Alexandria daily advertiser (Alexandria [Va.]), 1803-10-04 00:00:00

Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
Vol. III.]
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 1803.
[No. 875.
Sales by Auction.
On WEDNESDAY,
At 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Venue 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, Calimeres, Calicoes, Kersey, Threads, Coatings, Chintzes, Halfthicks, Bedticks, Fearnought, Oznaburgs, Blankets, Sewing Silks, Planes, Muslin and Muslin Negro Cottons, Handkerchiefs, Worsted and other India Cottons, &c. Stockings, &c.
THOS. PATTEN, Auctioneer.
October 3.
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 }
Raisins in kegs, boxes and jars,
Figs in kegs and frails,
Queens Ware in crates,
FURNITURE, &c.
A variety of DRY GOODS,
Among which are,
Cloths, Coatings, Kerseymeres, Duffles, Plains and Kerseys, Negro Cottons, Serges, Elasticks, blue Friezes, Calimancoes and Russells, Yarn Stockings, Chintzes and Calicoes, Irish Linens, Silesia do. Oznaburgs and Ticklenburgs, Muslins and Muslin Hand'fs, India Muslins and Table Cloths Bandanna Handkerchiefs, Coloured Threads, Hats, And sundry other Articles.
P. G. MARSTELLER.
October 3.
FOR SALE,
Bills of Exchange on London.
WM. HODGSON.
MUSCOVADO SUGAR.
THE subscribers have received, per the sch'r Leboe , and offer for sale on reasonable terms,
5 hhds. } First quality 19 tierces, } Guadalupe Sugar. 79 bds.
They have also on hand,
20 puncheons 4th proof Jamaica Spirits,
12 do. do. St. Kitts Rum,
Whiskey in tierces and bds.
And a parcel of St. Martins Salt.
J. and T. Vowell.
August 26.
Cotton & Stewart,
Have received a considerable addition to their former stock of
BOOKS & STATIONARY.
ALSO,
500 pieces of PAPER HANGINGS of the most modern patterns—now opening and for sale at their Book Store, Royal Street, Alexandria; where country merchants and others may be supplied with every article in their line on the most moderate terms.
August 19.
To Let,
THE frame Warehouse on King street, two doors above Pitt Street, now occupied by Ambrase Vasse . Possession will be given on the 27th of this month—apply, in the absence of the subscriber, to Col. Dennis Ramsey.
R. I. TAYLOR.
August 25.
WILLIAM RAMSAY
HAS OPENED
A Grocery Store in Prince street,
Next door to Dr. Dick's,
Where he intends keeping a general assortment of genuine articles in that line, and now offers for sale on moderate terms,
LONDON particular
Madeira,
Port in casks and bottles,
Colmenar and Malaga
Old St. Julian and Medoc Claret in cases of a dozen each,
White Wine Vinegar,
4th proof Jamaica Rum,
Do. Cogniac Brandy,
Holland Gin,
Loaf, lump and Muscovado Sugar,
Sugar House Molasses,
Imperial,
Chulan,
Hyson,
Young Hyson,
Hyson Skin,
Souchong,
Pouchong Souchong,
Padra Souchong,
Peco Souchong,
Bohea
Green Coffee,
Durham and Dixon's Mustard,
Alspice, Cinnamon, Cloves, Mace and Nut-
megs,
Nantz and Bourdeaux Sallad Oil,
Catchup, brandied Fruits and English Pickles,
Olives, Capers and Anchovies,
Prunes, Raisins, and soft shell Almonds,
Leiper's Snuff in bottles,
Do. best Smoking Tobacco,
Martin's best Spanish Segars,
Basket Salt for table use,
Georgia Cotton,
Martinique Noyeau,
Mould and dip'd Candles,
Jersey Cheese of an excellent quality,
Wrapping Paper, brown and blue,
Roll Brimstone, Fig Blue.
To be Rented,
And possession given immediately, the dwelling
HOUSE above said store. It is now in good repair, and well calculated to accommodate a gen-
teel family. Apply as above.
June 27.
Ricketts, Newton and Co.
Have received and for Sale,
A few bales German Linens,
2 trunks calicoes and chintzes,
2 do. hosiery,
10 boxes wool and cotton cards,
5 tresses threads,
30 boxes dip'd and mould candles,
10 hhds. molasses,
4 do. Jamaica spirits,
6 do. sugars,
20 barrels prime pork,
50 do. herrings,
20 do. flad,
30 kegs James river tobacco,
100 tons plaster.
They are giving Cash, for wheat,
flour, corn, rye, beans and tobacco.
August 1.
Thirty Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY last Christmas a negro man called
JOE, who was hired to Mr. George W. Lind-
sey, at the Occoquan Mills, for the two last years
past, and was discharged at the abovementioned
time and directed to come home, but I have not
seen him: he is about 55 years of age, has no
particular mark that I remember, his cloathing I
cannot describe, as I have not seen him for up-
wards of two years; he stoops much in his walk,
and generally carries a stick. I have lately been
informed that he has been employed at a brick
yard in or about Alexandria.
Also,
A negro woman called JENNY, about twenty
years of age, a likely, black, tall and slim made
woman, went off about the first of August last. I
am informed that she is harboured in Fairfax's
Neck, by some free negroes who are employed
there by different persons.
I will give the above Reward to any person that
will deliver said Runaways to me, living near
Colchester, and prove the harbouring or employ-
ing of them, or Five Dollars for each if secured in
jail, so that I get them again.
WILLIAM TRIPLETT.
September 28.
PRINTING INK,
Of an excellent quality,
For sale at Mr. Timothy Caldwell's near the
West Market, City of Washington.
Who has to let on ground rent,
A number of Lots in eligible situ-
ations.
For FREIGHT, (Coastways)
The Schooner
SEA FLOWER,
ELBY DOUGHTY,
Master;
burthen 500 barrels, now lying at the
upper side of Prince street wharf.—
Apply to the master on board, or to
Daniel M'Clean.
Who has for sale,
Peach Brandy of an excellent qua-
lity, soap and candles, mess and prime pork, Phi-
ladelphia hoop and bar iron, nail rods and coal
leather.
August 23.
Notice.
THE Office of the Marine Insurance Compa-
ny of Alexandria is removed to the house of Jas.
B. Nickolls.
By order of the Board,
J. B. NICKOLLS, Sec'y.
N. B. The hours of meeting of the Board
are the same as usual, and the time of acceptance
is extended to four o'clock.
Insurance Office, Sept. 15.
Land for Sale.
I wish to sell from a thousand to twelve hundred
acres of good Farming Land, in the county of
Fairfax, on the waters of Pope's Head and Jon-
nymore runs.
This land will either be sold together or in se-
parate parcels, as may be agreed on. It is well
situated for the disposal of produce, being within
twenty miles of Alexandria, and thirteen of the
Occoquan Mills.
Any person, wishing to purchase, may know
the terms by applying to the subscriber near
Dumfries.
John Gibson.
Sept. 13.
For Sale,
A handsome FARM,
Three miles from Alexandria, partly lying on the
main road that leads to Colchester, containing
one hundred and twenty five acres, handsomely
improved, and pleasantly situated; on the pre-
mises are a neat dwelling house, a kitchen ad-
joining, dairy, an excellent well of water, and a
barn 60 feet long, together with a general collec-
tion of choice fruit trees. The situation as a coun-
try seat is well adapted for the residence of any
person who may buy it, and will be sold on mode-
rate terms by the proprietor.
THOS. RICHARDS.
Sept. 5.
The Sale
of the property advertised on the 18th of August
last by us, in pursuance of the decree of the cir-
cuit court of the district of Columbia, for the
county of Alexandria, at the last June term of the
said court, and in pursuance of the last will and
testament of Lewis Hipkins, deceased, to take
place on this day at the house of Francis Daniel,
at the Little Falls of the Potomac, is unavoid-
ably postponed until Thursday the 10th day of
November next, at which place and on which
day, if fair, if not the next fair day, will pos-
itively be sold by us, at public auction, to the
highest bidder for ready money,
The following Property, viz.
One undivided third part of 207 acres of Land,
in the said district, near the said Little Falls,
upon which are Merchant Mills, with three pair
of French burr mill stones, and every necessary
and convenient machinery for manufacturing flour
to the best advantage; also a brewery and distil-
lery, miller's house, a brewer and distiller's house
and sundry other improvements. This property
will be shewn to any person who may incline to
purchase it, by the said Francis Daniel, at any
time before the sale.
A tract of Land in Fairfax county, about three
miles from the said Little Falls, containing 207
acres, upon which is a dwelling house, in which
Mrs. Susan Wren lives, and sundry other improve-
ments; about two thirds of this land are cleared,
and the remainder in wood; it is good farming
land. Mr. William Waters, who lives near it,
will shew this land to any person or persons who
may incline to purchase it, at any time previous
to the sale.
Mrs. Susan Wren, who was the widow of the
said Lewis Hipkins, has a right of dower in the
aforesaid property. The sale will commence
at twelve o'clock.
Philip R. Fendall,
Robert Young,
William Waters, } Ex'tors.
Sept. 29.

FROM THE HIVE.
BY the old laws of New York, no debtor could be released from confinement until he had paid the utmost farthing, unless by the mercy of his creditor—Many, whom misfortune had driven to indigence, were obliged to wear out a series of years within the gloomy walls of a prison—The following effusions were pen'd by one of those unhappy mortals. Should you think them worthy a place in the HIVE you will oblige a friend by inserting them.
THE DEBTOR.
"Ah! little know'st thou who ne'er has tri'd, What pain it is in prison long to bide; To lose whole days, that might be better spent, To pine whole nights in anxious discontent; To speed is day, to be put back to morrow; To flush with hope, to pine with care and sorrow."
COWLEY.
TWO long, long years are gone and past, Since from the pitch of affluence cast; With friends, fame, fortune out of date, EUGENIO moans his hapless fate.
Like the poor Starling in his cage, He fluttering spends his idle rage; And all his cry, and all his rout, Is, well-a-day! I can't get out.
Friend to the Muse, alas! no more, His fancy roves in classic lore; His senses flag, his eyes grow blind, And a chill torpor cramps his mind: Like the poor Starling in his cage, He fluttering spends his idle rage; And all his cry, &c.
What, thou h when war and tumult rag'd, His country all his soul engag'd, No trace is left, no record sav'd, Of what, to save a state, he brav'd: Like the poor Starling in his cage, He's doom'd to pine, to fret, to rage; And all his cry, &c.
Did want or merit claim a friend, He knew to serve, to give or lend; But out of cash and out of place, But out of cash and out of place, His former friends forgot his face! Like the poor Starling in his cage, Lonesome he sits and vents his rage; And all his cry, &c.
No more the sun's all cheering ray, Ope's to his view the blush of day; The day is dreary as the night, And a sad darkness clouds the sight: Like the poor Starling in his cage, In doleful plaints he spends his rage; And all his cry, &c.
At eve with gnawing care oppress, His weary eye lids ache for rest; Then clanking chains above him roll, And sobs, and wailings pierce his soul: Like the poor Starling in his cage, He counts each tedious hour an age, And all his cry, &c.
When in his arms his infant train, Their little woes and wants explain; The trickling tear, and sigh suppress, Betray the anguish of his breast: 'Till like the Starling in his cage, His throbbing bosom bursts with rage; And all his cry, &c.
Sometimes in dreams he wings his flight, And roves in regions of delight; When (sad reverse!) the watchman's noise, Dispels his visionary joys: Then like the Starling in his cage, He starts and flutters round in rage; And all his cry, &c.
And is there then no hope in laws? No generous friends to urge his cause? And no!—his friends have not the time, And debt you know's the greatest crime, Thus like the Starling in his cage, He moulders on to life's last stage, And all his cry, and all his rout, Is well-a-day! I can't get out.
Stoughton's Bitters.
During the present sickly season, the use of STOUGHTON'S BITTERS, (imported from London) will be found of great service, as preventive to disease, especially where there is an infectious atmosphere and a predisposition in the habit to contagion. It eminently braces the constitution, and renovates the whole system. It may be used instead of spirits in water, tea, or other drink. It restores lost appetite, expels worms in children, and, if regularly used during the fall season, will prevent the ague and fever. In short, it only needs to be tried, to convince every one of its great efficacy.
These Bitters may be had, with copious directions, (prepared at the original warehouse in London) in quart bottles at one fourth of the former charge for the same in vials, at R. and J. GRAY's book store, Alexandria, where a bottle is constantly kept open for trial. Also, at A. BUCK's, Frederickburg.
Oct. 3.
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For Sale,
A healthy, stout, young Negro Woman—Enquire J othe Printer,
Latest Foreign Intelligence,
From London papers received by the ship Liberty, capt. Wickham, from Liverpool, arrived at New-York.
LONDON, August 15.
Our letters from Dublin, of Thursday last, state, we are sorry to say, that the flame of rebellion, though smothered is not believed to be totally extinguished. Arrests multiply, and Government are alledged to be in possession of intelligence which implicates a number of persons in this country; some have been taken up.
It was reported and generally credited in Dublin on Thursday, that some disturbances had broken out near Carrickmacross; the particulars had not been received when our correspondent closed his letter. It was also reported, but we trust and think without foundation, that the disaffected peasantry mean to make another attempt after the harvest is got in. The Limerick mail coach was fired at near Dublin, and the guard severely wounded.
A strong encampment is to take place between Ballinena and Antrim.
Large iron gates are to be fixed up in several parts of Dublin for its more effectual defence, and every possible measure has been adopted to repress the first attempt to disturb the public tranquility.
The activity, vigour, and vigilance of government, will not permit us to entertain the slightest apprehension that the Rebels will be able to make any serious impression. But we do most seriously advise the magistrates in the different parts of the kingdom to be peculiarly vigilant. We have received letters, which state, that emissaries either of the Rebels in Ireland, or of the French government, are not idle.
An Edinburgh paper asserts, that some persons, from the most diabolical motives, have been propagating false and scandalous reports about the country, such as the landing of the French, a mutiny of the troops, &c. with a view of alarming the ignorant. One of these persons was last week apprehended at Lochmaben, and lodged in the jail of Dumfries, but has since been liberated upon bail.
A Portsmouth paper alledges, that on Monday a passenger, of suspicious description, by the Portsmouth coach, was examined by a magistrate at Chichester. He had been for some days at and in the neighbourhood of Havant, where he had made excursions to, and many inquiries concerning, Portchester Castle, the number and state of the prisoners, &c. He spoke bad English, said he lived by selling pamphlets on brewing, about the country, but wanted to enter into the marines.
Lord Pelham has relinquished the seals of the home department, which have been given to the honorable Mr. Yorke.
It is said that Mr. Bragg is to succeed Mr. Yorke in the Secretaryship of War.
The subscription at Lloyd's, so honourable to the contributors and to the empire, on Saturday amounted to 124,000l. independent of the 20,000l. stock given by the committee. The ladies subscription, in aid of this patriotic fund, amounts, we understand, to 5 or 600l.
The county of Clare is, for the first time, said to be in a state of organized disaffection. Some Frenchmen, who went through the country as priests, collecting alms to build a monastery on the Alps, have been arrested on charges of treason at Ennis, where they appeared as pedlars, selling hardware.
On Saturday the Rev. Dr. Hirschell, high priest of the Jewish nation in London, delivered an eloquent and impressive discourse, in the great synagogue, Duke's Palace, on the necessity of arming at this important juncture, for the defence of the country.
The Gazette of Saturday night, under date of Downing street, August 13, says: The King has been pleased to cause it to be signified by the right hon. lord Hawkesbury, his majesty's principal secretary of state for foreign affairs, to the ministers of neutral powers residing at this court, that the necessary measures have been taken, by his majesty's command, for the blockade of the entrance of the ports of Genoa and Spain; and that from this time all the measures authorised by the law of nations and the respective treaties between his majesty and the different neutral powers, will be adopted and executed with respect to all vessels which may attempt to violate the said blockade.
August 17.
The arrival of the courier from Petersburg yesterday, and of the two mails from Teningen & Gottenburgh, was immediately followed by a cloud of rumours and speculations.
It was said first that a number of French spies and agents had been arrested at Petersburg, and sent to Siberia. We know not what objects of a political nature any French spies could have to ac-
complish. It is not by such subaltern agents that Bonaparte has obtained such influence over the Councils of Petersburg. If any Frenchmen have been arrested at Petersburg, we dare say they are some low villains, gambling swindlers, who are banished for actions of a criminal nature. Another rumour was, that the Emperor had discovered the designs of the French, and that he had declared he would take an active part in favour of this country, if the neutral countries were not immediately evacuated. This declaration of the Emperor in favour of neutral states comes rather late, after the conquest, pillage, and sacking of Hanover. But it is idle to suppose that the French government had not ascertained the sentiments of the Cabinet of Petersburg before they marched a man into the Electorate. Yet we have always maintained that the real interests of Russia should have led her to co-operate with this country. She has pursued a contrary policy, and now, after the mischief has been effected, we are desired to believe that the Emperor will make a declaration in favour of the neutral countries that have been ruined by the French arms.
Another speculation is that the Emperor of Russia and the King of Prussia finding their Ministers too much in the French interest, are determined to correspond by letters written by their own hands. What the nature of that correspondence may be, or whether it exist at all, we know not; but we have every reason to believe, that they who suppose it to involve the fate of kingdoms will find themselves mistaken. Those who are at all acquainted with the characters of the two Monarchs, know full well that their Ministers have the greatest influence over them.
But it seems that Talleyrand is disgraced; because he is gone to take the waters of Bourbon l'Archambault, and that the Russian Ambassador in France is disgusted, because he is gone to Bareges. M. Talleyrand is well known to be, what the French call an ancien route , whose health is precarious, and who is advised to go every summer to some watering place, to recruit his strength. He went last summer to Bareges, and after having attended Bonaparte in his tour, is gone to Bourbon, by his master's permission. With respect to the Russian Ambassador, this is the second time he has been to Bareges; whether from the same cause that has occasioned Talleyrand's trip to Bourbon, we know not.
A letter from Boulogne, dated August 8, 1803, says, "Have you heard of our treaty with Spain. We shall have thirty sail of the line from her ports well provided, and commanded by Officers recommended by Bonaparte. You should have seized the Spanish flauta. We are to have a round sum from our ally when all the Register Ships have reached their respective destinations. As to the Dutch, Bonaparte hath already told them what to do, and they must do it. The whole of the Dutch Marine is to be employed in assisting the invasion. Thirty if not forty thousand troops are to embark from Holland. If you depend on your fleet alone, you will be ruined. The die is cast." Your nation and ours have for many centuries past been engaged in perpetual wars and disturbed the repose of Europe by their endless contentions. It is time, therefore, to place the condition of the civilized world upon a more secure foundation, and this can never be done until one of the rival nations be rendered incapable of future hostility."
We hear from Bombay, that a general engagement took place on the 17th of December, between troops of the King of Tonquin and the Mandarin One Thon Thein, who, with 200,000 men, had determined to march to the capital city, called Cacho. The Mandarin was slain in the commencement of the action when the command devolved on Tchieu, an officer of rank. The King of Tonquin headed his own army, and after the battle the Tonquinese were in full pursuit of the enemy. The number of killed is said to be incredible. Both armies occupied parallel lines to the extent of twelve miles. This is the second victory gained by the King of Tonquin.
There is a notice from Gottenburgh of the 23d ult. that twenty pieces of cannon, twenty four pounders have been placed in battery at Stralsund.
An officer of the French navy lately arrived at Genoa, to superintend the construction of several ships of the line.
M. Shimmelpennick has not as yet set out for Paris. He is not only to act there as ambassador, but is also to assume the character of commissary general of the Batavian government.
The government of the Republic of the Seven Islands has issued a Proclamation at Corfu, declaratory of its intention to observe the strictest neutrality during the present war between France and England.
Admiral de Winter, who returned from Ferrol to Holland in a neutral vessel, is now employed in inspecting the coast of Holland, and in adopting the most effectual measures for their defence. The alarm of attack from England has not yet subsided, and General Victor is on the alert to repel it.
An English fleet which gives chase to all French and Italian vessels, is now cruising in the Adriatic.
Le Mercure de France, a demi-official print, treats the conquest of this country as a certain event, provided fifty thousand French troops should make good their landing. The language used by Le Mercure on this occasion, is so arrogant and flimsy, that we cannot help holding it out to the contempt and derision of our brave Volunteers.— "If the public should wish," says the Mercure, "to know our opinion on this point, we would not hesitate to assert in case fifty thousand French men effect a descent upon England, that the Vo-
lunteers, the Militia, the Troops of the Line, the Army of Reserve, and the Levy in Mass, could not exist for three months without being conquered. The universe would be surprised at the facility with which all this idle machinery, embarrassed by its own movements, would be shaken and overthrown. It would be astonished at the quickness with which the people, passing on a sudden from the sensations of rage to those of gratitude, would find deliverers in those they had before considered as their enemies, and contrive to form an alliance founded in the eternal basis of the liberties and rights of all."
PRIVATE CORRESPONDENCE.
Dublin, August 10.
"I am concerned to inform you that circumstances justified an apprehension that the snake of rebellion is but touched not killed. It is reported, and I fear with some foundation, that disturbances have taken place in the town or neighborhood of Carrickmacross, and while this disagreeable rumour reaches us from that quarter, we have the certainty of another very unpleasant event having occurred in a different direction.
"The Limerick mail coach, on its way to this city, was fired at about one o'clock this morning, near the town of Kildare; the guard has been severely wounded, and in doubt whether he will live. The yeomanry are increasing very fast and all the country corps, as well as those of the capital placing or permanent pay.
"It is thought by some persons, that the disaffected peasant yeomanry wait the gathering of the harvest, which in some parts of the country is beginning to take place, to attempt a second insurrection. I think this opinion is without foundation."
We have noticed the rumours and speculation in order that the country may not rely too much upon foreign assistance. We must rely upon ourselves alone. If Russia do take an active part in our favor, we shall most sincerely rejoice; but we are afraid that no accounts have been received of the dispositions of the Russian Cabinet being so favorable towards us. With respect to the Russian mediator, his majesty's ministers, it is known expressed their willingness to accept of it; but we recollect the declaration in parliament of a gentleman possessing a high official station, that no favourable result was to be expected from it. One of the conditions which it is said Russia insists upon, is the execution of the article of the Treaty of Amiens relative to Malta. She sent the Inquisitor of the Order to the Grand Master, and has complimented him upon his election. The first public convocation of the Knights of the Order was at Malta. The Grand Master there took the accustomed oaths, and made a speech to the Knights.
A letter from on board the Superb, of 74 guns, dated off Toulon, July 4, mentions, that the blockade of that port is very strict, and that the enemy's fleet consists of ten sail of the line and five large frigates, all ready for sea. Lord Nelson's force blocking that port, is nine sail of the line, including the Victory, of 100 guns, and three frigates. The greatest spirit prevailed in our squadron, and all ranks evinced the utmost impatience to meet the enemy.
CONSTANTINOPLE, June 26.
The victory which the Pacha of Damascus gained over the rebel Adul Wehab, was of but short continuation—The latter soon after his defeat, collected large new forces and took the city of Mecca again. The Porte is now employed in raising two great armies, with the utmost expedition: the one in Asia, for the purpose of defeating the new Caliph, in Arabia; and the other is to be raised in the European Provinces, in order to suppress the horde of robbers, who have cut off all communication with the capital. The Porte, however, was never more in want of money than at present.
The war which has again broke out between England and France, place the Porte in a situation of great perplexity. We are positively assured, that a proposal has already been made to the Porte, to forbid the entrance of any English ships into Turkish harbors and even to prevent them from sailing through the Dardanelles.
From the Banks of the Mein—Aug 1.
A kind of coalition or union has just been formed between Russia, Sweden, and Denmark; its object is to oppose every attempt to obstruct and cripple the commerce and navigation of the Baltic, and to shelter their subjects from the vexations to which they must be exposed, if the most imposing measures were not adopted. It is evident that this coalition is at least implicitly directed against England, because England is the only belligerent power that violates neutrality, by obstructing the freedom of navigation. We are insured, that in consequence of this new concert between the three powers of the north, Sweden and Denmark are immediately to send out of their ports a proportionate number of ships of war, to that which the Emperor Alexander will send into the Baltic. As this maritime confederacy can leave no doubt, respecting the dispositions of the cabinet of Russia, it is to be hoped that the court of St. James' will at length pay some regard to the proposals that have been made to it both on the part of Russia and Prussia. Some persons pretend that the courier who is the bearer of the assent of his Britannic Majesty, ought by this time, to have arrived at Petersburg. A Congress will therefore be held, to which the principal powers of Europe will send Ministers. The city of Hamburg has been proposed as the most favorable place for holding

that Congress, being situated between London and Petersburg.
HAMBURGH, August 12.
During the last week the blockade of the Elbe, owing to the heavy gales of wind, has been less strict than before. The few frigates on this station are not sufficient to shut its vast entrance from the point of Heligoland, particularly in bad weather, as the ships must put to sea, for fear of being dashed against the rocks. To blockade it more effectually, a number of cutters and light bottomed vessels seem to be absolutely necessary. From the want of these precautions, five ships from different parts lately came up the river last week. Among these was a Hamburg vessel from Triest, and another from Newcastle with coals.
On the 4th inst. the Senate of Bremen received official intelligence of the blockade of the Weser. The same day, however, several ships arrived there unmoistened. Only one was brought too by a British cruiser, and afterwards permitted to pursue her voyage. The captain of the cutter informed the master of the vessel, that he had intelligence of the blockade as an article of news, and that he only waited for orders and instructions to act accordingly.
Among the number of individuals who promote the arrial views of the French, the Jews seem to be the most active, especially those who habitually resided in England. It should seem that those ungrateful men have entirely forgotten that Great Britain tolerated and protected them, while the governments of all other countries loaded them with oppression.
The French have demanded the toll duty near Stade, of all Danish vessels coming up the Elbe, but the Danes have protested against this imposition, and are determined to resist it.
There are respectable advices from Berlin, of the 6th inst. which mention, that the Prussian cabinet had received an effatette from the Privy Counsellor, Lombard, the contents of which relate to the favorable reception he met with from the First Consul at Bruffels, and the favorable answer he received to the proposal he made in the name of this court. These proposals relate to a proposition, and should they be accepted at London, a congress is to be held at Bruffels.
The private letters received here this evening from the Hague, and Paris, down to the 6th inst. mention, that Sir James Craufurd has dangerously ill at Valenciennes. The chief consul has promised to return to Bruffels in the beginning of next month, with the avowed design of taking upon him the command of the Army of England, the centre of which was to be encamped after the harvest in 3 principal corps on the coast. Before the latter end of next month, 200 armed vessels are to be ready at Bruges and Ostend.
Intelligence was received at Vienna, on the 20th ult. from Constantinople, that the Porte has refused to shut her harbors against the English, which request is said to have been repeated with threats by the French Ambassador, Bruce. It is added that the splendour with which the new British Ambassador was received there by the Grand Seigneur, in his first audience on the 21st of June, unprecedented. The Porte had never before distributed such magnificent presents to any Ambassador.
NEW-YORK, October 1.
By the brig Thetis, from Bordeaux, in the short passage of 27 days, we have received our regular files of the "Moniteur" (the official paper of the French Government) to the 18th August, inclusive, and Bordeaux papers to the 23d. After an attentive perusal we find in these papers no political movement of consequence that has not been anticipated in the Mercantile Advertiser by the late arrivals from England. From Bordeaux we have obtained a small addition to our marine list. The Moniteur is occupied principally with adulatory addresses to the First Consul, notices of captures from the British, and minute details of the preparations making in all the seaports for the intended invasion.
In the Thetis came passenger, Mr. Soult, Commissary of Commercial Relations from the French Republic at Charleston.
Arrived, ship John Jones, Nicholls, Cadiz, brig Thetis, Adams, Bourdeaux; schooner Recovery, Sackford, Amsterdam.
Cleared, ship Shepardess, O'Brien, for Leghorn. Arrived at Bourdeaux from the 1st to 23d August. The Sarah Crane, of Philadelphia, from New Orleans; Aligator, Mansit, of Boston, from St. Andero. At Anvers, Jenney, Crocker, Boston; Atlantic, Penrose from Philadelphia; Pheonix, Hancock, Baltimore. At Havre, brig John, Hanse, Charleston; ship Mary, Chandler from Lisbon; brig Potomac, Tupper, from do. brig Sukey, Ropes, for Boston. At Honfleur, ship Mary, Donald, from Lisbon. At Livourne, ship Vigilant, Crafts, from New York. At Nantzes, schooner Hazard, Cowel, for Boston.
Arrived at Limerick, America, Marshall, New York. At Lisbon, George, Reynolds, New York. At Antwerp, Pheonix, Hancock, Baltimore. At Gibraltar, American Hero, Masters, New York; Hope, Ebster, Philadelphia; Federal Eagle, Hall, Boston; Crawford, Skaises, Virginia; Vigilant, Crafts, New York; Fasty, Coffin, Boston; Fox, Reed, New York; George Washington, Weyer, Boston; Actress, Clarke, New York.
Cockpit Whitehall, June 30.—Before me the most notable & right honorable the lords commissioners of appeals in prize causes. The Fly, Palmer, master. This vessel laden with a cargo
of brandy, oil, hats, threads, silks, jewellery, and other merchandizes, and bound from St. Sebastians, in Spain, to New York, on the 14th of June, 1800, was captured by the Privateer ship of War the Eagle Lawrence Natson, commander, and carried to Halifax, in Nova Scotia, where usual proceeds were instituted. Their lordships, in this case, after hearing the council on both sides, directed further proof to be made of the ship and cargo within 9 months. The Luckey, Franklin, master. The sloop was captured on her return voyage, laden with a cargo of Logwood, coffee &c. from Port Republican, in the island of St. Domingo, to New York, on the 11th of April, 1800, by His Majesty's ship of war Retribution, Samuel Peters Foster, Esq. commander, and carried to Jamaica, where both ship and cargo were condemned.
Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4.
HEALTH-OFFICE,
OCTOBER 4.
The Committee of Health report two Deaths for the last 24 hours ending this morning at 10 o'clock.
ANDREW JAMIESON, Chairman.
Extract of a letter from Edinburgh. (Scot.) of a recent date received by the ship Fanny.
"Since this war commenced, bankruptcies to a great extent have occurred and are still occurring in London, Manchester, Liverpool, Greenock, and Glasgow. In Greenock, about 43 bankrupts, in Glasgow near 200 have taken place since its commencement; two of the houses have failed for above half a million each. One of the New-Castle Banks, the Berwick Bank, the Darlington, the Durham, one of the Castle Banks, and several others in England have failed.
All our Scotch Banks stand steady. Indeed, the English Banks are not on such a good footing as the Scotch, as they have to give an exclusive privilege to the Bank of England. No Bank can be erected there to consist of more than five partners. These of course are men often engaged in other trades, and their Stock in the Bank can be but small. In Scotland a Bank consists of as many partners as they please, with a given capital which none of the partners can draw out for their own particular use; nor get bills discounted, but by having other names than their own on the paper."
Capt. Titcomb, arrived at Newburyport on Saturday, in 23 days from Trinity, (Mar.) has published the following minutes: "The day previous to my sailing, I was informed that eight American vessels had arrived at St. Pierres, with American produce, which had reduced the price very much—could not learn who any of them were, except one I was informed was the brig Joseph of New York.—It was reported at Trinity that Commodore Hood had sent a flag of truce to Fort Royal, or Fort de France, to inform the commander of Martinique that he should attack the Island on the 2d of September.
Total amount of flour inspected within the city of Baltimore for the last quarter, ending 30th Sept. 1803.
 74474 barrels wheat flour  5052 half barrels do.  271 barrels rye flour  265 barrels Indian meal  35 hogsheads do. 
By order,
EDWARD J. COLE, Register of the city of Baltimore.
An honest farmer in Britain, who reads the Bible every Sunday, (according to custom of better times) came lately to his rector, and asked him whether this war would go bad with the French? The rector said, "If it please God, he hoped it would." "Nay," says the farmer, "I am sure it will then; for this he declares by his prophet Ezekiel, chapter xxxv. ver. 2, "Son of man! set thy face against Mount Seir! Now, say woe, who is better scholard nor I am, says this can mean nothing but Monsieur the Frenchman. And in almost the next verse it is stronger than that, for there, rector, the prophet adds, "O Mount Seir! I will make the desolate."
For the Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
THE MORALIST.
No. VIII.
"The conquest of the world would cost me dear, Should it beget one thought of distance in thee, I rise in virtues to come nearer to thee."
These are the lines of Dr. Young in his admirable Tragedy called the Revenge, in the character of Alonzo the conqueror of Africa, to his friend Carlos.
To have a just idea of the high character conferred on him who is stiled a friend; we might consult the wise in all ages. Solomon says—"Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart, so doth the sweetness of a man's friend from the councils of his soul." The ancient eastern custom of throwing incence and perfume as the highest act of respect, considered, this saying is forcible and elegant. A Greek poet says, "that
the fairest possession is a true friend"—and one of the golden rules of Pythagoras directs us—"That a friend should not be hated for little faults." Cicero, and many other eminent sages, have abundantly written in praise of friendship. "Since all sublunary things," says Cicero, "are frail and fading, what can we do better than to seek out some honest man, whom we may love, and by whom we may be beloved? For taking away this benevolence, this kind of familiar way of living with each other, what will then remain desirable in life?
The Egyptian Hieroglyphics, which was the mode of corresponding before the invention of printing represented friendship by the figure of a young man bare headed in a plain garment, with his right hand upon his open breast. By this representation the Egyptians meant to shew that youth shewed true friendship to be ever in its full vigour—his being bare headed expressed a readiness to serve, the plainness of his garment spoke his sincerity, and the openness of his breast was to shew his heart was ever faithful and open to his friend.
Thus we find, in ancient times, true friendship was no ordinary thing—that it was not to be obtained on all occasions, but a jewel found, after great search, and highly esteemed by those in full possession of it.
In a true friend we look for a man of principle, and a good christian; because where christianity is the established worship, he ought to profess it with piety. No deist can be capable of possessing friendship; the man who scoffs at divine commands will not be bound by the laws of man. What prevents my doing a crime, says the deist—not the fear of future punishment, not the laws of the land, for those I could either evade or brave—no—I am withheld from turpitude, to shew the believers in Jesus that "I can walk upright as well as they."
Never place confidence in a deist—those philosophers, as they call themselves, of the new school. There is neither faith, truth nor confidence in them. Amongst the most dangerous of the present day is Thomas Paine—a wretch, who, in private life is debased with the sot, has published more blasphemy in one single sheet than Voltaire durst his whole life. Paine, the out-cast of England, the despised in France, when at the very lowest ebb of worldly misery, was taken up by Thomas Jefferson, the president of an immense country, inhabited by mortals who profess christianity! Our unhappy country now groans under the weight of this monster, who, immediately on setting his foot therein, began to mislead our fellow citizens by a series of letters, which, however happily, soon sunk into obscurity.
It has long been observed that deists, like jacobins, have no just reason for endeavoring conversions, and yet none harrass those minds, which they can influence, with more importunity of solicitation to adopt their opinions. In proportion as they doubt the truth of their doctrine, they are desirous to gain the attestation of another understanding, and industriously labour to win a prosylite; and eagerly catch at the slightest pretence to dignify their sect with a celebrated name. Hence the various tribes of these misguiding people, both in Europe and America; for whatever names they may assume whether Brissotines, Terrorists or Revolutionists, Moderates or Democrats, they are still political Jacobins or enemies to the christian religion.
"Separate thyself from thine enemies, And take heed of thy friends."
DIED,
On Saturday evening last, after a short illness, much lamented by all who knew her, Miss MARY DAVIDSON, aged 16 years, daughter of Capt. James Davidson, of this town.
The Subscriber
Respectfully informs his friends and the public in general, that he has opened his Store again in Union street, where he has for sale,
All kinds of GROCERIES,
Rhode Island Chees and Potatoes, Onions, Corn Meal, together with
Fresh Fruits and Nuts, viz.
Oranges, lemons, limes, tamarinds, raisins, figs, prunes, English walnuts, almonds, and shell barks.
Philadelphia Bottled Cyder
of the first quality, excellent fat mackerel by the barrel, and first quality chewing tobacco.
Abel Willis.
Sept. 28.
FLAX SEED.
The highest price given for Flax Seed,
A. Smith & Son.
(a 5 d)
WILLIAM OXLEY
Has received by the Ann from Liverpool and Atalanta, via Baltimore, from London,
FALL GOODS,
which he offers for sale on reasonable terms.
Sept. 30.
Loft at the late Fire,
A fire Brick painted red and inscribed: Franklin Fire Society, Wm. Ladd, 1792. Whoever will return it to the subscriber shall be liberally rewarded. J. G. LADD.
FOR SALE,
A handsome PIANO FORTE, warranted.—Apply to BELL and WRAY. Sept. 27.
Little River Turnpike Company.
The Stockholders are called upon to make another payment of Ten per cent. upon each share by them held. Some of the subscribers having been remiss in making their payments, renders this call at present necessary—measures will be immediately taken to compel those who are now in arrear, to pay up their balances. Payments are to be made to the subscriber, at this place, who is authorised to receive the same.
By order of the President and Directors.
William Harthorne, Treasurer. Alexandria, 9th Mo. 3d.
PHILIP WANTON
Has imported, per the Ann, from Liverpool, A handsome assortment of Ironmongery, Cutlery and Sadlery, which will be ready for sale in a few days. 9th Mo. 27.
Late Publications,
For Sale by Robert & John Gray, BOOKSELLERS & STATIONERS, KING STREET,
TRAVELS in Upper and Lower Egypt, during the campaign of General Bonaparte in that country; by Vivant Denon, 2 vol. 8vo. price 450 cents, in boards.
History of the British Expedition to Egypt: by Robert T. Wilson, one vol. 8vo. price 250 cents, bound.
Roseau's Life of Lorenzo de Medici: 3 vol. 8vo. price 675 cents in boards, or 10 dols. bound in calf and gilt.
Parent's Friend, or extracts from the principal works on Education, from the time of Montaigne to the present day: 2 vol. 8vo. price 400 cents, bound.
Public Characters, or Contemporary Biography: containing Memoirs of thirty six of the most conspicuous characters of the present age, price 250 cents, bound.
Domestic Encyclopedia: now publishing by subscription, to be comprised in 5 vol. 8vo. price to subscribers 250 cents, per vol. in boards.
Friend of Women: translated from the French of Bourdier de Villemert, by A. Morrice, price 100 cents.
Washington's Letters on Agriculture, 8vo. 100 cents in boards.
John Bull, or an Englishman's Fire Side: a new and celebrated Comedy, in five acts, by Geo. Colman the Younger, price 25 cents.
R. and J. GRAY
Keep constantly for sale, an extensive assortment of writing paper and blank account books.
Country Merchants
may be supplied with the following articles, by the gross or dozen, on as good terms as they can be purchased in Baltimore or Philadelphia:
Almanacs for the year 1804, school bibles and testaments, Episcopal prayer books, Watts's psalms and hymns, Rippon's, Wesley's and Newton's hymns, New Hymns and Spiritual Songs, Jones's and Bartik's pocket dictionaries, Universal Webster's Diltworth's, Columbian and Pearce's spelling books, N. England and Columbian primers, Scott's lessons, Enfield's speaker, Monitor, Murray's English reader, Sequel to do. Introduction to Reading, Elop's fables, Ainsle's grammar, and a great variety of cheap and toy books, Walkden's best British ink powder for records, inkholders of various descriptions, red morocco pocket books, sealing wax, waters, playing cards, bonnet boards, &c. &c.
Also on Hand,
250 reams good wrapping paper, a few kegs printing ink of an excellent quality, a complete assortment of German flutes from 2 to 12 dols. each, violins, violin strings, bows and bridges, instructions for the fife, flute, violin, &c.
Nota Bene—All new American Publications of merit are regularly received by Rob. and John Gray, and may be had at their book store in King street at the same prices at which they sell were they are published. October 3.
A Miller Wanted.
A man who is qualified to conduct the business of a Merchant Mill, who can come well recommended for his honesty, sobriety, skill in manufacturing flour, and attention to business, may have a birth, and liberal wages by applying to me.
A man with a small family who would keep house and board himself would be preferred, with such a person I would either stipulate for a certain salary, or interest him in the business by giving him a part of the profits. If he had money he wished to employ in that way he might have an opportunity of doing so, and receive in proportion to his stock.
JAMES DOUGLASS.
Falls Difficult, Sept. 19, 1803. 12W3W

ROBERT and JOHN GRAY
HAVE JUST RECEIVED, From Messrs. Stokes and Co's Patent and Family Medicine Store, Mount Pleasant, New York, and for sale at their book store, King Street,
A SUPPLY OF Family & Patent Medicines,
—CONSISTING OF— Chambaud's Antasthmatic Lozenges; Agu and Fever Drops; Antibilious Pills; Anodyne Essence for Head Aches; Reanimating Solar Tincture; Dr. Bardwell's genuine Eye Water; Atkinson's Essence of Mustard; Scotch Ointment for the Itch; Tooth Ach Drops; Aromatic Lozenges; Essence of the Woods, &c. &c.
Dr. Hunter's genuine Antibilious Pills, For the prevention and cure of Yellow, Bilious and Putrid Fevers.
Every experienced physician knows what dangerous disorders arise from a redundancy of bile in the habit; however salutary a due secretion of this fluid may be, yet a diffusion of it in the circulation is known, from its putrefacent qualities, to bring on sudden and fatal fevers. The unparalleled success of Dr. Hunter's Antibilious Pills, in curing, and particularly in preventing this dreadful disease, is universally known in the islands, and has induced the proprietor to appoint agents in all the mercantile towns in the United States, for the accommodation of the public. The Antibilious Pills are therefore, in an especial manner, recommended as a preventative, deferring the notice of all persons going to the West India islands, or any of those places infected with these fevers. Dr. Hunter has every possible reason, that can result from long and extensive experience, for believing that a dose of these pills, taken once every fourteen days, during the prevalence of our fall fevers, will prove an infallible preventative, and that, if taken in the early stages of these fevers, their use will very generally succeed in restoring health, and frequently in cases esteemed desperate and beyond the power of common remedies.
The operation of these pills is perfectly mild, may be used with safety by persons in every situation and of every age.
In sickly times and places a dose should be taken once a fortnight, and if there is reason to apprehend personal danger, once a week.
Observe that the signatures of Messrs. Thos. Stokes and Co. is affixed to each box, without which mark of authenticity they are not genuine.
MATRIMONY.
IT is much to be regretted but indisputably certain, that many persons of both sexes are deterred from entering into the married state, by Secret Infirmitates, which delicacy forbids them to disclose; and there are not a few who being already married, are rendered miserable for want of those tender pledges of mutual love, without which happiness in this state is at least very precarious. It has been ascertained beyond a doubt that those circumstances are occasioned by general or partial relaxation or weakness in either sex, and it is equally certain that the genuine AROMATIC LOZENGES OF STEEL are the best, if not the only remedy ever discovered for this species of debility. When taken into the stomach, they immediately dissolve and diffuse themselves like a vapor through every pore, producing effects at once delightful, salutary and permanent. When the spark of life begins to grow dim, the circulation languid, and the faculties paralysed, these Lozenges are found to give tone to the nerves, exhilarate the animal spirits, invigorate the body, and re-animate the whole man. When aversion to exercise, loss or depravity of appetite, and palled countenance, indicate approaching consumption, the delicate female will be preserved and restored to health and society by the benign influence of this medicine. When the delusions of imagination, or the force of bad example, have tempted unguarded youth into the dangerous labyrinth of secret sensuality, debilitated his body, and impaired his understanding, these Lozenges will protect him from lingering disease, the infirmities of premature old age, and a wretched dissolution amidst the agonizing reflections of conscious guilt. When the sons and daughters of dissipation have brought on themselves debility, relaxation, imbecility, and a long train of nervous affections, manifested by impaired memory, anxiety, agitation, tremours, languor, paleness, emaciation, indigestion, apathy in men; hysteric spasms, loss of appetite, irregularity, weakness, abortion, pains in the back, chest, &c. in women; these lozenges will restore health and vigor to the debilitated frame, and cheerfulness and animation to the mind.
Price One Dollar per packet.
Particular directions for their use are sealed up with each, but as the great benefit to be derived from them can only be secured by having them genuine, the public are requested to observe that the signature of Messrs. Thos. Stokes and Co. are affixed to each packet, without which mark of authenticity, they are not genuine.
Dr. Atkinson's genuine Essence of Mustard.
Rheumatism in every stage, instantly submits to its penetrating powers, which has succeeded in curing the most desperate cases of rheumatism, gout, lumbago, sciatica, numbness, palsy and complaints of the stomach, after various medicines have proved ineffectual. It is prepared in pills, and also in a fluid state. The pills are particularly serviceable in flatulences and indigestion, and by their salutary operation, promote perspiration, and gradually undermine the most obstinate rheumatism; and, at the same time, invigorate the debilitated constitution. The fluid essence is a remarkable active embrocation, necessarily used with the pills, and as generally excites a tingling sensation; it removes the causes of pain, by bringing on a circulation in the parts affected; by this means, frozen limbs, the severest sprains and bruises, old strains and relaxations, are generally cured by a few applications. The genuine is distinguished from counterfeits, by the signature of Thomas Stokes and Co. being affixed to each bottle; without which mark of authenticity, none are genuine.
The genuine Scotch Itch Ointment.
The only medicine that cures this disagreeable disease, by one application, to many thousands having experienced its efficacy; it is unnecessary to add any more arguments in its favor, but to caution the public that the name Thomas Stokes and Co. is affixed to each box, without this mark of authenticity, none are genuine.
Dr. Bardwell's genuine Eye Water.
A sovereign remedy for all diseases of the Eyes; speedily removes inflammations, dimness, itchings, and films; it never fails to cure those maladies which frequently succeed the measles, small-pox, and fever; and is an unparalleled strengthener of a weak sight.
It never fails to cure those maladies which frequently succeed the measles, small-pox, and fever; and is an unparalleled strengthener of a weak sight.
Dr. Hunter's genuine Antibilious Pills.
An agreeable and certain preventive of the predisposition to inflammatory and malignant fever, which prevails at particular seasons of the year. The rapid and increasing demand from every part of the United States, and the West India islands, is the best evidence of their superior excellence.
CHAMBAUD'S Antasthmatic Lozenges.
A radical cure for coughs, colds, asthma and consumption, difficulty of breathing, &c. &c.
Mr. CHAMBAUD, the sole proprietor of this medicine, has the satisfaction to announce that they have been the means of relieving many persons in a most precarious state of health. In common colds this medicine produces so salutary a perspiration that they generally are eradicated in a few hours. Coughing, being prolonged by that convulsive symptom termed the tickling in the throat, it shortens its duration by promoting sleep and strengthening the constitution. Pulmonary complaints, affecting the breath and lungs; those affected with them experience an almost immediate relief. Asthma and confined consumptions have repeatedly been eradicated by them. Infants in the hooping-cough, and women during pregnancy, may take them without the least fear of danger, and with the greatest expectation of relief, nor can it be administered at an improper season.
Dr. BARDWELL'S Anodyne Essence, for all kinds of Head Aches.
THE renowned virtues of the Anodyne essence, is now so generally known, that it is no presumption in the Proprietor, to say, that Head Aches, arising from whatever cause, or however violent, instantly submit to its penetrating powers. This invaluable Anodyne, has frequently succeeded after the best advice, and every other remedy had failed; by its salutary operation, it insensibly promotes circulation and perspiration, and thereby prevents the return of the most obstinate periodical head aches.
SPRING PHYSIC.
DR. HUNTER'S Anti-Bilious Pills are unquestionably proved by ample experience to be the most effectual remedy, at the same time the most innocent, pleasant, and convenient medicine for the cure of scurvy, scorbutic eruptions, leprosy, and other disorders originating from a corruptive state of the blood. The remarkable cure of Mr. Elliott, of Albany, who had been twelve years tormented with a most distressing scorbutic complaint, as also that of Thomas Johnson, a labouring man, in the service of Mr. Van Rensselaer, who was afflicted with a most horrid leprosy, must have convinced every one who has read the particulars of these cases, besides which, a variety of proofs of their efficacy, authenticated by persons of character and respectability are open to the examination of every inquirer. These must naturally be supposed to have their due weight, and supercede the necessity of any further comment from the Proprietor, yet, he presumes to assert, that the real merits of this vegetable preparation will, on a fair trial, plead more forcible its own recommendation than any thing which can be said of it.
Where also may be had,
Atkinson's Worm destroying Lozenges.—These Lozenges not only destroy worms where they exist, but effectually prevent their return. Those families who have followed Dr. Atkinson's advice, and used them in the Spring and Fall among their children, as their common physic, have now the happiness to find those children, which appeared sickly and consumptive, in the bloom of health, being entirely delivered from those dreadful vermin.
Sparta, Mount Pleasant, March 27, 1803.
We hereby certify, that our daughter, about 4 years of age, has been very unwell and in a bad state of health for these last two years. We always suspected that she had worms, and had given her several worm medicines, without any good effect, so that we despaired raising her till of late. Hearing of some surprising cures being performed by Atkinson's worm destroying Lozenges, we purchased a packet of them, and administered them according to the directions. The first dose brought away only one worm, and with it a quantity of slimy, offensive matter; the second brought away four monstrous thick worms nearly half a yard in length; and the third dose, a large quantity of a slimy, offensive matter. The vomiting and purging, with which she was frequently troubled have ceased—her appetite has become regular, and has over since enjoyed a perfect state of health, for which we are entirely indebted to this excellent medicine.
DR. BARDWELL'S
Re-animating Solar Tincture, or Pabulum of Life, Of the cure of Consumption and Althma, Disorders in the Stomach and Bowels, Convulsions, Cholick and Di sentery.
Cautious investigation, and attentive enquiry into the nature and laws of the animal economy, having long confirmed an opinion in the mind of the inventor, that all the maladies abovementioned, derive their origin from the same cause, indirect debility, or consequent weakness, the analogy of their source, by a natural inference suggested the idea of their removal by the same means; the result was the discovery of the Re-animating Solar Tincture, which after having been employed in thousands of instances, with the most unexampled and astonishing success, has obtained the wormiest approbation of characters of the first respectability, both in and out of the profession; the proprietors can confidently recommend, as one of the most certain, efficacious, and pleasant remedies ever discovered by man or offered to the world.
Price 1 dollar, and . dollar 50 cents per bottle. The large bottle contains nearly two of the small. Copious Directions for their use are sealed up with each bottle.
Dr. Stoughton's Cordial Bitters, faithfully prepared at the original warehouse, London.
This incomparable medicine has stood the test of universal approbation in Europe for near an hundred years, in the cure and prevention of,
Loss of appetite, bad digestion, windy cholick, surfeits, hysterick vapours, faintness and trembling, ague and fever, depressed spirits, foul breath, worms in children, scurvy, obstructions or stoppage, bilious fevers, sick fits, &c. &c.
These Bitters being now generally used in taverns and public places, and universally acknowledged by all who have tried their effects, to be far superior to the compositions formerly imposed in imitation thereof, the proprietor hath reduced the price to those who purchase largely above fifty per cent. Directions will be pasted on the Bottles, and which will be also sealed, in order to detect counterfeits and upstart pretenders, who will all tell you, they make the genuine Stoughton's Bitters; and in order to impose their trash on the public, they sometimes copy a part of the true advertisement and directions.
Specific Drops for Deafness.
FOR many years have these drops been used with amazing success, in DEAFNESS & HARDNESS of HEARING. Those who are unacquainted with the great relief afforded by this valuable medicine, are earnestly recommended to a trial. Few are the cases in which it has not been of great service, and very often perfected a complete cure.
Copious directions for the use of the Specific Drops for Deafness are sealed up with each bottle. Price one dollar. June 13. 12W
VALUABLE LANDS FOR SALE.
By virtue of a Deed of Trust executed by Henry Lee to the subscriber, for securing a debt due from said Henry Lee, to Wm. Ludwell Lee, deceased, the following tracts of Land will be
Sold at public Auction, for ready money, at the times and places hereafter mentioned, that is to say:
One Tract containing 2,800 acres called Hollis's Marsh, lying in the county of Westmoreland, adjoining the Stafford estate, and bordering on the Potomac river.
One other Tract containing 500 acres lying in the county of Fairfax, at the mouth of Difficult run, on the west side thereof, and bounded by the Potomac river at the Great Falls.
One other tract containing 1600 acres, together with a moiety of a MILL, lying in Frederick county, where the said tract is called and known by the name of Buffalo Marsh.
These tracts will be sold on the respective premises: The 1st on the 28th of September; the 2d on the 6th of October, and the 3d on the 13th of October next.
The above tracts will be laid off and sold in smaller parcels, if the title papers can be obtained in time to enable the subscriber to have them divided.
Byrhood Washington. d13thO
August 19 District of Columbia, County of Alexandria, ss. JUNE TERM, 1803.
John Potts, Complainant, AGAINST Robert Finley, John Banntayne, Andrew Buchanan, Jas. Hobkirk and Robt. Buchanan Dunlop, merchants and partners under the firm of Findley, Banntayne & Co. and Wm. Wilson, Defendants, In Chancery.
The defendants, Robert Finley, Jno. Banntayne, 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 Banntayne, 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 Banntayne, 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 Banntayne, Andrew Buchanan, James Hobkirk and Robert Buchanan Dunlop until the further order or decree of this court; and that a copy of this order be forthwith published for two months successively, in one of the public newspapers published in this county, and that another copy be posted at the front door of the court house of the said county.
A copy—Test, G. DENEALE, S 20. d2m Clerk.
Ten Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY from the subscriber, on the 19th of July, a negro man named
MOSES:
he is a tall boney man, about 6 feet high, not very fleshy, has a remarkable scar across the middle of his nose, his hair long and strait for that of a Negro, though not tied. He has been several times seen skulking about Alexandria. Any person who will deliver me the said Negro, or secure him and give me information thereof, shall receive the above reward.
AUG: J. SMITH.
Fairfax County, Aug. 3. eo
A Gardner Wanted.
I wish to employ a man who is qualified to undertake the management and cultivation of a large Garden and seventy acres of land, in the neighbourhood of Alexandria.
James Craik.
Sept. 14. 12W 3W
Public Sale.
On Wednesday the 12th of October, 1803, if fair, if not the next fair day, will be sold at public sale, to the highest bidder, at Raspberry Plain, the dwelling of the late Stephens T. Mason, Esq.
SUNDRY SLAVES.
consisting of likely and valuable Men, Women and Children, sundry Horses, Cattle, Mules and Asses. The terms of sale will be; for all sums over ten dollars nine months credit will be given upon the Purchaser's giving bond and approved security: for all sums under ten dollars, in the whole by one purchaser the cash must be paid. Any claim against the late S. T. Mason previously shown to and admitted by the Executor as just, will be received in payment for articles to be bid for and in the things purchased a proper discount made from the sum bid to make the payment equal to Cash.
JOHN T. MASON, Executor of S. T. MASON.
ALL persons having any claims against the late Stephens T. Mason, Esq. are desired to bring them in to the subscriber living in George Town, to Major Armstead Long, living in Leesburg, to Armstead T. Mason the son of the deceased, residing at his late dwelling, or to Abraham B. T. Mason, living in Loudoun County, properly and legally authenticated, that measures may be taken for the adjustment thereof.
The subscriber will sell one thousand acres of land situate near Little River in Loudoun County, it being the land lately purchased by the deceased S. T. Mason of James Mercer's representatives; the land is of good quality, more than two thirds of it uncleared and heavily timbered. The terms will be made to suit purchasers, and claims against the deceased's property authenticated and admitted to be just will be received in payment by JOHN T. MASON, Ex. of S. T. Mason. Sept. 9. eoW
ALEX. SMITH and SON
HAVE JUST RECEIVED, Per the brig RACHEL, from IRELAND, 5 boxes well laid in
IRISH LINEN,
Some excellent Irish PORK in hds. and bks. a few hds.
IRISH OAT MEAL,
and 30 dozen THREAD HOSE, which they will sell low for Cash. July 28. eo
To be Rented,
For a term of years or forever, TWENTY FIVE LOTS OF FIVE ACRES
each, situated within a mile and an half of the town of Alexandria, and five from the City of Washington. The situation of the ground is elevated, the soil good and susceptible of high cultivation, the air salubrious, and the prospect of three rising cities, of the river Potomac, and the adjacent country in the highest degree beautiful and picturesque.
ALSO,
A few handsome situations on the Leesburg road.
Particulars will be made known on application to
CHARLES ALEXANDER, Jun. Sept. 14. eo
Ten Dollars Reward.
LOST on Saturday last, between Geo. Town and Mr. Wm. Fitzhugh's, of Rothenworth, a Blue Morocco Pocket Book, there were in it, as well as is remembered, Two Hundred and Sixty Dollars in bank notes, a bond for 25 pounds, and some other papers of no importance to any one but the subscriber, who will on its restoration pay the above reward; or it will be paid by the Printer if delivered to him. Burwell Bassett. Sept. 28.
Merchant's Attend!
THE subscriber will sell, on low terms and easy payments, a LOT OF GROUND in the town of Port Tobacco, on which there are a small dwelling house and kitchen, a large two story store house and a convenient granary and stable in one of the best stands for the retail wet and dry goods' business. If not sold by the 15th of October next, it will be exposed to public sale on that day. Mr. John E. Ford will contract for and frew the premises, on application, at any time previous to the day of sale. An indisputable title will be made by John M'Clenachan. Mount Air, Sept. 20. eo2W
Fifty Dollars Reward.
Strayed or was Stolen from the subscriber's waggon, near the Thorough Fair Mill, P. W. county, on the 12th inst. a bright bay Mare, 14 1/2 hands high, with a small blaze in her face, both hind feet white, long hair in her mane and tail, and supposed to be with foal, ten years old last spring. The above reward will be given for the mare and thief, if he be convicted, or five dollars for the mare. John M'Clenachan. Mount Air, Sept. 20. eo2W
Cash given for clean linen and cotton rags.
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