Alexandria daily advertiser (Alexandria [Va.]), 1807-05-19 00:00:00

Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
Vol. VII.
TUESDAY, MAY 19, 1807.
[No. 1913.]
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 of which are established, can at any time be viewed and purchased at the lowest limitation and prices.
P. G. Marsteller, v. M.
Just received from Philadelphia,
By Captain Hand, 29 chests Young Hyson, and 9 boxes Hyson Shun Tin Tea, of a superior quality, which will be sold low. Likewise on Hand, 6 hlds. good Sugar, 10 hlds. Molasses, of a good quality, Salt of various kinds, And a constant supply of Flour suitable for family use.
Joseph Dean.
March 27
Freight Wanted,
For Boston or any of the Northern Ports, FOR THE SLOOP WILLIAM, Wm Spear, Master; About 200 barrels burthen. Apply to Lewis Deblois.
May 7.
FOR SALE, BY LEWIS DEBLOIS,
An assortment of BROAD CLOTHS, from eleven to eighteen shillings sterling cost—part of them intended to drawback. Ravens Duck. French Brandy. Catalonia Wine, in half pipes and quarter casks. New-England Rum, in barrels. Cod-Fish, and Stone Lime. May 7.
Freight Wanted,
For a new Schooner of 1000 barrels, To any of the Windward Islands or Lisbon. She will be at Alexandria in five days.—Apply to W. Yeaton, Kamey's whf.
May 9.
EXUMA SALT—afloat.
Just received, by WADSWORTH and BUTLER—heretofore Martha, 2300 bushels coarse EXUMA SALT—which they will sell low, from on board. April 27.
Washington, April 20, 1807.
Having been appointed by the Secretary of the Treasury, agent for purchasing the eight per cent. Stock of the United States, standing on the books of the treasury, and the books of the commissioners of loans for Maryland and Virginia—
Notice is hereby given,
THAT I am ready to treat with any persons for the purchase of said Stock, at private sale, within the price limited by the 2d section of the act of Congress of the 18th of April, 1806, a copy whereof is herewith annexed.
James Davidson, jun.
Agent, &c.
Section 2. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That the commissioners of the sinking fund shall not be authorised to purchase any of the several species of the public debt, at a higher price than at the rates following, that is to say—They shall not pay more for three per cent stock, than sixty per cent. of its nominal value; nor for any other species of the public debt more than the nominal value of its unredeemed amount, the eight per cent stock only excepted, for which they shall be authorised in addition thereto to give at the rate of one half of one per cent on the said nominal value for each quarterly dividend, which may be payable on such purchase and stock from the time of such purchase to the first day of January, one thousand eight hundred and nine.
May 4.
Just Received,
And For Sale by COTTON & STEWART Carr's Stranger in Ireland. (Price One Dollar.) March 7.
Have Received,
Per ship JOHN ANDREW, Capt. MOORE, from Liverpool, 86 crates queens and blue edged Ware, assorted in small crates, and consisting of Plates, Dishes, Mugs, Bowls, Tea Ware, &c. William Hodgson.
May 14,
d.
For CHARTER,
THE SHIP JOHN ANDREW, Capt. MOORE Burthen about 2300 barrels, nearly new.—For terms apply to Wm. HODGSON.
May 14.
d.
I have just Received,
AND OFFER FOR SALE, 34 boxes, PRUNES, 16 half do. } fresh and in good order. William Hodgson.
May 14.
d.
Joseph Mandeville,
Corner of KING and FAIRFAX-STREETS, ALEXANDRIA: HAS FOR SALE, An assortment of WINES, LIQUORS, GROCERIES, &c. Consisting of
MADEIRA } Port, Sherry, Lisbon, Malaga, Teneriffe & Corsica
WINES.
Old St. Estephe Medoc claret, 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. Benzal white do. Loaf and Lump sugars, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Alexandria. Leiper's, Garrett's, and Hamilton's snuff, in bottles and bladders. Macula and rapée do. Cloven-seed, (Penn. warranted) Mace; nutmegs; cloves; cassia; pimento; pepper; ginger, race and ground; Cayenne pepper; refined salt-petre. Coffee; chocolate; rice; pearl barley; London and Philadelphia mustard; basket salt; starch; fig blue; flotan 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 gunpowder; Harvey's gunpowder, [the only real British 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 almonds.
A few boxes excellent pickles, each one dozen bottles assorted; capers, olives and nectaries, for sale by the box.
A quantity of clean good alum salt suitable for the fishery, &c. &c. March 19.
Wanted to Purchase or Hire.
A NEGRO WOMAN, between 20 and 30 years of age, who understands house-work.
Apply to the Printer.
April 27.
tf.
SALT.
6000 bushels of Ground Alum. 9000 bushels of Liverpool Blow—On board the ship Leonidas, Will be sold unusually low if taken from on board. Apply to Bryan Hampson, or Mordecai Miller.
Public Sale.
ON FRIDAY, the 29th instant, at eleven o'clock, if fair, if not, the next fair day, will be sold, on the premises, on a credit of 6, 12 and 18 months a number of valuable
Lots of Ground,
SITUATED on Fairfax, Water, Union & Queen streets: One moiety of that elegant and well finished three story brick HOUSE, situated on Water street, and occupied by Dr. James Kennedy.
By order of James Keith, Trustee, P. G. Marsteller.
May 8.
Marshal's Sale.
WILL be sold, for ready money, by virtue of a decree of the hon. the district court of Columbia, on WEDNESDAY, the 20th instant, between the hours of twelve and two o'clock, at the coffee-house, in the town of Alexandria—
Four Barrels Coffee;
Seized and forfeited to the United States. R. MOSS, D. M. For D. C. BRENT, Marshal. May 15.
District of Columbia.
NOTICE is hereby given to all whom it may concern, That the Consul General of Portugal to the United States of America, has authorized the subscriber, to legalize all papers that may be necessary for vessels bound from the ports of this district to any in Portugal or Madeira.
Those masters of vessels who may omit having their bills of health thus certified, will be liable to undergo quarantine.
It is requisite that any article shipped for account of a Portuguese subject, should be declared, and sworn to, as Portuguese property; and the bills of lading legalized as above.
Lewis Deblois.
May 16.
d.
Just Received,
AND FOR SALE BY THE SUBSCRIBERS, 2 pipes L. P. Madeira WINE, 2 half do. do. do. 6 pipes Cognac BRANDY, 4th proof. Wadsworth & Butler,
WHO HAVE ON HAND,
20 hlds. Jamaica RUM, 4th proof. 10 do. St. Croix do. 2d & 3d do. 3 do. New-England do. 5 pipes Holland GIN, 2 do. country do. 1 hld. L. market Madeira Wine } of a superior quality. 4 quarter casks do. do. 3 do. do. L. P. Teneriffe do. do. 6000 bushels Lisbon SALT. January 1.
Plaister Paris—Afloat.
60 tons Plaister Paris on board sch'r Victory, at Lawrason's wharf, and for sale by LAWRASON & FOWLE, on said wharf. Who have also landing from said sch'r Sally & Betsy,
120 boxes mould Candles, 50 do. brown Soap, 20 barrels New England Rum, 5 casks Sperm } OIL, 5 do. Whale } do. 6 do. Tanners } do. 1 bale Gurrahs, 20 half bbls. Fall Mackerell, 100 bbls. Nova Scotia Potatoes. April 29.
SEINE TWINE.
2,000 pounds excellent Seine Twine. ALSO, 10 quarter casks Port Wine, 10 boxes Spermaceti Candles, 12 kegs fresh Raisins—For sale by James Sanderson. January 19.
20 casks choice old Sherry Wine, 25 do. Malaga do. 20 bags Black Pepper, 100 bbls. sweet Cyder, A quantity of Sole Leather, 1 box fine Irish Linens, and Russia Sheetings, entitled to drawback, Now landing for sale by JOHN G. LADD. April 23.
WANTED,
A MILLER who is master of his business, to take care of a merchant mill.—To such a one good wages will be given.—For the person who wants, please apply to Mr. Joseph Smith, Alexandria. March 17.
Porto Rico Green Coffee.
26,000 lbs. received per the sch'r Fletcher and Riley, from St. Thomas's, and for sale by
Richard Veitch and Co. and Cuthbert Powell.
May 12.
d1w
I have for Sale,
A few thousand White Oak Staves, twenty barrels of southern Pork and one hundred barrels Tar.
Mordecai Miller.
May 16.
d
For Sale,
On WEDNESDAY, the 27th current, The HOUSE on King-street, between Royal and Fairfax, at present occupied by Mr. A. Lynn and Mr. James S. Scott.—Terms made known that day, if not previously disposed of at private sale.
William James Hall.
May 16.
dts
NOTICE.
THE subscriber wishing to close her business, requests all persons indebted to her to call and settle their accounts without delay, and such as have claims against her will please present them for adjustment.
Rebecca Lawrence.
May 16.
3t
SPANISH HIDES.
First quality Porto Rico GREEN COFFEE, and St. Croix SUGARS, Just received, per schooner Fame, from St. Thomas—
FOR SALE, BY
Richard Veitch & Co.
April 25.
d
Joseph Janney
HAS JUST RECEIVED
His SPRING GOODS, in a considerable quantity and a good assortment, which are offered for sale.
He has removed his Store to K street, opposite to Paton and Butchers. 5 mo. 12. d5tc
JAMES BACON,
At his GROCERY STORE, on King-street, has 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,
Buscellos,
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, flotan indigo, alum, copperas, madder, brimstone, spinning cotton, patent shot all sizes, best English and country made gunpowder, segars and smoking tobacco, very best chewing tobacco.
Hamilton and Leiper's snuff, Hunter's pipes in boxes.
London mustard, warranted of a superior quality, Dixon's best ditto, wrapping paper, demijohns, &c. &c. with generally every article in his line—the whole of which have been selected with care, and will be disposed of on the very lowest terms.

Causes of the Late Change in Administration.
Lord Howick addressed the speaker nearly in the following terms: "Sir—As a motion has been made by an honorable gentleman for the adjournment of the house during that period, which at this season of the year is usually allowed as a relief from the fatigues of business, I trust it will not be considered improper or irreverent in me to take the opportunity of giving the house that explanation which I last night intimated, that it was my intention to communicate. It is of the utmost importance to myself and my colleagues, that the circumstances which led to the recent change in his majesty's councils should be fully and fairly explained. It is undoubtedly of considerable importance to the house and to the public, to receive that explanation, that they may be enabled to form a proper estimate of the character and disposition of those persons to whom the administration of the country has been lately entrusted; of the transactions which led to the dismissal of those persons, and of the probable result of the change. These considerations render important also the decision of the present question, as to the propriety of a longer or shorter adjournment of the house, from the necessity that may occur of bringing forward some measure which the late extraordinary events may shew to be expedient. For myself, sir, every feeling, every motive by which man can be actuated, makes it of the highest importance to me, that as soon as possible I may have the opportunity of convincing the house that my behavior in this affair has not been such as to induce them to repent the kindness which I have ever had the good fortune to receive at their hands. Every moment's delay, while, during that moment, a doubt may be entertained by the house of the conduct of myself and my colleagues, who have heretofore enjoyed so many instances of their distinguished confidence and support, is indeed to me most painful. But anxious, sir, as I naturally am, to clear myself and those with whom I have had the honor to act, from the imputations that have been cast upon us, I feel in common with the honorable gentleman who so expressed himself yesterday evening (Mr. Sturges Bourne) great regret at the necessity which I am under of doing so in the absence of those who, as some seem to think, ought to be present, to watch my statements, and detect my inaccuracies. In saying this, I am far from imputing to that honorable gentleman the intention of throwing out any unfair insinuations. I know well the natural partiality every one entertains for self, and I know that partiality may bias a man, and induce him to take a view, perhaps not strictly correct, of a subject in which he is personally interested; I am, therefore, as anxious as the honorable gentleman can be, that those persons should be present at the investigation of the transactions I have alluded to; and I earnestly hope that this matter may yet be discussed on some future day, when those honorable gentlemen may assist the house in examining and sifting the details of it in every part, from the commencement to the conclusion. Sir, it is neither in my nature, nor in my habits, to shrink from the examination of my life; but I am reduced to this alternative, either to submit to have the public mind prejudiced by reports and misrepresentations, supported by partial extracts from confidential papers, or in the absence of those who cannot now be present, to do that which justice to myself, and to my colleagues, imperiously calls upon me to do, by a fair, open, and manly exposition of every part of the late transactions, to afford the only antidote against the mischievous effects of those garbled statements, and wilful misrepresentations. Under such circumstances, Sir, it is impossible, in the fulfilment of my duty to myself, to my colleagues, to the house, and to the country, to suffer such a period to elapse before I make this explanation, as must necessarily intervene, ere the persons to whom I have alluded can resume their seats in parliament. Their absence, however will have this effect; it will induce me to confine myself as closely as possible to a dry statement of facts. I shall carefully avoid every thing that may lead to a discussion, and dwell on those points alone which are necessary for the vindication of myself and my friends. I shall cautiously abstain from entering into any argument founded on the facts which I shall relate, leaving, until after the holidays, when those gentlemen will take their places on the opposite benches, the further investigation of this business. Having promised thus much, Sir, I shall proceed, with as much clearness as I can, to make the statement that I have promised. It is well known, Sir, that when the late administration was formed, it contained in it many members whose opinions and principles, on what is termed the Catholic question, had been recently manifested in that most authentic way in which the opinions and principles of public men can be manifested—by their speeches and votes in parliament. They came into administration, therefore, with a general knowledge of those principles and opinions; for
certainly no expectation could have been entertained that those persons whose characters were sufficiently known, would be willing, for the sake of any considerations of emolument, to abandon principles which they had so lately and so warmly espoused.
No such requisition, sir, was in fact I say made to them; if it had, it would have been incumbent on them, in support of their honor, and I am sure they would have felt it strongly to be, their duty then, as now, to decline office. While I assert that the sentiments of the greater part of the late administration on this subject were well known on their coming into power, I do not pretend to deny that the difficulties which existed in the way of any farther concession to the Catholics of England and Ireland were also well known. But as they came into office unfettered, and free to offer their advice on this important question, so also, I will answer for every individual of them, they came into office with a sincere desire, while they adhered to their principles, to avoid every subject that might prove repugnant to those feelings, which they were bound, by every motive of duty, of affection, and of attachment, to respect. (Hear! Hear! Hear!) This, sir, was the state of the case; their opinions on the Catholic Question were well known; but they hoped, by a conciliatory mode of government, to keep that question at rest. For a long time no difficulty occurred; at length, towards the end of last year, some circumstances took place in the west of Ireland—the most valuable, and I very much fear that I must add, the most vulnerable part of the empire—which called upon his majesty's ministers for attention, and which strongly excited the anxiety that such circumstances must naturally excite. Unwilling to use that force which but two days after the meeting of this parliament was strongly recommended by a person in this house, who was too impatient to wait for the operation of more lenient measures, his majesty's minister's hoped, and that hope was gratified, to reduce the spirit of disturbance that had been manifested by a vigorous exertion of the power of the laws alone, without resorting to any intemperate proceedings. This occurrence, however, naturally led to the consideration of some measure which might at once give satisfaction to the people of Ireland, and strengthen the means and policy of the empire. Various were the propositions that were agitated in the cabinet, but the one which was deemed to be the most obviously advantageous was that, sir, which I had the honor to recommend to the adoption of this house. It appeared to us calculated to be highly beneficial to the empire at large, by affording the means of recruiting, to the greatest possible extent, the army and navy, from which so many persons are now excluded by what we conceive to be a weak and ill understood policy. It appeared to us calculated to be highly beneficial to Ireland, for the reasons which I have before stated in this house, as tending to tranquilize that country, by holding out to the gentry the prospect of rising in the military and naval services, and thus attaching them to this country, and also by affording a vent to the perhaps superabundant population of Ireland, and thus drawing from the very sources of discontent, the means of strength and union. These sir, were the motives by which we were actuated. It is surely not necessary to repeat, and yet the base arts which are practised with so much industry may make it useful to repeat, that in this measure our object was not to invade, but to secure, the establishments of the empire. If Ireland were rendered insecure, the establishments of England would be exposed to greater danger than any which could possibly result from such a boon to the Catholics. If, under such circumstances, a successful invasion of Ireland by the enemy were to take place, I call upon those who accuse us of endangering the establishments of this country, in God's name, to consider to what hazard those establishments would then be subject. Sir, while this measure was under the consideration of his majesty's ministers, letters were received from the lord lieutenant of Ireland, in which his grace stated, that a disposition had arisen among the Catholics to prosecute the claims that they had so lately and so unsuccessfully urged in the imperial parliament. Sir, I was the known supporter of those claims, but I could not avoid considering the prosecution of them at that moment as most impolitic. As far as my private opinion went, I did strongly recommend the discontinuance of any such attempt. The partial measure then under contemplation appeared admirably suited to induce that discontinuance, and that discontinuance was effected. Such, sir, were our inducements; the general inducements of policy and principle. But we had also
another inducement; we did hope that this limited measure would not encounter the opposition to which we well knew the general question was exposed. In reverting to the act of the Irish parliament of 1793, we found that a pledge had been given by the highest servants of the crown, that a similar measure should be brought forward in this country. This pledge was recorded in the secretary of state's office by a dispatch from lord Hobart, in which he distinctly stated the fact. Thus becoming a question not of policy alone, but also of good faith, we did hope that the limited measure might receive that assent and approbation, of which, on the more general question we therefore sedulously avoided. On these grounds the measure that I had the honor of introducing into the house, was submitted to his majesty. A detailed dispatch, which I wish it was in my power to lay on the table, was written to the lord lieutenant of Ireland, stating explicitly the motives for this measure, and this detailed dispatch was sent to his majesty, accompanied by a cabinet minister. From that first proposition, his majesty certainly expressed a strong dissent: on that dissent being made known to them, the cabinet deliberated, and the result was a respectful representation to his majesty of the grounds on which they thought the measure expedient. To those representations were returned an answer, in which his majesty, with considerable reluctance unquestionably, signified his assent—certainly with reluctance, but a positive assent. Under the sanction of this assent, the dispatch was sent to the lord lieutenant. At a meeting of the Catholics in Ireland, Mr. Elliott, the secretary of state, informed them of the separate measure which it was intended to propose. Some discussion ensued; and to a question from Mr. O'Conner, whether every rank in the army was to be opened to the Catholics, or whether they were still to be precluded from the staff, Mr. Elliott's answer was, that as the words of the dispatch implied that the Catholics would be allowed to hold any commission in the army, on taking an oath of allegiance, he conceived that the staff was included. A dispatch, containing an account of this conference, was sent to his majesty's government at home; and soon after a second dispatch, in which it was stated that the subject had been referred to the consideration of a general meeting of the Catholics, by whom, notwithstanding the doubts that had been incidentally thrown out, it was understood that every military situation was to be rendered accessible to them. These dispatches, sir, containing these explicit statements, were sent to his majesty at Windsor, and received his most gracious perusal, but no objection whatever was then made by his majesty to the measure to which they related. However, subsequent to this period, there certainly did arise a doubt, whether the measure was distinctly understood in its fullest extent. It is only fair to say, that this doubt originated with some members of the cabinet. On its being started, I, and others of those with whom I had the honor to act, were most anxious that it should be completely removed, before the introduction of the measure into parliament. Sir, I have always considered that a minister in parliament acts in a double capacity; he acts as a minister, and he acts as an individual member of parliament. As an individual member of parliament, he may introduce or support a measure, unconnected with government considerations. Such was the conduct of Mr. Pitt, on the propositions for reform, and for the abolition of the slave trade, the latter of which has, thank God, been at last effected, and is a measure which, if there be nothing else to distinguish the late government during the short period that it has existed, will shed on it sufficient lustre. But, sir, when a member of administration introduces any measure as a measure of government, it is most clearly his duty to be previously convinced, that he has the concurrence of the cabinet, and the sanction of royal authority. I should indeed, have thought myself reprehensible in the highest degree, and deserving of all the foul reproach that has been so lavishly bestowed upon me, had I introduced the measure I did introduce without having ascertained that it had the concurrence of the cabinet, and the sanction of the king. I have before stated, that a doubt sprang up with regard to the latter; it was therefore determined that I (lord Spencer being absent on account of ill health) should write a dispatch to the lord lieutenant of Ireland, inclosing those clauses of the mutiny bill in which the proposed measure was contained, and re-stating, in conformity with the sentiments expressed in the dispatch which had been sent to the communication of Mr. Elliott's conference, that every commission in the army was to be open to Catholics.
This dispatch, sir, I wrote with as much clearness as it was in my power to do. With the clauses it went to the king on Monday; on Tuesday it returned from Windsor, without the slightest hint of objection on the part of his majesty; and as I had been accustomed to do, on receiving the royal sanction, I immediately forwarded the dispatch to Ireland. In the mean time, sir, objections were started, merely in point of form, to the mode of proceeding in this measure by clauses in the mutiny bill, and on a reconsideration of the subject, it was thought better to introduce a separate bill. On Wednesday I attended the levee at St. James's, and had my usual audience of his majesty. After the audience, his majesty inquired what business was going forward that day in the house of commons? I replied that the mutiny bill was to pass through one of its stages; and explained to his majesty the reasons which had induced me to embody the clauses for allowing the Catholics admission into the army and navy, in a separate bill. His majesty approved of this change, and then asked me whether the bill was not the same as the Irish bill of 1793? I stated in what the difference consisted, observing that it had been fully detailed in the various dispatches previously submitted to his majesty's inspection. Here, sir, I must acknowledge, that his majesty did express a general dislike and disapprobation of the measure; but not in such a manner as to induce me to conclude, that the reluctance originally given by his majesty was withdrawn, and that I was not empowered to introduce the bill. What confirmed me in my opinion was, that lord Grenville had a subsequent audience with his majesty, in which his majesty did not make a single observation on the bill. On Thursday or Friday, I do not recollect which, I introduced this bill into the house. During the whole of the week, although I had various communications with his majesty on other subjects, his majesty did not make the slightest objection to the bill, nor was any intimation on the subject received from his majesty until the Wednesday following (at which time I was precluded from attending my duty in this house by a family calamity) when his majesty stated decidedly his objection to any extension of the provisions of the Irish act of 1793. From that moment, we were convinced that his majesty misunderstood the subject or rather, I was convinced that I had misunderstood his majesty. Having unfortunately introduced the measure into the house of commons, in the belief that I was sanctioned to do so by the king. Immediately suspended any proceedings on the bill, demanded an audience of his majesty on the following day, and convinced him that I had been misled, and that I had misunderstood those gracious expressions, which he had used on the subject on a former occasion. From that moment too, sir, it became the most anxious consideration of ministers how to reconcile their public duty, with their respect for the feelings of his majesty. We attempted to correct the bill; but the objection of his majesty was so extensive, that we found it was impossible so to modify the measure, as to remove that objection, and at the same time leave it efficiently beneficial. In this situation we preferred abandoning the bill altogether.
[To be continued.]
PHILADELPHIA May 15.
COMMERCIAL.
ISLAND OF MARTINIQUE.
Translation of the Arrest of the 7th March. New Law respecting Duties.
Art. 1. All vessels arriving in whatever port of this island with cargoes, who do not take for return, produce equivalent to three fourths of the said cargoes, will pay nine per cent on the deficit. The other quarter being allowed, free from duty, in lieu of charges, expences, or whatsoever of the cargo that may remain unsold.
Art. 2. The duty on deficit will be 12 per cent. on vessels leaving the island in ballast. Vessels will be reputed in ballast, whose return cargoes will not amount to one fifth of the value of their importation, viz. The amount of the importation being 60,000 livres, the return must be one fifth of that sum in produce, in order to pay nine per cent. on the deficit; and to avoid that of twelve per cent. which they would otherwise be liable to pay. Thus an inward cargo, amounting from 60,000 to 120,000 livres, must re-export, in colonial produce, 15,000 livres. If the cargo amounts from 120,000 to 200,000 livres, the exportation must be of 25,000 livres. If it amount from 200,000 to 300,000 livres, the exportation then must be of 25,000 livres. In like proportion, till final.

by the importation exceeds 300,000 livres; then must be re-exported 30,000 livres. Art. 3. The duty on a quintal of sugar will henceforth be 35 sous (colonial money) on Muscovado sugars, and 55 sous on clayed sugars; with 10 sous per livre currency, to be added, as heretofore; that is, on 35 sous, which make one livre and 15 sous and 10 sous to each livre; which gives 17 sous and 6 deniers—32 sous and 6 deniers; total amount of the duty on a quintal of Muscovado sugars, besides the usual duty of 7 1/4 per cent. on the cost; on 55 sous which make 2 livres and 15 sous, add 10 sous to each livre, that gives 27 livres and 6 deniers. 82 sous and 6 deniers, total amount of the duty on a quintal of clayed sugars, besides the usual duty of 7 1/4 per cent. on the cost.
Art. 4. The additional duty on coffee, cotton and cocoa, will be 3 per cent. making in toto, 9 3/4 per cent.
Art. 5. Liquors will be considered, with respect to duties, as colonial produce, and put on the same footing, expressed in the foregoing article.
Art. 6. Casual introduction of goods, essentially prohibited, whenever it will happen, will continue to be regulated by special exception.
Art. 7. Spanish vessels stand definitely assimilated to French vessels, with respect to the custom house of this colony.
SUICIDE. —A most singular instance of suicide occurred yesterday morning. DENNIS MILLER, a widower, married a Miss—, on Tuesday evening; the next morning he rose, walked to the Episcopal burying ground at Greenwich, placed himself upon the grave of his deceased wife, and discharged the contents of a pistol in his ear. He expired in a few moments after. Several persons, witnesses to the transaction, immediately repaired to the spot, and found a paper lying by him, containing the following:
“Say not I committed suicide—Say not I was in a state of derangement—Oh no, it was the sensibility of my heart that hurt me—Farewell world! and you that loved me—Oh! take care of my child—I am not afraid to meet my God!”
“DENNIS MILLER” [New-York paper May 14.]
FROM THE WASHINGTON FEDERALIST.
COMMUNICATION. Having observed in your paper an account of the Arlington sheep shearing, I am induced, for the reputation of my neighborhood, to inform you that there was sheared, at Northampton, in Prince George's county, the residence of Mr. Osb. Spiggs, from nine sheep, seventy-two pounds of fine long wool. It is to be lamented, for the interest of domestic manufactures, which deeply concerns us all, that the laudable example of Messrs. Custis and Spiggs is not generally attended to.
A Subscriber. ** We have it from unquestionable authority, that in the same county a number of years ago, a ram lamb was sheared which yielded twelve and an half pounds of wool.
From the Boston Centinel. Port au-Prince, March 10, 1807. 4th year of Independence.
LIBERTY. EQUALITY. ALEXANDER PETION, President of Hayti, to the men of color who have been forced to leave this country and seek an asylum in the United States and other foreign nations:
Brethren, The dreadful reign of Dessalines is at an end! This happy news has reached you, and yet you have not returned to the bosom of your country. What now prevents your return? During the life of that Barbarian you had reason to fear being sacrificed to his blind fury; but now no motives should prevent your return.
Remember my friends, that the freedom and prosperity offered you in Hayti, can no where else be found! Hasten then to rally yourselves under the empire of those laws which assure you ample protection. Banish all fear from your hearts.—The events occasioned by the ambition of Christophe must not retard your return. This new Despot would again subject this country to the oppressive yoke from which we, thanks to Providence, have so happily extricated it! Will it not be glorious to come and unite with the true Haytians in their noble struggles to save their native country? Come then, I repeat it, come and share the benefits of a constitution, which consecrates all your rights. Your passages shall be punctually paid by government on your arrival. I caution you however to shun those places in possession of the rebels, for there persecution and perhaps death awaits you. Their quarters extend from St. Marks to Fort Dauphin. All the rest of the West and South offers you a secure asylum. I salute you fraternally.
PETION.
[With the above we also received a letter of the same date, addressed to Jacob Lewis, esq. of Port-au-prince, in which president Petion requests him to use his good offices to induce the merchants of the United States not to trade with the ports under the dominion of Christophe, but to give the preference to those ports which retain their fidelity to the republic, and where their persons and property will always be under the safeguard of honor and integrity.]
SELECTED.
THE PREACHER. “Let there be no strife, I pray thee, between me and thee, nor between my herdsmen & thy herdsmen; for we are brethren.”
THIS text, my readers will recollect are the words of pious Abraham to his brother Lot. Here, was shewn the true spirit of christianity; this confirmed without a doubt, that his professions of religion were far from being empty and vain; for when his property (which is made the idol
of so many) was like to be injured, he could calmly say, “If thou wilt take the left hand, then will I go to the right; or if thou wilt depart to the right hand, then will I go to the left.”
How different the character of many at the present day, who are very zealous christians. It too often happens, that some persons who make great professions of religion do not keep their corrupt and sinful affections in proper subjection, but on very trivial occasions suffer passion to get the better of reason, and their sinful natures to take the reins. Hence their “good is evil spoken of.”
This is making ‘ship-wreck of the faith,’ departing from principles of christianity, and delivering up their bodies, which are the temples of the holy spirit, to the buffetings of Satan. Such things afford matter of triumph to the adversary, while they are stumbling blocks to timid believers.
But the evil that I would more especially point at, is the quarrels which frequently happen between professed christians of different denominations, and even members of the same church. As to the first of these, every unprejudiced man will, on the least reflection, readily acknowledge, that there may be serious, pious, devout christians as well under one name as another, for it is chimerical to suppose that all men can, while subject to such passions as we all are, ever think or act alike. But the mild religion which we profess, does not justify us in persecuting each other for a trifling difference in the mere ceremonial part of worship; and while our neighbor agrees with us in the fundamental points of christianity, it is immaterial in what particular way he chooses to perform his religious services. Brethren of the same church or religious society who indulge themselves in quarrelling, ought to see well to it that they be prepared to render an account of the improvement of the light afforded them and of the opportunity they may have had to improve in all that is good and praiseworthy. Their example in wickedness will tend more to vitiate an already too vicious world, than the example of thousands of dissolute and openly licentious characters.
It is always better to suffer, than to do wrong, and we should do well to remember that charity is the most noble virtue; therefore, as we are all fallible creatures, let us exercise it towards the failings of others; for “Faith may be lost in sight, Hope in fruition, but Charity liveth and abideth forever.”
St. Andrew's Society.
A stated quarterly meeting of the St. Andrew's Society, will be held at Gadsby's hotel, to-morrow evening, at 7 o'clock, P. M. By order of the President, Donald MacLeod, Sec'y. May 19. 2t
Freight Wanted FOR THE Sloop PATTY, Captain WILLIAM BURNS; to any eastern port; burden about eight hundred barrels.
PLAISTER OF PARIS. FOR SALE, The cargo of said Sloop, being about 100 tons Plaister Paris. Apply to John G. Ladd. May 19. d
Plaister Paris—afloat. 70 tons Plaister Paris, on board the sch'r. Agness, at Lawrason and Fowle's wharf, and for sale by Lawrason and Fowle. Said schooner will take a few hundred barrels on freight for BOSTON, if immediate application is made. May 19. d
Trial of Col. Aaron Burr.
WESTCOTT & CO. ELEVENTH STREET, NEAR PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, WASHINGTON CITY, INFORM the Public that they have engaged THOMAS CARPENTER, one of the most able and correct Stenographers in the United States, to attend the circuit court, to commence its session at Richmond the 22d instant; and in case the said trial comes on, to publish as speedily as possible a complete and full account thereof, accompanied by all the documents relative to this all important case.
The Enquirer, and Argus, of Richmond, and the American, of Baltimore, will please to publish this advertisement in their respective papers, three times immediately on receipt thereof, and charge the same to the Editor of the Expositor. N. B. The copy right will be secured. May 19.
Landing, at Merchants' Wharf, From on board the ship John Andrew, one balance of her cargo of SALT— Consisting of About 5000 bushels Ground Alum, and 200 sacks stoved.
ALSO, 30 crates Queen and blue edged Ware, For Sale by William Hodgson. May 18. d
I have Stored With Mr. WILLIAM I. HALL, A small bale of DRY GOODS, marked M. M. No. 3, which was shipped by Mr. George Hill, bookseller, in Baltimore—Likewise four kegs of INK, (shipper unknown.) The owners can get them by applying as above. Reat Clements. Sloop Gove Branch, May 19. 3t*
A Bank Note found. The owner may have it by applying at this office, proving property and paying for this advertisement. May 19. ds
Corn, Wheat, &c. for Sale.
By virtue of a deed of trust made to me by Richard B. Lee, Esq. of Fairfax county, to secure to Ellicott, Campbell and Wheeler, the payment of a certain sum of money therein mentioned, I will offer at public auction, on WEDNESDAY, the 10th of June next, for ready cash, at the plantation of the said R. B. Lee, on which he now lives, the following
VALUABLE PROPERTY, TO WIT: All the Wheat of last crop which grew on the said farm, supposed to be 2000 bushels. All the Wheat of last crop which grew on his Longly estate, near the falls of Potomac, supposed 1500 bushels. 500 barrels Indian Corn, upon the said two estates. 30 Horses and Mules, upon the two estates, and 50 head of neat Cattle. The sale will commence at ten o'clock in the forenoon, and continue until all is sold, or so much thereof as is sufficient to satisfy the said claim. Edmund I. Lee. May 19. ds
Wanted to Purchase, A FARM, containing about 450 or 500 acres of good Land, having suitable improvements. For such a one a liberal price will be given and good payments made. One in Fairfax or Loudoun county would be preferred. Enquire of the Printer. May 18. cost
For Sale, ONE thousand and twenty-five acres of Land, lying on Wolfe-Run, within 9 miles of Occoquan mills, and 25 of Alexandria. This land is as well watered as any in Fairfax county, and may be greatly improved by the use of Plaister, as has been proved on an adjoining farm of precisely the same soil, belonging to James Keith, Esq. of Alexandria. Any one wishing to purchase the above land or any part above three hundred acres, shall have it on a long credit by giving good security. For further information apply to Richard M. Scott. Bush-Hill, near Alexandria. May 18. cost
The U. States—Libellants, against The Schooner Hyland, her Riggings, Tackle, Apparel and Furniture— Respondents. On a Libel in Admiralty.
IT IS ORDERED, THAT a special court be held, on the 6th day of July next, for the trial of this cause, in this court then to be held in the town of Alexandria, and that the Marshal do give public notice of the seizure and libel, by causing the substance of the libel, together with this order, citing forth the time and place of trial, to be published at the court-house door of this county, at the coffee-house door, in Alexandria, and in the public newspapers of the said town, at least fourteen days previous to the day of trial. George Deneale, C. C. May 15. costs
Pursuant to the above order of court, Robert Moss, D. M. for Daniel C. Brent, marshal of the district of Columbia, hereby gives Notice, That the seizure and libel in the case above stated, is for a breach of the revenue laws, in trading to a certain port in the island of St. Domingo, not under the acknowledged government of France. The trial will commence on the day, and at the place above mentioned; where all persons concerned are notified to attend. R. MOSS, D. M. May 15. costs
Printing, in its various branches, handsomely executed at this office.
Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
TUESDAY, MAY 19.
The President of the U. S. on Saturday last arrived in Washington from Monticello.
The following is a copy of the answer of the commander of the British sloop of war, Driver, to the letter of captain Kalteisen, which appeared in the Charleston City Gazette, of Monday the eleventh inst:
(COPY.)
H. M. S. DRIVER. Rebellion Roads, Charleston, May 3.
SIR, I have received your letter, and having some doubts as to the authority by which it was written, I thought proper to satisfy myself on that head before I should reply. By the threat it contains you appear like your government to have something to learn. A British subject knows too well how to respect and obey the laws of his own country, to offer intentionally an outrage to those of others, when once they are known to be so; but I have to observe the proclamation you mentioned to have been issued in May 1807, I know nothing of; of that which was issued in May 1805, I have only to say that so far from being either creditable or becoming in the president of a country, wishing to be ranked among the civilized nations of the world, it would in the opinion of every liberal and enlarged mind, have disgraced even the sanguinary pen of a Robespierre, or the most miserable petty state of Barbary. It appearing that the supposed offence is to be rendered by a reputation of the circumstances complained of, and that on those who, so far from having any thing to do with the supposed aggression, were not even on the American coast at the time.—And as captain Whitby's trial may, probably at this moment be pending, with the occurrence of the United States, and the declaration resting on his being brought to justice, it ought to have been thought of.
However as my proceeding to sea comes within the limits of my intentions, according to the orders I am under, I shall do so whenever the pilot thinks proper—which orders have for their view the advantage of the American flag, as well as the protection of the British. But I must observe that the difficulty I have experienced in obtaining a sufficient quantity of water for the purposes I wish, obliges me to have recourse to such methods as are completely within my power, which I otherwise should not have thought of. In the mean time it is necessary to inform you, that his majesty's ship under my command, is at all times ready to resist, and punish, any insult that may be offered to the flag she has the honor to bear, to the last drop of blood that shall remain, of the dutiful and loyal subjects of a beloved sovereign, and an exalted country.
I have The honor to be, Sir, your humble servant, (Signed) Wm. LOVE. To captain Kalteisen, &c. &c. Port Johnson, S. C.

Public Sale.
By virtue of a deed of trust from GEORGE BEARD to the subscriber, made for the purpose of securing to Philip Darrell and Elliott Muse, who became security for the said Beard in a forth-coming bond, given by him to John Janney, merchant, in Alexandria, will be exposed to sale, at Colonel James Wren's tavern, on THURSDAY, the 11th day of June next, for ready money,
All the Property mentioned in the said Deed, viz.
One Negro Woman, called Betty—Ben—Matilda, and Jess—one Waggon, one Cart, and Farming Utensils—eleven head of horned Cattle, twelve head of Sheep, and five Shoats.
Charles Little, Trustee.
May 9.
IN THE CASE OF DAVID WILSON SCOTT.
THE Subscriber having been appointed trustee of the estate and effects, rights and credits, of the said David Wilson Scott, for the benefit of his creditors, in conformity with the provisions of the insolvent law for the district of Columbia, hereby requires all persons ANY WISE indebted or who may have property in their possession, belonging to the said David Wilson Scott, to make payment, and to deliver such property to the subscriber, or to such person or persons only as may be duly authorised by him to receive the same.
Cleon Moore, Trustee.
May 13.
FOR SALE,
A beautifully situated small Farm, EITHER FOR A STORE OR TAVERN, With convenient buildings, a flourishing young orchard, abounding with a great variety of fruit trees, well supplied with water of the first quality, and a large proportion of excellent meadow. This property is situated on the main road leading from George-Town to Fairfax court-house, and is distant 8 miles from George-Town, and 10 from Alexandria. The person wishing to purchase may view the premises by calling on William Johnson, living on the premises—and may know the terms by applying to the subscriber in Royal-street, near the market, and opposite Cotton and Stewart's book store, Alexandria.
Davis Bowie.
May 12.
N. B. Cash, dry goods, or groceries will be taken in payment for the above property.
FOR SALE,
THAT BEAUTIFUL SEAT, SITUATED on the banks of Great Hunting Creek, called Rural Felicity , formerly owned by Mr. John Duff. It is at present rented for one year, for the sum of one hundred and fifty dollars, reserving the right of possession at any time during the above term, on giving one month's notice.—For terms apply to
RICHARD LEWIS.
April 28.
FOR SALE,
On advantageous terms,  THREE STORY BRICK WARE-HOUSE, on Union-street, next door to Benjamin Shreve, jun. well situated for the Shipping or Grocery business—Also, a LOT OF GROUND, at the corner of Water and Wolfe-streets.
TO RENT,
And immediate possession given, The STORE and DWELLING HOUSE on Fairfax-street, occupied by Jacob Hoffman—an excellent stand for the DRY GOOD business.—Apply to
Jonah Thompson & Son.
March 14.
The Subscriber
Offers for sale, on moderate terms, for cash, or on a short credit,
4,500 feet of St. Domingo WOOD, (Mahogany)—and 4,500 feet Bay WOOD.
JOHN MUIR.
N. B. He still continues the Cabinet and Chair Manufactory, in the neatest and most fashionable manner, on Royal-street, next door to Horsburgh and Calder's store.
April 28.
This is to give Notice,
THAT the subscriber, of the county of Alexandria, hath obtained from the Orphans' Court of the county aforesaid, letters testamentary on the personal estate of WILLIAM CRAIG, late of the said county, deceased: All persons having claims against the said deceased, are hereby warned to exhibit the same with the vouchers thereof, to the subscriber, at or before the 11th day of November next, or they may otherwise by law be excluded from all benefit of the said estate. Given under my hand this 11th day of May, 1807.
Edmund I. Lee, Ex'r.
All persons indebted to the said deceased, are required to make speedy settlement.
May 11.
Printing, in its various branches, handsomely executed at this office.
NOTICE.
ALL those who have any claims or demands against the estate of John Dunlop, merchant, late of the town of Alexandria, are hereby informed, to bring in their accounts, legally proved, before the first day of November next, at which time a full and final settlement and distribution of his estate, will be made. Should any accounts be exhibited after that period, they will be disregarded, and this Notice pleaded in bar of them. Those that are indebted to the estate, will be pleased to make immediate payment.
Samuel Craig, } Ex'rs. William Herbert, } Staw
April 6.
LUMBER YARD.
THE subscriber respectfully informs his friends and the public in general, that he has established a LUMBER YARD, adjoining Colonel Ramsay's wharf, where he intends keeping a constant supply of the best materials in that line, and will sell low for cash or on a short credit.
James McGuire.
May 6.
N. B. He continues the House-Joiners' business, and from his knowledge in that line, will pay particular attention to any orders for Lumber that he may receive.
Dissolution of Partnership.
THE partnership of Davey and Mills, was dissolved on the 17th instant—and William N. Mills is solely authorised to settle all accounts of the late firm.
William N. Mills,
Surviving Partner of Davey and Mills.
January 23.
All those indebted to the above firm are requested to discharge their respective dues on or before the 10th day of April next, otherwise suits will be commenced against them, without respect to persons.
William N. Mills,
CONTINUES to carry on the Grocery & Flour Business, in the house formerly occupied by Davey and Mills—
And has just received,
2500 weight Firkin Butter, In complete order for shipping. January 23.
Suwarrows Boots.
JOHN G. FRANCIS,
From New-York,
RESPECTFULLY informs the public that he manufactures Suwarrows Boots with all the modern improvements, warranted equal to any in the United States. After many years of experience in his business, he has discovered a new method of retaining the elasticity in boots. He warrants to fit the leg be it ever so badly shaped. He makes boots of various descriptions, viz. Suwarrows—Fair-Tops, Three Quarters, Corsican Spring Toes, Duck Bills, Round Toes, Bonaparte's Graves, Jefferson's Boots and Shoes. He warrants to fit the Suwarrows equal to the tuck boots.—Gentlemen will please to call an order for themselves, at his shop in King-street, between Mr. Mott's and Mr. Hodgkin's tavern.
N. B. He intends selling cheap for cash. January 5.
Patent Elastic Suspenders,
To be had, wholesale and retail, of the Patentee, next door below Mr. Alexander McKenzie's, lower end of Prince-street, Alexandria.
THEY surpass any yet extant, for ease, elegance, &c. Masters of vessels and other gentlemen going to the West-Indies, Spanish Main, &c. may be furnished with an assortment, and a great allowance to those who purchase by the quantity.
N. B. 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 Suspenders, to prevent improper straining, and thereby destroying the ease designed in the construction of the article.
Richard Horwell.
ALSO,
Received per ship Leonidas from Liverpool, Red, Green, Blue and Yellow Morocco Leather, Good quality for saddlers, shoe-makers, book-binders, hatters, &c.
LIKEWISE,
Sadlers' Seating Leather, and a few dozen Morocco suitable for the West-Indies. May 2.
To Sell or Rent,
Sundry LOTS in Alexandria—Also several in the city of Washington. For terms apply to
Sarah Porter.
February 14.
Isaac Robbins and Co.
At their GROCERY STORE, opposite the Indian-Queen tavern, King-street, Have laid in their assortment of Groceries for the present season, Where country merchants can be supplied Consisting of—
PORT, SHERRY, and MALAGA } WINES.
Cognac Brandy; Holland Gin; Jamaica Spirits; West-India and Country Rum.
IMPERIAL, HYSON, YOUNG HYSON, and HYSON-SKIN } TEAS, of good quality.
Coffee, first and second quality; Chocolate no. 3; muscovado sugars of different qualities; sugar house brown; loaf and lump do. molasses; pepper; pimento; nutmegs; cinnamon; ginger; alum; copperas; brimstone; madder; salt-petre refined.
FLOTANT, NEW-ORLEANS, and CAROLINA } INDIGO.
Fig-blue; rice; best London mustard; snuff; excellent chewing tobacco; smoking ditto; segars; pipes in boxes; chalk; wrapping paper; candles and soap; brandywine gunpowder double F; bed cords; leading lines and traces.
ALSO,
A consignment of cotton and wool cards, which will be disposed of very low. May 5.
C. BENNETT
Has received per the HUNTER, from LONDON, LEONIDAS, from LIVERPOOL, and other late arrivals—
The following Goods, viz.
 LONDON superfine cloths and cassimeres  Muslins, lenos, dresses, mantles, &c.  Cotton and lace sleeves  Artificial flowers and wreaths  Silk and leather gloves  Irish linens and sheetings  Cotton kerseymeres, grandurelle, &c.  An elegant assortment of waistcoating  Sampler canvas, Scotch gauze  Gentlemen's London hats, coarse do.  Diaper table cloths  3-4, 4-4, 8-4, and 10-4 diapers  Calicoes, silk and cotton chambrays, and undressed gingham  Sarsenets, long and short India company nankeens  India tambores and plain mull muslins  Italian lute strings and French mantuas  White and other coloured English satins  Ribbons, silk and cotton cords  Rich 6-4, 7-4, and 8-4 silk damask shawls  Fashionable buttons  Pins and needles  Waldron's grass and cradling scythes  Seine and sail twine  Shoe thread  British gunpowder, &c. &c. 
May 7. dlw.3staw1w.2aw1w
TO RENT,
And immediate possession given,
THAT commodious two story FRAME HOUSE, on the lower end of Water-street, 32 feet front, with two wings 16 feet each, with smoke house, dairy and stable, and fine garden—Also, the use of a large vacant lot well calculated for a garden. For further particulars enquire of
T. Sanford, T. Preston.
May 5. col2t
For Sale or Rent,
MY LAND, TOBACCO WARE-HOUSES, and other buildings at Boyd's Hole; at present in the occupancy of Mr. John W. Timberlake. Possession may be had the first of April. For further particulars apply to Mr. William F. Grymes, near the place, Mr. William Wedderburn, of Alexandria, or the subscriber.
W. Fitzhugh.
February 21. 2awtf
Just Received,
And for Sale by ROBERT GRAY, Bookseller, King-street,
The New Week's Preparation
for a worthy receiving of the Lord's Supper. Recommended to the devout in general, and particularly to the members of the Protestant Episcopal Churches of the United States of America. Consisting of meditations and prayers for the morning and evening of every day in the week, with forms of examination and confession of sins; and a companion at the altar, directing the communicant in his behavior and devotion at the Lord's table. Also, instructions how to live well, after receiving the holy sacrament. To which is added, a morning and evening prayer for the closet or family.
The Ready Reckoner, and Tradesman's Infallible Guide, in dollars and cents, with a variety of useful tables.
Murray's Grammar abridged; designed for the younger classes of learners.
R. Gray expects to receive, in a few days, Memoirs of Marmontel.
April 22.
SPRING GOODS.
Jona. and Mahlon Scholfield, Have just received, a large and general assortment of
SPRING GOODS,
SUITABLE TO THE SEASON,
AND respectfully inform their friends and the public in general that they have removed their store to the south side of King street, just above John Ramsay's—And have also opened a NEW STORE, next door above Charles Bennett's, on King street, where they will sell, at wholesale or retail, on the most reasonable terms, for cash, or acceptances in town.
May 13.
To be Rented,
A three story Brick Dwelling and Warehouse, on King and Henry-streets—together or separate. Likewise, on the opposite side, a two story Brick Dwelling-House.
For terms apply to
Jonathan and M. Scholfield.
May 1.
Bottled Porter, Ale and Cider.
THE subscriber offers for Sale at his Cellar, next door to Mr. Smith's China store, King-street, the following bottled LIQUORS, warranted of the best quality.—Orders, for home or export consumption, will be carefully attended to, as respects length of voyage and climate, viz.
 Albany PALE ALE, first quality.  Do. do. do. second do.  Philadelphia PALE ALE, } From  Do. PORTER. } Abbott and  Also, } Stewart's  BEER & ALE, on draught. } Brewery.  Newark CIDER, rich and high flavored. 
John Macleod.
N. B. About 40 BARRELS recently emptied, suitable for fish.
May 7.
Just Received and for Sale,
By the Subscriber,
A choice cargo of MAHOGANY, From the Bay of Honduras, of different lengths and sizes, which they will sell by the log or larger quantity.
They have also for Sale,
 Sugar in hogsheads  London particular Madeira Wine,  Catalonia ditto, by the quarter cask  Virginia Rum, of excellent quality  Molasses by the hogshead  Liverpool Stoved Salt  And Logwood. 
Nathaniel Wattles & Co.
January 26.
PUBLIC SALE.
By virtue of a deed of trust from General HENRY LEE, for securing to WILLIAM LUDWELL LEE, deceased, the payment of a debt of sixteen thousand six hundred and sixty-six dollars and sixty-six cents, with interest thereon from the 17th day of April, 1780, and upon the request of the legal representatives of the said WILLIAM LUDWELL LEE, deceased, I shall sell at public auction, to the highest bidder, the following
Tracts of Land,
At the periods hereafter mentioned—that is to say—
One Tract of LAND, stated to contain sixteen hundred acres, called "Buffalo Marsh," lying in the county of Frederick, together with a moiety of the Mill upon the said tract—at Winchester, on the 4th day of May next:—
And all the Right, Title, Interest or Claim of the said HENRY LEE and WILLIAM LEE to five hundred acres, lying in Fairfax county, at the mouth of Difficult Run, on the west side thereof, at or near the great falls of Potomac—at Fairfax Court-House, on the 18th day of May next.
It is expected that persons wishing to purchase either of the above tracts, will previously view the same.
Bushrod Washington, TRUSTEE. January 30.
Owing to the late heavy rains which have in a great degree rendered the creeks impassable, the parties concerned find it impossible to attend the Sale of a "Tract of Land stated to contain sixteen hundred acres, called "Buffalo Marsh," lying in the county of Frederick, together with a Moiety of the Mill upon the said "Tract," as advertised to be sold at Winchester on the 4th instant.—Notice is hereby given, That the said sale is postponed until the SECOND MONDAY in JUNE next, being the 8th day of that month, at which time the sale will positively take place in the said town of Winchester.
Bushrod Washington, TRUSTEE. Alexandria, May 2. [6] 2awthJe
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