Alexandria daily advertiser (Alexandria [Va.]), 1804-02-20 00:00:00

Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
Vol. IV.]
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1804.
[No. 911.
Public Vendue.
On TUESDAY ,
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 hds. tierces and bds. Coffee in tierces and bags, Chocolate White and brown Soap } in boxes, Mould and dip'd Candles } Raisins in kegs, boxes and jars, Figs in kegs and frails, Queens Ware in crates, FURNITURE, &c.
ALSO,
A variety of DRY GOODS,
Among which are,
Cloths, Coatings, Kerseymeres, Duffs, Plains and Kerseys, Negro Cottons, Serges, Elaticks, blue Friezes, Calimancoes and Russells, Yarn, Stockings, Chintzes and Calicoes, Irish Linens, Silesia do. Osburgs and Ticklenburgs, Mullins and Mullin Hand'fs, India Mullins and Table Cloths Bandana Handkerchiefs, Coloured Threads, Hats, And sundry other Articles.
P. G. MARSTELLER.
P. 5. 15.
Sales by Auction.
On WEDNESDAY ,
10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store, on the south side of King Street, adjoining Messrs. Henry K. May and Co.
Rum in hds. and barrels, Whiskey in barrels, Apple Brandy in barrels, Gin in casks Wine in pipes and quarter casks, Molasses in hds. Sugar in hds. 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, Irish Linens, Cassimeres, Calicoes, Kerseymeres, Threads, Coatings, Chintzes, Halfthicks, Bedticks, Fearnought, Osburgs, Blankets, Sewing Silks, Planes, Mullin and Mullin Negro Cottons, Handkerchiefs, Worsted and other India Cottons, &c. Stockings,
THOS. PATTEN. Auctioneer.
RICKETTS, NEWTON & Co.
Have on hand, and to be sold on very low terms, a handsome assortment of superfine and second
BROAD CLOTHS,
A quantity of Rose Blankets, Twilled do. Ticklenburg, and German Osburgs, Bedticks and Apron Checks, Cotton Hosiery, Fustians, Velvets and Corduroys, Bombazetts and Wildcoats, Calicoes and Irish Linens, Swiped Jersey and Cassimeres, Corded Dimities and Flannels, Twilled Coatings and Halfthicks, 200 pieces English Canvas, 200 reams writing Paper, 50 do. wrapping do. 1 trunk coloured Twills and Sewing Silks, 1 do. Umbrellas, 2 casks Seia Twine, 2 do. Pig Blue, 2 do. Rose Brimstone, 100 kegs White Lead, 6 boxes Cotton and Wool Cards, 10 hds. brown Sugar. 2 pipes London particular Madeira Wine, And a quantity of PLAISTER OF PARIS.
Feb. 3. d
ROBERT and JOHN GRAY
Have just received, A large supply of superfine Eagle, Henry the 8th, and Merry Andrew PLAYING CARDS, And a few dozen blank Cards of a good quality.
Mar. 9. d
This Day is published, By ROBERT & JOHN GRAY ,
Bookellers and Stationers, King Street, THE New American Clerk's Magazine, AND YOUNG CONVEYANCER'S POCKET COMPANION:
CONTAINING All the necessary forms of—Articles of Agree- ment, Bonds, Bills, Recognizances, Leases and Releases Letters and Powers of Attorney, Awards, Bills of Sale, Gifts, Grants, Assign- ments, Mortgages, Surrenders, Jointures, Co- venants, Copartnerships, Declarations, Letters of License, &c.
WITH Necessary directions for making Distresses for Rent, &c. as the law between Landlord and Tenant now stands.
THE WHOLE Made conformable to the Laws of the United States, and adapted more particularly to the State of Virginia.
Price 1 dollar—bound and lettered. R. and J. GRAY have lately re- ceived a few copies of the Revised Code of Vir- ginia Laws Feb. 3. d
BENJAMIN SHREVE, Jun. Has just received per ship Commerce from Salem, and offers for Sale, 100 tons Plaister Paris, 8 bales India Cottons. Feb. 17.
Malaga Wine, Raisins, &c.
Just received, per the brig Celia , Capt. Bowen, from Malaga, 100 quarter casks Malaga Wine, 100 half qr. do. 20 qr. casks Mountain Wine of a superior quality, 50 baskets Almonds, 100 frails Figs, 150 quarter bds. Raisins, 200 boxes Muscatel do. 200 do. Bloom do. 15 boxes Lemons, which will begin landing this day at our wharf.
J. and T. Vowell. Who have also on Hand, FOR SALE ON REASONABLE TERMS, Jamaica Spirit entitled to drawback, Muscovado Sugar in tierces and bds. superior old Port Wine, do. Madeira do. Turks Island Salt, mould Candles, 40 bds. prime new Beef, Ruffia Duck, white Ruffia Sheeting, Drillings, Raven duck, &c. &c. Jan. 20. d
JUST RECEIVED
AND FOR SALE, French Brandy, Antigua and Gre- nada Rum, HOLLAND GIN—imported in the ship Ame- rica from Amsterdam, Cherry Bounce made of old spirit, Wines, Loaf and lump Sugar, Brown do. Green Coffee, Teas, &c. FRUIT—Apples, Sweet Oranges, Lemons, Pines and Green Grapes. NUTS—Almonds, English Walnuts, Shell barks, &c.
ALSO, A few bds. Crab Cyder, 100 bds. R. Island do. 1000 lbs. Cheese, Scots Barley, Potatoes, &c. Thomas Simms. Who wishes to Sell or Rent, his HOUSE on Prince Street, opposite to George Taylor's, Esq. Any person inclined to purchase shall have a great bargain—it will sold for Cash, or bartered for Wet Goods. Jan. 13. d
For Sale,
At a moderate price, and on a credit of 12, 18 and 24 months, A three story Brick House, on King Street, between Alfred and Patrick Streets, on the south side thereof, at present oc- cupied by Mr. Philip Care. The House is 25 feet front, and 40 feet deep, nearly finished, with 10 good rooms. The lot is 100 feet deep, running to a 10 feet alley, with a brick kitchen and stable. Any person inclining to purchase will apply to the subscriber. Jacob Hoffman. Feb. 10. 801m
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. d
RECEIVED,
By the sch'r Hiland and sloop Unity , from Phil- adelphia, 40 bds. bottled Porter of 3 doz. each 20 do. strong draught Beer, 30 boxes Spanish Segars, and A small Invoice of Seal Leather.
On Hand,
Coffee in bags, Pennsylvania Bar Iron, round do. hoop do. and nail rods, for sale by Daniel M'Clean. Jan. 19. d
FOR SALE BY
WILLIAM HARTSHORNE, AT HIS STORE ON KIRK'S WHARF, LOWER END OF WOLF STREET,
New-England Potatoes, Coarse Salt, Midlings and Shoulders of Bacon on very low terms, Ready made Bags, Bar Iron, Philadelphia Loaf and Lump Sugar, Indian Meal, Rye Meal, Shorts and Bran, Superfine Flour in barrels and half barrels, Large and small vessels may be con- veniently accommodated with Wharfage on mo- derate terms. STORE to let on the Wharf, or goods re- ceived in them on Storage. A large STORE on Hoe's Wharf to sell or let —with the privilege of receiving and shipping goods free of wharfage. A small HOUSE on Water Street next door to Major Muncaster's, for sale. A number of LOTS in good situations for sale or to let on ground rent. Alex. 12th mo. 20th. eof
JANNEY and PATON
Have just received, per the brig Polly , and for Sale, 24 bds. } New England Rum, 56 bds. } 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 pur- chasing, 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
JAMES BACON,
At his Store on King Street, within one door of Washington-Street, has just received, a quanti- ty of well assorted PATENT SHOT, which, with a general assortment of Teas, Sugars, Coffee, Wines, Brandy, Spirits, and generally e- very other article in the grocery line, he offers for sale on the most moderate terms. Oct. 15. d
S. THOMEE
Begs leave to inform his friends and the public in general, that he has commenced business in the line of GILDING And Enamelling on Glass, a few doors above the Washington Tavern. Looking Glass and Pictures Frames MADE & REGILT. NEEDLE WORK framed in a handsome manner. NAMES AND PROFILES correctly enamelled on Glass. S. THOMEE, as a stranger being determined to establish himself in the line of his profession, solicits that encouragement alone which he trusts the reasonableness of his charges and his assiduity to business may entitle him to. Window Cornices handsomely Gilt, and every thing in his line done to please the fancy of the owner equal to any imported. He has some glasses and prints for sale on low terms. Particularly a set of the BATTLE OF THE NILE, in colours, handsomely framed and glazed. Dec. 30. d3m Cash given for clean Linen and Cotton Rags.
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. d
JUST RECEIVED,
And for Sale by the Subscribers, 50 bds. m. f. prime and cargo Beef, 20 do. prime Pork, 7 pipes Country Gin, 50 boxes Havannah Segars. And on Consignment, An elegant Side Board, Card Tables, Portable Desks. J. W. and S. Leonard and Co. Feb. 17. eo2w
The Literary Magazine,
AND American Register, Published Monthly by Messrs. Con- rad & Co. (Philadelphia) price 50. cents each number. 3 Nos. are already received by R. & J. GRAY, Book sellers, King Street, Where those who wish to Patronize the work will please to leave their names. February 6. d
ONE HUNDRED 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 hath 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 unneces- sary, as it is probable he has changed them. He has been frequently seen about town since he ab- sconded, 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 dis- covery 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. JAMIESON. Nov. 15.
MAHOGANY FURNITURE.
JOHN B. TAYLOR, Cabinet Maker,
King-Street, next door but one to the Print- ing Office of the Advertiser,
Has received from the manufactory of Coleman & Taylor, B'limore, PLAIN and ELEGANT FURNITURE, consisting of—
Celeret side boards, side board tables with marble tops, secretaries, book cases, bureaus, work tables, candle stands, card tables, dining and breakfast tables, which he offers for sale low.
He respectfully offers his service to the public generally. All orders shall be punctually at- tended to. Jan. 2*. d6r co
NOTICE.
By virtue of a deed of Trust from Joseph White Harrison, of Fairfax county, to the sub- scribers, we will offer for sale, for cash, viz Wednesday the 29th day of February, on the Premises,
The TRACT of LAND, on which the said JOSEPH W. HARRISON now lives—Containing about
Three Hundred and Six Acres, situated within twelve miles of Alexandria, and the same distance from the City of Washington, and George Town.
JACOB HOFFMAN, R. I. TAYLOR. January 24. eods
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. d6r co

Washington Society.
The Members of the Washington Society of Alexandria, are requested to attend an anniversary meeting of the said society, on Thursday the 23d day of this month, at Gadby's Hotel, at half past 10 o'clock, A. M. The society will move in procession precisely at 12 o'clock, to the Presbyterian Church, where an Oration will be delivered by John Carlyle Herbert, Esq.
G. DENEALE, Secr'y. Alexandria, Feb. 11.
Anniversary Ball.
THE Ball in commemoration of the Birth of our late illustrious friend and patriot Gen. Geo. Washington, will be held at Gadby's Hotel on Thursday the 23d inst. A subscription paper is lodged at the Bar, where gentlemen are requested to subscribe, and obtain a ticket of admission—price 5 dollars.
Wm. Fitzhugh, L. Deblois, G. Deneale, J. C. Herbert, W. A. Dangerfield, Thos. Triplet,
Managers.
Feb. 13.
St. Andrews Society.
The members of the St. Andrews Society are requested to attend a stated quarterly meeting, to be held at Gadby's Tavern on Tuesday the 21st inst. at 6 o'clock.
By order of the President. James Towers, Sec'y.
February 18.
Public Sale.
Will be added to Tuesday's Sales a quantity of Household and Kitchen Furniture, consisting of Tables, Chairs, Bedsteads, &c. &c. PHILIP G. MARSTELLER. February 18.
For BOSTON,
The new Sch'r HARMONY, Capt. Cottrell.
500 bbls. Freight will be taken on reasonable terms, if application is made soon.
John G. Ladd.
Who has just received,
50 bolts Russia Duck, 30 pieces Russia Sheetings, 15 chests fresh Teas, 5 bales Gurras, 12 boxes blue nankkeen China, containing complete dining table sets, &c. for coffee and tea. Feb. 18. d
For Freight or Charter,
The fine, fast sailing
Brig SUPERIOR, Jas. Campbell, Master;
just off her second voyage, will carry 1100 bbls. Apply to DANIEL MCLEAN. Feb. 17. d
TUNIS CRAVEN,
Has just received from Philadelphia by the Harmony, Capt. Ellawood,
Russia Sheetings, Ticklenburgs, Twilled Cotton Bagging, Madras Handkerchiefs, Ladies patent Cloths, A small assortment, worsted and lambs wool hose, flannels, &c. Also,
An Elegant Sideboard.
Feb. 18. d
ADAM LYNN,
Has just received and offers for Sale, A FEW PAIR OF
Elegant Shovels and Tongs, and Brads And irons.
Also—Pistols, Battle Powder, and PATENT SHOT. Feb. 17.
Just Received and for Sale, Excellent Soft Shelled Almonds, by the frail, New York Pippins by the barrel, Lemons by the box, Sweet Oranges, 2000 lb. Rhode Island Cheese, 1000 bushels Rhode Island Potatoes, first quality.
And a Variety of Groceries and Nuts.
ABEL WILLIS. Feb. 17. d
For the Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
IMPROMPTU.
On reading a piece signed "A DEMOCRAT" in Saturday's Advertiser.
Great chymist! say how much stiff grog Can keep thy brains in due solution, Like wit-inspiring whisk'd egg nog, To put all dabblers to confusion!
A head "of wood or clay," alack! Would never serve a Democrat, The one would burn, the other crack, And lose the Jeffersonian fat.
His skull's of lead, his face of brass, Drench'd daily in some whiskey fountain; His heart's of stone—a wicked mass Dug from the base of the Salt Mountain! February 18.
For the Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
COME peerless Charity and mourn with me, The iron custom of degenerate days; Where justice stands inverted; where suspicion Makes all a subject of its blasting breath, That by no swelling finance, stands aloof, And awes the guilty tongue! Ah! where's the crime, In all the catalogue of human vice, So cruel, so inglorious, so base As his, who filches from the humble brow Of honest merit, the good name it wears? Yet, 'tis a modest partime! Calumny Moves crescent, as the humid rolling snow; And blest are they who help it not along. Cheer'd by no friendly voice, ah! who could stand
And brook the contumely of the proud? I've witness'd lovely Innocence derided; I've seen its tears; Oh! could my grov'ling muse Equal the theme, and vindicate its cause! I mourn the Daughter of Adversity, Scrambling, unaided, thro' life's craggy road. On what a slender basis rests her all That's dear below! Just touch her fame—she dies!
You blast her hope of every future joy! Ye tho' telfs, then, take not that all away! Draw not your "bow at venture";—of its prey
It is as certain as, in days of yore, Th' unerring Syrian's was! Ev'n tho' she be The sum of ev'ry worth, the oblique hint, The nod significant, embellish'd thus; "They say so; 'tis the talk;" push her so far Back the drear chasm of misjudging spleen, That ev'n her life of penance nought avails, Nor can a pitying world e'er draw her thence!
Still life's sweet solace, hope, ye merciless, Lights up its laughing torch, and shews your path,
A way of roseate charms; but what is hers? Ah! ye have made it cheerless as the morning, When storms and tempests beat upon your roof! If haply sleep, her lethargic pow'r dispense, "And lull awhile the tempest of the soul," In pure ecstatic visions; soon they fade; Soon the blest mimic vanishes in air, And monarch reason chides the fond chimera!
Let the chaste soul, pure as the new blown rose, Meet the world frowning on its rising merits; Apace those rising merits, like the dew, Before the scorching sun-beam, disappears, And emulation loses all its fire; Apace the wretch, dishearten'd, sinks down, down The dizzy vortex of indifference—Of sensuality—of dire despair!
O! ye, whose crowded coffers falsely give The appellation great, whose offspring bask In the celestial beams of filial love, And fair, unsullied name; 'tis yours t' encourage,
Not oppress the wretch whom fortune doom'd To fill life's back ground! Could a smile from you
Retain within the pale of fair decorum, A soul, as precious, even as your own, Wou'd you suppress it? Make the pleasing effort;
If one bright proof reward your fostering care; The deed, fear not, is to your credit plac'd, And when you stand in need, shall count you more than worlds!
DAMON.
CONGRESS
OF THE
UNITED STATES.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Wednesday December 7.
Debate on the Amendment to the Constitution.
(Continued.)
Mr. Holland was in favor of the amendment from the Senate as better than the one sent from the House. He had always tho't the constitution faulty from the want of this provision; & experience had shewn the necessity of it. If the case of a
non election in the House of Representatives were a possible case, this provision was calculated to remedy it. The only object now urged is that the House of Representatives may act corruptly—Mr. Holland would not give into this idea as possible. Yet it was very possible that some circumstances might arise which would prevent the House of Representatives from making an election. Some great disaster might occur. For instance, this House might fall and crush the members to death.
Mr. Smilie. The Senate have made two alterations in the proposition that went from this House. The only thing for us to consider is, whether they are of such a nature, as to render it better for us to adopt or reject the entire resolution. The Senate appear to have considered the difficulties and evils, lately experienced, and to have provided against their recurrence. To this provision gentlemen now except. This amendment, which it is proposed to strike out, is in favor of the small states. This, notwithstanding, I, as a representative of a large state, shall not reject it. We have heard, on this occasion, a great deal about state interests. But I have never witnessed an instance, in which it has influenced the decision on any question of great importance. And if the time ever does arrive, when local interests shall direct the councils of our country, we need care little about the constitution. Be this as it may, those who think this amendment renders the constitution better than it now is will vote for it. We must consider the other branch of the legislature as participating with us; and in order to obtain a correspondence of opinion with them we must conciliate. As I consider this amendment as a grave for the whole business, I shall vote against it.
Mr. Thatcher expressed himself in favor of the motion of the gentleman from Vermont. As to the idea of the gentleman from Pennsylvania, (Mr. Smilie) that we must take this resolution from the Senate, or nothing, I do not know whence he draws his inference. I should suppose we ought to make the amendment as perfect as possible. Are we to adopt what we think totally improper, because the Senate approve it? What, in my opinion, principally renders this resolution exceptionable is, that it carries the election of President from the popular to the federative branch of the legislature. The friends of each candidate will be introduced to scatter their votes and thus aided by the influence of the Senate, prevent an election in the House of Representatives. There will not, in such event exist the same inducements to make an election, flowing from a dread of the evils of anarchy and of an interregnum. Another objection also, in my mind, is powerful. The effect of this proposition will be to send a number of candidates into the House, not the three or five highest on the list, but the three highest numbers, containing an indefinite number of persons. One consequence must follow, either that the election will come into the House, or that the large states will combine together, in order to prevent it.
Mr. Lowndes said he was in favor of the motion of the gentleman from Vermont for the reasons which had been already urged. It appeared to him that, under the propositions received from the Senate the Vice President would intrigue with the members of the House of Representatives. Having the whole patronage of the government in his hands, in case of success, he may work upon them, as, he believed, that though they were not corrupt now, they might be hereafter. If the object be to prevent the recurrence of a late event, that would be easily effected by providing that in case of an equal vote in the House of Representatives for President, lots shall decide; and if the present motion prevailed he would move an amendment to such effect.
(To be continued.)
Wednesday, February 15.
Mr. Nicholson reported a bill for incorporating the Theatre association in the city of Washington.
Referred to a committee of the whole.
Mr. Nicholson reported a bill providing for the settlement of sundry claims to public lands lying south of the state of Tennessee, which was received and read the first time.
Dr. Leib moved to postpone its further consideration to the first Monday in December.
This motion was lost—Ayes 31—and the bill referred to a committee of the whole House.
Mr. Leib observed that an account of the most extraordinary nature had been recently laid before the house by the Navy department respecting the expences of the Marine Corps. It was indeed a phenomenon in accounts. It was of such a nature as required the interposition of the House either to annihilate or reform the office of accountant of the navy. The statement was a species of non-descript never seen before in the United States. From it, it appeared that the public money had been expended in a most extravagant way, without any efficient check.
From it, it likewise appeared that the lieutenant colonel commandant had united in his person the offices of quarter master, forage master, commissary and pay master without check or controul. There was a high necessity, Dr. Leib said, when the
government was looking to economical forms, to attempt some reform in the department of expences. It was his opinion that the office of the accountant of the navy ought to be abolished, or at any rate some salutary reform effected. He therefore moved a resolution.
That the committee of Ways and Means be instructed to enquire into the expediency of abolishing the office of accountant of the navy, to report by bill or otherwise.
The house having taken the resolution up for consideration.
Mr. J. Clay said that he had no objection to the passage of the resolution; but he would state, for the information of the House, that the committee of Ways and Means had had the subject, together with that presented by an enquiry into the expediency of abolishing the office of the accountant of the War department, before them, for some weeks past.
Mr. Leib replied that he was aware that the subject was generally before the committee of Ways and Means; but the House had been in session four months without any report being made on it. His object was that this resolution should be passed as an instruction to the committee to pay a particular and early attention to the subject.
Mr. Nicholson moved to amend the motion by adding to it, "and the office of the accountant of the War department." His reason for this motion was that a bill to the effect was introduced into the house two years ago. Mr. N. added that he was of the opinion, that an infinitely better arrangement could be made at the treasury if these offices were abolished than if they were retained.
Dr. Leib acquiesced in the amendment. The resolution, so amended, was then agreed to—Ayes 61.
The bill making provision for the application of the money heretofore appropriated to the laying out and making public roads leading from the navigable waters emptying into the Atlantic to the Ohio river, was read the third time.
Mr. Smilie moved its postponement to the first Monday in December, on the ground that the measure was premature, as the fund had not become sufficiently productive to justify the taking any immediate steps.
Mr. Jackson supported the bill, on the ground, that Congress having pledged themselves to appropriate the money, there was an obligation imposed upon them to expedite the application of it, that the beneficial effects expected from it might be sooner realised.
Mr. Morrow advocated the postponement till the next session. He was hostile to the present bill on account of the transfer of the power of designating the routes to commissioners under the direction of the President; under the belief that it would involve a great and useless expence.
After a few remarks from Mr. Sloan in favor of the bill, and from Mr. Lyon in support of the postponement, the motion to postpone was negatived—Ayes 38—Noes 49—When the bill passed—Ayes 60.
On motion of Mr. Jackson, the title was varied, so as to read "An act authorising the appointment of commissioners to explore the routes most eligible for certain roads, &c."
The House again resolved itself into a committee of the whole—Mr. Varnum in the chair—on Mr. Bard's resolution to impose a TAX of TEN DOLLARS on every SLAVE imported into the United States; the debate on which, occupied the remainder of the sitting.
Mr. Lucas supported, and Mr. Holland opposed the resolution.
Mr. Earle moved that the committee should rise. His object was that, having risen, they should be refused leave to sit again, and that the resolution should be postponed to the first day of May next. He declared his expectation from information recently received, that the legislature of South-Carolina would, at their session, expected to be holden in April, repeal the law allowing the importation of slaves.
This motion was supported by Messrs Gregg, Lyon, Huger, and Claiborne; and opposed by Messrs. Smilie, Stanton, Southard, Sloan, and Lucas; and on the question was negatived—Ayes 58—Noes 60.
The resolution was then agreed to—Ayes 69.
When the committee rose, and reported their agreement to the resolution.
On the suggestion of Mr. R. Griswold that the amendment proposed to the resolution, to add "and their territories," might imply that it was contemplated to revoke the existing prohibition to import slaves into them, it was, with the assent of the mover, negatived.

The question recurring on the original resolution, Mr. Wian moved a postponement of it to the first Monday of January. Mr. J. Clay supported, and Messrs. Lucas, Sloan, and Saunton opposed this motion, which was negatived. The Yeas and Nays were called, and were—Yeas 54—Nays 62. When the final question was taken on the resolution, and carried in the affirmative—Yeas 71.
LONDON, December 1.
Dutch papers to the 17th have been received, and they bring very melancholy accounts of the degraded state of the Dutch finances. At the Hague, the legislative body are occupied with deliberating on the most disagreeable subjects. Though compelled to think of means for providing for the expenses of a new war, they are totally unable to provide for the demands that have already been made on them; and all their exorbitant taxes have fallen short, very short indeed, of the wants of the moment.
One hundred thousand seamen were yesterday voted in the House of Commons for the service of the year 1804.
The number of vessels which enter the Texel under neutral flags are astonishingly great. Our squadron is hourly boarding them. Vessels loaded with materials for building and equipping their boats pass in this way they call their lading bark or timber for building houses &c. and even the Dutch vessels pass under the Prussian flag. The court of Denmark does not give its countenance to this kind of traffick, almost all the vessels pass under Prussian colours, none being permitted to carry the Danish flag but vessels actually belonging to Denmark. Judging from the number of vessels navigating the North Sea under Prussian colours, one would conclude that country to have more trade than any other in the world.
December 2.
Letters received yesterday from the Kentish coast continue to speak of the forward state of the enemy's preparations for the invasion of this country. The gun boat flotilla at Boulogne is frequently exercised in the outer harbour, where it was seen by one of our citizens on Monday last.
NEW YORK, February 13.
Captain Sharp, who arrived at this port yesterday from Naples, informs us that 30,000 French troops were in the northern part of that kingdom at the time of his departure; and that the British man of war Gibraltar was in readiness to carry off the English merchants and their property in case this army should advance further into the interior.
When captain Clifford, of the schooner Gardner, left St. Pierres, the port was blockaded by two British men of war and a privateer. Markets were dull. Flour retailing at 11 dols. 50 cts in demand.
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 16.
LOSS OF THE VIRGINIA.
Letters from Bermuda furnish the following particulars of the loss of the fchr. Virginia, capt. Dickson, of this port:
"His Majesty's ship Cambrian, Capt. Bradley, fell in with the Virginia, (a perfect wreck) on Saturday, the 14th of January. In a severe gale which she had encountered two days previous, she had been hove down, both masts wrong off, all the rigging, sails, cables, a boat at the stern, and every thing, except the long-boat, washed overboard; and, it is added with regret, capt. Dickson and his mate were swept into the deep, and one sailor killed by the wreck of the vessel. Capt. Bradley, perceiving, that the vessel had a valuable cargo, determined to take her in tow, and on the 15th, succeeded in getting her into Bermuda, in a very damaged condition. Cargo in tolerable good order."
The ship Neutrality, Gardner, for this port, was at Bermuda the 17th ult. detained by the British. Her trial was to come on the beginning of the present month; the issue of it uncertain.
A Cheap Bargain.
TO BE SOLD.
A THREE story new BRICK HOUSE, on Prince Street between Fairfax and Royal Streets on the south side thereof, second door from Messrs Hewes and Millers store, and next adjoining Mrs. Refler. The house is in an unfinished state, but the doors, sashes and architraves, &c. are all made and at a small expence may be completed, it is unnecessary to give any further explanation, as any person inclining to purchase will naturally view the premises. The key is in possession of Capt. C. McKnight. The payments will be made easy. Application to be made to the subscriber in the City of Washington, or Dr. Thos. Triplett, Alexandria. It not sold at private sale, it will be sold at public vendue on the First of March next.
Clotworthy Stephenson. Feb. 6. dis
PLAISTER OF PARIS
By the bushel or ton, for sale By Wm. Hartshorne. 1st Mo. 17.
Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20.
The Ship Favorite, belonging to Alexandria Henderson, & Co. of this port, was lost at the entrance of Goree, on the 25th November—crew saved—vessel and cargo totally lost.
Among a number of other American vessels left at Amsterdam, by the Andromeda, arrived at New York, was the ship Alexander, Welton, of Alexandria.
The Secretary of the Treasury has transmitted to Congress, a statement of Goods, Wares and Merchandise, exported from the United States, for one year, prior to the first day of October, 1803. The goods, wares and merchandise of domestic growth or manufacture, included in this statement, are estimated at 42,205,931 dollars; and those of foreign growth or manufacture, at 13,594,072 dollars.
The exports to Great Britain and her colonies, it appears, has increased immensely for the last year. It is stated, that 11,602,457 dollars of domestic produce of America, has been exported to England, Man and Berwick alone.—While the exports to all France and her colonies, amount only to 4,932,193 dollars.
It will also be observed that the exports from the State of New-York exceed that of any state in the Union by upward of two millions.
The following is a summary of the value of the exports from each state:
   Domestic. Foreign. Total.     New Hampshire, 443527 51093 494620   Massachusetts, 5329010 3369546 8708556   Vermont, 89540 27940 117480   Rhode Island, 664230 611365 1275595   Connecticut, 1738388 10183 1248571   New-York, 7645831 3191536 10837367   New-Jersey, 24311 24311   Pennsylvania, 4021214 3504496 7525710   Delaware, 185087 240466 425553   Maryland, 383396 137022 520418   Virginia, 722996 184479 741426   N. Carolina, 916308 2626 95264   S. Carolina, 6863343 947765 7811108   Georgia, 2345387 25488 2370875   Territory of the United States, 1301832 32476 1334308   Dollars 42205931 12594072 55800003  
The schooner Hope, capt. Foster, arrived at Boston on Wednesday, in 68 days from Lisbon. Capt. F. corroborates the news of the purchased neutrality of Spain and Portugal. The epidemic at Malaga continued to rage with unabating violence, and to afford little hope of its speedy extinction. A Quarantine of 40 days had been imposed at Lisbon on all vessels coming from America.
The Vice President.—The citizens of the Union in general, and of this State in particular, who regard with much interest the charges which have been published against Mr. Burr, relative to the last presidential election, will be gratified to learn, that he has put those allegations to that issue for which his enemies have expressed so much desire.
Daniel D. Tompkins, esq. of New York, has, we are informed, issued a suit on the part of Mr. Burr, against James Cheetham, author of the publications alluded to; and which is brought in such a manner as will enable him to give the truth in evidence. The writ taken out mentions no specific amount of damages, of course the person prosecuted will be exposed to no embarrassment or difficulty with regard to bail. In other respects the suit is to be pushed with promptness and effect. The prosecution will comprise all the charges, principal and subordinate: Mr. Burr's accusers will of course have an opportunity of bringing into court all persons whether hostile or friendly to him by whose testimony they may hope to substantiate their charges.
We are happy in stating the above, to find that Mr. Burr has waived his own feelings, and his repugnance to prosecutions of this nature, in compliance with public sentiment which evidently expected this from him. His forbearance has been ascribed by his enemies to motives injurious to his reputation; they have repeatedly vaunted that they only wished an opportunity to prove their charges in a court of justice.—That opportunity will be now in the amplest manner accorded them.
[Morn. Chronicle.]
Massachusetts.—With much satisfaction we learn that it is in the contemplation of the legislature of Massachusetts, now in session, to break up their Congressional districts and elect the representatives by a general ticket. We well remember when those districts were laid out and what a cutting and carving, and running of strait lines and crooked ones there was for the purpose of defeating the re-election of certain federal gentlemen in congress; which was not perceived till it was too late, then indolence and an unwillingness to go thro' the trouble of districting the whole anew, prevented any thing being done from that time to this. One consequence was immediately seen in the election of Gen. Varnum in place of Mr. Dexter, and the
general consequence has been that Massachusetts, as a state, has hardly had a representation from that moment. Really it is high time that the voice of so great so powerful, and so influential a state, should be heard with effect within the walls of our national council.
There is another step, too which we are prepared to look for from this state, the metropolis of which has so justly acquired the appellation of, The head quarters of found principles—the measure to which we have alluded it becomes not us to mention; but if any numbers of a copartnership should admit a stranger into the firm without the consent of the whole, would it not be competent to any one member to protest against this as an invasion of his rights?
N.Y. Ev. P.A.
A violent storm on the British coast is mentioned under date of Plymouth, Nov. 22 in the following terms.
Last night it blew a most tremendous gale of wind at S.W. accompanied by the most loud and dreadful peals of thunder and vivid lightning experienced here for many years, the sea in the sound ran mountains high, and the hail and rain incessant. At three A.M. this morning the gale increased to a hurricane, and the thunder and lightning awfully grand; the ships in the Sound dragged, and fired several guns in distress, but the ground being good they weathered it; at one period the lightning was so quick and vivid that the whole of Mount Edgecumbe appeared as if on fire. At seven A.M. the wind veered round more to the westward, and the weather became more moderate; the men of war rode it out without damage, only a sloop was wrecked, all hands saved; off the Cobler's Reach, but she is towed along side the Pier Head, which contributed by their construction much to the safety the numerous shipping in Sutton Pool. Much wreck may be found on our iron bound coast, as two convoys sailed yesterday, and must have met the fury of the gale in the channel; and several ships and brigs passed the Sound yesterday, previous to the gale to the westward; the whole coast of Devon and Cornwall being a lee shore, with the wind at S.W. or S.W. and if a vessel is embayed, there is not the least chance of escaping being wrecked and knocked to pieces on the rocks.
The article of intelligence from Venice stating that an English flotilla from Malta had appeared before Alexandria, and landed with consent of the Beys several thousand troops, which were put in possession of the forts round Alexandria, is said to be certainly without foundation, as the whole British force at Malta is stated at 4000 men.
Extract of a letter from an American gentleman at the Havana to his friend in this city, dated 19th January, 1804.
An express boat from Jamaica is just arrived with the following information:
"The Spanish King's packet for October, called the Uquijo, having left at Porto Rico the mail for that place, sailed from thence on the 26 of December for this port. Forced by the winds to the south of the island, she was met on the 30th by an English frigate of 42 guns, whose commander ordered the Spaniard to lead his boat, with his papers, to the frigate. The Spanish commander answered, that it was against his instructions to comply with such an order; the English commander told him then, that he would compel him with his guns; the Spaniard, don Manuel de Trelles, answered that he was ready to accept the challenge, though only armed with 18 six pounders, and manned as packets generally are with 30 men. The English immediately poured their heavy metal on the Spanish ship, and a battle followed which lasted, though wonderful it may appear, five hours and a half; when the Spanish ship having not one man left to do duty, ceased firing. The frigate then sent her boat on board the Spaniard, where the English stripped every man they found, dead or alive, and abandoned the ship in that situation to the mercy of the waves."
"The brave Trelles, his lieutenant, and 17 men, lost their lives; whilst the remainder of his crew all more or less wounded, except the surgeon, who is the man that sent the express with the news. The frigate lost a mast, with 6 men killed and 7 wounded. The packet is almost a wreck, with her flag and pendant still hoisted; knowing that Spain was not at war with England, she put into Kingston, it being the nearest port, to repair; they there found a Spanish brig of war, by which they forwarded the mail to Trinidad in Cuba."
"This extraordinary affair has made a great deal of noise here; the name of the valourous Trelles rebounds through every place. It cannot be denied that the action is as glorious for the Spaniards as shameful to the English."
Interesting to commercial men.
Extract of a letter to a gentleman in N. York dated London, November 23.
"Some late articles in our newspapers, respecting the American Treaty, may excite with you, as they have done here, some concern, lest these discussions should not terminate in a satisfactory manner. From whence these articles
come, or for what purpose they were published is matter of conjecture; but I know for a certainty, that our government has neither made or received any communications what-so-ever on this subject. Perhaps your ministry may think it a wise policy, in this way to let it be known in France that you have suffered your treaty with us to die, holding forth at the same time, an idea that it will not be renewed, except on more favorable terms—These proceedings may obtain favor for you in the eyes of Bonaparte!"
Extract of a letter from a respectable house in London, received per the Halcyon (arrived at N. York, dated the 23d of Nov. 1803.
"Our market is quite clear of short staple cotton, particularly Natchez and Georgia Upland—the first would readily command 17 and 18d. the latter 14 and 15d. Coffee brisk 135 and 145 per cwt."
For BOSTON. The Brig DOLPHIN, Silverus Snow, Master: Burthen 750 barrels; will be ready in a few days to take in freight. For particulars apply to the master on board, or to Jauney and Paton. Feb. 21.
FOR RENT, THE FISHERIES belonging to Mrs. Rozier, on the Maryland Shore, nearly opposite Alexandria. For terms apply to Thos. L. Washington. Feb. 21.
N. HINGSTON, BOTANIST & SEEDS-MAN, Fairfax Street, Alexandria, has for sale, FRESH SEEDS of clever, timothy, rye, grass, orchard grass, burnet, trifol, sainfoin, red top, lucerne, hemp, flax, and buckwheat.
Also, a General Assortment of Kitchen & Flower Garden Seeds, pot herbs and medicinal seeds, plants and roots. Bulbous roots, hot and green house plants in pots; a quantity of lombardy poplars, catalpa, locust, English walnuts, peach and grafted apple trees, honey and scarlet locust, with a variety of roses and flower shrubs.
A good Assortment of flower pots and root glasses, garden shears, rakes, hoes, spades, reaps and lines, asparagus plants, and seed potatoes.
Also,
A variety of queens, stone and glass wares.
Dry goods and hardware, Smoked Venison and Bacon hams, Black pepper in bags, Spanish Segars, 1000 in a box, Allspice, ginger, nutmegs, cloves, mace, Loaf and brown sugar, tea, coffee and chocolate, Soap and candles, mch and women's flues, Coarse and fine salt, corn, bran, Indian and buck-wheat meal, Vinegar, cider by the barrel, Good James River and smoking tobacco, Ready made bags, rice, barley, vermicelli, &c.
I wish to Rent or Sell,
The unexpired time of my lease, being nine years from the first of January last—containing 15 acres of highly improved land, on which is a log house and stable, a spring of excellent water, and a good milk house, lying between Cameron Run and the Winchester road. The terms will be easy, as other business prevents me from attending to it.
I will also Sell or Exchange for wet or dry goods, a half acre LOT, in fee simple, at West End, on Wolf Street extended. The situation is pleasant, and my price low.
I will likewise sell or barter for Goods, a good Saddle and Chair HORSE, five years old. February 16. 12a 15th May.
FOR SALE,
A TRACT OF LAND
formerly the property of Thiam Keith, lying in the county of Fauquier, adjoining the merchant mill lately purchased of Nathan Mathew by Henry D. Hooe, containing by deed 386 acres, about eight miles from the Court House, and is short by good judges, in point of fertility, inferior to no land in the county; it is well watered, abounds in fine low grounds; has on it a tolerable dwelling house, a small orchard, a sufficiency of timber and lays well.
Also, one other Tract, about ten miles above the Court House, containing about 600 acres; lying upon Carter's Run, near the main road leading to Winchester. This land is well watered, has many advantages attached to it; such as country mills, &c.—about one half in woods, and is considered as excellent for cropping, being fine for either wheat, corn or tobacco. L. Alinton. Fauquier Court House, Feb. 21. d4w
Twenty Dollars Reward.
STOLEN from on board the brig Evelina, lying at Messrs. Hepburn and Dundas's wharf, on Sunday night, the 19th inst. a quantity of Running Rigging.
Any person who can give me such information as will enable me to bring the offender to justice, shall receive the above reward. James Crowdhill. Feb. 20. d3 1/2
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

JAMES KENNEDY, sen.
King Street,
Respectfully informs the Public that he has received, from Lee & Co's Patent and Family Medicine Store, New York, a fresh assortment of the following
Valuable Medicines,
Which are in high esteem and general use throughout the United States, many of them being sold cheaper than the drugs of which they are composed could be purchased at a retail Store.
TAKE NOTICE,
That J. Kennedy, sen. is appointed the only Agent for Alexandria.
Dr. HAMILTON'S ELIXIR,
A sovereign remedy for Colds, Obstinate Coughs Asthma, Catarrhs, Sore Throats, and Approaching Consumption.
To parents who may have children afflicted with the HOOPING COUGH.
This discovery is of the first magnitude, as it is an immediate relief, checks the progress, and in a short time entirely removes the most cruel disorder to which children are liable—the Elixir is so perfectly agreeable and the dose so small, that no difficulty arises in taking it.
From LUTHER MARTIN, Esq. Attorney-General of the State of Maryland.
Gentlemen,
I comply with your request in stating my opinion of Hamilton's Elixir. It has been used in my family for two or three years past, with uniform success, whenever colds, coughs, or similar complaints have rendered medicine necessary. I have myself found it an excellent and agreeable remedy for a very painful and troublesome affection of the breast, accompanied with forensis 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 Henly, Bridge-Street, Baltimore, was cured by one bottle of Hamilton's Elixir of a very complicated disorder, occasioned by a severe cold caught several months ago. He breathed with the greatest difficulty, and was often thrown into weakening sweats when he attempted to walk any distance, and his voice would frequently fail in such a degree that he 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 lyings in, &c. &c.
And is proved by long and extensive experience to be absolutely unparalleled in the cure of
  Nervous disorders,  Violent cramps in the stomach and back,    Consumption,  Indigestion,    Lowness of spirits,  Melancholy,    Loss of appetite,  Pain in the stomach,    Impurity of the blood,  Pains in the limbs,    Hysterical affections,  Relaxations,    Inward weakness,  Involuntary emissions,    Seminal weakness,  Obstinate gleet,    Fluor albus, (or whites)  Impotency, &c. &c.    Barrenness,   
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 sciatica, or of the hip joint) under which I had laboured for a long time, and which had baffled every article in the Materia Medica, and every mode of treatment received into practice for the cure of this obstinate disease. If you think this letter useful you are at liberty to make it public.
Yours, &c.
P. WEATHERBURN.
John Hoover, rope-maker, South Second Street, between Mary and Christian-Streets, Philadelphia, voluntarily maketh oath as follows, namely, that his wife, Mary Hoover, was so severely afflicted with a violent rheumatism, very dangerously situated, the consequence of a severe cold after lying in, as to be confined to her bed for several weeks, and was at length reduced to the melancholy apprehension of remaining a cripple for life, notwithstanding the most respectable medical advice was followed, and every probable remedy attempted: when seeing several cases of cures performed by Hamilton's Essence and Extract of Mustard, they were procured from Mr. Birch, No. 17, South Second-Street. The first application enabled her to walk across the room, and the use of one bottle restored her to her usual state of health and strength.
JOHN HOOVER.
Sworn and subscribed before Ebenezer Poron, 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 foreign matter in the stomach and bowels.
This medicine bears no analogy whatever of similar title, so commonly composed 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 efficacious in carrying off all gross humors and eruptions; tenacious and bilious complaints, and are the safest and mildest purgative that can be used on any occasion.
Description of Worms, and the symptoms which by 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; 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 grining 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—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 piece FOUR YARDS of the worm (now in the possession of Lee & Co.)—but a renewal of his pains soon convinced him that this monstrous reptile had recovered its first vigour—Application was made to Lee & Co. for more of their medicine, with their advice—from which resulted the total expulsion of his formidable enemy, in several pieces, which he supposed to be SIX or EIGHT YARDS more. A few months have since elapsed, and Mr. Fuller is now in perfect health. The above facts are well known to a numerous circle of his neighbours, and himself will gratify any who may wish to make further inquiries on the subject. Although Hamilton's worm lozenges produce such powerful effects, when necessary, yet they are perfectly innocent and mild in their operation on the human body, even taken in large doses, as Mr. Fuller will testify—their particular mildness is abundantly evident in innumerable cures of infants.
Communicated by Dr. John Spangler, Yorktown, Pennsylvania.
Letter from the reverend Mr. JOHN 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 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 mer mucous but upon close inspection quit repleat 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 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 indisposition 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 repellent minerals (the basis of other lotions) and of unparalleled efficacy in preventing and removing blemishes in the face and skin of every kind, particularly freckles, pimples, inflammatory redness, scurf, tetter, ring worms, sun burns, prickly heat, &c. &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 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, 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, 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 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—relieve 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 J. Shaw, Leesburg.
To Rent,
For one or more years, that valuable DISTILLERY AND MILL, Late the Property of General GEORGE WASHINGTON of Mount Vernon, situated on a navigable creek within nine miles of Alexandria.
This Distillery has five large Stills and a Boiler erected upon the late improved plan, with sheds for raising and fanning Hogs, also falls for thirty Bees.
In point of situation none can exceed it, the easy access to Maryland, will always ensure the greatest abundance of grain for carrying on the distilling business in its most extensive scale, independent of its own neighbourhood, which has always been able to supply it. The mill will require some repairs, which will be done at the proprietor's expence; she has manufactured large quantities of Flour, and may easily be made to do it again: To this mill is a cooper's shop, and a comfortable dwelling house. Application to be made to the subscriber, near the spot.
LAW. LEWIS.
Woodlawn, Jan. 27.
Notice.
The subscriber being duly appointed assignee of the estate and effects of James Smith, of Dumfries, a Bankrupt, GIVES NOTICE, to all those indebted to him, or who may have any of his estate or effects in their possession, to pay or deliver the same to the assignee without delay, and no other person, but such as may be authorised by him. Those indebted, who find it inconvenient to make immediate payment, that will on or before the first day of March next, come forward and give bonds for the balances due said estate, will be indulged until September next, by making the same secure, but those who do not avail themselves of this opportunity, or making payment, may expect prosecutions will be commenced without reserve.
Timothy Brundige, Assignee.
Further Notice.
ON Monday the 5th day of March next will commence the sale of the property of James Smith, at the Store lately occupied by him in Dumfries, consisting of a
Variety of GOODS,
the remains of his Store, Household and Kitchen Furniture, Horses, Cattle, Sheep, Hogs, Farming Utensils, River and Bay Craft, Scows, Boats, &c. &c.
Also—TWELVE NEGROES, if not disposed of at private sale.
Likewise the Lands, Houses, Lots, &c. of said Smith's, viz.
A Tract of Land near Dumfries on the tide waters of Powell's Creek, called Cedar Grove, containing about 600 acres, with Houses and other improvements.
One moiety of a Tract of Land on Chappawansie Creek, with Houses, Quarries, and Free Stone thereon, &c
A House and Lot in Newport, (Potomac) No. 13.
Two Lots with Storehouse, Sheds, Wharf, &c. in the same place, No. 15 & 16.
One of two undivided Lots in the Town of Geneva, State of New York.
Two Lots in the City of Washington, No. — and — in Square —.
And the Houses and Lots in Dumfries now occupied by said Smith.
For further particulars concerning said Lands, &c. enquire of said Smith, or the subscriber, who will shew the terms and which will be publicly made known at the time and place of sale.
A credit of six months will be given on all sums over Twenty Dollars, by giving bond with approved security for the amount, with interest from the date, if not punctually paid.
The Sale will continue from day to day until all the aforesaid property is disposed of.
Timothy Brundige. Dumfries, Jan. 25. (27) codf
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This Day is published,
By Cotton & Stewart, and for sale at their
Book Store—Price One Dollar, A new and interesting NOVEL,
ENTITLED WHAT HAS BEEN.
By Mrs. MATHEWS.
Feb. 16.
I will sell by PRIVATE SALE, the STORE and WAREHOUSE at present occupied by Allison & Geiger, situated on the corner of Prince and Fairfax streets, 55 feet on Fairfax and 68 feet on Prince street; one water LOT on Water street, 44 feet on Water street and extending 300 feet back to Union street with the liberty of wharfage. The lot on Prince and Fairfax streets, are at present rented to Allison and Geiger for one year from the 1st Oct. next. 15 feet of the lot on Water street is let to Samuel Harper for eight years from the 15th of October next. If the above mentioned property is not sold by private bargain, it will be sold on the premises on the 1st day of April next when the terms will be made known. Please apply to GEORGE McMUNN. February 6.
For Sale,
A HOUSE and LOT, lower end of Prince Street. The stand is convenient to the shipping and offers considerable advantages as a store or druggist's shop, and can accommodate a family. Apply at the same to Charles Douglas. Jan. 28.
HOUSES TO LET.
THE subscriber having removed from Alexandria, is desirous of letting his TWO HOUSES in Water street, situated upon the north and south corners of Jefferson street. They are well suited to the accommodation of small families, have an uninterrupted and extensive view of Potomac, with well enclosed gardens and necessary out buildings attached.
A few unimproved lots under fence, adjoining the above for rent or sale.
For Particulars apply to Mr. D. W. Scott, nearly opposite the premises, or to R. I. Taylor, Esq. King Street. T. HAMILTON. Dec. 6.
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. 20.
Notice.
To the Marine Insurance Company of Alexandria.
THE Stockholders in this institution are hereby informed that a dividend of five per cent. is this day declared, payable to them or their legal representatives, in ten days after this date. By Order. J. B. Nickolls, Sec'y. Jan. 2. (13)
Madeira Wine.
16 pipes London particular Wine, 2 qr. casks do. do. Received per Sch't Ploughby, via Norfolk, for sale on a liberal credit by J. and T. Vowell. Jan. 6.
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