Alexandria daily advertiser (Alexandria [Va.]), 1804-08-24 00:00:00

Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
Vol. IV.]
FRIDAY, AUGUST 24, 1804.
[No. 1070.
Public Sale.
On TUESDAY next, At 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store,
RUM
In hds. and bks. French Brandy in pipes, Gin in pipes and bks. Whiskey and Apple Brandy in bks. Sugar in hds. tierses and bks. Chocolate White and brown Soap and Mould and dpt Candles Raisins in kegs, boxes and jars, Figs in kegs and frails, Queen's Ware in crates,
HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, &c. Also,
A Variety of DRY GOODS,
among which, are Cloths, Coatings, Kersemere, Duffs, Plains, Kersies, Negro Cottons, Serges, Elastics, blue Friezes, Calimancoes, Russells, Yarn Stockings, Chintzes and Calicoes, Irish Linens, Silesia do. Osnaburgs and Ticklenburgs, Mullin and Mullin Handkerchiefs, India Mullins and Table Cloths, Bandanna Handkerchiefs, Colour'd Threads, Hats, and sundry other articles.
Philip G. Marsteller.
Twenty Five Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY from the subscriber's farm, in the county of Alexandria, district of Columbia, a Mulatto-man called NATT COOK, about 6 feet high, between 35 and 40 years of age, long hair which he wears tied, a lock of white hair on the front of his head, a little to the left, a cooper by trade; he has several scars on his arms and wrists, a scar on his back occasioned by a scald, and several marks from a whip; he is very fond of drink and gambling; he took with him a variety of clothes and some cooper's tools. He crossed the Potomac at Georgetown a few days since, and will probably make for Baltimore, as he has been very anxious for some time past to go to sea. I will give the above reward for securing said fellow in any jail, so that I get him again, or thirty dollars, with reasonable charges if brought home. All masters of vessels and others are forewarned harbouring, employing or caring off said fellow at their peril. C. F. Whiting.
July 21.
JUST PUBLISHED, By ROBERT and JOHN GRAY, King Street, AN ELEGANT EDITION OF THE HOLY BIBLE.
In four handsome Octavo Volumes—Price, well bound, Ten Dollars. This edition is now offered to the public as a specimen of American paper and printing, which will not suffer by a comparison with any book printed in this country.
A GOLD MEDAL was given to Robert Carr, the Printer of this Bible, by the American Company of Booksellers, as the best specimen of Printing exhibited at their annual meeting at New-York last June.
July 31.
350 bks. HERRINGS.
For Sale by the Subscribers—350 bks. well cured Herrings; a quantity of second hand Rigging, four new sails for a Brig; a quantity of Blocks and three Anchors. 30 tierses of Rice, 50 bales Cotton, 1200 lbs. Indigo.
BILLS on Philadelphia and New-York. Ricketts, Newton and Co. July 26.
JUST RECEIVED, And for Sale by Rob. and John Gray, MEMOIRS
OF THE LIFE of Dr. DARWIN.
By Anna Seward. Price in boards, 1 dol. 75 cts. Bound in Sheep, 2 — 00 Calf, gilt, 2 — 50 July 20.
Wanted to Hire,
A Servant Woman: For one well acquainted with Cooking, Washing and House Work generally, liberal wages will be given. Apply to the Printer. July 26.
JAMES BACON, AT HIS GROCERY STORE,
King near Washington Street, Has just received from Philadelphia, New-York &c. an extensive selection of GROCERIES consisting of
Gunpowder, Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, Hyson Skin, Peko, Padra, Pouchong and Com'n Souchong } Of the latest Importation and particularly chosen. TEAS
Green coffee of superior quality, Loaf, Lump and Mucovado Sugar, W India and Sugar House Molasses, Choice old Madeira, Particular Teneriffe, Sherry, Bruffs, Lisbon, Malaga and Port } WINES.
Claret in small cases, Cogniac and Barcelona Brandy, Old Jamaica Spirits, Antigua, St. Croix, and St. Kitts } RUM.
Best Holland Gin, White Wine and Cyder Vinegar, Best Sallad Oil, Salt Petre, Allum, Madder, Coperas & Brimstone.
Pepper, Nutmegs, Cloves and Cassia, MCayenne and black Pepper, Allspice, race and ground Ginger, Fig Blue and Polana Starch, Dixon's Mustard, Leiper's and Hamilton's Snuff, Best Chewing Tobacco, Spanish Segars, Pearl Barley and Rice, Shot assorted, F and F F Gunpowder, Single and double Battle do. in papers and canisters, Gun and Pistols Flints, White and brown Soap, Mould and dpt Candles, &c. &c.
As he has in a great measure laid himself out for the supplying of private families and in consequence thereof taken every pain, possible in the selection of his goods, he flatters himself from their superior quality, and the low prices at which he will dispose of them, to be able to give satisfaction to those who will please to favor him with their custom. June 11.
BENJAMIN SHREVE, Jun. HAS FOR SALE (JUST RECEIVED)
At the corner of Prince and Union Streets, 2,800 pieces NANKKEENS, 165 do. Bandanna Handkerchiefs, 2 bales Sannals, 2 do. Baftas, 1 do. Emerys, 1 do. blue Gurrahs, 1 do. India Chiatz, 2 sacks Sago, 1 bag Hops, 94 Birch Floor Mats, 3 cases and one case Women's Morocco and Leather Shoes, ALSO ON HAND, Fifteen bales of India Cottons, Consisting of
5 bales Baftas, 5 do. Emerys, 4 do. Sannals, 1 do. Baftas, 30 pieces Black-Satin, 2 sets Tea China, Men's coarse, and women's Morocco and leather shoes, Leiper's Snuff in half bks. and kegs, 1 case Mariner's Compasses, 10 coils Cordage, assorted, 24 bags Pepper, 40 bks. Beef No. 1. and A large quantity of red Soal Leather. June 4.
To be Rented, THE HOUSE formerly occupied by the subscriber on Wolfe Street, having every convenience for a genteel family, with a large productive garden; the situation healthy and the house remarkably cool in the summer season. For particulars apply to John C. Vowell. June 23.
CASH given for clean Linen and Cotton Rags.
The Ship United State , arrived at Liverpool on the 7th June, having a passage of 27 days from the Cape, and was preparing for the reception of FALL GOODS for Alexandria and George Town. We expect her early in September and wish to provide a return Cargo for Liverpool; but if this cannot be accomplished, we will take FREIGHT for Cowes and a market, or direct to a port in Holland. We request an early application in order that we may give her dispatch as a regular trader. We want to purchase 20,000 white oak barrel Staves. Ricketts, Newton and Co. Aug. 13.
For Freight or Charter, To EUROPE or the WEST INDIES, The fine, fast sailing Brig RACHEL SOUTHRIE, Master: Burthen 1200 bks. in complete order for sea. Apply to M c Clean and Winterbery. Aug. 21.
For NEW-YORK, The fast sailing Sloop LITTLE JIM , Thomas V. Butler, Master: Burthen about 400 bks. For Freight or Passage apply to the captain on board at Merchant's Wharf, or Daniel Murgatroyd, King Street. Who has for Sale, Berbou Gurrahs, Nimpofakie Coftas, Chittabully Baftas, Champore Coftas, Jantally Mamoodys, Johanna Lawns, Table Cloths, 4th proof Jamaica Rum, Country Gin, and A few bks. N. York Cargo Pork. July 25.
For Freight or Charter, The Sloop Columbia , Burthen about 500 bks. Thos. R. Gardner, Master: Apply to J. G. LADD. Who has for Sale, received per said Sloop, Fifteen punch ons High flavoured Jamaica Spirits. July 16.
For Freight or Charter, To the WEST INDIES, The Schooner SPARROW , GEORGE COLEMAN, Master: Burthen from 7 to 800 bks. Apply to the master on board, or to Marsteller and Young. Aug. 21.
For CHARTER, The fine, new American Ship ORR , Captain FARLEY, About 450 hogheads burthen: Now lying in Baltimore—will take a cargo to any port in Europe, and can proceed immediately. For terms apply to William Hodgson. Aug.
For Freight or Charter to Europe, The SHIP WILLIAM and JOHN , T Woodhouse, Master: Expected daily from Jamaica—carries 350 hds. Tobacco. Apply to James Wilson. Aug. 14.
FRUIT, GROCERIES, &c.
FOR SALE, At the subscriber's Store on Union Street, Forty boxes LISBON LEMONS, equal to any ever at this market—West India and New England Rum by the hhd. or barrel; French Brandy in pipes; Sugar in bks. nice Spanish Segars by the box; Salad Oil by the box or bottle; good English Cheese; Olives, fott'd Almonds by the bale; English Walnuts, Raisins by the box, Prunes, Figs, fresh Limes, Nice Smithfield Bacon Hams, of a small size, &c. Abel Willis. July 5.
THE SUBSCRIBER
Intending to leave this place early next fall, offers for sale, on the most reasonable terms, his STOCK ON HAND, consisting of a handsome selection of
DRY GOODS adopted to the present season. All persons having claims against him are requested to present them for settlement, and those indebted to him will be pleased to make payment. John Hierburgh. June 12.
ROBERT B. JAMESSON, Offers for Sale.
20,000 lbs. GREEN COFFEE, 8,000 do. Cocoa, 20 hds. Mucovado Sugar, 20 bags of Cotton, 20 punch's fine flav'd St. Croix Rum, 20 pipes Port wine, 30 qr. chests of fresh Teas assorted, 10 pipes London P. Madeira, 3 do. old Port, 4 do. P. Teneriffe, 15 qr. chests Sherry, and 4 pipes Bruffs, 3 hds. green Coperas, 4 hds. Roll Brimstone, 2 hds. Madder, 2 hds. Allum, and 120 boxes Spanish Segars of different qualities, with most other articles in the Grocery Line. May 29.
PROPOSALS,
For Printing by subscription a comprehensive description of
The Harbour of St. John's, IN The Island of Newfoundland.
With the occupation and amusements of the inhabitants; the government and trade of that important British Island; concluding with sundry observations in relation to
The Court of Vice Admiralty Established there—well worthy the attention of those merchants who are shippers to foreign markets. By a person who resided there three months of the last Winter.
TERMS—The work shall be printed on fine paper, and on delivery, subscribers to pay Four Shillings.
Subscriptions received at this Office. July 12.
THE SUBSCRIBER Has just received by the brig Rachel from Cadiz, FRESH LEMONS
And Mucadel and Bloom RAISINS, by the box or retail, Very nice, fresh OLIVES by the jar: And from Amsterdam, by the Brother's Return,
REAL HOLLAND GIN, EMPTY GIN CASES. And GLASS WARE assorted.
On Hand, as usual, Oranges, Limes, Tamarinds, Nuts, Fruit, Spanish Segars (first quality) by the box or retail, with all kind of GROCERIES.
ALSO, Fine fat Mackerel and Old Codfish, for family use. Abel Willis. August 20.
FRESH FRUIT.
JOHN A. BURFORD, (Late D. son's Store,) Prince Street, has this day received, per brig Rachel from Cadiz, brig Brothers Return from Amsterdam, and brig Sparrow from Antigua,
4000 lbs. soft shell'd Almonds, 3000 Oranges, 30 bks. Limes, packed in their natural foil, 49 boxes Mucadel and Bloom Raisins, by the box or retail, Fresh Lemons, Cherry Wine of a superior quality, And real Holland Gin. Has always on Hand, A general Assortment of GROCERIES, DRY GOODS, &c.
The above articles are all in fine order, and of excellent quality. Aug. 22.
Printing executed at this Office neatness and dispatch.

War would soon take place with England and Spain.
From Martinique we learn, that the English ship Blenheim, Admiral Wood, the Censeur, and 3 frigates were waiting for the squadron from Surinam to join them, to attack the island.
BALTIMORE, August 20.
Arrived, sch'r Union, Hutchins, from Guadalupe. Sailed from Dominique 23d day. Left there schr. Vigilant, Jui, for Trinidad and New-York; brig Rambler, Wells, for Guadalupe. At Guadalupe, schr. Two Brothers, Belt, for Baltimore, 6 days; a pilot-boat schooner belonging to Mr. Patterson, just arrived; and a great number of northern vessels, names not remembered. August 1, off the Island Saba, spoke brig Java, from Charleston, for Guadalupe, 34 days out: supplied them with provisions.
August 21.
Arrived, schooner Mary Ann, Hutchins, 15 days from Turks Island. Left three or four northern vessels, names unknown. Spoke nothing.
Also, schooner Julia, Alderton, 22 days from Barracoa. The schooner Example, Cott, was to sail for Charleston in a few days. The brig Factor, of New York; Tartar, of do.; schooner Astor, of do.; and brig Delaware of Baltimore, were brought into Barracoa by French privateers. The schooner Hector, after being unloaded, was sent to St. Jago. The brig Hector was sent to leeward with her cargo. The Delaware was sent out to be sunk or burnt. The brig Orange, Watson, of Newport, bound to Jamaica, was taken and brought into Barracoa, thence she was ordered to the leeward. On board the Julia, are captain Hilman and mate, of schooner Sally, of Baltimore, from L'Anceveau, bound home; taken 23d July, 3 days out; and carried into Barracoa; the cargo was smuggled ashore, and the vessel towed out, to be burnt or sunk.
Also, schooner Hannah Maria, captain Carpenter, 33 days from Aux Cayes. Sailed 22d July, in company with schooner Ann Eliza, of Norfolk. Left schooner Montserrat, Battle, of Baltimore, the only American there. Was chased by two armed brigs off Cape Hatteras, but not failed them. The schooner Democrat, of Baltimore, and Patriot, Pitt, of do. were at Ancon, the former to sail in 10 days.
CHARLESTON, Aug. 4.
The brig Amazon, capt. Legare, arrived at this port yesterday, left the Texel the 23d of June. English dates have been received by this arrival, to June 8th.
The general opinion in Holland was that the invasion of England would never be attempted.
General Moreau remained at large, and it was supposed that "Emperor" Bonaparte would remit the sentence of the Criminal Tribunal, condemning Moreau to two years imprisonment.
Riviere, one of the principal "conspirators," had been pardoned.
The left Bank of the Rhine, from Strasbourg to the Dutch frontiers, is to be occupied by 10,000 French troops.
The French Minister Talleyrand is raised to the dignity of Arch Chancellor of State.
It is stated that more than common preparations are making in Russia, especially in the naval department, and that the Emperor in person was to visit the dock yards for the purpose of ascertaining the state of the preparations.
It is mentioned under the date of Schiedam, June 12, that there are no indications that Austria will adopt hostile measures towards France. On the contrary, that Prince Esterhazy was appointed ambassador extraordinary to convey to the New-Emperor the congratulations of the head of the Germanic Empire, on his elevation.
It is said that of five thousand curacies vacant in France, not fifty proper subjects are found to fill them up.
Capt. Legare, of the Amazon, spoke June 30, lat. 35, 15, long. 13, 54, ship Venelia, Clements, of Boston, from Messina, bound to Copenhagen, 35 days out. Capt. C, informed that Commodore Preble intended in a few days to commence the bombardment of Tripoli; and had several gun-boats fitted out for the purpose.
July 16, lat. 23, 54, long. 36, 24, spoke the ship Louisa, R. Wilson, of Philadelphia, from Africa, bound to Falmouth and a market. Captain Wilson informed that the captain, supercargo, and crew, (one boy excepted) of brig Sally of Philadelphia, had been massacred by the natives, on the coast, and the vessel sold to the Portuguese.
Printing in all its various branches executed at this office with neatness, accuracy, and dispatch.
Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
FRIDAY, August 24.
The ship Sally, capt. Brannan, arrived at Baltimore, in 110 days from Ferrol, spoke, in lat. 28, long. 74, the sloop Unity, from this port, bound to Lisbon.
The schooner Hope, arrived at Baltimore in 29 days from Demarara. In lat. 14, spoke the brig Dolphin, 12 hours from Barbadoes, bound to this port.
We are informed that "the Cathedral Church Lottery in Baltimore," will commence drawing early in October next. The managers have not thought it advisable to commence the drawing of so large a lottery, during the warm weather.
We have declined publishing several articles which have appeared relative to the capture of the Hopewell and Rockland of this port, because they seemed to reflect on the captain. The following letter to his owner affords satisfaction on this head.
(N. Y. Daily Adv.)
Copy of a letter to George Barnwell Esq. Sir,
No doubt ere this you have heard of the capture of the ship Hopewell and brig Rockland. Owing to S. W. and S. S. W. winds, was obliged to go to the eastward of Bermuda. In latitude 27, 38, longitude 61, 57, on the 30th June, at 3 A. M. saw a brig which appeared to be dogging us, and at day-light she bore down on us, hoisted an English ensign, and fired a gun to leeward. We were then under all the sail we could set, but finding she came up with us very fast, we hoisted American colours and fired a gun to leeward, and shortened sail. I hailed the Rockland, and desired Capt. Akins to keep on our lee bow and near us, as I wished to speak the privateer first, and know what she was before we attempted anything, she was then on our weather quarter, the Rockland not keeping in her station dropping more to leeward and nearly on our lee-quarter; the privateer was then almost within hail of us, but immediately up helm and run along side the Rockland and commenced firing under English colours, which was returned from the brig; the privateer being between us and the brig prevented my firing until I got a situation to fire clear of the brig Rockland, which was in less than a moment, when we commenced firing to the best advantage we could; the Rockland fired only one broadside and some musketry, when she was boarded, they only left three men on board, sheered off and gave us a broadside, and attempted to board us, but was repulsed by our quarter gun pikes and musketry, they then kept clear of our pikes and played continually with all their men with musketry; our men seeing their ship mates falling, most of the landsmen quit their quarters the privateer seeing this attempted the second time to board us by cutting our netting and overpowering us by numbers, was obliged to haul down our colours and quit the deck, otherwise be cut in pieces. We had three men killed, four badly and two slightly wounded; the first who fell was poor Mr. Bird. When they boarded us nothing saved our lives but their thinking we were English, and asked us how we dare engage under American colours, and did not believe we were Americans even after we had arrived. After the Rockland was boarded we engaged the privateer close on board for forty minutes. When the black General found we were captured he ran below with a pistol with intentions to blow the ship up, and with much difficulty we prevented it. He set all the cartridges on fire in the cabin and steerage, which was in pouch-tubs, and only my laying the magazine scuttle over, saved the ship and our lives; when he found he could not blow the ship up, he put the pistol to his head, and blew his brains out.
The privateer took out all the passengers, officers and men, except myself, carpenter two men and one boy badly wounded. The privateer continued with us until we arrived at this port, which was on the 17th July, and was immediately put altogether in a most miserable prison, with nothing to eat but stinking beef, and coarse bread, and very short even that. They will not suffer me to see any Americans nor have any communication with any body. There is a schooner called the Snake in the Grass bought in New York and fitted out at Salem, with five guns, taken and brought in here a few days before me, one of the mates is allowed to go out at times and this is the only opportunity I had to write. They say that orders has
gone to America, that every vessel bound to St. Domingo, if taken shall be treated as pirates. God only knows what they mean to do with us. I beg you will do all in your power to get our government to claim us otherwise I do not know what they may do they seem to be inveterate against the Americans, and even told me every ship, and captains name that was armed from New-York.
Capt. Akins had his mate killed, & I man and several wounded, himself wounded, and died at this place on the 22d instant.
The schooner Snake in the Grass was commanded by James Mansfield, who is also in prison with all his men; this vessel will be condemned although they did not fire a shot.
As no protest can be made here, I thought it best to let the officers sign this letter with me. Several large privateers are getting ready to go down in the Bite after the Americans.
The privateer that took us was the brig Fribiskey, capt. Antwain, with ten long French sixes, two twelve pound cannonades, one long eighteen pounder and 150 men. The French seem to be very inveterate against the Americans, and insult us as they pass the prison.
All that I can say more is to request you to do what you can with our government to claim us as Americans. I think the manner in which the French privateer engaged us under English colors, will be a sufficient reason for them to claim us. All that I can say more is that your ship and property was defended with spirit, until overpowered by numbers.
We are, Sir, With respect, Your obedient servants, (Signed) P. SISSON, MAHLON BENNET. JAMES ROSS, jun.
Guadalupe, Point Petre, July 26, 1804.
N. B. You will please to excuse any fault in this letter, as I am so closely watched.
INSURGENCY.
From the Lycoming Gazette, Aug. 16.
Our accounts from Tioga are of a very alarming nature. It appears, those assassins and incendiaries are determined to go on, in opposition to the laws and authority of the State. Threats have been publicly made by a person or persons residing in that country, that they will have a fresh hide (meaning the skin of a Pennsylvanian, or persons leasing from the Pennsylvanians) in the course of a few days—they also declare that they will take the Governor's life before the 1st day of October, &c. — When such are the threats of those men, what are the poor settlers who oppose their proceedings to expect—plunder and massacre. Justice and mercy cry aloud for the interference of Government, and unless the measures of the executive are prompt and energetic, those villains will be suffered to remain in quiet possession of property to which they have no just claim whatever.
DR. DEWAR, in his "Observations on Diarrhea and Dysentery, as those diseases appeared in the British army during the campaign in Egypt, in 1801," says, these were the reigning diseases; and among the existing causes of diarrhea, he mentions, the drinking of cold water in immoderate quantities (to allay the unquenchable thirst excited by the excessive heat of the climate) as a frequent exciting cause of diarrhea. "The soldiers in the French army were cautioned, in public orders, against a free use of cold water, especially after fatigue; and it was recommended, before drinking, to rinse the mouth, and dip the hands in water. The Egyptians, dreading fluxes and other bad consequences from excess in this particular, often restrain their inclination to drink when thirsty. When they go to refresh themselves in the river, they drink small quantities of the water, taking it up in the palm of the hand, and often content themselves with taking it repeatedly in their mouths, without swallowing it." A copious draught of cold water, quickly taken after extraordinary heat and fatigue in this climate, produces a most excruciating pain in the stomach; and instances of death have been known to take place within a short time from this cause. After giving an account of the symptoms, causes, and treatment of diarrhea, the author proceeds to the consideration of dysentery; one of the most frequent and most harassing disorders of hot climates. Among the exciting causes, he admits a specific contagion, by which it is often propagated from one individual to another. Yet if we understand him rightly, he thinks
that it is generally produced by the same causes as diarrhea, and that it is for the most part to be regarded as only an aggravated degree of the last mentioned disorder. On this point we entertain a different opinion. Among other remedial measures, against the dysentery, he particularly insists upon the application of "four or five folds of fine flannel, or a large piece of thick fleecy hosiery over the abdomen, and over this a flannel bandage, bound rather tight and in a uniform manner, from the groin nearly to the arm-pits, and back again. This mode of applying, or rather of confining, a certain degree of heat over that part of the body which is the seat of the disease, is to be persisted in as long as the disease continues. When begun early and well attended to, not neglecting the usual collateral means, it seldom fails to effect a cure. In whatever stage it is begun, with the exception of the very last, it produces a speedy amelioration of the symptoms, and cures many dysenteries that would otherwise be hopeless."
This measure he was induced to resort to, from having heard that it was recommended by Dr. Whyte, a physician that had resided at Constantinople. It was noticed we believe in a tract on Dysentery, published several years ago by a physician who had been in the West Indies; but we cannot at this moment recollect his name. In opposition to Dr. Pringle, this author deems venesection seldom necessary in dysentery, and a practice which has recently been suggested of applying cold water to the belly and of directing the patient to drink cold water in this complaint, is, in his opinion attended with much hazard. In other respects his treatment of dysenteric patients accords with that of the best modern practitioners. (British Critic.)
The American Consul informed captain Conklin, of the ship Olive, arrived last night from St. Petersburg, that the Emperor of Russia was particularly friendly to the Americans, and that the Emperor had interceded with the Tripolitans for the restoration of the crew of the frigate Philadelphia, now in captivity. (Phil. paper.)
TO LET,
A two story FRAME HOUSE on King, between Pitt and St. Asaph streets, in a good situation for a retail store. Also, a one story HOUSE on St. Asaph, between King and Prince streets, and a STORE on King, at the corner of Royal street. For terms apply to Adam Lynn.
Who has just received, A case of GUNS, and a few pair of gilt frame LOOKING GLASSES, DRESSING GLASSES, &c. &c. &c. Aug. 24.
LOST,
A keg of SPRIGS, brought by the Sloop-Unity, captain Hand, from Philadelphia, and consigned to Messrs. Libby, Carne & Slade. They were landed on Vowell's wharf, on or about the 16th May last, and we suppose the drayman has taken them by mistake to some other place, as Libby, Carne and Slade did not receive them. Whoever has the said keg will oblige by informing the subscribers, M'Clean and Winterberry. Aug. 25.
TO BE SOLD,
To the highest bidder, on the second Tuesday in September next, if fair, if not, the next fair day, (sale to continue until all is sold,) at my Quarter, in Cornwall's Neck,
Fifty horned Cattle, and the same number of sheep and hogs; several mares, colts, fillies, plough nags, work oxen, &c. among the above are two fine mares with a thorough bred colt by their side.
Also, a lease of the Plantation which is well known, and forms a peninsula. The land must yield a handsome profit to the purchaser, has a market at the door for every article; add to this, the markets of Dumfries, Colchester, Alexandria, Washington and George Town. The full length lays on the Potomac to the mouth of Mattawoman Creek, which extends around the former so far, that with ease it may be inclosed with a short line from the river to the creek. There are a number of Fishing Landings, Fish and Wild Fowl, in their season, in high perfection. The land is valuable for making tobacco, grazing, and uncommonly favourable for raising stock of every kind.
It is presumed the purchaser would wish to see the premises, on which I shall be the day preceding the sale, give full information, and make the terms accommodating to a reasonable purchaser; but a considerable deduction will be made for Cash, and Tobacco in hand. Should not the above lease be disposed of, it will be rented for and during its continuance, on giving bond and good security for punctual payment of the rent.
Raphael Boarman.
August 25.
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The only medicine in the world which will certainly cure the ITCH, without having in it any thing either dangerous or disagreeable; it being composed mostly of ingredients never before discovered or used in that disorder.
One box cures a person, and there need be no washing after the use of it, as the skin is generally left cleaner and fmo ther.
ALSO,  Lee's genuine Windham Antibilious PILLS.
REANIMATION.
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From Mrs. Eleanor Wadsworth, Providence, (R. I.)
Sir, WE received yours and with much pleasure comply with your request, as my daughter has certainly received very great benefit from Dr. Bardwell's Aromatic Lozenges of Steel.
In the winter of 1802 my daughter, who is in her 17th year caught a very severe cold, which with the violent fever which accompanied it, confined her to her room upwards of four months; during this period we paid for Doctors bills and consultations 150 dollars. The fever left her in the most deplorable, and debilitated state with hardly any use of her limbs, so that we were obliged to carry her from the bed to the chair. Being strongly persuaded by the Doctor we went to Ball's Town Springs and stayed the season, and thought she gained considerable strength by the use of the waters; but by the fatigue of the passage (having very rough weather) she became weak and her cough much worse than before. During the last winter her whole nervous system has been so irritable, and her spirits so low and depressed, that death to her was desirable. In the latter end of January we saw an Advertisement recommending the Lozenges of Steel for similar complaints, we immediately purchased a packet of them, and before the whole of them were taken, they evidently produced a change in her system, which no medicine before had been able to effect, we sent for two more packets. It is now fourteen days since she began to mend; she has laid aside her crutches, has been twice on horse back, and if the weather should prove favorable we intend coming to Peck'skill early in April to stop until we go to Ball's Town Springs; from there we will send you our address, where with pleasure we will satisfy any enquiries.
Price one Dollar per Packet.
Particular directions for their use are sealed up with each but as the great benefit to be derived from them can only be secured by having them genuine, the public are requested to observe that the name of Thomas Stokes & Co. are affixed to each packet, without which mark of authenticity they are not genuine.
The Lozenges of Steel, are only to be had, in Alexandria, of Messrs.  R. & J. GRAY,
WHO HAVE ALSO ON HAND,
A SUPPLY OF  Family & Patent Medicines, CONSISTING OF-
Chambaud's Antasthmatic Lozenges; Ague and Fever Drops; Antibilious Pills; Anodyne Essence for Head Aches; Reanimating Solar Tincture; Dr. Bardwell's genuine Eye Water; Atkinson's Essence of Mustard; Scotch Ointment for the Itch; Tooth Ach Drops; Aromatic Lozenges; Essence of the Woods, &c. &c.
Dr. Hunter's genuine Antibilious Pills
For the prevention and cure of Yellow, Bilious and Putrid Fevers.
Every experienced physician knows what dangerous disorders arise from a redundancy of bile in the habit; however salutary a due secretion of this fluid may be, yet a diffusion of it in the circulation is known, from its putreficent qualities, to bring on sudden and fatal fevers. The unparalleled success of Dr. Hunter's Antibilious
Pills, in curing, and particularly in preventing this dreadful disease, is universally known in the islands, and has induced the proprietor to appoint agents in all the mercantile towns in the United States, for the accommodation of the public. The Antibilious Pills are therefore, in an especial manner, recommended as a preventative, deserving the notice of all persons going to the West India Islands, or any of those places infected with these fevers. Dr. Hunter has every possible reason, that can result from long and extensive experience, for believing that a dose of these pills, taken once every fourteen days, during the prevalence of our fall fevers, will prove an infallible preventative, and that, if taken in the early stages of these fevers, their use will very generally succeed in restoring health, and frequently in cases esteemed desperate and beyond the power of common remedies.
The operation of these pills is perfectly mild, may be used with safety by persons in every situation and of every age.
In sickly times and places a dose should be taken once a fortnight, and if there is reason to apprehend personal danger, once a week.
Observe that the signatures of Messrs. Thos. Stokes and Co. are affixed to each box, without which mark of authenticity they are not genuine.
The genuine Scotch Itch Ointment. The only medicine that cures this disagreeable disease by one application, so many thousands having experienced its efficacy; it is unnecessary to add any more arguments in its favor, but to caution the public that the name Thomas Stokes and Co. is affixed to each box, without this mark of authenticity, none are genuine.
Dr. Bardwell's genuine Eye Water. A sovereign remedy for all diseases of the eyes; speedily removes inflammations, dimness, itchings, and films it never fails to cure those maladies which frequently succeed the measles, small-pox, and fever; and is an unparalleled strengthener of a weak sight.
Dr. Hunter's genuine Antibilious Pills. An agreeable and certain preventative of the predisposition to inflammatory and malignant fever, which prevails at particular seasons of the year. The rapid and increasing demand from every part of the United States, and the West India islands, is the best evidence of their superior excellence.
CHAMBAUD'S Antasthmatic Lozenges.
A radical cure for coughs, colds, asthma and consumptions, difficulty of breathing, &c. &c.
Mr. CHAMBAUD, the sole proprietor of this medicine, has the satisfaction to announce that they have been the means of relieving many persons in a most precarious state of health. In common colds this medicine produces so salutary a perspiration that they generally are eradicated in a few hours. Coughing, being prolonged by that convulsive symptom termed the tickling in the throat, it shortens its duration by promoting sleep and strengthening the constitution. Pulmonary complaints, affecting the breast and lungs; those affected with them experience an almost immediate relief. Asthmatics and confined consumptions have repeatedly been eradicated by them. Infants in the hooping-cough, and women during pregnancy, may take them without the least fear of danger, and with the greatest expectation of relief, nor can it be administered at an improper season.
Dr. BARDWELL'S
Anodyne Essence, for all kinds of Head Aches.
THE renowned virtues of the Anodyne essence, is now so generally known, that it is no presumption in the Proprietor, to say, that Head Aches, arising from whatever cause, or however violent, instantly submit to its penetrating powers. This invaluable Anodyne, has frequently succeeded after the best advice, and every other remedy had failed; by its salutary operation, it insensibly promotes circulation and perspiration, and thereby prevents the return of the most obstinate periodical head aches.
SPRING PHYSIC.
DR. HUNTER'S Anti Bilious Pills are unquestionably proved by ample experience to be the most effectual remedy, at the same time the most innocent, pleasant, and convenient medicine for the cure of scurvy, scorbutic eruptions, leprosy, and other disorders originating from a corruptive state of the blood. The remarkable cure of Mr. Eliston, of Albany, who had been twelve years tormented with a most distressing scorbutic complaint, as also that of Thomas Johnson, a labouring man, in the service of Mr. Van Rensselaer, who was afflicted with a most horrid leprosy, must have convinced every one who has read the particulars of these cases, besides which, a variety of proofs of their efficacy, authenticated by persons of character and respectability are open to the examination of every inquirer. These must naturally be supposed to have their due weight, and supersede the necessity of any further comment from the Proprietor, yet, he presumes to assert, that the real merits of this vegetable preparation will, on a fair trial, plead more forcible its own recommendation than any thing which can be said of it.
Where also may be had, Atkinson's Worm destroying Lozenges. These Lozenges not only destroy worms where they exist, but effectually prevent their return. Those families who have followed Dr. Atkinson's advice, and used them in the Spring and Fall among their children, as their common phyfic, have now the happiness to find those children, which appeared sickly and consumptive, in the bloom of health, being entirely delivered from those dreadful vermin.
Sparta, Mount Pleasant,
March 27, 1803.
We hereby certify, that our daughter, about 4 years of age, has been very unwell and in a bad state of health for these last two years. We always suspected that she had worms and had given her several worm medicines, without any good effect, so that we despaired raising her till of late. Hearing of some surprising cures being performed by Atkinson's worm destroying Lozenges, we purchased a packet of them, and administered them according to the directions. The first dose brought away only one worm, and with it a quantity of slimy, offensive matter; the second brought away four monstrous thick worms nearly half a yard in length; and the third
off, a large quantity of a nasty, offensive matter. The vomiting and purging, with which she was frequently troubled have ceased—her appetite has become regular, and has over since enjoyed a perfect state of health, for which we are entirely indebted to this excellent medicine.
DR. BARDWELL'S
Re-animating Solar Tincture, or Pabulum of Life
Of the cure of Consumption and Asthma, Disorders in the Stomach and Bowels, Convulsions, Cholick and Dizziness.
Cautious in investigation, and attentive enquiry into the nature and laws of the animal economy, having long confirmed an opinion in the mind of the inventor, that all the maladies abovementioned, derive their origin from the same cause, indirect debility, or consequent weakness, the analogy of their source, by a natural inference suggested the idea of their removal by the same means; the result was the discovery of the Reanimating Solar Tincture, which after having been employed in thousands of instances, with the most unexampled and astonishing success, has obtained the warmest approbation of characters of the first respectability, both in and out of the profession; the proprietor can confidently recommend as one of the most certain, efficacious, and pleasant remedies ever discovered by man or offered to the world.
Price, 1 dol. and a half dollar and 50 cents per bottle. The large bottle contains nearly two of the small. Copious Directions for their use are sealed up with each bottle.
Dr. Stoughton's Cordial Bitters, faithfully prepared at the original warehouse, London.
This incomparable medicine has stood the test of universal approbation in Europe for near an hundred years, in the cure and prevention of,
Loss of appetite, bad digestion, windy cholick, urfets, hysterical vapours, faintness and trembling, ague and fever, oppressed spirits, foul breath, worms in children, scurvy, obstructions or stoppages, bilious fevers, sick fits, &c. &c.
These Bitters being now generally used in taverns and public places, and universally acknowledged by all who have tried their effects, to be far superior to the compositions formerly imposed in imitation thereof; the proprietor hath reduced the price to those who purchase largely above fifty per cent. Directions will be pasted on the Bottles, and which will be also sealed, in order to detect counterfeits and upstart pretenders, who will tell you, they make the genuine Stoughton's Bitters; and in order to impose their trash on the public, they sometimes copy a part of the true advertisement and directions.
Specific Drops for Deafness.
FOR many years have these drops been used with amazing success, in DEAFNESS & HARDNESS OF HEARING. Those who are unacquainted with the great relief afforded by this valuable medicine, are earnestly recommended to trial. Few are the cases in which it has not been of great service, and very often perfected a complete cure.
Copious directions for the use of the Specific Drops for Deafness are sealed up with each bottle. Price one dollar.
JUST RECEIVED,
And for Sale by the subscriber, 100 pieces brown Russia Sheeting, 50 do. white do. 100 do. broad Diapers, 125 do. narrow do. 71 do. broad Russia Linens, 100 bolts Russia Duck, 50 do. Ravens do. 2000 pieces Nankeens, 10 chests Irish Hyson Tea, 2 tons Cordage assorted.
John G. Ladd.
TO BE SOLD,
ON Thursday the 27th day of September next, on the premises, to the highest bidder, it not disposed of by private sale before that day.
THE TRACT OF LAND
whereon I now live, in Fairfax county, Virginia, on Pope's Head Creek, containing five hundred and fifty acres; the situation is agreeable and very healthy; there is on it an excellent mill seat, on the abovementioned Creek, with an inchantable quantity of excellent grey free stone, and an abundance of good red and white oak, poplar and hickory timber, to erect the dam and necessary buildings, on the spot; there is on this Creek, which waters the tract for about two miles, a very considerable portion of the best quality meadow land, and a quantity of fresh land just added and nearly all the tract is to cut. It is situated about twenty miles from George Town and Washington, and the same distance from Alexandria and Dumfries, and is justly considered the best piece of forest land in the country. The terms of payment will be, one third paid down, one third in eighteen months, and the other third in three years; an inalienable title will be made the purchaser, and the public are assured that the sale will take place, if not privately disposed of before the day of sale, as I am determined to remove to the state of Kentucky this fall.
ALSO,
On the same day and place, will be sold, all my STOCK of every kind, plantation utensils, household and kitchen furniture, and present crop now on hand, for ready money.
Thomas Pollard.
THE PARTNERSHIP OF
Thos. Clagett and Thos. H. Clagett, Late traders under the firm of Thomas Clagett and Co. expired on the first day of the present month. All the following claims against them are requested to bring them in, and all those indebted to them are also requested to make immediate payment to Thomas Clagett, who is fully empowered to settle the same.
Thomas Clagett, Thomas Henry Clagett.
Jan. 20, 1804. (A13) 2aw3 3
Cash given for Rags.
JAMES SANDERSON,
At his store the corner of King and Fairfax streets,
OFFERS FOR SALE,
The following articles of the best quality;
London P. Madeira Wine,
in pipes and quarter casks, Old Sherry in quarter casks, Dry Lisbon do. Old Port in bottles, Cognac Brandy, Jamaica Spirit, Holland Gin, Whiskey, Lost Sugar, British Sail Canvas, Nos. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 Ruffet do. first quality, Juniper Berries in bags, Coarse Hats in cases, Pickle and Preserving Pots, Jugs, &c., Aug. 8.
CLERMONT,
THE place where the Rev. Mr. Davis lately lived, about four miles from Alexandria, will be leased to a good tenant who will keep the place in good repair, and comply with the terms of the lease; to such a tenant I will lease the place for fourteen years from January next. The house will be put in good repair for the reception of a careful tenant, and none else need apply. Any person who wishes to become the tenant will call on the subscriber who will show the place. This place is handsomely situated, having a good view of Alexandria from the house, and a very large meadow about two hundred yards below, excellent well water and two good springs, with an ice house and every convenience necessary for a gentleman farmer. For terms apply to B. Dulany.
N. B. The dwelling has twelve rooms in it and two passages. Shuter's Hill, Aug. 17. 24w
FRESH FRUIT
Of a superior quality.
JOHN A. BURFORD,
(Late Joseph Dyson's store, Prince street.)
Has this day received, per the brig
Neptune, from Lisbon, LEMONS by the box or smaller quantity, 300 lbs. soft shelled Almonds, 500 lbs. English Walnuts, 10 boxes of preserved Plums, And some Sweet Meats,
All which are in excellent order, and the best ever brought to this port.
Just received, per the brig Joseph, from Newburyport, a few tiersces first quality SLED POTATOES. July 5. d
Notice.
Battalion Courts of Enquiry of the 2d Legion of the Militia, will be held at the Court House, in the town of Alexandria, on Saturday, the 25th inst., for the purpose of calling fines for non attendance at the Muster in May, June, July and August; and a Legionary Court of Enquiry will be held at the same place on Tuesday the 11th day of September next, for hearing appeals and performing other duties required by Law. The Courts will meet each day at ten o'clock in the forenoon. August 2. 2awt
WILLIAM LOVERING,
ARCHITECT,
And Builder, in general, from the City of Washington and George Town,
BEGS leave to inform the citizens of Alexandria and public in general, that he has removed to the north side of Prince street, almost opposite Mr. Brockett's new building, to follow the line of his profession. Where he Draws Designs, and makes Estimates of all manner of Buildings. £1.50.
MEASURES & VALUES
all the different work connected with the building art; and is ready to contract for any building and complete the same, from a palace to a cottage, which will be executed in the most masterly and economical style.
He hopes his long experience and general knowledge of business will merit the patronage of a generous public. May 23. 1aw
A Tan Yard for Sale,
In a good situation in the country to purchase Hides or dispose of leather.
Enquire of the Printer. July 16. d
FOR SALE,
Twenty-nine kegs of prime Richmond Manufactured Tobacco.
Apply to Wm. OXLEY. June 18. d
For Sale, at Ravensworth,
A few likely, young NEGROES.
ALSO, Mares and Colts, equal in blood to any in America, and about thirty head of Sheep.
John Bowen, Agent for Wm. Fitzhugh. 2aw4w18
Aug. 17.
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