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Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
Vol. V.]
MONDAY, APRIL 1, 1805.
[No. 1255.]
Public Sale.
On TUESDAY next, At 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store,
RUM
In hds. and bks. French Brandy in pipes, Gin in pipes and bks. Whiskey and Apple Bandy in bks. Sugar in hds. tiers and bks. Chocolate White and brown Soap and } in boxes, Mould and dipt Candles Raisins in kegs, boxes and jars, Figs in kegs and frails, Queen's Ware in crates, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, &c. Also,
A Variety of DRY GOODS,
among which are Cloths, Coatings, Kersemeres, Duffs, Plains, Kerseys, Negro Cottons, Serges, Elaticks, blue Friezes, Calimancoes, Ruffles, Yarn Stockings, Chintzes and Calicoes, Irish Linens, Silesia do. Osnaburgs and Ticklenburgs, Muslin and Muslin Handkerchiefs, India Muslins and Table Clothes, Bandana Handkerchiefs, Colour'd Threads, Hats and sundry other rules.
Philip G. Marsteller.
Dec 20.
Benjamin Shreve, junior,
Has just received, per Schooner Dove, Captain Thomas from Portland,
AND FOR SALE,
94 barrels New-England Rum, 12 hogheads retailing Molasses, 1 pipe London particular Madeira Wine, 10 barrels pickled Pollock.
February 25.
MISCELLANEOUS POETRY,
Selected generally from the most retaining and instructive writings of the best poets. (By the Rev. Thomas Climo.) In two Volumes. Octavo.
Sold by R. A. Alexander, Author,
A gentleman in Philadelphia, and who is greatly esteemed as a man and justly esteemed as a poet, has given the following opinion of the work:
"The two volumes of Select Poetry, form a valuable contribution to the stock of English literature. I really consider the work as the best compilation now extant. The selections and arrangements evince the taste of a correct and polished mind, the judgment of a sound and benevolent moralist, and that degree of critical skill which can only be acquired by ex- tensive reading and scholastic requirements." February 4.
COTTON & STEWART,
HAVE FOR SALE,
A few Copies of the Works of Wm. SMITH, D. D.
Late Provost of the College and Academy of Phi- ladelphia. Also,
THE AMERICAN GARDNER,
CONTAINING
Ample directions for working a kitchen garden, every month in the year; and copious instructi- ons for the cultivation of Flower Gardens, Vine- yards, and Nurseries, Hop Yards, Green Houses, and Hot Houses.
By Gardiner and Hepburn, Late Gardeners to Gov. Mercer and Gen. Mason. Feb. 1.
FOR SALE,
THAT most pleasant situated HOUSE and LOT, lately occupied by John Duff, on Hunting-Creek, about half a mile from Alex- andria. There is on the premises a good garden and stable, and in short every convenience for the residence of a genteel family. If this pro- perty be not sold at private sale, before the first day of April, 1805, it will be sold at public sale. A long credit will be given for the great- er part of the purchase money. The terms will be made known on the day of sale. The said property will be sold on the premises. It is there is an ice-house, and a good fishing-shore. February 21.
Subscriptions, for "The Trial and Acquittal of SAMUEL CHASE, Es- quire," (now printing by William A. Rind, in George-Town) will be re- ceived by the Printer of this paper.
For Cows and a Market,
THE SHIP ALEXANDRIA, Captain WESTON,
A few hogheads TOBACCO will be taken on freight, and the usual advance made if ad- dressed to Mr. Murdock, of London. Apply to CHAS. WAYMAN, George-Town, or Ricketts, Newton & Co.
March 26.
FOR SALE,
Fine and coarse SALT, suitable or the fisheries.
William Hodgson.
March 26.
Duck, Pork, & Fig-Blue.
Lawrason and Fowle,
Have just received, and for sale, 80 bolts Russia Duck; 100 ditto Raven's ditto; 60 barrels Pork; 10 cases Fig-Blue.
March 19.
Benjamin Shreve, Jun.
HAS FOR SALE,
Twelve bales of INDIA COTTONS
CONSISTING OF
3 bales Bithwa Emery 2 do. Goomorally Sannahs 1 do. Jallapore do. 1 do. Seerpore Baftahs 1 do. Colypatty do. 2 do. Cogmary Coffahs 1 do. Johannah do. 1 do. Doncaster Chintz, and 3 cases Bandanna Handkerchiefs 2 sacks Sago 3 chests Hyson Tea 32 pieces Russia Sheetings 9 do. Ravens Duck 15 bags Black Pepper 1 case Wool Hats Mens' coarse and fine Shoes Womens' and childrens' Morocco do. Sole and Upper Leather A few Coils Cordage Snuff in half barrels and kegs 3 pipes 4th proof Cogniac Brandy] 4 hds. Armagnac do. 5 hds. and 12 barrels Sugar 25 bbls. Beef, Salem inspection 6 do. best brown TANNER'S OIL.
January 1.
WILLIAM OXLEY
HAS ON HAND,
Which he will dispose of on terms advantageous to the purchasers, for cash or notes,
The following Articles, viz.
Superfine and second cloths Kersemeres and Swandowns Bearskins and fearnoughts Durants and callimancoes Bombazets and wildbores Common and boiled camblets Silk, cotton, and worsted hosiery English extra long silk gloves Silk twill and thread Drap and common tapes Paper and pound pins White and printed marcelles Laces, edgings and gimps Elegant black and white lace veils Patent do. do. Satin peeling and silk handkerchiefs 4, 6, 8, 10, and 6-4 Cambric muslins India Jaconet do. Puffs, buckram, &c. &c.
ALSO,
A few bales of Negro Caddies, and one trunk full of cotton flings.
January 7.
TWO CENTS Reward,
For apprehending and bringing home, an appren- tice lad, named Jacob E. Fuller;
By trade a carpenter, aged 20 years, about 5 feet 6 or 7 inches high; his clothing is not recollected. The above reward will be paid for apprehending the said apprentice, but no ex- pences paid.
William Follen.
March 26.
N. B. The said apprentice went on in June last.
A Servant wanted.
CASH will be given for a Servant who can be recommended for sobriety and care- fulness, and who has been accustomed to the ma- nagement of horses. None else need apply to the Printer.
February 27.
TUNIS CRAVEN
Has just received via Philadelphia an elegant assortment of GOODS,
suitable to the present season
—AMONG WHICH ARE—
Best London Superfine Linen, & Cotton Cam- and second Cloths, tric, Cambric, Jaconet, Mull Cashmere, frizes, Mull, & Book Mullin, Coatings, Bearskins, do. Tamboures, and Plains, Surges & Flan- Sprigged, nels, Lace Cambrics, Mole Skin, Toiletett, Harnished and Flushed Swandown, and Mar- Shawls, tels, Camels Hair, do. Velvet, Constitution, India Bock Mullin, Hunting, and Genoa, Handkerchiefs, Cords, Black Laces, Veils, & 3/4 Irish Linen, Edgings, Shirting Cotton, long Laces, Imperial, and Pic Lawn, Nic Mitte, Estapaloes, Britannias Extra Long Silk & Wash White, and Brown, Leather Gloves, Platillas, Italian Paid Silk, Cam- Creas, Dowlas, Tick lenburgs, bray, do. lenburgs, Marking & Sewing Silk, Osnaburgs and Hes- Silk Cords, and Taffels tians, Ostrich Feathers, Worsted, Cotton, & Artificial Flowers, and Silk Hosiery, Ribons, Role, and Doffell Tambouring Cotton, Blankets, Fringed & Plain, Cotton Chintz's, Calicoes, & Counterpins, Colored Cambrics, Baftas, Emerties, Gun- do. do. Furniture, nabs, &c. Ladies Patent Cloth
Also—By wholesale.
2 Cases Chintzes and Calicoes
At very reduced prices.
Nov. 13.
drf.
JAMES BACON,
AT HIS GROCERY STORE,
King near Washington street,
Has just received from Philadelphia, New-York
&c. an extensive selection of GROCERIES
consisting of
Gunpowder, Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, Hyson Skin, Peko, Padra, Pouchong and Com'n Souchong
TEAS
Of the latest Im- portation and parti- cularly chosen.
Green coffee of superior quality, Loaf, Lump and Muscovado Sugar, W. India and Sugar House Molasses,
Choice old Madeira, Particular Teneriffe, Sherry, Brussels, Lisbon, Malaga and Port
WINES.
Claret in small cases, Cogniac and Barcelona Brandy, Old Jamaica Spirits, Antigua, St. Croix, and St. Kitts
RUM.
Best Holland Gin, White Wine and Cyder Vinegar, Best Sallad Oil, Salt Petre, Allum, Madder, Coperas & Brim- stone,
Mace, Nutmegs, Cloves and Cassia, Cayenne and black Pepper, Allspice, race and ground Ginger, Fig Blue and Poland Starch, Dixon's Mustard, Leiper's and Hamilton's Snuff, Best Chewing Tobacco, Spanish Segars, Pearl Barley and Rice, Shot assorted, F and F F Gunpowder, Gun and Pistols Flints, Single and double Battle do. in papers canisters,
White and brown Soap, Mould and dipt Candles, &c. &c.
As he has in a great measure laid himself out for the supplying of private families and in consequence thereof taken every pains possible in the selection of his goods, he flatters himself from their superior quality, and the low prices at which he will dispose of them, to be a- ble to give satisfaction to those who will please to favor him with their custom.
June 11.
d
AMERICAN GARDENER.
A FEW COPIES FOR SALE, BY
ROBERT GRAY, King Street.
February 9.
THE SUBSCRIBERS
Are now landing and offer for sale
at the store lately occupied by R. B. Jamesson
20 Bales Prime Upland Cotton, 20 Hds. Muscovado Sugar, 2 Puncbeons Irish Whiskey, 15 Puncbeons Old, and fine flavored Jamaica
Rum,
5 Pipes Holland Gin,
20 Pipes Cogniac Brandy
30 Qr. Chests of the best Teas, assorted, from
bohea to Imperial.
20 Bbls. of 1st and 2d quality refined Sugar,
2 Hds. Madder,
4 Hds. Green Coperas,
6 Tences Roll Brimstone,
2 Hds. Allum,
1 Tierce Glauber Salts,
10 Pipes of Old London Particular Madeira
5 Pipes of full Bodied Port,
20 Qr. Casks Sherry,
2 Pipes fine Lisbon,
8 Pipes Particular Tenneriffe,
30 Qr. Casks Malaga,
50 Casks Claret,
1 Case of Nutmegs, Mace, and Cloves,
5 Bales Cassia,
500 lbs. Pepper,
100 lbs. Pimento,
500 lbs. Ground Ginger,
1000 lbs. Race, do.
200 Boxes Godfroids, (superfine) Segars, in
half boxes,
70 Boxes St. Jago, do.
3 Pipes best (French) Vinegar,
10 Bales Almonds,
1 Cask Pearl Barley,
15 Hds. Bright Molasses,
15 Boxes Superfine Chocolate,
40 Boxes Mould and Dipt Candles,
30 boxes Brown and White Soap,
100 Boxes Hunters Pipes,
20 boxes of Mustard,
1 Case Cayenne Pepper,
Basket Salt,
Fine Poland Starch,
100 Demijohns, assorted,
700 lb. Refined Salt Petre,
30 qr. Casks Best English F. Gunpowder,
Do. in lb. Papers,
Do. in Canisters,
20 Boxes Fig Blue,
3 Seroons fine floatant Indigo,
Lieper, and Hamilton's Snuff,
1 Case of Macecuba, do.
1 Do. French Rappée.
Mandeville & Jamesson.
Nov. 30.
d
JAMES SANDERSON,
Has just received the following articles,
12 Pipes London P. Madeira
Wine, of a superior quality,
Old Port Wine in hds. qr. Casks and Bts less
Burgundy in Bottles,
Sherry in qr. Casks,
Cogniac Brandy,
Jamaica Spirits,
Holland Gin,
Peach Brandy, very old,
Whiskey,
Loaf, and Muscovado Sugars,
Imperial,
Hyson,
Young Hyson,
Hyson Skin,
Of the latest Importa-
tation.
Cloves, Nutmegs, Mace,
Allspice, Black Pepper,
Ground Ginger, Salt Peter,
Soap by the box,
British Sail Canvas,
Russia Duck, first quality,
German Ticklenburgs, and Osnaburgs,
Coarse Hats in cases,
Juniper Berries in bags,
Stone Ware,
5 qr. Casks English Battle Gun Powder, in
pound papers sealed,
1 Large ScalBeam with Box Ends,
And Scales complete of a superior quality.
A few bags of first quality GREEN
COFFEE.
Nov. 8.
d.
TO HIRE,
A Negro Girl, who has been accus-
tomed to house work. Likewise, a Negro Boy
to put out, for 4 years. For terms, apply to
the Printer.
March 29.
cojt
NEW-YORK LOTTERY, No. 39
A FEW TICKETS in the Third Class of the
Lottery for the formation of Literature in the
state of New-York, for Sale by the printer here-
of. Prizes in the Second Class will be taken in
exchange.
December 1.

On MONDAY, April 1st, At half-past 3 o'clock, Will be sold, at Public Auction, on John and Thomas Vowell's wharf; A few hogheads of first quality Trinidad Sugar, On a credit of sixty days:—Also, The Schooner BETSEY, As she arrived from sea. Terms will be made known at time of sale. M c Clean & Winterbury. March 30.
SALE POSTPONED. The Beautifully Situated HOUSE AND LOT, ON STUMP HILL, advertised for sale the 20th instant, under a deed of trust to the subscriber was necessarily postponed till Wednesday the 17th of April next, when a sale will positively be made on the premises, to the highest bidder for cash, precisely at 4 o'clock P. M. except the weather should prevent, in which case the sale will be made at the same place and time, the next fair day. Samuel Craig, Trustee. March 25.
TO LET, For one or more years, The white Warehouse, on King-street, near Col. Ramsay's wharf. The situation for business equal to any in town. Apply to Joseph Riddle & Co. March 29.
THOMAS SIMMS, Has just received, A quantity of excellent Seed Potatoes; a few barrels House Apples; Muscadet Raisins; Figs, by the keg; Olives, by the jar; Scotch Herrings, by the box: with a General assortment of FRUITS and GROCERIES, as usual. March 29.
To be Sold, or Rented, A Lot of Ground, on Prince Street, between Pitt and St. Asaph Streets; 23 feet 4 inches front, and 83 feet back. For terms, apply to William Brown, late of the firm of Smedley and Brown. March 28.
FOR SALE, A likely young Negro Woman, Accustomed to house and kitchen work. Enquire of the Printer. March 25.
NOTICE. The houses in Alexandria, advertised for sale, by Doctor Cook, and the lot on which they stand, I claim and shall contend for. William Baker. March 27.
50 puncheons high flavored Antigua RUM, FOR SALE BY R. Veitch & Co. March 25.
Salt, Cotton, Rice, &c. FOR SALE, On board of the sloop MONTEZUMA, at Hewes and Miller's wharf; 1000 bushels St. Ube's Salt; suitable for the fisheries.
SAID SLOOP Will sail for Norfolk, On seventh day next, the 30th instant. For freight, or passage, having good accommodations, apply to Captain Palmer, on board; or, to Hewes and Miller. Who have, also, for Sale, A few bales of prime cotton; rice; James River manufactured tobacco, of a good quality; loaf and brown sugar; Jamaica, St. Croix, and New England rum; which will be sold low, for cash, or bartered for FLOUR. March 25.
NOTICE. All persons who have claims against the estate of Rawleigh P. Downman, deceased, (late of Dinwiddie county) of whatever denomination, are desired to make the same known, on or before the first day of June next; when the estate will be delivered to the devisees of the said Rawleigh P. Downman, and Mrs. Anne Muir, deceased. Those who do not make known their demands, are informed that this notice will be plead in bar of all such as may be brought forward after the said first day of June next. Francis M c Rae, Administrator. Dinwiddie county, (near Petersburg) March 19, 1805.
CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. WEDNESDAY, Jan. 30.
Debate on the Georgia CLAIMS. (Mr. Jackson's Speech continued.)
My colleague near me (Mr. Clark), with the same liberality which characterises his general conduct on this floor, has investigated the question of the legality of these claims; and contended it was most clear that the parties have no species of legal right. I am not disposed to go largely into this examination; the volume presented by the agents which is called a "proclamation of argument," is an able vindication; I will, however, notice some of his positions. In establishing his premises he assumes certain facts as conceded, which are denied in the most express and direct manner—first, that the claimants now before us, had notice of fraud when they purchased the lands in question, this notice he says was unquestionably given by the message of the President to Congress, and the proceedings in the House of Representatives. I have answered the assertion by a minute recapitulation of all the proceedings that at period, and I deny that they either express or imply fraud, or corruption in the remotest manner. They had notice by the preferments of the grand juries in the state of Georgia. Sir, I for one can declare I never saw these presentments in the newspapers; nay farther I never saw a Georgia paper to my recollection until I had the honor of a seat in this floor; they are not extensively circulated beyond the limits of the state, and the fact adduced by my colleague proves nothing; but (added the gentleman) here is presumed notice ; facts, sir, always defeat presumptions; it is not a principle admitted in law that because it was possible that the party might have obtained notice; the inference must be that he had notice. And how is the fact of notice or no notice , to be settled. My colleague well knows that if the United States shall sell any of these lands to individuals, and the claimants do, as they indubitably will, contest the title; the proper process will be the action of rejection, in which it is a principle then which no one is better established that that the eldest grant must prevail. What then! why, sir, the settler will resort to a court of enquiry whose province it is to relieve against fraud, and he will charge in his bill in chancery, that his antagonist derived his title from the act of a corrupt legislature, and that he purchased from the grantees with notice of such fraud. The answer, which is sworn to, expressly denies the notice, for, sir, the parties solemnly aver, they had no notice of fraud or corruption, when they purchased, and a knowledge of their high characters leaves no doubt on my mind of its truth: and it is also a well settled rule in equity, that where the answer is responsive to the bill, it shall be conclusive : unless contradicted by two positive , witnesses, or one witness, and strong corroborating circumstances: where then in my colleague's doctrine of presumed, implied notice ? they are said he pendente lite purchasers, and here the gentleman must have encountered a good old law maxim that "a purchaser for a valuable consideration without notice has a good title," unless he is a pendente lite purchaser; what, sir, pendente lite purchasers, when they derive their title from the law of an independent legislature? the grantees armed with its official records! the great seal of state affixed! a solemn acknowledgment of the receipt of payment in their possession? That it can be assimilated to a lis pendens between A and B would indeed be a far fetched supposition—if any suit was depending, it was between the Georgians and their corrupt agents for abusing the trust reposed in them, not for exceeding their powers; as well might it be urged, that if an individual gives his agent full powers and he sells his property at a shameful sacrifice, that a suit between such individual and his agent is to effect the property which he had power to sell. My colleague declares his willingness to make provision for such claims as shall appear to have originated in purchases without knowledge of fraud, these alone are his claims which I am willing to provide for; but we are solemnly assured by the applicants that they are all in this situation. Is this house competent to an investigation of one thousand five hundred claims? Sir,
the whole period of session will be inadequate to this object, it is to get rid of the great difficulties which such an enquiry would impose, and more especially to remove beyond our reach the possibility of renewing the unpleasant discussions which this subject has produced, and which for the honor of my country, I hope will never be witnessed again. that I am desirous to refer the question as to the cases which are deserving compensation, and the extent of it, to commissioners to be selected by the president, in whom the utmost confidence can be placed. My colleague near me declared that no contract originating in fraud can ever be rendered valid by any after transaction. I will prove to him an exception to this rule: in the laws and judicial decision of the state to which he belongs, and this will be sufficient to shew that the universality of the rule cannot be contended for. In Virginia our laws declare that no bond given for a gaming contract can be available in law, that money won at gaming be recovered in a suit brought either by the party losing or any other person who will sue for it; that all conveyances of land on that account shall be utterly void, yet under this law the high court of appeals have decided that where a party gave a bond for the payment of a gaming debt and assured a third person in the presence of an obligee that it is good and he would pay it; which third person received the bond by assignment, he should ever after be incapable of claiming the benefit of the statute, and the debt should be paid. But I shall be told by the gentleman that this is not a case analogous to the one before us, in answer to this I will say, it is not necessary that it should be, it is a strong exception to this rule, and that was what I engaged to have. Mr. Speaker, strip this question of all extraneous matter, and what is it? plainly this—the United States are appointed trustees by the state of Georgia, to dispose of a certain designated fund which belonged originally to Georgia, and by the claimants it is contended was ceded to others, but which Georgia denies was a legitimate act. This fund I have shewn cost nothing; we are requested nay we have engaged to appropriate it for quieting and compensating those claims thus contested, and to carry these engagements into execution, we are about to appoint commissioners of our own choice, with powers adequate to the object, and this act is denounced as a stupendous robbery, by an appeal to the people; be it so. People of the United States we invite your attention to this transaction, we confide in the purity of our motives which are influenced by considerations of justice alone; and we rely on you for an approval of our conduct. The persons, whose claims are before us, are purchasers of land from the grantees of Georgia, for a valuable consideration without notice of fraud, those from whom they purchased were in the possession of the law of Georgia ratifying the sale of grants duly executed, with all the solemn formalities; and of receipts for the purchase money; many of the claimants are among the most distinguished characters in the northern states, they then had held, important offices under the state authority, and had taken an oath to support the constitution of the United States; which declares that full faith and credit, shall be given to the acts and judicial proceedings of the respective states; their inclination as well as their oaths induced them to give full credit to them: it could not be presumed by them that the representatives of a sister state, had been corrupted; and although the act of sale might have been indiscreet, and a bad bargain to the vendors; they knew also, that the constitution prohibited the states from passing any ex post facto law, by which any title vested in others will be impaired; under these circumstances they ask that we shall give them a part of the property set apart for satisfying their claims, or permit their right to be decided before the judicial tribunals of the nation, and to grant this request is what a majority of the house of representatives believe that justice, no less than sound policy, dictates; and this is what we have been told is a stupendous robbery. I rely on the policy of this measure that alone is sufficient in my opinion to warrant the adoption of this report; we can now quiet these claims by a portion of the five millions; they may if not quieted recover fifty millions by the decree of our courts of justice; this is a serious reason in favor of the policy of the measure; last year when as my colleague alleges, the press was gagged, & a virtual sedition law was in force, he declared "let them get a decree of the courts in their favor, let them take possession of property and I will expend the last dollar in the treasury, and sacrifice the last life in the na-
tion to fight them out of the country (here Mr. Randolph declared loud enough to be heard, that he still said so,) Mr. Jackson proceeded. (To be continued.)
BERMUDA, March 9. Wednesday came in from a cruise his majesty's ship Leander , captain Talbot with the French frigate La Ville de Milan commanded by Monsieur de Reynaud, capitaine de Vaisseau, and member of the legion of honor, and monsieur Gillet, capitaine de frigate, under jury-masts, which ships had been taken by the Leander , and also with his majesty's ship Cleopatra , captain sir Robert Laurie, Bart. also under jury-masts, retaken by the Leander . A very desperate engagement had taken place between the Cleopatra and La Ville de Milan , which ended in the capture of the former, and of which the following are some of the particulars, stated as accurately as we have been able to procure them: About 10 o'clock, A. M. of the 10th Feb. La Ville de Milan hove in sight, and the Cleopatra gave chase, hoisting American colors to induce the other to bring to. La Ville de Milan , however, continued her course, & the Cleopatra (though under a press of sail) could not come up with her so as to bring her to action, until half past 2 o'clock P. M. of the 17th of Feb. when the action commenced and continued with great fury on both sides, within half a cable's length. During two hours and a half the Cleopatra had greatly the advantage, notwithstanding the great superiority of the force of the enemy, and in all probability would have soon obliged the French ship to surrender (having at 5, P. M. shot away her main top-sail yard and her masts being very much wounded) had not the wheel of the Cleopatra been unfortunately struck with a shot, which rendered it immovable and the rudder at the same time so choaked as to be wholly incapable of directing the movements of the ship. The Cleopatra having shot ahead, was, at the moment of the wheel's being struck with the shot, attempting to cross the bows of the French ship, so as to rake her, when the explosion (seeing the accident which had happened, and that she was wholly unmanageable) with the wind on his beam, and a heavy swell, run his head and bowsprit over the Cleopatra 's quarter-deck; and availing himself of his great superiority in numbers, under a tremendous fire from which almost cleared the decks, attempted to board.
At the moment of the collision, the French ship was about to hoist the fore-sail to get clear of the enemy's ship, but the men ordered to do this duty, were all killed by the musketry of the other ship, and the Cleopatra being now able to bring only two guns to bear upon the French ship, and that with very little effect, from her superior height, and the French musketry sweeping the decks, the enemy at length succeeded in boarding, and at a quarter past 5, P. M. (after a severe conflict of near three hours) the Cleopatra was obliged to give over an ineffectual resistance, and to surrender to such a superior force—aided as it was by an unfortunate accident. After the action the Cleopatra was a mere wreck, having no masts standing but her mizen-mast; her fore-mast, main-mast, and also her bowsprit, having been shot away; and the next morning the French ship had no masts standing but her fore-mast; her mainmast and mizenmast having gone over the side. To form a just opinion of the very gallant defence made by the Cleopatra , in this severe action with a frigate of such superior strength, it is only necessary to state the comparative force and numbers on board the two vessels. La Ville de Milan was laid down for a 74, is a ship of 1200 tons burthen, with 15 ports of a side upon her main-deck, upon which she had mounted in the action 26 French eighteen pounders, each carrying a twenty-two pound shot; 14 long nine pounders upon her quarter deck, and 6 long nine pounders upon her fore-castle; with a crew of 360 men, besides 20 French officers, and a number of soldiers who were going passengers to France. The Cleopatra mounts 32 twelve pounders, and had 199 men in this action; so that in size, number of men, and weight of metal, La Ville de Milan was nearly double the force of the Cleopatra . There were 22 men killed and 36 wounded on board the Cleopatra ; among the latter were 7 officers, including Mr. Mitchell (the eldest son of sir Andrew Mitchell) who was dangerously wounded in the shoulder. We have not heard how many were killed and wounded

board the French ship; among the former was monsieur Reynaud, the capitaine de Vaisseau, and among the latter monsieur Gillet, the captain of the frigate. After the Cleopatra had been about a week in the possession of the French frigate, the Leander, captain Talbot, most fortunately hove in sight, and after a short chase, took both ships (without the least resistance on their part) and brought them with her into this port. The action happened about three degrees to the southward of this island.
Latest Foreign Intelligence.
NEW YORK, March 28.
London and Liverpool Papers and Lloyd's Lists, each to the 8th February, inclusive, are received at the office of the Mercantile Advertiser, for which we are indebted to the politeness of captain Waite of the Liverpool Packet. They are ten days later than any heretofore received and we believe, are the latest on the Continent. They are, however, uncommonly barren of political intelligence, as the subsequent extracts (which comprize every article worth extracting) will shew.
The news of the Rochefort fleet having eluded the vigilance of the British, and got out of port, was well known in England early in February, and its destination was the subject of much speculation. It was by some supposed to have a visit to Portugal for its object; by others an attack on Ireland. The latter opinion was current for some time, and was founded on the circumstance of five large ships having been seen off the Cove of Cork on the 31st of January, which it was afterwards discovered were Indianmen from St. Helena. It does not appear, by the London papers, that the remotest idea was entertained of the fleet's having sailed for the West Indies.
We have in the paper of the 8th February very distressing account of the loss of the Earl of Albergaveny, East Indianmen, which left Portsmouth for Bombay and China on the 21st of January, with four hundred persons on board, three hundred of whom perished with the vessel. In the most interesting part of the narrative the paper has been so torn by accident by one of the passengers of the Packet that we are unable to give (as we otherwise would have done) a connected and circumstantial account of this disaster.
London, Feb. 2.
The two Hamburg mails, which became disarranged yesterday. An article from Madrid states that on the day on which the declaration of war appeared here, a treaty of alliance was signed with Portugal, by which the king of Lisbon declares itself an ally of Spain, and an enemy to England."
Letters from Gopea, dated January 2, state, that on the 28th of December, the French fleet lay still at anchor at Toulon; the report that it had put to sea was premature. On the 21st of December, admiral Nelson, with 18 ships of war, sailed from Cagliari, in Sardinia, where he had taken in water and provisions, while admiral Bickerton, with his squadron, was cruising off Minorca.
The French squadron at Rochefort, consisting of six sail of the line and two frigates, effected their escape from that port on the 11th ult. There is no doubt but some of our fleets will be able very soon to give a good account of them.
We are concerned to state the loss of his Majesty's ship Doris, of 36 guns, captain Campbell, which struck on a rock on the coast of Spain, while in chase of one of the enemy's brigs. The officers and crew was saved.
The schr. Felix, arrived at Plymouth, on Thursday, having on board part of the crew of the Dorris. The same vessel also brings the melancholy intelligence of the death of captain W. H. Jervis, of the Tonnant of 80 guns, who was upset in his barge in going from that ship to the Admiral—one man perished with him. Captain Jervis was nephew and heir to the titles and estate of Earl St. Vincent.
Government have just issued instructions to our naval commanders, not to molest any neutral vessel going with supplies of grain to Spain, during the present distress of that unfortunate country, even though the grain should belong to our enemy.
Orders have been sent to the transport board, that all the private property belonging to the officers and men of the captured Spanish frigates, whether in money or goods, should be forthwith restored to the owners.
The monthly report of the ships in commission in the British navy, states them to
be 597, of which number 105 are of the line; 24 of 50 guns; 137 frigates, and 43 sloops of war; besides these, there are a great number building and repairing, receiving ships, smaller vessels, &c. making in the whole a grand total of 905 sail.
February 5.
Mr. Pitt, gave notice yesterday of his intention of bringing forward the budget next Monday week. The bringing forward the budget earlier than was expected, and the idea of its being the intention of the chancellor of the exchequer to raise a sum sufficient to pay off the loyalty loan, in addition to the loan for the service of the year, occasioned a depression of the funds yesterday of nearly one per cent. It is supposed that the loyalty loan holders will be paid paid off by an issue of exchequer bills.
The army estimates were moved yesterday. By these it appears that we have an army of regulars, militia, and fencibles, of upwards of three hundred thousand men, and the volunteer army to an equal amount. If to these be added our naval force, it will be found that we have a greater number of men in arms than any other country in Europe, not excepting France herself; we had almost said than any two countries.
February 8.
PRICE OF STOCKS
this day at twelve o'clock.
  Consols 58 1/2 to 59   Pine flour 88s a 92s od   Seconds 32s a 38s od 
We are still unable to communicate any information to our readers respecting the Rochefort squadron.
Dispatches have been received from lord Nelson and sir John Orde; but we understand that they do not contain any thing of importance. Sir Thomas Trigge has arrived from Gibraltar in the Tribune frigate. He sailed on the 27th of Dec. We are happy to state that all remains of sickness in the garrison have disappeared. Only three persons died in the garrison the week before the Tribune sailed, and none of them of the fever.
We have the strongest reason to believe that there is no foundation for the report of the capture of the Prince of Wales's Island.
We have forbore, for some days, to notice the silly stories in the leading opposition paper, of letters having been sent by Mr. Pitt to a great personage, of his intention to resign, &c. &c. &c. because we really considered them as too contemptible to require animadversion. With respect to the statement in another paper which pretends to support administration, of the intended resignation of lord Melville, we can only say, that it is just as destitute of truth as the former.
PUBLIC SALE.
Will be exposed to SALE, at Public Auction, (for ready money) on FRIDAY, the 10th of May next;
A Lot of Ground,
Lying on the south side of Prince street, and to the westward of Water street.
A Lot of Ground, extending 20 feet 10 inches, upon Prince street, and running back 98 feet 6 inches; upon which there is a small frame house. Also,
Another Lot of Ground, adjoining the above, extending 23 feet 10 inches, upon Prince street, and running back 98 feet 6 inches. This Lot of Ground is well improved.
James Davidson.
March 30. dtd 10th May
MOULD CANDLES,
OF VARIOUS SIZES.
Proven to be of the very best quality; 100 boxes for sale by
J. G. LADD
March 30. d
The Subscriber has just Received,
AND FOR SALE,
At his Warehouse, on King street;
New-York prime beef and pork, in barrels; ditto loaf and lump sugar, in hogheads; molasses, in hogheads; two pipes old London particular Madeira wine:—
And, by the ship Fabius, from Bourdeaux, (via New York)
A few pipes real Cognac Brandy, particularly selected; 42 cases first quality claret; 20 do. capers and olives; 25 baskets sweet oil; one case writing paper and quills; one bale feathers;
A trunk, containing lutestrings, taf-feties, mens' and womens' silk hose, plain and lace cloaks, ladies' leather gloves, extra long.
James Patton.
March 30. dtt
Bills on London.
NORFOLK, March 26.
Arrived, the brig Spring, Williams, 60 days from Guernsey.
The schooner Betsey, Berry 29 days from Trinidad.
The schr. Maryland Mary, Newell, 9 days from Bermuda.
Ship Moultrie, M'Clenaghan, 3 days from New York.
British sloop Julia-Anne, Stowe, 8 days from Bermuda.
Ship Perseverance, Folansbee, from Newburyport.
Ship Charles, Chauncey, from Portsmouth, N. H.
Brig Mary, Wood, 43 days from Cadiz.
Ship Roba and Betsey, Richardson, sailed for this port 8 days before.
Ship Julia, Vickery, was to sail in a few days.
Fourteen ships of the line were fitting out.
Flour 22 to 24 dollars.
Schr. New York, Thompson, from New York.
Ship William-Littlejohn, Forrest, from Londonderry, bound to New York, put in distress, having sprung a leak.
Spoke on the 12th inst. schooner Name, of Sullivan, bound to Dominica, all well.
Brig Betsey, Shellibor, from Baltimore, bound to Salem.
While she lay in Hampton Roads, a white man and a negro got on board, and contrived to convey some arsenic into a kettle of coffee that was boiling, of which the captain, mate and cook drank, and are now very ill; the captain dangerously; supposed they intended to plunder the vessel as soon as the dose had effected their purpose.
On the 13th inst. in lat. 33, 3, long 68, 30, the Driver sloop of war was spoke, having in her possession a brig from the Cape of Good Hope, bound to this port.
Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
MONDAY, APRIL 1.
John Langdon, Esq. is elected governor of New Hampshire—and the 11th instant is appointed as a day of humiliation, fasting and prayer in that state.
Captain Clapp, of the brig Rolla, who arrived at New York on Tuesday last, from Trinidad and St. Thomas, informs, that the American Consul at St. Thomas, had received a decree of 14 articles (which cast C. law) from the government of the city of St. Domingo, declaring, among other regulations, that all vessels, of whatever nation, that were found within three leagues of the Brigand Ports, should be taken, and THEIR CREWS PUT TO DEATH. This law was to be put in force, from and after the 1st of April next.
(Phil. Pap.)
IN COMMON COUNCIL,
28th March, 1805.
The Committee appointed to enquire whether any amendment be necessary in the law respecting the cleaning of fish, Report, that the fishing season being now commenced, they are of opinion that it is too late to make any change in the law for the present year.
In which report the council concurs.
The Committee appointed to enquire into the propriety of erecting a watch-house in the town of Alexandria; made report, That it is expedient to erect a watch-house on the public square.
In which report the council concurs, and the same is referred to the same committee to draught a bill in conformity therewith.
It appearing to council that a nuisance exists on a lot of ground lying on King street between Henry and Patrick Streets, the property of William Cuth.
It is Ordered, That the same be removed in the space of two weeks, and in default thereof, that the Superintendent of Police do cause the said nuisance to be removed, by filling up the lot, and charge the expence thereof to the proprietor.
The Committee to whom was referred the subject of fixing the salaries of the several officers of the Corporation made a report, which, being amended, was concurred in by Council, and referred to the same Committee to report a bill in conformity thereto.
The Council proceeded to consider the report of the committee on the communication from the Mayor, of the 12th instant: when it was moved and seconded, to strike out the following words from the said report—"that a street commissioner ought to be appointed as usual"—and insert the following in lieu thereof: "that two street commissioners shall be appointed, one for the northern and the other for the southern district." And the ayes and noes being called for, were as follows;
Ayes—Messrs. Deneale, Jones, Lumsdon, McKinney, Robinson, Swift, and Lee—7.
Noes—Messrs. Cohagan, Hewes, Harper, Janney, Smith, and Sexsmith—6.
The report being amended, was concurred in by Council, as follows.
The committee appointed on the communication from the Mayor, of the 12th instant, have had the same under consideration, and report as their opinion, that a committee be appointed to bring in a bill assigning to the superintendent of police the charge of keeping the streets and gutters properly cleaned, and of disposing of the public manure, and accounting for the same.
Resolved, That Messrs. Lee, Jones, and Deneale, be appointed a committee to report whether any and what alterations are necessary to be made in an act, entitled, "An act for raising a revenue, appointing commissioners of the streets, and declaring their duties, and directing the manner of paying the streets"—and report by bill or otherwise.
On balloting for a collector, George Drinker is duly elected.
On balloting for a clerk of the market, John Longden is duly elected.
On balloting for a public printer, Richard Dinmore is duly elected.
On balloting for a superintendent of police, John Mandeville is unanimously elected.
On balloting for a superintendent of quarantine, Dr. Henry Rife is duly elected.
On balloting for a keeper of the powder-house, and messenger to the Common Council, James Harris is unanimously elected.
The following motion was submitted by Mr. Hoffman, viz.
Ordered, That be a committee to enquire into the legality of the election of the members returned to serve in the Common Council for the present year, from ward No. 1.
And the ayes and Noes being required, are as follows, viz.
Ayes—Messrs. Hoffman, Hewes, Harper, Lee, Smith, and Swift—6.
Noes—Messrs. Cohagan, Janney, Jones, Robinson, Lumsdon, McKinney, Sexsmith, and Young—8.
Whereupon the said motion was determined in the negative.
Resolved, That Messrs. Lee, Jones, and Deneale, be appointed a committee to advertise for proposals from any printer or printers, for printing certain laws of the legislature of Virginia, relating to the corporation, which are not now in print; and of the acts of the Mayor and Commonality, and of the Common Council, which are not in print, and to report such proposals to Council; and that they do also report a revision of the said acts of the Mayor and Commonality.
Ordered, That Messrs. Young, McKinney and Janney, be a committee to procure a statement of the accounts and funds of the corporation, with a list of the public property, and to whom and for what sums it is rented; and that the said committee enquire into the cause of the balances due the corporation remaining uncollected and by whom the same is due, and report to council.
Test,
James M. M'Rea, c. c.
89 hogheads MOLASSES, FOR SALE, On board the Schooner PATIENCE, at Rickett's Newton, and Co's wharf.
And on Thursday, 4th inst.
The said Schooner, Burthen one hundred and seven tons, will be offered for sale. Terms made known at the time of sale.
Rickett, Newton, & Co.
Who have, also, on Hand,
60 kegs of James-River Tobacco; which will be sold low.
April 1. d
THE SUBSCRIBER HAS FOR SALE AT HIS STORE, Excellent SEED POTATOES, just from N. York,
First quality Malacdel Raisins, by the box or retail,
Fresh Figs in kegs and frails,
Large Sweet Oranges just arrived from Trinidad,
Lemons by the box,
Olives in jars,
New York Apples in barrels,
Cyder by the barrel,
English Walnuts very fresh,
Filberts, Shellbarks,
Soft shell'd Almonds,
Cranberries,
Excellent Table Coddish,
Sounds and Tongues,
20 boxes Spanish Segars,
AND A VARIETY OF OTHER
GOOD THINGS,
too tedious to mention.
ABEL WILLIS.
April 1. ecg. 4
FOR SALE, 10 bags first quality upland Georgia Cotton.
ALSO,
8,000 weight green Coffee, entitled to drawback.
James Sanderson.
March 26.

BOOKS, LATELY RECEIVED, FOR SALE, By ROBERT GRAY, At the Store formerly occupied by ROBERT and JOHN GRAY in King Street, between Fairfax and Royal Streets.
PINKERTON'S Modern Geography, 2 volumes, large octavo; and a Quarto Atlas, containing 63 maps—price, handsomely bound 15 dollars. Atlas, separate, 10 dollars. The two volumes without the Atlas, 6 dollars. Popular Tales, by Maria Edgeworth, 2 vols. bound and lettered—price 2 dollars 25 cents. A coarser copy, 2 dollars. The Nurse's Guide; or, Companion for a Sick Chamber—price 87 and half cents. Anacharsis Travels; a new edition; 4 vols. octavo, with a large map of Greece—price 9 dollars. Same book, elegantly bound in calf, and gilt, 12 dollars.
Holy Bible, 4 volumes, octavo, printed on superior wove paper, with a large new type—price, bound in sheep, and lettered, 10 dollars; in calf and elegantly gilt, 12 dollars; in boards, 8 dollars. Select British Classics, 39 volumes, duodecimo, with plates, neatly bound in calf, 50 dollars. A Family Tour through the British Empire; containing loose account of its natural and artificial curiosities, history and antiquities; interspersed with biographical anecdotes; particularly adapted to the amusement and instruction of youth: illustrated with a large colored map of the British empire—by Priscilla Wakefield—price, bound, one dollar 25 cents; in boards, one dollar.
The Pennsylvania Farmer; being a selection from the most approved treatises on husbandry; interspersed with observations and experiments—by Job Roberts—price bound and lettered, 87 and half cents; in boards, 67 cents. Memoirs of the Life, Writings, and Correspondence, of Sir Wm. Jones; by Lord Teignmouth—price 2 dollars 75 cents. A View of the Soil and Climate of the United States of America: with supplementary remarks upon Florida; on the French colonies on the Mississippi and Ohio, and in Canada; and on the aboriginal tribes of America—by C. F. Volney, translated, with occasional remarks, by C. B. Brown, ornamented with maps and plates—price, bound and lettered, 2 dollars 50 cents.
The Philadelphia Medical and Physical Journal; by Benjamin Smith Barton, M. D. Part 1st, vol. 1st, in boards—price one dollar. A Commercial Dictionary; containing the present state of mercantile law, practice and custom, 3 volumes, octavo, bound and lettered—price 10 dollars 50 cents. Robertson's Admiralty Reports, 4 volumes—11 dollars. Commercial and Notarial Precedents, 3 dollars.
Abbot, on Shipping, 3 dollars. Millot's Elements of General History, 5 volumes, octavo, 9 dollars. Kelley's Elements of Book-keeping, one dollar 50 cents. In a few days will be published, by R. Gray, Johnson's Dictionary, improved by the addition of Walker's pronunciation—price 3 dollars 50 cents.
ON HAND, A general assortment of Writing Paper and Blank Books. March 25. d
20 Dollars Reward. Ran away, from the subscriber, living in Charles county, Maryland, near Brandy Town, on or about the 22d of last month,
NEGRO BILL. He is about 22 years of age, tall and stout made, of a yellowish complexion, thick lips, and coarse voice, walks with his toes turned out, his clothing I can't well describe, but his common wear was an old hat, white negro cotton over jacket, and a pair of country cloth trousers, striped with yellow, crossways. He formerly belonged to the family of Neales, in Connecticut. I have reason to believe that he will make for Berkeley county, Virginia, near Charlestown, where his father and mother lives, belonging to Richard Livelyling. Whoever takes up said fellow, and secures him in any jail (if out of the country) and gives information to the subscriber, so that he gets him again, shall receive the above reward and all reasonable charges if brought home; and, if taken in the county FIVE DOLLARS. Augustus Birch.
N. B. All masters of vessels are forewarned taken away said fellow, at their peril. Charles County, March 20. 2aw2w
A Gentleman of good character, and qualified to instruct an English School, may get an advantageous situation by application to the teacher of the Academy in this town. February 12. 2aw
For CHARTER, The new ship Huntress ; daily expected; 270 tons burthen. Apply to William Hodgson. March 19. d
PUBLIC SALE. Will be exposed to Public Sale, to the highest bidder for ready money, on the premises on Saturday the 20th April next, by virtue of a deed of trust duly executed to me for the purpose of satisfying a debt therein mentioned.
A LOT, or PIECE of GROUND, on Ramsay's wharf, situate on the east side of Union Street, and to the northward of King Street in the town of Alexandria; fronting sixty-five feet six inches on Union Street, and seventy feet on Fayette alley. The title is indisputable, and the sale will commence at three o'clock in the afternoon. JOHN C. HERBERT, Trustee. March 16. d
PUBLIC SALE. The subscriber will expose to Public Sale, on the premises at 12 o'clock on Thursday the 4th of April, on a credit of three months for notes, negotiable at the Bank, with approved indorsers,
His Dwelling-House, in Alexandria, On the west side of Fairfax Street, near Duke Street, now occupied by James H. Moore, Esq. The lot fronts 65 feet on Fairfax Street, and extends back 118 feet to an alley of 10 feet: Also,
Two valuable Lots, on the south side of King Street, near Columbus Street fronting twenty feet, and extending back one hundred feet. Three lots on the east side of Columbus Street, part of the same half-acre lot, each fronting 25 feet 6 inches, and extending back 100 feet.
Three lots on the east side of Washington Street, distant 110 feet northerly from King Street, each fronting twenty-two feet two inches, two of them extending back one hundred feet, the south lot only ninety feet: Also,
A Lot, on the west side of Washington Street, opposite the house of Mr. Pile, fronting twenty feet, and extending back one hundred feet: Also,
A Lot, on the west side of Fairfax Street, and north side of Franklin Street, fronting seventy six feet on Fairfax Street, and one hundred feet on Franklin Street. If more agreeable to the purchasers, this lot will be divided into three lots, fronting each twenty five feet four inches on Fairfax Street. Stephen Cooke. m&th4th Ap
LAND FOR SALE. The subscriber offers for Sale, a tract of land, on which he at present resides, situated in the county of Westmoreland, & bounded by the rivers Potomack and Yeocomico.—This tract contains about 700 acres of strong low grounds, one half of which is thickly covered with very valuable pine and oak timber, and the soil well suited to the culture of corn and small grain—The situation a very healthy and handsome one, commanding an extensive view up, and a boundless view down, the Potomack. The waters to which this land is immediately attached, afford, in abundance, and with great convenience, the finest oysters and wild fowl, through their season, and fish in great variety and of the finest kinds, throughout the year.
The purchaser may have the flock of cattle, sheep and hogs, together with the implements of husbandry on the plantation. One half the amount of the purchase must be paid at the time of taking possession, which may be had with the close of the present year; with an indisputable title: For the remainder, 12 months credit will be given on payment being satisfactorily secured. Alexander Parker. Westmoreland County, March 13. d4w
This is to give Notice, That the Subscriber of Alexandria County, in the District of Columbia, hath obtained from the Orphans Court of said County, letters of Administration on the personal estate of William Bowling late of the County aforesaid, deceased. All persons having claims against the said deceased are hereby warned to exhibit them with the vouchers thereof to the subscriber on or before the 15th day of August next, or they will by law be excluded from all benefit of said estate. Given under my hand this 15th day of February, 1805. James Anderson, Adm'r. N. B. All persons indebted to the above estate are requested to make immediate payment to the Administrator. Feb. 15. 2aw2w
The highest price will be given for Linen Rags, by the Printer hereof.
Notice to Stockholders. The Stockholders in the Bank of Potomac are hereby notified that the 4th payment of 25 dollars on each share of stock will become due on Wednesday the 3d day of April next. CHARLES PAGE, Cashier. March 16. hawt3d
JUST RECEIVED, 60 kegs James River Manufactured TOBACCO, Which will be sold on low terms and on liberal credit. A L S O, A few tierces Clover-Seed. Ricketts, Newton & Co. March 26. d
Just Received, AND FOR SALE BY THE SUBSCRIBER, Soft shell'd Almonds in frail Raisins and Sweet Oil in boxes, Figs in kegs.
ON HAND, One hundred boxes Nova Scotia Herrings, A few boxes West India Sweet Meats and Preserves and Five hundred bottles Martinique Cordials. MATHEW EAKIN, King-Street. March 25. e3w
EDUCATION. H. WILBAR returns his sincere thanks to those who have hitherto patronised his Academy, and begs leave to inform the public that at the repeated request of many of his friends he has from this day agreed to reduce the terms of tuition to Five Dollars per quarter, and One Dollar entrance. P. S. He will have some vacant time in the evening, which he proposes filling up in private teaching.
A few excellent PENS for Sale, by the dozen, made particularly for young Ladies. March 21. tww4w
NOTICE. By authority of a deed of trust from William Mitchel, deceased, to the subscribers for the benefit of Samuel Craig, we shall on the first Monday in May next (sixth) expose to sale at public auction a lot situated on the South side of Duke Street, and to the westward of Water Street, in the town of Alexandria, extending in front on Duke-Street, twenty seven feet ten inches, in depth, ninety one feet six inches to a 10 feet alley. On the back part of this lot is a well built and well finished two story brick house, and a strong one story frame ware house in front. A part of the money will be expected down, and a credit given for the balance, particulars will be made known on the day of sale. Cleon Moore } Trustees. Chas. McKnight } March 13. 2aw1wed1s.
ELIAS BOTNER, King-Street, near Washington-Street, RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the public that he has on hand a few Ladies' and gentlemen's SADDLES & BRIDLES —He also makes all kind of coach and chaise HARNESSES , plated and brass mounted—Wagon and cart Harness and Collars of all kinds—Fire buckets, Military Furniture, &c. to be sold on reasonable terms. March 6. caw
One Hundred Dollars Reward. STOLEN from the Stable of the Subscriber, near Baltimore, a night,
A LARGE BAY HORSE: about 6 or 7 years old, near 16 hands high, has been entirely used as a carriage horse, and has the half rubb'd off in several places by the harness particularly on his rump; one of his hind foot lock joints has been hurt when a cart and appears stiff; is remarkable for not bearing the whip; will kick up his heels when struck; trot very rough and hard—also paces. The thief is supposed to be a tall man, who was seen lurking about the place; had on a drab great coat and half boots; sandy hair, &c. He also stole an old saddle, with plated stirrups, and an old bridle. Whoever takes up the horse and thief and delivers the horse to the subscriber, and convicts the thief of stealing the horse, shall be entitled to the above reward. Samuel R. Smith. Bilt. March 23. (25) e3w
NOTICE. Having occasion to be absent from this place for some months, I hereby request all persons who are indebted to the different Bankrupt Estates, and Agencies under my direction, to make immediate payment of their respective debts to Mr. JAMES SANDERSON , who is fully authorised to receive and grant acquittances for the same. All accounts appertaining to these estates, not discharged by the first day of April next, shall be then lodged with Robert L. Taylor, Esquire , for suit. John M'Iver. February 22. d
VALUABLE FAMILY MEDICINES.
Just received direct from the Patentees, and FOR SALE BY JAMES KENNEDY, JUN. DRUGGIST; The following Valuable Medicines: Dr. Rawson's Anti-Bilious and Stomachal Bitters.
PREPARED BY THOMAS H. RAWSON, Member of the Connecticut Medical Society. THESE Bitters have undoubtedly had the most rapid sale of any Patent Medicine ever before discovered, and are justly appreciated for their singular and uncommon virtues for restoring weak and decayed constitutions, and all that train of complaints so common in the spring and fall seasons, such as Intermittent Fevers and Agues, long continued Fevers, Dysenteries, &c. They are also a very pleasant bitter for common use, and where they are known they have taken the place and superseded the use of all other bitters in public houses as well as in private families.—Price 50 cents a box.
Dr. Lee's (Winton) Bileous Pills. THE great sale and increasing demand for these valuable pills for these twelve years past, bespeak their intrinsic worth. They have proved remarkably efficacious in Bileous and Yellow fevers, Jaundice, Head Aches, Dysenteries, Bileous Cholic, Colic, Flatulencies, Female complaints, &c. The very great demand and high esteem in which these pills are held throughout the United States and the West Indies, has induced many to counterfeit them; the purchaser is requested to observe that the name of Samuel Lee, jun. (the patentee) is affixed to each list of directions, in his own hand writing, or they will not be genuine. Price 50 cents a box.
Dr. Rawson's Itch Ointment. A certain and safe application for that disagreeable complaint called the ITCH. Price 42 cents a box.
Dr. Rawson's Anti Bileous Pills, or, Family Physic. The extraordinary certainty these pills have gained, the universal demand for them and esteem in which they are held by the best men of the first eminence, are sufficient testimonials of their intrinsic worth. In great colics and sudden attacks of disorders, an early use of these pills often produces the happiest effects, and taken once in eight or ten days in cases of indigestion, headache, dizziness, pains in the stomach and bowels, dysenteries, diarrhoeas, dropsies, &c. and a liberal use of my anti bileous bitters in the intermediate time has relieved patients almost to a miracle.—Price 25 cents a box.
Dr. Rawson's Aromatic Tooth Paste. For the scurvy in the teeth and gums, and for whitening and preserving the teeth. It likewise takes off all disagreeable smells from the breath, which generally arises from foul furfur gums and bad teeth. This paste is such in use, and highly esteemed by all those who value the preservation of their teeth, it may be applied at all times with the greatest safety. It is nearly put up in powder boxes with paper directions. Price 50 cents a box.
Dr. Rawson's Worm Powders. A medicine which for efficacy and safety in operation stands unrivalled. The most authenticated proofs and respectable authorities of its astonishing virtues, and surprising effects, in extreme and alarming cases of worms, may be seen at the place of sale. Price 50 cents a packet.
Dr. Cooley's Vegetable Elixir, or Cough Drops. For Coughs, Colds, Asthmas, Spasms of blood, and all diseases of the lungs. Its merits stand unrivalled. Price 50 cents a bottle.
Dr. Cooley's Rheumatic Pill. Price 50 cents a box.
Hinkley's Infallible remedy for the Piles. Price 50 Cents a Box. Very particular directions accompanying each of these valuable medicines.
He has likewise For Sale, A general assortment of Drugs, Patent Medicines, Shop furniture and Vials; a few handsome Glass Lamps; Indian Shades; proof-vials; Essence of Spruce; Patent Blacking; Malt and Sherrey wine; black bottles in hogshead; Paints ground in oil; and a few barrels of Linseed Oil, which he will sell on reasonable terms for cash, or to punctilious customers on a 12 months credit. A generous allowance will be made to those who purchase the above Medicines by the dozen. March 27. 2aw
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