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Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
Vol. V.]
MONDAY, JANUARY 14, 1805.
[No. 1189.]
Public Sale.
On TUESDAY next, At 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store, RUM
In hds. and bls. French Brandy in pipes, Gin in pipes and bls. Whiskey and Apple Brandy in bls. Sugar in hds. tierces and bls. Chocolate White and brown Soap and Mould and dipt Candles Ruffs 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, Kersemeres, Duffs, Plains, Kerseys, Negro Cottons, Serges, Elastics, blue Friezes, Calimances, Ruffs, Yarn Stockings, Chintzes and Callicoes, Irish Linens, Silesia 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.
Dec 20.
TANNERS OIL.
30 bbls. best Brown Tanners Oil, For Sale by LAWRASON & FOWLE.
Also on hand, A few hds. retailing Molasses, Hogsheads and barrels Molassov sugar, Mould Candles, Soap No. 1 and 2, New Bee, Boston inspection, Mackerel, Ruffs and Ravens Duck, Sewing Twine sheathing Paper, Souchong Tea, and And a few boxes fresh Chocolate. Jan. 8.
Office of Discount and Deposit.
Washington, Jan. 8th, 1805.
All persons applying for accommodations at this office are particularly desired to take notice, That from and after the 15th inst. no Bills or Notes will on any account whatever, be received or admitted to discount, that are not lodged in bank every Tuesday, before the hour of 3 o'clock P. M. the day preceding the week.
PARTNERSHIP DISSOLVED.
The Partnership of Robert & John Gray is this day dissolved by mutual consent—all persons indebted to them will please to make payment to Robert Gray, who is hereby authorized to settle the business of the late firm. ROBERT GRAY, JOHN GRAY.
ROBERT GRAY
CONTINUES the Bookbinding and Stationery business in the Store heretofore occupied by Robert & John Gray, and respectfully solicits a continuance of the patronage of his friends and the public.
BOOK-BINDING of every description executed in the neatest manner on moderate terms.
JOHN GRAY
RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the public that he is now opening for sale a handsome assortment of BOOKS & STATIONERY, in the Store adjoining J. & M. Schofield's, King Street, where all orders in his line will be thankfully received and carefully attended to.
BOOK-BINDING of every description done on moderate terms. January 9.
NOTICE.
As there is reason to believe, that there are many poor persons in town, whose wants are distressing at this inclement season, but whose difference may prevent their joining with the numerous class of applicants for relief, the inhabitants are hereby solicited to give information of any such who may come under their notice, to the Superintendent of Police, or to the subscriber.
Elisha C. Dick, Mayor. Jan. 11.
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, Ho and Gin, Peach Brandy, very old, Whiskey, Loaf, and Muscovado Sugars,
Imperial, } TEAS } of the latest Importation. Hyson, Young Hyson, Hyson Skin,
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, 5 qr. Cask English Battle Gun Powder, in pound papers sealed,
1 Large Scat-Boom with Box Ends, And Series complete of a superior quality. A few bags of first quality GREEN COFFEE Nov. 8. d.
THE SUBSCRIBERS
Are now landing and offer for sale at the rate of a Cask by R. B. Jamesson 20 Bales Prime Upland Cotton, 20 Hds. Molassov sugar, 2 Puncheons 10th Whiskey, 15 Puncheons Old, and nine flavored Jamaica Rum, 5 Pipes Holland Gin, 20 Qrs. Cogniac Brandy, 50 Qrs. Casks of the best Teas, assorted, from 100 Bbls. of 1st and 2d quality refined Sugar, 2 Hds. M. d'et, 4 Hds. Green Coperas, 6 Tierces Roli Buntams, 2 Hds. Allum, 1 Tierce Glasper Sals, 10 Pipes of Old London Particular Madeira, 5 Pipes of full Boiled Port, 20 Qr. Casks Sherry, 2 Pipes fine Lisbon, 3 Pipes Particular Teneriffe, 30 Qr. Casks Malaga, 50 Casks Claret, 1 Case of Nutmegs, Mace, and Cloves, 5 Bales Caffia, 500 lbs. Pepper, 100 lbs. Pimento, 800 lbs. Ground Ginger, 1000 lbs. Race, do. 200 Boxes Godfroids, (superfine) Segars, in half boxes, 70 Boxes St. Jago, do. 3 Pipes best (French) Vinegar, 10 Bales Almonds, 1 Case Pearl Barley, 15 Hds. Bright Molasses, 15 Boxes Superfine Chocolate, 40 Boxes Mould and Dipt Candles, 30 Boxes Brown and White Soap, 100 Boxes Hunters Pipes, 20 Boxes of Mustard, 1 Case Cayenne Pepper, Basket Salt, Fine Poland Starch, 100 Demijohns, assorted, 700 lb. Refined Salt Peter, 30 qr. Casks best English F. Gunpowder, Do. in lb. Papers, Do. in Canisters, 20 Boxes Fis Blue, 3 Sercons fine floatant Indigo, Lieper, and Hamilton's Snuff, 1 Case of Macouba, do. 1 Do. French Rappee. Mandeville & Jamesson. Nov. 30. d.
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. d.
White and brown Soap, Mould and dipt 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. 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, Cashmeres, frizes, Coatings, Bearskins, Pains, Serges & Planels, Mole Skin, Toilett, Swansdown, and Marfeils, Velvet, Constitution, Hunting, and Genoa, Coats, & 1/2 Irish Linen, Shirting Cotton, long Lawn, Etapaloes, Britannia White, and Brown, Plattillas, Creas, Dowls, Ticklenburgs, Osnaburgs and Hessian, Worked Cotton, & Silk Hosiery, Rose, and Duffel Blankets, Chintz's, Calicoes, & Colored Cambries, do. do. Furniture, Ladies Patent Cloth
Also—By wholesale. 2 Cases Chintzes and Callicoes At very reduced prices. Nov. 13. d.
NEW-YORK LOTTERY, No. 3.
A FEW TICKETS in the Third Class of the Lottery for the promotion of Literature in the state of New-York, for Sale by the printer hereof. Prizes in the Second Class will be taken in exchange. December 27. d.
JAMES BACON,
AT HIS GROCERY STORE, King near Washington Street, Has just received from Philadelphia, New-York &c. an extensive selection of GROCERIE consisting of
Gunpowder, Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, Hyson Skin, Peko, Padia, Pouchong and Com'n Southong } 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, Sherry, Brandy, Lisbon, Malaga and Port } WINES.
Claret in small cases, Cogniac and Barcelona Brandy, Old Jamaica Spirits, Anigna, St. Croix, and St. Kitts } RUM.
Best Holland Gin, White Wine and Cyder Vinegar, Best Sallad Oil, Salt Peter, Allum, Madder, Coperas & Brim Stone, Mace, Nutmegs, Cloves and Caffia, Cayenne and black Pepper, Allspice, race and ground Ginger, Fig Blue and Poland Starch, Dixon's Mustard, Leper's and Hamilton's Snuff, Best Chewing Tobacco, Spanish Segars, Pearl Barley and Rice, Shot assorted, F and F Gunpowder, Gun and Pistol Flints, Single and double Bawle 80. in papers and canisters,
White and brown Soap, Mould and dipt 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. d.
For Sale, or Charter, The Schooner ENTERPRIZE,
Laying at Ramsay's wharf; but then about 650 barrels; well found, and ready to take in a cargo. For terms apply to
ROBERT B. JAMESSON, OR TO MANDEVILLE & JAMESSON, Who have for Sale, New-England RUM, in hogsheads and barrels. Dec. 29.
For Sale or Freight, The Schooner BETSEY,
Burthen 800 barrels; a faithful well built vessel, and sails well; built in the year 1802; and now lying at Marsteller's wharf. For terms apply to Benjamin Shreve, jun. Jan. 2. d.
PUBLIC SALE.
On WEDNESDAY, 13th February, 1805. will be sold on the premises to the highest bidder, that valuable
LOT OF GROUND,
situate on the corner of Duke and Union Streets, together with all the improvements thereon, consisting of 2 two story frame Houses, late the property of Samuel Hilton. A credit of 6 and 12 months will be given on part of the purchase money. James Davidson, P. G. Marsteller. Dec. 3. 2aw Feb.
WILLIAM OXLEY
HAS ON HAND, Which he will dispose of on terms advantageous to the purchasers for cash or notes, The following Articles, viz.
Superfine and second cloths Kersemeres and fowndowns Bearskins and fearnoughts Durants and callimancoes Bombazets and wildbore Common and boiled camblets Silk, cotton, and worsted hosiery English extra long silk gloves Silk twill and thread Diaper and common tapes Paper and pound pins White and printed narselles Laces, edgings and gimps Elegant black and white lace veils Patent do. do. Satin pelong and silk handkerchiefs 4-4, 9-8, and 6-4 Cambric muslins India Jacquet do. Fustians, buckram, &c. &c. ALSO, A few bales of Negro Caddies, and one trunk silk and cotton things. January 7. d.
Benjamin Shreve, Jun.
HAS FOR SALE, Twelve bales of INDIA COTTONS, consisting of
3 bales Bishwa Emery 2 do. Coomorcally Sannahs 1 do. Jallapore do. 1 do. Seerpore Bastahs 1 do. Collypatry do. 2 do. Cogmary Cuthahs 1 do. Johannah do. 1 do. Doncaster Chintz, and 3 cases Bandanna Handkerchiefs 2 sacks Sago 3 chests Hyson Tea 32 pieces Russia Sheetings 9 do. Ravens Duck 15 bags Black Pepper 1 case Wool Hats, Mens' coarse and fine Shoes Women's and children's Morocco do. Sole and Upper Leather A few Coils Cordage Snuff in half barrels and kegs 3 pipes 4th proof Cogniac Brandy 2 hds. Armagnac do. 5 hds. and 12 barrels Sugar 25 bbls. Beef, Salem inspection 6 do. best brown TANNER'S OIL. January 1. d.
I have for Sale,
2,000 wt. feine twine 4 tons patent shot 20 boxes tin plates 8, 10, 12, and 24. fine drawn wrought nails. John Janney. 1st Month, 8th. 1805.
WILLIAM HODGSON
HAS RECEIVED & OFFERS FOR SALE 160 pieces twilled Sacking, and 3 cases Cotton Hosiery, well assorted. Dec. 17. J. G. Ladd.

By Authority.
On Monday, and Tuesday Evenings, January the 14th, & 15th 1805. WILL BE PRESENTED In the large room next door to the Eagle Tavern, A Variety of Entertainments.
The performance of the evening to commence with the celebrated Ode to Freedom.
2d. A New Comic song—Satire upon all trades.
3d. The Wonderful magic Goblets.
4th. Comic song—Nathan's description of Balaam.
5th. Confederate Counters.—This is one of De Doyen's astonishing experiments.—Three persons in company are presented with a Ring, Seal and Snuff-box, which they make choice of, one a piece, secretly; the performer possesses the power of telling which persons have got the different articles.
6th. PATRIOTIC SONG—Ho bies.
7th. A Variety of deceptions with Cards.
8th. The WONDERFUL Piece of Puzzle-witt.
9th. Description of an American Tar, with the favorite song—America, Commerce and Freedom.
AFTER WHICH
The Grand Æudifocion:
OR
Mysteries of Mechanism,
From Rome, in Italy,
COMPOSING A COLLECTION OF Rich and Comic Figures, who perform equal to life, in their different characters, as follows:
1st A rich Group of Figures, representing the ancient Egyptian court four feet and a half high; their graceful movements, and brilliancy of dress, surpass any exhibition ever yet seen.
2d The Olympic Castinet Dance, by a figure in the Character of the empress of Morocco beating and dancing with exact time to the music.
3d The lovely village maid will dance a Fancy Dance, with native elegance and simplicity.
4th A small figure, in imitation of the celebrated Little Devil, will perform all manner of Ground and Lofty Tumbling, truly astonishing. This phenomenon of human invention, is worthy the attention of the most enlightened characters.
5th The astonishing Lapland Sorceress, will dance a jig, and in the course of dancing, by the powers of Mechanism, change her face three times in a moment.
6th An Automaton figure, in the character of an American Tar, will dance a Hornpipe, performing a variety of steps, equal to the first performers in that line, and exactly characteristic of the brave tar. The spectator is often lost in wonder at beholding the correct attitudes of this piece of ingenuity, and at times forgets himself, by imagining the figure to possess life.
Doors to be opened at six, and the performance to commence at seven o'clock.
Admittance fifty Cents.
Tickets may be had at Mr. Stewart's Book Store.
January 10.
d4t.
Freight will be taken,
In the cabin of the ship OLIVE BRANCH, for ROLLING MEADOWS; and two or three passengers may be accommodated. Expected to be in town in fifteen days. Apply to the captain on board, or to
Ricketts, Newton & Co.
January 12.
FOR SALE,
On board the sloop COLUMBIA, at A. and E. JANNEY's wharf;
New-England Rum, in hogheads, tiers and barrels.
Sweet Cyder, in barrels.
Potatoes.
70 barrels Boston Beef.
Few boxes Sweet Oil, in flasks,
Boxes of Shoes, &c. &c. &c.
Said sloop is offered for sale, freight, or charter. Apply to Captain Gardner on board, or to
John G. Ladd.
January 12.
d
Stray Black Mare.
Strayed, from the stable of the subscriber, in this town, on Tuesday morning last, a small black MARE, had a ridge mane and bob tail, no perceivable mark recollected, between 12 and 13 hands high. A reasonable reward will be paid to any person for bringing her home.
Maria H. Rozier.
January 12.
3t
LOST,
A GOLD SEAL, with the letters I. B. engraved thereon. Whoever has found it and will deliver it to the printer shall be rewarded.
January 12.
d3t
THE MISSOURI.
The following interesting account of the Missouri, translated from the French, is drawn up by a gentleman in the western country, on whose intelligence and accuracy great reliance may be placed. The larger part of the facts is derived from actual observation. The view which they present of the products on that stream, will be gratifying to all our readers, and peculiarly interesting to the mercantile part of the community, by opening to them a new source of trade that promises amply to reward their enterprise.
The Missouri, with whose sources we are still unacquainted, is notwithstanding already ranked amongst the largest rivers. It is an object of astonishment to the whole world. The uninformed man admires its rapidity, its lengthy course, the salubrity of its waters, and is astonished at its color: while the reflecting mind admires the innumerable riches scattered on its banks, and foreseeing the future, beholds already this rival of the Nile flowing thro' countries as fertile, as populous, and as extensive as those of Egypt.
A traveller, however intelligent he may be, can give but a faint idea of the innumerable riches accumulated on its banks. This sketch will barely point out the most important; happily for our age, so intelligent travellers are engaged, under the auspices of an enlightened government, in tracing this river even to its sources. What gratitude will not the whole world owe to those men, who, exposing themselves to the greatest fatigues, and ever to the greatest dangers, to enlarge the circle of human knowledge, will (if we may be allowed the expression) give to the world a new country.
The Missouri joins the Mississippi five leagues above the town of St. Louis, about the 40th deg. of north lat. It is necessary to observe that after uniting with the Mississippi, it flows through a space of 1200 miles, before it empties itself into the gulph of Mexico. As this part of its course is well known, I shall speak of the Missouri only. I ascended about 600 leagues without perceiving a diminution either in its width or rapidity. The principal rivers which empty into the Missouri are, as you ascend the Cascades, the river of the Osages, the two Charatons, the Great river, the river Des Camps, Nichinan, Batoney, the Great and Little Niabaha, the river Plate, the river de Sioux, the L'Eau Qui Court, &c. &c. &c.
As far as 25 leagues above its junction with the Mississippi are to be found different settlements of American families, viz. at Bonhome and Feme-Osage, &c. beyond this, its banks are inhabited only by savage nations—the great and little Osages, settled 120 leagues on the river of that name, the Camps, the Ottos, the Paouis, the Loups, or Panis Mahas, the Mahas, the Pouxas, the Ricaras, the Mandanes, the Sioux; the last nation is not fixed on the banks of the Missouri, but habitually come there to hunt.
The banks of the Missouri are alternately woods and prairies; it is remarked that the higher you ascend this river, the more common are these prairies, and they seem to encircle every year by the fires which are kindled every autumn by the savages or white hunters, either by chance or with the design of facilitating their hunting. The waters of the Missouri are muddy, and contain throughout its course a sediment of very fine sand which soon precipitates; but this circumstance, which renders them disagreeable to the sight, takes nothing from their salubrity.
Experience has proved that the waters of the Missouri are more wholesome than those of the Ohio, and the upper Mississippi. The rivers and streams, which empty into the Missouri, below the river Plate, are clear and limpid, but above this river, they are as muddy as those of the Missouri itself. This is occasioned by beds of sand or hills of a very fine white earth from whence they take their rise. The bed of the Missouri is obstructed with banks sometimes of sand and sometimes of gravel, which frequently change their place, and consequently render the navigation always uncertain. Its course is generally west by north west.
To give a precise idea of the incalculable riches scattered on the banks of the Missouri would require unbounded knowledge.
The flats are covered with huge trees; the Liard, or Poplar. The Sycamore, out of one piece of which are made Canoes, which carry almost 18,000 wt. The Maple, which affords the inhabitants an agreeable and wholesome sugar.
The wild cherry-tree, and the red and black walnut, so useful in joiners work.
The red and white elm, so necessary to cartwrights.
The Triacanthos, which, when well trimmed, forms impenetrable hedges.
The water-willow, the white and red mulberry tree.
The linden tree, the horse-chestnut of India, so much prized in the European gardens, &c. &c.
On the shores are found in abundance, the white and black oak, proper for every kind of ship-wright, and Carpenter's work.
The pine, so easily worked, and on the stony mountains, the durable cedar.
It would be impossible to detail all the species of trees, even those unknown in other countries, and of the use that can be made of which we are still ignorant.
The plants are still more numerous; I will pass slightly over this article, for the want of sufficient botanical knowledge. The Indians are well acquainted with the virtues of many of them, they make use of them to heal their wounds and to poison their arrows, they also make use of different kinds of saponaries, to die different colours; they have one which is a certain and prompt cure for the venereal disease, in short they carefully conceal from us a plant, which renders them for a few moments insensible to the heat of the most ardent fire. I have seen them seize a red hot iron, or burning coal without suffering.
The lands on the border of the Missouri are excellent, and when cultivated are capable of yielding abundantly all the productions of the temperate, and even some of the warm climates; wheat, maize, and every species of grain, Irish potatoes and excellent sweet potatoes; Hemp seems here to be an indigenous plant: even cotton succeeds though not as well as in more southerly countries, its culture however yields a real advantage to the inhabitants settled on the banks of the Missouri, who find in the crop a field of about two acres sufficient for the wants of their families.
The natural prairies are a great resource being of themselves excellent pasturages, and facilitating the labors of the man who is just settled, and who can thus enjoy with little labor, from the first year a considerable crop. Clay fit for making bricks is very common: there is also Fayance clay, and every species of clay which in the opinion of intelligent persons is the real kaolin to which the porcelain of China owes the whole of its reputation.
There are found on the borders of the Missouri many springs of salt water of every kind, which will be more than sufficient for the consumption of the country, when it shall become inhabited.
Salt-petre is found here in great abundance in numberless caves, which are met with along the banks of the river.
The stones are generally calcareous and gates. There is found one also which I believe to be peculiar to the banks of the Missouri. It is of a blood red colour, compact, soft under the chisel, and hardens in the air, and is susceptible of a most beautiful polish. The Indians make use of it for their calumets; but from the extent of its layers it might be easily employed in more important works. They have also quarries of marble, of which we only know the colour; they are streaked with red. One quarry is well known and easily worked, namely a species of plaster which we are assured is of the same nature as that of Paris, and of which the United States make a great use.
They also find volcanic stones, which demonstrate the ancient or present existence of unknown volcanoes.
The short stay we have generally made among the savage nations have prevented us from making those researches which would have supplied us with more extensive information respecting the various mines found on the borders of the Missouri; we know with certainty only of those of iron, lead, and coal; there is however no doubt but that there are some of tin, of copper, of silver, and even of gold, according to the account of the Indians, who have found some particles of dust of these metals either on the surface of the earth, or on the banks of small torrents.
The products which are drawn from the Missouri are obtained from the Indians and hunters in exchange for merchandise. They may be classed according to the subjoined table.
   Dols. Cts.     Castor, 12,281 lbs. at 1 20 14 737 20   Otters, 1,167 skins 4 5 068   Foxes   Pouch-fots 802 skins 50 401   Tyger cats   Racoons 4,248 skins 25 1 062   Bears, black,   grey, yellow, 2,541 skins 2 5 082   Puce,  
   Buffaloes, 7,714 skins 3 5 142   Dressed cow 189 skins 1 50 283 50   bides,   Shorn deer- 96,926 lbs. 40 38,770 40   skins,   Deer skins 6,381 skins 50 8,190 50   with hair,   Tallow and fat, 8,313 lbs. 20 1,662 60   Beaver oil, 2,310 gals. 1 20 2,572   Muskrats   Martens,  
Dollars 77,971 20
The calculation in this table, drawn from the most correct accounts of the products of the Missouri, during fifteen years, make the average of a common year 77,971 dollars.
On calculating, in the same proportion the amount of merchandise entering the Missouri and given in exchange for peltries, it is found that it amounts to 61,230 dollars, including expenses, equal to one fourth of the value of the merchandise.
The result is, that this commerce gives annually a profit of 16,721 dollars, or about 27 per cent.
If the commerce of the Missouri, without encouragement, and badly regulated, gives annually so great a profit, may we not rest assured that it will be greatly augmented, should government direct its attention to it. It is also necessary to observe that the price of peltries fixed by this table is the current price in the Illinois; if it were regulated by the prices of London, deducting the expenses of transportation, the profit according to our calculation, would be much more considerable.
If the Missouri abandoned to savages, and presenting but one branch of commerce yields such great advantages, in proportion to the capital employed in it, what might we not hope, if some merchants or companies, with large capital, and aided by a population extended along the borders of the river, should turn their attention to other branches of trade, which they might undertake (I dare say) with a certainty of success, when we consider the riches buried in its banks, and of which I have endeavoured in these notes to give an idea.
Although my intention has been only to speak of the Missouri, I consider it a duty at the same time to give an idea of the salt mines and the salines, which are found in the same latitude, on the branches of the river Arkansas. At about 300 miles from the village of the great Osages, in a westerly direction, after having passed several branches of the river Arkansas, we find a flat, surrounded by hills of an immense extent, and about 15 leagues in diameter, the soil is a black sand, very fine, and so hard that the horses hardly leave a trace. During a warm and dry season, there exhalates from this flat, vapors, which, after being condensed, fall on this black sand, and cover it with an incrustation of salt, very white and fine, and about half an inch thick; the rains destroy this phenomenon.
At about 18 miles from this flat, there are found mines of genuine salt, near the surface of the earth; the Indians, who are well acquainted with them, are obliged to use levers to break and raise it.
At a distance of about 15 leagues from the flat, of which we have just spoken, and in a southerly direction, there is a second mine of genuine salt of the same nature as the other. These two mines differ only in colour; the first borders on a blue, the second approaches a red. In short, much further south, and still on the branches of the Arkansas, is a saline, which may be considered as one of the most interesting phenomena in nature.
On the declivity of a small hill there are five holes, about a foot and a half in diameter, and two in depth, always full of salt water, without ever overflowing. If a person were to draw any of this salt water, the hole would immediately fill itself; and at about 10 feet lower, there flows from this same hill a large stream of pure and sweet water.
If this country were peopled, the working of these genuine salt mines would be very easy, by means of the river Arkansas. This species of salt, is found by experience to be far preferable to any other for salting provisions.
Should these notes, imperfect and without order, but in every respect founded on truth, and observations made by myself, excite the curiosity of men of intelligence, capable of investigating the objects, which they have barely suggested. I do not doubt but that incalculable advantages would result to the United States, and especially to the district of Louisiana.
It is impossible to give an exact account of the peltries, which are brought down the Mississippi, as they are all immediately transported to Canada, without passing

by any post of this district. We can obtain a true statement only from the settlements on the lakes. It is but a short time since the Red river has been explored, and it is yet but imperfectly known; however this year some great expeditions have been made, which, according to appearances, will raise the products to an immense sum.
After leaving the river des Moens, the fur trade from the upper Missouri is carried on entirely by English houses, and almost the whole of the fur, which is obtained from other Indian traders, are also sent to Canada, where they command much higher prices than at New Orleans; where, in fact, there is no demand for them. It is also necessary to observe that the farther north we go, the greater the value of the peltries. It is but a few years since peltries have been exported from America by way of the Ohio; it is to be desired that the eastern part of America should encourage this exportation, by raising the prices of peltries nearly to those of Canada.
(Nat. Intel.)
Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
MONDAY, JANUARY 14.
Levi Lincoln, esq. Attorney general of the United States, resigned his office on the 1st. day of January inst.
A Paris paper says, "Among the Sovereigns to whom report gives the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honor, upon the Emperor's Coronation, are the Kings of Spain, of Prussia, of Denmark & Etruria; the Electors of Bavaria, of Baden and of Hesse; the Landamman of Helvetia; the Directors of Holland; the Vice President of Italy; and the President of America. It is said the Emperor will accept in return all the first orders and decorations of the above mentioned Kings: but has declined the orders of the Electors and inferior sovereigns.
By letters from Fayal, we are informed that Mrs. Turreau and suite have taken passage on board the Spanish ship Santa Maria, captain Silvie, bound to Charleston. Mrs. Turreau has been induced to quit the Shepherdess on account of the probable detention of that ship, occasioned by the repairs she wanted before she could proceed on her voyage.
A Duel was fought at Louisville, (Ken.) the 14th ult. between George Strother, esq. and Dr. John M. Locket. At the 3d fire Dr. Locket received a wound, which put a period to his existence in a few moments.
M. VLOERS, of Antwerp who has been blind for the last twenty years, has invented a language for Telegraphic communication by which persons unable to read or write may be instructed in the secrets of the art. He says, that with telegraphes, fixed at the distance of a league from each other, he can transmit intelligence from Antwerp to Rome in 15 minutes!
Extract of a letter from Hayti, dated Dec. 12th 1804.
I have written you twice since my arrival in the Island, and am sorry to inform you, I have as yet done nothing; the whole Island is crowded with American vessels. I had sold my cargo at twenty five per cent on the invoice cost, but unfortunately for me two vessels arriving, the gentlemen found means to get off. Markets are so extremely dull there is no sale to be made, and I don't know where to go; there are seventeen sail in Port-au-prince, and all the small ports in the Bite full. I cannot for my part see how any of us are to get clear of our cargo, as vessels are pouring in daily, & only four or five persons in each place are licenced to purchase, and they have got frightened, thinking every vessel on the continent coming this way: coffee on the other hand is so scarce that I am confident there is not sufficient to load what are now here. I shall be obliged to put my cargo into the hands of some person here, and pay a commission, as I see no other means of getting clear of it.
P.S. We have now afloat in this harbor at least three hundred barrels of provisions and a great quantity of all kinds of dry goods; coffee twenty five sous, and on the rise.
Extract of a letter from Bankson Taylor, dated Gonaives, 19th December, 1804.
"I arrived at Jeremie, but found no sales could be made to a profit; then proceeded for Gonaives, and found this market also glutted; hearing that many neu-
tral vessels, were at all the ports, I am at a loss what is best to be done; coffee is very scarce and rising.
Arrived, the sloop Unity, in 23 days from Alexandria. She was bound to the Delaware and got up to Brandywine where she came to anchor; but had to cut her cables in a severe gale, and bore away for this port in a leaky condition; her sails are much torn.
(N. T. pap.)
Strange as it may seem, it really happens now and then that a striking truth, by some unaccountable accident, finds its way into the Aurora. That great of this morning, speaking of the memory and the name of Washington, says, "That name has, for the last six years, been made the shield of every scoundrel in the country, and it will be well if honest men will not hereafter be more cool in their veneration for the departed, in consequence of his assumption as a patron and friend by the most profligate and abandoned." Nothing can be more just than the remark, that the name of Washington has of late been assumed as a shield by every scoundrel in the country -- The Aurora itself has for several years past been the pugnacious of the memory of Washington; and that single fact is a sufficient illustration of the position. Still we have no fears that honest men will hereafter be more cool in their veneration for the departed in consequence of his being assumed as a patron and friend by the most profligate and abandoned. Honest men have hitherto retained that veneration, notwithstanding the Aurora proclaimed a jubilee on the day that Washington retired from the administration of the government, because "the man who was the source of all the misfortunes of our country was that day reduced to a level with his fellow citizens and was no longer possessed of power to multiply evils upon the United States." "Every heart," it was said, "in unison with the freedom and happiness of the people, ought to beat high with exultation that the name of Washington from this day ceases to give currency to political iniquity, and to legalize corruption." Notwithstanding the publication of this, and much more of the same kind in the Aurora, honest men retained their veneration for the name of Washington; and though this same Aurora "and every scoundrel in the country has for the last six years" taken that name for a shield; though Mr. Jefferson himself set the example by meanly and invidiously affecting to weep over the tomb of the departed hero and statesman; still the name of Washington will be found sufficient to withstand even this; still, "honest men will not hereafter be more cool in their veneration for the departed, in consequence of his assumption as a patron and friend by the most profligate and abandoned."
[U. S. Gaz.]
From RELF's (Phil.) GAZETTE.
Washington, 1st mo. 8th.
FRIEND RELF,
The oftener I contemplate the deportment of a great part of the members of the house, the less I respect them, the less depend on them. It puzzleth me exceedingly at times to know to what to attribute the motives which dictate the measures of many of them, unless I attribute more than a very little to what either staineth the purity of the heart, or detracteth from the soundness of the understanding. It perplexeth me in no small degree to ascertain what could be the wish of those who have introduced in the house the resolution for retroceding the District of Columbia, the City of Washington excepted, to the states of Virginia and Maryland, from which the United States gained it. Canst thou believe that this measure is hoped to be the first necessary step to the removal of the Seat of Government from this place? I verily believe that the name of Washington is grating to the ear of many of the democrats in the house. Yet why should the plighted faith of the nation be broken, the constitution be violated, and the stability of the government be undermined, because the name of the city is Washington?
Two days, the last and the present, have been wasted in the discussion of a question that ought never to have been agitated. Ever since the removal of Congress to this intended permanent seat of government, attempts have been made in Congress to destroy its permanency, or weaken the confidence of people in its stability. A motion was made two or three sessions since for concentrating the public offices; the last session Wright of Maryland, wished to remove the seat of government to Baltimore; defeated in these attempts, it is now moved to retrocede the district; should this attempt succeed, in all probability, not two sessions more will pass, before the city itself will be given up, and the seat of government be floating about on the waters of democracy, from Richmond to Baltimore, to Philadelphia, beyond the Allegheny mountains, or the Lord knoweth where.
The question of retrocession was called up yesterday morning by one Stanford of North-Carolina, who uttered many things
intended as arguments in favor of the resolution. He was answered in a very able, spirited, and argumentative manner, by friend Denais. Then rose that Smilie in favor of the resolution. To tell thee what arguments were used by that Smilie would be a victory over impossibilities, for "optics sharp it needs, I ween, to see what is not to be seen." Yet he talk'd, and talk'd-- "ye gods how he did talk!" and was sometimes so profound I could not fathom the depth of his remarks: for instance when he was about showing "for why" the resolution ought to pass, he observed on a certain subject "it may not happen, Mr. Chairman, in our day, or in the days of our fathers, but it may happen some time hereafter." But I will not vex thee, friend Relf, with the vexations of that Smilie. When he had made an end of disemboguing his emptiness, Peter Early stood up in favor of the resolution. He would please more as a speaker, and he is a good speaker already, if the observer did not, from his deportment, entertain a suspicion that friend Early had not a less exalted idea of himself than others have of him. He did not speak long--nor can I remember any cogent argument that he used. The debate for the day was closed by Eppes of Virginia. This young man riseth in consequence so fast, in his own opinion, I fear he will become giddy. He talked with fierceness and abundance; but I was too distant, and the house was too noisy, for my gathering much, even had he let much fall. Yet he had novelty; for I repeatedly heard him call Congress, and even the United States, she. One gross tho' unimportant abuse of rhetoric, will sometimes discover great destitution of literary taste. Yet I know not but that Eppes put Congress in the feminine gender in an ironical manner to show that what was once great and masculine had now become weak and womanish. But there appears to be a difference either of opinion or of taste, between Eppes and Lucas, who, speaking of the national legislature, says "Congress, in hees [his] next session," &c. Rhetoricians may decide between these great men.
This morning Judge Tenney, of New-Hampshire, resumed the chair; and friend Southard of New Jersey, commenced the debate of the day, in a dispassionate and argumentative strain. He was opposed to the resolution. He had boldness enough to tell them that he considered this resolution as intended for a measure preparatory to the removal of the seat of government. Friend Boyd, also of New Jersey, followed him on the same side. Father Findley, of chy state, took the side in favor of the resolution.
After whom rose, against the resolution, Boanerges, of Maryland; not that Samuel Smith who is now in the Senate, but Roger Nelson of the House. He began with high promises of proving the unconstitutionality of the measure, he scarcely succeeded, though proofs were thick as blackberries. His speech was boisterous and eccentric; and after his seven thunders had uttered their voices, Elmer and my true friend Sloan of N. J. spoke in favour of the resolution. Friend Griswold, in a short speech established the unconstitutionality [a long word that, and not in Johnson] and illegality of the resolution. Clarke of Virginia spoke in favour of it; and Jackson of Virginia concluded the debate of the day against it. The committee rose at 3 o'clock. I expect, there is such a rage for speaking among them, that the question will not be decided till the 5th day. The house is almost equally divided, but I apprehend that this needless and illegal resolution will not be carried.
THINE.
CATHOLIC CATHEDRAL CHURCH LOTTERY.
Eighteenth Day's Drawing.
300 tickets were drawn this day, among which were the following prizes:
Prizes of One Hundred Dollars.
Nos. 8,112 15,251 17,598 18,903:
Prizes of Fifty Dollars.
Nos. 5,143 12,485.
Prizes of Twenty-five Dollars.
Nos. 4,126 9,652 13,890 20,402.
Prizes of Twenty Dollars.
Nos. 657 1,283 1,318 1,880 2,429 2,639 3,906 3,940 3,961 4,979 5,629 6,593 7,054 8,316 8,621 8,978 11,371 11,730 11,920 12,345 12,693 15,085 16,173 16,214 16,890 17,921 17,970 18,446 18,906 19,291 19,431 19,681 19,787 19,963 20,371 20,635.
Sixty Prizes of Fifteen Dollars.
Gain of the wheel this day 780 dollars.
Total gain, 8,415 dollars.
Adjourned till Saturday next, at ten o'clock.
NEW-YORK, Jan. 9.
At a Court of Oyer and Terminer and General Gaol Delivery, held yesterday at the city hall of the city of New York, in and for the said city and county, William P. Van Ness, Esq. was tried and convicted of being the bearer of a challenge from the Vice President of the United States to the late General Hamilton, aiding and abetting in the fatal Duel which terminated in the death of the latter. The evidence was so clear and positive, that the jury returned a verdict without retiring from their box.
The trial of Nathaniel Pendleton, Esq. implicated in a similar charge as the second of General Hamilton, will, we understand, take place this day; and that Richard Riker, Esq. (the district attorney) and Mr. Robert Swartwout, in the course of the session--Mr. Woodworth, the attorney general, having come on the especial purpose of conducting these prosecutions on the part of the state.
By the brig Generous Friend, arrived here yesterday from Jamaica, we have received Kingston papers to the 10th December. One of the latest date contains the following, which will be found interesting to our merchants.
St. Jago-de-la-Vega, Dec. 8. This afternoon, Mr. Speaker, attended by the other members of the House of Assembly, presented an address to his honor the Lieutenant-Governor, stating the evil and destructive consequences which would arise to this colony if the resolution of Council of the 21st ult. prohibiting the importation of lumber and provisions in neutral vessels, be carried into effect; and earnestly requested that if possible the order might be rescinded; to which his Honor was pleased to make the following answer:--
"Mr. Speaker, and Gentlemen of the Assembly,
"The subject of your address has had the mature consideration which its importance required. Having received instructions from his Majesty's minister relative to the intercourse between this Island and the Privy Council, the resolution of the 21st ult. was published by the advice of that board, as a necessary consequence of the imperative orders transmitted to me from England.
"It is with extreme concern, therefore, that I feel myself obliged to deny the earnest request of so very respectable a body as the Representatives of this valuable colony; but, as the six months notice of the termination of the intercourse have given me an opportunity of communicating your wishes to the Secretary of State, I shall not fail to avail myself of it, and that period will also afford you sufficient time to make your representation to his Majesty, in the manner you may think most conducive to the interests of Jamaica."
BARLEY.
I have received 1350 bushels of good clean BARLEY, which I will sell lower than usual, as the season for using it is considerably advanced.
Cuthbert Powell.
January 14.
2s 3w
Fresh Cranberries.
Just received, and for sale by the subscriber, a few barrels of Cranberries; a few hundred bunches of Onions, and some excellent Potatoes; with a general assortment of other articles as usual.
Thomas Simms.
January 14.
3s
JOHN TUCKER
Has for Sale.
10 puncheons St. Croix Rum 8000 lbs. Green Coffee 1500 Spanish Hides;
AND,
Groceries, as usual.
January 14.
3s 9w 3d
Notice is hereby given to the Creditors of Robert Hamilton, a Bankrupt. That the allowance of his final certificate of discharge is postponed until the 5th Monday of February next, at four o'clock P. M. at Stetson's Hotel at the City of Washington, at which time and place his final discharge will be allowed, unless cause be then and there shown to the contrary.
Wm. CRANCH,
Assistant Judge of the Circuit Court of the District of Columbia.
Jan. 14.
d3t
The subscriber wishes to hire, for a year, two Negro Men, to work on his farm, at the mouth of Hunting Creek. These who can ditch will be preferred.
James Cruik.
January 14.
3s 9w

JAMES KENNEDY, sen.
King Street,
Respectfully informs the Public that he has received, from Lee & Co's Patent and Family Medicine store, New York, a fresh assortment of the following
Valuable Medicines,
Which are in high esteem and general use throughout the United States, many of them being sold cheaper than the drugs of which they are compounded could be purchased at a retail Store.
TAKE NOTICE,
That J. Kennedy, sen. is appointed the ONLY Agent for Alexandria.
Dr. HAMILTON'S ELIXIR,
A sovereign remedy for Colds, Obsolete Coughs Asthma, Catarrhs, Sore Throats, and Approaching Consumption.
To parents who may have children afflicted with the HOOPING COUGH.
This discovery is of the first magnitude, as it is an immediate relief, checks the progress, and in a short time entirely removes the most cruel disorder to which children are liable—the Elixir is so perfectly agreeable and the dose so small, that no difficulty arises in taking it.
From LUTHER MARTIN, Esq. Attorney General of the State of Maryland.
Gentlemen,
I comply with your request in stating my opinion of Hamilton's Elixir. It has been used in my family for two or three years past, with uniform success, whenever colds, coughs, or similar complaints have rendered medicine necessary. I have myself found it an excellent and agreeable remedy for a very painful and troublesome affection of the breast, accompanied with forenses and with obtunded and difficult breathing.
On these accounts I do not hesitate to recommend Hamilton's Elixir, as a valuable medicine, and deserving public attention.
LUTHER MARTIN.
Mr. Abijah Henly, Bridge-Street, Baltimore, was cured by one bottle of Hamilton's Elixir of a very complicated disorder, occasioned by a severe cold caught several months ago. He breathed with the greatest difficulty, and was often thrown into weakening sweats when he attempted to walk any distance, and his voice would frequently fail in such a degree that he would only attempt to whisper, he has been upwards of six weeks without a return of his complaints, and desires to give this public testimony in favour of this invaluable medicine.
Dr. Hamilton's GRAND RESTORATIVE,
Is recommended as an invaluable medicine, for the speedy relief and permanent cure of the various complaints which result from dissipated pleasures—juvenile indiscretions—residence in climates unfavourable to the constitution—the immoderate use of tea, frequent intoxication, or any other destructive intemperance—the unskillful or excessive use of mercury—the diseases peculiar to females, at a certain period of life—bad lying in, &c. &c.
And is proved by long and extensive experience to be absolutely unparalleled in the cure of
 Nervous disorders, Violent cramps in the stomach and back,  Consumption, Indigestion,  Lowness of spirits, Melancholy,  Loss of appetite, Gout in the stomach,  Impurity of the blood, Pains in the limbs,  Hysterical affections, Relaxations,  Inward weakness, Involuntary emissions,  Seminal weakness, Obsolete gleet,  Fluor albus, (or whites) Impotency, &c. &c. 
In cases of extremity, where the long prevalence and obstinacy of disease have brought on a general impoverishment of the system, excessive debility of the whole frame, and a wasting of the flesh, which no nourishment or cordial could repair a perseverance in the use of this medicine has performed the most astonishing cures.
HAMILTON'S ESSENCE AND EXTRACT OF MUSTARD,
A safe and effectual remedy for gout, rheumatism, palsay, sprains, bruises, pains in the face and neck, &c. And has performed more cures in the above complaint than all the other medicines ever before made public.
From Dr. Weatherburn,
Wythe county, Virginia.
Gentlemen,
I purchased at your shop the preparations you call Hamilton's Essence, or Extract of Mustard, which I believe has perfectly removed a chronic rheumatism (what kind named sciatica, or of the hip joint) under which I had laboured for a long time, and which had baffled every article in the Materia Medica, and every mode of treatment received into practice for the cure of this obstinate disease. If you think this letter useful you are at liberty to make it public.
Yours, &c.
P. WEATHERBURN.
John Hoover, rope-maker, South Second Street, between Mary and Christian-Streets, Philadelphia, voluntarily maketh oath as follows, namely, that his wife, Mary Hoover, was so severely afflicted with a violent rheumatism, very dangerously situated, the consequence of a severe cold after lying in, as to be confined to her bed for several weeks, and was at length reduced to the melancholy apprehension of remaining a cripple for life, notwithstanding the most respectable medical advice was followed, and every probable remedy attempted: when seeing several cases of cures performed by Hamilton's Essence and Extract of Mustard, they were procured from Mr. Birch, No. 17, South Second-Street. The first application enabled her to walk across the room, and the use of one bottle restored her to her usual state of health and strength.
JOHN HOOVER.
Sworn and subscribed before Ebenezer Forster, Esq. one of the justices of the peace for Philadelphia County.
HAMILTON'S
WORM DESTROYING LOZENGES.
Which have within four years past cured upwards of one hundred and twenty thousand persons of both sexes, of every age, and in every situation, of various dangerous complaints arising from worms, and form obstructions or foulness in the stomach and bowels.
This medicine bears no analogy whatever of similar title, so commonly complained of as operating with violence on the contrary, particular excellence of this remedy is its being suited to every age and constitution; contains nothing but what is perfectly innocent, and is so mild in its operation that it cannot injure the most delicate pregnant lady, or the tenderest infant of a week old should no worms exist in the body, it will, without pain or griping, cleanse the stomach and bowels of whatever is foul or offensive, and thereby prevent the production of worms and many fatal disorders. They are particularly effectual in carrying off all gross humors and corruptions; feverish and bilious complaints, and are the best and mildest purgative that can be used on any occasion.
Description of Worms, & the symptoms by which they are known.
Worms which infest the human body, are chiefly of four kinds, viz. the Tares or large round worm, the Ascarides, or small round worm, the Cucurbitina, or short, flat, white worm, and lastly, the Tania, or tape-worm, so called from its resemblance to tape; this is often many yards long, and is full of joints—it is most hurtful, and most difficult to cure.
Among the symptoms attending worms, are disagreeable breath, especially in the morning—Bad and corrupted gums—itching in the nose and about the seat—Convulsions and epileptic fits, and sometimes privation of speech—Starting and grinding of the teeth in sleep—Irregular appetite, sometimes loathing food, and sometimes voracious—Purgings, with slimy and fetid stools—Vomiting—Large and hard belly—Pains and sickness at the stomach—Pains in the head and thighs, with lowness of spirits—low fever, with small and irregular pulse—A dry cough—Excellent thirst—Sometimes pale and unhealthy countenance, and sometimes the face bloated and flushed. Persons afflicted with any of the above symptoms should have immediate recourse to HAMILTON'S WORM DESTROYING LOZENGES, which have been constantly attended with success in all complaints similar to those above described.
A dose of this medicine given occasionally during the warm season, will effectually prevent the vomiting and purging of children, a dreadful disorder which annually destroys thousands of the infant part of our cities. It is likewise the most certain remedy known and has restored to health and strength a great number when in an advanced stage of this fatal complaint. Particular and plain instructions are given for every part of the necessary treatment in such cases.
Children generally take this medicine with eagerness; having a pleasing appearance, and an agreeable taste.
CASES OF CURES—by Hamilton's Worm Destroying Lozenges.
(Selected from thousands) the authenticity of which any person may ascertain, either by letter or personal application.
TAPE WORM.
Mr. SAMUEL FULLER, Inn-keeper, on the Harford road, ten miles from Baltimore, began about 20 months ago to be grievously afflicted with a tape worm, which increased fast in size and strength, so as to excite the most horrid sensations by its writhing motions and intolerable pains, resembling the gnawing and tearing of his bowels, which deprived him of his necessary sleep, and caused such dreadful apprehensions as cannot be conceived but by one in a similar situation—his appetite wasted rapidly, and with that his strength, so that he was unable to attend to any business—when he heard of some excellent cures performed by Hamilton's worm lozenges, he took a large dose, which brought away a portion FOUR YARDS of the worm (now in the possession of Lee & Co.)—but a renewal of his pains soon convinced him that this monstrous reptile had recovered its first vigour—Application was made to Lee & Co. for more of their medicine, with their advice—from which resulted the total expulsion of his formidable enemy, in several pieces, which he supposed to be SIX or EIGHT YARDS more. A few months have since elapsed, and Mr. Fuller is now in perfect health. The above facts are well known to a numerous circle of his neighbours, and himself will gratify any who may wish to make further inquiries on the subject. Although Hamilton's worm lozenges produce such powerful effects, when necessary, yet they are perfectly innocent and mild in their operation on the human body, even taken in large doses, as Mr. Fuller will testify—their particular mildness is abundantly evident in innumerable cures of infants.
Communicated by Dr. John Spangler, Yorktown, Pennsylvania.
Letter from the reverend Mr. JOHN MOUTHER minister of the Moravian church, in York town. York, January 4th, 1802.
Dear Sir, Dr. Hamilton's lozenges have been recommended to me as a very adequate means for the cure of children afflicted with worms. I procured a box for the use of my family, to try, whether by means of this medicine, I might be enabled to gain a point, which to accomplish, different other means had proved abortive. My eldest boy had a very sickly appearance, was very restless at night grew leaner from time to time; in short, he seemed to be in a precarious state of health, which would yield to none of the medicines administered, until I gave him two doses of lozenges agreeably to the directions, which carried off a substance to all appearance a mercurious but upon close inspection quit repletes with very small living animals. Not one of that sort of worms which usually infest children came from him. Since that period he grew remarkably better in health and though lean, has got a fresh and lively complexion. Upon different occasions I have used this medicine as a purging substitute, and found it to answer exceedingly well, without bringing on belly-ache, or any of those disagreeable sensations, so often occasioned by purging medicines. Upon the whole I judge this medicine to be, besides its main object, one of the most salutary means for restoring lost appetite, and promoting a proper state of digestion, by carrying off that bilious substance, which engenders so much indisposition both among children and adults.
I am, Sir, your most obedient servant, JOHN MOUTHER.
Dr. HAHN'S TRUE AND GENUINE GERMAN CORN PLASTER.
An infallible remedy for corns, speedily removing them, root and branch, without giving pain.
THE GENUINE PERSIAN LOTION,
So celebrated among the fashionable throughout Europe, as an invaluable cosmetic perfectly innocent and safe, free from corrosive and repellent minerals (the basis of other lotions) and of unparalleled efficacy in preventing and removing blemishes in the face and skin of every kind, particularly freckles, pimples, inflammatory redness, scurf, tetter, ring worms, sun burns, prickly heat, &c.
The Persian Lotion operates mildly, without impeding that natural, insensible perspiration which is essential to health. Yet its salutary effects are speedy and permanent, rendering the skin delicately soft and clear, improving the complexion, and restoring the bloom of youth. Never failing to render an ordinary countenance beautiful, and an ill-adorned one more so.
THE RESTORATIVE POWDER for the TEETH AND GUMS.
This excellent preparation comforts and strengthens the gums, preserves the enamel from decay, and cleanses and whitens the teeth, by absorbing all that acrimonious slime and foulness, which suffered to accumulate, never fails to injure and finally ruin them.
Dr. HAHN'S GENUINE EYE WATER.
A sovereign remedy for all diseases of the eye, whether the effect of natural weakness or of accident, defluxions of rheum, dullness, itching and films on the eye, never failing to cure those maladies which frequently succeed the small-pox, measles and fevers, and wonderfully strengthening a weak sight. Hundreds have experienced its excellent virtues, when nearly deprived of sight.
TOOTH ACHE DROPS.
The only remedy yet discovered which gives immediate and lasting relief in the most severe instances. The SOVEREIGN OINTMENT for the ITCH, Which is warranted infallible remedy at one application.
Worms or an infant a week old, containing not a particle of mercury, or any other dangerous ingredient whatever, and is not accompanied with that tormenting smell which attends the application of other remedies.
THE ANODYNE ELIXIR.
For the cure of every kind of head-ache. INDIAN VEGETABLE SPECIFIC. A safe and speedy remedy for the venereal disease. "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure."
For the prevention and cure of bilious and malignant fevers.
IS RECOMMENDED
Dr. HAHN'S ANTI-BILIOUS PILLS.
The operation of these pills is perfectly mild, so as to be used with safety by persons in every situation, and of every age.
They are excellently adapted to carry off superfluous bile, and prevent its morbid secretions—to restore and amend the appetite—to procure a free perspiration, and thereby prevent colds, which are often attended with fatal consequences—a dose never fails to remove a cold, if taken with its first appearance. They are celebrated for removing habitual costiveness—sickness at the stomach, and severe head-ache—and ought to be taken by all persons on a change of climate.
Sold likewise by S. PLEASANTS Richmond; Roys and Douglass, Peters burg; T. Green, Fredericksburgh; G. Purdie, Smithfield; M. Jones, Suffolk; Dr. Miller, Winchester; R. Greenhow, Williamsburg; and F. Shaw, Leesburg
THE SUBSCRIBER
Wishing to remove from this state offers for sale the following
PROPERTY—VIZ :
A MERCHANT MILL, newly built, and completely fixed for both Merchant and Country work; over-shot eighteen feet water wheels, four feet head; double gear'd; excellent Burrs, good country stones; excellent bolting cloths, and all other necessaries in good order. Lying in the county of Fauquier, State of Virginia, on the head waters of Rappahannock known by the name of Ferry run; a never-failing stream centrical, and most vacant situation, having as great, or greater, run of custom, as any mill in the country, within 12 miles of the Blue Ridge, being an excellent wheat county, the flour is well known to pass equal to any in the state and at the same place a store house, a complete small dwelling house, stable, and other necessary out-houses. A small Farm containing 100 acres under tolerable cultivation, about 6 acres of excellent meadow can be had near the said mill a handsome and conveniently situated place, room for great improvement. 308 acres of land lying in Culpepper county, on the main branch of Rappahannock, within one mile of said Merchant Mill, the plantation under tolerable cultivation, with an excellent Mill seat on the said river, having a Mill which with a little repairing can be made able to do considerable country work. A distillery consisting of three stills, and a large boiler, together with all the necessaries belonging thereto. Four hundred acres of leaf-hold land in Fairfax manor, within a few miles of said Merchant Mill, convenient so as to accommodate the purchaser with timber, to supply said mill with barrel staves, and other necessaries.
Two thousand acres of land lying in Culpepper county, under lease for short and long terms, the greater part of which will soon be clear of incumbrance, having fresh plantations, tolerable young orchards under good cultivation.
The well known stand occupied by myself and others formerly in the mercantile business at the cross roads, on the main manor road, allowed to be equal to any country stand within the state consisting of a well-calculated Store House, excellent Gin-house, Public House, good Black Smith shop with a set of tools. The purchaser can have in addition to those improvements, about 1000 acres of leaf-hold land, for three lives, small rent with all the improvements, tolerable dwelling, good necessary houses, excellent orchards, good meadows, in good farming order. All the above mentioned property lies within 15 miles distance of each other—will be sold altogether or part, so as to suit the purchaser, or purchasers; some cash in advance, Negroes in part, and long credit on the balance. The terms will be made easy to suit the parties. If not sold immediately part of the mentioned improvements will be rented for a small term.
For terms apply to me, living at the Merchant Mill.
ELIJAH ARNOLD.
Fauquier County, Vir. 3 gnia, Oct. 7, 1804.
FRENCH SCHOOL.
Mr. Berike,
Late from FRANCE, respectfully informs the Ladies and Gentlemen of Alexandria, THAT he has lately opened a FRENCH SCHOOL, where he teaches the French tongue, grammatically. He will give lessons in town by attending on families in the day time only, the night being devoted to the several scholars he has already that compose his night school.
The persons desirous of being taught themselves, or having their children taught, that fine and useful language, who will honour him with their confidence and patronage, may be assured, beforehand, that he will neglect nothing that may contribute to their satisfaction.
He dwells at the Spread Eagle tavern, formerly kept by Frederick Knoes. January 5.
BY AUTHORITY.
Scheme of a Lottery,
To build an Academy in the City Richmond. Dollars.
  1 Prize, last drawn ticket having a blank to its number, 20,000   1 do 10,000   1 do 5,000   5 do of 1,000 each 5,000   6 do of 500 3,000   10 do of 200 2,000   20 do of 100 2,000   100 do of 50 5,000   250 do of 30 7,500   420 do of 25 10,500   1,500 do of 20 30,000   3,000 do of 15 45,000   1 first drawn ticket after 1000 having a blank to its number, 250   1 do after 2,000 do 250   1 do after 3,000 do 250   1 do after 4,000 do 250   1 do after 5,000 do 500   1 do after 6,000 do 500   1 do after 8,000 do 500   1 do after 10,000 do 500   1 do after 12,000 do 500   1 do after 13,000 do 500   1 do after 14,000 do 1,000 
5,325 prizes 150,000 9,675 blanks—not two to a prize.
15,000 tickets at 10 dollars each, 150,000 N. B. Prizes subjected to a deduction of fifteen per cent.
This Lottery has been authorised by the legislature of Virginia, for the laudable purpose of erecting a seminary of learning in or near the metropolis of this state. With this view it is contemplated to raise 20,000 dollars, and 2,500 dollars in addition, for defraying the expenses attendant on drawing the lottery. Citizens of the first respectability have been selected as trustees, and they have pledged themselves to use their utmost exertions to carry it into effect. The scheme has the advantage of giving to each adventurer a chance for some very large prizes, whilst the proportion of prizes to blanks, is so great as to invite the friends of the intended institution to partake in the lottery, with very little risk of their becoming losers. The treasurer of this state is to be appointed to receive the money for the tickets as they are sold, and to pay the amount of the prizes to fortunate adventurers. It is believed that the above considerations will induce a rapid sale of the tickets, and the drawing will commence as soon as a sufficient number shall be sold to authorize it—which it is believed will be on the second Monday in December next.
Richmond, Jan. 31, 1804. ** Tickets to be had of Robert Pollard, Dr. J. Breckenborough, sen. Wm. Price, (Reg.) Samuel Pleasants, un. and Wm. Pritchard.
Stop two unprincipled Villains! OWN BROTHERS.
Baxter —about 25 years old, pock-marked; who drives a coach without fear or without care, but with dexterity (when sober): His dress unknown, having a variety—very black, and impudent to any body—and to every body impudent.
Martin —about 20 years old; dressed in a blue plush roundabout jacket and overalls, of sky blue color; about 5 feet 8 inches high, lazy, and fond of sitting down and going to sleep in the day time.
I will give a reward of Forty Dollars, for apprehending the two rascals, and pay all reasonable expenses if brought home to me, at Shuter's Hill, about three-quarters of a mile from Alexandria, Virginia.
BENJAMIN DULANY.
Dec. 24. N. B. It is expected the two fellows are now Baltimore town.
Notice.
This is to give notice that the subscribers of the County of Alexandria, in the District of Columbia, have obtained from the Orphans Court of said County, letters of administration on the Personal estate of Thomas Farrel, late of the county aforesaid, deceased. All persons having claims against the said deceased, are hereby warned, to exhibit the same with the vouchers thereof, to the subscribers, on or before the 5th day of June, next, they may otherwise be excluded from all benefit of the said estate.
Given under our hands this 5th day of December 1804, Ann Farrel. Administratrix.
Thos. Vowell, Wm. Rhodes, Administrators
N. B. All persons indebted to the said estate, are requested to make immediate payment to the Administratrix, otherwise, suits will commence. Dec. 6.
Wanted to Hire, A NEGRO BOY.
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