Alexandria daily advertiser (Alexandria [Va.]), 1804-11-19 00:00:00

Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
Vol. IV.]
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 1804.
[No. 1143.
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. tierces and bks. Chocolate White and brown Soap and Mould and dip 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, Kerseys, Negro Cottons, Serges, Elastics, Blue Friezes, Calimancoes, Ruffles, Yarn Stockings, Chorzets and Gallicoos, Irish Linens, Silefia do. Osnaburgs and Ticklenburgs, Muslin and Muslin Handkerchiefs, India Muslins and Table Clothes, Bandanna Handkerchiefs, Colour'd Threads, Hats and sundry other articles. Philip G. Marsteller.
August 29.
ARMINIAN SKELETON.
Subscriptions are received at the Book Store of COTTON and STEWART , for a BOOK entitled,
THE SKELETONS:
Or, the Arminian Anatomized, and The Carnal Preacher Dissected. In two Parts.
Part I. The Arminian, or doctrine of Universal Charity pursued, taken, examined, tried, condemned, executed, and anatomized. Part II. The Carnal Preacher Dissected, with comments on several dark passages of Scripture. In a series of letters, written at various times to friends in the country.
Conditions, &c. are left at the above Store. It is the opinion of several respectable clergy men, that the above book contains the ground work and principles of genuine piety, as it manifestly proves, from the scriptures of truth, that the doctrine of free will and universal redemption is unfounded.
FRESH FRUIT.
JOHN A. BURFORD,
(Late D. Lyon's Store,) Prince Street, has this day received, per brig Rachel from Cadiz, brig Brothers Return from Amsterdam, and sch. Sparrow from Antigua,
1000 lbs. soft shell'd Almonds, 1000 Oranges, 100 bks. Lemons, packed in their natural foil, 10 boxes Muscadel and Bloom Raisins, by the box or retail, Fresh Lemons, Sherry 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 good order and of excellent quality. Aug. 22.
FALL GOODS.
JONAH THOMPSON and SON
HAVE RECEIVED Per the ship United States from Liverpool, a part of their
FALL ASSORTMENT,
and are in daily expectation of the remainder via Baltimore. Oct. 1.
LOST.
Yesterday forenoon between Messrs. Ricketts, Newton and Co. Store and the Coffee House a Cornish Store for a seal with a coat of arms engraved on it. It can be of no use to any person but the owner. If found and left at this Store, a reward of Two Dollars will be given. October 19.
C O R N
Wanted in the ear at Cameron Mills, for which a generous price will be given CASH. Ricketts, Newton & Co. October 9.
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'a Souchong
TEAS Of the latest Importation and particularly chosen.
Green coffee of superior quality, Loaf, Lump and Muscovado Sugar, W India and Sugar House Molasses,
Choice old Madeira, Particular Teneriffe, Sherrey, 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, Copers & Brimstone.
Mace, Nutmegs, Cloves and Cassia, Cayenne and black Pepper, Allspice, race and ground Ginger, Fig Blue and Poland Starch, Dixon's Mustard,
Leiper's and Hamilton's Snuff, Best Chewing Tobacco, Spanish Segars, Pearl Barley and Rice, Shot assorted, F and F Gunpowder, Gun and Pistols Flints, Single and double Battle do. in papers and canisters,
White and brown Soap, Mould and dip 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 pains 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.
FALL GOODS.
JOSEPH RIDDLE and Co.
HAVE RECEIVED, By the ship United States, from Liverpool, FALL GOODS, which will be sold on moderate terms. Oct. 2.
BENJAMIN SHREVE, Jun
HAS FOR SALE, At his Store, corner of Prince and Union Streets, Eleven bales of CALCUTTA PIECE GOODS, consisting of Emmerties—Coffahs—Sannahs—Baf-tahs and Chintz.
600 pieces Nankens, 100 pieces Bandanna Handkerchiefs, Mens' coarse and fine Shoes, Womens' Morocco and Leather do. Girls and Boys' do. do. Red Seal Leather, Upper Leather, Bags of Black Pepper, 2 bks of Sago, 3 chests fresh Hyson Tea, 2 pipes very fine 4th proof Cogniac Brandy, 2 pipes American Gin, 3 tierces Whiskey, 1 case Wool Hats, 34 bks. No. 1 Beef, and a few Coils of Cordage. Oct. 2.
A fresh Supply of FRUIT. THE SUBSCRIBER
Has this day received a quantity of the following articles, viz.
Oranges, Lemons, Limes, Tamarinds, &c. &c. &c. all of which will be sold on moderate terms for cash.
On hand, as usual, a general assortment of Dry Goods, Groceries, &c. John A. Burford.
N. B. A quantity of excellent VI-NEGAR for sale. I. A. B. Nov. 10.
The SHIP UNITED STATES,
is now in readiness to receive freight for LIVERPOOL, and will sail about 15th November. For freight or passage, please apply to the Master on board at Lawrason & Smoot's wharf, or to,
Ricketts, Newton, & Co.
October 20
d
For BOSTON,
The fast sailing copper bottomed
Brig HARMONY,
ROBERT HALL
Master,
ayn at Lawrason's and Smoot's wharf, and will sail in a few days. For freight or passage apply d
Lawrason & Fowle.
Who have now landing from said brig and for sale,
30 boxes mould and dip Candles, 20 do. brown Soap, 6 hds. retailing Molasses, A few bks. New England Rum.
IN STORE,
Beef, Pork; Young Hyson Tea, 300 wt. of wine, suitable for wrapping. They daily expect a complete assortment of Russia GOODS.
For Sale,
BILLS ON BOSTON,
Apply as above.
October 24.
d
For Freight or Charter.
The Sloop
COLUMBIA,
burthened about 650 barrels, a staunch fast sailing vessel and in complete order for sea. Apply to captain Gardner on board, or to,
JOHN G. LADD.
Oct. 25.
d
WE HAVE ON HAND,
and for sale at our store,
Rum, Whiskey, Sugar, Peach and Apple Brandy } In bks. Salt of different kinds
Loaf Sugar, and Molasses
Vinegar by the barrel
Mackarel, Herrings and Shad
Cotton by the bag &c. &c.
A quantity of excellent potatoes
And five or six thousand uncommonly good Cheese.
And continue as usual to keep an assortment of Bolting Clothes, and to select the best flour for family use.
Alexander Smith & Son.
The highest price given for country produce and Flax-seed in particular. October 10.
JOHN G. LADD.
Has for sale at his Ware House, Prince Street wharf.
15 hds. Muscovado Sugar, 3 do. Loaf do. 20 puncheons of Jamaica, and King's Rum 30 bks. New England do. 20 pipes Holland Gin 5 do. Country Gin. 10 Quarter casks Sherry Wine, 40 bks. No. 2, Boston Beef, 40 Tierces Rice, 6 Boxes Tumblers assorted, 2 Hds. Wine Glass, 2 Sets of best English Glass ware, 10 Casks containing complete Dining sets of China, 10 Boxes Tea Table sets, 1 Case Bandanna handkerchiefs, 10 Bales India Goods, 1000 Pieces Nankens, 100 Pieces brown and white Russia Sheeting. 150 Bolts Russia Duck, 50 do. Ravens, do. 3 Bales Russia Diapers, 1 Case Platillas Royals, A few Russian feather Beds, with Bolsters and Pillows, 2 Tons of Cordage assorted, 2 Barrels Glauber's Salts. Small Anchors and a few tons Bar Iron, An assortment of Men and Women's shoes, 25 Boxes Playing Cards, and Cotton, and Wool Cards, Coarse Salt; Chees; Seal Leather; Chocolate; Cinamon; Nutmegs, A few Boxes fresh Tea, 20 bks Cyder Vinegar. Dearbon's truly just Patent Balance of all sizes. Nov. 1.
d
JUST PUBLISHED,
(Price one dollar in boards)
AND FOR SALE BY
ROBERT & JOHN GRAY,
A FAMILY TOUR
THROUGH THE BRITISH EMPIRE,
Containing some accounts of its NATURAL & ARTIFICIAL CURIOSITIES HISTORY & ANTIQUITIES;
INTERSPERSED WITH
BIOGRAPHICAL ANECDOTES.
Particularly adapted to the amusement and instruction of
YOUTH.
BY PRISCILLA WAKEFIELD.
ILLUSTRATED WITH
A HANDSOME COLOURED MAP OF ENGLAND, IRELAND, SCOTLAND, AND WALES.
Just Received,
AND FOR SALE AS ABOVE, THE POETICAL WORKS
Cent
Milton, Pope, Thompson, Akenside, Armstrong and Green, in handsome pocket volumes, ornamented with copper plates, and gilt backs, price per volume 100
Transactions of the Society for the promotion of Agriculture, Arts and Manufactures, instituted in the state of New York, 8vo. 225
The Law of Executors and Administrators, by Samuel Toller, Esq. of Lincoln's Inn, Barrister at Law. 250
Dr. Launc's Plea for Non-Conformists. 75
Topiary on Predication. 75
Baxter's Saints Everlasting Rest. 100
The Pious Christian, by Bishop Hay. 100
Observations on the Medical and Domestic management of the consumption, on the power of Digitalis, Purpurea, and on the cure of Scrofula, by Thomas Beddoes, M. D. 106 3/4
Carey's American Monitor, 62 3/4
Blair's Lecture's 2 vol. octavo, 400
Immortal Mentor, 100
Harrison's Grammar, 25
Moore's Structures, on Female Education, 100
Jackson's Bookkeeping 150
Reve's devout Exercise of the Heart. 62 3/4
Stuben's Military Discipline, 500 3/4
A variety of Childrens Books, ornamented with Copper Plates. A large supply of superfine velum paper, common writing paper, quills, wafers, &c. &c. Nov. 7.
JAMES SANDERSON,
Has just received the following articles, 12 Pipes London P. Madeira
Wine, of a superior quality,
Old Port Wine in hds. qr. Casks and Bottles,
Burgundy in Bottles,
Sherry in qr. Casks,
Cogniac Brandy,
Jamaica Spirits,
Holland Gin,
Peach Brandy, very old,
Whiskey,
Loaf, and Muscovado Sugars,
Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, Hyson Skin, } of the latest Importation.
Cloves, Nutmegs, Mace,
Allspice, Black Pepper,
Ground Ginger, Salt Peter,
Soap by the box,
British Sail Canvas,
Russia Duck, first quality,
German Ticklenburgs, and Osnaburgs,
Coarse Hats in cases,
Juniper Berries in bags,
Stone Ware,
15 qr. Casks English Battle Gun Powder, in pound papers sealed,
1 Large Scale Beam with Box Ends,
Ard Scales complete of a superior quality. Nov. 8.
LOST OR MISLAID,
About four weeks ago a note negotiable at the Bank of Alexandria, dated 18th August 1804, drawn by George N. Lyles, payable sixty days after date to William H. Lyle or order, for two hundred dollars, which note is endorsed by William H. Lyles and David W. Scott, and has not been passed away or transferred by us to any person, therefore can be of no use to any one but ourselves, it being given us for property sold. A reward of five dollars will be given to any one who will return it; and all persons are forewarned from receiving said note in payment except duly authorized by us.
Alexander Smith & Son.
November p2w.

St. Andrews Society,
The Members of said Society are requested to attend a quarterly meeting to be held at Gadsby's on Tuesday the 20th inst. at 6 o'clock in the evening.
By order of the President.
Nov 16. d.
TUNIS CRAVEN,
Has just received via Philadelphia an elegant assortment of GOODS, suitable to the present season
AMONG WHICH ARE—
Best London Superfine and second Cloths, Cassimeres, frizes, Coatings, Bearskins, Plains, Surges & Flannels, Mole Skin, Toilette, SwanDown, and Marfeils, Velvet, Constitution, Hunting, and Genoa Cords, 3 & 4 1/2 1/2 Linen, Shirting Cotton, long Lawn, Entapaloes, Britannias White, and Brown, Plattillas, Creas, Dowlas, Ticklenburgs, Osanburgs and Hessian, Worsted, Cotton, & Silk Hosiery, Rose, and Doffell Blankets, Chintz's, Calicoes, & Colored Cambrics, do. do. Furniture, Ladies Patent Cloth
Also—By wholesale.
2 Cases Chintzes and Calicoes At very reduced prices.
Nov. 15. dff.
CHARLES BENNETT
Has Received By the Mary from London, and Bristol Packet, via Baltimore, an extensive assortment of FALL & WINTER GOODS, AMONG WHICH ARE—
Kerseys, Halthicks, Plains, Coatings of every description, West of England Cloths, and Kerseymers, Elegant Swansdown Cords, Nap, and Molekin Coatings, Superfine and double milled Devonshire Kerseys, and Cloths, Rose and Duffel Blankets, Carpets of all sizes, Elegant Pic Nic Silk Gloves, and Mitts, Gunry's best Seine and Sewing Twine, All of which will be sold on very low terms, for cash, or good notes.
Nov. 7. dlwawsw.
TUNIS CRAVEN
Has for Sale Fifty Bskins best quality, Philadelphia inspected BUTTER.
Nov. 13. dff.
GOLD WATCH STOLEN.
Stolen from the Counting House yesterday morning between the hours of nine and ten o'clock, a small Horizontal Gold Watch, with a plain dial plate, & carved round the B-zel, made by Vache, Paris, with a gold Cornelian seal engraved W. E. on a Medallion, and Crest a battering Ram, and a gold key, pipe of which is broke, the whole tied with a riband; supposed to have been taken by a negro fellow named Jim, belonging to Mr. Leven Phillips of Dorchester County, Eastern Shore, Maryland, who came here in the fehr. Fanny, capt. Creyton, of Vienna, and came in with a malatto fellow for payment of some coal. Any person who shall deliver said watch to the subscriber shall be handsomely rewarded. All watchmakers and others are requested to stop it if offered for sale.
W. EXLEY, Merchants Wharf.
Nov. 10. d
JUST RECEIVED
And for sale by the subscriber, Rhode Island CHEESE of an excellent quality; Potatoes, Cyder by the barrel, large Green Apples, and Newtown Pippens by the barrel; Shellbarks, Nuts, Almonds, Filberts, Raisins, Olives, English Walnuts, Sweet Oranges, Limes, and Lemons, Tamarinds, and a general assortment of Groceries.
ABEL WILLIS. Nov. 17. 3 1/2
For Sale,
Fifty seven Hhds. choice South Potomac TOBACCO, stored in town—Terms ap-
ply to JAMES SANDERSON. Nov. 13. d
No.—III.
(Concluded.)
GENERAL OBSERVATIONS.
Within twelve months past several discoveries have been made near the Mine a Burton. Valuable lead mines have likewise been discovered, about two hundred miles up the river Merimack; some of the mineral I have seen which is of a good quality. In short the country for twelve or fifteen miles round the Mine a Burton, exhibits strong appearances of mineral. In all the small creeks mineral is found washed down from the hills, and it is not uncommon to find in the draughts leading to the creeks and rivers, and in gullies made by the spring rains, mineral in pieces from ten to fifty pounds weight brought down by the torrents: Some hundreds have been collected in this way. No country yet known furnishes greater indications of an inexhaustible quantity of lead mineral, and so easily obtained. One motive to render the mining business generally advantageous is, that every farmer may be a miner, and when unemployed on his farm, may by a few weeks labour, almost at his own door dig as much mineral as will furnish his family with all imported articles. From a view of the lead mines in Upper Louisiana, it may be seen that nothing is wanting but an increase of population to augment their produce to a surprising degree. It is also evident that there are valuable discoveries yet to be made. It may therefore be a matter of consideration with the government whether the donation of four acres in superficie to the discoverer of mines would not be advantageous to be continued—The Spanish government has also allowed the inhabitants to work on public lands, free from any kind of tax. A continuation of this privilege will exhaust both the mines and timber, without the least advantage to the public. On the other hand if a heavy imposition is imposed, it may discourage the mining business; yet the man who can with his pick and shovel make his thirty, forty, and sometimes his hundred dollars per month, may well afford to pay a small tax to government.
The country about the mines is broken, but not mountainous, and furnishes the best of land for cultivation, and streams of water sufficient for all kinds of water works—Grand river rises ten miles south west of the Mine a Burton, and in its course forms nearly three parts of a circle round the mines, and looses its name in the Fouché Ranault, which is navigable to the Mississippi: They unite ten miles north of the Mine a Burton, and it is remarkable that in forming this circle, its distance from the mines does not exceed fourteen miles in any one place. It also furnishes both land and water, of a superior quality, sufficient for 8 or 9 hundred families.
Thus situated the time cannot be far distant, when this country will furnish lead sufficient, not only for the consumption of the United States, but all Europe, if moderate encouragement is given by the government, and protection against the Osage Indians, who yearly plunder the inhabitants.
The mines on the waters of St Francis, are capable of furnishing vast quantities of lead. The Mine a la Mott, has been styled the Gold Mine as descriptive of its wealth; and if under proper management would verify the observation.
From the annexed estimate, it will be found that the gross produce of all the mines now occupied, amounts to thirty-six thousand five hundred dollars. The whole number of workmen employed, including miners, smelters, wood cutters and carters, has not exceeded one hundred and fifty men, of which number one hundred and twenty may be supposed to work four months, and the remaining thirty the year round. From this calculation it would be found that each man employed in the business averages forty three dollars per month.
To this may be added the increased value on one hundred and twenty thousand pounds weight manufactured in the Mine a Burton into shot and sheets, which makes the export valuation forty thousand one hundred dollars per annum, the average produce for three years past. Admitting one thousand men to be employed the year round, at different mines now known, and the quantity of lead produced to be in proportion to what is now obtained by one hundred and fifty men, a supposition by no means extravagant, the proceeds are found to amount to five hundred thousand dollars and upwards. This calculation, perhaps, by some, may be deemed incredible, but the richness and extent of the mines justify the calculation.
Of the produce of the several mines.
Table with 2 columns: Mine Name, Produce/Value. Includes Mine a Burton (350 thousand lbs. mineral estimated to produce 66 2-3, is 366,666 2-3 lbs lead at dollars 5 is 18,333 33), Old mines (20 thousand lbs. mineral estimated to produce 66 2-3 is 133,333 1-2 lbs. lead at dollars 5 per cwt. is 6,666 67), Mine a la Mott (200 thousand lbs. lead, at dollars 5 per cwt. is 10,000 00), Other mines (30,000 lbs. lead at dollars 5, is 1,500 00).
Total amount is dollars 40,100
When the manufacture of white and red lead is put into operation, the export valuation will be considerably augmented on the same quantity of lead.
The following table will shew the present population of the Mine a Burton and its vicinity,
Table with 5 columns: Division of settle-ments, Dist. from Mine a Burton, Amer. Fam-ilies, French Fam-ilies, Whole number of inhab-itants. Rows include Mine a Burton (including several plantati-ons, Bell View, Old Mines, Grand River), Total.
In June 1799, when I removed my family to the mine a Burton, the whole number of inhabitants settled on grand river and its waters, did not exceed sixty three or four persons, consisting of eight families.
N. B. Some late transactions by order of the government of St. Louis, if valid, will entirely change the situation of the public property within ten miles of Mine a Burton. Surveys of all the lands worthy of notice, have been made with an intention to include every spot of land supposed to contain mineral. These surveys amount to thirty or forty thousand acres, and have been made, except in a few instances, since the first of the present month.
The above observations and estimates are as accurate as the nature of things would admit, and the shortness of time I had to collect information: All of which are submitted with respect.
MOSES AUSTIN.
February 13, 1804.
COPY.
FROM THE BALANCE.
We beg leave to call the attention of our readers and our fellow editors, to the essay under the signature of "ALFRED," in this day's Balance. The remedy prescribed by this writer for a most serious evil, we conceive to be judicious of itself, and by no means difficult to be applied.
TO THE CITIZENS OF THE UNITED STATES.
Professing as you do, fellow citizens to make it your pride and your boast to be governed by laws and institutions which are the result of your own deliberations, and which are sanctioned by the voice of a majority of the community, is it not long enough that you have permitted an insignificant minority, constituted by, perhaps, a hundredth of your number, and consisting of individuals possessing, on the principles of government and policy which you profess to advocate and maintain, the smallest pretension to your respect and confidence, to impose upon you laws, the consequences of which are most important,
most disastrous, most fatal to your dearest interests?
Bleeding with the recent loss of a Hamilton not an individual American will need be told that I allude to the barbarous, the disgraceful and wicked practice of Duelling—not an individual American deserves the name, but will blush, under the recollection of that catastrophe, at the allusion—would to God I dared to add—not an individual American but will instantly resolve, if he has not already resolved, that it shall be so no longer!
For what, my countrymen, can excuse you for having conferred upon this system of honourable murder a degree of sanction, authority and reputation which not even the weight of character possessed by that man was deemed sufficient to resist; Will you then blush at the recollection of having hitherto virtually said to such as have aspired to particular consideration in the community—"Put you life at risk with the man, be he who he may, that claims it, or consent to be branded as a coward and a poltroon, and to have your name erased from the lists of the honourable"—until even Alexander Hamilton, although strongly impressed with the conviction of the unjustifiableness and wickedness of the practice, and although he dared, without emotion, to meet the aim of a man long practised and drilled in the art, dared not to encounter the consequences of a refusal?
Will it be said that some of you have passed severe penal special laws for its prevention—how, I ask, have those laws been executed? Victim after victim has fallen; and to display the severity of your disapprobation and resentment—to signalize your abhorrence of the deed and your regard for justice, you have—what? I blush to proceed—you have—conferred upon the perpetrator the honours & emoluments of office! Your senates and your courts of justice exhibit men stained with the blood of those victims! You were told that it was "an affair of honour"—and awed—appalled at the majesty of that name—that imperial principle, to which the laws of God, and of civil society must bow—you implicitly acquiesced in the deed; or stood aloof in silence, until the subject is at length brought home to your bosoms, in its true deformity, by the late most unfortunate event. Most unfortunate, did I say? Is not the merciful finger of God discernible in that very event? A treasure indeed, is lost; but the correction—not of the national sentiment, for this is already correct—but of the national apathy, and the consequent abolition of the practice, which almost reconcile one to such a sacrifice.
But why, in the name of conscience, do we talk of special laws for the prevention of duelling?—Merciful Heaven!—Are there not every where standing laws against murder?—Or is it to be understood that those laws provide only against dishonorable murder; and that where, in conformity to that nondescript principle of honour, the murderer is allowed, by prior convention, an opportunity, whether he improve it or not, to shoot, or stab, at his murderer, the penalty does not attach; Do we live in a country professing to maintain republican institutions, founded in reason, justice and equity; where to secure the prevalence of these principles, so essential to the happiness, and even the existence of civil society, the subjects of our laws are the framers of them; and shall it be said that in this country the man who to secure the possession of the traveller's purse, for the relief, perhaps, of a starving family, finds it necessary to take his life, or who, in an affray of passion, strikes his antagonist an unlucky blow with a simple bludgeon, which happens to terminate his existence, shall suffer the utmost severity of law, as a murderer; while another sits coolly and deliberately in his closet, commands by an imperious mandate his neighbour to meet him on the field of blood, practices in the interim with the weapon of death, to make surer work, and plants the well-aimed ball in his heart; all, perhaps, for a disrespectful word, a jostle in the street, or a tread upon the toe; and all—with impunity!—If so, then, for Heaven's sake! to preserve something like consistency in our policy and jurisprudence, let us abrogate all our flimsy laws founded upon modern ideas of truth and justice and restore the ancient feudal lists of ordeal, combat, &c. Let us pursue the system in all its parts and analogies—let a "good shot" be the criterion of purity of character—a steady hand, the evidence of an honest mind—a narrow escape, the mark of innocence—but a bleeding heart, complete demonstration of guilt and villainy.
God forbid that I should trifle with a theme so full of solemnity and importance. If an apology be necessary for having assumed in any measure the appearance of it,

I have only to excuse myself by observing that the subject is so fraught with absurdity, that it is difficult to preserve the dignity of reason in discussing it, while it is much too serious to justify levity. It was with impressions solemn as the thought of death that I entered upon it; and with the reader's permission, I will now recur to that view of it which those impressions were calculated to exhibit.
Nothing, perhaps, is of more interesting and vital importance to a community, than the security of that species of property which, as a commonwealth, it possesses in the talents and the services of that class of citizens, of which General Hamilton was a prominent individual: While the principles of the duelists are sanctioned, as they have heretofore too long been--while every desperado in the community, possessing merely the name and exterior of an honorable gentleman, is vested with the authority which results from a usage implicitly permitted, to call those citizens to a personal account in the field, and either to take their lives, or brand them with disgrace and infamy, does that security stand upon the basis which it ought?
While so many considerations conspire to form the most impressive inducement--while it is equally the dictate of religion, of reason, of duty, of justice, of policy, and of interest; will not the citizens of the United States at length consent to be awakened and aroused to the worthy and noble resolution of abolishing at once a practice so disgraceful to them, and which is so perfectly foreign to all their other institutions? Nothing but the most singular and unaccountable apathy, and lethargic support of the country, have sanctioned the prevalence of it hitherto; and nothing more is necessary to its immediate and complete destruction, than a bold, manly, and decided expression of the national sentiment, and the national spirit.
For an individual to assume upon himself the province of prescribing the manner in which that expression shall be effected, is, indeed, a bold undertaking: When that individual is a private and obscure one it may be thought unwarrantable presumption and arrogance. On a subject which did not carry its own credentials in the very face of it, and which were not in its nature so perfectly independent of argument or elucidation, the writer had hesitated longer. He requests you to weigh the subject, regardless of him. He is only the humble porter who unloads himself of a ponderous burthen at your door.
So far as the subject has been assumed by the worthy General Pinckney, in his letter to the society of Cincinnati, of the state of New York, a valuable assurance is afforded to our country of the influence of a very respectable body of its citizens in favour of the abolition; and great credit is due to that gentleman for the suggestion. He will pardon, however, the intimation of a hope, that on further reflection upon the subject, the mere disuse of so vile a practice, by the society over which he presides, how much soever that may contribute to the desired object, will not satisfy the good sense and patriotism of the society; but that they will be induced to pledge themselves to each other and to the community, to go all lengths in driving from our free and happy country that abominable offspring of gothick barbarity, by personally interfering in every instance where it may be necessary, to cause the law of the land to be enforced in its last and exemplary punishment.
And in this measure it were greatly to be wished the example of that gallant society may be imitated, not only by every associated and corporate body in the United States, but by every individual citizen. Let it be manifested to the world that we are not the savages and barbarians that they would be led to suppose us from the continued prevalence of so notorious a trait of those characters: that we do possess some regard for religion, truth, and justice. To this end it is most respectfully recommended, that on this interesting occasion, while the public mind retains the impression which it has lately received, so favorable to the object, an universal association be set on foot throughout the country, among all ranks and classes of citizens indiscriminately, in which each and every one of them shall stand pledged to each and every other, and to the community at large to bear testimony against, discourage, discountenance, and, by all the means in his power, suppress the practice of dueling; and that in all instances where it occurs within the sphere of his immediate acquaintance, he will use all proper exertions to cause the parties to be brought to condign punishment. May it not with propriety be made the subject of a vote in town or county meetings, and entered upon the records of such corporations?
Whether it be most a subject of pride in the future, or mortifications for the past, let posterity be told, that whatever may have been done heretofore, we now.
Resolve , not to demand the life of our neighbour for every trifling offence--not to acknowledge, as principles of honor , a code of rules which contravene and set at defiance the laws of God, and our country; not to countenance and encourage, by passing over with impunity, the open and public murder of our innocent and most valuable citizens, while we severely punish the less criminal highwayman. In fine, that we will not insult our Maker, discredit his holy religion, dishonour our country, and disgrace and ruin ourselves, by harbouring longer in our bosoms that most deformed and abominable offspring of the age of savage barbarity.
It is respectfully hoped, that the printers throughout the United States will contribute to the publicity of the foregoing hint, if in their opinion it be calculated to promote the cause of humanity and good order; and if the expediency of so doing be not superceded by the labours of some abler pen upon the subject, and more deserving of their attention.
ALFRED. Oct. 1st, 1804.
Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 19.
Dr. Samuel L. Mitchell has been elected, by the legislature of New York, a senator in the congress of the United States, in the room of Gen Armstrong.
By the arrival of the ship Oliver Ellsworth at New York from Liverpool in 43 days, London accounts are received to the 25th of September inclusive.
The differences between France and the Northern power of Europe were fast approaching to the crisis war. The Russian Charge d'Affairs had been stopped at Mentz until it was ascertained that the French Ambassador had passed the Russian frontier. The Swedish and French envoys had been recalled by their respective Sovereigns--and the Swedish subjects resident in France, had been notified by the king to return home within a specified term. The ships of Russia, Sweden, and another power, not named, had been arrested by an order from France in the port of Leghorn.
One account states that Spain had been ordered by the Emperor of France to break with England; while another says that the dispute between Great Britain and Spain was accommodated, and the Spanish ambassador had returned to London. The Humbug of invasion was in statu quo, and the attempt to realize it was not more probable than it had been at any preceding period.
The Legislature of Delaware, on Monday last, made choice of the following gentlemen for Electors of President and Vice-President.
Maxwell Bines , of New Castle. George Kennard , of Kent, and Thomas Fisher , of Sussex County--All federal republicans.
The following day, the Hon. James A. Bayard , was elected a Senator of the United States for the State of Delaware, to serve until the 4th of March next, in the room of the Hon. William H. Wells , resigned.
In January next, the Legislature will have to elect a Senator of the United States for the term of six years from the 4th of March next, when we hope Mr. Bayard will be chosen--At the present juncture, when the small states are almost swallowed up by the large ones, and an overpowering majority transact business by a species of dumb legislation, the influence of Mr. Bayard in the House of Representatives cannot be as great as in the Senate; there, the large and small states are upon an equality; there, some respect is paid to reason and eloquence; and there, he will be more immediately in the cabinet of the Executive. By electing Mr. Bayard to this station, the legislature will add to the confidence reposed in his talents and integrity, and convince those who have endeavored to drive him from public life, that he is still rich in the esteem of the people of Delaware.
[Phil. Pap.]
Printing in all its various branches executed at this office with neatness accuracy, and dispatch.
Congress of the United States.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
THURSDAY, Nov. 15, 1804.
Mr. M. Clay presented the petition of the stockholders of the Alexandria Marine Insurance Company, praying to be authorised to make insurance on houses, &c. from loss by fire; referred to a select committee of three.
Mr. J. Randolph presented a petition from Joseph Jackson and Charles Spencer, executors to Dr. William Carter, stating that he was entitled by his services, during our revolutionary war in the hospital department to certain lands; but legislative aid being necessary to enable them to obtain the same, they pray Congress to consider the case and do what justice requires. Referred to the committ of Claims.
Mr. J. Randolph moved the order of the day on the bill making farther appropriation for carrying into execution the treaty between the United States and Great Britain.
Mr. J. C. SMITH in the chair. The blank was filled with 70,000 dollars, the committee then rose and reported the bill.
The House agreed to the same as reported, and ordered it to be engrossed for a third reading to morrow.
A message from the President of the United States was received, accompanied by the report of the Secretary of the Navy communicating the documents requested by the House relative to the affair of the Intrepid Ketch under the command of captain Decatur, who it was announced had been promoted to the rank of captain in the navy of the United States. Ordered to be printed.
Mr. Sloan presented a petition from a number of the inhabitants of the townships of Weymouth, Galloway and Egg-Harbour in New-Jersey, praying the establishment of a post road through the same. Referred to the committee of post offices and roads.
Mr. Alston moved to refer the act of N. Carolina authorising the state of Tennessee to perfect titles to lands reserved to that state by the cession act to a select committee of five, with leave to report by bill or otherwise. Agreed.
Dr. Mitchell made a report from the committee of Commerce and Manufactures on the petition of the State Companies of N. York and Dutchess counties, concluding that any additional duty on imported slate at this time will be inexpedient. The general principle upon which this report was bottomed, being of considerable importance, and likely to excite discussion, he moved to refer it to a committee of the whole, and that it be made the order for Tuesday next: agreed, and in the mean time ordered to be printed.
Mr. Newton stated a fact relative to a citizen of Georgia, who had been sued in that state; but the creditor finding the citizen was coming to Washington, dismissed his suit there, and procured his arrest here; the debtor as a stranger for want of bail must have gone to prison, but through the humanity of the marshal who accompanied him to several places in the territory in search of a friend, the debtor was fortunate enough to procure the requisite security, and thereby avoided the hardships of imprisonment. To prevent in future this species of oppression to which strangers are liable, he moved that a select committee of five be appointed to enquire whether any, and if any, what alterations are necessary to be made in the laws of the district of Columbia relative to holding persons to bail, and that they be authorised to report by bill or otherwise.
A committee of five was appointed accordingly.
On motion of General Stanton, the petition of a number of inhabitants of Westerly in the county of Washington, Rhode Island, praying that a light-house may be erected on Watch-hill point; and another from Stonington, in connection for a similar purport, was referred to the committee of Commerce and Manufactures with leave to report by bill or otherwise.
Adjourned.
Died, This morning, Mr. WALTER CRANSTON. His friends and acquaintance are requested to attend his funeral to-morrow afternoon at three o'clock from the dwelling house of his brother John Cranston, upper end of Fairfax Street.
Cash given for clean Linen and Cotton Rags.
Affize of Bread. The 3d Loaf to weigh 10 ounces JOHN LONGDEN, Clerk of the Market. November 19.
Public Sale. To morrow at 3 o'clock will positively be sold on Laxson's and Sneed's wharf, 7 Hds, and fifty bbls. of Brown Sugar, and one Hhd. Rum on a credit. P. G. Marsteller. Nov. 19.
TUITION. REV. SAMUEL KEMP, BEGS leave to inform the Public that he has taken the house formerly occupied by Captain Black, the property of Mr. Janney on the Mall. Where young gentlemen will be carefully taught the English language grammatically, Writing, Accounts, M ar ation, of Superfluities, and Solids, Geometry, Trigonometry, both Plane and Spherical, Surveying after the much approved methods by Logarithms, and Meridian distances, Dialling it all its varieties, together with their applications in Drawing and Perspective--Astronomy founded upon the principles, and sentiments of the illustrious Sir Isaac Newton, Navigation by Lunar observations, and Double Altitudes, Geography with the use of the Globes, &c. with the utmost precision and correctness. N. B. Mr. Kemp assures those who would with to honor him with their patronage, that no pains will be spared in endeavoring to form the tender minds of those committed to his care, to the love of liberty, practice of virtue, and good manners. Mr. Kemp would wish to accommodate four young gentlemen. An evening school will be kept agreeably to the usual hours. Nov. 19. df.
BEES WAX. Wanted to purchase 2000 lb. Bees-wax for cash. Also, A quantity of Indian Corn in barrels, and 500 barrels of Flour. A. W. Preufs, & Co. Prince Street, next door to Mr. Thos Paterson. Nov. 19. 3 1/2
CASH GIVEN For Alexandria BANK STOCK. Apply to the PRINTER. Nov. 19. 2awtf.
TO RENT A two story Brick Dwelling House, With a fourth front situated on Cameron between St. Asaph and Washington streets, at present in the occupancy of Judge Fitzhugh. Possession may be had on the twelfth day of January next, or sooner if required. Apply to A. Mackenzie. Who has for Sale At his store in Prince Street adjoining Messrs. Roberts and Griffith's, Jamaica spirits in hds 4th proof Cogniac brandy in pipes, Holland gin in pipes, Madeira, Sherry, Lisbon, and Malaga Wines--With a general assortment of groceries. Nov. 19. 207 t
COFFEE. Just landed from the brig Neptune, A QUANTITY OF GREEN COFFEE. In Tierces, Barrels & Bags. For Sale by Robert T. Hooe & Co. Nov. 19. entf.
PUBLIC SALE. Will be added to TUESDAY'S Sale Sixteen bags nice Green Coffee P. G. MARSTELLER. Nov. 17.
For Freight or Charter, to Europe or the West Indies,
The Brig COMMERCE , JOHN HARPER, Master, now ready to take in a cargo, Apply to M'Clean & Winterberry. Nov. 14. d
FALL GOODS. CUTHBERT POWELL, Has received per the United States, a principal part of his FALL GOODS; the balance is daily expected. He is now opening them at the Store three doors below that occupied by him hitherto, and offers them for Sale on moderate terms. October 3. diw zwzaw

JUST RECEIVED BY  ROBERT & JOHN GRAY, And for Sale at their Store,  For Jaundice and Bilious Complaints,  WHEATON'S  GENUINE PATENT BITTERS, Price only 58 cents,
Secured to him by Letters Patent from the President of the United States.
A MEDICINE extremely useful and efficacious for curing jaundice and bilious disorders, and removing that sinking, faint and distressed feeling at the stomach, difficulty of breathing, loss of appetite, and sleepy, dull heaviness in the forehead of the day, weakness and trembling of the limbs, dizziness of the head, and yellowness of countenance, complaints so common to jaundice and bilious people.
Also removing obstructions of the bowels, and of the choicy complaints, pickings, and purgings, indigestion, sick head ache, rheumatic complaints, &c. which arise from a collection of four, bilious matter in the stomach, and at length restoring the constitution to strength and vigor.
They are also found very useful to carry off worms, and to cure rickety children, and may be used with safety in all constitutions, ages and sexes.
The many cures that have been effected in New England, by the above medicine (as may be seen in the bills) prevent the necessity of further recommendation.
LIKEWISE,  Wheaton's patent itchy Ointment, Price only 50 cents.
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 smoother.
ALSO,  Lee's genuine Windham Antibilious PILLS.
REANIMATION.
WHEN the most important functions of life are suspended, and those who are invalids by imprudence, inheritance, accident or disease, are tottering upon the brink of the grave, it is not in despair that relief is to be found: There is a medicine which has restored thousands from infirmity and misery to health and happiness, which is
THE AROMATIC LOZENGES OF STEEL.
Since this excellent medicine was first discovered by Dr. Bardwell, several thousand females have experienced its salutary effects; many of whom had been reduced to the brink of the grave having used every remedy recommended as specific in those complaints, and had made every application to the faculty that could be obtained. The following recent case is selected from a numerous list.
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 as weak and her cough much worse than before. During the last winter her whole nervous system has been for irritable, and her spirits low and depressed, that death to her was desirable. In the latter end of January we saw an Advertisement recommending the Lozenges of Steel on 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 to horse back, and if the weather should prove favorable we intend coming to Peeks-kil 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 Patrial 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 putrescent 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. is 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 inflammation, dimness, itching, and film; 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 consumption, 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. Asthma and confined consumption 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 as 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, scrofula, eruptions, leprosy, and other disorders originating from a corruptive state of the blood. The remarkable cure of Mr. Eiton, of Albany, who had been twelve years tormented with a most distressing scrofula complaint, as also that of Thomas Johnston, 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 supercede 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 physic, have none the happiness to find these 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 age. 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
dose, a large quantity of slimy offensive matter. The vomiting and purging, with which the 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, Disorder in the Stomach and Bowels, Convulsions, Cholic and Dentery.
Cautions 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 Re-animating 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 proprietors 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 1 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 cholic, urfets, hysteric vapours, faintness and trembling, ague and fever, depressed 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 paid on the Bitters, and which will be also sealed, in order to detect counterfeit and upstart pretenders, who will all tell you, they make the genuine Stoughton's Bitters; and in order to impose their truth 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.
Factorage & Commission Ware-House
THE SUBSCRIBERS have taken that very large and commodious house directly opposite Mr. Hodgson's on Prince Street, and are now ready to receive on Storage or for sale on Commission, merchandizes, and produce of every description: their house is furnished with Prices Current, Rates of Exchange, Insurance &c.
Approved paper at 60 or 90 days given for a fair and valuable consideration in the course of trade, to any amount not exceeding twenty thousand dollars, discounted on moderate terms.
Wanted for eighteen months two thousand Dollars, the principal with a liberal Interest will be secured by a deed of trust on property worth twice that sum.
For sale for cash, eighty shares Alexandria Marine Stock; and at 60 days one hundred hogsheads Maryland Tobacco.
Wanted to purchase two hundred and thirty hogsheads Petersburg and Richmond Tobacco at ninety days.
For Bitter, for Wet or Dry Goods, a Warehouse and dwelling house on Prince Street, that would answer for a store and family—Also a neat two story frame building, very handsomely finished in the North West Suburbs of this town, which combines in a superior degree, a town and country residence, being convenient to all public business, and with a very retired.
To rent on very moderate terms the upper part of the house we occupy. It contains six spacious rooms, with a good kitchen, stable and other conveniences.
Flour received on storage, on very moderate terms.
Cash advanced upon saleable merchandise left at the warehouse.
Henry & Alexander Moore. November 6. codf.
Land for Sale.
WE wish to sell a tract of LAND containing between four and five hundred acres, situated on the Potomac, in Fairfax county, about 3 miles from town, and adjoining General Thompson Mansion's. This property in point of elegance of situation, is exceeded by none, and will be sold low for cash or on a short credit.
Walter S. Alexander, John Luke.
For the heirs of Phil. Alexander, deceased August 13. co.
I WISH TO RENT OUT,
THE POINT below Alexandria (known by the name of JONES'S POINT,) together with the houses lately occupied by William Patterson, adjoining the house is a garden with a number of fruit trees, Apricots, Peaches, &c.
The tenant will have the advantage of an excellent Fishing Landing. The terms are £ 50 per annum, payable quarterly; possession given immediately. Application must be by letter or otherwise to the subscriber living in Leesburg.
Stephen Cooke. November 3. codf.
ADAM LYNN, JEWELLER.
Respectfully informs the public that he has removed his shop below Royal Street next door to Wm. Oxley's Store, where he offers for sale an elegant assortment of Jewellery. Silver Plated, Japaned and Fancy Goods; consisting of—Gold Lockets, Rings, Bracelets, Bar Rings, Seals, Keys, Chains, &c. Silver Coffee Pots, Tea Pots, Sugar Dishes, Cream Pots, Spoons, &c. Plated Tea Sets, Caxors, Candlesticks, Cake Bakers, Bottle Stands, &c. Japaned Tea Trays in Sets, Water and Lins, and a great variety of Fancy Goods, and an assortment of Warehous.
He has lately received direct from London, Pearl, Pearl and Topaz, Topaz Mourning and Plain, Ear Rings, Brooches, Pins, and Rings of the latest Fashions; Watch Seals on a new patent, also an elegant assortment of Ladies' Toming, consisting of large Spangled Cords & Tassels, Fancy Spangled Nets, Beaded Gimp, Gilt & Fancy Sprays, Wreaths, Silk and Beaded Fancy Trimmings, Gilt Spangled Loops and Buttons, Gilt and Silver'd Nides, Spangled Pearls, Gilt and Silver Buttons, Silk Girdles, Paterns Pearl Combs, Crescent, Roses, Egyptian Blood Stone and Fancy Necklaces, Bracelets, Bar Drops, Paste, Crescent and Slides, Gold & Silver Lace, Cords and Spangles, and a number of other articles.
And continues to manufacture any article in the Gold and Silvermith business to any pattern.
A Good Plate worker wanted at the above shop. Oct. 30. co
NEW PUBLICATIONS.
JUST RECEIVED AND FOR SALE BY,
JAMES KENNEDY, Sen.
At the Library King-Street.
The life of General Washington 2 Edition, 1st and 2d Vol.
Volney's View of the Climate and Soil of the United States,
The Miscellaneous Works of Col. Humphrey
The Works of Dr. Darwin. 5 Vol. Calf-Gilt
Robie's Life of Lorenzo de Medicis, do. do
Hay's History of the Wexford Insurrection,
Whately on Strictures in the Urethra,
Abercrombie's Surgical Observations,
Johnson's Chemistry, 3 Vol.
Gregory's Oeconomy of Nature,
Skinthorne's Chemical Essays,
Webster's Philosophy,
Rousseau's Correspondence,
Observations on Jefferson's Notes on Virginia
ethical Repository Nos. 28, and 29. 3 October. 20. co
TO RENT,
And possession given the 26th inst. A convenient two story frame House, situate on Queen Street, opposite John Wise's house—A good tenant, who would take it on lease would be treated with on advantageous terms, apply to THOMAS IRWIN. Nov. 12. co3w
Horse Market. NOTICE.
THE subscriber having taken out license, and given security according to an ordinance of the Corporation, for the exclusive privilege of holding a market in the town of Alexandria, for the purchase and sale of Carriages, Horses, and Cattle, he respectfully informs his friends and the public in general, that he is now ready to transact any business of that kind, that may be entrusted to him. He purports to have a sale regularly every Saturday, at eleven o'clock at the sign of the Indian Queen, and any other day if requested. The utility of an establishment of the kind now proposed, must be obvious to persons having horses &c. for sale, he therefore confidently hopes he shall receive the public patronage in proportion to his exertions to please.
John Hodgkins. Oct 27. co11t.
I HAVE
Some VALUABLE FISHERIES
TO LET
for the term of five years.
Wm. H. FOOTE. Nov. 13. co3t
I WILL RENT
For one or more years the FARM
on which I now live. It is situated on Occoquan Bay, distant 2 miles from Colchester, 3 from the Occoquan Mills and 16 from Alexandria. The improvements are, a good and convenient dwelling house, barn, granary, stables and a number of other houses, a large and excellent garden in good cultivation, a good orchard and some highly improved clover lots. The land is well watered and the situation healthy, the woods abound in Deer, and the Bay in Fish. For further particulars apply to the subscriber on the premises.
ANN THOMPSON. October 23. co3w.
Alexandria Bank Shares
FOR SALE—apply to
James Patton. d
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