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Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
Vol. VI.]
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 1, 1806.
[No. 1486.
Public Sale.
On FRIDAY next, at 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store, RUM
In hhds. and bls. French Brandy in pipes, Gin in pipes and bls. Whiskey and Apple Brandy in bls. Sugar in hhds. tierces and bls. Chocolate, White and brown Soap and Mould and dipt Candles, Raisins in kegs, boxes and jars, Figs in kegs and frails, Queen's Ware in crates, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, &c. Also,
A Variety of DRY GOODS, among which are Cloths, Coatings, Kersemeres, Duffs, Plains, Kersies, Negro Cottons, Serges, Elastics, blue Friezes, Calimancoes, Russells, Yarn Stockings, Ghintzes and Callicoes, Irish Linens, Silesia do. Osnaburgs and Ticklenburgs, Muslin and Muslin Handkerchiefs, India Muslins and Table Clothes, Bandanna Handkerchiefs, Colour'd Threads, Hats and sundry other articles.
Philip G. Marsteller. Nov. 12. For Freight or Charter To Europe or the West-Indies, THE BRIG EQUATOR, Henry Moore, Master; Burthen 230 hhds. For terms apply to the Master on board, or to HUGH SMITH. Dec. 16. d
For Sale or Freight, The Schooner BETSEY, Burthen eight hundred barrels; Was built in eighteen hundred and two—And is without exception the best Schr. belonging to the port—for terms apply to Benjamin Shreve, jun. Dec. 14. tf.
Liverpool Salt—Afloat. 200 hhds. coarse Liverpool SALT, on board the Schooner Favourite at Lawrajon's wharf, and for sale by Lawrajon & Fowle; Who have also received by said Schooner from Boston, 50 bbls. New England Rum, 6 hhds. Molasses, 90 boxes Mould and Dipe Candles, 20 do. Fresh Chocolate, 20 do. Best Havana Segars, 6 bales Burboo Guntabs, 30 bolts First Quality Russia Duck, 1000 lbs. Sheet Lead. ON HAND, 50 chests Young Hyson and Hyson Skin Teas, 50 bolts heavy Ravens Duck, superior in quality to English, 20 do. light Ravens, 40 barrels Turpentine. A QUANTITY OF Baltimore Bella GUN-POWDER. December 20. d
400 barrels Corn, 70 boxes fresh Malt and Bloom Raisins, For Sale, by Mandeville & Jamesson. December 5. d
JUST RECEIVED, AND FOR SALE, Two boxes Irish Linen—real Cole-raines. 50 barrels prime Pork. WM. HODGSON. November 28. d
Russia Clean Hemp. A few tons of the first quality for sale, by John G. Ladd. Dec. 2. dtf. 44 bales GERMAN GOODS, assorted, And for Sale, on moderate terms, Lately imported from Bremen by the way of Baltimore. ROBERT YOUNG. December 7. dom
JAMES BACON,
At his GROCERY STORE, on King Street, has, in addition to his former stock, added A fresh Supply of Genuine Articles in the Grocery Line; Which makes his assortment complete. He now offers for sale, on his usual low terms, Muscovado Sugars, of various qualities, Loaf and Lump ditto, Gunpowder, Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, Hyson Skin, and Souchong, particularly selected for family use. Best Green Coffee, Chocolate, of a superior quality.
Madeira, Bucellos, Sherry, Lisbon, Teneriffe, Malaga, and Genuine Old Port WINES. Cognac and Bordeaux Brandy, Old Jamaica Spirit, for family use, Antigua, St. Croix, St. Vincente, and New-England Rum, Holland Gin, Irish and country Whiskey, Molasses, Wine, and Cider Vinegar, Stoughton's Bitters.
Mace, Nutmegs, Cloves, Cassia, Pimento Cayenne and Black Pepper, Race and Ground Ginger, Basket Salt for table use, Pearl Barley, Rice, Starch, Fig-blue, Soap, Mould, Dipe and Spermaceti Candles, Refined Salt-Petre, Flotant Indigo, Alum, Copperas, Madder, Brimstone, Spinning Cotton, Patent Shot, all sizes, best English and country-made Gunpowder, Segars, and Smoking Tobacco, very best Chewing Tobacco. Hamilton and Leiper's Snuff, Hunter's Pipes in boxes. London Mustard, warranted of a superior quality, Dixon's best ditto, Wrapping Paper, Demijohns, &c. &c. with generally every article in his line—the whole of which have been selected with care and will be disposed of on the very lowest terms. December 16. d
TUNIS CRAVEN,
Has received by the late arrivals an elegant assortment of GOODS, —AMONG WHICH ARE— London superfine Cloths and Cassimeres, Bennet's plain Cords, D. B. Waistcoats, Silks, Molekins, Florentines, Imperial, clouded and white Marbeilles, Toilets, Swandowns, Flannels, Blankets, Coatings, Plains, Kersies, Halfticks, Lamb's Wool, Worsted, Cotton and Silk Hosiery, Irish & Flanders Sheetings, 4 3/4 Irish Linens, Shirting Cotton, Long Lawns, Linen Cambricks, Dimities, Cambricks do. Corded Cambricks, Lace do. Rich Colonade and figured India Muslins India and British Book do. Lace Caps & Handkerchiefs, Extra Silk Gloves, Pie-Nic Mitts, Silk Cord and Buttons, Cambricks Buttons, Artificial Flowers and Wreaths, Ostrich Feathers, Italian Mantuas, Fine India Persians, Baftas, Mamoodies, Dowlass, Ticklenburg, Osnaburgs, Brown rolls &c. &c. He daily expects an additional assortment of FALL GOODS. Oct. 2. dtf
TUNIS CRAVEN,
HAS FOR SALE Best Havana SEGARS in boxes, And a few Puncheons NEW-ENGLAND RUM. November 13. d
JUST RECEIVED, 9 boxes—containing 500 pieces Platillas, 500 do. Britannias, Entitled to drawback on exportation. ALSO, 30 bbls and 5 hhds New Rum; For Sale, by John G. Ladd. December 13. dtf
TO BE LET, THE BRICK DWELLING-HOUSE, lately occupied by Thomas Matthews—Likewise, the HOUSE and LOT occupied by the subscriber—who has four elegant EIGHT-DAY CLOCKS for sale. E. JANNEY. 10th month, 25th. zawtf
15 hogheads } Prime retailing Molasses 12 tierces 20 puncheons high proof Jamaica Rum 8 butts Muscat Wine 4 half butts Constantia do. 4 pipes fine old Brazil Madeira 12 boxes French Prunes 10 hogheads } New-England Rum 15 barrels 50 barrels Pennsylvania Rye Whiskey 6 casks refined British Salt-Petre 3 tierces Allum 30 boxes Mould and Dipe Candles 10 boxes Chocolate Just received, and for sale, for cash or on the usual credits. Mandeville & Jamesson. December 21. d
20 Pipes very choice Madeira Wine, Imported in the Brig Active, from St. Bartholomews, and for sale by R. Veitch & Co. December 21. N. B. This Wine has lain a considerable time in the West Indies.
Dissolution of Copartnership. THE Copartnership hitherto subsisting under the firm of Joseph Riddle & Co. of Alexandria, was dissolved the first instant, by mutual consent: All persons that are indebted to, or that have claims on the same, are requested to come forward and settle, as it is desirable to close the concern as soon as possible. Those whose accounts are of long standing are particularly requested to attend to this notice, and make payments to either of the subscribers. JOSEPH RIDDLE, Of Alexandria. JAMES DALL, Of Baltimore. September 13. tf
JOSEPH RIDDLE Has Received by the Ceres and other ships lately arrived at Baltimore, a considerable part of his FALL GOODS; Which are now opening at his store in Fairfax Street, and daily expects an additional supply in the United States from Liverpool. September 23. d
NOTICE.
AT a meeting of the President and Directors of the Little River Turnpike Company, at the house of John Gadsby, in the town of Alexandria, December the 4th, 1805—Ordered, That the Stockholders in the Little River Turnpike Company do, and they are hereby required to pay to the Treasurer of said Company ten dollars on each share by them respectively subscribed, on the first day of February, 1806—and the further sum of ten dollars on each of their shares, on the first day of May—and the further sum of ten dollars on each of their shares, on the first day of July—and the further sum of ten dollars on each of their shares, on the first day of September—and the further sum of ten dollars on each of their shares, on the first day of November next ensuing the date hereof. Jonah Thompson, Treasurer. December 13. autFeb
New Brewery.
Isaac Entwistle and Co. RESPECTFULLY informs the public, they have commenced Brewing, and will have BEER ready for delivery in a few days, which he hopes will please such as use it. He will give the Baltimore and Philadelphia prices for good clean Barley. Grain and Yeast may be had at the Brewery. December 20. dlm
TEN DOLLARS Reward.
Left the Little River turnpike road, about the 10th of September last, A Negro Man named JACOB, belonging to the heirs of THOMAS MACON, deceased. He is about 50 years of age, well made, about 5 feet 10 inches high, dark complexion, his head tolerably grey. Whoever takes up said Negro and delivers him to me or one of the overseers on the turnpike road, near Alexandria, shall receive the above reward and all reasonable charges, by JOSEPH POWELL, Agent for the Little River Turnpike Company. October 24. dtf
Mandeville and Jamesson,
OFFER FOR SALE, For Cash, Produce, or on the usual Credit, A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF LIQUORS & GROCERIES, Consisting of Muscovado Sugars, of various qualities. Philadelphia and Alexandria Loaf and Lump ditto. Jamaica, St. Vincente, and N. E. Rum, Old Jamaica Spirits, for family use, Peach and Apple Brandy, Cognac and Bordeaux do. Holland and Country Geneva, 70 barrels strong and fine flavored Rye Whiskey.
Madeira, Sherry, Old Port, Lisbon, Malaga, and Teneriffe WINES. 40 cases St. Raphael Medoc Claret, 1 butt old 4th proof Irish Whiskey, 100 cases West Somedam Gin. A few hogheads of choice Molasses, Tennessee and Georgia Cotton. Gunpowder, Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, Souchong, Hyson Skin, and Bohem TEAS, Very carefully selected from the best cargoes for country trade and family use. Green Coffee, Chocolate, Pearl Barley, Rice, Starch, Fig-blue, Soap, Mustard, Rappee and Scotch Snuff. SPICES—Pimento, Pepper, Cloves, Cassia, Nutmegs and Mace. Ginger, race and ground. Flotant and Orleans Indigo, Madder, Copperas, Allum and Brimstone. Patent Shot, assorted, from BB to No. 9. Bar Lead, Hunter's Pipes, Bees Wax, Wrapping Paper, Demijohns, Refined Salt-Petre, Chalk, Mould and Dipe Candles. British Gunpowder of various qualities from F to treble battle. October 18.
District of Columbia, to wit: WHEREAS Alexander Henderson hath, by his petition in writing, applied to the Hon. Nicholas Fitzhugh , one of the assistant judges of the circuit court of the district of Columbia, to be admitted to the benefit of the act of Congress for the relief of insolvent debtors within the district aforesaid, and has stated therein that he is in actual confinement in the prison of Alexandria county, at the suit of sundry creditors of the said Alexander Henderson , and of one John M'Pherson , lately trading in copartnership; the said John M'Pherson residing and carrying on the business of the said copartnership in the city of New-York, under the firm of John M'Pherson and Co. : And the said Alexander Henderson , residing and carrying on the business of the copartnership in the town of Alexandria, under the firm of Alexander Henderson and Co. and the said Alexander Henderson being unable to discharge the said claims with others against him, has offered to deliver up to the use of his creditors, all his property real, personal, or mixed: Notice is therefore given to the creditors of the said Alexander Henderson , and of the copartnership aforesaid, that on Monday the 6th day of next January, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, at the court-house in Alexandria, the oath of an insolvent debtor will be administered to the said Alexander Henderson , and a trustee appointed agreeable to the said act of Congress, unless cause be then and there shown to the contrary. By order of the Honorable Nicholas Fitzhugh , assistant judge of the circuit court of the district of Columbia, this 17th day of December, 1805. G. Deneale, C. C. Dec. 20. d
Ten Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY from the subscriber on Thursday last, the 26th inst. a Negro Woman named MILLY, formerly the property of Mrs. Brian Hamplon ; about twenty-three years of age, stout made, and very dark complexion. Whoever takes up said Negro and delivers her to me, shall receive the above reward with all reasonable expenses. Mathew Eakin. December 30. d3t A few copies of the American Gardner , may be had at the Book Store of Robert Gray.

DOCUMENTS
Accompanying a message from the President of the United States - Comprising at full length all the papers not previously inserted in the National Intelligencer.
(G.)
(Continued.)
Natchitoches, September 16, 1805.
Personally appeared before me, John Sibley, one of the justices of the peace in said county, Lous Lamalat, of Campte in said county, esq. who being duly sworn deposeth and saith:
That he is now 66 years of age, and that he was born at the place now called Natchitoches: although he never was at the place where the ancient Caddo village was, he was in the constant habit of seeing the French inhabitants and the soldiers who were then living and stationed there, and has no more doubt of the fact than though he had seen it: he saw Mr. Grappe and his family when they returned from there. And further, that he has no knowledge of the ancient French establishment at the Yatasse point in the vicinity of Bayou Pierre, and that three French families lived there before Louisiana was ceded to Spain and that Mr. Verge lived there for a number of years; and that said place was usually a place of deposit for the Indian traders, &c. And farther, that he has knowledge of Mr. Bourne, formerly commandant of Natchitoches, having had a trading house established on the south west side of the Sabine river, and distant from the river, about six leagues, and from Natchitoches about 50 leagues and about W.N. from it; which establishment was antecedent to the Spanish government's taking place in Louisiana: & that the same place was occupied by sundry persons afterwards, as well before as after the change of government. And that he has been informed that the mill stones that were at the old French establishment at the Caddos, being brought down. And that according to the best of his recollection, it is now about thirty eight years since the said settlement was abandoned; and further this deponent saith not.
Signed,
LOUIS LAMALAT.
Sworn to the 16th September 1805, before me,
Signed,
JOHN SIBLEY, Justice Peace.
I, the subscriber, being duly sworn as the interpreter of the French language, do hereby certify that the foregoing declaration of Louis Lamalat, esq. is truly interpreted and translated.
Signed,
J. HORN.
Natchitoches, Sept. 16, 1805.
Personally appeared before me, John Sibley, one of the justices of the peace for the said county of Natchitoches, Mary Louisa Brevell, widow of Antoine Grillette, deceased, who being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that after she married Mr. Grillette, she went with him to the ancient Caddo village, where she remained about 18 months. At that time there were a few French inhabitants who were settled and lived there, and a French commandant who was Mr. Grappe, and as near as she recollects, four soldiers; that the French inhabitants cultivated every thing that was common for the French inhabitants to cultivate in other parts of Louisiana, and that she does not recollect the exact number of years that have elapsed since she was there, but believes it was at least ten years before the government of Spain took place in Louisiana, and that she always understood by her parents, she was there when a child, but she was too young to have remembrance of it. And further the deponent saith not.
Signed,
her MARY LOUISA BREVELL, mark.
Sworn to before me at Natchitoches aforesaid, the day and year aforesaid.
Signed,
JOHN SIBLEY, Justice of the Peace.
I, the subscriber, being duly sworn, as interpreter of the French language, do hereby certify that the above deposition of Mary Louisa Brevell is truly interpreted.
Signed,
JOHN HORN.
Natchitoches, Sept. 16, 1805.
Personally appeared before, John Sibley one of the justices of the peace for the county of Natchitoches, J. Baptiste Grap-
pe, an inhabitant of Campte in said county and likewise one of the justices of the peace for the same, aged forty two years who being duly sworn deposeth and saith, that thirty five or thirty six years ago, he went with his father from Natchitoches to the ancient Caddo village, where he remained about four months; at that time there were no families or soldiers living there, but the houses of the French families who lived there but a few years before together with their fort and the flag staff and the barracks, or houses occupied by the soldiers, were all standing entire, and that his father told him which of the fields and houses his family had occupied for a number of years; and likewise he remembers to have seen in the fort the ambushers and platform where the cannon were placed. And that he recollects his father used to call the distance from Natchitoches to the said place by water about the same as from Natchitoches to N. Orleans, viz. about one hundred and seventy leagues. And further that he well recollects some French families, particularly a Mr. Verge, and a Mr. de Coto, living at the Yatasse Point, so called, and that he always understood they had lived there for many years before Louisiana was ceded to Spain, and that the same place has always continued to be occupied by some French inhabitants and is situate on the western division of Red River, about twenty five leagues above Natchitoches, and is now a part of what is called the Bayou Pierre settlement, under the jurisdiction of the Spanish government in the province of Texas. And that he has been several times at a place called the Dout on the E. Bank of the Sabine River, at a prairie towards the head of said River, where there was an appearance of some works having been erected by the French as a trading establishment, and where his father and many Indians had told him the French flag had been hoisted, and the arms of the king of France buried.
And farther the deponent saith not.
(Signed)
BTE. GRAPPE.
Sworn to before me at Natchitoches, the 16th day of Sept. 1805.
(Signed)
JOHN SIBLEY, Justice Peace.
I, the subscriber, being duly sworn as an interpreter of the French language, do hereby certify that the foregoing deposition of John Baptiste Grappe, esq. is truly interpreted and translated.
Signed,
J. HORN.
Senate of the United States.
Debate on the motion of DR. LOGAN for leave to bring in a bill to suspend the commercial intercourse between the U. States and St. Domingo.
(Continued.)
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20.
Doctor Logan having assigned his reasons for asking permission to introduce the bill,
MR. ADAMS said,
Mr. President —Had the gentleman who asks leave to introduce this bill, assigned any new reasons as the foundation of his motion, whatever my opinion might have been upon their merits, I should not think it proper to combat them at this time; but the object of the bill is so simple, that its details are immaterial. Its purpose is totally to prohibit a branch of our commerce, which at the last session of the legislature was proved to be of great importance to the country. Unless, therefore, a majority of the senate should be of opinion that the bill ought to pass, it appears to me that the present is the stage at which it ought to be arrested: since the mere discussion of the question and pendancy of the measure before congress, may have an unfavorable effect on the commercial interest, or at least injuriously affect individual merchants, in the course of their affairs.
It is well known to every member upon this floor, and to the public in general, that the same gentleman who now wishes to introduce this bill, did at the last session of congress make a motion for leave to bring it in at that time, which was rejected; and I expected that on its renewal at this time he would have alleged some new grounds for the measure; but in this expectation I have been disappointed. He tells us indeed that unless we do prohibit this commerce it will inevitably lead us into a war with the French republic: I have certainly no more disposition than any gentleman here to be at war with France; but excepting that gentleman's assertion (to which I am willing to give all the credit which it can be entitled to) what particle of evidence have we that the St. Domingo trade will expose us
to any such danger? What evidence has the gentleman himself alleged in support of his assertion? Why, sir, he has read to us a part of the president's message, at the opening of the last session of congress, and a correspondence between the British and French ministers, and the secretary of state, six or nine months previous to that time, and complaining that some of our merchant vessels were armed. It is surely needless for me to mention in this house, that in consequence of that very passage in the president's message of last year, and of those very complaints of those foreign ministers, a bill did actually pass both houses of congress, after a long and ample discussion of the subject; which bill was intended to remove those causes of complaint, and is now in force. This bill I have understood was satisfactory on all hands, and it has been within a very few days declared by a member of this body, in his place, to have given satisfaction to the French government in particular, nor has that information been contradicted. This conclusion indeed may be inferred from the tenor of the president's communication to congress at the commencement of the present session. If any intimation of complaints from foreign powers relative to this subject, is contained in this message, it has escaped my attention, and I can indeed safely affirm there is none; and is not this silence itself, a strong, an irresistible proof that no such complaints have been made; but that the measures adopted by congress at the last session have been satisfactory? Believing it as I do, and that no needless interference of the government with the regular course of commercial transaction ought ever to be countenanced, I hope the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Dr. Logan) will not have leave to bring in this bill.
Gen. Jackson seconded Dr. Logan's motion, and in reply to Mr. Adams said, that he wished the Dr. to make it an annual motion, as Mr. Sawbridge had in the parliament of England to reduce septennial parliaments, but with more effect until the trade so highly dishonorable to national character was annihilated. As to Mr. Adams's observations that the bill was not allowed to be brought in last session, and that he had heard no new arguments, he would answer the gentleman by asking what new arguments had been advanced on the bill to prohibit the importation of slaves, where leave was given two days since to bring in the bill, and the same arguments were rung in our ears by Quakers and others, ever since the constitution had been in operation, and not a new one had been produced. He said that the day would come when this dishonorable traffic would be rued by the United States: that the day must arrive when a general peace would take place, when the present hostilities must cease; that it must and would then become the interest of every nation of Europe having colonies in the West Indies, to extirpate this horde or ship them off to some other place. That the United States by affording them succor, arms, ammunition and provisions, must be considered by them as their allies; their supporters and their protectors. That he believed the United States would be viewed in this light by the French government and by themselves, and that they would demand and expect us to grant them an asylum as allies and protectors, and send them to our coast. This was no novelty, and he had received information from a late celebrated French general, given in a public company at the city of Washington where he boarded, and the general was one who dined there; that arrangements had been made, if general Le Clerc had been victorious, to send those brigands to the southern states. This was a melancholy subject for South-Carolina and Georgia, and one of those brigands introduced into the southern states, was worse than an hundred importations of blacks from Africa, and more dangerous to the United States.
(To be continued.)
From the FREDERICK TOWN HERALD.
"Oppugnation" in Virginia —Every new aspect in what may be considered "the great deep" of democracy, will be generally interesting and important. In times past, we have hinted at one source of disaffection in the Ancient Dominion, in our speculations on Old and New Virginia. Other causes have been arising, not yet fully understood or completely matured, but which manifestly tend to a serious division, among the democrats of that state. This is sufficiently betrayed in the language of Mr. Jefferson's Enquirer, relative to the proceedings of their legislature now in session; and the fears and the uneasiness of the party appear very palpable from the pains taken to conceal and disavow. Other
information has already reached us, which must render the politics of our "State" more and more an object of curiosity, and our attention will necessarily be attracted to that sphere with a searching and inquisitive eye. For the present, we merely offer some few plain facts, as given us by a respectable and attentive friend, on the scene of action.
Extract of a letter from Richmond, dated Dec. 17.
"Whilst I am writing permit me to give you a sketch of the politics of this place. On the 4th ult. the executive with advice of council of state, appointed Creed Taylor a judge of the general court, to supply a vacancy occasioned by the death of the hon. Joseph Jones. This Creed Taylor is said to be an ambitious and violent republican, that he denounces all those of his own side who hesitate or refuse to go all lengths in persecuting those who differ from him in political sentiments, that he was the father of a caucus held about two years ago, prescribing a test to the electors of president and vice-president of the United States, that he was the father of a caucus held last winter to obtain from the general assembly a resolution to instruct the treasurer of this state to discriminate between the citizens in his choice of directors to the bank of Virginia, he is said to be a man of ingenuity and possessing considerable talents. He calls himself a sound republican, and professes great love for the people, he was thought to have the good of the people much at heart, that his friends in the executive council thought him a proper person to supply the vacancy in the senate of the United States, occasioned by the resignation of Wilson C. Nicholas, esq. a majority of the council however gave a preference, to Andrew Moore, esq. but an opportunity soon offered to the friends of the good man, to bring him once more into view, by the promotion of judge Tucker to the court of appeals, whereby a vacancy was occasioned on the bench of the general court. Mr. Taylor was recommended as the man best qualified to supply that vacancy, as the disinterested patriot of '98, who had fought bloodless battles in times of tried men's souls, yet such was the weariness of the legislature, that they gave a decided preference to general Brooke, at the time speaker of the Senate of this state, a gentleman greatly his inferior in stature but infinitely superior in talents and refined sentiment. The senate in order to make some amends to Mr. Taylor for his disappointment, elected him their speaker to supply the vacancy consequent on the election of gen. Brooke, in which station he continued until the 4th ult. on which day the death of the honorable judge Jones was announced to the executive of this state. That body, with a promptitude that does them infinite honor, (at the instance of Alexander M'Rae, esq. one of the honorable members) on the same day unanimously appointed Creed Taylor to supply the vacancy. The good patriot and dear lover of the people, instantly obeyed the voice of his country, to a dignified and snug office for life, came on to Richmond, took the oath of office and a seat on the bench of the general court.
Now it will certainly astonish you to be informed that notwithstanding the unanimous appointment of the executive, and notwithstanding the many traits of disinterested patriotism evinced by this gentleman, and the great lover of the people and fat offices, the legislature should have had the temerity to displace him, and elect in his stead Hugh Holmes, esq. the speaker of the house of delegates, a gentleman also very much inferior in stature, but certainly his superior in every requisite to constitute the judge or the gentleman. Yet such is the fact, and this great friend of the people is another evidence of the ingratitude of republics. True it is that some members of the legislature undertake to say that Mr. Taylor is designing, ambitious and despotic, that he makes republicanism subservient to his unbounded pride and ambition, and a stalking horse to some profitable office. They farther say that the executive appointment was a concerted plan, as it was evident from the advanced age of several of the judges of the general court that a vacancy must soon happen, in order to forestall the public sentiment. They further say that the executive did not supply the vacancy occasioned about two years ago in the court of appeals, by the death of the venerable judge Pendleton, and that there was no necessity for the temporary appointment of the executive in the present case, as the full circuit courts were all held previous to the vacancy, and the meeting of the legislature so near at hand, but this is all fuzz.
"The friends of Mr. Taylor call the majority of the legislature tertium quid, the moderates, apostates, &c. In reply it is

and probably with a great deal of such, that Creed Taylor and about ten or twelve characters south of James's River, are the only tertium quid in this commonwealth, that they are not an interme- diate party but a despicable junto, arrogat- ing to themselves the exclusive right of giving to the commonwealth, and fore- closing public sentiment, that they call themselves republicans and democrats, but are in fact despots and tyrants, and that their sole object is office and power. "Which of the party may be relied on I know not, as I have no admission into their conclaves, certain it is that there is considerable diversity of sentiment among them—Those who are really republicans from principle, and friends to their country are afraid of these turbulent and ambitious characters, and are obliged in their own defence to coalesce with honest men in or- der to maintain the peace and tranquility of the commonwealth, and thus you may account for the preference of maj. Holmes to Creed Taylor, and of William H. Cabell as governor, to Alexander M'Rea."
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 30.
Latest from the Continent of Eu- rope.
Yesterday arrived the ship Lovely Ma- rilda , Captain O'Conner, from Tonningen, which he left the 12th November, and by the attention of a commercial friend, we are favoured with a file of German papers of the 5th of November, which we have put into the hands of the translator, but we received them at so late an hour, that we are only enabled to give the following till our next.
MUNICH, October 25.
According to general orders, the passage of the Inn must be forced in 4 days time. All the troops are this day in motion. Those quartered here marched off again this morning, and fresh troops are con- stantly passing through. The Bavarian head quarters come on the frontiers of Tyrol. The marshals Bernadotte and Da-oust exchange the command of wings, so that the former commands now the left and the latter the right wing.
ULM, October 25.
Near Leutkirch several thousand Im- perial Austrian Troops of the division of Ge- neral Wolfskehl, were taken prisoners by the French General Vandamme.
FROM BAVARIA, Oct. 25.
An action took place between the Russi- an and Bavarian troops in the neighbour- hood of Oessaig.
The advanced posts of the army of Mar- shal Bernadotte are already on the Salza. Numbers of troops advance against the Electorate of Salzburg—The plan of the French seems to be, to conquer this coun- try, so as to get in the back of Tyrol, to open through Corinthia a communication with the army of General Massena, and if possible to turn the Archduke Charles.
VIENNA, October 26.
General Mack, who was taken prisoner of war, by the French is arrived here, and as it is said with proposals for peace. But on our part, there seems to be but very lit- tle inclination to quit the field of battle un- less the proposed peace be very honorable for Austria.
His Russian Imperial Majesty is shortly expected in Vienna, and preparations are already making for his reception.
AUGSBURG, October 27.
The day before yesterday a severe cannonade was heard here on the side of the Tyrolese: the French therefore have without a doubt attacked the passes through the mountains. An action has taken place on the Inn.
RATISBON, October 28.
The Russians have retreated to Wels and there wait for reinforcements.
A division of the army of general Berna- dotte is already marched against Salzburg.— Passau is said to be taken by the Austrians. Straubingen and Vilsbiberg are in the hands of the French.
FROM THE MAYN, October 29.
The elector of Bavaria is returned from Wurtz- burg to Manchen by the way of Anspach, to- gether with the minister of state Moritzgelas, to which place the French minister Mr. Otto is likewise gone.
HANAU, October 29.
According to private letters from Suabia, the Imperial Royal Quarter master general, lieut. field marshal general Mack, had several audi- ences of the emperor Napoleon, before his depar- ture for Austria, which lasted for three hours each time; and at his departure general Mack
received two letters in the own hand writing of the French emperor of Germany. It is observed at the same time, that, of all the Austrian ge- nerals, general Mack alone obtained the favor to travel through the French army by the way of Munich to Vienna. It is likewise supposed, that the dispatches sent after the archduke Ferdi- nand, contained proposals for peace.
LONDON, October 22.
Lord Harrowby is appointed Ambassador ex- traordinary to the Court of Berlin; Mr. Ham- mond accompanies him as first secretary of Le- gation, and Mr. Montague as private Secretary. It is said that Lord Harrowby has full power and instructions immediately to agree to the propo- sals of the court of Berlin. Said Lord Harrow- by set out yesterday already for Berlin, together with Mr. Hammond.
November 7. THE EXPEDITION.
The general report has been, that the force that has sailed from the Downs is bound to Han- over. We may now however state, as the state- ment cannot now be detrimental to the object of the expedition, that we have reason to believe it is destined against Boulogne. It is known to go- vernment that the whole force in that place does not exceed 4000 men. The transports, it is believed, will land their troops as near the town as they can, and no doubt is entertained that they will carry the place. Sir Sydney Smith is at the same time to keep the batteries employed; and to attempt destroying part of the shipping. In the event of success, the whole must be anni- hilated. The attack, we believe, was intended to be made last night.
The following enumeration of distances be- tween these places and the seat of war, may be useful in serving to illustrate the relative situa- tion of the armies:
From Vienna to Munich there are three roads, the two principal of which at this juncture, are those by the way of Braunau and Salzburg.— From Vienna to Ens the distance is 105 Eng- lish miles; from thence to Braunau on the Inn, the last Imperial town 105 miles; to Munich 85; from Ens to Salzburg the distance is 100 miles; and from thence to Munich 84; Gene- ral Kenmayer has joined the Russians either at Braunau or Salzburg; if at the latter place, as- sistance might have been sent, if there had been time, to General Mack, by Innsbruck in the Ty- rol; this place is 60 miles from Pustertal, very strong, and 30 from Kempten, which lies by Ineg and Wangen; from Lindau 45 miles; from Memingen 20, and from that place to Ulm 30 miles. Ulm, by Memingen to Lindau is 75 miles, and by Ravensburg 65; Regentz is from Lindau 31 4 miles. From Ulm by Frank- fort and Cologne to Amsterdam, the distance is 410 miles; & by way of Basil to Paris 390 miles. A person may with ease reach Amsterdam in 4 days, and Paris in three days.
Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 1.
Extract of a letter from Washington to the Editor of the Alexandria Advertiser.
"Yesterday, in consequence of a notice in Mr. Smith's official Intelligencer, the galleries of the house of congress were numerously attended, to see the different tribes of Indians pay a visit to their fathers. As the house of representatives was called to order the savages entered, dressed in their war habiliments. There were near 40, and who completely filled the inside gallery. Tho' I was gratified with a sight of these tribes, yet I was sorry to observe a number of beautiful young female citi- zens obliged to give up their seats to make room for them. The ladies were compelled to quit the floor of the house, or to view the sight from the upper galleries amongst Turks, Jews, Infidels and Ne- groes, or to suspend their curiosity. As this is not one of the virtues of the fair sex they mounted amongst the dingy groupe.
"The fantastic dresses of the Indians, exceed in description, the limits of my let- ter. The head warriors were plastered on their faces with a brick dust colour, the next in rank, as I conjectured, were half coloured, and others attained their natural swarthiness."
"In the evening they gave a dance at the Theatre, and took in return dollars and ar- dent spirits, which stimulated by the exer- tions of the evening, killed a chief. Pre- parations, are making for his interment in the Indian manner."
The following gentlemen are appointed by the President of the United States offi- cers of the 2d Legion of Militia of the district of Columbia:
 Adam Lynn, Captain of light infantry.  Lewis Summers, Captain of artillery.  James H. Hooe, Captain of infantry.  John Young, Captain of infantry.  Edmund I. Lee, First lieut. of cavalry.  William Washington, Second lieut. of cavalry.  Nathaniel M'Allister, Lieutenant of light infantry.  Wm. T. Peck, Ensign of light infantry. 
Pennsylvania Hospital, Dec. 27th.
On Wednesday the 25th instant, a WEN was excised by Dr. Physick, in the circu- lar room, from the cheek and neck of Jas. Hayes, of Dauphin county, in the state of Pennsylvania, in the presence of Doctors Wistar and Cox, Physicians of the Hospi- tal; and about eighty students of Medicine from different parts of the Union, who were privileged to attend the practice of the house.
This Wen had been upwards of twenty years progressing in its growth, and when extracted, it was measured and weighed.
The dimensions were as follows: Projection from his cheek 7 1-2 inches. Circumference round the base 23. Circumference in its largest extent 25 1-2. Ditto in the least part of it 19 1-2. The weight was seven pounds. It is supposed the patient might have lost about ten or 12 ounces of blood. This se- vere operation he bore with the greatest for- titude, and there is a reasonable prospect of his doing well.
Proceedings of Congress
Taken for the "ALEXANDRIA DAILY ADVERTISER."
NINTH CONGRESS, OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
TUESDAY, December 31.
Resolution for a tax upon imported slaves.
Mr. Sloan again called for the resoluti- on he had offered some time since, on this head. It would said Mr. S. be remember- ed by the house, that he had before called for it, and on the request of a gentleman from South Carolina (Mr. D. R. Wil- liams) he had consented to let it lie on the table.
He had however just received informa- tion, that the bill to this effect which had been some time pending in the house of assembly, in South Carolina, was lost, he therefore now called on the house to take up his resolution, viz.
"Resolved, that a tax of ten dollars be laid on every slave which may hereafter be imported into the United States."
Mr. Sloan, then moved, that it be refer- red to the committee of the whole for to- morrow.
Mr. Holland observed, that the resolu- tion mentioned, had passed the house of assembly in South Carolina and as he was informed the senate also.
He therefore Moved, That the resolution now before the house, be referred to the first Monday in May.
Affirmative, 16.
Not carried.
The question was then put for Monday next and carried.
Affirmative, 60.
Negative, 22.
Message from the President of the United States communicating all the information to be obtained from the offices respecting the debts due to the United States and in- closing a letter therein from the secretary of the treasury.
The letter stated that no individual state except New York, had appropriated any part of the balances due to the United States in defence of their forts and harbors; which state had expended therein 136533 dollars 82 cents.
On motion of Mr. Dawson, the message and letter was referred to a committee of the whole on the state of the union.
Motion for Navy Yards.
Mr. Elliot, offered the following resolu- tion.
Resolved , That it is expedient to provide by law for siting and providing Navy Yards belonging to the United States, on or near the shore of the Atlantic Ocean, for the reception of ships and vessels of war of the United States, and he moved that it be re- ferred to a committee of the whole.
Mr. Dawson wished that the resolution might be referred to the secretary of the navy.
Mr. Newton said he hoped not; during the last session a motion was made to this effect & referred,—he added the house was the best judge of this matter.
Mr. J. Cotton Smith, said that the re- solution related most to the Committee already appointed on that part of the pre- sident's speech which relates to the defence of forts and harbors.
Mr. Elliot concurring in this and having withdrawn his motion to refer it to the committee of the whole, the same was re- ferred to the committee named by Mr. Smith.
On motion, it was resolved, that a com- mittee be instructed to enquire whether
any and what further security be required of marshals employed by the U. States in their official duties and that they report by bill or otherwise. Agreed to.
SECRET COMMUNICATION—Doors closed.
Mr. Finley now rose and said; that he had a communication of a secret nature to make to the house, and the speaker having read the rule in such case provided, order- ed all to withdraw except the members and their clerk.
In about an hour the door opened again, and the house adjourned.
Petitions and reports of petitions in a day or two.
FOR SALE,
On moderate Terms,
THE SHIP
HETTY,
Just arrived from Liverpool, and laying at Col. Ramsay's wharf. Her inventory may be seen and description of the ship made known, on application to Captain Roffel, on board or to
Ricketts, Newton & Co.
If said Ship is not sold in ten or fifteen days, she will be for freight or charter to any port in Europe.
R. N. & Co.
January 1. d
33 hhds and 80 bbls Mulcovade Sugar,
20 bbls Prime Green Coffee,
8 puncheons 4th proof Jamaica Rum,
20 bags Black Pepper, and
50 bbls Strong Beer, from some of the best
breweries in Philadelphia,
For Sale, by
Daniel M'Clean.
January 1. d3t
THIS DAY IS PUBLISHED,
By ROBERT GRAY, Bookseller,
KING-STREET;
A new and very highly interesting WORK,
ENTITLED
A NORTHERN SUMMER,
OR,
Travels round the Baltic;
Through Denmark, Sweden, Russia, Prussia, and
part of Germany—in the year 1804.
By JOHN CARR, Esq.
Author of the Stranger in France, &c.
Price, Two Dollars, bound and lettered.
Sold also by JOHN GRAY Fredericksburgh,
and JOSEPH MILLIGAN George Town.
Lately Received,
The following PLAYS:
SCHOOL of REFORM, or how to rule a
Husband; To Marry, or not to Marry; Rich-
ard the 3d; Hamlet; Who wants a Guinea;
Padlock; Pique, or 2, 5, 3, 8; Venice Pre-
served; Hotel; Fair Penitent; Il Bondocani;
Matrimony; Blind Bargain; First Floor, &c.
A L S O,
A large supply of Writing Paper,
Which will be sold low for cash.
January 1.
HENRY K. MAY
Has received, per Brig Equator, Moore, from
New-Castle, and offers for Sale, if immedi-
ately applied for;
80 casks Red Lead,
38 casks Patent Shot,
18 casks Ingot Lead; and
36 kegs Milled do.
December 18. d
HENRY K. MAY,
Has received per Schooner Maria, from Boston,
and offers for Sale,
13 bales Beerboon Gurrahs.
December 30. diw
For Sale or Hire,
A Negro Woman and Child.
Enquire of the Printer.
Dec. 31. d6t
KILN-DRIED MEAL.
200 barrels of Corn Meal, well
dried, and in nice shipping order.
Apply to MORDECAI MILLER.
December 9. d
Bills on Philadelphia,
At short sight,
In sums to suit purchasers, may be had if im-
mediate application is made to
Lawrafon & Fowle.
December 5. d
HUGH SMITH
Has received by the ship Hetty , his assortment of
Queens Ware,
And by the brig Equator , an assortment of
Cut and Plain Glass,
Which will enable him to supply the orders of his customers.
On board of the Hetty ,
5000 bottles Stoved Salt,
300 do. coarse house Coal,
150 do. Canal do.
Dec. 31. 2a w 6 v
The highest price given for
clean Linen Rags, by the Printer.

Valuable Lands and Negroes FOR SALE.
THE Subscriber desirous of disposing of his redundant property, so as to bring his affairs more within his reach and management, offers for sale the following lands and negroes, at prices so reduced as to claim the attention of persons wishing to invest money in such property, viz.
CHATHAM , that elegant and highly improved seat on the banks of the Rappahannock River, directly opposite the town of Fredericksburg, containing about eleven hundred acres, four hundred of which are in wood, and valuable timber, the rest in cultivation, and pleasure grounds—The land in tillage is level, a considerable part of it has been highly manured, and the whole of it well adapted to the culture of grain, small grain, and Indian corn, as the crop now growing will attest. The house and offices are of brick, and on a large and handsome scale, with a garden in front containing four acres, laid off with taste and well planted with the choicest fruit trees, now in full bearing, and ornamented with forest trees and shrubs of almost every description.
There is on the estate adjoining the river, a grist-mill built of free stone, containing the modern machinery and two pair of stones, one of them French Burrs—It commands a large country custom, is well situated for merchant business, and has rented for five hundred dollars per annum exclusive of all the grain of the farm hopper free, which is equal to three hundred dollars more.—There are all necessary out houses, for either convenience or luxury, such as ice-house, spring-house, barn, stable, offices, &c. &c. With all these advantages and expensive improvements, this property is offered at a price which the lands alone ought to command. There are also some valuable fisheries, and quarries of free stone on this estate.
Also, a tract of land generally called Clark's, about two miles below Chatham, on the north bank of the Rappahannock river, and within view of the town of Fredericksburg, containing upwards of four hundred acres. About one hundred and twenty acres of this tract is Rappahannock river bottom in cultivation, and is well adapted to Indian corn, small grain, &c. the residue is in wood, surrounding a height, which furnishes a beautiful site for building.
Also, a tract of land in Stafford county, adjoining Stafford court house, containing upwards of twelve hundred acres. This is good farming land, and has several tenants on it.
Also, a tract of land in Westmoreland and Richmond counties, containing upwards of two thousand acres, on which there are also several tenants. These two last mentioned tracts of land will be sold in small tenements, or in entire tracts, as may best suit the wishes of purchasers.
Also, a tract of land called Boyd's Hole, containing about one hundred and fifty acres, on the banks of the Potomac, in King George county, on which there are a comfortable dwelling house, store and tobacco inspection ware house. Few situations combine more advantages, it being an excellent stand for a store, ferry and tavern, the two first of which are at present kept there. The houses have lately been put in good repair, and the buildings alone will rent for three hundred dollars a year. The land is good in quality, and the situation abounds in fish, oysters and wild fowl.
Also, a valuable Scite for a Mill, with 50 acres of Land adjoining, in King George county, and not far distant from the last mentioned tract. There has been a mill here for many years which has lately gone to decay, the dam is substantial and entire, and the situation for a country mill not equalled in that neighborhood, commanding a very extensive custom; the land is covered with cedar, which alone renders it very valuable.
Also, several Lots and Houses in the town of Fredericksburg.
Likewise, about two hundred and thirty NEGROES, of different ages, sizes and description. A sale of them by families will be preferred; to effect this they will be offered at a reduced price. As a part of these Negroes are at present attached to the Chatham estate, the purchaser of that property may be accommodated with any number of them, as well as flock of every description.
Bank Stock of any of the Banks in Virginia, Maryland, or the district of Columbia, will be received in payment for any part of this property at a fair price, and bargains will be given, as the subscriber unable to attend to property so distant, is anxious to convert it into stock.
He will also rent a number of FARMS on his Ravensworth estate, containing from 2 to 400 acres each, on encouraging terms, to good farmers. They lay from eight to ten miles distant from Alexandria, George Town, and the City of Washington, and convenient to the turnpike road now building from Alexandria to the upper country.
William Fitzhugh.
October 10. law
A NEW NOVEL.
Just Published, by COTTOM and STEWART, and for Sale, at their Store. [PRICE ONE DOLLAR 75 CENTS.]
Fleetwood:
OR
THE NEW MAN OF FEELING.
By WILLIAM GODWIN.
September 13. d
JUST RECEIVED,
And for Sale by the Subscriber, 100 ps. brown Russia Sheetings } Entitled to 100 do. Ravens Duck } Dsk. on Ex. 3 bales German Ticklenburgs 50 bolts Russia Duck 100 barrels Boston Beef 30 do. Tanners Oil 400 casks Stone Lime 100 boxes mould and dipt Tallow Candles 6 pipes old real Cognac Brandy West India and New England Rum And a quantity of Mens, Womens and Childrens SHOES.
John G. Ladd.
November 16. d
ROBERT GRAY,
BOOKSELLER, KING-STREET.
HAS IN THE PRESS,
And will be published in about two weeks, in a beautiful octavo volume, on fine wove medium paper, neatly bound and lettered, price Two Dollars, a new and very highly interesting work, ENTITLED
A NORTHERN SUMMER;
OR,
Travels Round the Baltic,
Through Denmark, Sweden, Russia, Prussia, and part of Germany, in the year 1804.
By JOHN CARR, Esq.
Author of the STRANGER IN FRANCE, &c. &c. On hand the following Valuable Books, Debates of the Virginia Convention on the adoption of the Federal Government.
Pinkerton's Modern Geography, two large octavo volumes, and a beautiful quarto Atlas, containing sixty-three Maps.
Blackstone's Commentaries, (Judge Tucker) five volumes.
Bacon's abridgement of the Law, 7 vols. octavo. Viner's abridgement of the Law, in 28 octavo volumes bound in calf, London edition.
Hening's New Virginia Justice.
Revised Code of the Laws of Virginia.
Gibbon's Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, twelve volumes octavo. London edition.
Same Book Philadelphia edition, in eight vols.
Domestic Encyclopaedia, five volumes octavo.
Holy Bible, in four volumes octavo, printed on fine wove paper with an elegant type.
Anschütz's Travels, four volumes octavo.
Gillies Greece, four volumes octavo.
History of England, by Hume, Smollet, and others, 12 volumes octavo, the two last contain the History of the American Revolution.
Edward's History of the West Indies, a new edition published by subscription, three volumes are received.
Commercial Dictionary, three volumes octavo.
Boyer on the Diseases of the Bones, 1 vol. 8 vo.
Dictionary of Commerce, one vol. octavo, just published.
Robertson's History of Charles the 5th.
Johnson's English Dictionary, improved by the addition of Walker's standard of pronunciation.
British Classics thirty-nine volumes 12mo. bound in calf.
Volney's View of the United States.
British Spy, (Letters of)
Curtius Letters,
Bell's Surgery, 7 vols. 8vo. bound in calf.
Medical Extracts, 5 vols. octavo, calf and gilt.
Rollin's Ancient History, 10 vols. 12mo.
Plutarch's Lives, 6 vols. 12mo. &c. &c.
R. GRAY,
Keeps constantly for Sale,
An extensive assortment of Latin and English School Books, writing paper, playing cards by the gross, dozen or single pack; paper hangings; bandbox and bonnet boards; blank books of various sizes ready made, or made to any given pattern at a short notice, ruled with faint lines, bound with Spring backs, or Russia banded; common and pocket almanacks, for the year one thousand eight hundred and six.
December 2. law4t
N. B. Dr. Ree's Encyclopaedia will
be put to press in about two weeks, those who wish to possess this valuable work at a moderate price, had best leave their names with the subscriber as soon as possible, as the price will probably be raised after the publication of the first volume.
Robert Gray.
COUNTY OF ALEXANDRIA.
November 16, 1805.
WAS taken up and committed to the jail of this county, a Negro Lad who calls himself MOSES. He says he was born of a free woman in Bladenburg, state of Maryland, and was sold at the sale of a Mr. Ross, of Bladenburg, to a Mr. Smith and a Mr. Green of New Orleans, and that he was persuaded to leave there by a Mr. Marshall, on pretence of getting him his freedom, and was brought to New York, and from there was sent to Alexandria, in the care of a Mr. Spencer, until the arrival of Mr. Marshall, who pretended to be his master, and left him in the care of Mr. John Gadsby, of Alexandria. The owner, if he has any, is requested to come and prove his property, pay charges and take him away, otherwise he will be disposed of as the law directs.
F. Campbell, Jailor.
November 22. law2m
This Mr. Marshall drew a draft on the Honorable John Marshall, Chief Judge of the United States, which was protested as a forgery, it was in favor of some gentlemen in New York.
FAXON, METCALF & CO.
Have received per Schooner MARIA, from Boston, and offer for Sale, 36 barrels New-England Rum, 24 barrels (all caught) Mackerel, 1 tierce Tanner's Oil, 189 Reams Wrapping Paper, And a general assortment of Shoes, which will be opened immediately and disposed of on reasonable terms.
ALSO ON HAND,
6 pipes Holland Gin, 4 pipes French Brandy, 40 barrels Boston Pork, New hogheads and barrels Molasses, and 750 Tile. Cash will be given for CORN AND RYE, apply as above.
December 30. e02w
PUBLIC SALE.
By virtue of a Decree of the Superior Court of Chancery, held in the city of Richmond, the 5th of October 1805.
THE Subscribers will expose to SALE to the highest bidder, on the first Monday in March next, being Prince William court day at George William's Tavern, in the town of Dumfries at three o'clock, on a credit of six months; A TRACT OF LAND in the said county of Prince William, distant from the town of Dumfries thereunto six miles, laying on the east side of the main mountain road, bounded thereby, and includes Powell's run. It is said to contain six hundred and eighty five acres, with several tenements thereon, and is a part of the Tract of JOHN BERRYMAN, deceased, which was by him conveyed to RICHARD GRAHAM, and is now decreed to be sold to satisfy a Mortgage thereon, if the money be not paid by the twenty fifth day of next month.
Alexander Henderson,
John Gibson,
John Linton.
Dumfries, November 21, 1805. (Dec. 28.) law8w
PUBLIC SALE.
On MONDAY, the second day of February, 1806, will be sold, on the premises,
A TRACT of LAND, situate on the Potomac, in the county of King George adjoining Hooe's ferry, containing 356 acres.—On this land is an excellent landing for a fishery, a salt marsh of about 40 acres, from which immense quantities of hay may be cut, and furnishes the best fowling ground of any part of the Potomac in the vicinity. A considerable proportion of the land is in wood, and the arable land on the river is intermixed with shell, which adapts it well to the culture of corn, wheat, tobacco, or cotton.—The terms are, one half in hand, or approved bonds on demand; the remainder in twelve months with interest. A deed of trust will be required to secure the payment of the purchase money.
Gerard Alexander.
December 14. law6tf
NOTICE.
THE Stock-Holders in the Marine Insurance Company, of Alexandria, are informed, that an election for fifteen Directors to manage the affairs of the said Company for the year ensuing, will be held at the court-house, in Alexandria, the 15th of next month.
By order of the Directors, Wm. Hartshorne, President, 12th mo. 24d.
Mr. Green, Fredericksburg; Mr. Davis, Richmond; Mr. Bowen, Winchester; are requested to insert the above two weeks in their respective papers.
NOTICE.
AT a meeting of the President and Directors of the Little River Turnpike Company, at John Gadsby's, in the town of Alexandria, on the 5th December, 1805—
Resolved, That the treasurer notify the stock-holders in the Little River Turnpike Company, who have not paid up the several calls due from them, that the situation of the work will not admit of further indulgence; and that he cause legal proceedings to be had against all those who fail to make immediate payment—and that he publish this resolution in one of the newspapers of Alexandria, Leesburg, and Winchester.
True copy. Levin Powell, President.
Dec. 6. d4w
This is to give Notice,
THAT the subscriber, of Alexandria county, of the said county, in the district of Columbia, letters of administration on the personal estate of John Bowling, late of the said county, deceased; all persons having claims against the said deceased, are hereby warned to exhibit the same with the vouchers thereof, to the subscriber, at or before the first day of June next, they may otherwise by law be excluded from all benefit of said estate.
Elizabeth Bowling.
December 7. law6w
Wanted to Hire,
A Negro Girl from 12 to 14 years of age—Apply to the PRINTER.
November 12.
CLEM & BOB—two run-away Negroes.
RAN AWAY, on the 12th inst. from William Phillips, of Fauquier county, two Negro Men, viz. CLEM and BOB.
CLEM is of a yellow complexion, well made, about 5 feet 6 or 7 inches high, has a scar on his left thigh and a lump on his back, occasioned by a whipping he received for being clerk to a preacher.
BOB, (his brother) nearly black, slender and nearly the height of Clem, and has an impediment in his speech.
Whoever takes up the said Negroes and cures them so that I get them again, shall be paid one tenth part of what they will sell for, one tenth part of what either of them will be if taken separate.
William Phillips. Fauquier County, Dec. 31. d3t
Tavern and Oyster-House.
THE subscriber begs leave respectfully to inform his friends and the public in general that he has taken that commodious and convenient house, on Prince-street, next door to the counting house of Messrs. R. T. Hooe and Co. lately occupied by Captain James Daville, where he will continue, as usual, to furnish Oysters, Beef-Steaks, and other articles in his line. He has provided a good stock of Liquors; and can at all times accommodate private parties at the shortest notice.
Returning thanks for the liberal encouragement he has met with, he respectfully solicits continuance of it, and pledges himself to use every exertion to please.
Frederick Shuck.
December 30. d3t N. B. Eight or ten boarders will be taken on low terms.
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 directors of said Bank for the ensuing year agreeably to charter.
Gurden Chapin, Cashr.
Dec. 16. e04w. Mr. Davis of Richmond, Mr. Green of Fredericksburg, and Mr. Bowen of Winchester, are requested to insert the above four weeks in their respective news-papers.
PUBLIC SALE.
PURSUANT to a deed of trust, bearing date the 26th day of September, 1804, from Philip Wanton to the subscriber, for the purpose therein mentioned, will be held, to the highest bidder, on the premises, on THURSDAY the 2d day of January, 1806,
A valuable Frame Dwelling-House and Lot of Ground, with a Tannery thereon, in the town of Centreville, now in the occupation of Mr. Daniel Harrington. A liberal credit will be allowed, which will be particularly declared at the place and time of sale.
Samuel Craig, Trustee.
December 6. law2w&2awd
JOHN WATTS,
Fairfax-street, opposite Mr. John Janney's, received via Baltimore,
A handsome assortment of FALL & WINTER GOODS, Which he will sell low for cash, or on short credit, to punctilious customers.
Superfine Cloths and Cassimers, Winfur Velveteen, Patent Cord and Patent Cord Waistcoating Fancy Molekins and Florentines, Silk Plush and Velvets, Sewing Silk, Twist and Thread, Leno and Dragonna Mull Cloaks, Gentlemen's Whits and Black Silk Hosiery, Do. do. do. Gloves Do. do. do. do. Do. York Fan and Doe-skin do. Ladies' White and Black Hose, Do. Extra long Silk Gloves and Mitts Do. do. Wash Leather & Riding Gloves Sattins, Lutestrings and Perisans, Lutestrings and Sattin Ribbons, Laces and Edgings, London Hats. Rose and Eusil Blankets, Silk Rugs and Quilts, Carpetts and Carpeting, German Osnabrigs, Dowlas and Bedtickings, Silk and Cotton Suspenders, Imperial and Young Hylton Teas, Clover Seed and Seine Twine, &c. &c.
Oct. 21. col.
Boarding-House Opened,
By the Subscriber, in Prince-street, In the house lately occupied by Thomas Paton, between the dwelling house of Dr. Dixon and Mr. Hodgson's store—where a few gentlemen boarders may be accommodated—with or without lodging. Apply to
William King.
November 1. col.
FOR SALE,
A valuable NEGRO MAN, About 25 years of age. Apply to the Printer. November 29. co
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