Alexandria daily advertiser (Alexandria [Va.]), 1804-08-31 00:00:00

Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
Vol. IV.]
FRIDAY, AUGUST 31, 1804.
[No. 1076.
Public Sale.
On TUESDAY next, at 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store, RUM
In hds. and bds. French Brandy in pipes, Gin in pipes and bds. Whiskey and Apple Brandy in bds. Sugar in hds. vierges and bds. Chocolate White and brown Soap and } in boxes, Mould and dip Candles Raisins in kegs, boxes and jais, Figs in kegs and trais, Queen's Ware in crates, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE.
&c. Also, A Variety of DRY GOODS, among which are Cloths, Coatings, Kersemere, Duffils, Plains, Kerseys, Negro Cottons, Serge, Elastics, blue Friezes, Calimances, Ruffles, 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. August 29.
JUST PUBLISHED, By ROBERT and JOHN GRAY, King Street, AN ELEGANT EDITION OF THE HOLY BIBLE.
In four handsome Octavo Volumes—Price, well bound, Ten Dollars. This edition is now offered to the public as a specimen of American paper and printing, which will not suffer by a comparison with any book printed in this country.
A GOLD MEDAL was given to Robert Carr, the Printer of this Bible, by the American Company of Booksellers, as the best specimen of Printing exhibited at their annual meeting at New York last June. July 31. d
JUST RECEIVED, And for Sale by Rob. and John Gray, MEMOIRS OF The LIFE of Dr. DARWIN. By Anna Seward. Price in boards, 1 dol. 75 cts. Bound in Sheep, 2 — 00 Calf, gilt, 2 — 50 July 20. d
350 bds. HERRINGS. For Sale by the Subscribers—350 bds. well cured Herrings; a quantity of second hand Rigging, four new sails for a Brig; a quan- tity of Blocks and three Anchors. 30 tiers of Rice, 50 bales Cotton, 1200 lbs. Indigo. BILLS on Philadelphia and New York. Ricketts, Newton and Co. July 26. d
Twenty Five Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY from the subscriber's farm, in the county of Alexandria, district of Columbia, a Mulatto man called NATT COOK , about 6 feet high, between 33 and 40 years of age, ong hair which he wears tied, a lock of white hair on the front of his head, a little to the left, a coop- er by trade; he has several scars on his arms and wrists, a scar on his back occasioned by a scald, and several marks from a whip; he is very fond of drink and gambling; he took with him a va- riety of clothes and some cooper's tools. He crossed the Potomac at Georgetown a few days since, and will probably make for Baltimore, as he has been very anxious for some time past to go to sea. I will give the above reward for securing said fellow in any jail, so that I get him again, or thirty dollars, with reasonable charges if brought home. All masters of vessels and others are forewarned harbouring, em- ploying or carrying off said fellow at their peril. C. F. Whiting. July 11. d
Wanted to Hire, A servant Woman: For one well acquainted with Cooking, Washing and House Work gene- rally, liberal wages will be given. Apply to the Printer. July 16. d
THE SUBSCRIBER Has just received by the brig Rachel from Cadiz, FRESH LEMONS And Muscadel and Bloom RAISINS, by the box or retail, Very nice, fresh OLIVES by the jar: And from Amsterdam, by the Brother's Return,
REAL HOLLAND GIN, EMPTY GIN CASKS. And GLASS WARE assorted. On Hand, as usual, Oranges, Limes, Tamarinds, Nuts, Fruit, Spanish Segars (first quality) by the box or retail, with all kind of GROCERIES. ALSO,
Fine fat Mackarel and Old Codfish, for family use. August 20. d
FRESH FRUIT.
JOHN A. BURFORD, (Late D. Son's Store,) Prince Street, has this day received, per brig Rachel from Cadiz, brig Brothers Return from Amsterdam, and fel't Sparrow from Antigua, 4000 lbs. soft shell'd Almonds, 3000 Oranges, 30 bds. Limes, packed in their natural foil, 49 boxes Muscadel and Bloom Raisins, by the box or retail, Fresh Lemons, Cherry Wine of a superior quality, And real Holland Gin. Has always on Hand, A general Assortment of GROCERIES, DRY GOODS, &c. The above articles are all in fine order, and of excellent quality. Aug. 22. d
PROPOSALS,
For Printing by subscription a comprehensive de- scription of The Harbour of St. John's, IN The Island of Newfoundland. With the occupation and amusements of the in- habitants; the government and trade of that important British island; concluding with fun- dry observations in relation to The Court of Vice Admiralty Established there—well worthy the attention of those merchants who are shippers to foreign markets. By a person who resided there three months of the last Winter. TERMS—The work shall be printed on fine paper, and on delivery, subscribers to pay Four Shillings. Subscriptions received at this Office. July 12. d
To be Rented, THE HOUSE formerly occupied by the sub- scriber on Wolfe Street, having every conven- ience for a genteel family, with a large pro- ductive garden; the situation healthy and the house remarkably cool in the summer season. For par- ticulars apply to John C. Vowell. June 23. d
A Tan Yard for Sale In a good situation in the country to purchase Hides or dispose of leather. Inquire of the Printer. July 16. d
ROBERT B. JAMESSON, Offers for Sale, 30,000 lbs. GREEN COFFEE, 8,000 do. Cocoa, 20 hds. Muscovado Sugar, 20 bags of Cotton, 20 punch's fine flavor'd St. Croix Rum, 20 hds. Molasses, 10 pipes Holland Gin, 30 qr. chests of fresh Teas assorted, 10 pipes London P. Madeira 8 do. old Port 4 do. P. Teneriffe 15 qr. casks Sherry. and 4 pipes Bruffs 3 hds. green Copperas, 4 hds. Roll Brimstone, 2 hds. Madder, 2 hds. Allum, and 120 boxes Spanish Segars of different qualities, with most other articles in the Grocery Line. May 28. d
For Charter to Europe, The SHIP WILLIAM and JOHN, T. Woodhouse, Master: Lying at Col. Ramsay's wharf in complete order and ready to take in a cargo immediately. Apply to James Wilson. Aug. 30. d
FOR BOSTON, The BRIG DOLPHIN, Joshua Bangs, Master, Will sail on Sunday next, For freight or passage, apply to the master on board, at Lawrafon and Smoot's wharf, or to Lawrafon and Fowle on said wharf. August 27. d
For Freight or Charter, The Sloop Columbia, burthen about 500 bl. Thos. R. Gardner, Master: Apply to J. G. LDD. Who has for Sale, received per said Sloop, Fifteen puncheons High flavoured Jamaica Spirits. July 16. d
For NEW-YORK, The fast sailing Sloop LITTLE JIM, Thomas V. Burr, Master; burthen about 400 bds. For freight or passage apply to the captain on board at Merchant's Wharf, or Daniel Murgatroyd, King Street.
Who has for Sale, Berbon Gurraha, Nimposakie Coffas, Chittabully Bastas, Champore Coffas, Jantally Mamood, Johanna Lawns, Table Cloths, 4th proof Jamaica Rum, Country Gin, and A few bds. New York Cargo Pork. July 25. d
For Freight or Charter to the WEST-INDIES, The Schooner SPARROW, GEORGE COLEMAN, Master: Burthen from 7 to 800 bds. Apply to the master on board or to Marsteller and Young. Aug. 21. d
For Freight or Charter, to EUROPE or the WEST INDIES, The fine, fast sailing Brig RACHEL, JOHN GUTHRIE, Master: Burthen 1200 bds. in complete order for sea. Apply to M'Clean and Winterbery. Aug. 21. d
For CHARTER, The fine, new American Ship ORB, Captain FARLEY, About 450 hogheads burthen: Now lying in Baltimore—will take a cargo to any port in Europe, and can proceed immediate- ly. For terms apply to. William Hodgson. Aug. d
The Ship United States, arrived at Liverpool on the 7th June, having a passage of 27 days from the Capes, and was preparing for the re- ception of FALL GOODS for Alexandria and George Town. We expect her early in Septem- ber and wish to provide a return Cargo for Liver- pool; but if this cannot be accomplished, we will take FREIGHT for Cowes and a market, or direct to a port in Holland. We request an early application in order that we may give her dispatch as a regular trader. We want to purchase 30,000 white oak barrel Staves. Ricketts, Newton and Co. Aug. 13. d
A Farm Wanted. THE subscriber wishes to purchase a FARM of moderate size, possessed of useful improvements and natural advantages, in either of the counties of Fairfax, Prince William, Loudoun or Fau- quier; for which payment will be made in hand. Francis L. Lee. Aug. 22. d
THE SUBSCRIBER Intending to leave this place early next fall, offers for sale, on the most reasonable terms, his STOCK on HAND, consisting of a handsome se- lection of DRY GOODS adapted to the present season. All persons having claims against him are requested to present them for settlement, and those indebted to him will be pleased to make payment. John Horsburgh. June 12. d
BENJAMIN SHREVE, Jun. HAS FOR SALE At the corner of Prince and Union Streets, (JUST RECEIVED) 2,800 pieces NANKEENS, 165 do. Bandanna Handkerchiefs, 2 bales Sannas, 2 do. Battas, 1 do. Emerys, 1 do. blue Gurraha, 1 do. India Chiaz, 2 sacks Sago, 1 bag Hops, 94 Burch Floor Mats, 3 cafes and one cask Women's Morocco and Leather Shoes, ALSO ON HAND, Fifteen bales of India Cottons, Consisting of 5 bales Battas, 5 do. Emerys, 4 do. Sannas, 1 do. Cassans, 30 pieces Black Satin, 2 sets Tea China, Mens' coarse, and women's Morocco and lea- ther shoes, Leiper's Snuff in half bds. and kegs, 1 cafe Mariner's Compasses, 10 coils Cordage, assorted, 24 bags Pepper, 40 bds. Beef No. 1, and A large quantity of red Seal Leather. June 4. d
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 TEAS Gunpowder, Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, Hyson Skin, Peko, Padra, Pouchong and Com'u Souchong Of the latest Import- tation and par- ticularly chosen. Green coffee of superior quality, Loaf, Lump and Muscovado Sugar, W India and Sugar House Molasses, Choice old Madeira, Particular Teneriffe, WINES. Sherry, Bruffs, Lisbon, Malaga and Port Claret in small cases, Cognac and Barcelona Brandy, Old Jamaica Spirits, RUM. Antigua, St. Croix, and St. Kitts Best Holland Gin, White Wine and Cyder Vinegar, Best Salad Oil, Salt Petre, Allum, Madder, Coperas & Brim- stone. Nutmegs, Cloves and Cassia, MCayenne and black Pepper, Alspice, 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 & Cartridges, F and F Gunpowder, Single and double Battle do. in papers and canisters, Gun and Pistols Flints, White and brown Soap, Mould and dip Candles, &c. &c.
As he has in a great measure himself out for the supplying of private and in consequence thereof taken every possible in the selection of his goods, he himself from their superior quality, and the prices at which he will dispose of them, to be able to give satisfaction to those who will to favor him with their custom. June 12. d

NOTICE.
THE prodigious number of DOGS, going at large in our streets daily, at this season of the year, has given but a too well founded alarm, for the consequences to be apprehended, if longer permitted; a speedy corrective therefore in the premises seems expedient—I do therefore again require the several constables to be vigilant, and active in the discharge of their several duties, as it respects those animals, and their owners; and in executing the law upon that subject passed the 5th February 1800, in these words, to wit:—“All owners of dogs shall keep such dogs chained or otherwise confined, and if any dog shall be found going at large, without his owner, the owner shall be subject to the penalty of one dollar. It shall be lawful for any person, and shall particularly be the duty of the constables, to kill and destroy any dog found so going at large without his owner.”
The benefit and satisfaction experienced and acknowledged, by those persons who have lately white washed their cellars, ought I think to be a powerful incentive to several others who have not done so; and in my view of this subject, the present state of the weather more than ever appears to require this very salutary operation, the expence can surely be no objection with many for several cellars will not require more time and labour, than what one half dollar or seventy five cents will purchase.
J. Mandeville, Superintendent of Police.
August 28. d.w
Notice to Parents, &c.
MR. DAVIS has returned, and will open school on Monday next.
August 30. d3.
JUST ARRIVED,
And for sale on board the Sch r Elizabeth, lying at the head of Vowell's wharf, A Cargo of first quality CHEESE, from New London, which will be sold low, if applied for immediately.
August 30. d3.†
NOTICE.
THE SALE of a part of Major Thomas West's LAND, advertised in this paper, was postponed until Wednesday the 5th day of September next, at 11 o'clock, A. M. when the sale will again commence on the premises, near the lands of Mr. Jonah Thompson.
This tract will be sold in convenient LOTS, some of which are, in point of situation, equal to any in the vicinity of Alexandria.
Richard M. Scott, } Com rs . Francis Peyton, } Amos Alexander, }
August 23. dds
JUST RECEIVED,
By the Rachel from Cadiz, and for sale by the subscriber, 48 boxes Muscadel and Bloom RAISINS, 70 Jars of Olives—all in fine order.
Aug. 20. d
Smithfield Bacon Hams.
The subscriber has just received 2000 lbs. of Smithfield BACON HAMS, consisting in the greatest part of nice small Hams of from 6 to 12 pounds weight.—An assortment of Liverpool
STONE WARE,
consisting of jugs, pitchers, and pickle pots of different sizes.
Abel Willis.
Aug. 23. d
LOST,
A keg of SPRIGS, brought by the Sloop Unity, captain Hand, from Philadelphia, and consigned to Messrs. Libby, Carne & Slade. They were landed on Vowell's wharf, on or about the 18th May last, and we suppose the drayman has taken them by mistake for other it re, as Libby, Carne and Slade did not receive them. Whoever has the said cask will oblige by informing the subscribers.
McLean and Winterberry.
Aug. 25. d
Twenty Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY from the subscriber, living in Frederick county, Virginia, about six miles from Battle-Town, on the 22d instant, likely yellow fellow, named GIL. He is about 21 years of age, 5 feet 9 or 10 inches high; a description of his clothing is thought unnecessary, as he has connections in Alexandria who will no doubt assist him in procuring others; I have good reason to believe he is lurking about that place, or perhaps secreted in it by his mother who resides there.
The above reward will be given to any person who will deliver him to the subscriber, or lodge him in any jail so that he may get again.
David Carlett.
N. B. All masters of vessels and others are forbidden from harbouring or carrying off said fellow at their peril.
Aug. 30. d21 us
From the CONNECTICUT COURANT.
Dissertations on Gull-Catching.
No. II.
IN discussing our subject, no notice will be taken of the arts of deception and knavery, which are practised in private life, and effect the ruin only of a few individuals.—The design of these is to expose the tricks of political knaves, who dupe the confidence of the public in order to abuse it; who draw the people with cords of flattery, and Judas like, betray them with a kiss. It would be found on an accurate dissection of human nature, that inordinate selfishness is a thread which runs through it in an infinite variety of directions. This inordinate selfishness pervading, and in a degree, binding the great mass of the human race, prompts them to attach themselves with most zeal to those men (however corrupt and vicious in moral principle and character) from whom they are led to expect the greatest personal advantages. Hence in free states where the people are the acknowledged source of power, cunning, restless intriguers, destitute of principles, and fired with ambition leap towards the top of the ladder and seat themselves in places of high authority in the following manner:
One great object of their efforts has ever been to excite hatred against the most able and faithful servants of the public. Here they find necessary, at the beginning to act with great caution, especially, if the men, they would disgrace and supplant, should be very eminent for their greatness, goodness, and public services. Well aware that to begin their operations against such men by an open and violent attack, would set a ponderous stone a rolling that might probably fall on themselves, they at first artfully sow the seeds of jealousy in the public mind. If this succeed, they become more open and daring in their charges and criminations, till at length a character the most pure and illustrious—one that had united all hearts, one whose public services had been pre-eminent both in the field, and in the cabinet, one who had been styled by millions of grateful and affectionate people, the Political Saviour and Father of his country, is publicly denounced as ambitious, corrupt, and traitorous. As often as the horrible charges are repeated, they are reiterated, and are incessantly dinned in the ears of the public till at length they make the desired impression.
Some old author mentions a strange species of Serpent, that wants teeth and consequently cannot bite, but its visit is so abominably poisonous that it will purify any flesh on which it falls. The calumnies which in one age and another, in three countries, have been incessantly and successfully poured forth against statesmen the most able and virtuous, have often proved to be in their deadly effects, as they were in their nature like the vomit of that serpent. Many instances in point might be adduced from the Grecian and Roman histories; many also from the history of modern Europe: but I shall now mention only one. Near the beginning, (if my recollection is correct) of the 17th century, in the republic of Holland, the Dewitts, two brothers, greatly eminent for their talents, for their public services, and long tried patriotism, were torn in pieces by the enraged multitude, who listening to the tales of their calumniators, had been made to believe them guilty of treasonable practices; and the republic was immediately changed to a species of royalty. Simple Batavians!—like gulls they were drawn into the trap by the neck, and were instigated to destroy with horrible fury, the faithful guardians of their liberties.
The voice of history, ancient and modern testifies, that political imposters, while bending their efforts to disgrace and destroy statesmen of exalted merit, fail not to use every mean and cunning art to catch the attention of the people, and to exalt themselves in the view of the public. Like the character in Shakespear,
“They dress themselves in all humility That they may pluck allegiance from men's hearts, Loud shouts and salutations from their mouths.”
“Robespierre (said Dubois Crance, who was well acquainted with him) never spoke of his country, but with a view to point himself out its principal defender; in his speeches he always made use of studied terms, which were artfully prepared to introduce his own eternal panegyric.”
With such adroitness do those public knaves angle for popularity, that they equal the Camaleon in variety of colours, and Proteus in the facility of changing shapes. The proud and insolent become obsequi-
ous; the morose learns to fawn; the bosom of marble palpitates with softest pity, and dissolves in extacies of philanthropy. At the corners of streets, in all places of public resort, they sound the trumpet of self applause, and proclaim their zeal for the rights of man. The people are the divinity at whose footstool they bow in lowest prostration; the interests of the people are interwoven with every ligament of their hearts; the voice of the people they declare to be the voice of God, and to the passions, to the prejudices, to the vanity, to the avarice, to all the selfish and sinister feelings of the people, they dexterously apply their art and efforts.
Now what does all this mean? These men are setting gull traps. They are aiming to dupe the people to give them offices and power, which they themselves are conscious they do not merit. And how would such men use power, where they to possess it in an unlimited extent? Ask the Ghosts of the murdered millions of France. R.
PARIS, June 15.
Extract of a private letter.
You appear astonished at the apathy with which the French have beheld the changes in their Government, which have been effected with the same facility, and almost with as much rapidity as the shifting of the scenes at a playhouse. Yet I can assure you that there is no party nor person that loves the new order of things. The Senators themselves are ashamed at what they have done, and reproach themselves with not having made any stipulation in favour of the privileges of the people. You will say this state of affairs does not promise much solidity—yet if Foreign Courts consent to it, as is probable, and particularly if there be no continental war, the people will accustom themselves to it, and the Imperial Government will not experience any violent shocks.
It would be different if the great powers were to evince energy. There could not be a more favourable moment, if they would adopt well combined and more disinterested plans of attack than they did last war. It is a folly to believe that any thing can be obtained from the present Government by means of mildness, and what is called a spirit of moderation. Those means are effectual with a powerful and unambitious government, or with feeble powers whom a haughty conduct on the part of the great powers would precipitate at once into the arms of France and into certain ruin; but to France in her present state, measures of mildness, would be illusory; and if Mr. Fox thinks to be able to obtain a solid Peace, he deceives himself, and knows not the man with whom he has to deal. The fate of Europe depends in a great degree upon the system adopted by Mr. Pitt, in whom the Continent has generally more confidence.
The Court of Russia has presented a very strong note upon the violation of the territory of Baden, and a similar one to the Diet, which you have seen, as well as the pusillanimity with which Austria and Prussia voted upon the subject. Russia continues to insist upon the evacuation of Hanover, Italy, &c. These are so many false steps which only serve to establish a war of words, which produce delay, and expose a powerful Court to the chance of losing the consideration she enjoys at present, and of experiencing perhaps a re-action at the moment which may be the least favourable to her. We are sure here that Prussia will back the game of France, and enable her at least to gain time. I repeat that all these half measures will not ward off a continental war when it suits the French Government, to whom they afford the advantage of seizing the moment it may judge most favourable for declaring it.
This Government is making dispositions to maintain itself in Hanover. If the Court of Russia has any plan, she might to make haste, and force the Court of Berlin, which entertains the design of paralyzing every effort that may be made against France, from whom it has received too advantageous offers to make it change its system.
SALEM, August 22.
INDIA NEWS.
A Gentleman who arrived yesterday in the Lucia, from Calcutta, has favored us with the following Summary of intelligence:
“The news of the war in Europe reached Calcutta about the beginning of December; in consequence a number of which, a of sailors were impressed from the American shipping, for the British ship Caroline, Captain Page. A great number of American seamen had deserted their
ships in the months of September and November, and volunteered on the Hon. Company's frigate Bombay, Hayes, where they still are, and probably will be, during the war.
The company had concluded a peace, with the Mahratta powers. The war was but of short duration, though extremely obstinate on the part of the black Princes,—many hard battles were fought in which the slaughter on both sides was very considerable. In one engagement, Scindiah, the Mahratta Chief, lost 90 pieces of artillery. A number of European officers fought under his standard; his soldiers were armed, and clothed in a style superior to that of their enemies, and the English troops, found them much better skilled in war than at any former period. Several able and distinguished British officers fell in the course of the campaign. By the peace the company have gained, as usual, a large accession of territory, besides several strongly fortified towns, and a good share of plunder.
“The event of the war seemed to diffuse a general joy among the inhabitants of Calcutta, both Europeans and natives, and his Excellency the Governor had publicly received a congratulatory address on the subject, from the principal inhabitants of the settlement. About the beginning of March the palace and environs were most superbly illuminated. The names of ‘Loh and Westley’ were exhibited in fire works in various positions, and a splendid ball at the Government house closed the festivities of the night. An immense throng of all nations, hues and tongues, surrounded the Palace in every direction. In short, the tout ensemble was grand and interesting beyond description.
“A rupture between Holkaar, a Mahratta Chief, and the company, was much expected; and it was also whispered that Pegu would soon fall into the hands of the English. On this subject, however no surmise could possibly be formed from the Gazettes of Calcutta; as not a syllable appears in them which has not previously undergone examination by the chief Secretary to Government; who expunges such articles as he thinks proper.
“There had been a number of French privateers from the Isle of France cruizers in the bay of Bengal, several of which had been taken by English cruizers and sent in to Calcutta. They had been at Bencoolen, and destroyed a quantity of pepper, and several vessels in the harbour.
“There had been two embargoes on all shipping at Calcutta, and on the river Hoogly, in consequence of the sailing of the Company's ships for Europe.”
NEW-YORK, August 21.
To the Editor of the Morning Chronicle.
On the 18th inst. about one and a half leagues from Shrewsbury light, was boarded by a Lieutenant of a British frigate cruising off Sandy Hook her name the boarding officer would not inform me, (but have since been informed is the Leander) and after showing him the manifest of the cargo, list of seamen, Consuls certificate, register, Mediterranean pass and sea-letter; the said lieutenant demanded my invoices and bills of lading, to which I replied they were inclosed in a letter under a seal to my owner, American merchants at Providence, Rhode-Island, and if he insisted upon seeing them he must break open the letter himself, for I should not that it would be an unjustifiable act in either him or myself to do it, on which he the said lieutenant without any further ceremony opened the letter, and after overhauling the same, I observed to him, it was hard for any foreign power to treat our American ships in this manner and within the limits of our own ports, his answer was that our own government allowed of it, and why should I find fault; he left the ship, and said you may go on your course.
I had been before boarded by three British men of war on my voyage, treated politely and permitted to proceed after a very short detention.
JOHN WARNER.
Master, American ship Nancy of Providence, arrived at New York 18th inst.
New York, August 20, 1804.
Yesterday arrived at the Wallabam, ship Little Cornelia, capt. Harrison from France. The Little Cornelia, was captured off the Hook some time since by the Leander, and sent for Halifax; but captain Harrison, mate, and cook, who were left on board, boldly retook the ship on the 18th inst. and carried to New London. There were 11 Englishmen on board, her including two officers. The means used in retaking the ship were, to privately secure the fire arms and cutlasses of the captors and drive them below, which was effected without injuring any person on board.

HARLESTON, August 21.
Yesterday afternoon a Jury of inquest was held before J. H. Stevens, coroner, on the body of Mr. James Shaw, late Factor of this city, who was shot opposite the Carolina Coffee house, about half past 4 o'clock the same afternoon. The following is their verdict: "That the deceased, James Shaw, came to his death, by receiving a leaden ball, in the upper part of his breast; also another ball, which entered near his collarbone, in the right breast; the above-mentioned balls having been fired out of a double barreled pistol, at the deceased, by Richard Dennis, jun.—and that the said Richard Dennis, jun. and his father, Richard Dennis, sen. the said James Shaw did wilfully and feloniously kill and murder, against the peace and dignity of the state."
Of the circumstances which led to this fatal deed, we decline at present taking any notice. The reports on the subject are various; and in the present state of the business, it is unnecessary to irritate the public mind more against the wretched offenders, who being under arrest, will receive such punishment as shall be adjudged by the laws of the country.
Mr. Shaw was a native of Maryland—35 years of age; and has resided about ten years in this state—during which time he has uniformly supported the character of a worthy, industrious, & peaceable man. He was much respected by mercantile men for his integrity and attention to business.
Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
FRIDAY, August 31.
MR. SNOWDEN—Sir,
IN perusing a late number of the Monthly Magazine I was pleased to find a minute and careful examination into the properties of Liverpool Salt. The writer enters into this enquiry in order to refute an opinion expressed in the Medical Repository of New-York—that the Yellow Fever and other pestilential diseases prevalent in the United States, are to be attributed to the use of salt brought from Liverpool, and that the citizens of the United States are warned to avoid the use of "so pernicious an article of import," if they wish to escape these infectious disorders.
At the time the piece alluded to made its appearance my own experience prompted me to notice the unqualified censure which Dr. Mitchell passed on an article of such considerable importance—A deficiency in a chemical knowledge of the properties of the salt he so highly condemned, induced me to leave it to those who might be better qualified in the undertaking.—A writer in the Monthly Magazine for June, in a lengthy piece, gives the result of many trials, from which it appears that the quantity of earth precipitable from a pint of brine (from which Liverpool Salt is principally made) is the same as from a pint of sea water taken up at the latitude of the Canary Islands, but that the quantity of pure salt is totally different, viz. a wine pint of brine contains 2464 grains of pure salt, whilst the same quantity of sea water contained only 241 grains. Since then it is necessary to evaporate ten times the quantity of sea water in order to obtain the same quantity of salt as from brine, it follows that sea salt contains a much greater proportion of impurity than that which he so unjustly reprobates.
The whole article is too lengthy for insertion in your paper, but if you will give a place to the concluding paragraphs you may be of service to many of our fellow citizens, and particularly to those who are too much disposed to attribute their ill-success in curing provisions, to the salt, rather than to their own want of knowledge and industry.
Since, from the experiments which have been mentioned, and the detail of facts which has been given, it is evident that the salt manufactured in Cheshire is procured from sources much purer than bay salt, or from salt of any other manufacture; since it has appeared that it is an almost pure muriate of soda & has scarcely any admixture of earthy salts; since the salt made by the different processes & the application of varied degrees of heat, differs only in outward form & not in its component parts; since this salt has been found, by long experience, not only in Great Britain, but in the different countries to which it has been every year so largely exported, to be a most excellent preserver of animal flesh from putrefaction; and since those different countries have been free from the contagious diseases which have prevailed in America, the conclusion seems obviously to follow,
either that the author of the paper above mentioned can have no foundation for his abuse of the salt imported from England to America, or that there must have been some mismanagement in the application of it.
"From the account which has been given of the variation in the figure of the salt procured by the different processes of manufacture in Cheshire, it will readily be conceived that these, though differing little in purity, may admit of very various application in the preservation of animal flesh and provisions."
"For table use, for the salting of butter, and for various domestic purposes, the preference is given both in England and the different countries in Europe to which it is so largely exported, to the salt prepared by boiling heat—the smallness of its grain better fitting it for these purposes."
"For the same reason, and from the readiness with which it dissolves, this salt is well adapted for making the pickle used for striking the meat, which is the first part of the process in curing fish, and preserving animal flesh."
"For the packing of fish and provisions, it is by no means so proper as the large grained fishery salt; and as might be expected, it is found, when applied to this purpose, not to preserve them equally well from putrefaction; for being so ready of solution, the whole of it is formed into brine, which, being forced out from betwixt the layers of flesh or fish; by the pressure of these on each other, the different portions of animal matter come into close contact, without having any salt interposed. Whereas when the salt of larger grain is used a considerable part of it long remains undissolved. Separating the different portions of meat, admitting, in some degree the brine to flow between the layers, and furnishing a constant supply of saturated brine from the solution of the salt in the fluids, exuding from the animal matter to every part of the packed provisions."
E. W.
* Note.—Stoved salt is prepared by a boiling heat—common salt, or what we call ground salt, is prepared by the heat of 160 or 170 degrees of Fahrenheit, and large grained by the heat of 100 to 110. Those who are acquainted with the quality of Irish butter, which has obtained so decided a preference in foreign markets, and are informed that it is cured by stoved or common salt, will agree that in the article of butter, at least, the censure of Dr. M. is unjust.
The Sch'r Hope, Hamilton, of this port, has arrived at Boston.
Extract of a letter from Lisbon, dated July 15. 1804.
"Since our last there has arrived here from Ireland, a number of vessels loaded with grain, several from the Baltic, and some Greeks from the Dardanelles, besides those from America; but what has arrived would not have made any impression on the market, had it not been backed by the information received from France by this day's post, that a general permission had been granted by the government of that country, for the exportation of flour and grain, which was very abundant and very cheap, and that a number of neutral vessels had been engaged to carry grain to the ports of Spain and Portugal."
We learn by an arrival at Salem from Sumatra, that on the 14th of April an English fleet took possession of Nuzza, after a contest with the Natives of six hours, in which the latter had 50 killed. The pretext for this attack was to chase the Natives for plundering a country ship that had been previously cast away upon the coast. It is supposed, should they keep possession the American trade in Pepper will be very much injured.
Lord Nelson's Battle contradicted.
By the brig Hunter, capt. Green, arrived at New-York, from Barcelona, the report of an engagement between Lord Nelson's and French squadron off Toulon, is contradicted.
Capt. Green informs, that the British frigate Juno and an armed brig, direct from Lord Nelson's squadron off Toulon, arrived at Barcelona just before he sailed, which was on the 2d July. At the time of their sailing the French fleet was snug in port. The Juno had been on that coast 5 months, and had captured only one brig.
Another Newspaper, making the fifth, has appeared at N. Orleans, entitled "The Louisiana Gazette." It is reputed to be of a Federal complexion."
It is reported that Col. Smith, the President of the New-York State Society of Cincinnati, has received an answer to a letter
addressed by said Society to Gen. Charles Cotesworth Pinckney, the Vice-President of the Society. Mr. Pinckney, it is said, condemns in the strongest manner the practice of Duelling, and proposes that the society at a general meeting, or at their different state meetings, should enter into a resolution neither to give nor accept a challenge. Such a letter, coming from a gentleman of high character, and of great bravery, is very important. The letter ought not to be withheld from the public.
N. York Gaz.
M. Lucien Bonaparte, eldest brother of the Emperor Napoleon, has lately been wounded in a duel with Prince Borghese, his brother in law (the husband of the late Madame Le Clerc) who intends to settle in Germany, leaving his wife with her brother. As the Lady, when she entered Rome, drove her own gig, six in hand—she, perhaps, carries too light a reign for an Italian Prince.
COINAGE.
On this interesting subject it may not be unacceptable to state the quantities of specie coined since the time of Elizabeth.
   GOLD SILVER     By Queen Elizabeth, £ 2,000 4,632,932   James I 800,000 1,700,000   Charles I 1,223,000 5,776,544   Parliament and Cromwell 1,000,000   Charles II 3,500,000 3,524,104   James II 1,400,000 1,337,537   William III 6,511,963 4,000,000   Anne 3,000,000 1,391,623   George I 8,030,000 725,000   George II 1,662,216 304,360   George III 63,772,236 53,600  
From this it is evident that the coinage of silver in England has been greatly neglected during the last three reigns, and that the quantity in existence is somewhat inadequate to the circulation of the country.
Narrative of the loss of the brig Calena, as related by captain Clark.
The brig Calena, Nath. F. Clark, master, sailed from Milford on the 5th of June last, for Barbadoes, with nine persons on board beside herself. No material occurrence happened on the passage till the 6th of July, when being in lat. 15, 30, long. 57, the weather being squally and most of the light sail handed, at 1 P. M. a squall rose from the eastward, clewed down the topsails, took in most of the mainsail, and such was the violence of the wind that it upset the brig on her beam ends, which settled the top gallant-mast two or three feet under water; our boat soon stove in pieces, we were not able to cut away our masts, and the vessel immediately filled with water; we were obliged to cut away the weather lanyards with our knives. The vessel being full soon righted, in doing which, carried away her mainmast about 5 feet above the deck, also, the top and cap and part of the foremast went away. We saved a barrel of flour, a barrel of beef, and two cheese, which we lashed on the quarter deck; the wreck having about three streaks keel, occasioned by the foremast standing with the keel carried away. Two days we were in this situation, in which time we cleared the wreck in the best manner we could; we saved two small sails with one top-gallant mast, which we erected as a jury-mast to set the sails upon; having done this, we put the wreck before the wind, completely under water, excepting the quarter deck and the bowsprit. Seven days we were without water, in a warm latitude, the sun almost intolerable, on the 13th cleared some lumber from the hatchway, a hogshhead of fresh water came out, of which we were able to save one barrel to the joy of us all; how short the enjoyment! the next day the 14th, found the vessel settled in the water; about 4 P. M. espied Desseada, a pleasing sight to us, we had great expectations of getting to land the next day, but our expectations were disappointed, at sunset the weather coming on squally, the wreck deep in the water, the sea made a fair break over us, we all repaired to the last and almost hopeless relief, the bowsprit, where death appeared almost inevitable. At 12 o'clock at night we perceived the main deck breaking up and the wreck sinking from under us, each one endeavouring to save his life. Isaac Plumb and William Dickinson, belonging to Milford were drowned at this time.—Myself, the boy, and two people got on a piece of the main deck, about 14 feet in length, and four feet wide, on which we sunk ankle deep; the mate with three others got upon the quarter deck which separated entire. The wreck instantly disappeared; three days were we in this deplorable situation, without the least thing to support nature, having neither hat, shoes,
and but very thin clothes, drenched with the sea constantly breaking over us, which made the evening chill, most insupportable, in the day the sun scorched our skin to blisters.
On the 17th, we drifted near the Island of Montserrat, where we met with a strong current which carried us quick by the land, the sun about an hour high, the boy (John Jones,) took a board from our raft and set off for the shore, which he reached in the evening, soon after the boy set off, Harry Stow, fell from the raft through fatigue and drowned; soon after this Daniel Siles, the only one remaining with me, swam for the shore and arrived safe. At eight in the evening being almost up with the point of the island, drifted fast by with the wind and current; I saw a light on shore and people round it, I hailed, they answered, it was some negroes cooking their supper, they came off in a boat and took me on shore, where they treated me with christian humanity. They informed me the mate and three other people drifted on shore about the same time, two miles to the windward. The next morning we were all carried to Plymouth, where we met the humanity our situation required, from the friendly inhabitants of the place. I feel particularly grateful for the kind and humane conduct of captain Stoper, at that place, who afforded me every assistance which was possible to render a person in my situation.
For Freight or Charter, THE SLOOP LITTLE REBECCA, Stephen Carr, Master; Burthen 600 barrels, ready for the reception of a cargo. Apply to the captain on board, or
John G. Ladd.
August 31.
NOTICE.
A PETITION will be presented to the next General Assembly of Virginia, praying an act may be passed for removing the fairs of the County Court of Fairfax, to the town of Centerville, so soon as a Court House and other public building can be erected, which it is intended shall be done by voluntary subscription.
August 31.
First quality Sugars.
Twenty five hds. eight tierces, and thirty bbls. just imported in the sloop Little Rebecca, from St. Thomas, will be landed this day, and sold at three o'clock in the afternoon, on day, and what on a credit.
John and Thos. Vowell.
August 31.
HUGH SMITH
Has received, by the Columbia, Capt. Hayden, A quantity of QUEENS WARE in crates, and PIPES in boxes.
Has lately received,
China Dining and Tea Services; Bowls, assorted sizes, from a pint to a gallon; Cups and Saucers, Plates, &c. &c.
Has on hand, as usual,
A large quantity of Glass Ware, from which country merchants and others may be supplied on his customary terms.
August 31.
JUST RECEIVED,
By the imp William and John, and for Sale, Forty two puncheons
JAMAICA SPIRITS
of a good flavour.
I have now on Hand,
NEW YORK first quality Beef and Pork, D. L. Leaf Sugar in hds. and bbls.
BILLS on London at 60 days.
James Paxon.
Aug. 31.
NOTICE.
AS it is my intention to close all my accounts by the first of October, those indebted to me will please to make payment previous to that time, to enable me to satisfy those who have claims upon me. Those who do not comply with this notice cannot consider themselves entitled to further credit. I have on hand some fine cloth &c. which I will make up very low for cash, or for punctual customers as usual.
James S. Scott.
August 31.
Notice.
Battalion Courts of Enquiry of the 2d Legion of the Militia, will be held at the Court House, in the town of Alexandria, on Saturday the 25th inst. for the purpose of shelving fines for non attendance at the Musters in May, June, July and August; and a Legionary Court of Enquiry will be held at the same place on Tuesday the 11th day of September next, for hearing appeals and performing other duties required by Law. The Courts will meet each day at ten o'clock in the forenoon.
August 13.

ES KENNEDY, sen. King Street, Respectfully informs the Public that he has received, from Lee & Co's Patent and Family Medicine Store, New York, a fresh assortment of the following
Valuable Medicines, Which are in high esteem and general use throughout the United States, many of them being sold cheaper than the drugs of which they are com- pounded could be purchased at a retail Store.
TAKE NOTICE, That F. Kennedy, sen. is appointed the ONLY Agent for Alexandria. Dr HAMILTON'S ELIXIR, A sovereign remedy for Colds, Obstinate Coughs Asth- mas, Catarrhs, Sore Throats, and Approaching Con- sumptions. To parents who may have children afflicted with the HOOPING COUGH.
This discovery is of the first magnitude, as it is an immediate relief, checks the progress, and in a short time entirely removes the most cruel disorder to which child- ren are liable—the Elixir is so perfectly agreeable and the dose so small, that no difficulty arises in taking it.
From LUTHER MARTIN, Esq. Attorney Gene- ral of the State of Maryland.
Gentlemen, I comply with your request in stating my opinion of Hamilton's Elixir. It has been used in my family for two or three years past, with uniform success, whenever colds, coughs, or similar complaints have rendered medicine necessary. I have myself found it an excellent and agreeable remedy for a very painful and troublesome affection of the breast, accompanied with forensis and with obstructed and difficult breathing. On these accounts I do not hesitate to recommend Ha- milton's Elixir, as a valuable medicine, and deserving public attention.
LUTHER MARTIN. Mr. Abijah Henly, Bridge-Street, Baltimore, was cured by one bottle of Hamilton's Elixir of a very complicated disorder, occasioned by a severe cold caught several months ago. He breathed with the greatest difficulty, and was often thrown into weakening sweats when he attempted to walk any distance, and his voice would frequently fail in such a degree that he could only at- tempt to whisper. He has been upwards of six weeks without a return of his complaints, and desires to give this public testimony in favour of this invaluable medi- cine.
Dr. Hamilton's GRAND RESTORATIVE,
Is recommended as an invaluable medicine, for the speedy relief and permanent cure of the various complaints which result from dissipated pleasures—juvenile indiscre- tion—residence in climates unfavourable to the constitu- tion—the immoderate use of tea, frequent intoxication, or any other destructive intemperance—the unskillful or ex- cessive use of mercury—the diseases peculiar to females, at a certain period of life—bad lying in, &c. &c. And is proved by long and extensive experience to be absolutely unparalleled in the cure of    Nervous disorders,  Violent cramps in the    Consumptions,  stomach and back,    Loss of appetite,  flatulency,    Impurity of the blood,  Gout in the stomach,    Hysterical affections,  Pains in the limbs,    Inward weaknesse,  Relaxations,    Samina weaknesse,  Involuntary emissions,    Fluor albus, (or whites)  Obstinate gleet,    Barrenness,  Impotency, &c. &c.    In cases of extremity, where the long prevalence and obstinacy of disease has brought on a general impover- ishment of the system, excessive debility of the whole frame, and a wasting of the flesh, which no nourishment for cordial could repair a perseverance in the use of this medicine has performed the most astonishing cures.
HAMILTON'S ESSENCE AND EXTRACT of MUSTARD,
A safe and effectual remedy for gout, rheumatism, pal- sey, sprains, bruises, pains in the face and neck, &c. And has performed more cures in the above complaints than all the other medicines ever before made public.
From Dr. Weatherburn, Wythe county, Virginia.
Gentlemen, I purchased at your shop the preparations you call Ha- milton's Essence, or Extract of Mustard, which I believe has perfectly removed a chronic rheumatism (of that kind named sciatica, or of the hip joint) under which I had laboured for a long time, and which had baffled every article in the Materia Medica, and every mode of treat- ment received into practice for the cure of this obstinate disease. If you think this letter useful you are at liberty to make it public. Yours, &c.
P. WEATHERBURN.
John Hoover, rope-maker, South Second Street, be- tween Mary and Christian Streets, Philadelphia, volun- tarily maketh oath as follows, namely, that his wife, Mary Hoover, was so severely afflicted with a violent rheumatism, very dangerously situated, the consequence of a severe cold after lying in, as to be confined to her bed for several weeks, and was at length reduced to the melancholy apprehension of remaining a cripple for life, notwithstanding the most respectable medical advice was followed, and every probable remedy attempted; when seeing several cases of cures performed by Ha- milton's Essence and Extract of Mustard, they were pro- cured from Mr. Birch, No. 17, South Second Street. The first application enabled her to walk across the room, and the use of one bottle restored her to her usual state of health and strength.
JOHN HOOVER. Sworn and subscribed before Ebenezer Forster, Esq. one of the justices of the peace for Philadelphia County.
HAMILTON'S WORM DESTROYING LOZENGES.
Which have within four years past cured upwards of one hundred and twenty thousand persons of both sexes, of every age, and in every situation, of various dangerous complaints arising from worms, and form obstructions or louises in the stomach and bowels.
This medicine bears no analogy whatever of similar title, to commonly complained of as operating with vio- lence on the contrary, particular excellence of this remedy is its being suited to every age and constitution; contains nothing but what is perfectly innocent, and is so mild in its operation that it cannot injure the most delicate pregnant lady, or the tenderest infant of a week old should no worms exist in the body; but will, with- out pain or griping, cleanse the stomach and bowels of whatever is foul or offensive, and thereby prevent the production of worms and many fatal disorders. They are particularly efficacious in carrying off all gross hu- mors and corruptions; feverish and bilious complaints, and are the safest and mildest purgative that can be used on any occasion.
Description and the symptoms, of Worms which by they are known.
Worms which infest the human body, are chiefly of four kinds, viz. the Tares or large round worm, the Asca- ides, or small maw worm, the Cucurbitina, or short, flat, white worm, and lastly, the Tania, or tape worm, so called from its resemblance to tape; this is often many yards long, and is full of joints—it is most hurtful, and most difficult to cure.
Among the symptoms attending worms, are disagree- able breath, especially in the morning—Bad and corrupt- ed gums—itching in the nose and about the seat—Con- vulsions and epileptic fits, and sometimes privation of speech—Starting and grinding of the teeth in sleep—Irre- gular appetite, sometimes loathing food, and sometimes voracious—Purgings, with slimy and foetid stools—Vomit- ing—Large and hard belly—Pains and sickness at the stomach—Pains in the head and thighs, with lowness of spirits—Slow fever, with small and irregular pulse—A dry cough—Excessive thirst—Sometimes pale and unhealthy countenance, and sometimes the face bloated and flushed. Persons afflicted with any of the above symptoms should have immediate recourse to HAMILTON'S WORM DESTROYING LOZENGES, which have been constantly attended with success in all complaints similar to those above described.
A dose of this medicine given occasionally during the warm season, will effectually prevent the vomiting and purging of children, a dreadful disorder which annually destroys thousands of the infant part of our cities. It is likewise the mildest and most certain remedy known and has restored to health and strength a great number when in an advanced stage of this fatal complaint. Particular and plain instructions are given for every part of the ne- cessary treatment in such cases. Children generally take this medicine with eagerness; having a pleasing appearance, and an agreeable taste.
CASES OF CURES—by Hamilton's Worm Destroy- ing Lozenges.
(Selected from thousands) the authenticity of which any person may ascertain, either by letter or personal application.
TAPE WORM.
Mr. SAMUEL FULLE, Inn-keeper, on the Har- ford road, ten miles from Baltimore, began about 20 months ago to be grievously afflicted with a tape worm, which increased fast in size and strength, so as to excite the most horrid sensations by its writhing motions and intolerable pains, resembling the gnawing and tearing of his bowels, which deprived him of his necessary sleep, and caused such dreadful apprehensions as cannot be con- ceived but by one in a similar situation—his appetite was rapidly, and with that his strength, so that he was unable to attend to any business—when he heard of some excellent cures performed by Hamilton's worm lozenges, he took a large dose, which brought away a- bout FOUR YARDS of the worm (now in the pos- session of Lee & Co.)—but a renewal of his pains soon convinced him that this monstrous reptile had recovered its first vigour—Application was made to Lee & Co. for more of their medicine, with the advice—from which resulted the total expulsion of his formidable enemy, in several pieces, which he supposed to be SIX or EIGHT YARDS more. A few months have since elapsed, and Mr. Fuller is now in perfect health. The above facts are well known to a numerous circle of his neighbours, and himself will gratify any who may wish to make further inquiries on the subject. Although Hamilton's worm lozenges produce such powerful effects when necessary, yet they are perfectly innocent and mild in their oper- ation on the human body, even taken in large doses, as Mr. Fuller will testify—their particular blandness is abun- dantly evident in innumerable cures of infants.
Communicated by Dr. John Spatler, York- town, Pennsylvania.
Letter from the reverend Mr. JOHN MOTHER, minister of the Moravian church, in Yorktown.
York, Januar 4th, 1802.
Dear Sir, Dr. Hamilton's lozenges have been recommended to me as a very adequate means for the cure of children af- flicted with worms. I procured a box for the use of my family, to try, whether, by means of this medicine, I might be enabled to gain a point, which, to accomplish, different other means had proved abortive. My eldest boy had a very sickly appearance, was very restless at night, grew leaner from time to time; in short, he seemed to be in a precarious state of health, which would yield to none of the medicines administered, until I gave him two doses of lozenges, agreeably to the directions, which car- ried off a substance to all appearance a mercurius but upon close inspection quit repletes with very small living animals. Not one of that sort of worms which usually afflict children came from him. Since that period he grew remarkably better in health, and though lean, has got a fresh and lively complexion. Upon different occasi- ons I have used this medicine as a purging substitute, and found it to answer exceedingly well, without bringing on belly-ache, or any of those disagreeable sensations, so of- ten occasioned by purging medicines. Upon the whole I judge this medicine to be, besides its main object, one of the most salutary means for restoring lost appetite, and promoting a proper state of digestion, by carrying off that bilious substance, which engenders so much indis- position both among children and adults. I am, Sir, your most obedient servant, JOHN MOTHER.
Dr. HAHN'S TRUE AND GENUINE GERMAN CORN PLAISTER.
An infallible remedy for corns, speedily removing them, root and branch, without giving pain.
THE GENUINE PERSIAN LOTION.
So celebrated among the fashionable throughout Eu- rope, as an invaluable cosmetic, perfectly innocent and safe, free from corrosive and repellant minerals (as those of other nations) and of unparalleled efficacy in preventing and removing blemishes in the face and skin of every kind, particularly freckles, pimples, inflammatory redness, scurf, tetter, ring worms, sun burns, prickly heat, &c.
The Persian Lotion operates mildly, without impeding that natural, insensible perspiration which is essential to health. Yet its salutary effects are speedy and perma- nent, rendering the skin delicately soft and clear, improv- ing the complexion, and restoring the bloom of youth. Never failing to render an ordinary countenance beau- tiful, and an handsome one more so.
THE RESTORATIVE POWDER for the TEETH and GUMS.
This excellent preparation comforts and strengthens the gums, preserves the enamel from decay, and cleanses and whitens the teeth, by absorbing all that acrimonious slime and foulness, which suffered to accumulate, never fails to injure and finally ruin them.
Dr. HAHN'S GENUINE EYE-WATER.
A sovereign remedy for all diseases of the eyes, whether the effect of natural weakness or of accident, defluxions of rheum, dullness, itching and films on the eyes, never failing to cure those maladies which frequently succeed the small pox, measles and fevers, and wonderfully strength- ening a weak sight. Hundreds have experienced its ex- cellent virtues, when nearly deprived of sight.
TOOTH ACHE DROPS!
The only remedy yet discovered which gives immedi- ate and lasting relief in the most severe instances. The SOVEREIGN OINTMENT for the ITCH, Which is warranted a infallible remedy at one ap- plication, and may be used with perfect safety by pregnan- women, or on an infant containing in-f old, a week not apri- cle of mercury, or any other dangerous ingredient what- ever, and is not accompanied with that tormenting smart which attends the application of other remedies.
THE ANODYNE ELIXIR.
For the cure of every kind of head-ache. INDIAN VEGETABLE SPECIFIC. A safe and speedy remedy for the venereal disease. "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure." For the prevention and cure of bilious and malignant fevers,
IS RECOMMENDED
Dr. HAHN'S ANTI-BILIOUS PILLS. The operation of these pills is perfectly mild, so as to be used with safety by persons in every situation, and of eve- ry age. They are excellently adapted to carry off superfluous bile, and prevent its morbid secretions—to restore and amend the appetite—to procure a free perspiration, and thereby prevent colds, which are often attended with fatal consequences—a dose never fails to remove a cold, if taken on its first appearance. They are celebrated for removing habitual costiveness—sickness at the stomach, and severe head ache—and ought to be taken by all persons on a change of climate.
Sold likewise by S. Pleasants, Richmond; Ross and Douglass, Peters- burg; T. Green, Frederickburgh; G. Purdie, Smithfield; M. Jones, Suffolk; Dr. Miller, Winchester; R. Greenhow. Williamsburg; and J. Shaw, Leesburg.
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, Alexandria County, ss.
June Term, 1804.
Abram Skelton, complainant, AGAINST Stephen Stephens, Amos Alli- son, Jacob Geiger, and Da- niel C. Brent, defendants,
IN CHANCERY. THE defendants Stephen Stephens and Amos Allison, not having entered their appearance and given security according to the act of Assembly and the rules of this Court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, upon affidavit, that the said Stephen Stephens and Amos Allison are not inhabitants of this district, on motion of said complainant, by his counsel—It is ordered, that the said defendants, Stephen Stephens and Amos Allison, do appear here on the first day of No- vember term next, and enter their appearance to the suit, and give security for performing the decree of the Court, and that the other defendants, Jacob Geiger and Daniel C. Brent, do not pay away, convey or secrete the debts by them owing to, or the estate or effects in their hands belong- ing to the said absent defendants, Stephen Ste- phens and Amos Allison, until the further order or decree of this Court; and that a copy of this order be forthwith published for two months suc- cessively in both of the public newspapers published in this county, and that another copy be posted at the front door of the Court house of the said county.
A copy—Test, G. Deneale, c. c. August 27. cozm
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, County of Alexandria, ss.
June Term, 1804.
William Hartshorne, jun. and James Taylor, joint merchants and co- partners, under the firm of Hart- shorne and Taylor, complainants, AGAINST Amos Allison, William H. Lyles, Enoch M. Lyles, William Lyles, sen. Jacob Geiger, and Samuel Boyd, defendants,
IN CHANCERY. THE defendant Amos Allison not having en- tered his appearance, and given security accord- ing to the act of Assembly and the rules of this Court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, upon affidavit, that the said Amos Alli- son is not an inhabitant of this district, on mo- tion of said complainants, by their counsel—It is ordered, that the said defendant, Amos Allison, do appear here on the first day of Novem- ber term next, and enter his appearance to the suit and give security for performing the decree of the court; and that the other defendants, William H. Lyles, Enoch M. Lyles, William Lyles, sen. Jacob Geiger, and Samuel Boyd, do not pay away, convey or secrete the debts by them owing to, or the estate or effects in their hands belong- ing to the said absent defendant, Amos Allison, until the further order or decree of this court; and that a copy of this order be forthwith published for two months successively, in both of the public newspapers printed in this county, and that another copy be posted at the front door of the Court House of said county.
A copy—Test, G. Deneale, c. c. August 27. cozm
FRESH FRUIT Of a superior quality.
JOHN A. BURFORD, (Late Joseph Dyson's store, Prince street.) Has this day received, per the brig
Neptune, from Lisbon, LEMONS by the box or smaller quantity, 800 lbs. soft shell'd Almonds, 500 lbs. English Walnuts, 10 boxes of preserved Prunes, And some Sweet Meats, All which are in excellent order, and the best ever brought to this port.
Just received, per the brig Jo- annah, from Newburyport, a few tierces first quality SEED POTATOES. July 5.
Burr Mill Stone Manufactory.  BENJAMIN BROWN, Formerly of the firm of M'Pherson and Brown, Baltimore,
Respectfully informs the public that he has established a Manufactory of Burr Mill Stones, in St. Patrick Street, between King and Cameron Streets, near Davey Davey's, Alexan- dria, and solicits a share of patronage: He flat- ters himself his work will be found equal, if not superior to any executed in this place, as will appear by a certificate from Jonathan and John Ellicott, which will be shown on application at his Manufactory.
Now on hand a number of  First Quality STONES, ready made from 4 feet 2 inches to 5 feet 6. Also, A LARGE SUPPLY OF FRESH BURR BLOCKS. June 6. 2aw3m
TO BE SOLD,
ON Thursday the 27th day of September next on the premises, to the highest bidder, if not disposed of by private sale before that day,
THE TRACT OF LAND
whereon I now live, in Fairfax county, Virginia, on Pope's Head Creek, containing five hundred and fifty acres; the situation is agreeable and ve- ry healthy; there is on it an excellent mill seat, on the abovementioned Creek, with an inexhaus- tible quantity of excellent grey free stone, and an abundance of good red and white oak, poplar and hickory timber, to erect the dam and necessary buildings, on the spot; there is on this Creek, which washes the tract for about two miles, a ve- ry considerable portion of the first quality mea- dow land, and a quantity of fresh land just open- ed and nearly half the tract is to cut. It is situ- ated about twenty miles from George Town and Washington, and the same distance from Alexan- dria and Dumfries, and is justly considered the best piece of forest land in the county. The terms of payment will be, one third paid down, one third in eighteen months, and the other third in three years; an inalienable title will be made the purchaser, and the public are assured that the sale will take place, if not privately dispo- sed of before the day of sale, as I am determined to remove to the state of Kentucky this fall.
ALSO, On the same day and place, will be sold, all my STOCK of every kind, plantation utensils, household and kitchen furniture, and present crop now on hand, for ready money. Thomas Pollard. Aug. 22. eods
CLERMONT,
THE place where the Rev. Mr. Davis lately lived, about four miles from Alexandria, will be leased to a good tenant who will keep the place in good repair, and comply with the terms of the lease; to such a tenant I will lease the place for fourteen years from January next. The house will be put in good repair for the recep- tion of a careful tenant, and none else need apply. Any person who wishes to become the tenant will call on the subscriber who will show the place.
This place is handsomely situated, having a good view of Alexandria from the house, and a very large meadow about two hundred yards be- low, excellent well water and two good springs, with an ice house and every convenience necessary for a gentleman farmer. For terms apply to B. Dulany.
N. B. The dwelling has twelve rooms in it, and two passages. Shuter's Hill. Aug. 17. d4w
JAMES SANDERSON, At his store the corner of King and Fairfax Streets,
OFFERS FOR SALE,
The following articles of the best quality: London P. Madeira Wine in pipes and quarter casks, Old Sherry in quarter casks, Dry Lisbon do. Old Port in bottles, Cogniac Brandy, Jamaica Spirit, Holland Gin, Whiskey, Loaf Sugar, British Sail Canvas, Nos. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7, Russia do. first quality, Juniper Berries in bags, Coarse Hats in cases, Pickle and Preserving Pots, Jugs, &c. Aug. 8. d
JUST RECEIVED,
And for Sale by the Subscriber, 100 pieces brown Russia Sheeting, 50 do. white do. 100 do. broad Diapers, 125 do. narrow do. 71 do. broad Russia Linens, 100 bolts Russia Duck, 50 do. Ravens do. 2000 pieces Nankeens, 10 chests fresh Hylon Tes, 2 tons Cordage assorted. John E. Ladd.