Alexandria daily advertiser (Alexandria [Va.]), 1807-12-17 00:00:00

Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
VOL. VIII.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1807.
[No. 2044.]
Sales at Vendue.
One every Tuesday and Friday, WILL BE SOLD
At the Vendue Store, corner of Prince and Water streets.
A Variety of Dry Goods, Groceries, &c. Particulars of which will be expressed in the bills of the day—All kinds of goods which are on limitation and the prices of which are established, can at any time be viewed and purchased at the lowest limitation and prices.
P. G. Marsteller, v. M. JOSEPH RIDDLE, Has received by the ship William and John, from Liverpool, FALL GOODS. October 24.
WANTED A middle aged woman, capable of managing a house. To one of good character liberal wages will be given. Enquire of the Printer. Sept. 9.
Wanted to Purchase, A MAN from 18 to 25 years of age; for whom a liberal price will be given. Apply to John Gadsby. November 19.
TO RENT, And possession given on the 14th of November next, The three story Brick House On the corner of King and Columbia streets, now occupied by Mr. John Roberts.—For terms apply to Col. GEORGE DENEALE, living next door, or to the subscriber. Nicholas Voss, City of Washington, Oct. 20.
JAMES SANDERSON, Offers for sale very low, 25 hogsheads Muscovado Sugar 15 hogsheads well flavored Rum 5 pipes Cognac Brandy 12 quarter casks Sherry Wine 12 bales Tennessee Cotton And as usual A general assortment of the best Wines, Spirits, Liquors, Teas and Groceries. October 12.
BRYAN HAMPSON HAS FOR SALE. 10 pipes old port 15 do. Madeira 30 quarter casks Lisbon 12 do. particular Teneriffe 15 do. Malaga 15 pipes old cognac brandy 15 do. 4th proof Holland Gin 15 hds. 3d proof Antigua rum 15 do. first quality molasses 15 do. green copperas 15 do. alum 20 do. brown sugar 20 do. pimento 15 do. pepper 10 chests young hyson 10 do. hyson skin 5 do. imperial 100 bags green coffee 150 do. madder 50 do. ground ginger 50 do. raisins 1200 lbs. bacon, well cured 1000 lbs. rice 1000 lbs. of fine and ground alum salt. A quantity of the first quality flour for sale on hand—with a number of other articles—all of which he will sell low on his own account. November 19.
NOTICE A meeting of the President and Directors of the Little River Turnpike Company, on the 21st November, 1807, that the Stockholders on the additional shares do make a fifth payment to the Treasurer of the Company of Ten Dollars on each share respectively subscribed, on or before the 25th day of December next. Notice is also given, That the Directors will meet at Gadsby's Tavern in the town of Alexandria, on the 15th day of December next, to receive proposals for the construction of the Little River Turnpike, in the course of the ensuing year. Jonah Thompson, Treasurer. Stated 20th Dec
Freight Wanted For the Schooner SWAN, Benjamin Spooner, Master; to the West-Indies; burthen 650 barrels. Apply to E. JANNEY. 11th mo. 30th.
Freight wanted For Brig IZETTE, JOHN BARNES, Master; Burthen eighteen hundred barrels or two hundred and sixty hogsheads. Also, for sale on board said Brig, 45,000 feet of Lumber, New-England Rum, Potatoes and Oars. Apply to William Yeaton. November 1.
FOR SALE, A NEGRO LAD, about eighteen years of age, a complete house servant. Apply to the Printer. December 8.
Wanted to Purchase or Hire, Two NEGRO MEN, accustomed to plantation work, one other as a striker to a smith, one as cook, and one hostler. None need apply but such as can be well recommended. Apply to John Gadsby. November 24.
Table Beer. THE Lovers of this wholesome Beverage to Victuals, may have it fresh and good, at four pence halfpenny per quart, by applying at the store of Thomas Cruse, Opposite the Alexandria Bank. Ale at twelve and half cents, and Sweet Cider. December 8. TEN PIPES Choice Cognac Brandy, 8 hds. West-India Rum, 10 qr. casks L. P. Teneriffe Wine, 16 casks Rice, 195 Shares Marine Insurance Stock, For Sale by Catlett and Fisk. November 19.
Just Received, For the Brig LOUISA, Captain JOHN MACNA MARA, 23 hogsheads of the first quality Muscovado Sugars—and 62 ditto second quality. 40 ditto Martinico white clayed—all of a very superior quality, stored on Col. Gilpin's wharf, in the house lately occupied by John G. Ladd.—Apply to George Slacum.
TO RENT, A convenient two story brick dwelling-house on the corner of Fairfax and Wilkes-streets, with a good garden and stables, conveniently situated for a small family, in a very pleasant situation. Immediate possession can be given.—Apply to George Slacum.
ALSO, A part of the three story brick house where the post-office is kept, with five rooms, in one of the best stands in this town. Apply as above. November 26.
A French and English Gazette. To Amateurs of the French Language. WE are authorised to announce to the Public, and more especially to American Ladies and Gentlemen, (for whom this new establishment is adapted) that L'Oracle, a French and English Gazette, printed three times a week, in Charleston, South-Carolina, will be published daily on the first of January, 1808, in the city of New-York. A book of subscription is opened at this Office and at Mr. Gadsby's Coffee-House. Subscribers pay Nine Dollars per annum, and only Eight Dollars, if paid in advance. The establishment will prove very beneficial both to Amateurs and Pupils of the French or English languages. The Editor and Proprietor is Mr. Negrin, who is on his way from here to New-York, forming his correspondence. November 26.
PALMERS Packet will fail for Norfolk in a few days. Dec. 14.
Mr. GENERIS has the honor to inform the Ladies and Gentlemen that his BALL will be on Thursday next, and will continue every fortnight. December 15.
WANTED, A vessel of five or six hundred barrels, to take freight to Boston. APPLY TO Laurason and Fowle. December 14.
ESTRAY, STRAYED or stolen from a lot near this town, a last spring HEIFER CALF, remarkable for a broad circle of white around the body, the other parts red and white—Whoever will safely deliver said Calf in Alexandria, to the Printer hereof, shall receive FIVE DOLLARS reward. December 15.
Public Sale. TO BE SOLD, by public auction, on MONDAY, the 18th of January, 1808, if fair, if not the next fair day, pursuant to the last will and testament of Thomas Ludwell Lee, Esq. of Coton, (if not previously disposed of at private sale, of which due notice will be given— All the residue of His Berry-Hill Estate, Situate in the county of Stafford, containing three hundred acres or thereabouts. A considerable part of this land is excellent meadow ground, lying upon Potomac Run, and the remainder is represented to be good farming land, and well timbered. The terms are—One third ready money, the balance in equal payments in twelve and eighteen months.—A title will be made when all the payments are completed. GEORGE CARTER, For FANNY LEE, Executrix of Thomas Ludwell Lee. December 15.
John G. Ladd, Has for sale, per quantity, at his warehouse on Prince-street wharf, Russia duck and sheeting, ravens duck and diaper, a variety of India muslins, nankeens, &c. a few boxes coarse Irish linens, a variety of fresh teas of excellent quality, sugar & molasses, West-India and New-England rum, Holland gin and French brandy of fine quality, a few quarter casks old Sherry, Malaga, and Port wines, linseed, spermaceti & tanners' oil, mould, tallow and spermaceti candles, 40 boxes hard soap, 50 barrels beef and pork, 200 barrels herrings, a few barrels pickled salmon and beever tongues, raisins in kegs, 20 bags black pepper, writing & wrapping paper, 4 boxes cotton cards, a quantity of seal leather and shoes, 250 dry hides, 1000 weight flax, and twelve tons first quality Russia hemp, &c. &c. December 15.
Joseph H. Mandeville, KING-STREET, NEAR THE RIVER, Has for Sale, Muscovado SUGAR in hds. and bds. various qualities Loaf and Lump do. in bds. 200 barrels inspected HERRINGS COFFEE in bags MOLASSES in hds. Imperial Old Hyson Young Hyson, Hyson Skin and Souchong TEAS Port Madeira Claret Sherry Lisbon and Malaga Cognac and Spanish Brandy Jamaica Antigua Windward Island and New-England RUM Rye Whiskey in barrels Cherry Bounce in do. Salt, coarse and fine Pepper, Pimento, Snuff, Chewing Tobacco, Segars, Mould and Dipped Candles, Soap, Copperas, Madder, Wrapping Paper, Rice, Chocolate, Philadelphia Porter, Havanna Honey. ALSO, A constant supply of nice Flour for family use. November 26.
FOR SALE, The Schooner ADVENTURE, As she came from Sea. On a credit of six and nine months, for approved notes. If not disposed of at private sale before Saturday next, she will then will be positively sold at auction at 12 o'clock of that day. Inquire of GEORGE TAYLOR, or M'KNIGHT & STEWART. Dec. 16.
LOST, A GOLD BREAST-PIA, marked W. H. P. set with a Cornelian.—The finder will be rewarded by leaving it with the Printer. December 16.
Lost or Mislaid, A NOTE, drawn by Allen and Francis Dodge, of George-Town, in favor of the subscribers, for $295 84 cents, and by us endorsed, dated 14th December, payable in sixty days, negotiable in the Bank of Alexandria.—As payment has been stopped it can be of no use to the finder, who is requested to leave it at the store of Nevett & Baden. Dec. 16.
One Cent Reward. RANAWAY from the subscriber on 10th of Dec. 1806, Amy Mitchell an apprentice to the carpenters trade—All persons are hereby cautioned against harboring or employing said apprentice—The above reward will be given for bringing him home, but no further charges. Hugh Carolin. December 16.
FOR SALE, 21 Shares in the Bank of Potomac. Also, in fee simple, One Lot of Ground, lying on the west side of Fairfax-street, opposite the residence of Jonah Thompson, Esq. 35 and half feet front, 125 feet 5 inches deep, on which is erected a two story Frame House 24 and half by 18 feet, and a back building 14 and half by 40 feet, with a good cellar under the whole—One Lot on the east side of Fairfax-street, 27 feet 9 inches front, 96 feet deep, with a cellar sunk on the front. Also, on Ground Rent, or Fee-simple, One Lot on the north side Queen-street, near the intersection of Queen & Water-streets, 23 feet front, 88 and half feet deep, on which is erected a neat frame house 20 by 16 feet, 1 1/2 story, with a porch, and back building 12 by 27 feet, and a good dry cellar under the whole—One other Lot adjoining, the same dimensions, with a 3 feet alley between, with a small house, cellar and kitchen. The above property will be sold on moderate terms—one-fifth of the purchase money will be required, and the balance on a liberal credit. ALSO, 90 perches Stone, suitable for cellar walls. Hugh Carolin. December 16.
NOTICE. WHEREAS Robert Halley hath by his petition in writing, applied to the honorable 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 jail bounds of Alexandria county at the suits of Jacob Ish, assignee of Davey & Mills, Jacob Ish, assignee of Rich. and Wm. P. Richardson, and Elisha Jewel & being unable to discharge the said claim with others against him, has offered to deliver up to the use of his creditors, all his property, real, personal and mixed—Notice is therefore given, to the creditors of the said Robert Halley, that on Saturday the 19th day of the present month between the hours of nine and three o'clock of the same day, at the court house in Alexandria the oath of an insolvent debtor will be administered to the said Robert Halley, and a trustee appointed agreeably to the said act of congress, unless cause be then & there shown to the contrary. By order of the honorable Nicholas Fitzhugh one of the assistant judges of the circuit court of the District of Columbia, this 16th day of Dec. 1807. G. Deneale, C. C. Dec. 16.

TRIAL
OF COLONEL A. BURR.
MOTION FOR COMMITMENT.
EXAMINATION OF EVIDENCE.
THURSDAY, October 8.
(CONTINUED)
Captain Daniel Bissell.
Mr. M c Rae. It will be recollected that captain Bissell was a member of the court martial which sat on the trial of major Bruff; and has been partly examined. We wish now to ask some further information from him.
Mr. M c Rae to captain Bissell. Was the court unanimous in the sentence passed upon major Bruff? A There was a legal majority in favor of the sentence; some were for one more severe; but none for a milder one.
Mr. M c Rae. What was the character of major Bruff among his brother officers and the people at large? A I have been but little acquainted with major Bruff. I have received letters from him and written in answer, on public business, before I became personally acquainted with him. On my return to St. Louis in 1805, I found major Bruff in great disrepute among his brother officers. He had been charged with being a partizan, and with having excited jealousies among the officers. He did not visit general Wilkinson; and a great many things were said of him; but I did not enquire into the particulars. I had never spoken to general Wilkinson about him, but made enquiries of captain Richmond and many others, and found that they united in an opinion very unfavorable to the major.
Mr. M c Rae. What is your opinion of cantonment of Cold Water, as to healthiness, and the convenience of wood and water? A There is a great abundance of wood, and the best water in that part of the country. The cantonment is on the first bank, and in a sandy and dry situation. It is not a commanding situation, because a hill runs parallel with the river, about half a mile distant from the cantonment. I was informed by my brother, captain Russell Bissell, who was for some time stationed there, that the troops were very healthy. They were very healthy when I was there on the court martial, and have been reputed to be very healthy ever since.
Mr. M c Rae. Was that situation chosen for a place of rendezvous or a permanent position? A I cannot say what was the object of the station. It is very convenient as a place of rendezvous, and also for the collection and transportation of provisions and military stores. Q What is the general character of judge Easton? A I have generally understood he bore an infamous character. Q Did major Bruff give judge Easton a room in the quarters furnished by the public to major Bruff? A That I know nothing of.
Mr. Martin. Is that the judge Easton who was commissioned by Mr. Jefferson? A I suppose so.
Mr. M c Rae. Did gen. Wilkinson furnish a barge to col. Burr when he left St. Louis? A The barge and men which col. Burr had were furnished by myself. I received no orders from general Wilkinson on the subject. It was my own private barge, and the men belonged to my company, who were going down the river on public duty about the same time. It was an accommodation to colonel Burr and no injury to myself. General Wilkinson never gave me verbal or written orders, to my recollection, to furnish a barge and men to colonel Burr.
Mr. Randolph. I am requested to ask you whether on the court martial of major Bruff general Wilkinson was not a witness against him; and whether major Bruff did not put a question to him about the conversation in the woods below Corondelet? I have no recollection of any such question; the affair lasted very long, and a number of questions were asked which I cannot possibly recollect. Q During the court martial did not the officers invite major Bruff to dine with them? A I recollect having dined with him at two places, perhaps more. Q Do you recollect gen. Wilkinson saying, in answer to some question, that he did not keep a memorandum of small conversations? A I recollect such an answer of gen. Wilkinson, but I do not recollect the question.
Major Bruff. As my character has been brought in question, I beg leave to
submit extracts of several letters from the general himself, who ought to know more of me than any other officer present. [Here major Bruff read the extracts marked F. &c.] The proceedings of the court martial have been furnished me, and among the documents is note 3d of Oct. 1805, which he read.
Mr. M c Rae. Did you return an answer to that note? A I had an interview with the general.
Major Bruff here read an extract of a letter from gen. W. of the 4th of August, 1797. (G.) and another shortly after the death of gen. Wayne, stricuring the character of that officer—dated June 18th, 1797.
(F)
Extract of a letter from gen. James Wilkinson, dated
"DETROIT, Aug. 4th, 1797.
"Your ideas touching the association of talents and duty are familiar to me, and will always have influence on my conduct; and from the specimen of your intelligence which have fallen under my observation, it is but justice for me to declare, that I take pride in such an officer, and that I shall feel pleasure in serving and obliging the man.
With much consideration,
I am, respectfully, sir,
Your most obedient servant,
"JAS. WILKINSON.
"Captain Bruff."
Extract of a letter from gen. Wilkinson, dated "Head Quarters, Fort Wayne, June 18, 1797.
"The neglect of which you complain, & which I make no doubt are well founded, are by no means partial. The condition of that part of the army stationed in this quarter, is truly deplorable, and at this moment presents a frightful picture to the scientific soldier—Ignorance and licentiousness have been fostered, while intelligence and virtue have been persecuted and exiled—the consequences were, that factions have been generated to sanction enormity, and it followed that all ideas of system, economy, order, subordination & discipline, were banished, and that disorder, vice, absurdity and abuse infected every member of the corps militaire; to clear this Augean stable of anarchy and confusion; to extract order from Chaos, to incorporate the shattered parts of the company and of regiments, and to react responsibility to its proper subjects, have employed my days and my nights for two months, and my work is not yet half finished, though with the zealous co-operation of the intelligent and honorable part of my officers. I despair not of the final result.
I am, sir,
Your most obedient servant,
"JAS. WILKINSON.
"Captain Bruff."
"Your request for personal accommodation, as far as it depends on me, shall be strictly respected. For I had no pleasure in life equal to that of serving an old meritorious soldier of the revolution."
"It is necessary that you should descend the river and take the temporary command of Fort Adams, on special service, which have strong claims to your skill and experience."
(G)
WAR DEPARTMENT, March 18, 1807.
SIR,
Your letter of the 17th inst. has been received. It is with regret that I find myself compelled by the principles established in this department, as well as by a sense of official duty, to accept your resignation; and it is hereby accordingly accepted, to take effect on the 30th of June next. In the mean time you are at liberty to attend to your private affairs. That the remainder of your life, a great part of which you have spent in the service of your country, may be as happy as the lot of humanity admits, is my sincere wish.
I am very respectfully, sir,
Your obedient servant,
H. DEARBORN.
Major James Bruff
[To be continued.]
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 Jan. next, for the purpose of choosing nine Directors for the ensuing year agreeably to charter.
By order of the President and Directors,
Gurdin Chapin, Cash'r.
Dec. 16.
cont.
CONGRESS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
FRIDAY, November 7.
DEBATE.
On the reference of a Memorial from sundry merchants and traders of Philadelphia, praying for a repeal of the non importation law.
CONTINUED.
Mr. Nelson could not tell what the gentleman from Vermont had got into the argument about a British party in the country, except it was because Mr. N. himself had called for the reading of the names subscribed to the memorial. He had no idea in doing this of enquiring whether there were a British party in the country or not. He merely wished to know whether the memorial was signed by the community at large or by merchants only; because he knew that the interests of the great body, and the mercantile interests were very different, and if the latter were to have its way the country would be plunged into a war for its commerce, at the expence of the resources of the whole community. But the gentleman had said that if the greatest monarch on earth were presented with a petition from his meanest subject, he would at least smile on the petitioner. Mr. N. hoped this would never be the case here; that this house would not, courtier like, smile, but boldly and like a republican frown in the face of a man whose petition they did not like and not put it in their pockets, when they did not mean to attend to it. If the petitioners asked for what ought not to be done, the respectability of their characters should have no weight with the house in favor of it. Circumstances had much changed since the adoption of the law. Did they not recollect that previous to its adoption it was proclaimed through the country, that it was more than the U. S. dare to do to pass such a law? The law had been passed; they were now on the eve of a war and the British nation had said to them, if you persist in this law we will consider it as a declaration of war. Ought they under these circumstances refer applications made for the repeal of this law? Was it not time to consider whether they would refer the memorial or not? He confessed he did not much like the law when it passed, but he voted for it, because he thought something ought to be done. But should they now retreat? He hoped not. He hoped the petition would neither be referred to any committee, or lie on the table; he wished it to receive no consideration whatever.
Mr. Basset withdrew his motion for referring the memorial to a committee of the whole on the state of the union, not that he was perfectly convinced that his proposition was incorrect; as it was made with a view to the subject not to the petition; but he was not one of those who wished a question taken on a motion merely because he made it himself. Another reason was, that he understood it was contemplated to take up a report of the committee of aggressions to day, when the house would go into a general discussion.
Mr. W. Alston withdrew his motion for a reference to a committee of the whole, as he did not wish to shew any particular complaisance to the petition.
The Speaker said the question now recurred on the reference to the committee of Commerce and Manufactures.
Mr. Ehea (T) should not have risen again but for the observations of the mover of the reference, (Mr. J. Clay) who understood him to say that the law would no. embarrass the merchants. The gentleman had misunderstood him; he did not think it would embarrass any merchants who considered the honor & dignity of the United States.
Mr. R. admitted that he knew nothing of commerce, for he was no commercial man; but this he knew, that the act prohibited the importation of certain articles, and was passed to support the honor of the U. S. He also knew that the subject matter of the petition, so far as it went to the repeal of the act alluded to, went to lower the dignity of the U. S. and in order to induce an amicable termination, wished them to depart from the ground they had taken.
Mr. R. said he should never be one of those who would refuse to consider a petition of a private nature, which did not include a national subject; but this required them to do an act which would derogate from the national honor. If he might refer to British publications, was it not now said that there ought to be a total prohibition of neutral commerce? The petitioners had every reason to suppose that our go-
vernment was doing every thing which it could do to procure an amicable adjustment of existing differences. Why then bring these things forward to impede its operations.
Mr. R. felt all possible confidence in the executive. He believed the instructions which had been sent, though he did not precisely know what they were, were proper and dignified. But the policy of the British government would not admit any principle that would impair her absolute sovereignty of the ocean; and so long as that disposition existed so long our remonstrances would be unheard, as they were before the revolution. If he mistook not our remonstrances at that time were thrown under the table. And would gentlemen insist that this petition should be referred, when it might commit the honor of the U. S.? He knew nothing of the petitioners, not even their names; but the subject matter of the petition he abhorred. He had no objection when the proper time came round to assist in the repeal of the law. When all our differences were settled, then these provisions might be set aside. He hoped the house, in the present situation would not only hold on the law but go still farther.
Mr. Sloan rose to say that his sentiments as to this memorial were exactly similar in one respect with those expressed by the gentleman from Virginia. He thought with him that the purport of the petition was such as to arouse their feelings and enquiries too. He had no right to arraign the motives of the petitioners, but he had a right to express his opinion of that or any other petition presented to the house; and he would say he considered it as embracing the interests of Great Britain—Taking it in this point of view, he thought they should not notice it farther than to reject it.
Mr. D. R. Williams felt differently from some gentlemen on this subject. If he could consider its effects as the gentleman from Tennessee had done, he should vote with him; but he could not see how that effect could be produced. If he could conceive that it had originated from a British party in Philadelphia, he should feel differently, but not feeling thus, he hoped he should not be denounced as one of a British party, if he voted in favor of its reference to the committee of commerce and manufactures. Giving to this memorial all the importance which the gentleman had clothed it with, he would ask the house to recur to a correct principle guaranteed to the people by the constitution. The right peaceably to petition for a redress of grievances. If they suffered foreign relations to influence them in considering constitutional questions, any corrupt executive might hereafter turn the very means to their destruction which were guaranteed to them to secure their safety. This was not the day when the right to petition was the most sacred under the constitution; but that day might arrive, and the tendency of such conduct as has been recommended is directly calculated to produce it. Suppose the object of the petitioners was to produce in Great Britain the same opinion which the circular letter of the American Commercial Society of Liverpool had in this country; is a contemptuous silence best calculated to defeat the object? I say no. The petition is now in the power of every man interested in its circulation; it ought not to be suffered to go abroad without the antidote accompanying it; refer it then to the committee of commerce and manufactures, and if there was not talents enough in that committee to send them a Rowland for their Oliver, he trusted there was in this house.
Mr. Fisk considered the right of petitioning in all cases as a constitutional right but he did not consider it necessary at the same time to act on all petitions. This petition had been presented, and he thought the question of considering the petition of more importance than the subject itself involved in it. He was so unfortunate as to conceive that although the language was good, the sentiments it conveyed were improper and disrespectful. He considered them improper as exciting alarm; the petitioners had said they were extremely alarmed from rumour at the extent of the demands made by our executive to the British government. Where did they get their information? What these demands were they had not stated; were rumours to authorise them to come forward in this manner? One object in their petition was the repeal of the non importation act, because it was necessary for a further adjustment of our differences with G. Britain, and because it might irritate her? Whence this great respect for G. Britain? Was it due to her conduct? Was it due to the impressment of our seamen, whom she

required for 7 years? Was it due to the principle she had interpolated into the principle to the destruction of neutral commerce? Was it due to the blood of Americans which she had spilt, and the outrages committed on our public and other vessels? Is she, said he, entitled to respect from us for these? And what gentlemen tell us that this memorial contains respectful language? They not felt the effects which might result from war, and he also wished for peace to our country; but would never purchase it by yielding to Great Britain or any other power. Had not congress a right to regulate our commerce without consulting her? Had she been so complaisant to us? Was justice so great as to call upon us to bear this law? These questions needed answer; he hoped the petition would be rejected.
[Debate to be continued.]
DEBATE
the bill from the Senate for making appropriation for building an additional number of gun boats for the protection of our ports and harbors.
[CONTINUED.]
TUESDAY, December 8.
Mr. Milner said, although he had a respect for the opinion of the gentleman from Massachusetts, on the general topic of navigation, must confess that in this respect he differed with him. Although he had not been engaged in naval affairs, yet living near navigable waters and being somewhat acquainted with the capacities of vessels, he must retain opinion notwithstanding the assertion of a gentleman from Massachusetts. That gentleman had supposed because our gun-boats had crossed the sea, in doing which, by chance one of them was lost, that they were for sea service.
Mr. M. said, although these boats would not act in deep waters. When water was rough, one of our gun-boats, used as they now were, could not act; she could toss to and fro, and her gun would point every direction when a large vessel would steady in the wind.
The gentleman had said, that if they had a number of gun-boats at Norfolk, the British vessels would not have remained so long in its vicinity with impunity. Mr. M. was of opinion that the British squadron would have laughed at the idea of being attacked by 50 or 100 gun-boats. If such a number were to attack these ships, great part of the boats would be totally destroyed; they would take several ships together, or even one rough water, and they might send any number of gun-boats, and they would not effect their destruction, or drive them from their station. In making his assertion, the gentleman was presumed that the proposed boats are to be of the same kind as those which passed the ocean; but Mr. M. had understood they were not of the same kind, and perhaps less effective.
The gentleman from North-Carolina had said that this being the number which the executive had asked for, it was therefore proper to grant it. Mr. M. said it was proper to ask this number if they thought it necessary to answer the purpose of defence; but he believed they were not to take all the ideas of the executive for granted. If they were, however, they had nothing to do but pass such bills as they chose to ask for and then adjourn. It was the opinion of Mr. M. that it was proper to take into consideration all the modes of defence, and to have the several parts of the proposed system before them that they might be considered with efficiency.
The gentleman had said that if they would go forward a proposition for erecting a battery might vote for it. Mr. M. wished to know something for other modes of defence; were only the sum of 4 or 500,000 dollars would wish to save even that sum. Some had been given as to the cost of a frigate was not proper now to go into an enquiry on; but he would observe that the U. S. had in hand timber for 5 or 674 gun ships, seasoned, and which would grow worse instead of better from further keeping; they also canvas, cannon, and other materials necessary to complete these ships; so that the cost would be considerably less than would otherwise be nothing was prepared for the purpose of building and equipping these ships. He believed it would be pursuing an economy to erect these vessels, because they should not be built, the timber would become useless and be completely lost to the country. If therefore it were calculated to build them at all, this was the propitious moment to commence that purpose.
Mr. M. was not for delaying the defence of the nation; he wished it to have commenced long ago; but since they at length commenced it, he wished to see the whole system brought into a view. They should have a well digested plan before them; not one part to day, and one to-morrow, but the whole system in which he wished to see included
ed a few ships of war. Mr. Blount. The gentleman last up stated that I wished this mode of defence, because it was the wish of the executive; I stated expressly, and the gentleman must so have understood me, that the committee had selected this number of gun-boats because they were informed that this number would be necessary; I referred to the document where this statement is expressed and where it may be found. I meant to express the opinion that if we built a less number than necessary, it would be a waste of public money; and that protection would not be obtained by a less force than that which is proposed.
Mr. B. also said, that the 88 gun-boats would cost 410,000 dollars; that sum when applied to the building of a frigate would not complete her; and when built she would carry but 44 guns, one half the number of guns which would be carried by 88 gun-boats; besides which, the expence of rigging and making her fit for service would be enormous. Thus by building one frigate only at the same expence as would complete 88 gun-boats, they lost 44 guns, besides the additional expence of hiring out and manning the frigate. He had, however, only risen at this time to explain that he had been misrepresented when it was stated that he had said he should vote for this number because the executive had recommended it.
Mr. Crowninshield said that he must answer the objection made by the gentleman from Penn. who had said these boats could not live in rough water; Mr. C. said that gun-boats could be used in rough water that engagements had taken place between hostile fleets, when the weather was so tempestuous that the lower tiers could not be used at all or but partially; and certainly these boats could act with effect within the mouths of rivers and even beyond them.
As he had said before, whether gun-boats could or should be employed in the Chesapeake was a point on which gentlemen might differ; but it was his opinion that with 50 gun-boats the fleet could be driven from the Chesapeake. There could be no ship of whatever metal but might be induced to cut her cable and retire at the approach of two gun-boats. Her anchor would not enable her to place herself in such a situation as she might wish; and two gun-boats placed under the bow of a ship, or in a protected situation might induce that ship to cut her cable and go off—did carry at least as heavy metal as ships of the line.
These boats had been used to advantage by the European powers. It was stated in the account of the late attack on Copenhagen, that the gun-boats went out and attacked the gun-boats of the English fleet, and rendered essential service. France had been for some years engaged in collecting 3 or 4000 gun-boats for the invasion of England; and this was the plan of the first military character of the age. The English government had dreaded more those 3000 gun-boats, than they did all the combined fleets of Europe. These combined fleets if now collected in one immense fleet, could possibly be destroyed by the navy of Great Britain at this time; not so with regard to these boats; for besides gun-boats could transport an hundred thousand men. They all knew that the gun-boats at Algiers near Gibraltar, had, in moderate weather, resisted the strength and harassed the progress of the British fleet whenever it was out. He believed that Algiers too depended more upon her forty gun-boats than upon her whole piratical squadron for the defence of its city.
What was now proposed to the house? Not to employ these boats in prosecution of an offensive war, for they were not at war; whatever might be said, they were yet in a state of peace. These were for defence, and for this purpose might render the most important services. What object would the gentleman obtain by striking out eighty-eight from the number of gun-boats? He might deprive some ports of their defence; and with the money which these 88 would cost, they might build a ship of 44 guns, but could not send her to sea: this was a fact capable of demonstration. He hoped therefore the gentleman would not persist in the amendment he had offered. The sum of 400,000 dollars would be a mere nothing towards obtaining even a small fleet. It would take 5 or 6 millions to bring such an one into service. If in favor of 74's or any other ships of war, this was not the way to get at his object, his proposition should be perfectly distinct from this. If he was in favor of a fleet he ought also to be in favor of gun-boats. Mr. C. would not, however, detain the committee any longer; he hoped they would agree to this bill entire and dis-
encumbered by any thing else than what it already contains. This is but a small part of a system of defence, said he, but as far as it goes, let us complete it.
Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17.
The United States schooner Revenge arrived at New York on Saturday last, in 19 days from Brest. During her passage she experienced very heavy weather, and was obliged to heave all her guns overboard. The captain was twice washed into the sea. Dr. Bullus, the surgeon of the Chesapeake, who came home in the Revenge, is the bearer of dispatches to our government. He arrived in town on Tuesday about two o'clock P. M. and at 5 proceeded on to Washington. [Baltimore American.]
Dr. Bullus, surgeon of the Chesapeake, arrived at Washington yesterday from France, he is the bearer of dispatches from Mr. Armstrong, our minister at that court—he reports that in a conversation between the Emperor Napoleon and Mr. Armstrong, which took place in his presence, the emperor remarked that any country in which a British Minister was permitted to reside, would be considered the ENEMY of France.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 16.
The House of Representatives were exclusively occupied this day in discussing the bill (reported by the committee of aggressions) making further appropriations for the more effectual protection of our ports and harbors, and for building gun-boats. Some pretty severe remarks were made on Mr. Cook by Messrs. Blount, Smith and Chandler, because Mr. Cook was in favor of an appropriation of 1,500,000 dollars for the purpose of fortifications, and declared that the house was in want of the proper information. Mr. Blount said he feared the gentleman was in search of popularity.
Several propositions were made for filling the blank for fortifications. Mr. Mumford proposed 1,500,000 dollars. Mr. Gardiner proposed 2,500,000. Mr. Sturges proposed 2,000,000. Messrs. Blount, Smith, Chandler, Holland, Kelly, R. Nelson and Withersall, spoke against making large appropriations; and Messrs. Cook, Mumford, Gardiner, Sturges, Quincy, and Rowan in favor of them.
All these propositions were disagreed to, and the blank was ultimately filled with one million of dollars, yeas 106. The gun-boat section was unanimously stricken out. The committee of the whole then rose and reported the bill; but the house adjourned before it was agreed to.
A court martial has been ordered by the secretary of the navy, to sit on the 4th of January; for the trial of com. James Barron, capt. Charles Gordon, Wm. Hock, gunner, and capt. John Hall of the marine corps, late officers of the frigate Chesapeake.
[The following is extracted from an editorial article in the American Citizen of yesterday morning.]
"France gasping beneath the weight of her ponderous power, sustained only by the rare genius and tyranny of one man, has encompassed more. The seven Mediterranean islands, hugged by the land leviathan, now form in fact an integral part of the French empire."
"England then has leagued against her in as close a system of commercial exclusion as is feasible, the Ottoman empire, all the Italian states from the Adriatic to Genoa, France, Holland, Portugal, Spain, Germany, Prussia, the Hanse towns, Denmark, and Russia; in one word, except Sweden, all continental Europe and all on the British side of the east."
"Now, if under circumstances so seemingly inauspicious to England, we look acutely at the dauntless step which her cabinet has lately taken in relation to the U. States, what should we think and say of those "Empirics," these arrant quacks in politics, with which we are pestered, who have dinned it in our ears that a paltry non importation act, a feeble and partial thing, would frighten the lion into his den, and confine him within its limits? I ask this question without mincing the matter to suit particular palates for we have undoubtedly been wholly under the influence of sheer political ignorance as to non importation acts; & because if we are to be at peace we should not be half way but wholly and sincerely, and since if war, cannot, with honor be averted, we should meet it like a nation of spirit and vigor—Children may imitate the actions of men, but legislators should abstain from the antics of children."
From the NEW YORK CITIZEN, (A well known democratic paper.)
PHILADELPHIA MEMORIAL.—We republish from Poulson's paper a paragraph on
an intended memorial to congress from the merchants and traders of Philadelphia, praying, "for such a peace as shall be consistent with the honor and welfare of the nation." If peace can be preserved upon these grounds, it would certainly be preferable to war. If the memorialists asked for a peace that would surrender a national right or tarnish the national honor, they would deserve the most pointed reprobation of their fellow citizens. It may be worth while for our merchants and traders to consider whether a similar memorial would not be expedient from the more opulent and flourishing city of New York.
It is said by a Philadelphia paper that perverts every thing that is good to every thing that is bad, that one of the objects of the memorialists of that city is to obtain a repeal of the Non-Importation Act, and they are therefore charged with being British agents, tories, guides, quadroons, Yazoo men, refugees, traitors, &c & & &c. all which is very easily written, because it is very foolish. He who seeks a "peace that shall be consistent with the honor and welfare of the union," asks for war when such a peace cannot be maintained.
But grant that one of the objects of the memorialists is to obtain a repeal of the Non Importation act, what can be more obvious than that it ought to be repealed?
That act is now suspended, and therefore while it is of no advantage to the U. States, it may be of disservice in our negotiations, for although it may be well calculated to irritate, it is not formidable enough to frighten. It is a very partial non importation act—it prohibits but a very few articles.
Why should the suspension be taken off and the act again be put in force?
In case of an amicable adjustment of our differences with England, the act would be worse than useless.
Reverse the supposition; say that our differences are not only not so adjusted, but that there is no prospect of an amicable termination of them—what then should we do? Revive the Non-Importation act? It would be setting a mosquito to worry an ox. No, on that supposition something infinitely more energetic should be resorted to. Non Importation acts although shallow politicians have clamored much about them, are the last steps to which we should resort as a means of obtaining justice.
When at peace we should be really peaceful, and when at war, like a nation proud of its independence and anxious for its honor, we should be warlike. I have always thought, and think still, that Britain must ultimately be coerced to do us justice: I wish I may be mistaken, and I hope that I am; but if not, away with non importation acts. The least first step that we could with any thing like honor take, would be an embargo.
TO LEASE,
For one or more Years,
The Store-Houses formerly
occupied by JAMES PARK at Broadfield, on the main road to Westmoreland county, Vir. and within two miles of Maton Bridge: consisting of a store room, counting room with a fire place, and a small lodging room below stairs, a large bale room above and a spacious bale house near the store house, in good order—fire wood and stableage for one or two horses may be had in the bargain, and Mrs. Park will board one or two young men—For terms apply to JOHN MUNCASTER, in Alexandria, or to
Townsend S. Dade,
At Broadfield.
December 17.
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FOR SALE.
On Tuesday the twenty-second of December next, WILL BE SOLD at public sale, on the premises, that pleasant seat—
PROSPECT HILL,
the late residence of John Gibson, esq. deceased. Containing about one hundred and seventy acres of LAND; the greater part under good inclosures, with a large, handsome, and commodious dwelling-house, and every necessary outhouse in good order—convenient and well finished stables—a young apple orchard of choice fruit beginning to bear—an excellent garden—and a well of fine water.
This place is situated near Dumfries—is very healthy—and commands a delightful prospect of the Potomac.
A further description is deemed unnecessary, as it is presumed any gentleman wishing to purchase, will view the premises,
The terms of sale will be six months credit, the purchaser giving bond with approved security. Immediate possession will be given.
John Spence,
James Reid,
Executors of John Gibson.
Dumfries, Nov. 16.
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HORWELL'S
Celebrated Patent Suspender
FOR Ease, Elegance, Strength, &c. far exceeds any in use. To be had wholesale and retail at the MANUFACTORY, lower end of Prince Street, Alexandria.
M. B. The Subscriber has a complete assortment well adapted for the Winter Season, and can supply wholesale purchasers on advantageous terms.
Richard Horwell.
Sept. 25
46m.
DIRECTIONS.
The buttons on the back parts of the waistband ought to be placed the same distance from each other, as the two center buttons on the suspender, to prevent improper straining and thereby destroying the case designed in the construction of the article.
Public Sale.
By virtue of a decree of the County Court of Fairfax, will be exposed to public sale, for cash, on the 13th day of January next, on the premises—
Two tracts of Land, with the appurtenances, containing together about sixteen hundred and seventy acres, or so much thereof as may be necessary to raise the sum of about two hundred pounds;—which said tracts are situated in the county of Fairfax, and are parts of what is commonly called the Raccoon Creek Tract of Land.—One of these tracts is in the possession of Augustine J. Smith, Esq. and is the tract on which he at present resides—the other is in the possession of Doctor Henry Rose.
The lands will be sold in lots which will be designated on the day of sale, and the sum to be then raised will also be precisely stated. The meeting of the Commissioners will be at the upper Turnpike Gate upon the turnpike road, about 12 o'clock on the day of sale.
Wm. Payne,
Wm. Deneale,
Geo. Summers,
Thomson Mason,
Rich'd. M. Scott.
Dec. 8.
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LANDING
From the Schooner Freighter , captain Thomas, from Portland and for sale by Lawrason & Fowle;
 40,000 feet lumber,  100 bbls. New England rum,  50 boxes mould candles,  100 sid. seal leather,  50 quintals cod fish,  20 casks cheese,  20 boxes chocolate,  5 tons St. Petersburg clean hemp,  3 bales plains,  2 do. Kendal cottons,  100 doz. English sewing twine,  1600 sides red seal leather,  10 chests young hyson tea,  20 pipes Holland gin,  6 do. Bordeaux brandy,  6 hds. New England rum,  300 boxes brown soap,  50 do. mould candles,  50 do. chocolate,  30 do. Havana sugar,  Hogsheads and barrels retailing sugar,  Half barrel and keds beef,  30 barrels and half barrels mackerel,  2 trunks coarse and fine shoes.  November 21.
JOSEPH MANDEVILLE,
CORNER OF KING AND FAIRFAX-STREETS;
HAS RECEIVED,
6000 lb. Goshen Cheese 1st quality
1 1/2 ton assorted Patent Shot,
50 half chests & boxes
Imperial,
Young Hyson, & } TEAS,
Hyson-skin, }
5 pipes choice Cognac Brandy,
40 bbls. Rye Whiskey,
15 cases old Medoc Claret superior quality,
70 lb. Nutmegs,
50 dozen London Mustard,
5 casks London refined Salt-petre,
16 casks chewing Tobacco small twist,
50 boxes Soap,
25 do. mould and dipp'd Candles,
45 kegs yellow ground Ginger,
50 boxes Havana Segars,
5 cwt. Zante Currants,
Raisins in boxes and casks,
Pearl and hulled Barley,
A small quantity basket salt.
Which with a very general assortment of Wines, Liquors and Groceries, he will sell low for cash, produce, or the usual credit.
Nov 26
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ALMANACS for 1808,
Just published and for sale, by
Cotton and Stewart.
Ten Dollars Reward.
LAST Thursday was stolen or taken out of the British minister's entry a new drab colored Surtout, with buttons of the same cloth, and silk lining in the sleeves. Any body that brings the said surtout to the British minister's house, will receive the above mentioned reward.
Washington City, December 11. d2w
Ten Thousand Dollars worth OF GOODS FOR SALE.
Will be sold, to the highest bidder, on MONDAY, the first day of next February, in the town of DUMFRIES, at the store-house formerly occupied by Mr. JAMES MUSCHETT, deceased:
About 10,000 dollars worth of GOODS tolerably well assorted. The said goods will be laid off and sold in parcels of from forty to one hundred dollars amount in each parcel.
A credit of nine months will be given on one half of the purchase and fifteen months on the balance, the purchaser to give bond (to carry interest from the date if not punctually paid) and approved security before the goods are removed.
The sale of said goods will continue from day to day until the whole are sold.
ALL PERSONS indebted to the firms of JOHN M. MUSCHETT and Co. JAMES MUSCHETT, senior, and Co. and JOHN and CHARLES MUSCHETT and Co. are hereby notified and requested to come forward without delay and settle their respective accounts and pay off the same to the subscriber, who is fully authorised and empowered by JOHN M. MUSCHETT, the surviving partner in the aforesaid firms, to settle and receive all such debts; otherwise I shall be under the necessity of bringing suits against every person owing any thing to said firms immediately, who fails to comply with the foregoing request.
All those who have claims against said firms will please to forward them to me as soon as convenient.
John Linton,
Attorney in fact for JOHN M. MUSCHETT.
Dumfries,
Dec. 9, [11]
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GREAT BARGAINS.
INTENDING to remove to the state of Tennessee as soon as possible, I wish to dispose of the following valuable and increasing property upon low terms, which property I inherited from my ancestors, who have had a legal title to the same for upwards of one hundred years.
One tract well known by the name of ABINGDON, being on the Potomac river between Alexandria and George Town, and nearly opposite the city of Washington, beautifully situated, containing about Four Hundred acres, now leased to the Mr. Wises for three hundred and sixty dollars per annum with other stipulations contained in the said lease.
One other tract contiguous to the first, leased to William Fraser for forty dollars per annum, containing about sixty acres.
One other tract containing ten acres of bottom land, adjoining the Four Mile Mill tract.
One other tract contiguous to the Abingdon estate, and within two and a half miles of George-Town, containing 725 acres. The greatest part of this land is heavily covered with red and white Oak.
A L S O,
Three thousand acres on the Scioto River, in the state of Ohio.
This tract descended to me from my uncle George D. Alexander, being one moiety of the land he was entitled to for his military services during the revolutionary war. All the title papers with the wills under which I am entitled to the above property, are in the hands of BALDWIN DADE, Esq. to whom application will please to be made for terms &c. he being legally authorised to contract and dispose of all the above valuable property, for which good and satisfactory titles will be given.
Walter S. Alexander,
August 13.
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A Valuable Ferry for Sale.
THE subscribers offer for sale the valuable FERRY in Prince George's county, opposite to the town of Alexandria, together with about fifty acres of Land in a high state of cultivation, about eight or ten acres of which are in timothy and more could be converted into meadow at a small expence—on which there is also a valuable fishing landing. The purchaser may be accommodated with boats and hands for conducting the ferry advantage. There are on the premises, a handsome and commodious House well calculated for a tavern, with convenient out buildings, viz. a barn, corn house, stables, &c.—For terms apply to
Walter D. Addison,
& Joseph Thomas.
Nov. 3.
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Printing in all its various branches, handsomely executed at this office.
FOR SALE OR RENT, WATER STREET ACADEMY.
A two-story Brick House, pleasantly situated, and lately occupied by the Rev. J. Foster—Terms of sale or rent will be very moderate.
L. LEWIS,
September 30.
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TO LET,
THE House and Lot, at present occupied by Mr. DANIEL M'LEOD Painter, next door to Paton and Butchers hard ware store on King-street. Equal to any stand in Alexandria, for a Grocery or Dry Goods, with convenient accommodations for a Family.
Inquire of
Joseph Smith,
Nov. 5.
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THE SUBSCRIBERS
Being desirous of bringing the affairs of the late firm of THOMPSON and VEITCH, to a final close, OFFER FOR SALE the following
REAL PROPERTY, viz.
THREE comfortable Dwelling Houses, with elegant stores, on the south side of King, between Fairfax and Royal-streets, lots extending back 175 feet; at present occupied by Joseph Janney, James Russel, and James R. Riddle and Co. The situation is considered to be amongst the best for business in Alexandria.
A dwelling house and lot on the north side of King-street, near the corner of King and Pitt-streets, occupied by Samuel Snowden.
A lot, fronting 56 feet on Pitt-street, extending back 119 feet, and bounded on the south by an alley, on which is a shed occupied by M. Dorsey, coach-maker.
A brick dwelling house on Prince-street, betwixt Fairfax and Royal-streets, occupied by William Lovering.
Also, the vacant lots adjoining, on each side of said house. Their situation for business equal to any unimproved property in town.
That large commodious and brick tavern, in George-Town, with all the buildings and improvements attached thereto, situated on the main street leading from the public ferry; occupied by Joseph Semmes.
Three handsome three story brick dwelling houses, with brick stables and carriage houses, being part of the six buildings, situated on Pennsylvania avenue, in the city of Washington.
A handsome, commodious, and well finished brick dwelling house, in Charles-Town, Jefferson county, late the property of Van Rutherford, with a large garden and the corner storehouse on same lot, situate near the centre of the main street.
Also, a tan-yard with sundry improvements, a comfortable dwelling house and lot adjoining, very handsomely situated, &c. Late the property of George Hite.
Also, a two story house and lot on the main street, at present occupied by Charles Foulk.
And a vacant lot on the main street, in a central situation for business.
For particular information respecting the above property in Charles-Town, application may be made to William Tate, Esq. of that place, or to Henry St. George Tucker, Esq. of Winchester.
A tract of land in Loudoun county, containing 400 acres, situate near the Gum Spring late the property of J. Spencer. On this tract there are two settlements and about 60 acres in cultivation, the rest of the land well timbered; the new turnpike road will pass thro' a part of this tract. Captain Charles Lewis living near the Gum-Spring, will show this to any person desirous of viewing it.
One other tract of 196 acres, in Frederick county, about four miles from Winchester and near the lands belonging to judge Holmes. For particulars apply to Henry St. George Tucker, Esq.
One other tract of 400 acres, in Hampshire county, on a branch of Fairley's Run, near the town of Frankfort, formerly owned by Daniel Jones.
One other tract of 500 acres, in Randolph county, being part of an old military survey on the south side of Glady Creek, considered to be of excellent quality. This tract is situated in a thickly settled part of that country, and contiguous to the main road leading from Randolph to the horse-shoe-bottom, on Cheat-river.
One other tract, named Fertility , of 263 acres, in Westmoreland county, state of Pennsylvania; situated on the Monongahela river, and binding thereon for 3-4 of a mile, about one quarter of a mile below Casher's ferry, and 4 miles above Parkinson's ferry. A large proportion is rich bottom land, with a valuable orchard of sugar trees and about 60 acres in cultivation. The main road from Union-Town to Pittsburg passes close by this land.
Any part of the above described property we are disposed to sell at reasonable rates, on the following terms, viz. One fifth in hand, and the residue in three or four equal annual payments, the purchaser giving bonds with security on the premises.
JONAH THOMPSON, RICHARD VEITCH.
April 23.
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MR. GENERIS
Has the pleasure to inform his Friends and the Public,
THAT he has commenced his Practising Balls, and will continue them as heretofore.
Mr. GENERIS begs the parents who have children to be instructed, will please to send them as soon as possible, so as to give them an opportunity of improving sufficiently, as he intends to have an Exhibition at the conclusion of his school for their amusement which will serve to create ambition.
November 12.
Public Sale.
On THURSDAY the 24th instant, at eleven o'clock will be sold, on the premises, on a long credit,
That three story Brick House situated on the south side of Prince-street, in the occupation of Mrs. Nickols, between Fairfax and Water-streets. Terms will be made known at the place of sale.
P. G. Marsteller.
December 10.
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PUBLIC SALE.
On SATURDAY, the 19th day of December next, will be offered for sale, on the premises,
A N elegant SQUARE OF GROUND, situate adjoining the Spring Garden, and handsomely enclosed. The terms of sale will be one third in four months, one third in eight months, and the remaining third in 11 months.
Beale Howard.
November 19.
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A valuable Mill Seat
For sale, the 21st instant, on the premises, about four miles from Alexandria, on the side of the turnpike road leading to Winchester, between the ford of Holmes's run and the trough hill.
THE fall of water as has been levelled by two different men, is made by one of them a little over and by the other something under thirty feet, is accommodated with four and one quarter acres of land for the buildings, &c. together with a sufficiency for the head and tail race and also for the dam.
The terms are—One fourth ready money, the remainder in equal payments of three, six, and nine months. A title will be made when all the payments are completed—This sale is authorised by a decree of the court of chancery of Virginia, and the title will be made by the subscriber in consequence thereof.
William Harthorne,
and John Mandeville, under the order of the Chancellor of Virginia.
December 2.
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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  TEAS, particularly selected for family use.  Best green Coffee,  Chocolate, of a superior quality;  Madeira,  Busello,  Sherry,  Lisbon,  Teneriffe,  Malaga, and  Genuine old Port  WINES.
Cognac and Bourdeaux Brandy, Old Jamaica Spirit, for family use, Antigua, St. Croix, St. Vincents, and New England Rum, Holland Gin, Irish and country Whisky, 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, dipt and spermaceti candles, refined salt-petre, fluted 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 Segars, 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.
PRINTED DAILY BY SAMUEL SNOWDEN, (For the Proprietor.)