Alexandria daily advertiser (Alexandria [Va.]), 1804-03-07 00:00:00

Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
Vol. IV.]
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7. 1804.
[No. 925.]
Public Vendue.
On FRIDAY ,
At 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store, Run in hogsheads and barrels.
 French Brandy in pipes,  Gin in pipes and bds.  Whiskey and Apple Brandy in bds.  Sugar in hds. tierses and bds.  Coffee in tierses and bags,  Chocolate  White and brown Soap } in boxes,  Mould and dip'd Candles }  Raisins in kegs, boxes and jars,  Figs in kegs and frails,  Queens Ware in crates,  FURNITURE, &c.
A variety of DRY GOODS,
Among which are,
 Cloths, Coatings,  Kerseymeres, Dollis,  Plains and Kerseys,  Negro Cottons, Serget,  Elaicks, blue Frieze,  Calimancoes and Russels,  Yarn Stockings,  Chintzes and Calicoes,  Irish Linens, Silesia do.  Osnaburgs and Ticklenburgs,  Muslins and Muslin Hand'ks,  India Muslins and Table Cloths  Bandanna Handkerchiefs,  Coloured Threads, Haws,  And sundry other Articles.
P. G. MARSTELLER.
Feb. 27.
Sales by Auction.
On SATURDAY ,
 At 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store, on the corner of King and Union Streets,  Rum in hds. and barrels,  Whiskey in barrels,  Apple Brandy in barrels,  Gin in casks  Wine in pipes and quarter casks,  Molasses in hds.  Sugar in hds. and barrels,  White and brown Soap in boxes,  Coffee in casks and bags,  Raisins in kegs and boxes,  Queens Ware, and  ALSO,
A variety of DRY GOODS,
Among which are—
 Broad Cloths,  Calimeroes,  Kerseymeres,  Coatings,  Halfthicks,  Fearnought,  Blankets,  Planes,  Negro Cottons,  Worsted and other Stockings,  Irish Linens,  Calicoes,  Threads,  Chintzes,  Bedticks,  Osnaburgs,  Sewing Silks,  Muslin and Muslin Handkerchiefs,  India Cottons, &c. 
THOS. PATTEN, Auctioneer.
Feb. 27.
Window Glass.
The Subscribers have received and offer for sale, 8 by 10, and 7 by 9, window glass, from the Baltimore Manufactory. The quality is excellent, and it will be sold at the Baltimore prices. They expect to receive very shortly, larger sizes from the same place.
R. T. HOOK, & Co.
Dec. 2.
JUST RECEIVED
AND FOR SALE,
 French Brandy, Antigua and Gre- nada Rum,  HOLLAND GIN—imported in the ship Ame- rica from Amsterdam,  Cherry Bounce made of old spirit,  Wines,  Loaf and lump Sugar,  Brown do.  Green Coffee, Teas, &c.  FRUIT—Apples, Sweet Oranges, Lemons,  Limes and Green Grapes.  NUTS—Almonds, English Walnuts, Shell nuts, &c. 
ALSO,
 A few bds. Crab Cider,  100 bds. R. Island do.  1000 lbs. Cider,  Scots Bailey, Potatoes, &c. 
Thomas Simms.
Who wishes to Sell or Rent, a HOUSE on Prince Street, opposite to George Taylor's, Esq. Any person inclined to purchase will have a great bargain—it will sell for Cash, or bartered for Wet Goods, Jan. 18.
For New-York,
The Sch't SEAFLOWER, H. B. Phillips, Master:
Will carry 500 barrels of Flour. For Freight or Passage apply to the master on board, or to
Daniel M'Clean.
Feb."> Feb. 25.
For Sale or Charter,
THE BRIG EVELINA,
Burthen one hundred and six tons, as per register, carrying seven hundred and odd barrels, is ready to receive a cargo, is well found and in excellent order. Apply to the master on board lying at Messrs Hepburn and Dandridge's wharf.
JAMES CROUDHILL.
March 5.
For Boston,
The Brig DOLPHIN, Silvester Snow, Master:
Burthen 750 barrels; will be ready in a few days to take in freight. For particulars apply to the master on board, or to
Janney and Paton.
Feb. 21.
For Boston,
The new Sch't HARMONY, Capt. Cottrell.
500 bds. Freight will be taken on reasonable terms, application is made soon.
John G. Ladd.
Who has just received,
 50 bolts Russia Ducs,  30 pieces Russia Sheetings,  15 chests fresh Teas,  5 bales Gurrabs,  12 boxes blue nankeen China, containing complete dining table sets, 
Feb. 15.
For Freight or Charter,
The Sloop Little Rebecca, burthen 600 bds.
JOHN CARR, Master;
a most excellent vessel and will be ready in a few days for reception of a cargo. Please apply to
JOHN G. LADD.
Feb. 24.
For Charleston,
The Schooner NANCY, John Gilpin, Master;
She has good accommodations, and will sail in all next week. For Freight or Passage apply to the master on board, or
Samuel Croudson and Co.
March 2.
JANNEY and PATON
Have just received, per the brig Polly, and for Sale,
 24 hds. } New England Rum,  46 bds. }  75 tons Plaister Paris.  And on hand, as usual, a general assortment of GROCERIES. And about
1250 tons Plaister.
Farmers will find it to their interest, when purchasing, to look at this plaister, as they certainly will be able to please themselves as to quality. It lays very convenient to a water carriage, and may be put on board a vessel free of cartage.
Dec. 9.
GEORGE N. LYLES
Intending to discontinue the retail business, will dispose of at prime cost, for Cash, his Goods, consisting in part of
SUPERFINE CLOTHS,
Do. Calimeroes,
 Chintzes and Calicoes,  Furniture do. do.  Satin and Marceilles Waistcoating,  Irish and German Linen,  Silk and Cotton Hosiery,  Maillies and Cotton Counterpanes, 
With a variety of other Articles, which being laid in very low, will be well worth the attention of purchasers.
Feb. 25.
A House Wanted.
A comfortable Dwelling House of a moderate size is wanted for the accommodation of a genteel family in that section of the town lying west of Royal and south of Prince Streets. Enquire at this office.
March 1.
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS REWARD.
RANAWAY from the subscriber on the 29th of October last, a negro man slave named B O B ,
about 20 years of age, five feet nine inches high, straight limbed and well formed; said slave has an impediment in his speech which prevents his readily replying to a question. He commonly wears ear-rings. He took with him a variety of good clothing, a description of which is unnecessary, as it is probable he has changed them. He has been frequently seen about town since he absconded, and in all probability is now secreted by his mother, Winney Brown, formerly the slave of Mr. JOHN MEIK, late of this town, but now said to be free. The above reward will be paid for securing said Negro BOB, in any goal, and a further reward of Ten Dollars for the discovery of those who have been accessory to his concealment.
Captains of vessels, &c. are forewarned from their peril, not to take him away.
ROBERT B. JAMESSON.
Nov. 15.
Just received and for Sale,
 Sweet Cider by the barrel,  Apples do.  N. England Rum do.  Candles by the box,  Pork by the barrel,  2000 lbs. excellent R. Island Cheese,  Smoked Salmon in 2 and 4 gallon kegs;  Raisins by the box,  Prunes, Almonds, English Walnuts,  Shebarks, Chestnuts, Sweet Oranges,  Limes, Lemons,  Green Grapes by the jar or pound,  Codfish for family use,  600 bushels R. I. Potatoes,  And a general assortment of Groceries.
A. WILLS.
Jan. 12.
JAMES BACON,
At his Store on King Street, within one door of Washington Street, has just received, a quantity
PATENT SHOT,
which, with a general assortment of Teas, Sugars, Coffee, Wines, Brandy, Spirits, and generally every other article in the grocery line, he offers for sale on the most moderate terms.
Oct. 15.
Malaga Wine, Raisins, &c.
 Just received, per the brig Celia, Capt. Bowen, from Malaga,  100 quarter casks Malaga Wine,  100 half gr. do.  20 gr. casks Mountain Wine of a superior quality,  50 baskets Almonds,  100 trets Figs,  150 quarter bds. Raisins,  200 boxes Mafcatel do.  200 do. Bloom do.  15 boxes Lemons,  which will begin landing this day at our wharf.
J. and T. Vowell.
Who have also on Hand,
 FOR SALE ON REASONABLE TERMS,  Jamaica Spirit entitled to drawback,  Muscovado Sugar in tierses and bds. superior old Port Wine, do. Madeira do. Turks Island Salt,  mould Candles, 40 bds. prime new Beef, Ruffin Duck, white Russia Sheetings, Drillings, Raven duck, &c. &c. 
Jan. 20.
S. THOMEE
Begs leave to inform his friends and the public in general, that he has commenced business in the line of
GILDING
 And Enamelling on Glass,  a few doors above the Washington Tavern.  Looking Glass and Pictures Frames.  MADE & REGILT.
NEEDLE WORK
framed in a handsome manner.
NAMES AND PROFILES
correctly enamelled on Glass.
S. THOMEE, as a stranger being determined to establish himself in the line of his profession, solicits that encouragement alone which he trusts the reasonableness of his charges and his assiduity to business may entitle him to.
Window Cornices handsomely Gilt, and every thing in his line done to please the fancy of the owner equal to any imported.
He has some glasses and prints for sale on low terms. Particularly a set of the
BATTLE OF THE NILE,
in colours, handsomely framed and glazed.
Dec. 30.
RICKETTS, NEWTON & Co.
Have on hand, and to be sold on very low terms, a handsome assortment of superfine and second
BROAD CLOTHS,
 A quantity of Rose Blankets,  Twilled do.  Ticklenburg, and German Osnaburgs,  Bedticks and Apron Checks,  Cotton Hosiery,  Fustians, Velvets and Corduroys,  Bombazetts and Wildborcs,  Calicoes and Irish Linens,  Striped Jersey and Calimeroes,  Corded Dimities and Flannels,  Twilled Coatings and Halfthicks,  200 pieces English Canvas,  200 reams writing Paper,  50 do. wrapping do.  1 trunk coloured Twills and Sewing Silks,  1 do. Umbrellas,  2 cakes Sein Twine,  2 do. Pig Blue,  2 do. Rose Brimstone,  100 kegs White Lead,  6 boxes Cotton and Wool Cards,  10 hds. brown Sugar.  2 pipes London particular Madeira Wine,  And a quantity of PLAISTER OF PARIS.
Feb. 3.
RECEIVED,
 By the sch't Hiland and Sloop Unity, from Philadelphia,  40 bds. bottled Porter of 5 doz. each  20 do. Strong draught Beer,  30 boxes Spanish Segars, and  A small Invoice of Seal Leather. 
On Hand,
 Coffee in bags, Pennsylvania Bar Iron, round  do. hoop do. and nail rods, for sale by 
Daniel M'Clean.
Jan. 19.
BENJAMIN SHREVE, Jun.
Has just received per ship Commerce from Salem, and offers for Sale,
100 tons Plaister Paris.
Feb. 11.
This Day is published,
By ROBERT & JOHN GRAY, Booksellers and Stationers, King Street,
THE
New American Clerk's Magazine,
AND
YOUNG CONVEYANCER'S POCKET COMPANION:
CONTAINING All the necessary forms of—Articles of Agreement, Bonds, Bills, Recognizances, Leases and Releases, Letters and Powers of Attorney, Awards, Bills of Sale, Gifts, Grants, Assignments, Mortgages, Surrenders, Jointures, Covenants, Coparcenries, Declarations, Letters of License, &c.
WITH
Necessary directions for making Distresses for Rent, &c. as the law between Landlord and Tenant now stands.
THE WHOLE
Made conformable to the Laws of the United States, and adapted more particularly to the State of Virginia.
Price 1 dollar—bound and lettered.
R. and J. GRAY have lately received a new copies of the Revised Code of Virginia Laws
Feb. 3.
FOR SALE BY
WILLIAM HARTSHORNE, AT HIS STORE ON KIRK'S WHARF, LOWER END OF WOLF STREET,
 New-England Potatoes,  Coarse Salt,  Midlings and Shoulders of Bacon on very low terms, 
Ready made Bags,
 Bar Iron,  Philadelphia Loaf and Lump Sugar,  Indian Meal, Rye Meal,  Shorts and Bran,  Superfine Flour in barrels and half barrels, 
Large and small vessels may be conveniently accommodated with Wharfage on moderate terms.
STORES to let on the Wharf, or goods received in them on Storage.
A large STORE on Hoc's Wharf to sell or let—with the privilege of receiving and shipping goods free of wharfage.
A small HOUSE on Water Street next door to Major MacArthur's, for sale.
A number of LOTS in good situations for sale or to let on ground rent.
Alex. 12th mo. 20 h.
cost

THE SALE
Of the HOUSE advertised by Mr. Clotworthy Stephenson to be sold this day, is postponed to Thursday the 8th inst. then to be sold at 4 o'clock, p. m. The terms to be made known at the time of sale. As also, that HOUSE on Prince Street, next door west of the one at present occupied by Mrs. Porter, between Royal, and Pitt streets.
Thos. Patten.
March 1.
TUNIS CRAVEN,
Has just received from Philadelphia by the Harmony, Capt. Ellwood,
Russia Sheetings,
Ticklenburgs,
Twilled Cotton Bagging,
Madras Handkerchiefs,
Ladies patent Cloths,
A small assortment, worsted and lamb's wool
hose, flannels, &c. Also,
An Elegant Sideboard.
Feb. 18
VALUABLE LANDS FOR SALE.
Pursuant to a decree of the Honorable the Circuit Court of the District of Columbia, for the county of Alexandria, will be exposed to sale, at public auction, for ready Cash, on Saturday the 7th day of April next, under the direction of the undersigned commissioners appointed for that purpose,
A Tract of Land,
late the property of Robert Alexander, situate upon the Potomac river, adjoining the lands of Mr. Philip Alexander, containing 545 acres, being one moiety of the Abbingdon tract, formerly the residence of Mr. Curtis, deceased: this land is bounded by two parallel lines 120 poles wide, and running back westerly 634 poles from the river to the back line, and will be laid off into squares of 50 acres each, and will be sold in large or small parcels as may accommodate purchasers; this land is situated about an equal distance between Alexandria and George Town, and commands a full view of those towns, the City, Eastern Branch and Potomac, and in point of soil is equal to any on the river. Any person desirous of purchasing will be shown the premises and the plat and survey of the same on application to Geo. Deane in Alexandria.
Thomas Swann, } Com'rs. Edmund J. Lee, } Geo. Deane, }
In pursuance of the last Will and Testament of the late Robert Buchanan, deceased, will be offered for Sale at the Plantation where he resided, in Stafford County, on the 20th day of March next, if fair, otherwise the next fair day,
All the Perishable Estate of the said Buchanan, CONSISTING OF
The flock of horses, cattle, sheep and hogs; the plantation utensils, household and kitchen furniture, and a considerable collection of books, on divinity and history, and essays, moral and political. For all sums over ten dollars, a credit of six months will be allowed, the purchaser giving bond with approved security; for all under cash will be required. The property not to be delivered till the terms are complied with.
And at the same time and place, will be sold on a credit of one and two years,
The landed Estate
of the said deceased, containing about 520 acres. This land lies on the main run of Potomac Creek, four miles from Falmouth, and about the same distance from Stafford Court House; it is well timbered, and a considerable proportion of the cleared land is productive low ground. A mortgage on the premises, together with good personal security will be required.
All persons having claims against said estate are earnestly requested to exhibit them as soon as possible, legally authenticated; and those indebted, to make payment to one of the subscribers.
All those who have Books borrowed of the deceased, are requested to return them as soon as possible.
John M. Daniell, Benjamin James, Executors.
Feb. 28.
Five Dollars Reward.
LOST last Saturday evening a POCKET BOOK, containing only a few papers which are of no use to any one but the owner. Whoever may have found said pocket book shall, on leaving it at this office, receive the above reward.
March 5.
FOR SALE. Several HORSES which will suit for the draught or saddle. For terms apply at the Livery Stable of Mr. Towers.
March 5.
FOR SALE.
A good washer woman with her child. Application to be made to the printer.
Feb. 11.
CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Thursday Dec. 8. Debate on the Amendment to the Constitution.
(Continued.)
Mr. Eustis considered the subject important, as it went to effect a considerable change in the existing provisions of the constitution in the mode of electing the chief magistrate; and also important as it had long occupied the attention of the states and of the people. When, said Dr. Eustis, I consider the resolution from the Senate and compare it with that which passed this house, I find several marked differences. It contains three provisions.—The first provides for a designation of the persons voted for as President and Vice President, which is a modification rather than a change of principles, and is in unison with the amendment sent from this House and with the general sentiments of the people, perfectly so with the sentiments of the state I have the honor to represent. While on this point it may be proper to state that when I some time since mentioned the instructions given by the legislature of that state on this subject. I did it to show that the greatest principle of this amendment had been sought for by all parties in the United States. So far then as it embraces the discriminating principle I am in favor of it. I find that the instructions alluded to leave some latitude with regard to the modification of the amendment, so as to conform it to the opinions of the two Houses.
I do not conceive that the amendment sent from this house effects any alteration in the essential features of the constitution; for when the constitution provides that two persons shall be voted for, it follows that one must be voted for as President, and the other as Vice President, and the discriminating principle only tends to carry this view into effect. So far this resolution meets my entire approbation.
The second provision of our amendment was that this House should choose the President from the five highest on the list; by the resolution from the Senate the number five is struck out, and three inserted, a serious inconvenience resulted from the practice under the existing rule in the constitution as to the number of persons from whom a choice shall be made? We have heard of none. The inconvenience experienced arose from another source. This provision, therefore, of the amendment appears to me exceptionable on this account. It is also exceptionable on account of the language used, which appears to me not to partake of that precision which at present characterises every part of the constitution.
The third provision, contained in this resolution, is more objectionable than the second, because it is predicated on the presumption that the House of Representatives will refuse to make a choice, in case the election of a President is devolved on them. It goes, in my opinion, to provide for a contingency that will never happen.
I am inclined to think that the designating principle will remove every solid objection to the present provisions of the constitution. I wish not to touch the principles of that instrument. Not changing its principles. I wish the electors to remain as heretofore, with this sole difference, that the person voted for as President shall be designated by the electors. I object also to this provision, as countenancing and inviting intrigue, and because it removes from the House of Representatives the responsibility under which they are placed by the constitution. It appears to me that in case two rival candidates are presented to the House for a vote, by means of the influence of the Vice President, the election may be protracted till the fourth of March, or that, in other words, the Vice President will become President.
I am sensible that this is only a proposition made to the several states, and that it must be submitted to their decision before it becomes part of the constitution. At the same time I am convinced, that going forth as an act of this government, it will have great influence with the state legislatures. It ought therefore, before it is submitted to them, to be so correct and explicit, that the collected wisdom of the country may be presumed to adopt it.
I repeat it, the first part of this amendment, that which establishes the designating principle, is a desirable object. I am sorry that I am reduced to the alternative of taking other provisions to obtain this, or otherwise to lose it. I however yet entertain a hope of accommodation, and that gentlemen will suffer this principle, desired by the people, to go to them unincumbered. Under this hope I move a recommittal of the resolution to the committee of the whole House, and that it be made the order for Monday next; that we may, in the mean time, send a message
to the Senate to do as they to answer our resolution. The senate may be induced by this step to take up our resolution, and recede from it, or when they find that it is not agreeable to this house. If after this measure on our part they prove tenacious, and insist on their resolution, we shall then have to meet the question of agreeing to it in the whole, or of abandoning every thing. I do not know, whether I shall not be induced to vote for the whole resolution, when I am satisfied that a better could not be had. I do not perceive any reasonable objection to this course of procedure. I do not think a decision of this important subject should be precipitated. The resolution is certainly less perfect than its best friends could wish it; therefore I think it proper to recommit it.
Mr. Lowndes. It is with very great pleasure that I rise to second the motion of the honorable gentleman from Massachusetts (Dr. Eustis,) because I believe if it is adopted it may be the means of preventing this house from precipitating itself into a dilemma, in which it will not be very honorable for it to be placed. It is the practice of this house in its ordinary business of legislation, to correct inaccuracies of expression when they are pointed out. Ought it then, sir, on so important an occasion as that of changing the constitution, to pass a resolution replete with obscurity. Verbal criticisms are said to be unpleasant, and we have had enough of them. Suffice it to say, that gentlemen, who press the passing of this resolution in the very form in which it came from the Senate, give to it a very different meaning. It is, sir, with equal pleasure I hear the very hands me eulogium passed upon our constitution by the gentleman from Pennsylvania, who says he thinks it better, than even the constitution of that country, which has been termed the most stupendous monument of human wisdom. I hope, sir, that it is better, but the eulogium of the gentleman, is to me an admonition, to beware how I meddle with it. I think, sir, that the gentleman might have gone on and applied to our constitution the observation of a celebrated writer upon that of England, that though in some of its parts, its policy was not obvious and did not strike the superficial observer, yet when tested by practice and experience was discovered to be founded in the greatest wisdom and ability. It is this feature of our constitution, which above all others when examined into is discovered to be founded in that wisdom and utility. Considering the constitution as the deliberate result of the best talents and integrity of our country, exercised at a time when party spirit did not influence our councils, I am unwilling, to give into any alteration of it which is not dictated by an imperious necessity. I am unwilling, sir, to familiarize the public mind to innovations upon this compact, make, however unimportant it may appear to us, may lay the foundation and make necessary other alterations, and that the nice adjustment of the different interests of the states may finally be destroyed.
What, sir, is the result of the attempt to make a single alteration in your constitution; for this House certainly when it passed the resolution sent to the Senate, did not contemplate any thing more than a designation of the persons voted for as President and Vice President, but the resolution now before us, contains three distinct, specific and independent alterations. If we vary the principle established by the constitution for the election of our Chief Magistrate, and by that means, diminish the influence of the small states in the choice of that officer, what security have we that at another time the combined principle upon which the people of the different states are represented in this House may not also be varied, and the influence of the state which I have the honor of representing and others similarly situated, be lessened on this floor. In the few observations which I have to submit to the House, I will endeavor to avoid a repetition of arguments already advanced. The two leading objections made to the constitution, as I understand them and which are made the ground work of the proposed alterations are, that by the double ballot, two persons may be returned to this House having an equal number of votes and a majority of the votes of the electors, and in the event of this House not determining which of the two shall be the President, the peace and tranquility of the country may be hazarded, and that the person not designated by the electors for the President may, by a concurrence of circumstances, be elevated to the Chair of State.
Though the policy of a double ballot may not be obvious at first sight, from the best reflection I have been able to give this subject I am of opinion that it is founded in wisdom, and the more I examine it, the more confirmed I am in the opinion; the uncertainty which of the two candidates will be president, is to me a strong argument in favor of it, because it is calculated to render an access to the office of president, through the medium of Cabal and Intrigue less practicable, and thereby diminishes the inducement which would be held out by the proposed amendments to a resort to those practises; the intrigues of a Candidate if successful at all, may result in his being only the Vice President, a situation certainly not calculated to inspire or satisfy the expectations of an ambitious man. The object of the constitution is to produce the election of fit persons to be magistrates, and compared with this great object, the elevation of a favorite character is of trifling importance. This country is not so destitute of talents that one man only can be found qualified for the office of President. I have no doubt that this country abounds with men eminently quali-
fied. I have no doubt that every state in the union can furnish men, who would administer the government advantageously. The uncertainty who will be the President will impose upon the Electors the obligation of voting for none but men of high character, and if they do their duty, no inconvenience can arise to the country; it is true that two persons may be returned to the House having an equal number of votes, and a majority of the votes of the electors, but it is an event which I think it improbable will ever again occur. I think it much more likely that the election will come into this House in consequence of no candidate having a majority of votes, than from the cause first stated. The men heretofore elected to the office of President, were conspicuous characters during the revolution, it was their conduct during that period, which acquired them the confidence and attachment of the people, they must, ere long, be off the stage of life.
It appears to me that the time is not far distant, when the elections will be much more likely to come into this House from the effect of any candidate having a majority of votes, than from the other cause; but Mr. Speaker, suppose what has happened should again occur, and that two candidates with an equal number of votes should come into the House, it will then be the duty of the House to determine which of them shall be the President. We then assume the character of electors—we become electors under the constitution equally with the original electors, and I don't see but we should represent the wishes of the people as correctly—we are equally chosen by the people, and in some of the states more immediately than the original electors, but I do not apprehend the mischief which some gentlemen have predicted from this occurrence.
I trust that there would always be found more patriotism in this country, more of the spirit of conciliation than would permit by a pertinacious adherence to a favorite candidate to endanger the peace of the country. The person not designed by the electors may indeed be the President; but if the electors do their duty and vote for none but men of high character, no injury can result to the country. Establish the discriminating principle, and the electors calculating upon the durability of life, will in their choice of Vice President, be influenced by considerations by which they ought not to be governed. They will select some popular man for qualities other than those, which would fit him for the station of President. They will say he is a good man—he can preside with credit in the Senate. But he may be called to the exercise of higher duties, and the country exposed to all the evils of a weak and inefficient administration. As the constitution now stands it may indeed happen, that the person not designed by the electors may indeed be the President, but I think it very improbable. But if this resolution is adopted and becomes a part of the constitution, it appears to me inevitable, that the person designed for the Vice President will be the President, and that under circumstances of very great disadvantage. The resolution goes to defeat the very object which has been stated as the ground of an alteration in the constitution. It says, "and if the House of Representatives shall not choose a President whenever the right of choice shall devolve upon them, before the fourth day of March next following, then the Vice President shall act as President, as in the case of the death or other constitutional disability of the President." (Mr. Lowndes's speech to be continued.)
Saturday, March 3.
The report of the committee of elections on the memorial of Andrew Moore respecting the seat held by Thomas Lewis was again taken under consideration.
Mr. Moore appeared at the bar and spoke in favor of his memorial, claiming the seat of Mr. Lewis.
Mr. Jones, the counsel of Major Lewis, then spoke in favor of his right to his seat.
Mr. Griffin moved to postpone the further consideration of the report until the first Monday in December, which motion was rejected. Yeas 37, nays 73.
The report concludes with a resolution that Thomas Lewis is not, and that Andrew Moore is entitled to a seat in the House.
Mr. J. Clay spoke against the report, on the ground that the sitting member had not received due notice to examine witnesses on a canvass of votes in one of the counties.
Mr. J. Randolph spoke at length in favor of that part of the report which declares the sitting member not entitled to his seat, without expressing an opinion on admitting And. Moore to the seat; when the house adjourned, without taking any question on the report.
S. CLARK,
Has this morning opened a cafe of Ladies Beautiful Pearl Caskets, at his store on Fairfax Street.
Also.—A large assortment of Shoeshoes at his usual reduced prices.
Feb. 28.

Yesterday an Election for sixteen persons to act as common councilmen, for the ensuing year, came on in the different wards of this town, when the following persons were elected.
First Ward.
George Taylor, James Keith, Thomas Vowell, William Paton, sen.
Second Ward.
Jonah Thompson, John Potts, John Mandeville, Bernard Bryan.
Third Ward.
John Dundass, William Fitzhugh, Thomas Irwin, George Deneale.
Fourth Ward.
Thomas Swann, John Janney, Robert Young, Mathew Robinson.
Much vague rumour prevailing respecting some recent occurrences at New Orleans, by which unimportant circumstances are magnified so as to present an unpleasant aspect, we conceive it our duty to state them as correctly as letters from that place enables us to do.
Regular assemblies are periodically held at New Orleans, under the direction of the municipal officers. According to rules fixed by them, which existed previous to the cession of the country the dances, were arranged, in the following order; first, two cotillions; next, a country dance for 12 couple; and lastly the walse.
At an assembly held on the 6th of January, some slight misunderstanding arose between the Americans and French, the causes of which, though not distinctly known, were generally considered as connected with some erroneous statement of the feelings of the French citizens on the rise of the American in the room of the French flag when the first celebration of the cession took place. This misunderstanding was apparently hushed, when on the 23d of January another assembly was held. According to the above rules the dancing commenced with cotillions, followed by a country dance of twelve couple; the music, having received instructions in consonance with this arrangement, ceased to play the tune appropriated to the country dance, as soon as the twelve couple had led down the dance. In the mean time six additional couple, composed of Americans, had placed themselves at the end of the dance. As soon as the music ceased, the Americans required a continuation of it and of the country dance; while the French citizens called for the walse a dance, in which it is understood, as many of the company as please participate.
The music declining to play a continuation of this tune, an American citizen broke the violin of one of the band with his cane, which likewise being broken, exposed a sword. Some tumult ensued, during which a French officer left the room and returned with a broad sword. In the mean time, to appease the disorder, Governor Claiborne and General Wilkinson addressed the company, and enquired what were the wishes of the dissatisfied. The French officer replied "we want the Walse." This reply, from being made in French, not being understood by the Americans, but on the contrary, being interpreted into a menace, increased the disorder. General Wilkinson was inducing in an amicable way, the officer to retire, when some American citizens met the General, and gave advise which he repelled. This likewise being misunderstood, was erroneously considered as an act of violence offered by the French officer to the general; and increased the tumult. Swords were drawn, but no lives lost or bodily injury done. The officer was arrested, and required to appear before the civil authority the ensuing day, when he was liberated.
After the arrest, the American commissioners, we understand, received a letter from Mr. Laussat, protesting against the exercise of authority, on the part of the United States, in relation to French officers: alledging that under the treaty of cession, three months having been allowed for the evacuation of the place by the French troops, previously to the expiration of that period French officers were under his control. The liberation of the officer having previously taken place superseded any further act on the part of the civil authority.
It will appear from this minute statement of facts, for which our sole apology is to be found in the sensibility of the public mind to whatever relates to our new acquisition, that the transaction is of an ordinary nature, and one which does not justify the misstatement or alarm which has gone abroad.
(Nat. Intel.)
A correspondent suggests that the Editor of the Virginia Gazette has fallen into an error respecting the Federal candidate for the presidency at the ensuing election. It is expected that Mr. King and Gen. C. C. Pinckney will be supported—but the latter as President, the former as Vice President. Without detracting from the merit and pretensions of Mr. King, it is but fair to say, that the conduct of Gen. Pinckney at the last election in refusing to coalesce with the action in his native state, who supported Mr. Jefferson, has ingratiated on the minds of his fellow citizens a predilection in his favor, which will be fully evinced at the next election.
The Roman Empire is computed to have contained, in the times immediately before Julius Cæsar and Augustus, more than one hundred millions of people. All Italy, Sicily, Spain and Portugal, and the greater part of the present Turkish Empire, and the Barbary Coast of Africa, together with Egypt were subjected to the domination, but never to the laws of Rome. They were governed by Proconsuls, who were sent like Governor Claiborne, each of them with one or two legions, to play the Emperor in the Provinces. The city of Rome was amused with the pageantry of power, and the Provinces were crushed with the weight of oppression.
Our country, with fewer people, has a greater extent than the Roman Empire, and considering the turbulent spirit of democracy, and the inevitable relaxation of all authority, on the half wild frontiers of an empire, still a pathless forest, the difficulty of governing the United States, extended as they now are certainly as great as Augustus experienced. Our Augustus, whose frankness, courage, craft and mercy have been found very like the first Roman Emperors, will find it a little difficult to govern Provinces by spears and messages. He will want the legions, or he will want without their bayonets, intrepid men at the sources of their power to laugh at his edicts, and dig into his mountain of salt, strong as it stands. To let our vast frontier regions go ungoverned, and pay taxes or let it alone at pleasure, as Smile and Findley and Callatin would in 1794, will not answer. There must be power enough somewhere, and power in full activity too, to keep the United States together, or they will break off—and thus our boasted chase, so foolishly prized because it is so big, will be lost and worse than lost—for, in that event, we shall lose perhaps a million of our citizens, and many millions of our treasure along with it—and moreover we shall have raised to strength an enemy, whose conscious inferiority will seek a hostile foreign alliance. What a hopeful crop of wars have we then sowed the seeds of! The curses of posterity will be bitter, but not so bitter as their experience of our folly.
Suppose, on the other hand, we govern our cheap bought world by a pretty little corps of twelve thousand men and only half a dozen regiments of horse, will not the soldier citizens look to their camp two thousand miles from Washington as their country? and their general as its ruler and rightful president? or if the proconsuls obey the orders from Washington, will not their power, so little checked and not at all watched, prove oppressive to the provinces as that of the Roman proconsuls did?
In a word, it is either impudent or shallow to pretend that the free principles of our republican government, can be applied, or made to operate over half this western hemisphere. What then have we bought but a revolution?
(Fred. Town Her.)
From the American Daily Advertiser.
A CHRONICLE.
And it came to pass in those days, when peace reigned through the land, that the spies of the Galianites returned from searching out the land of Louisiana, whither they had been sent to search it out.
Wherefore they spake unto the rulers and gathered the people together, and said unto them, the land which you sent us to search, behold it is a goodly land, and exceedingly fat, and aboundeth with much fruit, and the heathen who possess it, they are but few.
Now the people of Galia were a mighty people, their numbers were like the sand on the sea shore, and of all their deeds which they have done in Egypt and Syria, and round about the Red Sea, are they not written in the books of the wars of the great nation?
And they said one to another why stay we here to perish in clusters for the lack of bread, let us rise up and choose unto ourselves captains and rulers, that we may go out and possess this goodly inheritance.
And the nobles and rulers assembled the people together; and they divided them into lots, and some were tillers of the ground, some were handy-craftsmen, and
some men of war; and there were captains over thousands, and captains over hundreds, and captains over fifties, nay even a mighty host—and they got them together many ships, and were ready to depart.
Now it came to pass that the king of the Britonites (a people over against Galia, towards the setting of the Sun,) heard of all these things, and he sent messengers unto the Galianites, and the messengers drew nigh and spake unto the rulers saying.
Behold the king our master hath heard of the going out of this mighty host, and he is alarmed, seeing that you are to pass by the borders of his inheritance, and the inheritance of his Brothers, the sons of the country, lest peradventure you turn in and despoil the cities, and the vineyards, and the cornfields, when there be no strong arm to save them, therefore he has made a vow that you go not forth, as you have declared, to inherit this land of promise.
And the Galianites answered and said we will turn neither to the right nor to the left, from the land we go to possess, nor suffer your cities, nor your plantations to be despoiled, nor the sons of the country to be driven out, inasmuch as we desire nothing but peace of your hands.
He then the messenger of the Britonites put no trust in this people, and believed not their sayings, but departed with the same words in their mouths.
Now the Galianites were sorely vexed on account of the message of the king of Briton, for they knew that the Britonites were a nation of warriors, and that all the Sea and the Islands of the Sea, were their inheritance, and that none could contend with their mighty ships, and they took counsel together for many days.
Then Talleyand the priest gave counsel, and said, why stand ye as in a strait until now—hearken unto my words, sell ye this wilderness unto the Sons of the country; for the gold and silver which ye shall get, will it not be better for ye than the desert which ye cannot possess?
And the people hearkened unto the counsel of the Levite, for he was a man of a wise and understanding heart, and they made a league with a servant of the sons of the country for 50,000 talents of gold, and 50,000 talents of silver, that they should possess the land, and that the inheritance should be to them and to their children forever.
When the rulers of the sons of the country heard of this league they exalted themselves and rejoiced together 40 days, greeting one another, and to the chief ruler gave the great praise, and proclaimed aloud their goodness and their wisdom to all the people.
Now the sons of the country laughed to scorn the vain glory of their rulers, and mocked at them, saying, why exalt ye yourselves for this measure, seeing if there be any good in the thing has it not been wrought out by the strong arm of the Britonites, and by the strength of their counsel? And they were rebuked and hung down their heads, for they wot not that these things were known, save only to the sect of the Jefferys.
Charleston, Feb. 21.
Captain La Comb, who arrived on Saturday in 22 days from Barracoa, informs, that a few days before he sailed, a schooner under French colours, with a pretended clearance from the city of St. Domingo, arrived at Barracoa; but suspicions being entertained that she was an American vessel, several persons went on board of her, but could not learn any thing respecting her from the Frenchmen; they discovered on board the clothes, &c. of the former crew, who, it was expected, had either been murdered or put on shore in the woods.—The Frenchmen had daubed over her name with tar, but it could still be plainly distinguished, it was the "Rosewell, of New York." She is a very fine schooner, from eighty to one hundred tons burthen, white bottom, varnished sides, and had every appearance of being but a short time out from the United States.
The Schooner Tartar, of Baltimore, had also been brought in there—she was first captured by the French privateer Anguille, who put a prize master and crew on board, which prize master in attempting to land her cargo, (consisting of contraband articles) was discovered by the Spanish government brig St. Julien, and the Frenchmen unable to escape, ran the schooner on shore, and fled into the woods, when she was taken possession of and by the Spanish brig and brought into Barracoa.
Capt. La Comb left at Barracoa the ship Fatsey, Murphy, of Baltimore, to sail in two or three weeks. The schooner Charlotte, and the schooner Sally, of this port, with cargoes of flour had been ordered away by the government a few days before capt. L. failed, together with fel'tr. Farmer of New York.
PORT OF ALEXANDRIA,
ARRIVED, Sch'r Friendship Quantit, Norfolk; Commerce, Nevett, Baltimore; CLEARED, Sch'r Philip, Eveleth, Boston; Hope, Cox, Bourdeaux; Sloop Little Poll, Graften, New Providence.
Public Sale.
On Monday next will be sold on the
THAT HOUSE
on Fairfax Street next door to Mr. John Hunter's on a credit—if not paid, it will then be leased for any term that may be wished.
And immediately after, will be sold on
Keith's wharf, 200,000 BRICKS, in such lots as will suit the purchasers. THOMAS PATTEN.
March 7. d.
SALE.
In consequence of the bad weather, and from want of bidders, the sale of the perishable property of the late Wm. H. Washington, advertised to take place on the 1st inst. was postponed until Monday the 12th when it will be sold agreeably to the terms of the former advertisement. Eliza Washington, Adminix.
March 7. d.
SUBSCRIBERS
To Mr. Carey's Family Bible may get their books, by applying at R. and J. Gray's bookstore. March 2. d.
FOR SALE. A HANDSOME GIG,
with plated Harness. Also, an excellent Gig HORSE. Apply to the Printer. Feb. 24. d.
NOTICE.
THE President and Directors of the Little River Turnpike Company have directed that the Stockholders pay the subscriber Ten Dollars on each share of Stock, on or before the 10th day of April next.
Chas. Page, Treasurer. March 7. i with a
Just received and for Sale, By ROBERT & JOHN GRAY, A VIRGINIA EDITION OF An Examination of the various charges exhibited against AARON BURR Esquire, Vice President of the United States; and a development of the character and views of his political opponents, with the exception of such parts as are of a local nature.
To which is added, AN APPENDIX, By a gentleman of North Carolina proving that General Hamilton, at the late presidential election, exerted his influence to support Mr. Jefferson in opposition to Mr. Burr. March 2. d.
For Sale or Rent.
A convenient two story brick house, completely finished, situated on Water street, between King and Prince Streets—immediate possession will be given. Apply to JOSEPH RIDDLE. Nov. 30.
FOR SALE. A TRACT OF LAND
formerly the property of Itham Keith, lying in the county of Fauquier, adjoining the merchant mill lately purchased of Nathan Mathew by Henry D. Hooe, containing by deed 385 acres, about eight miles from the Court House, and is tho't by good judges, in point of fertility, interior to no land in the country; it is well watered, abounds in fine low grounds; has on it a considerable dwelling house, a small orchard, a sufficiency of timber and lays well.
Also, one other Tract, about ten miles above the Court House, containing about 600 acres; lying upon Carter's Run, near the main road leading to Winchster. This land is well watered, has many advantages attached to it; such as country mills, &c.—about one half in woods, and is considered as excellent for cropping, being fine for either wheat, corn or tobacco. L. Ashton. Fauquier Court House, Feb. 21. d4w
For Sale,
from eight to twelve hundred cords of Excellent Fire-Wood; from ten to twenty thousand FENCE RAILS, and a large quantity of WHITE OAK and POPLAR TIMBER. None of these articles are more than two miles or two and an half from tide water. Those who wish to purchase will apply to the subscriber in Prince George County, five miles from the City of Washington and Alexandria. Overton Carr. Feb. 27. 2w4t
Corn, Rye, and Staves Wanted.
The Subscriber will purchase any quantity of Corn, Rye, and White Oak pipe and hoghead Staves, for which cash will be given at the Eastern Branch, in the City of Washington, by James Barry. Feb. 29. 2w3m

JAMES KENNEDY, sen.
King Street,
Respectfully informs the Public that he has received, from Lee & Co's Patent and Family Medicine Store, New York, a fresh assortment of the following
Valuable Medicines.
Which are in high esteem and general use throughout the United States, many of them being sold cheaper than the drugs of which they are compounded could be purchased at a retail Store.
TAKE NOTICE.
That J. Kennedy, sen. is appointed the ONLY Agent for Alexandria.
Dr. HAMILTON'S ELIXIR, A sovereign remedy for Colds, Obsolete Coughs Asthma, Catarrhs, Sore Throats, and Approaching Consumption.
To parents who may have children afflicted with the HOOPING COUGH.
This discovery is of the first magnitude, as it is an immediate relief, checks the progress, and in a short time entirely removes the most cruel disorder to which children are liable—the Elixir is perfectly agreeable, and the dose so small, that no difficulty arises in taking it.
From LUTHER MARTIN, Esq. Attorney General of the State of Maryland.
Gentlemen, I comply with your request in stating my opinion of Hamilton's Elixir. It has been used in my family for two or three years past, with uniform success, whenever colds, coughs, or similar complaints have rendered medicine necessary. I have myself found it an excellent and agreeable remedy for a very painful and troublesome affection of the breath, accompanied with forsenels and with obstructed and difficult breathing. On these accounts I do not hesitate to recommend Hamilton's Elixir, as a valuable medicine, and deserving public attention.
LUTHER MARTIN.
Mr. Abijah Healy, Bridge-Street, Baltimore, was cured by one bottle of Hamilton's Elixir of a very complicated disorder, occasioned by a severe cold caught several months ago. He breathed with the greatest difficulty, and was often thrown into weakening sweats when he attempted to walk any distance, and his voice would frequently fail in such a degree that he could only attempt to whisper, he has been upwards of six weeks without a return of his complaints, and desires to give this public testimony in favour of this invaluable medicine.
Dr. Hamilton's GRAND RESTORATIVE,
Is recommended as an invaluable medicine, for the speedy relief and permanent cure of the various complaints which result from dissipated pleasures—juvenile incontinence—residence in climates unfavourable to the constitution—the immoderate use of tea, frequent intoxication, or any other destructive intemperance—the use of mercury 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 infallibly successful in the cure of
  Nervous disorders,  Violent cramps in the    Consumption,  abdomen and back,    Loss of spirits,  Injection,    Loss of appetite,  Menstrual irregularities,    Impurity of the blood,  Gout in the stomach,    Hysterical affections,  Pains in the limbs,    Leucorrhea,  Relaxations,    Seminal weakness,  Involuntary emissions,    Fluor albus, (or whites)  Obstinate gleet,    Diabetes,  Impotency, &c. &c.  
In cases of extremity, where the long prevalence and frequency of disease has brought on a general impoverishment of the system, excessive debility of the whole frame, and a wasting of the flesh, which no nourishment or cordial could repair a perseverance in the use of this medicine has performed the most astonishing cures.
HAMILTON'S ESSENCE and EXTRACT of MUSTARD,
A safe and effectual remedy for gout, rheumatism, palsy, sprains, bruises, pains in the face and neck, &c. And has performed more cures in the above complaints than all the other medicines ever before made public.
From Dr. Weatherburn, Wythe county, Virginia.
Gentlemen, I purchased at your shop the preparations you call Hamilton's Essence, or Extract of Mustard, which I believe has perfectly removed a chronic rheumatism (which I have named sciatica, or of the hip joint) which I had laboured under for a long time, and which had baffled every article in the Materia Medica. An every made a 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 Forster, Esq. one of the justices of the peace for Philadelphia County.
HAMILTON'S WORM DESTROYING LOZENGES.
Which have within four years past cured upwards of one hundred and twenty thousand persons of both sexes of every age, and in every situation, of various dangerous complaints arising from worms, and form obstructions or foulness of the stomach and bowels.
This medicine bears no analogy whatever of similar title, commonly complained of as operating with violence; on the contrary, particular excellence of this remedy is its being suited to every age and constitution, contains nothing but what is perfectly innocent, and is so mild in its operation that it cannot injure the most delicate pregnant lady, or the tenderest infant of a week old, should no worms exist in the body; but will without pain or griping, clean out the stomach and bowels of reprobate in foul or offensive, and thereby prevent the production of worms and many fatal disorders. They are particularly effectual in carrying off all gross humors and eruptions, feverish and bilious complaints, and are the softest and mildest purgative that can be used on any occasion.
Description of Worms, and the symptoms which by they are known.
Worms which infest the human body, are chiefly of four kinds, viz. the Pecs or large round worm, the Ascarides, or small maw worm, the Caucurbitina, or short, flat, white worm, and lastly, the Tania, or tape worm, so called from its resemblance to tape; this is often many yards long, and is full of joints—it is most hurtful, and most difficult to cure.
Among the symptoms attending worms, are disagreeable breath, especially in the morning—Bad and corrupted gums—itching in the nose and about the seat—Convulsions and epileptic fits, and sometimes privation of speech—Starting and grinding of the teeth in sleep—Irregular appetite, sometimes loathing food, and sometimes voracious—Purgings, with slimy and foetid stools—Vomiting—Large and hard belly—Pains and distresses at the stomach—Pains in the head and thighs, with lowness of spirits—Slow fever, with small and irregular pulse—A dry cough—Excessive thirst—Sometimes pale and unhealthy countenance, and sometimes the face bloated and flushed.
Persons afflicted with any of the above symptoms should have immediate recourse to HAMILTON'S WORM DESTROYING LOZENGES, which have been constantly attended with success in all complaints similar to those above described.
A dose of this medicine given occasionally during the warm season, will effectually prevent the vomiting and purging of children, a dreadful disorder which annually destroys thousands of the infant part of our cities. It is likewise the mildest and most certain remedy known and has restored to health and strength a great number when in an advanced stage of this fatal complaint. Particular and plain instructions are given for every part of the necessary treatment in such cases.
Children generally take this medicine with eagerness, having a pleasing appearance, and an agreeable taste.
CASES OF CURES—by Hamilton's Worm Destroying Lozenges.
(Selected from thousands) the authenticity of which any person may ascertain, either by letter or personal application.
TAPE WORM.
Mr. SAMUEL FULLER, Inn-keeper, on the Harford road, ten miles from Baltimore, began about 20 months ago to be grievously afflicted with a tape worm, which increased fast in size and strength, so as to excite the most horrid sensations by its writhing motions and inconsiderable 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 a great FOUR YARDS of the worm (now in the possession of the Co. & Co.)—but a renewal of his pains soon convinced him that this monstrous reptile had recovered its first vigour—Application was made to the Co. & 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 in length. A few motions have since elapsed, and Mr. Fuller is now in perfect health. The above facts are well known to a numerous circle of his neighbours, and himself will gratify any who may wish to make further inquiries on the subject. Although Hamilton's worm lozenges produce such powerful effects, when necessary, yet they are perfectly innocent and mild in their operation on the human body, even taken in large doses, as Mr. Fuller will testify—their particular mildness is abundantly evident in innumerable cures of infants.
Communicated by Dr. John Spangler, Yorktown, Pennsylvania.
Letter from the Reverend Mr. JOHN MOLTHER, Minister of the Moravian church in Yorktown, York, January 4th, 1802.
Dear Sir, Dr. Hamilton's lozenges have been recommended to me as a very adequate means for the cure of children afflicted with worms, I procured a box for the use of my family, to try whether by means of this medicine, I might be enabled to gain a point, which to accomplish, different other means had proved abortive. My eldest child, of a very fleshy 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 quit replete with very small living animals. Not one of that sort of worms which usually infest children came from him. Since that period he grew remarkably better in health, and though lean, has got a fresh and lively complexion. Upon different occasions I have used this medicine as a purgative substitute, and found it to answer exceedingly well, without bringing on any other, or any of those disagreeable sensations, so often occasioned by purgative medicines. Upon the which I judge this medicine to be, besides its main object, one of the most salutary means for restoring lost appetite, and promoting a proper state of digestion, by carrying off the 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, freedom from corrosive and repellent minerals (the basis of other lotions) and of unparalleled efficacy in preventing and removing blemishes in the face and skin of every kind, particularly freckles, pimples, inflammatory redness, scurf, tetter, ring worms, sun burns, prickly heat, &c.
The Persian Lotion operates mildly, without impeding that natural, insensible perspiration which is essential to health. Yet its salutary effects are speedy and permanent, rendering the skin delicately soft and clear, improving the complexion, and restoring the bloom of youth, never failing to render an ordinary countenance beautiful, and an handsome one more so.
THE RESTORATIVE POWDER for the TEETH and GUMS.
This excellent preparation comforts and strengthens the gums, preserves the enamel from decay, and cleanses and whitens the teeth, by absorbing all that acrimonious flime and foulness, which suffered to accumulate, never fails to injure and finally ruin them.
Dr. HAHN'S GENUINE EYE WATER.
A sovereign remedy for all diseases of the eyes, whether the effect of natural weakness or of accident, defluxions of rheum, dullness, itching and films on the eyes, never failing to cure those malices which frequently succeed the small pox, measles and fevers, and wonderfully strengthening a weak light. Hundreds have experienced its excellent virtues, when nearly deprived of sight.
TOOTH ACHE DROPS.
The only remedy yet discovered which gives immediate and lasting relief in the most severe instances.
THE SOVEREIGN OINTMENT for the ITCH, Which is warranted an infallible remedy at one application, and may be used with perfect safety by pregnant women, or on infants a week old, containing not a particle of mercury, or any other dangerous ingredient whatever, and is not accompanied with that tormenting 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-BILIOUS PILLS. The operation of these pills is perfectly mild, so as to be used with safety by persons in every situation, and of every age.
They are excellently adapted to carry off superfluous bile, and prevent its morbid secretions—to restore and amend the appetite—to procure a free perspiration, and thereby prevent colds, which are often attended with fatal consequences—a dose never fails to remove a cold, if taken on its first appearance. They are celebrated for removing habitual colic pains—sickness at the stomach, and severe head-ache—and ought to be taken by all persons on a change of climate.
Sold likewise by S. Pleasants, Richmond; Ross and Douglass, Petersburg; T. Green, Fredericksburg; G. Purdie, Smithfield; M. Jones, Suffolk; Dr. Miller, Winchester; R. Greenhow, Williamsburg; and J. Shaw, Leesburg.
NOTICE.
The Circuit Court of the District of Columbia having at the November term held in the county of Alexandria, Ordered and Decreed, in the cause of Wyllie, Langley and others, complainants against Robert Alexander, his Trustees and other defendants depending on the Chancery side of the said court, that the subscriber make up, adjust, settle and report to the said court the accounts and claims of the said plaintiffs, stated in their bill; and of other judgment creditors of the said Robert Alexander, anterior to the deed of trust mentioned in the said bill, which deed bears a date the 26th day of December 1799.
The several persons coming under the decretal order made in the above-mentioned suit, are hereby informed, that I shall attend at my office in the town of Alexandria, on Monday the 12th day of February, to carry into effect the said order, at which time and place the several parties interested are requested to attend with the necessary documents, to enable me to execute the order.
James Keith.
Feb. 7. e1214M As I am not a Master in Chancery under the Circuit Court of the District, and was only applied to by one of the Counsel in the above cause, to examine the various claims arising out of it; I consented to do it, it seemed to me as a common referee, not being of ever intending to be an officer of the Court, but accidentally hearing that in case of my acting on that reference, a hardle would be made of it, which would involve serious consequences, I find myself constrained to decline acting under the order of which I give the parties this notice.
JAMES KEITH.
March 5. e121
By virtue of a Deed of Trust
To the subscriber, will be exposed to sale upon the premises, for ready money, on the first day of March next, if fair, if not, the next fair day,
A piece of Ground,
lying upon the east side of Washington Street, and north side of Cameron Street, in the town of Alexandria, extending with Washington Street fifty five feet, with Cameron Street forty seven feet: also
A piece of Ground,
lying upon the north side of a ten feet alley extending eastwardly from Washington Street, beginning upon the said alley, fifty seven feet to the eastward of Washington Street and extending with the alley fifteen feet, and northwardly parallel to Washington Street twenty feet, Also one entire SQUARE containing two acres bounded on the south by Oronoko Street, on the north by Pendleton Street, on the east by Alfred Street, and on the west by Patrick Street. This square is subject to an annual rent of forty three pounds current money of Virginia, payable to Charles Alexander, Esq.
JAMES KEITH.
Feb. 14. eods.
The excessive badness of the weather at the time appointed for the Sale of the above property, prevented the sale taking place. It will now be offered for sale on Monday the 19th day of this month on the respective premises. If that day should prove unfavorable, it will be offered the next fair day.
JAMES KEITH.
March 5.
To be Rented,
A two story frame HOUSE, and a large LOT for a Garden, with a Well of good water at the door, on Duke Street, about three squares to the eastward of the Stone Bridge: possession may be had immediately.
A Lot about 34 1/2 feet on Potomac Strand, extending westward about 80 feet, to an alley. This may be rented for about ten years, and, perhaps, on ground rent forever. This lot is very near to Wolfe Street and Kirk's wharf.
Wm. Hartshorne.
1 Mo. s. eods.
For Sale, On very moderate terms, a case of OSTRICH FEATHERS, Ricketts, Newton and Co. Jan. 16.
This Day is published, By Cotton & Stewart, and for Sale at the Book-Store—Price One Dollar, A new and interesting NOVEL, ENTITLED WHAT HAS BEEN. By Mrs. MATHEWS. Feb. 16.
FOR SALE. On the first Monday in April next, to be sold at public auction, to the highest bidder, The House and Lot, at present occupied by Mr. Abram Hewes, fronting the intersection of Duke and Royal Streets. The terms of sale will be made known by application to the subscriber between this and the day of sale or on the day of sale. EDMUND I. LEE. Feb. 13.
To be Sold at Private Sale.
Three hundred thousand BRICKS, Four thousand bushels of LIME, and a NEGRO GIRL, about 12 years of age, THOMAS PATTEN. Feb. 27.
Just received and for Sale By William Calh, King Street, 44 barrels best brown TANNERS' OIL. 80 bbls. of Mackerel of the first quality, Jan. 26.
PHYSIOGNOTRACE.
I. TODD Respectfully informs the ladies and gentlemen of Alexandria that he has erected his machine for tracing the outlines of the face, in the Bill Room at the Eagle Tavern, corner of King and Royal Streets, where those who will honor him with their attention may have four correct profiles for 25 cents.
Note—Gilt and black Frames may be had at the room. Please to come in at the paved alley leading to Royal Street Jan. 9.
CHEAP BARGAIN.
I wish to sell 52 1/2 acres of LAND, about 4 miles from Alexandria, lying on the Falls Church Road, a little above Col. Peyton's and Captain Slatum's. The improvements are a small framed House, with about 10 acres of rich, low ground included, with cedar posts and chestnut rails, and laid down in timothy last fall, about 120 of the most choice fruit trees planted, some of them will be in full bearing this summer, if the spring permits; the whole of the rest in wood. I also joins the lands of Captain Richard Conway and Benjamin Dulany, Esq. If not sold at private sale, before Saturday the 10th day of March, it will be on that day set up to the highest bidder, at the Coffee House in Alexandria, between the hours of one and two o'clock. The survey and title papers may be seen and the land shown to any person desirous of purchasing, by application to the subscriber. B. DADE. Feb. 22.
Twenty Dollars Reward.
ELOPED from Mr. Thomas Blackburn's plantation, on Monday the 20th inst. HARRY, a dark mulatto, about 30 years of age, five feet seven or eight inches high. The above Negro was purchased by me in December last, at the sale of the late Mr. Triplett's property at Round Hill; he has received uncommon indulgencies, and absconded through a pretended aversion to going to my farm in Jefferson. He has connexions about Centerville, and also in and near Alexandria, at which place I think it most probable he is now concealed.
I will give the above reward to any person who shall apprehend the said Negro and lodge him in jail at Dumfries, or 15 dollars if secured in any other jail so that I get him again. H. S. Turner, Dumfries, Feb. 27.
The Counting House
of the Subscriber was broke open on Wednesday night last, and the Drawer of his Writing Desk broke, and his Pocket Book taken therefrom, having 25 dollars in three notes, and sundry papers of consequence to the owner, and cannot be of any use to any other person. The owner will be very thankful to the perpetrator to return the Pocket Book and papers, so that he may get them again, by placing them in his passage. Andrew Scholfield. March 2.
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