Alexandria daily advertiser (Alexandria [Va.]), 1805-05-10 00:00:00

Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
Vol. V.]
FRIDAY, MAY 10, 1805.
[No. 1289.
Public Sale.
On TUESDAY next, At 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store, RUM
In hds. and bks. French Brandy in pipes, Gin in pipes and bks. Whiskey and Apple Brandy in bks. Sugar in hds. tierces and bks. Chocolate White and brown Soap and } in boxes, Mould and dipt Candles Raisins in kegs, boxes and jars, Figs in kegs and frails, Queen's Ware in crates, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, &c. Also,
A Variety of DRY GOODS, among which are Cloths, Coatings, Kersemeres, Duffles, Plains, Kerseys, Negro Cottons, Serjes, Elastics, blue Friezes, Calimancoes, Russells, Yarn Stockings, Chintzes and Callicoes, Irish Linens, Silesia do. Osnaburgs and Ticklenburgs, Muslin and Muslin Handkerchiefs, India Muslins and Table Clothes, Bandanna Handkerchiefs, Colour'd Threads, Hats and sundry other articles.
Philip G. Marsteller.
Dec. 20.
SUGARS.
40 hogsheads of first quality Trini- dad Sugars, just received, and now landing at Ramsey's wharf - and for sale, by R. Newton and Co.
April 29.
Ship United States,
A regular trader; was to leave Liverpool about the 11th of March. She is momentarily expected, and in order to re- turn her for an early fall ship, the own- ers will be glad to engage freight, and request an early application. She has on board a few bales of fine Liverpool SALT.
R. NEWTON & Co.
April 29.
TOBACCO.
Twenty eight hds. choice Virginia Tobacco just received and for sale, by James Sanderson.
April 27.
To be Sold, or Rented,
A Lot of Ground, on Prince-street, between Pitt and St. Asaph streets; 23 feet 4 inches front, and 83 feet back. For terms, ap- ply to William Brown , late of the firm of Smed- ley and Brown.
March 28.
TO LET,
For one or more years, The white Warehouse, on King- street, near Col. Ramsey's wharf. The situa- tion for business equal to any in town. Apply to JOSEPH RIDDLE & Co.
March 29.
WINDOW-GLASS.
THE subscribers have on hand, as usual, Window-Glass, of various sizes, from the Baltimore manufactory. The quality is highly approved.
They have, also, for Sale, Lemons in boxes, and a quantity of Claret, in boxes.
R. T. Hooe, & Co.
February 26.
Just Published,
And for Sale by Cotton & Stewart , A Key to Mystery of Iniquity; OR AN Address to Men of Candor and lovers of Truth. By JOHN WEST, Of Fairfax County.
This work contains a compendium ecclesiastical history, accompanied with the author's reflections; proving modern episcopacy to be spu- rious, and human legislation in the Church to be uninspired, &c. &c.
May 3.
For Freight or Charter,
The new and fast sailing SCHOONER GEORGE, S. CHAPMAN, MASTER;
burthen 107 tons, or 900 bbls. being a staunch, excellent vessel, and in complete order. For terms apply to the Captain on board, lying at Merchants wharf, or to
WM: EXLEY.
May 7.
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For BOSTON,
The Schooner HAMILTON, Capt. DOWNIE;
To sail next week. For freight or passage, apply to
John G. Ladd.
Who has for Sale, landing from said Vessel, Plaister of Paris, Few pipes of French Brandy, Boxes of Chocolate, Apples, Potatoes, &c. &c.
May 1.
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CLARET WINE.
A few boxes first quality Claret Wine, just received, and for sale, by C. Hand.
May 1.
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BRYAN HAMPSON
Has for Sale,
50 quarter-casks of old Lisbon 20 ditto Sherry 20 ditto Malaga 20 ditto Port 10 pipes Teneriffe 100 kegs first quality Madder. 200 do. Copperas, with a quantity of Al- um.
10 hogsheads 3d and 4th proof Rum. 15 barrels New England ditto. 30 kegs Ground Ginger;
With a quantity of TEAS, and a number of other Goods too tedious to mention.
April 26.
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10 pipes well-flavoured Holland Gin,
60 casks Dutch Linseed Oil, 2 bales German Ticklenburgh 1 case Britannias, 1 do. Platillas Royal,
Just Imported from Rotterdam,
In the brig Nancy, Spalding, (AND FOR SALE BY J. & T. Vowell,
WHO HAVE IN STORE,
A few pipes old Madeira Wine, fit for immediate use, Three hds. old Grenada Rum, Three casks Clover Seed, Ten pipes 4th proof Spanish Brandy.
Cash given for Otter and Mink Skins.
April 25.
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FISH SALT.
1000 bushels, on board the Ann, Captain Jackson, at Lawson's wharf, will be sold a great bargain, if applied for soon. Hewes & Miller.
May 4.
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JUST RECEIVED,
AND FOR SALE BY
THE SUBSCRIBER,
First and second quality Russia Duck Short Yellow Nankeens India Cottons Hyson Skin Young Hyson, and } FRESH TEAS. Souchong Burlington Pork Whiskey and 300 bushels St. Kitts Salt. Daniel Murgaroyd.
May 6.
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First quality Brown Sugars, GREEN COFFEE, Muscateal Raisins, Best Chewing Tobacco, Rye Whiskey, New England Rum, Wrapping Paper,
FOR SALE BY Mandeville & Jamesson.
May 6.
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ICE CREAM.
MATHEW EAKIN,
Respectfully informs the public, that he has commenced making ICE CREAM for the season.
May 4.
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LOTTERY TICKETS.
A FEW tickets in the Fredericks- burg Female Charity School Lottery, for sale, by
JAMES PATTON.
April 17.
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JAMES BACON,
AT HIS GROCERY STORE,
King near Washington street,
Has just received from Philadelphia, New-York &c. an extensive selection of GROCERIES consisting of
Gunpowder, Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, Hyson Skin, Peko, Padra, Pouchong and Com'n Souchong
TEAS
Of the latest Import- tation and parti- cularly chosen.
Green coffee of superior quality, Loaf, Lump and Muscovado Sugar, W. India and Sugar House Molasses, Choice old Madeira, Particular Teneriffe,
Sherry, Brussels, Lisbon, Malaga and Port
WINES.
Claret in small cases, Cogniac and Barcelona Brandy, Old Jamaica Spirits, Antigua, St. Croix, and St. Kitts
RUM.
Best Holland Gin, White Wine and Cyder Vinegar, Best Sallad Oil, Salt Petre, Alum, Madder, Coperas & Brim- stone.
Mace, Nutmegs, Cloves and Cassia, Cayenne and black Pepper, Allspice, race and ground Ginger, Fig Blue and Poland Starch, Dixon's Mustard, Leiper's and Hamilton's Snuff, Best Chewing Tobacco, Spanish Segars, Pearl Barley and Rice, Shot assorted, F and F F Gunpowder, Gun and Pistols Flints, Single and double Battle do. in papers and canisters, White and brown Soap, Mould and dipt Candles, &c. &c.
As he has in a great measure laid himself out for the supplying of private families and in consequence thereof taken every pains possible in the selection of his goods, he flatters himself from their superior quality, and the low prices at which he will dispose of them, to be a- ble to give satisfaction to those who will please to favor him with their custom.
June 11.
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Benjamin Shreve, Jun.
HAS FOR SALE,
Twelve bales of INDIA COTTONS
CONSISTING OF
3 bales Bishwa Emery 2 do. Coomoorally Sannahs 1 do. Jallapore do. 1 do. Seerpore Battahs 1 do. Cellypatty do. 2 do. Cogmary Coffahs 1 do. Johannah do. 1 do. Doncaster Chintz, and 3 cases Bandanna Handkerchiefs 2 facks Sago 3 chests Hyson Tea 32 pieces Russia Sheetings 9 do. Ravens Duck 15 bags Black Pepper 1 case Wool Hats Mens' coarse and fine Shoes Womens' and childrens' Morocco do. Sole and Upper Leather A few Coils Cordage Snuff in half barrels and kegs 3 pipes 4th proof Cogniac Brandy, 2 hds. Armagnac do. 5 hds. and 12 barrels Sugar 25 bbls. Beef, Salem inspection 6 do. best brown TANNER'S OIL.
January 1.
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20 puncheons Jamaica RUM, LAST YEAR'S CROP, Just received and for Sale on reasonable terms. John & Thos. Vowell.
May 4.
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TUNIS CRAVEN
Has just received,
11 hogheads first quality Molasses, 40 barrels New England Rum, 4 quarter casks London Port. Madeira, 13 boxes Fresh Raisins, Which he will sell remarkably low, for cash, or approved negotiable notes.
April 27.
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THE SUBSCRIBERS
Are now landing and offer for sale at the store lately occupied by R. B. Jamesson, 20 Bales Prime Upland Cotton, 20 Hds. Muscovado Sugar, 2 Puncheons Irish Whiskey, 15 Puncheons Old, and fine flavored Jamaica Rum,
5 Pipes Holland Gin, 20 Pipes Cogniac Brandy 30 Qr. Casks of the best Teas, assorted, from bohea to Imperial. 30 Bbls. of 1st and 2d quality refined Sugar, 2 Hds. Madder, 4 Hds. Green Coperas, 6 Teeces Roll Brimstone, 2 Hds. Alum, 1 Tierce Glauber Salts, 10 Pipes of Old London Particular Madeira 5 Pipes of full Bodied Port, 20 Qr. Casks Sherry, 2 Pipes fine Lisbon, 3 Pipes Particular Teneriffe, 30 Qr. Casks Malaga, 50 Casks Claret, 1 Case of Nutmegs, Mace, and Cloves, 5 Bales Cassia, 500 lbs. Pepper, 100 lbs. Pimento, 200 lbs. Ground Ginger, 1000 lbs. Race, do. 200 Boxes Godfroids, (superfine) Segars, in half boxes, 70 Boxes St. Jago, do. 3 Pipes best (French) Vinegar, 10 Bales Almonds, 1 Cask Pearl Barley, 15 Hds. Bright Molasses, 15 Boxes Superfine Chocolate, 40 Boxes Mould and Dipt Candles, 30 boxes Brown and White Soap, 100 Boxes Hunters Pipes, 20 Boxes of Mustard, 1 Case Cayenne Pepper, Basket Salt, Fine Poland Starch, 100 Demijohns, assorted, 700 lb. Refined Salt Petre, 30 qr. Casks Best English F. Gunpowder, Do. in lb. Papers, Do. in Canisters, 20 Boxes Fig Blue, 3 Seroons fine floatant Indigo, Lieber, and Hamilton's Snuff, 1 Case of Macouba, do. 1 Do. French Rappee.
Mandeville & Jamesson.
Nov. 30.
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JAMES SANDERSON,
Has just received the following articles, 12 Pipes London P. Madeira
Wine, of a superior quality, Old Port Wine in hds. qr. Casks and Bottles Burgundy in Bottles, Sherry in qr. Casks, Cogniac Brandy, Jamaica Spirits, Holland Gin, Peach Brandy, very old, Whiskey, Loaf, and Muscovado Sugars,
Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, Hyson Skin, } of the latest Import- tation.
Cloves, Nutmegs, Mace, Allspice, Black Pepper, Ground Ginger, Salt Petre, Soap by the box, British Sail Canvas, Russia Duck, first quality, German Ticklenburgs, and Osnaburgs Coarse Hats in cases, Juniper Berries in bags, Stone Ware, 5 qr. Casks English Battle Gun Powder, in pound papers sealed, Large Scallbeam with Box Ends, And Scales complete of a superior quality. A few bags of first quality GREEN COFFEE.
Nov. 8.

PUBLIC SALE.
TO-MORROW, at 4 o'clock, P. M. will be sold, on Harper's wharf, the cargo of the Schooner Sampson, consisting of 40 hhds. first quality Sugar 20 do. Molasses, on a credit. P. G. Marsteller.
May 9.
Valuable Property for Sale.
It will be sold at public auction on Thursday next, the sixteenth day of May at eleven o'clock in the forenoon. A handsome improved Dwelling house, On King Street, Between the flower beds of Mr. Ambrose Vasse, and Mr. Philip Triplett. This property is beautifully situated, and will be sold on an extensive credit.
P. G. Marsteller.
May 9.
NEGROES FOR SALE.
Will be sold to the highest bidder for ready money, at the plantation of Mr. PHILIP ALEXANDER, on Saturday the 18th instant, at 12 o'clock; all the negroes belonging to the estate of WILLIAM H. WASHINGTON, deceased.
ELIZA WASHINGTON.
Administratrix.
May 9.
PORT WINE, Green Coffee, Spinning Cotton, of the first quality.
JUST RECEIVED, BY
Mandeville & Jamesson.
May 9.
NOW LANDING
From the brig Maria, captain Carew, and for Sale by
LAWRASON & FOWLE,
2000 pieces first chop } Entitled to Debenture. yellow Nankeens 10 chests hysos & } hysos skin TEAS 5 boxes China Wines, containing 250 bottles each, and will be sold at 30 dollars per box. 20 casks fresh Malaga Raisins. 2 pipes 4th proof Barcelona Brandy. Also in store, just received, 10 chests Young Hysos, } TEAS, 9 do. Hysos Skin, } of the latest im- 2 do. Souchong, } portation. 6 bales Beerboon Gurrahs, of the first quality 50 lbs. Nutmegs and Cloves 70 bolts first and second quality Russia Duck 50 do. ditto Ravens do. 70 do. ditto heavy Ravens do. paricularly made for ships' top-gallant and craftsails.
4 pipes choice old Cogniac Brandy 1 half pipe do. particular Madeira Wine 4 pipes Holland Gin Retailing Molasses 50 barrels No. 1 and 2 Beef } Boston inspec- 20 do. Pork } tion. 3 casks Sperm. Oil for lamps 40 boxes mould and dip Candles 150 do. brown Soap 20 boxes fresh Chocolate 10 do Bristol Fig-blue 3 casks Glauber Salts 1 trunk Ladies Morocco Shoes 1 ditto Morocco pocket books Cotton and Morocco Suspenders.
May 9.
EIGHT DOLLARS Reward.
RAN AWAY, from the subscriber, living in Leesburg, Loudoun county, Virginia, on the 16th April last.
A MULATTO BOY, named LEW, or LEWIS, 30 years old, about 5 feet 8 or 9 inches high, slender made, big jointed, large feet, fond of gaming, and a great talker: Had on, when he went away a mixt grey cloth coat, white cassimere jacket, blue cloth overalls, oxenburgh shirt, and a round hat. He was seen at the fish wharf, in Alexandria on Sunday the 21st April. All matters of vessels and others are forewarned against carrying him off at their peril. Whoever will apprehend said boy, and deliver him to me, or secure him in any jail so that I get him again, shall receive the above reward and all reasonable expenses paid.
William Taylor.
May 6.
FOR SALE,
On a liberal credit, in lots of 5 acres, or larger quantity, if desired;
About 20 acres of Land, called Wood-Back, situate within two miles of Alexandria, on a handsome eminence, commanding an extensive view of the City of Washington, Alexandria, and the river Potomac. There are, on the premises, some excellent springs of water. — If not sold at private sale, it will be offered at public sale, at the coffee-house, on WEDNESDAY, the 22d instant, at ten o'clock.
John Green.
May 8.
From the Vermont Journal.
MR. ELLIOT, TO HIS CONSTITUENTS.
LETTER IV.
The manner of which the amendment to the constitution was carried through both Houses of Congress was not less extraordinary than the measure itself. It affords an instructive and even an awful lesson; and the future preservation of the constitution demands that this gloomy scene should be committed to the contemplation of posterity. To record the proceedings upon that occasion, I consider a sacred duty which I owe to my country; and in doing it I shall betray no trust, I shall not act the part of an informer. I disdain all connexion with the little band of republican aristocrats and demagogues; to me they have never disclosed the arcana of their political system; they have treated me as they treat all the northern members of Congress, with neglect if not contempt; and all the important facts contained in this letter have long been the subject of general conversation at the seat of government.
Mr. Butler, a republican Senator from South Carolina who warmly opposed the amendment, in a letter to the legislature of that state, observed, that he had not been long in Senate since his last election before he perceived a combination among certain large states, unfair in itself and dangerous in its consequences to the rights of other states—into this combination they have drawn some of the small states—they hold evening meetings to decide what shall prevail in Senate, and no proposition can succeed which does not come from one of their party, &c. Notwithstanding the respectability of Mr. Butler's character, and his long tried patriotism, let us hope for the honor of our country and the cause of liberty, that the warmth of his feelings, in relation to a particular measure, led him to give too deep a colouring to this melancholy picture.
Would to God I were not under the necessity of confirming his statement, so far as relates to the amendment; but that confirmation is inseparably connected with the justification of my own conduct. The resolution which was sent from the House to the Senate, contemplated no alteration of the constitution other than the mere discrimination of the votes. It was soon found that the private sentiments of several of the oldest and most respectable republican members of the Senate were hostile to the measure. Some of them, however, were instructed to vote in its favor, and it was hoped that the others would yield to the popular sentiment in the states they represented. The minority constantly called for the consideration of the resolution from the House, but the majority, for several weeks refused to suffer it to be considered. The business was not yet sufficiently matured in "evening meetings." Of the final caucus on the subject I was informed. A letter from one of those members who are by some called leading ones to another member of the Senate, notifying an evening meeting of the friends of the amendment, to devise ways and means for carrying it into effect at all events, in some form or other, was put into my hands by the gentleman to whom it was directed. At this caucus the business was concluded by adding to the amendment that provision which I afterwards opposed, and it was also determined to take the question the next day before the senate should rise. Here let it be remarked, that there had not been any regular debate upon the main question in senate, and that the additional proposition, in substance, had already been rejected, when proposed by a federal member. Two or three republican members dictated in caucus as the sine qua non of their voting for the amendment, this important addition, and one of them afterwards observed publicly in my presence, that he had not only dictated it in caucus, but had given the leading republicans in the house to understand that the fate of the amendment depended on its adoption, in that very form, as his veto should be put upon it should it be sent back to the senate. Thus it was virtually determined, in one of these evening meetings, that the representatives of the people, the state legislature, and the people themselves, should sanction an alteration of the constitution in the precise form dictated by two or three men, and that every one who opposed it should be denounced as a federalist and apostate. The republicans of the house were told, in language too unequivocal to be misunderstood, that this was the arrangement, and that upon their conformity or opposition depended their future popularity. An unswerving and venerable republican mem-
ber from Massachusetts exclaimed at the bat, when an adjournment was denied at the usual hour, I cannot and will not be dragged along in this manner, and left the house with indignation. As the question, however, was not taken that day, as we had repeatedly been told it should be in consequence of the ardent opposition which myself and others deemed it our duty to make, by protracting the debate to a late hour at night, that gentleman however recorded his vote in opposition to the measure.
A very respectable democratic member from a middle state declared, that were the amendment in the precise form which he wished it, he would never vote for it while it was attempted to carry it by such means. As almost every member of the majority who expressed his opinion disapproved of the additional proposition, it must be evident to every candid republican, from the simple statement of facts which I have made, that the amendment, in its present form, was carried through both Houses by the undue influence of a few individuals, and by the combined operations of intrigue and terror. I was of opinion that we ought not to disgrace ourselves by such course of conduct, and that however desirable the amendment might be in some form or other, we ought to wait till it could be adopted in a fair and true republican manner.
Connected with this subject my conduct with respect to the nomination of President and Vice President requires explanation. Early in the session it was determined by the self chosen few who undertake to direct the public sentiment, that Gov. Clinton should be the next Vice President, and that gentleman was informed that the unanimous voice of the members was in his favour, when not ten of them had been consulted. Some difficulty being afterwards apprehended from the Pennsylvania delegation a sub-caucus was held, and the representatives of that state reconciled to the measure; a general caucus was then called to ratify what the few had already accomplished. To such a state of things, as Mr. Butler observed with respect to the amendment, I could not and would not submit. It is perfectly proper that any number of individuals, of the same political sentiments, should meet together and discuss any subject of general concern, with a view to promote an union of sentiment and action; but that members of the legislature, as such, should undertake to influence and dictate the people in their elections, is hostile to the very genius of republicanism. Let it not be understood that there were any objections on my part to the personal or political character of Mr. Clinton; but my conduct was influenced by various considerations, which it is unnecessary to detail to the public.
JAMES ELLIOT.
From Bell's Weekly Messenger.
WAR AGAINST THE SPANISH COLONIES.
The first question generally asked at the commencement of war is, what will be the object of hostilities, and what means the offended government proposes to employ, in order to redress its injuries and punish its enemies?
Situated as we are with France, and in the present temper of Europe, a war with that power affords no other objects of attack but mercantile craft, and calls upon government for little other exertions than extensive issue of letters of marque; but hostility with Spain is of another nature; something is proposed to animate us to conquest, something may be gained towards the payment of expenses, and something of plunder is held out to reward the bravery of our fleets and armies.
A Spanish war has thus always been embraced by Great Britain, with promptitude and zeal; some politicians indeed have not hesitated to contend that a lust and avarice of plunder, have some times been permitted to operate too freely and extensively, and have stifled all nice enquiries as to the justice of the provocation; but however this may have been it is certain that a Spanish war never yet wanted popularity with the nation, or stood in need of any other justification than such as has been contained in a CABINET DECLARATION.
It is difficult to conjecture what will be the first hostile movement against Spain; it is certain she can make no effectual warfare against us.—It must not perhaps be an object with our government to reduce her colonies or settlements in South America, to the situation of British dependencies. An extension of our colonial empire is not desirable, though it is probable
we should not be deterred from the attempt by any fears of meeting with a repulse. A more liberal and enlightened policy may perhaps direct our ministers to form them into independent governments, to erect them under the fostering care of Great Britain into states capable of preserving the liberty we shall defend amongst them, to engraft upon them that spirit of civilization, and improvement of order and enterprise; that abhorrence of ecclesiastical intolerance; and that attachment to the arts and sciences to which this country owes its estimation, and the eminence it has attained among the European states.
There is at least no presumption in supposing, this to be the object of our governors; no enthusiasm in gratifying the mind with the indulgence of the delightful contemplation, that Britain whilst contending in Europe against the Vandalism, which threatens to overrun its fairest regions, is beneficially exerting herself to ensure the freedom and prosperity of ten millions of men beyond the Atlantic.
There is nothing visionary in anticipating the day when the descendants of Montezuma and Atahualpa, shall receive atonements for the injuries done them by Cortez and Pizarro, shall receive compensation for the wrongs inflicted by those inhuman monsters, for those atrocities and cruelties, which leaves so foul a stain on the first conquests of Mexico and Peru, by having imparted to them through the interposition of a benign government, the blessings which a wise, civil and judicial administration, and of a cultivated and enlightened state of society; nor can it be doubted that they will duly cherish sentiments, of the liveliest gratitude, towards the nation which after three centuries of bondage shall have raised them, to the happiness and dignity of freedom.
The statesman who has a heart to feel, a head to plan, and means to execute this mighty project, will confer blessings on mankind that shall entitle him to the highest rank amongst the benefactors of his race; he will merit and receive the grateful benedictions of his country, and the future generations of the western hemisphere will immortalise the name of this hero of humanity. He that shall achieve this important conquest over tyranny, and can thus check every ambitious feeling, and extinguish the lust of dominion in his own breast and in the hearts of his countrymen, will have far out stripped the merits of ancient worthies, and have reached the summit of glory by a path as novel as it is brilliant.
These indeed are distant, perhaps improbable speculations; but the mind feels delight in contemplating them: if it cannot receive them as reality, it cherishes them as a pleasing dream; and we cannot but that many of our readers will be found, who if not so visionary as ourselves, will yet wish that so pleasing a prospect of humanity, so generous an enterprise of benevolence, could be contemplated otherwise than as a flattering and improbable theory.
PUBLIC SALE.
By virtue of two Deeds of Trust to the subscriber, will be exposed to sale, for ready money, at the coffee-house, in the town of Alexandria, on MONDAY the 27th of the present month of May, one equal undivided sixteenth part of a Tract of Land in the county of Spotsylvania, containing 1800 acres, known by the name of the MINE TRACT —And immediately after, upon the premises, in the town of Alexandria, several valuable Lots, lying upon Union, Water, and Queen-Streets.
James Keith.
May 4.
JUST RECEIVED, AND FOR SALE,
A CONSIGNMENT of Women's morocco, leather and stuff shoes. Also forty boxes fresh raisins which will be sold low by
Hewes & Miller.
May 6.
EDUCATION.
The subscriber respectfully informs the citizens of Alexandria, that he has opened a SCHOOL , at the dwelling house of Mrs. Fletcher, on Prince-street; where he teaches Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, and English Grammar at the moderate price of Four Dollars per quarter.—Likewise, History, Geography, Surveying and navigation, at a reasonable price.
Persons, wishing to be acquainted with Surveying or Navigation, will meet with due attendance either in school hours, or any other time they may think proper.
William Slade.
May 8.

BOSTON, May 2.
The French West India Fleet.
All the accounts which we have lately received from the West Indies, confirm the belief that Admiral Menissier, in his return voyage to France. Captain Putnam, arrived at Newburyport in twenty days, from Martinique, spoke the fleet, in lat. 22, 30, N. and long. 64, steering N. E.
Captain Bradbury arrived here yesterday, from St. Kitts informs that he spoke the brig Antelope, from Guadalupe, the captain of which reported that he fell in with the French fleet in lat. 25, steering N. E.
Beware of Pick-pockets.
Yesterday afternoon, Mr. Abijah Carter, of Watertown, had his pocket book stolen from him at one of the auction offices in this town. The thief, having rifled it of twenty dollars being all the money it contained, threw it away, and it was picked up by a school boy, near the north school.
BALTIMORE, May 6.
Arrived ship Carlisle, Gibson, 66 days from London. Left the Lizard Point the 25th March; was brought to by the privateer Lancaster, of Liverpool, and treated politely. The island of Corvo, bearing W. S. W. about four leagues; 30th March, lat. 39, long. 36, 22, was brought too by an armed brig of 14 guns, who shewed no colours, and ordered us to send our boat on board; while we were clearing our boat, the wind shifted in a squall to N. E. and rendered it impossible to hoist out our boat; the privateer then bore down upon us, and said he was going to steer south, and that we must follow till day light, it being about sundown: I told him, I was bound to the westward, and could not be answerable to run so much out of my course, he answered that if I did not follow him immediately, he would fire into me; he then bore away south, beckoning me to follow immediately; I then steered west and in one minute received a shot through my fore stay sail; I found there was no alternative but to follow, and was fired at a dozen of times in the course of the night, and after following him 74 miles out of my way, was at liberty to proceed on my voyage.
April 17th, lat. 38, 9, long. 60, 1, spoke ship Stafford, Driscoll from Baltimore, bound to Cadiz, out 7 days, all well; 93 leagues west of Cape James, spoke ship Dorothy, Hayes, 36 days from Philadelphia to Canton, all well; 27th on soundings, spoke brig Sophia, from N. York, to New Orleans, two days out.
April 29th, in lat. 38, 30, saw several seamen's chests floating past, blowing fresh could not pick any of them up; next day in lat. 38, 15, saw another chest, lowered down the boat and brought it on board, it contained sundry seamen's clothes and books, three canisters full of tea and appears to have belonged to a person of the name of Abraham Service, of Philadelphia, who may have every thing which was saved from the chest, by applying to the capt. at No. 48, Ann street, Fell's Point, Baltimore.
Arrived, schr. Enterprize, Travers, 17 days from Essequibo, (Guad.) The schr. Manchester was to sail the same day, for Baltimore.
CHARLESTON, April 29.
By the arrival of the Amphion, we have been favoured with London papers of the 5th, and Glasgow to the 7th March. Although these papers are twenty days later than our former accounts, they furnish but few articles of any interest.
The bill for the abolition of the Slave Trade was, on Thursday, the 28th of February, on the motion of its second reading, lost, in the British House of Commons.
A very full debate took place in both houses of Parliament, Feb. 15, with respect to the Spanish War. In the House of Commons it was continued for two days. Administration was supported by a majority of 78 in the house of Lords and 207 in the Commons.
Captain Allen, arrived on Saturday, in 36 days from Nevis, informs, that a British fleet of 6 sail of the line and frigates, passed that place on the 8th instant. On the first appearance of this fleet the town was thrown into great confusion, as it was supposed to be the French fleet on a return visit, but the inhabitants were soon undeceived—in answer to their signals on the forts the fleet hoisted the British flag,
-fired a gun to leeward, and continued their course. A small cutter went out and spoke one of the ships; they enquired for the French fleet, and informed that their squadron was composed of one half of a fleet of 12 sail, from Europe, and that the other half had been left to windward, cruising off St. Vincents.
LEXINGTON, April 9.
A letter from a gentleman at St. Louis, Upper Louisiana, of the 9th March, informs, that a Mr. Morrison, of that place, the last fall sent a party of men up the Missouri, to cross the country, and trade with the Spaniards of Santa Fe. That they so far succeeded, as to induce the inhabitants to trade with them; some of whom were returning with Morrison's party, when they were all killed by the Indians belonging to a nation who were at war with those who served as guides to conduct the party. Three Frenchmen who had remained in the village, were also murdered, in revenge for some Indians who were killed at the same time.
Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
FRIDAY, MAY 10.
Married last evening, by the Rev. Thomas Davis, Mr. Henry Knox May, merchant, to Miss Maria Rose Cracroft, both of this town.
The Schooner Ann, of Baltimore, on a pass from Aux Cayes to that port, was taken by a French privateer—the captain of which ordered each of the crew 100 lashes. This information was received by one of the sailors belonging to the Ann, who says he received his quota of stripes! and who arrived here, on Wednesday evening last, in the Schooner Sampson, Captain Cox, from St. Martins.
From the Federal Gazette.
It has been rumored that Bonaparte has demanded 30 millions of our government, as a quid pro quo for the trade which our merchants have for some time been carrying on with Hayti, and the report is considerably corroborated by a late arrival at Philadelphia from Nantz. May not the complaints contained in the following communication, also arise from a design in the emperor to hold fast all the American funds remaining in his hands? The question is an important one, and will probably be solved in a way by no means to the satisfaction of our countrymen.
Messrs. Tundt & Brown,
The inclosed extract shews the activity of our government in paying us; and, as a person interested, it was interesting to me; it may be so to some other of your readers: and I should be glad to see it published in the Gazette.
Extract of a letter from Paris, dated 8th February, 1805.
"The business here of the American claims is not yet terminated; and though upwards of three months, especially since the arrival of general Armstrong, we have been all along flattered with hopes of his drawing bills on the treasury of the United States, for the payment of these claims, it is very uncertain when it will take place. It seems that the revision and re-examination of all the claims by our minister, and by M. Marbois, is nearly at an end. —But still difficulties may occur before the issuing of bills, on account of many claims admitted by the French council-general of liquidation, which had been rejected by the American commission. The French minister appears to try every expedient to curtail and throw out all claims not supported in the fullest manner, in order that the mass of them should not exceed the 20 millions; but the claimants whose demands are likely to be thrown out entirely, or curtailed only, are using all their endeavors to prevent such loss: for should the amount of claims be paid by the United States exceed the 20 millions, then a reparation or contribution must be made to cause the deficit to be supported proportionally by each respective claim.
"By the interpretation which France gives to the convention, they will insist, that should the 20 millions appropriated for the payment of the American claims contemplated by the convention, not be sufficient, the United States are to make to the creditors the deficiency. But as I believe that our government construes it in a different manner, should a discussion of this subject be officially brought about between the two ministers, I apprehend that the whole business will be suspended till general Armstrong gets fresh instructions from our executive on this very delicate subject, and that in such case he will not draw a single bill. Besides, after the
whole business is settled between the two ministers, and every difficulty is got over, then the emperor must ratify all their works: unhappily, it is generally believed, that before two or three weeks his Imperial majesty will set off for Italy, as part of his household marched thither a month since."
Before the Lords of Appeal, London February 1, 1805.
In the case of the American Schooner Susanna, of Baltimore, Walter C. Haynes, master, and cargo, captured, by the Galway Lass, of Tortola, on the fourth day of September eighteen hundred and three, carried into Tortola and there acquitted, by the honorable judge Byam; the captors obtained liberty to appeal to the Lords of Appeal; but did not proceed therein within the time limited. Therefore the former sentence of judge Byam was affirmed, and vessel and cargo, or proceeds restored.
[Balt. Amer.]
From the (Phil.) Freeman's Journal.
THINGS LOOK WELL TO THE WESTWARD. Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Northumberland county, to his friend in this city, dated April 18, 1805.
"I take this opportunity of giving you a short sketch of the state of politics in Northumberland county, as accurately as I have been able to ascertain it. The Snyder party are running about with petitions for a new convention, and getting what signatures they can in a low, hidden manner—they are afraid to let any person of understanding or common sense see their petition. A Society of Constitutional Republicans is forming, and memorials against a convention and for supporting the present constitution, are in circulation, and are receiving large numbers of signatures. The Snyder party, which is composed of a few designing office-hunters, whose names I will inform you of at a future time, are trying to calumniate Governor M'Kean, as much as is possible for them to utter, but very few, comparatively speaking, will believe them. Snyder will miss it in this county, as there will be a majority of votes for Governor M'Kean. I wish you to have the Freeman's Journal, edited by William M'Corkle, forwarded to me, the people being anxious to see it, as they consider it as the only republican paper which is favorable to the Constitution and M'Kean's election."
The captain of an eastern vessel states, that on his passage from Bordeaux he had fallen in with 500 islands of ice!!!
PRICES CURRENT,
AT CHARLESTON, April 27.
Sea Island Cotton, 50 cents, Upland do. 21 1-2 to 22 cents; Flour superfine plenty, dull; Corn, 125 to 130 cents; Peas, 128 do.; Oats, 60 to 70 do.; Rice, 450 to 500 cents; Coffee, 32 to 34 cents; Beef, 10 to 11 dollars; Pork, 16 dollars to 17 dollars.
NEW-YORK LOTTERY, No. III.
For the Promotion of Literature. THIRTEENTH DAY'S DRAWING.
Prize of 500 Dollars. No. 12549.
Prizes of 200 Dollars. No. 62.
Prizes of 50 Dollars. Nos. 16957, 25334.
Prizes of 20 Dollars. Nos. 16265, 26931, 25706, 28529, 32331, 19339.
And 161 of 10 Dollars.
14TH DAY'S DRAWING.
Prize of 200 Dollars. No. 27842.
Prizes of 100 Dollars. Nos. 22943, 23499, 24602.
Prizes of 50 Dollars. Nos. 8321, 10182, 13686, 16969.
Prizes of 20 Dollars. Nos. 8177, 26266, 20599, 20477, 20173, 4357, 29444.
And 175 of 10 dollars.
For Norfolk or Fredericksburg,
The Schooner
SISTERS,
burthen about 450 barrels. Freight to either of the above places, will be taken on moderate terms. Apply to the Captain on board at Merchants wharf, or
WM: HODGSON.
May 7.
NOTICE.
On Saturday the 1st day of June next, I shall offer at public sale, at the storehouse I now occupy, in the town of Centerville, all the stock I have in trade, consisting chiefly of dry goods. Those to whom I may stand justly indebted, will be allowed to purchase at the day of sale.
Richard Brooke.
May 10. d
15000 wt. GREEN COFFEE,
Of a very superior quality;
FOR SALE, by
William Bartleman.
May 10. d
Fresh supply of FRUIT.
This day Received,
Per Schooner CITIZEN, from St. Kitts, ORANGES, of an excellent quality and remarkable large. Lemons and Limes, in fine order. Cocoa Nuts. Tamarinds, &c.
John A. Burford.
May 10. d
NOTICE.
All persons are hereby forbid taking away any of the manure collected from the streets, previously to their contracting with the subscriber for it. And are also informed, that in case they do take it without contract, (as some have lately done,) they will be prosecuted.
John Mandeville, Superintendent of Police. d3t.
May 10. d
All persons are Cautioned,
Against hiring, or in any manner dealing with my negro man GEORGE.—After this notice the law will be enforced against any person dealing with, or hiring him.
James Keith.
May 10. d
MUSCATEL RAISINS.
Just received and for Sale by the subscriber, A few boxes first quality Muscatel RAISINS.
ALSO,
A general assortment of Dry Goods, Which will be sold on the most reasonable terms.
C. HAND.
April 26. d
2000 bushels SALT,
On board the Schooner Sifters, at Merchants wharf, for Sale on very reasonable terms, if taken from on board immediately.
William Hodgson.
May 6. d
REMOVAL.
JAMES RUSSEL,
Has removed his Store to Royal street, in part of the OLD EAGLE TAVERN HOUSE, one door north of King street; where he has just opened a fresh supply of
German & East-India Goods, Prints, Dimities, Checks, Irish Linens, &c. &c. which he will sell by the piece, low, for cash, or on a short credit.
May 2. d
N. B. I will let, for four years, the BRICK HOUSE I have just left, on Fairfax-street. J. R.
FOR SALE,
Or to Let, for a Term of Years, or on Ground-Rent for ever,
Four valuable Lots, on the south side of King-street, between Fayette and Henry-streets; each lot fronting 20 feet on King-street, and running back 100 feet to a 12 feet alley.—The situation of this property is such (being in one of the most thriving parts of the town) as to make the possession of it very desirable to any person having money to purchase, more especially to dealers in country produce.
Also, for Sale,
A House and Lot, on the south side of King street, near Washington street, and opposite the store of Mr. James Bacon. This situation is equal to any in town for business.
Likewise to Let, for the term of ten years,
An half-acre Lot on Duke and Pitt-streets, most eligibly situated for a Garden or Clover Lot, for which purpose only it would be rented. As manure has been thrown up in heaps upon it for several years the ground cannot but be as rich as could be wished. For terms apply to Mr. James Bacon, on King, near Washington street, or to the subscriber, at Notley Hall, opposite to Alexandria.
Thos. L. Washington.
N. B. To Hire by the month,
A very likely active BOY,
About 15 years old, who has from a child been accustomed to wait in the house, provided immediate application is made as above.
May 3. d

SALT.
TWO thousand bushels coarse salt, JUST ARRIVED, AND FOR SALE From on board the brig President. A L S O, A few barrels of Green COFFEE, by
John Tucker.
April 29.
N. B. I will sell the brig PRESIDENT, if applied for in three days, she is very strong and in complete order, being remarkably well found.
LAWRASON & FOWLE,
HAVE RECEIVED,
By the Schooner Hamilton captain Downe. Young Hylons and Hylons Skin Teas, of the latest importations.
A L S O.
By the Schooner Lark, captain Silver from Salem.
Seventy Bolts Heavy Ravens Duck, nearly equal in quality to English.
May 3.
WILLIAM OXLEY
HAS ON HAND,
Which he will dispose of on terms advantageous to the purchasers, for cash or notes.
The following Articles, viz.
 Superfine and second cloths  Kerseys and fowndowns  Bearskins and fearnoughts  Durants and vallamcoes  Bonbarts and wildbores  Common and boild gamblets  Silk, cotton, and worsted hosiery  English extra long silk gloves  Silk twill and thread  Diaper and common tapes  Paper and pound pins  White and printed marceilles  Laces, edgings and gimps  Elegant black and white lace veils  Patent do. do.  Satin peeloong and silk handkerchiefs  4-4, 9-8, and 6-4 Cambric muslins  India Jacquet do.  Fustians, backram, &c. &c. 
ALSO,
A few bales of Negro Caddies, and one trunk silk and cotton ilings.
January 7.
THIRTY DOLLARS Reward.
Ran away from the subscriber, on Saturday, the 27th April,
NEGRO JOE:
HAD on when he went away, an old jacket and pantalettes of dark mixed cloth, with a pair of nankin pantalettes; also a great coat of light mixed coating, all of which was much worn. He is about 5 feet 2 inches high, tolerably black, he has two small scars on his face occasioned by a burn; he is about 48 years of age, but has a very young appearance. I suppose he is now lurking about Alexandria for the purpose of obtaining a passage down the Potomac, as far as Westmoreland county, Virginia, where he was raised and where his mother now lives.
The above reward will be given if taken in Alexandria, and delivered to me, or secured in some jail so that I get him again. All persons are forewarned hiring or employing said negro, Sydnor Baily.
Near Middleburg, Loudoun county, May 7.
NOTICE.
Having occasion to be absent from this place for some months, I hereby request all persons who are indebted to the different Bankrupt Estates, and Agencies under my direction, to make immediate payment of their respective debts to Mr. James Sanderson, who is fully authorized to receive and grant acquittance for the same. All accounts appertaining to these estates, not discharged by the first day of April next, shall be then lodged with Robert L. Taylor, Esquire, for suit.
John M'Iver.
February 22.
FIFTEEN DOLLARS Reward.
Ran away from the subscriber on Friday, the 19th inst. a negro man named
ABRAM,
Between 50 and 60 years of age, about 5 feet 6 inches high, well made, and squint eyed. Had on when he went away a brown halfthick jacket much worn at the sleeves, country cloth breeches, a blue-grey shirt much worn, a pair of old shoes, a dyed yarn cap, and a wool hat with a piece out of the brim. He has lived several years as a ferryman at Colchester. I will give the above reward if he is secured in any jail, so that I get him again with all reasonable charges paid if brought home.
George Sweeney.
Barnesville, Fauquier County. } (May 4) d3w 17, April 27, 1805
Adventurers in the Catholic Cathedral Church Lottery may know the fate of their Tickets on application to the Printer.
JUST RECEIVED, BY ROBERT GRAY,
And for Sale at his Book Store, For Jaundice & Bilious Complaints, WHEATON'S, GENUINE PATENT BITTERS, Price only 58 cents, Secured to him by Letters Patent from the President of the United States.
A MEDICINE extremely useful and efficacious for curing jaundice and bilious disorders and removing that sinking, faint and distressed feeling at the stomach, difficulty of breathing, loss of appetite, and sleepy, dull heaviness in the forehead of the day, weakness and trembling of the limbs, dizziness of the head, and yellowness of countenance, complaints so common to jaundice and bilious people.
Also removing obstructions of the bowels, and of wine, cholicky complaints, pukings, and purgings, indigestion, sick head ache, rheumatic complaints, &c. which live from a collection of four, bilious matter in the stomach, and at length restoring the constitution to strength and vigor.
They are also found very useful to carry off worms, and to cure rickety children, and may be used with safety in all constitutions, ages and sexes.
The many cures that have been effected in New England, by the above medicine (as may be seen in the bills) prevent the necessity of further recommendation.
LIKEWISE,
Wheaton's patent Itch Ointment,
Price only 50 cents.
The only medicine in the world which will certainly cure the ITCH, without having in it any thing either dangerous or disagreeable; it being composed mostly of ingredients never before discovered or used in that disorder.
One box cures a person, and there need be no washing after the use of it, as the skin is generally left cleaner and smoother.
ALSO,
Lee's genuine Windham Antibilious PILLS.
REANIMATION.
WHEN the most important functions of life are suspended, and those who are invalids by imprudence, inheritance, accident of disease, are tottering upon the brink of the grave, it is not in despair that relief is to be found: There is a medicine which has restored thousands from infirmity and misery to health and happiness, which is
THE AROMATIC LOZENGES OF STEEL.
Since this excellent medicine was first discovered by Dr. Bardwell, several thousand persons have experienced its salutary effects; many of whom have been reduced to the brink of the grave having used every remedy recommended as specific in those complaints, and had made every application to the faculty that could be obtained. The following recent case is selected from a numerous list.
From Mrs. Eleanor Wadsworth, Providence, (R. I.)
Sir, WE received yours and with much pleasure comply with your request, as my daughter has certainly received very great benefit from Dr. Bardwell's Aromatic Lozenges of Steel.
In the winter of 1802 my daughter, who is in her 17th year caught a very severe cold, which with the violent fever which accompanied it, confined her to her room upwards of four months; during this period we paid for Doctors bills and consultations 150 dollars. The fever left her in the most deplorable, and debilitated state with hardly any use of her limbs, so that we were obliged to carry her from the bed to the chair. Being strongly persuaded by the Doctor we went to Ball's Town Springs and stayed the season, and thought she gained considerable strength by the use of the waters; but by the fatigue of the passage (having very rough weather) she became as weak and her cough much worse than before. During the last winter her whole nervous system has been so irritable, and her spirits so low and depressed, that death to her was desirable. In the latter end of January we saw an Advertisement recommending the Lozenges of Steel for similar complaints, we immediately purchased a packet of them, and before the whole of them were taken, they evidently produced a change in her system, which no medicine before had been able to effect, we sent for two more packets. It is now fourteen days since she began to mend; she has laid aside her crutches, has been twice to horse back, and if the weather should prove favorable we intend coming to Peck's Hill early in April to stop until we go to Ball's Town Springs; from there we will send you our address, where with pleasure we will satisfy any enquiries.
Price one Dollar per Packet.
Particular directions for their use are sealed up with each but as the great benefit to be derived from them can only be secured by having them genuine, the public are requested to observe that the name of Thomas Stokes & Co. are affixed to each packet, without which mark of authenticity they are not genuine.
The Lozenges of Steel,
are only to be had, in Alexandria, of Messrs. R. & J. GRAY.
WHO HAVE ALSO ON HAND,
A SUPPLY OF
Family & Patent Medicines,
—CONSISTING OF—
 Chambeau's Antasthmatic Lozenges;  Ague and Fever Drops;  Antibilious Pills;  Anodyne Essence for Head Aches;  Reanimating Solar Tincture;  Dr. Bardwell's genuine Eye Water;  Atkinson's Essence of Mustard;  Scotch Ointment for the Itch;  Tooth Ach Drops;  Aromatic Lozenges;  Essence of the Woods, &c. &c. 
Dr. Hunter's genuine Antibilious Pills,
For the prevention and cure of Yellow,
Bilious and Putrid Fevers.
Every experienced physician knows that dangerous disorders arise from a redundancy while in the habit; however salutary a due secretion of this fluid may be, yet a diffusion of it in the circulation is known, from its putrescent qualities to bring on sudden and fatal fevers. The unparalleled success of Dr. Hunter's Antibilious Pills, in curing, and particularly preventing this dreadful disease is universally known in the hands, and has induced the proprietor to appoint
agents in all the mercantile towns in the United States, for the accommodation of the public. The Antibilious Pills are therefore, in an especial manner, recommended as a preventative, deserving the notice of all persons going to the West Indies, or any of those places infected with these fevers. Dr. Hunter has every possible reason, that can result from long and extensive experience, for believing that a dose of these pills, taken once every fourteen days, during the prevalence of our fall fevers, will prove an infallible preventative, and that, if taken in the early stages of these fevers, their use will very generally succeed in restoring health, and frequently in cases esteemed desperate and beyond the power of common remedies.
The operation of these pills is perfectly mild, may be used with safety by persons in every situation and of every age.
In sickly times and places a dose should be taken once a fortnight, and if there is reason to apprehend personal danger, once a week.
Observe that the signatures of Messrs. Thos. Stokes and Co. is affixed to each box, without which mark of authenticity they are not genuine.
The genuine Scotch Itch Ointment.
The only medicine that cures this disagreeable disease by one application, so many thousands having experienced its efficacy; it is unnecessary to add any more arguments in its favor, but to caution the public that the name Thomas Stokes and Co. is affixed to each box, without this mark of authenticity, none are genuine.
Dr. Bardwell's genuine Eye Water.
A sovereign remedy for all diseases of the Eyes; speedily removes inflammations, dimness, itchings, and film, it never fails to cure those maladies which frequently succeed the measles, small-pox, and fever; and is an unparalleled strengthener of a weak sight.
Dr. Hunter's genuine Antibilious Pills.
An agreeable and certain preventative of the predisposition to inflammatory and malignant fever, which prevails at particular seasons of the year. The rapid and increasing demand from every part of the United States, and the West-India Islands, is the best evidence of their superior excellence.
CHAMBAUD'S Antasthmatic Lozenges.
A radical cure for coughs, colds, asthma and consumptions, difficulty of breathing, &c. &c.
Mr. CHAMBAUD, the sole proprietor of this medicine, has the satisfaction to announce that they have been the means of relieving many persons in a most precarious state of health. In common colds this medicine produces so salutary a perspiration that they generally are eradicated in a few hours. Coughing, being prolonged by that convulsive symptom termed the tickling in the throat, it shortens its duration by promoting sleep and strengthening the constitution. Pulmonary complaints, affecting the breast and lungs; those affected with them experience an almost immediate relief. Asthma and confined consumptions have repeatedly been eradicated by them. Infants in the hooping-cough, and women during pregnancy, may take them without the least fear of danger, and with the greatest expectation of relief, nor can it be administered at an improper season.
Dr. BRADWELL'S
Anodyne Essence, for all kinds of Head Aches.
THE renowned virtues of the Anodyne essence, is now so generally known, that it is no presumptuous in the Proprietor, to say, that Head Aches, arising from whatever cause, or however violent, instantly submit to its penetrating power. This valuable Anodyne, has frequently succeeded after the best advice, and every other remedy had failed; by its salutary operation, it insensibly promotes circulation and perspiration, and thereby prevents the return of the most obstinate periodical head aches.
SPRING PHYSIC.
DR. HUNTER'S Anti Bilious Pills are unquestionably proved by ample experience to be the most effectual remedy, at the same time the most innocent, pleasant, and convenient medicine for the cure of scurvy, scorbutic eruptions, leprosy, and other disorders originating from a corruptive state of the blood. The remarkable cure of Mr. Ellison, of Albany, who had been twelve years tormented with a most distressing scorbutic complaint, as also that of Thomas Johnson, a labouring man, in the service of Mr. Van Rensselaer, who was afflicted with a most horrid leprosy, must have convinced every one who has read the particulars of these cases, besides which, a variety of proofs of their efficacy, authenticated by persons of character and respectability are open to the examination of every inquirer. These must naturally be supposed to have their due weight, and supersede the necessity of any further comment from the Proprietor, yet, he presumes to assert, that the real merits of this vegetable preparation will, on a fair trial, plead more forcible its own recommendation than any thing which can be said of it.
Where also may be had,
Atkinson's Worm destroying Lozenges—These Lozenges not only destroy worms where they exist, but effectually prevent their return. Those families who have allowed Dr. Atkinson's advice and used them in the Spring and Fall among their children, as their common physic, have now the happiness to find those children, which appeared sickly and consumptive, in the bloom of health, being entirely delivered from those dreadful vermin.
Sparta, Mount Pleasant, March 27, 1803.
We hereby certify, that our daughter, about 4 years of age, has been very unwell and in a bad state of health for these last two years. We always suspected that she had worms, and had given her several worm medicines, without any good effect, so that we despaired of raising her till of late. Hearing of some surprising cures being performed by Atkinson's worm destroying Lozenges, we purchased a packet of them, and administered them according to the directions. The first dose brought away only one worm, and with it a quantity of slimy, offensive matter; the second brought away four monstrous worms nearly half a yard in length and the third dose, large quantity of slimy offensive matter with vomiting and purging, with which she was frequently troubled, have ceased—her regular appetite has become
DR. BARDWELL'S
Re-animating Solar Tincture, or Pabulum of Life. Of the cure of Consumption and Asthma, Disorders of the Stomach and Bowels, Convulsions, Cholick and Scurvy.
Cautious in investigation, and attentive enquiry into the nature and laws of the animal economy, having confirmed an opinion in the mind of the inventor, that all the maladies abovementioned, derive their origin from the same cause, indirect debility, or constitutional weakness, the analogy of their source, by a natural consequence suggested the idea of their removal by the same means; the result was the discovery of the Re-animating Solar Tincture, which after having been employed in thousands of instances, with the most unexampled and astonishing success, has obtained the wormiest approbation of the first respectability, both in and out of the profession; the proprietors can confidently recommend it as one of the most certain, efficacious, and pleasant medicines ever discovered by man or offered to the world.
Price, 1 dol. and 50 cents per bottle. The large bottle contains nearly two of the small. Copies of Directions for their use are sealed up with each bottle.
Dr. Stoughton's Cordial Bitters, justly prepared at the original warehouse, London.
This incomparable medicine has stood the test of universal approbation in Europe for near a hundred years, in the cure and prevention of,
Loss of appetite, bad digestion, windy cholick, urfets, hysterical vapours, faintness and trembling, ague and fever, depressed spirits, foul breath, worms in children, scurvy, obstructions or fluxes, ages, bilious fevers, sick fits, &c. &c.
These Bitters being now generally used in taverns and public places, and universally acknowledged by all who have tried their effects, to be superior to the compositions formerly imposed in imitation thereof; the proprietor hath reduced the price to those who purchase largely above fifty per cent. Directions will be pasted on the Bottles, and which will be also sealed, in order to detect counterfeits and upstart pretenders, who will tell you, they make the genuine Stoughton's Bitters; and in order to impose their trash on the public, they sometimes copy a part of the true advertisement and directions.
Specific Drops for Deafness.
FOR many years have these drops been used with amazing success, in DEAFNESS & HARDNESS OF HEARING. Those who are unacquainted with the great relief afforded by this valuable medicine, are earnestly recommended to a trial. Few are the cases in which it has not been of great service, and very often perfected a complete cure.
Copious directions for the use of the Specific Drops for Deafness are sealed up with each bottle. Price one dollar.
June 13.
Valuable Property for Sale.
THE Subscriber offers for sale, a two story BRICK DWELLING HOUSE, thirty by forty feet, containing fifteen rooms with a cellar under the whole, and two acres of ground in the town of Bladensburg, Prince George's County, Maryland, four miles from the city of Washington, with a stable and other necessary out houses, a garden well inclosed, containing a variety of vegetable and fruit trees, surrounded by Lombardy Poplars, a clear stream of water running along one side of the property and is about one hundred feet from the country wharf—there are three springs of water contiguous to the premises, one of which is the SPAW SPRING.
Also, a CORNER LOT adjoining the above described premises, containing about half an acre; on which is a Frame House, 34 by 50 feet, an excellent stand for a retail or wholesale store, not more than 50 feet from the country wharf.—Terms of sale will be made to suit the purchaser, and immediate possession may be had.
Alexander M'Donald.
Bladensburg. (Maryland) May 6. cost
Dwelling-Houses to Rent.
To Rent, for one or a term of Years, TWO Dwelling-Houses, in a very healthy situation, on the north side of Princess Street, near Water Street: One of them is sufficiently large to accommodate a large family; the other is not quite so large, but is a very convenient well planned house; and to each there is a clever spot of ground for garden. Possession of the one nearest to Water Street, may be had immediately; and of the other on the second day of next month: Also, several smaller Houses in the same neighborhood. Enquire of William Hepburn, and in his absence, of
John Dundas.
April 25.
Margaret Myers,
Respectfully informs her Friends and the Public at large,
THAT she still continues to carry on the BOTTLING BUSINESS as usual. She has on hand, Philadelphia Porter and Ale, of the first quality, fit for present use; which she now offers for sale, at her Porter Cellar, in Union Street.
Private families, inn keepers, masters of vessels and country merchants, may be supplied on the shortest notice, and every favor gratefully acknowledged.
May 1.
N. B. She has a quantity of HOPS, which she will sell on very reasonable terms.
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