Alexandria daily advertiser (Alexandria [Va.]), 1804-04-23 00:00:00

Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
Vol. IV.]
MONDAY, APRIL 23, 1804.
[No. 965.
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 hds. 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, Kersymeres, Duffsels, Plains and Kersseys, Negro Cottons, Serges, Blaicks, blue Friezes, Calimancoes and Russells, Yarn Stockings, Shintzes and Calicoes, Irish Linens, Silesia do. Osaburgs and Ticklenburgs, Mullins and Mullin Hand'ls, India Mullins and Table Cloths Bandanna Handkerchiefs, Coloured Threads, Hats, And sundry other Articles. P. G. MARSTELLER.
April 2
Sales by Auction.
On WEDNESDAY,
At 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store, on the corner of King and Union streets, Rum in hds. and barrels, Whiskey in barrels, Apple Brandy in barrels, Gin in casks Wine in pipes and quarter casks, Molasses in hds. Sugar in hds. and barrels, White and brown Soap in boxes, Coffee in casks and bags, Raisins in kegs and boxes, Queens Ware, and ALSO,
A variety of DRY GOODS,
—AMONG WHICH ARE— Broad Cloths, Irish Linens, Cassimeres, Calicoes, Kersseys, Threads, Coatings, Chintzes, Halfthicks, Bedticks, Fernaught, Osaburgs, Blankets, Sewing Silks, Planes, Mulin and Mullin Negro Cottons, Handkerchiefs, Worsted and other India Cottons, &c. Stockings, &c.
THOS. PATTEN, Auctioneer.
April 4
NOW LANDING
And for Sale by the Subscriber, HOUSE FRAMES
OF THE FOLLOWING SIZES. 1 20 by 16 1 1/2 Stories, 1 18 14 1 1/2 do. 2 16 12 1 1/2 do. 2 14 12 1 1/2 do. 2 13 12 1 do. 7 15 12 1 do. 2 12 10 1 do. 1 10 10 1 do. Also, 60,000 feet 4-4 plank, most of it square edged, and of a good quality, 50,000 green cypress Shingles, a quantity of long white Oak Sills, a cargo of excellent 5-4 Plank, and a good assortment of small Scantling, Ratters and Laths, N. E. 4-4 and 8-4 Plank, 1/2 inch poplar do. bedstead stuff, large poplar Plank, 3 to 4 feet by 20 inches wide, 3 or 400 Cedar Posts.
On hand, as usual, Spikes, nails, sprigs, bolts, locks and hinges, &c. &c.
Thomas Preston.
April 18. d6t
FOR SALE,
80,000 lbs. PRIME COFFEE, 19 bags Cocoa and a few tons Fufic, received per Sch'r Harriet, from Port au Paix. Apply to James Wilson, or R. Veitch and Co. April 14. d1t
HENRY K. MAY and Co. HAVE FOR SALE, At the corner of King & Union streets, 120 bds. No. 1 and 2 Cargo Beef, 50 do. Prime Pork, 75 bags heavy black Pepper, 10 do. Pimento, 30 boxes mould Candles of a superior quality, 5 pipes Cognac Brandy, 1 do. London Market Madeira Wine, 4 tierces of Clover Seed, Nine elegant Ducking Guns. April 20. e03w
JOHN B. TAYLOR, CABINET-MAKER, King Street, second door above the Printing Of- fice of the Advertiser. HAS RECEIVED Some elegant pieces of Furniture, Consisting of breakfast and dining tables, card tables, sofas, bedsteads, secretaries and book cases, which he offers for sale low. ORDERS will be thankfully received and neatly executed. April 13. d2w
NAIL MANUFACTORY.
Wrought and Cut Nails and Brads, of all kinds, to be had at M'CALL'S MANUFACTORY, at the following prices by the barrel for Cash: Wrought Nails. Spikes 8 1/2 per pound. 40 and 30d Nails 8 1/2 20d do. 9 12 and 10d do. 10 8d do. 11 6d do. 12 4d do. 13 20, 12 and 10d Brads 9 Cut Nails. 20, 12 and 10d Nails 7 1/2 per pound. 8d do. 7 1/2 6d do. 8 4d do. 9 3d do. 10 1/2 Retail price one penny per pound more. Bar Iron, Hoop Iron, Nail Rods German and American Steel, sold at the above Factory. N. B. Two or three Apprentice boys would be taken to the above business. April 19.
SHOES.
SAMUEL CLARK Respectfully informs his Town and Country Cus- tomers that he contemplates leaving this place shortly, and will dispose of the following Shoes for cash, credit, or produce—viz: English and American colored Kid Slippers, Do. black and white, high and low heels, Black, red, green and blue Morocco Slip- pers, Ladies Black Morocco Jefferson's shoes. Misses' Red and Black do. 500 pair good Calf Skin Slippers. Black Stuff do. Misses' Morocco and Leather Slippers. Boys fine and coarse shoes. Children's Jefferson Shoes, and pumps. Men's fine Morocco shoes, and dancing pumps. Do. fine Morocco shoes, and coarse shoes. March 27. d.
JANNEY & PATON, Have received this day per Sloop Harriet & Fanny, 45 Hhds. Surinam Molasses, —ALSO— Per Schooner Harmony, 70 Tons Plaister of Paris —AND— 100 Bbls. New England Rum. April 7. d
Midlings and Shoulders of Bacon, FOR SALE at nine cents per lb. by the hundred pounds or ten cents per lb. by the piece, it is perfectly sound and sweet. Apply at Kick's wharf to William Hartshorne. April 10. d
JONAH THOMPSON, & SON, Have received per the ship United States from Liverpool, part of their SPRING GOODS, and are in daily expectation of the remainder per the Fame, via Baltimore. April 9. d3m
Printing in all its variety executed at this office with neat- ness and dispatch.
For Freight or Charter, To the West Indies, The new Sch'r UNION, JOHN HAYNES, Master, 900 Barrels burthen. She will be ready to take in a cargo in three days, and will load in all next week. For terms apply to JOHN & THOS. VOWELL, Who have for Sale, 10 hds. Jamaica Spirits, received per Schooner Union, and in store 400 bbls. Prok, 20,000 lbs. salt petre hams 3,000 buffalo Turks Island Salt 1,000 ditto Anguilla Salt 600 ditto Cadiz Salt, also 50 qr. casks superior old Port Wine Madeira and Malaga Wines, &c. which will be sold on low terms. March 31. d
For Freight or Charter, To any port in the United States or West Indies, The Sch'r LEBEO. For terms apply to GEORGE N. LYLES, OR DAVID W. SCOTT. April 4. d
For Cowes and a Market, The Ship ALEXANDRIA, CAPT. WESTERN, expected in a few days from Amsterdam. She will take in tobacco or West India goods, at a reasonable freight, and we will make the usual advances on consignments to Thomas Middleton, and Co. London. Robert T. Hooc, & Co. April 9. 2awtf.
For Freight to New-York or Phi- ladelphia. The Sloop PATIENT SALLY, lying at Ramsay's Wharf. Apply to M. Fisher, Master on board or JOSEPH DEAN. April 9. d
For Charter. The Ship FABIUS, THOMAS FARRELL, MASTER, burthen about 430 hds. of To- bacco. Apply to JAMES PATTON, or WM. WILSON, Who have for sale on board said ship a cargo of Liverpool coarse SALT, suitable for the fisheries, and an assortment of brown Stone Ware. April 9. d10r
For Philadelphia, The Schooner HILAND, JOHN HAND Jun. MASTER, Now taking in a cargo at the City of Washington, and will sail from Alexandria on Sunday next, for passage only apply to the master on board or to M'CLEAN & WINTERBERY. April 19. d
THE SHIP UNITED STATES, (at Harper's wharf,) a regular Trader, is now in readiness to receive Freight for Liverpool, and intended for an early Fall Ship, with Goods for this river. A part of her cargo being ready, she will possi- tively sail by the first of May; her accommo- dations are elegant. For Freight or Passage be pleased to apply to capt. O. P. Fiuley, or to Ricketts, Newton and Co. April 17. d
For BOSTON, The Brig HARMONY, R. E. Hall, Master; Will sail in a few days—for Freight or Passage apply to John G. Ladd, Landing from said brig & for sale, 10 hds. and 14 bds. Molasses, 20 pieces Raffia Sheetings. Also, from the sch'r Leboo, A few tierces Rice and bales of Cotton. March 23.
For CHARTER, The SHIP WILLIAM and JOHN, Thos. Woodhouse, master; burthen about 350 hogheads of tobacco. Apply to James Wilson. April 19. d
For Freight to Bolton or any North- ern Port in the United States, The new sch'r Victory, 120 tons burthen. For terms apply to the master on board, or to Janney and Paton. April 19. d
PHILIP WANTON, HAS JUST RECEIVED, per the ship United States, an extensive assort- ment of Ironmongery, Cutlery and Brass WARE, Including an extensive assortment of cutlery o every description, common and plated; Spades Shovels, Shykes, Sicks &c. April 11. d5w
DR. HALL HAS REMOVED two doors above his late residence, and next door below Mr. Snowden's Printing Office. He will now attend to business in the country as well as town. THE HOUSE he lately occupied is to let; it offers the advantages of a good stand for business, with commodious apartments for a family; he has, however, only an interest of 3 months in it, but by application to either Wm. Hepburn or John Duval, it may be had for a longer time upon the same terms. April 14.
M'Clean and Winterberry HAVE ON HAND, Madeira Wine in half pipes and quarter casks, Rum in hds. Molasses in hds. Cognac Brandy in pipes, Philadelphia Porter in bds. of 3 doz. each, 100 bds. prime Beef, N. York inspection, Philadelphia Soap Leather, Spanish Sugars in boxes, Bar Iron, Nail Rods, &c. FRESH CLOVER SEED. April 17. d
THE SUBSCRIBER, Intending to visit EUROPE this sum- mer, offers for Sale the HOUSE and LOT where he resides. While it is supposed that no person will purchase without visiting the premises it may be mentioned that there are every conven- ient out house and a well of excellent water on the Lot, (one acre) The situation proved, during last sickness to be perfectly healthy, combining the advantages of a Town and Country residence. If wished, a field of about 18 acres adjoining the premises, now in wheat, will be leased for twelve years. Alexander Henderson. April 9. d5w.
FOR SALE.
AN ELEGANT PHÆTON, With harness complete for two Horses, and nets for them, with shafts and pole to go with one half or two. For terms apply to Messrs. Stedgkorn & Peck, or to Mathew Eakin. April 17. d3m
Just Received, per United States, AND FOR SALE BY RICKETTS, NEWTON, & Co. 400 casks fine Salt, 10 bales Baggings, and a few tons Coal. April 10. d
TO LET, A HOUSE on Royal Street a little to the South of King Street, at present occupi- ed by Mr. John Byrne. Apply to John Longden. April 9. d
JOHN G. LADD Has for sale, on very easy terms, a quantity of COARSE SALT, suitable for the fisheries; fresh R. Island Stone Lime in casks; Cordage of various sizes; a quantity of Seal Leather; 100 White Oak Posts suitable for shed building. March 16.

Public Sale.
On the 26th inst. at 11 o'clock will be sold on the premises, A LOT OF GROUND, situate on Cameron Street near the Powder House, in front 187 feet, and in depth 176 feet, handsomely fenced. The above Lot is laid off as a garden, and in a high state of cultivation, subject to a rent of Twenty Pounds.
And at 4 o'clock in the afternoon will be sold on the premises, near Cameron Run, A handsome Country Retreat, late the residence of Thos. Richards, containing One Hundred and Twenty Five Acres. The improvements are a neat Dwelling, Kitchen, Smoke House, Barn, &c. and a well of excellent water, an orchard of choice fruit, consisting of pears, peaches, apples, cherries, &c. The above Farm commands a handsome prospect of the town of Alexandria, and river Potomac. It will be sold entire or laid off in smaller Lots to suit purchasers. Terms will be made known at the place of sale.
Philip G. Marsteller.
April 11.
PUBLIC SALE.
In pursuance of a Decree of the Honorable the United States Court of the District of Columbia for the county of Alexandria, will be sold at public sale, on the premises, for ready money, on Wednesday the 16th May next,
One Lot of Ground
on the east of Water Street in the town of Alexandria, containing 44 feet 1 1/2 inches on Water Street, and 72 feet deep parallel with Prince Street, and binding on Wales's alley. Also, ONE ANNUITY of 52 dollars per annum, payable half yearly, arising out of a piece of ground on Royal Street, on which there is a two story frame house, now in the occupation of Mr. James Scott.
The above property is sold to satisfy a debt due from Robert Meade to the estate of Edward Deneale, deceased.
John C. Herbert, } Com'rs. Jacob Hoffman, } James H. Hooe, }
April 13.
SPRING GOODS.
BENNETT and WATTS
HAVE RECEIVED per the United States, capt. Long, a part of their SPRING GOODS, and expect the remainder per the first arrivals. April 18. dôt e 6t
SPRING GOODS.
JOSEPH RIDDLE and Co. HAVE RECEIVED,
Per the ship Monsoon, from London, part of their SPRING GOODS, among which are Mullins, Dimities, and printed Cottons, subject to drawback. They will be sold remarkably cheap for Cash, or on a short credit. April 18. d
To the Citizens of Alexandria.
ENCOURAGED by the acknowledgments of some, and much gratified by the practical performances of others in the town, I am induced once again to solicit a full further and more general attention to the cultivation of the small back lots adjoining your dwellings: I am anxious to impress your minds with a belief of what is conviction with me, that beneficial consequences will attend the practice; many of those places are, what both farmers and gardeners would tell you, rich enough to produce a plentiful vegetation, and it is yet not too late for you to procure this year's cabbages, &c. in abundance; at the same time I would recommend to you a more open method of fencing, than has hitherto in general prevailed; this kind of fencing will render the plants more healthy and thriving, and also more wholesome food, by permitting a free circulation of air, as air of some kind is as necessary to vegetable as it is to animal life; and besides this, you may indulge yourselves with greater comfort and safety in ventilating your apartments, than you have hitherto been enabled to do in sultry seasons: This measure I am persuaded will be approved of by several of the citizens, and to those persons, who ever they may be, I take the liberty of soliciting their best endeavors in promoting it, by their advice, by their recommendation, and by what may, perhaps be more effectual than either, by their example.
The merchants and traders will take notice that too little attention is given by many of them to the laws in force against the incumbrance of foot passengers with plaster of Paris, tar, empty casks, and a great variety of other articles: Draymen and Cartmen too, must not leave their carts and drays in the streets, as is now generally practiced; if better attention in future be not given in those respects, the penalties against delinquents will be enforced.
J. Mandeville, Superintendent of Police.
April 20.
CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
THURSDAY, December 8.
Debate on the AMENDMENT to the CONSTITUTION.
Mr. Taggart. Mr. Speaker, unaccustomed as I am to preliminary discussions, I feel a degree of diffidence and embarrassment to which many others are probably in a great measure strangers. I have no intention to enter into a lengthy discussion, or investigation of the resolution now before the house. But as I stand here in my place the constitutional representative of a section of the American people, perhaps equal in point of respectability to other sections represented on this floor, and as I suppose some of my constituents expect, that I will, upon certain occasions, do something more than give a silent vote upon such question as may from time to time, come before the house, I request the indulgence of a patient hearing, whilst I offer two or three reasons for the vote I shall give upon the resolution under consideration. I have not the vanity to suppose that I shall be able by any thing I shall offer, to influence the members of this House to vote in a different manner from that in which they have already made up their minds. Probably no discussion which can now take place will alter so much as one single vote. I think it likely that the proposed alteration in the constitution, comprised in the resolution now before us will pass this House by the constitutional majority, and I know not but it may be finally ratified by a sufficient number of state legislatures to make it a part of the constitution of the United States. If this event should take place, I shall, nevertheless, feel a satisfaction in having done my duty, in endeavouring, though feebly and unsuccessfully to arrest the progress of a spirit of innovation, which I fear, (God grant that my fears may prove groundless,) will undermine, and finally destroy our national compact.
I have not heretofore been particularly hostile to what is called the mere designating principle. I have sometimes enquired within myself, what good reasons could be assigned why the convention which framed the constitution, left that article in its present form? It never having been a subject of investigation in the small circle of my acquaintance, I viewed it a matter of but little consequence either one way or the other, and I am persuaded that heretofore, this inattention to the merits of the question has been general in the part of the country to which I belong. But after seriously reflecting upon the subject, and attending to the discussions which have taken place in this house, both upon a former occasion, and since the resolution was transmitted from the Senate, as well as listening occasionally to the debates in that body, I have received that evidence which, in the view of my mind, has more weight than a thousand metaphysical arguments, that the constitution ought not to be meddled with. When I have beheld the many difficulties and perplexities attending every attempt to adjust the proposed alterations to the various bearings of the other parts of that instrument, I have been led to admire the wisdom and discernment of the framers, as well as to have a more realizing sense, both of the difficulty and danger of innovating. Innovations in a national system, I humbly conceive ought never to be admitted without the most imperious necessity. They are, at all times, a matter of hazardous experiment. But where is the imperious necessity in the present case? I trust it does not exist. If our national system is, in the main a good one, though it may not in every particular completely meet the wishes of every individual, or even of every state in the union, which, considering that it was formed upon a compromise, uniting a variety of different, and, some of them, clashing interests, was an event rather to be desired than expected, it ought to be like the law of the Medes and Persians, which altereth not. But that it is, in general, a good one, we have had the most striking practical demonstration in its beneficial effects; in the almost unexampled national prosperity and advancement, enjoyed under that system. In one respect I must be permitted to differ widely from an opinion advanced during the discussion of this question, by a gentleman from Virginia. I don't know that I should be correct in saying that he advanced it as his own opinion, I believe he rather spoke of it as the prevailing sentiment of particular sections of the union, at
the period in which the constitution was adopted. The sentiment alluded to was, that the constitution was objectionable on account of the difficulty of obtaining amendments; I believe on the other hand, that the facility wherewith alterations may be proposed and obtained, is not one of the least of its imperfections. That provision of the state constitution of Massachusetts, which, agreeable to the general sentiment and impression of the people, was at the time of its establishment, considered as an obstacle not easily surmounted in the way of its revision, until after the term of fifteen years, had elapsed, was in my opinion, a wise one; though objected against by many at the time of its adoption. About six or seven years afterwards there was a peculiar season of ferment and irritation throughout a large portion of the commonwealth. Had it not been for that provision in the constitution, which threw an obstacle in the way of its revision for a limited time, it is probable it would then have undergone some important alterations. This public ferment happily subsided, and when the fifteen years elapsed, the period when the voice of the people was called for, to see whether they wished for a revision, I do not recollect that there was found one town or corporation in the commonwealth, which manifested the desire of an alteration, in so much as a single article. At the end of another fifteen years; it is probable the public sentiment may be found still the same. Had as great, or even greater obstacles been thrown in the way of alterations in the constitution of the United States, for the term of twenty years; instead of its being exposed to frequent alterations under the name of amendments, so much am I opposed to innovations in a national system, I could not have viewed it as less perfect. Upon this general principle I am at present opposed to any alteration whatsoever in the constitution of the United States.
(To be continued.)
FROM THE LONDON EVENING POST.
Answer of the French Government to his Majesty's Speech.
The lateness of the hour at which the last Paris papers arrived, prevented us from giving at length the remarks and comments made by the government of France, on the speech delivered by his Majesty to both Houses of Parliament on the opening of the present session. They constitute documents of the very first importance, and may be justly considered as expressive of the sentiments of Bonaparte himself on the actual state of both countries. We give them in the order in which they appear in the official paper, in a series of notes referring to particular passages of the King's speech.
NOTE THE FIRST.
This note refers to the mention made of the Islands of St. Lucia, Tobago, St. Pierre and Miquelon.
"The Islands of St. Lucia, Tobago, St. Pierre, and Miquelon, belonging to the belligerent power which is mistress of the sea. The emphatic eulogies of his Britannic Majesty, on the great zeal and promptitude of his officers, and the forces which acted under their command are truly ludicrous. There were at St. Lucia 150 men, at Tobago 80, and at St. Pierre and Miquelon a corporal and 9 men."
NOTE THE SECOND.
This note alludes to the King's notice of the state of Ireland respecting the late traitorous and atrocious conspiracy, and his Majesty's hope that his deluded subjects in that part of the United Kingdom are now convinced of their error.
"We cannot conceive why his Britannic Majesty should not mention the affairs of Hanover, and pass over in silence the importance which his ministers had formally promised in the House of commons to assign to the mediation of Russia; but why should he fail to shew the same prudent reserve relative to Ireland, that unfortunate object of the interest and the solicitude of all Europe? Was it necessary to insult that unhappy Hibernia, which for so many ages has witnessed in the midst of it, the incessant renewal of the massacres of St. Bartholomew? Here ambitious men covered with the Roman purple, butchered the protestants; their ambitious men, covered with the English purple, butcher the Roman Catholics! The code by which Ireland is at present governed, is more cruel, more atrocious, than that of Marat. Every Irishman might ask his Britannic Majesty, where are the deluded? They are rather to be found in
a government which supports its authority by means of scaffolds, a people who claim liberty of conscience, the privilege of possessing property, and the rights which are attached to the dignity of human nature."
NOTE THE THIRD.
This note is intended as an answer to that part of the King's speech, in which he trusts that his deluded subjects in Ireland, having compared the advantages they derive from the protection of a free constitution with the condition of those countries which are under the dominion of the French government, they will cordially and zealously concur in resisting any attempt that may be made against the security and independence of the United Kingdom.
"This is really surprizing. Let his Britannic Majesty discover, if he can, in the four last years, in the course of which the revolution has been terminated, a single fact to support his arguments! let him mention through the immense extent of our territory, one country where the liberty of conscience has been restrained, where scaffolds have been erected, where conspiracies have been fabricated, for the purpose of destroying men of talents, overwhelming in blood the degrading apprehensions, and the just remorse, by which a violent and tyrannical government is always tormented! Your tyranny over Ireland, resembles that of Carthage over the neighbouring States. It is severe and implacable."
NOTE THE FOURTH.
Here on the happy pressure which his Majesty laments must be unavoidable experienced by his people under the present circumstances, the French government say.
"The war has already cost the English nation 500 millions of livers. On the supposition that it may last five or six years longer, England will have paid three or four hundred millions of additional expense for the Rock of Malta, which cost the knights of St. John 200 millions during the two last centuries."
NOTE THE FIFTH.
This note refers to the magnanimous declaration of his majesty, if the occasion should arise, to share the exertions and the dangers of his people in the defence of their religion, their laws, and their independence.
"Is it the King of England, the head of a nation which rules the seas and sways all India, that holds this language? what six months have scarcely expired since your Prince, blinded by the shadows of a base ambition, alarmed at the views of the ports of France and Holland, filled with fleets and armies, meditating the invasion of England, comes into the midst of you, and in his terror, discovers to Europe and France the fluctuations of his Councils—and already hear him talk of marching at the head of his people to defend their religion, their laws, and their independence. What has reduced you to this extremity? Could you have held a different language if you had been defeated at Trebbio, at Thrasymene, or at Canne? As yet the contest has scarcely begun; you have experienced no reverses; on the contrary, you have hitherto succeeded in every thing; and notwithstanding, your cities are alarmed, and your Councils require to be animated by the declarations of a Monarch who professes his determination to die at the head of his people! Are the persons who suggest this inconsiderate language to him, unacquainted that Harold the perjurer also placed himself at the head of his people."
Does it never occur to them that the illusions of high birth, the attribute of sovereign power and the purple robe, are in the moment of danger but weak defences against the casualties of battle? On that tremendous day all men are equal. It is experience, it is superiority of tactics, and the coolness of the general that establishes the difference between the victors and the vanquished. A monarch at sixty three years old, who puts himself for the first time, at the head of his troops would on the day of battle, embarrass his own people, and increase the chances of success on the part of the enemy. The king of England talks of "the honor of his crown, the maintenance of the constitution, their religion, their laws, and their independence." Was not the enjoyment of all those inestimable advantages secured by the treaty of Amiens? One would suppose on reading this speech, that it was not the English Ambassador who had the impudence to fix a period of only thirty six hours to decide the

question of war; and that on the contrary, the French Ambassador who demanded, at London, that in thirty six hours the religion of England should be changed, the constitution abolished, and the kingdom dishonored. Could not your religion, your constitution, and your honor be preserved without Lord Whitworth's ultimatum ? What connection has the rock of Malta with the island of Lampedosa with your religion, your laws, and your independence; it is not for human foresight to penetrate the designs of Providence, and to discover the measure it may sanction in its profound wisdom for the punishment of perjury, and the chastisement of those who create division, excite war, under the vain pretext of secret suggestions of paltry ambition, sport with human life; but we can venture to prophesy the event of this important contest—that you shall not retain Malta, that you shall not obtain Lampedosa; and that you will sign a treaty less advantageous to you than that of Amiens."
NOTE THE SIXTH. This note is caused by the expression of his majesty's firm conviction that, should the enemy, contrary to all just expectation, attempt to execute their presumptuous threat of invading our coasts, the consequence will be to them discomfiture, confusion and disgrace.
" Discomfiture, confusion and disgrace! " If the King of England is so confident of success, why does he not order his fleets and citizens to allow us a free passage for a few days? We should see whether the result to the French would be discomfiture, confusion and disgrace! all those modomontades are at once unworthy of a great people, and of any man in his sober senses. Had the King of England obtained as many victories as Alexander, Hannibal, or Cæsar, such language would not be the less absurd. The destinies of war, and the fate of battle, depend on a very trifling circumstance: so frequently does fortune prove blind and inconstant! But surely none but a person wholly deprived of his reason could affirm that the French army, which hitherto have not passed for cowards, should reap upon the soil of Great Britain nothing but discomfiture, confusion and disgrace!
"As to the presumptuous threats of which the King of England accuses his enemies, it would certainly puzzle his ministers to quote them. When did the First Consul, who has the sole direction of all the military dispositions, say that it was his intention to send an army into England? He has hitherto said that there shall be an encampment at the Texel, Ostend, St. Omer, Breck, and Bayonne; and the army has been encamped accordingly. Cannot, then, during war, troops be assembled in camps, without executing presumptuous threats?
"You admit that the French may penetrate into the heart of England. On this supposition you offer to your people the defence of your head and hand, and you assure them in a prophetic tone, that the consequence will be to the French discomfiture, confusion and disgrace—Granted. But what would you gain by it? The advantages which you say you will derive from it will be "the glory of surmounting the present difficulties,"—it was much easier not to occasion such difficulties; "of repelling immediate danger," it was much safer not to expose yourselves to that danger; "of fixing the safety and independence of the kingdom on the basis of acknowledged strength,"—but the treaty of Amiens had fixed the safety and independence of the kingdom on Great Britain: "the result of its own tried energy and resources." What! who ever doubted that your people, who rule both hemispheres, are rich, brave and full of energy?
"These expressions, "its own tried energy and resources," should indeed be heard over all Europe. Thus it appears that you fight merely to show that you can fight. You load your people with taxes to show that you are rich. You inflict calamities on the existing generation, to prove that energy which no person was desirous of disputing with you. Europe will decide whether such sentiments are the result of greatness or weakness of mind, of wild am or of folly.
This speech will be read with attention by all Europe, which will be struck by one extraordinary expression in it. What! the ministers of Great Britain are silly enough to cause their masters to declare, on a solemn occasion, that on the fate of one battle depends the existence of that Colossus which crushes both worlds. If on the event of one battle the preservation of a single one of the newly conquered departments of France depended, we are well convinced that the would have made peace, that the would not have resisted your unjust pretensions, and that she would have ceded Malta. Such conduct would have been consistent with the duties imposed on all the chiefs of nations, whose determination influences the fate of nations."
REMARK. We have thought it our duty to give to the public a faithful translation of these important papers, and we may say, with truth and exactness, that there is not a man in this country, nor even one among his majesty's deluded subjects in Ireland, who will not feel for the sentiments they express those mingled emotions of abhorrence, indignation and contempt, which they are solely calculated to inspire. We have inserted them for the purpose of giving to the country an additional proof, that were wanting, of the vanity, impudence, perfidy and falsehood, which characterizes the enemy with whom we have to contend; but as in the task of considering them separately and entering into any refutation of them, it would be an undertaking no less degrading than unnecessary.
Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
MONDAY, APRIL 23.
The Diana, arrived at Baltimore, spoke on the 10th inst. lat. 36. 33, long. 72, the brig Lydia, of Alexandria, from Guadalupe, bound to New-York, out 20 days.
The brig Celia, captain Taber, from this port has arrived at Bourdeaux, after a passage of 25 days.
Married last evening by the Rev. William Waters, Rev. JOSEPH ROWAN, to Miss NANCY RHODES, daughter of Mr. William Rhodes, merchant of this place.
The French have lately ordered the seizure of all the English goods found in the maritime towns in the Batavian Republic; which have been conducted to French depots. The order was executed under the bayonet of the military; and has occasioned much ruin and distress, particularly at Middleburgh, Flushing and Veere. The government of Zealand has made a strong remonstrance to Gen. Mourad on the subject.
THE ant federal writers, who in many instances are no poor copyists of the French have in imitation of those their prototypes, acquired the art of turning every defeat into a victory, every error into an act of generalship, and every fault into a meritorious deed. The National Intelligencer, speaking of the bill passed in the house of representatives for appropriating a million, and authorizing the president to engage two vessels of 15 guns each, and as many gun-boats as he may think necessary to defend the interest and sustain the honor of the nation, makes use of these words; "this measure which ought to shame forever the calumny that charges republican governments with a want of vigour and promptness, passed the house by unanimous vote." Now it happens unfortunately for the writer of that article that in the first place, the accusations made in the federal prints were not calumnies, but substantiated charges—that these charges were not made against republican governments in general nor against the government of America in particular, but against the present administration; the imbecility, the timidity and the want of energy of which we always considered as a proof that the party in power arrogated to itself a little which did not belong to it, when with an artful, invidious exclusion of other Americans, it assumed the name of Republican. If energy, spirit, vigour and promptitude, be the characteristics of republican governments, the affair of Tripoli, the wretched state of our navy, and the measure now resorted to, are incontestible proofs that whatever the letter of our constitution may be, whatever the government may once have been, or may be again, the country, in the hands and with the councils which now sway it, is at present far, very far, from a republic.
In its foreign relations, it has the vices and the feebleness of an aristocracy or an oligarchy; in its internal management, (look readers to the Dismissals from office and the impeachment of judges for exercising the right of free opinion!) may be discerned the despotic spirit, the cruel tyranny and the unrelenting intolerance of an unlimited monarchy.
"Defend the interests and sustain the honor of the nation." What promptness! What meritorious foresight and vigour!! When the steed is stolen we shut the stable door. Two sixteen gun vessels, and as many gun-boats as the President shall chuse, are, it seems (economies included) sufficient to defend the interests and sustain the honor of the nation. Alas! poor must be the interests which such a force can defend, and light must be the honor which such measures can sustain. But grant it sufficient, why
was it not left ready at hand, to prevent the injury, and to secure us against the dishonor? Why was the navy put up to rot? If two sixteen gun vessels can repair, surely they might have prevented the injury. Perhaps our state Generalissimo has marched wilfully into a defile, in order to shew his vigour, skill, and promptness in getting out of it. To get out of a defile with some loss, may perhaps be easy—for if we cannot cut our way through, we may at least retreat. Most sincerely do we hope that the latter will not be our fate in the present instance. Take one thing with the other, it would be better not to have you into it. For go how the affair will, our Executive will be found to have economized the nation into a heavy expense by it, which might have been avoided. In good truth he may say with Paddy in the comedy, "I have gained a loss."
It is truly a very curious subject of triumph and exultation this of our executive conduct and representative accommodation. A noble navy which would have deterred our enemies from attempting encroachment, is put down—for what?—to secure Mr. Jefferson's re-election. A million a year of revenue levied by taxes laid only on articles of vice and luxury, is repealed and lost to the nation—for what? To secure Mr. Jefferson's re-election. Our brave seamen and naval officers who should be now carrying our flag proudly over the world, are discharged, and the ships that ought to be bearing them over the seas, are rotting—for what? To secure Mr. Jefferson's re-election. Old officers and meritorious servants of their country are tumbled out of their subsistence into poverty; judges who dared to hold the firm tone of virtuous independence, and support their opinions, if federal, are impeached—for what? To secure the re-election of Mr. Jefferson. In consequence of our maritime weakness our frigates are taken, and three hundred of our brave fellow citizens are immured in dungeons—for what? To secure the re-election of Mr. Jefferson.
What must be done to revenge this, and relieve our countrymen, but getting new vessels and gun-boats? Why are we in want of new vessels? Because the old vessels were sacrificed to secure the re-election of Mr. Jefferson. Ransom money is to be paid—for what? To secure the re-election of Mr. Jefferson. Money is to be raised, though we were told about last October, there were five millions in the treasury;—new taxes of an oppressive kind must be levied; our boasted economies are thrust neck and heels out of doors; all the harvest of executive promises turns out sour and chaff, and the whole farce of penury with which the public was cajoled, vanishes from the stage, for what reason? Why, because it is thought no longer needful; the re-election of Mr. Jefferson being considered as already secured.
(Charles Cour.) (To be Continued.)
FRAUD ON UNDERWRITERS.
In October last, one Thomas Shivers, resident at the Havana, inclosed to capt. Samuel Packard, of Providence, R. I. sundry papers, purporting to be a regular invoice, and bills of lading, for 330 boxes of sugar, said to have been shipped in the schooner Eliza, John Nelson, master, and consigned to the said capt. Samuel Packard, with orders to insure the same, which was accordingly effected to the amount of 12,700 dollars, in the office of the Providence Insurance Company. On the 3d of February following, the said Nelson appeared with a regular protest stating that said schooner was cast away on the 19th of November on the Florida shore, and totally lost, himself and one other person only being saved. Capt. Packard being then on a voyage to the Havana, and having since returned, informs, that he discovered to his satisfaction that no such shipment was ever made, said schooner being at the Havana when he was there—and having since intercepted a letter from Nelson to Shivers, fully confirming the whole to have been a fraud. As he may have attempted other frauds in different parts of the Union, editors of papers in the sea ports are requested to insert this article.
(Providence Gaz.)
WILL BE SOLD,
At colonel James Wren's tavern, on Saturday the 12th of May next,
ALL the personal Estate of captain Thos. Triplett, deceased, consisting of several negroes, one horse, bed, bedstead and furniture, one silver watch, some books and sundry other articles.
The terms of sale will be, all sums under ten dollars cash, and all above a credit of 7 months will be given, upon the purchasers giving bond with approved security.
All persons having claims against his estate are requested to bring them in properly authenticated, on or before the day of sale, and all indebted are requested to make immediate payment. The Sale to commence at 10 o'clock.
Charles Little, } Adm'rs. Geo. Triplett, } April 23. eds
Public Sale.
Will be added to to-morrow's Sales, 1 trunk Mullins, 1 do. Cotton Stockings, 1 case Calicoes, &c. 1 elegant Sideboard, 1 pair of elegant Sitters, and 6 tiers and 8 bds. Whiskey. Philip G. Marsteller.
April 23. John Adams Smith Has commenced the PRACTICE of LAW in the Fauquier Court. Oak Hill, April 23.
Freight Wanted, For the Sloop Columbia, Thos. Rowan Gardner, Master: Burthen about 600 barrels. Please apply to the master on board, or to John G. Ladd. April 23. d
NOW LANDING, AND FOR SALE By John G. Ladd, 20 hhds. Surinam Molasses of the 1st quality, 16 do. N. E. Rum, 4 loaf Sugar, 4 boxes Nankkeen China (Tea Sets) 1 box C. S. S., 50 bolts Russia Duck, 1st quality, 2 small Anchors. A quantity of Cyder and Potatoes in bds, and a few tons of HAY in bundles. April 23. d
JAMES KENNEDY, SEN. KING-STREET, HAS JUST RECEIVED FOR SALE, A handsome assortment of fashionable Japanned Paper Tea Trays, in sets, Landscape and plain, do. with gold borders, Tea Caddies, Knife Trays, Bread Baskets, Waiters, Tea Cannisters, &c. &c. Also.—A variety of Beads, and a quantity of cheap Writing Paper, by wholesale or retail. April 23. cor2t
ADAM LYNN Has received, per the United States, captain Long, from Liverpool, a handsome assortment of Jewelry, plated and japanned Ware, and Cutlery, which he offers for sale—consisting of gold and pearl brooches, rings, ear rings, bracelets, watch keys, chains and seals, plated tea sets and canisters, elegant tea trays in sets, urns, dressing cases, pen and sportiveness knives, table and desert knives and forks, scissors, razors, silver nutmeg graters, Morocco shaving pouches complete, marking types in boxes, thermometers, Reems, colors in boxes, pocket pistols, instruments for cleaning guns, clock and watch dials and glasses, powder, shot, flints, game nets, powder flasks, shot belts, &c. &c. A large assortment of Gold and Silver Ware as usual. April 23. cor2w
FINLAY and SHAKES Respectfully inform the public, that they have for sale at their Manufactory, 2 doors below the Indian Queen, King street, a general Assortment of Brushes, which they offer on as low terms as they can be purchased within the United States. Orders attended to with punctuality and dispatch. April 23. cor2t
PETER NOWLAND, HAIR DRESSER, BEGS leave to return his sincere thanks for the many very distinguished favors conferred upon him by a liberal public; and further solicits a continuance of their favors, assuring them every attention will be paid for their satisfaction; trusting his general knowledge and ability in business, matured by his long practice and experience, will entitle him to their further commands, which will be gratefully received. He has just received a part of his Spring assortment of
PERFUMERY; likewise a quantity of light coloured natural Flemish Hair, warranted to equal any ever before offered to the public; with a variety of other articles of head dress executed in the most elegant and fashionable style. April 23. d.w.
Cut Nail Manufactory.
SAMUEL H. DAVIS, At the Cut Nail manufactory near the lower end of King Street, formerly carried on by Smith and Davis, still continues to Manufacture Cut and Wrought Nails, Flooring Brads, Sprigs, and Saddlers' Tacks of every size, and of a superior quality, which he offers to sell as low as can possibly be afforded in this town. He has likewise on hand Bar Iron and Nail Rods, which he will sell very low. N. B. All orders from Town and Country Merchants will be duly attended to. March 27. cor3m.

REANIMATION.
WHEN the most important functions of life are suspended, and those who are invalids by imprudence, inheritance, accident or 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 Mr. Bardwell, several thousand females have experienced its salutary effects; many of whom had been reduced to the brink of the grave having tried 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 though she gained considerable strength by the use of the waters; but by the fatigue of passage (having very rough weather) she became as weak and her cough much worse than before. During the late winter her whole nervous system has been in a state of excitement, and her spirits low and depressed, to the death to her was desirable. In the latter end of January we saw an Advertisement recommending the Lozenges of Steel for general 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 on horse back, and if the weather should prove favorable we intend coming to Puckett's 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 learned 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- Chambaud's Antiasmatic Lozenges; Ague and Fever Drops; Antibilious Pills; Annodyne 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 Patria Fevers.
Every experienced physician knows what dangerous disorders arise from a redundancy of bile 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 in preventing this dreadful disease, is universally known in the islands, 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 these 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 stage of these fevers, their use will very generally succeed in restoring health, and frequently in cases deemed 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 petulant 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.
Dr. Atkinson's genuine Essence of Mustard.
Rheumatism in every stage, instantly submits to its penetrating powers, which has succeeded in curing the most desperate cases of rheumatism, gout, lumbago, sciatica, neuralgia, palsy and complaints of the stomach, after various medicines have proved ineffectual. It is prepared in pills, and also in a fluid state. The pills are particularly serviceable in flatulences and indigestion, and by their salutary operation, promote perspiration, and gradually undermine the most obstinate rheumatism; and, at the same time, invigorate the debilitated constitution. The fluid essence is a remarkable active embrocation, necessarily used with the pills, and as generally excites a tingling sensation; it removes the causes of pain, by bringing on a cir-
culation in the parts affected; by this means, frozen limbs, the feverish sprains and bruises, old strains and luxations, are generally cured by a few applications. The genuine is distinguished from counterfeits, by the signature of Thomas Stokes and Co. being affixed to each bottle; without which mark of authenticity, none are 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 inflammation, dimness, itching, and films 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 Antiasmatic Lozenges.
A radical cure for coughs, colds, asthma and consumption, 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. BARDWELL'S
Annodyne Essence, for all kinds of Head Aches.
THE renowned virtues of the Annodyne essence, is now so generally known, that it is no presumption in the Proprietor, to say, that Head Aches, arising from whatever cause, or however violent, instantly submit to its penetrating powers. This invaluable Annodyne, 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, scrofula, 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 scrofulous 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 supercede 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. These families who have followed 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 the 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 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 thick worms nearly half a yard in length, and the third dose, a large quantity of a slimy, offensive matter. The vomiting and purging, with which the was frequently troubled have ceased—her appetite has become regular, and has over since enjoyed a perfect state of health, for which we are entirely indebted to this excellent medicine.
Dr. BARDWELL'S
Re-animating Solar Tincture, or Pabulum of Life. Of the cure of Consumption and Asthma. Disorders in the Stomach and Bowels, Convulsions, Cholice and Di sentery.
Cautious in investigation, and attentive enquiry into the nature and laws of the animal economy, having long confirmed an opinion in the mind of the inventor, that all the maladies abovementioned, derive their origin from the same cause, indirect debility, or consequent weakness, the analogy of their source, by a natural inference 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 warmest approbation of characters of the first respectability, both in and out of the profession; the proprietor can confidently recommend as one of the most certain, efficacious, and pleasant remedies ever discovered by man or offered to the world.
Price 1 dollar, and 1 dollar 50 cents per bottle. The large bottle contains nearly two of the small. Copious Directions for their use are sealed up with each bottle.
Dr. Stoughton's Cordial Bitters, faithfully prepared at the original warehouse, London.
This incomparable medicine has stood the test of universal approbation in Europe for near an hundred years, in the cure and prevention of,
Loss of appetite, bad digestion, windy cholic, ursets, hysterical vapours, faintness and trembling, ague and fever, depressed spirits, foul breath, worms in children, jaundice, obstructions or stoppages, 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 far 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 all 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.
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JUST RECEIVED AND FOR SALE,
Very nicely cured Bacon & Venison HAMS,
French Brandy, Antigua and Grenada Rum, HOLLAND GIN—imported in the ship America from Amsterdam, Cherry Bounce made of old spirit, Wines, Loaf and lump Sugar, Brown do. Green Coffee, Teas, &c. FRUIT—Apples, Jamaica Oranges, Lemons, Limes and Green Grapes. NUTS—Almonds, English Walnuts, Shell barks, &c.
ALSO, A few bds. Crab Cyder, 100 bds. R. Island do. 1000 lbs. Cheese, CODEFISH of the first quality, Scots Barley, Potatoes, &c.
Thomas Simms.
March 21.
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The Subscriber has for Sale,
At his store in Union Street, in addition to his former stock, 1000 bushels excellent Lisbon SALT, suitable for the fisheries, 12 bds. high proof Whiskey, 1200 pounds Smithfield Bacon Hams, 500 do. Venison do. Excellent Jamaica and St. Kitts Oranges, Lisbon Lemons by the box or retail, Large Limes do. 300 lbs. first quality
CHESHIRE CHEESE,
imported in the ship U. States, A few bds. New York Pippins, 200 bunches of Onions, And a few bags Green Coffee.
Abel Willis.
April 12.
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For Sale,
On the third day of May next on a long credit,
A LOT OF GROUND,
in fee simple, situate on Cameron and Pitt Streets containing 102 feet ten inches on Cameron Street adjoining the theatre—but may be divided into smaller lots.
To Let,
on ground rent forever, Several valuable Lots, situated on Royal, King and Union Streets. Two of these lots are situated near Ramsay's Wharf.
Also, for a term of 14 years, a LOT OF GROUND on the East side of Fairfax Street, and South of Wolf Street, containing in front on Fairfax Street 24 feet, and extending back 103 feet 5 inches to a twenty feet public alley.
The above property will be shown on application to Col. Dennis Ramsay.
Sarah Porter.
April 11.
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To be Rented,
(and possession given immediately) The Dwelling House adjoining my Dwelling, and nearly opposite Wm. Newton's, last occupied by Capt. Wattles.
Also,
The House opposite James Lawraon's in St. Asaph Street, lately occupied by Wm. D. Ross.—Apply to
Philip Wanton.
4th mo. 7th.
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Just Published
By T. & J. SWORDS, of New York, for Sale by JAMES KENNEDY, Sen. at the Alexandria Library.
Price in Boards, One Dollar Seventy five cents.
The Temple of Nature,
OR,
ORIGIN OF SOCIETY,
A Poem, with Philosophical Notes by Erasmus Darwin, M. D. F. R. S. Author of the Botanic Garden, Zoonomia, Phytologia, &c.
The patrons of taste are respectfully informed, that the Temple of Nature is printed in the same style of neatness, and to correspond in size with Swords's edition of the Botanic Garden, and they hope as to correctness and elegance it will not suffer by comparison with any work that has issued from the American press.
Also for Sale as above.
Swords's new editions of Hayley's life of Cowper, and of the Common Prayer in plain and elegant binding.
The Domestic Encyclopedia complete, in five volumes.
Blackstone's Commentaries with notes, by Tucker.
The Medical Repository.
Subscriptions to Birch & Small's edition of Gibbon's History of the decline and fall of the Roman Empire; and Maxwell's elegant edition of the works of Shakespeare, both in the press are now taking in as above. These two works are fully expected to be more complete than any former editions, and in point of typographical execution to fully equal any thing ever attempted in the United States.
April 10.
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I will sell by PRIVATE SALE, the STORE and WAREHOUSE at present occupied by Allison and Geiger, situated on the corner of Prince and Fairfax streets, 55 feet on Fairfax and 68 feet on Prince street; one water LOT on Water street, 44 on water street and extending 300 feet back to Union street, with the liberty of wharfage. The lot on Prince and Fairfax streets, is at present rented to Allison and Geiger for one year from the 1st. Oct. next. 15 feet of the lot on Water street is let to Samuel Harper, for eight years from the 15th of October next. If the above mentioned property is not sold by private bargain, it will be sold on the premises on the 10th day of May, next when the terms will be made known. Please apply to GEORGE McMUNN.
March 26.
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To Let, for five Years,
A HOUSE near the intersection of King and St. Asaph streets; it has three rooms, with a fire place in each, and a convenient kitchen. For terms apply to
ADAM LYNN.
April 16.
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For Sale or Rent.
A convenient two story brick house, completely finished, situated on Water street, between King and Prince Streets—immediate possession will be given. Apply to
JOSEPH RIDLE.
Nov. 30.
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FOR SALE, A HANDSOME CIG, with plated Harness. Also, an excellent Gig HORSE. Apply to the Printer, Feb. 24.
PHYSIOGNOTRACE. I. TODD.
Respectfully informs the ladies and gentlemen of Alexandria that he has erected his machine for tracing the outlines of the face, in the Ball Room at the Eagle Tavern, corner of King and Royal streets, where those who will honor him with their attention may have four correct profiles for 25 cents.
Note—Gilt and black Frames may be had at the room.
Please to come in at the paved alley leading to Royal street
Jan. 9.
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ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS REWARD.
RANAWAY from the subscriber on the 29th of October last, a negro man slave named
BOB,
about 20 years of age, five feet nine inches high straight limbed and well formed; said slave hath an impediment in his speech which prevents his readily replying to a question. He commonly wears ear-rings. He took with him a variety of good cloathing, a description of which is unnecessary, as it is probable he has changed them. He has been frequently seen about town since he absconded, and in all probability is now secreted by his mother, Winney Brown, formerly the slave of Mr. John Muir, late of this town, but now said to be free. The above reward will be paid for securing said Negro BOB, in any goal, and a further reward of TEN DOLLARS for the discovery of those who have been accessory to his concealment.
Captain's of vessels, &c. are forewarned at their peril, not to take him away.
ROBERT B. JAMESSON.
Nov. 15.
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PRINTED DAILY BY S. SNOWDEN.