Alexandria daily advertiser (Alexandria [Va.]), 1804-02-27 00:00:00

Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
Vol. IV.]
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1804.
[No. 917.]
Public Vendue.
On TUESDAY,
10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store, Rum in hogheads and barrels. French Brandy in pipes, Six in pipes and bds. Whiskey and Apple Brandy in bds. Sugar in bds. tierces and bags. 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 jars, Queens Ware in crates, FURNITURE, &c.
A variety of DRY GOODS,
Among which are, Cloths, Coatings, Kerseymers, Duffs, Plains and Kerseys, Negro Cottons, Serges, Flannels, blue Friezes, Calimancos and Russels, Yarn Stockings, Chintzes and Calicoes, Irish Linens, Silesia do. Osnaburgs and Ticklenburgs, Mullins and Mullin Hand'ks, India Mullins and Table Cloths, Bandanna Handkerchiefs, Coloured Threads, Hats, And sundry other Articles. P. G. MARSTELLER. Feb. 27.
Sales by Auction.
On WEDNESDAY,
10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store, on the south side of King Street, adjoining Messrs. Henry K. May and Co.
Rum in hds. and barrels, Whiskey in barrels, Apple Brandy in barrels, Gin in casks, Wine in pipes and quarter casks, Molasses in hds. Sugar in hds. and barrels, White and brown Soap in boxes, Coffee in casks and bags, Raisins in kegs and boxes, Queen's Ware, and ALSO,
A variety of DRY GOODS,
Among which are, Broad Cloths, Calimercos, Kerseys, Coatings, Halfticks, Fearnought, Blankets, Planes, Negro Cottons, Wested and other Stockings, Irish Linens, Calicoes, Threads, Chintzes, Bedticks, Osnaburgs, Sewing Silks, Mullin and Mullin Handkerchiefs, India Cottons, &c. &c. THOS. PATTEN, Auctioneer. Feb. 27.
Window Glass.
The Subscribers have received and offer for sale, 8 by 10, and 7 by 9, window glass, from the Baltimore Manufactory. The quality is excellent, and it will be sold at the Baltimore prices. They expect to receive very shortly, larger sizes from the same place. R. T. HOOE, & Co. Dec. 2.
JUST RECEIVED
AND FOR SALE,
French Brandy, Antigua and Gre Radin Rum, HOLLAND GIN—imported in the ship America from Amsterdam, Cherry Bounce made of old spirit, Wines, Loaf and Lump Sugar, Brown do. Green Coffee, Teas, &c. FRUIT—Apples, Sweet Oranges, Lemons, Pines and Green Grapes. NUTS—Almonds, English Walnuts, Shell barks, &c.
ALSO,
A few bds. Crab Cyder, 100 bds. R. Island do. 1000 lbs. Cheese, Saus Bailey, Potatoes, &c.
Thomas Simms.
Who wishes to Sell or Rent, HOUSE on Prince Street, opposite to George Hox's, Esq. Any person inclined to purchase it have a great bargain—it will sell for Cash, or be rented for Wet Goods. Jan. 13.
FOR SAVANNAH,
The Sch'r PATIENCE, Joseph Blunt, Master, to sail in 6 or 8 days—for freight or passage apply to the master on board, or to RICKETTS, NEWTON, & Co. Feb. 21.
For Freight or Charter, The fine, fast sailing Brig SUPERIOR, Jas. Campbell, Master; just off her second voyage, will carry 1100 bbls. Apply to DANIEL M'CLEAN. Feb. 17.
For Freight or Charter, The Sloop Little Rebecca, burthen 600 bds. JOHN CARR, Master; a most excellent vessel and will be ready in a few days for reception of a cargo. Please apply to JOHN G. LADD. Feb. 24.
For NEW-YORK, The Sloop Patient SALLY, M. FISHER, Master, will sail on Sunday next for freight or passage apply to the master on board, at Ramseys wharf; or to Daniel M'Clean. Feb. 23.
For BOSTON, The Brig DOLPHIN, Silvenus Snow, Master: Burthen 750 barrels; will be ready in a few days to take in freight. For particulars apply to the master on board, or to Janney and Paton. Feb. 21.
For BOSTON, The new Sch'r HARMONY, Capt. Cottrell. 500 bds. Freight will be taken on reasonable terms, application is made soon, John G. Ladd. Feb. 12.
Who has just received,
50 bolts Russia Duck, 30 pieces Russia Sheetings, 15 chests fresh Teas, 5 bales Gurrahs, 12 boxes blue nankeen China, containing complete Living table sets, Do. for coffee & tea. Feb. 12.
RICKETTS, NEWTON & Co. Have on hand, and to be sold on very low terms, a handsome assortment of superfine and second
BROAD CLOTHS,
A quantity of Rose Blankets, Twilled do. Ticklenburg, and German Osnaburgs, Bedticks and Apron Checks, Cotton Hosiery, Fustians, Velvets and Corduroys, Bombazetts and Wildbores, Calicoes and Irish Linens, Striped Jerseys and Cassimere, Corded Dimities and Flannels, Twilled Coatings and Halfticks, 200 pieces English Canvas, 200 reams writing Paper, 50 do. wrapping do. 1 trunk coloured Twills and Sewing Silks, 1 do. Umbrellas, 2 casks Sein Twine, 2 do. Fig Blue, 2 do. Rose Brimstone, 100 kegs White Lead, 5 boxes Cotton and Wool Cards, 10 hds. brown Sugar, 2 pipes London particular Madeira Wine, And a quantity of PLAISTER OF PARIS. Feb. 3.
RECEIVED,
By the sch'r Hiland and Sloop Unity, from Philadelphia, 40 bds. bottled Porter of 3 doz. each 20 do. strong draught Beer, 30 boxes Spanish Senars, and A small Invoice of Soal Leather. On Hand,
Coffee in bags, Pennsylvania Bar Iron, round do. hoop do. and nail rods, for sale by Daniel M'Clean. Jan. 29.
This Day is published, By ROBERT & JOHN GRAY,
Bookellers and Stationers, King Street, THE New American Clerk's Magazine, AND YOUNG CONVEYANCER'S POCKET COMPANION; CONTAINING
All the necessary forms of—Articles of Agreement, Bonds, Bills, Recognizances, Leases and Releases Letters and Powers of Attorney, Awards, Bills of Sale, Gifts, Grants, Assignments, Mortgages, Surrenders, Jointures, Covenants, Copartnerships, Declarations, Letters of License, &c.
WITH Necessary directions for making Distresses for Rent, &c. as the law between Landlord and Tenant now stands.
THE WHOLE Made conformable to the Laws of the United States, and adapted more particularly to the State of Virginia. Price 1 dollar—bound and lettered.
R. and J. GRAY have lately received a few copies of the Revised Code of Virginia Laws Feb. 3.
FOR SALE BY
WILLIAM HARTSHORNE, AT HIS STORE ON KIRK'S WHARF, LOWER END OF WOLF STREET, New-England Potatoes, Coarse Salt, Midlings and Shoulders of Bacon on very low terms,
Ready made Bags, Bar Iron, Philadelphia Loaf and Lump Sugar, Indian Meal, Rye Meal, Shorts and Bran, Superfine Flour in barrels and half barrels, Large and small vessels may be conveniently accommodated with Wharfage on moderate terms. STORES to let on the Wharf, or goods received in them on Storage. A large STORE on Hoe's Wharf to sell or let—with the privilege of receiving and shipping goods free of wharfage. A small HOUSE on Water Street next door to Major Muncaster's, for sale. A number of LOTS in good situations for sale or to let on ground rent. Alex. 12th mo. 20th.
Malaga Wine, Raisins, &c.
Just received, per the brig Celia, Capt. Bowen, from Malaga, 100 quarter casks Malaga Wine, 100 half qr. do. 20 qr. casks Mountain Wine of a superior quality, 30 baskets Almonds, 100 frails Figs, 150 quarter bds. Raisins, 200 boxes Muscatel do. 200 do. Bloom do. 15 boxes Lemons, which will begin landing this day at our wharf. J. and T. Vowell. Who have also on Hand,
FOR SALE ON REASONABLE TERMS, Jamaica Spirit entitled to drawback, Mulcavado Sugar in tierces and bds. superior old Port Wine, do. Madeira do. Turks Island Salt, mould Candles, 40 bds. prime new Beef, Russia Duck, white Russia Sheetings, Drillings, Raven duck, &c. &c. Jan. 20.
Just received and for Sale,
Sweet Cyder by the barrel, Apples do. N. England Rum do. Candles by the box, Pork by the barrel, 2000 lbs. excellent R. Island Cheese, Spiced Salmon in 2 and 4 gallon kegs, Raisins by the box, Prunes, Almonds, English Walnuts, Shellbarks, Chestnuts, Sweet Oranges, Lemons, Green Grapes by the jar or pound, Codfish for family use, 600 bushels R. I. Potatoes, And a general assortment of Groceries. A. WILLIS. Jan. 12.
For Sale,
A likely, healthy, young, Negro Wench. Enquire of the Printer. B. B.
S. THOMEE.
Begs leave to inform his friends and the public in general, that he has commenced business in the line of
GILDING
And Enamelling on Glass, a few doors above the Washington Tavern. Looking Glass and Pictures Frames MADE & REGILT.
NEEDLE WORK
framed in a handsome manner, NAMES AND PROFILES correctly enamelled on Glass.
S. THOMEE, as a stranger being determined to establish himself in the line of his profession, solicits that encouragement alone which he trusts the reasonableness of his charges and his assiduity to business may entitle him to.
Window Cornices handsomely Gilt, and everything in his line done to please the fancy of the owner equal to any imported.
He has some glasses and prints for sale on low terms. Particularly a set of the
BATTLE OF THE NILE,
in colours, handsomely framed and glazed. Dec. 30.
A NEW PAMPHLET.
Just received and for sale at this office, (price 25 Cents,) A Refutation of the Charges
Made by a writer under the signature of "Veritas," against the character of GABRIEL JONES: The lately acknowledged author being the Hon. Philip Grymes, Member of the Council of State.
In which every charge or insinuation against him in that libel is fully and clearly refuted. Jan. 3.
JAMES BACON,
At his Store on King-Street, within one door of Washington-Street, has just received, a quantity of well assorted
PATENT SHOT,
which, with a general assortment of Teas, Sugars, Coffee, Wines, Brandy, Spirits, and generally every other article in the grocery line, he offers for sale on the most moderate terms. Oct. 15.
Just Received and for Sale, Excellent Soft Shelled Almonds, by the trail,
New York Pippins by the barrel, Lemons by the box, Sweet Oranges, 2000 lb. Rhode Island Cheese, 1000 bushels Rhode Island Potatoes, first quality. And a Variety of Groceries and Nuts. ABEL WILLIS. Feb. 17.
JANNEY and PATON
Have just received, per the brig Polly, and for Sale, 24 hds. } New England Rum, 56 bds. } 75 tons Pilsner Paris. And on hand, as usual, a general assortment of GROCERIES. And about 1250 tons Plaister.
Farmers will find it to their interest, when purchasing, to look at this plaister, as they certainly will be able to please themselves as to quality. It lays very convenient to a water carriage, and may be put on board a vessel free of cartage. Dec. 9.
BENJAMIN SHREVE, Jun.
Has just received per ship Commerce from Salem, and offers for Sale, 100 tons Plaister Paris, 8 bales India Cottons. Feb. 17.
A Cheap Bargain.
TO BE SOLD, A THREE story new BRICK HOUSE, Prince Street between Fairfax and Royal Streets on the south side thereof, second door from Messrs Hewes and Millers Store, and next adjoining Mrs. Reifer. The house is in an unfinished state, but the doors, sashes and architraves, &c. are all made and at a small expence may be completed, it is unnecessary to give any further explanation, as any person inclined to purchase will naturally view the premises. The key is in possession of Capt. C. M'Knight. The payments will be made easy. Application to be made to the sub-scriber in the City of Washington, or Dr. T. S. Triplett, Alexandria. It not sold at private sale, it will be sold at public vendue on the First of March next. Clotworthy Stephenson. Feb. 6.

The Subscriber Has removed his VENDUE STORE from the corner of King and Union streets, to the store adjoining Messrs Henry K. May, & Co. on the South side of King Street.
THOMAS PATTEN.
January 30. d
For New-York,
 The Sch'r SEA FLOWER, H. B. Phillips, Master: Will carry 500 barrels of Flour. For Freight or Passage apply to the master on board, or to
Daniel M'Clean.
Feb. 25. d
GEORGE N. LYLES
Intending to discontinue the retail business, will dispose of at prime cost, for Cash, his Goods, consisting in part of
SUPERFINE CLOTHS,
Do. Cashmeres,
Chintzes and Calicoes,
Furniture do. do.
Satin and Marbeilles Waistcoating,
Irish and German Linen,
Silk and Cotton Hosiery,
Marbeilles and Cotton Counterpanes,
With a variety of other Articles, which being laid in very low, will be well worth the attention of purchasers.
Feb. 25. d4w
FOR SALE.
A HANDSOME GIG,
with plated Harness. Also, an excellent Gig HORSE. Apply to the Printer.
Feb. 24. d
A Porter wanted
At the BANK of ALEXANDRIA, a man well recommended will meet with a liberal compensation for his services.
Feb. 22. d6t.
GURDEN CHAPIN, Cashier.
To Hire by the Year,
A finart, active, young Negro Woman. Enquire of the printer.
Feb. 22. d6t.
For Sale,
On very moderate terms, a case of OSTRICH FEATHERS.
Ricketts, Newton and Co.
Jan. 16. d
For Sale,
For a term of years, a healthy, stout NEGRO WOMAN. Apply to the Printer.
Feb. 22. 3t
For Sale or Rent.
A convenient two story brick house, completely finished, situated on Water street, between King and Prince Streets—immediate possession will be given. Apply to
JOSEPH RIDDLE.
Nov. 30. d6t.
FOR SALE.
A good washer woman with her child. Application to be made to the printer.
Feb. 11. d.
FOR SALE,
A two story BRICK HOUSE and LOT, in the City of Washington, on very easy terms.
Thomas Patten.
Jan. 18. d
TUNIS CRAVEN,
Has just received from Philadelphia by the Harp-mary, Capt. Ellwood,
Russia Sheetings,
Ticklenburgs,
Twisted Cotton Bagging,
Madrass Handkerchiefs,
Ladies patent Cloths,
A small assortment, worked and lambs wool hosi, flannels, &c. Also,
An Elegant Sideboard.
Feb. 18. d
FOR SALE,
A TRACT OF LAND
formerly the property of Itham Keith, lying in the county of Fauquier, adjoining the merchant mill lately purchased of Nathan Mathew by Henry D. Hise, containing by deed 386 acres, about eight miles from the Court House, and is tho't by good judges, in point of fertility, inferior to no land in the county; it is well watered, abounds in fine low grounds; has on it a tolerable dwelling house, a small orchard, a sufficiency of timber and lays well.
Also, one other Tract, about ten miles above the Court House, containing about 600 acres; lying upon Carter's Run, near the main road leading to Winchester. This land is well watered, has many advantages attached to it; such as country mills, &c.—about one half in woods, and is considered as excellent for cropping, being fine for either wheat, corn or tobacco.
L. Ashton.
Fauquier Court House,
Feb. 21. d4w
Mr. Snowden, — Sir,
A publication in your paper of the 23d instant, signed Henry Rose, compels me to appear again in the public prints; not for the purpose of calling Doctor Rose "a false, malicious and scandalous traducer," (epithets which may nevertheless eventually recoil on their author) but with an honest view of giving to my fellow citizens, as well as the public at large, such a statement of facts as may enable them to judge with what force these approbrious terms apply to me, on the score of the transaction in question, and how far my exertions to enable the Doctor to extricate himself from his recent difficulties have merited such abuse.
On Saturday the 18th instant, Doctor Rose called on me with a paper of which the following is a copy, purporting to be a communication from Mr. George Wise, and demanded whether or not, I had stated what was therein contained.
No. I.
Mr. George Wise states, that Mr. Hoffman, in a conversation with him, and some others, observed that Dr. Rose, in company with Col. Peyton, had called upon him (Mr. Hoffman) to get the letter which he had obtained from the Doctor some time before, respecting the misunderstanding about a bill, then pending before Congress, relating to the Corporation, that (Mr. Hoffman) in reply, told the Dr. he acted not upon his own account alone, but on behalf of the committee, and did not give the letter, that the Doctor then asked him, if he had acted entirely for himself, whether he would have returned the letter, that Mr. Hoffman replied, that he should do with the letter what he (Mr. Hoffman) thought proper—upon this, that the Doctor had used approbrious language, and that Mr. Hoffman, informed him, that his house was always an asylum, but that notwithstanding, he should not use (meaning the Doctor) any improper language in his house, upon which the Doctor begged Mr. Hoffman's pardon.
After perusing the paper, I replied, that substantially I had, but not in the express terms there used. He then demanded that I should give him in writing an account of what passed between us at my house at the time, and on the occasion alluded to, or at least of so much of it as had obtained any degree of publicity. I assented to this application, on condition that he would previously put me in possession of the paper presented, or a copy thereof. After some hesitation he agreed to do so, and soon after in compliance made him the following communication.
No. II.
Alexandria, 18th Feb. 1804.
Doctor Henry Rose,
Sir,
IN conformity with my promise, I here send you a statement of what passed in my house the evening you and Colonel Peyton were there, for the purpose of getting back the letter you had given the Committee, relative to the misunderstanding about the bill then pending before Congress, relating to the Corporation of Alexandria, and which is what I stated to sundry gentlemen the following day.
That on my refusing to give up the letter on behalf of the Committee, you became irritable, and made use of an approbrious term; on which I remarked, my house protected any gentleman that came into it, and that I had not been accustomed to receive such language; that I was sorry Doctor Rose had no more respect for my lady. On which I stated Doctor Rose had made a very proper apology. As it respects my answer to your appeal to me what I would do with the letter, if I acted altogether on my own behalf, I believe my answer to have been "that Mr. Eppes had stated on the floor of Congress, that which I thought incorrect, and in which I was implicated, and that I should take the shortest mode of correcting the error."
JACOB HOFFMAN.
The Doctor called again on the following day, and declared himself not satisfied with the statement I had furnished, and observed that I had not gone so far as he wished, and expected. When I asked him to particularize, he endeavoured to do so, and as well as I could understand him, he aimed at a declaration on my part, that his apology was intended exclusively for Mrs. Hoffman. This I refused to do, as it would have been incorrect, but after some considerable conversation I added at his request, to the foregoing statement, the following supplementary clause.
No. III.
I further state at the request of Dr. Rose, that he made a second very proper apology to Mrs. Hoffman.
JACOB HOFFMAN.
We then parted, and I have not been since favoured with another personal interview. The correctness of the statement I gave to him, and with which he was dissatisfied will appear from the following representations.
No. IV.
ONE evening lately I happened to call at Mr. Hoffman's, and on entering the room found Dr. Rose and Col. Peyton there; on which I apologized for interrupting their business, and was answered that it was no interruption, and requested to take a seat, which I did. Soon after Doctor Rose demanded of Mr. Hoffman the delivery of a letter he had given him; and I think, said his reason for demanding it was, that he could substantiate the information he gave Mr. Eppes respecting the Bill sent by the Mayor and Council of Alexandria to Congress. Mr. Hoffman refused to deliver it, saying that as there were more persons implicated in the charge that Dr. Rose had made to a member of Congress, and that as the letter went to refute, or contradict said charge it was common property, and he would not deliver it without their consent. The Doctor then told Mr. Hoffman, that if he was not in his own house he would tell him that his conduct was very base—on which Mr. H. rose and very coolly observed to the Doctor, that his house at all times afforded protection to gentlemen that came into it—he also told Doctor Rose, that he was not used to hear such language, and that he thought the Doctor would have treated his lady with more respect. Doctor Rose then observed that he was warm and irritated, and had made use of improper language—he also made a very polite and gentlemanlike apology to Mrs. Hoffman.
He asked Mr. Hoffman on what footing they should leave the business, to which Mr. Hoffman replied, that he thought himself injured, together with the gentlemen of the Committee, and that he should take the shortest mode of redressing the injury and make use of the means in his power.
JOSEPH RIDDLE.
Alex. 24th Feb. 1804.
No. V.
I certify that I was present at the conversation, to which Mr. Riddle refers, and that it is substantially correct; but that Mr. Hoffman's letter to Doctor Rose, states some parts of it more minutely.
JNO. B. PATON.
Alexandria, February 24.
To prove that I made no other representation of this transaction than that what actually took place, I adduce the following certificates.
No. VI.
Being present on Friday last, when Mr. Hoffman was asked, if there had not been a demand made of a paper given him by Dr. Rose, Mr. Hoffman, replied in the affirmative, and began to relate the conversation, which took place at the interview, in substance as follows:
After refusing the paper, Doctor Rose, made use of approbrious terms, which Mr. H. said he could not suffer from any gentleman, that his house was however an asylum for every gentleman, when Dr. Rose begged pardon, or apologized and acknowledged he was warm. The manner in which Mr. Hoffman gave the statement, impressed on me, that Mr. H. was pleased with the reparation the Doctor made, it may be proper to remark that Mr. H. did not relate it in a style of exultation.
GEORGE WISE.
Alexandria, February 24.
No. VII.
On the 19th of February Mr. Hoffman, read to me a copy of a letter addressed to Dr. Rose, containing as nearly as I can recollect the conversation which took place on Friday the 17th inst. between Mr. Jacob Hoffman, John A. Stewart, George Wise, and myself.
PETER WISE, Jun.
No. VIII.
On Sunday the 19th of February, Mr. Hoffman read to me a letter addressed to Doctor Rose, a copy of which he told me he had given him. The letter contained Mr. Hoffman's conversation to Dr. Wise, Mr. George Wise, and myself as nearly as I can recollect.
JOHN A. STEWART.
On the afternoon of Tuesday, the 21st, Doctor Augustine J. Smith came into my store, and wished to know if I were at leisure, informed him I was and waited on him into the street, where he informed me that he had called on me, at the request of his friend Doctor Rose, holding a paper in his hand, which he said contained what he and his friend Rose thought was proper for me to sign. After reading it to me, I replied that I would not, as I consistently could not, sign a paper of that description, but if he would leave it with me, I would give him a written answer, stating my objections to his request. To this he objected unless I would acknowledge that I had not made up my mind, whether I would or would not sign it. To this I peremptorily refused my assent, having at the first moment determined negatively as to the proposition.—After this, much conversation passed between us, as many of my neighbours can testify. Being unwilling that Henry Rose or any other man, should have any cause of complaint against me, I proposed to Dr. Smith to submit the affair wholly to three gentlemen. Doctor Rose to choose one, I another, and Doctor Smith to make the
third—that to whatever they should pronounce as my duty, I would cheerfully conform; or, that Doctor Rose should be at liberty to publish my letter of the 18th containing the facts, with such remarks as he might consider advantageous to him to make; or, if any gentleman would say that he understood more from me, or differently from what that letter contains, I would correct the error, and satisfy the public fully on that score, and I requested Dr. Smith to communicate to Dr. Rose, my reasons for refusing to sign the paper, together with these several propositions for an accommodation. To all which he objected, stating that he merely felt himself bound to acquaint Dr. Rose with my refusal to sign the paper in question, and that I should hear from Dr. Rose through him in the morning, adding that he hoped or supposed I was willing it should be kept a secret—whether the Doctor was really serious as to this injunction, under all the circumstances of publicity on the part of his friend, which will presently appear, I cannot pretend to ascertain. At 11 o'clock the following morning, Doctor Smith called at my house, and presented me with the following CHALLENGE.
No. IX.
Sir,
As reports injurious to my reputation have prevailed for some days past, which reports have been traced to you, as the author, and as you have refused by amicable adjustment to give me the redress that the nature of the thing required, I hereby demand of you that satisfaction which the feelings of an injured gentleman require. My friend Dr. Smith will, on my part, make the necessary arrangements.
Your obt. servt.
HENRY ROSE.
Alex. Feb. 22.
Mr. Jacob Hoffman, Alexandria.
In reply to this attestation of fashionable valour, I answered verbally to Dr. Smith, (he refusing to take it in writing, viewing it he said as an improper answer) that being unconscious of having done any thing that could justify such a demand, I should decline giving Dr. Rose any further satisfaction of any kind, until I had cause to believe I had done him an injury, especially as I had taken so much pains the evening before, through him (Dr. Smith) to do his friend every justice which could be reasonably demanded.
Thus have I given a brief but faithful relation of the facts on which is founded Dr. Rose's accusation of false, malicious, and scandalous traducer. He has indeed avoided to specify any particular calumny, but as he professes to have received his information through a respectable channel, and as the paper first presented for my consideration, contains all that is said to have been received, he is left to support his charge from some part of that document. Has not the substance of that paper been fully and satisfactorily proven to be true? I feel secure in submitting the question to the public even on this ground, although it will be observed that the statement made under the signature of Mr. George Wise, does not exactly correspond with that, said to have contained information coming from him, which paper or its original I am authorized by Mr. Wise himself to state he never saw, and that the certificate now published contains the substance of the conversation he communicated, a copy of which he had given Dr. Rose. Let the public compare that which is now given under his signature, supported by Dr. Wise and Mr. Stewart, with the certificates of Mr. Riddle and Mr. Paton, and determine whether there be aught of falsehood or apparent malice in my representations. The Doctor cannot be otherwise than aware that these are serious and injurious charges, and cannot be unmindful of the consequences of being unable to substantiate them in a court of justice.
But I am also charged with cowardice, and if to have declined an acceptance of the Doctor's challenge supports that charge, then I am convicted. Although I have no ambition to shine in the annals of modern chivalry, yet I am not willing to subscribe to the Doctor's accuracy, when on this head a respectable proportion of the community I am persuaded will not give him credit for the correctness of his premises, and that the other part especially such as know me or my character, will not readily admit that he will acquire much eclat by this exertion of his prowess. It is possible however that the Doctor may yet add to his laurels by extending his defiance to Mrs. Hoffman, and this supposition seems in some measure warranted, by a consideration of the time, place and manner, which he selected for communicating his hostile intentions towards me. The time was on a sabbath morning, when the solemn sound of the bell, was summoning the peaceful inhabit-

cents to worship—the place, my own fire- side, surrounded by my wife and children, with one of my fellow-citizens who is a jus- tice of the peace for the county of Alexan- dria—the manner was such as to induce this gentleman to require assurances of me that the Doctor's threats should terminate in nothing sanguinary or serious, and as I wish to accompany all my statements with correspondent testimony as far as the na- ture of the several facts will admit of it, I have prevailed on Mr. Dundas to furnish me with the following certificate.
No. X.
On Sunday morning the 19th inst. on my way to Church, I fell in with Mr. Hoffman near the corner of King and Royal Streets, and from thence walked with him on my way, when I got to his house he asked me to step in with him a few minutes, and he would go with me part of the way, I did so, and a few minutes after we were seated, a servant came into the room and said Dr. Rose was at the door and wished to see Mr. Hoffman; the servant was desired to ask the Doctor to walk up, which he immediately did, when a conversation commenced between the Doctor and Mr. Hoffman on the subject of an apology the Doctor had made the evening he and Col. Peyton were at Mr. Hoffman's house, and from what I understood the Doctor wished Mr. Hoffman to state that the apology was intended for Mrs. Hoffman only, to which Mr. Hoffman would not consent, observing that it would be incorrect, but agreed to add to the letter that the Doctor had also made an apology to Mrs. Hoffman, who at this time, or a little before, came into the room (where she continued until the Doctor went away.) The Doctor made some hesitation at accepting this addition, but at length agreed that it should be stated, which Mr. Hoff- man did, and gave it to him, at the same time asked him if it was satisfactory, he said it was no, and asked Mr. Hoffman if he would give him nothing more, he said he would not; upon which the Doctor left the room, saying as he went out, that Mr. Hoffman should hear from him in another way. Mrs. Hoffman at this time also left the room, on which I wished to know of Mr. Hoffman if his lady would not be alarmed at the Doctor's threats, to which he replied that I need not have any fears on that score, that Mrs. Hoff- man was not easily alarmed, and that the Doc- tor's threats should eventuate in nothing serious, which assurance was to me satisfactory, and I said no more to him on that subject.
JOHN DUNDAS.
February 25, 1804.
I must now take my leave of the public prints as a vehicle of communication to Doctor HENRY ROSE, and it cannot be ex- pected of me I think, to notice any thing further coming from the same quarter, con- taining injurious charges, if they are unsup- ported by evidence.
JACOB HOFFMAN.
February 25, 1804.
NEW YORK, February 10.
By the Schooner Hector, we have received Ja- maica papers to the 19th ult. but they contain nothing but a few marine articles.
Mr. McDouell, who came home in the Hector, informs that an embargo was laid on all vessels at Barracoa about the 12th ultimo, in consequence of an expedition that was one the eve of sailing against the island of New Providence. This ex- pedition was to be conducted by the French who were lately obliged to leave St. Domingo. It was said the force to be employed consisted of 3000 men, part of which was to come from St. Jago de Cuba. A number of privateers were also fitting out at Barracoa.
The inhabitants of Nassau having been ap- prized of the above expedition, sent express to the Governor, who was at some other part of the island.
His Britannic Majesty's ship Leander, of 50 guns, Vice Admiral Mitchel, has arrived at St. John's Island, from Halifax and Bermuda.
Twenty Dollars Reward.
ELOPED from Mr. Thomas Blackburn's plantation, on Monday the 20th inst. HARRY, a dark mulatto, about 30 years of age, five feet seven or eight inches high. The above Negro was purchased by me in December last, at the sale of the late Mr. Triplett's property at Round Hill; he has received uncommon indul- gencies, and absconded through a pretended aver- sion to going to my farm in Jefferson. He has connexions about Centerville, and also in and near Alexandria, at which place I think it most probable he is now concealed.
I will give the above reward to any person who shall apprehend the said Negro and lodge him in jail at Dumfries, or 15 dollars if secured in any other jail so that I get him again.
H. S. Turner,
Dumfries, Feb. 27.
For Sale,
A HOUSE and LOT, lower end of Prince Street. The stand is convenient to the shipping, and offers considerable advantages as a store or druggist's shop, and can accommodate a family. Apply at the same to
Charles Douglas.
Jan. 28.
Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27.
We have received some remarks from Messrs. Hoffman, Dundas, and Alexander, on Dr. Rose's publication on the 23d inst. which, from the pressure of other matter, we must postpone until to-morrow.
The lines as "a Peace Offering" to the Salt Mountain Democrat on Wednes- day.
Errata in Mr. Herbert's Oration.
Sixth l. 3d par. 2 col. for "distinguished," read distinguished. Tenth l. for "to," read is. Fourth par. 15th l. for "affection," read af- fectation. Fourth col. 46th l. for "desseminating," read disseminating.
Washington's Birth Night.
The inhabitants of Dumfries and its vicinity, have given a decided proof that their affec- tionate regard for the memory of "our first & greatest revolutionary character" is still undiminished. The eve of his birth was celebrated at Mr. Wil- liams's Tavern, on the 22d inst. The company consisted of about 100 ladies, and nearly the same number of gentlemen. The decorations of the Ball Room were elegant and interesting. On entrance the venerable and majestic figure of Washington, in full length portrait, arrested at- tention; the American Standard, displayed to the right of the picture, was highly ornamented with laurels and flowers; at the upper end of the room a transparency representing a bust of the General (with the date 1732 on the pedestal) ornamented in a similar manner, next attracted notice; a light, fanciful festoon of laurels, interspersed with flowers, encircled the whole apartment. All admired the display of beauty and elegant simpli- city exhibited by the ladies; and it was remark- ed, with peculiar pleasure, that the present fa- shionable style of exposure found no place among them. The managers acquitted themselves with singular propriety—the music was appropriate and animating—the utmost harmony and convi- viality reigned, and all, of every party, appeared only solicitous who should most contribute to the general happiness. The company were much in- debted to Mr. James Smith, whose design and execution of the portrait and other ornaments af- forded the lovers of the fine arts much satisfacti- on, and reflected the highest honor on his talents.
A Country Spectator.
Prince William, Feb. 23, 1804.
From Washington.
Extract of a letter from a correspondent— The president in his extreme anxiety to com- municate to the House a letter from Governor Claiborne, on the subject of Louisiana, did not ven stop to have it copied, but sent the original with a request that when they had done with it, they would return it. It seems to have been in- tended as a secret communication, and so sent to the Senate, but by some mistake it was read with open doors; it was then sent to the House and read in the same public manner. The House however, have refused to publish it, I therefore send you the substance, and in many instances the expression.—(New Orleans.)
"SIR—The tranquility in which I found this country is still uninterrupted. This season of festivity, and the change of Government, has given additional spirit to public amusement. If I have any political uneasiness, it arises from the great latitude of the powers with which I am vested. The anxiety attending the exercise of discretionary power, is always in a degree unplea- sant.
I have found it a vain labor to attempt to remove the old government. It has left the country in an inextricable confusion, particularly the judicial department. Many of the cases in court have been depending for twenty years; and corruption had put a seal upon them, but the introduction of the American principles of Jus- tice will break the seal, as they have now become the subjects of enquiry by the correct rules of an enlightened judiciary. It was my wish that those causes should be commenced anew, but this I found impracticable, and as I am in- formed the written evidence appertaining to many of them cannot be obtained; and the translation of such evidence would together with the records, take years to effect.
Appeals from the governors court formerly lay to the court at Savannah. I shall be under the necessity of deciding causes of magnitude in the last resort. I am reluctant to arrogate to my- self a power, which the most haughty of my pre- decessors never exercised.
I have appointed seven judges for this city, whose jurisdiction extends to causes arising in it, of the value of 3000 dollars with the right of appeal to the Governor's court if above 500 dol- lars.
The arrangements made by General Wilkin- son meet my entire approbation.
It would be expedient that provisions should be made for the government of the country as soon as possible, though I do not apprehend any public inconvenience from a short delay.
I found in the jail about 100 prisoners, some of whom had been confined from 10 to 13 years with ot any trial. It was my desire to set them free, but on enquiry of Mr. L'Aufat, I learned there had been an understanding respecting them with the Spanish government. I flatter myself
some arrangement may be made to procure for these prisoners a general amnesty. For surely it will not be derogatory to a republican government to err on the side of mercy, and I should feel a pang if my country should be disgraced by the rattling of a single chain.
The expenses incident to the possession and temporary government of our new country, I have reason to believe will fall within the amount which had been calculated for them; and the receipt of monies will be fully adequate to their extent.
The merchants and planters in this place live in a style of ease & affluence, but I am sorry to say they are totally destitute of information.
Such has been their mode of living, and the object state in which their government has placed them, that they discover an aversion to public concerns. A profound ignorance pervades the whole of them. Equal rights are pleasing to e- very man. The trial by jury, that inestimable right enjoyed by the American people, would at present be a great inconvenience and trouble to them. At present they have not a capacity to enjoy the full effect of a free constitution. The principles of an elective government they would not understand. A representative system would only bewilder them. I would recommend the adoption of some system of education, and that schools and seminaries of learning should be established.
It will be by the dissemination of knowledge amongst them that they will be rendered capable of enjoying and exercising the valuable rights of free citizens.
N. Y. Herald.
Congress of the United States.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Wednesday, Feb. 22.
The House went into a committee of the whole—Mr. Varnum in the chair—on the bill supplementary to an act providing for a naval peace establishment.
This is the bill introduced at the instance of Mr. Nicholson, with a view to a more economi- cal and beneficial arrangement in relation to the national ships laid up in ordinary.
Mr. Leib moved an additional section, virtual- ly abolishing the office of lieutenant colonel commandant of the marine Corps, and authori- sing the president to make such other reductions of the subordinate officers as he may think fit.
The object of the bill being a reform of the expenses attending the naval establishment, the measure contemplated by the amendment was, in his opinion a very proper one to be answered by it. The bill he had contemplated the annual saving, in the single article of provisions of 7,000 dollars; by abolishing the office of lieutenant colonel commandant a saving of 6 000 dollars in addition would be made—This officer made it appeared, all the contracts, and it would be seen by documents before the House, that while the price of the ration in the War department was 15 cents, that fixed by this officer was twenty cents; the difference made the sum of 3 750 dollars a year. It would also be seen that exorbitant sums were expended in postage and fuel; in the single article of postage 150 dollars had been ex- pended in three months.
This amendment was agreed to—Ayes 6x.
Mr. Eustis moved a new section for the allow- ance to captains holding themselves in readiness to enter the service of the same rations they are entitled by law to receive when in actual service—D agreed to—Ayes 37—Noes 45.
The committee rose, and the House agreed to the amendment of Mr. Leib without a division.
Mr. Jackson moved a new section for the allow- ance to captains required to hold themselves in readiness the same rations they are entitled to receive when in actual service.
Mr. Nicholson supported the amendment, to which the house agreed—Ayes 44—Noes 40; the bill was ordered to a third reading to mor- row.
The House went into committee of the whole on the bill to authorise the payment of drawbacks on goods exported from the places therein mentioned.
Mr. Rodney moved a new section to the bill placing goods, wares and merchandise imported into the district of Delaware on the same footing as to the receipt of drawbacks on exportation to foreign country, after having been conveyed by land, with those imported into the districts of Philadelphia, N. York or Baltimore.
Mr. Eustis opposed, and Mr. Rodney replied. Carried.
When the committee rose, and the House or- dered the bill to a third reading.
Further Dividend.
THE Commissioners in a commission of bank- ruptcy awarded and issued forth against John Gill, of Baltimore, in Maryland district, mer- chant, intend to meet on Monday the 25th day of March next, at four o'clock in the afternoon, at their office, the south-east corner of Gay and Wa- ter Streets, in the city of Baltimore, in order to make a further dividend of the estate and effects of the said bankrupt; when and where the credi- tors, who have not already proved their debts, are to come prepared to prove the same, or they will be excluded the benefit of the said divi- dend.
James H. Hooe, } Affignees. Wm. Mac Creery, }
February 27.
COIN.
For Sale, at Private Sale.
Three hundred thousand BRICKS,
Four thousand bushels of
LIME,
and a NEGRO GIRL, about twelve years of age. THOMAS PATTEN.
Feb. 27.
Patent Corn Shelling Machine.
By virtue of authority in me placed by Thomas Burtcham, one of the proprietors of the Corn Shelling Machine, invented by Paul Pillsbury of Newbury, state of Massachusetts, I now offer for sale in the state of Virginia and that part of the District of Columbia west of the Potomac, the exclusive right to construct, and authority to use, and vend to others to be used, this simple but very valuable Machine.
I will sell a right to construct a single one, or I will sell the right for any county in Virginia, so far as to make it an object to the purchaser. It possesses every property most desirable in a Machine, such as durability, expedition, simplicity and so little labour in working it, that two men may easily shell one hundred bushels per day. It takes so little from the cob that the corn does not require tanning as in the common method of threshing.
Millers and Farmers who have large quantities of this grain to shell will find it much to their advantage to work this Machine by a horse or by water, as one might be constructed at a small ad- ditional expence to shell one hundred barrels per day. Any person wishing to see the performance of this Machine may be gratified by applying either at Mr. Hartshorne's Store in Alexandria, or at his Mill three miles from town. ROBERT HARTSHORNE.
Description of the Sheling Machine.
It consists of a wooden frame for the cylinder to work in, 3 feet 5 inches long, 2 feet 7 inches in height.
A cylinder 24 inches diameter, and 17 inches long, of white oak, set with small iron teeth to project out about 3/8 of an inch, interlocked within 1/8 inch of each other to shell the corn with as the cylinder turns round.
A Gudgeon passing through the centre of the Cylinder for it to turn on, made of wood or iron.
A Crank to turn the Cylinder with, made of wood or iron. A semi-circular bottom under the Cylinder, made with wooden slats, set with small iron teeth, interlocked like those in the Cy- linder; the slats set so far apart as to let the shelled corn fall through into the receiver below.
A flat piece of wood placed at the top of the frame at one end to conduct the ears of corn in at one side of the Cylinder, which being shelled, the cobs pass out at the other side. The side where the ears enter is half an inch wider than that where the cob is discharged.
Mr. Davis, Richmond, Mr. Green, Fredericks- burg, and Mr. Bowen, at Winchester, are desired to publish the above once a week for ten weeks in their respective papers.
Feb. 27.
12W10W
This is to give notice,
That the subscriber hath obtained, from the Orphan's Court of Alexandria County, in the District of Columbia; Letters of admini- stration, on the personal estate of Margaret Wil- son, late of the said county deceased; all persons having claims against the said deceased, are here- by warned to exhibit the same to William Cash, and Abel Blakeney, with the vouchers thereof, at or before the 25th day of August next, they may otherwise be excluded by law, from all benefits of the said estate.
Given under my hand, this 25th day of Fe- bruary 1804.
WM. WIGGINS.
All persons indebted to the said estate are re- quired to make immediate payment to the subcri- bers, who are fully empowered to receive the said estate.
William Cash, Abel Blakeney.
Feb. 27.
24 5W.
For Sale,
from eight to twelve hundred cords of Excellent Fire-Wood;
from ten to twenty thousand FENCE RAILS, and a large quantity of WHITE OAK and POP- LAR TIMBER. None of these articles are more than two miles or two and an half from tide water. Those who wish to purchase will apply to the subscriber in Prince George County, Five miles from the City of Washington and A- lexandria.
Overton Carr.
Feb. 27.
Just received and for Sale, By Henry K. May, & Co.
3000 bushels Live-potatoes Salt 1700 do St. Ubes do. 50 boxes mould candles 30 barrels No. 1 and 2 cargo beef 5 pipes Madeira Wine 9 Ducking Guns 3 pipes 4th proof French Brandy.
February 16
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Cash given for clean Linen and Cotton Rags.

ALBERT and JOHN GRAY HAVE JUST RECEIVED, From Messrs. Stokes and Co's Patent and Nam. Medical Store, Mount Pleasant, New York, and for sale at their York Store, King Street, A SUPPLY OF  Family & Patent Medicines, -CONSISTING OF-  Chambaud's Antiphlogistic Lozenges; Ague and Fever Drops; Antibilious Pills; Apo- dyne Essence for Head Aches; Reanimating Solar Tincture; Dr. Bardwell's genuine Eye Water; At- kinson'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 secre- tion of this fluid may be, yet a diffusion of it in the circulation is known, from its putrescent qua- lities, 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, deser- ving the notice of all persons going to the West Indies, or any of those places infected with these fevers. Dr. Hunter has every possible rea- son, that can result from long and extensive expe- rience, for believing that a dose of these pills, taken once every fourteen days, during the pre- valence 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 suc- ceed in restoring health, and frequently in cases esteemed desperate and beyond the power of com- mon remedies.
The operation of these pills is perfectly mild, may be used with safety by persons in every situa- tion and of every age. In sickly times and places a dose should be taken once a fortnight, and if there is reason to appre- hend 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 enter- ing into the married state, by secret infirmities, 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 these circum- stances are occasioned by general or partial relaxation or weakness in either sex, and it is equally certain that the genuine AROMA TOC 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 diffuse 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, excite the animal spirits, invigorate the body and re-animate the whole man. When aversion to exer- cise, loss of depravity of appetite, and pallid 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 under- standing, these Lozenges will protect him from lingering disease, the infirmities of premature old age, and a wretch- ed diffusion amidst the agonizing reflections of consci- ence. When the sons and daughters of dissipation have brought on themselves debility, relaxation, imbecility, and a long train of nervous affections, manifested by im- paired memory, anxiety, agitation, tremours, languor, paleness, emaciation, indigestion, apathy in men; hyster- ics, spasms, loss of appetite, irregularity, weakness, abor- tion, pains in the back, chest, &c. in women; these Lozen- ges 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 pe- netrating powers, which has succeeded in curing the most desperate cases of rheumatism, gout, lumbago, sciatica, humbuck, palsy and complaints of the stomach, after previous venesection have proved ineffectual. It is prepared in pills, and also in a fluid state. The pills are particularly serviceable in flatulencies and indigestion, and by their primary 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 sen- sation; it removes the causes of pain, by bringing on a cir- culation in the parts affected; by this means, frozen limbs, the feverish sprains and bruises, old strains and an- luxations, are generally cured by a few applications. The genuine is distinguished from counterfeits, by the signa- ture of Thomas Stokes and Co. being affixed to each bot- tle; without which mark of authenticity, none are genu- ine.
The genuine Scotch Itch Ointment. The only medicine that cures this disagreeable disease, by one application, in many instances having experienced its efficacy; it is unnecessary to add any more arguments in its favor, but to caution the public that the name Tho- mas 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; spec-
ily removes all miasmata, sunstroke, sickness, and dizziness; it never fails to cure those maladies which frequently suc- ceed the measles, small-pox, and fever; and is an unpa- ralleled strengthener of a weak sight.
Dr. Hunter's genuine Antibilious Pills. An agreeable and certain preventative of the predisposi- tion 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  Antiphlogistic Lozenges. A radical cure for coughs, colds, asthma and con- sumption, 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 perspi- ration that they generally are eradicated in a few hours. Coughing, being prolonged by that convul- sive symptom termed the tickling in the throat, it shortens its duration by promoting sleep and strength- ening the constitution. Pulmonary complaints, af- fecting the breast and lungs; those affected with them experience an almost immediate relief. As- thmas 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 admini- stered 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 presumpti- on in the Proprietor, to say, that Head Aches, aris- ing from whatever cause, or however violent, in- stantly submit to its penetrating powers. This in- valuable Anodyne, has frequently succeeded after the best advice, and every other remedy had fail- ed; by its salutary operation, it instantly promotes circulation and perspiration, and thereby prevents the return of the most obstinate periodical head aches.
SPRING PHYSIC.
DR. HUNTER'S Antibilious Pills are unquestion- ably 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 fever, scorbutic eruptions, leprosy, and other disorders originating from a corruptive state of the blood. The remarkable cure of Mr. Ellison, of Albany, who had been twelve years tormented with a most distressing scorbutic complaint, as also that of Thomas Johnson, a labouring man, in the service of Mr. Van Rensselaer, who was afflicted with a most horrid leprosy, must have convinced every one who has read the particulars of these cases, besides which, a variety of proofs of their efficacy, authenticated by per- sons of character and respectability are open to the ex- amination of every inquirer. These must naturally be supposed to have their due weight, and supercede the necessity of any other 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 Lo- zenges not only destroy worms where they exist, but ef- fectually prevent their return. The families who have followed Dr. Atkinson's advice, and used them in the Spring and Fall among their children, as their comm- on physic, have now the happiness to find those children, which appeared sickly and consumptive, in the bloom of health, being entirely delivered from those dreadful vermin.
Sparta, Mount Pleasant, March 27, 1803.
We hereby certify, that our daughter, about 4 years of age, has been very unwell and in a bad state of health for these last two years. We always suspected that she had worms and had given her several worm medicines, without any good effect, so that we despaired of curing her till of late. Hearing of some surprising cures being per- formed by Atkinson's worm destroying Lozenges, we purchased a packet of them, and administered them ac- cording to the directions. The first dose brought away only one worm, and with it a quantity of slimy, offen- sive 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 Asthma. Disorders in the Stomach and Bowels, Convulsions, Cholick and Di- sentery.
Cautious in investigation, and attentive enquiry into the nature and laws of the animal economy, having long confirmed, an opinion in the mind of the inventor, that all the maladies abovenamed, derive their origin from the same cause, indirect debility, or consequent weakness, the analogy of their source, by a natural in- ference suggested the idea of their removal by the same means; the result was the discovery of the Re-animating Solar Tincture, which after having been employed in thousands of instances, with the most unexampled and astonishing success, has obtained the warmest approbation of characters of the first respectability, both in and out of the profession; the proprietors can confidently recommend, as one of the most certain, efficacious, and pleasant re- medies ever discovered by man or offered to the world.
Price, 1 dollar and 1 dollar 50 cents per bottle. The large bottle contains nearly two of the small. Copious Directions for their use are sealed up with each bottle.
Dr. Stoughton's Cordial Bitters, faith-  fully prepared at the original warehouse, Lon-  don.
This incomparable medicine has stood the test of universal approbation in Europe for near an hun- dred years, in the cure and prevention of,
Loss of appetite, bad digestion, windy cholic, surfeits, hysterical vapours, faintness and trembling, ague and fever, depressed spirits, foul breath, worms in children, scurvy, obstructions or stop- ages, bilious fevers, sick fish, &c. &c.
These Bitters being now generally used in taverns and public places, and universally acknow- ledged by all who have tried their effects, to be far superior to the compositions formerly imposed in imitation thereof; the proprietor has 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 Bit- ters; and in order to impose their trash on the pub- lic, they sometimes copy a part of the true adver- tisement 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 ear- nestly recommended to trial. Few are the cases in which it has not been of great service, and very often produced 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.  JUST RECEIVED, And for Sale by the Subscribers, 50 bks. mess. prime and cargo Beef, 20 do. prime Pork, 7 pipes Country Gin, 50 boxes Havannah Segars.
And on Consignment, An elegant Side Board, Card Tables, Portable Desks.
J. W. and S. Leonard and Co. Feb. 17. 602w
HUGH SMITH Has received by the Ann, the United States, and the Orion, from Liverpool. A complete assortment of Queen's Ware, and can now supply country merchants on the shortest notice. Has also received a number of well  ASSORTED CRATES, in excellent condition.—Has for sale as usual China and Glass Ware. Likewise for sale, Pipes by the box, Crowley Steel, New Castle Grindstones. Oct. 29. 667w
NOTICE.
By virtue of a deed of Trust from Joseph White Harrison, of Fairfax county, to the sub- scribers, we will offer for sale, for cash, on Wednesday the 20th day of February, on the Premises.
THE TRACT OF LAND, in which the said JOSEPH W. HARRISON now lives—Containing about Three Hundred and Six Acres, situated within twelve miles of Alexandria, and the same distance from the City of Washington, and George Town.
JACOB HOFFMAN, R. I. TAYLOR.
January 24. 602s
I will sell by PRIVATE SALE, the STORE and WAREHOUSE at present oc- cupied by Allison & Geiger, situated on the corner of Prince and Fairfax streets, 55 feet on Fairfax and 68 feet on Prince street; one water LOT on Water street; 44 feet on Water street and extend- ing 200 feet back to Union street with the liber- ty of wharfage. The lot on Prince and Fairfax streets, are at present rented to Allison and Gei- ger for one year from the 1st Oct. next. 15 feet of the lot on Water street is let to Samuel Harper for eight years from the 15th of October next. If the above mentioned property is not sold by private bargain, it will be sold on the pre- mises on the 1st day of April next when the terms will be made known. Please apply to GEORGE McMUNN.
February 6. 60
MAHOGANY FURNITURE.  JOHN B. TAYLOR, Cabinet Maker,
King-Street, next door but one to the Print- ing Office of the Advertiser,
Has received from the manufactory of Coleman & Taylor, Baltimore, PLAIN AND ELEGANT  FURNITURE, consisting of—
Cellerett side boards, side board tables with marble tops, secretaries, book cases, bureaus, work tables, candle stands, card tables, dining and breakfast tables, which he offers for sale low. He respectfully offers his service to the public generally. All orders shall be punctually at- tended to. Jan. 2*. 601 eo
I will Rent, For one year on moderate terms, and give imm- diate possession,
HOUSES AND LOTS, in the town of Dumfries, adjoining the court house, and lately occupied by captain George Williams, as a tavern. The terms will be made known on application to Mr. William Smith, or Dumfries, or the subscriber.
The above property will be sold to the highest bidder, on a credit of one, two, and three years, at Prince William court house, on the 5th day of March next, being court day. A clear and in- disputable title will be made to the purchaser, or purchasers, on the day of sale; he or they giving bonds with approved security, to bear in- terest from the date if not punctually paid.
A minute description of this property is deem- ed unnecessary, as it is presumed those inclined to rent or purchase, will first view the premises. James Mitchell.
Stafford Court House, Dec. 22. 2aw2m.
Notice. The subscriber being duly appointed offi- cee of the estate and effects of James Smith, of Dum- fries, a Bankrupt, GIVES NOTICE, to all those indebted to him, or who may have any of his estate or effects in their possession, to pay or deliver the same to the assignee, without delay, and no other person, but such as may be author- rised by him. Those indebted, who find it in- convenient to make immediate payment, that will on or before the first day of March next, come forward and give bonds for the balances due from estate, will be indulged until September next, by making the same secure, but those who do not avail themselves of this opportunity, or making payment, may expect prosecutions will be commenced without reserve. Timothy Brundige, Assignee.
Further Notice. ON Monday the 5th day of March next will commence the sale of the property of James Smith, at the Store lately occupied by him in Dumfries, consisting of a
Variety of GOODS, the remains of his store, Household and Kitchen Furniture, Horses, Cattle, Sheep, Hogs, Farm- ing Utensils, River and Bay Craft, Scows, Boats, &c. &c.
Also—TWELVE NEGROES, if not disposed of at private sale.
Likewise the Lands, Houses, Lots, &c. of said Smith's viz.
A Tract of Land near Dumfries on the tide waters of Powell's Creek, called Cedar Grove, containing about 600 acres, with Houses and other improvements.
One moiety of a Tract of Land on Chappawamsic Creek, with Houses, Quarries, and Free-stone thereon, &c.
A House and Lot in Newport, (Po- tomac) No. 13.
Two Lots with Storehouse, Shed, Wharf, &c. in the same place, No. 10 & 11.
One of two undivided Lots in the Town of Geneva, State of New York.
Two Lots in the City of Washing- ton, No. — and — in Square —.
And the Houses and Lots in Dum- fries now occupied by said Smith.
For further particulars concerning said Lands, &c. enquire of said Smith, or the sub- scriber, who will show the terms and which will be publicly made known at the time and place of sale.
A credit of six months will be giv- en on all sums over Twenty Dollars, by giving bond with approved security for the amount, with interest from the date, if not punctually paid.
The Sale will continue from day to day until all the aforesaid property is disposed of.
Timothy Brundige. Dumfries, Jan. 25. (27) 601f
SPANISH SEGARS. Just received from Norfolk, by capt. Butler, first quality Spanish Segars by the box.
A. WILLIS. Jan. 16. d
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS  REWARD.
RANAWAY from the subscriber on the 29th of October last, a negro man slave named BOB,
about 20 years of age, five feet nine inches high, straight limbed and well formed; said slave has 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 clothing, a description of which is unneces- sary, as it is probable he has changed them. He has been frequently seen about town since he has absconded, and in all probability is now secreted by his mother, Winney Brown, formerly the slave of Mr. John Mertz, late of this town, but now said to be free. The above reward will be paid for securing said Negro BOB, in any way, and a further reward of TEN DOLLARS for the dis- covery 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.
HOUSES TO LET.
THE subscriber having removed from Alex- andria, is desirous of letting his TWO HOUSES in Water street, situated upon the north and south corners of Jefferson street. They are well fitted for the accommodation of small families, have an uninterrupted and extensive view of Potomac, with well enclosed gardens and necessary out- buildings attached.
A few unimproved lots under fence, adjoining the above, for rent or sale.
For Particulars apply to Mr. D. W. Scott, nearly opposite the premises, or to R. I. Taylor, Esq. King street.
T. HAMILTON. Dec. 6. 60
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