Alexandria daily advertiser (Alexandria [Va.]), 1808-03-01 00:00:00

Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
VOL VIII.
TUESDAY, MARCH 1, 1808.
[No. 2106.]
Sales at Vendue.
On 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 to which are established, can at any time be renewed and purchased at the lowest limitation and prices.
P. G. Marsteller, v. M.
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.
PROFILES,
CUT AND FRAMED;
AND
PROFILE LIKENESS'S
DOSE IN GOLD LEAF ON GLASS;
Next door to Mr. I. Robbins's Store on
King-Street, nearly opposite the Indian
Queen Tavern.
January 13. dtf.
TEN PIPES
Choice Cognac Brandy,
4 hds. West-India Rum,
10 cr. casks L. P. Teneriffe Wine,
10 casks Rice,
153 Shares Marine Insurance Stock,
For Sale by
Carlett and Fisk.
November 19. d
RAILS WANTED.
The Subscriber wishes to purchase about two thousand Chesnut or Oak
Rails, to be delivered at his farm on Came-
ron.
J. H. HOOE,
Jan. 15. Saw.
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. dtf.
JAMES SANDERSON,
Offers for sale very low,
25 hogsheads Muscovado Sugar,
70 bags green Coffee
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.
BRYAN HAMPSON
HAS FOR SALE.
10 pipes old port
10 do. Madeira
30 quarter casks Lisbon
12 do. particular Teneriffe
15 do. Malaga
15 pipes old cognac brandy
5 do. 4th proof Holland Gin
5 hds. 5d. proof Antigua rum
1 do. first quality molasses
6 do. green copperas
2 do. alum
20 do. brown sugar
20 bags pimento
15 do. pepper
10 casks young hyson
40 do hyson skin
5 do. imperial
100 bags green coffee
150 kegs madder
50 do. ground ginger
50 do. raisins
1200 lbs. bacon, well cured
5 kegs salt petre
A quantity of fine and ground alum salt.
At all times he has the first quality flour for
sale on hand—with a number of other
articles—all of which he will sell low on his
former terms.
HEMP FOR SALE.
I HAVE on hand, ten tons of the first qual-
ity CLEAN COUNTRY HEMP, I wish
to sell for cash, or on a time
Bryan Hampson.
December 30.
GREEN COFFEE.
5000 lb. best Green COFFEE
FOR SALE BY
James Sanderson.
Feb. 13
d
FOR SALE,
A Negro Woman, a complete House Servant.
Apply to
The Printer.
December 22.
d
COTTON AND SUGAR.
Just received and for sale on moderate terms, 20 bales Upland Georgia COTTON, and 20 barrels brown SUGAR, both of a superior quality.
A. Newton.
February 9.
d
NOTICE.
THOSE indebted to the estate of James Lawson, on account of purchases made at Occoquan, under a decree of the federal court, are hereby informed that their bonds are in possession of the subscriber and that he is authorised to receive payments.
Thomas Swann.
February 13.
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A Brick House for Sale.
THE Brick House occupied by Mrs. Nicholls, on the north side of Prince-street, between Fairfax and Water-streets, is offered for sale on a liberal credit. For particulars apply to
John C. Vowell.
ALSO, TO RENT,
The House lately occupied by Mrs. Fitzgerald, situated on Water-street, having every convenience to accommodate a genteel family. Immediate possession may be had.—Apply as above.
January 12.
6m
MR. G. N. E. R. I. S
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.
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NOTICE.
THE subscriber having qualified as executor to the estate of Col. Thomas Blackburn, deceased, respectfully requests those who have claims against the estate, to lodge them properly authenticated, in the hands of Robert I. Taylor, of Alexandria, or John D. Peyton, of Dumfries, attorney at law, who will forward them immediately to the subscriber.
Those persons indebted to the deceased, will please make payment to either the above mentioned gentlemen, or
T. Blackburn.
Rippon Lodge, Jan. 8.
coff
For Sale,
A VALUABLE MERCHANT MILL, containing two pair of Stones and the necessary machinery for manufacturing flour; also a Mill for grinding corn and rye, and a Saw Mill, all in complete order. This property is very convenient to Alexandria, and situated in a most excellent neighborhood for wheat and for retailing goods. For the amount of the purchase, wet and dry goods would be taken for a considerable part or perhaps all, or some Alexandria property would be taken for a part. For further particulars enquire of the PRINTER.
February 10.
d
Valuable Property for Sale.
TO BE SOLD, in four distinct lots or together, four acres of LAND, containing from one and a quarter acre to two acres each, most eligibly situated without the territory of Columbia, extending in a right line from Gibson-street to Great-Hunting-Creek, intersecting Jefferson, Franklin, and Green-street, and bounding east and west on Fayette and Payne-streets.
A plan of the ground and further particulars may be obtained by application to
James Patton.
June 22.
2awtf
TO RENT,
A convenient two story Dwelling House and Store, situate on the corner of King and Pitt-streets, lately occupied by Mr. John Ramsay. Apply to
Eliza Wilson, or Robert I. Taylor.
January 12.
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Just Received,
Per the Schooner Jane, Captain Crocker, from Boston, and for sale by the subscriber, 8 puncheons Jamaica Spirits 6 barrels first quality Cheese 10 do. mens stout shoes 100 sides Seal Leather of extra nice quality
30 boxes dry Cod-Fish.
Said Schooner Jane returns to Boston. For freight or passage apply to
John G. Ladd.
December 31.
d
JOSEPH MANDEVILLE,
CORNER OF KING AND FAIRFAX-STREETS,
HAS RECEIVED,
6000 lb. Goshen Cheese 1st quality,
11 1/2 ton assorted Patent Shot,
50 half chests & boxes
Imperial, Young Hyson, & } TEAS,
Hyson-skin,
5 pipes choice Cognac Brandy,
40 bds. Rye Whiskey,
15 cases old Medoc Claret superior quality,
70 lb. Nutmegs,
50 dozen London Mustard,
5 casks London refined Salt-petre,
15 casks chewing Tobacco small twist,
30 boxes Soap,
25 do. mould and dipp'd Candles,
45 kegs yellow ground Ginger,
20 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 16
Land for Sale at Auction.
WILL be sold at Public Sale at a credit of 12 and 3 years, on Tuesday 22d day of March next, upon the premises, the following tract of LAND; to wit
One Tract containing 374 acres, lying in Fairfax county upon the Ox road, adjoining the lands of Edward Washington and about 2 1/2 miles from the town of Occoquan. This Tract is all in wood, lies level and is well watered, and at least one half is valuable meadow land.
ALSO,
An undivided moiety of a tract in the county of Prince William, containing 120 acres, whereon George Mills now lives, immediately upon the river and 2 miles above the town of Occoquan, will be sold the following day being the 23d day of March.
ALSO,
One other tract on the following day, being the 24th day of March,
Containing about 200 acres.—
This land is under cultivation, lies well, is well watered and is under rent from year to year, at 1500 wt. tobacco per year. It lies adjoining the Lands of Wm. Grant in Prince William county, in a good neighbourhood, about 13 miles from the town of Occoquan, and 15 from Dumfries. The purchaser can not have possession of this tract before the 1st of Jan. 1809.
ALSO,
Will be sold the following day on the premises, being the 25th day of March,
One other Tract of Land containing 200 acres, immediately at Bland's ford upon Occoquan river, and 15 miles above the town of Occoquan, this land is well improved has good buildings, calculated for a tavern, store and distillery, with convenient out-houses.
Indisputable titles will be given the purchaser, to each of these tracts, on the first payment being made, the purchasers giving a trust deed on all the premises to secure the payment of the other two thirds.
N. Ellicott.
Occoquan, Feb. 10, [15]
dtf.
ALMANACS for 1808,
Just published and for sale, by
Cotton and Stewart.
CAUTION.
I caution the public not to trust, on my account, a boy of the name of William Devaun, who was bound apprentice to me, as I have given up his indenture—he having robbed Captain John Harper and other gentlemen, in my shop, of their pocket-books and a considerable sum of money.
Christopher Gird.
February 29.
3t
The present Sadler and Harass-maker at Occoquan, being about to move away, the situation will be vacant. Encouragement will be given to a man of good character who will prosecute said business.
N. Ellicott.
February 27.
7t
Wanted to Purchase or Hire, A NEGRO BOY,
From 16 to 20 years of age—none need apply but such as can be well recommended. Apply to
JOHN GADSBY.
Feb. 24.
d
FISH.
THE subscriber will engage to supply from one to two millions of HERPLINGS during the coming season, at six shillings per thousand—at his landing, four miles below Alexandria.
William Foote.
February 22.
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Landing and for Sale,
From the brig Favorite, capt. John Sacey
4 bales Russia SHEETINGS
3 do. RAVENS DUCK
12 do. ALMONDS
2 hds. COFFEE
50 bds. new RUM
John G. Ladd.
Also from brig Ruth, capt. Tobey,
24 bds. and 2 hds. RUM
Linseed, Spermaceti and Tanners' OIL
SOAL LEATHER, CODFISH in boxes
SALMON in barrels
A quantity of SHOES, &c.
FOR SALE AS ABOVE.
NOTICE.
I bartered for a note of 120 dollars, drawn some months ago by one SAWYER, and now payable; but cannot withhold my surprise, at the way he has managed with it. He now says it was fraudulently obtained, and he will not consent to pay it. Why, in the name of honesty, did he not advertise it immediately, to prevent the innocent from being deceived with it? His notice of yesterday, however, solves the problem at once. He says I was so inconsiderate as to take the note without enquiring of him whether it would be paid! A handsome compliment on the wisdom of a Representative of the U. States!—I should have been loath to have insured him by "enquiring" if he really would be as good as his promise! If the runners of banks had this to do with all paper they discounted, they would indeed be runners. Had Madame Fortune smiled on Mr. S. instead of the villain that defrauded him, would he, on discovering him to be a sharper, have returned him the spoils, or would he have bore it off with amazing resignation?
I must proceed legally to obtain the amount of the note.
Robert Hall.
February 26.
A RUNAWAY.
ON the 3d instant, immediately after having struck several times his overseer, ran away from Notley-Hall farm, opposite Alexandria, a negro fellow called BILLY, between 21 and 22 years of age: he is well made, stout and strong: his skin very black, eyes small, nose flat, mouth large, lips extremely thick, countenance bad, and his voice weak and boyish; is also slow and surly in answering questions; had on when he went off a blue roundabout jacket, patched in different parts, with pantaloon of country cloth, and a blue great coat. Any person who will secure said negro, so that his owner may get him again, shall be adequately rewarded by making application to the subscriber, manager on the above mentioned farm.
John Allison.

AT A MEETING of the WASHINGTON SOCIETY of ALEXANDRIA, at GADSBY'S HOTEL, 22d FEBRUARY, 1808,
It was Unanimously Resolved, That the thanks of this Society be presented to JOHN LAW, Esq. for his elegant and appropriate Oration, this day delivered, and that a Copy thereof be requested for publication.
G. DENEALE, Sec'y.
ORATION.
THE custom of celebrating at appointed periods the memory of the "mighty dead," whatever may have been in most instances its origin or object, it is principally recommended by its advantageous influence on the spirit of the community. The elaborate, tho' fleeting eulogiums, of an humble panegyrist can have no effect in enhancing the merit of the character, intended to be honored; and the custom might perhaps be entirely exploded, as superfluous, if it could not be appreciated as an important auxiliary to national education. By presenting to the view of the zealous citizen a model for imitation, it operates as the strongest incentive to virtuous and active exertions. By evincing in the people a susceptibility to the impressions of moral excellence, it has a tendency to keep alive those generous feelings of patriotism, that self-devotion to the public cause, which constitute the chief bulwark of a nation. Gratitude, expressing with unaffected feeling, her sense of obligations, presents at all times a virtuous and interesting scene; but the scene becomes highly animating, when it embraces a numerous and enlightened society; when the tribute, tho' it flows from the heart, is nothing but an act of justice to the memory of an illustrious benefactor.
The history, however, of few nations has recorded the existence of any character that can be justly made the subject of panegyric, or selected as a proper example for emulation. The generality of governments have a natural tendency, to debase the minds of their subjects, to a level with their own narrow policy and principles; and whenever any uncommon merit appears within their sphere, their suspicious jealousy endeavors to circumscribe its utility, or obscure its lustre, in the public eye. But it was the happiness of America, even before its emancipation, to experience, in a very slight degree, the chilling influence of political evils. Removed from the immediate vigilance of the ruling power, it enjoyed a comparatively large portion of freedom, which gave an ample scope for the expansion of every laudable feeling; and though yet in its infancy, few nations can present, within an equal period, a brighter constellation of worthies. It can already boast of having produced a hero, who was perhaps as perfect as human frailty would permit; who, for dignity of mind, purity of intention, and utility of conduct, stands unparalleled and alone. While other civilized nations are condemned to celebrate the anniversary of some canonized monk, or the birth-day of royal profligacy or folly, Americans may celebrate the birth-day of their nation, or pay the voluntary tribute of their gratitude to the memory of WASHINGTON.
At a name, so renowned in the annals of our country, a crowd of the most interesting reflections rush upon the mind; and the eulogist is bewildered in the consideration of a character, which, in every point of view, exhibits equal grounds for admiration, and example. In the contemplation of public virtues so disinterested and active, the patriot zeal of youth, and age may receive constant confirmation. From the difficulties, and vicissitudes of his military career, the warrior may learn the means, and causes of victory; and be stimulated to the exercise of every characteristic of magnanimity. From his dignified conduct, as Chief Magistrate of the union, the statesman may imitate his coolness in deliberation, and energy in action. In the humbler situations of life, the farmer may study the advantages of industry, and economy from the Cincinnatus of Mount Vernon; and all ranks and classes of society may be taught, from his great example, the necessity of self-reverence and propriety of deportment, for the attainment of an honorable reputation.
There is a degree of perfection, which baffles the power of panegyric; and leaves no room but for a cold analysis of the constituent qualities of a character, which, by its aggregate merits, has already commanded our affections. From so difficult, and thankless a task, the mind of diffidence would have willingly retired, if it could not hope for favor in the partiality of an indulgent audience. The citizens of Alexandria were ever the sincerest admirers, the most intimate acquaintances of WASHINGTON; and reciprocally enjoyed the largest portion of his confidence, and love. The sentiments which they breathed for their neighbor, and their friend, when his presence irradiated their society, still glow in the breasts of this assembly; and in their predilection for the subject, they
may perhaps forget, and excuse the deficiencies of the speaker.
But the mind, that has been contaminated with the errors of a vicious education, that can follow with pleasure only the sanguinary footsteps of a celebrated destroyer, will feel no interest in the life and character of a hero, whose sole ambition was to be useful; whose greatest triumph were over fortune and himself. The actions of Washington had for their object the happiness of his country, and not the gratification of a selfish vanity. The alluring prospect of a fruitless victory could never tempt him to a rash destruction of his army; nor could the flattering trappings of power ever seduce him from his duty, "to wade thro' slaughter to a throne." In the description therefore of his virtues, the brilliant colorings of fancy must be discarded, for the sober language of reality; and perhaps a simple narrative of his actions would constitute the highest monument to his fame.
He was descended from a respectable family, which had long been settled in America—Virginia has the honor of claiming him as her son; a state, which has ever been distinguished for the wisdom and talents of its citizens, and which was originally founded by a Raleigh and a Smith, the brilliant subjects of poetry and romance. His parents were engaged in rural pursuits, and Washington himself was born and educated in the country, where every useful faculty and habit of the mind, has long taken its favorite abode. His early years were not disgraced by any of those indecorous instances of dissipation, which injudicious biographers describe and palliate with apparent pleasure as proofs of genius. The natural strength of his constitution was corroborated by temperance and exercise; and the majestic dignity of his stature surpassed the ordinary measure of mankind. The instruction which he received, an European master of arts might probably despise, because it did not consist in the idle acquisition of the idioms of an obsolete language, or in a knowledge of the crude notions of antiquity; acquisitions, which only deceive the pedant, by the semblance of science; and instead of being the handmaids of action, are generally obstacles to worldly promotion. Like Franklin's, his education principally consisted in a thorough knowledge of his own language, which gave him the command of a pure and perspicuous diction; and those studies which formed the basis of his intended profession. To enter the navy of England was his first destination. But Heaven had created him for higher purposes and views; and the timid partiality of his mother was the instrument that diverted the design. When strengthened by experience, the man of natural genius soon discovers and pursues the proper direction of his mind, and is early destined to overthrow the obstacles in his course to celebrity; as a rapid stream, by the force and accumulation of its waters, finally overwheels the barriers that confine it. It was thus, according to the naturalist, that our river forced its passage to the ocean; and thus the hero, who has consecrated its favorite shores, rose above the vale of obscurity, broke down the ramparts of illegal power, and diffused happiness, and plenty over a numerous, and grateful people.
At a period, when youth is almost privileged to be thoughtless, his merits had obtained him the confidence of the acting governor of Virginia. When scarcely past his twenty first year, he was sent on a dangerous expedition through the Indian nations; and the report he then made of his movements and observations, evinced the precocity of his judgment. But it was not until Braddock's unfortunate defeat, whom he had accompanied as an aid, that the strength of his character was fully displayed. His advice, on the mode of conducting the campaign, had been disregarded, as the suggestions of inexperience; but in the moment of danger, when circumstances had proved the error of his commander, he left his bed of sickness, and saved the remains of the routed troops, from the destructive stratagem of the foe. The providence of Heaven seems then to have been peculiarly interested in his welfare. Of the aids of Braddock, he alone survived the battle; and though his activity had particularly marked him out to the animosity of the Indians, and several balls passed through his coat; yet to the astonishment both of his enemies and friends, he left the field without a wound.
The confidence, which his judicious conduct on this occasion, had excited, obtained him shortly after the chief command of the forces, which were raised for the protection of the frontier settlements. In the arduous exercise of this duty, which, from the paucity of his forces, and the nature of the war, gave him no opportunity of performing any brilliant achievement, he continued for three years, until the expulsion of the French from the Ohio had secured the repose of Virginia, and rendered his services no longer necessary to his country. On his resignation, he retired, as a private citizen, to his estate, with the regret and affection of his soldiers; and married a lady, whose amiable society guided the passage of his future years.
It may perhaps be beneath the dignity of a serious composition, to notice an individual of a sex whom prejudice or necessity has excluded from all active employments. But the sight of domestic felicity, the contemplation of female virtues, is interesting to the first
feelings of the heart; and propriety does not forbid me, on the present occasion to recal to the memory of an assembly, the most frequent inmates of the parlour of Mount Vernon, the virtuous and amiable lady who formed the ornament and happiness of their society. To all the pleasing qualities of an equable temper, which, by its perennial softness, could not fail to conciliate affection, she united the more elegant accomplishments and faculties of the mind. Her attachment to her husband was without weakness or affectation; and while she was proud of her union with a man, so far above his species, she preserved in society the same dignified reserve over her conduct, and her feelings, that distinguished the great example before her. With equal dignity and decorum, she presided over her department as her consort in his sphere. With equal pleasure, she lived at the retreat of Mount Vernon as when she moved, the centre of fashion, in the gayer scenes of Philadelphia and New York: and her eulogium may be expressed in one undeniable remark, that her union with the man of her heart had never given her a single pang, but when death called him from her side.
In the society of this superior woman Washington passed on his estate the interval of fifteen years, that elapsed between his departure from the army and the commencement of the American revolution, promoting the happiness and prosperity of his friends, and occasionally representing his country in the legislature of the state. Against the novel authority which the mother country, about this period, arrogated over the colonies, though it was equally repugnant to reason, policy and the constitution, his patriotic spirit was roused into an active and decided opposition. When experience had proved, that the petitions and remonstrances of the several states had been treated with contempt; that America was required to give unlimited submission to every exaction that an avaricious government could devise, the expediency of a general union and the convention of a congress for the general safety, were unanimously acknowledged, and Washington was elected, with a corps of worthies whose names will live, to the remotest ages, to represent the state of Virginia. The same conciliatory course which had been pursued by the states was again adopted by the confederation, and again treated with disregard. Every opprobrious measure was resorted to by the parent nation to humble her complaining children. Troops were daily introduced into the country from abroad, and hireling foreigners were employed and preferred for the unnatural warfare. The dispute was hastened to a crisis by the wanton effusion of blood on the plains of Lexington; and America was compelled to appeal to the God of armies in vindication of her cause. With an unanimous voice Washington, equally conspicuous for his firmness and valor, for his prudence and integrity, was appointed to the chief command of the continental forces.
At this period begins the history of united America, and a new epoch is opened in the history of the world. A succession of bright and vivid scenes burst upon the mind, and the eye of genius may contemplate with delight, the spectacle of a nation's regeneration.
In considering the origin and events of that splendid revolution, it is difficult to conceive the infatuation of the British court in believing that a powerful and flourishing people would have ever long submitted to the government of a distant legislature, in which they were not represented; that a nation, descended from ancestors, who had braved the ocean and the storm, and savages, more ferocious than the elements, to seek the mountain nymph of independence, in an unknown wild, could have ever willingly brooked the arbitrary control of the narrow spirit of colonization. The claim on the part of Great Britain was to the purse strings of American wealth, and its concession would have placed the dear earned rewards of American industry in the selfish hands of commercial monopoly; it was therefore a contest between reason and power; between right and tyranny: It was an attempt by the mother country to keep in a perpetual minority, a banding, that had been disowned in its birth, and perhaps flourished by the neglect of its parents. Even the pensigned pen of Johnson labored without avail, in support of his ministerial opinions; and the loss of its natural energy was supplied by dogmatical assertion, the never failing resource of defeated argument. He told the world that TAXATION was no TYRANNY; and America replied, that REVOLUTION was no REBELLION.
The ministers of England soon discovered, that these states were neither to be cheated, nor bullied into a surrender of their rights; and the sublime and novel spectacle was exhibited to the world, of three millions of people, tho' destitute of experience, or the means of defence, declaring themselves, with one voice, a free and independent nation. The trump of fame will sound, to the remotest posterity, the name of John Hampden, in honor of his dauntless opposition to the arbitrary exactions of a tyrant. In the instance of the American revolution, we behold a whole nation, animated by the same spirit, and influenced by the same principles; and views, not actuated by a captious love of innovation, not blindly bluffed by designing leaders; but following the dictates of reason, and truth in its conduct; feeling indignation at an unwarrantable assumption of
power, and making every earthly blessing in defence of its natural privileges and rights. Was it possible that such a spirit could be quenched? That such a nation could be conquered? In periods of retribution, says Montesquieu, a nation is invincible. Experience has proved the correctness of the principle, except in these cases, where the majority of force is excessive, that conquest can only be effected over a nation of slaves, who feel as little attachment to their own government as to the invader, and who regard a change of masters, as a prospect of new liberty.
From the spirit, therefore, evinced throughout the American revolution, a judicious politician might easily have predicted the result. Though neither the slender resources of the country, nor the experience of the American soldiery, enabled them to achieve any brilliant or decisive exploits; though they were surpassed by their enemies in wealth, discipline and number, yet they obtained the long looked for victory by a resolute adherence to their cause, by a ready acquiescence in every privation, and by the vigilant abilities, and firm integrity of their general. It was complained by Cornwallis, that a victory gave him no further advantage than a temporary security, and no larger territory than the limits of his camp. On the other hand, every success obtained by the Americans was a death blow to the expectations of the British. The slaughter of Bunker's Hill, the capture of the Hessians, the victories of Saratoga and Princeton, and the plains of Saratoga and Yorktown, whilst they confirmed the prospect of emancipation, gave an undying lustre to our arms.
These natural and obvious reflections afford abundant reason for the emotions of patriotism, and for the fullest confidence in our present strength and security. Since that momentous period, when all was comparatively doubt and disunion, when the nation was internally vexed by the secret opposition of many insidious foes & an obnoxious associates, the scene has entirely changed—America has risen to an elevated rank among the greatest powers, & would now present a much more formidable attitude to any presumptuous intruder. The cannon of an enemy might perhaps wantonly rage upon our shores; an oppressive government might excite the merciless Indian to the massacre of unprotected innocence. The pirate might commit depredations on our commerce, and justify the wrong by the highwayman's plea of necessity. But revenge and retaliation are in our power. The period of European rule over this western hemisphere is past approaching: and we may securely defy the power of foreign armies and navies, while the patriotic spirit of the nation still glows as pure as in the most perilous periods of the revolution; and the high-minded American, ennobled by the consciousness of freedom, feels himself to be equal, if not superior, to the subject of any government on earth.
But the events and vicissitudes of the war, the success and disappointment of the American chief, are already too feelingly impressed upon the memory of this audience, both by experience, and education, to require a dilatory repetition. I will therefore hasten to the period, when the independence of our country was acknowledged by the foe, and no further necessity existed for the instruments of war. The moment had arrived, when the character of Washington was destined to receive the most genuine accession of splendor. An invidious world had already pronounced, that the example which had before been so frequently exhibited of armies, first achieving the liberty, and then usurping the government of their country, would be again realized; and that these states had, by their successful struggle, only exchanged one monarch for another. To the friends, as well as the enemies of America, it was obvious, that a general dissatisfaction, produced by the narrow resources of the confederation, prevailed thro' the army; that the war worn soldier reproached his country with ingratitude and injustice, in devoting his unrewarded old age to poverty and disease. An eloquent publication, exhorting the enemy to mutiny, had been circulated and read with avidity, through the camp. Many had imbued, from the conduct of the war, the most hostile sentiments to republican institutions; and many were strongly attached to their commander, and toughly versed in political information. But the hand of Washington could not be seduced by the glittering, though dangerous temptations of power. The clamors of disaffection were hushed by his voice: the rubicon of his country's dependence was respected; and he prepared together with his army, to exchange the sword for the sickle, and the plough.
It was at the city of Annapolis, where congress was then sitting, that he appeared before the representatives of the nation, with his commission in his hands. The gallery of the session chamber was crowded with a numerous attendance; the principal officers of government, and the ministers of foreign nations were assembled, and every heart was big, with gratitude, and affection towards the man, from whom their blessings had been derived. At the appearance of Washington, a general silence prevailed; a tear was seen in every eye, and a tear of sympathy also wet his cheek. But without a murmur, or a sigh, he paid the tribute due to the sovereignty of the people.

His whole life testifies the sincerity of his magnanimous declaration, that he resigned with satisfaction, the power he had accepted with diffidence.
There is a sacred halo which a natural and retiring modesty throws round the character of a man. The exercise of strong passions, or any extraordinary powers, produces it not; but a sublimity and interest, which is felt and acknowledged by all. But the silence and tranquility of night are calculated to inspire emotions equally pleasurable and sublime, as those excited by the regent of the day. The historian of a future age will follow, with peculiar interest, the footsteps of Washington to his retreat; and watch the repose of the hero on the laurels he had acquired. Will he find any signs of restlessness, betray themselves; any sighs of discontent escape him? Will he observe him brooding, like a hermit in his cell, over the pleasures he had lost; or repenting of the power he had resigned, in the melancholy madness of disappointed ambition? No—The character of Washington is not to be measured by the ordinary standard which the daily experience of mankind has established. The instances of a voluntary resignation of power have been few, but of such rare occurrences posterity cannot very highly extol the motives that impelled, or the happiness that followed either Sylla, Diocletian or Charles to their ostentatious retirement. But in Washington, it was a natural predilection for an unambitious station; it was an unaffected taste for agricultural pursuits, which have ever been the favorite occupation of the virtuous and the wise; that led his willing steps to the tranquil residence of Mount Vernon. In enjoying the fruitful resources of pleasure, he possessed in the energy and researches of his mind; in promoting internal improvements through his country; and in cultivating, by every social duty, the friendship of his neighbors and admirers, he passed the enviable period of his retirement; happier than the wisest general in victory or the proudest despot on his throne. The applause and affection of his countrymen had followed him to his retreat. The impartial suffrage of the civilized world, had ranked him among the most distinguished heroes of antiquity; and his reputation had acquired a brilliancy of lustre, which could not possibly be brightened by any subsequent act he could perform.
But tho' he had lived long enough for his glory, he had not lived long enough for his country. To have obtained the blessings of Peace and Independence, was not sufficient for the security or happiness of America. It was necessary that an efficient government should be established; and the defects of the first consideration had become too palpable and alarming to be denied. Jealousies had arisen among the states from the want of an uniform system of commerce; several of them either refused or delayed compliance with the requisitions of congress; the foreign and domestic debts of the union remained unliquidated and the character and credit of America was daily decreasing abroad. To remedy these evils, Virginia, if not the first, at least among the first states in the union, for the wisdom and patriotism of its legislature recommended a general convention; and gave weight to its recommendation by placing the name of Washington at the head of its delegates. The occasion was too momentous to permit him to refuse obedience to the call and wishes of his country. But he departed from the bowers of privacy with reluctance; and on the meeting of the rest of the delegates at the city of Philadelphia was unanimously appointed their president.
It is an object devoutly to be wished, that the proceedings of so enlightened an assembly collected for so novel and interesting a purpose, may at some future period be given to the public. The wide field which was presented for their discussions; the various plans and systems which must have been suggested, and the several votes and resolutions that must have passed on the many conflicting principles of its members; would form a body of political information, which would not only be recommended by its intrinsic merits, but might serve to guide, and enlighten other nations, who hereafter may be similarly, tho' less fortunately situated. The result of the labors of that convention is our present constitution, which, tho' derided and opposed by many on its first promulgation, has now stood the test of twenty years, with very few amendments, and conducted these United States to honor, happiness, and wealth. It is founded on the consent, and acknowledges the supremacy of the people; and its principle excellence will be found to consist in its reposing, in the hands of the general government, the regulation only of our foreign relations; while the superintendence of our internal concerns, still exclusively resides in the respective legislatures of the states. By this division of powers perhaps more important than the much admired distinction between the executive, legislative and judiciary departments; not only a vigilant administration of both departments is secured, but a powerful barrier is placed against any possible encroachment on our liberties. From the general government usurpation can only spring; as it is entrusted with all the power of the nation. But the states possess the affection of the people; nor can we apprehend the danger of their consolidation into one government, when we reflect upon the superior benefits they confer, their different habits and laws, and the difficulties that would attend a new organization of municipal offices to be substituted in the place of the present establishments.
As little apprehension on the other hand can be entertained for the safety of the union; tho' the timorous croakers in politics are in the constant habit of predicting its speedy dissolution. They do not however reflect that of all obligations, that which binds the U.S together the principle of self interest is the strongest, and that "that government is the most energetic of which every individual feels himself a part." The single reflection that the same evils which gave birth to the constitution, will arise from its destruction, is sufficient to confirm the belief of every dispassionate enquirer, that we shall continue brothers to the end of time.
But neither the liberty of the people, nor the integrity of the Union, can be preserved unimpaired, but by attending to the true principle of this, and every other republic, the knowledge, and good sense of the people. Political writers, among others, the celebrated Montesquieu, borrowing their ideas from the history of the little townships of Greece, the city of Rome, and the oligarchies of Italy, in which every party and dispute was necessarily of a personal nature, have laid it down as an infallible maxim, that virtue is the true principle of a republic. But in all governments it is less necessary, that the rulers should be virtuous, than that they should be wise. Virtue is in fact the natural consequence of wisdom and knowledge; and in republics, to the existence of which the strongest and most selfish passions, even of its own citizens are inimical to it, it is particularly necessary, that the body of the people should be thoroughly informed of the nature of their political interests, the true state of public affairs, and the real characters of the individuals, to whom they have delegated their authority. As long as they are possessed of this important knowledge they can never be deprived of the rights and privileges of freemen. The same cause will also necessarily divert the spirit of party of its evils; and the degree of information which already prevails in our infant republic has so completely chained down the many headed monster that its influence is generally found, to be most loudly deprecated by those, who feel the merited decline of their popularity.
It was therefore the just and forcible admonition of Washington, in his valedictory address to the American people, that they should promote, as an object of primary importance, institutions for the general diffusion of knowledge; and the members of this society, founded and patronized by that immortal sage, may reflect with pleasure, on the beneficial and it less in view; the education of youth. If it be a self evident maxim, that virtue is commensurate with knowledge; that vice in most instances proceeds from ignorance or error; it is impossible that the munificence of this institution could be more advantageously directed. Among those who are now seated before us, there are many whom its well regulated charity has perhaps saved from ruin and corruption; many to whom it has pointed out the path to honor and wealth; and some whom it has probably fired with an emulation to imitate the illustrious example, who first gave them the opportunity of developing their natural abilities. In a government that offers every encouragement to merit, we indulge the pleasing prospect, that of those deserted children of misfortune, there may be one who is destined to be the benefactor of his species; to display the force and brilliancy of his genius in an elevated sphere; and repay with grateful satisfaction on his country the inestimable favors this Society have conferred.
But the interesting views presented by the principles of our institution, and of the American government, have too long concealed the subjects most proper for the occasion, and most interesting to this audience. Tho' many doubts and differences of opinion had been entertained on the merits of the constitution; yet a general unanimity prevailed after its adoption, in the election of its first officer; and it was fortunate for the people of America, that at such a period of anxious uncertainty they could trust their liberties with confidence into the guardianship of Washington. On the integrity and patriotism of his character, every sentiment was in unison; and the monarchical principle was felt, without being acknowledged, that their first chief magistrate could do no wrong.
The avarice of power and distinction is so natural and common propensity of the human breast, that instances of its absence may be justly regarded with scepticism. But the power with which Washington had been invested by the suffrage of his country produced no emotion in his mind, but that of affectionate sensibility to his country's approbation. Had his choice been only influenced by personal considerations, the Cincinnatus of America would have continued to enjoy the comforts of his farm, although every honor and delight, that national gratitude could confer, awaited his acceptance of the presidential chair. His journey to New York was the triumphal return of a long absent conqueror to his country. The road was thronged with pressing crowds of his fellow-citizens, assembled to greet and gaze on him as he passed; and congratulatory addresses were
presented him at every town. In the simple language of unaffected feeling the citizens of Alexandria expressed their admiration of his virtues, and beheld his departure from their vicinity, with sentiments mingled with regret. At Philadelphia he was received with peculiar splendor; and at Trenton he was welcomed by the sex whose smiles can flutter the most austere, in a manner, which must have touched every fibre of his heart. The ceremony of his inauguration at New York, performed in an open gallery before a concourse of thousands of spectators, deeply impressed with the solemnity of the occasion, with the dignified presence of the savior of his country, with pleasing recollections of the past, and anxious anticipations of the future, may be considered as the most interesting scene, which history has ever attempted to recount. When he fervently repeated the oath of office, and bowed to seal it on the volume of his religion, every bosom swelled with the sublimest emotions; and when proclaimed by the chancellor of New York, the president of the U. States, a general acclamation of unenthused joy resounded through the air.
But these testimonials of a peoples love, only strengthened the patriotism of this extraordinary man; nor could they elate or corrupt a heart, which had so deeply imbibed the purest sentiments of piety and virtue. His administration was attended with every advantage which had been predicted by the most sanguine friends of the constitution. Public credit was established, commerce expanded her sail to every quarter of the globe; wealth was rapidly accumulated by the industrious and enterprising citizen, and peace poured her inestimable treasures of happiness and morality into tranquil bosom of America.
But the events of a wise and peaceful administration afford no eloquent topics of narration; and the jarring discord of legislative discussions is abhorrent to the temper of the muse. It is perhaps fortunate for the United States, that its history while Washington was president, affords no brilliant scenes on which fancy can expatiate; for periods of national glory are generally periods of national calamity. The progress of real prosperity is silent; and the unexampled improvement and increase of the United States, during his administration, prove that he was equally calculated for the cabinet, as the field; that he was the Numa as well as the Romulus of his country.
After the expiration of the term of two elections, he again sought that privacy and retirement for which he had constantly sighed, in the fullest exercise of his power, in the moment of his highest popularity. But his patriotic feelings still glowed with unceasing ardor; and his valedictory admonitions to his fellow citizens are the suggestions of a mind, whose researches were ever guided by the light of truth, and the dictates of a heart, whose warmest pulsations were devoted to the happiness of his country. In the shade of Mount Vernon, it was his intention, and his wish to have concluded the remainder of his days removed from the concerns and vanities of life; and nothing but the urgent solicitations of his friends, could have induced him to accept the chief command of the army, that was raised in apprehension of a foreign war. But this honor he did not live long to enjoy. On the 14th of December 1799, he was visited the angel of death, & with the same composure and serenity he had testified through life, he obeyed the summons which called him to the presence of his maker.
Fellow citizens, you remember the general consternation that seized on every heart, when the tidings of this melancholy event were announced and confirmed. You had lost the man who constituted your safety and your pride; who had achieved the emancipation of your country; who had confirmed the stability of your government by his councils; and who had given such an illustrious example of dignity and temperance to his successors in office. A domestic misfortune could not have been more sensibly felt. The whole nation was in mourning; meetings were called in every town, and orations eloquently descriptive of the virtues of their lamented benefactor, though perhaps too much embittered by party feelings, were delivered before numerous assemblies. By the citizens of Alexandria, as his merit was the most justly appreciated, his loss was the most deeply felt. The traces of their grief though softened by time, still visibly remain; the birth day of the hero is annually commemorated, and perhaps his spirit at this moment hovers near the present scene, and reads with delight, in the hearts of this assembly, the admiration entertained of his character.
By the congress of the U. S. peculiar honors were paid to the memory of the man—"the first in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of his countrymen." A resolution was unanimously passed, that a marble monument commemorative of the great events of his military and political life, should be erected for his relics at the capitol of the Metropolis, which bears his name. But the resolution has never been carried into execution. To attribute this neglect after the example of some of his biographers to the spirit of party, would be both invidious and unjust; and it may be more correctly accounted for by the differences of opinion which will naturally arise on the situation, plan and expence of such an undertaking. But the gratitude of the
people will not remain always unexcited, the monument will not forever be forgotten. A disinterested citizen may be permitted to hope, that it will rise on the hallowed spot where the ages of the hero now repose, that that portion of Mount Vernon, will at some period become the property of the nation; and be thus preserved from any distant possibility of falling into a weak or degenerate hand. To that classic spot of liberty her pilgrim votaries shall repair from every quarter of the globe; and the patriot shall receive his fondest inspirations in its melancholy graves. The flag of our glory and power shall be abased in suzing to the negroes by the solemn scene; and its thunder shall express the grief and gratitude of America.
Time, that casts into oblivion all ordinary beings and actions, will only add to the unblemished lustre of Washington's reputation, by comparing him with his successors and by perpetuating the blessings he established. In the course of its numerous revolutions, it has never displayed a character in which so many great qualities were combined with so few imperfections, and it may be considered as its highest eulogium, that his merits can be better exhibited by examining the detractions of malice and envy, than by repeating the praises of panegyrists. Thus it has been said that Washington was, by nature, cold, and unfeeling, that his merit was of a negative kind, and rather in forbearance than in action. But can it be asserted that he was destitute of affections, when numerous instances of the force of his feelings and passions, when the warm attachment mutually subsisting between himself and his army, may be recollected by all? Will it be pretended that he was a negative character, when so many positive proofs of his active abilities and zeal can be shown on every side? Will a politic reserve over his sentiments and feelings, while placed in a situation requiring the utmost circumspection, be interpreted into moroseness of temper? A foe will conjurorily detract from the virtues of his conqueror, the dejected subject of a monarch will always regard with jealousy the character of a high minded republican; and the man who has no peculiar merit but in his fancy, no pleasure but in sensual indulgence, will naturally call rigid the sobriety of incorruptible virtue. It is not therefore astonishing that a licentious poet of a British court; that an ungrateful guest of American hospitality, who could find nothing in this country worthy of his praise, but the entertainments of British officers, and an useless society of Belles Lettres Literati, should, amidst his vulgar abuse of the people, defame the character of their father.
It has also been said that Washington was not a man of genius; that though possessed of a good judgment and consummate prudence, yet he was destitute of every enterprising quality, and every brilliant faculty of the mind. But such an observation, even if correct, would be no aspersions on his character. Search the history of his country and his life; examine the difficulties and disappointments he had to encounter in his military career, and then decide whether any opportunities were afforded him for the performance of any splendid exploit; and whether the losses and expenses sustained by the enemy do not prove the policy of his conduct? Utility, which is the foundation of moral obligation, is also the only just criterion by which talents can be appreciated. That brilliancy of mind, which so generally attracts the admiration of the vulgar, is rarely serviceable either to the world or to the being so richly endowed; and its rash and irregular exertions, both in the cabinet and the field, are only calculated, in the words of the poet,
"To point a moral or adorn a tale."
But the benefits conferred by Washington on his country shall attract the love and admiration of mankind, when both the captious satire of his enemies and the feeble praises of his panegyrists are alike silenced in the dust. In ages yet unborn, his name, like the labarum of Constantine, shall predict a certain victory to the champion of freedom; and his example, like the ashes of the Phoenix, shall raise some kindred spirit to emulate his virtues: Poetry will ever decorate his memory with her sweetest wreaths; and fame will spread, to every quarter of the globe, the splendor of his actions: In the temples which history will erect to the glory of America, the figure of the hero shall occupy the most commanding station: the altar, which his hand had raised to the liberty of his country, shall blaze forever high, and illuminate the most distant scene; and every spark of feeling in the bosom of the citizen shall be kindled into patriotism, as he worships at the sacred shrine.
Stopped last week on a negro, A LOAF OF SUGAR and a small pair of SHOES: the owner, on proving property, and paying for this advertisement, may have them again. BENJAMIN DAVIS. March 1
NOTICE. THE public are respectfully informed that Mr. Thompson is engaged as an additional teacher in the Academy, to commence the first of April. By the contemplated arrangement the studies will be increased. The common branches of English Education, the Mathematics, the Elements of Natural and Moral Philosophy, Belle Lettres and Composition, will be taught. March 1

Lemons by the box, Lisbon Wine in quarter casks, And about 4000 bushels coarse Salt, Moula Candles in small boxes, of superior quality, Window Glass in boxes, For Sale, by Robert T. Hooe & Co. January 30.
FOR SALE.
Spanish HIDES,
White and brown clayed SUGARS in bags, Muscavado SUGARS in hhds. & bks. Green COFFEE in bags, Madeira WINE, London particular market do. in pipes, half pipes and qr. casks. Catalonia do. in qr. casks Castile SOAP in boxes, Best Spanish SEGARS, A few tons of LOGWOOD.
Nath. Wattles, & Co.
Feb. 26.
FOR SALE,
Or to be RENTED for one or more years; THE whole of the REAL ESTATE be- longing to Pressley Carr Lane, lying in and adjacent to the town of Centreville, in Fairfax county. This property consists of the well known TAVERN now occupied by Mr. Adam Mit- chell.
The STORE HOUSE now in the occu- pancy of Mr. Daniel Harrington—and from eight hundred to a thousand acres of good FARMING LAND, at present in the pes- session of Mr. Carr W. Lane, and Mr. Wal- ter Locker, which will be disposed of in sepa- rate tracts or entire.
It is presumed that any person disposed to buy or rent any of the above property will first view the same and judge for themselves—a further description is therefore unnecessary.
Mr. Lane would take a small proportion in Negroes.
Harrison Fitzhugh.
Fairfax County Oct. 23.
PROSPECTUS
OF LEWIS AND CLARK'S TOUR TO THE PACIFIC OCEAN, THROUGH THE INTERIOR OF THE CONTINENT OF NORTH AMERICA, Performed by order of the Government of the United States,
During the years 1804, 1805, and 1806. This work will be prepared by Capt. Meri- weather Lewis, and will be divided into two parts, the whole comprized in three volumes octavo, the first containing at least seven hun- dred pages, the second and third from four to five hundred each, printed on good paper, and fair type. The several volumes in suc- cession will be put to press as early peri- ods as the avocations of the author will per- mit him to prepare them for publication.
This distribution of the work has been made with a view to the accommodation of every description of readers, and is here of- fered to the patronage of the public in such shape, that all persons wishing to become sub- scribers, may accommodate themselves with either of the parts, or the entire work, as it shall be most convenient to themselves.
Subscriptions received by ROBERT GRAY, Alexandria.
Detached from this work, there will be pub- lished
LEWIS AND CLARK'S MAP OF NORTH AMERICA.
From longitude 97 west, to the Pacific Ocean and between 36 and 52 north latitude with extensive Marginal Notes. Dimensi- ons five feet eight inches by three feet ten inches.
EMBRACING all their late discoveries, and that part of the continent heretofore the least known. This map will be compiled from the best maps now extant, as well published as in manuscript, from the collective information of the best informed travellers through the various portions of that region, and corrected by a series of several hundred celestial obser- vations, made by Captain Lewis during his late tour.
For the convenience of subscribers, these several works will be delivered at the most respectable commercial towns, and at the seats of government of the respective states and territories within the Union: no advance is required, nor will payment be demanded un- til such delivery is made.
The price of part the first, in two vols. ill be ten dollars, and that of part the se- cond, in one volume, eleven dollars, delivered in boards. Price of the Map, ten dollars.
Any persons who may have subscribed for these works, to lists which contained no stipulated prices for the same, and who may be dissatisfied with the terms now proposed, are at liberty to withdraw their names from such lists at any time prior to the 1st day of December next.
M. LEWIS. Philadelphia, June 3. [Aug. 7.]
THE SUBSCRIBERS Being desirous of bringing the affairs of the late Firm of THOMPSON and VEITCH, to a final close, OFFER FOR SALE the follow- ing
REAL PROPERTY, viz.
THREE comfortable Dwelling House with elegant stores, on the south side of King, between Fairfax and Royal-streets, lots extending back 175 feet; at present oc- cupied 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, ex- tending back 119 feet, and bounded on the south by an alley, on which is a shed occupi- ed 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 busi- ness 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 dwel- ling houses, with brick stables and carriage houses, being part of the six buildings, situ- ated on Pennsylvania avenue, in the city of Washington.
A handsome, commodious, and well finish- ed brick dwelling house, in Charlestown, Jef- ferson county, late the property of Van Ru- therford, with a large garden and the corner storehouse on same lot, situate near the cen- tre of the main street.
Also, a tan-yard with sundry improvements, a comfortable dwelling house and lot adjoin- ing, 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, contain- ing 400 acres, situate near the Gum Spring late the property of J. Spencer. On this tract there are two settlements and about 50 acres in cultivation, the rest of the land well tim- bered; the new turnpike road will pass thro' a part of this tract. Captain Charles Lewis living near the Gum-Spring, will shew 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 Gladys Creek, considered to be of excellent quality. This tract is situ- ated 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 255 acres, in Westmoreland county, state of Pen- nsylvania; situated on the Monongahela river, and binding thereon for 3-4 of a mile, about one quarter of a mile below Casner's ferry, and 4 miles above Parkinson's ferry. A large proportion is rich bottom land, with a valu- able 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.
TO RENT.
THE subscriber offers to rent for one or more years, adjoining the place where- on he now lives, a Blacksmith's shop, with a complete set of Tools, a Dwelling-house in comfortable condition, calculated for a fami- ly, together with between three and four acres of very rich land.—From several years expe- rience, I can with truth declare, that there can be no better stand for a blacksmith than the one now offered to let.
Thomas B. Moreland.
Maryland, Broad-Creek, } December 9. —(15.) } N. B. If I don't rent the fine stand, will give good wages to a young man, or a man with a family. T. B. M.
Printing in all its various branches, handsomely executed at this office.
GARDEN SEEDS
For Sale. THE SUBSCRIBER has a large assort- ment of GARDEN SEEDS of last year's growth. Peas, early Charleston, Marrowfat, do. Green Roncival, do. Early Dwarf Beans, assorted, Lima do. Vensor, do. Cabbage, Early York, Early Dwarf, White Savoy, Yellow and Green, do. Salmon and Purple Radishes, Red, White and Black, Turnip Radishes, Celery, Endive, Spinage, Parsley, Red Beet, Carrots, Parsnips, White, Red, and Portugal Onion, Early, Long, Green, and Common Cucum- ber, Lettuce, Early, Selesia, Ice, and Royal, do. Asparagus Roots, Herbs of all sorts.
A L S O,
A large variety of Grafted Fruit Trees, Flowering Shrubs and Roots, a collection of Green House Plants, in Pots, Orange, Cha- dock, and Lemon Trees, in Boxes, fit to bear Fruit.
Apply at his nursery, lower end of Pitt- street, Alexandria.
Peter Billy.
February 13.
Twenty dollars reward.
RAN AWAY yesterday morning, a negro man named Charles Johnson, about 5 feet 8 or 9 inches high, very black, has a small scar on one of his cheeks; his legs are small for a person of his size: had on and took with him a grey coating roundabout lined with flan- nel, and trousers of the same, a black coat & an old grey great-coat, with a variety of other cloathing not recollected. Five Dollars will be given if taken in the county, or the above reward if out, and reasonable charges if bro't home.
LAWRENCE HOOF, sen.
Masters of vessels and others are cau- tioned against harboring or carrying him off. December 26
Five Dollars Reward.
Ran away from the subscriber, on Saturday evening last,
A Negro Man named DAMON,
ABOUT five feet ten inches high, twenty one years of age, slender made, and a likely fellow. Had on when he went away a blue roundabout jacket and pantaloon, striped swansdown waistcoat, and it is supposed took with him sundry other clothes. It is expect- ed he has gone to Georgetown or Washington. The above reward will be given for appre- hending said fellow and reasonable charges if brought home.
John Gadby.
Feb. 22.
The Subscriber
BEGS leave to inform the public, that he continues to carry on as usual, at his house on Royal-street near the market, the business of a White-Smith, Lock-Smith, Cut- ler, Bellhanger, Elastic Trussmaker, Gun & Pistol Barrel, Browning, Blueing & Polishing in the neatest manner.
All orders thankfully received and carefully attended to. All kinds of house work in the Smith line done in the neatest manner at the shortest notice, by
Caleb Hefley.
Nov. 23.
GREAT BARGAIN.
INTENDING to remove to the state of Tennessee as soon as possible, I wish to dispose of the following valuable and increas- ing 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 A. negrox, being on the Potomac river between Alexandria and George Town, and nearly opposite the city of Washington, beu- tifully situated, containing about Four Hun- dred acres, now leased to the Mr. Wises for three hundred and sixty dollars per annum with other stipulations contained in the sar- lease.
One other tract contiguous to the first, leased to William Fraser for forty dol- lars per annum, containing about sixty a- cres.
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 co- vered 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 ser- vices during the revolutionary war. All the title papers with the will under which I am entitled to the above property, are in the hands of BALDWIN DARE, Esq. to whom ap- plication will please to be made for terms &c. he being legally authorized to contract and dispose of all the above valuable property, for which good and satisfactory titles will be giv- en.
Walter S. Alexander.
August 12.
Joseph Mandeville, Corner of KING and FAIRFAX-STREETS, ALEXANDRIA: HAS FOR SALE, An assortment of WINES, LI- QUORS, GROCERIES, &c. Consisting of
MADEIRA Port Sherry Lisbon Malaga Teneriffe & Corsica Gld St. Estephe Medoc laret, in cases of one dozen
A few dozen fine old frontinac Ditto do. best wine bitters Jamaica and West-India rum New-England do. Cogniac, Bourdeaux and Naples brandy Holland and country gin Schiedam gin in cases Irish whiskey, very old 70 barrels Pennsylvania rye whiskey Cider in barrels White wine and Cider vinegar Florence oil in flasks 2 hogsheads Havana honey 15 do. choice retailing molasses
Gunpowder Imperial Hyson Young Hyson Hyson-Skin and Souchong TEAS of good quality
Muscovado sugars, different qualities Bengal white do. Loaf and lump sugars, Philadelphia, Bal- timore and Alexandria. Leiper's, Garrett's, and Hamilton's saw in bottles and bladders. Macuba and rapee do. Clover-seed, (Penn. warranted) Mace; nutmegs; cloves; cassia; piment; to; pepper; ginger, rasco and ground; Cay- enne pepper; refined salt-petre. Coffee; chocolate; rice; pearl barley; London and Philadelphia mustard; basket salt; starch; fig blue; indigo; Georgia and Tennessee cotton; flax; wool; madder; copperas; alum; brimstone; chalk; pipes in boxes; wrapping paper and twine; traces; bed cords; leading lines; demijohns; gin cases; patent shot; brandy wine gunpow- der; Harvey's gunpowder, [the only real Bri- tish battle powder] from F to treble sealed; chewing tobacco; best Havana segars. Muscatel and bloom raisins in boxes. Sun raisins in casks. Zante currants; prunes; soft shelled al- monds.
A few boxes excellent pickles, each one dozen bottles assorted; capers, olives and ca- chovies, for sale by the box. A quantity of clean good alum salt suitable or the fishery, &c. &c
JAMES BACON,
At his GROCERY STORE, on King-street, 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 qua- lities,
Loaf and Lump ditto, Gunpowder, Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, Hyson-Skin, and Souchong TEAS, particularly select- ed for family use.
Best green Coffee, Chocolate, of a superior quality. Madeira, Bussells, 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, piment
Cayenne and black pepper, race and ground Ginger, basket salt for table use, pearl barley, rice, starch, fig blue, soap, mould, dip, and spermaceci candles, refined salt-petre, flax, indigo, alum, copperas, madder, brimstone, spinning cotton, patent shot all sizes, best glash and country made gunpowder, segars and smoking tobacco, very best chewing to- bacco.
Hamilton and Leiper's snuff, Hunter's pipe in boxes.
London mustard, warranted of a superior quality, Dixon's best ditto, wrapping paper, demijohns, &c. &c. with generally every ar- ticle in his line—the whole of which have been selected with care, and will be disposed of at the very lowest terms.
PRINTED DAILY BY SAMUEL SNOWDEN, (Near the Post Office)