Alexandria daily advertiser (Alexandria [Va.]), 1805-09-04 00:00:00

Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 1805.
[No. 1388.]
Vol. V.]
Public Sale.
On FRIDAY next, to carry on the Vendue Store, RUM in bds. and bts. French Brandy in pipes, in pipes and bts. Whiskey and Apple Bandy in bts. Sugar in bds. tierses and bts. Chocolate White and brown Soap and } in boxes, Mould and dipt. Candles Raisins in kegs, boxes and jars, Eggs in kegs and frails, Queen's Ware in crates, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, &c. Also, A Variety of DRY GOODS, among which are Cloths, Coatings, Kersemere, Duffs, Plains, Kerseys, Negro Cottons, Serges, Blankets, blue Friezes, Calimancoes, Russells, Yarn Stockings, Chintzes and Calicoes, With Linens, Silesia do. Quilts and Ticklenburgs, Muslin and Muslin Handkerchiefs, India Muslins and Table Clothes, Bandana Handkerchiefs, Coloured Threads, Hats and sundry other articles. Philip G. Marsteller. Dec. 20.
10 pipes well flavor'd Holland Gin, 60 casks Dutch Linseed Oil, 42 bales German Ticklenburgh 1 case Britannia, 1 do. Flatillas Royal, Just Imported from Rotterdam, In the brig Nancy, Spalding, AND FOR SALE BY J. & T. Vowell, WHO HAVE IN STORE, A few pipes old Madeira Wine, fit for immediate use, Three bds. old Granada Rum, Three casks Clover Seed, Ten pipes 4th proof Spanish Brandy. Cash given for Otter and Mink Skins. April 25. d
JAMES SANDERSON Has received, in addition to his late general sup- plies, which he will sell, by the quantity, ve- ry low, and on liberal credit; 10 pipes 4th proof Cogniac Bran- dy. 14 puncheons second proof Antigua Rum. 20 barrels New England ditto. 5 pipes particular Teneriffe Wine. 12 half pipes do. do. do. 25 cases claret, 2 and half dozen in each. 9 boxes best London Mustard, 15 dozen each. 6 do. do. Double Gloucester Cheese. 40 hogheads Black Quart Bottles. ALSO, 28 hogheads Virginia TOBAC- CO now in store. May 31. d
JUST RECEIVED, AND FOR SALE, 69 barrels prime pork, 12 barrels peas, suitable for the West-India market. Wm. HODGSON. July 3. d
This day is Published, An for Sale at ROBERT GRAY'S Book store, and this OFFICE, (PRICE TWENTY-FIVE CENTS.) AN ABSTRACT OF AN APOLOGY, for Renouncing the Jurisdiction OF THE SYNOD OF KENTUCKY. BEING A Compendious View of the GOSPEL. AND A FEW REMARKS ON THE CONFESSION OF FAITH. By Robert Marshall, John Dunlavy, Richard McNamara, Barton W. Stone, John Thompson. May 2.
The highest price given for old Linen Rags, by the Printer or paper.
REMOVAL.
The subscriber has removed his Goods, consisting of Hardware, to the house lately occupied by James Russell, in Fairfax Street, next door to McElis. Janney and Lloyd's; where he will keep a complete assortment of the above Goods, and a general assortment of Bar- Iron, Crowley, Bistered, and German Steel. O. P. Finley. August 31. d2w
TUNIS CRAVEN HAS JUST RECEIVED, 8 puncheons Jamaica Rum, of a superior quality. 15 puncheons, } New England Rum. 30 barrels } Which he will sell low, for cash or approved negotiable notes. August 26. d
THE SUBSCRIBER, AT HIS GROCERY STORE, King near Washington Street, HAS JUST RECEIVED FROM PHILADELPHIA, &c. &c.
-A SUPPLY OF- Fresh teas, particularly selected, 6000 lbs. green coffee, 14 hds. St. Croix and St. Martins sugar, New York and Philadelphia, loaf and lump sugars
Old 4th proof Jamaica Spirits, Do. 2d and 3d proof St. Croix rum, Cognac brandy, Holland gin, Whiskey and New England rum, Choice old Madeira, Sherry, Lisbon, Teneriffe, Malaga and Port, } WINES. Claret in cases, 20 Boxes fresh muscatel raisins, Very best chocolate, Dixon's best mustard, Salad oil, &c. With a general assortment of groce- ries as usual. The whole of which are of a superi- or quality, and will be sold on the most reasona- ble terms. JAMES BACON. May 14. d
LAWRASON & FOWLE Have just received, by the brig Harmony, Robert B. Hall, master, from Boston. 3 bales best Beerboon Gurrahs 3 do. Sewing Twine 2 chests Young Hyson } FRESH TEAS. 5 do. Imperial 20 boxes best Spanish Segars 2 pipes first quality Cognac Brandy 40 barrels N. E. Rum 5 hds. retailing Molasses 7 barrels Sperms. Oil A few boxes Sperms. Candles 40 Boxes brown Soap And a quantity of Plaster Paris. July 6. d
WILLIAM OXLEY HAS ON HAND, Which he will dispose of on terms advantageous to the purchasers, for cash or notes, The following Articles, viz. Diaper and common tapes Paper and pound pins White and printed marceilles Laces, edgings and gimps Elegant black and white lace veils Patent do. do. Satin peplong and silk handkerchiefs 4-4, 9-8, and 6-4 Cambric muffs India Jaconet do. Fustians, buckram, &c. &c. ALSO, A few bales of Negro Caddies, and one trunk silk and cotton slings. January 7. Superfine and second cloths Kersemere and swandowns Bearskins and fearnoughts Durants and callimancoes Bombazets and wildbores Common and boild cambelts Silk, cotton, and worked hosiery English extra long silk gloves. Silk twill and thread
The highest price given for old Linen Rags, by the Printer or paper.
TEN DOLLARS Reward.
Ran away from the subscriber, on the 28th of August, a MULATTO MAN, named CHARLES; ABOUT 5 feet 7 inches high, remarkably round shouldered, and may be very readily known, from having his left leg much larger than the right—it has all that appearance which is occasioned by an old sore and the free use of rubbery: He took with him several articles of clothing, but will probably wear woollens to conceal his leg. George Graham. Lexington, (Fairfax county, V.) September 2. (3) d3w
For CHARTER, To the West-Indies or Coastways, The Sloop HOPE, Burthen 73 tons; a good strong vessel and in complete order to re- ceive a cargo. Apply to Hewes & Miller. August 28. d
Belona Gun-Powder. Just received and for Sale by the sub- scribers, 15 quarter casks Belona Gun-Powder, of a superior quality. Also, 10 chests Young Hyson Tea, and 20 barrels New-England Rum. Lawrason & Fowle. August 27. d
NOTICE. ALL PERSONS having claims against the Brgs John and Enterprise , and Schooner Young Lyon are hereby notified and requested to bring them in, to the subscriber, within thirty days from this date. James Patton. August 20. d2w
The Subscriber Wishes to RENT or SELL, the following Property, on King-Street, viz. THE CORNER STORE, lately occupied by himself—the stand is equal to any in town for a retail store, and will be rented very cheap. Also, the HOUSE lately occupied by Doctor Hall; the house is very convenient and in good repair—this also will be rented a bar- gain if applied for immediately. For terms, ap- ply to THOMAS RICHARDS, or in his absence to Mrs. Hudson, living on the premises. August 8. dff
TUNIS CRAVEN, HAS JUST RECEIVED, An elegant assortment of goods, selected from the latest importations, in Phila- delphia and Baltimore. —AMONG WHICH ARE— Superfine cloths and coloured cambricks, cashmeres, Dimities, Cotton cashmeres, 6-4 9-8, Cambric White and coloured muffs, jeans, nankeens and India, book, jacquet tustians, and mull mull, muf- lins, Long and short nan- Colonade and crossbar- keens, red striped cambric Blue do. ditto, White and coloured Lace, marceilles, 6-4, Lace shawls, Waistcoating, Long ditto, 4-4 7-8, Irish lin- Super brocaded do. nens, long lawns, English and French silk 4-4 7-8, Shirting cot- gloves. ton, Kid ditto, Irish and Flanders sheet- Pic nic mitts, ing, English split straw bon- nets, Platillas, Madras and bandana Brittanias, handkerchiefs, Silesias, Baftas, Silk, cotton and thread Mammodies, hosiery, Gurrahs, &c. &c. Diaper table cloths, Napkins, Chintz calicoes and All of which he has determined to sell at the most reduced prices. May 26.
TO LET, A NEAT WELL FINISHED TWO STORY HOUSE, On St. Asaph Street, nearly opposite Abraham Faw's office—apply to Hewes & Miller. August 2. d
Manufactured Tobacco.
Just received by Faxon, Metcalfe, & Co. from RICHMOND, 30 Kegs Manufactured Tobacco, small twists and warranted of Prime Quality. Any sold that does not answer the expectation of purchasers, they shall have the liberty to re- turn. They have also on hand, 20 bds. No. 1 & 2 Boston Bee, 30 do. Prime Pork, 50 boxes Mould Candles, 30 do. Brown Soap, 10 hds. New England Rum, 40 bds. do. 4 pipes Holland Gin, 4 do. French Brandy, 6 hds. Molasses, 100 reams Wrapping Paper, and 100 Sager. ALSO A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF SHOES, All of which will be disposed of on reasonable terms for Cash, or approved notes. August 21. eozw
Water-Street ACADEMY.
THE subscriber returns his most sincere thanks to the patrons of his school, for the very liberal and friendly encouragement he has met with since he came to Alexandria; and most re- spectfully informs them, and the citizens in ge- neral, that, as he has retained the house in which he now resides, they may consider his Academy as a permanent school establishment; so that those who prefer him as a teacher may, very probably, leave it in their power to send their children to him until they have finished their e- ducation: that is, if such parents or guardians conceive, that having obtained a knowledge of the following branches of literature (which are taught in the most careful manner by the sub- scriber) is a sufficient education for their chil- dren, viz. the English language, critically gram- matical, agreeably to the celebrated Walker's Standard of pronunciation, Writing, and Arith- metic in all its branches, Measurement of Su- perficies and Solids, according to Hutton and Bonycastle, Gauging Vessels of the following figures, in the most exact manner, by cubical & arithmetical, namely, Hexagonal, Cubic, Sphero- idal, and Casks of all kinds and sizes. Also, Book-keeping, Geography, with the use of the Globes, and Elocution. As the great and many advantages which re- sult from having children begin and finish their education with one teacher, are so evident that every well informed person must, upon the least reflection discover them, the subscriber conceives it unnecessary to say any thing in vindication of the subject; but refers it to the good sense and judgment of his friends and fellow citizens to de- termine, whether it is not better to fix their children in one school, and continue them there, (provided that school is well regulated) than to change their teachers frequently, as some do, in the course of their education; which practice is most undoubtedly fraught with many evils to such children. As the subscriber can teach but a very small part of the children in Alex- andria, the above remarks cannot justly be construed to be the effects of avarice: But he would just ob- serve, both for his own sake, and the sake of his fellow-labourers in the didactic profession, that on teacher, be he ever so competent to his task, will receive much credit from the enlightened part of the community, even by his utmost exertions to instruct such children as are moved about from school to school, either to satisfy their caprice, or upon any occasion whatever, that is not of very considerable importance.
Those who are desirous of having their chil- dren taught by a person scrupulously strict in the discharge of his duty, as it respects the manners, morals and progress of his pupils in their learn- ing, are invited to visit the subscriber's Acad- emy, and judge for themselves of his manner of conducting a school and method of teaching. As an Assistant is now engaged for a considerable time, between twenty and thirty scholars can be taken, in addition to the number now in the school.
An Evening School
Will be opened by the Subscriber, on MON- DAY the 2d of September next, at the low rate of Three Dollars per scholar per quarter, ink, quills, and wood included; and will teach till the first of March, provided encouragement of- fers.
Jonathan Foster. August 19. eozt The lower Story and Cellar of the acad- emy to let. Apply as above.

JAMES KENNEDY, SEN.
KING-STREET,
RESPONSIBLY informs the public that he has received, from LEE & Co's Patent and Family Medicine Store, New-York, a fresh assortment of the following
Valuable Medicines,
Which are in high esteem and general use throughout the United States, many of them being sold cheaper than the drugs of which they are compounded could be purchased at a retail store.
TAKE NOTICE
That J. Kennedy, jun. is appointed the only agent for ALEXANDRIA.
Dr. HAMILTON'S ELIXIR,
A sovereign remedy for Colds, Obstinate Coughs, Asthma, Catarrhs, Sore Throats, and approaching Consumption.
To Parents who may have children afflicted with the HOOPING COUGH,
This discovery is of the first magnitude, as it is an immediate relief, checks the progress, and in a short time entirely removes the most cruel disorder to which children are liable—The Elixir is so perfectly agreeable and the dose so small, that no difficulty arises in taking it.
From LUTHER MARTIN, Esq. Attorney-General of the state of Maryland.
Gentlemen,
I comply with your request in stating my opinion of Hamilton's Elixir. It has been used in my family for two or three years past, with uniform success, whenever colds, coughs, or similar complaints have rendered medicine necessary. I have myself found it an excellent and agreeable remedy for a very painful and troublesome affection of the breast, accompanied with forensis and with obstinate and difficult breathing.
On these accounts I do not hesitate to recommend Hamilton's Elixir, as a valuable medicine, and deserving public attention.
LUTHER MARTIN.
Mr. Abijah Henry, Bridge-street, Baltimore, was cured by one bottle of Hamilton's Elixir of a very complicated disorder, occasioned by a severe cold caught several months ago. He breathed with the greatest difficulty, and was often thrown into weakening sweats when he attempted to walk any distance, and his voice would frequently fail in such a degree that he could only attempt to whisper: he has been upwards of six weeks without a return of his complaints and desires to give this public testimony in favor of this invaluable medicine.
Dr. Hamilton's GRAND RESTORATIVE,
Is recommended as an invaluable medicine, for the speedy relief and permanent cure of the various complaints which result from dissipated pleasures—juvenile indiscretions—residence in climates unfavorable to the constitution—the immoderate use of tea, frequent intoxication, or any other debilitate life experience—the unskillful or excessive use of mercury—the diseases peculiar to females at a certain period of life—bad lying in, &c. &c.
And is proved by long and extensive experience to be absolutely unparalleled in the cure of
  Nervous Disorders,  Violent cramps in the    Consumptions,  stomach and back,    Lowness of spirits,  Religiosity,    Loss of appetite,  Metancholy,    Impurity of the blood,  Gout in the stomach,    Hysterical affections,  Pains in the limbs,    Inward weaknesses,  Relaxations,    Seminal weaknesses,  Involuntary emissions,    Tlucobus (or whites)  Obstinate gleet,    Barrenness,  Impotency, &c. &c.  
In cases of extremity, where the long prevalence and obstinacy of disease has brought on a general impoverishment of the system, excepting debility of the whole frame, and a wasting of the flesh, which no nourishment or cordial could repair, a perseverance in the use of this medicine has performed the most astonishing cures.
HAMILTON'S ESSENCE AND EXTRACT OF MUSTARD,
A safe and effectual remedy for gout, rheumatism, palsey, sprains, bruises, pains in the face and neck, &c. And has performed more cures in the above complaint than all the other medicines ever before made public.
From Dr. Weatherburn, Wythe county, Virginia.
GENTLEMEN,
I purchased at your shop the preparations you call Hamilton's Essence, or Extract of Mustard, which I believe has perfectly removed a chronic rheumatism (of that kind named sciatica, or of the hip joint) under which I had labored for a long time, and which had baffled every article in the Materia Medica, and every mode of treatment received into practice for the cure of this obstinate disease. If you think this letter useful you are at liberty to make it public.
Yours, &c.
W. WEATHERBURN.
John Hoover, rope maker, South Second street, between Mary and Christian streets, Philadelphia, voluntarily maketh oath as follows, namely,
That his wife, Mary Hoover, was so severely afflicted with a violent rheumatism, very dangerously situated, the consequence of a severe cold after lying in, as to be confined to her bed for several weeks, and was at length reduced to the melancholy apprehension of remaining a cripple for life, notwithstanding the most respectable medical advice was followed, and every probable remedy attempted: when seeing several cases of cures performed by Hamilton's Essence and Extract of Mustard, they were procured from Mr. Birch, No. 17, South Second street. The first application enabled her to walk across the room, and the use of one bottle restored her to her usual state of health and strength.
JOHN HOOVER.
Sworn and subscribed before EBENEZER FERGUSON, Esq. One of the justices of the peace for Philadelphia county.
HAMILTON'S WORM DESTROYING LOZENGES,
Which have within four years past cured upwards of one hundred and twenty thousand persons of both sexes, of every age, and in every situation, of various dangerous complaints arising from worms, and from obstructions or foulness in the stomach and bowels.
This medicine bears no analogy whatever of similar title, so commonly complained of as operating with violence, on the contrary, a particular excellence of this remedy is its being suited to every age and constitution; contains nothing but what is perfectly innocent, and is
so mild in its operation that it cannot injure the most delicate pregnant lady, or the tenderest infant of a week old should no worms exist in the body, but will, without pain or griping, cleanse the stomach and bowels of whatever is foul or offensive, and thereby prevent the production of worms and many fatal disorders. They are particularly efficacious in carrying off all gross humors and corruptions; feverish and bilious complaints, and the safest and mildest purgative that can be used on the occasion.
Description of Worms, and the symptoms by which they are known.
Worms which infest the human body, are chiefly of four kinds, viz. the Tere or large round worm, the Ascarides, or small maw worm, the Cucurbitina, or short, flat, white worm, and lastly, the Tania or tape worm, so called from its resemblance to tape; this is often many yards long, and is full of joints; it is most hurtful, and most difficult to cure.
Among the symptoms attending worms, are disagreeable breath, especially in the morning—Bad and corrupted gums—Itching in the nose and about the seat—Convulsions and epileptic fits, and sometimes privation of speech—Starting and grinding of the teeth in sleep—Irregular appetite, sometimes loathing food, and sometimes voracious—Purging, with slimy and foetid stools—Vomiting—Large and hard belly—Pains and sickness at the stomach—Pains in the head and thighs, with lowness of spirits—Slow fever, with small and irregular pulse—A dry cough—Excessive thirst—Sometimes pale and unhealthy countenance, and sometimes the face bloated and flushed.
Persons afflicted with any of the above symptoms should have immediate recourse to Hamilton's worm destroying lozenges, which have been constantly attended with success in all complaints similar to those above described.
A dose of this medicine given occasionally during the warm season will effectually prevent the vomiting and purging of children, a dreadful disorder which annually destroys thousands of the infant part of our cities. It is likewise the mildest and most certain remedy known and has restored to health and strength a great number when in advanced stages of this fatal complaint. Particular and plain instructions are given for every part of the necessary treatment in such cases.
Children generally take this medicine with eagerness, having a pleasing appearance, and an agreeable taste.
CASES OF CURES—
By Hamilton's
WORM DESTROYING LOZENGES,
(Selected from thousands) the authenticity of which any person may ascertain either by letter or personal application.
TAPE WORM.
Mr. SAMUEL FULLER, Inn keeper, on the Harford road, ten miles from Baltimore, began about twenty months ago to be grievously afflicted with a tape worm, which increased fast in size and strength, so as to excite the most horrid sensations by his writhing motions and intolerable pains, resembling the gnawing and tearing of his bowels, which deprived him of his necessary sleep, and caused such dreadful apprehensions as cannot be conceived but by one in a similar situation—his appetite wasted rapidly, and with that his strength, so that he was unable to attend to any business—when he heard of some excellent cures performed by Hamilton's worm lozenges, he took a large dose, which brought away a bent FOUR YARDS of the worm (now in the possession of Lee, & Co.) but a renewal of his pains soon convinced him that this monstrous reptile had recovered its first vigor—Application was made to Lee & Co. for more of their medicine, with their advice, from which resulted the total expulsion of his formidable enemy, in several pieces, which he supposed to be SIX or EIGHT YARDS more. A few months have since elapsed, and Mr. Fuller is now in perfect health. The above facts are well known to a numerous circle of his neighbors, and himself will gratify any who may wish to make further inquiries on the subject. Although Hamilton's worm lozenges produce such powerful effects, when necessary, yet they are perfectly innocent and mild in their operation on the human body, even taken in large doses, as Mr. Fuller will testify—their particular mildness is abundantly evident in innumerable cures of infants.
Communicated by Dr. John Spangler, York town, Pennsylvania.
Letter from the reverend Mr. JOHN MOLTHER, minister of the Moravian church, in York town. York, January 4th, 1802.
DEAR SIR,
Dr. Hamilton's lozenges have been recommended to me as a very adequate means for the cure of children afflicted with worms, I procured a box for the use of my family, to try whether by means of this medicine I might be enabled to gain a point, which, to accomplish, different other means had proved abortive. My eldest boy had a very sickly appearance, was very restless at night, grew leaner from time to time; in short, he seemed to be in a precarious state of health, which would yield to none of the medicines administered until I gave him two doses of lozenges, agreeably to the directions, which carried off a substance to all appearance a mere mucus but upon close inspection quite replete with very small living animals. Not one of that sort of worms which usually infest children came from him. Since that period he grew remarkably better in health, and though lean, has got a fresh and lively complexion. Upon different occasions I have used this medicine as a purging substitute, and found it to answer exceedingly well, without bringing on belly ache, or any other disagreeable sensations, so often occasioned by purging medicines. Upon the which I judge this medicine to be, besides its main object, one of the most salutary means for restoring lost appetite, and promoting a proper state of digestion, by carrying off that bilious substance, which engenders so much indisposition both among children and adults.
I am, Sir, your most obedient servant,
JOHN MOLTHER.
Dr. Hahn's true and genuine German Corn Plaister.
An infallible remedy for corns, speedily removing them root and branch, without giving pain.
The genuine Persian Lotion,
So celebrated among the fashionable throughout Europe, as an invaluable cosmetic perfectly innocent and safe, free from corrosive and repellent minerals (the basis of other lotions) and of unparalleled efficacy in preventing and removing blemishes in the face and skin of every kind, particularly freckles, pimples, inflammatory redness, scurfy, tetter, rings worms, sun burns, prickly heat, &c.
The Persian Lotion operates mildly, without impeding that natural, insensible perspiration
which is essential to health. Yet its salutary effects are speedy and permanent, rendering the skin delicately soft and clear, improving the complexion, and restoring the bloom of youth. Never failing to render an ordinary countenance beautiful, and an handsome one more so.
The Restorative Powder for the Teeth and Gums.
This excellent preparation comforts & strengthens the gums, preserves the enamel from decay, and cleanses and whitens the teeth, by absorbing all that acrimonious slime and foulness, which suffered to accumulate, never fails to injure and finally ruin them.
Dr. Hahn's genuine Eye-Water.
A sovereign remedy for all diseases of the eyes, whether the effect of natural weakness or of accident, defluxions of rheum, dullness, itching and films on the eyes, never failing to cure those maladies which frequently succeed the small pox, measles and fevers, and wonderfully strengthening a weak sight. Hundreds have experienced its excellent virtues, when nearly deprived of sight.
Tooth Ache Drops.
The only remedy yet discovered which gives immediate and lasting relief in the most severe instances.
The sovereign Ointment for the Itch.
Which is warranted an infallible remedy at one application, and may be used with perfect safety on pregnant women or on infants a week old, containing not a particle of mercury, or any other dangerous ingredient whatever, and is not accompanied with that tormenting smell, which attends the application of other remedies.
The Anodyne Elixir.
For the cure of every kind of head ache.
Indian Vegetable Specific.
A safe and speedy remedy for the venereal disease. "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure."
For the prevention and cure of bilious and malignant fevers,
RECOMMENDED
Dr. Hahn's Anti-Bilious Pills.
The operation of these pills is perfectly mild, so as to be used with safety by persons in every situation, and of every age.
They are excellently adapted to carry off superfluous bile, and prevent its morbid secretions; to restore and amend the appetite; to procure a free perspiration, and thereby prevent colds, which are often attended with fatal consequences; a dose never fails to remove a cold, if taken on its first appearance. They are celebrated for removing habitual costiveness; sickness at the stomach, and severe head ache; and ought to be taken by all persons on a change of climate.
Sold likewise by S. Pleasants, Richmond; Ross and Douglass, Petersburg; T. Green, Frederickburgh; G. Purdie, Smithfield; M. Jones, Suffolk; Dr. Miller, Winchester; R. Greenhow, Williamburgh; and J. Shaw, Leesburg.
September 4.
For the Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
The Road from Alexandria to Dumfries.
MR. SNOWDEN, ON the 23d instant, I took the liberty of sending you a reply to the communication on this subject, inserted in your paper of the 19th—In yours of the 28th I remark that it will not be published because the subject is not deemed sufficiently interesting to the public; in this I beg leave to differ from you: The communication you observe, did not come from the quarter to which allusion was made, and the writer is in no way interested in the subject of controversy. This, as you so state it, I have no doubt is the case.—But the writer, whoever he may be, announces, at the head of one, of your columns, a change in the great road leading from one extremity of the Union to the other; and he tells the world that by means of a new and elegant road, opened at an expence, and by the exertions of an individual, the distance is lessened—the way made infinitely better—that it leads thro' a well cultivated country—passes over good bridges &c.—and he heads his communication with the following words in Italic, "Mail Stage by Occoquan." what was the intention of the writer who made this communication, it is not for me to say, but what its tendency is, no man can mistake. Is it not to advise the traveller to take this new road because it is shorter and better? Is it not to insinuate, that the water courses are well bridged on this route, and not on the other, and that this has become the main post road, and that the other has been abandoned, as such, by the proper authorities? Is it not to eulogize an individual, for thus accommodating the public,
in so many points, by his own exertions, at his own expence, and without any private or interested view? Now all those things I do most positively and unequivocally deny, and should the traveller not have the means of judging between those who assert and those who deny, on a subject so interesting, to him, as the road he rides on, I have too much confidence in your impartiality, sir, to believe that you will refuse it.
The first and principal question is, which is the nearest route from Alexandria to Dumfries, by Colchester, or by the Occoquan mills?—Any map on venial inspection will show that a strait line drawn from Alexandria to Dumfries crosses the Occoquan river considerably below Colchester—and most particularly, beg to refer, to a survey made by authority, about ten years ago (when a question was discussed in the Virginia legislature) as to locating the district court of the three neighboring counties—Here it may be seen how much below Colchester, the straight line crosses; and that the distance from Alexandria to Dumfries as laid down, on this line, is exactly 20 3-4 miles—It will not be denied that the Occoquan mills lie on this river, at least 2 1-2 miles above, and to the westward of Colchester, nor that the course of the river is nearly straight here. The road to Colchester, already diverges too much to the westward, and the distance is considerably lengthened by it, still it is asserted that by making it diverge more to the westward, and cross 2 1-2 miles higher up, is it shortened: This is indeed a paradox. The fact is, that the mill road is from three to four miles longer than the post road; it is taken out of the post road, at about four miles to the northward of the Occoquan, and returned to it about the same distance to the southward of the river—between those two points the post road runs 8 miles the mill road at least 11, the difference 3 miles—More than one third of the distance would be added by taking this last mentioned route—How then are the public indebted to the exertions of an individual—it would be an awkward thing for a traveller from Boston to Charleston, to have many of these debts to pay. Suppose only one half of the individuals near his route should insist upon laying him under this sort of obligation, and induce him to pass their mills and stores to acknowledge his gratitude. The distance by the post road is, 1162 miles; one half of which is, 581 miles; now as 11 is to 8 so is 581 to 811: difference 230 miles only, which our traveller would have to ride out of his way, between Boston and Charleston, to thank those who had so indulgently accommodated him.
The mill road, is not better than the post road between the points in question, nor is it so good. It leads through a country infinitely more unlevel, but having been lately cut, wears for the moment a newer garb nicely fitted, to captivate the unwary; at each point where it has been taken from the post road, special pains have been bestowed to lead off the unsuspicious stranger—a spacious avenue smooth as a bowling green, invites him to enter and least this should not be enough, an handsome signpost is planted encroaching on the post road, to keep it out of view. No sooner, however, has he fairly embarked, than he has to encounter at almost every step, hills, morasses and straights scarcely wide enough to admit the passing of one carriage by another, the road is no where in those places more than 18 feet wide, and in many not so much, at one place for the extent of half a mile, on the north side of Occoquan and near that river, I do aver from personal inspection, that it is impossible for carriages to pass each other without taking the horses out, and even then not without great danger; such is the narrowness of the way, such is the precipice above, and such is the abyss below, closely bordering on each side; as a proof, let me state a fact. On the 27th of this month, the stage full of passengers met at this place, a waggon loaded with wood; the stage was stopped, to pass was presently found impossible, nor could it be effected but by unloading the waggon, taking off the wheels, and removing it by hand.
As to bridges, the only place on the post road which needs a bride is at Colchester, and here travellers pass on an excellently strong and safe bridge, 650 feet long.
Next, as to the insinuation that this road by the mills has become the post road; the proprietor at the mills, the individual by whose exertions this "new and elegant road" has been made, and the carrier of the mail of the United States, on the route from Alexandria to Dumfries, are one and the same person. That part of the road north of the Occoquan is a private road, authorised by no legal authority. Constant attempts have been made during now a

course of ten years, to get the court of the county in which it lies, to open and superintend it; they have as constantly refused to do so, knowing that it was of no consequence to any but the individual in question; it leads to his mill, his store, his bridge, his dwelling house. At length he has opened it at his own expence, and has opened it, in violation of the law, in the teeth of his contract, against usage, and against the safety of the public property committed to his charge, to take the great mail of the United States, off the route designated by law and contract, to leave out a post town, named as such in the law, Colchester , to carry the Colchester mail twice a day, & every day, in the hands of a boy, on horseback in a bridle path, three miles from the mail stage and three miles back, repeated, nine twelve miles a day, and this practice continued for one week! braving the consequences and setting the laws at defiance, since which I have been informed, some regulation of the post office department has made him change his conduct in part, but that he is still playing the same game as to half the road. How long he will continue to ride superior to the law and regardless of the restrictions of his contract... How long the officer at the head of that department will permit such things to be done, or how long the community will suffer offences of this nature to pass without information and prosecution—time will show.
ONE OF THE COMMUNITY. August 30th, 1805.
CHARLESTON, August 23. The brig Eliza , captain Taylor arrived yesterday in thirty two days from Malaga, furnishes the following intelligence: Off Gibraltar, on the 21st July, captain Taylor spoke a Portuguese seventy four, and an American brig from the streights. The master of the latter vessel informed that the Commodore of the American squadron had concluded a Peace with the Tripolitans ; but upon what terms capt. T. could not learn. In the bay of Gibraltar captain T. saw Lord Nelson's fleet at anchor and was boarded by an officer from one of the ships, who stated that the British fleet left Barbadoes on the 14th of June, and had followed as they supposed, in the wake of the combined fleets, until they arrived off the coast of France; when having every reason to suppose that the French and Spaniards had got safely into Brest, Lord Nelson, stood away for Gibraltar, where he arrived on the 19th July. A French and Spanish squadron of six sail of the line, had sailed from Carthagena, with six thousand troops on board, supposed to be destined for Egypt. They were followed by rear admiral Bickerton, with five sail of the line, conveying the troops under the command of Gen. Craig. The Spaniards plunder every American vessel they fall in with. captain T. was fired upon by eight of their gun boats but escaped by good sailing. A Boston ship from Leghorn had been detained by them, and the master compelled to pay 1200 dollars before they would suffer him to proceed.
BALTIMORE, September 2. Arrived, schooner Medusa , Davis, 20 days from Mariguane. Left there, August 3, schooner Edith and Polly , of Baltimore, uncertain. The Nonpareil , and Matchless , at Port-au-Prince, to sail in 5 weeks. Touched at Jeremie, and left brig Antelope , Gray, and schr. Fanny , Swaine, of Baltimore, to sail in 4 or 5 weeks. Heard that the schooner Republican , Reed, of Baltimore, was captured by a French privateer, and that he arrived in his boat at Aux Cayes. Saw a number of privateers on the passage, some of which chased him, but got clear of them by superior sailing.
Alexandria Daily Advertiser. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4. A letter from a respectable house in Liverpool dated July 13, says, the underwriters, alarmed by the recent capture of the ship Mary , from New York, for Liverpool, have raised the premium of insurance to 8 and 10 per cent.
A letter from a gentleman in Liverpool to his correspondent in New York, mentions the capture of the American ship Eagle , captain Shaffer , by the Spaniards, on her voyage from Liverpool to Messina and Trieste. He says that he had shipped a quantity of goods on board without insurance, on the faith of the conditions of
the treaty between Spain and the United States, respecting neutral vessels and property being held sacred.
Captain Numan of the ship Laura , from Liverpool arrived at New York, informs, that on the 6th August, in lat. 43, long. 42 30, he was boarded by the French frigate La Topaze , and two other frigates in company, who took all captain N's newspapers &c. and informed that they had a short time previous, fallen in with the British frigate Blache , captain Mudge , and after a severe engagement the Blache went down with many of her crew, having two hundred and two men killed and wounded. Captain Mudge and some of the crew were on board the Topaze , from one of whom captain N. learned, that from the commencement of the action they were determined not to strike, adding that the Blache was never destined to wear French colors.
The captain of a Norfolk schooner, carried into Barracoa, released, and since arrived at Havana, informed captain Sandford, of the brig Eagle , who arrived at N. York on Saturday last from thence, that a Philadelphia St. Domingo brig, of twelve guns and sixty-five men, had beat off three or four privateers; that all the officers of the brig and twenty-seven of her men were killed, and she was ultimately sent into Barracoa by a privateer.
Another French fleet in the West Indies. Captain Kennard, of the brig Camillus , arrived at New-York, states, that on the 22d ult. he spoke the schooner —, capt. Preble, out 11 days from Nevis, bound to New-Haven; and that capt. P. informed him, that the evening before he sailed, intelligence was received at Nevis, that another French fleet had arrived in the West Indies.
A letter from a merchant in Nashville, of the 1st August states, the commissioners returned the preceding evening from the negotiation, with the Indians, and had succeeded in the purchase of a considerable quantity of Lands. (Phil Reg.)
A Rattle-Snake was found dead in the woods between the main road and the plantation of Cleland Kinloch, Esq. about 5 miles from George-Town, S. C. a few days since. It was 7 feet long, the thickness of a man's thigh, had eleven rattles, and its teeth were nearly an inch and an half long.
From a Jamaica paper of July 29th, received at New-York by the schr. Nancy . KINGSTON, July 29.
His honor the lieut. governor has been pleased to issue a proclamation bearing date the 23d inst. allowing that "as the general scarcity of provisions which prevails throughout the island, and the exigency of the case requires it," that certain other articles and things not enumerated in the proclamation of the 20th May, shall be permitted to be imported until the 21st day of December next, viz. sheep, hogs, poultry, small live stock of all kinds; fruit, and all kinds of fish; flour, corn, corn meal, bread, rice, peas and lumber of every description, in vessels belonging to neutrals and other states in amity with Great Britain.
Port of New-London, Aug. 28. Arrived, schooner Richard , M'Gouty, 26 days from Demerara. Left there 14th ult. ship —, Harding, of Boston; schr. William , of New York; barque Jane , Pool, of Portland; the Jane came into Demerara in distress, her main and mizen masts carried by the board, captain Pool sick and very lame, and 1 of his people lying at the point of death of a fever; he also had two of his hands impressed by an English man of war that was lying in the harbor. The Richard left a number of other vessels at Demerara, and when she came out saw three vessels going in over the Bar, which she did not know. Lat. 7, long. 58, 30, was brought too by a Spanish privateer, which fired several shot at her, and compelled captain M'Gouty to get out his boat and go on board with his papers; the capt. of the privateer could not speak English, and therefore could read none of the Richard's papers but the sea-letter; after reading that, he called captain M'G. a bon American, and insisted that he should stay and take supper with him, with which capt. M. complied; while they were at supper, the privateer's people had the politeness to take capt. M'G. boat and go on board the Richard and help themselves to most of her small stock, such as pigs and fowls; after which he was told he might go about his business. The captain of the privateer told captain M'Gouty that he had taken an A-
merican brig from Demerara, a day or two before, because she had English passengers on board, and was suspected of having English property likewise; among the passengers, he said, were captain Gordon (who had for some time commanded the Fort at Demerara) and his lady; they were returning to England, and thought they had got a safe conveyance; the whole of captain G's property and effects were taken from him, and he, with his lady, sent up the river Oronoke.
The Richard was also brought to in Sail Rock passage, by two English men of war, that were bound from Jamaica to Barbadoes, to get information of the English and French fleets; an officer from one of them came on board the Richard , treated capt. M'Gouty very politely, and told him he might proceed without molestation; he also informed capt. M'G. that on the 2d inst. he spoke a Danish schooner the capt. of which said that some days before he saw a French privateer take a three masted schooner under American colors; the Danish captain further said, that he soon after saw three large ships heave in sight to windward, and the privateer seeing them, left the schooner and steered another course—the ships proved to be French men of war watching the motion of the English fleet that was to sail for Grenada.
Spring-Garden Theatre. [BY DESIRE.] On WEDNESDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER 4, WILL BE PRESENTED A Celebrated COMEDY, —CALLED— The Soldier's Daughter. (Written by A. Cherry, of Drury Lane, Theatre, and acted throughout the United States, with great applause.)
Governor Heartall, Mr. M'Kenzie Frank Heartall, Mr. Wood Malford, sen. Mr. Robins Malford, jun. Mr. Cain Ferret, Mr. Taylor Timothy Quaint, Mr. Jefferson Captain Woody, Mr. Poe Simon, Mr. Francis Thomas, Mr. Seymour John, Master Harris.
The Widow Cheerly, Mrs. Wood Mrs. Malford, Mrs. Jefferson Mrs. Fidget, Mrs. Seymour Mrs. Townly, Miss Hunt Susan, Mrs. Francis Julia Malford, Miss Jefferson.
TO WHICH WILL BE ADDED, A favorite FARCE, —CALLED— The Prisoner at Large, OR, The Humors of Killarney. (Written by O'Keeffe, author of The Poor Soldier, &c.)
Lord Edmond, Mr. Cain Old Dowdle, Mr. M'Kenzie Count Fippon, Mr. Bisset Jack Conner, Mr. Wood Frill, Mr. Seymour Father Frank, Mr. Taylor Farmer Tough, Mr. Francis Trap, Mr. Poe Phelim, Master Harris Munc, Mr. Jefferson
Adelaide, Mrs. Jefferson Rachel, Mrs. Seymour Mary, Mrs. Francis Landlady, Miss Hunt.
SHIP UNITED STATES, J. M. SPEARE, Arrived at Liverpool, in perfect safety, after a passage of 21 days; and expected to sail about the beginning of August, with FALL GOODS for Alexandria and George-Town. She may be expected by the 20th instant, and as we are desirous of giving her dispatch so as to place her at Liverpool for an early ship next spring, for this river, we will either charter, or take in part freight to a convenient port in France, or to Cowes and a Market, or LIVERPOOL DIRECT. Apply to Rickets, Newton & Co. September 4.
For Freight or Charter, To any Port in the West-Indies or United States, The Sch'r SALLY ; Will be fit for sea by the time the cargo goes on board, burthen 800 barrels. For terms apply to the Master on board at Col. Hooe's wharf. September 4. end3t*
LAND TO RENT. The subscriber offers to RENT, for one or more years, A VERY valuable FARM, containing about 800 acres; at present occupied by Mr. Daniel Dye . It lies on Bull Run, in the county of Prince-William, near to Centreville, about 20 miles to Dumfries, 25 to Alexandria, and about the same distance to Washington City and George-Town. The land is of the first quality, if not superior to any, on that run, well adapted to the growth of every kind of grain, it is divided into three fields of about 200 acres each—those fields, when in pastures, produce white clover in the greatest abundance, the growth luxuriant and equal to any pastures below the Blue Ridge—a large quantity of meadow ground of the best quality binding on the run, which might be prepared with very little labor, and a sufficient quantity of wood-land, for keeping in repair the necessary fencing, the buildings, except a barn, are indifferent; yet the central situation of this farm (in a healthy part of the country) to those capital towns, the fertility of its soil, the great advantages that may be derived from such a farm, render it an object worth the attention of any industrious farmer. The premises will be shewn by Spencer Ball , Esquire, near thereto, or the tenants thereon, and the terms made known by applying to Robert Mitchell. Richmond County, Grove-Mount, 12W3W September 4.
TO BE RENTED, For one or more years, and possession given the first of January next, with the privilege of feeding wheat this fall; Between 8 and 900 acres of valuable LAND, lying on Cub and Bull Runs, in Fairfax county, about 23 miles from Alexandria and the City of Washington, and well adapted to the growth of corn, wheat and tobacco. There is a comfortable dwelling-house, kitchen, stable, two large barns, corn-house, &c. with tolerable good apple and peach-orchards—a great proportion of the above land is low grounds, which at a small expence might be made prime meadow land. Mr. Spencer Ball , or Joshua Buckley , who live adjoining the land, will shew it, and the terms made known by the subscriber. John G. Chinn. Richmond county, Sept. 4. 12W3W
TO LET, The Store and Cellar, lately occupied by Mr. James Wilson , deceased. They will be let either with or without the dwelling-house, as may be most convenient to the person who may be inclined to become a tenant. Apply to Mrs. Eliza Wilson or R. I. Taylor. September 4. 31W3W
GEORGE GORDON, Wheelwright, INFORMS his FRIENDS and the PUBLIC, that he has commenced business, on Pitt, south of King Street, and nearly opposite the Washington tavern; where he makes and constantly has for sale, Waggons, Carts, Drays, Ploughs, and generally every implement for Agriculture, which he warrants to be of the first quality. N. B. Orders from the country, for articles in the above line, will be faithfully attended to, and the work done on the most approved plans. G. G. September 4. ws&cu
NOTICE— TO OWNERS OF DOGS. The subscriber gives this public notice, That he intends, immediately, to proceed in the collection of the Tax on Dogs, and that it is his duty to enforce the law laying the said tax, by killing and destroying every animal of the dog kind found going at large, which hath not been duly returned, or which shall not be provided with a collar about their necks with the owner's name thereon, according to law. Simson Thomas, Police Constable. September 3. d3t

VALUABLE FAMILY MEDICINES.
received direct from the Patentees, and FOR SALE BY JAMES KENNEDY, JUN. DRUGGIST;
The following Valuable Medicines: Dr. Rawson's Anti-Bilious and Stomachal Bitters. PREPARED BY THOMAS H. RAWSON, Member of the Connecticut Medical Society.
THESE Bitters have undoubtedly had the most rapid sale of any Patent Medicine ever before discovered, and are justly appreciated for their singular and uncommon virtues for restoring weak and decayed constitutions, and all that train of complicated complaints so common in the spring and fall seasons, such as intermittant Fevers and Agues, long Autumnal Fevers, Dysenteries, &c. They are also a very pleasant bitter for common use, and where they are known they have taken the place and superceded the use of all other bitters in public houses as well as in private families.—Price 50 cents a box.
Dr. Lee's (Windham) Biliary Pills. THE great sale and increasing demand for these valuable pills for these twelve years past, bespeak their intrinsic worth. They have proved singularly efficacious in Bilious and Yellow fevers, Jaundice, Head aches, Dysenteries, Biliary Cholies, Colicky pains, Female complaints, &c.
The very great demand and high esteem in which these pills are held throughout the United States and the West Indies, has induced many to counterfeit them; the purchaser is requested to observe that the name of Samuel Lee, Jun. (the patentee) is affixed to each bill of directions, in his own hand writing, or they will not be genuine. Price 50 cents a box.
Dr. Rawson's Itch Ointment. A certain and safe application for that disagreeable complaint called the ITCH. Price 42 cents a box.
Dr. Rawson's Anti Biliary Pills, or, Family Phyfic.
The extraordinary celebrity these pills have gained, the universal demand for them and esteem in which they are held by medical men of the first eminence, are sufficient testimonials of their intrinsic worth. In great colds and sudden attacks of disorders, an early use of these pills often produces the happiest effects, and taken once in eight or ten days in cases of indigestion, headaches, dizziness, pains in the stomach and bowels, dysenteries, diarrhoeas, dropsies, &c. and a liberal use of my anti biliary bitters in the intermediate time has relieved patients almost to a miracle—price 25 cents a box.
Thompson's Aromatic Tooth Paste. For the scurvy in the teeth and gums, and for whitening and preserving the teeth. It likewise takes off all disagreeable smells from the breath, which generally arise from scurbutic gums and bad teeth. This paste is much in use, and highly esteemed by all those who value the preservation of their teeth, it may be applied at all times with the greatest safety. It is nearly put up in pewter boxes with paper directions. Price 50 cents a box.
Dr. Rawson's Worm Powders. A medicine which for efficacy and safety in its operation stands unrivalled. The most authenticated proofs and respectable authorities of its astonishing virtues, and surprising effects, in extreme and alarming cases of worms, may be seen at the place of sale. Price 50 cents a packet.
Dr. Cooley's Vegetable Elixir; Or Cough Drops. For Coughs, Colds, Asthmas, Spitting of blood, and all diseases of the lungs. Its merits stand unrivalled. Price 50 cents a bottle.
Dr. Cooley's Rheumatic Pills. Price 50 cents a box.
Hinkley's Infallible remedy for the Piles. Price 50 Cents a Box.
Very particular directions accompanying each of these valuable medicines.
He has likewise for Sale, A general assortment of Drugs, Patent Medicines, Shop furniture and Vials; a few hanging Hall Lamps; Indian Shades; proof vials; Essence of Spruce; Patent Blacking; Madeira and Sherry wine; black bottles in hogsheads; Paints ground in oil; and a few barrels Flaxseed Oil, which he will sell on reasonable terms for cash, or to punctual customers on a short credit.
A generous allowance will be made to those who purchase the above Medicines by the dozen. March 27.
W. D. SIMMS has commenced the Practice of Law , and means to attend the Courts of Alexandria and Washington counties, in the district of Columbia—the Winchester District Court in Virginia, and Prince-George's and Charles County Courts, in Maryland. August 26. d3w
EDUCATION. The subscriber returns his sincere thanks to his Friends and Employers, for their patronage and past favors; and respectfully begs leave to inform them and the inhabitants of Alexandria, that he will commence an Evening School on Monday the 16th of September. Those who are disposed to favor him with their scholars, are desired to make speedy application, as he will take but a small number. Particular attention will be paid to the English Grammar, Surveying, theoretical and practical part, if requested—Navigation, the use of the Globes, or any of the different branches of the Mathematics. William Slade. Prince-street Academy, } d4t23w August 31.
FOR SALE, IN PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Neabsco Furnace, and its Appendages, with 4 or 5000 acres of Land adjoining,
NEAR the town of Dumfries, and within four miles of the Potomac. The soil is generally adapted to the produce of small grain—and, if too considerable for one purchaser, will be laid off in lots suitable for small farms. A description of the land is thought unnecessary, as those wishing to purchase will, no doubt, first view it. The payments required will be one-third cash, and the balance in two annual instalments, to be secured by a mortgage on the land, and no deed will be made until the last payment is complied with. Any person wishing to purchase, may know the terms by applying to Mr. Thomas T. Page, living near the premises; who is fully authorised by me, to sell the whole or any part. John Tayloe. Mount Airy, August 12. d3m N. B. A valuable Mine Bank, in Maryland, may be had with the Furnace.
LAND for SALE. I have about 1000 acres of Land, equal to any in the state of Kentucky, lying near Lexington, which I will sell a great bargain; the title indisputable, and an old military one. The terms of the sale will be made low, and a very lengthy credit given on a considerable part of the purchase money. Those gentlemen who intend to settle in the state, and who wish to purchase, may find it their interest to call upon me. I have the certificate of the hon. John Brackenridge, Esq. and others, shewing the title, situation, quality, quantity and value of this property. John Luke. d4t August 5.
SHIP TAVERN, PRINCE-STREET. THE subscriber respectfully informs his friends and the public generally, that he has taken the above well-known House, and is laying in an assortment of the best Liquor, and other necessaries for the accommodation of those gentlemen who may favor him with their custom. Private parties supplied with dinners, suppers, refreshments, &c. and a few gentlemen can be well accommodated with board. WILLIAM JOY. JAMES DAVIESON returns his grateful thanks to the public for the favors he received during the time he conducted the above Tavern; and, as he still resides in a part of the house, he will afford every assistance for the accommodation of those who favor Mr. Joy with their custom. August 26. e02w
This is to give Notice, That the subscriber, of Alexandria county, in the district of Columbia, hath obtained from the Orphans' Court of said county, letters of administration on the personal estate of George Hoke , late of the county aforesaid, deceased—ALL PERSONS having claims against the said deceased, are hereby warned to exhibit them with the vouchers thereof, to the subscriber, on or before the 19th day of February next, otherwise they may by law be excluded from all benefit to said estate. Given under my hand, this 19th day of August, 1805. Ann Hoke, Administratrix. By James Anderson, her Attorney. N. B. All persons indebted to the above estate, are requested to make immediate payment as above. z2w2m
NOTICE. Mr. Jacob Meinertz, from Lubeck is requested to call at the Subscriber's house, and receive a letter containing intelligence from his family in Lubeck. A. C. CAZENOVE. Aug. 19. z2w2t.
PUBLIC SALE. On Saturday next will be sold on Hunter's wharf, THE BRIG FRIENDSHIP, Burthen 800 barrels as she came from sea; her rigging and sails nearly new, having performed but one voyage. A credit of 3, 6, and 9 months will be given. P. G. Marsteller. Sept. 2.
PUBLIC SALE. PURSUANT to Deeds of Trust from Philip Wanton to the subscriber will be sold on the premises, at public auction, at 11 o'clock, A. M. on the 5th day of October, ensuing, Six Lots of Ground, Handsomely situated on Stump-Hill, about two miles west from Alexandria, described in the plat of said tract by the numbers 18, 19, 20, 23, 24, and 25, lying in one body, and contain about 36 acres, being subject to pay of the original purchase money two instalments due 2d January and 2d July past, in amount 597 13-109 dollars—The terms of trust are CASH; but some credit will be allowed on satisfactory security. In like manner, will be Sold, In the town of Centreville, 25 miles from Alexandria, at 11 o'clock, on the 12th day of October next, A valuable Lot of Ground, together with the improvements thereon; consisting of a good Frame Dwelling-House, a Tannery of Vats, Bark-House, &c. convenient for the tanning business. Samuel Craig, Trustee. September 2. e0t
NOTICE. The Citizens of the Town are solicited to strict and immediate attention in ventilating their cellars, and under ground apartments—and those who have not already white-washed those places are again advised to do it, as from the late rains, such process appears to be now, more than before necessary. John Mandeville, Superintendent of Police. September 2. d3t
BAKER. WE are about to establish a BISCUIT BAKERY, and would give encouragement to a person qualified to take immediate direction of the business. To prevent needless application none need apply without letters of recommendation. R. & S. Winchester. Fredericksburg, September 2. d2w Wanted to Hire. A Female HOUSE SERVANT. Apply to the Printer. September 2. d3t
PUBLIC NOTICE. THE Trustees of the town of PROVIDENCE, having thought it expedient to postpone the Sale of the several LOTS in the said town, advertised for sale on this day, until MONDAY the 21st day of October next—Notice therefore is given, That the said Trustees will, on that day, proceed to expose to PUBLIC SALE, for ready money, the several LOTS in the said town, agreeable to the act of assembly establishing the same. Charles Little, W. Payne, Richard Fitzhugh, H. Gunnel, jun. Wm. Middleton, Daniel McChechester, Francis Coffer, Daniel Lewis, John C. Hunter. MONDAY, the 19th day of August, 1805. (29) d4t
Forty Dollars Reward, For apprehending and securing in any gaol in the United States, so that I get him again, Negro ABNER; HE is a stout, strong, and active fellow; understands plantation business well and is a good shoemaker; he is about 32 years old, about 5 feet 9 or 10 inches high; he has some old scars from a whip which he received seventeen years ago for running away; he has been my property ever since and I do not recollect that he has ever been corrected since, although often deserved it; he has a mother in Fauquier county, Virginia, the property of Mr. John Bronaught, and I have been informed he was seen on the road enquiring for said place, with a pass setting forth that he was a free man, and my name affixed to some of them, all of which are forgeries; and I will give a farther reward of Forty Dollars to any person that will inform me of the person or persons guilty of the forgery, provided they are convicted of the same. The above slave went off 28th July, 1805. THOMAS WEST, One mile from Alexandria. August 14.
AT a meeting of the TRUSTEES of the POOR and WORK-HOUSE, at the Council Chamber—present— JONAH THOMPSON, HENRY ROSE, ANDREW JAMIESON, JONATHAN SWIFT, ELISHA JANNEY, ABRAM HEWES. When Henry Rose, Elisha C. Dick, William H. Washington, and Thomas Semms, were appointed Physicians to the Alexandria Dispensary, and Jesse Talbot, Apothecary.
The poor, in every situation, and more immediately at the time when they are confined by sickness, have a peculiar claim upon the benevolence of those whose circumstances enable them to administer to their wants.
No institution promises so perfectly to ensure their relief in this place as a Dispensary. The Poor-House receives those who are among the most destitute and are deprived of every domestic accommodation. A Dispensary provides assistance for that description of poor, who, when deprived by disease, of the earnings of their daily labor, are also deprived of the means of procuring the assistance necessary for their relief.
The mechanic, who cannot without great inconvenience leave his family to reside in the Poor-House—the mother, who cannot be separated from her children—the tender infant, who requires the constant care and assistance of a kind parent—those who labor under diseases of a protracted description and are thence improper objects for the Poor-House, are the peculiar objects of this institution.
The benefits arising from an establishment of this sort, by which the poor are relieved at their own habitations, require no illustration.
Its utility has been long experienced and acknowledged in every city, where the population of which is not greater than that of Alexandria.
For the purpose of affording convenience to the sick, two of the physicians appointed reside in the northern, and two of the southern districts.
The regulations which have been adopted for the government of the institution, are herewith submitted to the consideration of the public.
As the present funds of the Dispensary are insufficient to carry into full operation all the objects of the institution.
The Trustees feel the strongest assurances, that the liberality of their fellow citizens will enable them to perfect an establishment, which has every claim upon their charity.
Rules and Regulations for the government of the ALEXANDRIA DISPENSARY.
There shall be four attending Physicians and an Apothecary elected by the Trustees of the Dispensary, annually.
One division of the city into two districts. The first district to embrace all that part of the city which lies northward of the centre of the range of squares comprehended between King and Prince streets.
The second district to embrace all that other part which lies south of the said dividing line.
Duties of the Physicians. The times of attendance at the Dispensary for the purpose of receiving applications and of prescribing for the sick, shall be from twelve to one o'clock on every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, from the first of Nov. to the first of Aug. and on every day (Sundays excepted) at the same hour from the 1st of Aug. to the first of Nov. but such patients whose cases render them unable to attend at the Dispensary, shall regularly be visited at their respective places of abode; one physician shall be sufficient to attend at any time on ordinary occasions, and they shall alternate themselves as to bestow an equal and just rotation of service, but they shall hold consultation on every case that may require it. The attending physician, for the time being, shall visit such of the sick as cannot attend the Dispensary, in whatever part of the city they may reside, except for the months of August, September and October; and during this period they shall so class themselves as to bestow a duplicate attention to this part of their duty.
Should indisposition, or any other reasonable cause prevent a physician from attending to the duties of the Dispensary, he shall request the attendance of one of the physicians of the institution.
The pupils of the attending physicians shall have the privilege of attending the patients with them, but in no case whatsoever are permitted to prescribe.
Duties of the Apothecary. The Apothecary shall attend at the Dispensary from 12 to 2 o'clock on prescribing days—shall receive the permits which may be given to the sick by the Trustees of the poor, and shall file the same—he shall register, in a book, the patients under care, the nature of the disease, the time of admission, and when discharged—whether cured, relieved, or dead—he shall prepare and compound the medicines prescribed by the physicians, he shall deliver them to the patients together with plain written directions for taking them—he shall keep an inventory of all the utensils, surgical instruments, and all other property belonging to the said Dispensary, and shall be accountable for the same—he shall keep a regular account of all the medicines, instruments, &c. purchased or furnished by him, by the directions of the Trustees. September 2.