Alexandria advertiser and commercial intelligencer (Alexandria [Va.]), 1802-10-07 00:00:00

Sale by Auction.
On SATURDAY.
At 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store, the corner of King and Union Streets.
 Rum in hhds. and barrels,  Whiskey in barrels,  Apple Brandy in barrels,  Gin in casks,  Wine in pipes and quarter casks,  Molasses in hhds.  Sugar in hhds. and barrels,  White and brown Soap in boxes,  Coffee in casks and bags,  Raisins in kegs and boxes,  Queens' Ware, and  A variety of DRY GOODS. 
THOS. PATTON, Auctioneer. October 6.
Public Sale.
On FRIDAY,
At ten o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store,
 Rum in hogheads and barrels,  Whiskey in barrels,  Gin in casks and barrels,  Port wine in casks,  Molasses in hhds.  Sugar in hhds and bds.  White and brown Soap in boxes,  Chocolate in boxes,  Coffee in tiers and bags,  Raisins in kegs and boxes,  Queens Ware in crates, handsomely assorted, 
ALSO,
A variety of DRY GOODS,
 -AMONG WHICH ARE-  Superfine cloth and Kersemere,  Narrow Cloth, and Flannels,  Irish Linens, and Oznaburgs,  Sail duck of different qualities,  Chintzes and Salicces,  Cambric and Cotton shawls,  India Muslin and Table Cloths,  Coloured threads and sowing silks,  Ribbons, Hats, and  A number of other articles. 
P. G. MARSTELLER, Vendue-Master. October 5.
JUST RECEIVED,
And for Sale by the Subscriber, A quantity of excellent north-
 ern Cheeses,  English Walnuts and Filberts,  Box and Jar Raisins,  Limes, Oranges and Tamarinds,  Excellent firkin Butter,  Mackerel by the barrel,  Nova-Scotia Salmon, first quality,  Dried Cod Fish,  Cavendish Tobacco,  Mould and dipped Candles, together with a general assortment of GROCERIES. 
ABEL WILLIS. Oct. 1.
Wanted immediately,
A WOMAN to do the house work in a small family. To one who can come well recommended, liberal Wages will be given. Apply to the Printer. Sept. 29.
DR. MAVOR'S
COLLECTION OF VOYAGES & TRAVELS.
Subscribers are respectfully informed, that the Sixth Volume of the above Work, is now ready for delivery.
SAMUEL BISHOP. Sept. 28.
JOSEPH RIDDLE & CO.
Have imported in the Brig Experiment, Captain Ewe, from Liverpool, a general Assortment of
FALL GOODS.
 Also, 8, 10, 12, & 20d. flat pointed Nails; crates of Queen's Ware, well assorted for country stores; stowed in sacks, and a quantity of Burs, etc. They daily expect their London goods, per Brig Industry. Sept. 27. 
To be SOLD.
By virtue of a Deed of Trust from Samuel Cooper to the Subscriber, for the purpose of paying a debt due from the said Samuel Cooper to Philip G. Marsteller, will positively be exposed to Sale, for ready money, on Friday the 22d day of October, at 4 o'clock, P. M. on the Premises,
A PIECE OF GROUND,
With the APPURTENANCES, situate in the town of Alexandria, on the north side of King street, and to the westward of Patrick street, fronting on King street 24 feet, and running back 100 feet to the Alley.
THOMAS SWANN. October 5.
CUTHBERT POWELL
Has received by the Brig Catherine, capt. Lawrence, from Liverpool, a considerable part of his
FALL GOODS,
Which are now opening. The balance he expects by the first arrivals from London and Liverpool. Sept. 28.
NOTICE.
THE Creditors of JAMES BACON, Bankrupt, having appointed me Assignee of his Estate and Effects, all Persons indebted to him are requested to make immediate Payment, and those who hold any of his Property to deliver the same to me.
GEORGE YOUNG, Assignee.
N. B. Those accounts which are not settled before the first of November next, will indiscriminately be put in suit. Sept. 27.
 10 Pipes 4th Proof Brandy,  20 Hhds. Brown Sugar, (1st quality)  20 Puncheons Jamaica and Grenada Rum,  10 Bales Cotton,  20 Quarter Casks, F & FF English Gunpowder.  50 Bags Pearl Barley,  500lb. Fine Ground Ginger, 
FOR SALE, BY R. B. JAMESSON. September 11.
Ten Dollars Reward.
RUN AWAY from the Subscriber, during the last harvest, a Negro Man named ABRAHAM. He is a Cooper by trade, between forty and forty-five Years of age, five feet seven or eight inches high, his teeth very much decayed, greatly addicted to drunkenness, and when so extremely talkative.---A scar on the back of his right hand, occasioned by a cut received from the cooper's bowl, when at work, makes him remarkable.---As he has been seen at work in Alexandria, about the wharves and cooper's shops, it is expected he may be easily taken. The above Reward will be given to any person for apprehending the said Negro, and securing him in the nearest jail, so that I get him again, or Twenty Dollars if delivered to me in this town. ROBERT LEWIS. Fredericksburg, Sept. 22.
THOMAS SIMMS
Has just received, and for SALE, 1500 lb. of an excellent quality
 New England Cheeses,  760 Bushels of dry meadow Potatoes,  1000 bunches of Onions,  32 barrels of Apples,  Mould and dipped Candles, by the box,  A few bags of Green Coffee,  Fresh jar and box Raisins,  Do. fit shelled Almonds,  Large and small pots Tamarinds,  English Walnuts,  Durham Mustard, in pound bottles,  Best Salad Oil, in bottles,  Men and Womens' Shoes and a general Assortment of Groceries. 
He also wishes to sell,
His HOUSE in Prince Street, opposite to George Taylor, Esqrs. Groceries will be taken in payment for it, or a liberal Credit given.
ALSO-
The Lease of a BAKE-HOUSE and STORE, in Queen-Street. Possession may be had immediately. Sept.
Printing in all its variety, executed at this office with neatness and dispatch.
FALL GOODS.
WILLIAM OXLEY
HAS received part of his FALL GOODS, per the brig CATHERINE, and expects the remainder by the first arrivals, all of which he will sell uncommonly low for Cash or approved Notes, at a short date, it being his intention to go to England as soon as possible. Sept. 29.
Wanted to Purchase,
A STOUT NEGRO LAD, whose honesty can be vouched for. For such, a liberal price will be given. R. B. JAMESON. Sept. 18.
TO BE SOLD For Ready Money.
Pursuant to a Decree of the Federal Circuit Court of the United States, for the District of Virginia, in a suit between the executors of Hanbury's plaintiffs, and the trustees of gen. Nelson, and others, defendants,
A tract of land in the county of Prince William, on the waters of Bull Run, containing 220 acres, now in the occupation of Mrs. Gwynn; or so much thereof as will be sufficient to raise the sum of £. 259 with interest thereon from October 1797, and the costs and expenses of this sale, which will take place at Gadsby's tavern, in the town of Alexandria, on Saturday the sixth of November next.
The above tract of land was purchased by Peyton Gwynn, deceased under the said decree, and the purchase money not being wholly paid, is again to be sold for the satisfaction thereof, in conformity to said decree, and terms of original sale. D. M. RANDOLPH Late Marshal, v. d. Richmond, Sept. 18, 1802 (27)
For Boston & Salem,
The Sloop MARY & SALLY; JACOB ORCUTT, Master. For freight or passage apply to JOHN G. LADD. Who has for sale,
 Beerboom Gurrahs,  Bandanna Handkerchiefs,  Nankeens,  Hyson, Hysonkin, and Souchong Teas,  Russia Sheetings, Russia and Ravens Duck,  Cordage, West India and N. E. Rum,  A small quantity of very excellent Cheeses. 
September 14.
By virtue of a Deed of Trust from George Coryell, to the Subscriber, on Friday the 8th of October, at 4 o'clock, will be exposed to sale, on the premises,
A two story Frame HOUSE, situate on the north-east corner of Duke and Union streets, with a lease of 7 years and 5 months of the Lot on which said House is built, subject to a ground rent of 12l. per annum.
Also, an annual ground rent of twenty punds. JAMES KEITH, jun. Sept. 16.
William Hodgdon
Has for Sale, on very reasonable Terms,
 40 Bales coarse Woollens,  19 Puncheons 3d Proof Grenada Rum,  1000 Bushels Liverpool Salt,  20 Tiers bottled London Brown Stout,  Old Port Wine in bottles,  18 Thousand rough hhd. and barrel Staves,  200 Grindstones, 
Sept. 21.
Just Published, BY COTTON & STEWART, AND FOR SALE,
A NEW NOVEL, Entitled the
BEGGAR BOY;
(Price one Dollar.)
By THOMAS BELLAMY, late editor of the London Critical Reviews. July 30.
Public Sale.
At 3 o'clock to-morrow Afternoon, will be Sold, on Ramsay's wharf,
 15 Hhds. and 30 barrels of first quality Barbadoes Sugar, on a credit, for approved negotiable Notes. 
PHILIP G. MARSTELLER. October 6.
WILLIAM HODGSON,
Has received, by the BRUTUS from LONDON,
FALL GOODS,
Well assorted in packages, which will be sold low for cash or approved paper. October 6.
The subscribers authorised by the Will of the late George Carret, of Stafford County, will sell at Public Auction, on the first Monday of December next, in the town of Leesburg, his
TRACT OF LAND,
Lying on both sides of Goose Creek, in this County, and running from thence to the said town; containing about five thousand acres, most of which has been laid off in lots, and since leased for lives or a term of years; from the peculiarly eligible situation of this land, and its great fitness for the improving state of agriculture that is taking place in this neighborhood, it is hoped that it will be an object worth the attention of those who wish to vest their money in landed property; one third of the purchase money will be required on the day of sale, the remaining two thirds to be paid by two annual installments; six per cents of the Stock of the U. States will be taken in payment for one half of the two delayed installments, at its current value, in the principal commercial towns, or bonds with good personal security and mortgages will be required to secure the payments. Mr. John Mathias, living in Leesburg, and surveyor of this County, has a plat of the land and will survey or show any part of it to those who wish it, they paying his expenses for so doing. LANDON CARTER, Junr. THOMAS L. LEE. Loudoun County. August 20.
BENNETT & WATTS
Have received by the CATHERINE, from Liverpool, a Part of their
FALL GOODS,
Which they offer for Sale by the Package Price or Retail.---The following are a Part:
 Coatings, Cloths, Kerseymeres, Elastics, Swansdowns and Turkey-downs; rose Blankets, Pearnaughts, Negro Cottons; Devonshire Kerseys, Hat Linings, Furniture Fringes, Cord and Tassels, Russia Sheetings and Ravens Duck, &c. &c. 
They expect the remainder of their Goods by the first Vessels from London and Liverpool. Sept. 28.
SPENCER, PEARCE & CO.
On King street, between Royal and Fairfax streets, have received by the Brig CATHERINE, from Liverpool, a considerable Part of their
FALL GOODS,
And they have on Hand, of their Spring Importation, an excellent Assortment of
Hardware & Cutlery.
Sept. 30.
GUNPOWDER.
Baltimore Bellona Gunpowder, by the quarter cask. Also, Refined Salt Petre, by the quarter cwt. or larger quantity. A constant supply of those articles from the Manufactory, will be kept for sale on the lowest terms, by
LAWRASON & SMOOT. April 8.

From the BALANCE. ON EDUCATION.
No. XIII.
WHEN one proposed it to Solon, the famous Athenian legislator, that he should establish equality at Athens, he replied, "First make trial of in your own family." Every family is a little commonwealth, or a government in miniature; and every head of a family is a ruler, in whom is vested, to a certain extent, legislative, judicial and executive authority. This important and venerable station requires prudence, benevolence and a happy mixture of moderation and firmness. The two extremes of boundless indulgence and tyrannical severity are equally pernicious to the interests of children.
The child that is always indulged is in the way to be spoiled. An enervated state of mind, together with restless dispositions and disorderly habits are commonly the effects of too great a degree of parental indulgence. Esop's fable of the monkey, that in the yearnings of her motherly fondness, squeezed her young one to death, aptly denotes the blind affection of those parents who lay no restraint upon their children, but devote themselves to the gratification of all their absurd whims and perverse humours. Such parents, while they make themselves the slaves of those whom they ought to govern, commonly reap the bitter fruits of their misguided fondness, in the undutiful behaviour of their offspring towards them; which often increases with the increase of age. Characters of distinguished piety and worth have sometimes been marked with this foible. Two very remarkable and melancholy instances are given in sacred history.
It is there attested by the reproving voice of Heaven concerning Eli, that "his sons made themselves vile, and he restrained them not." His extreme indulgence towards them seems to have been the fatal cause of that horrid profligacy which issued in their utter destruction; and this stands on record as a solemn warning to all who sustain the parental relation. The senior part of the family of David seems also to have been ruined by the extreme indulgence of a father, whose talents, in some respects, were incomparable; who possessed, in a superlative degree, the finer feelings of the human heart; and yet, under peculiar temptations, fell into crimes of the blackest hue, which were succeeded by the lowest prostrations of sincere repentance, the exercises whereof he expressed in language the most pathetic, the most humble and contrite, that, perhaps, ever flowed from the lips or the pen of man. The conduct of Ammon, Absalom and Adonijah evinced the most shocking depravity; and the sacred penman remarked concerning the latter (the other most likely experienced a similar indulgence) that "his father had not displeased him at any time, in saying, why hast thou done so?" To this unlimited indulgence of their childhood and early youth may be fairly traced the rebellious dispositions and atrocious conduct of those young men; which overwhelmed their father in floods of anguish, and "brought down his grey hairs with sorrow to the grave."
Equally pernicious, in its effects, is the opposite extreme. An unreasonable rigour, in parental government, has a tendency to benumb the faculties of some children, while it stimulates others to plunge with greediness into scenes of dissipation, as soon as they get free from the domestic yoke.
Severus was a clergyman of respectable talents and irreproachable morals. An enemy to vice, and fearing that his children might be infected with the pollutions of a licentious age, he kept them, as much as possible, from joining their equals even in the innocent amusements of youth. In the mean while, his manners towards them were austere and forbidding, insomuch that they were ready to tremble at his presence. It has been frequently remarked, that, whenever Severus entered a room where his children were sitting, they were instantly struck mute, and would rise up altogether and leave the room, or else steal out of it, one after another. This rigid discipline had effects directly contrary to the intentions and expectations of the pious father; for his sons, who were naturally sprightly and active, as soon as they had obtained that liberty for which they had long panted, became the most wild and dissipated young men in the place.
Avarus is a wealthy farmer, and dread-
ing above all things, lest his sons should become spendthrifts, he has always been careful to hedge in their path with thorns. The period of their early youth, deprived as well of the necessary allowance of recreation, as of any considerable degree of school instruction, was consumed in incessant toils. When they grew up and married, their father, planting them around him, still subjected them to the tight rein of parental government; and, with a watchful eye, directed and managed the whole of their concerns. "Will you plant a few peas to-day for summer greens?" said the wife of one of his sons to her husband, who was the thirty years of age. "I will go," replied the dutiful son, "and consult my father upon it." The sons of this over careful father may never be spendthrifts, but they will always be children.
Between the aforementioned extremes in family government, there is a Golden Mean , and happy are those who find it. In this number are Patroclus and his wife Eudocia . Respectable in their behaviour at home, as well as abroad, they have obtained the spontaneous respect of their family. The first lesson they taught their children was obedience to their authority. By carefully cropping the first budgings of obstinacy, they easily moulded them to the habits of submission and order. By noticing and encouraging in them "what ever things are virtuous and lovely," they excited in their minds a strong desire to excel. Their precepts, being uniformly enforced by a correspondent example, are respectfully received and cherished, and become "written, as it were, on the heart." While they are careful to habituate their children to spend their time industriously and usefully, they never deny them innocent and seasonable amusements; and, in the mean time, are at pains to convince them that the restraints and prohibitions, which they lay upon them, are necessary and kindly intended, and conducive to their best interest. They make no display of parental authority. No terrific rod was ever hung up in their house. Patroclus is not seen storming with rage, and "breathing out threatening," and vengeance. Eudocia seldom scolds or frets, and she as seldom is disobeyed. The authority which they exercise over their children is so happily blended with mildness, courtesy and affability, that "that yoke is easy and the burthen is light." With a mild voice, they say to their children, "Go," and they go. "Come," and they come; "do this," and they do it. And this prompt obedience springs more from affection than from fear; it is the sincere homage of mingled respect and love.
SENEX.
FROM THE NEW YORK EVENING POST.
General Washington and President Jefferson.
Of all the impudent attempts at imposition, we do not recollect one which exceeds that in a late National Egis . The editor there boldly declares, that Mr. Jefferson was more in the confidence of General Washington than any other man. That it may appear we are not mistaken in what we say, we will give the editor's own words—"It is known"—but stop; we must give the identical words of the sentence, or we shall be charged with a fabrication; people must be cautious how they quote from this editor, I can tell them: if a letter is placed awry
"The gentleman's a ram-cat in a passion, His back all crumpled o'er his head."
To go back then and take up his own words—"But when it is known that Mr. Jefferson never speaks of General Washington, but with the most profound respect; when it is known that he was perhaps more in his confidence than any other man," &c. Now is there a reader who ever heard of General Washington and Mr. Jefferson, and is enough of a simpleton to swallow this? We shall not, however, put it hypothetically—Here are General Washington's own words—his own words—to show what he thought of Mr. Jefferson, and his party with him. What subterfuge will be resorted to now? What will the Egis , the Chronicle , the Aurora , and the Citizen say to all this? Perhaps they'll call the letters a forgery—Let them if they dare. In the interim we invite every American to peruse them.
The last official letter of our illustrious and departed father General Washington, to John Adams, then President of the U-
nited States. The letter bears date after the passing of the Alien, Army, and Navy laws, against which such a hue and cry has been raised.
Mount-Vernon, July 13, 1798.
DEAR SIR,
I HAD the honor, on the evening of the 11th inst. to receive from the hand of the secretary of war, your favor of the 7th, announcing that you had, with the advice and consent of the Senate, appointed me "Lieutenant General and Commandant in Chief of all the armies raised, or to be raised, for the service of the United States."
I cannot express how greatly affected I am at this new proof of public confidence, and the highly flattering manner in which you have been pleased to make the communication; at the same time, I must not conceal from you my earnest wish that the choice had fallen upon a man less declined in years and better qualified to encounter the usual vicissitudes of war.
You know, Sir, what calculation I had made relative to the probable course of events, on my retiring from office, and the determination I had consoled myself with, of closing the remnant of my days in my present peaceful abode; you will, therefore, be at no loss to conceive and appreciate the sensations I must have experienced, to bring my mind to any conclusion that would pledge me, at so late a period of my life, to leave scenes I sincerely love, to enter upon the boundless field of public action, incessant trouble, and high responsibility.
It was not possible for me to remain ignorant of, or indifferent to, recent transactions.
The conduct of the Directory of France towards our country; their insidious hostility to its government: their various practices to withdraw the affections of the people from it; the evident tendency of their arts, and those of their agents to countenance and invigorate opposition, their disregard of solemn treaties and the laws of nations, their war upon our defenceless commerce; their treatment of our ministers of peace, and their demands, amounting to tribute, could not fail to excite in me corresponding sentiments with these my countrymen have so generally expressed in their affectionate addresses to you—Believe me, Sir, NO ONE CAN MORE CORDIALLY APPROVE OF THE WISE AND PRUDENT MEASURES OF YOUR ADMINISTRATION. They ought to inspire UNIVERSAL CONFIDENCE, & will, no doubt combined with the state of things, call from Congress such laws and means as will enable you to meet the full force and extent of the crisis.
Satisfied therefore that you have SINCERELY WISHED AND ENDEAVOURED TO AVERT WAR, & exhausted, to the LAST DROP THE CUP OF RECONCILIATION, we can with pure hearts appeal to heaven for the JUSTICE OF OUR CAUSE—and may confidently trust the final result to the kind Providence who has heretofore, and so often, signally favored the people of the United States.
Thinking in this manner, and feeling how incumbent it is upon every person, of every description, to contribute at all times to his country's welfare, especially in a moment like the present, when every thing we hold dear and sacred is so seriously threatened; I have finally determined to accept the commission of commander in chief of the armies of the United States; with this reserve only, that I shall not be called into the field until the army is in a situation to require my presence, or it becomes indispensable by the urgency of circumstances.
In making this reservation, I beg it may be understood, that I do not mean to withhold any assistance to arrange and organize the army, which you think I can afford. I take the liberty also to mention, that I must decline having my acceptance considered as drawing after it any immediate charge upon the public; or that can receive any emoluments annexed to the appointment before entering into a situation to incur expence.
The Secretary of War being anxious to return to the Seat of Government, I have detained him no longer than was necessary to a full communication upon the several points he had in charge.
With very great respect and consideration, I have the honor to be, dear Sir, your most obedient humble servant.
GEORGE WASHINGTON.
To the same effect is a private communication from the same illustrious Charac-
ter, contained in the following extract of a letter from Gen. Washington to Charles Carroll of Maryland, dated Mount Vernon, August 2, 1798, and is several months after the passing of all the laws, on which the democrats have founded their most bitter censure, of Mr. Adams and all the Federal party:
"Altho' (says Gen. Washington) I highly approve of the measures taken by government, to place this country in a posture of defence, and even with they had been more energetic, and shall be ready to obey its call under the reservations I have made, whenever it is made: yet I am not without hope, MAD and INTOXICATED AS THE FRENCH ARE, that they will pause, before they take the last step. That they have been deceived in their calculations on the division of the people and the powerful support they expected from their party, is reduced to a certainty, though it is somewhat equivocal still, whether THAT PARTY, who have been THE CURSE OF THIS COUNTRY, and the SOURCE OF THE EXPENSES, we have to encounter, may not be able to continue THEIR DELUSION. What pity it is the expense could not be taxed upon them."
NEW YORK, October 4.
Entered, Briggs Discovery, —, Cape Francois; Betsey, Atkinson, West Port Ireland; Jane-Eliza, Andrews, Lisbon; Hand, Butcher, Newfoundland; Three Sisters, Russell, Liverpool; Schooner Eliza, Strangeman, Cape-Francois.
Cleared, Ships Orlando, Marshalk, Amsterdam, Howard, Fram, New Orleans, Orozembo, Tilton, Hamburgh, brig Morning Star, Forrest, Jamaica; Schooner Blanch, Thompson, Shelburne.
Arrived since our last.
Brig Jane Eliza, Andrews, 56 days from Lisbon, via Fayal. Left at Fayal, Schooner Sonnet, Foster, of Nova Scotia, to sail in a few days for the West Indies. In lat. 39, 30, long. 22, spoke brig Sally, Lord, out 20 days from Lisbon bound to this port.
Arrived at Quarantine.
Schooner Eliza, Strangeman, out 23 days from Cape Francois. Sept. 24th, spoke ship Francis and Ann, of Norwich, bound from New York to Portugal, out 52 days, having lost her main and mizen masts after she had been out 32 days; she then put back, and was making the best of her way for New London. 25th spoke ship Birmingham, of Philadelphia, out 27 days from New Orleans, bound to Liverpool.
PHILADELPHIA, October 5.
By the Schooner Adventurer, 13 days fr. C. Francois, we learn that many of the Negroes, rather than trust to the promises of the French Generals, keep the field, and are determined to die with arms in their hands; that they keep up a continual alarm within a few miles of the Cape; that about 15 days ago, a considerable firing was heard by the shipping for the space of two hours, said to be between the Negroes and a body, but the issue they did not learn. Our informant further adds, that the French have lost a great number of men by the bullet, as well as by the fever.
That a reinforcement of 8000 troops had arrived and an additional one was hourly expected.
Extract of a letter from Aux-Cayes, dated August 28.
"I am very sorry to inform you of the troubles here. This day several vessels have arrived from St. Louis, loaded with women & children. The blacks have got possession of the fort there, though not of the town. The inhabitants of this place are very much alarmed, as there are no troops to protect them. Business is wholly at a stand, and I am fearful of an embargo. The seamen from the American vessels are ordered on shore to keep guard. I hope that the flurry will be soon over."
Arrived, ships Margaret, Grojan, Hull; Devotion, Watters, Amsterdam; Ceres, Jones, Bombay; brig George, Furner, St. Croix; schr's Ocean, Balle, Guadalupe; Lennet, Earl, Port Repub-lican.
Captain Campbell of the Schooner John, left St. Thomas Sept. 8.
Ship Mohawk, Berry, of and from Philadelphia, Schooner John and Elcy, do. do. The latter to sail on the

9th ult. for do. spoke on the 18th ult. Schooner Sally, Hall, from St. Johns, for Philadelphia, in lat. 22, 4, N. long. 64, 27, W.
Arrived yesterday morning, ship New York, Steward, 44 days from Liverpool. Left there the 22d August, the following vessels of this port.
Ships South Carolina, German, to sail Sept. 1. India, Hathway, ditto, brigs Ohio, Lark, ditto. Hannah and Sally, Falger, from hence has arrived at Cape Francois.
Capt. Steward from Liverpool spoke, Sept. 15, lat. 43, long. 43, 30, ship Kingston, from New York for London, out 11 days. Same day ship Selim, from Baltimore for Amsterdam, 10 days out. Sept. 20th, lat. 43, 33, long. 57, 55, ship Fair American, from New York for London, out 10 days, and on the 28th fell in with the ship Live Oak, Dejar, from Liverpool to Charleston, in lat. 42, 59, long. 58, out 39 days—all well.
Same day, arrived ship Margaret capt. Grogart from Hull, who informs, that he failed in company with the ship Magnet, of New York. August 9th, lat. 58, 3, long. W. spoke the schooner Release from Newburyport bound to Copenhagen, Sept. 4, lat. 43, long. 45, W. spoke the brig Plymouth, of Salem, 54 days out from St. Petersburg to New York. Sept. 8, lat. 42, 53, long. 48, W. spoke the ship Bath, of Portland, 32 days from Liverpool, bound to Boston. Sept. 20, spoke ship Howard, of New York, 57 days from Glasgow to New York. lat. 42, long. 58, W. Lat. 39, long. 72, 30, spoke the ship America, of Salem, from India, bound to Salem, 150 days out.
BALTIMORE, October 5.
Arrived last night, brig Lear, captain Foster, from Port Republican. The ships Vigilant, Boyle, and Alexandria, Weston, were at Hampton Roads. The ships Birmingham, M'Carthy; Felicity, Reed; brigs Fly, Pearce; John and Joseph, Stockett; a Bremen barque and a number of others names unknown, were left at New Point Comfort, all bound up. A brig belonging to Charleston from London is ahore on the Bodkin bar.
Arrived, schr. Sophia, Driscoll, from Cape Francois. Left there ship Pyamingo, capt. Belt, for Baltimore, in 7 days; brig Dispatch, captain Fish, of do. schr. Mariner, Weeks, of do. unloading; the ship Elk, captain Jones, of do. failed a day before the Sophia, and is said to be in the bay; as is the schr. Virgia, capt. Edwards, brig Java, from the East Indies, is also in the bay.
NORFOLK, October 2.
Late from the Mediterranean. Captain Fletcher, of the ship Hitty, of Boston, 70 days from Leghorn, bound to Baltimore, has favored us with the following particulars:
That he left Gibraltar the 1st August, at which time the frigates Chesapeake & Adams, and the schooner Enterprize, were lying there. Was informed by Commodore Morris, that the Emperor of Morocco had proposed to make peace for six months, and had sent for Mr. Simpion, American Consul, who went over to Surer the 27th July in the schr. Enterprize, to meet the Governor of Tangiers, on that subject. Commodore Morris was waiting to know the result of the negotiation: which if favorable, he was to proceed up the Mediterranean. There were certain accounts of six sail of Tripolitan cruizers out, the largest of which mounts but six guns; they are all full of men. The Boston frigate, Captain, M'Neil, was at Naples the 14th July, and hourly expected at Gibraltar.
It was understood at Leghorn, that the English have refused to deliver up Malta; 200 British officers had been sent from Port Mahon to Malta, to take the command of the regiments there. Various were the conjectures respecting the circumstance; by some it is said, that the Maltese have refused to come under their ancient government; but the account most credited is, that the British are fearful of the division of Turkey.
It is with regret we state the loss of the French ship Neptune, 78 days from Havre de Grace, bound to this port with a valuable cargo of dry goods, coming to the address of Mess. A. & F. Tubeuf. She sunk 30 leagues from Cape Henry; the crew and passengers were picked up by the schooner Fanny, capt. Forsyth, from Turk's Island bound to New London,
and landed at Hampton yesterday. Passengers, Messrs. A. Tubeuf, (of Norfolk) Joshua Barney, Holmes, and O'Mealy, (of Baltimore) and 10 French gentlemen and Ladies.
Arrived the schooner Two Brothers, capt. Newell, 12 days from Port Republican. Left the schooner Polly, capt. Mallory, of this port to sail for Jamaica in a few days.
Arrived in Hampton Roads, the ship Mary, capt. Bates, 26 days from Kingston, Jamaica, failed in company with the schooner Polly, Butler, for Philadelphia. Left the brig Mary, Young, to sail for Norfolk the 10th Sept. Spoke the 26th. ult. in lat. 30, long. 80, the schooner Mary, Pratt, from the Spanish Main bound to Boston.
Arrived the British brig Lady Nelson, capt. Wood, 65 days from Guernsey.
Arrived the sloop Mary Anne, capt. Addison, 45 days from Madeira, in distress, bound to Baltimore. The capt. informs, that when he left there, two brigs from New York (names not recollected) were missing. Mr. Pintard had had accounts of their being consigned to him a month before the departure of the Mary Anne. A schooner which failed in company, from Norfolk, bound to the same port, had not arrived the 12th of August. Sept. 26, in lat. 33, 30, long. 66, spoke the schooner _____, captain Bowles, 7 days out from Charleston, for Martinique.
Alexandria Advertiser.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 7.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman at Leghorn, to his correspondent in Newburyport, dated July 8, 1802.
"Last evening I heard that an American brig from Marseilles to New York was captured by a Tripolitan corsair, and also a Swedish vessel; the Swede was re-captured by the United States schooner Enterprize, but the American was carried to Algiers. I have just seen the copy of a letter from consul O'Brien, dated Algiers, 26th June, which states the capture of the brig Franklin of Philadelphia, on the 15th. On the morning of the 21st I saw, three leagues east of Algiers, another Tripolitan corsair, with a brig in her possession, standing to the eastward, which I take to be another American vessel. It is a fact that there are at sea at present 6 sail of Tripolitan corsairs, and it is asserted that the frigates of the United States and those of Sweden, are blockading Tripoli.
"By a letter from Trieste, I have news of the arrival of the schooner Sea Flower, capt. Flanders, from Newburyport."
Citizen Dupont de Nemours, Traveller of the National Institute in the United States of North America arrived at Paris about the 5th of August.
At a late hour last evening we received accounts of the ship Fanny, capt. M'Callister being below from Amsterdam, she touched at Cowes and had 35 days passage from the latter place, we are informed that she brings London dates to the 25th and Paris to the 21st of August—Likewise an account of the suppression of the circulation of all English newspapers in France, by an arrest of the French government.
(Phil. Pap.)
Copenhagen, June 28, 1802. The Admiralty of Denmark, to Mr Churchman, an American.
The Royal Board of the Admiralty are obliged to you for your attention in sending us your New Variation Chart, & according to your proposal to make some experiments on the variation of the Magnetic Needle on board a vessel. We beg you will be so kind as to apply to captain Snedorff, an officer of the navy, and commander of the ship Seyeran, to whom we have given our orders on that subject.
The Royal Board of the Admiralty, the 25th June, 1802.
H. KAAS, J. P. WLEUGEL, F. KNUHT, L. NORREGAARD.
Copenhagen, July 1. —The Board of the Admiralty of which the crown Prince is the head, have imagined, that the mean variation on the meridian line extended from the Royal Observatory, proves how near the Variation Scheme can be applied
to practice at sea. Although the coast of Sweden is in sight, there is a good horizon towards the sun-rising, and the success of the experiments have been such as to ensure the adoption of this new plan.
The ship which brought Mr. Churchman, has already failed for Russia, & it is understood he has been prevailed upon to stay here two weeks longer, on condition of going to Peteraburg, or Cronstadt, at the expiration of that time in the ship Seyeran of 64 guns, which also takes on board the young midshipmen exercising for the navy of Nenmark.
A Rotterdam paper of August 4, mentions that a number of French gentlemen had just departed from that place to Paris in order to accompany general Victor to Louisiana. Our latest accounts from England state, that 20,000 men were embarking at Brest for St. Domingo and Louisiana.
Extract of letters from an American gentleman in England, to his friend in Philadelphia.
LONDON, July 30.
Among the objects which have more particularly drawn my attention is the multitude of Southdown sheep, which are esteemed the finest breed in England. The attention and expence which are bestowed on the objects of raising and preserving particular breeds of cattle is almost incredible. This has been introduced and supported in a great measure by the influential example of the late Duke of Bedford; but the information which I have received from intelligent farmers induces me to doubt its general utility. As matters of experiment and novelty such things answer very well to evince what can be effected; but in order to prove the superior usefulness of innovations it is always right and proper to tell them by past experience. I find that large cattle must have a greater range of pasture in proportion than smaller cattle, that small produce the same quantity in weight, and require much more attention. So minutely attentive are they to this breed of sheep that there are instances of their putting flannel jackets and caps on them after shearing, to prevent any injury from cold. So jealous of keeping the breed to themselves, that it is declared felony to attempt to take them out of the kingdom; and so guarded against a mixture that no alien vessel is allowed to land a sheep unless security is given to take it away again. As it respects their sheep, I think this extreme caution is founded in sound policy, seeing the dependence of their manufactures on wool. As it respects horned cattle it certainly operates to the exclusion of the more hardy small breed, and has a tendency to enhance the price of Butcher's meat generally.
The farmers of this country are growing too scientific; and are departing rapidly from that rusticity (and in my opinion happiness) which characterised their forefathers. Formerly the farmers' daughters, in the Isle of Wight in particular, were noticed for their beauty, neatness and modest simplicity. In my late visit to the Island, I found with regret, that this character was materially changed. They have caught the general contagion of finery; and instead of attending to the sale of their marketing, they have others to do it for them, while they stand by to give directions!—The farmers very generally through the kingdom have grown rich during the war, and it is no uncommon thing for their daughters to go to the market towns shopping in their chaise and pair. Instead of attending to the rural and domestic concerns of their farms, they have taken a decided station in the fashionable world; but why should I confine this observation to the country, for the same departure from plainness and former simplicity of living prevails throughout the whole kingdom.
An extreme propensity for show and expence pervades every grade of society. Regardless of the adequacy of means, all seem to be thoughtlessly pressing to one common goal of distinction. The shopkeeper treads closely on the heels of the merchant, the merchant on the nobility; and the nobility on the court. This folly and false pursuit after happiness (for so I call it) may doubtless be traced to the evil growing out of frequent wars. War necessarily begets expence, expence increases the public debt: this throws suddenly into circulation an increased medium, operating as the influx of so much money, very beneficial to some classes of citizens, but equally prejudicial to others.
The splendor, luxury and unremitting round of varied pleasures which are seen in every direction of this immense city, strike the superficial observer with surprise and admiration. This is the bright side of the question; but when the mind becomes tranquil and fitted to examine, analyze and compare the painful competitions, servility and misery blended with it, to the American, duly appreciating the plenty, simplicity and independence of his own country, the preponderance will be decidedly in his favor.
To be continued.
Ten Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY from the Subscriber, on Sunday morning, the 3d inst. an Apprentice boy to the Cooper's business, named JAMES LYLES, eighteen years of age last August, about five feet one inch high, brown complexion, walks with his knees turned in. Had on when he went away, a grey Bath coating jacket, thick-set waistcoat and ozaburgh trowsers, but took other clothes with him. Whoever returns him to the Subscriber shall receive the above Reward, and all reasonable charges, or Fifteen Dollars if taken 10 miles from Alexandria.
CHARLES JAMIESON.
N. B. All masters of vessels are forewarned from carrying him off. October 7. d
JUST RECEIVED,
And for sale by the subscriber.
Fresh Lemons and English
Walnuts. Soft Shelled Almonds, Filberts, Oranges and Limes, Spinning Cotton, of an excellent quality, Spiced Salmon by the keg.
And a quantity of
Excellent Hams, Shoulders and Midlings.
ABEL WILLIS.
October 7. d
Spanish Hides.
Just arrived in the Schooner Harmony, and for Sale by
John & Jas. H. Tucker,
2000 Spanish Hides:
They have also in Store,
 10,000lb green Coffee,  20 Hnds. best Muscovado Sugar,  20 Barrels do. do.  1000 Bushels coarse Salt,  100 Sacks fine do.  10 Barrels Tanner's Oil, and 
A general assortment of GROCERIES. October 7. d
ALMANACS
for the Year 1803.
R. & J. GRAY
Have just received a supply of ALMANACS, for the Year 1803; and have on hand, a large assortment of Writing Paper, Bonnet Boards, School and Family Bibles, Testaments, Spelling-Books, Inkpowder, Playing Cards, &c. &c.
October 7. d
Just Received,
Fresh Lisbon Lemons and
Oranges,
Filberts, Walnuts, &c.
Also, on Hand,
A few boxes excellent Limes.
JOSEPH DYSON.
October 7. d
THOMAS SIMMS,
Has just received by the brig Neptune, from Lisbon,
Fresh Lemons by the Box,
Do. Filberts by the small frail 14 to 16 lb.
Do. Soft Shelled Almonds of a superior quality.
Also, a quantity of
EXCELLENT BACON.
October 7. d
TO BE SOLD,
On Wednesday, the 10th day of November next, on the Premises,
Ninety Acres of Land,
Belonging to the estate of Roger West, deceased, on a credit until the 1st day of March, 1803, the purchaser giving bond, with approved security, which, when paid good and sufficient deeds shall be made.—This Land is about three miles from Town, and begins at the road going to Mount Vernon, and forms an oblong square, adjoining the lands of William Hepburn and the late Lord Fairfax, a plat of which will be produced.
RICHARD CONWAY, Executor. October 7. d

BENJAMIN SHREVE, jun.
Has for Sale at his Store, corner of Prince and Union Streets, Molasses in hds. and barrels, Sugar in barrels, Coffee and Pepper, in bags, Hysonkan and Souchong Tea, Leiper's Snuff, in half barrels and kegs assorted, Raisins, in kegs and boxes, West-India and New England Rum, Whisky and Apple Brandy, Madeira and Malaga Wines, Meis' Furr Hats, in boxes, India Cotton and Ravens Duck, Seal Leather and Tanner's Oil, and a few pieces handsome Furniture, consisting of two elegant Cabinets and Book Cases, one Side-board, Ladies' Secretaries, Bureau's, Walnut Stands, Chairs, &c. &c.
N. B. He gives Cash for Flax-Seed. Sept. 17. coff.
To be Rented,
The House in which I now live, of which I have a lease for upwards of three years from this time; the situation is eligible and the House commodious. For terms apply to
J. B. NICKOLLS.
Fairfax-street, June 10. co
For Freight or Charter to Europe.
THE CAPITAL SHIP GOVERNOR STRONG. This ship is expected in the Eastern Branch, and will be ready to take a freight for any port in Europe early in September. She is staunch and well built, carries upwards of 408 tons, stows tobacco and flour to the greatest advantage, sails well, and is but 10 months old. Apply to
W. HARTSHORNE, Junr. Norfolk, JOHN JANNEY, Alexandria, CHAS. MINIFIE, on the E. Branch. Washington, September 2. zaw
NOTICE.
ALL Persons are hereby forewarned from purchasing from Mr. Andrew Ramsay, or any other Person whomsoever, a NEGRO MAN SLAVE, by the Name of POOL, which I claim as my Property, and for which there is a suit instituted and now depending and undetermined in the court of Alexandria, and no doubt is entertained of a decision in my favour.
LUCY WILSON. Sept. 16. 2a
To all whom it may concern.
A VERY extraordinary Notice appearing in the Alexandria Advertiser of yesterday, under the signature of Lucy Wilson, "forewarning all Persons from purchasing from me or any other Person whomsoever, a NEGRO MAN SLAVE, by the name of POOL," I deem it proper to state certain facts relating thereto, which cannot be controverted either by her or her Agent. Negro POOL alluded to, was left to my Mother by her Sister, Mrs. Ann J. Gordon, along with the residue of her Estate, not especially mentioned in her Will, and the only Negro therein left to Lucy Wilson, is one she now possesses, of the name of Lucy. Pool has been in my Mother's quiet Possession for about twelve Years past, and is now my Property by Deed of Gift from her, dated July last. I shall now only further add, by introducing part of a Letter in my possession, from one of the Executors, whose veracity will not be called in question, of which the following is an Extract: "I recollect that in several conversations with Mrs. Gordon, while she was ill at my House, she complained of —'s cruel treatment of Pool, and said she had determined to keep the Boy, that he should not be again in —'s power; that she had never given John Gordon a Deed for him, but she would make Lucy Gordon amends for her taking the Boy back again, by giving her Lucy, Hannah's Daughter, and these sentiments she expressed at the time I wrote her Will. Pool was in Mrs. Gordon's possession at the time of her death, and was afterwards inventoried and hired out as part of her Property. I related these circumstances to Mr. Campbell Wilson and Mrs. Wilson"
ANDREW RAMSAY. Sept. 30. 2aw6t
R. T. HOOE, & Co.
Have on hand, and for sale, Claret of a superior quality in boxes of 2 and 2 1/2 dozen, Porter and Brown Stout in casks, Black Paint ground in oil in kegs of 28 pounds each, Marble Slabs for hearths, of different sizes, An assortment of elegant Looking Glasses, Jappanned Ware, Plated Table Furniture, consisting of Tea and Coffee Uens, Tea and Coffee Pots, Goblets, &c. A large assortment of Earthen Ware in crates, Grenada Rum in hds. Brown Sugar in hds. and bbls. Fine Salt in sacks, An assortment of Hardware, consisting of Spades, Shovels, Hinges, Hand-Saws, &c. &c. One hundred boxes Pipes. July 31. 2aw
Printing in all its variety executed at this office.
SAMUEL BISHOP,
BOOKSELLER, & STATIONER
Respectfully informs the Public that he has received from Lee & Co's Patent and Family Medicine Store, Baltimore, a fresh assortment of the following Valuable Medicines,
Which are in high esteem and general use throughout the United States, many of them being sold cheaper than the drugs of which they are compounded, could be purchased at a retail Store.
TAKE NOTICE, That S. Bishop is appointed the ONLY Agent for Alexandria.
Dr. HAMILTON'S ELIXIR, A sovereign remedy for Colds, Obsolete Coughs, Asthma, Catarrhs, Sore Throats, and Approaching Consumptions.
To parents who may have children afflicted with the HOOPING COUGH.
This discovery is of the first magnitude, as it is an immediate relief, checks the progress, and in a short time entirely removes the most cruel disorder to which children are liable—the Elixir is perfectly agreeable and the dose so small, that no difficulty arises in taking it.
From LUTHER MARTIN, Esq. Attorney General of the State of Maryland.
Gentlemen, I comply with your request in stating my opinion of Hamilton's Elixir. It has been used in my family for two or three years past, with uniform success, whenever colds, coughs, or similar complaints have rendered medicine necessary. I have myself found it an excellent and a receable remedy for a very painful and troublesome affection of the breast, accompanied with hoarseness and with obstructed and difficult breathing. On these accounts I do not hesitate to recommend Hamilton's Elixir, as a valuable medicine, and deserving public attention.
LUTHER MARTIN. Mr. Abijah 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 was so frequently lost in such a degree that he could only attempt to whisper, he has been upwards of six weeks without a return of his complaints, and desires to give this public testimony in favour of this invaluable medicine.
Dr. Hamilton's GRAND RESTORATIVE,
Is recommended as an invaluable medicine, for the speedy relief and permanent cure of the various complaints which result from dissipated pleasures—juvenile indiscretions—residence in climates unfavourable to the constitution—the immoderate use of tea, frequent intoxication, or any other destructive intemperance—the unskilful or excessive use of mercury—the diseases peculiar to females, at a certain period of life—bad lying in, &c. &c.
And is proved by long and extensive experience to be absolutely unparalleled in the cure of Nervous disorders, Consumption, Lowness of spirits, Loss of appetite, Impurity of the blood, Hysterical affections, Inward weakness, Seminal weaknesses, Fluor albus, (or whites) Barrenness, Violent cramps in the stomach and back, Indigestion, melancholy, Gout in the stomach, Pains in the limbs, Relaxations, Involuntary emissions, Obsolete gleets, Impotency, &c. &c. In cases of extremity, where the long prevalence and obstinacy of disease has brought on a general impoverishment of the system, excessive debility of the whole frame, and a wasting of the flesh, which no nourishment or cordial could repair a perseverance in the use of this medicine has performed the most astonishing cures.
HAMILTON'S ESSENCE and EXTRACT OF MUSTARD,
A safe and effectual remedy for gout, rheumatism, palsy, spasms, bruises, pains in the face and neck, &c. &c. It has performed more cures in the above complaints than all the other medicines ever before made public.
From Dr. Weatherburn, Wythe county, Virginia.
Gentlemen, I purchased at your shop the preparations you call Hamilton's Essence, or Extract of Mustard, which I believe has perfectly removed a chronic rheumatism (of that kind named sciatica, or of the hip joint) under which I had laboured for a long time, and which had baffled every article in the Materia Medica, and every mode of treatment received into practice for the cure of this obstinate disease. If you think this letter useful you are at liberty to make it public. Yours, &c.
P. WEATHERBURN. John Hoover, rope-maker, South Second-Street, between Mary and Christian-Streets, Philadelphia, voluntarily maketh oath as follows, namely, that his wife, Mary Hoover, was so severely afflicted with a violent rheumatism, very dangerously situated, the consequence of a severe cold after lying in, as to be confined to her bed for several weeks, and was at length reduced to the melancholy apprehension of remaining a cripple for life, notwithstanding the most respectable medical advice was followed, and every probable remedy attempted: when seeing several cases of cures performed by Hamilton's Essence and Extract of Mustard, they were procured from Mr. Birch, No. 17, South Second-Street. The first application enabled her to walk across the room, and the use of one bottle restored her to her usual state of health and strength. JOHN HOOVER
Sworn and subscribed before Ebenezer Ferguson, Esq. one of the justices of the peace for Philadelphia County
HAMILTON'S WOR DESTROYING LOZENGES.
Which have within four years past cured upwards of one hundred and twenty thousand persons of both sexes, of every age, and in every situation, of various dangerous complaints arising from worms, and form obstructions or foulness in the stomach and bowels.
This medicine bears no analogy whatever of similar title, so commonly complained of as operating with violence; on the contrary, a particular excellence of this remedy is its being suited to every age and constitution; contains nothing but what is perfectly innocent, and is so mild in its operation that it cannot injure the most delicate pregnant lady, or the tenderest infant of a week old, should no worms exist in the body; but will, without pain or griping, cleanse the stomach and bowels of whatever is foul or offensive, and thereby prevent the production of worms and many fatal disorders, they are particularly efficacious in carrying off all gross humours and eruptions; feverish and bilious complaints, and are the safest and mildest purgative that can be used on any occasion. Description of Worms, and the symptoms by which they are known.
Worms which infest the human body, are chiefly of four kinds, viz. the Tæres or large round worm, the Ascarides, or small maw worm, the Cucurbitina, or short, flat, white worm, and lastly, the Tænia, or tape worm, so called from its resemblance to tape; this is often many yards long, and is a fatal foe—it is most hurtful, and most difficult to cure.
Among the symptoms attending worms, are disagreeable breath, especially in the morning—Bad and corrupted gums—itching in the nose and about the seat—Convulsions and epileptic fits, and sometimes privation of speech—Starting and grinding of the teeth in sleep—Irregular appetite, sometimes loathing food, and sometimes voracious—Purging, with slimy and foetid stools—Vomiting—Large and hard belly—Pains and sickens at the stomach—Pains in the head and thighs, with lowness of spirits—Slow fever, with small and irregular pulse—A dry cough—Excessive thirst—Sometimes pale and unhealthy countenance, and sometimes the face bloated and flushed.
Persons afflicted with any of the above symptoms, should have immediate recourse to HAMILTON'S WOR 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 most effectual and most certain remedy known and has restored to health and strength a great number when in an advanced stage of this fatal complaint. Particular and plain instructions are given for every part of the necessary treatment in such cases.
Children generally take this medicine with eagerness; having a pleasing appearance, and an agreeable taste.
CASES OF CURES. (Selected from thousands) the authenticity of which any person may ascertain, either by letter or personal application.
TAPE WORM.
Mr. SAMUEL FULLER, inn-keeper, on the Harford road, ten miles from Baltimore, began about 20 months ago to be grievously afflicted with a tape worm, which increased fast in size and strength, so as to excite the most horrid sensations by its writhing motions and intolerable pains, resembling the gnawing and tearing of his bowels, which deprived him of his necessary sleep, and caused such dreadful apprehensions as cannot be conceived but by one in a similar situation—his appetite wasted rapidly, and with that his strength, so that he was unable to attend to any business—when he heard of some excellent cures performed by Hamilton's worm lozenges, he took a large dose, which brought away about FOUR YARDS of the worm (now in the possession of Lee & Co.)—but a renewal of his pains soon convinced him that this monstrous reptile had recovered its first vigour—Application was made to Lee & Co. for more of their medicine, with their advice—from which resulted the total expulsion of his formidable enemy, in several pieces, which he supposed to be SIX or EIGHT YARDS more. A few months have since elapsed, and Mr. Fuller is now in perfect health. The above facts are well known to a numerous circle of his neighbours, and himself will gratify any who may wish to make further inquiries on the subject. Although Hamilton's worm lozenges produce such powerful effects, when necessary, yet they are perfectly innocent and mild in their operation on the human body, even taken in large doses, as Mr. Fuller will testify—their particular mildness is abundantly evident in innumerable cures of infants.
Communicated by Dr. John Spangler, York-town, Pennsylvania.
Letter from the reverend Mr. JOHN MOLTHER, minister of the Moravian church, in York-town.
York; January 4th, 1802.
Dear Sir, Dr. Hamilton's lozenges have been recommended to me as a very adequate means for the cure of children afflicted with worms, I procured a box for the use of my family, to try, whether by means of this medicine, I might be enabled to gain a point, which, to accomplish, different other means had proved abortive. My eldest boy had a very sickly appearance, was very restless at night, grew leaner from time to time; in short, he seemed to be in a precarious state of health, which would yield to none of the medicines administered, until I gave him two doses of lozenges agreeably to the directions, which carried off a substance to all appearance a mere mucus, but upon close inspection quite replet with very small living animals. Not one of that
sort of worms which usually 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 MOLTHER.
Dr. HAHN'S TRUE and GENUINE GERMAN CORN PLAISTER.
An infallible remedy for corns, speedily removing them, root and branch, without giving pain.
The GENUINE PERSIAN LOTION, So celebrated among the fashionable throughout Europe, as an invaluable cosmetic, perfectly innocent and safe, free from corrosive and repellant minerals (the basis of other lotions) and of unparalleled efficacy in preventing and removing blemishes in the face and skin of every kind, particularly freckles, pimples, inflammatory redness, scurfs, tatters, ring worms, sun burns, prickly heat, &c.
The Persian Lotion operates mildly, without impeding that natural, insensible perspiration which is essential to health. Yet its salutary effects are speedy and permanent, rendering the skin delicately soft and clear, improving the complexion, and restoring the bloom of youth. Never failing to render an ordinary countenance beautiful, and an handsome one more so.
THE RESORATIVE POWDER for the TEETH and GUMS.
This excellent preparation comforts and strengthens the gums, preserves the enamel from decay, and cleanses and whitens the teeth, by absorbing all that acrimonious slime & foulness, which suffered to accumulate, never fails to injure and finally ruin them.
Dr. HAHN'S GENUINE EYE-WATER. A sovereign remedy for all diseases of the eye, whether the effect of natural weakness or of accident, defluxions of rheum, dullness, itching and films on the eyes, never failing to cure those maladies which frequently succeed the small-pox, measles and fevers, and wonderfully strengthening a weak sight. Hundreds have experienced its excellent virtues, when nearly deprived of sight.
TOOTH ACHE DROPS.
The only remedy yet discovered which gives immediate and lasting relief in the most severe instances.
THE SOVEREIGN OINTMENT for the ITCH,
Which is warranted an infallible remedy in one application, and may be used with perfect safety by pregnant women, or on infants a week old, not containing a particle of mercury, or any other dangerous ingredient whatever, and is not accompanied with that tormenting smart which attends the application of other remedies.
THE ANODYNE ELIXIR.
For the cure of every kind of head-ache.
INDIAN VEGETABLE SPECIFIC.
A safe and speedy remedy for the venereal disease.
"An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure."
For the prevention and cure of bilious and malignant fevers,
IS RECOMMENDED
Dr. HAHN'S ANTI-BILIOUS PILLS. The operation of these pills is perfectly mild, so as to be used with safety by persons in every situation, and of every age.
They are excellently adapted to carry off superfluous bile, and prevent its morbid secretion—to restore and amend the appetite—to procure a free perspiration, and thereby prevent colds, which are often attended with fatal consequences—a dose never fails to remove a cold, if taken on its first appearance. They are celebrated for removing habitual costiveness—fickleness at the stomach, and severe head ache—and ought to be taken by all persons, in a change of climate.
Sold likewise by S. Pleasants, Richmond; Ross and Douglass, Petersburg; T. Green, Fredericksburgh; G. Purdie, Smithfield; M. Jones, Suffolk; Dr. Miller, Winchester; R. Greenhow, Williamsburg; and J. Shaw, Leesburg.
Forty Dollars Reward.
Strayed or stolen from off Mr. Skinkers farm near Hay Market, Prince William County, a
BAY HORSE,
with a white streak down his forehead & inpon his nose, 15 hands high, 9 years old, three white feet, thin mane and tail and shod all round, paces well but dull without spur. The above reward will be paid for convicting the thief, if stolen, or four dollars for the horse only with reasonable charges.
JOHN M'CLANACHAN. September 25. 10aw6t
Cash given for rags.
PRINTED DAILY BY S. SNOWDEN.