Alexandria daily advertiser (Alexandria [Va.]), 1803-12-28 00:00:00

Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
Vol. IV.]
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1803.
[No. 946.]
Public Vendue.
On FRIDAY , 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 hds. 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.
A variety of DRY GOODS,
Among which are, Cloths, Coatings, Kerseys, Duffs, Plains and Kerseys, Negro Cottons, Serges, Elastics, blue Friezes, Calimancoes and Russels, Yarn Stockings, Chintzes and Calicoes, Irish Linens, Silesia do. Osnaburgs and Ticklenburgs, Mullins and Mullin Hand'ls, India Mullins and Table Cloths, Bandanna Handkerchiefs, Coloured Threads, Hats, And sundry other Articles. P. G. MARSTELLER.
Dec. 27.
Sales by Auction.
On SATURDAY , At 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store, the corner of King and Union Streets. Rum in hds. and barrels, Whiskey in barrels, Apple Brandy in barrels, Gin in casks Wine in pipes and quarter casks, Molasses in hds. Sugar in hds. and barrels, White and brown Soap in boxes, Coffee in casks and bags, Raisins in kegs and boxes, Queen's Ware, and ALSO, A variety of DRY GOODS,
—AMONG WHICH ARE— Broad Cloths, Cassimeres, Kerseys, Coatings, Halfhicks, Fearnought, Blankets, Planes, Negro Cottons, Worsted and other Stockings, Irish Linens, Calicoes, Threads, Chintzes, Bedticks, Osnaburgs, Sewing Silks, Mullin and Mullin Handkerchiefs, India Cottons, &c. &c.
THOS. PATTEN, Auctioneer.
Dec. 27.
Window Glass.
The Subscribers have received and offer for sale, 8 by 10, and 7 by 9, window glass, from the Baltimore Manufactory. The quality is excellent, and it will be sold at the Baltimore prices. They expect to receive very shortly, larger sizes from the same place.
R. T. HOOE, & Co.
Dec. 2.
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.
JUST PUBLISHED
By COTTON AND STEWART, and for Sale at their Store.
DEATH ABOLISHED;
A SERMON,
Occasioned by the sickness which prevailed at Alexandria, during the months of August, September, and October; giving a detail of that sickness, and of some of the views of Providence, in such calamitous visitations.
With an Appendix,
Containing facts, relative to the origin of the sickness, the extent of the mortality, the labors of the Committee of Health, and the contributions for the relief of the poor.
By James Muir, D. D.
Pastor of the Presbyterian Church.
December 1.
Malaga Wine, Raisins, &c.
Just received, per the brig Celia, Capt. Bowen, from Malaga, 100 quarter casks Malaga Wine, 100 half qr. do. 20 qr. casks Mountain Wine of a superior quality, 50 baskets Almonds, 100 frails Figs, 150 quarter bds. Raisins, 200 boxes Muscate do. 200 do. Bloom do. 15 boxes Lemons, which will begin landing this day at our wharf. J. and T. Vowell.
Who have also on Hand, FOR SALE ON REASONABLE TERMS, Jamaica Spirit entitled to drawback, Mucovado Sugar in tierces and bds. superior old Port Wine, do. Madeira do. Turks Island Salt, mould Candles, 40 bds. prime new Beef, Russia Duck, white Russia Sheeting, Drillings, Ravenduck, &c. &c. Dec. 9.
Benjamin Shreve, jun.
Has for sale at the corner of Prince and Union Streets, 9 bales India cottons One case bandanna handkerchiefs, China, Longee and Pulcat do. 30 pieces Black Satin, 2 cases fur hats, Table and tea sets china, Barrels East India Sugar, Kegs raisins, dipped candles and soap, Country gin, Malaga wine, Red soz leather, and about 3 tons first quality Russia cordage, well assorted, which will be sold cheap. Dec. 5.
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. coatings, fearnoughts, duffle blankets, point and rose do. striped kerseys, plaids, half thick, cadders, kerseys, swandowns, velvets, corduroys and thicksets, Scotch carpeting, Brussels do. stuffs and corded dimities, canvas and twine, German linens, seine and sewing twine, threads and sewing silks. And have on Hand, 70 hds. Sugar, 4 do. Jamaica Rum, 12000 lbs. Green Coffee, 2000 bushels Salt. Oct. 26.
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 bds. Beef and Pork, A quantity of Seal 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 bds. 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.
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 assortment of Ladies and Gentlemens'
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 number 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.
Printing in all its variety executed at this office with neatness and dispatch.
JAMES BACON,
At 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.
WILLIAM OXLEY
Has received by the Ann from Liverpool and Atalanta, via Baltimore, from London, FALL GOODS, which he offers for sale on reasonable terms. Sept. 30.
Just received,
And for sale by Wm. HORN, A few hundred bushels RHODE ISLAND POTATOES. 11 h M. 10.
Wm. H. and Enoch M. Lyles, HAVE JUST RECEIVED, By the brig Franklin, from Philadelphia, and are now opening at their NEW STORE, on KING STREET, next door to BENNETT and WATTS'S. A general and well selected Assortment of Fall and Winter GOODS, Which they will sell at the most reduced prices for CASH. Nov. 5.
For Sale or Rent.
A convenient two story brick house, completely finished, situated on Water street, between King and Prince Streets—immediate possession will be given. Apply to JOSEPH RIDDLE. Nov. 30.
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.
To rent for one or two years, the STORE AND CELLAR I at present occupy; also a STORE AND CELLAR on King street, near Mott's Tavern.
FOR SALE.
A LOT OF GROUND, Containing five acres, one mile from town laying between the Georgetown road, and the river, near Mr. Hodgsons, on which is a small House. SAMUEL CRAIG. Nov. 19.
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, cinnamon, bottle green, different shades; light, dark, and Oxford mixtures; also, one piece superfine milled French blue, suitable for cloaks; cassimeres, 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 milled;—flannels, twilled and plain, fashionable and plain buttons, &c. &c.
Four good Journeymen wanted immediately. October 27.
Thirty Dollars Reward.
RANAWAY from the subscriber on the 29th of October last, a negro man slave named BOB,
about 20 years of age, five feet nine inches high straight limbed and well formed; said slave hath an impediment in his speech which prevents his readily replying to a question. He commonly wears ear-rings. He took with him a variety of good clothing, a description of which is unnecessary, as it is probable he has changed them. He has been frequently seen about town since he absconded, and in all probability is now secreted by his mother, Winney Brown, formerly the slave of Mr. John Muir, late of this town, but now said to be free. The above reward will be paid for securing said Negro BOB, in any goal, and a further reward of TEN DOLLARS for the discovery of those who have been accessory to his concealment.
Captains of vessels, &c. are forewarned at their peril, not to take him away. ROBERT B. JAMESSON. Nov. 15.
For Sale or Charter,
The Brig FOX, About 950 barrels burthen, a Itaouca, strong, well built vessel, only three years old. A freight to the south of Europe would be preferred. For further particulars apply to the Captain on board at Hepburn's Wharf, or to LEWIS DEBLOIS. Dec. 20.
For Charter or Sale,
THE SHIP PRESIDENT, About 240 tons burthen—Two years old, and a fast sailer. For sale on very moderate terms if taken away immediately, About 1500 bushels Lisbon Salt, And 50 barrels PORK. Wm. HODGSON. Dec. 20.
For Sale or Charter,
The Schooner Patience, 107 tons burthen, sixteen months old, sails fast and is in fine order to receive a cargo. For terms apply on board at Herbert's wharf, or to Ricketts, Newton & Co. Dec. 10.
For New-York,
The Brig CYRUS, JOHN JOHNSON, Master: For Freight or Passage, apply to the master on board, lying at Col. Ramsay's wharf, or to J. G. LADD. Nov. 25.
For Charleston, (South-Carolina,)
OR The West-Indies, as Freight may offer, The new Sloop PATIENT SALLY, MICHAEL FISHER, Master; will carry about 600 bds. and be ready to receive a cargo in a few days. Apply to the Master on board, or to Daniel M'Clean. Dec. 13.
For BOSTON,
The Schooner POLLY, JOSHUA BANGS, Master, Will sail in five days. For freight or passage apply to the master on board at Lawrafsn and Smoot's wharf, or to JOHN G. LADD. December 17.
JOHN TUCKER
Has for sale, at his warehouse, King Street, near the wharf, 500 Spanish Hides, 35 hds. green Coffee, 12 do. Mucovado Sugar, 35 bds. do. do. 2000 bushels alum Salt, 800 do. Liver pool fine do. 18 quarter casks Malaga Wine, 20 bds. Herrings, And Groceries as usual, which he will sell low for cash, or barter for flour. Dec. 9.
THIRD NOTICE.
In the Case of JAMES SMITH, a Bankrupt. WHEREAS
a Commission of Bankruptcy, founded upon the act of Congress passed on the 4th day of April, 1800, entitled "An act to establish an uniform system of Bankruptcy throughout the United States," hath been awarded and issued forth against James Smith, of Dumfries, in the state of Virginia, Merchant, and he having been declared a Bankrupt—he is hereby required to surrender himself to the Commissioners, in the said Commission named, or a major part of them, on Friday the 9th, and Saturday the 17th days of this present month, December, and Monday, the 9th day of January next, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon on each day, at the Commissioner's Office, (the house of Benjamin Parke) in the town of Fredericksburg—and make a full disclosure of his estate and effects; when and where his creditors may attend to prove their debts; at the second meeting to choose assignees; and at the last sitting, the said Bankrupt is required to finish his examination.
All persons indebted to the said Bankrupt, or who have any of his effects, are not to pay or deliver the same, but to whom the Commissioners shall direct. BENJAMIN PARKE, Secretary to the Commissioners.
Commissioners Office, Fredericksburg, Dec. 1, 1803.

For New-York, The Sloop Patient Sally, Michael Fisher, Master; Will sail in 3 or 4 days. For passage only, apply to the captain on board at Vowell's wharf, or to Daniel M'Clean. Dec. 27. d
BENJAMIN SHREVE, jun. Has just received and for Sale, 40 barrels No. 1 Beef, 4 pipes Cogniac Brandy, 45 bags Pepper, 6 boxes womens' Morocco Shoes, And a handsome assortment of India GOODS. Dec. 27. d
The Creditors of Enoch Ward, and also of the late firm of O'Neal & Ward, are requested to meet at Mr. R. Mott's tavern on Friday Evening next, at seven o'clock, with a statement of their claims, when proposals will be made to them for settling all the claims that may be existing against said Ward. Dec. 27. d4t
Five Dollars Reward. STRAYED or Stolen on the 23 December, a BLACK COW, with a white face and wide horns, a crop in the left and swallow fork in the right ear. If not stolen she must have taken the Centerville road, as on the day abovenamed I got her home from Frederick county. The above reward will be paid to whoever may bring her home. Bryan Hampson. Dec. 27. d6t
Douglas and Mandeville, Have just received and for Sale, 20 Boxes } Fresh RAISINS, 20 Kegs } 10 qr. casks Malaga Wine, 5 trais of soft shell'd Almonds. December 22. eost
Sale Postponed. THE subscribers not being able to have the LA. Ds advertised below surveyed, and the Lots staked off in a satisfactory manner by Thursday next, on account of the badness of the weather, are under the necessity of postponing the sale until Tuesday the 10th of January, when the sale will positively take place. Charles Simms, George Deneale, Edmund F. Lee.
Valuable Property for Sale, ADJINING THE TOWN OF ALEXANDRIA. Will positively be sold on Tuesday the 10th day of January next on the premises, 107 Acres of LAND, Including Mr. Dade's former Dwelling-House and Houses, Garden, Stables &c. adjoining the Town of Alexandria, formerly the property of Mr. Baldwin Dade, and now owned by Col. Na- thaniel Pendleton, of New York. This Land lies at the upper end of the Town, and fronts on the river Potomac. It is to include two good Fisheries, and runs back between the Town and Mr. Hartshorne's Land; crosses the George-town road, and runs between the race ground and Messrs. Fendall's, Conway's, Simms's and Fitzhugh's Lots, to Mr. Charles Alexander's back line. That part of the Land lying between the river and the George-town road, has been laid off into Lots of two acres corresponding with the squares in Town, and Fair- ax, Royal, Pitt, St. Asaph, Washington, and Columbus streets extended, with cross streets of the same width, and will be sold in whole or half squares; the Land west of the George-town road will be sold in lots of from two to five acres each, as may best accommodate purchasers. Considerable trouble has been taken to render the title clear, and freed from every possible encumbrance or pro- spect of litigation. The terms of Sale will be one fourth of the purchase money payable on the first day of March next, and the remainder in nine and eighteen months, a reasonable note will be required for the first payment, and a security on the property for the balance. This property is beau- tifully situated for building Lots, lying in a long slip from the river to the top of the hill, which ranges with Mr. Dalany's house, and the whole of it fronting with a full view of the Town, and extending back to a range of highly improved meadows; the plan and survey made by Col. Gilpin, may be seen at any time on application to Charles Simms, } Attorneys George Deneale, } in fact for Edmund F. Lee, } Nathaniel Pendleton. December 9. d
RAN-AWAY, From the subscriber living in Fauquier County, a negro man named  ZACHARY. HE is a very tall black fellow, clean limbed, has lost the finger next the little one on his left hand, stutters much in speaking, and is about 20 years old. He was at Mr. Travis Daniel's in Stafford, about a fortnight ago, and had a pass certifying him to be a free man, said to be signed with the name of the Clerk of Fauquier. I will give Thirty Dollars to any person delivering me the said negro in Fauquier county, and all lawful charges, and Two Dollars extra for his pass, or Twenty Dollars for lodging him in any jail, so that I get him again. JAMES STIGLAR. All masters of vessels are forewarned from carrying him off. Dec. 16. p3w
CONGRESS OF THE  UNITED STATES.  DEBATE in the SENATE on the LOUI-  SIANA TREATY. CONTINUED. THURSDAY, November 3.
"An act authorising the creation of a Stock to the amount of eleven millions two hun-  dred and fifty thousand dollars for the  purpose of carrying into effect the Con-  vention of the thirtieth of April 1803, be-  between the United States of America and  the French Republic and making provision  for the payment of the same," under con-  sideration.
(Mr. Tracy's Speech Concluded.) The paragraph in the constitution, which lays that "New states may be admitted by congress into this union," has been quoted to justify this treaty. To this two answers may be given, either of which are conclusive in my favor.— First, if Congress have the power collectively of admitting Louisiana it cannot be vested in the President and Senate alone. Second, congress have no power to admit new foreign states into the union, without the consent of the old partners.— The article of the constitution, it any person will take the trouble to examine it, refers to domestic states only and not at all to foreign states; and it is unreasonable to suppose that Congress should by a majority only admit New Foreign states, and swallow-up, by it, the old partners when two thirds of all the members are made requisite for the least alteration in the constitution. The words of the constitution are completely satisfied, by a construction which shall include only the admission of domestic states, who were all parties, to the revolutionary war, and to the compact; and the spirit of the association seems to embrace no other. But I repeat it, if the Congress collectively has this power, the President and Senate cannot of course have it exclusively.
I think sir, that, from a fair construction of the constitution, and an impartial view of the nature and principles of our association, the Pre- sident and Senate have not the power of thus obtruding upon us Louisiana.
But it is said, that this 3d article of the treaty only promises an introduction of the inhabitants of Louisiana into this union, as soon as the prin- ciples of the federal government will permit; and that, if it is unconstitutional, it is void; and in that case we ought to carry into effect the constitutional part.
To this, I answer, if it is a promise only to admit into the union, and this promise is uncon- constitutional; while I agree it is void, it must be agreed on the other side, that it makes the whole treaty void; and that one article in a treaty being void, either from an unconstitutional, or any other impossibility to carry it into effect, puts it in the power of either party to stay a ful- filment of any and every part of it. No principle in the law of nations respecting the construction of treaties, is better settled, than that every article of a treaty, is a consideration for every other article; and if any one article shall be expunged, or its performance becomes impossible, the opposite party is released from a performance. And my opinion is, that a new negotiation upon the subject of this very article, and an agreement on the side of the French government, to release us from a compliance with this article, can alone render us safe, in paying the money. After we have paid the money, the 15,000,000 of dollars —and have fulfilled with ever so much conscien- tious punctuality every other part of the treaty, yet if we refuse an admission of these people into our union, the French may, and probably will say, that to give the people of Louisiana the full and complete rights of citizens of the United States, was their great and leading motive in ceding to us the territory, and if we deny them that, the treaty is void, and they will take them back again, and give them the enjoyment of real liberty, under the First Consul. They will be justified by the law of nations if they do so; but how shall we stand justified if we pay this money, which with the interest amounts to 26 or 27 millions of dollars, and finally, get nothing for it; unless we call a breach of faith, and a war with France, an acquisition?
The 7th article admits for twelve years the ships of France and Spain into the ceded territo- ry, free of foreign duty—this is giving a com- mercial preference to those ports over the other ports of the United States; because it is well known that a duty of 44 cents on tonnage, and 10 per cent. on duties, are paid by all foreign ships or vessels in all the ports of the United States. If it be said we must repeal those laws, and then the preference will cease, the answer is that this 7th article gives the exclusive right of entering the ports of Louisiana to the ships of France and Spain, and if our discriminating duties were repealed this day, the preference would be given to the ports of the United States against those of Louisiana, so that the preference by any regulation of commerce or revenue, which the constitution expressly prohibits, from being given to the ports of one state over those of another, would be given by this treaty in violation of the constitution. I acknowledge, if Louisiana is not admitted into the union, and that if there is no promise to admit her, then this part of our argu- ment will not apply; but in declaring these to be facts, my opponents are driven to acknowledge that the 3d article of this treaty is void, which
answers every purpose which I wish to establish that this treaty is unconstitutional and void, and that I have consequently a right to withhold my vote from any bill, which shall be introduced to carry it into effect. I acknowledge, sir, that my opinion ever has been, and still is, that when a treaty is ratified by the constituted authorities, and is a constitutional treaty, every member of the community is bound by it, as a law of the land; but not so by a treaty which is un- constitutional. The terms of this treaty may be extravagant and unwise, yet in my legislative ca- pacity, that can form no excuse for an opposition; we may have no title, we may have given an e- normous sum, we may have made a silly attempt to destroy the discriminating duties, yet, if the treaty be not unconstitutional, every member of the government is bound to carry it into effect.
I shall be asked, Sir, what can be done? To this question I have two answers, one is, that no- thing unconstitutional can or ought to be done, and if it be ever so desirable that we acquire for- eign states, and the navigation of the Mississippi, &c. &c. No excuse can be formed for violating the constitution; and if all these desirable effects cannot take place, without violating it, they must be given up. But another and more satisfactory answer can be given. I have no doubt but we can obtain territory either by con- quest or compact and hold it, even all Louisiana, a thousand times more, if you please, without vi- olating the constitution. We can hold territory; but to admit the inhabitants into the union, to make citizens of them, and states, by treaty, we cannot constitutionally do, and no subsequent act of legislation, or even ordinary amendment to our constitution can legalize such measures. If done at all, they must be done by universal con- sent of all the states or partners to our political association. And this universal consent I am po- sitive can never be obtained to such a pernicious measure as the admission of Louisiana, of a world, and such a world, into our union. This would be absorbing the northern states, and rendering them as insignificant in the union, as they ought to be, if by their own consent the measure should be adopted.
(To be continued.) From the New-York Evening Post.  NEW PAMPHLET. NUMBER VI.
The writer passes from Mr. Clinton to Ambrose Spencer. The following passa- ges are selected from what he says of this gentleman.
"It will naturally be asked, why, in my remarks on the proceedings of the celebrat- ed council of 1800 and 1801, Mr. Spencer has not been more minutely noticed. He is not entitled to particular attention, be- cause Mr. Clinton has uniformly declared, and the assertion has never been doubted, that Spencer acted entirely under his con- trol; that he was a mere engine set in mo- tion to execute the clumsy plans which himself had neither courage nor skill to ac- complish. He has moreover become so odious in the country in which he resides, and throughout the state, that to attempt to render him more contemptible would be an idle waste of time. I have already stat- ed, that this celebrated gentleman, emerg- ed from obscurity by the — of his con- duct; that in the triumphant days of our political opponents, he was the most outrag- eous and persecuting federalist in the state. Disappointed however in his views, and tempted by the extravagant reward which the republican party offered to federal de- serters, he, like Armstrong, quit their camp, and became a zealous supporter of the men he had lately persecuted. The a- nimosity of an apostate cannot be controul- ed. Savage and relentless, he thirsts for vengeance; every public consideration is swallowed up in the destructive vortex of passion and revenge. Such is emphatical- ly the temper of Ambrose Spencer, who af- ter his conversion, was introduced to a seat in the legislature, by his new friends, for the express purposes of perplexing and per- secuting his old ones. This task was faithfully performed. With fiend-like per- severance he pursued his former associates and left nothing unassayed to torment the party he had betrayed. If his opposition to the federal party had flown from a con- viction of their errors, he would have mer- ited applause, as far as it was honorably conducted. But being manifestly the re- sult of interested motives, he should have been driven from the society of republicans; and for the honor of the party, appearances justify the hope, that this will soon be done. His insolence and pride have been tolerat- ed much longer than his character or his talents will justify."
"Inflated with political consequence, and occasionally clothed with a little brief authority, this raving apostate has long been insupportably insolent and haughty to his equals. But prudently recollecting from whence he sprung, he is ever humble and obsequious to his superiors. An in- flexible profession of virtuous cowardice, he has, with job-like patience, submitted to
chastisement, until his surface has become impenetrable to the severest chastisement of the cow-skin or the cane."
"A presentiment of a future fate is not uncommon; it is sometimes derived from a gloomy and disordered fancy, and some- times generated in a vicious mind. Spea- ker, like Dr. Dodd, I have heard, is occa- sionally tormented with apprehensions of an ignominious death; a gibbet at times floats before his troubled vision, and alarms his sullen soul." "It is not my desire prematurely to alarm the feelings of this gentleman, by remarking either on the prospect or improbability of this event."
"As the reader must by this time be disgusted with the scenes which have been presented to him in the characters of De Witt Clinton and Ambrose Spencer, I shall not again introduce them to his notice.— Particularly as I propose presenting to the public a sketch of our political transactions during the years 1801 and 1802, in which the conduct of these worthy compeers will be more minutely analyzed. As they mer- it the severest reprobation, they shall not be permitted to slide out of public notice unchastised. They shall receive the same fate and be linked in ***** together."
"If any thing in the preceding pages should bear the appearance of undue seve- rity, passion, or invective, the nature of the subject must plead my apology. In po- litical controversies I am ready to allow that personalities should be avoided except in extreme cases." "Whatever therefore of personality may offend the reader, it will be justified I hope, by the provocation which has been given, and the object I have in view."
The writer has now arrived at, what he calls, the main subject of the pamphlet; an examination of the "allegations which have been produced against the Vice-President, and the proof by which it has been attempt- ed to support them." He then begins with the attack made on Col. Burr in a pam- phlet entitled The View , and having dispos- ed of that, proceeds to analyze Cheetham's eighth letter, his "boasted fortress." He takes up the evidence produced, and at some length enters, with no inconsiderable share of ability, into the discussion of it. With this part of the subject we mean not to meddle: whether Col. Burr is justly li- able or not to the charges which have been so often brought against him, we think it is not a business of the federalists. We ne- ver have made ourselves parties to this quarrel, nor ever touched it but in a light and sportive manner, nor is it probable we ever shall. Those who wish to see the cause managed with ingenuity and spirit on the part of Mr. Burr, will be gratified in the perusal of this part of the pamphlet, and to the pamphlet itself we must refer them.
The following passages, which occur in the defence of the letter of Mr. W. P. Van Ness, to Mr. Livingston at Washington, advising him after the first or second ballot to abandon Mr. Jefferson and vote for Mr. Burr, and stating that "this was the pre- vailing wish of the republicans at Albany" are very plausible, and will probably interest the reader in no small degree.
"It is well known that the constitution of the United States, provides no mode for designating at a presidential election, what candidates are intended for the first or se- cond office in the government. That in case more than one should have a majority of all the votes given, and also an equal number, that the House of Representatives shall immediately chuse, by ballot, one of them for president. Hence it evidently follows, that in such a conjuncture, the people in their popular capacity, lose all further control over the election. Their right to elect a president is lapsed, and in- stantly vests in the House of Representa- tives. To them is transferred the sole and exclusive right, of giving a chief magis- trate to the union. They then quoad that transaction, do not act in the capacity of representatives of the people, but as a tri- bunal designated by the constitution, under given circumstances, to perform a specific object, foreign to their ordinary duties.— Every member of that tribunal is absolved from any previous impulse he may have received, and at full liberty to pursue the dictates of his own judgment in choosing a chief magistrate. When two candidates are presented for his choice, he is not to enquire who was intended for the execu- tive office, but which is most proper to fill that exalted station, and whose administra- tion will probably be productive of the greatest public good. These considera- tions alone should govern his decision.— By him the election is to be considered in an incipient state, totally abstracted from the influence of all previous transactions. Should he suffer himself to be influenced by intrinsic considerations, and pursue what was stated, whether correctly or not, to be the public opinion; if in violation of

his own conviction, in direct hostility to his own conscience, he should raise, by his own voice, a man to the presidential chair, through whose incapacity and injudicious administration of the government, his country should be involved in a train of evils, that should terminate in its ruin, how could he justify it, to his conscience, to his God, or the world? It would be directly contrary to all justifiable rules of moral conduct; and that policy which is at war with moral justice, rarely advances the substantial happiness of a nation.
We cannot refrain now from calling on the federal reader to peruse the following independent sentiments, from the pen of a man who avowedly belongs to the democratic party. It is the first time we have ever seen a writer on that side put at hazard his darling popularity, by coming out openly and honestly with his sentiments on the non-sensical doctrine of the infallibility of the people.
The sentiments of the people are certainly entitled to respect when they can be fairly and fully ascertained; but the noise of a faction is too often mistaken for the public voice. Though a majority of the people are always honest in their views, still they are liable to imposition, and through want of correct information, often err. The doctrine of the infallibility of the people is not verified by experience. It is a species of cant, by which the most flagrant proceedings are often pursued and justified. The political dogma, that the people can do no wrong, is as absurd, when applied to the popular sovereign of America, as to the hereditary monarch of England. That the people are politically omnipotent is true, but but that they have a moral right to will their own destruction, is preposterous, and could never have originated, but in the heated brain of a maniac. Whenever the people through want of correct information, the artifices of designing men, or the prevailing delusions of the times, warmed by passion, and enlivened by collision, are urging measures in direct hostility to the solid interests of the country, it behoves good men to oppose the heedless torrent, and save their fair inheritance from desolation.
These observations will doubtless appear to every ad-runnecessa y, becauself-evident; & I certainly should not have made them, had not the iniquity and treachery of opposing the majority of the people, been painted in glowing colours, and stated us in the face from every page of the publications against Mr. Burr. Fortunately the very men who profess so much sensibility and solicitude on this subject, are the last who should have introduced it. How, it may be asked, was the administration of the government transferred from federal to republican hands, but by a systematic opposition to the prevailing party, by unceasing exertions to expose the errors of a majority of the people; and with due deference to their majesty be it spoken, I am not yet prepared to subscribe to their infallibility, notwithstanding the industry of the wise men who have been lately imported, and their affectionate efforts to enlighten them."
He then applies his rod to the posteriors of Wm. S. Pennington, a factious demagogue now living in New Jersey, and of one Mr. Gilbert Livingston, at Poughkeepsie, and of whom we do not remember to have heard before, but if he is only a poor fool, as the writer tells us he is, he might as well have been spared notice. In our next we propose exhibiting, in the most advantageous light, the picture which this friend of Mr. Jefferson's administration has afforded us, of the ways and means of making a President of the U. States.
(To be continued)
NEW YORK, Dec. 27.
Yesterday arrived within Sandy Hook, where she came to anchor, the British ship Sir Edward Hughes, Capt. Barrow. She sailed from London on the 27th of October; of course, advices by her are not so late as heretofore received. This ship has brought out dispatches for Col. Barclay, and for Capt. Cockburn, of the British frigate Phaeton, now in this harbour.
NORFOLK, Dec. 27.
Arrived the English ship Scipio, capt. Houston, from Liverpool.
The English schr. Nereus, capt. Tucker from St. Vincent's.
The schr. Rising States, capt. Brown, from Guadalupe.
Fairfax Court House.
I wish to Rent, for one or a term of years, the House and premises at present occupied as a TAVERN at this place. The buildings are large and convenient, and others, if necessary, will be made to accommodate a good tenant. Perhaps no situation in the country promotes greater advantages in the Public Line; it being now determined that the paved Turnpike Road is to pass this route. Any person qualified for the undertaking, and who wishes such a situation, will please to make application to the subscriber, near the Court House. A store house and land for cultivation, can also be had, if required.
Richard Ratcliff.
Dec. 15. d3w
Wanted to Hire,
A MAN COOK—For one well acquainted with his business generous wages will be given—Apply to the Printer.
December 27. d
Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 28.
MARRIED—on Sunday last Mr. ANNES JACKSON, of Nanjemoy, to Miss HARRIET KIRK, of this place.
The irony and sarcasm exhibited in the subjoined remarks upon the democratic paragraph with which they are prefaced, will remind every classical reader of the pithiness and the pungency of the style of Swift. They are extracted from the
Connecticut Courant.
"But perhaps it is superstitious to use many words upon the sentiments of a man who in his capacity of Governor has wickedly dared to say when speaking on the mysterious ways of Europe, may we not suppose it to be the design of providence, that the increase, wealth and power of this continent should be promoted by their misfortunes! How discordant is such an idea to every known attribute of the supreme being. What opinion must the world form of that man who believes that God makes one portion of the world happy by making the other miserable! In our opinion such an idea is contrary to every principle of justice, moral or divine."
As the Federalism of Connecticut has been pronounced by the sage doctors who have felt of her pulse, to be in a decline, it is natural for her votaries to enquire among themselves the cause of her disorder. If we can find one which is sufficient to account for the effect, it will be unphilosophical, we all know to seek for any others. A decline in the human constitution is most commonly brought on, as the untimely exit of many a fashionable fair one will evince, by appearing abroad in the raw air, with too thin cloathing.
If federalism has been exposed in a similar manner, analogy will lead us to ascribe her decline to the same cause. To prove that such is the fact, a great number of instances might be adduced. But we shall select one only, because that one is sufficient for the purpose. The governor of this state being elected by federalists, and holding the first office the federalists of this state can bestow, must be considered as fully possessed of their principles, their feelings and their views. How imprudently has he exposed all these to the rude blasts of democracy, in his address to our legislature at the opening of the last session! On that public occasion, he had the indiscretion, the temerity, to acknowledge his dependence on the GOD OF HIS FATHERS, and his entire confidence in an overruling providence! He no sooner casts his eyes on the "murderous wars of Europe," than he exhibits without the thinnest veil, the melancholy reflections of a humane mind, excited by the frequent disposition of nations to engage in war; he confesses with an attempt to conceal his ignorance of futurity, that the ways of Providence are deep and unsearchable; he throws aside the coverings of prudence, and discloses a hope founded on his trust in a superintending providence, that it was a part of the great design of him who educed good from seeming evil, to render the misfortunes of distant nations subservient to the increase, wealth and power of this continent.
It is not indeed surprising that Governor Trumbull, educated as he has been, in a religion which tells us "the hairs of our heads are numbered," should entertain sentiments like these. Is it not surprising that as a statesman he should perceive that America, remaining neutral during the wars of Europe, has derived an advantage from them; and that as a christian he should feel some gratitude to the Great Disposer of events for a blessing which distinguishes us from the other nations of the earth. But was it not sufficient for him to harbor such antiquated notions and feelings in his own breast, without disclosing them to the public? Where was the necessity of intimating, that the ruler of the Universe, in superintending the affairs of nations, acted all by design? Why was it necessary thus imprudently to expose federalism? It is to be hoped, that in his next speech, if democracy will be so kind as to suffer him to make another, he will adopt a different style, and make amends for the past, by politely hinting that the world is governed by CHANCE.
MONARCHIC AND REPUBLICAN.
While the American government is allowed to be the purest republic. Great Britain certainly may rank among the least despotic monarchies at present existing. The following comparison then of the expenses of the two, as it relates to their chief magistrates, may assist the judgment in deciding which is best calculated to promote the people's welfare:
In England the king's salary is 1,000,000 pounds sterling per annum, which turned into dollars, allowing 4 shillings and sixpence British to a dollar amounts to about 4,444,444 dollars and 44 cents. The salary of the president of the U. States is 25,000 dollars yearly, and if we divide 4,444,444 dollars by 25,000 dollars, we will find that the king's salary amounts to 177 times as much as the president's, & 19,444 dollars over, and consequently the king's salary for one year would defray the president's for 177 years. If you divide 4,444,444 by 365, the number of days in a year, you will likewise see that the king has 12,176 dollars every day of his life, and that consequently his majesty's salary for two and an half days would be more than defray the president's for one year: if we again divide 12,176 by 24 the number of hours in a day, we will find that this monarch receives 507 dollars every hour of his life; and if we divide 507 by
60, the number of minutes in an hour, we find that he has 8 dollars every minute of his life.—Moreover, the present king has reigned 40 years; the total amount of the salary which he has received is 177,777,776 dollars: Supposing that our government had subsisted from the commencement of the world, to have existed 4004 years before the birth of Christ and 1803 years since, which added together, gives 5807, the number of years since the creation of the world, the amount which the king has received for 40 years (not to mention the frequent grants by parliament, independent of his salary, to enable him to discharge his debts) would defray the president's salary from the beginning of the world to the present year, and for 2,506 to come!!
[Padian.]
Extra of a letter from Rotterdam, dated October 29.
The preparations for the expedition against England, proceed with unabated celerity. There are 5000 troops at Ostend; and all the towns and villages in the vicinity are full of soldiers. Barracks for 20 odd thousand are preparing at Dunkirk, near Abbeville and St. Omers. In the neighbourhood of Calais there is a strong force; and Gen. D'Avoust, who commands the district which embraces Merdike and Ghent, has 60,000 men under him. All the officers to be employed are appointed. There are many whose names have never before been gazetted. But besides these, there are Massena, Berthier, Lecoubre, Andreossi, Soult, Dumas, D'Avoust, Durette, Van Damme, Dumont, and Marmont. These form a vast body of courage, discipline, experience and enterprize. The boats and vessels to be used in the expedition, receive daily augmentation. They are recollecting at various places of rendezvous; and are very formidable in point of numbers.
"Bonaparte is expected at Ostend, about the 10th November: immediately after which, it is said by some, he will embark for England: while others are positive the expedition will be put off until the spring."
From the FEDERAL GAZETTE.
A CHRISTMAS HYMN.
Shall man refuse the strains to join That raptur'd angels sing? No—mercy great, and love divine, Shall wake the warbling string.
God's awful son, in humble state, And feeble form appears; Not robes such as bedeck the great, But swaddling cloaths he wears.
Beneath a stable's humble shed, Where ti'd oxen stood; And hay, perhaps, his humble bed, Disturb'd by lowings rude.
Such was the place and such the state Of GREAT MESSIAH's birth; He that did worlds, immense, create; How circumscrib'd on earth!
Far in the east, a flaming star Shone with conspicuous ray, And led the sages from afar, To where the SAVIOUR lay.
The God, their conscious hearts adore: The GOD they pleas'd survey; And gifts that from their country bore, With reverence display.
Oh! may his word, with beaming ray, Our devious paths illumine, Till where he dwells in endless day, And boundless bliss to come.
GLORY to GOD that dwells on high; TO MEN on earth be PEACE; Glory to GOD our souls reply, GOOD WILL to MAN ne'er cease.
Notice is hereby Given, THAT an ELECTION for Fitters & Directors of the Marine Insurance Company of Alexandria, will be held at the Court House in Alexandria, on Monday the 16th day of January next By Order.
J. B. Nickolls, Sec'y.
Dec. 22. eo Mr. A. Davis, at Richmond, and Mr. T. Green, Frederickburg, will please publish the foregoing in their papers until the day of the Election.
WANTED TO HIRE,
FOR one year, twenty able bodied NEGRO MEN, to be employed on the Little River Turnpike Road. Good usage to, and punctual payment for their services, may be relied on. Any persons who have, and are disposed to Hire, will please give the earliest notice to the subscriber who is duly authorised to contract for that number, on behalf of the President and Directors of the Little River Turnpike Company.
Richard Ratcliff.
Dec. 15. d3w
For Hire,
A NEGRO GIRL about 13 years old—Enquire of the PRINTER. December 24. 3'
Wanted to Hire,
A Negro Man or Boy, to attend in a Public House. Apply to the Printer. Dec. 25. eo3t
Public Sale.
Will be added to Friday's Sales,
One bale of BLUE PLAINS,
For the Benefit of those concerned.
P. G. MARSTELLER.
Dec. 28.
VENISON HAMS.
THE subscriber has received one hundred fresh Venison Hams, which he offers for sale at Ten Cents per pound.
John M'Clellen.
Dec. 28.
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NOTICE.
WAS left in the Court House, some time in August last, a light coloured UMBRELLA; at the last court a SWORD in a cane, with a gilt head. The owners by applying to the subscriber and paying the cost of this advertisement, may have them again.
James Campbell.
Dec. 28.
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NOTICE.
I do hereby forewarn any person or persons from trusting my wife Mary Wiggins, on my account; if they do I shall not consider myself liable.
Wm. WIGGINS.
Dec. 28.
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Notice.
All persons who stand indebted to the estate of Jesse Pugh, deceased, are requested to make immediate payment—and those who have any demands against said estate are directed to produce them legally authenticated for settlement to
CATHARINE PUGH,
Administratrix,
at the house formerly occupied by Henry S. Earl, Fairfax street.
Dec. 28.
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Valuable property for Sale.
In pursuance of a Decree of the United States the District of Columbia, at the last term, held for the county of "Alexandria" Court for as will be sold at public auction, to the highest bidders for ready money, on Wednesday the 18th of January, on the premises,
Two unimproved Lots,
or parcels of ground subjected to a rent of £. 13. 6: 0 per annum, situate lying, and being on the west side of Water street, and south side of Franklin street, in the town of Alexandria.
The sale to commence at 3 o'clock in the afternoon
Samuel Craig, Elisha Janney, } Com'rs. P. G. Marsteiler, }
Dec. 28.
eo.
This is to give Notice,
THAT we the subscribers have obtained from the Orphans' Court of Alexandria County, in the District of Columbia, Letters of Administration on the personal estate of George Kilton, late of the said county of Alexandria, deceased—All persons having claims against the said estate, are hereby warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof, to the subscribers, at or before the ninth day of November next, they may otherwise by law be excluded from all benefit of the said estate.
Given under our hands this twenty seventh day of December, 1803.
John C. Vowell, Daniel M'Leod.
N. B. All persons indebted to the estate of George Kilton, deceased are requested to make immediate payment to the above named administrators, or either of them.
Dec. 28.
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Wanted to Hire,
A Negro LAD about 18 years of age. Apply MATTHEW EAKIN.
Dec. 27.
61
For Sale,
4000 bushels of Richmond Coal.
Apply to Wm. OXLEY. Dec. 27. d
TO RENT,
A three story brick WAREHOUSE, fronting the lower end of King street. Enquire of the Printer.
Dec. 22.
d
JUST RECEIVED,
First quality
Bloom and Muscatel Raisins by the box,
Prunes by the box, Olives by the box, Grapes by the jar or smaller quantity, Sweet Oranges, and
A general assortment of Groceries, &c. T. SIMMS.
Wanted to Purchase or Hire,
A NEGRO WOMAN from 20 to 35 years of age, capable of washing and ironing, and who can be well recommended. Apply to the Printer. Dec. 22.
Printing in all its variety executed at this office with neatness and correctness.

SUBSCRIPTIONS To a new, correct and elegant Edition of that truly classical and justly celebrated work, GIBBON'S HISTORY OF THE DECLINE AND FALL OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE: By Messrs. BIRCH and SMALL, of Philadelphia, will be received by JAMES KENNEDY, sen. at the Alexandria Library.
NO book ever offered to the public stands less in need of encomium and recommendation. It has been read in every European language. To those who have not perused its pages, it may be necessary to observe—that the history of that long and interesting period, from the reign of Augustus to the taking of Constantinople and the death of Mahomet 2d. is no where else to be found in such regular and well composed arrangement. In giving this edition of it from the American press, it is presumed that the publishers render a service to their country. Its superiority will be sufficiently evident from the following
PROSPECTUS. It will be enriched with Memoirs of the Life and Writings of the Author, written by himself, and will contain near 200 pages more than the London edition, though it will be one third cheaper. It will be embellished with an elegant head of the author; two whole sheet maps, one of the Eastern and one of the Western part of the Roman Empire, and a map of the parts of Europe adjacent to Constantinople. The execution of the work will be in the best style, of which Ruffel's Ancient and Modern Europe, the Domestic Encyclopedia, and Tucker's Blackstone, from the same press, may afford a just specimen; in short, it will be the most complete edition of Gibbon extant.
Conditions. 1st. It will be printed from the last London edition, and published in eight Octavo vols. during the year 1804. 2d. It will be delivered to those subscribers, who take it in volumes, at Two Dollars per vol. in boards. Those who wait for a completion of the work may have it either at Sixteen Dollars , in boards, or in good and handsome binding at Twenty Dollars , payable on delivery. King Street D. 16. 18w3t
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. tickt at 1 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 23846 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 Beaton, Messrs. David Williamson, Robert Walsh, Chas. Ghezquiere, Patrick Bunnet, Arnold Livers, Lake Terman, 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. 18w
INDIA GOODS. I have received twenty four bales of India Goods. CONSISTING OF Beerhoo Gurrabs, Gazapoor do. Beerpoor Coffahs, Patna Chintz, Mow Sannas, Muzripore do. J. hanna do. Blue Gilla Hhfs. Mamarapoor do. Sooty Romall do. Jallapoor do.
Benjamin Shreve. Dec. 12. d  BENNETT and WATTS HAVE IMPORTED, Per the ship Shepherd's , from London, via Norfolk. SHAD and HERRING TWINE of a superior quality. Fashionable London made Hats, Irish Linens from 1 10 to 4 10 sterling. Sewing Silks, best London Pewter, Best Bivith FF and battle Gunpowder. They expect, by the first arrival from New York, Russia Sheetings and Patent Shot, BB to No. 8, &c. &c. Dec. 17. e2w
Notice is hereby Given, That we the subscribers, in pursuance of several decrees of the High Court of Chancery, held at the City of Richmond, dated on the 22d day September, 1801, and the 1st of October, 1801, the 26th of March, and 15th September, 1802, shall proceed to sell on the premises, hereinafter mentioned, to the highest bidder, on Friday the 31st day of February next, if fair, if not the next fair day, for ready money, A Tract of Land, SITUATE, lying and being on Bull Run, in the county of Prince William, on which Mr. William Armstead now lives, containing eleven hundred and forty acres, being the remainder of the land of John Armstead, deceased, of Caroline county, in the said county of Prince William, devised by him to his son, the aforesaid William Armstead: on this land there are a comfortable and commodious dwelling house, and other necessary out houses, and a stable and barn. The soil is good; and there is a sufficient quantity of timber for its support. It is expected that those who wish to purchase will examine the land. It is situated in a healthy and genteel neighbourhood; its distance is about three miles from Hay Market, twenty five miles from Dumfries, and thirty five miles from Alexandria. Thos. Lee, sen. Gerard Alexander, } Com'rs. Bernard Hooc, jun. } Dec. 25. d
Notice is hereby Given, To the Stockholders of the BANK OF ALEXANDRIA, that an Election will be held at the Court house in this Town, on the third Monday in January next, for the purpose of choosing nine Directors of said Bank for the ensuing year, agreeable to charter. By order of the President and Directors. GURDEN CHAPIN, Cashier. December 15, code The Printers of the Virginia Gazette, Richmond; Virginia Herald, Frederickburg; & the Virginia Centinel, Winchester, are requested to insert the above till the day of election.
To be Sold, Pursuant to the last Will and Testament of Mann Page, deceased, on Monday the 24 day of January next, if fair, if not, the next fair day, at Mannsfield, his late residence, All the personal Property belonging to his Estate: Consisting of about One Hundred and Sixty NEGROES, together with all the stock of Horses, three Mules, Cattle, Sheep, Plantation Utensils, and about 1000 barrels of Corn. Amongst the Negroes are seven very valuable Carpenters, three excellent Blacksmiths, two Millers and some other tradesmen. The greater part, if not the whole, of this valuable property, will be sold on a credit of 12 months; the purchaser giving bond with approved security, to bear interest from the date, if not punctually paid. All sums under twenty dollars must be paid in money. There is also to dispose of, at private sale, and on the foregoing terms, a number of LOTS in Hanover town, county of Hanover, including the Tobacco Warehouses at that place; a House and Lot in the town of Bath, or Berkley Springs, and 3000 acres of TENNESSEE LANDS, belonging to said estate. All persons having claims against said Estate, will please make them known as speedily as possible; and those indebted will, it is hoped, be forward in making payment to Robert Patton, Administrator with the Will annexed. Frederickburg, Dec. 1. d
TO LET, A good three story BRICK HOUSE, On Prince Street, lately occupied by Mr. Lawrence, between the stores of Mr. Ramsey and Mr. Hodgson, possession will be immediately given—for terms apply to AARON HEWES, who lives four doors above, or to JOHN HARPER, Sen'r Dec. 10. eo
For Sale, by ROBERT & JOHN GRAY, WHEATON'S GENUINE PATENT JAUNDICE BITTERS, A MEDICINE extremely useful when Jaundice and Bilious Complaints are so prevalent among the citizens of America and the West Indies. They are a useful and efficacious Medicine for curing Jaundice and Bilious disorders, and removing that feeling, faint, distrest feeling at the stomach, difficulty of breathing, loss of appetite, and sleepy, dull heaviness in the forehead of the day, weakness and trembling of the limbs, dizziness of the head, and yellowness of countenance, complaints so common to jaundice and bilious people. Also removing constipation of the bowels, obstructions of urine, cholicy complaints, pickings and purgings, indigestion, sick head-ache, rheumatic complaints, &c. (which arise from a collection of sour, bilious matter in the stomach) and at length restoring the constitution to strength and vigor. They are also found very useful to carry off worms, and cure rickety children, and may be used with safety in all constitutions, ages and sexes. The many cures that have been effected in New England, by the above medicine, (as may be seen in the bills) prevent the necessity of further recommendation. August 2. 21w6m
Wheaton's Patent Itch Ointment. The only medicine in the world which will certainly cure the ITCH, without having in it any thing either dangerous or disagreeable; it being composed mostly of ingredients never before discovered or used in that disorder. One box cures a person, and there need be no washing after the use of it, as the skin is generally left cleaner and smoother after the use of it than before. August 2. 21w6m
JANNEY and PATON Have just received, per the brig Polly, and for Sale, 24 bds. } New England Rum, 86 bds. } 75 tons Plaister Paris. And on hand, as usual, a general assortment of GROCERIES. And about 1250 tons Plaister. Farmers will find it to their interest, when purchasing, to look at this plaister, as they certainly will be able to please themselves as to quality. It lays very convenient to a water carriage, and may be put on board a vessel free of cartage. Dec. 9. d
Tunis Craven, Has just received and is now opening at his store in King Street a few doors above Mrs. Bennett and Watts's, a handsome assortment of Fall and Winter Goods, Consisting of superfine broad cloths, and cashmeres, coating, forest cloth, kersey, and half thick, striped and rose blankets, frizes, flannels, toilet and swansdowns, Russia sheeting, ravens duck, dowlas, creas and ticklenburgs, brown and white platillas, Irish linen, long lawn and fine cotton shirting, an elegant assortment of cambric mullins, white and coloured fine India mull and prigg do. fashionable dantz and calicoes, turniture do. ladies extra long cotton gloves, French and English silk picknick, & lace do. 6.4 satin stripe and fancy bordered cambric shawls, white and coloured camel's hair do. patent sewing cotton threads, laces, bobbin, &c. &c. The above goods will be disposed of on the usual terms for cash. Nov. 21. d
I will Rent, For one year on moderate terms, and give immediate possession, my HOUSE and LOTS, in the town of Dumfries, adjoining the court house, and lately occupied by captain George Williams, as a tavern. The terms will be made known on application to Mr. William Smith, of Dumfries, or the subscriber. The above property will be sold to the highest bidder, on a credit of one, two, and three years, at Prince William courthouse, on the 5th day of March next, being court day. A clear and indisputable title will be made to the purchaser, or purchasers, on the day of sale; on he or they giving bonds with approved security, to bear interest from the date if not punctually paid. A minute description of this property is deemed unnecessary, as it is presumed those inclined to rent or purchase, will first view the premises. James Mitchell. Dec. 22. 2aw2m
JOSHUA RIDDLE BEGS leave to inform his friends and the public, that he has just received a very complete Assortment of Fall Goods, consisting of best superfine, fine and coarse cloths, of every colour, kerseymere, swansdowns, thick sets, fancy cords, velvets, kerseys, halfticks, plains and kendal cottons, rose and striped blankets, flannels, baizes, coatings, napt frizes, scarlet cloaks, stockings, ticklenburgs, osnaburgs, Hessian 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 1aw
FOR SALE BY WILLIAM HARRISON, AT HIS STORE ON KING'S WHARF, LOWER END OF WOLF STREET, New-England Potatoes, Coarse Salt, Middlings and Shoulders of Bacon on very low terms, Ready made Bgs, Bar Iron, Philadelphia Loaf and Lump Sugar, Indian Meal, Rye Meal, Shorts and Bran, Superfine Flour in barrels and half barrels, Large and small vessels may be conveniently accommodated with Wharfage on moderate terms. STORES to let on the Wharf, or goods received in them on Storage. A large STORE on Hoc's Wharf to sell or let—with the privilege of receiving and shipping goods free of wharfage. A small HOUSE on Water Street next door to Major Munster's, for sale. A number of LOTS in good situations for sale or to let on ground rent. Alex. 12 mo. 20 h. eof
HOUSES TO LET. THE subscriber having removed from Alexandria, is desirous of letting his TWO HOUSES in Water Street, situated upon the north and south corners of Jefferson Street. They are well fitted to the accommodation of small families, have an uninterrupted and extensive view of Potomac, with well enclosed gardens and necessary out buildings attached. A few unimproved lots under fence, adjoining the above, for rent or sale. For Particulars apply to Mr. D. W. Scott, nearly opposite the premises, or to R. I. Taylor, Esq. King Street. T. HAMILTON. Dec. 6. eo  To Let, THE frame Warehouse on King Street, two doors above Pitt Street, now occupied by Ambrose Valle. 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. eo
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 straight 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. eo
In the case of James M'Donald, A BANKRUPT: THIS is to give notice, that the Commissioners named and authorised in a commission of bankruptcy awarded and issued against James M'Donald, of Washington county, in the District of Columbia, Dealer and Chapman, intend to meet on the 31st day of January next, at four o'clock in the afternoon of that day, at the house of Wm. Rhodes, Inn Keeper, in the city of Washington, where the creditors who have not already proved their debts, may then and there come and prove the same, and assent to or dissent from the allowance of the certificate to said Bankrupt. By Order of the Commissioners. LEWIS FORD, Sec'y. Washington, Dec. 17. 2aw3t
STOUGHTON'S GENUINE BITTERS, Faithfully prepared at the original warehouse London. TO make any observations here, upon the superior quality of these Bitters, to any ever offered for sale, is needless; suffice it to say, that they have stood the test of approbation a great number of years. Gentlemen, who prefer bitters, will find them an elegant and wholesome preparation; and now, for the first time, imported in quart bottles, as well as vials, which will reduce the price near one half. Country stores and taverns supplied by the dozen or gross, with a very large allowance on the price, or bartered for country produce, on application to Messrs. Robert and John Gray, booksellers, Alexandria. Sold also, (Retail) By Rapine, Conrad and Co. booksellers, Capitol Hill, Washington; John March, bookseller, George Town; T. H. Gray, Norfolk, and A. Buck, Fredericksburg. Nov. 15. 3m1aw
NOTICE. ALL persons having claims against the estate of Dr. Archibald Morton, are requested to bring them forward to the subscriber properly authenticated, and all such as are indebted to the said estate, are requested to make immediate payment to JOHN M'CLENACHAN. PRINTED DAILY BY S. S. SNOWDEN.