Alexandria advertiser and commercial intelligencer (Alexandria [Va.]), 1802-09-20 00:00:00

Alexandria AND COMMERCIAL
Advertiser INTELLIGENCER.
VOL. 11.]
MUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1802.
[No. 550.
The subscriber having been appointed AUCTIONEER, and having given Bond and Security as the law directs, solicits a share of the public patronage; he has taken the Store belonging to Mr. Joseph Riddle, at the Corner of King and Union Streets, where he will be ready to receive GOODS for sale the beginning of next week. THO. PATTEN. September 11. d
Public Sale.
On TUESDAY , At ten o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store, Rum in hogsheads and barrels. Whiskey in barrels, Gin in casks and barrels, Port wine in casks, Molasses in hds. Sugar in hds and bds. White and brown soap in boxes, Chocolate in boxes, Coffee in tierces and bags, Raisins in kegs and boxes. Queens Ware in crates, handsomely assorted,
ALSO, A variety of DRY GOODS , —AMONG WHICH ARE— Superfine cloth and Kersemeres, Narrow Cloth, and Flannels, Irish Linens, and Oznaburgs, Sail duck of different qualities, Chintzes and Calicoes, Cambric and Cotton shawls, India Muslin and Table Cloaths, Coloured threads and sowing silks, Ribbons, Hats, and A number of other articles. P. G. MARSTELLER, September 17. Vendue Master.
THE SUBSCRIBER
Intending to supply the market of Alexandria with the different kinds of FISH which the waters of the Potomac affords, has prepared a Subscription Paper which will be open at the Coffee-House for the space of 10 days from this date. Any gentleman desirous of being supplied with FISH may be furnished with the paper upon application to the manager of the C. House. J. B. SMITH. September 11. d10t
FIRST NOTICE.
In the case of JOHN B. ARMSTEAD, a Bankrupt. WHEREAS a Commission of Bankruptcy, founded upon the Act of Congress of the United States, passed on the 4th day of April, 1800, entitled "An Act to establish an uniform system of Bankruptcy throughout the United States" has been awarded and issued against John B. Armstead of the county of Loudoun, merchant; and he being declared a Bankrupt, is hereby required to surrender himself to the Commissioners in the said Commission named, or a major part of them, on the last Wednesday in September next, and on the first and second Wednesdays in October following, at the house of Mr. Lacy , in the town of Middleburg (Loudoun County) at 12 o'clock on each day, and make a full discovery and disclosure of his estate and effects, when and where his creditors are to come prepared to prove their debts; at the second sitting to chuse assignees, and at the last sitting, the said Bankrupt is desired to finish his examination, and his creditors are to assent to, or dissent from the allowance of his certificate. All persons indebted to the said Bankrupt, or that have any of his effects, are not to pay or deliver the same, but to whom the commissioners shall appoint. BURR POWELL, Secretary to the Commission. Middleburg, August 14. (21) d28t HAY in BUNDLES Of about 200 pounds each, for sale by WM. HARTSHORNE. 9th mo 2d. d
Public Sale.
On TUESDAY next will positively be sold, at the VENDUE STORE, 1 Pair elegant plated Urns. 1 do. Butter Boats, 1 Bread Basket, silver rim, 1 Fish Knife, 1 pair large Silver Candlesticks, 2 do. small do. 1 set Bed Curtains, 2 Window Curtains, silver Table and Tea Spoons, &c. P. G. MARSTELLER. Sept. 16.
Public Sale.
On Tuesday the 21st inst. at 4 o'clock in the afternoon will positively be sold on the premises, The convenient two story BRICK HOUSE & LOT , On Cameron Street the property of Mr. Van Havre. Also, a two story FRAME HOUSE , On Washington Street & several handsome BUILDING LOTS on Cameron and Washington streets. Terms of purchase will be made known previous to the sale. P. G. MARSTELLER, Sept. 15. Vendue Master.
Public Sale.
On the 1st day of October next will be sold on the premises at a credit of 60 days for negotiable notes with approved indorsers or bills on London or White Haven at 120 days sight—the following valuable property. One lot of ground bounded and lying on Union Street 54 feet 10 1/2 inches to the north of King Street and running thence northerly with Union Street 21 feet 1 1/2 inches to Fayette Street thence with the line of that street 70 feet. One lot of ground lying upon Union Street 126 feet to the north of King Street and running thence northerly Union Street 46 feet 6 inches thence eastwardly with a line parallel King Street 70 feet. P. G. MARSTELLER, Sept. 13. Vendue Master.
By virtue of a Deed of Trust from George Coryell, to the Subscriber, on Friday the 8th of October, at 4 o'clock, will be exposed to sale, on the premises, A two story Frame HOUSE , situate on the north-east corner of Duke and Union streets, with a lease of 7 years and 5 months of the Lot on which said House is built, subject to a ground rent of 12l. per annum. Also, an annual ground rent of twenty pounds. JAMES KEITH, jun. Sept. 16. d10t
10 Pipes 4th Proof Brandy, 20 Hds. Brown Sugar, (1st quality) 20 Puncheons Jamaica and Grenada Rum, 10 Bales Cotton, 20 Quarter Casks, F & FF English Gunpowder, 50 Bags Pearl Barley, 1000lb. Fine Ground Ginger, FOR SALE, BY R. B. JAMMESSON. September 11. d
Just Published, BY COTTON & STEWART, AND FOR SALE, A NEW NOVEL, Entitled the BEGGAR BOY; (Price one Dollar.) By THOMAS BELLAMY, late editor of the London Critical Reviews. July 30.
Just Received, and for sale at this Office, Mr. BAYARD'S SPEECH in the Bill for repealing the late Judiciary Act.
For Boston & Salem, The Schoop MARY & SALLY; JACOB ORCUTT, Master. For freight or passage apply to JOHN G. LADD. Who has for sale, Beerboom Gurrachs, Bandanna Handkerchiefs, Nankeens, Hyson, Hysonkin, and Souchong Teas, Russia Sheetings, Russia and Ravens Duck, Cordage, West India and N. E. Rum, A small quantity of very excellent Cheese. September 14. d
R. & J. GRAY Have for Sale, wholesale and retail, at their Book and Stationary Store, in King Street, between Royal and Fairfax streets, the following articles, on which a liberal deduction will be made to those who purchase to sell again: Novels, Romances, &c. THE Beggar Girl, a novel in three vols. by Mrs. Bennet; Devalcourt, by do. Girl of the Mountains, a novel in 2 vols. by Mrs. Parsons; St. Leon, or a Tale of the XVIth Century, a novel in 2 vols. by Wm. Godwin, Children of the Abbey, a tale, 4 vols. bound in 2, by Regina Maria Roche, Vicar of Landdown, 2 vols. in one by do. Maid of the Hamlet, 2 vols. in one, by do. Nocturnal Visit, a novel, in 2 vols. by do. Spirit of the Castle, by William C. Proby, Vagabond, by George Walker, Mordaunt, by Dr. Moore, The Armenian, or Ghost of Scer, a history founded on facts, 2 vols. from the German of Schiller, Charlotte Temple, a Tale of Truth, by Mrs. Rowton, 2 vols. in one, Adventures of Gaudencia di Lucca, the Abbess, a romance by W. H. Ireland, the avowed author of the Shakespeare papers, &c. &c. in 3 vols. the Fool of Quality, or the History of Henry Earl of Morejano, in 3 vols. by Mr. Brooke, Royal Captives, a Fragment of Secret History, by Ann Yearley, a Tale of the Times, a novel by the author of the Gossip's Story, in 2 vols. Miscellanies. Epitome of the History of Europe from the reign of Charlemagne to the beginning of the reign of George III. 8vo. Beauties of Nature delineated, or Philosophical and Pious Contemplations on the Works of Nature, and the Seasons of the Year, selected from Sturm's Reflections; Life and Writings of the late Dr. Benjamin Franklin, Taplin's Farrier, Blossoms of Morality, Sandford and Merton, Constitutions of the United States with the latest amendments, to which are prefixed, the Declaration of Independence and the Federal Constitution with the amendments; Junius's Letters, complete in one vol. with a copious index; Letters of Themistocles, with an appendix, containing a Character of Dr. Franklin, and Remarks on his Life, written by himself; Vocal Medley, a new Collection of fashionable, modern Songs; American Songster; Patriotic Medley; Watts's Psalms and Hymns; Methodist Hymns and spiritual Songs; Newton's Olney Hymns; Common Prayer Books in plain and Morocco binding.
School Books. Bibles, Testaments, Scout's Lessons, Murray's English Reader; Introduction to the English Reader; Sequel to do. Young Gentlemen and Ladies' Monitor; Entick's Dictionary; Pfaelter's Columbian Orator; Webster's Institutes, containing his Spelling Book, or 1st part, Grammar or 2d part, and Selection in Reading, or 3d part; Dilworth's Spelling Book; Columbian do. Child's Guide; American Primer; Columbian do. Dr. Lowth's English Grammar; Ash's Introduction to do. Philadelphia Latin do. Clark's Introduction to Latin; Mair's, do. do. Clarke's Eranistes; do. Corderii; Rudiman's Rudiments of the Latin Tongue; American Tutor's Assistant, Dilworth's Schoolmaster's do. Mrs. Barbauld's Lesson's and Hymns for Children; Juvenile Magazine to be continued monthly.
Chap Books. Prompter; Aladdin, or the Wonderful Lamp, Mother Goose's Tales; Trojan War, Gulliver Reviv'd; Laugh and be Fat; Hocus Pocus; Divine Emblems; Letter Writer; Spanish Rogues; Religious Courtship; Conquest of Mexico; Buck's Companion; Youthful Jester's Cheap Repository. Stationary. Lead Inkstands with glass holders; Pocket do. Morocco Pocket Books assorted; Playing Cards; red and black Inkpowder; Wafers by the pound or oz. Letter Paper of different qualities: Foolscap writing paper; Quills and Slates, lead and slate Pencils; and a general assortment of Blank Books, consisting of Ledgers, Journals, Day Books, Invoices, Waste and Cash Books, Cyphering and Copy Books; Copper plate Copy Lines large and small hand. Bookbinding. Of every description, executed with neatness and dispatch. Merchants' account books ruled and bound to any pattern at the shortest notice. April 20. d
Wanted to Purchase, A STOUT NEGRO LAD , whose honesty can be vouched for. For such, a liberal price will be given. R. B. JAMMESSON. Sept. 18. d
TO BE SOLD.
By virtue of a Deed of Trust from Samuel Cooper to the Subscriber, for the purpose of paying a debt due from the said Samuel Cooper to Philip G. Marsteller, will be exposed to Sale for ready money, on the first Monday in next month, being the 4th day of October, at 4 o'clock, P. M. on the premises, A PIECE OF GROUND , With the APPURTENANCES, situate in the town of Alexandria, on the north side of King Street and to the westward of Patrick Street, fronting on King Street 24 feet, and running back 100 feet to the Alley. THOMAS SWANN. Sept. 18. d
Lands in Kentucky.
To be sold by Public Sale at the Tontine Coffee Room, New York, on the 2d day of December next, at 12 o'clock, noon. Eleven thousand acres of land in one or more lots; laying in the county of Fayette, state of Kentucky about 30 miles from Lexington and Frankfort, 20 miles south east of the Ohio River and adjacent to the public road between the two Maima Rivers and several rising settlements. The soil generally good, well watered and timber of various descriptions. These lands within 15 miles of Main Lecking and Kentucky rivers, both navigable two to three hundred miles above the extremity of the lands. Also,
To be sold at the same time and place as the above, another TRACT OF LAND of nine thousand acres, in one or more lots, in the county of Fayette, state of Kentucky, nearly the same distance from Lexington, Frankfort and the Ohio Rivers, as the foregoing tract, and lays between the former and Main Lecking river, distant from the latter only a few miles. The soil is in general good, well watered and timber of different kinds, and as the former tract, in the neighborhood of the settled parts of Kentucky, and opposite a Jersey settlement. The grants by Edmund Randolph, Esq. in 1787 and 1788, and the title deeds are clear and indisputable.
As these lands are to be disposed of for behalf of creditors, they will be positively sold to the highest bidder, for approved notes at two and three months. Capt. Fowler or Mr. James Masterfon of Lexington; Mr. George Brook, Clerk of Woodford county; or major John Lee near Frankfort will point out the lands. For further information and an accurate plan of the lands, apply to John & Charles Wilkes Esqrs. or Lewis Simond Esq. New York, or to Mr. Brown, Dumfries, Virginia. July 30. d
Just Received
From NORFOLK, fresh LIMES & ORANGES, And a few excellent SMITHFIELD HAMS, best JAR RAISINS, and CHEESE, of an excellent quality. A. WILLIS. Sept. 15. d Just Received From NORFOLK, fresh LIMES & ORANGES. Also, on hand— A QUANTITY OF CYDER VINEGAR. THOMAS SIMMS. Sept. 16. d Cash given for rags.

FROM THE N. Y. EVENING POST.
A full exposition of the Clintonian faction and the Society of the COLUMBIAN ILLUMINATI, &c. By JOHN WOOD.
CONCLUDED.
The most inflamed zealots of the Romish Church fell short of this pious society in eagerness for persecution on one hand, and for proselytism on the other. They have spared neither expence nor pains to circulate books of Infidelity and Jacobinism, and to their zeal the public is indebted for all the edifications communicated by the Temple of Reason, under the guidance of Driscoll, the apostatized popish priest. The first difficulty, the want of money, was surmounted by Mr. Cheetham himself, who in the impetuosity of his zeal, is said not only to have become security for the types, but in a fit of generous indifference to have betrayed his real character and principles to some of his subscribers. Wood, who knows the man, says, "In place of the vulgar stupidity which unveils the projects of Dennistoun's brain, Cheetham possesses all the cunning of an artful prostitute that under a placid countenance masks deep designs, and plotting vengeance;" yet, in this cause so ardent was this same Cheetham for the public good, so did his bowels yearn with compassion for the blindness of mankind that he became blind himself, and inclosed Driscoll's hand bills in every one of his papers intended for his Deistical customers, but unfortunately the carrier, not being so deeply versed in modern philosophism as to know a true infidel from a christian by the sound of his name or the front of his house, distributed the papers indiscriminately. The Christian subscribers were surprised and displeased, and the mischief it is supposed was not quite healed by a very humble apology. When Driscoll began to succeed, our precious society wanted to finger some of the profits; but it was soon found that remonstrance, intreaty, argument, nay Billingsgate, had no effect upon the flinty nerves of the old-blooded infidel, who, with all the sang froid of an old pedlar, and the sagacity of a Jesuit resisted their solicitations, retained the pence, and left them all to grumble among themselves, exclaiming with Falstaff, "A plague upon it when rogues can't be true to each other." So, picking up his press & types he moved to Philadelphia, and taking post under Duane, endeavored by making fresh proselytes, to repair the injury he had done the society. He was not unsuccessful; a subordinate society was soon established under his auspices in that city, and another at Baltimore, but both under constitutional patents from the mother society here.
They now began to aspire to an extension of their principles. They feared that none but those who had been already converted from christianity would read their Temple of Reason. To steal a march with it upon believers would, they conceived, be a meritorious fraud, and they had recourse to the following, a curious and clever expedient for the purpose—Having laid their plan, a committee was appointed, who waited on Mr. Donald Fraser, a pious christian teacher, who had justly gained some credit by answering Paine's Age of Reason, and him they prevailed upon to take up the defence of christianity and set up a paper called the Temple of Truth. This, they judged, would occasion both to be read, and they had vanity enough to think that they should make quick work of the arguments of Mr. Fraser. However, their pious and benevolent plan was frustrated by one of Mr. Fraser's friends, who having some hints of the intentions of the Illuminati, communicated the information to him.
Mr. Wood states the number of the society to be very considerable.
The number of members in the list of the Theistical society of New-York, which I have amounts to ninety five; I would give their names, but this would serve no purpose, and only expose their families, perhaps, to misery; every one of them however, is in politics a Clintonian, and several of them have been promoted to offices by the Clinton interest. Their love for Mr. De Witt Clinton, proceeds in a great measure from an idea that he is a deist; whether he is so or not, it is impossible for me to decide; it is enough that they think so and on that supposition they will almost hazard their lives in his behalf. One thing however, is certain,
that Mr. Clinton has afforded his patronage to several who were avowed deists, and he has even been the means of displacing christians to make room for deists. The present agent for the Temple of Reason, in New-York, is well known to be indebted to Mr. Clinton for the lucrative situation in the mercantile line, which he at present enjoys. One of the members of the Legislature of that State, who was tossed in by the Clinton interest, is an avowed supporter and lover of the president Palmer, and for ought I know, also a member of the highest grade among the Illuminati; for there were several, Mr. Baron tells me, who belonged to the highest grade, that never met in the general convention.
The oath taken by the directors in the highest grade, was nearly the same with the oath administered to the minerval among the Illuminati, when he became an Illuminatus minor, and must, without doubt, have been copied from it—It was reported to me in these words—
I, a member of the Theistical Society, protect before you, the worthy President of our order, that I acknowledge my natural weakness and inability; and that I, with all my possessions, rank, honors and titles which I hold in political society, am at bottom only a man; I can enjoy these things only through my fellow men, and through them also I may love them. The approbation and consideration of my fellow men are indispensably necessary, and I must try to maintain them by all my talents. These I will never use to the prejudice of universal good, but will oppose with all my might, the enemies of the human race, and of political society. I will embrace every opportunity of serving mankind, by improving my understanding and my affections, and by imparting all important knowledge, as the good and talents of this order require of me. I bind myself to perpetual silence, and unshaken loyalty and submission to the order, in the person of our President, here making a faithful and complete surrender of my private judgment, my own will and every narrow minded employment of my power and influence. I pledge myself to account the good of the order as my own, and am ready to serve it with my fortune, my honor and my blood. Should I through omission, neglect, passion or wickedness, behave contrary to the good of the order, I subject myself to what reproof or punishment our President shall enjoin. The friends and enemies of the order shall be my friends and enemies; and with respect to both, I will conduct myself as directed by the order, and am ready in every lawful way to devote myself to its increase and promotion, and therein to employ all my ability. All this I promise and protect, without secret reservation, according to the intention of the society, which require from me this engagement: This I do as I am, and as I hope to continue a man of honor.
I have now related the origin and progress of Illuminatism in this country. It arose, the reader will perceive, upon the ruins of the democratic society; it first exhibited itself in the form of a philosophical club; then assumed the more metaphysical appellation of the Theistical Society; divided itself into different grades and orders, after the example of the institution of Weishaupt, and separate constitutions and separate oaths, appropriate to the several grades. They had also pass words, which I forgot to state. Mr. Baron says, the pass word in the general convention, was truth . After the example of the German Illuminati, they also established publications for the express purpose of disseminating their principles; they sent copies of these publications to Paine at Paris, and to the President of the United States. By means of a corresponding committee, similar societies were established in the different cities of America. Their principles in politics correspond with their ideas of religion, viz. the rankest Jacobinism, with the vilest deism. They all attached themselves to the interest of Mr. De Witt Clinton, judging, probably, by a knowledge of his cousin Dennistoun, that he would be favorable to their cause, and Mr. Clinton, in return appears not to be ungrateful. He has been the means of displacing several worthy christians to make way for them; and he lets itows in bountiful measure, all his patronage to support their political paper, the American Citizen. Nothing can prove more distinctly the mutual affection and
sympathy which exist between Mr. Clinton and the Columbian Illuminati, than these acts of kindness. The link which connects the infidels of New York with the Clinton family, must now be obvious, and the ardent zeal which is displayed to promote the greatness of that family. The Columbian Illuminati are not to be despised, although there are no principle characters among them. They are to be dreaded, and every good christian ought to use his exertions to crush their endeavors. In the words of Robinson, "their torch, though of the grossest materials, darts with a horrid glare into every corner, rousing hundreds of filthy vermin, and directing their flight to the rotten carrion, where they can best deposit their poison and their eggs, in the breasts, to wit, of the sensual and profligate, there to fester and burst forth in a new and filthy progeny."
It may not be improper to add a few words as to the evidence on which this pamphlet is framed—1st. It comes not out anonymously, with vaunting challenges to prosecute, and a promise that the facts can be proved in a court of law, if necessary, but it appears under the real name of one who thus not only exposes himself to the pains and penalties of a prosecution, if what he publishes is libelous, but to a degree of infamy which must inevitably drive him from the means of getting his bread. 2d. After mentioning that the number of the members actually in his possession amounts to ninety five, he gives the names of the persons from whom he received his information: George Baron and William Carver are the two witnesses he produces, and he describes a third so as he may be easily recognized, a young Quaker, a Physician, but whose name at his own request is concealed. 3d. In addition to their testimony, and in support of it, he gives us important written evidence, the constitution of the Society . 4th. He adds a well connected chain of circumstances which carry on the face of them such marks of correctness as we think must satisfy the understanding no less than the express declaration of witnesses, and which if not true will afford those concerned a better opportunity to detect the misrepresentation, and defend themselves.
And here it may be pertinent to make one or two remarks on this last species of testimony. This is certainly a case where positive and direct proof could hardly be expected. The nature of the combination itself, carried on in the most mysterious secrecy, almost excludes the idea of positive proof. And when to this we add the oath that every member takes at his admission, that "so swearing all mental reservation, he will never reveal, by hint, word, writing or in any manner whatever, even to his most trusted friend any thing which should be said to him," it would be no wonder if the circumstantial proof had been even less satisfactory than it is. It must be remembered that we are much indebted for the evidence now laid before the public to George Baron's having contrived in a manner related in the pamphlet to elude taking the oath. On the whole, we think this concurrence of circumstances, supported as they are by direct evidence, & especially, if they remain, as they yet do, entirely uncontradicted, must completely satisfy the understanding of every reader, both of the existence of this infidel society, of its pernicious designs, and of its destructive effects upon the minds and morals of this community.
This is no place, we are well aware, to introduce religious topics for discussion, it will not be expected, it would be improper and out of place to attempt it; but it is our duty, and God forbid that through false shame we should shrink from it, it is our duty to bear open, and public, and loud, and continued testimony against all those institutions which corrupting political, moral, and religious principles, have a baneful effect on the society in which we live. Borrowing the elegant and pathetic language of the all but inspired Mackenzie, to his readers—
"I will now stand forth armed at all points, to repel the attacks which infidels may make on the great principles, of our being; but let one suggestion suffice, exclusive of all internal evidence or extrinsic proof of revelation. He that would undermine those foundations upon which the fabric of our future happiness reared, seeks to beat down that column, which supports the benefits of humanity—let him then think a moment, and his heart will arrest the cruelty of his purpose—would he pluck its little treasure from the bosom of poverty?—Would he wrest its crutch from the hand of age, and remove from the eye of afflition the only source of its woe?—The way we tread is rugged at best; we tread it, however lighter by the prospect of that better country to which we trust it will lead; tell us not that it will end in the gulph of eternal dissolution, or break off in some wild which fancy may fill up as the pleases, but reason is unable to demonstrate, quench not the beam, which, amidst the night of this evil world, has cheered the dependency of its requited worth, and illumined the darkness of suffering virtue."
Now let me make a direct appeal to the religious, the pious, the moral, the lover of decency, the friend of social order; the well wisher to human happiness, if after having been made fully acquainted with the existence and conduct of the society which forms the subject of this review, he can, in his conscience, continue to give them or those connected with them any further encouragement and support. If he cannot, it is not to be believed that he can.
NEW YORK, September 17
By the sloop Santa-Rosa we have received intelligence that the Governor of Havanna had ordered the port of Saint Augustine to be shut against all American vessels from the 25th day of August last.
Letters are received in town, by the ship Shepherds from Cape Francois, of so late a date as the 27th August, which mention that all is perfectly tranquil there; that the markets are dull, and that a great mortality prevails among the troops, of whom from 50 to 100 die daily.
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 17.
List of American Vessels in the Rio de la Plata, on the 20th of June, 1802.
Of Boston. Ships Mercury, Pearson; Eliza, Loring; Montezuma, Isaac; Phenix, Roberts; Minerva, Hall; Merrimack, Williams; Resolution, Anley; Five Brothers, Brick; Sultan, Cole, and Columbus, Tapping.
Brigs Rising Sun, Gould; Sally, Taylor; and Phenix, Cottle; sch'r James, Gray, and sloop Boston, Terry.
Of Philadelphia. Ships Washington, Williamson; Sally, M'Pheron; Aurora, Thompson; Three Sisters, Anley; America, Swan; Pigou, Collet, & brig Mary, Norton; the latter two with Royal Orders; brigs Rose, Miller, and Molly Harding; sch'r Rose Bud, Pease.
Of Rhode Island. Ships Mary Ann, Olney; Rolla, Arnold, and Hannibal, Jenkins; brig Fair, Todd.
Of New York. Ships Olive, Conklin, and Oliver Ellsworth, Henry; brigs Success, Conklin, and Pauteke.
Of Connecticut. Ship Yankee, Kilburn, and brig Enterprize, Wilcocks.
Of Kennebec. Ship Joseph, Grant.
Of Portsmouth, N. H. Brig Rio, Stephens.
Of Norfolk. Brig Tully, Hoy.
Of Nantucket. Sloop Prudence, Paddock.
Thirty eight vessels in all; some of which intended to have failed soon in ballast.
Alexandria Advertiser.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 20.
The author of a communication thro' the Post Office, is requested to call at the Printing Office, as it is necessary the Editor should have an interview with him before publishing it.
From Gibraltar, July 9, 1802, received at Boston.
"You no doubt will before now have learnt that Consul Simpson, at Tangiers, has been ordered away, and being now here, War having been declared by the Emperor of Morocco against the United States. We now feel infinite pleasure in mentioning to you that the Emperor appears to have repented of his rashness, and wishes Mr. Simpson to return, allowing six months for an answer from America. Without some concession from the Emperor, and ratifying the old treaty between the two countries, Mr. Simpson is determined not to go over, and it is not improbable that in a short time accounts will be received from your Executive, so as to enable matters to be settled. We do not find that any hostilities have as yet been committed, or for the present is there any appearance of it, still vessels coming this way run a great risk, as there is no knowing what may take place from one moment to another."
THE MARKETS. Antigua, Aug. 16. American produce has been very high, but is now reduced: flour selling for 9 dollars a barrel. Turks Island, August 23. Salt is plenty at this place; but it cannot continue long, the heavy rains lately having baffled the hopes of making more this season. St. Thomas, Aug. 19. Flour is now 14 dollars a barrel, no beef or pork at market. Cape Francois, Aug. 18. Markets dull, lumber 25 to 30 dollars. flour 4 to 7, beef 14, pork 18 to 20.
Extract of a letter from a young gentleman on board the Schooner Enterprize, to his parents in New Hampshire, dated Cadiz, July 16, 1802.
"All our frigates are employed in convoying vessels up and down the Streighs; but notwithstanding their extreme vigilance, our savage enemy have taken a brig belonging to Philadelphia. In May we had an engagement with a Tripolitan gun boat of 90 men and 4 guns—it being c. h. m. the got away from us, and the next day

we saw her in the harbor of Tunis. We have been into Tripoli, and fired at the shipping in the harbor—twelve gun boats were sent out to engage us, but we drove them all back. The Constellation was engaged by two Algerine gun boats both of which were sunk."
IMPORTANT.
Copy of the Decree of the Viceroy of Buenos Ayres, respecting foreign vessels, contained in a letter from the River Plate, dated 16th June. All those vessels which have brought cargoes, shall not be permitted to load. Their respective causes shall go through a regular course of law, that they may suffer the penalties they have incurred. All those that have arrived after the 11th of March ult. shall depart as they came, as well all that exceed 500 tons burthen, which may have arrived previous thereto. Those that have arrived in ballast (under contract) consigned to the merchants who have permission to export the produce of negroes in foreign vessels previous to the 11th of March, will be permitted to load, but they shall not commence until the 11th of August, in order to give time to the Spanish vessels that are in port to load.
RIO DE LA PLATE.
We have received by Capt. Norton, of the brig Mary arrived at the Lazaretto, a particular list of American vessels in the ports of Rio de la Plate. The following is the amount of their tonnage. 15 vessels belong to Boston, 3350 tons 10 do. Philadelphia, 3254 4 do. Providence, R. I. 1147 4 do. New-York, 800 2 do. Connecticut, 333 1 do. Kennebec, 220 1 do. Portsmouth, N. H. 150 1 do. Norfolk, 160 1 do. Nantucket. 70
Making in the whole 39 sail of vessels, the aggregate tonnage of which is 9484
Extract of a letter from a respectable merchant in St. Croix, dated 16th Aug.
"I behold with great concern in your papers, the immense mass of property withheld in Rio de la Plate, by the treacherous Spaniards. "I fell a victim to the same kind of villainy at the close of the last war. I lost 200,000 dollars introduced into Carthagena, Rio de la Hache, St. Martha, &c. under the sign manual of Charles III.
"History informs us Oliver Cromwell taught the Spaniards a lesson of justice on a similar occasion. If Mr. Jefferson would only follow Oliver's cannon law in favour of his subjects, toward those reptiles, it would give him ten thousand times more credit than all his philosophic conjectures about the precise period of the existence of the mammoth; or the probable cause of the Aurora Borealis. Neither of which will ever put one shilling in the pocket of an American citizen."
Extract of a letter from an officer on board the CONSTELLATION, dated May 24, 1802, at sea.
"On the 18th inst. we arrived off Algiers, and made the signal for our Consul to come on board, which he did. Mr. O'Brien informs, that on the 8th inst. an Algerine frigate of 44 guns, ran alongside a Portuguese frigate of the same force, fired a broadside into her, boarded and carried her, with the loss of 32 men, the Portuguese having 12 killed and wounded 72 men; among the former were the captain and first lieutenant. The Portuguese was thrown entirely off his guard, by the Algerine's having American colours, and his not having the least idea of meeting an Algerine in that place, being five leagues distant from Gibraltar, and two from the Spanish shore.
"It is, however, a great disgrace to the Portuguese navy, to be surprised in that manner, as no dependence ought to be placed in colours. O'Brien also informs, that Spain in order to avoid a war threatened by the Algerines, has very recently consented to pay to Algiers the enormous sum of two millions of dollars, and to alter her national colours. This, with the capture of the Portuguese frigate, has so enraged the Algerines, that our Consul says he expects the Dey will shortly, and at an unguarded moment declare war against the U. States. I hope he may, and that we may have the honor of battering their towns about their ears. They will find us a nation far superior to either Spain or Portugal, in the arts of war. By mak-
ing them feel our power we should render the United States feared and respected by these barbarians, and insure safety to the lives and property of our citizens in those seas. Enclosed is the account Mr. O'Brien gives us of the strength of the regency of Algiers.
A correct list of the Marine of Algiers.
   GUNS.     No. 1 Frigate, Algerine built, cop. 48   2 American do. do. 34   3 A xebec Algerine do. do. 34   4 do. do. do. 30   5 do. do. do. 24   6 do. do. do. 26   7 A Polacre Greek built, 22   8 do. do. do. 18   9 A brig U. S. built, co-pared, 22   10 Sch'r do. do. 26   11 do. do. do. 18   12 do. do. do. 16   13 A Carlasquisha Corsica built, 10   14 A small xebec, repairing. —   15 A Polacre Greek built (coaster) 6  
Algiers has about 50 gun boats; half of the number could be got in order in about a month. They have about 200 sail of coasters with lattine sails, each 20 or 30 tons. There are about 8,000 Turkey, about 6,000 half Turks; and with difficulty they could raise 50,000 militia or rabble. This regency has 50 or 60 millions of dollars, and has in chained captivity 1500 Christians, and is permitted to be a licensed plunderer of all Europe. (Signed) RICHARD O'BRIEN.
Extract of a letter from the same, dated Tunis Bay, June 2, 1802.
"We brought with us presents from our government to the Bey of Tunis, they consisted of four muskets and four pair of pistols, surpassing for workmanship and elegance any thing you can almost imagine being inlaid with gold and sham diamonds. You may suppose they were elegant when I tell you that one of the muskets cost £800 sterling, the cost of the whole amounting to upwards of £7000 sterling. The Bey was much pleased with these presents, and observed to our consul that they were worthy of a prince. The Enterprize arrived here last evening from Tripoli. They tell us that there are four Swedish frigates and one American (the Boston) cruizing off Tripoli and blockading the port so that nothing can either go in or out. The Tripolitans are in a state of starvation, and will probably be willing to come to any terms, in the course of a few weeks.
"Yesterday we had the gratification of walking over the ruins of the celebrated city of Carthage, Mr. Eaton, American Consul, and captain Murray being of the party. We were shown the plain on which Regulus, the first Roman that entered Africa in a hostile manner, fought his celebrated battle, and also the plain where Scipio and Hannibal fought a pitched battle. We saw the remains of many of the ancient temples and city walls.—But what remains more perfect than anything else is the aqueduct by which water was brought into the city from a mountain, by a route of seventy miles. We all dined together in one of the reservoirs, after fatiguing ourselves by walking over the ruins. I expect we shall sail to-morrow for Tripoli.
Extract of a letter from an officer of the Constellation, dated Tunis Bay, June 2, 1802.
"I suppose that the affair of a Tunisian vessel being plundered by some of the crew of the Enterprize will be much misrepresented. With a view of removing any unfavorable impression, that may be made by a false account, I have been particular in obtaining the most accurate information, and you may rely upon the following as a true statement of facts. On the 5th ult the Enterprize discovered a vessel that had come out of Tripoli, and made sail after her. Upon hailing her, Capt. Sterret ordered Lieut. Heath to board her, examine her papers, and search her. Lieut. Heath boarded her and ordered three of his men to assist in looking for papers, but with positive orders not to take away any thing. While searching, one of the men found a watch, and another a purse of money, which they contrived to conceal. Upon returning, The Tunisian hailed Lieut. Heath, and told him he had been robbed. As soon as the boat got on board the Enterprize all the boat's crew were examined, but nothing could be found upon them; they therefore concluded that the Tunisians had told a falsehood. On the 20th same month the En-
terprize arrived at Tunis. Upon going on shore, they heard that a Tunisian vessel had complained to the Bey of Tunis of having been robbed some days before by an American Schooner. The officers of the Enterprize immediately searched the whole vessel and crew, for the articles mentioned and after a strict examination three of the men at length confessed the facts. They were instantly put in irons and are now on board the Boston, to be tried. Thus you see that both Capt. Sterret and Lieut. Heath, so far from being in the least culpable made every exertion to detect and bring these villains to the punishment they so richly deserve."
An ADDRESS on the subject of the "Report of a committee of the House of Representatives, by OLIVER WOLCOTT, late secretary of the treasury."
[CONTINUED.]
3d. The expenses of the officers and clerks, attached to the seat of government for the removal of themselves and families from Philadelphia to Washington, and amounting, as is stated, to the sum of 32,372 dols. 34 cents, the committee are of opinion "was drawn from the treasury and expended without any legal authority."
The act establishing the temporary and permanent seat of the government of the United States, was passed on the 16th of July, 1795, at which time congress and the public officers were convened in N. Y. The act directed that prior to the first Monday in December, 1790, all the officers should be removed to Philadelphia, where they were directed to remain until the first Monday in December, 1800. No provision was made for defraying any expenses, incident to the removal from New-York to Philadelphia.
The section directing the removal from Philadelphia to Washington, and upon which the committee have founded their opinion, is expressed in the following words:
"That on the said first Monday in December, in the year 1800, the seat of government of the United States, shall, by virtue of this act, be transferred to the district and place aforesaid; and all offices, attached to the said seat of government, shall accordingly be removed thereto, by their respective holders, and shall after the said day, cease to be exercised elsewhere; and that the necessary expence of such removal, shall be defrayed out of the duties on imports and tonnage, of which a sufficient sum is hereby appropriated."
In March 1791, after the removal from New-York to Philadelphia, congress, by a special "law, directed that there be allowed to the clerks, employed in the several offices, attached to the seat of government, in addition to their respective salaries, their reasonable and necessary expenses, incurred by the removal of congress, from the city of New-York to the city of Philadelphia."
During the same session, a temporary addition was made to the salaries of the attorney-general, comptroller, assistant secretary of the treasury, auditor and register, which was sufficient to cover the expenses of the removal.
On the 24th of April, 1800, congress by law, authorised the president to direct the various offices to be removed to Washington, at any time after the end of the then session, and before the time appointed, for such removal, by the act of July 16th, 1790.
By the same act of April, 1800, a sum not exceeding fifteen thousand dollars, was appropriated for providing furniture for the house allotted for the President of the United States; a sum not exceeding nine thousand dollars for furniture for the Capitol, and for the removal of the records and papers of the two Houses of Congress; a sum not exceeding ten thousand dollars for making foot ways, for the greater convenience of the members of both Houses of Congress, and a sum not exceeding five thousand dollars for the purchase of books necessary for the use of Congress, and for fitting up a suitable apartment for containing them. The execution of all these directions, except in respect to the purchase of books, was committed to the Secretaries of the four executive departments.
In the bill, a provision was at first inserted, or proposed, for allowing a sum to each of the Clerks, proportioned to their respective salaries; but this clause was rejected when it was understood that the act of July 16, 1790, authorized the allowance of all necessary expenses, both to the clerks and officers. I distinctly recollect to have been present in the House of
Representatives, to have been consulted by several members, and to have then expressed an opinion, that a special provision for the clerks was unnecessary.
The avowed motives for passing the act of April, 1800, for expediting the removal of the offices, was that it would stimulate the exertions of the citizens of Washington to make better provisions for the accommodation of congress than could otherwise be expected. Some reliance was placed on the exertions of the executive offices, and I trust that experience proved it was well founded.
The committee observe, that the appropriation made by the act of July 16, 1790, "is indefinite in its nature," and that "perhaps some contrariety of opinion may exist, as to the extent to cover." They however "conceive that a strict adherence to the letter of the law would confine the appropriation to the expenses actually in removing the books, papers, records and furniture of the respective offices."
If there was perceived to be ground for a "contrariety of opinion," the obligation of declaring an opinion, that the expenditure was "without any legal authority," is not obvious as the law had been completely executed, and as even an erroneous construction could lead to no farther inconvenience.
The committee have not said, and I presume will never say, that the construction which prevailed, was inequitable; their objection rests solely on a supposed departure from the strict letter of the law; and I am willing that what has been done shall be examined by this criterion.
The law declares, that the NECESSARY EXPENCE of removing the OFFICES, shall be defrayed out of the duties on imports and tonnage, of which a SUFFICIENT SUM is appropriated. This appropriation was indeed, in a certain sense, "indefinite" but it cannot be denied, that it was co-extensive with the "necessary expence." (To be continued.)
DIED , in the Pennsylvania Hospital, Richard A. Contee, a member of the Episcopal church, and late a respectable Merchant of Maryland.
Public Sale.
To Morrow, at 10 o'Clock, will positively be Sold at the VENDUE STORE, on a credit of 60 days, 18 Hhds, and a few Tierces of Molasses, of the first quality. PHILIP G. MARSTELLER. Sept. 20.
FOR SALE,
A HANDSOME SCHOONER, Lying at Herbert's wharf, about fifty tons burthen, nearly new and in complete order.—Also, for Sale on board said Schooner, a quantity of CEDAR POSTS. Sept. 20. d3t.
TO RENT,
A LARGE AND COMMODOIOUS STABLE, Calculated to hold four horses; partitioned from the stable is a convenient CARRIAGE HOUSE; a Loft for Hay covers the whole. For particulars apply to the printer hereof. Sept. 20. eo.
ADVERTISEMENT.
By virtue of a Deed of Trust from William Bubbby to the Subscribers, in behalf of William Sloggat, will be exposed to sale, upon the Premises, on Monday, the 20th day of September,
TWO LOTS OF GROUND, ONE the corner Lot of Duke and Royal Streets, forty six and a half feet on Duke street, and seventy four feet on Royal Street, The other Lot beginning in the north side of the house occupied by the Rev. James Muir, twenty-three feet front on Royal Street and back to a line parallel with the west side of the Methodist meeting-house. The terms to be made known on the day of sale. WILLIAM CARNE. CHARLES SLADE.
NOTICE.
The Sale of the above Property is postponed until Thursday the 23rd, at 3 o'clock, P. M. Wm. CARNE. C. SLADE. Sept. 20. 4t.

SAMUEL BISHOP,
BOOKSELLER, & STATIONER
Respectfully informs the Public that he has received from Lee & Co's Patent and Family Medicine Store, Baltimore, 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 S. Bishop is appointed the ONLY Agent for Alexandria.
DR. HAMILTON'S ELIXIR,
A sovereign remedy for Colds, Obstinate Coughs, Asthma, Catarrhs, Sore Throats, and Approaching Consumptions.
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 soreness and with obstructed and difficult breathing.
On these accounts I do not hesitate to recommend Hamilton's Elixir, as a valuable medicine, and deserving public attention.
LUTHER MARTIN.
Mr. Abijah Henry, Bridge-Street, Baltimore, was cured by one bottle of Hamilton's Elixir of a very complicated disorder, occasioned by a severe cold caught several months ago. He breathed with the greatest difficulty, and was often thrown into weakening sweats when he attempted to walk any distance, and his voice would frequently fail in such a degree that he could only attempt to whisper. He has been upwards of six weeks without a return of his complaints, and desires to give this public testimony in 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, Consumption, Lowness of spirits, Loss of appetite, Impurity of the blood, Hysterical affections, Inward weakness, Seminal weakness, Fluor albus, (or whites) Barrenness, Violent cramps in the stomach and back, Indigestion, Melancholy, Gout in the stomach, Pains in the limbs, Relaxations, Involuntary emission, Obstinate gleets, Impotency, &c. &c.
In cases of extremity, where the long prevalence and obstinacy of disease has 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, palsy, sprains, bruises, pains in the face and neck, &c. And has performed more cures in the above complaints than all the other medicines ever before made public.
From Dr. Weatherburn, Wythe county, Virginia.
Gentlemen, I purchased at your shop the preparations you call Hamilton's Essence, or Extract of Mustard, which I believe has perfectly removed a chronic rheumatism (of that kind named isciatica, 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 Ferguson, Esq. one of the justices of the peace for Philadelphia County.
HAMILTON'S
WORM DESTROYING LOZENGES.
Which have within four years past cured upwards of one hundred and twenty thousand persons of both sexes, of every age, and in every situation, of various dangerous complaints arising from worms, and 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, a particular excellence of this remedy is its being suited to every age and constitution; contains nothing but what is perfectly innocent, and is so mild in its operation that it cannot injure the most delicate pregnant lady, or the tenderest infant of a week old, should no worms exist in the body; but will, without pain or griping, cleanse the stomach and bowels of whatever is foul or offensive, and thereby prevent the production of worms and many fatal disorders. They are particularly efficacious in carrying off all gross humours and eruptions; feverish and bilious complaints, and are the safest and mildest purgative that can be used on any occasion. Description of Worms, and the Symptoms by which they are known.
Worms which infest the human body, are chiefly of four kinds, viz. the Terec or large round worm, the Ascarides, or small maw worm, the Cucurbitina, or short, flat, white worm, and lastly, the Tania, or tape worm, so called from its resemblance to tape; this is often many yards long, and is full of joints—It is most hurtful, and most difficult to cure.
Among the symptoms attending worms, are disagreeable breath, especially in the morning—Bad and corrupted gums—itching in the nose and about the seat—Convulsions and epileptic fits, and sometimes privation of speech—Starting and grinding of the teeth in sleep—Irregular appetite, sometimes loathing food, and sometimes voracious—Purging, with slimy and fetid stools—Vomiting—Large and hard belly—Pains and sickness at the stomach—Pains in the head and thighs, with lowness of spirits—Slow fever, with small and irregular pulse—A dry cough—Excessive thirst—Sometimes pale and unhealthy countenance, and sometimes the face bloated and flushed.
Persons afflicted with any of the above symptoms, should have immediate recourse to HAMILTON'S WORM DESTROYING LOZENGES, which have been constantly attended with success in all complaints similar to those above described.
A dose of this medicine given occasionally during the warm season, will effectually prevent the vomiting and purging of children, a dreadful disorder which annually destroys thousands of the infant part of our cities. It is likewise the mildest and most certain remedy known and has restored to health and strength a great number when in 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.
(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 about 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, York-town, Pennsylvania. Letter from the Reverend Mr. JOHN MOLTHER , minister of the Moravian church, in York-town.
York, January 4th, 1802.
Dear Sir,
Dr. Hamilton's lozenges have been recommended to me as a very adequate means for the cure of children afflicted with worms. I procured a box for the use of my family, to try, whether by means of this medicine, I might be enabled to gain a point, which, to accomplish, different other means had proved abortive. My eldest boy had a very sickly appearance, was very restless at night, grew leaner from time to time; in short, he seemed to be in a precarious state of health, which would yield to none of the medicines administered, until I gave him two doses of lozenges, agreeably to the directions, which carried off a substance to all appearance a mere mucus, but upon close inspection quite replet 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 MOLTHER.
DR. HAHN'S TRUE and GENUINE GERMAN CORN PLAISTER.
An infallible remedy for corns, speedily removing them, root and branch, without giving pain.
THE GENUINE PERSIAN LOTION,
So celebrated among the fashionable throughout Europe, as an invaluable cosmetic, perfectly innocent and safe, free from corrosive and repellant 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, tatters, 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 handsome 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 & foulness, which suffered to accumulate, never fails to injure and finally ruin them.
DR. HAHN'S GENUINE EYE-WATER.
A sovereign remedy for all diseases of the eyes, whether the effect of natural weakness or of accident, defluxions of rheum, dullness, itching and films on the eyes, never failing to cure those maladies which frequently succeed the small pox, measles and fevers, and wonderfully strengthening a weak sight. Hundreds have experienced its excellent virtues, when nearly deprived of sight.
TOOTH ACHE DROPS.
The only remedy yet discovered which gives immediate and lasting relief in the most severe instances.
THE SOVEREIGN OINTMENT for the ITCH,
Which is warranted an infallible remedy at one application, and may be used with perfect safety by pregnant women, or on infants a week old, not containing a particle of mercury, or any other dangerous ingredient whatever, and is not accompanied with that tormenting smart 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 on its first appearance. They are celebrated for removing habitual costiveness—tickness at the stomach, and severe head-ache—and ought to be taken by all persons on a change of climate.
Sold likewise by S. Pleasants, Richmond; Ross and Douglass, Petersburg; T. Green, Fredericksburgh; G. Purdie, Smithfield; M. Jones, Suffolk; Dr. Miller, Winchester; R. Greenhow, Williamsburg; and J. Shaw, Leesburg.
BENJAMIN SHREVE, jun. Has for Sale at his Store, corner of Prince and Union Streets,
Molasses in hhds. and barrels, Sugar in barrels, Coffee and Pepper, in bags, Hysonkin and Souchong Tea, Leiper's Snuff, in half barrels and kegs assorted, Refined Salt, in kegs and boxes, West India and New England Rum, Whisky and Apple Brandy, Madeira and Malaga Wines, Mens' Fur Hats, in boxes, India Cotton and Ravens Duck, Seal Leather and Tanner's Oil, and a few pieces handsome Furniture, consisting of two elegant Cabinets and Book Cases, one Sideboard, Ladies' Secretaries, Bureau's, Wash Stands, Chairs, &c. &c. N. B. He gives Cash for Flax-Seed. Sept. 17. eotf.
French Language.
A native of Switzerland perfectly well acquainted with the principles of the French Language, and who speaks it as properly as any Frenchman, having been employed as a Tutor in that branch at Princeton College, proposes to open an Academy in this place, on the 1st of October next, if proper encouragement be given. The method he will employ is new, and so easy, that any of his students, (even children) may in less than 3 months, be able to ask, in French, for the necessaries of life.
Any person wishing to learn the French Language will leave their names at the office of the Alexandria Advertiser, where the terms will be made known.
N. B. For the accommodation of persons engaged during the day, an evening chool will be opened. There will be separate hours for ladies and gentlemen. Attendance will be given to ladies at their own houses, who find it inconvenient to attend school.
August 26.
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M'CAKA and FRIDGE
Have just opened a WHOLESALE STORE, in King Street, opposite SNOWDEN'S PRINTING OFFICE, where they have a large and general Assortment of MERCHANDIZE, which they will sell low for Cash or approved Notes, at 60 days;
—CONSISTING OF—
Coarse and fine cloths, coatings, blankets, flannels, corduroys, thickets, fulmins, calimancoes, checks, British muslins of every description, silk handkerchiefs, ribbons, pelong fatims, romals, policates, thread laces and edgings, cottons and chintzes, shawls, fancy pocket handkerchiefs, dimities, Irish linens, brown Hollands, toiletonets, cotton hosiery, sewing silks, table cloths; threads, white and coloured, by the pound or package; hats in cases assorted; knives and forks, scissars, &c. &c. &c. They will receive a further supply of GOODS by the early Fall vessels.
TO LET, the House in King Street lately occupied by Mr. McCulloch. Apply as above.
Sept. 17.
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JUST RECEIVED,
And for Sale by the subscribers at the corner of Prince and Water Streets,
New-England Rum in barrels, best Boston Bay Mackerell, pickled Salmon, Whale Oil, mould and dipp'd Candles, brown Soap, Allum Salt, Allum Ground, ditto, fine, do. three boxes Tumblers, 2 hhds. Allum, 1 case fashionable men's Hats, a few casks Bordeaux Claret, Grindstones, Rhode Island Lime, best manufactured Richmond Tobacco, and a general assortment of Ladies and Gentlemens Shoes.
JOSIAH FAXON, & Co.
September 8.
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CARVING, GILDING, and VARNISHING.
Mrs. RACHEL ATKINS, (From Philadelphia) In PRINCE STREET, between Fairfax and Water Streets, next door to Dr. Dick's, in the house lately occupied by Grove Wright;
Respectfully informs the citizens of Alexandria that she intends residing here for a few months, and will be happy in executing any orders in the above branches of business. She regilds and varnishes old frames so as to make them appear like new—and likewise varnishes them with a particular kind of varnish that will bear washing.
She has on hand,
A large and elegant assortment of Prints and Looking-Glasses of every description, which will be sold on the lowest terms for cash.
Orders from a distance will be punctually attended to.
September 3.
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GUNPOWDER.
Baltimore Bellona Gunpowder, by the quarter cask. Also, Refined Salt Petre, by the quarter cwt. or larger quantity. A constant supply of those articles from the Manufactory, will be kept for sale on the lowest terms, by
LAWRASON & SMOOT.
April 8.
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Printing in all its variety, executed at this office with neatness and dispatch.
PRINTED DAILY BY S. SNOWDEN.