Alexandria daily advertiser (Alexandria [Va.]), 1803-12-27 00:00:00

Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
Vol. IV.]
MONDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1803.
[No. 945]
Sales by Auction.
On WEDNESDAY,
At 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store , the corner of King and Union Streets.
Rum in hhds. and barrels, Whiskey in barrels, Apple Brandy in barrels, Gin in casks Wine in pipes and quarter casks, Molasses in hhds. Sugar in hhds. and barrels, White and brown Soap in boxes, Coffee in casks and bags, Raisins in kegs and boxes, Queen's Ware, and
ALSO,
A variety of DRY GOODS,
Among which are—
Broad Cloths, Cassimeres, Kerseys, Coatings, Hahthicks, Fearnought, Blankets, Plaids, Negro Cottons, Worsted and other Stockings, Irish Linens, Calicoes, Threads, Chintzes, Bedticks, Oznaburgs, Sewing Silks, Muslin and Mullin Handkerchiefs, India Cottons, &c. &c.
THOS. PATTEN, Auctioneer.
Dec. 27.
Public Vendue.
On FRIDAY,
At 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store ,
Rum in hogheads and barrels, French Brandy in pipes, Gin in pipes and bds. Whiskey and Apple Brandy in bds. Sugar in hhds. tierses and bds. Coffee in tierses and bags, Chocolate White and brown Soap } in boxes, Mould and dip'd Candles } Raisins in kegs, boxes and jars, Figs in kegs and trails, Queens Ware in crates, FURNITURE, &c.
ALSO,
A variety of DRY GOODS,
Among which are,
Cloths, Coatings, Kerseymeres, Duffils, Plaids and Kerseys, Negro Cottons, Serges, Hahthicks, blue Friezes, Calimancoes and Russells, Yarn Stockings, Chintzes and Calicoes, Irish Linens, Silesia do. Oznaburgs and Ticklenburgs, Mullins and Mullin Handls, India Mullins and Table Cloths, Bandanna Handkerchiefs, Coloured Threads, Hats, And sundry other Articles.
P. G. MARSTELLER.
Dec. 27.
Window Glass.
The Subscribers have received and offer for sale, 8 by 10, and 7 by 9, window glass, from the Baltimore Manufactory. The quality is excellent, and it will be sold at the Baltimore prices. They expect to receive, very shortly, larger sizes from the same place.
R. T. HOOE, & Co.
Dec. 2.
WILLIAM LADD
Has imported in the latest ships from England and Ireland, an assortment of Irish Linens and Woollen Goods , suitable to the season.
Oct. 17.
JUST PUBLISHED
By COTTON AND STEWART, and for Sale at their Store.
DEATH ABOLISHED;
A SERMON,
Occasioned by the sickness which prevailed at Alexandria, during the months of August, September, and October; giving a detail of that sickness, and of some of the views of Providence, in such calamitous visitations.
With an Appendix,
Containing facts, relative to the origin of the sickness, the extent of the mortality, the labors of the Committee of Health, and the contributions for the relief of the poor.
By James Muir, D. D.
Pastor of the Presbyterian Church.
December 1.
JAMES S. SCOTT
TAILOR,
Has received his FALL assortment of FANCY GOODS,
Which he will dispose of on the most reasonable terms, by the yard, or make up, on the shortest notice to suit the taste of any:
Among which are the following:
SUPERFINE black, blue, drab, claret, cinnamon, bottle green, different shades; light, dark, and Oxford mixtures; also, one piece super fine milled French blue, suitable for cloaks; cambric, velvets, velveteens and cords all colors; fancy fandangos, Russian ditto, silk molekin & velvet;—with a number of different coloured coatings and napf friezes, some of which are milled;—flannels, twilled and plain, fashionable and plain buttons, &c. &c.
Four good Journeymen wanted immediately.
October 27.
JAMES BACON,
At his Store on King Street , within one door of Washington Street , has just received, a quantity of well assorted
PATENT SHOT,
which, with a general assortment of Teas, Sugars, Coffee, Wines, Brandy, Spirits, and generally every other article in the grocery line, he offers for sale on the most moderate terms.
Oct. 15.
WILLIAM OXLEY
Has received by the Ann from Liverpool and Atlanta , via Baltimore , from London , FALL GOODS,
which he offers for sale on reasonable terms.
Sept. 30.
Just received,
And for sale by Wm. HARTSHORNE, A few hundred bushels
RHODE ISLAND POTATOES.
11th M. 10.
Wm. H. and Enoch M. LYLES, HAVE JUST RECEIVED, By the brig Franklin , from Philadelphia , and are now opening at their NEW STORE , on KING STREET , next door to BENNETT and WATT'S .
A general and well selected Assortment of Fall and Winter GOODS, Which they will sell at the most reduced prices for CASH.
Nov. 5.
For Sale or Rent.
A convenient two story brick house, completely finished, situated on Water street , between King and Prince Streets —immediate possession will be given. Apply to JOSEPH RIDDLE.
Nov. 30.
JONATHAN THOMPSON & SON HAVE RECEIVED, By the late arrivals, their assortment of FALL GOODS,
which are now opening at their Warehouse the upper end of Fairfax Street .
Oct. 26.
Thirty Dollars Reward.
RANAWAY from the subscriber on the 29th of October last, a negro man slave named BOB,
about 20 years of age, five feet nine inches high straight limbed and well formed; said slave has an impediment in his speech which prevents his readily replying to a question. He commonly wears ear-rings. He took with him a variety of good clothing, a description of which is unnecessary, as it is probable he has changed them. He has been frequently seen about town since he absconded, and in all probability is now secreted by his mother, Winney Brown, formerly the slave of Mr. JOHN MUIR, late of this town, but now said to be free. The above reward will be paid for securing said Negro BOB , in any goal, and a further reward of TEN DOLLARS for the discovery of those who have been accessory to his concealment.
Captain's of vessels, &c. are forewarned at their peril, not to take him away.
ROBERT B. JAMESSON.
Nov. 15.
To rent for one or two years, the STORE AND CELLAR I at present occupy; also a STORE AND CELLAR on King street , near Mott's Tavern .
FOR SALE.
A LOT OF GROUND,
Containing five acres, one mile from town laying between the Georgetown road , and the river , near Mr. Hodgson's , on which is a small House.
SAMUEL CRAIG.
Nov. 19.
TOWNSEND & PLUMB
Respectfully inform the public that they have just received and opened for sale, on Fairfax Street , near the corner of Prince Street , a handsome assortment of Ladies and Gentlemen's
SHOES:
Ladies' kid, Morocco and leather, with and without heels.
Spangled kid, with and without heels.
Misies' Morocco and leather.
Mens' fine and coarse Shoes.
Boys' do. do.
Childrens' Morocco and leather, with a number of other kinds of shoes wholesale and retail.
Great attention will be paid to those who will please to favour them with their custom.
Oct. 29.
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Benjamin Shreve, jun.
Has for sale at the corner of Prince and Union Streets ,
9 bales India cottons One case bandanna handkerchiefs, China, Longee and Pinaut do. 30 pieces Black Satin, 2 cases fur hats, Table and tea sets china, Barrels East India Sugar, Kegs raisins, dipped candles and soap, Country gin, Malaga wine, Red-soy leather, and about 3 tons first quality Russia cordage, well assorted, which will be sold cheap.
Dec. 5.
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JOHN G. LADD
Has for sale at his warehouse, Prince Street wharf ,
3000 bushels coarse Salt, 15 hhds. W. India Rum, 30 pipes best Holland Gin, 150 bds. Beef and Pork, A quantity of Seal Leather and Shoes of all sorts, 50 pieces of Ruffin Duck, 100 boxes mould and dip'd tallow Candles, 50 do. Spermaceti do. 7 hhds. and 80 bds. Sugar, 10 do. Molasses, 2 tons of Cordage assorted, 2 cases bandanna Handkerchiefs, 7 bales India Cottons, 1 box Perfumery, 1 do. Fans, A few Feather Beds with Pillows and Bolsters of the best Tickling, An assortment of playing and blank Cards, Bar Iron, Stone Lime refined, Salt Petre, Ground Ginger, Pearl Ash, Rice, Starch, White Pepper, Glass, Ropes, Cotton Yarn assorted, &c. &c.
Nov. 1.
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Malaga Wine, Raisins, &c.
Just received, per the brig Celia , Capt. Bowel, from Malaga , 100 quarter casks Malaga Wine, 100 half qr. do. 20 qr. casks Mountain Wine of a superior quality, 50 baskets Almonds, 100 trails Figs, 150 quarter bds. Raisins, 200 boxes Mackerel do. 200 do. Bloom do. 15 boxes Lemons, which will begin landing this day at our wharf.
Dec. 9.
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J. and T. Vowell. Who have also on Hand,
FOR SALE ON REASONABLE TERMS, Jamaica Spirit entitled to drawback, Muscavado Sugar in Hennes and bds. Superior old Port Wine, do. Madeira do. Turks Island Salt, mould Candles, 40 bds. prime new Beef, Ruffin Duck, white Ruffin Sheeting, Drillings, Raven Duck, &c. &c.
Dec. 9.
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RICKETTS, NEWTON & Co.
HAVE RETURNED TO TOWN, And are now opening, and will be ready for sale in a few days,
Their Fall supply of Goods:
Consisting of superfine cloths, second do. coatings, fearnoughts, duffile blankets, point and rose do. striped kerseys, plaids, half thick, cadders, kerseymeres, fandangos, velvets, cordurys and thicksets, Scotch carpeting, Brussels do. stuffs and corded dimities, canvas and twine, German linens, feine and sewing twine, threads and sewing silks, And have on Hand,
70 hhds. Sugar, 4 do. Jamaica Rum, 12000 lbs. Green Coffee, 2000 bushels Salt.
Oct. 26.
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Printing in all its variety executed at this office with neatness and dispatch.
For Sale or Charter,
The Schooner Patience , 207 tons burthen, sixteen months old, fast sail and is in fine order to receive a cargo. For terms apply on board at Herbert's wharf , or to Ricketts, Newton & Co.
Dec. 10.
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For New-York,
The Brig CYRUS , JOHN JOHNSON, Master; For Freight or Passage, apply to the master on board, lying at Col. Ruffin's wharf , or to J. G. LADD.
Nov. 25.
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For Charleston, (South-Carolina,)
or The West-Indies , as Freight may offer, The new Sloop PATIENT SALLY , MICHAEL FISHER, Master; will carry about 600 bds. and be ready to receive a cargo in a few days. Apply to the Master on board, or to Daniel M c Clean.
Dec. 13.
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For Sale or Charter,
The Brig FOX , About 950 barrels burthen, a staunch, strong, well built vessel only three years old. A freight to the South of Europe would be preferred. For further particulars apply to the Captain on board at Hepburn's Wharf , or to LEWIS DEBLOIS.
Dec. 20.
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For Charter or Sale,
THE SHIP PRESIDENT , About 240 tons burthen—Two years old, and a fast sailer. For sale on very moderate terms if taken away immediately, About 1500 bushels Lisbon Salt, And 50 barrels PORK. WM. HODGSON.
Dec. 20.
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For Boston,
The Schooner POLLY , JOSHUA BANGS, Master, Will sail in five days. For freight or passage apply to the master on board at Lawraison and Smoot's wharf , or to JOHN G. LADD.
December 17.
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HUGH SMITH
Has received by the Ann , the United States , and the Orion , from Liverpool ,
A complete assortment of Queen's Ware , and can now supply country merchants on the shortest notice. Has also received a number of well ASSORTED CRATES, in excellent condition.—Has for sale as usual China and Glass Ware.
Likewise for sale, Pipes by the box, Crowley Steel , New Castle Grindstones . Oct. 29.
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THIRD NOTICE.
In the Case of JAMES SMITH , a Bankrupt. WHEREAS
a Commission of Bankruptcy, founded upon the act of Congress passed on the 4th day of April, 1800, entitled "An act to establish an uniform system of Bankruptcy throughout the United States," hath been awarded and issued forth against James Smith , of Dumfries , in the state of Virginia , Merchant, and he having been declared a Bankrupt—he is hereby required to surrender himself to the Commissioners, in the said Commission named, or a major part of them, on Friday the 9th, and Saturday the 17th days of this present month, December, and Monday the 9th day of January next, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon on each day, at the Commissioner's Office, (the house of Benjamin Parke ) in the town of Fredricksburg —and make a full disclosure of his estate and effects; when and where his creditors may attend to prove their debts; at the second meeting to choose assignees; and at the last sitting, the said Bankrupt is required to finish his examination.
All persons indebted to the said Bankrupt, or who have any of his effects, are not to pay or deliver the same, but to whom the Commissioners shall direct. BENJAMIN PARKE,
Secretary to the Commissioners. Commissioners Office, Fredericksburg Dec. 1. 1803.
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Cash given for clean linen and cotton rags.

Fairfax Court House.
I wish to Rent, for one or a term of years, the House and premises at present occupied as a TAVERN at this place. The buildings are large and convenient, and others, if necessary, will be made to accommodate a good tenant. Perhaps no situation in the country promises greater advantages in the Public Line; it being now determined that the paved Turnpike Road is to pass this route. Any person qualified for the undertaking, and who wishes such a situation, will please to make application to the subscriber, near the Court House. A store house and land for cultivation, can also be had, if required. Richard Ratcliff. Dec. 15. d3w
Notice is hereby Given, THAT an ELECTION for Fifteen Directors of the Marine Insurance Company of Alexandria, will be held at the Court House in Alexandria, on Monday the 16th day of January next. By Order. J. B. Nickolls, Sec'y. Dec. 22. eo
Mr. A. Davis, at Richmond, and Mr. T. Green, Fredericksburg, will please publish the foregoing in their papers until the day of the Election.
Wanted to Purchase or Hire, A NEGRO WOMAN from 20 to 35 years of age, capable of washing and ironing, and who can be well recommended. Apply to the Printer. Dec. 22. eo
TO RENT, A three story brick WAREHOUSE, situate at the lower end of King Street. Enquire of the Printer. Dec. 22. d
For Hire, A NEGRO GIRL about 13 years old—Enquire of the PRINTER. December 24. 3t.
Wanted to Hire, A Negro Man or Boy, to attend in a Public House. Apply to the Printer. Dec. 25. eo3t
WANTED TO HIRE, FOR one year, twenty able bodied NEGRO MEN, to be employed on the Little River Turnpike Road. Good usage to, and punctual payment for their services, may be relied on. Any persons who have, and are disposed to Hire, will please give the earliest notice to the subscriber, who is duly authorised to contract for that number, on behalf of the President and Directors of the Little River Turnpike Company. Richard Ratcliff. Dec. 15. d3w
LOST. YESTERDAY morning was lost in the street, A Memorandum Book, with a red leather cover, containing sundry memorandums, accounts and receipts of expenditures to, for, and on account of the poor of the town; whoever may have found it, and will deliver it to either the Printer hereof, or the subscriber, if by a poor person, to such a pecuniary recompence will be made; to any other thanks are tendered by their humble servant, J. Mandeville. Dec. 23. d3t
JUST RECEIVED, First quality Bloom and Muscatel Raisins by the box, Prunes by the box, Olives by the box, Grapes by the jar or smaller quantity, Sweet Oranges, and A general assortment of Groceries, &c. T. SIMMS.
Just Received, Muscatel and Bloom Raisins by the box, Fresh Prunes, English Grapes by the jar or pound, Olives just from Malaga, English Walnuts and Figs, Large Oranges, Limes and Lemons, R. L. Apples by the barrel, D. Cheeses, Potatoes, Cranberries, Onions, and best dried Codfish for family use. A. WILLIS. Dec. 13. d
RAN-AWAY, From the subscriber living in Fauquier County, a negro man named ZACHARY.
HE is a very tall black fellow, clean limbed, has lost the finger next the little one on his left hand, stutters much in speaking, and is about 20 years old. He was at Mr. Travis Daniel's in Stafford, about a fortnight ago, and had a pass certifying him to be a free man, said to be signed with the name of the Clerk of Fauquier. I will give Thirty Dollars to any person delivering me the said negro in Fauquier county, and all lawful charges, and Two Dollars extra for his pass, or Twenty Dollars for lodging him in any jail, so that I get him again. JAMES STIGLAR.
All masters of vessels are forewarned from carrying him off. Dec. 16. d3w
CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES.
DEBATE in the SENATE on the LOUISIANA TREATY.
CONTINUED.
THURSDAY, November 3.
An act authorizing the creation of a Stock to the amount of eleven millions two hundred and fifty thousand dollars for the purpose of carrying into effect the Convention of the thirtieth of April 1803, between the United States of America and the French Republic and making provision for the payment of the same, under consideration.
On the question shall the bill pass: Mr. Butler next delivered his sentiments in favor of the bill, as well as generally in favor of the treaty. We regret our inability to present the public with his remarks.
Mr. Tracy. Mr. President—I shall vote against this bill; and will offer some of the reasons which govern my vote in this case.
It is well known that this bill is introduced to carry into effect the treaty between the United States and France, which has been lately ratified. If that treaty be an unconstitutional compact, such a one, as the President and Senate had no rightful authority to make; the conclusion is easy, that it creates no obligation on any branch or member of the government to vote for this bill or any other, which is calculated to carry into effect such unconstitutional compact.
The third and seventh articles of the treaty are, in my opinion, unconstitutional.
The third article is in the following words:— "The inhabitants of the ceded territory shall be incorporated into the union of the United States, and admitted, as soon as possible, according to the principles of the federal constitution, to the enjoyment of all the rights, advantages and immunities of citizens of the United States, and in the mean time they shall be maintained in the free enjoyment of their liberty, property and the religion they profess."
The obvious meaning of this article is, that the inhabitants of Louisiana are incorporated, by it, into the union, upon the same footing that the territorial governments are, and like them, the territory when the population is sufficiently numerous, must be admitted as a state, with every right of any other state.
Have the President and Senate a constitutional right to do all this?
When we advert to the constitution, we shall find, that the President by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, may make treaties. Now, say gentlemen, this power is undefined, and one gentleman says, it is unlimited.
True, there is no definition in words, of the extent and nature of the treaty making power. Two modes of ascertaining its extent, have been mentioned; one is, by ascertaining the extent of the same power among the monarchs of Europe and making that the standard of the treaty making power here; and the other is, to limit the power of the President and Senate, in respect to treaties, by the constitution, and the nature and principles of our government.
Upon the first criterion, it is obvious that we cannot obtain any satisfactory definition of the treaty making power, as applicable to our government.
It is well known that in Europe any part of a country may be ceded by treaty, and the transfer is considered valid, without the consent of the inhabitants of the part thus transferred. Will it be said, that the President and Senate can transfer Connecticut by treaty to France or to any other country? I know that a nation may be in war, and reduced to such necessity as circumstances, as that giving up a part, or half the territory to save the remainder may be inevitable; the United States may be in this condition; but necessity knows no law, nor constitution either; such a case might be the result of extreme necessity, but it would never make it constitutional, it is a state of things, which cannot in its own nature be governed by law or constitution. But if the President and Senate should, in ordinary peaceable terms, transfer Connecticut, against her consent, would the government be bound to make laws to carry such a treaty into effect? Such a transfer of territory, can certainly be made by the monarchs in Europe, under the head of their treaty-making power. I am convinced, Sir, that only a cursory view of this subject will be sufficient to show every reasonable man that the treaty making power in the United States cannot be the same, that it is in the European governments; and further, that the only method to obtain a sound construction of that power, as part of our constitution, is by examining it with a view to the constitution, and the nature and principles of our government.
A number of states or independent sovereignities, entered into a voluntary association, or to familiarize the subject, it may be called a partnership, and the constitution was agreed to as the measure of power delegated by them to the federal government, reserving to themselves every other power not by them delegated. In this constitution they have restricted the powers of Congress, or the federal government in a number of instances. In all these, I think the treaty making power is clearly restricted, as much as if it had been mentioned in the restriction. For instance, Congress can lay no tax or duty on articles exported from any state. If this restriction should be violated by treaty, could it be thought valid? Congress can give no preference by any regulations of commerce or revenue to the ports of one state over those of another. Can this preference be given by treaty, and the preference be constitutional? If the treaty making power is so extensive as not to be limited by the constitution, we must submit to the most extraordinary condition, of seeing the parts of a government when acting separately possessing more power than the whole when acting together. And this further absurdity would follow—Congress itself would be released from an equivocal restriction, contained in the constitution in the cases mentioned; for if a treaty containing stipulations to tax exports, or giving commercial preference to one port over another be constitutional, it is of course binding on every branch of the government and we should see the government not only released from a constitutional restriction by such a treaty, but absolutely bound by it to act in open violation of the constitution.
Many instances could be given, but I cannot conceive, that any sober opinion can be entertained, that the treaty making power is not limited by the restrictions contained in the constitution. To give a precise definition, and mark out unerring limits to the treaty making power, by the nature and principles of our government, is not an easy task, neither is it requisite, for the purpose of obtaining clear ideas upon the point now before us.
The object of the original sovereignities, or partners to this compact, is obvious, from the constitution itself; they united as equals in power, to promote the political welfare of all. Certain powers they gave; but no one partner can be supposed stupid enough, to give power to transfer itself, without, and against its consent, to the government of Algiers, or any other despot government.
It is agreed by the friends to the treaty, that the President and Senate cannot transfer a state. Let us examine the power of introducing a state. Suppose Louisiana contain ten millions of inhabitants; or for the sake of argument, let it be supposed that we had a President inclined to monarchical principles, and he lived at the northern part of the union, say in Connecticut or Massachusetts, and that two thirds of the Senate were with him in sentiment and that the four northern provinces of Great Britain contained ten millions of inhabitants, & were all determined monarchists—would the partners of this union say it was competent and constitutional for the president and Senate to introduce these ten millions of monarchists, who could at once out vote us all; and even give fifteen millions of dollars for the benefit of having them?
The principles of our government, the original ideas and rights of the partners to the compact forbid such a measure; and without the consent of all the partners, no such thing can be done.
The principle of admission, in the case of Louisiana, is the same, as if it contained ten millions of inhabitants; and the principles of these people are probably as hostile to our government, in its true construction, as they can be, and the relative strength which this admission gives to a southern and western interest, is as contradictory to the principles of our original union, as any can be, however strongly stated.
(Mr. Tracy's Speech to be continued.)
From the New-York Evening Post.
NEW PAMPHLET.
NUMBER V.
Aristides proceeds to arraign the conduct of Mr. Clinton and to impeach his motives as one of that celebrated council of Appointment, which in their proceedings more resembled the Revolutionary Tribunal of France than the institution of a civilized country. All that is said on this head cannot be safely republished, and as in some other instances we must leave those who from the samples they have had, relish the dish, to help themselves.
"Where, it may be asked, was his wonted prudence, and where his boasted honor, when he caused it to be proclaimed to candidates for office, that personal devotion to a few ambitious individuals had become the standard of political merit? What elevated patriotism was it that induced him to employ two abandoned hypocrites, to pursue candidates through the town, to ascertain their personal attachments and political prejudices, and kindly to insinuate, that unless satisfactory assurances were given of future support in the political projects of himself and friends, and of strenuous opposition to the elevation and popularity of the vice-president, every avenue to promotion would be obstinately closed? With what temporary derangement of intellect could he have been afflicted, when he personally solicited General Alner and Mr. Ezekiel Robbins respectively, on the same day, to accept the appointment of surrogate* for the city and county of New-
* It appears by a communication in the Morning Chronicle of to-day that there is a mistake as to this office; that it ought to have been the office of Health Commissioner.
York; to both solemnly pledged his support; betrayed both, and subsequently gave it to a third? Here is the essence of treachery, pure and sublimated."
"The office of secretary of the state was bestowed on a man destitute of talents, and notoriously unworthy of it. A contemptible shuffling apothecary, who without talents to profit by the pursuit of an honest profession, or even to deal out medicine by the ounce, has successively assumed every character designated by human actions. To accomplish hypocritical purposes, he has travelled round the whole circle of religious denominations; he has alternately embraced every sect, and subscribed every creed, from outrageous methodism, to the harmless and inoffensive ceremonies of the Baptist, until he has terminated his career in the sports of the turf, in dealing in horses, and in political spirit to pursue any systematic plan of iniquity."
"Mr. Clinton certainly displayed some management in making his arrangements with Tillotson and Armstrong. The resignation of this latter gentleman, and Mr. Clinton's elevation to the vacant seat, was the only possible mode in which he could escape humiliation, and arrest the expression of disapprobation which his constituents were prepared to pronounce at the then approaching election."
"Conscious of the fate that awaited him he fixed his views on a seat in the senate of the United States, and escaped the indignation of his constituents by stopping in the place he had induced Armstrong to abandon."
"This lazy apostate had alternately espoused the doctrines and advocated the principles of the different parties in the state. After vibrating between each, in quest of favor and promotion, he at length settled himself permanently, as he said, on the side of the republicans, and they, usual, rewarded his treachery with a seat in the national senate. At Washington, however, he found nothing congenial with his warlike temper, nor any thing within the influence of his mischievous disposition. There no tumult or rebellion could be raised. Distressed and hungry soldiers are the only subjects on which he can operate with success, and for his attempts at the close of the revolution, he should have received a fate which similar incendiaries seldom have escaped. Far above the sphere in which he was formed to move, unheeded and despised, Mr. Clinton found it easy, I presume, to induce him to abandon a place where neither apostates nor advocates for rebellion were received with confidence or respect. His proposition was made at a judicious moment; a proposition, which by its success, at once disgraced the national legislature, by the introduction of a — and an infidel, and increased the dangerous dissensions in the state, by restoring to its bosom an incendiary, whose only occupation and amusement has ever been to excite domestic broils and village mischief."
Tillotson, the worthy relative of this honorable man, had travelled the country round, like a hungry spaniel, begging an office as he went. He journeyed to Washington to solicit in person the collectorship of New-York. The futility of his claims, and the seriousness and address with which he urged them, formed a subject of ridicule to the administration for a month. No sooner was this favorite scheme frustrated, than he ransacked Maryland, and offered to honor his native state with his residence, if any thing worthy of his attention could be offered. There fortunately he was known, and nothing was presented to induce his return. This active knight returned from his romantic expedition, cursing the vice-president, proclaiming him a federalist, and a traitor to his party, simply for having recommended another gentleman for the office of collector for the port of New-York.
This preux chevalier began his life with a laudable determination to make his fortune. He practised with unlimited success upon the Livingston maxim,
Rem facias, rem Si possis recte, si non, quocunque modo rem.
"Inflamed with a zeal for office and governed by these mercenary views, Tillotson solicited the office of secretary of the state as his best resource. His worthy brother was interested in his behalf, and resigned his seat in the senate of the union. The council gave Tillotson the office he desired, and Mr. Clinton was chosen to fill the seat which Armstrong had abandoned. This shameful transaction needs no further comment."
"The appointment of — * Tillotson and Armstrong are brothers in law — Both married sisters of Chancellor Livingston

is sufficient to confirm all the observations I have made, relative to the views with which the officers for the southern district were selected. This elegant personage is a living monument of the patience with which Americans will suffer themselves to be abused and insulted by men in power. An execrable compound of every species of vice, he is at this moment an object with whom every decent man seems to associate. The curious who wish to view human nature in its most degenerate state, will in this man find a fit object of contemplation. To the natural enquirer he will afford an interesting subject of speculation. He will be found in the lowest class of creatures recognized as rational, if not the very link that joins the animal to the human race. This "pestilent pauper" was raised by the council from the filth in which he wallowed to the most lucrative office in the state. When called on to justify this outrage upon the honor and dignity of the city, Mr. Clinton increased the atrocity of his conduct, by exulting in the mischief he had done. "Though he is a great scoundrel he has been of service to the party, and ought to be rewarded," were the words he uttered. Here is a direct avowal of the principles upon which he acted. A complete confirmation of the charges which have been urged against him. It is irresistible evidence that the public good had no influence in determining his conduct. It is the "ne plus ultra" of political depravity, and establishes his guilt in every mind, that is not impenetrable to conviction.
The person selected to fill the office of — has uniformly been a subject of ridicule to our political opponents, and a disgrace to the council that appointed him. The disgust and dissatisfaction which this appointment has produced, should certainly excite a pang in the bosom of Mr. Clinton, if it was susceptible of any. But however deeply involved in mischief, the world will do him the justice to acknowledge that no emotions of sorrow, repentance or remorse were ever known to enter there. This imbecile and obsequious pettifogger, abandoned the federal standard on the third day of the election in 1800. On the first he voted for the federal candidates, on the second he began to perceive that his party would be defeated, and on the third he boldly avowed himself a republican. This vain and contemptible little pest, whose political sentiments, like a weather vane, are regulated by every interested wind that blows, has been advanced to honorable and lucrative employment, in preference to men of sterling and acknowledged merit; men whom, in the days that "tried men's souls," combated with vigor the principles he then espoused. But
"Pigmy are pigmy still, though perch'd on Alps." Neither the office which he holds, nor his having become the "depository of Mr. Clinton's honor," nor being the favorite companion of Mr. Cheetham, can raise this elastic puppet above contempt. While he is in office his ignorance and incapacity will expose him to disgrace.
The appointment of justices of the ten pound court was unfortunate. Instead of regarding as he ought the claims of those who had acted as magistrates under the old law, and who had been deprived of their office by the establishment of the new system, Mr. Clinton preferred young men, some of whom were strangers to the party, and destitute of claims to public favor. But he devotes some credit for adopting means, apparently well calculated to ensure success to the object he had in view. Upon his return from Albany, Mr. Clinton declared that the appointments had been made with a view of rendering the court in question unpopular, and thus to prepare the way for its abolition. There is an unfortunate morality attending all his attempts to justify his conduct upon these occasions. The very motives by which he professes to have been governed, should, if possible, have been concealed.
"I have pointed out a few of the most odious selections that were made in that portion of the state; to enumerate them all would fill a volume, and far exceed the limits to which I am necessarily confined.
View our political condition, and compare it with what a wise and judicious administration of the government might have rendered it. Instead of harmony and union among the friends of freedom, instead of a consolidation of the republican interest, calumny and dissensions are rapidly producing symptoms of decay and dissolution. Every part of the country is manifesting the most anxious solicitude, and the apple of discord, rolling through the land, is every where generating discontent, discord and confusion. These scenes are hazardous, alarming, and derogatory to the dignity of government. They are the awful announcements of dissolution to one party.
(To be continued.)
TRENTON, December 19. On Tuesday and Wednesday last, came on the election in this state for persons to represent the house of representatives of the congress of the U. S. & at the same time a person was elected to supply the vacancy in the Hunterdon representation in the state Legislature, occasioned by the resignation of Mr. Gordon. The federal party did not contest the election with the democrats as to the
candidates for Congress, and but partially that for member of the state Legislature. In Trenton Mr. Benjamin the Federal candidate for the Legislature, out of four hundred votes received three hundred and twenty eight. The highest number of votes for Congress was 89. The persons elected Members of the House of Representatives for this state, in the congress of the United States, although we have not received information from a distance, may safely be stated to be James Sloan, Ebenezer Elmer, Henry Southard, James Mott, William Helms and Adam Boyd.
Alexandria Daily Advertiser. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 27.
MR. SNOWDEN, Sir, I very much approve your correspondent R. P.'s endeavours to awaken us to a sense of our situation; and coincide entirely with his opinion of the origin of our late disease, and the means he proposes, as far as in us lies, to prevent it.
If any of his observations should bear a partial reference, every sinister objection should give way to this great and momentous object, and unite all considerations in one point, viz. That of removing the local cause. Residing on the part to which our late calamity is very justly attributed by your correspondent, I have been in the constant opportunity of witnessing these noises almost daily, and without a belief of what has actually been the consequence, have often expressed my apprehensions, that nothing less could be expected from the horrid stenches emitted by those daily and hourly deposits of every foul and stinking matter which every family must of necessity produce, being exposed to the natural processes of fermentation and putrefaction, by which a deadly poison is evolved, infecting the atmosphere, productive of that disease, and death, to which all must be exposed, who come under its influence.
Whether we shall have this dire visitation renewed will, in my opinion, depend upon a removal of them. R. P. has very justly designated some of them—and to them I have to add of my own experience, perhaps a worse than either he has mentioned, to wit: In the inclosure behind those buildings in Union Street, lately destroyed by fire. Our dearest interests are at stake—let us not then be led astray by any illusory insinuations, from the evident and prominent cause so plainly before us; which has been produced amongst us, and now lies dormant, only because the season is not arrived to rouse it, with all its hydra consequences. Let the deadly influence upon all who resided near them by the plain and convincing argument where to repose our confidence, and by removing them by a timely exertion—save ourselves.
Loss of the brig Molly. The following particulars have been handed us for publication.
Norfolk Herald. The brig Molly, captain William Mills, belonging to Mr. Patton, of Alexandria, sailed from Kingston, Jamaica, on the 24th November, having on board 43 French passengers, and their baggage; on the 11th December, at half past ten, P. M. being about three miles to the southward of Currituck Inlet, during a heavy squall of wind and rain, the vessel struck the ground, and in about twenty minutes went to pieces. The situation of the wreck was such that every individual was left to make the best shift they could for themselves; the captain and four of the crew, as well as nineteen passengers, were drowned; the remainder were saved by means of the quarter deck which drifted ashore. A number of trunks were cast ashore and were gathered together. Application was made to Mr. Thoms Williams a justice of peace in that neighborhood, for protection, who appointed one Caleb Ewende to take charge of and guard the property; this trust he humanely executed by coining at the robbery of three trunks and a writing desk, containing valuables to an immense amount. Other property was also stolen from the passengers, who were all treated in the most unkind and inhospitable manner. It is to be lamented that individuals should be appointed to dispense justice, whose hearts are callous to the feelings of compassion for the deplorable condition of the ship wrecked stranger.
PETER FOSTER, Mate of the brig Molly, of Alexandria. New York, Dec 21.
This morning arrived, the Philadelphia pilot boat Flying Fish, Hullkamp, having been out from Philadelphia 21 days. She was blown off during the gale of the 12th inst. and not being able to lay to, for 48 hours, was obliged to scud before the wind, and cut away their mainmast. The capt. and crew have suffered considerably. About 6 days since, 30 leagues east of Cape May fell in with the brig Lovely Lass, from Savannah to N. York, & got a supply of provisions. She was brought into this port through the assistance of the New York pilots.
On the 18th Dec. the Cape was attacked by the brigands, whose force consist between 25 and 30 thousand men. Rochambeau, with his staff, was to be sent to Jamaica, on board a British frigate. The French troops, which consisted of about 9,000, were to be sent to different English islands. By the articles of capitulation, the French were to evacuate the Cape within 8 days, after the surrender.
The Parisian Jackson, and President, Skidmore, from Virginia, at Bellgate, bound down. They left Hampton roads 5 days since, in company with ship Eliza, Biffall, for Philadelphia. The Eliza arrived at Norfolk in distress, from Lisbon, having had a passage of 45 days.
LATE FROM CAPE FRANCOIS.
The N. York Gazette of Wednesday contains the following:—Capt. Berwick, arrived here on 15 days from Port-au-Prince, informs, that on the first of December, the brigands attacked C. Francois, when a severe and bloody engagement took place between them and the French troops under gen. Rochambeau, in which a great number of the former were killed. The contest however terminated in the surrender of the Cape to the brigands, agreeably to propositions made by Dessalines, their commander. By these terms it appears, that Rochambeau was made prisoner of war, who, with his troops were to be subject to the disposal of the commander of the British squadron then blockading the Cape.
Another paper says, "Gen. Rochambeau and suite, with an immense quantity of specie, had obtained conveyance in a British frigate, to Jamaica."
Port au Prince continued tranquil, but many of the inhabitants had left it.
Cape Nicola Mole had not been evacuated on the 4th. When capt. Selby passed it, he heard a tremendous cannonading, and supposes an attack had been made upon it by the brigands; in which case, it would not, in all probability hold out more than 5 or 6 days.
Off Jeremie were several French cruisers, who captured all American vessels bound to places occupied by the brigands. The British frigate Tartar had been sent against them.
Mr. Dawson, who arrived here on Wednesday in the brig Aurora from Port-au-Prince, has furnished us with the following information, in addition to that given in the last number of the (New York) Mercantile Advertiser:
Agreeably to advices received at Port-au-Prince from General Dessalines, he had on the 22d ult. attacked the Cape with all the active force he could raise, said to amount to from 20 to 25,000 men. The descent was effected from Morne-du-Cap.—After having passed the outlines and several of the blockhouses, an action ensued between the troops of Dessalines and Rochambeau, which continued eleven hours with the greatest obstinacy, when general Rochambeau was under the necessity of capitulating for the evacuation of the Cape on the first instant. All the troops posted at the blockhouses between the Barrier and Haut-du-Cap (the out posts) were massacred, as all possibility of escape to the town was cut off. Agreeably to the capitulation, Rochambeau with the army under his command were to be embarked under the protection of the British cruizing fleet. When Dessalines left Port-au-Prince, he nominated Petion (a mulatto) General of Brigade and Commandant of the place in his absence.
The people of colour, particularly the women, experienced the most cruel treatment; having been put to labor on the public works with negro women to superintend them. The American vessels with provisions were compelled to part with them to the Government, and were promised payment in coffee at three and four months.
Dessalines had given assurances of respect and protection to the American merchants residing at Port-au-Prince, which he had partially observed while Mr. Dawson was there. His officers, however, acted as they thought proper.
Dessalines is proclaimed captain-general of the colony; Clairveaux, Christophe, Petion, and several other mulattoes, are ranked as generals of division and brigade.
Chancellor Livingston, our present ambassador at Paris, proposes returning home in May, the state of his health is not such as to render absence from home desirable.
It is reported that Mr. Monroe is about to proceed to Madrid, for the purpose of urging the termination of certain arrangements concerning the Louisiana boundaries, and other subjects of negotiation with the Spanish court. It is understood, however, that he returns again to London.
It is also said that Mr. Charles Pinckney, our minister at Madrid has intimated to some of his private friends, a disposition to return home in the course of the next year.
(Aurora.)
ROBERT and JOHN GRAY
Have lately received, LINN'S SECOND LETTER, In answer to Dr. Priestley's Defence of his Pamphlet, entitled, Socrates and Jesus compared—62 1/2 cents.
Hear Both Sides, a new Comedy, by Holcroft—25 cents, and
D'Israeli's Narrative Poems, 37 1/2 cents. December 16. d
Cash given for clean linen rags at this office.
Public Sale.
On Saturday next, at three o'clock in the afternoon, will be sold at the dwelling house of capt. Watters, Prince Street, A variety of good Household and Kitchen Furniture, viz. Sideboards, chains, beds, bedsteads, &c. &c. PHILIP G. MARSTELLER. December 27.
For New-York, The Sloop Patient Sally, Michael Eifer, Master; Will sail in 3 or 4 days. For passage only, apply to the captain on board at Vowell's wharf, or to Daniel M'Clean. Dec. 27. d
Wanted to Hire, A Negro LAD about 18 years of age. Apply to MATTHEW EAKIN. Dec. 27. 61
For Sale, 4000 bushels of Richmond Coal. Apply to Wm. OXLEY. Dec. 27. 1
BENJAMIN SHREVE, jun. Has just received and for Sale, 40 barrels No. 1 Beef, 4 pipes Cognac Brandy, 45 bags Pepper, 6 boxes women's Morocco Shoes, And a handsome assortment of India GOODS. Dec. 27. d
Wanted to Hire, A MAN COOK—For one well acquainted with his business, generous wages will be given—Apply to the Printer. December 27. d
The Creditors of Enoch Ward, and also of the late firm of O'Neal & Ward, are requested to meet at Mr. R. Mott's tavern on Friday Evening next, at seven o'clock, with a statement of their claims, when proposals will be made to them for settling all the claims that may be existing against said Ward. Dec. 27. d4t
Five Dollars Reward. STRAYED or Stolen on the 2d December, a BLACK COW, with a white face and wide horns, a crop in the left and swallow fork in the right ear. If not stolen she must have taken the Centerville road, as on the day abovenamed I got her home from Frederick county. The above reward will be paid to whoever may bring her home. Bryan Hampson. Dec. 27. d6t
Sale Postponed.
THE subscribers not being able to have the LANDS advertised below surveyed, and the Lots staked off in a satisfactory manner by Thursday next, on account of the badness of the weather, are under the necessity of postponing the sale until Tuesday the 10th of January, when the sale will positively take place. Charles Simms, George Deneale, Edmund J. Lee.
Valuable Property for Sale, ADJOINING THE TOWN OF ALEXANDRIA.
Will positively be sold on Tuesday the 10th day of January next on the premises, 107 Acres of LAND, Including Mr. Dade's former Dwelling House out Houses, Garden, Stables &c. adjoining the Town of Alexandria, formerly the property of Mr. Baldwin Dade, and now owned by Col. Nathaniel Pendleton, of New York.
This Land lies at the upper end of the Town, and fronts on the river Potomac, so as to include two good Fisheries, and runs back between the Town and Mr. Harthorne's Land; crosses the George town road, and runs between the race ground, and Messrs. Pendleton's, Conway's, Simms's, and Fitzhugh's Lots, to Mr. Charles Alexander's back line.
That part of the Land lying between the river and the George-town road, has been laid off into Lots of two acres corresponding with the squares in Town, and Fairfax, Royal, Pitt, St. Asaph, Washington, and Columbia Streets extended, with cross streets of the same width, and will be sold in whole or half squares; the Land west of the George town road will be sold in lots of from two to five acres each, as may best accommodate purchasers. Considerable trouble has been taken to render the title clear, and freed from every possible encumbrance or prospect of litigation.
The terms of Sale will be one fourth of the purchase money payable on the first day of March next, and the remainder in nine and eighteen months a negotiable note will be required for the first payment, and a security on the property for the balance. This property is beautifully situated for building Lots, lying in a long slip from the river to the top of the hill, which ranges with Mr. Dulany's house, and the whole of it fronting with a full view of the Town, and extending back to a range of highly improved meadows; the plan and survey made by Col. Gulpin, may be seen at any time on application.
Charles Simms, George Deneale, Edmund J. Lee, } Attorneys in fact for Nathaniel Pendleton. December 9. d
Printing in all its variety executed at this office with neatness and correctness.

JAMES KENNEDY, sen.
King Street.
Esq. falls 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 composed could be purchased at a retail Store.
TAKE NOTICE,
That J. Kennedy, sen. is appointed the ONLY Agent for Alexandria.
HAMILTON'S ELIXIR,
A sovereign remedy for Colds, Unnecessary Coughs, Asthma, Catarrhs, Sore Throats, and Approaching Consumption.
To parents who may have children afflicted with the HOOPING COUGH.
This Elixir is of the first magnitude, as it is an immediate relief, checks the progress, and in a short time entirely removes the malady, and to which children are liable—the Elixir is perfectly agreeable, and he does so fast, 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 tried in my family for some time past, with uniform success, whenever 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 hoarseness 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 Healy, 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 disordered digestion—preventive indications—residence in climates unfavourable to the constitution—the inordinate use of tea, frequent intoxication, or any other destructive circumstances—the unskillful or excessive use of mercury—the diseases peculiar to females, at a certain period of life—bad hygienic, &c. &c.
And is proved by long and extensive experience to be infallibly successful in the cure of
  Nervous disorders,  Violent cramps in the stomach and back,    Consumption,  Indigestion,    Looseness of bowels,  Flatulency,    Loss of appetite,  Depression,    Impurity of the blood,  Gout in the stomach,    Hysterical affections,  Pains in the limbs,    Head weakness,  Relaxations,    Senile weakness,  Involuntary emissions,    Phthisis, (or whites)  Obsolete fevers,    Barrenness.  Impotency, &c. &c.  
In cases of extremity, where the long prevalence and chronicity 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. &c. And has performed more cures in the above complaints than all the other medicines ever before made public.
From Dr. J. 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 Rhuatism, 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 attested 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 church by apprehension of remaining a cripple for life, notwithstanding the most responsible 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 acts in the stomach and bowels.
This medicine bears no analogy whatever of similar title, is 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; 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 effectual in carrying off all gross humors 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 Teres or large round worm, the Ascarides, or small maw worm, the Cucurbitina, or short, flat, white worm, and lastly, the Taenia, or tape worm, so called from its resemblance to tape; they are 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 foetid stools—Vomiting—Large and hard belly—Pains and sickness at the stomach—Pains in the head and thighs, with lowliness of spirits—Slow 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 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 the 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 waned 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 bout 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 full 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 MOTHER, minister of the Moravian church, in Yorktown.
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 fickle 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 very mucus 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 which I judge this medicine to be, besides its main object, one of the most salutary means for restoring lost appetite, and promoting a proper state of digestion, by carrying off that bilious substance, which engenders so much inoffensive pollution both among children and adults.
I am, Sir, your most obedient servant, JOHN MOTHER.
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, 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 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 flume and foulness, which suffered to accumulate, never fails to injure and finally ruin them.
Dr. HAHN'S GENUINE EYE-WATER.
A sovereign remedy for all diseases of the eyes, whether the effect of natural weakness or of accident, defluxions of rheum, dullness, it hum 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, containing not 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 headache. 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—sickness at the stomach, and severe head ache—and ought to be taken by all persons on a change of climate.
Sold likewise by S. Pleasants, Richmond; Ross and Douglass, Petersburg; T. Green, Fredericksburgh; G. Purdie, Smithfield; M. Jones, Suffolk; Dr. Miller, Winchester; R. Greenhow, Williamsburg; and T. Shaw, Leesburg.
JANNEY and PATON
Have just received, per brig Polly, and for Sale,
 24 binds? New England Rum,  55 bis. }  75 tons Plaister Paris. 
And on hand, as usual, a general assortment of GROCERIES. And about
1250 tons Plaister.
Farmers will find it to their interest, when purchasing, to look at this plaister, as they certainly will be able to please themselves as to quality. It lays very convenient to a water carriage, and may be put on board a vessel free of cartage.
Dec. 9. d
Tunis Craven,
Has just received and is now opening at his store in King-Street a few doors above Maff's, Bennett and Watts's, a handsome assortment of
Fall and Winter Goods,
Consisting of superfine broad cloths, and cashmeres, coating, forest cloth, kersey, and hilt-thicks, striped and rose blankets, frizes, flannels, toilingett and Gwanflowns, Russia sh. & g, ravens duck, dowlas, creas and tickenburghs, brown and white platillas, Irish linen, long lawn and fine cotton shirting, an elegant assortment of cambric muslins, white and coloured fine India mull and prigg do. fashionable chintz and calicoes, turriture do. ladies extra long cotton gloves, French and English silk pick nick, & lace do. 6.4 fatin stripe and fancy bordered cambric thaws, white and coloured camel's hair do. patent sewing cotton threads, laces, bobbin, &c. &c. The above goods will be disposed of on the usual terms for cash.
Nov. 21. d
I have just received, A SUPPLY OF FRESH TEAS, And MUSCATEL RAISINS, New Jersey Cheese of a superior quality, patent mould and drop Shot, best FF English Gunpowder, Fig Blue and excellent Segars.
On Hand—A general Assortment of Spirits Liquors, Wines and Groceries, warrant ed genuine.
William Ramsay.
Nov. 25. in eo
INDIA GOODS.
I have received twenty four bales of India Goods.
  CONSISTING OF    Beerboom Gurrahs,  Guzapoor do.    Beerboom Coffahs,  Patna Chintz,    Mow Sannas,  Mizzapoor do.    Johanna do.  Blue Gilla Hhfs.    Manamarapoor do.  Sooty Romall do.    Jailapoor do.   
Benjamin Shreve.
Dec. 12. d
EDUCATION.
I shall open a NIGHT SCHOOL on Monday evening next, at my house next door to the Indian Queen on King Street; where pupils committed to my care will be diligently instructed in
Reading, Writing & Arithmetic.
Those persons who are disposed to favour me with their patronage on the present occasion, will please to call as soon as possible, that I may have it in my power to make arrangements proper for the order of the school and improvement of the scholars.
John Mason.
N. B. MARIAN MASON continues to teach Reading, Writing and Needle work, and would BOARD three or four girls on moderate terms. Nov. 5. eo
Notice.
All persons who stand indebted to the estate of Jesse Pugh, deceased, are requested to make immediate payment—and those who have any demands against said estate are directed to produce them legally authenticated for settlement to
CATHARINE PUGH,
Administratrix.
at the house formerly occupied by Jesse Pugh. Dec. 19. eo3
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JUST RECEIVED & FOR SALE,
By Henry K. May & Co.
 A Cargo of coarse Liverpool Salt,  100 bis. B. Iron Beef,  8 bales of Beerboom Gurrahs,  Few boxes Sperm, Candles, and  90 qt. casks of FF glazed Gunpowder. 
Dec. 12. e new
To be Sold,
Pursuant to the last Will and Testament of Maria Page, deceased, on Monday the 21 day of January next, if fair, if not, the next fair day, at Mansfield, his late residence,
All the personal Property belonging to his Estate:
Consisting of about One Hundred and Sixty NEGROES, together with all the stock of Horses, three Mules, Cattle, Sheep, Plantation Utensils, and about 1000 barrels of Corn. Amongst the Negroes are seven very valuable Carpenters, three excellent Blacksmiths, two Millers and some other tradesmen. The greater part, if not the whole, of this valuable property, will be sold on a credit of 12 months; the purchaser giving bond with approved security, to bear interest from the date, if not punctually paid. All sums under twenty dollars must be paid in money.
There is also to dispose of, at private sale, and on the foregoing terms, a number of
LOTS
in Hanover town, county of Hanover, including the Tobacco Warehouses at that place; a House and Lot in the town of Bath, or Barkley Springs, and 3000 acres of
TENNESSEE LANDS,
belonging to said estate. All persons having claims against said Estate, will please make them known as speedily as possible; and those indebted will, it is hoped, be forward in making payment to
Robert Patton,
Administrator with the Will annexed. Frederickburg, Dec. 1. d
In obedience to a Decree of the County Court of Fairfax, on the first Monday in January, if fair, if not the next fair day, will be exposed to sale upon the premises, on a credit of 6, 12, and 18 months:
A TRACT OF LAND,
Containing 200 acres, mortgaged by Josiah Watson, to Charles Higbie, to secure a debt owing by him to the said Higbie; this land fronts a considerable way upon the new Turnpike road, and is laid off into a number of convenient lots, a plan of which may at any time be seen by applying to George Gilpin. Negotiable notes with an approved indorser, will be requested for securing the first payment, when deeds will be executed to the purchasers and trusts taken upon the property to secure the other payments. It may be observed, that on this land there are a number of beautiful situations, well calculated for elegant country seats, and the whole well adapted either as places of residence for such families as might wish to retire from town in the summer season, or for the accommodation of tradesmen and laborers at all times.
JAS. KEITH,
GEO. GILPIN,
FRANCIS PEYTON,
Commis- sioners. ends
Dec. 10.
Cash given for clean Linen and Cotton Rags.
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