Alexandria daily advertiser (Alexandria [Va.]), 1803-10-17 00:00:00

Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
Vol. III.]
MONDAY, OCTOBER 17, 1803.
[No. 886.
Public Vendue.
On TUESDAY ,
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 bds. tierces and bds.  Coffee in tierces 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.
ALSO,
A variety of DRY GOODS,
Among which are,
 Cloths, Coatings,  Kerseymeres, Duffs,  Plains and Kerseys,  Negro Cottons, Serges,  Elasticks, blue Friezes,  Calimancoes and Russells,  Yarn Stockings,  Chintzes and Calicoes,  Irish Linens, Silesia do.  Osnaburgs and Ticklenburgs,  Muslins and Mullin Hand'fs,  India Muslins and Table Cloths  Bandanna Handkerchiefs,  Coloured Threads, Hats, 
And sundry other Articles.
P. G. MARSTELLER.
October 17.
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 bds. and barrels,
 Whiskey in barrels,  Apple Brandy in barrels,  Gin in casks,  Wine in pipes and quarter casks,  Molasses in bds.  Sugar in bds. 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,  Cassimeres,  Kerseymeres,  Coatings,  Halfthicks,  Fearnought,  Blankets,  Planes,  Negro Cottons,  Worsted and other Stockings,  Irish Linens,  Calicoes,  Threads,  Chintzes,  Bedticks,  Osnaburgs,  Sewing Silks,  Mullin and Mullin Handkerchiefs,  India Cottons, &c 
THOS. PATTEN, Auctioneer.
October 17.
Cotton & Stewart,
Have received a considerable addition to their former stock of BOOKS & STATIONARY.
ALSO,
500 pieces of PAPER HANGINGS of the most modern patterns—now opening and for sale at their Book Store, Royal Street, Alexandria; where country merchants and others may be supplied with every article in their line on the most moderate terms.
August 19.
JUST PUBLISHED,
And for sale by
Robert and John Gray,
At their Book Store, King Street, Alexandria,
HISTORY
OF THE
British Expedition to Egypt.
TO WHICH IS SUBJOINED, A Sketch of the present state of that country and its means of defence. Illustrated with maps, and a portrait of Sir RALPH ABERCROMBIE.
BY ROBERT T. WILSON, Lieutenant Colonel of Cavalry, in his Britannic Majesty's service, and Knight of the Imperial Military Order of Maria Theresa.
September 21.
A Gardner Wanted.
I wish to employ a man who is qualified to undertake the management and cultivation of a large Garden and seventy acres of land, in the neighbourhood of Alexandria.
James Craik.
Late Publications,
For Sale by Robert & John Gray, BOOKSELLERS & STATIONERS, KING STREET,
TRAVELS in Upper and Lower Egypt, during the campaign of General Bonaparte in that country: by Vivant Denon, 2 vol. 8vo. price 450 cents, in boards.
History of the British Expedition to Egypt: by Robert T. Wilson, one vol. 8vo. price 250 cents, bound.
Roscoe's Life of Lorenzo de Medici: 3 vol. 8vo. price 675 cents in boards, or 10 dols. bound in calf and gilt.
Parent's Friend, or extracts from the principal works on Education, from the time of Montaigne to the present day: 2 vol. 8vo. price 400 cents, bound.
Public Characters, or Contemporary Biography: containing Memoirs of thirty six of the most conspicuous characters of the present age, price 250 cents, bound.
Domestic Encyclopedia: now publishing by subscription, to be comprised in 5 vol. 8vo. price to subscribers 250 cents, per vol. in boards.
Friend of Women: translated from the French of Bourdier de Villemert, by A. Morrice, price 100 cents.
Washington's Letters on Agriculture, 8vo. 100 cents in boards.
John Bull, or an Englishman's Fire Side: a new and celebrated Comedy, in five acts, by Geo. Colman the Younger; price 25 cents.
R. and J. GRAY
Keep constantly for sale, an extensive assortment of writing paper and blank account books.
Country Merchants
may be supplied with the following articles, by the gross or dozen, on as good terms as they can be purchased in Baltimore or Philadelphia:
Almanacs for the year 1804, school bibles and testaments, Episcopal prayer books, Watt's psalms and hymns, Rippon's, Wesley's and Newton's hymns, New Hymns and Spiritual Songs, Jones's and Entick's pocket dictionaries, Universal Webster's Dilworth's, Columbian and Pearce's spelling books, N. England and Columbian primers, Scott's lessons, Enfield's speaker, Monitor, Murray's English reader, Sequel to do. Introduction to Reading, Elop's fables, Althe's grammar, and a great variety of cheap and toy books, Walckden's best British inkpowder for records, inkholders of various descriptions, red morocco pocket books, sealing wax, waters, playing cards, bonnet boards, &c. &c.
Also on Hand,
250 reams good wrapping paper, a few kegs printing ink of an excellent quality, a complete assortment of German flutes from 2 to 12 dols. each, violins, violin strings, bows and bridges, instructions for the flute, flute, violin, &c.
Nota Bene —All new American Publications are regularly received by Rob. and John Gray , and may be had at their book store in King Street at the same prices at which they are published.
District of Columbia, County of Alexandria, ss.
JUNE TERM, 1803.
John Potts, Complainant,  AGAINST  Robert Finley, John Bannatyne, Andrew Buchanan, Jas. Hobkirk and Robt. Buchanan Dunlop, merchants and partners under the firm of Findley, Bannatyne & Co. and Wm. Wilson, Defendants, In Chancery.
The defendants, Robert Finley, Jno. Bannatyne, Andrew Buchanan, Jas. Hobkirk and Robt. Buchanan Dunlop, not having entered their appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, upon affidavit, that the said Robert Finley, John Bannatyne, Andrew Buchanan, James Hobkirk, and Robert Buchanan Dunlop are not inhabitants of this district, on motion of the said complainant, by his counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendants, Robert Finley, John Bannatyne, Andrew Buchanan, James Hobkirk, and Robert Buchanan Dunlop do appear here on the first day of November next, and enter their appearance to the suit and give security for performing the decree of the court; and that the other defendant Wm. Wilson, do not pay away, convey or secrete the debts by him owing to, or the estate or effects in his hands belonging to the said absent defendants, Robert Finley, John Bannatyne, Andrew Buchanan, James Hobkirk and Robert Buchanan Dunlop until the further order or decree of this court; and that a copy of this order be forthwith published for two months successively, in one of the public newspapers, published in this county, and that another copy be posted at the front door of the court house of the said county.
A copy—Test, G. DENEALE, S 20. Clerk
For Freight or Charter, To EUROPE or the W. INDIES,
The Ship MARIA,  SAMUEL JOHNSON, Master, Burthen 1600 bds. Now in complete order for a voyage. For terms apply to said master on board, lying in the stream or to J. G. LADD, at his dwelling house on Prince between Fairfax and Royal streets.
For sale on board said ship, 250 casks R. I. Lime, 100 bushels Potatoes, Few bales India Cottons. Oct. 10. d
For FREIGHT, (Coastways) The Schooner SEA FLOWER,  ELVY DOUGHTY, Master; burthen 500 barrels, now lying at the upper side of Prince street wharf. Apply to the master on board, or to Daniel M'Clean.
Who has for sale, Peach Brandy of an excellent quality, soap and candles, mels and prime pork, Philadelphia hoop and bar iron, nail rods and foal leather. August 23. d
For Freight or Charter, The Ship CATO,  ELEAZER FREEMAN, Master; burthen 450 bds. Tobacco, a strong, staunch vessel. Apply to Lawrafon and Smoot, Robert Young, William Yeaton. Oct. 6. d
JUST ARRIVED, From St. Petersburg, (Russia,) The Ship HUNTER, Capt. M'Knight: Has on board, and will be landed and exposed for sale in a few days, The following Cargo: Bar Iron, (old Sable) assorted, First quality clean Hemp, Do. Sail Duck, Do. Ravens do. White and Brown Sheetings, Broad and narrow Diapers, Drillings, &c. &c. Apply to R. T. Hooe and Co. J. and T. Vowell, Lawrafon and Smoot. Oct. 6. d
N. B.—The Ship Hunter is intended as a constant trader to Russia, and may be looked for early next fall, with a more general assortment of Russia Goods. Lawrafon and Smoot. Oct. 6. d
The Subscriber Respectfully informs his friends and the public in general, that he has opened his Store again in Union street, where he has for sale, All kinds of GROCERIES, Rhode Island Cheese and Potatoes, Onions, Corn Meal, together with Fresh Fruits and Nuts, viz. Oranges, lemons, limes, tamarinds, raisins, figs, prunes, English walnuts, almonds, and shell barks. Philadelphia Bottled Cyder of the first quality, excellent far mackerel by the barrel, and first quality chewing tobacco. Abel Willis. Sept. 28. d
Notice is hereby given, THAT we intend to petition the next General Assembly of Virginia, for a law to establish a town at the Occoquan Mills, in the county of Prince William, under certain regulations. Ellicot, Campbell & Wheeler. Occoquan Mills, Oct. 5, 1803. d
WILLIAM OXLEY Has received by the Ann from Liverpool and Atalanta, via Baltimore, from London, FALL GOODS, which he offers for sale on reasonable terms. Sept. 30. d
Lost at the late Fire, A fire Bucket painted red and inscribed 'Franklin Fire Society, Wm. Ladd, 1792.' Whoever will return it to the subscriber shall be liberally rewarded. J. G. LADD. Sept. 19. d
For Falmouth and a Market.
The new Ship ANN,  Capt. Bradford, A few bds. of Tobacco will be taken on FREIGHT , to the address of T. Middleton & Co. London , if immediate application is made to the subscribers, who will make the usual advances on it.
Robert T. Hooe & Co. Who have received, by late arrivals from Liverpool and London, a general assortment of FALL GOODS, which will be opened and for sale in a few days. Sept. 30. d
The Ship United States,  Captain FINLEY, A regular Trader for Liverpool, will begin to discharge on Monday the 3d inst. and will be ready to receive Freight by the 15th. She has good accommodations for passengers. Apply to Ricketts, Newton & Co. Who have imported by the above ship, the ship Ann, and by the Atlanta, via Baltimore, an assortment of Fall Goods. Oct. 1. d
Also, Queens' Ware and Liverpool China in crates and casks; a few bales of Canvas, Coperas in casks, and a few hundred bushels of Coals. Oct. 1. d
For Freight or Charter, The Ship FAIR AMERICAN,  Capt. Stever, about two years old, burthen 217 tons. Apply to Janney & Paton. Who have received and for sale on board said vessel, 160 tons Plaster of Paris. Sept. 22. d
For Freight or Charter, The Schooner RESOLUTION,  Job Simmons, Master; a complete, staunch vessel, burthen 950 barrels, ready to receive a cargo. Apply to John G. Ladd, at his dwelling house on Prince, between Fairfax and Royal streets. Sept. 22. d
FOR SALE, The Sloop MARIA, will carry 360 or 370 bds. in good order and well found. If not sold in a few days she will take Freight and Passengers to Norfolk. Also for sale on board said vessel, 193 bds of superfine and fine Flour. For terms apply to capt. F. O'Meara, at Kirk's wharf, or to Wm. HARTSHORNE. 10th Mo. 5th. d
For Freight or Charter, (To any port in the West Indies or the U. States) The Sch'r DISPATCH,  JOSHUA PREBBLE, Master, burthen 750 barrels. She is a fine staunch vessel, completely found and ready to receive a cargo immediately. Apply to the master on board at Gilpin's Wharf, or to JOSEPH RIDDLE, & Co. Sept. 7. d
For Sale, THE Sloop Diana, a good tight vessel, carries 3000 bushels, or 600 barrels flour. ALSO, The Schooner Leboo, burthen Five Hundred barrels. Both vessels are lying at our wharf, and will be sold on low terms. We have received by the sloop Diana, 60 hds. Guadalupe clayed Sugars, of good quality, And have on hand, Jamaica Spirits, Windward Rum, Muscovado Sugars, first and second qualities, Pork, Wilkey, &c. &c. all which will be sold at reasonable prices. JOHN & THOS. VOWELL. Sept. 8. d
Printing in all its variety executed at this office with neatness and dispatch.

JAMES BACON, At his Store on King Street, within one door of Washington Street, has just received, a quantity of well assorted 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. d
JAMES RUSSEL Has imported in the ship Ann, captain Bradford, from Liverpool, FALL GOODS, Amongst which are striped and rose blankets, kerseys, half thick and plains, doubled milled Devonshire kerseys, coarse and fine broad cloths, flannels, plain and striped coatings, baizes and flannels, wildbores and bombazetts, which he is now opening, and offers for sale, by the piece or retail, at his store in Fairfax Street. He is in daily expectation of German, E. India, Russia, and other GOODS, to complete his assortment. Oct. 11. It M.F.
Notice. THE Office of the Marine Insurance Company of Alexandria is removed to the house of Jas. B. Nickolls. By order of the Board, J. B. NICKOLLS, Sec'ry. N. B. The hours of meeting of the Board are the same as usual, and the time of acceptance is extended to four o'clock. Insurance Office, Sept. 13. d
Stoughton's Bitters. During the present sickly season, the use of STOUGHTON'S BITTERS, (imported from London) will be found of great service, as preventive to disease, especially where there is an infectious atmosphere and a predisposition to the habit to contagion. It eminently braces the constitution, and renovates the whole system. It may be used instead of spirits in water, tea, or other drink. It restores lost appetite, expels worms in children, and, if regularly used during the fall season, will prevent the ague and fever. In short, it only needs to be tried, to convince every one of its great efficacy. These Bitters may be had, with copious directions, (prepared at the original warehouse in London) in quart bottles at one fourth of the former charge for the same in vials, at S. Snowden's Printing Office, Alexandria, where a bottle is constantly kept open for trial. Also, at A. BUCK's, Frederickburg. Oct. 3. eo
LECTURES. IN a science so various and complicated as the present system of the LAW, nothing which tends to facilitate the progress of the student can be deemed useless. It is with this view that the subscriber proposes to deliver, the ensuing winter, (and if suitable encouragement offers, annually) A course of Lectures, On Education, Belles Letters, Composition, History and Law. The subscriber means to divide the same into two distinct courses. The object of this division is, that such young gentlemen who are designed to fill stations in active life, distinct from those of the learned professions, may resort to that course of lectures which will be delivered without a relation to the LAW, which will be the sole foundation of the other. If the plan should meet with success, the subscriber contemplates furnishing, next winter, a handsome library, for the use of such gentlemen as feel desirous of patronizing the undertaking. The municipal laws of each state will then be provided—That students at law from any part of the United States will find at their interest to repair to the metropolis to pursue their studies; where they will have the advantage of attending the congressional debates. The facility of access which the houses of congresses offer, is a circumstance peculiarly advantageous to the student, and the youthful pleader, not only from the light which is thrown in the course of debate on controverted questions of law; not only to be derived from witnessing the eager contests, the vigorous attacks, the wary methods of defence, exhibited by men of the most conspicuous talents, rivals alike in abilities and interest; but especially from this consideration, that the speakers are, in general, exempted by the nature of their functions, from those defects to which pleaders are peculiarly exposed. The LECTURES will commence the first week in December next, and continue until twelve distinct Lectures in each course shall have been delivered. The terms may be known by application personally, or by letters post-paid to ROBERT WARE PEACOCK, Attorney at Law. City of Washington, Oct. 7. m&th 11 D.
For Sale, A healthy, stout, young Negro Woman—Enquirer of the Printer. FOR SALE, A handsome PIANO FORTE, warranted.—Apply to BELL and WRAY. Sept. 27. d
From the Charleston (S. C.) Courier. LECTURES ON ORATORY. THE RENOWNED DOCTOR, DON FUSTSANO PHILO GANDEROS, From the City of FULSOMOPOLIS, in the Kingdom of Baotia,
HAVING heard, in that distant region, of the fondness for Oratory which pervades this country in all places, from the banks of the Mississippi to the shores of the Atlantic, from the River St. Croix to the River St. Marys, and in all ranks, ages, and conditions of persons, from the senator to the chimney-sweep, from the petulant pup at the grammar school to the sagacious President of the United States, has come hither at a prodigious expense and the imminent hazard of his valuable life, to instruct the people of this country in the new and true Art of Eloquence. The Doctor means to extend his instructions to all sorts and sizes, ranks, ages, conditions, and sexes of Bipends—Poultry excepted—in plain English, of human beings. He is aware that objections may be made to the universality of his plan; but those he can readily obviate; and to get that matter out of the way at once, he will himself suggest, by anticipation, all the objections that can be made, and refute them completely, off hand.
The wisdom and spirit of the present rulers of the United States having exploded the old, abominable, inhuman, cruel, and unnecessary practice of making war with guns, swords, weapons and dire implements of fire, steel, and stick, which ought, with every other old practice, to be sent by every free country to pot; and it being necessary that in lieu of arming the hands of the people with such terrible weapons, their tongues should be armed with eloquence, whereby the safety of the country from foreign invasion or encroachment may be completely secured, the Doctor conceives that his plan cannot reasonably be considered as carried too far, since it will enable the people to rise at a moment's warning, man, woman, and child, all over the country, en masse, according to the mode now in fashion with the belligerent powers of Europe. When the whole population of the country shall thus be made orators, (a thing easily done) the shipping of the United States may be cut up into rostrums, and disposed at proper distances like forts round the frontiers of the country, from whence the orators may face the enemy in form and full force. Should the remnants of the navy not afford sufficient wood for the purpose, there are trees enough on the land of every planter, and he must be a foolish churl who would refuse a tree to a good democratic orator. Should this too fail, for even the timber of America may be inadequate to such a demand, they have only to follow the example of those ships' companies who, when destitute of food, kill and eat each other, and to cast lots whose heads shall be cut up for the purpose.—Let the lot fall where it will, the stuff will be found hard and solid enough in all conscience.
By this kind of commutation the forces of the country will be considerably increased in number. Many can wag a tongue that cannot raise an arm; many can speak who cannot fight. The old will thus be as useful as the young; indeed more so in general, as the garrulity of old age has ever been remarkable, even to a proverb. And as for the ladies, all men have heard of, and nineteen out of twenty have felt their prowess in that particular department of warfare. In this way the defence of the nation will be handsomely provided for, and the darling system of the day, equality, established.—What a glorious sight to see a whole people, young and old, man and woman, girl and boy, all jumbled together, heads and points, in one truckle, like the stock of a brewer's piggery, boars, sows, bacon, hogs, pigs, roasters, and porkers, saturated with grains and tapash, lying higgledy-piggledy, in one sty, and grunting porcine eloquence to the great edification and mutual comfort of each other.
Lest any person should be deterred from aspiring to the skill of the orator, by difficulty or modesty (those bane of aspiring genius) the doctor begs leave to assure the public, that according to the plan he means to pursue, it is of little, or rather, no consequence, whether the person has one single atom, natural or acquired, of those gifts or endowments which have always been held indispensably necessary to the attainment of that old crabbed, exploded eloquence for ages in request all over the world. He promises to show that any one who is not actually dumb may be an orator; that a man may undertake to instruct without having ever learned, and may figure away from a rostrum or pulpit as an orator,
though he does not know so much as "the parts of speech." If there be any so utterly incredulous as not to take the Doctor's word for this, he will at meeting point out to them in various parts of the Union, many living examples of the truth of what he says.
The Doctor is now on the look out for a lecturing room of sufficient size. As he means to open about the same time with the theatre he cannot expect to get the use of that; & the old absurd practice of going thro' the christian ceremonies on Sunday, would interrupt him on that day, the day of all others on which he is determined most to exert himself. Were it not for this objection he would prefer a church, as furnishing the means of accomplishing two objects at once, or as the saying is, "killing two birds with one stone;" to wit: instructing the people in true democratic eloquence, and giving a stroke to religion. Nothing impairs the reverence of men for sacred things more than treating them with familiarity. To do the works of man, and prosecute the schemes of temporal policy in the house of God, is certainly, according to the maxims of true christians, irreverence. Every act of impiety, however trifling, committed by general consent, makes a new breach in religion; and it is for that reason the Doctor wishes to hold forth in a church in preference to a theatre.
It may be said, and might possibly be suggested to some of the clergy, as an inducement to them to dispense with the formality of Sunday prayers, and accommodate the Doctor, that the purposes for which nineteen out of twenty go to church, will be as well answered by his lecture as by the parson's reading and preaching; and that they can see and be seen as well at a school of Oratory as at a sermon. But the Doctor begs leave to set that matter right, and to assure the public that he should be very sorry if that were the case. Little instruction indeed could he hope to impart, if the attention of his auditory to his lectures were to leave as much time and leisure for seeing and being seen; for gaping, winking, blinking, grinning, and nodding, as the church service constantly affords to a multitude. And he has no fear to hazard an assertion that if every church in the Union was devoted every Sunday to an exhibition so important and attractive as his lectures, attention would be so rivetted that the ladies and gentlemen would be contented to go there clean and decent without frippery or finery, and the churches would not be as they are now, receptacles into which the contents of all the wardrobes, band-boxes, tin and trinket cases, milliners' shops, paint pots, perfume and lotion bottles of the country, are periodically emptied.
As soon as the Doctor has got a proper place, he will begin, and for the benefit of those who cannot find room at the lecture or leisure to attend, he means to publish his lectures in the Charleston Courier.
From the Utica Patriot. If a rulerarken to lies, all his servants are wicked. SOLOMON.
ALMOST every democratic paper groans with bitter invectives against the Clergy. They represent, which is probably the case, that some of them have in public discourses used some expressions which pointed at the political situation of our country; to the conduct of our rulers. Reading their complaints put me upon thinking what the duty of men in that sacred office is.
After perusing some of this blazing virulence against the Clergy, I took my Bible in order to satisfy myself, whether any thing relating to politics may be considered to be within the proper sphere of the preacher, which may with propriety be introduced into the sacred desk. We have the authority of scripture to conclude that, it is the duty of the teacher to explain the word of God; to make such doctrinal and practical remarks as the passage he has selected naturally suggests. I find, in almost every part of the sacred volume texts that will bear no exposition, but what is pointedly of a political nature. Among the numerous passages, I will cite Prov. xxix. 2. "When the righteous are in authority the people rejoice: but when the wicked bear rule the people mourn." Now what discourse could a preacher raise, from such a text, which would not be of a political nature? "But" say those sophistical objectors to such a doctrine, "he has no business with such a passage." What, does modern philosophy teach, that all scripture is not given by inspiration of God, is not profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction and for instruction in righteousness? Oh fallacy!
Teachers of religion, in sacred writ, are called watchmen; and a woe pronounced against the unfaithful. Will it excuse them for holding their peace, when they see the enemy coming, because the cloven foot appears beneath a political garb? Can the faithful clergymen answer it to his conscience and his God if he enters not his protest when he sees that the philosopher (falsely so called) which inculcates, that a man's belief does not influence his conduct? And that it does not operate for or against the happiness of
society, whether he believes in one God, no God, or the polytheism of the heathen. When he sees men of such principles, wheedling his fellow citizens, can he hold his peace? And because the sycophant happens to be placed in the chair of state, or, is basely courting popularity, may he, with impunity, spread his poisonous principles with the phrensy of a zealot; because it effects the community at large, must the preacher hold his tongue? Shocking absurdity.
I hope there are but few such hardened infidels, even among the democrats, who would not think it the duty of a clergyman, were his parishioners embracing the doctrine, to expose the fallacy of Paine's Age of Reason. Now when the infidel reptile is caressed by our rulers: Nay more, when he even writes in vindication of his blasphemous Age of Reason, his words are fondly echoed and re-echoed, by every blazing democrat, and the melancholy effects of this mad engine of wickedness is felt in society, may not the preacher warn his hearers? Judge ye.
LAYMAN. FROM A LATE LONDON PAPER.
Letters of Louis XVI. A monument the noblest and most durable was lately erected in France to the memory of Louis XVI in the publication of a collection of his genuine letters. These have been republished in London, with a translation by Miss H. M. Williams. They are addressed to his ministers, his brothers, and his confidential counsellors. They contain specimens of elegant writing, of scientific composition, of political wisdom, of domestic prudence, of tender and of manly sentiment, which must greatly exalt the character of the amiable and unfortunate prince who wrote them, in the estimation of every person of worth and taste. They invest the brow of royalty with new honors. Nor is it easy to think of any thing that could more effectually tend to renew the ancient loyalty of the French towards the government and the family of their kings. We are willing to gratify the ingenuous curiosity of our readers with a few extracts from this most interesting collection.
To M. Berthier, intendant of Paris. Paris, Oct. 28, 1789. You have presented to my council of state a plan dictated by the purest philanthropy; and I approve highly the means you suggest of extending mendicity from my states. To render the poor useful without increasing their misfortunes, to establish places of retreat with humane regulations, and under wise direction, where the love of labor shall be encouraged, where active youth shall be occupied, and infirm old age comforted, such are the motives, and such the aim, of your project. The corvee is abolished: but the highways require continual and expensive repairs: might not your hospitals of mendicants furnish workmen to mend and construct roads? I see whole armies of pioneers formed in those asylums, scouring the country, and stationed on the highways, where they will provide against accidents, and the ravages of the seasons, and maintain a free circulation throughout all France; You seem to me, however, not to have paid sufficient attention to the means the least burdensome to the people, of furnishing what is necessary for the support of your establishments in favor of mendicity. The people are already too much oppressed by taxes: must their burdens be so increased as to render unavailing the benefit of the abolition of the corvee? Let us make choice of the mode the least expensive, the most agreeable to the people, and by which the ends you propose can be accomplished, of disburdening those who pay taxes, rendering the poor useful, and keeping the roads in good repair. Your abilities, sir, will no doubt furnish you with new means; and be assured I shall second them in my council, LOUIS.
To M. de Levoisier. March 15, 1789.
Your last experiment, sir, still excites my admiration—this discovery proves that you have enlarged the sphere of human knowledge. Your experiments on inflammable gas show how much you are occupied by that admirable science, which every day makes new progress.
The queen, and some persons to whom I with your experiment to be shown, will meet in my cabinet tomorrow at seven in the evening—and you will give me pleasure by bringing me the treatise on inflammable gas.
You know, sir, how much you possess my esteem.
To the Count D'Artois. July 18, 1789, eleven in the morning.
I had yielded, my dear brother, to your solicitations, and the representations of a few faithful subjects: but I have since made some prudent reflections. To resist at present would be to risk the loss of the monarchy, and the ruin of us all. I have therefore countermanded the orders I had given:—my troops will retreat from Paris; and I shall employ milder measures. Talk to me no more of an act of authority, of a great stroke of power: I believe it is most prudent to temporize, to yield to the storm, and to expect every thing from time, from the awakened courage of the good, and the love of Frenchmen for their king.
To M. Verginaud. January 19, 1792. Your plan is sublime, sir—but it is no longer time to feign. You make propositions: and I

MONDAY, OCTOBER 17.
HEALTH OFFICE.
OCTOBER 17.
The Committee of Health report one death, of a Consumption, for the 48 hours ending this morning at 10 o'clock.
They acknowledge with gratitude the receipt of fifty dollars from a young lady in the country, by the hands of Mr. William Hodgson, Fifteen Dollars from Stephen Cook, Esq. Ten Dollars from Mordecai Miller, five Dollars from Mr. Fielder Gant of Maryland, and one barrel Superfine flour and sundry vegetables from a gentleman in the country.
S. SNOWDEN, Sec'y.
Extract of a letter from St. Jago de Cuba, August 12th, 1803.
"The government of this country has afforded us protection. It has permitted our negroes to be landed and has offered to sell to the French refugees sixteen leagues of land in the country. Each family will receive about 450 acres for 100 dollars. The country is watered by several rivers, and is situated in the bay of Ontanam, 20 leagues distant from hence."
Captain William Leach, lately arrived at Beverly, from Corrons, on his homeward bound passage was boarded by fourteen English privateers, and by them all was treated with politeness. It is conjectured there has been a new edition of Chesterfield's Principles of Politeness lately circulated among the naval officers of England.
It is hoped a few copies may arrive in Nova Scotia.
(Salem Register.)
A writer in the Kentucky Gazette, of the 20th ultimo, has brought forward JOHN BRECKENRIDGE, as a candidate for the office of Vice President of the United States, at the next election.
Capt. Hills, of the Schooner Rambler, arrived at Boston on Saturday from Amsterdam, informs that on the 20th Aug. Beachy Head bearing E. N. E. distant 4 or 5 leagues, he saw the Monticello, capt. Dickey, of Charleston, S.C. upset in a gale of wind and immediately sunk. She was from Bremen bound to St. Lucar, with linens. Five of the crew were saved and two lost.
Punishment for Theft. —Last Tuesday the supreme judicial court sat in Portland (province of Maine.) A man of colour, who it seems is from the Spanish Main, was convicted of having broken open the shop of Mr. Abner Rogers, in this town, and stolen from thence between 40 and 50 watches of various but valuable prices; for which he is sentenced to sit on the gallows with a rope round his neck, to be whipped 39 stripes; to pay twenty one hundred dollars to said Rogers, and on failure of paying said sum, said Rogers to have the privilege of selling him for the term of ten years; and if said Rogers does not choose to sell said black man, he is to be confined ten years to hard labor.
Quere —Which excites most our indignation; the wretch who committed the crime, or the court who inflicted such a punishment?
N. Y. Chronicle.
The Circuit court for the District composed of the counties of Frederick, Berkeley, Shenandoah and Jefferson, commenced its Session at the Court House in this town (Winchester) on Thursday last, since which period the following criminals have received their trials, viz.
James Scott, a mulatto charged with the murder of Wm. C. Simmerton of Philadelphia, on the public highway, on Friday the 2d of last month, found guilty; murder in the first degree.
Martha Elliot, for stealing, guilty verdict, twelve months in the Penitentiary house.
Francis Hatter, a negro man, for stealing bacon; guilty; verdict eighteen months in the Penitentiary house.
Thomas Craig, guilty of man slaughter; verdict, two years in the Penitentiary house.
Winchester Gazette.
A German Journalist states, that the Book Fair at Leipzig was rather dull—Divinity went off heavily—Metaphysics sold for waste-paper, but Novels and Plays, lightly tintured with madness, were all the rage.
There is a curious fact handed down by Lord Bacon, which, if it had not the seal of authority, would be looked upon rather as a fabricated jest, than a true story. His Lordship, who was many years a judge, and afterwards Lord Chancellor of England, relates that a thief, brought to the bar and arraigned, for being found on a stolen horse, positively insisted to the Bench, that so far from his having stolen the horse, the horse had stolen him. Fellow, said the judge, how dare you take the liberty of sporting with the Court on such a solemn occasion; and even while your life is in jeopardy, to attempt to amuse us with such an absurd expression? The horse steal you indeed! It is true, nevertheless, my Lord, said he firmly. I was passing through the fields upon my lawful occasions, when I perceived a fierce mastiff dog, which I feared might be mad, pursuing me. I ran to save myself—he was getting close up with me, just as a high hedge lay in my way. Being very active, I leaped over it, and accidentally
lighted upon the back of the horse, which being frightened, ran away with me so furiously, that I could not stop him, until he came to the town where I was taken; and where the owner of the horse now lives. The Jury did not think the evidence so conclusive against his resolute affirmation of the story, (improbable as it appeared) and so acquitted him—perhaps, says his Lordship, not a little thereto moved by the whimsicalness of the defence set up.
Cba. Courier.
A good natured artist, who has long observed the perpetual struggle which female fashion has to maintain against her two greatest enemies, nature and convenience, has contrived an entire new "Dress for Ladies" which, while it satisfies the minutest inspection of a lover's eye, with the light of the charms hitherto "invisible" or but "dimly seen," is calculated to protect the tender female frame against the rudest attacks of wind and weather; it is made of complete glass, the advantages of which must be many and obvious. Ladies by this means will carry about with them at once a mirror, and an emblem, in which, while they dress themselves, they may study themselves.
Cased in this suit, a lover would as soon think of flying, as offering to be rude as he would intallibly eat his fingers in the attempt. Even an invading conqueror would abate something of his impetuosity, and respect the innocent contents, for the sake of the dangerous envelope which held them.
The projector has laid in a stock of glass, suited to customers of all tanks and degrees, as plate glass, for the nobility, green glass for young maids, stained glass for others &c.
(Lon. post.)
DIED.
On Wednesday evening last, in the City of Washington, Mrs. MARY GRAHAM, five days relict of Mr. David Graham, late of this place:
"They were amiable in their lives, and in their death they were not far divided."
Death came! beside her pillow took his stand, Laid on her fainting form his icy hand; Nor tarried he, but cut the thread of life, To take the husband was to take the wife. Her lovely children, wild with deepest grief, Whatever their efforts, yielded no relief; Tho' live, my mother, live! her WILLIAM cri'd, For who have we now left alas beside! Her younger son, her darling daughter too, Did, all in vain, her cheeks with tears bedew; Nor could the fair ELIZA's circling arm, Nor feeling friends ward off the dire alarm.
For Sale, Freight or Charter, The Ship HERO , burthen 200 tons or thereabouts, said ship will carry 300 bds. or 2000 bls. Has on board for sale, 20 pipes HOLLAND GIN . For terms apply to the Master on board. Thomas Cole. Oct. 17. d
For Boston, The Sch'r ELIZABETH , Mirick Nickerson, Master: For Freight or Passage apply to the subscriber, at his dwelling house on Prince, between Fairfax and Royal streets. J. G. LADD. Oct. 17. d
COAL. FOR SALE, a Cargo of Richmond Coal, lying at Conway's wharf. Apply to John Gadby. Oct. 17. d3t
WILLIAM LADD Has imported in the latest ships from England and Ireland, an assortment of Irish Linens and Woollen Goods , suitable to the season. Oct. 17.
Ten Dollars Reward. DESERTED from the ship Ann, at Alexandria, JABEZ PALMER, a seaman belonging to said ship: he is about 5 feet 5 inches high, dark complexion; long, dark hair, dark eyes, and is a good featured man. He was seen in town about 9 o'clock yesterday morning, and when seen had on a blue short jacket, dirty linen trowsers, and black round hat. Whoever will apprehend him, and bring him to the subscriber, shall receive the above reward. CHAS. BRADFORD. Oct. 17. d7t
A Journeyman Currier WANTED. A person of the above profession, a complete workman, will meet with encouragement by applying to George Heiskell, Frederickburg. Oct. 8. d6t
A Warehouse to Let. I will rent my Warehouse, situate on King Street, adjoining the mansion house in which I live, opposite Mr. J. Kincaid's. Possession may be had immediately. It is very convenient for a Grocery store, or a Flour Merchant. For terms apply to P. MARSTELLER. June 2.
numerous and varied preparations for defence and offence, fifteen hundred gun boats and bateaux had been added, which, under the direction of Lord Keith and Sir Sidney Smith, were stationed on the English coast, opposite France and Holland; in which an army of sea fencibles was daily exercised; and which were destined to meet the French flotillas on their passage, and to try the tug of war on the favorite element of Britain. The men in arms in the British isles were estimated at nearly one million: This may be exaggeration; but it is fact, on the 26th of August, the military corps which had volunteered their services were so numerous, that the king, by proclamation, had suspended the act for training and exercising the population of the kingdom; and the offers of several corps had been refused; those corps having already exceeded the amount of six times the militia. Those volunteer corps were independent of the regulars, militia and army of reserve.
We mention it, as an instance of zeal, that some of the inland parishes had resolved, if requisits could not be furnished them in season, to take the field against the French armed with long pitch forks. If reliance may be placed on addresses, solemn resolutions, voluntary offers of service; and real sacrifice of property at the altar of patriotism, England and Scotland may be said to be united to a man in the resolution, vigorously to oppose and chastise their threatening invaders; if not to spread, in their turn the terrors of invasion in France. If this resolution Christians and Jews, tories and whigs, loyalists and oppositionists, high and low, rich and poor, seemed cordially combined; and the only contest appeared to be, who should be foremost in exhibitions of unequivocal evidence of the sincerity of their professions. The language of the people too appeared to have acquired a new tone; and all the addresses, resolutions, harangues, and songs, were in a language unusually elevated and energetic. The noblest feelings of a great and mighty people; had been roused with a warmth and zeal equal to the subject that inspired them—Public Safety and National Glory—The "nation of shopkeepers" had become a nation of soldiers.
We do not place much reliance on the report of the new revolution in France. We have not found any circumstances which corroborate it.—All the French papers we have seen, contain nothing but evidence of the most ardent affection of the French people for Bonaparte, and attachment to his government. We know it may be objected, that the French papers, being under the control of his ministers, very little dependence is to be placed thereon, as evidence of the extent of opposition—Granted—but of positive approbation there are many marks, and travellers in France assure us, that every thing appeared tranquil in the interior. We know, however, that Moreau has long been looked up to, as the Gen. Monk of France: It is also pretty evident Louis 18th has received assurances of the existence of a strong party in France: And it is said to be certain, that the French Princes in England had positively been making preparations for erecting the Royal Standard in France; around which they had been assured 50,000 royalists, with Pichegru and Dumourier at their head, stood ready to rally.
Ireland at the last dates appeared verging to another violent agitation. The snake of rebellion, though scorched, was not dead. A heavy cloud appeared ready to burst. The vigilance of government was great, and its strength mighty. We may daily expect very interesting accounts from that quarter.
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 13. The ship Woodrop Sims, Capt. Hodgson, arrived at this port yesterday from Liverpool, in 37 days. We have been favored with a file Liverpool papers to the third of Sept. which contain little of importance not heretofore received. The brig Dean, Capt. Dean, cleared for this port the 21st Aug.
CHARLESTON, October 4. The brig Fame, capt. Messron, 29 days from Bordeaux, and 38 from London, arrived this morning. Capt. Messron was chartered to take a freight from Bordeaux to London; and, on returning, although only in ballast, was not suffered to enter; and was peremptorily ordered to quit the port in one hour, without taking a single article on board. So severe was the prohibition, that he was not allowed even to supply himself with the necessary provisions for his voyage. He was, however, fortunate enough to obtain from capt. Baas, of the John and Francis, a few barrels of beef.—The only reason assigned for this treatment, was his coming from a British port.
October 5. Captain Martin, of the Schooner Roby, arrived this morning from Baltimore, informs us, that on the 30th ult. 10 leagues S. E. from Cape Henry, he saw a sloop upset and sink, at about half a mile's distance from him; as soon as capt. Martin noticed her distressed situation, he put about and stood for her, in hopes to have given relief; but in less than five minutes the sloop went down, and every soul on board perished. She appeared to be deeply laden, and about 70 or 80 tons burthen.
FLAX SEED. The highest price given for Flax Seed. A. Smith & Son.
an perform nothing, I have not even the power of convincing the world that I have the desire of doing good. Yourself, sir, even in the supposition that I consented, have no success to hope. Crimes and conspiracies are abroad; the constitution must fall, and with it, the first public functionary whom it created. You have great and liberal ideas; but your mixed government can only last a day. The innovators propose to themselves no particular end; they aim at novelty, and will never attach themselves to any thing, but will always destroy. They would overthrow to morrow, the constitution, they had established to day, and the public functionaries they had themselves made; they tend to their own destruction. We, must, sir, rally sincerely round the constitution, which perhaps, is not free from imperfections, but may serve in stormy times, as a salutary plank. Let us then unite our sincere efforts to save this constitution.
Paris Aug. 12, 1792. Seven in the morning.
"My Brother, I am no longer king! The public voice will make known to you the most cruel catastrophe. I am the most unfortunate of husbands and of fathers! I am the victim of my own goodness of fear and of hope; It is an impenetrable mystery of iniquity! They have bereaved me of every thing: they have massacred my faithful subjects; I have been decoyed by stratagem far from my palace; and they now accuse me? I am a captive; they drag me to prison; and the queen, my children, and Madame Elizabeth, share my sad fate.
"I can no longer doubt that I am an object odious in the eyes of the French, led astray by prejudice—This is the stroke which is most insupportable. My brother, but a little while and I shall exist no longer. Remember to avenge my memory, by publishing how much I loved this ungrateful people. Recall one day to their remembrance the wrongs they have done me, and tell them I forgave them. Adieu, my brother, for the last time."
BOSTON, October 7. Arrived, the regular trading ship Minerva, captain Clement, 35 days from London. September 7, at 6 A.M. lat. 48, 5, long. 22, 12, after a chase of 17 hours, it falling calm, was brought to and boarded by a French privateer ship of 18 guns, whose lieutenant after examining our papers, using insulting language, and threatening to send the passengers on board his ship, called his boat's crew on board, ordered them to take our fresh stock, which they did, and plundered us of one hog, three geese, and five dozen of ducks and fowls. When told we had on board several ladies unwell, and requested they would not deprive them of the fowls, with the politeness of French privateersmen replied, "Let them eat salt beef." September 24, lat. 41, 32, long. 58, 20, spoke the Schooner Joseph, of Marblehead, 9 days out, bound for the Banks of Newfoundland.
October 8. EUROPEAN AFFAIRS. The Minerva, capt. Clements, from London, has furnished papers three days later than before received; but no articles of very interesting news. The threatened invasion of Great-Britain appeared to occupy all the attention of the English politicians.
At our last dates the atmosphere of the north of Europe was far from Clear; but whether the appearances were merely evanescent, or the storm of war was brewing, was uncertain. We still retain the opinion, that the northern powers will not join Great-Britain against France. They are too jealous of the maritime superiority of England, to wish to strengthen her. The rumor of an offered alliance of Russia had subsided; and the so much talked of Russian squadron was quietly pursuing its voyage of discipline. It is said, in a Paris paper of some authority, and of a recent date, that France had empowered Russia and Prussia to act as mediators between her and England, and that they had accepted the appointment. How far the refusal of Great Britain (and she must refuse them if they are not of a nature to prescribe limits to the inordinate ambition of France) to accept their mediatorial propositions, will influence their future measures, time must determine. Russia is said to have offered a project for the guarantee of Malta.
The armed myriads of France appeared in constant motion in various parts of the republic. It is very evident she meant to strike home strokes some where. Besides England and Ireland, Egypt, Gibraltar, and Malta, have been named as the suppositions objects of attack. A considerable force was in the vicinity of Jersey and Guernsey, which it was thought would probably receive the first onset of the Gallic legions. The first consul, in one of his replies to his addressers, having declared they "should form a buttress of a bridge to England." We do not think, while lord Nelson remains in the Mediterranean with the strong fleet he now commands, that an expedition will proceed for Egypt from any of the southern parts of France. The French have experienced his vigilance and activity: And Gibraltar and Malta are strong fortresses calculated to bid defiance to any thing which can be brought against them.—We, therefore, are of opinion, Bonaparte will confine his measures to an attack on the British isles. He has given the challenge and it has been accepted.
Great-Britain presents one vast field of bayonets and lances; whilst her coast is surrounded with mounted cannon and floating castles. To the

JAMES KENNEDY, sen.
King Street,
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 J. Kennedy, sen. is appointed the ONLY Agent for Alexandria.
Dr. HAMILTON'S ELIXIR,
A sovereign remedy for Colds, Obdurate 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 so perfectly agreeable and the dose so small, that no difficulty arises in taking it.
From LUTHER MARTIN, Esq. Attorney-General of the State of Maryland.
Gentlemen,
I comply with your request in stating my opinion of Hamilton's Elixir. It has been used in my family for two or three years past, with uniform success, whenever coughs, or similar complaints have rendered medicine necessary. I have myself found it an excellent and agreeable remedy for a very painful and troublesome affection of the breast, accompanied with soreness 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 severe cold caught several months ago. He breathed with the greatest difficulty, and was often thrown into weakening sweats when he attempted to walk any distance, and his voice would frequently fail in such a degree that he could only attempt to whisper, he has been upwards of six weeks without a return of his complaints, and desires to give this public testimony in favour of this invaluable medicine.
Dr. Hamilton's GRAND RESTORATIVE,
Is recommended as an invaluable medicine, for the speedy relief and permanent cure of the various complaints which result from dissipated pleasures—juvenile indiscretions—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,    Loss of appetite,  Gout in the stomach,    Impurity of the blood,  Pains in the limbs,    Hysterical affections,  Relaxations,    Inward weaknesse,  Involuntary emissions,    Seminal weaknesse,  Obdurate gleet,    Fluor albus, (or whites)  Barrenness, &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 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 (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 Patten, 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, so 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, 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 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—Putrid, with slimy and foetid stools—Vomiting—Large and hard belly—Pains and sickness at the stomach—Pains in the head and thighs, with lowliness of spirits—Slow fever, with small and irregular pulse—A dry cough—Excessive thirst—Sometimes pale and unhealthy countenance, and sometimes the face bloated and flushed. Persons afflicted with any of the above symptoms, should have immediate recourse to HAMILTON'S WORM DESTROYING LOZENGES, which have been constantly attended with success in all complaints similar to those above described.
A dose of this medicine given occasionally during the warm season, will effectually prevent the vomiting and purging of children, a dreadful disorder which annually destroys thousands of the infant part of our cities. It is likewise the mildest and most certain remedy known and has restored to health and strength a great number when in an advanced stage of this fatal complaint. Particular and plain instructions are given for every part of the necessary treatment in such 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 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 a portion 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, 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 boy had a very sickly appearance, was very restless at night grew leaner from time to time; in short, he seemed to be in a precarious state of health, which would yield to none of the medicines administered, until I gave him two doses of lozenges agreeably to the directions which carried off a substance to all appearance a mercurius but upon close inspection quit repleed with very small living animals. Not one of that sort of worms which usually afflict children came from him. Since that period he grew remarkably better in health, and though lean, has got a fresh and lively complexion. Upon different occasions I have used this medicine as a purging substitute, and found it to answer exceedingly well, without bringing on belly-ache, or any of those disagreeable sensations, so often occasioned by purging medicines. Upon the 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 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, scurf, tatters, ring worms, sun burns, prickly heat, &c.
The Persian Lotion operates mildly, without impeding that natural, insensible perspiration which is essential to health. Yet its salutary effects are speedy and permanent, rendering the skin delicately soft and clear, improving the complexion, and restoring the bloom of youth. Never failing to render an ordinary countenance beautiful, and an handsome one more so.
THE 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 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, deductions 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.
cation, 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 smart which attends the application of other remedies.
THE ANODYNE ELIXIR.
For the cure of every kind of head-ache. INDIAN VEGETABLE SPECIFIC.
A safe and speedy remedy for the venereal disease.
"An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure." For the prevention and cure of bilious and malignant fevers,
IS RECOMMENDED
Dr. HAHN'S ANTI-BILIOUS-PILLS.
The operation of these pills is perfectly mild, so as to be used with safety by persons in every situation, and of every age.
They are excellently adapted to carry off superfluous bile, and prevent its morbid 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 colivens—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, Fredericksburgh; C. Purdie, Smithfield; M. Jones, Suffolk; Dr. Miller, Winchester; R. Greenhow, Williamsburg; and J. Shaw, Leesburg.
WILLIAM RAMSAY
HAS OPENED
A Grocery Store in Prince Street,
Next door to Dr. Dick's,
Where he intends keeping a general assortment of genuine articles in that line, and now offers for sale on moderate terms,
  LONDON particular  WINES,    Madeira,    Port in casks and bottles,    Colmenar and Malaga    Old St. Julian and Medoc  Claret in cases of a dozen each,  
  White Wine Vinegar,  French Teas of the latest Importations,    4th proof Jamaica Rum,    Do. Cogniac Brandy,    Holland Gin,    Loaf, lump and Muscovado Sugar,    Sugar House Molasses,    Imperial,    Chulan,    Hysop,    Young Hysop,    Hysop Skin,    Souchong,    Pouchong Souchong,    Padra Souchong,    Peco Souchong,    Bohea  
Green Coffee, Durham and Dixon's Mustard, Allspice, Cinnamon, Cloves, Mace and Nutmegs,
  Nantz and Bourdeaux Sallad Oil,  French Teas of the latest Importations,    Catchup, brandied Fruits and English Pickles,    Olives, Capers and Anchovies,    Prunes, Raisins, and soft shell Almonds,    Leiper's Snuff in bottles,    Do. best Smoking Tobacco,    Martin's best Spanish Segars,    Basket Salt for table use,    Georgia Cotton,    Martinique Noyeau,    Mould and dipp'd Candles,    Jersey Cheese of an excellent quality,    Wrapping Paper, brown and blue,    Roll Brimstone, Fig Blue.  
To be Rented,
And possession given immediately, the dwelling HOUSE above said store. It is now in good repair, and well calculated to accommodate a genteel family. Apply as above. June 27.
MUSCOVADO SUGAR.
THE subscribers have received, per the sch'r Leboou, and offer for sale on reasonable terms,
  5 hhds.  First quality    19 tierces,    79 bls.    Guadalupe Sugar.    They have also on hand,    20 puncheons 4th proof Jamaica Spirits,  St. Kitts Rum,    12 do. do.    Whiskey in tierces and bls.    And a parcel of St. Martins Salt.  
J. and T. Vowell.
August 26.
Ricketts, Newton and Co.
Have received and for Sale,
A few bales German Linens,
  2 trunks calicoes and chintzes,  First quality    2 do. hosiery,    10 boxes wool and cotton cards,    5 tresses threads,    30 boxes dipp'd and mould candles,    10 hhds. molasses,    4 do. Jamaica spirits,    6 do. sugars,    20 barrels prime pork,    50 do. herrings,    20 do. shad,    30 kegs James river tobacco,    100 tons plaister.  
They are giving Cash, for wheat, flour, corn, rye, beans and tobacco.
August 1.
FOR SALE,
Bills of Exchange on London.
Wm. HODGSON.
August 26.
The Sale
of the property advertised on the 18th of August last by us, in pursuance of the decree of the circuit court of the district of Columbia, for the county of Alexandria, at the last June term of the said court, and in pursuance of the last will and testament of Lewis Hopkins, deceased, to take place on this day at the house of Francis Daniel, at the Little Falls of the Potomac, is unavoidably postponed until Saturday the 12th day of November next, at which place and on which day, if fair, if not the next fair day, will positively be sold by us, at public auction, to the highest bidder for ready money.
The following Property, viz.
One undivided third part of 207 acres of Land, in the said district, near the said Little Falls, upon which are Merchant Mills, with three pair of French burr mill stones, and every necessary and convenient machinery for manufacturing flour to the best advantage; also a brewery and distillery, miller's house, a brewer and distiller's house and sundry other improvements. This property will be shewn to any person who may incline to purchase it, by the said Francis Daniel, at any time before the sale.
A tract of Land in Fairfax county, about three miles from the said Little Falls, containing 207 acres, upon which is a dwelling house, in which Mrs. Susan Wren lives, and sundry other improvements; about two thirds of this land are cleared, and the remainder in wood; it is good farming land. Mr. William Waters, who lives near it, will shew this land to any person or persons who may incline to purchase it, at any time previous to the sale.
Mrs. Susan Wren, who was the widow of the said Lewis Hopkins, has a right of dower in the aforesaid property. The sale will commence at twelve o'clock.
  Philip R. Fendall,  Ex'ors.    Robert Young,    William Waters,  
Sept. 29.
Ten Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY from the Subscriber on Sunday the 14th inst. an apprentice boy to the Coopers trade, named MICHAEL FOLEY , between 18 and 19 years old, about 5 feet 4 inches high, dark straight hair, and has a remarkable down cast sheepish look. Being born in the west of Ireland he will be easily discovered by his dialect. Had on when he absconded, a nankeen upper jacket, thickset waistcoat, new ticklenburg trowsers and a new wool hat, but took other clothes with him. It is supposed he has gone towards Baltimore. If taken up 20 miles from Alexandria I will pay 15 dollars, and if more than 50 miles 20 dollars reward and all reasonable charges.
CHAS. JAMIESON.
August 15.
Washington Tavern.
RANDOLPH MOTT
Has removed to the house lately occupied by Mr. PETER HEISKELL , sign of
General Washington,
Where he continues to keep a HOUSE of ENTERTAINMENT for Travellers & others. He returns his sincere thanks to his friends for their former custom, and hopes from his attention to business to merit and receive a continuance of the patronage of a liberal public.
August 8.
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 respectively 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,  Ex'rs.    Geo. Triplett,  
July 7.
Land for Sale.
I wish to sell from a thousand to twelve hundred acres of good Farming Land, in the county of Fairfax, on the waters of Pope's Head and Jonesmore runs.
This land will either be sold together or in separate parcels, as may be agreed on. It is well situated for the disposal of produce, being within twenty miles of Alexandria, and thirteen of the Occoquan Mills.
Any person, wishing to purchase, may know the terms by applying to the subscriber near Dumfries.
John Gibson.
Sept. 13.
Notice.
WHEREAS my wife, Harriot Brawner , has, without cause, eloped from my bed and board, I am under the disagreeable necessity of forwarding all and every person or persons from crediting her on my account, as I shall not pay any debt the contracts after the date hereof.
Wm. B. Brawner.
Oct. 11.