Alexandria daily advertiser (Alexandria [Va.]), 1803-11-15 00:00:00

Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
Vol. III.]
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 1803.
[No. 910
Sales by Auction.
On WEDNESDAY,
At 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store, the
corner of King and Union Streets,
Rum in hhds. and barrels,
Whiskey in barrels,
Apple Brandy in barrels,
Gin in casks,
Wine in pipes and quarter casks,
Molasses in hhds.
Sugar in hhds. and barrels,
White and brown Soap in boxes,
Coffee in casks and bags,
Raisins in kegs and boxes,
Queen's Ware, and
ALSO,
A variety of DRY GOODS,
—Among which are—
Broad Cloths, Irish Linens,
Cassimeres, Calicoes,
Kerseys, Threads,
Coatings, Chintzes,
Halfthicks, Bedricks,
Fearnought, Oznaburgs,
Blankets, Sewing Silks,
Planes, Mullin and Mullin
Negro Cottons, Handkerchiefs,
Worsted and other India Cottons, &c
Stockings, &c.
THOS. FATTEN, Auctioneer.
Nov. 10.
Public Vendue.
On FRIDAY,
At 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store,
Rum in hogheads and barrels.
French Brandy in pipes,
Gin in pipes and bds.
Whiskey and Apple Brandy in bds.
Sugar in hhds. tierces and bds.
Coffee in tierces and bags,
Chocolate
White and brown Soap } in boxes,
Mould and dip'd Candles } in boxes,
Raisins in kegs, boxes and jars,
Figs in kegs and frails,
Queens Ware in crates,
FURNITURE, &c.
ALSO,
A variety of DRY GOODS,
Among which are,
Cloths, Coatings,
Kerseymeres, Duffles,
Plains and Kerseys,
Negro Cottons, Serges,
Elasticks, blue Friezes,
Calimancoes and Russels,
Yarn Stockings,
Chintzes and Calicoes,
Irish Linens, Silesia do.
Oznaburgs and Ticklenburgs,
Mullins and Mullin Hand'fs,
India Mullins and Table Cloths
Bandanna Handkerchiefs,
Coloured Threads, Hats,
And sundry other Articles.
P. G. MARSTELLER.
Nov. 10.
RICKETTS, NEWTON & Co.
HAVE RETURNED TO TOWN,
And are now opening, and will be ready for sale
in a few days,
Their Fall supply of Goods:
Consisting of superfine cloths, second do. coat-
ings, fearnoughts, duffle blankets, point and rose
do. striped kerseys, plaids, half thick, cadders,
kerseymeres, swandowns, velvets, corduroys and
thicksets, Scotch carpeting, Brussels do. stuffs and
corded dimities, canvas and twine, German linens,
fine and sewing twine, threads and sewing silks.
And have on Hand,
70 hhds. Sugar,
4 do. Jamaica Rum,
12000 lbs. Green Coffee,
2000 bushels Salt. Oct. 26. d
Twenty Dollars Reward.
ABSCONDED on Sunday evening the 23d
ult. from my house, near town, a Negro man
slave, called THORNTON, about 25 or 26
years of age, 5 feet 5 or 6 inches high, thin make
downcast look.
He wore at the time a broadcloth coat, and
other decent apparel. He may however alter his
dress, from clothes in his possession.
It taken in Alexandria, Geo. Town or Wash-
ington, five dollars will be given, if at a greater
distance and not over 30 miles, ten dollars, if far-
ther off twenty dollars and reasonable expenses
for delivering him here.
Wm. HODGSON.
Nov. 1. d
Cash given for clean linen
and cotton rags.
JUST IMPORTED
From London, and for sale at the subscriber's
warehouse, on King Street,
800 pieces well chosen printed Calicoes
and Chintzes,
which they are enabled to offer unusually low for
cash, or on short credit.
Also—Cambric Mullins, fashiona-
ble ribbands and silk shawls.
Richd. Veitch and Co.
Oct. 31. d3w
JONAH THOMPSON & SON
HAVE RECEIVED,
By the late arrivals, their assortment of
FALL GOODS,
which are now opening at their Warehouse the up-
per end of Fairfax Street.
Oct. 26. d3w
ELEGANT EDITION
OF
The HOLY BIBLE.
PROPOSALS
For Printing by Subscription, (in four handsome
octavo volumes)
THE HOLY BIBLE,
CONTAINING
The Old and New Testaments.
CONDITIONS.
It shall be printed on a superfine wove paper,
with an elegant new type.
The price to subscribers will be Two Dollars
per vol. in boards, or Two Dollars and Fifty
Cents, handsomely bound and lettered.
To those who subscribe for several copies, a dis-
count will be made, proportioned to the num-
ber subscribed for.
THE advantage of having this invaluable Book print-
ed on a large type, and at the same time, in portable and
convenient volumes, appears so evident, that the encou-
ragement necessary to warrant an undertaking of such
magnitude, is confidently expected: a portable volume
would often be taken up, in a moment of leisure, when
the size of a large, unwieldy folio, would operate as an
apology for leaving it unopened, in this way, small por-
tions of time would be profitably employed, which might
otherwise be totally lost. In large families a Bible in
volumes, affording an opportunity for several to read at
once, may sometimes be peculiarly convenient: it seems
superfluous to add much on this subject—suffice it to say,
that no reasonable expense or pains shall be spared, to
render this edition of the Holy Scriptures both correct
and elegant.
The above work is in press, and will be finished about
the end of the present year.
Subscriptions received by R.
and J. Gray, King Street, where a spe-
cimen of the paper and printing may
be seen.
Nov. 10. d
JAMES S. SCOTT
TAILOR,
Has received his FALL assortment of
FANCY GOODS,
Which he will dispose of on the most reasonable
terms, by the yard, or make up, on the shortest
notice to suit the taste of any:
Among which are the following:
SUPERFINE black, blue, drab, claret, cin-
namon, bottle green, different shades; light,
dark, and Oxford mixtures; also, one-piece super-
fine milled French blue, suitable for cloaks; ca-
ssimeres, velvets, velveteens and cords all colors;
fancy swandowns, Russian ditto, silk molekin &
velvet;—with a number of different coloured
coatings and napt friezes, some of which are mill-
ed;—flannels, twilled and plain, fashionable and
plain buttons, &c. &c.
Four good Journeymen wanted
immediately.
October 27. d
WILLIAM HODGSON
OFFERS FOR SALE,
A consignment of well bought superfine and second
Broad Cloths & Cassimeres,
by the piece or package, at an advance to nett
first cost and charges only.
He has also for sale, imported by the ship Ann,
Bradford, from Liverpool,
Twenty cases English FELT HATS,
afforded prices.
Likewise—Negro Cottons, Halfthicks,
Kerseys, Coatings, Baizes, and a bale of
worsted Pantaloon.
A quantity of Liverpool and Cadiz coarse SALT.
A few hogheads Molasses—Nova Scotia
GRINDSTONES.
For Rent—The Dwelling House and
Warehouse on Prince Street, the latter occupied
by himself, and well calculated for the dry goods'
business: the former suitable for a genteel family.
The terms will be moderate and immediate pos-
session given. d
For Freight or Charter,
The SHIP
Fair American,
Capt. ST. VER,
about two years old, burthen 217
tons. Apply to
Janney & Paton.
Who have received and for sale on board said
vessel,
160 tons Plaister of Paris.
Marine Insurance Company of Alexan-
dria.
NOTICE—The Office of the Marine Insur-
ance Company will be returned to its usual place
on Wednesday, the 25th inst.
By Order,
J. B. Nickolls, Sec'y.
Oct. 25. d
JUST ARRIVED,
From St. Petersburg, (Russia,)
The Ship Hunter, Capt. McKnight:
Has on board, and will be landed and exposed
for sale in a few days,
The following Cargo:
Bar Iron, (old Sable) assorted,
First quality clean Hemp,
Do. Sail Duck,
Do. Ravens do.
White and Brown Sheetings,
Broad and narrow Diapers,
Drillings, &c. &c. Apply to
R. T. Hooe and Co.
J. and T. Vowell,
Lawrafsan and Smoo
N. B.—The Ship Hunter
is intended as a constant trader to Russia, and may
be looked for early next fall, with a more gene-
ral assortment of Russia Goods.
Lawrafsan and Smoot.
Oct. 6. d
TOWNSEND & PLUMB
Respectfully inform the public that they have
just received and opened for sale, on Fairfax Street,
near the corner of Prince Street, a handsome as-
sortment of Ladies and Gentlemens'
SHOES:
Ladies' kid, Morocco and leather, with and
without heels.
Spangled kid, with and without heels.
Muffs Morocco and leather.
Mens' fine and coarse Shoes.
Boys' do. do.
Childrens' Morocco and leather, with a num-
ber of other kinds of shoes wholesale and retail.
Great attention will be paid to those who will
please to favour them with their custom.
Oct. 29. d3m.
JAMES BACON,
At his Store on King Street, within one door of
Washington-Street, has just received, a quanti-
ty of well assorted
PATENT SHOT,
which, with a general assortment of

Public Sale.
On THURSDAY next, at half past 10 o'clock, will peremptorily be sold, on Conway's wharf,
62 hogheads FIRST QUALITY SUGAR, on a credit of 60 and 90 days for approved negotiable notes.
P. G. MARSTELLER.
Nov. 14.
BENNETT and WATTS
Have on Hand,
From late importations, and offer for sale on the usual terms,
A general assortment of coarse Woolens,
 London superfine cloths and cassimeres,  Do. swandowns, manilla stripes and toilalettes,  Men's suits, pealings, lutekings and farsetts,  An elegant assortment of chintzes and calicoes,  Dimities, cambricks and other muslins amongst which are some very handsome India work,  Elegant gilt and camel's hair shawls,  Irish linens and sheetings,  Platillas white and brown,  Ticklenburgs, osnaburgs, hessians and rolls,  Best twilled sackings,  English and Scotch carpeting,  London pewter in casks,  British EF and battle gunpowder,  Single and double barrel guns,  An elegant assortment of buttons,  Pitt, crescent, mill and hand steel plate saws,  6d, 8d, 10d, 12d, and 20d, nails,  Frying pans,  With a general assortment of Hardware, &c.  Seine twine. 
Nov. 12.
diweorwtawiw
PUBLIC SALE.
SOME of the Legatees of the late Mr. William Triplett, having objected to a division of the decedent's estate, which he recommended in his will to be done, we, therefore, as executors, will expose to public sale, at Round Hill, his late residence, on Wednesday the 14th of December next, ALL THE ESTATE , real and personal, of which the died seized.
The ROUND HILL Tract , containing nearly four hundred acres, is a most desirable and healthy situation, on which is built a brick house one story high, fifty four feet long, and eighteen feet wide; four rooms on the lower floor, with a fire place and closets in each, and a passage eight feet wide; three rooms upstairs, two of them with fire places, a good cellar and kitchen under the house: a framed barn, dairy, stables for ten horses, carriage house, two corn houses, one granary, meat house, and quarters, well calculated for the accommodation of thirty negroes; an apple orchard of excellent fruit, and a garden paled in. This farm is well known to be one of most productive in the country, and now in a high and improved state, being well fenced and divided into convenient fields for farming; there are eighty acres of timothy meadow, producing from eighty to one hundred tons a year; fifty acres of new meadow may be made and watered at a small expense. The crops of small grain have generally been from 500 to 600 bushels, and of corn 300 barrels.
Near this lies another Tract of about four hundred acres, heavily timbered with pine, oak and hickory, with good springs and fine high, healthy situations for building; the post road, from north to south, passes thro' those two tracts, which affords two excellent stands for taverns, and also for tan yards, being not more than eight miles from Alexandria and fifteen from Washington.
Also, another Tract lying on the main branch of Tillo's creek, about two miles from Colchester, on which Mr. William Triplett now lives, containing upwards of 100 acres; the building is a good farm house, in a healthy situation, a good orchard and fine water.
At the same time and place will be sold, thirty valuable SLAVES , men, women and children; some plate, a watch, books, (among which are some valuable classics) household furniture, and beds of a good quality, bed and table linen, kitchen furniture, a coach and harness, one waggon and cart, farming utensils, horses, mule, one yoke of excellent oxen, cattle, sheep, hogs, &c.
The terms of sale for the land are, one third payable on the day of sale, (at which time deeds will be made the purchaser) one third in six months, and the other third in 12 months, with interest from the day of sale. A deed of trust will be taken to secure the two last payments. The Negroes will be sold at 12 months credit, and the other property at a credit of nine months; for all sums over twenty dollars bonds, with approved security will be required of the purchasers.
Major George Triplett, on the re miles, will view the land, with a correct plat & survey lately made by Col. Wm. Payne, County Surveyor, at the instance of the executors. The title papers will be exhibited on the day of sale by
CHALLES LITTLE, } Executors. AND GEORGE TRIPLETT, }
The sale will continue from day to day, until the property is disposed of.
Nov. 12.
CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Tuesday, October 25.
DEBATE on the LOUISIANA TREATY.
DEBATE CONTINUED.
Mr. Smilie should not long detain the committee. He differed with gentlemen on the constitutional question; considering the right of annexing territory incidental to all governments. If he were correct in this opinion, such a power were vested in some department of government in the United States.—That it was not vested in the states was clear, as they were expressly divested of the right. They were by the constitution expressly divested of the right of forming treaties and making war. It could then reside in the general government only. It was a position that could not be denied that all societies possessed the right of self protection. Let us then suppose that a nation unjustly attacked by another nation repels the hostility and that the injured nation proves successful. Two things will result; the one, a right to indemnity for the injury received & the expence incurred; & the other a right to future security by making such provisions as shall place it beyond the power of the aggressing nation in future time to repeat her injuries. If he was correct in these principles, and they were not disputed, the right of the United States to annex territory could not be contested, if that measure were connected with her future security. The right indeed was common to all nations; admitted by all; denied by none.
Another constitutional difficulty had been started from the alleged obligation of the United States to incorporate this territory in the union. Mr. Smilie wished gentleman to attend to that part of the treaty which related to this point, and their difficulties would be removed. The treaty says:
"The inhabitants of the ceded territory shall be incorporated in the union of the United States, and admitted as soon as possible according to the principles of the constitution, to the enjoyment of all the rights, advantages & immunities of the citizens of the United States; and in the mean time they shall be maintained and protected in the free enjoyment of their liberty, property and the religion which they profess."
Now where, said Mr. Smilie, is the difficulty? We are obliged to admit the inhabitants according to the principles of the constitution. Suppose those principles forbid their admission; then we are not obliged to admit them. This followed as an absolute consequence from the premises. There existed, however, a remedy for this case, if it should occur; for if the prevailing opinion shall be that the inhabitants of the ceded territory cannot be admitted under the constitution as it now stands, the people of the U. States can, if they see fit, apply a remedy, by amending the constitution so as to authorise their admission. And if they do not choose to do this, the inhabitants may remain in a colonial state.
Mr. Crowninshield. Mr. Chairman, I rise, sir, to correct the gentleman from N. Carolina in one particular—he has stated that the First Consul of France signed the treaty ceding Louisiana to the United States after the declaration of war by Great-Britain against France. I believe he is mistaken, Sir, for the Louisiana treaties were signed the 30th April, and Great-Britain issued a declaration of war against France on the 17th May. If I am right, sir, the gentleman might have spared himself the trouble of detracting from the merits of the executive on this great occasion—Now I am up, sir, I beg leave to state to the committee some of the reasons why I shall give my vote in favor of these treaties.
A resolution is on the table, sir, which recommends that provision ought to be made to carry into effect the late treaties with France, which cede Louisiana to the United States—Feeling as I do that we have acquired this country at a cheap price, that it is a necessary barrier in the southern and western quarters of the Union, that it offers immense advantages to us as an agricultural and commercial nation, I am highly in favor of the acquisition, and I shall most cordially give my vote in approbation of the resolution.
What, sir, shall we let slip this golden opportunity of acquiring New-Orleans and the whole of Louisiana for the trifling sum of fifteen millions of dollars, when one quarter part of the purchase money will be paid to our own citizens, and the remainder in public stock which we are not obliged to redeem under fifteen years. I trust, sir, we shall not omit to seize the only means now left to us of getting a peaceable possession of the finest country in the world—The bargain is a good one, and considering it merely in that light, we ought not to relinquish it. I have no doubt, sir, that the country acquired is richly worth fifty millions of dollars, and it is my opinion, sir, that we ought not to hesitate a moment in passing the resolution on the table.
A gentleman from New-York has started doubts respecting the privilege given in the 7th article to French and Spanish vessels coming directly from France and Spain and their colonies, and loaded only with their produce and manufactures, to trade to ports in the ceded territory for twelve years upon the same terms as American or native ships coming directly from France & Spain—I have no objection, sir, to that article of the treaty; those vessels are to pay a tonnage duty, and a duty on their cargoes similar to our own, they are not to be admitted free of duty, but the United States reserve the right to make any regulations concerning the exportation of the produce and merchandise of our own country, which may be thought necessary.
Our trading ships can easily contend against those of France and Spain in the ports of Louisiana.
I should be very sorry, sir, that American vessels could not meet those of any other nation, in all situations and in every country, where they may be received on equal conditions as it respects the duties. We actually build cheaper, and can navigate cheaper than any other nation on the globe, and of course we run no risk in contending with other vessels in the open market, and I flatter myself we shall soon see all foreign vessels driven from those ports by an honorable competition with them.
It surely, sir, cannot be unconstitutional to receive the ships of France or Spain in the ports of the new territory, upon any terms whatever, it is a mere condition of the purchase, and this house may or may not agree to it, being a commercial regulation we have the power to give our assent or dissent to the article in question, for I hold it to be a correct doctrine, that this house, by the constitution, have the power to regulate commerce with foreign nations, as well as with the Indian tribes, and that whenever the President and Senate make a treaty involving any commercial points, our consent is absolutely necessary to carry the treaty into effect.
By giving our assent we do not injure the rights of the other ports in the Atlantic states, as the privilege is extended only to ports in the ceded territory. I consider the eastern or carrying states as particularly and deeply interested in the acquisition of Louisiana; it is true their ships already visit almost every port, but under many restrictions, and I wish to see them sailing on the Mississippi without any molestation or restraint.
Sir, I am in favor of adopting these treaties, and they shall have my hearty support.
There is no superiority granted to foreign vessels trading to Louisiana, it merely places them on an equal footing with our own ships in those ports, for a limited time. The difference of duties is only ten per cent on the duty, and forty four cents of tonnage, which difference of duties I venture to say have never given us but very trifling advantages in the intercourse of foreign nations with the U. States.
We have now an opening for a free trade to New-Orleans and Louisiana, which we never had before, and I hope we shall embrace it. Let us ratify the treaties with all their provisions, and we shall see in less than three years that we have gained the greatest advantages in our commerce. I wish we may immediately proceed to adopt the resolution before the committee.
(Debate to be continued.)
PORTSMOUTH, (N. H.) November 1.
Captain Heard in the ship Rover, put into this port on the 25th ult. bound to Salem from Alicante. By the politeness of that gentleman we are favored with the following particulars, viz.—In lat. 36, long 29, captain H. fell in with a British armed schooner of 16 guns at the distance of one league; she showed black colours on her main top gallant yard arm; after having kept them up for some time they were lowered and a red pendant (such as captain H. never before saw) was substituted in their stead and accompanied with a gun to leeward. On this Captain H. immediately hove too and was hailed by the ship which was by this time along side of him; the captain and lieutenant next came on board armed with cutlasses & pistols; ordered captain H. to peopple forward; set a centry at the companion way; swore in the most impious oaths that should any resistance be made by them, they would immediately be put to death, and ordered captain H. not to follow (which by the bye he was not condescending enough to comply with) they proceeded to the cabin and came a L'ordinaire in their frequent rencontres with our vessel, robbed the captain of one hoghead of wine and breaking open his chest took the best of his wearing apparel, a brace of pistols and sundry other articles; the mate's chest met the same fate and he was robbed of 20 dol. in cash and various other articles; having thus plundered the captain and mate and getting boozey on the wine they left them.
NEW-BURYPOR, November 4.
The entire wreck of the sloop "Hero, of Ed. fast" was boarded, Tuesday last, on Salisbury beach; there is little hope but that the unfortunate crew must have perished, she appeared to have been laded with wood.
Since preparing the above, a person from Portsmouth has related the following particulars: "That on Monday night a schooner laded with wood ran on a rock off Portsmouth, and bilged. There were four persons on board, and in this situation inhumanely passed by a man who gave them no assistance; but a schooner laying in Pepperell's cove, went to their relief, took three of them off the wreck, there having been 4 in number (one washed off and lost) 3 men and one woman, and brought them into Portsmouth; the woman died of her fatigue, and was interred on Wednesday. [From the coincidence of circumstances we are persuaded, that instead of being a schooner the above could be no other than the sloop Hero, and in that case the lives of two are saved.]
BALTIMORE, November 11.
The ship Ferin, Mason, hence, has arrived at London.
Arrived, schooner Charlotte, Alverson, from Trinidad, and 28 days from St. Bartholemews. Left no American vessels. Spoke nothing. In the bay three brigs, among which a Portuguese, and several schooners.
November 12.
Arrived, schooner Experiment, captain Davis, 30 days from New Orleans. Left there the following vessels: ships Ocean, Harrison, of New York, for Bordeaux in fifteen days; Patty, Burk, of New York, uncertain; Thomas, Chumsides, just arrived from Liverpool; brigs Susanna, Donnahue, of Philadelphia, for Liverpool shortly; Washington, Stewart, of Philadelphia, for Liverpool, uncertain; Ve us, Sanford, for New York in 5 days; Pallas, Nickerson, for do. schooners Eleanor, Ring, for Baltimore in ten days; Bee, Dove, of Philadelphia, to sail for St. Thomas in two days. Spoke in the river, bound up, ships Mars, Lord, of Philadelphia, from Barcelona; Swift Packet, Talbot, of and from Philadelphia; brig Union, Brown, of Philadelphia, 35 days from Jamaica. Oct. 19, lat. 28, long. 34, 30, spoke the brig Lydia, of New York, captain Churchill, 27 days from Kingston, (Jam.) for New York. Saw several sail in the bay, bound up. The schooner Union, of Vienna, Banning, for Fort Adams, had not arrived. Off Curratuck inlet, saw a mast floating, heel up, supposed to belong to a schooner. Off the Mantanzas, was boarded by a New Providence privateer, and treated politely.
Also, schooner Somerset, capt. Swain, Kingston, via, Havana. Left schooner Patriot, Wetherby, and schooner —, of Baltimore. Spoke nothing.
Also, ship Comet, Stevenson, Liverpool.
Also, schooner Mary Ann, Edwards, Havana. Left there brigs Minerva, Florence, and Triphemia, Watson, of Philadelphia, just arrived; sch'r Sally, Cunningham, of do. and Paragon, Wicks, of Baltimore, loaded, to sail in a few days; brig Louisa Weedon, Butler, of Baltimore, just arrived.
Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15.
Our Patrons are requested not to send to the Office for their Papers in future—the carrier will serve them regularly at their houses.
The first week of the present Congress, business was hurried on with an expedition unprecedented. The dangerous experiment of altering the constitution respecting the future elections of President and Vice-President, and the Louisiana treaty, alternately engaged both houses until very late each day. So far, democrats agree, the pay of the members was well earned. During the whole of the last week about a dozen petitions were received, and half as many reports thereon made. When the standing orders of the day were read from the chair, Beau Dawson was not ready, or Chancellor Randolph was not in his place. In less than an hour the motion for adjournment was made and carried. Now the standing order of the Jockey Club was—"The Horses start at two o'clock"—and it was meet that the legislators should perambulate a few miles to see those noble animals contend for the stakes. The government print at Washington smoothes this over by innocently observing, that "No business of importance has been transacted these last three days"—this too in the face of horse racing.
The Democratic party in the House of Representatives, have found it necessary to labour with all their might against the objections of the Federalists to the Louisiana treaty. In opposition to the constitution, which says, no port in the Union shall have a preference over another port, they have given an exclusive privilege to the vessels of France and Spain to enter the port of New Orleans on the same terms as our own vessels. By the treaty of London, between the United States and the British, the last

are to be admitted to all privileges of the most favoured nations, into the ports of the Union; but, by the present treaty, they are not to enter New Orleans, which is to be incorporated into the Union, on the same terms as the French and Spanish — This may not, perhaps, be got over in the way which they hurried the Louisiana treaty through the house.
FROM NEW ORLEANS, Oct. 1.
Addressed to the Editor of the Philadelphia Gazette.
The important news of the cession of Louisiana to the United States, was received here very early, from official sources, direct from France. I am sorry to perceive that an idea seems to gain ground at home of the little importance of the western part of the province, and that it is likely to be exchanged for the two Floridas. If we regard soil, situation, populations and productions, with the immense benefit that may be derived from it, it exceeds the Floridas as much as Pennsylvania surpasses the lower county of Delaware state, and in a few years might be made to produce as much as half of the United States; while the Floridas are a sandy desert, desireable only for the port of Pensacola, which will not admit a ship of the line, nor of any thing drawing above 21 feet water, and in all probability would be shortly offered to us by Spain, to rid her of the enormous expense of defending it. In West Florida, the only part which is of any value, is a tract of country contiguous to the line of demarcation extending from the Mississippi 20 to 30 miles east, and as much or perhaps 40 miles south; and this with a few spots fit for cultivation on the banks of some small creeks and rivers is all that is not a pine forest; while to the west the country is every where good, watered by many fine rivers, has a considerable population, is rich in its productions, maintains an immense India trade, contains in the heart of the low land immediately bordering on the Mississippi, a large extent of country in the Atacapas, which may be devoted to the culture of the sugar cane, for which we are dependent on other nations, and shall continue to be dependent, if we give up the western bank of the Mississippi; as the narrow strip on the eastern side on the island of New Orleans is all that can possibly be applied to that culture, which is totally inadequate to the object of freeing the United States from that state of dependence (for an article now of necessity) on other nations.
The great bulk of the population and riches, if we except New Orleans itself is on the western bank. The rivers being more numerous, access to the interior is more easy; and the country better than the eastern. The Missouri presents a river watering a country more extensive, and blessed with a better soil, than that through which the Ohio runs, without being subject to the impediments which the latter present to navigation, in consequence of the lowness of the water, during at least eight months in the year.
Independent of commercial or agricultural advantages, sound policy would induce us to hold and occupy both banks, to prevent foreign powers from the possibility of tampering with our western brethren. It has been objected, that by keeping possession of the western bank, we shall extend ourselves so much, as to endanger our union; but cannot the United States sell or retain the lands in their own power, and prevent the emigration or settlement on lands belonging to the public? If they cannot do this nor have not the power of preventing it, will they be able to prevent any foreign power, into whose hands that country might fall, from attracting their people by gratuitous offers of lands and settlements, on condition of becoming their subjects, and opposed, if necessary, to the United States? Would not such a measure have an instantaneous and prodigious effect? and how is it to be avoided, but by the government of the United States retaining the country? Will not perpetual quarrels and disagreements arise between two trading and rival countries, having an immense river, navigable to its source, for a common frontier? Will it not be necessary to keep up a large force and a chain of forts, to preserve this frontier from sudden invasion? And how can the laws have force or vigour, when, by merely crossing the stream, the offender is out of their reach? Would not these evils be obviated, by pushing the frontier further back, to a territory where for ages no quarrels or dissensions would arise, from the scantiness of its population? Finally, why now relinquish, to a foreign power, a country rivaling our own in its productions, from whose commerce we would be debased, and which we now have a right exclusively to possess?
These and a number of other reasons occur in favor of retaining the western country. Let the policy of the United States be what it may with respect to what it gives away, I sincerely hope it will adopt just and proper regulations for what it retains; that it will suit the government to local circumstances, and to the habits and ideas of the newly acquired citizens; that those who may be appointed to preside over us will be men of talents, possess a knowledge of the world, and have authority sufficient to correct and prevent abuses, and to administer prompt justice. We are unfit at present for a state government; and shall require a very energetic one, until we learn what the principles of a liberal and Republican form are, and can put them in practice. We shall require a great many allowances for old habits and customs, and the laws to govern us ought to be moulded, in many particulars, after our prejudices. Without the government do this, all
will be uproar and confusion here, and he will be happiest who first escapes from the scene.
"I entirely coincide with you in opinion, that to the fortuitous union of circumstance and those of a kind most opposed to the views of France, and not to any judgment, talents or good management of our own, we are indebted for the great acquisitions we have obtained; and I greatly fear, if we are tempted to give up any part of it, it will in the course of a few years revert into the possession of those who ceded it to us, and who may then be tempted to quarrel with us for that part which we may think proper to retain. Should England lose any of her weight in the scale of Europe at the next peace, we shall be forced to submit to whatever France may dictate."
From New Orleans, October 7. — "Laussat and the Spanish government here are quarrelling. The rupture originated in a very improper and unauthorised act of the former. The cutter Terreur, a national vessel, being in want of hands to proceed to sea, the Prefect permitted her captain and officers to resort to the expedient of pressing the French seamen from the merchant vessels in the harbour, which they did without the advice or consent of the Spanish government, and proceeded on their voyage."
[It would appear from the foregoing that even so late as the 7th ult. the Spaniards conceived themselves as retaining the government of Louisiana.]
From the Mediterranean. — Capt. Craft, of the ship Vigilant, who arrived here yesterday morning in 36 days from Malaga, informs us, that a few days previous to his sailing, a British brig had arrived there, which had been boarded off Cape St. Vincent, by a Moorish frigate of 32 guns, who had taken four American vessels. The Constellation had boarded this frigate, and examined her papers; she had a pass from the American Consul, and they permitted her to proceed. There was a Moorish vessel lying at Malaga, the master of which informed capt. Craft, that he had received a letter from the captain of a Xebec of 12 guns, who informed him that he had captured three American vessels, and had sent them into Morocco. Moorish cruisers are out in every direction, and capturing all Americans that come in their way.
Captain Atwater, from Turks Island, informs us, (says a New York paper,) that at the time of his departure handbills were in circulation there, setting forth that "Moreau had hoisted the Royal Standard in Paris, and that Bonaparte had been put under arrest!!!" This news was said to be from Barbadoes!!!
COMMERCIAL.
At Alicante Sept. 10, fish in good demand, from 8 to 9 dollars; flour 10 50 a 10 75; brandy 76 a 77, raisins 32 to 33 dols. Vintage promising. It had suffered by hail in Catalonia. — Duties on flour and corn suspended till June. At Antigua, markets very low; cattle selling at 35 dollars a head; rum 75 cents per gal. Curracoa, Markets dull — flour 8 1 2 a 9 dols. corn 1, brisk, and scarce, pilot bread 5 a 6, butter and lard, none at market; beef 14 a 15, scarce; pork 18 a 19, scarce, beans 1 1/2 a 2 peas 2 1/2 a 3.
The Foreign News, by the Chatham, Chew, from Liverpool, arrived at New York, though six days later than before received, is not of the first importance. Bonaparte was pursuing his plans and operations for the Invasion of England — Spain, once a bold and enterprising nation, has fallen beneath contempt; she has consented to pay annually, to the First Consul of France, £. 3,000,000 sterling for his promise that she should remain neutral during the present contest — a little longer, and her name shall be erased from the list of nations. The clouds hang heavy in the North, and portend a dreadful storm, dreadful, indeed, will it be to Bonaparte, if Russia and the House of Austria once more lend their armies against him. His unbounded ambition has awakened in them a sense of their danger — they will strain every nerve, and combine with other nations to curb this modern Alexander. The French soldiery, notwithstanding the fulsome addresses which their officers have presented to Bonaparte, have lost that fire, that energy, which once distinguished them when they were fighting for the name of liberty — seduced by delusive promises, they have been prevailed upon to second the wishes of the Corsican in his projected invasion; rapine, not glory, is now their object. But if justice throw her weight in the scales, their schemes will be defeated. The British people, one and all, live in the expectation that they will one day land. Soon may their expectations be realized.
"Then shall their foes repent their bold invasion, And roving armies flout the fatal shore."
Phila. Gaz.
Expiration of part of the British Treaty.
In the last article of this treaty it is provided that the first ten articles shall be permanent, and that if the 12th article should not be renewed, or an arrangement upon the subject of it agreed to before it expire by its own limitation (neither of which conditions has taken place) that then the whole treaty except the ten first articles should expire together with it. This limitation was to two years after the signature of the preliminary or other articles of peace, which took place on the first of October, 1801. Consequently on the first of October last, all the articles of the treaty except the ten first, expired. (Nat Int.)
Copenhagen, Aug. 20 The two Russian ships, destined for a voyage round the world, under Commodore Krusenstern, are arrived in this Road.
The experiments which Professor Pelt made last week on the Sound, with his new swimming dress, have turned out quite satisfactory. The swimmer went in it over the Sound, from Elsinour to Helsingbourg. On the way, he several times loaded and fired a pistol, smoked his pipe, took food, to shew that he had the free use of hands. The machine is so contrived, that if any one fall into the water, his head remains always uppermost, even in the heaviest sea. It is also very durable, weighs only 8lb and is sold for the sum of three rix dollars, for the benefit of the poor.
PORT OF ALEXANDRIA.
ARRIVED, Schr. Two Brothers, George Town Sloop Hiland, Hand, Philadelphia CLEARED, Ship Hunter, Bare, Havre de Grace Sch. Two Brothers, Manning, Antigua President, Nettles, Baltimore Sloop Little Poll, Roberts, New Providence
NOTICE. — There will be no MARKET on Sunday till the first of April next. d3t
Capt. O'Meara's Packet will sail for Norfolk on Sunday Morning, wind and weather permitting. Nov. 15.
A regular stated meeting of the St. Andrew's Society, will be held at Gadby's Tavern, on Tuesday evening the 15th inst. at 6 o'clock, P. M.
By order of the President, J. TOWERS, Sec'y.
Nov. 12.
STOUGHTON'S GENUINE BITTERS,
Faithfully prepared at the original warehouse London.
TO make any observations here, upon the superior quality of these Bitters, to any ever offered for sale, is needless; suffice it to say, that they have stood the test of approbation a great number of years.
Gentlemen, who prefer bitters, will find them an elegant and wholesome preparation; and now, for the first time, imported in quart bottles, as well as vials, which will reduce the price near one half.
Country stores and taverns supplied by the dozen or gross, with a very large allowance in the price, or bartered for country produce, on application to Messrs. Robert and John Gray, bookfellers, Alexandria.
Sold also, (Retail)
By Rapine, Conrad and Co. booksellers, Capitol Hill, Washington; John March, bookseller, George Town; Tildsey Graham, Norfolk, and A. Buck, Fredericksburg. Nov. 15. 183m
Five Dollars Reward.
LOST yesterday afternoon, a FORTY DOLLARS' BANK NOTE, of the Alexandria Bank, and one or two notes of Five Dollars, wrapped up in a piece of newspaper: Whoever has found them, and will deliver them to the PRINTER shall receive the above reward, and the thanks of the owner. Nov. 15. d3t
BENJAMIN COCKE,
Has received and is now opening (in the house lately occupied by Messrs. Wm. H. and E. M. Lyles, in Fairfax Street,) a handsome assortment of GOODS,
AMONG WHICH ARE,
Superfine and common cloths, Kersimere, coatings, forest cloth, kerseys and half thickens, striped and rose blankets, flannels, fashionable marseilles, toilet and swansdown for vest shapes, Irish and German Linens, long lawn, India cottons, bandanna handkerchiefs, ladies fashion-able shag velvet, ladies fashionable bonnets, do. do. straw, do. white crape, feathers and artificial wreaths, flossed and silk gloves, pick nick and lace gloves, silk and cotton cords and tassels, Nelson ball trimming, thread lace, do. edging, chintzes, prints, white and coloured cambric muslin, do. figured, &c. &c.
The above goods will be sold low for CASH.
Nov. 15. diw eo2w
FOR SALE.
A large number of APPLE TREES, consisting of a great variety of the most choice fruit — these trees have been all raised upon feeding stocks, and are now of a proper size to plant out this fall, or in the spring. The price 91. per tree at the Nursery.
Richard M. Scott.
Bush Hill, Nov. 15. 2aw 3w
FOR SALE,
A likely, healthy, young Negro Man of an exceptional character. Apply to the Printer. Nov. 5.
For Philadelphia. The Schooner HILAND, JOHN HAND, MASTER, An excellent vessel, will sail with all possible dispatch, for freight or passage, apply to the Master on board, or to DANIEL M'CLEAN. Nov. 15.
Just received, and for Sale, 16 blds. Clay'd, } Sugars 10 blds. Muscovado, } 20 bbls. do. West India rum in puncheons, and bbls. Molasses in blds. Peach, and apple brandy. Cyder and vinegar in bbls. A quantity of excellent bacon. Herrings and shad in bbls. Ground allum salt. 30 doz. winner stockings. Irish linen by the box or piece, And a general assortment of groceries. We continue to keep a general assortment of bolting cloaths and select the best flour for family use.
ALEX. SMITH & SON.
The highest price given for Flaxseed. Nov. 15. d2w.
Thirty Dollars Reward.
RANAWAY from the subscriber on the 29th of October last, a negro man slave named B O B,
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. d
For Sale or Hire,
A likely MULATTO GIRL about 14 years of age, brought up in a private family. Enquire of the Printer. Nov. 14. eo
A Gardner Wanted.
WANTED a person qualified to undertake the management of a large market garden. A person well recommended will meet a good employment; he should have a knowledge of the marketing business, &c. A single man would be preferred.
Apply at Mount Washington, one mile from George Town Ferry.
JOHN BALL, Manager.
Mt. Washington. November 14. 1aw 3w
Wm. H. and Enoch M. Lyles, HAVE JUST RECEIVED,
By the brig Franklin, from Philadelphia, and are now opening at their NEW STORE, one KING-STREET, next door to BENNETT and WATTS's,
A general and well selected Assortment of Fall and Winter GOODS, Which they will sell at the most reduced prices for CASH. Nov. 5. d
BOLTS, NAILS and SPIKES
May be had as usual, At M'CALL's FACTORY, Royal Street.
All kinds of IRON WORK executed on the shortest notice. Nov. 8. d6t
GEORGE N. LYLES
Respectfully informs his friends and the public in general, that he has received a general supply Fall and Winter Goods,
which he offers for sale at his store in Fairfax Street, on the most reasonable terms. Also,
A quantity of Seine Twine. Nov. 10. d4w
Wanted,
A WOMAN SERVANT capable of doing house work. Apply to the Printer. Nov. 11. eo
For Sale,
A good MILCH COW with a young CALF. Enquire of the Printer. Nov. 11. 3t
For Sale,
A healthy, stout, young Negro Woman — Enquire of the Printer.
THOMAS SIMMS
Respectfully informs his friends and the public that he has returned to his old stand on Prince Street, where he has for sale, as usual, a general
Assortment of Groceries.
He has just received some Rhode Island Greening
APPLES,
which he will dispose of by the barrel or bushel

JAMES KENNEDY, sen.
King Street,
Respectfully informs the Public that he has received, from Lee & Co. 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 compounded could be purchased at a retail Store.
TAKE NOTICE,
That J. Kennedy, sen. is appointed the ONLY Agent for Alexandria.
Dr. HAMILTON'S ELIXIR,
A sovereign remedy for Colds, Obdurate Coughs Asthma, Catarrhs, Sore Throats, and Approaching Consumption.
To parents who may have children afflicted with the HOOPING COUGH.
This discovery is of the first magnitude, as it is an immediate relief, checks the progress, and in a short time entirely removes the most cruel disorder to which children are liable—the Elixir is so perfectly agreeable and the dose so small, that no difficulty arises in taking it.
From LUTHER MARTIN, Esq. Attorney General of the State of Maryland.
Gentlemen,
I comply with your request in stating my opinion of Hamilton's Elixir. It has been used in my family for two or three years past, with uniform success, whenever 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 soreness and with obstructed and difficult breathing.
On these accounts I do not hesitate to recommend Hamilton's Elixir, as a valuable medicine, and deserving public attention.
LUTHER MARTIN.
Mr. Abijah Henly, Bridge-Street, Baltimore, was cured by one bottle of Hamilton's Elixir of a very complicated disorder, occasioned by a severe cold caught several months ago. He breathed with the greatest difficulty, and was often thrown into weakening sweats when he attempted to walk any distance, and his voice would frequently fail in such a degree that he could only attempt to whisper. He has been upwards of six weeks without a return of his complaints, and desires to give this public testimony in favour of this invaluable medicine.
Dr. Hamilton's GRAND RESTORATIVE,
Is recommended as an invaluable medicine, for the speedy relief and permanent cure of the various complaints which result from dissipated pleasures—juvenile indiscretions—residence in climates unfavourable to the constitution—the immoderate use of tea, frequent intoxication, or any other destructive intemperance—the unskillful or excessive use of mercury—the diseases peculiar to females, at a certain period of life—bad lying in, &c. &c.
And is proved by long and extensive experience to be absolutely unparalleled in the cure of
 Nervous disorders, Violent cramps in the stomach and back,  Consumption, Indigestion,  Lowness of spirits, Melancholy,  Lots of appetite, Gout in the stomach,  Impurity of the blood, Pains in the limbs,  Hysterical affections, Relaxations,  Inward weakesses, Involuntary emissions,  Seminal weakesses, Obsolete gleet,  Fluor albus, (or whites) Impotency, &c. &c.  Barrenness, 
In cases of extremity, where the long prevalence and obstinacy of disease has brought on a general impoverishment of the system, excessive debility of the whole frame, and a wasting of the flesh, which no nourishment or cordial could repair a perseverance in the use of this medicine has performed the most astonishing cures.
HAMILTON'S ESSENCE and EXTRACT of MUSTARD,
A safe and effectual remedy for gout, rheumatism, palsy, sprains, bruises, pains in the face and neck, &c. And has performed more cures in the above complaints than all the other medicines ever before made public.
From Dr. Weatherburn, Wythe county, Virginia.
Gentlemen,
I purchased at your shop the preparations you call Hamilton's Essence, or Extract of Mustard, which I believe has perfectly removed a chronic rheumatism (of that kind named sciatica, or of the hip joint) under which I had laboured for a long time, and which had baffled every article in the Materia Medica, and every mode of treatment received into practice for the cure of this obstinate disease. If you think this letter useful you are at liberty to make it public.
Yours, &c.
P. WEATHERBURN.
John Hoover, rope maker, South Second Street, between Mary and Christian Streets, Philadelphia, voluntarily maketh oath as follows, namely, that his wife, Mary Hoover, was so severely afflicted with a violent rheumatism, very dangerously situated, the consequence of a severe cold after lying in, as to be confined to her bed for several weeks, and was at length reduced to the melancholy apprehension of remaining a cripple for life, notwithstanding the most respectable medical advice was followed, and every probable remedy attempted: when seeing several cases of cures performed by Hamilton's Essence and Extract of Mustard, they were procured from Mr. Birch, No. 17, South Second Street. The first application enabled her to walk across the room, and the use of one bottle restored her to her usual state of health and strength.
JOHN HOOVER.
Sworn and subscribed before Ebenezer 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 foulness in the stomach and bowels.
This medicine bears no analogy whatever of similar title, so commonly complained of as operating with violence; on the contrary, particular excellence of this remedy is its being suited to every age and constitution; contains nothing but what is perfectly innocent, and is so mild in its operation that it cannot injure the most delicate pregnant lady, or the tenderest infant of a week old, should no worms exist in the body; but will, without pain or griping, cleanse the stomach and bowels of whatever is foul or offensive, and thereby prevent the production of worms and many fatal disorders. They are particularly effectual in carrying off all gross humours and eruptions; feverish and bilious complaints, and are the safest and mildest purgative that can be used on any occasion.
Description of Worms, and the symptoms by which they are known.
Worms which infest the human body, are chiefly of four kinds, viz. the Terec or large round worm, the Ascarides, or small maw worm, the Cucurbitina, or short, flat, white worm, and lastly, the Tania, or tape worm; so called from its resemblance to tape; this is often many yards long, and is full of joints—It is most hurtful, and most difficult to cure.
Among the symptoms attending worms, are disagreeable breath, especially in the morning—Bad and corrupted gums—itching in the nose and about the seat—Convulsions and epileptic fits, and sometimes privation of speech—Starting and grinding of the teeth in sleep—Irregular appetite, sometimes loathing food, and sometimes voracious—Purgings, with slimy and foetid stools—Vomiting—Large and hard belly—Pains and sickness at the stomach—Pains in the head and thighs, with lowness of spirits—Slow fever, with small and irregular pulse—A dry cough—Excessive thirst—Sometimes pale and unhealthy countenance, and sometimes the face bloated and flushed.
Persons afflicted with any of the above symptoms, should have immediate recourse to HAMILTON'S WORM DESTROYING LOZENGES, which have been constantly attended with success in all complaints similar to those above described.
A dose of this medicine given occasionally during the warm season, will effectually prevent the vomiting and purging of children, a dreadful disorder which annually destroys thousands of the infant part of our cities. It is likewise the mildest and most certain remedy known and has restored to health and strength a great number when in an advanced stage of this fatal complaint. Particular and plain instructions are given for every part of the necessary treatment in such cases.
Children generally take this medicine with eagerness; having a pleasing appearance, and an agreeable taste.
CASES OF CURES—by Hamilton's Worm Destroying Lozenges.
(Selected from thousands) the authenticity of which any person may ascertain, either by letter or personal application.
TAPE WORM.
Mr. SAMUEL FULLER, Inn-keeper, on the Harford road, ten miles from Baltimore, began about 20 months ago to be grievously afflicted with a tape worm which increased fast in size and strength, so as to excite the most horrid sensations by its writhing motions and intolerable pains, resembling the gnawing and tearing of his bowels, which deprived him of his necessary sleep, and caused such dreadful apprehensions as cannot be conceived but by one in a similar situation—his appetite wasted rapidly, and with that his strength, so that he was unable to attend to any business—when he heard of some excellent cures performed by Hamilton's worm lozenges, he took a large dose, which brought away about FOUR YARDS of the worm (now in the possession of Lee & Co.)—but a renewal of his pains soon convinced him that this monstrous reptile had recovered its first vigour—Application was made to Lee & Co. for more of their medicine, with their advice—from which resulted the total expulsion of his formidable enemy, in several pieces, which he supposed to be SIX or EIGHT YARDS in length. A few months have since elapsed and Mr. Fuller is now in perfect health. The above facts are well known to a numerous circle of his neighbours, and himself will gratify any who may wish to make further inquiries on the subject. Although Hamilton's worm lozenges produce such powerful effects, when necessary, yet they are perfectly innocent and mild in their operation on the human body, even taken in large doses, as Mr. Fuller will testify—their particular mildness is abundantly evident in innumerable cures of infants.
Communicated by Dr. John Spangler, Yorktown, Pennsylvania.
Letter from the reverend Mr. JOHN MOTHER, minister of the Moravian church, in Yorktown. York, January 4th, 1802.
Dear Sir, Dr. Hamilton's lozenges have been recommended to me as a very adequate means for the cure of children afflicted with worms. I procured a box for the use of my family, to try, whether by means of this medicine, I might be enabled to gain a point, which, to accomplish, different other means had proved abortive. My eldest boy had a very sickly appearance, was very restless at night grew leaner from time to time; in short, he seemed to be in a precarious state of health, which would yield to none of the medicines administered, until I gave him two doses of lozenges agreeably to the directions which carried off a substance to all appearance a mercurius but upon close inspection quit replete with very small living animals. Not one of that sort of worms which usually afflict children came from him. Since that period he grew remarkably better in health, and though lean, has got a fresh and lively complexion. Upon different occasions I have used this medicine as a purging substitute, and found it to answer exceedingly well, without bringing on belly-ache, or any of those disagreeable sensations, so often occasioned by purging medicines. Upon the whole I judge this medicine to be, besides its main object, one of the most salutary means for restoring lost appetite, and promoting a proper state of digestion, by carrying off that bilious substance, which engenders so much indisposition both among children and adults.
I am, Sir, your most obedient servant, JOHN 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 Europe, as an invaluable cosmetic, perfectly innocent and safe, free from corrosive and repellent minerals (the basis of other lotions) and of unparalleled efficacy in preventing and removing blemishes in the face and skin of every kind, particularly freckles, pimples, inflammatory redness, feurs, tatters, ring worms, sun burns, prickly heat, &c. The Persian Lotion operates mildly, without impeding that natural, insensible perspiration which is essential to health. Yet its salutary effects are speedy and permanent, rendering the skin delicately soft and clear, improving the complexion, and restoring the bloom of youth. Never failing to render an ordinary countenance beautiful, and an handsome one more so.
THE RESTORATIVE POWDER for the TEETH and GUMS.
This excellent preparation comforts and strengthens the gums, preserves the enamel from decay, and cleanses and whitens the teeth, by absorbing all that acrimonious flime and foulness, which suffered to accumulate, never fails to injure and finally ruin them.
Dr. HAHN'S GENUINE EYE-WATER.
A sovereign remedy for all diseases of the eyes, whether the effect of natural weakness or of accident, deductions of rheum, dullness, itching and films on the eyes, never failing to cure those maladies which frequently succeed the small pox, measles and fevers, and wonderfully strengthening a weak light. Hundreds have experienced its excellent virtues, when nearly deprived of sight.
TOOTH ACHE DROPS.
The only remedy yet discovered which gives immediate and lasting relief in the most severe instances.
THE SOVEREIGN OINTMENT for the ITCH,
Which is warranted an infallible remedy at one application, and may be used with perfect safety by pregnant women, or on infants a week old, containing not a particle of mercury, or any other dangerous ingredient whatever, and is not accompanied with that tormenting smart which attends the application of other remedies.
THE ANODYNE ELIXIR. For the cure of every kind of head-ache. INDIAN VEGETABLE SPECIFIC. A safe and speedy remedy for the venereal disease. "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure." For the prevention and cure of bilious and malignant fevers.
IS RECOMMENDED
Dr. HAHN'S ANTI-BILIOUS PILLS.
The operation of these pills is perfectly mild, so as to be used with safety by persons in every situation, and of every age. They are excellently adapted to carry off superfluous bile, and prevent its morbid secretions—to restore and amend the appetite—to procure a free perspiration, and thereby prevent colds, which are often attended with fatal consequences—a dose never fails to remove a cold, if taken on its first appearance. They are celebrated for removing habitual 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, Petersburgh; T. Green, Fredericksburgh; G. Purdie, Smithfield; M. Jones, Suffolk; Dr. Miller, Winchester; R. Greenhow, Williamsburg; and J. Shaw, Leesburg. Little River Turnpike Company.
THE subscriber has to request delinquents to the above company, to make immediate payment to him, Mr. William Horsborne having resigned the office of Treasurer.
Chas. Page, Treasurer.
Oct. 31. 1803
The subscribers return their most sincere thanks to their customers for past favors: they are determined to use every exertion to give complete satisfaction to all who may please to favor them with their commands. They have received from Philadelphia a complete assortment of the best materials for Boots. Elderly gentlemen, or others who are subject to colds during the winter season, furnished with Boots which will preserve their feet perfectly dry and warm.
M. and J. Janney.
Nov. 10. 1803
ADAM LYNN
Has received, per the ship United States, from Liverpool, an elegant assortment of Jewelry, Plated Ware, Japanned and Hardware, which he offers for sale on low terms, at his Jewelry and Hardware Store, King Street, consisting of the following articles:
GOLD broaches, rings, bracelets, watch chains, seals and keys; PLATED tea sets, castors, salts, candlesticks, snuffers and trays, &c. JAPANNED tea and coffee urns, tea trays, castors, cake, spice and sugar boxes, bread, knife and snuffer trays, plate warmers and cheese wagons—Pen and sportmans' knives, razors, scissors, green and white ivory and other table and desk knives and forks, green wire fenders, chamber bells, shovels and tongs, brass candlesticks, steel snuffers, fat tin wood and mahogany knife cases and tea caddies, leather backgammon boards, passage lamps with fixtures complete; powder flasks, shot belts.
PATENT SHOT:
Gold and silver watches, epaulets, lace, cord, thread and spangles; silver desk knives and forks, butter and cheese knives, ink stands and ladies measures, with a number of other articles.
ALSO,
A very large assortment of SILVER PLATE, consisting of coffee and tea pots, sugar basins and cream ewers, spoons, &c. And a consignment of one case of Jewelry which will be sold very low.
He is in daily expectation of an assortment of Guns and Pistols, and continues to manufacture every article in the Gold & Silversmith's Business, in the most approved style.
Oct. 26. 1803
The Partnership of ALLISON, GEIGER and Co.
is dissolved. Business will be carried on in future by ALLISON & GEIGER. Who have imported, in the late arrivals a handsome assortment of
FALL and WINTER GOODS, which they offer for sale on the usual terms to punctual customers.
Nov. 11. 1803
Just received, And for sale by Wm. HARTSHORNE, A few hundred bushels RHODE ISLAND POTATOES. 11th Mo. 10. 1803
Printing in all its variety executed at this office.
FOR SALE,
By the subscribers, at their store corner of Walhington and Prince Streets,
Jamaica, Antigua and N. E. Rum, by the hhd. or barrel, Molasses, brown and loaf Sugar, do. Imperial, young hyson and hyson skin Teas, Soar Leather, Salt of different kinds, China by the box, An assortment of India Muslins and German Linens, Soap and Candles, James river Tobacco, Spinning Cotton, Herrings and Shad, Wrapping Paper, An assortment of Cloths, Stuffs, Swan-downs, &c. suitable to the approaching season. They continue to purchase FLOUR as usual.
Denney and Powell.
Oct. 29. 1803
District of Columbia,
County of Alexandria, ss.
JUNE TERM, 1803.
John Potts, Complainant, AGAINST Robert Finley, John Bannatyne, Andrew Buchanan, Jas. Hobkirk and Robt. Buchanan Dunlop, merchants and partners under the firm of Findley, Bannatyne & Co. and Wm. Wilson, Defendants,
In Chancery. The defendants, Robert Finley, Jno. Bannatyne, Andrew Buchanan, Jas. Hobkirk and Robt. Buchanan Dunlop, not having entered their appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, upon affidavit, that the said Robert Finley, John Bannatyne, Andrew Buchanan, James Hobkirk, and Robert Buchanan Dunlop are not inhabitants of this district, on motion of the said complainant, by his counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendants, Robert Finley, John Bannatyne, Andrew Buchanan, James Hobkirk, and Robert Buchanan Dunlop do appear here on the first day of November court next, and enter their appearance to the suit and give security for performing the decree of the court; and that the other defendant Wm. Wilson, do not pay away, convey or secrete the debts by him owing to, or the estate or effects in his hands belonging to the said absent defendants, Robert Finley, John Bannatyne, Andrew Buchanan, James Hobkirk and Robert Buchanan Dunlop until the further order or decree of this court; and that a copy of this order be forthwith published for two months successively, in one of the public newspapers published in this county, and that another copy be posted at the front door of the court house of the said county. A copy—Test, G. DENEALE, Clerk, d2m
$20.
BELL and WRAY
Have received in addition to their former, a new assortment of
Superfine and second cloths, kerseymeres, swan-downs, king, queen, constitution and Neilson cords, coatings, flannels, blankets, plains, kerseys, holsey, chintzes, calicoes, embossed, black, drab, glazed cambric, and tamboured muslins, Irish linens, ticklenburgs, osnaburgs, plattillas, russells, calimancoes, humbazets, lutestring, kid and Morocco shoes and slippers, with a variety of articles too tedious to enumerate, which is offered for sale at their usual low prices for cash or country produce—they offer their unfeigned acknowledgements to a generous public for past favours, and hope, from their very reduced prices, to merit a continuance.
They daily expect a further supply of the above articles, and have on hand part of a bale of Negro Cottons which will be made an object to country purchasers. October 26. 1803
The Subscriber
having made every exertion within his power for two years past to procure the means of discharging the debts due from the estate devised to him by his father, without being able to effect it, and now finding the estate under considerable embarrassment, has come to a determination to offer the whole personal property for sale, viz.
About 20 likely Negroes
of both sexes and various ages, amongst which are a good carpenter and blacksmith, about 100 head of horned cattle, consisting of milk cows, steers and work oxen, a number of horses, mares and colts, some of them remarkably fine, three likely mules, and a variety of plantation utensils, &c.
The sale will commence at Salisbury on Tuesday the 8th day of December next, if fair, if not, the next fair day.
Twelve months credit will be allowed for all sums above 20 dollars, the purchaser giving bond with approved security; creditors of the said estate will be allowed to purchase to the amount of their claims, previously settled and acknowledged by me to be just and interest abated them.
Charles I. Love,
Executor of Samuel Love, deceased. Salisbury, Oct. 31. 1803
JUST RECEIVED,
Two warranted PIANO FORTES, which will be sold on low terms if speedy application is made. BELL and WRAY. Nov. 14. 1803
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