Alexandria advertiser and commercial intelligencer (Alexandria [Va.]), 1803-04-26 00:00:00

Sales by Auction.
On WEDNESDAY, 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, Queen's Ware, and ALSO, A variety of DRY GOODS. -AMONG WHICH ARE- Broad Cloths, Cassimeres, Kerseys, Coatings, Halfthicks, Fearnought, Blankets, Planes, Negro Cottons, Worsted and other Stockings, THOS. PATTEN, Auctioneer. April 25.
Public Vendue.
On FRIDAY, At 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store, Rum in hogheads and barrels. French Brandy in pipes, Gin in pipes and bds. Whiskey and Apple Brandy in bds. Sugar in hhds. tierces and bds. Coffee in tierces and bags, Chocolate White and brown Soap in boxes, Mould and dip'd Candles in boxes, Raisins in kegs, boxes and jars, Figs in kegs and frails, Queens Ware in crates, FURNITURE, &c. ALSO, A variety of DRY GOODS, Among which are, Cloths, Coatings, Kerseymeres, Duffils, Plains and Kerseys, Negro Cottons, Serges, Elapicks, blue Friezes, Calimancoes and Russels, Yarn Stockings, Chintzes and Calicoes, Irish Linens, Silesia do. Platillas, Osnaburgs and Ticklenburgs, Muslins and Muslin Hand'ks, India Muslins and Table Cloths Bandanna Handkerchiefs, Silk Stockings, Coloured Threads, Hats, Plated Candlesticks, And fundry other Articles. P. G. MARSTELLER. April 26.
Just Received and for Sale, Sweet Oranges, Lemons, Limes and Cocoa Nuts. Also, A few boxes of excellent Havana SEGARS. J. DYSON. March 18.
Notice.
All persons having claims against the estate of William Triplett, of Round Hill, deceased, are requested to bring them forward for adjustment and payment; and all those indebted to the estate, are respectfully called upon to make immediate payment to the Executors—it being their anxious wish to close all the accounts, and settle with the legatees as soon as possible. CHARLES LITTLE, GEO. TRIPLETT, Ex'tors. March 1.
Public Sale.
WILL BE SOLD, at public auction, on Tuesday the 26th instant, at half past 3 o'clock in the afternoon, at the house of Mr. James Bacon, on Fairfax street, A VARIETY OF Household and Kitchen FURNITURE, &c. GEO. YOUNG, Assignee. April 22.
For NEW-YORK, The fast sailing Sch'r Friendship, (Intended as a regular Packet) JOHN QUANDRILL, Master; for Freight or Passage apply to the master on board, at Mr. Mathewson's wharf, or to PHILIP CARE, Union street. April 22.
GOODS for SALE. TO BE SOLD, By private bargain, before the 8th day of next month, the STOCK of GOODS, of an extensive and well assorted retail store—the goods imported by the proprietors. Only a small advance on the cost will be required, and liberal credit given upon bond and approved security. Apply to Messrs. Alex. Henderson and Co. Alexandria, or Mr. Brown, Dumfries. April 12.
JUST RECEIVED, And for Sale at this Office, price 37 1/2 cents, A Pamphlet, entitled, THE CONDUCT OF Merriwether Jones, In a series of Letters addressed to the Public. By James T. Callender. April 22.
BRIDGES.
On Tuesday the third of May next, being the second day of Prince William court, at the court house of said county, between the hours of 12 and 4 o'clock, will be let to the lowest bidder, The building of two Bridges, of stone; one over Cedar Run, near Cornwallis's Ford, and the other over Broad Run, near Atwell's Ford. A plan will be shown on the day of sale, by the commissioners. Bond with satisfactory security will be required. Two thousand dollars are now ready subject to the orders of the Commissioners. James Ewell, Thos. Lee, sen. Charles Ewell, Bernard Hooe, jun. Court Comm'ers. April 8.
To Rent, From the first day of June next, A two story Brick House on Duke street, well finished and every necessary building annexed to it. Also, To Let, or for Sale, A valuable vacant Lot adjoining the Bank, on Cameron street. For terms apply to LAWRENCE HOOFF, sen. April 15.
Just received and for Sale by the subscriber, a quantity of Nova-Scotia Grindstones, of best grit and quality. Also, A few boxes N. Scotia smoked HERRINGS. Wm. HODGSON. April 2.
T. SIMMS—has for Sale, SALT, For the fisheries; some excellent Bacon, and first quality Segars, March 22.
John Gardner Ladd
HAS FOR SALE, At his warehouse, Prince street wharf, on very reasonable terms, for cash, or approved credit, Muscovado Sugar in hhds. and barrels, India and Havanna white do. Loaf do. Coffee in bags, W. India and N. England Rum, French Brandy, Holland Gin, Fresh Hyson, Young Hyson, Imperial } TEAS, India Cottons, Bandanna Handkerchiefs, Russia Duck and Sheetings, Irish Linens, Bar Iron, cotton and wool Cards, Sole Leather, Shoes of all sorts, Pepper, Nutmegs and Cinnamon, Brimstone, Alum and Copperas, Window Glass, Cables and Cordage of all sizes, Wrought and cut Nails, Spermaceti and tallow Candles, Soap, Cheese, Oil, Sherry, Lisbon, Malaga, } WINES, A few boxes excellent Claret, A few baskets excellent French Cordial, Boxes of Olives and Capers, Salt, prime and mss Beef, 3 bales hatters' Wool, 5 bds. Veldigrife, A few bags fresh Hops, boxes of Raisins, casks Pearl Ashes, do. Salt Petre, Manufactured Tobacco, Nova Scotia Grindstones, Rhode Island Lime, 3 boxes Writing Paper, A few pair elegant Looking Glasses, A few packages English Glass Ware, assorted, Tea table sets of China, Nankeens, Mens' fine and coarse Hats, &c. Also, A small quantity of COTTON YARN, fitted for knitting or weaving, at a much cheaper rate than can be afforded from a common wheel. April 15.
SALT.
Suitable for the Fisheries, and ENGLISH COAL, for sale on board the barque Henry, Capt. Trotter, just arrived from Liverpool. Apply to R. T. HOOE & Co. Who have likewise for Sale, A quantity of English Slate for covering houses; Port, Dry Lisbon, & Calcarello Wines in qr. casks; soft shell'd Almonds in bags; Earthen Ware in crates, Stone Ware in crates; London Porter in casks; Pipes in boxes; Marble Slabs for Hearths, and a quantity of Georgia Cotton in bags. March 31.
Turk's Island Salt.
Just received 1600 bushels of Turk's Island SALT, afloat at Irwin's wharf—Also, a few boxes of fresh Prunes for sale by J. and J. H. TUCKER. March 28.
Notice is hereby given to the Creditors of Thomas Moore, a Bankrupt, that on Wednesday the 30th day of April, 1803, between the hours of three and five o'clock, at the Clerk's Office of Alexandria county, a certificate of discharge will be given to the said bankrupt, unless cause be then and there shown to the contrary, by the said creditors or either of them. By order of the honorable William Kilty, Chief Judge of the Circuit Court of the District of Columbia, this twelfth day of April, 1803. G. DENEALE, Clerk. April 13.
Public Sale.
On Monday, 2d May, at 4 o'clock, P. M. will be sold on the premises, A HOUSE and LOT, (see simple) on Gibbon Street, between Water and Fairfax Streets, at present occupied by Mr. Dempsey; on a credit of 60 days. THOS. PATTEN. April 25.
DR. HALL
Has this day received an additional supply of Drugs, Medicines, &c. Gowland's Lotion, Refined Liquorice, Common do. Pearl Barley, Spirits of Wine, (rectified) Breast Pipes, Nipple Shells, &c. &c. April 25.
For Sale.
Fairfax street, next door to Mr. Guy Atkinson's, Several pieces of elegant Historical Tapestry from designs of Le Brun, one of the first painters that ever lived in Europe, intended to ornament a MUSEUM, a Columbia Gallery of Arts, or School of Drawing and Painting in Alexandria, for the instruction of young and ingenious artists and mechanics, and to gratify the curiosity of all persons of taste, residents or travellers in the United States, where such curious and beautiful pieces are very rare. Apply to the owner as above, from 9 o'clock to one, A. M. and from 4 to 7 in the afternoon. He will stay in town only for a few days.
N. B. A MUSEUM is an enterprise not only honorable but very advantageous, for it is a real and rich property, daily increasing by the liberal and voluntary gifts of some well spirited men, travellers, and navigators, who present that useful establishment with the admirable productions of nature and art. A very considerable revenue is yearly arising from it, and as Alexandria is fast increasing in commerce and population, the institution of a Museum will add to the importance and splendor of the town, and would be of great advantage to the owner. April 25.
WAS TAKEN UP,
Between Alexandria and George Town, a large piece of timber. The owner, by proving property and paying charges may have it again on application to JOSEPH MARL. April 25.
Just received and for Sale by
JOSEPH DYSON, A QUANTITY OF FRESH ORANGES, By the hundred or smaller quantity. Jan. 19.
Just published,
By Robert & John Gray, And for sale at their Book & Stationary Store in King street,
THEODORE CYPHON: OR, THE BENEVOLENT JEW.
A Novel, in 2 vols. By GEORGE WALKER, Author of the Vagabond, Three Spaniards, &c. &c. Price One Dollar and Seventy Five Cents. Handsomely bound & lettered. Also,
The Story of Tom Snell. Price 20 cents. April 21.
Notice
Is hereby given to the Creditors of Wm. Bell, a Bankrupt, THAT on Saturday the 30th of April, 1803, between the hours of three and four o'clock, at the Clerk's Office of Alexandria county, a certificate of discharge will be given to the said Bankrupt, unless cause be then and there shown to the contrary, by the said creditors or either of them. By order of the Honorable William Kilty, Chief Judge of the Circuit Court of the District of Columbia, this sixteenth day of April, 1803. G. DENEALE, Clerk. April 16.

FRAUD on the UNDERWRITERS.
From the Boston Chronicle.
To the Editors.
GENTLEMEN,
I transmit you for publication the history of a fraud, lately committed by Robert Pierpont, owner, and Abiel Ruddock Storey, master, of the brig Hannah, on sundry underwriters of this town. It has occasioned considerable speculation amongst our citizens. The interests of commerce require it should be fully known. In delineating the picture, "nothing has been extenuated, nor aught set down in malice." It is a transaction exceeding in infamy, all that has hitherto appeared in the commerce of our country.
AN UNDERWRITER.
On Tuesday, the 8th of March, 1803, before the supreme judicial court sitting in this town, commenced the trial of Robert Pierpont, late owner, and Abiel Ruddock Storey, late master, of the brigantine Hannah, for combining and conspiring together to sink and destroy said vessel, with an intent to cheat and defraud many of our underwriters, to the amount of 30,000 and 500 dols. and afterwards effecting the same.
The case was argued by the honorable James Sullivan, the attorney general, in behalf of the commonwealth, and the honorable Theophilus Parsons, as counsel for the prisoners. It appeared by the evidence of John Southack, who, tho' originally an accomplice, was admitted as a witness that in the month of October, 1801, Pierpont and himself meditated this fraud, that in consequence, he (by the advice of Pierpont) undertook a journey to New York for the purpose of procuring a master who would undertake the business; that he there engaged one by the name of William Harris, who came to Boston to execute the plan. While, however, Southack was on this errand, Pierpont agreed with Storey. On the arrival of Harris, lodgings were procured for him by Pierpont in the upper part of Charles-town, at the house of one James Russell, being also the lodgings of Southack. A few days after, he was made acquainted with Pierpont's arrangements during Southack's absence, and desired to state the compensation which should be made him for his time, trouble and expences in coming from & returning to New York. Harris at first consented to take one hundred dollars; but as Pierpont and Southack did not readily assent, he increased his demand to two, and afterwards to three hundred dollars, threatening to make a full disclosure of their plans, if not speedily settled with. They had therefore to pay him this last demand, and thus be rid of him. It is not ascertained what has since become of Harris: but it is hoped the merchants and underwriters of New York will be on their guard against his machinations.
The brig Hannah was shortly after purchased by Pierpont, the command given to Storey, and being loaded with a cargo alledged to consist of beef, flour, bacon, fish, butter, candles, soap, shoes, boots, &c, on the 9th of November dropped down into Nantasket Roads, in our outer harbour, where she lay nearly ten days, during which time Pierpont and Storey were employed in effecting insurance at the offices of Messrs. Joseph Taylor and Peter C. Brooks—having obtained 28,000 and 500 dols. on the vessel and cargo, for Pierpont, and 2000 on an adventure and commissions for Storey, making together a sum of 30,000 and 500 dollars; the Hannah left the Roads on the 19th Nov. and proceeded on her pretended voyage, in company with the brigantine Sally, captain Tirrell, having fair and moderate breezes.
George Henry Freeman, the mate, was also admitted an evidence, and swore, that about 8 o'clock of the evening of the second night after the Hannah left Nantasket Roads, captain Storey called him into the cabin, and directing the boy to go up and continue on deck; he shut the cabin door and then told the witness that he had a thing of importance to communicate, but on a promise that in all events he would keep it an inviolable secret, which being
promised, Storey observed, "that it was necessary to sink the Hannah, for if she arrived safe into the port the owner and himself would be ruined; he therefore requested of Freeman to assist him in effecting the same;" to this the witness feigningly assented, on a promise of receiving the sum of 300 dollars; in consequence, about 8 o'clock the next morning, the crew were sent aloft to reef the fore top sail, and while they were thus employed the mate went down into the run through the cabin scuttle, and with a spike gimblet bored a number of holes through the planks.
Shortly after, (as if by accident) the cook was directed by Storey to sound the pump, who discovered that the vessel had three feet water in her hold. The alarm was then given to the crew, that she had sprung a leak, and they were ordered to the pumps; by great exertions they freed her in about an hour. Freeman again bored other holes, making as he said the number of thirty. The leak now increased so much that both pumps could not keep her free, in consequence of which a signal of distress was made to capt. Tirrell, of the Sally, (then in sight) who bore down within hail, when Storey informed him of his situation, requesting of him not to quit, but afford all the assistance in his power. It was rather singular that the Sally had really sprung a leak, and the captain had determined to make the nearest port. Captain Tirrell however sent his boat on board the Hannah, with some hands to assist at the pumps; but as might be expected their efforts proved ineffectual. It was now determined by Storey and the crew to take out such property as could be easily removed, with the cloathing, and then quit her; this was accordingly done about 6 P. M. of the third day after leaving Nantasket Roads. Storey, with a view to deceive captain Tirrell, proposed he should tarry by the Hannah all night, so that if the weather continued moderate an attempt might be made to tow her into port. He, however, sent Freeman, the mate, back to the brig, ostensibly on pretence of saving other property, but with secret instructions to knock out if possible, the lumber port, so that the business might be speedily accomplished; this the witness effected, but with extreme danger of his life, for when the lumber port fell into the sea, the water rushed in upon him so violently that he had been nigh suffocated. The witness then returned on board the Sally, and in a quarter of an hour the Hannah went down. The Sally arrived at Newport five days after, a protest was made before Mr. Hazard, a notary public, and signed by Storey, Freeman and a seaman in the usual form. Storey wrote to Pierpont, from Newport, informing him of the loss of the Hannah, in a very artful manner, concluding his letter by observing, "that he should take care to have all the papers in due order, so that in case insurance had been effected, he might be able to recover of the underwriters."
Such was the substance of the evidence given at the trial by the accomplices, Southack and Freeman, respecting this villainy. It may now be proper in the narration further to state, that when the demand was made on the underwriters for the loss, objections were raised to paying, on these grounds, first as to the sea worthiness of the vessel; secondly as the real value of the property on board, from the apparent inability of Pierpont readily to command a capital sufficient for such an undertaking. To obviate the first Messrs. Lincoln and Wheelwright, shipwrights of respectability in this town, who repaid the Hannah, previous to her sailing, made oath, that sufficient repairs were made, and in their opinion she was fit to perform the voyage. To the other, original bills of the purchase of the cargo were produced, and Southack swore the invoice was made out by him, at the request of Pierpont, from these bills; and (with the exception of a few shoes, boots and yards of gingham, inadvertently left) was, as to the value and quality, accurate and just. Pierpont further declared he had taken up a considerable sum of money of Mr. Giles Alexander to enable him to prosecute the voyage, and this seemed corroborated by the policies of insurance being assigned Alexander as a collateral security for a debt alledged to be due from Pierpont. With a train of circumstances thus combined and connected, aided by the talents of a gentleman learned in the law, whom Pierpont had engaged to manage and maintain his demands against the un-
derwriters their suspicions were done away and (with the exception of two, namely Mr. Thomas Amory, who had underwrote five thousand, and Mr. Benjamin Bussey, two thousand dollars) a compromise to H. G. Otis, Esq. agent of Pierpont and Alexander, which being acceded to, there was paid him from Mr. Taylor's office, twelve thousand and seventy five dollars, and from Mr. Brooks's office, four thousand nine hundred dollars, making together the sum of sixteen thousand, nine hundred and seventy five dollars.
Soon after these adjustments, a letter was received through the medium of the post office, by one of the underwriters in sinuating that all had not been right respecting the loss of the Hannah; to this an answer was returned in the Gazette, proposing an interview with the writer, with assurances of secrecy and reward on a full disclosure. Indirect information was also received about the same time from New York, stating that a Schooner called the Traveller, had been fitted out from that port by Southack, Storey and Pierpont, under suspicious circumstances, and as the vessel had arrived at this place, on pretence of completing her cargo, directions were given to secure and detain her at New York by Southack while on this new expedition, by attacking the Schooner. The execution of this order, it is conjectured, led to some disagreement between the accomplices, which terminated in an application from Southack to have an interview with Messrs. David Green and Peter C. Brooks, to whom a full disclosure of the iniquitous transaction of the loss of the Hannah was made. A plan was then adopted to obtain from Freeman, the mate (who was in Boston) a corroboration of the facts which had been disclosed by Southack; for this end, a person was engaged to found Freeman, whether he would take charge of a vessel with an intent to sink or otherwise destroy her. This scheme had the desired effect. Freeman assented to the proposition, and soon after made an acknowledgment to this person, of the agency he had in the destruction of the Hannah. After a knowledge of the leading traits of this iniquity from Southack and Freeman, the lesser ones were enquired into and obtained.—
James Russell, at whose house Southack and Harris had boarded, and from whom a bill for a large quantity of bacon, amounting to seventeen hundred and ninety eight dollars had been produced to the underwriters, by Pierpont, was questioned as to the reality of this sale, and being hard pressed, acknowledged that the bill had been made out at the request of Pierpont, although no bacon had been sold by him, and that for this he received a gratuity of eighty dollars. Joseph W. Page declared the bill for articles which he had furnished, has been by Pierpont's request swelled from 25 to 30 per cent. above their real value, and also that some of the articles contained therein had not been delivered, at that time. Other circumstances tended to induce a belief, that the merchandizes said to constitute the cargo, were not of the species which their outward appearances indicated, particularly that of beef; in short this conspiracy and fraud appeared to have been the consequence of a long and systematic plan matured and carried into execution with great adroitness, and as a prelude to others on a more extensive scale, which by this happy discovery have failed in their embryo.
The defence set up by the counsel for the defendants, rested upon one point; it was insisted that the reputation of a citizen ought not to be impaired by attaching credit to Southack and Freeman, men who had before sworn to facts diametrically opposite to those which they had now testified to the court; that it was evident they had perjured themselves, and therefore setting their evidence aside, there was not that proof which should lead the jury to convict the defendants. To this it was replied, that the many corroborating circumstances which had been adduced on the trial, had thrown such weight into the scale of their testimony, that infamous and perjured as they were, yet with those additional proofs all reasonable doubts of guilt must be removed from the minds of the jury, and lead them to convict the defendants.
The opinion of the court was clear and decided. The jury retired but a few moments before they agreed on their verdict, and on their return declared Pierpont and Storey were both guilty.
On Friday the 18th instant, sentence
was pronounced against the prisoners, that they should stand one hour in the pillory in State street, on two several days, be confined in prison for the term of 2 years and pay costs of prosecution.
"The advantages resulting to our country from Insurance contracts are obvious to every man; they give great security to the fortunes of private people as by dividing among many, losses which would ruin an individual, they make them fall light and easy on a whole community; this security advances trade and navigation, because the risk of transportation being thus diminished, men will be more readily induced to engage in an extensive trade, and assist in important undertakings, since a failure in the object will not be attended with those dreadful consequences to them and their families, which must be the case in a country where insurances are unknown. But it is not individuals only that derive advantages from the increase of commerce; the general welfare of the public is also promoted: as soon as a nation displays a commercial spirit and it acquires vigor, we discover a new and an improved genius in its policy, its alliances, its wars, and its negotiations. No nation that cultivated foreign commerce, ever failed to make a distinguished figure on the theatre of the world." Hence then the necessity of checking, by severe and certain punishments, every species of fraud against so useful a class of citizens as underwriters. The legislature of this commonwealth, impressed, no doubt, with these sentiments, have passed a law, the last session, by which the destroying a vessel, with intent to defraud underwriters, has been made a felony, subject to severe punishments. It is to be hoped that the terrors of the law, joined to the abhorrence and indignation which has been so generally awakened against Pierpont, Storey, and their associates, Southack and Freeman, for the villainy just related, will prevent a repetition of similar conduct; a conduct as injurious to the commerce and reputation of our country, as it is disgraceful to the character of man.
FREDERICKTOWN, (M.) March 15.
The Editor of the Republican Advocate has been furnished with the following copy, from Miss M'Dowell, of the different articles stolen from her by Conner. Vendue masters, silver smiths and others, are requested to keep a watchful eye on goods of the following description, should any such be offered for sale. The different printers will please to publish the list of articles.
Pine Creek, Lycoming county, Penn. April 5th, 1803.
The following articles of Dress and other property were in the portmanteau taken from the subscriber by Benjamin Conner, on the night of the 21st of March last, near Pine Creek, on the West Branch of Susquehanna.
 4 silk gowns of different colors.  3 do. muffin, two of them black and the other white.  2 white dimity petticoats.  4 silk do. of different colors.  1 do. black calimanco.  11 changes of linen.  7 pair of silk stockings, four black and three white.  2 pair cotton do.  4 large shawls.  9 vandykes.  4 pocket handkerchiefs.  2 head dresses.  2 silk cloaks, one long and the other short.  1 riding dress or habit trimmed with black ermine.  2 pair of kid shoes and one of morocco.  2 pocket books of red morocco, one containing letters and the other a number of articles, rings, a lock &c.  1/2 dozen silver tea spoons.  1 Dunstable bonnet. 
About eleven hundred Guineas in a purse of Weasel skin; the precise sum at the time they were taken, not known.
ESTHER M'DOWELL.
NORFOLK, April 19.
The absence of the Mayor from this Borough, is very sensibly felt, particularly on the Lord's Day. Last Sunday, in Bermuda street there was a riot of Negroes, who were fighting with stones, knives and razors. One negro got cut; and a razor was left at the Herald Office, by a person who took it from one of the

rotes. The constables will not do their duty without looking after.  Yesterday came on the election for members of Congress, and members for the State Legislature for the county of Norfolk when Thomas Newton, junr. Esq. was returned for congress there being no opposition. For Delegates, the poll stood thus:    Holt,  277  } elected    A. Lee  200    King,  164    Callis,  149    Foreman  77  
Massachusetts Election.  The votes for Governor in Massachusetts stands thus:    Governor Strong,  24710    Mr. Gerry,  11656    Federal Majority,  13654    (copy.)  THOMAS JEFFERSON, President of the United States of America.
To all whom it may concern.  The Citizen Giraud Cazeaux, having produced to me his Commission as Vice Commissary of Commercial Relations of the French Republic for Portsmouth, in the state of New Hampshire. I do hereby recognize him as such, and declare him free to exercise such functions, powers and privileges as are allowed to the similar agents of the most favored nations.  In testimony whereof, I have caused these Letters to be made Patent and the Seal of the United States to be hereunto affixed. Given under my hand at the City of Washington, the 5th day of April, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and three; and of the Independence of the United States of America the twenty-seventh.  TH: JEFFERSON. By the President. JAMES MADISON, Secretary of State.
The Trustees of the College of New Jersey, at their stated meeting held at Princeton on the 13th inst. conferred the honorary degree of Doctor of Laws on Bushrod Washington, one of the Justices of the Supreme Court of the U. States, and Aaron Burr, Vice President of the United States.
A gentleman of this city (Baltimore) has politely furnished the following account from a White Haven (Eng.) paper, which was forwarded to him by his correspondent at that place.
[Anti-Democrat]  The Trelawney, Afflick, of Liverpool, (and bound to that port from Baltimore) came on shore near Ravensglass, early on Saturday morning. She had arrived off Liverpool, and had taken a pilot on board, who unfortunately ran her upon a sand bank, called Mad wharf; from which, however, after a short time, she came off, but so leaky as to leave no alternative but that of endeavoring to run her on shore. She is a large vessel laden with wheat, flour, cotton, &c. and has fifteen feet water in the hold when she came on shore. The passengers, of whom there were several, were all safely landed in two boats belonging to the ship; but a very melancholy accident ensued. One of the boats returning from the shore with six of the ship's crew on board, and Mr. Middleton of Ravensglass (who had kindly taken the helm) was upset and all perished except two of the seamen! The exertions of those on shore were such as do honor to human nature.
Captain Affleck had thirty days passage to Holyhead, in lat. 44. long. 45, he passed a vessel which had sunk.  Philadelphia, April 21st, 1803.  The Printers in the United States who have been so obliging, as to insert in their respective news-papers, the "Circular address" of the general committee of correspondence appointed by the Philadelphia Baptist Association, are particularly desired, to publish the following alterations made by the said committee, on the 20th instant—Rev. Wm. Rogers, D. D.
of Philadelphia, Corresponding Secretary, in the place of the Rev. Mr. Ustick, deceased, Rev. Wm. Stoughton, D. D. of Burlington, N. J. Recording Secretary in the room of Dr. Rogers.  The Committee likewise feel sensibly impressed with the readiness which so many of the Editors of American newspapers have kindly manifested in giving their "Circular address" such publicity.  SAMUEL JONES, President.
For twelve centuries the Small Pox has been known to continue its ravages, destroying probably in every year an immense proportion of the population of the world.
   NATURAL SMALL-POX.   General Character. Mortality.     In some instances mild, but for the most part violent, painful, loathsome, contagious, and dangerous to life. One in six who have the disease dies. At least half of mankind have it, consequently one in 12 of the human race perish by one disease!—In London 30000 ann. in the United Kingdom, 40,000.        INOCULATED SMALL-POX.   General Character. Mortality.     For the most part mild, but in some instances violent, painful, loathsome, and dangerous to life. One in 300 inoculated dies; in London probably one in 100. Inoculation, by spreading the disease, has increased its general mortality by 17 in every 1000.        INOCULATED COW-POCK.   General Character. Mortality.     Uniformly mild, inoffensive, free from pain or danger, and an infallible preventative of the small pox. Never Fatal.  
On Thursday morning was brought to this town (Petersburgh,) from Person county, North Carolina, one of the most extraordinary objects probably ever seen. A young man by the name of Howard, 23 years 2 feet 8 inches from head to feet, & about 18 inches high when sitting. He appeared to be sensible, converse with ease, has the countenance of a man of his years, and says he enjoys a remarkable share, of good health. All his limbs have undergone an astonishing change—his legs and thighs are bent and flat; the thin bone of each leg appears broken about the middle and forms an angle—his arms have but very little bone, notwithstanding which he has the use of them; In short his whole frame, apparently has experienced a gradual dissolution, and he appears to have very little bone left in his limbs. His arms, he says, have been broken upwards of thirty times, without having lately experienced any great inconvenience from it. He has been unable to walk since he was three years old. He says the cause of his lamentable situation is attributed to a quantity of mercury given him for worms, when about a year old.  Petersburg Intelligencer.
The following is the system of divorce in France:—If either the man or woman wishes to be divorced, they must give notice of it to the prefect, and six months time is necessary before it takes place; in the interim, the proper arrangements are made for the maintenance of the children who are generally consigned to the care of the mother, and the boys to the father; a very minute investigation takes place into the father's or mother's fortune, so that the children are certain of being provided for. If a man is rich, and is the party that sues for the divorce, he must return half of his wife's jointure, and settle a maintenance on her for life. If a woman sues for the divorce, the wife must return every article of present she has received from her husband, even before marriage. The woman is not compelled, however, to maintain her husband after divorce, but must her children. If the father re-marries, and has heirs by his last marriage, the children by the former marriage have the same claims to the patrimony as the others.
"Common Tobacco."—There is a peculiar mode of employing the leaves of the tobacco in cases of worms, which I cannot avoid mentioning, especially as it has, in many instances, produced very happy effects. The leaves are pounded
with vinegar, and applied, in the shape of a poultice, to the region of the stomach, or other part of the abdomen. In consequence of this application, worms are often discharged, after powerful anthelmintics have been exhibited internally in vain. We ought not to be surprised at this effect of the tobacco, since we know that the same vegetable, applied externally, is often very efficacious in inducing vomiting. Accordingly, I have, for some years, been in the habit of applying tobacco leaves to the region of the stomach of persons who have taken quantities of opium, and other similar articles, with the view to destroy themselves. It is well known that in these cases the stomach is often extremely irritable, inasmuch that the most powerful emetics have little effect in routing that organ into action. Here, as an auxiliary at least, the tobacco, used in the manner I have mentioned, is certainly very useful, and, in many instances, ought not to be neglected."
Dr. Barton, of Philadelphia.  It is no less singular than true, that the British Post-office produces a larger revenue than that of the whole kingdom of Sweden through all its branches.  (Lond. pap.)
Talking on the subject of an indemnity to one of the German Princes, a member of the Corps Diplomatique proposed to recommend him to be Chief Clerk at Meux's brew-house : a place equivalent in value to the whole of His Serene Highness's Principalities.  ibid.
A Parisian Writer has just published "The history of an Ass; inscribed to all the Asses of France." It all those included in the dedication should become purchasers, the sale of the work will be beyond precedent!
A person has lately advertised in a Bristol paper that he has entered into the rope business, and he assures the public that any orders given to him in his line will be properly executed.  Port Folio.
An Irishman having occasion lately, in London, to send a two pound bank note into the country, and being informed that the best method of transmitting notes was to send them in halves, he very cautiously sent a one pound note by one post, and another note of equal value by the next.  ibid.
Mr. ELLIOT, A citizen of America and resident of Richmond, Virginia,
Begs leave to inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of Alexandria, that TO MORROW EVENING, 27th inst. at Mr. Hodgeskin's (formerly Mr. Renno's) Tavern, sign of the Indian Queen, he will display
The ART, DEXTERITY & AGILITY OF HAND,
to the greatest astonishment. He will command an Egg to fly in representation of a Bird, and will change it from one to two, three and four, as they fly, and never fall to the ground: Then he will change them into American Lizards; he will command these Lizards to dance, jump into his mouth, and hang to his tongue—this is a perfect reality. He will also command a piece of money to fly out of any spectator's mouth, into any other spectator's pocket, by the art of deception. He will likewise exhibit a number of deceptions with a pack of Cards that will appear impossible to the keenest eye, with a variety of other deceptions, equally curious, though not necessary to particularize.
Mr. E's deceptions on Cards have a tendency to discountenance instead of encouraging the horrid practice of Gaming. Tickets of admittance a quarter of a dollar—children half price.
The performance was advertised to be held at Mr. Mott's tavern, but in consequence of a disappointment of a room, it will be held at the place abovenamed.  April 26.
Cash given for clean linen and cotton rags.
Notice.  The Members of the Alexandria Washington Society are requested to take notice, that the first day of May next, is appointed for a quarterly meeting of the said Society, but that day happening on Sunday, the Members are requested to attend a meeting on the Saturday preceding at Gadby's Hotel, precisely at 11 o'clock in the forenoon.  By order of the President, G. DENEALE, Sec'y. April 26.
JUST PUBLISHED, By COTTON & STEWART, AND FOR SALE At their Bookstore, and the Bookstore of J. V. Thomas, (PRICE ONE DOLLAR,) LETTERS FROM HIS EXCELLENCY Gen. GEO. WASHINGTON, TO Sir ARTHUR YOUNG, AND Sir J. SINCLAIR, Bart. ON AGRICULTURE, AND OTHER INTERESTING TOPICS.
Few works have been published in America, that claim the agriculturist's attention more than this. Added to his own experiments, opinions and calculations, it contains those of the most eminent farmers in the middle states; collected from them by himself, and transmitted to the British Board of Agriculture of which he was an honorary member.  April 25. d
The United States of America, District of Columbia, to wit:  WHEREAS an information has been filed in the District Court of the United States, for the District of Columbia, by John Thomson Mason, Esquire, Attorney for the same, against nine packages of SUSPENDERS of the value of One Hundred and Fifty Dollars, current money of the United States, which said nine packages of Suspenders were brought in the British barque called the Henry, from a foreign port, to be unladed and delivered from the said barque called the Henry, within the United States, to wit, at the port of Alexandria, in the district aforesaid, and were by Lionel Trotter then and there, being the master and having the command of the said barque called the Henry, caused, suffered and permitted to be unladed and delivered from the said barque called the Henry, within the U. States, to wit, at the port of Alexandria aforesaid, without a permit from Charles Simms, Esq. then and there and now being Collector of the said port of Alexandria, at the county of Alexandria and District of Columbia aforesaid, he the said Lionel Trotter, then and there being the master and having the command of the said barque called the Henry, and the said John Thomson Mason, has prayed that the said nine packages of Suspenders may be condemned and disposed of for the benefit of the United States, as is by law directed—And whereas, the Hon. William Kilby, Judge of the said Court, has ordered Friday the twentieth day of May next, at eleven o'clock in the forenoon of the same day, for holding a court, at the court house in the town of Alexandria, for the trial thereof, agreeably to the prayer of said attorney—Notice is hereby given, that a District Court will be then and there held for the trial of the premises and the owner or owners, and all persons who may have any claim or interest therein, are hereby cited to be and appear at the time and place aforesaid, to show cause, if any they have, why a final determination should not pass.
By order of the Judge, (Teste.) G. DENEALE, Clerk. Clerk's Office, Alexandria, April 26. d
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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, Asthmas, Catarrhs, Sore Throats, and Approaching Consumptions.
To parents who have children afflicted with the HOOPING COUGH.
This discovery is of the first magnitude, as it is an immediate relief, checks the progress, and in a short time entirely removes the most cruel disorder to which children are liable—the Elixir is so perfectly agreeable and the dose so small, that no difficulty arises in taking it.
From LUTHER MARTIN, Esq. Attorney-General of the State of Maryland.
Gentlemen, I comply with your request in stating my opinion of Hamilton's Elixir. It has been used in my family for two or three years past, with uniform success, whenever colds, coughs, or similar complaints have rendered medicine necessary. I have myself found it an excellent and agreeable remedy for a very painful and troublesome affection of the breast, accompanied with forensics and with obstructed and difficult breathing.
On these accounts I do not hesitate to recommend Hamilton's Elixir, as a valuable medicine, and deserving public attention.
LUTHER MARTIN.
Mr. Abijah Henly, Bridge-Street, Baltimore, was cured by one bottle of Hamilton's Elixir of a very complicated disorder, occasioned by a fever and cold caught several months ago. He breathed with the greatest difficulty, and was often thrown into weakening sweats when he attempted to walk any distance, and his voice would frequently fail in such a degree that he could only attempt to whisper, he has been upwards of six weeks without a return of his complaints, and desires to give this public testimony in favour of this invaluable medicine.
Dr. Hamilton's GRAND RESTORATIVE,
Is recommended as an invaluable medicine, for the speedy relief and permanent cure of the various complaints which result from dissipated pleasures—juvenile indiscretions—residence in climates unfavourable to the constitution—the immoderate use of tea, frequent intoxication, or any other destructive intemperance—the unskillful or excessive use of mercury—the diseases peculiar to females, at a certain period of life—bad lying in, &c. &c.
And is proved by long and extensive experience to be absolutely unparalleled in the cure of Nervous disorders, Violent cramps in the stomach and back, Consumptions, Indigestion, Lowness of spirits, Melancholy, Lots of appetite, Gout in the stomach, Impurity of the blood, Pains in the limbs, Hysterical affections, Relaxations, Inward weakness, Involuntary emissions, Seminal weakness, Obligate gleets, Fluor albus, (or whites) Impotency, &c. &c. Barrenness,
In cases of extremity, where the long prevalence and obstinacy of disease has brought on a general impoverishment of the system, excessive debility of the whole frame, and a wasting of the flesh, which no nourishment or cordial could re-hair a perseverance in the use of this medicine has performed the most astonishing cures.
HAMILTON'S ESSENCE and EXTRACT of MUSTARD,
A safe and effectual remedy for gout, rheumatism, palsy, sprains, bruises, pains in the face and neck, &c. And has performed more cures in the above complaints than all the other medicines ever before made public.
From Dr. Weatherburn, Wythe county, Virginia.
Gentlemen, I purchased at your shop the preparations you call Hamilton's Essence, or Extract of Mustard, which I believe has perfectly removed a chronic rheumatism (of that kind named sciatica, or of the hip joint) under which I had laboured for a long time, and which had baffled every article in the Materia Medica, and every mode of treatment received into practice for the cure of this obstinate disease. If you think this letter useful you are at liberty to make it public.
Yours, &c.
P. WEATHERBURN.
John Hoover, rope-maker, South Second-Street, between Mary and Christian-Streets, Philadelphia, voluntarily maketh oath as follows, namely, that his wife, Mary Hoover, was so severely afflicted with a violent rheumatism, very dangerously situated, the consequence of a severe cold after lying in, as to be confined to her bed for several weeks, and was at length reduced to the melancholy apprehension of remaining a cripple for life, notwithstanding the most respectable medical advice was followed, and every probable remedy attempted: when seeing several cases of cures performed by Hamilton's Essence and Extract of Mustard, they were procured from Mr. Birch, No. 17, South Second-Street. The first application enabled her to walk across the room, and the use of one bottle restored her to her usual state of health and strength.
JOHN HOOVER. Sworn and subscribed before Ebenezer For-
con, 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 in the stomach and bowels.
This medicine bears no analogy whatever of similar title, is 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 gripping, 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 Teres 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 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—Purging, with slimy and foetid stools—Vomiting—Large and hard belly—Pains and sickness at the stomach—Pains in the head and thighs, with lowness of spirits—Slow fever, with small and irregular pulse—A dry cough—Excessive thirst—Sometimes pale and unhealthy countenance, and sometimes the face bloated and flushed.
Persons afflicted with any of the above symptoms, should have immediate recourse to HAMILTON'S WORM DESTROYING LOZENGES, which have been constantly attended with success in all complaints similar to those above described.
A dose of this medicine given occasionally during the warm season, will effectually prevent the vomiting and purging of children, a dreadful disorder which annually destroys thousands of the infant part of our cities. It is likewise the mildest and most certain remedy known and has restored to health and strength a great number when in an advanced stage of this fatal complaint. Particular and plain instructions are given for every part of the necessary treatment in such cases.
Children generally take this medicine with eagerness; having a pleasing appearance, and an agreeable taste.
CASES OF CURES.
(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 out a substance to all appearance a mercenary but upon close inspection quit repelled with very small living animals. No tone of that sort of worms which usually infest children,
came from him. Since that period he grew remarkably better in health, and though lean, has got a fresh and lively complexion. Upon different occasions I have used this medicine as a purging substitute, and found it to answer exceedingly well, without bringing on belly-ache, or any of those disagreeable sensations, so often occasioned by purging medicines. Upon 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 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, scurfs, tatters, ring worms, ten 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 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 eyes, whether the effect of natural weakness or of accident, defluxions of rheum, dullness, itching and films on the eyes, never failing to cure those maladies which frequently succeed the small pox, measles and fevers, and wonderfully strengthening a weak sight. Hundreds have experienced its excellent virtues, when nearly deprived of sight.
TOOTH ACHE DROPS.
The only remedy yet discovered which gives immediate and lasting relief in the most severe instances.
THE SOVEREIGN OINTMENT for the ITCH,
Which is warranted an infallible remedy at one application, and may be used with perfect safety by pregnant women, or on infants a week old, 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, 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 costiveness—sickness at the stomach, and severe head ache—and ought to be taken by all persons on a change of climate.
Sold likewise by S. Pleasants, Richmond; Rofs and Douglass, Petersburg; T. Green, Fredericksburgh; G. Purdie, Smithfield; M. Jones, Suffolk; Dr. Miller, Winchester; R. Green, how, Williamsburg; and J. Shaw, Leesburg.
Fifteen Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY on Saturday, the 5th of this month, a bright Mulatto Man, named STEPHEN; about 28 or 30 years of age: He is about 5 feet 7 or 8 inches high, pleasant countenance, speaks rather slow, but very active and handy at any work; he served an apprenticeship to a weaver, is a good workman at that business, and a remarkable good hand in a brick-yard; in short, he is smart at any thing he is set about; he is very fond of spirits of any kind. I cannot describe his dress. He never ran away before, so I expect he has been enticed off by some artful villain; if it be the case, and the man can be apprehended, I will give 50 Dollars on his conviction of the theft.
ROBERT BOGNESS.
N. B. I forewarn all persons from harboring said fellow at their peril, as in that case they may expect to be prosecuted.
Fairfax County, March 22.
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Public Sale.
Will be offered at Public Sale on Monday the second day of next month,
That HOUSE and LOT on Prince Street in which Mr. Thomas Williams now lives.
Also, that large and valuable LOT situated on the corner of Prince and Washington Streets, on which is a two story frame HOUSE occupied by Mr. Anos Alexander. There is a ground rent of Thirty Dollars per annum on the last mentioned property. The terms of payment will be one fourth ready money, and the other three fourths in six, twelve and eighteen months.
April 4.
eols
Ricketts, Newton and Co.
Have for Sale,
50 boxes Segars, 2 bales Mullins, 6 pipes old Madera Wine, 5 trest's Threads, 100 pieces Bandanoes, 10 bales Cotton, 1 trunk low priced Callicoos, 2 butts French Brandy, 50 boxes Soap and Candles, 4 boxes Wool and Cotton Cards, 50 kegs Tobacco (James river) 20 bis. Beet and Pork, 10 bds. Sugar, 10 tons Swedish Iron, 20 boxes Chocolate, 100 reams Wrapping Paper, 100 do. Writing do.
French and Nova Scotia Plaster, Lisbon and Turk's Island Salt. A large quantity of Bran to be sold very cheap, if taken away soon.
They are giving Cash for Wheat, Flour, Corn, Rye and Tobacco, April 3.
For Sale,
Forty barrels new Beef, Five bds. Pork, Fine and coarse Salt, First quality Sugar in bds. Phila. loaf and lump Sugar in bds and bds.
Three pipes old Lisbon Wine, Pennsylvania and Swedish Bar Iron, One pair Bar Mill Stones, 5 feet diameter, One pair Cologne do. about 5 feet.
And at the Mill,
Shorts and Bran, Indian Meal, Rye Meal, Seed Oats, Plaster of Paris by the bushel.
William Hartshorne.
4th Mo. 5.
For Sale,
ONE half of the valuable tracts of LAND, in Stafford county, called Bell Plains and Hickory Bottom, late the property and residence of George Lee Waugh, deceased. Upon the land are an excellent dwelling house, with four rooms on each floor, and passage; a large barn, kitchen, dairy, and smoke house; bounded on one side by Potomac creek, where is an excellent fishery, and abundance of wild fowl in the season. This land will be sold altogether or in lots, as may best suit the purchasers. Any person desirous of viewing it, will be shown Bell Plains, by applying to Mr. Cary Seldon who lives convenient, and the Hickory Bottom tract by Mr. John Sweetman, who can also show all the lines.
If this land is not disposed of by private sale, it will be set up to the highest bidder, at Mr. Estes's tavern in Frederickburg, on Friday the 6th day of May next, where a plat will be shown to those who wish to purchase.
Two thirds of the purchase money must be paid down. Twelve months credit will be given for the balance, on giving bond with approved security, to bear interest from the date. For other particulars apply to the subscriber, who is authorized by the Devisees to bargain for the same.
Gawain Corbin Turberville.
King George County, Doeggs, } dds April 5, 1803.
I do hereby forewarn all persons from having any kind of dealings with Peggy Trammell Smallwood, or harboring her, as I am determined to pay no debts of her contracting. Sampson Trammell Smallwood. April 20.
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