Alexandria advertiser and commercial intelligencer (Alexandria [Va.]), 1803-05-06 00:00:00

Alexandria Advertiser  AND COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCER.
Vol. III.]
FRIDAY, MAY 6, 1803.
No. 74
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, Cassimeres, Calicoes, Kerseys, Threads, Coatings, Chintzes, Halstucks, Bedticks, Fearnought, Oznaburgs, Blankets, Sewing Silks, Planes, Muslin and Muslin Negro Cottons, Handkerchiefs, Worsted and other India Cottons, &c. Stockings, THOS. PATTEN, Auctioneer. May 4.
Public Vendue.
On TUESDAY , 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 Friezes, Calimancoes and Russells, Yarn Stockings, Chintzes and Calicoes, Irish Linens, Silesia do. Platillas, Oznaburgs and Ticklenburgs, Muslins and Muslin Hand'fs, India Muslins and Table Cloths Bandanna Handkerchiefs, Silk Stockings, Coloured Threads, Hats, Plated Candlesticks, And sundry other Articles. P. G. MARSTELLER. May 6.
GOODS for SALE.
TO BE SOLD, By private bargain, before the 8th day of next month, the STOCK of GOODS, of an extensive and well assorted retail store—the goods imported by the proprietors. Only a small advance on the cost will be required, and liberal credit given upon bond and approved security. Apply to Messrs. Alex. Henderson and Co. Alexandria, or Mr. Brown, Dumfries. April 12. d8thM
Just received and for Sale by JOSEPH DYSON, A QUANTITY OF FRESH ORANGES, By the hundred or smaller quantity. Jan. 19. d
For Sale, The fast sailing Sch'r Sisters , burthen about 70 tons, built on the Rappahannock. She is well calculated for a packet, and in pretty good trim. A liberal credit will be given. Apply to SAM. CROUDSON & Co. Who have for Sale on board said Sch'r Fine Liverpool Salt in sacks, and Tar in bds. May 2. e03t
Public Sale.
Will be sold to the highest bidder, without reserve, on Thursday the 12th instant, at 3 o'clock in the afternoon,
SUNDRY BUILDING LOTS,
SITUATED on the corner of Washington and Cameron streets, with sundry Buildings thereon; at which time the pavement will be completed round the said lots.
Also, The whole SQUARE , with 5 framed HOUSES thereon, either in lots from 36 to 25 feet front by 100 and 110 feet deep (a fifteen feet alley to each lot) or the whole square, as may best suit the purchasers. It is pleasantly situated on Oronocco, Alfred, Patrick, and Pendleton streets, lying between John Dandals and John Potts, Esquires, houses. A part of the purchase can be taken in goods. The terms of payment will be more particularly made known on the day of sale. JOHN BOGUE. May 2. e0ds
The whole of the property of John Fitzgerald, advertised for sale on the 21st ult. could not on that or the succeeding day be set up, owing to previous engagements of the Vendue Master; it was then concluded as most eligible to postpone the sale of the residue until the 19th day of May, (inst.) There remain the Distillery, the piece of ground upon Wolfe and St. Asaph streets, and the tract of Land in the vicinity of the town, which will on that day be exposed to sale on the terms formerly advertised. THOS. A. DIGGES, } Acting JAMES KEITH, } Executors. May 2, e0
THE PARTNERSHIP OF SPENCER, PEARCE & Co. WAS dissolved on the 23d day of February last, by mutual consent. All persons having claims against the said firm are requested to present them (for payment,) to Benjamin and John Comegys, of the city of Baltimore, and those indebted desired to make payment to B. and J. C. or any person they may authorise to receive. JERVIS SPENCER, GIDEON PEARCE, BENJ. & J. COMEGYS. May 2, 1803. e0 12
Twenty Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY from the subscriber, at Mr. Lane's, about 13 miles from Alexandria, on the Winchester road, on Friday night the 29th ult. a negro man named DAVID, about 5 feet 6 or 7 inches high, 22 years of age, very bowlegged and limps a little in walking, occasioned, as he says, by having his hip dislocated and one thigh broke: Had on a nankeen over jacket, country linen overalls, a muslin shirt, and a new pair of coarse shoes; took with him a superfine broadcloth coat, half worn, with pearl buttons—when strictly examined he has a floppage in his speech. He was brought from the Eastern Shore of Maryland, and it is expected he made for Alexandria, for the purpose of getting a passage by water to the place where he came from. The above reward will be paid for apprehending and confining him in any jail so that the owner gets him again. JAMES BROWN. May 2. e0g4
Printing in all its variety executed at this office.
For Norfolk or Baltimore, The new Schooner Richard & Martha, Burthen 300 barrels; has good accommodations for passengers, and will take a freight for either of the above mentioned ports. Apply to the master at Capt. James Davidson's, Prince Street. May 3. d3t
G. GEIB
MOST respectfully informs his friends and the public in general, that he has lately received an elegant assortment of PIANO FORTES, which he flatters himself cannot be surpassed, if equalled, by any in this town. And he hopes the terms of sale he intends offering to the public, will induce those ladies and gentlemen to purchase who would wish to favor him with their patronage.—N. B. He will warrant them for twelve months. For terms apply at Mrs. Wilson's boarding house, King Street, Alexandria. May 2. d
ROBERT B. JAMESSON
OFFERS FOR SALE, 20 hhds. 1st quality Muscovado Sugar, 15 do. 2d do. do. 10 do. 3d do. do. Loaf and Lump do. 10,000 lb. best Green Coffee, 30 qr. chests fresh Teas, assorted from Bohea to Imperial, 4th proof Irish Whiskey, Jamaica, Antigua and N. E. Rum, Cognac and Barcelona Brandy, Holland Geneva, Wine and Cyder Vinegar, Claret in cases of 1 to 3 doz. 30 boxes Albany Chocolate, 1st and 2d quality, Mould and dip't Candles, White and brown Soap, 200 reams of Wrapping Paper of different sizes, Patent Shot assorted, from BB to No. 10, Madeira, Sherry, Port, Lisbon, Catalonia, Frontinac, Teneriffe, And Malaga } WINES, English Gunpowder from F to double battle, 50 boxes fine Mucatelle Raisins, 20 bales Spinning Cotton. Peppers, black and Cayenne, pimento, cloves, nutmegs, cassia, cinnamon and mace, Durham mustard, pearl and Scotch barley, pickles assorted in boxes, madder, allum, copperas, indigo and brimstone; olive oil in bottles and flasks, Godfred's warranted segars, best chewing tobacco, Leeper and Hamilton's snuff, race and ground ginger, starch, fig blue, pipes in kegs and boxes, rice, prunes, glauber salts, red and pale bark, demijohns assorted, &c. &c. April 27. d1m
For Sale,
Forty barrels new Beef, Five bds. Pork, Fine and coarse Salt, First quality Sugar in bds. Phila. loaf and lump Sugar in hhds and bds. Three pipes old Lisbon Wine, Pennsylvania and Swedish Bar Iron, One pair Bur Mill Stones, 5 feet diameter, One pair Cologne do. about 5 feet. And at the Mill, Shorts and Bran, Indian Meal, Rye Meal, Seed Oats, Plaster of Paris by the bushel. William Hartshorne. 4th Mo. 3. d
Public Sale.
To-Morrow, at half past three o'clock, will positively be sold, Thirteen hogheads first quality SUGAR, on Merchant's wharf. Terms will be made known at the place of sale. P. G. MARSTELLER. May 5.
Public Sale.
On FRIDAY the 13th of May, will peremptorily be sold at the Vendue Store, 1000 Dollars worth of JEWELRY, Consisting of gold lockets, ear rings, bracelets, watch keys, &c. P. G. MARSTELLER. May 5.
For Freight or Charter,
The fine, fast sailing SHIP America , ISAAC STONE, master; burthen 285 tons, now lying at Mr. Wm. Wilson's wharf. For terms please apply to the master on board. May 5. d6t
JAMES WILSON
Has received by the ship William and John, capt. Woodhouse, from London, SPRING GOODS, which will be opened and for sale immediately at his warehouse. Also—Brown Stout in casks of 6 doz. each. May 5. d
JEWELRY.
CHARLES GOUVERNET, Who has just arrived at this place, informs the ladies and gentlemen that he has a handsome assortment of Jewelry, consisting of Necklaces, ear rings, bracelets, gold and silver watches, watch chains, breast pins, lockets, rings, pearl beads, black jetts, &c. &c. All of which he offers for sale, by wholesale and retail, on the most reasonable price. Apply at Mr. Gadsby's tavern. A HORSE and CHAIR for sale. May 5. d3t
JOSEPH RIDDLE and Co.
HAVE IMPORTED SPRING GOODS, In the William and John from London. They expect an additional assortment by the ship United States from Liverpool. May 5. d
RECEIVED,
By the Schooner Sally, capt. Dade, from Cape Francois, and for sale by ROBERTS & GRIFFITH, 20,000 lbs Green Coffee, in tierces and bags. They have on hand, as usual, a general assortment of GROCERIES. May 5. d2w
THE Accommodation Coach,
WILL, from this date, leave Mr. Gadsby's every morning at 5 o'clock, and arrive at Baltimore the same day. May 3. e0g3t
Notice.
ALL persons having claims on the estate of the late Mrs. Martha Washington, are requested to exhibit their accounts properly proved; and those persons indebted to the said estate are desired to make immediate payment. THOMAS PETER, Acting Executor. March 31. d2w

Latest Foreign Intelligence.
NEW YORK, May 3.
We lay before the readers of the MERCANTILE ADVERTISER this morning later European Intelligence than has been received in America.
The ship Cotton Planter , Jefferies, arrived last evening within the Hook, in 37 days from Liverpool. She left Liverpool on the 26th March, & the capt. has obligingly favored us with the paper he brought — the London COURIER of the 23d.
The extracts which follow comprize every article it contains of a political nature in which the public can have an interest: —
LONDON, March 23.
Downing Street, March 22.
By dispatches received this morning from the Earl of Elgin, His Majesty's Ambassador Extraordinary at Constantinople, dated January 15, 1803, it appears that the differences which had subsisted between the Sublime Porte and the Bays of Egypt, have been satisfactorily arranged through the mediation of His Majesty's Ambassador. ( Lon. Gaz. )
Our preparations, have produced the effect of stopping the sailing of the Louisiana expedition, and of the Dutch squadron, under vice Admiral Hartseck. — On Friday last a Courier arrived at the French Ambassador's at the Hague, with orders that the squadron from Louisiana should remain in port, and that the troops should be cantoned at Helvoet till further orders. The expedition was to have failed to day.
Vice Admiral Hartseck's squadron was to have sailed at the same time for the Mediterranean, to relieve Admiral De Winter. But the Dutch government wish to wait the issue of the negotiations between this country and France.
The Dutch Funds continue falling.
Admiral Lord Gardner arrived at Portsmouth yesterday, and is to hoist his flag to day on board the Neptune .
Admiral Lord Keith is very actively employed at Plymouth in superintending the fitting out of the ships. A great number of prime seamen have entered within these few days.
It has been rumoured that in consequence of the First Consul's behaviour to Lord Whitworth, at the audience on Sunday se'nnight, his Lordship has intimated to the Minister for Foreign Affairs that he shall not attend the Consular Levees, without a proper explanation of the events of that day. His Lordship acts with proper spirit. — An insult to our Ambassador is an insult to the British nation, and an ample apology ought to be demanded for it.
A Cabinet Council sat several hours yesterday upon the dispatches received from France.
"By letters from Frankfort of the 10th of March we are informed," say the Paris Papers , which we received yesterday, "that the English merchants in Germany discover the utmost jealousy and uneasiness in regard to the endeavours of the French to revive their trade with that country. They view with indignation the new trading establishments in different ports. They blame France for the care with which Spain now endeavours to protect her manufactures, by prohibiting the exportation of Spanish wool. They see, with all the feelings of malicious envy, the vigorous measures taken on the Scheldt and Rhine to prevent the importation of English manufactures; the encouragement given to those who attempt a smuggling trade into England, and that declaration of Cherburgh to be a free port for liquors and brandy, which is likely to produce a large exportation of these articles to the opposite coasts of England and Ireland. The establishment too, of Chambers, and of a General Council of Commerce in France, has given much food for English envy. They are still in alarm in regard to Colonel Sebastiani; and they talk of the cession of the port of Tetuan, and of the fortifications of Tournhout, at the mouth of the Scheldt, to France. They will suppose, that a squadron of two ships of war, and several transports, has failed to take possession of Macao, ceded to France by Portugal."
There is said to be now a very frequent correspondence between Berlin and Paris, relating to an approaching interview between the King of Prussia and the First Consul, when the latter visits Belgium.
We extract the following articles from a Rotterdam paper of the 19th instant,
"The grand question of peace or war is suspended on the will of Bonaparte. There is no absolute hostility pre-determined by the English Ministry; the limits of confession, on their part, are chalked out; France may approach that point without injury to her safety or her honor it is hoped the will weigh the consequences, and suffer the scale to preponderate on the dearest interests of this country, which are immediately at stake: thus; convincing us of the importance of her amity,"
When the dates of the affair at the Cape of Good Hope are examined, it would appear that the present preparations for war have not been too precipitate. From the time the dispatches were sent out to forbid the surrender, we may reckon on five months difference with the French Government about something or other, independent of Malta, which appears a more recent cause of dispute.
Great exertions are made at Vienna, to improve the commercial state of the town and port of Trieste.
It is to be referred to the Diet of the Empire, to provide to Bavaria an indemnity for Eichstadt.
The Duke of Modena refuses to relinquish his former rights, till the countries of Ortenau and Brisgau shall be, without diminution put into his civil and military possession.
Like master, like man. Talleyrand, as well as his Sovereign, can be insolent to the Ministers of those states degraded by their French connection, or weakened by French intrigues; but he was far from approving of the violence offered towards the representative of the King of the first Nation upon earth: he, therefore, with all humility, entreated his Master to make it up. His maxim is, that until France has a Navy equal to that of Britain, the Chief Consul must sink his pretensions to be the modern Alexander, and content himself, with respect to England, to act a la Philippe . His advice, however, was so ill received, that he gave in his resignation, and for twenty four hours rumour appointed him different successors, such as Segur, Otto, Calliard, &c. but while the public were thus busy, Bonaparte invited Talleyrand to dine with him in private, and, after some explanation, returned him his Ministerial Port-feuille, and he is, at present, again the first favourite of the First Consul.
Authentic letters from Dunkirk state, that there were a few days ago disturbances among the persons employed in the Dock yards of the Republic, who wished to regulate their pay according to the price of provisions. Several of the rioters were taken up, but the armed force was under the necessity of being called in. — Tranquility seemed to be restored after the apprehension of the ringleaders; but a great degree of fermentation still exists.
The merchants of Turin have obtained from the French Government the free exportation of wrought silks from Piedmont.
Three fine frigates, the Amelia , Athalia , and Africaine , are we understand, all to cruise off Gorce, to watch the motions of the Dutch, should it be necessary, to give timely information to Government.
The famous Klopstock died at Hamburg on the 13th of March, in the 79th year of his age.
Price of Stocks this day at 12 o'clock. 3 per Cent. Cons. 64 3 / 4 . Do. for Acc. 64 1 / 4 . 3 per Cent. Reduced shut. Omnim 13 discount.
Latest from FRANCE.
By the Sally , capt. Ingersol , arrived at Boston, on Wednesday last, in 30 days from Bordeaux, a regular series of Paris papers to the 21st March, have been received. These papers do not, however, contain a single indicative of war. They mention the preparatory proceedings in England, which have been detailed here; but they do it with perfect non chalence. In short, the Paris papers are now as nearly barren of political news as the Madrid Gazette . They are filled up with projects of the laws which are to form the civil code; and articles respecting the internal economy of the Republic. One might as soon expect to find an opinion or observation on the affairs of the government of an Algerine Gazette , as in a Paris newspaper. The government takes its measures, and pursues them without troubling the people to think of any thing, but yielding obedience thereto. Thus far the Paris papers.
[Boston Gaz.]
The intelligence, however, which the
following letters, received by this arrival, convey, is highly interesting.
Extract of a letter from Bordeaux, dated March 26.
"There has been for a few days past, serious appearances of an immediate War between this country and England. How the business will terminate is not yet known. It is, however, worthy of note, that Bonaparte observed lately to Mr. Livingston, that if such an event should take place, the peace of America would not be disturbed on the part of France. This is reported, and I believe upon good authority."
Another Letter—March 27.
"War is the order of the day; Malta the ostensible bone of contention; and the general opinion is, that an actual state of hostilities cannot be far distant. My private sentiment however is, that an accommodation will take place. France is too much exposed in her commerce, and too feeble in her fleet, to take the Bull by the horns."
Another Letter—same date.
"Appearances, at this moment, strongly indicate, that Europe is again to be plunged into the horrors of war — and the active preparations making by the Government of Great Britain, induce a belief, that this event is almost certain, the points in controversy between France and Great Britain, can only be surmounted, but it is supposed they relate to a commercial treaty, and a determination on the part of the latter, to retain or procure some port in the Mediterranean, for its ships of war. From the measures adopted, and pursuing by both countries, the commencement of hostilities may speedily be expected; concessions on the part of the First Consul can only prevent this, to which his ambitious and proud mind, under existing circumstances will not submit."
"Since these events, our minister at Paris is treated with more attention and respect; this augurs well, so far as it proves that the government of France desires to cultivate the friendship of the U. States, and appreciates its consequence in the political world; it is obviously for the interest of Great Britain to adopt similar measures, which it is hoped will prevent the necessity of our uniting with either nation, and thereby insure to us the great advantages of a neutral commerce."
"Coffee and sugar have advanced here considerably."
Another letter—same date.
"For 10 days past there have been strong apprehensions of war between this country and Great Britain, which have had great influence on our markets; considerable purchases of West India produce were made at an advance of from 5 to 10 per cent. and the course of exchange on London experienced a material rise. But this agitation has entirely subsided, in consequence of reports that harmony is restored; which, if confirmed, we may reasonably expect affairs will soon revert to their situation previous to the late hostile preparations."
Several letters from Bordeaux of the same date, corroborate the report of an amicable adjustment of recent differences between England and France; none of them, however, so fully as the above; but on the contrary, they express doubts of its correctness, and some of them go so far as to say, that the report had subsided, and a war confidently expected.
In addition to the above intelligence, we have been obligingly furnished with the following note addressed to capt. Ingersol , and sent on board his vessel on the evening of the 27th March.
"DEAR SIR,
By the mail, arrived this day at six o'clock, P. M. it appears, that the hostile preparations in England continue, with great activity; and though there were reports yesterday, that all differences were settled between the two Governments, the aspect of affairs is at this moment very alarming to the friends of peace. The Stocks at Paris fell in one day 8 per cent, and the prevailing opinion there was, THAT THERE WOULD BE A WAR. Letters from London are also in the same file.
Yours, G. T."
Capt. Ingersol verbally reports, that the most active exertions were making in all the ports of France to equip and man their navy; and that a heavy impressment of men took place at Bordeaux on the evening previous to his sailing. This circumstance is unusual in France, and indicates something of moment.
Alexandria Advertiser.
FRIDAY, MAY 6.
Captain Morgan of the Susannah (arrived at Philadelphia) informs, that while he lay at New Orleans, several persons, among whom were three Frenchmen, were apprehended and imprisoned, on a charge of having conspired with the blacks, instigating them to rebellion and massacre. Much uneasiness prevailed for several days. At the time of his sailing, the public mind had regained tranquility.
[Phil. Gaz.]
According to the representation of capt. Rielly, arrived at Philadelphia 2d May, it appears, that the apprehensions of war with the United States, created a great panic in the Spanish court. While he lay there, an express arrived from Madrid with dispatches, to be put on board a fast sailing king's vessel, with orders to sail immediately, for any port in the U. S. In less than half an hour, a Spanish brig was under way. This circumstance excited much consternation; and the general impression was that a war could only be averted by the speedy transmission of conciliatory dispatches.
It will be recollected, that this brig arrived some time since at Baltimore, and that the contents of her dispatches were — assurances of a continuation of the right of deposit at New Orleans.
[ibid.]
Extract of a letter, dated Paris, 17th January, 1803, to a gentleman in Charleston.
"Every thing quiet; the French Minister going to America; only waits until his government make arrangements for paying the debts due to our citizens — when that will be I cannot say. I hope the Kentucky lads are now in possession of New Orleans — if not, you have no spunk — we wish it here; it would not hurt us; but the contrary."
A London paper of the 12th of March contains the following:
As is natural, yesterday abounded in reports. It was said that letters had been received by some respectable House in the City announcing
That an action had taken place between the French Squadron and the ships under the command of Sir Richard Bickerton, off Malta; in which after a short but smart engagement, the British Seamen proved victorious. The cause of this rencontre is said to have arisen as follows; The French Admiral insisted on entering the harbor of Malta, notwithstanding the strongest remonstrances on the part of Sir Richard Bickerton, who declared that his orders would not admit the entrance of such a military force, the Frenchman maintained, that as Malta was a neutral port, no man should preclude him from this gratification. Sir Richard at last finding all civil remonstrances in vain, fired upon the Frenchman as he proceeded towards the harbour, when the conflict terminated as already described.
Ecce Iterum Crispinus!!!
To be continually in a state of active hostility against public imposition and falsehood, however laudable it may be in itself, to an ingenious mind must be painful. To be condemned to the drudgery of perpetually watching the same mill-horse round of public deception, of repeatedly detecting the same imposture, and of meeting at every return the pertinacious repetition of the same dull, bungling cheat upon the people, is certainly vexatious. Yet it is a task to which every honest man is bound by his civil duties, and from which the managers of public Journals above all others cannot shrink without guilt. Some time ago, when falsehood, if once detected, dare not shew its front again in the same shape, this kind of care would have been superfluous; but now, when it returns to the charge, unabashed by shame, unchecked by remorse, when it attempts to weary one part of the people into acquiescence, and cajoles another into belief, society and every thing valuable in it must crumble to ruins, if such things, though they return a thousand times to the charge, are not as often encountered, and driven back. Wearisome and odious to ourselves as this task of repetition must be, we will perform this duty strictly and conscientiously. Our readers cannot be surprised, if in answering such tautologous nonsense, tautology should appear; for invention must be exhausted where its labor is great, and its food but little. The purveyors of falsehood, so far from being ashamed of

delicate, cannot be ashamed of any thing! And impudence confers upon their assertions a spurious air of authority, and imposes attention where modest virtue can scarcely obtain a hearing. So that tho' they are far from being worthy of a reply, they must be answered, that they may not be dangerous. At the same time we declare, that if it were not that the ingenious, who are always unwary, so often unthinking, might become the dupes of those tricks, clumsy and bungling as they are, we should be rather disposed to laugh at the grave confidence, or to turn with disgust and contempt from the cold, torpid, phlegmatic disregard of shame, displayed by those who advance such things, and repeat them again after they have been refuted, than to consider them as worthy of serious refutation. Those worthy democrats seem as if condemned for their sins, like Sisypbus of old, eternally to labor in rolling up a hill the huge stone of falsehood, which rolls down again upon their heads, and keeps them in the endless, fruitless labour of the damned.
"Then Sisypbus, the nearest mate in woo Drew my regard; he with distended nerves Aye rolls a ponderous stone up a rugged rock: Urg'd up the steep cliff slow, with hand an foot, It mounts; but bordering on the cloudy peak Precipitous adown the slopy side; The rapid orb devolving back renews Eternal toil, which he, with dirt besmeard, And dew'd with smoking sweat, incessant plies."
These, or such as these, are the Tartarean labours which employ the blessed inhabitants of the Pandemonium erected in America by the disciples of France, Robespierre and the Rights of Man .
What mind, not tainted or perverted by the arts of the ruling party, can fail to turn with abhorrence from the weekly reiteration as stupid as it is false, and as shameless as either, of the applause lavished upon our present, and the censure cast upon our former, financiers. Already it has been proved that those who now keep the key of the treasury, not only have not the merit of bringing into it a single cent, but have to answer for having opposed almost every measure, and of having avowed open hostility to the whole of the system of finance of their predecessors, the productiveness of which system, nevertheless, they and their agents have now the impudence to boast of as if it were their own. Already it has been proved to their teeth that the causes of the expenditure of the public money during the former administrations not only went hand in hand with the public will, but were called for by the public voice, as a defence against foreign insult and wrong; proved too that a part of it was incurred by the suppression of two insurrections, abetted by some of those very men who blame that expenditure. If every legar, and every glass of grog or wine drank in the Union, were known to be taken from the banks & the waters of Lethe, those democratic agents would not think the people of America more stupid, more lost to all recollection of the past, more obliviously drunk and insensible than they must think them when they imagine them to be capable of swallowing such downright, direct contradictions of truth and matter of fact as they offer them, not once, but decies repetita. Thus though over and over again answered, though rolled like Sisypbus down the hill with their falsehoods on their heads, they come forward with the false, democratic slang story, that the former administration was extravagant, compared with the present, when any man who has brains enough in his pate to fill the cranium of a gander, knows that the causes for that expenditure ceased before the present administration came into office, and that therefore to have done otherwise than retrenched it, would have been committing a fraud upon the public—For not committing a fraud in this instance, they are welcome to the merit claimed for them. Honesty, or at least the semblance of it, is the best policy. And here, for once, the policy of the party is of use to the public.
As they act upon the supposition that the American people have no intellect or memory, so they seem to imagine that the American Almanacs have no dates by which the periods of particular events can be ascertained, else surely they would not propound such an extravagant propo-
sition as that Mr. Gallatin's abilities had essentially served and filled the treasury. In April he came into office; in the December following his successors state the treasury to have had an increase, by his financial exertions, of one million one hundred and fifty four thousand six hundred and seventy three dollars . Probably they mean the public should believe by this that he had procured to be adopted, carried into execution, and reaped the fruits of a new plan of finance, benefiting the nation to that amount.
Readers! have you ever read the Arabian Knights Entertainment; a book of professed miracles and falsehoods? If you have not, pray do read it that you may have the satisfaction of knowing how much that far famed work of the east is surpassed in one sort of invention by our democratic agents of the west. Turn to the wonderful story of Aladdin ! read that! and then lay your hand upon your bosom and say, can the wonderful lamp of Aladdin be thought very much to surpass the wonder-working heads of our financiers, if this assertion of theirs were true. In our minds the impostor Mahomet's story that he went from Mecca to Jerusalem, from Jerusalem up to the seventh Heaven, where he held an interview of several years with God, and then returned again to Mecca, all in the space of one night, is little less worthy of credit.
But let us ask those grave tale writers of the west, what these miraculous means were, by which they pretend their treasury friend performed this extraordinary service? Have he and his western associates been seized with a fit of contrition for their whiskey freaks, and in penance paid the sum stated, or even a large part of it into the treasury, as an expiation of their sins against the state, and as a reimbursement, so far, of the expences of suppressing their insurrection? Or has it, upon the same principle of guilt awed by conscience into remorse, been refunded to the treasury by those democratic defalcators who were expelled from office upon a proof of delinquent peculation —not falsely accused and heaped with calumnies, which were afterwards controverted, as has been the case of federal officers, but, actually expelled upon incontrovertible, damning proofs of delinquency, peculation, and official guilt and default, proofs from which even the hardened heart and brazened front of Gallic democracy shrunk appalled skulking from the light, and like a scared fish hiding its head not abashed with shame, but astonished with fear. We rather think they will not say that the treasury drew this mighty sum or any part of it from these resources. Then from what did it come, but from the resources created by the wisdom and financial skill of the federal governments, which were of course more productive in seven months of 1801, than they could have been in seven months of 1800. Oh wonderful! wonderful! As Shakespear says, "such a deal of wonder is broken out that ballad makers cannot be able to express it." ( Charleston Courier. )
PORT OF ALEXANDRIA. ARRIVED, Ship William & John , Woodhouse, London Brig Two Pollies , M c Lauthlen, Liverpool Union, M c Cobb, Lisbon Regulator, Redmond, Barbadoes Schr. Sally , Dade, Cape-Francois Rachel , Stevens, Tortola Sparrow , Coleman, Jamaica Eleanor , Barry, Trinidad Adventure , Pritchett, New-York Sloop Fair Rosamond , Pitts Providence Sally , Warner, do.
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, County of Alexandria, ss. March adjourned session, 1803. Josiah Wason, Plf. AGAINST John R. Wheaton and Wal- ter D. Addison, Defs.
THIS suit is set for decree on bill and answer as to the defendant Addison, and the said defendant Wheaton not having entered his appearance, and given security according to the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this District, on the motion of the plaintiff by his counsel; it is ordered that the said defendant, Wheaton, do appear here on the first day of June term, next, and answer the plaintiff's bill and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in one of the public newspapers published in this county for two months successively and posted at the front door of the court house of the said county. A Copy—Test,
G. DENEALE, Clerk.
Public Vendue.
To-Morrow, at half past three o'clock, will be sold at Col. Ransey's wharf, The fast sailing Schooner RACHEL, burthen about six hundred barrels, only 18 months old.—Terms will be made known at the place of sale.
P. G. MARSTELLER.
May 6.
For Freight or Charter, To any port without the Mediterranean, The BRIG TWO POLLIES, of Boston, an excellent, staunch, new vessel, burthen 151 tons, will be ready in a few days to receive a cargo. Please apply to captain Robert M c Laughton, on board, at Merchant's wharf, or J. G. LADD.
May 6.
CUTHBERT POWELL, Has received, per the William and John, from London, a handsome assortment of SPRING GOODS, -Consisting of-
Irish and British Linens, Mullins, Cambricks, long Lawn, Callicoes, fine Cotton Counterpins, fancy Waistcoating, Silks, Cotton Kersemeres, extra long silk Gloves of various colors, silk, cotton and brown thread Hosiery, one trunk ladies Kid Shoes, one of Umbrellas and Parasols, one case fashionable split straw and imperial chip Hats and Bonnets, 4 casks Pig Blue, &c. &c. &c.
He has on hand a supply of German and English GOODS, And expects by the ship United States, from Liverpool, an assortment of HARDWARE.
May 6.
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RICHARD VEITCH & Co. HAVE IMPORTED, In the ship William and John, from London,
A few cases Irish Linens, a large and handsome selection of Prints of the latest patterns; two trunks of elegantly assorted ribbons; 4-4, 9-8 and 6-4 plain and coloured cambric mullins, cotton velvet, dimities, striped cotton and cotton hosiery, with several other articles adapted to the season, which they offer for sale at their warehouse in King Street, on the most reasonable terms for cash, or a short credit.
May 6.
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SPANISH HIDES.
1200 Spanish Hides, just received and for sale by J. & J. H. TUCKER, ALSO,
By the sloop Friendship, from Barbadoes, 10 bds and 40 bbls first quality SUGARS; and from New York, 10 boxes fresh Prunes. A general assortment of Groceries as usual
May 6.
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BOLTS, SPIKES, and NAILS, Of every kind, to be had at
M c Call's Nail Manufactory, on Royal between King & Prince streets. Where every sort of Iron Work for ships may be had on the shortest notice, and warranted done in the best manner.
Bar Iron, German and American Steel, Hoop Iron, Nails, Brads, &c. to be sold at the above Manufactory.
May 6.
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JUST RECEIVED,
Thirteen Hundred lbs. dry, well cured Venison Hams,
A few hundred sweet Oranges of an excellent flavor, fresh Lemons, A few bds. new Pork and Herrings, very good.
Also—Seed Potatoes of an excellent quality by the barrel or bushel.
ALSO,
A few barrels of Apples and fresh Prunes.
Thos. Simms.
May 6.
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PUBLIC SALE.
On Saturday the 28 th inst. at 4 o'clock, P. M. will positively be sold on the premises, at a credit of 6, 12, and 18, months for approved negotiable paper.
TWO LOTS of Ground on the commons containing about 4 1/2 acres, pleasantly situated near Hunting Creek, and well calculated for gardens. This property will be subdivided to suit purchasers.
RICHARD VEITCH, WM. I. HALL, JAMES WILSON May 6. } Trustees of Washington I. Washington. att.
HATS.
I have just received a few cases of English felt Hats, well assorted, and now for sale. Wm. HODGSON. May 6. d
PUBLIC SALE.
On Monday the 9 th inst. will be sold on the premises, SEVERAL HANDSOME Building Lots of Ground in fee simple, situate on Fairfax and Gibson streets. Terms, &c. will be made known at the place of sale.
PHILIP G. MARSTELLER. May 5.
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, County of Alexandria, ss. March adjourned session, 1803.
Samuel Harper and George N. Lyles, trading under the firm of Harper and Lyles, } In Chancery. } Plaintiffs.
AGAINST Owen Roberts, } Defs.
THE said defendant, Owen Roberts, not having entered his appearance, and given security according to the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that he is not an inhabitant of this district, on motion of the complainants, by their counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendant do appear here on the first day of June term next, and answer the plaintiff's bill; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in one of the public newspapers published in this county, for two months successively, and that another copy be posted at the front door of the court house of the said county.
A Copy—Test, 12w2m G. DENEALE, Clerk.
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, County of Alexandria, ss. March adjourned session, 1803.
Roberts and Griffith, } In Chancery. } Plaintiffs.
AGAINST George Richardson, } Defs.
ON motion of the said complainants, by their attorney, the rule for "taking the bill for confessed" is set aside, and the said defendant not having entered his appearance and given security according to the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this district, on the motion of the complainants, by their counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendant do appear here on the first day of June term next, and answer the plaintiff's bill; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in one of the public newspapers published in this county, for two months successively, and that another copy be posted at the front door of the court house of the said county.
A Copy—Test, 12w2m G. DENEALE, Clerk.
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, County of Alexandria, ss. March adjourned session, 1803.
Scott and Company, } In Chancery. } Plaintiffs.
AGAINST Harman and Davis, and Robert B. Jameffon, } Defs.
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 complainants, by their counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendant Samuel Davis, do appear here on the first day of June term next, and enter his appearance to the suit, and give security for performing the decree of the court, and that the other defendant, Robert B. Jameffon, do not pay away, convey or secrete the debts by him owing to, or the estate or effects in his hands belonging to the said absent 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, 12w2m G. DENEALE, Clerk.

This Day Landing, From on board the Schooner May Flower , Carlo Mauran, master, and for sale by the subscriber, 20 hhds. Surinam Molasses of an excellent quality, 1 ton of Cordage, 200 tierces Stone Lime, 1 bale Russia Sheetings, 500 pieces Nankeen, 10 chests Young Hyson Tea, 20 bks. new Rum. J. G. Ladd. April 29. d
Ricketts, Newton and Co. Have for Sale, 50 boxes Segars, 2 bales Mullins, 6 pipes old Madeira Wine, 5 tress's Threads, 100 pieces Bandanoes, 10 bales Cotton, 1 trunk low priced Callicoos, 2 butts French Brandy, 50 boxes Soap and Candles, 4 boxes Wool and Cotton Cards, 50 kegs Tobacco (James river) 20 bks. Beef and Pork, 10 hhds. Sugar, 10 tons Swedish Iron, 20 boxes Chocolate, 100 reams Wrapping Paper, 100 do. Writing do. French and Nova Scotia Plaister, Libon and Turk's Island Salt. A large quantity of Bran to be sold ve- ry cheap, if taken away soon. They are giving Cash for Wheat, Flour, Corn, Rye and Tobacco, April 2. d
The United States of America, District of Columbia, to wit: WHEREAS an information has been filed in the District Court of the United States, for the District of Colum- bia, by John Thomson Mason, Esquire, Attorney for the same, against nine pack- ages of SUSPENDERS of the value of One Hundred and Fifty Dollars, current money of the United States, which said nine packages of Suspenders were brought in the British barque called the Henry , from a foreign port, to be unladen and delivered from the said barque called the Henry , within the United States, to wit, at the port of Alexandria, in the district aforesaid, and were by Lionel Trotter then and there, being the master and hav- ing the command of the said barque called the Henry , caused, suffered and permitted to be unladen and delivered from the said barque called the Henry , within the U- States, to wit, at the port of Alexandria aforesaid, without a permit from Charles Simms, Esq. then and there and now be- ing Collector of the said port of Alexan- dria, at the county of Alexandria and District of Columbia aforesaid, he the said Lionel Trotter, then and there be- ing the master and having the command of the said barque called the Henry , and the said John Thomson Mason, has pray- ed that the said nine packages of Suspen- ders may be condemned and disposed of for the benefit of the United States, as is by law directed—And whereas, the Hon. William Kilty, Judge of the said Court, has ordered Friday the twentieth day of May next, at eleven o'clock in the fore- noon of the same day, for holding a court, at the court house in the town of Alexan- dria, for the trial thereof, agreeably to the prayer of said attorney—Notice is hereby given, that a District Court will be then and there held for the trial of the premises and the owner or owners, and all persons who may have any claim or inte- rest therein, are hereby cited to be and appear at the time and place aforesaid, to show cause, if any they have, why a final determination should not pass.
By order of the Judge, (Teste.) G. DENEALE, Clerk. Clerk's Office, Alexandria, April 26. d
Notice. All persons having claims a- gainst the estate of William Triplett , of Round Hill, deceased, are requested to bring them forward for adjustment and payment; and all those indebted to the estate, are respectfully called upon to make immediate payment to the Executors—it being their anxious wish to close all the accounts, and settle with the legatees as soon as possible. CHARLES LITTLE, } Ex'ors. GEO. TRIPLETT, } March 1. d
Just Received, Excellent Bacon Hams, (salt petre'd)—Also, MATTHEWSON CHEESE, Fresh Oranges and Lemons, Tamarinds, Cocoa Nuts, and few boxes first quality Havanna Segars. J. DYSON. May 4. d
For Sale, 6 puncheons Montserrat Rum, 3d proof, A few barrels New England Rum, Beef and Pork per barrel, London particular Madeira Wine, in quarter casks, Mould and dipt Candles per box. Wm. I. Hall. Merchant's Wharf, May 4. 3d
VALUABLE PROPERTY, For Sale or Rent. THE three story BRICK HOUSE on the corner of King and Co- lumbus Streets. THOMAS PATTEN. Dec. 29. eo
Notice. ALL persons having claims against FRANCIS H. ROZER, Esq. deceased, of Notley Hall, are desired to bring them in properly authenticated; and those owing the estate, are requested to make immediate payment to the sub- scriber, who is authorised to settle the same. THOMAS L. WASHINGTON, Alexandria. Feb. 18. eo
A B E L W I L L I S Has just received, Fresh Lemons by the box, Apples by the bl. Fresh Limes, Sweet Cider by the bl. And a general Assortment of Groceries. March 22. d
A great bargain in Land. Will be sold at the Coffee House in Alex- andria, on Wednesday the 1st of June next,
A valuable tract of Land ly- ing on the waters of the Occoquan River, about three miles from Mr. Ellicott's Mills; contain- ing five hundred and twenty six acres, as by Deed of a General Warranty bearing date of the 11th February, 1802, from the late Charles Tur- ner to the subscribers. This Land is well adapt- ed to corn, wheat and tobacco, and is well tim- bered of the growth of oak, hickory, and pop- lar; and the improvements are a comfortable dwelling house, kitchen, smoke house, stables, &c. &c. with several fine springs of water. toge- ther with a fine flourishing young orchard of peach and apple trees, and the situation considered re- markably healthy.
Any person wishing to view the land, may be shown it by applying to Edward Washington Esquire, who now has it in possession, until Christmas next, when it will be delivered up to the purchaser. The advantage of cutting Cord Wood from this land is very great, there being a great abun- dance and navigation near at hand. The terms of sale will be for approved paper, payment at two, four and six months. WM. NEWTON, J. MUNCASTER, } Trustees. HEZ. SMOOT, } March 5. 22w
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, County of Alexandria, ss. NOVEMBER TERM, 1802. Alexander & Allison, comp. against Jacob Harman & W. Davis, trading under the Firm of Harman & Davis, Wm. Mitchell & Robert Brown Jameson. } In Chancery. This suit abates as to the plain- tiff Alexander; and the defendants Harman and Davis, not having entered their appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court upon affidavit, that the said Harman and Davis are not inhabi- tants of this district, on motion of said complain- ant, by his counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendants, Harman and Davis, do appear here on the first day of June court next, and enter their appearance to this suit, and give security for performing the decrees of the court; and that the other defendants, Wm. Mitchell and Robert Brown Jameson do not pay away, convey, or secrete the debts by them owing to, or the estate or effects in their hands belonging to the said absent defendants Harman and Davis, until the further order or decree of this court; and that a copy of this order be forthwith published for two months successively, in one of the public newspapers published in this county; and that another copy be posted at the front door of the Court House of the said county.
A copy, Test. March 10. G. DENEALE, Jawain Clerk.
Turk's Island Salt. Just received 1600 bushels of Turk's Island SALT, afloat at Irwin's wharf—Also, a few boxes of fresh Prunes for sale by J. and J. H. TUCKER. March 28. d
Just Published, By Robert & John Gray, And for sale at their Book & Stationary Store in King Street, THEODORE CYPHON: OR, THE BENEVOLENT JEW. A Novel, in 2 vols. By GEORGE WALKER, Author of the Vagabond, Three Spani- ards, &c. &c. Price One Dollar and Seventy Five Cents Handsomely bound & lettered. Also, The Story of Tom Snell. Price 20 cents. April 21. d
PROPOSALS For Publishing by Subscription, MODERN GEOGRAPHY. A DESCRIPTION OF THE EMPIRES, KINGDOMS, STATES, AND COLONIES, WITH THE OCEANS, SEAS, AND ISLES, IN ALL PARTS OF THE WORLD; Including the most recent discoveries and political alterations, digested on a new plan. BY JOHN PINKERTON. THE ASTRONOMICAL INTRO- DUCTION BY THE REV. S. VINCE, A. M. F. R. S. And plumian professor of astronomy, and experimental philosophy, in the University of Cambridge. WITH NUMEROUS MAPS, Drawn under the direction, and with the latest improvements, of Arrowsmith, and engraved by the best artists. CONDITIONS. The work will be comprised in two octavo volumes, of about 800 pages each, and a quarto Atlas, containing all the Maps. It will be printed on a fine paper and new type. The price to subscribers will be nine dol- lars, neatly bound and lettered. Each volume will be delivered as soon as fi- nished, and no money required until the delivery. It will be put to press as soon as four hun- dred subscribers are obtained. Those gentlemen who may be desirous of promoting the circulation of this impor- tant work, may have one copy gratis, by procuring and accounting for the subscription of six.
In order to produce an immediate encou- ragement to the undertaking, the sum at which subscribers will receive their books is considerably under that which will be charged to non-subscribers. Subscribers received by RO- BERT and JOHN GRAY, King-Street, where a specimen of the work may be seen. Alex. Feb. 28. d
JUST PUBLISHED, By COTTON & STEWART, AND FOR SALE At their Bookstore, and the Bookstore of J. V. Thomas, (PRICE ONE DOLLAR,) LETTERS FROM HIS EXCELLENCY Gen. GEO. WASHINGTON, TO Sir ARTHUR YOUNG, AND Sir J. SINCLAIR, Bart. ON AGRICULTURE, AND OTHER INTERESTING TOPICS.
Few works have been publish- ed in America, that claim the agricultu- rist's attention more than this. Added to his own experiments, opinions and cal- culations, it contains those of the most eminent farmers in the middle states; col- lected from them by himself, and trans- mitted to the British Board of Agriculture of which he was an honorary member. April 25. d
Just received and for Sale by the subscriber, a quantity of Nova-Scotia Grindstones, of best grit and quality. Also, A few boxes N. Scotia smoked HERRINGS. Wm. HODGSON. April 2. d
JUST RECEIVED, Thirteen Hundred lbs. dry, well cured Venison Hams, A few hundred sweet Oranges of an ex- cellent flavor, fresh Lemons, A few bks. new Pork and Herrings, very good. Also—Seed Potatoes of an ex- cellent quality by the barrel or bushel. Thos. Simmons. April 25. d
For Sale, ONE half of the valuable tracts of LAND, in Stafford county, called Bell Plains and Hickory Bottom , late the property and residence of George Lee Waugh, deceased. Upon the land are an excellent dwelling house, with four rooms on each floor, and passage; a large barn, kitchen, dairy, and smoke house; bound- ed on one side by Potomac creek, where is an excellent fishery, and abundance of wild fowl in the season. This land will be sold altogether or in lots, as may best suit the purchasers. Any person desirous of viewing it, will be shown Bell Plains, by applying to Mr. Cary Seldon who lives convenient, and the Hickory Bottom tract by Mr. John Sweetman, who can also show all the lines. If this land is not disposed of by private sale, it will be set up to the highest bid- der, at Mr. Estes's tavern in Frederick- burg, on Friday the 6th day of May next, where a plat will be shown to those who wish to purchase. Two thirds of the purchase money must be paid down. Twelve months credit will be given for the balance, on giving bond with approved security, to bear in- terest from the date. For other particu- lars apply to the subscriber, who is au- thorised by the Devisees to bargain for the same. Gawin Corbin Turberville. King George County, Doegg, } dds April 5, 1803. }
PUBLIC SALE.
In pursuance of a Deed of Trust from Robert Mease, deceased, to the subscriber, will be exposed to sale on Saturday the 28th day of May next, on the premises, the following
VALUABLE PROPERTY, Viz. A tract of Land on Holmes's run, in Fairfax county, containing forty four acres and an half, with a water Grist Mill, Dwelling House and other improve- ments thereon; known by the name of Milford, and formerly occupied by Ro- bert Allison, deceased, and is distant from Alexandria about 5 miles. Another piece of Land in the vicinity of this town, near the George- Town road, containing five acres and ten perches.
Also, the estate, title and in- terest of said Robert Mease to the follow- ing lots and ground rents, viz: one Lot fronting on Pitt street, between King and Cameron streets, lately occupied by Ro- bert Mease as a garden; a Lot on Wales's Alley, adjoining the Lots in possession of Michael Thorn and Thomas Crandel; a ground rent of one hundred and 14 dols. per annum; on a Lot on Union street, leased to Thomas Crandel; one other rent of forty dollars per annum; on a Lot on Wales's Alley leased to Michael Thorn. The sale of the first mentioned tract of Land, will commence at 11 o'clock A. M. and of the remainder at 3 o'clock P. M. Terms of sale are notes with ap- proved endorsers, negotiable at the Bank of Alexandria, payable in three, six, and nine months. Deeds to be executed to the purchasers after the last payment. WILLIAM HERBERT, Trustee. April 28. d
Cash given for clean lin- en and cotton rags. PRINTED DAILY BY S. SNOWDEN.