Alexandria daily advertiser (Alexandria [Va.]), 1805-01-17 00:00:00

Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
Vol. V.]
THURSDAY, JANUARY 17, 1805.
[No. 1192.]
Public Sale.
On FRIDAY next, At 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store,
RUM
In hds. and bds. French Brandy in pipes, Gin in pipes and bds. Whiskey and Apple Brandy in bds. Sugar in hds. tierces and bds. Chocolate White and brown Soap and Mould and dip Candles Raisins in kegs, boxes and jars, Figs in kegs and trays, Queen's Ware in crates.
HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE,
&c. Also,
A Variety of DRY GOODS,
among which are Cloths, Coatings, Kersemere, Duffs, Plaid, Ken, Negro Cottons, Serges, Flannels, blue Friezes, Calimancos, Ruffles, Yarn Stockings, Chintzes and Callicoes, Irish Linens, Silesia do. Osnaburgs and Ticklenburgs, Muslin and Muslin Handkerchiefs, India Muslins and Table Clothes, Bandanna Handkerchiefs, Colour'd Threads, Hats and sundry other articles.
Philip G. Marsteller.
Dec 20.
PARTNERSHIP DISSOLVED.
The Partnership of Robert & John Gray is this day dissolved by mutual consent—all persons indebted to them will please to make payment to Robert Gray, who is hereby authorized to settle the business of the late firm.
ROBERT GRAY, JOHN GRAY.
ROBERT GRAY
CONTINUES the Bookbinding and Stationery business in the Store heretofore occupied by Robert & John Gray, and respectfully solicits a continuance of the patronage of his friends and the public.
BOOK-BINDING of every description executed in the neatest manner on moderate terms.
JOHN GRAY
RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the public that he is now opening for sale a large assortment of BOOKS & STATIONERY , in the store adjoining J. & M. Scholfield's, King Street, where all orders in his line will be thankfully received and carefully attended to.
BOOK-BINDING of every description done on moderate terms.
January 9.
TANNERS OIL.
30 bbls. best Brown Tanners Oil, For Sale by LAWRASON & FOWLE. Also on hand,
A few hds. retailing Molasses, Hogsheads and barrels Muscovado sugar, Mould Candles, Soap No. 1 and 2, New Rice, B. & M. inspection, M. M. Ruffin and Ravens Duck, Sewing Twine sheathing Paper, Sacking Tea, and A few boxes fresh Chocolate.
Jan. 8.
Office of Discount and Deposit.
Washington, Jan. 8th, 1805.
All persons applying for accommodation at this office are particularly desired to take notice, That from and after the 6th inst. no Bills or Notes will on any account whatever, be received or admitted to discount, that are not lodged in bank every Tuesday, before the hour of 3 o'clock P. M. the day preceding the week's meetings of the board.
Jan. 10.
NOTICE.
As there is reason to believe, that there are many poor persons in town, whose wants are distressing at this inclement season, but whose evidence may prevent their joining with the numerous class of applicants for relief, the inhabitants are hereby solicited to give information of any such who may come under their notice, to the Superintendent of Police, or to the Subscribers.
Elisha C. Dick, Mayor.
Jan. 11.
JAMES SANDERSON,
Has just received the following articles, 22 Pipes London P. Madeira
Wine, of a superior quality, Old Port Wine in hds. qr. Casks and Bottles, Burgundy in Bottles, Sherry in qr. Casks, Cognac Brandy, Jamaica Spirits, Holland Gin, Peach Brandy, very old, Whiskey, Stout, and Muscovado Sugars, Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, Hyson Skin,
TEAS of the latest Importation. Cloves, Nutmegs, Mace, Allspice, Black Pepper, Ground Ginger, Salt Peter, Soap by the box, British Sail Canvas, Russia Duck, first quality, German Ticklenburg, and Osnaburgs, Hats in cases, Juniper Berries in bags, Stone Ware,
5 qr. Casks English Battle Gun Powder, in pound papers sealed, 1 Large Sea Beam with Box Ends, And Scales complete of a superior quality. A few bags of first quality GREEN COFFEE.
Nov. 8.
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 Puncheons Irish Whiskey, 15 Puncheons Old, and fine flavored Jamaica Rum,
5 Pipes Holland Gin, 20 Pipes Cognac Brandy, 30 Qr. Casks of the best Teas, assorted, from tea to Imperial, 200 Bbls. of 1st and 2d quality refined Sugar,
2 Hds. Mackerel, 4 Hds. Green Coppers, 6 Tierces 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, 1 Pipes fine Lisbon, 8 Pipes Particular Teneriffe, 30 Qr. Casks Malaga, 50 Casks Claret,
1 Case of Nutmegs, Mace, and Cloves, 5 Bales Caffin, 500 lbs. Pepper, 100 lbs. Pimento, 800 lbs. Ground Ginger, 1000 lbs. Rice, do.
200 Boxes Godfoids, (superfine) Sugars, in half boxes, 70 Boxes St. Jago, do. 3 Pipes best (French) Vinegar, 15 Bales Almonds,
1 Cask Pearl Barley, 15 Hds. Bright Molasses, 15 Boxes Superfine Chocolate, 40 Boxes Mould and Dip Candles, 30 Boxes Brown and White Soap,
100 Boxes Hinters Pipes, 20 Boxes of Mustard, 1 Case Cayenne Pepper, Basket Salt, Fine Poland Starch, 100 Demijohns, assorted,
700 lbs. Refined Salt Petre, 30 qr. Casks Best English F. Gunpowder, Do. in lb. Papers, Do. in Canisters, 20 Boxes Fig Blue,
3 Sercons fine fluted Indigo, Lieper, and Hamilton's Snuff, 1 Case of Maccoha, do. 1 Do. French Rapper. Mandeville & Jamesson.
Nov. 30.
WILLIAM HODGSON
HAS RECEIVED, & OFFERS FOR SALE, 160 pieces twilled Sacking, and 3 cases Cotton Hosiery, well assorted.
For Sale, by the Subscriber, A few tierces excellent Rice. Six hds. best retailing Molasses. Sixteen hds. Surinam Sugars. A few hundred bushels of coarse Salt.
Dec. 17.
J. G. Ladd.
For Sale or Freight.
THE SCHOONER BETSEY.
Burthen 800 barrels; a faithful well built vessel, and sails well; built in the year 1802; and now lying at Meribaut's wharf. For terms apply to Benjamin Shreve, Junr.
Jan. 2.
For Sale, or Charter,
THE SCHOONER ENTERPRIZE.
Laying at Ramsay's wharf; burthen about 630 barrels, well found, and ready to take in a cargo. For terms apply to
ROBERT B. JAMESSON,
OR TO MANDEVILLE & JAMESSON,
Who have for Sale, New-England RUM, in hogsheads and barrels.
Dec. 29.
Benjamin Shreve, Junr.
HAS FOR SALE,
Twelve bales of INDIA COTTONS,
CONSISTING OF
3 bales Bithwa Emery 2 do. Coomercally Sannas 1 do. Jullapore do. 1 do. Seepore Bastah 1 do. Collypatty do. 2 do. Cagmary Cossah 1 do. Johannah do. 1 do. Denecker Chinta, and 3 cases Bandanna Handkerchiefs 2 sacks Sago 3 chols Hyson Tea 32 pieces Russia Sheetings 9 do. Ravens Duck 15 bags Black Pepper 1 cask Wool Hats Men's coarse and fine Shoes Women's and children's Morocco do. Sole and Upper Leather A few Coils Cordage Soap in half barrels and kegs 3 pipes 4th proof Cognac Brandy 2 hds. Armagnac do. 5 hds. and 12 barrels Sugar 25 hds. Beef, Sides inspection 6 do. best brown TANNER'S OIL.
January 1.
WILLIAM OYITE
HAS ON HAND,
Which he will dispose of on terms advantageous to the purchaser, for cash or notes. The following Articles, viz.
Superfine and second cloths Kersemere and fowndowns Beaskins and fowndowns Durants and callimancoes Bombazets and wildbores Common and boiled camblets Silks, cotton, and worked hosiery English extra long silk gloves Silk twill and thread Diaper and common tapes Paper and pound pins White and printed mouselines Laces, edgings, and gimps Elegant black and white lace veils Patent do. do. Satin peajong and silk handkerchiefs 4-4, 8-8, and 6-4 Cambric mouselines India Jacquet do. Fustians, buckram, &c. &c. ALSO,
A few bales of Negro Caddies, and one trunk silk and cotton things.
January 7.
Bank of Alexandria, Jan. 7, 1805.
NOTICE is hereby given, to the Stockholders of the Bank of Alexandria, that a dividend of four dollars half per cent. on the capital stock of said Bank, for the half year, ending this day, is declared, and will be ready to be paid to them or their representatives, on Thursday next, the 10th instant.
By order of the President and Directors, GURDIN CHAFIN, CASHER.
Alexandria Bank Shares
FOR SALE—apply to
JAMES PATTON.
Cash given for any quantity of clean Linen and Cotton RAGS, by the Printer hereof.
TUNIS GRAY
Has just received via Philadelphia an elegant assortment of
GOODS,
suitable to the present season—AMONG WHICH ARE—
Best London Superfine and second Cloths, Cuffmieres, frizes, Guitings, Beaskins, Prins, Surges & Flannels, Mole Skin, Tailenees, Swandowns, and Mar-fells, Velvet, Constitution, Hunting, and Genoa, Cords, 3/4 Irish Linen, Shirting Cotton, long Lawn, Espaloes, Britannia White, and Brown, Platelace, Cras, Dowas, Ticklenburgs, Osnaburgs and Merfians, Worsted Cotton, & Silk Hosiery, Ropes, and Duffel Blankets, Chintz, Calicoes, & Colored Cambrics, do. do. Furniture, Ladies Patent Cloth Also, by subscription, 5 Cases Chintzes and Calicoes At very reduced prices.
Nov. 13.
def.
JAMES BACON,
AT HIS GROCERY STORE,
King near Washington Street, Has just received from Philadelphia, New-York &c. an extensive selection of GROCERIE consisting of
Gunpowder, Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, Hyson Skin, Peko, Padre, Peuchong and Coon's Souchong Of the latest Importation and particularly chosen.
Green coffee of superior quality, Last, Lump and Muscovado Sugar, W. India and Sugar House Molasses, Particular Teneriffe, Sherry, Brandy, Lisbon, Malaga and Port Claret in small cases, Cognac and Barcelona Brandy, Old Jamaica Spirits, Antigua, St. Croix, and St. Kitts
WINES. Rum. Best Holland Gin, White Wine and Cyder Vinegar, Best Sallad Oil, Salt Pease, Allum, Madder, Coppers & Brimstone.
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, Peach Barley and Rice, Shot, assorted, French F. Gunpowder, Gun and Pistols Pistols, Single and double Bais, &c. in papers and canisters.
White and brown Soap, Mould and dip Candles, &c. &c. As he has in a great measure laid himself out for the supplying of private families and in consequence thereof every prisa possible in the selection of his goods, he has diminished from their superior quality and the low price at which he will dispose of them, so as to give satisfaction to those who will please to favor him with their custom.
June 11.
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NEW-YORK LOTTERY, No. 3.
A FEW TICKETS in the Third Class of the New-York Lottery for the purchase of 100,000 Dollars, are now on hand, at the rate of New-York, for sale by the printer hereof. Prizes in the Second Class will be taken in exchange.

Freight will be taken. In the cabin of the ship OLIVER BRANCH, for ROTTER- DAM; and two or three passen- gers may be accommodated. Expected to sail in twelve or fifteen days. Apply to the master on board, or to Ricketts, Newton & Co. January 12.
PUBLIC SALE. On FRIDAY next, will be Sold, at the Ven- -dome Store, A likely young Negro Man, of about 22 years of age; on a credit of ninety days. P. G. Marsteller. January 16.
Millinery, &c. for Sale. FRANCIS PIC, Takes the liberty of informing the Ladies and Gentlemen of Alexandria, and its vicinity, that he will open, on THURSDAY next, the 17th instant, (and continue for several weeks) in the house formerly occupied by Mr. Pierce, and between Thomas Brooke's house and Stewart and McKnight's store, in Fairfax- Street, A handsome assortment of MILLINERY. Lately purchased in Philadelphia; Consisting of Bonnets and Caps; together with a quantity of other Fancy Articles. ALSO, Ladies' Great-Coats; Gentlemen's Morning-gowns; Fair Shirts; Jewellery, of all sorts, and a variety of other articles. The will be sold very low. January 15.
NOTICE is hereby given to the stockholders of the Bank of Alexandria, that an ELECTION will be held at the court house, in this town, on the third Monday in January next, for the purpose of choosing NINE DIREC- TORS of the said Bank, for the ensuing year, a greatly to charter. By order, Gardin Chapin, Cashier. cod4w
BARLEY. I have received 1350 bushels of good clean BARLEY, which I will sell lower than usual, as the season for using it is consider- ably advanced. Cuthbert Powell. January 14.
FRENCH SCHOOL. Mr. Berthe, Late from FRANCE, respectfully informs the Ladies and Gentlemen of Alexandria, THAT he has lately opened a FRENCH SCHOOL, at the corner of Pitt & King- Streets, where he teaches the French tongue, grammatically. He will give lessons in town by attending on families in the day time only, the night being devoted to the several scholars he has already that compose his night school. The persons desirous of being taught them- selves, or having their children taught, that fine and useful language, who will honour him with their confidence and patronage, may be assured, beforehand, that he will neglect nothing that may contribute to their satisfaction. January 5.
PUBLIC SALE. On WEDNESDAY, 16th February 1805, will be sold on the premises to the high- est bidder, that valuable LOT OF GROUND, situate on the corner of Duke and Union Streets, together with all the improvements thereon, con- sisting of 2 two story frame Houses, the property of Samuel Hilton. A credit of 6 and 12 months will be given on part of the purchase money. James Davidson, P. G. Marsteller. Dec. 7. 22w Feb.
The subscriber wishes to hire, for a year, two Negro Men, to work on his farm, at the mouth of Hunting Creek. Those who can ditch will be preferred. James Craik. January 14. 316
Wanted to Hire, A NEGRO BOY. Apply to the Printer. Jan. 2.
From the Gazette of the United States. The following recapitulation of a few of the most prominent inconsistencies of our present democratic rulers is extract- ed from an address in the Ulster Gazette of a late date. The facts stated are so correct, the sentiments so just, and the manner of expressing them so forcible and pungent, that we could not deny ourselves the pleasure of laying them before our readers; not because we are weak enough to hope that political truths, however forcibly presented to view, can at present effect any reformation in our affairs; but because it is our duty to keep these truths in the recollection of the public, in order that they may have their effect at some future day, when the evils which are springing out of the present state of things shall have become so in- tolerable as to rouse the people from their present lethargy and induce them to inquire into the causes of which they are now so totally regardless.
There was a time, when the government was incessantly execrated for the high sala- ries of its officers. You remember it well. The government is fallen into other hands, the salaries are not lessened; yet all is well!
There was a time, when embassies to foreign courts were condemned as both expensive and useless. The government is fallen into purer hands; the practice is continued; but all is well!
There was a time, when a few removals of political opponents from office, though upon good grounds, were sounded abroad by the tocsin of jacobinism, as dangerous to the liberty of opinion, and as acts which none but tyrants could commit. The administration is changed. Scarcely an officer but has been removed for his principles; yet our vigilant watchmen cry, all is well!
There was a time, when congress passed a law to restrain men from publishing lib- -hoods concerning the government. It shall never forget it. How many a patriot's brow was dark with despair for the liberty of the press—Nay, how groaned that press itself with the magnitude of its danger, and how was every manly republican bosom bursting with patriotic indignation at such unheard of atrocity! Yet did the sedition law pun- -ish only falsehood! But a new order of men were entrusted with the government; the patriots, the self proclaimed heroes of li- -berty assumed the reins; now mark the happy change: "My little finger shall be thicker than my father's loins," said Reh- -boam—With them truth was guilt—A hi- -bel was the worse for being true! Yet are the watchmen asleep, or regardless of the danger, drowsily bawling, all is well!
There was a time, when our financiers proclaimed a large portion of the revenue unnecessary and even extravagant. Then other carriages of the rich, the chasms, and their luxuries were exempted from tax- -ation. Then it was that the whiskey drink- -er soothed his rebellious spirit, for now no tax could reach him. Three years are scarcely passed, and an additional tax is laid on salt, common teas, sugars, &c. pro- -ducing an equal or greater revenue, than that which was abolished; yet all is well!
There was a time, when Thomas Jef- -ferson disapproved of the federal constitution, because it did not disable the president from being twice eligible. Yet is Thomas Jef- -ferson for the second time elected, of his own free will and accord, no doubt. Yet Thomas cries, all is well!
There was a time when Thos. McKean, then chief justice of Pennsylvania, earnest- -ly charged the grand jury to indict a cer- -tain printer for his libelous publications; and McKean was elected governor of that republican state. Samuel Chase, a federal judge of the federal court, is said to have done the same thing, and is now impeached for it by the House of Representatives as for a high crime and misdemeanour. Yet all is well.
The judges of Pennsylvania are impeach- -ed, and their trial will commence on the seventh of January, for punishing a man for publishing something concerning a trial, depending before them: the judges of New York, by the motion of their then attorney general, and at the solicitation of their then chief justice, did precisely the same thing here. Yet is the attorney general made a judge, and the chief justice elected gover- -nor. But all is well!
There was a time, when it was aristocra- -cy in the legislature to appoint the electors of president and vice president. To choose them, was the right of the people. Re- -publicans obtained the ascendancy, and this right of the people is still withheld.
Yet their guardian watchmen still sing out, all is well!
There was a time when the justices' court of New-York was a grievous evil. Although the reformers were clothed with power it still continued. Yet all is well!
There was a time, when two many shoes were manufactured in the state prison. The friends of the shoemakers came into power, but no restriction is made. Yet all is well!
There was a time when the governor of the state and four senators considered du- -eling so great a crime, morally, religiously and politically, that they consented to ren- -der every man who should be engaged as a mere second in a duel, by law incapable of holding any kind of office. So detestable was this crime in their sight! yet there was a time, and that not long afterwards that they appointed a man who had but recently fought a duel, to the mayoralty of New York! Who will deny the praise of consistency to our rulers, truly, all is well!
There was a time when the government was cursed because tories had been ap- -pointed to office. The spirit of seventy- -six prevailed, and Jefferson became presi- -dent. He appointed Tench Coxe who piloted the British into Philadelphia, to an office in the treasury worth three thousand dollars per annum. Stephens, who deserted to the British during the war, he made a judge of the federal court; cum multis aliis. The times are very drowsy; and honest men with more so. Past 12 o'clock, all is well!!
There was a time when the officers of the federal government were as openly as im- -pudently charged with robbing the treasury of millions and millions, as if one word of the accusation had been true; and many is the honest simpleton who believed it. The detectors of these pretended rob- -beries came into power, not a good demo- -crat but what exulted in the hope that jus- -tice was now to be done on the daring cri- -minals. An investigating committee was appointed, who jumbled up a report, that was strangled in its birth, and there the accusations have slept ever since, and will sleep for ever. They answered however the purpose for which they were intended. The poison operated. Pickering fell, and in his fall the sinews of federalism were cracked. Honesty is in disgrace; villainy and falsehood triumph. And yet all alas! is well.
There was a time when Thomas Jef- -ferson in his notes on Virginia, declared him- -self opposed to early naturalization of for- -eigners. He came into office; he feared that the influence of negro votes was not enough to insure his re-election. He short- -ened the required time of an alien's resi- -dence, and thus placed his re-election out of danger. Impartial posterity will smell a little double dealing in all this; but at present the sincere and honest and con- -sistent Jefferson is president. Therefore all is well.
There was a time when a republican go- -vernment was represented as a nursery of talents and virtue, in which the poor and the rich are placed upon a level, and hon- -or and distinction the rewards of merit on- -ly. Yet who can get into office now unless he has strong friends at court, or is him- -self a Livingston or a Clinton? But he pa- -tient, ye man of plebeian extraction, all is well.
Upon the towers, upon the battlements, upon all the high places where men pass, are the watchmen found. They divide the loaves and fishes with their masters; they sing perpetually of liberty and repub- -licanism, and their chorus is still all is well!
We have avoided going into investiga- -tions more tedious. We speak only of facts known and acknowledged. Yet have the people been unwilling to decide that these facts prove the hypocrisy and base- -ness of the democratic leaders. What hope remains then? Why should individuals counsel the people in things wherein they will not be counseled? Why, when their resentment is his reward should a federal- -ist provoke them by his concern for their welfare.
NOTICE.
Notice is hereby given to the Cre- -ditors of Robert Hamilton, a Bankrupt. That the allowance of his final certificate of discharge is postponed until the first Monday of February next, at four o'clock P. M. at Steele's Hotel, in the City of Washington, at which time and place his final discharge will be allowed, unless cause be then and there shown to the contrary.
Wm. CRANCH, Assistant Judge of the Circuit Court of the Dis- -trict of Columbia. Jan. 14. 31
From [Ref'd] Philadelphia Gazette.
Washington, 1st mo. 9th.
FRIEND RELY. In my next edition, record the [polit- -cal] death of the great Junius, that fa- -mous Lord Littleton, alias the Farmer, alias Levi Lincoln, formerly the Honourable Le- vi Lincoln, Attorney General of the United States, or rather the apology for one. This melancholy event, as I am informed, took place some time last week. The most knowing political physicians here have long since discovered symptoms of natural im- -becility, to which is attributed the more immediate cause of his decease. Two cries of lamentation I have not heard, and the sound of rejoicing will probably be known only to his successor. Report says that he received hints from "good authori- -ty," that if he resisted a peaceful death, he should be killed outright. Whether this cruelty occurred or not, I cannot say. It seems hard indeed for one who hath rendered such services to the United States as attorney general. Thou hast heard that a considerable sum of money was saved in procuring an attorney for the treasury de- -partment during the absence of Levi Lin- -coln. Thou hast heard that in the busi- -ness relating to the sugar refiners, the U- -States did not pay several hundreds of dol- -lars to Dallas for arguing in their behalf, on account of the inability of Levi to get beyond the second point in his speech. And as to all the eloquent pleadings of this great lawyer, are they not written in— no books at all. In short when thou takest into consideration all his services, will thou not say that he hath well deserved the ten or twelve thousand dollars that he hath condescended to receive from the mouth of labor. Oh shame, where is thy blush? Who will be his successor? How many la- -borers in the weeds and wilds of democra- -cy are almost cracking the strings of their eyes, anxiously looking for the reward of their labors.
I informed thee some time since, that J. Randolph had moved a call on the post- -master general for a statement of contracts made for carrying the mail. The only reason I have heard assigned for this is Randolph's hope of finding that Grainger had made profitable contracts with certain members of congress, with the expectation that those members would vote in favor of the Georgia claims which claims are violent- -ly opposed by Randolph, & in the recovery of which claims it is said that Grainger is much interested. Randolph & Grainger are certainly much opposed to each other; & it is suggested that before the elapsing of many months Grainger will resign.
On the subject of retroceding the dis- -trict of Columbia, the principal arguments in favor of the resolution were the ex- -pence to the United States in taking up the time of congress to legislate for them; and the object state of the inhabitants of the district, in not having a representative in congress. The first argument would be of no validity if congress would only spend part of the time they waste the first three or four weeks of every session; or if they would spend a tenth part of the time that is wasted in idle debates, arising from the negligence or incapacity of some of their members of bills. The second argu- -ment arises from that unconquerable desire so prevalent with the possessors of liberty of extending that liberty to all persons whether they wish it or not. But I appre- -hend that this second argument is merely ostensible, not seriously urged.
The most important objections arise, first, from the unconstitutionality of the resolution. The constitution says that Congress shall have power to exercise ex- -clusive jurisdiction over such territory, not exceeding ten miles square, as shall, by the cession of particular states, become the seat of government. Congress shall have power; This power in Congress cannot rest with any one Congress; hence should this Congress retrocede, the next must have the power of resuming. The ten miles square has become the seat of government and cannot be changed; but if a part be retroceded, the seat of govern- -ment is changed. If three-fourths can be retroceded, nine-tenths may. But Con- -gress shall possess this power; the people of the United States are a party, and Con- -gress cannot give up a power they are bound by the constitution to retain. The people of the District are sustained as they are, and are very much anxious to return- -ing to their former estate. It is uncertain whether the states of Maryland and Virginia will consent to accept.
Friend Lucas of thy late commenced this day the debate. I was at some dis- -tance from him, and could only catch sen- -tences. So Babe-like is his pronunciation, that however neat, I find it impossible to

understand him fully. I am informed that he has talents and information; and that his speech this day, was not without much sound reasoning; but so ungrammatical and so Frenchified is his dialect, that I can never gather his ideas but in part. He was opposed to the resolution. He argued that the district could not be retroceded without the consent of the inhabitants. At the close of his speech, he took the liberty of excluding Eppes for his great solicitude to extend the right of suffrage, and requested him to exercise his benevolence that way to his own estate.
I will give thee some idea of his grammar and his pronunciation by exhibiting some parts of sentences the ear occasionally caught. "Let ees de shield of legislation, and Congress may do wid him as he please." [It is the child of legislation, and Congress may do with it as it pleases] "These diestruck." [This district] "To bos." [To both] "Those liberty which they intended to secure to themselves. Even women and children rejoice." [Even women and children rejoice] "We de peop of de United States. We must order [other] keep dem or transfer dem to demselfs. Polly Tickal [political] unneccated" [annihilated] I should suppose that Friend Lucas would have acquired a better knowledge of both grammar and pronunciation before he offered himself a candidate for Congress; yet if a knowledge of the grammar of our vernacular tongue were made a requisite, without which no person should be entitled to a seat what would become of half the democrats now there.
After Lucas, on the same side of the question, rose Friend Thatcher of Massachusetts, and in a short but handsome and pertinent speech refuted the assertion that Congress had not time to attend to the affairs of the District. He enlarged on the inability of Congress to yield the power of legislation, the right of a future Congress to resume, the violation of public faith, the folly of imposing on the inhabitants what they were solicitous not to receive the propriety of having the seat of government not under the jurisdiction of any one State, imperium in imperio, or rather, the sovereign authority in the hands of a subordinate authority.
Friend Taggart followed on the same side of the question and enforced the principles before advanced with a variety of new arguments, and placing several subjects in a new light.
After which we came to the root of the business which however did not run deep: Erastus Root spoke next, and favored the retrocession. He was honest enough to acknowledge that he wished the whole district retroceded; he wished a removal of the seat of government. I could not help smiling at a simile of his: He spoke of the power of legislating "over the whole and afterwards over a less part."
Dawson next in favor of the resolution. His voice is so maiden-like I could not hear much. I heard him say, however, that representation is "God's best gift to man." He quoted a line of Shakespeare, which he probably learned when a school boy, for I little think he has seen much of Shakespeare of late. Small we barter this "God's best gift to man" for so much trash as may be grasped thus?
G. W. Campbell, of oscillating memory, spoke against the resolution at considerable length. After whom Friend Goddard closed the debate, by replying to some remarks that had fallen from Eppes.
The committee rose at 3. Hardly expect that the question will be taken before Saturday.
THINE.
Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 17.
DIED.
Yesterday between 12 and 1 o'clock, after a lingering illness, AQUILA JANNEY, (Merchant) aged 45 years, a respectable inhabitant of this town.
Died, at the City of Washington, a few days ago, the honorable Samuel J. Patten, one of the members of the Senate of the United States.
The proposition made by the legislature of Massachusetts to the legislature of Pennsylvania, for altering the constitution of the United States, relative to the representation in Congress, has been rejected.
Vessels entered at the port of Boston, from January 1, 1804, to January 1, 1805, from foreign ports, viz: - 192 ships and barques, 290 snows and brigs, 408 schooners, and sloops. Total 890. Cleared during the above period, for foreign ports, 721 vessels.
Our relations with Spain. A letter from Washington (says the Boston Chronicle) contains the following information: "Official intelligence is received here, that the fleet fitting out in Spain, and destined for Florida, has been dismantled, and that the convention has been ratified, by which our merchants will receive indemnity in all those cities which were not excluded by the former administration."
Extract of a letter from Washington, dated January 7th, 1805, received at Baltimore.
"Advices from the Mediterranean, about twenty days later than O'Brien's letter, informs us, that our fleet is in Syracuse except a frigate off Tripoli, and no further active operations will be attempted till April. Nothing is said of our prisoners, except that they continue in health."
Had the forms of our government, like those of ancient Rome, required that war and religion should be administered by the Chief Magistrate, how would our country have exalted in the double character of her present warlike and pious President—the valiant and devout Jefferson— Deorum cunctis sanctus, et vir rei militaris gloria clarissimus ? The worshipper of one or twenty Gods, and the Hero of Carter's mountain. [Phil. Reg.]
The Emperor Napoleon, and the Empress Josephine, (says an English paper) during their journey in the conquered departments, make use of no other bedstead but one of iron, carried with them, of the invention of Mr. Sankey, in the Rue St. Antoine. In two minutes this bed may be set up and taken down, and its whole weight is only seven pounds. The mechanism is so ingenious, that it may be easily taken to pieces in five minutes; and requires no more space than an usual travelling trunk to contain them. Five minutes are afterwards sufficient to put the pieces together again.
MELANCHOLY.
As the wife of Mr. Lemuel Streeter, of Sturbridge, was sitting alone by the fire, late in the evening of the 19th ultimo, she was taken in a fit and fell into the fire. After some time she awoke from the paroxysm, and by her struggles got out of the flames. Her husband, who was in bed, was awakened by her groans, sprang into the room and found her sitting on the floor all on fire, clothes and hair being mostly consumed. With a pail of water he extinguished the fire; but in a few hours after, in the most indefinable agony she expired. [Northampton pap.]
MELANCHOLY ACCIDENT.
On the night preceding the 1st instant, a number of persons for the purpose of wearing away the old, and introducing the new year, assembled at a public house in one of the outer wards of this city. To increase the noise and the mirth of the party, a pistol was procured. The pistol, deeply loaded with powder, was accidentally discharged and the contents lodged in the leg of a Mr. George Davenport, butcher. His leg was so mangled that he lingered two days and expired. We cannot but hope, that this unhappy occurrence will furnish a caution to all parties who may hereafter convene on similar occasions. [New York paper.]
[The bill "for regulating the clearance of armed merchant vessels," lately passed by the House of Representatives, and now before the Senate, has become an object of serious concern, particularly to the mercantile interest of this country. On this account we think, we cannot err in laying before our readers the observations of an excellent writer on that subject, copied from the (Philadelphia) "Political Commercial Register," of the 12th instant.]
In a country like ours, where the general welfare is intimately connected with that of the mercantile part of the community, every measure which affects the interests of commerce, deserves the public attention. The bill "for regulating the clearance of armed merchant vessels," which lately passed the House of Representatives, and is now before the Senate, has not therefore excited the fears of those only whom it will more immediately affect, but has been considered as a subject of general importance. Its phraseology, which subjects to the punishment of imprisonment or death, "any armed merchant vessel which shall make or commit any depredation, outrage, or unlawful assault and violence against the vessels, subjects, &c. of any nation in amity with the United States," has been deservedly the object of ridicule; but while we smile at the follies of our rulers, we cannot but be alarmed at the consequences that will result from them.
Although the title of the bill imports that it is intended merely to regulate the clearance of armed merchant vessels, it in effect prohibits the commanders of them from defending themselves in any case whatever; for how are they to ascertain their rights to do so, until their vessels are boarded, and the opportunity of defence lost. The firing a single gun against a vessel authorized by the law of nations to examine them, will be making an unlawful use of their arms, and will occasion the forfeiture of a sum equal to double the value of their vessels; and the flag of one of the belligerent powers will acter them from visiting the vessel bearing it, although they may discover, when it is too late, that it was used merely as a deception, and that they have become an easy prize to an unlicensed privateer.
The ostensible reason for this proceeding is a remonstrance said to have been made by the French minister against the citizens of the United States, furnishing supplies to the inhabitants of St. Domingo, but admitting that the trade to that island was contrary to the law of nations, and ought to be prohibited, how is it effected by the bill in question? It will, it is true, prevent those supplies from being as great as they have hitherto been, because the risk of capture being increased, many will be deterred from engaging in the trade; but if the French government have a right to demand a prohibition of it, will they be satisfied with this limitation of it only? Or in order to effect this restriction was it necessary to expose our flag to insults, and our commerce to depredations in every part of the globe? The reason assigned cannot be the true one, because the end of the remonstrance is not answered; unless we suppose the French government in consideration of its subjects having a better opportunity afforded them to plunder the property of our merchants, have consented to a limited trade with St. Domingo.
Where then are we to search for the true cause of the adoption of this measure? are we to attribute it to that invincible antipathy which a certain distinguished philosopher has "to those vile guns, but for which he would himself have been a soldier," or must we suppose that his example of relinquishing not only his property, but the post assigned him in the defence of his country rather than incur the risk of shedding human blood by obstinately retaining them, has been deemed so meritorious, as to render it proper to compel our merchants to follow it. It cannot have proceeded from any complaints of the misconduct of the commanders of armed merchant vessels, for no instance has been shewn in which they have made an improper use of their arms; no outrage has been hitherto committed by them against either "the vessels, citizens, subjects, or territories of any nation in amity with the United States."
The true source from which it originated is, that invincible enmity to commerce which has so strongly marked the acts of the present administration; to the gratification of which, the national honor, and (what they consider far more important) the national revenue, are willingly sacrificed. How violent must be that hatred which triumphs over their favorite system, of economy; for that the revenue must be reduced by every measure which embarrasses trade, the only source from which it is drawn, must be apparent to the simplest understanding. The desire of injuring a body of men whom they consider their enemies, may, however, carry them too far. The mechanic and the farmer will at last perceive, that whatever tends to shackle commerce, must finally affect their interests also; they will discover their infatuation in supporting men, who deem the welfare of their country a trifling consideration when opposed to the gratification of their malignant passions; and they will degrade them from that station for which Nature never designed them.
NOTICE.
THE Partnership of Daniel Dowling & Co. is this day dissolved by mutual consent. The business in future will be carried on by Daniel Dowling.
DANIEL DOWLING, THOMAS JANNEY,
January 17. 1805
JOHN TUCKER
Has for Sale,
10 puncheons St. Croix Rum 8000 lbs. Green Coffee 1500 Spanish Hides; AND Groceries, as usual. January 14.
By Last Night's Mail.
SALENT, January 8.
The populace of Constantinople not unfrequently attempt to satisfy their hunger by burning the city. On account of a scarcity of bread they have lately burnt 600 houses and above 1000 houses.
NEW-YORK, Jan. 14.
Impeachment. —The trial of judges Shippen, Yates, and Smith, is progressing at Lancaster. On Tuesday last the court of impeachment being opened and the accused having appeared with their counsel, (Messrs. Ingersoll and Dallas) Mr. Bollen, chairman of the Managers, delivered a long speech, embracing a number of authorities in support of the prosecution. The first part of the speech is detailed in the Aurora of Friday, and occupies four columns. Only three witnesses out of twenty three had been examined on Wednesday.
Attempts, we understand, were made on Friday evening to set fire to the College, and to the Methodist Church in Duane Street. The trustees of the College, in consequence of the attempt to fire that building, resolved, at a meeting on Saturday, to appoint a watch to guard the place. It is also said that attempts were made, some evening, to set fire to the Mechanic Hall, and the brick Church.
BALTIMORE, Jan. 15.
From our correspondent at Annapolis, January 9.
The bill to incorporate the Marine Insurance Company passed the Senate on Saturday last.
The clerk of the Senate delivered the bill to establish a bank, and incorporate a company under the name of the Farmers Bank, with a message that they had rescinded from their 18th amendment to said bill; which was read and the bill ordered to be engrossed.
On Monday the seventh of January, the house according to order took into consideration the bill to incorporate a company to make a turnpike road to lead from the cross roads near Richard Caton's lime kiln, &c. and after proposing several amendments, & the bill being read throughout, the question was put: Shall the bill pass without the proposed amendments? Resolved in the affirmative, yeas 32, nays 22.
The bill to provide for the election of governor by the people &c. received the go by in the Senate, not getting one solitary yea.
WASHINGTON CITY, January 16. Extract of a letter from Vincennes, dated Jan. 4th.
The governor has just issued a proclamation for the election of members of the General Assembly; and we now may say we have entered into the second grade of government. It is said, and I believe truely, that Judge [blank] is the candidate for Congress. The election is to be on the 3d of Jan. and the members to meet on the 1st Feb. to choose the Council.
By Authority.
EXHIBITION.
Moral and Entertaining.
Costing not less than five thousand dollars, and twenty years hard study and attention, to bring it to its present state of perfection—
WILL BE PRESENTED,
On Thursday Evening,
JANUARY 17th,
In a large commodious room adjoining the Eagle Tavern.
The performance for the evening, will
consist of
Songs and Recitations,
with a few Experiments and Deceptions;
ALSO
The group of rich and comic figures The whole to conclude
WITH A
Brilliant piece of Machinery
REPRESENTING
The BATTLE of the NILE,
Surpassing any thing of the kind ever performed!
The public are respectfully informed that the above mentioned performance is not done by Slaves.
Doors to be opened at six, and the performance to commence at seven o'clock.
Admittance Fifty Cents.
Tickets may be had at Mr. Stewart's Book Store.
January 16. etc.
N. B. The room will be comfortably warm.

JAMES KENNEDY, sen.
King Street,
It 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, and may be purchased at a retail Store.
TAKE NOTICE,
That J. Kennedy, sen. is appointed the ONLY Agent for Alexandria.
DR. HAMILTON'S ELIXIR,
A specific remedy for Colds, Obsolete Coughs, Asthma, Catarrh, Sore Throat, and Approaching Consumption.
To parents who may have children afflicted with the HOOPING COUGH.
This disease is of the first magnitude, as it is an immediate check to the progress, and in a short time entirely removes the most afflicting cough which children are liable to—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 coughs, or similar complaints have rendered medicines necessary. I have tried it in an excellent and agreeable remedy for a very painful and troublesome affection of the breast, accompanied with torpor and with obstructed and difficult breathing.
On these accounts I do not hesitate to recommend Hamilton's Elixir, as a valuable medicine, and deserving public attention.
LUTHER MARTIN.
Mr. Abijah Henry, Bridge-Street, Baltimore, was cured by one bottle of Hamilton's Elixir of a very complicated disorder, occasioned by a severe cold caught several months ago. He breathed with the greatest difficulty, and was often thrown into weakening sweats when he attempted to walk any distance, and his voice would frequently fail in such a degree that he could only attempt to whisper. He has been upwards of six weeks without a return of his complaints, and desires to give this public testimony in favour of this invaluable medicine.
Dr. Hamilton's GRAND RESTORATIVE,
Is recommended as an invaluable medicine, for the speedy relief and permanent cure of the various complaints which result from dissipated pleasures—juvenile indiscretions—self-indulgence in climates unfavourable to the constitution—the inordinate use of tea, frequent intoxication, or any other destructive intemperance—the artificial or excessive use of mercury—the diseases peculiar to females; at a certain period of life—bad humours, &c. &c. And is proved by long and extensive experience to be absolutely indispensable in the cure of
 Neurosis, (nervous debility)  Consumption  Leucorrhea  Impotency  Emphysema  Immunis of the blood  Acidity  Inward weakness  Seminal weakness  Fluor albus, (or whites)  Rheumatism  Obesity  Impregnability 
In this vicinity, where the long prevalence and obesity of diet has brought on a general impoverishment of the system, excessive facility 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,
(cumulative, palpy) 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 (that kind named sciatica, or 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. J. W. WEATHERBURN.
John Hoover, rope-maker, South Second Street, between Mary and Christian Streets, Philadelphia, voluntarily maketh oath as follows, to wit: That his wife, Mary Hoover, was so severely afflicted with a violent rheumatism, very dangerously situated, the consequence of a severe cold after living in, as to be confined to her bed for several weeks, and was at length reduced to her melancholy apprehension of remaining a cripple for life, notwithstanding the most respectable medical advice was followed, and every probable remedy attempted, when being several cases of cures performed by Hamilton's Essence and Extract of Mustard, they were procured from Mr. Pitch, No. 25, 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 me this 11th day of Feb. 1802, by me, 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 all ages, and in every situation, of various dangerous disorders arising from worms and form obstructions in the stomach and bowels.
This medicine is of a nature whatever of similar title, so commonly complained of, operating with a degree on the contrary. It is a medicine of this kind, which is perfectly innocent, and in so mild in its operation that it cannot injure the most delicate pregnant lady, or the tenderest child. It will without pain or griping, clean the stomach and bowels, whatever is foul or offensive, and thereby prevent the production of worms and many fatal disorders. They are particularly effective in carrying off all gross humors and corruptions, feverish and bilious complaints, and are the safest and most purgative that can be used on the occasion.
Description of Worms, & the symptoms by which they are known.
Worms which infest the human body, are chiefly of four kinds, viz. the Tars or large round worm, the Ascarides, or small maw worm, the Cucurbitina, or 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 corrupt ed gums—itching in the nose and about the seat—Convulsions and epileptic fits, and sometimes privation of speech—starting and grinding of the teeth in sleep—irregular appetite, sometimes loathing food, and sometimes voracious—Purgging, with slimy and fetid stools—Vomiting—Large and hard belly—Pains and sickness at the stomach—Pains in the head and thighs, with lowliness of spirits—Slow fever, with small and irregular pulse—A dry cough—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 case.
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 one excellent cure performed by Hamilton's worm lozenges, he took a large dose, which he kept away a bout FOUR YARDS of the worm, which he saw in the privy (in a pot 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 which he was supplied, which resulted the total expulsion of his formidable enemy, in several pieces, which he supposed to be the 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.
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 means had proved abortive. My eldest boy had a very feeble 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 of the lozenges, according to the directions which accompanied the substance to his appearance a worm, but upon close inspection was repleased with very small living animals. A number of these sort of worms which usually afflict children came from him. Since that period he grew remarkably better in health and though lean, has got a fresh and lively complexion. Upon different occasions I have used this medicine as a purging substitute, and found it to answer exceedingly well, without bringing on belly-ache; or any of those disagreeable sensations, so often occasioned by purging medicines. Upon the whole I judge this medicine to be, besides its main object, one of the most salutary means for restoring lost appetite, and promoting a proper state of digestion, by carrying off that bilious substance, which engenders so much indisposition both among children and adults.
I am, Sir, your most obedient servant, JOHN MOTHER.
DR. HAHN'S TRUE and GENUINE GERMAN CORN PLAISTER.
An infallible remedy for corns, speedily removing them, root and branch, without giving pain.
THE GENUINE PERSIAN LOTION.
So celebrated among the fashionable throughout Europe, as an invaluable cosmetic perfectly innocent and safe, free from corrosive and repellant minerals (the basis of other lotions) and of unparalleled efficacy in preventing and removing blackheads in the face, all skin of every kind, particularly freckles, pimples, inflammatory redness, tans, tetter, ring worms, luan burns, prickly heat, &c.
The Lotion is one of the most beautiful, without impeding that natural intangible perspiration which is essential to health. Yet its salutary effects are speedy and permanent, restoring the skin delicately soft and clear, improving the natural bloom, and restoring the bloom of youth. Never failing to render an ordinary countenance beautiful, and as a cosmetic one in a degree.
THE RESTORATIVE POWDER for the BIRTH and CUMS.
This excellent preparation comforts and strengthens the gums, preserves the enamel from decay, and cleanses and whitens the teeth, by absorbing all that acrimonious flatus and Talcus, which suffered to accumulate, never fails to injure and finally ruin them.
DR. HAHN'S GENUINE EYE WATER.
A foreign remedy for all disorders of the eye, whether the effect of natural weakness or of accident, deductions of rheum, distillies, itching and films on the eye, never failing to cure those maladies which frequently succeed the final pus, meflies and fletens, and wonderfully strengthening a weak sight. Hundreds have experienced its excellent virtues, which nearly deprived of light.
TOOTH ACHE DROPS.
The only remedy yet discovered which gives immediate and lasting relief in the most severe instances. The SOVEREIGN OINTMENT for the ITCH, Which is warranted infallible, when used at the application.
tion, and may be used with perfect safety pregnant woman of an infant a week old, containing a particle of mercury, or any other dangerous ingredient whatever, and is not accompanied with that tormenting heat 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-BILLIOUS PILLS.
The operation of these pills is perfectly mild, so as to be used with safety by persons in every situation, and of every age.
They are excellently adapted to carry off superfluous bile, and prevent its morbid secretions—to reduce and amend the appetite—to procure a free perspiration, and thereby prevent colics, 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 constipation—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, Peters burg; T. Green, Fredericksburgh; G. Purdie, Smithfield; M. Jones, Suffolk; Dr. Miller, Winchester; R. Greenhow, Williamsburg; and J. Shaw, Leesburg. BY AUTHORITY.
Scheme of a Lottery,
To build an Academy in the City Richmond. Doits.
  1 Prize, last drawn ticket having a blank to its number, 20,000   1 do 10,000   1 do 5,000   5 do of 2,000 make 5,000   6 do of 500 3,000   10 do of 200 2,000   20 do of 100 2,000   100 do of 50 5,000   250 do of 20 7,500   420 do of 10 16,500   1,500 do of 5 30,000   3,000 do of 1.5 45,000   1 first drawn ticket after 1000 having a blank to its number, 200   1 do after 2,000 do 250   1 do after 3,000 do 350   1 do after 4,000 do 450   1 do after 5,000 do 500   1 do after 6,000 do 500   1 do after 8,000 do 500   1 do after 10,000 do 500   1 do after 12,000 do 500   1 do after 13,000 do 500   1 do after 14,000 do 1,000   5 $25 prizes 150,000   9,675 blanks—not two to a prize. 
15,000 tickets at 10 dollars each, 150,000 N. B. Prizes subjected to a deduction of fifteen per cent.
This Lottery has been authorized by the legislature of Virginia, for the laudable purpose of erecting a seminary of learning in or near the metropolis of this state. With this view it is contemplated to raise 20,000 dollars, and 2,500 dollars in addition, for defraying the expenses attendant on drawing the lottery. Citizens of the first respectability have been selected as trustees, and they have pledged themselves to use their utmost exertions to carry it into effect. The scheme has the advantage of giving to each adventurer a chance for some very large prizes, whilst the proportion of prizes to blanks, is so great as to invite the friends of the intended institution to participate in the lottery, with very little risk of their becoming losers. The treasurer of this state is to be appointed to receive the money for the tickets as they are sold, and to pay the amount of the prizes to fortunate adventurers. It is believed that the above considerations will induce a rapid sale of the tickets, and the drawing will commence as soon as a sufficient number shall be sold to authorize it—which it is believed will be on the second Monday in December next.
Richmond, Jan. 31, 1802. Tickets to be had of Robert Pollard, Dr. J. Breckenborough, Gen. Wm. Price, (Reg.) Samuel Pleasants, un. and Wm. Pritchard.
Notice.
This is to give notice that the subscribers of the County of Alexandria, in the District of Columbia, have obtained from the Orphans Court of said County, letters of administration on the Personal estate of Thomas Farrel, late of the county aforesaid, deceased. All persons having claims against the said deceased, are hereby warned, to exhibit the same with the vouchers thereof, to the subscribers, on or before the 5th day of June, next, they may otherwise be excluded from all benefit of the said estate. Given under our hands this 1th day of December 1802, Ann Fyrell, Administratrix.
Thos. Vowell, Wm. Rhodes, } Administrators
N. B. All persons indebted to the said estate, are requested to make immediate payment to the Administratrix, otherwise, same will commence. Dec. 6.
LOST.
A GOLD SEAL, with the letters I. B. engraved thereon. Whoever has found it, and will deliver it to the printer shall be rewarded. January 12.
FOR SALE, On board the Sloop COLUMBIA, at A. and E. JANNEY's wharf; New-England Rum, in hogheads, tierces and barrels. Sweet Cider, in barrels. Potatoes. 70 barrels Boston Beef. Few boxes Sweet Oil, in flasks, Boxes of Soap, &c. &c. &c. Said Sloop is offered for sale, freight, or charter. Apply to Captain Gardner, on board, or to JOHN C. LADD. January 12.
Fresh Cranberries.
Just received, and for sale by the subscriber, a few barrels of Cranberries; a few hundred bushels of Oranges, and some excellent Potatoes; with a general assortment of other articles as usual.
Thomas Simms. January 14.
Stop two unprincipled Villains! OWN BROTHERS.
Baxter —about 25 years old, pock-marked; who drives a coach without fear or without care, but with dexterity (when sober); His dress unknown, having a variety—very black, and impudent to every body—and to every body impudent.
Martin —about 22 years old; dressed in a blue plush roundabout jacket and overalls, of sky blue color; about 5 feet 8 inches high, laxy, and fond of sitting down and going to sleep in the day time.
I will give a reward of Forty Dollars, for apprehending the two rascals, and pay all reasonable expenses if brought home to me, at Slater's Hill, about three quarters of a mile from Alexandria, Virginia.
BENJAMIN DULANY. Dec. 22.
N. B. It is expected the two fellows are now Baltimore town.
For Sale, or Rent for a term of years, or exchange for good well improved property in the town of Alexandria.
THE ESTATE on which the subscriber at present resides; it contains 350 acres of LAND, part of which is in high cultivation, situats on the new turnpike road, distant 6 miles from Alexandria, about 30 acres of meadow, abundance of clover to the leythe, a quantity of choice fruit, well watered and has a considerable proportion of wood land. The improvements (which are mostly new) consist of a good convenient Dwelling House and all the necessary out-houses, a Barn 85 by 42 1.2 feet, the outside of which is brick, covered with cypress shingles; a Bable for 20 horses and 40 cows. Also, a good GRIST MIL, about 150 yards from the door. For particulars apply to AUG. J. SMITH. December 28.
LAND FOR SALE.
I WISH to sell sixty or seventy acres of LAND, lying on the main turnpike road, about two miles from the Alexandria market house; on which place there is a square log cabin. This place in point of situation, is inferior to none on the road; it has also an excellent never failing spring of water. For further particulars please apply to the subscriber living near the Camberton mills.
William Turner. January 2.
Young Ladies Boarding and Day SCHOOL.
The inhabitants of Alexandria, are respectfully informed that sudden illness has prevented the commencement of Mrs. O'Riley's Ladies Academy, in this city—but being now in a state of convalescence, will as soon as her health permits open her proposed academy, (of which due notice will be given,) where will be taught French and English grammatically; Writing and Arithmetic; History, Geography and the use of the Globe; Music, Drawing and all kinds of work, viz. Embroidery in chenille, gold silver, silk, &c. comprising figures, historical and ornamental, landscapes, flowers, fruit, birds, &c. maps wrought in silk, chenille girdles, &c. print work in figures or landscapes; cloths work in fruit, birds, flowers &c. flags and varnishing in vases, pyramids, baskets, tea tables, spergnes, &c. grotto and shell work, artificial flowers, number and dress, crock fish, rent fish, tapestry, &c. bangle and pearl work, painting on velvet, gauze, silk, vellum, &c. with many other accomplishments to numerous to mention.
Parents and guardians desirous to have an opportunity of an early and accomplished female education, shall meet the completion of their wishes by patronizing the proprietor, the greatest attention will be paid to the morals and education of the young ladies committed to their care. Nov. 26.
PRINTED DAILY BY S. SNOWDEN.