public's devoted servant, MARGARET MYERS.
Wanted a quantity of empty Bottles. Nov. 4. draw
JOHN G. LADD
Has for sale at his warehouse, Prince Street wharf, 3000 bushels coarse Salt, 15 hds. W. India Rum, 30 pipes best Holland Gin, 150 bks. Beef and Pork, A quantity of Soal Leather and Shoes of all sorts, 50 pieces of Russia Duck, 100 boxes mould and dipp'd tallow Candles, 50 do. Spermaceti do. 7 hds. and 80 bks. Sugar, 10 do. Molasses, 2 tons of Cordage assorted, 2 cases bandanna Handkerchiefs, 7 bales India Cottons, 1 box Perfumery, 1 do. Fans, A few Feather Beds with Pillows and Bolsters of the best Ticking, An assortment of playing and blank Cards, Bar Iron, Stone Lime refined, Salt Petre, Ground Ginger, Pearl Ash, Rice, Starch, Writing Paper, Glass, Hops, Cotton Yarn assorted, &c. &c. Nov. 1. d
Ten Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY from the Subscriber on Sunday the 14th inst. an apprentice boy to the Coopers trade, named MICHAEL FOLEY, between 18 and 19 years old, about 5 feet 4 inches high, dark straight hair, and has a remarkable down cast sheepish look. Being born in the west of Ireland he will be easily discovered by his dialect. Had on when he absconded, a nankin upper jacket, thickset waistcoat, new ticklenburg trowsers and a new wool hat, but took other clothes with him. It is supposed he has gone towards Baltimore. If taken up 20 miles from Alexandria I will pay 15 dollars, and if more than 50 miles 20 dollars reward and all reasonable charges.
CHAS. JAMIESON.
August 15. draw
WILLIAM LADD
Has imported in the latest ships from England and Ireland, an assortment of Irish Linens and Woollen Goods, suitable to the season. Oct. 17. d
WILLIAM OXLEY
Has received by the Ann from Liverpool and Antwerp, via Baltimore, from London, FALL GOODS, which he offers for sale on reasonable terms. Sept. 30. d
NOTICE.
I WILL dispose of the whole of my Stock of DRY GOODS At present upon hand, at cost and charges, upon a liberal credit, where punctuality in payment may be relied upon. JAMES WILSON.
N. B. Those who are indebted to the Subscriber, are informed, if more convenient, to make payment in Fredericksburg, than in Alexandria, will please to do so, to Messrs. Robert Cooper and Co. Merchants there; and those whose accounts have been long standing, immediate payment will be expected. JAMES WILSON. Oct. 25. d1m
JONAH THOMPSON & SON
HAVE RECEIVED, By the late arrivals, their assortment of FALL GOODS, which are now opening at their Warehouse the upper end of Fairfax street. Oct. 26. d3m
JUST IMPORTED
From London, and for sale at the subscriber's warehouse, on King Street, 800 pieces well chosen printed Calicoes and Chintzes, which they are enabled to offer unusually low for cash, or on short credit.
Also—Cambric Muslins, fashionable ribbands and silk shawls. Richd. Veitch and Co. Oct. 31. d3w
M. EAKIN,
Confectioner, King-Street, HAS returned to town, and respectfully informs his friends and the public, that he has for sale every article generally in his line. Also, a variety of choice FRUIT. Oct. 26. d2w