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Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
Vol. V.]
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1805.
[No. 1466.
Public Sale.
On TUESDAY next, at 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store, RUM in bds. and bts. French Brandy in pipes, Gin in pipes and bds. Whiskey and Apple Brandy in bds. Sugar in bds. tiers and bds. Chocolate White and brown Soap and Mould and dipt Candles Raisins in kegs, boxes and jars, Eggs in kegs and jars, Queen's Ware in crates, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, &c. Also,
A Variety of DRY GOODS, among which are Cloths, Coatings, Kersemers, Duffs, Plains, Kerseys, Negro Cottons, Serges, Elastics, blue Friezes, Calimanees, Ruffs, Yarn Stockings, Chintzes and Calicoes, Irish Linens, Silesia do. Danaburgs and Ticklenburgs, Muslin and Muslin Handkerchiefs, India Muslins and Table Clothes, Bandana Handkerchiefs, Colour'd Threads, Hats and sundry other articles. Philip G. Marsteller.
Nov. 12. 350 barrels Corn, 70 boxes fresh Malt and Bloom Raisins, For Sale, by Mandeville & Jamesson. December 5. d
NOW LANDING, And for Sale by the Subscriber, 120 casks of fresh Rhode-Island Lime, which will be sold low. Thomas Preston. December 5. d
12 pipes 2d and 3d proof Cognac Brandy 10 hogheads, } New-England Rum. 13 barrels 20 bags Green Coffee 500 lbs single, double, and treble Battle Powder 30 bds. } Mufcovado Sugars. 20 bds. 70 boxes old brown Soap. 40 boxes best Havana Segars. With a general assortment of Liquors and Groceries as usual; For sale by Mandeville & Jamesson. November 16. d
JUST RECEIVED, AND FOR SALE, Two boxes Irish Linen—real Cole-raines. 50 barrels prime Pork. WM. HODGSON. November 28. d
HENRY K. MAY, Has just received and offers for Sale, 5 burs Cap: Madeira 2 pipes 10 quarter casks Teneriffe } Wines. November 21. d
HENRY K. MAY Has just received and offers for Sale, 45 barrels Malt Pork. 116 barrels prime ditto. 59 barrels cargo ditto. IN STORE, A Few Casks of Young Hysan and Hysan TEAS, and cases of CLARET. November 13. d
JUST RECEIVED, And for Sale by the Subscriber, 100 ps. brown Russia Sheetings 100 do. Ravens Duck 3 bales German Ticklenburgs 50 bolts Russia Duck 100 barrels Boston Beef 39 do. Tanners Oil 480 casks Stone Lime 100 boxes mould and dipt Tallow Candles 6 pipes old real Cognac Brandy West India and New England Rum And a quantity of Meas, Womens and Childrens SHOES. John G. Ladd. November 16. d
Printing, in its various branches, handsomely executed at this office.
District of Columbia--TO WIT.
Lewis O'Brian, Libellator, vs. The brig Union, &c. and William Ramsay, administrator of W. R. Wilson and Richard Smith, maf. Respondents.
In pursuance to an order and decree of the honorable the District court of the District of Columbia, made in the above case, I shall on Monday the 9th of this month at four o'clock in the evening, at Gilpin's wharf, expose to public auction, the above mentioned brig Union, her rigging, tackle, apparel and furniture. The purchasers will be allowed two, four, and six months credit, on giving such notes and endorsements, as will be approved of by John G. Ladd.
L. SUMMERS, D. M. For Daniel C. Brent, M. D. C. Marshall's Office, Alexandria, December 4. d
Dissolution of Copartnership.
THE Copartnership hitherto subsisting under the firm of Joseph Riddle & Co of Alexandria, was dissolved the first instant, by mutual consent: All persons that are indebted to, or that have claims on the same, are requested to come forward and settle, as it is desirable to close the concern as soon as possible. Those whose accounts are of long standing are particularly requested to attend to this notice, and make payments to either of the subscribers. JOSEPH RIDDLE, Of Alexandria. JAMES DALL, Of Baltimore, September 18. d
JOSEPH RIDDLE Has Received by the Ceres and other ships lately arrived at Baltimore, a considerable part of his FALL GOODS; Which are now opening at his store in Fairfax street, and daily expects an additional supply in the United States from Liverpool. September 23. d
Russia Clean Hemp.
A few tons of the first quality for sale, by John G. Ladd. Dec. 2. d
TUNIS CRAVEN, HAS FOR SALE Best Havana SEGARS in boxes, And a few Puncheons NEW-ENGLAND RUM. November 13. d
This is to give Notice,
THAT the subscribers, of Alexandria county in the district of Columbia, have obtained from the Orphans' court of said county letters of administration on the personal estate of Abram Hewes, late of the county aforesaid, deceased; all persons having claims against the said deceased, are hereby warned to exhibit them, with the vouchers thereof, to the subscribers, on or before the 22d day of May next, or they may by law be excluded from all benefit of said estate. Given under our hands this 22d day of November, 1805. RACHEL HEWES, Adm'x. GEORGE DRINKER, PHINEAS JANNEY, } Adm'rs. November 23. 2aw4w
FOR SALE.
THE subscribers intending shortly to remove from Alexandria, are desirous of disposing of that valuable WAREHOUSE, at the corner of King and Patrick streets, opposite Dawes and Mills's. Those who wish to purchase will please apply to the subscribers. R. & W. P. Richardson.
NOTICE.
THOSE persons who have claims against the subscribers are requested to bring in their accounts, and all who are indebted will be pleased to prepare for settlement. R. & W. P. RICHARDSON. November 8. d
Wanted to Hire, A Negro Girl from 12 to 14 years of age—Apply to the PRINTER. November 12. d
For Sale or Charter,
The Staunch fast sailing Brig NANCY about 1400 barrels burthen, Has just had a thorough repair, is well found, and will be at HEPBURN'S Wharf, in a day or two. For inventory or terms apply to John M c Gowan, & Co, City of Washington, or to Lewis Deblois, alexandria. Nov. 20. d
Just Received From Norfolk.
Large Malaga Grapes (in Jars or by retail,) Musk-del and Bloom Raisins in boxes, of a Superior quality, Fresh Prunes in boxes, Together with Rhode Island Potatoes, Apples, Onions, Beets, large Cabbage, Cranberries, and a few Patent Cheese equal to English Cheese—Oranges, Lemons, and Soft-shelled Almonds. Abel Willis. Dec. 2. d
Mandeville and Jamesson,
OFFER FOR SALE, For Cash, Produce, or on the usual Credit; A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF LIQUORS & GROCERIES, Consisting of Mufcovado Sugars, of various qualities. Philadelphia and Alexandria Loaf and Lump ditto. Jamaica, St. Vincents, and N. E. Rum, Old Jamaica Spirits, for family use, Peach and Apple Brandy, Cognac and Bourdeaux do. Holland and Country Geneva, 70 barrels Strong and fine flavored Rye Whiskey.
WINE. Madeira, Sherry, Old Port, Lisbon, Malaga, and Teneriffe 40 cases St. Estaph Medoc Gla et, 1 butt old 4th proof Irish Whiskey, 100 cases West Schiedam Gin. A few hogheads of choice Molasses, Tennessee and Georgia Cotton. Gunpowder, Imperial, Hysan, Young Hysan, Souhong, Hysan-kin, and Bohoa
TEAS. Very carefully selected from the best cargoes for country trade and family use. Green Coffee, Chocolate, Pearl Barley, Rice, Starch, Fig-blue, Soap, Mustard, Rappée and Scotch-Snuff. SPICES —Pimento, Pepper, Cloves, Cassia, Nutmegs and Mace. Ginger, race and ground. Florent and Orlean Indigo, Madder, Copers, Alum and Brimstone. Patent Shot, assorted, from BB to No. 9. Bar Lead, Hunter's Pipes, Bees Wax, Wrapping Paper, Demijohns, Refined Salt Peas, Chalk, Mould and Dipt Candles. British Gunpowder of various qualities from F to treble battle. October 18.
Ten Dollars Reward.
Lost last evening, between West End and Fairfax or King street; A Gold Watch, Chain, two Seals and Key: ONE of the Seals without the stone, the D at the Watch two sets of figures, single cased and half capped. Whoever has found the same and will return it to the printer, shall receive the above reward. December 2. d
A NEW NOVEL.
Just Published, by COTTON and STEWART, and for Sale, at their store. [PRICE ONE DOLLAR 75 CENTS.] Fleetwood: OR, The NEW MAN OF FEELING. BY WILLIAM GODWIN. September 18. d
The highest price given for
clean Linen Rags, by the Printer of this paper.
TO BE SOLD,
On SATURDAY the seventh day of December next, on the premises, at 3 o'clock, P. M. Five valuable Lots, laying in the town of Alexandria, at the intersection of Water and Wolfe streets. For the greater part of the purchase money a liberal credit will be given, and the terms of sale made known by replying to George Gilpin. December 2. d
TUNIS CRAVEN,
Has received by the late arrivals an elegant assortment of GOODS, —AMONG WHICH ARE—
 London superfine Cloths and Cassimeres.  Pennett's patent Coats, D. Woolfcoats, Silks, Mouselins, Florentines.  Imperial, colored and white Mouselins, Toilets, Swardowns, Flannels, rose Blankets, Coatings, Plush, Kerseys, Halfhucks, Lamb's Wool, Worsted, Cotton and Silk Hosiery, Irish & Flanders Sheetings.  4 4 3/4 Irish Linens, Shirting Cotton, Long Lawns, Linen Cambricks, Dimities, Cambricks &c.  Corded Cambricks, Lace do. Rich Colonnade and figured India Muslins India and British Book do. Lace Caps & Handkerchiefs, Batavia Silk Gloves, Fine Nic Nuts, Silk Cord and Buttons, Cambric Buttons, Artificial Flowers and Wreaths, Orlean Feathers, Italian Mantuas, Fine India Perfums, Balas, Mamodies, Downah, Ticklenburg, Oberburg, Brown rolls &c. &c. 
He daily expects an additional assortment of FALL GOODS. Oct. 22. d
NOTICE.
ALL persons indebted to the estate of Gen. George Washington, are requested to make immediate payment, as no further indulgence can be given—it is hoped this notice will be attended to; otherwise suits will be commenced in two months from this date. The Executors. November 8. d
Boarding-House Opened,
By the Subscriber, in Prince-street, In the house lately occupied by Thomas Paton, between the dwelling house of Dr. Dick and Mr. Hodgson's store where a few genteel boarders may be accommodated—with or without lodging. Apply to William King. Nov. 1. d
NOTICE.
All persons indebted to the estate of Thomas Sangster, deceased, are earnestly requested to make immediate payment to the subscribers, otherwise suits will be commenced; and those having claims against the said estate, are hereby warned to exhibit them for payment on or before the third Monday in December next, otherwise they will be excluded all benefit of the said estate. MARY FERGUSON, JOHN SANGSTER, } Adms. November 23. 1aw31*
Five Dollars Reward.
STRAYED from the Subscriber's stable on Friday morning last a light DAY HORSE, 4 years old, about 12 hands high, lately shod all round, mane hopped, and tail docked, four black hoofs, and a large belly. He was about ten days since bought of Mr. Joseph Gowan, living near the four mile run. Whoever delivers the said horse to the subscriber, shall receive the above reward, and all reasonable expenses. ISAAC ENTWISTLE. December 2. d
N. B. wanted from 10 to 1500 bushels of good clean barley, for which a generous price will be given.
TEN DOLLARS Reward.
Left the Little River turnpike road, about the 10th of September last.
A Negro Man named YACOBI, belonging to the estate of Thomas Mason, deceased. He is about 50 years of age, well made, about 5 feet 10 inches high, dark complexion, his head tolerably grey. Whoever takes up said Negro and delivers him to me or one of the overseers on the turnpike road, near Alexandria, shall receive the above reward and all reasonable charges, by JOSEPH POWELL, Agent for the Little River Turnpike Company. October 24. d

American Captives in TRIPOLI.
Extracts from the journal of Dr. COWDE- RY, kept during his captivity in TRIPOLI.
(Continued.)
September 2. At about 4 P. M. our squadron commenced another attack on the town in which eight of our gun boats drove sixteen Tripolitan gun boats under the battery on the east side of the harbor while the commodore bore down and gave the batteries at the West end of the town, several broadsides. Many of his shot came into the town and castle. Two bomb-ketches were employed in heaving shells into the town, which did considerable damage to several houses, and entirely destroyed the house of the Spanish carpenter, the Bashaw's naval constructor. I observed the utmost confusion and random firing among the Tripolitans. It appeared they were almost out of powder. Two of their guns bursted, one of which was an eighteen pounder of the late Philadelphia frigate. The men, women and children ran out of the town in the utmost terror and distraction.
September 3. Had been to see the prince in the country, and was returning about 10 o'clock in the evening, with the Bashaw and suite, when we saw a most extraordinary light or flash and heard a heavy report. We all wheeled about and made for the place we had left; but the Bashaw soon altered his mind, and proceeded to town, while I went to the country palace and staid all night. The explosion was a fire-ship, sent into the harbour by commodore Preble, which did but little damage.
September 5. The Turks found ten dead men near the place where the vessel blew up on the evening of the third inst. The Bashaw and his people had a thanksgiving to Mahomet on the occasion. Their ceremony was a prayer in a doleful tone, and singing, accompanied with the sound of an instrument made by drawing a skin over a hoop.
September 6. More men were found, three of which appeared to be officers. By permission I took our boatswain and a gang of our men, and buried these bodies a little east of the wall of the town. All that I saw, who appeared to have been killed in the explosion, amounted to fourteen. The Bashaw's son in law told me that six more had been found drifted on the western shore; but I could not ascertain the truth of it.
September 7. John M'Donah died of a consumption with which he had long been ill.
September 9. The Bashaw took me with him and his suite to his country-seat where he spent most of the day. About 5 o'clock P. M. we went to see the great Marabewt (or Mahometan priest) in whom the Bashaw had great faith, and thought he could foretell events. It was said by the Turks that he foretold the stranding and capture of the Philadelphia; and that he got offended with the Bashaw and caused and foretold her being burnt. But I had heard nothing of these mysteries until a little previous to this. He now said, that the commodore's ship, the Constitution would never return to America; that she would either be blown up or run on shore; and that the Bashaw would have success in his warfare with America. It appeared that this great prophet was a sojourner; and that he only came to Tripoli when the Bashaw was in want of a prophet. He was encamped on the Sandy desert, at a tomb of an antient Marabewt . The tomb had a house over it, with several rooms, and was encircled with several green trees. It was about two miles back of the gardens. We found this great Marabewt standing on a large mat, which was spread on the sand under the shade of a large mulberry tree. About thirty of his attendants stood back of him, paraded in form of a crescent. I was ordered to pull off my hat; and we all approached him from the west, the Bashaw, with some of his most trusty attendants in front. When we came near him we all dismounted. The bashaw ran to him—kneeled before him—and kissed his hand. The Mamelukes followed his example. The Marabewt then sat down, and was followed by the bashaw and his suite, forming a circle on the mat. During this time, I stood by my mule, about five rods from the scene, with my hat in my hand. I was soon called and ordered by the bashaw to take off my shoes and feel the Marabewt's pulse. I left my shoes at the edge of the mat, or holy ground, and stepped on. I laid my hat on the edge of the mat in preference to laying it on the sand; but it was immediately taken off. I was then ordered to approach his holiness and kiss his hand.
I felt his pulse; but before I had time to prescribe for him, he put his hand against me, and gave me to understand that I must go off the holy ground. I immediately stepped off—put on my shoes, took my hat, and went to my mule. The bashaw called me back, and asked what I would do for the Marabewt . I recommended bleeding; but the Marabewt , shook his head and gave me to understand that he wanted nothing of the kelp (the Dog.) I was then told to withdraw, which I did, and took a walk round the tomb, which I found to be very ancient. The bashaw spent about half an hour with the Marabewt when he kissed his hand; and we all returned to the country palace. The bashaw apologized for the impoliteness of the Marabewt , and said that they had a foolish antipathy to all but Mahometans.
October 22. None of our cruisers were to be seen from the top of the castle. The Tripolitan gun boats were disarmed, and the bashaw's gunners were employed in drawing the charges from the cannon on the battery. Many of the guns now stood in the sand, as they did when commodore Preble first attacked the town. On being fired two or three times, they recoiled into the sand so deep that they could not be worked, and were abandoned. The bashaw told me, that if he had three frigates he would blockade America. He said he could do it as easily as a frigate and sch. could blockade Tripoli!
October 26. A great scarcity of grain—Our crew had no bread for three days. The bashaw gave orders to all the market people not to sell grain to any body but his house-hold. There was no bread to be had for money. A dispute took place between the bashaw and the renegado Lysle, about the purchasing of some barley. Lysle was considerably intoxicated and insisted upon his right to purchase grain in the market. The bashaw was highly affronted and flew at him with all his might, struck him and ordered his Mamelukes to disarm him and put him in prison, which they strove to obey, and carried him off. The bashaw however soon ordered him released; and then ordered his servant who was supposed to be the cause of the quarrel, bastinadoed with five hundred blows, which was immediately put into execution.
November 9. The bashaw had an epileptic fit; and his people thought he was possessed with the Devil. They performed many ceremonies to cast him out, which they said succeeded. The Turks said they saw many ghosts the night before; and that a Marabewt drove the Devil out of the bashaw.
December 6. Our men suffer for the want of provisions. The bashaw does not allow them either victuals or cash. They get but a small allowance of bread, and that on the credit of their own country. They are beat unmercifully and compelled to work hard every day.
December 7. I was informed, that, through the influence of many Turks, the bashaw had given orders to Saray, our master, to treat the American prisoners with the utmost severity, in order to induce the United States the sooner to make peace. He was impatient for his money.
December 10. Our men all agreed not to work unless they were fed; and accordingly when the wardens went to the prison and ordered them out, they all refused. The wardens whipped them until they were tired, and then went away to inform the bashaw, who immediately ordered them bread and oil, and they went to work.
December 21. At evening the bey, the eldest son to the bashaw, was married to his first cousin, eldest daughter to the bashaw who was driven out of Tripoli by the present bashaw. The bride was said to be very handsome, and but twelve years old.
Our boatswain, carpenter, sail maker, and first master's mate, who had the liberty of the town for a few months, were put in close confinement with our other officers, on suspicion of attempting to raise the crew to take the town.
December 25. The bashaw's son in law, Selim, who had charge of the stores, was detected in selling a quantity of cordage to a Tunisian merchant. The bashaw ordered him five hundred bastinadoes; but Selim fled to a Marabewt for protection, and escaped punishment.
January 24. Renegado Wilson, who pretended to be a great engineer, was ordered by the bashaw to fire hot shot at a mark, but succeeded indifferently. The bashaw, however, was highly pleased, gave Wilson eight dollars, and promised to reward him in proportion to his exertions in his future warfare. Wilson engaged to teach the Turks how to throw bombs, hot shot, and hand grenades; and to alter and improve the fortifications, &c.
January 25. The bashaw sent me to visit the wife of Alla Mameluke. She was once a wife or consubine to the bashaw, who gave her as a wife to his favorite. She was sister to a wife of the emperor of Morocco—about eighteen, and very handsome. She was in child bed travail, attended by a number of Jewish women. She was delivered of a son, her first child, to the great joy of all the Turks in the castle, male and female. It was proclaimed by a loud yelling with clapping the hand to and from the mouth, by the women of the castle.
January 25. The bashaw was informed by Wilson, the renegado, that our crew were all armed and about to rise upon the town. Search was made, and the report found to be false. But the bashaw was much intimidated, and an additional guard was placed over us.
(To be continued.)
From the BOSTON CENTINEL.
European Affairs.—Though we have not received any later European papers than those announced on Saturday, we have culled a number of additional articles which will not be unworthy the attention of newsmongers.
However strange it may seem to those who have marked the lively interest which the Emperor Bonaparte, and his ministers have taken in the affairs of the elector of Bavaria; the entrance into whose territories, by the Austrian troops, has been deemed a sufficient cause of declared war on the part of France—it is asserted by the British ministerials, for truth, that Bavaria is neither the ally nor the friend of France; but on the contrary, has recently become the ally and friend of Austria; and of course the enemy of France; and that a son of the Elector had been detained an hostage in France, in consequence of the treaty lately signed between his Electoral Highness, and the Head of the Empire! Strange as this may seem, it is pronounced to be true! if true, it is strange.
Though the hostile forces in the North of Germany were not far distant from each other, at the last accounts; the French advanced corps being not far from Mentz: and the Austrian advance in front of Ulm; about 100 miles apart—the first combat may be expected in Italy, near Verona, where only a river (the Adige) separated the combatants. The Austrian force in that quarter; that which extended from the Adriatic, near Venice, to the Tyrol, is stated, in some accounts, to amount to 170,000 men. The French also, are in great force, and headed by the ever active MASSÉNA, who was with his advanced guard at Villa-Franca. The energy with which the French armies were advancing to the combat, commanded as they were, gave promise of success against the Austrians, before they could be joined by their Russian allies. But it will be recollected, that the first operations, after the rupture of the treaty of Campo-Formio, were highly favourable to the Austrians, even before they were assisted by the Russians; and that the French were then commanded by such Generals as Moreau, Massena, Bernadotte, Jourdon, Lecourbe, Dessaix, Joubert, Scherer, &c.—the flower of the French staff.—It is true Bonaparte was not then present.
The subordinate administrators of the French government appeared to partake of the spirit of their Imperial chief. Their language, like his, has been bold, confident and menacing, and the measures of the revolution were in requisition. Every effort was making to render France, what it was then, the land of Cadmus . The conscripts of reserve of five past years and one in advance, were ordered to their alarm-posts; and the most vindictive punishment threatened to delinquents: the old soldiers, who had retired from service, were invited back to their colors to discipline their recruits: The National Guards were to be again called out—a measure never resorted to but in the greatest emergency: And such was the haste to adopt the most prompt measures, that the barriers of the constitution offered not the smallest impediment: By that instrument a legislative act was necessary for a new levy of troops. But the emperor decreeing that time would not admit the call of the legislative body; the conservative senate was directed to provide by a Senatus Consultum, for the emergency, and 80,000 conscripts, and the reorganization of the national guards were ordered by two of those instruments. This violation of the constitution, which had the old plea of " imperious necessity " for its sanction, was submitted to without a shrug, by the same people who a few short years since were so feelingly alive to constitutional punctilios! But in France every thing bends before the genius, courage, and energy of Bonaparte. If he wishes an augmented force, like Pompey he has only to stamp his foot, and strait an army rises out of the ground. Still, however, there were suggestions of plots and conspiracies; and Champagny, the minister of the interior, mentions, that the employment of the national guards was necessary for " the maintenance of internal order ." And the speech of the prefect of the Seine to Bonaparte, evinces, that the most implicit confidence was not placed in the loyalty of at least some of the people of Paris.
It is next to impossible to say into which scale the great weight of Prussia will be thrown. And the Swiss Cantons were also in an awkward predicament. Their territory we expect will be violated by both parties.
Nearly ten millions of dollars in specie, had been shipped from England, to the continent for the use of the allied powers, to be divided with Austria, Russia, Sweden and perhaps Naples and Bavaria. It has been transmitted principally in ships of war and had been insured at Lloyd's against all risks, at from one fifth to half per cent.
Several attempts had been made about the beginning of October, by the boats of Sir Sidney Smith's squadron, to burn or destroy the French flotilla in Boulogne, with carcasses, &c. But with little loss and less effect.
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 5.
A letter from a gentleman in Lancaster states, that the senate and house of representatives of this state, were organized on Tuesday last. James Brady, esq. is chosen Speaker of the Senate, and Chas. Porter, esq. Speaker of the house of representatives—both Constitutionalists .
The votes for Speaker in each house, were as follow:
In the Senate.
For James Brady, of Westmoreland 12 John Steele, of Lancaster, late Speaker 8
In the House of Representatives.
For Charles Porter, of Fayette, 46 Jacob Holgate, of Phil. county 32
BALTIMORE, December 6.
The alarm of FIRE was again resounded thro' our city, last evening, between the hours of six and seven; and it is a painful task to date, that a brother editor has been the principal sufferer. The fire was discovered, issuing from the roof of a three story brick house, in Market street, near the bridge, occupied by Mr. Thomas Dobbin, (editor of the Telegraphe ) both as a dwelling and printing office.
Much exertion was used in removing the printing materials, which were conceived to be in imminent danger, as they were in the third story, immediately below the loft in which the fire originated; but in effecting this, amidst confusion and hurry, the different apparatus must have received much serious injury. However, notwithstanding the aspect of the flames was threatening in the extreme, still the calmness of the evening and the activity and labor of the citizen set bounds to the ravages of the fire, and nothing further than a part of the roof was consumed.—We have said labor of the citizens; for although it was in the immediate vicinity of the falls, the water was procured with the most unpleasing difficulty, owing to the neglect of the corporation of its commissioners, whose duty it would seem to be, to erect, or cause to be erected, in the neighborhood of the bridges and public streets, proper steps for conveniences at fires—on this occasion a ladder was used, suspended from the bridge.
The circumstances attending this fire, indicate, as strongly, as at the last in South street, that it was produced by some vile incendiary. From the report of Mr. Dobbin and his pec. it appears, that the family had no necessary occasion for communication with the garret; but what is still more convincing is, that those who entered it first, state that they could discover the fire had caught in the roof; and near the eaves of the house; where, no doubt, it had been deposited by the infamous hand of design.
Bills on Philadelphia,
At short sight,
In sums to suit purchasers, may be had if immediate application is made to Lawrafon & Fowle.
December 5.
A PREMIUM OF FORTY DOLLARS, WILL BE GIVEN FOR THE FINEST RAM LAMB.
Of one year old, which shall be shewn at the Arlington Sheep Shearing, on the 30th of April, 1806, to be adjudged after the manner of the former advertisement. The premium will constitute a purchase, and it is indispensably necessary that those who mean to offer for the prize should make known the same to the subscriber, on or before the first of March, that due arrangements may be made.
JOHN BALL, Agent.
Arlington, 1st December, 1805. An Arlington Lamb will be shewn on this occasion.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7.
Taken for the "ALEXANDRIA DAILY ADVERTISER."
NINTH CONGRESS, OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
THURSDAY, December 5, 1805.
Mr. J. C. Smith, stated, that the committee of claims were unwilling to decide upon claims against the United States, which might be barred by the statute of limitations.
He therefore moved, "That a committee be appointed, to enquire whether any, and if any, what claims against the United States are barred by the statute of limitations, which in reason and justice, ought to be provided for by law."
The Speaker, asked what number should compose the committee—
To which,
Mr. J. C. Smith replied, that seventeen had before been the number, under an idea of having one member from each state. That number was therefore appointed, and the resolution passed.
Resolved, "That the door-keeper of this house, be allowed the same sum per day as heretofore has been allowed, for the purpose of employing men and horses, to enable him to execute the duties of his office."
Resolved, That a committee be appointed, to enquire whether any, and what alterations, shall be made in the act, providing compensation to the officers of the Senate and house of Representatives.
Mr. J. Lewis, jun. observed, That at the first session of the last congress, sundry petitions for a bridge to be erected across the Potomac, were presented to this house, and not acted upon:
He therefore,
Moved, "That such petitions, together with the documents accompanying them, be referred to a select committee."
Agreed, to be referred to a committee of five.
Several petitions were presented—when the house adjourned.
FRIDAY, December 6, 1805.
A resolution passed, that the committee of commerce and manufactures be instructed to enquire into the expediency of altering the act to regulate the duties on tonnage, and to grant relief against bonds for certain duties, where no fraud may appear.
Mr. Crowninshield stated, that the importation of various articles bore hard upon the mercantile part of the community. He mentioned spirituous liquors, and ale and porter, as being under severe restrictions, and loaf sugar, must be imported in vessels of a certain tonnage.
He therefore moved, that the committee of commerce and manufactures be instructed to regulate the collection of duties on imports and tonnage so far as respects the importation of malt liquor, distilled spirits, and loaf sugar.
Mr. Smith feared that if such a resolution passed, it would tend to encourage smuggling.
Mr. Crowninshield replied, that it would be a strange thing for a merchant to attempt to smuggle a cask of spirits. Fine muslins, indeed, or jewelry, or plated ware might be a temptation. As the law now stands he thought it a great hurt to commerce; and he could not see how it in any way could militate against the interest of government, if altered. The question was then put and the resolution passed.
Resolved, on motion of Mr. Varnam, That a committee be appointed to prepare rules and regulations for the better government of the army of the United States, and that they have leave to report by bill or otherwise.
Referred to a committee of 5. Mr. Dawson brought forward a bill, prohibiting, for a certain time, the exportation of arms and ammunition.
The bill enacts, that all arms and ammunition enumerated therein, which shall be attempted to be exported, shall be seized, the vessel forfeited, and the captain liable to be indicted and fined. Custom-house officers are charged with the execution of this law.
Read twice, ordered to be printed, and to be the order of the day for Monday next.
YAZOO CLAIMS.
Mr. Gregg, said he had to mention a subject, which has made more noise, and
caused greater irritation throughout the United States, than any other, for a long time past. He meant what was called the Yazoo Business. It cannot, continued Mr. Gregg, be supposed that the claimants will rest satisfied, as the business stands. He thought that the repeal of the law on that subject, was a proper step to be taken. He therefore moved, in effect, that so much of an act, entitled an act, regulating the grant of lands, to the United States south of Tennessee, for quieting any claims, under any act, or pretended act, of the State of Georgia, &c. be repealed.
Resolved and Ordered, to be printed.
On motion of Mr. Varnam,
Resolved, "That the committee of claims, be instructed to enquire, what further measures are necessary, to remunerate the officers and soldiers, who were wounded and disabled, in the revolutionary war, with Great Britain; and to report by bill or otherwise."
At half past twelve,
A message was delivered from the President, by Mr. Coles, his Secretary; upon opening which,
Mr. Speaker declared the communication to be confidential; ordered strangers to withdraw, and the doors to be closed.
At half past two, the doors opened and the house adjourned.
PETITIONS.
On motion, referred to committees in the House of Representatives, on Thursday the 5th December, 1805.
Petition of James McClure, an old Soldier in the revolutionary war, stating that he was taken prisoner on Long Island, and when a Sergeant wounded; and praying for further assistance.
Petition of Andrew Walker, late an officer in the army of the United States, in the same war; stating that he was wounded several times, and praying a donation of land in the Mississippi Territory.
Petition of James Robinson,
Petition of David Lewis, presented last session.
Petition of Edmund Brook, do. do.
Petition of Stephen Kingston, do. do.
Petition of Thomas Avery, do. do.
Petition of William Vineall, an Assistant Assistant for the state of Massachusetts; which stated, that he had commenced an action at law, against a citizen, for not delivering an account of his taxable property, and had failed therein; praying to be re-imbursed his expenses.
Petition of John Drew, for a drawback on playing cards, imported from Germany and exported to a foreign port. In opposition to this petition being referred, it was stated, that there was an act of Congress, refusing amongst other articles drawback on playing cards. It was however, referred.
Petition of Stephen Brooks, for a compensation for masts furnished the United States. Referred to the Secretary at the Navy.
Petition of the merchants and captains of vessels, trading and navigating between New York and Albany; and,
Petition of Jacob Boudin, for encouragement in divers philosophical, naval, and agricultural discoveries.
Petition of John Daw, for compensation.
Petition of the Inspectors, for the city of New York, praying an increase of salary.
IMPORTANT COMMERCIAL CORRESPONDENCE.
Extract of a letter from London, Sept. 28. "Of several vessels sent into England, the Messenger, Buffington, released on paying captors expenses."
Huntress, Chase, do.
Commerce, Terrill, do.
Enterprize, Pratt, without expenses.
Ezra & Daniel, Hall, do.
These did not come before the court, and were wholly or part, under my care.
Captain Cook, in a Salem vessel, is sent into Guernsey, and has been offered his papers, which I have advised him to accept. He had as most other captains have, a notion that he ought to seek for damages. When they are offered their papers immediately or in a few days, they should accept them, and not think of damages.
The Adair, is detained. The master deposes that the bulk of the cargo was imported in two vessels from Guadalupe, and that the Adair waited some time for their arrival, in order to take the sugar to Europe.
The ship John Bulkley, bound to Amsterdam, from Philadelphia, with a cargo brought by her from Batavia for Philadelphia, where it was landed, advertised for sale, &c. has been tried, and sentence reversed.
This vessel had performed two or three similar voyages. The voyage before she returned from Batavia to Philadelphia, where the cargo was landed and reshipped for Amsterdam, whence she proceeded with a false destination to Batavia, with specie, and there bought the bulk of the present cargo. The owner has another vessel gone to Amsterdam, which is ordered to take in a return cargo suitable for
the Batavian market. These circumstances and some letters on board, were considered by the captors as evidence of an original intention to ship the cargo to Europe, and supposing Batavia to be a close colony, not open to neutrals in time of peace, it was urged that the vessel and cargo were liable to confiscation; and if not immediately, that Mr. ——, the owner, having been guilty of fraud in the former voyage, (false destination, &c.) ought not to be allowed further proof as to original intention.
The Eagle, Perry, was detained on her voyage from New York for Cherburg. The bulk of her cargo, Guadalupe sugar, appeared to be imported by the owners in another vessel, accompanied with a certificate that the duties, payable in France, had been paid in Guadalupe. This certificate is mentioned in a letter to the consignee, with the expectation, that it would entitle them to a remission of some of the duties.
As it did not appear that the owners had imported the sugar for sale in the United States, to form a part of the common stock of the country; but that it was their original intention to ship it to Europe; the judge concluded they were pursuing a direct voyage from the colony to the mother country—that it was therefore liable to confiscation.
He observed that in reason and legal operation it was equal whether the goods went on from the United States, in the same or another bottom.
The captor's counsel observed that as that certificate gave the proprietor of the sugar certain advantages in France; so it must expose him to the disadvantages of its being considered as adopted French property.
It is therefore settled by the late decisions in the court of admiralty, that,
The importation of goods from the French, Dutch & Spanish colonies into the United States, must be made for the purpose of introducing them into the common stock, or general commerce;
That when that purpose of the importer does not evidently appear, or when his intention to export them to Europe does appear, then his landing of the goods, securing the duties, advertising them for sale, and reshipping them in the same, or in another vessel, for Europe, are not sufficient to break the continuity of the voyage from the colony to the mother country; neither will such landing of the goods, &c. on an outward voyage from the mother country to the colony, in the same or another vessel, break the continuity of the voyage;
And that the bona fide purchaser of colonial produce in the United States, may export it to Europe;
The principle of law as established in the war of seventeen hundred and fifty six, with respect to the colonial trade, will be adhered to, except so far as it is or may be relaxed by instructions to his majesty's cruisers, and by orders of council;
After the 1st of November 1805, all neutrals trading with the colonies, can only go to and from them directly;
The trade to Batavia will be decided to be an exclusive one. Your vessel must go and return directly to and from Batavia.
Do no more in war than you could do in peace."
September 21, 1805.
The Adair's trial came on yesterday, when two thirds of the sugar, supposed to be the quantity imported by Mr. ——, in the two vessels from Guadalupe were condemned. The vessel and the rest of the cargo was restored.
"Forget not to make the masters and mates privy to your having purchased the goods in Boston, and in your affidavit attached to the invoices, state directly the names of the persons of whom you bought."
"The collector may state in his certificate by whom the goods were imported."
(Boston Gazette.)
Extract of a letter from a gentleman at St. Louis, to his friend in Vincennes, dated the 23d instant.
"I saw governor Harrison on Sunday, on his way by water to Vincennes. A treaty of peace has been patched up between the Osages, and the different other tribes; no one however expects it will be long attended to by either; for authentic information has just been received that Spain has agents among the Indians of the Missouri, and upper parts of the Mississippi, persuading them to war against the United States, and that in consequence two men have been killed. This confirms the numerous accounts received of the hostile disposition of Spain towards the United States."
44 bales GERMAN GOODS, assorted,
And for Sale, on moderate terms, Lately imported from Bremen by the way of Baltimore.
ROBERT YOUNG.
December 7.
ODE TO THE SWISS.
Gird on the sword, ye sons of Tell, And bend again the unerring bow; And fall, as erst your fathers fell, Or lay the fierce invader low.
And what tho' many a savage horde, Like locusts, thro' your country swarm— Yet mighty is the Freeman's sword, And wing'd with death his warrior's arm.
Swear by each Switzer's hollow'd shade To burst your ignominious chains; Or else, in Freedom's ranks array'd— Extract your life's blood from your veins.
Behold your Fathers' spirits rise, In grisly state, round Uri's keep, And bending from the flitting skies, On old Helvetia look and weep.
"Vain your sighs and vain your tears, (With deep affounding voice they cry) Grasp your swords and point your spears, Like Freemen live, or Freemen die!
Your bosoms pant with patriot zeal, Inspir'd by these no earthly strains— Ye swear to end the wrong; ye feel, Or sleep upon your native plains.
PUBLIC SALE.
Will be Sold, on MONDAY, 9th instant, on Ramsay's wharf, at 3 o'clock, in the afternoon,
555 bags & 61 barrels Green Coffee.
4 hds. 6 tierces, and 19 barrels Sugar.
44,000 wt. Logwood, and 119 Raw Hides.
The cargo of the Schooner Hiland, Captain Luetke, from the West-Indies.
Robert Young, William Yeaton.
December 7.
PUBLIC SALE.
At 3 o'clock in the afternoon, on Tuesday, next, will be sold, at the house of James Fletcher, on Pitt-street,
All his Household and Kitchen Furniture, consisting of Chairs, Tables, Desks, Looking-Glasses, Beds and Bedsteads, &c.
Philip G. Marsteller, V. M.
December 7.
District of Columbia—TO WIT.
Lewis O'Brian, Plaintiff,
vs.
The brig Union, &c. and William Ramsay, administrator of W. R. Wilson and Richard Smith, mfrs. Respondents.
In pursuance to an order and decree of the honorable the District court of the District of Columbia, made in the above case, I shall on Monday the 9th of this month at four o'clock in the evening, at Keith's wharf, expose to sale at public auction, the above mentioned brig Union, her rigging, tackle, apparel and furniture.
The purchasers will be allowed two, four, and six months credit, on giving such notes and endorsements, as will be approved of by John G. Ladd.
L. SUMMERS, D. M. For Daniel C. Brent, M. D. C.
Marshal's Office, Alexandria, December 4.
This is to give Notice.
THAT the subscriber, of Alexandria county, hath obtained from the Orphans' Court, of the said county, in the district of Columbia, letters of administration on the personal estate of John Bowling, late of the said county, deceased; all persons having claims against the said deceased, are hereby warned to exhibit the same with the vouchers thereof, to the subscriber, at or before the first day of June next, they may otherwise by law be excluded from all benefit of said estate.
Elizabeth Bowling.
December 7.
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PUBLIC SALE.
PURSUANT to a deed of trust, bearing date the 26th day of September, 1804, from Philip Wanton to the subscriber, for the purpose therein mentioned, will be sold, to the highest bidder, on the premises, on THURSDAY the 2d day of January, 1806.
A valuable Frame Dwelling-House and Lot of Ground, with a Tannery thereon, in the town of Centreville, now in the occupancy of Mr. Daniel Harrington. A liberal credit will be allowed, which will be particularly declared at the place and time of sale.
Samuel Craig, Trustee.
December 6.
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TO LET.
A CONVENIENT two-story Brick Dwelling HOUSE, situate on the corner of Duke & St. Asaph Streets, lately occupied by RICHARD VEITCH—Apply to THOMAS CLAGGETT
November 12.
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ROBERT GRAY, BOOKSELLER, KING-STREET.
HAS IN THE PRESS,
And will be published in about two weeks, in a beautiful octavo volume, on fine wove medium paper, neatly bound and lettered, price Two Dollars , a new and very highly interesting work, ENTITLED
A NORTHERN SUMMER;
OR, Travels Round the Baltic, Through Denmark, Sweden, Russia, Prussia, and part of Germany, in the year 1804,
By JOHN CARR, Esq.
Author of the STRANGER IN FRANCE, &c. &c. On hand the following Valuable Books ,
Debates of the Virginia Convention on the adoption of the Federal Government. Pinkerton's Modern Geography , two large octavo volumes, and a beautiful quarto Atlas, containing sixty-three Maps. Blackstone's Commentaries , (Judge Tucker) five volumes.
Bacon's abridgement of the Law, 7 vols. octavo. Viner's abridgement of the Law, in 28 octavo volumes, bound in calf, London edition.
Hening's New Virginia Justice . Revised Code of the Laws of Virginia. Marshall on Insurance.
Park on ditto. Gibbon's Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire , twelve volumes octavo, London edition.
Same Beck Philadelphia edition, in eight vols. Domville's Encyclopaedia , five volumes octavo.
Holy Bible, in four volumes octavo, printed on fine wove paper with an elegant type.
Anacharsis's Travels , four volumes octavo. Gibbon's Greece , four volumes octavo.
History of England, by Hume, Smollett, and others, 12 volumes octavo, the two last contain the History of the American Revolution.
Edward's History of the West Indies , a new edition published by subscription, three volumes are received.
Commercial Dictionary, three volumes octavo. Boyer on the Diseases of the Bones, 1 vol. 8vo. Dictionary of Commerce, one vol. octavo, just published.
Robertson's History of Charles the 5th . of America.
Johnson's English Dictionary , improved by the addition of Walker's Standard of pronunciation. British Classics thirty-nine volumes 12mo. bound in calf.
Volney's View of the United States . British Spy, (Letters of)
Curtius Letters, Bell's Surgery , 7 vols. 8vo. bound in calf.
Medical Extracts, 5 vols. octavo, salt and gift. Rollin's Ancient History , 10 vols. 12mo.
Plutarch's Lives , 6 vols. 12mo. &c. &c.
R. GRAY,
Keeps constantly for Sale,
An extensive assortment of Latin and English School Books, writing paper, playing cards by the gross, dozen or single pack; paper hangings; bandbox and bonnet boards; blank books of various sizes ready made, or made to any given pattern at a short notice, ruled with faint lines, bound with Spring backs, or Russia banded; common and pocket almanacks, for the year one thousand eight hundred and six.
December 2. 1aw4t
N. B. Dr. Ree's Encyclopaedia will be put to press in about two weeks, those who wish to possess this valuable work at a moderate price, had best leave their names with the subscriber as soon as possible, as the price will probably be raised after the publication of the first volume.
Robert Gray.
TO BE LET,
THE BRICK DWELLING HOUSE , late occupied by Thomas Matthews—Like wife, the HOUSE and LOT occupied by the subscriber—which has four elegant EIGHT-DAY CLOCKS for sale.
E. JANNEY.
10th month, 25th. 2awtf
TO RENT,
The Dwelling HOUSE at present rented by William Sanford—The house is commodious and handsomely situated, with every necessary out-house, and has a handsome garden in high cultivation. Apply to
Mr. Thomas Preston, or
Thomas Sanford.
October 27. 16t 22
This day is Published, At for Sale at ROBERT GRAY'S Bookstore, and THIS OFFICE, (PRICE TWENTY-FIVE CENTS.)
AN ABSTRACT
OF AN
A P O L O G Y, For Renouncing the Jurisdiction
OF THE
SYNOD OF KENTUCKY.
BEING A Compendious View of the GOSPEL, AND A FEW REMARKS ON THE CONFESSION OF FAITH.
By Robert Marshall, John Dunaway, Richard M'Namara, Barton W. Stone, John Thompson.
May 2.
S A L T.
2000 bushels fine Liverpool SALT, JUST ARRIVED, And for sale from on board the brig President by JOHN TUCKER,
Who has on hand,
20 bbls. New-York prime PORK,
30 do. do. POTATOES
50 hhd. Malcovado SUGAR
100 bbls. do. do.
30 do. choice HERRINGS
A few bags COFFEE
Imperial, } TEAS
Hyson, } TEAS
Young Hyson & } TEAS
Hyson Skin } TEAS
2 pipes old Cognac BRANDY, &c.
N. B. Cash given for FLAXSEED.
November 15. 1aw4w
PRIVATE SALE.
Pursuant to the Decree of the Honorable A. C. HANSON, Chancellor of Maryland, I will attend at the House of JOHN GADSBY , in the town of Alexandria, on the 6th day of next month at 10 o'clock in the morning, to dispose of at PRIVATE SALE ,
A certain Tract of LAND,
Lying in Charles county, state of Maryland, containing about 500 acres; and one other TRACT lying in the county of Montgomery, containing 519 acres in the same state, both were tracts belonging to the estate of General George Washington, deceased . The terms of Sale will be twelve months credit, with interest from the day of sale, to be secured by a bond and approved sureties.
Bush. Washington, Trustee.
November 12. law4w
This is to give Notice,
THAT the subscriber, of Alexandria county, hath obtained from the Orphans' Court of the said county in the district of Columbia, letters of administration on the personal estate of James A. Sutton , late of the said county, deceased; all persons having claims against the said deceased, are hereby warned to exhibit the same with the vouchers thereof, to the subscriber, at or before the 12th day of May next, they may otherwise by law be excluded from all benefit of the said estate.
John Sutton, Adm'r.
November 14. 2aw4w
As all persons indebted to the said deceased, are requested to make immediate payment to the above named administrator.
FINAL DIVIDEND.
THE Commissioners in a commission of bankrupt awarded and issued forth against John Gill , of Baltimore, merchant, intend to meet on the sixteenth day of December next, at four o'clock in the afternoon, at the office of John Caldwell, Esquire, No. 18, North Calvert Street, in the city of Baltimore. In order to make a final Dividend of the estate and effects of the said bankrupt; when and where the creditors who have not already proved their debts, are to come prepared to prove the same, or they will be excluded the benefit of said dividend; and all claims not then proved will be disallowed.
JAMES H. HOOE, WM. MACCREERY } Assignees.
Nov. 15. (28) 16t
Thirty Dollars Reward.
RUNAWAY on or about the 12th instant, from the plantation of Decker Bell , in Loudoun county, a Mulatto Man named WILLIS ; about 23 years old, five feet ten inches high; he took with him a white and brown shirt, old fur hat, nankeen pantaloons, a pair of old velvet de-linen trowsers, striped dimity jacket, and striped blanket. Said fellow was raised near Aquia, where I some time ago purchased him of captain Harrison ; it is supposed said fellow has a pass and will attempt to pass as a free man. I will give the above reward for apprehending said Negro in any jail, so that I get him again, if taken out of the state of Virginia, or Fifteen Dollars if in this state, and reasonable charges paid for bringing him home. All masters of vessels and others are forwarded against harbouring or hiring said Negro, at their peril.
Walter S. Bell.
Aquia, Sept. 18. (09. 3.) 2awtf
COUNTY of ALEXANDRIA.
November 16. 1805.
WAS taken up and committed to the jail of this county, a Negro Lad who calls himself MOSES . He says he was born of a free woman in Bladensburg, state of Maryland, and was sold at the sale of a Mr. Ross, of Bladensburg, to a Mr. Smith and a Mrs. Green of New Orleans, and that he was persuaded to leave there by a Mr. Marshall, on promise of getting him his freedom, and was brought to New York, and from there was sent to Alexandria, in the care of a Mr. Spencer, until the arrival of Mr. Marshall, who pretended to be his master, and left him in the care of Mr. John Gadsby, of Alexandria. The owner, if he has any, is requested to come and prove his property, pay charges and take him away, otherwise he will be disposed of as the law directs.
J. Campbell, Jailor.
November 22. 1aw2m
This Mr. Marshall drew a draft on the Honorable John Marshall, Chief Judge of the United States, which was protested as a forgery. It was in favor of some gentlemen in New York.
VALUABLE FAMILY MEDICINES.
Just received direct from the Patentees, and FOR SALE BY JAMES KENNEDY, JUN. DRUGGIST; The following Valuable Medicines:
Dr. Rawson's Anti-Bilious and Stomachal Bitters.
PREPARED BY THOMAS H. RAWSON, Member of the Connecticut Medical Society.
THESE Bitters have undoubtedly had the most rapid sale of any Patent Medicine ever before discovered, and are justly appreciated for their singular and uncommon virtues for restoring weak and decayed constitutions, and all that train of complicated complaints so common in the spring and fall seasons, such as intermittant Fevers and Agues, long Autumnal Fevers, Dysenteries, &c. They are also a very pleasant bitter for common use, and where they are known they have taken the place and superceded the use of all other bitters in public houses as well as in private families.—Price 50 cents a box.
Dr. Lee's (Windham) Biliary Pills. THE great sale and increasing demand for these valuable pills for these twelve years past, bespeak their intrinsic worth. They have proved singularly efficacious in Biliary and Yellow fevers, Jaundice, Head Aches, Dysenteries, Biliary Cholic, Colic, &c. They are also a very pleasant bitter for common use, and where they are known they have taken the place and superceded the use of all other bitters in public houses as well as in private families.—Price 50 cents a box.
The very great demand and high esteem in which these pills are held throughout the United States and the West Indies, has induced many to counterfeit them; the purchaser is requested to observe that the name of Samuel Lee, jun. (the patentee) is affixed to each bill of directions, in his own hand writing, or they will not be genuine. Price 50 cents a box.
Dr. Rawson's Itch Ointment.
A certain and safe application for that disagreeable complaint called the ITCH . Price 42 cents a box.
Dr. Rawson's Anti-Biliary Pills, or Family Physic.
The extraordinary celebrity these pills have gained, the universal demand for them and effect of which they are held by medical men of the first eminence, are sufficient testimonials of their intrinsic worth. In great colds and sudden attacks of disorders, an early use of these pills often produces the happiest effects, and taken once in eight or ten days in cases of indigestion, headache, dizziness, pains in the stomach and bowels, dysenteries, diarrheas, dropsies, &c. and a liberal use of my anti-biliary bitters in the intermediate time has relieved patients almost to a miracle—price 25 cents a box.
Thompson's Aromatic Tooth Paste,
For the scurvy in the teeth and gums, and for whitening and preserving the teeth. It likewise takes off all disagreeable smells from the breath, which generally arises from scorbutic gums and bad teeth. This paste is much in use, and highly esteemed by all those who value the preservation of their teeth, it may be applied at all times with the greatest safety. It is neatly put up in pewter boxes with paper directions. Price 50 cents a box.
Dr. Rawson's Worm Powders.
A medicine which for efficacy and safety in its operation stands unrivalled. The most authenticated proofs and respectable authorities of its astonishing virtues, and surprising effects, in extreme and alarming cases of worms, may be seen at the place of sale. Price 50 cents a packet.
Dr. Cooley's Vegetable Elixir; Or Cough Drops.
For Coughs, Colds, Asthmas, spitting of blood, and all diseases of the lungs. Its merits stand unrivalled. Price 50 cents a bottle.
Dr. Cooley's Rheumatic Pills. Price 50 cents a box.
Hinkley's Infallible remedy for the Piles. Price 50 Cents a Box.
Very particular directions accompanying each of these valuable medicines.
He has likewise for Sale,
A general assortment of Drugs, Patent Medicines, Shop furniture and Vials; a few hand some Hall Lamps; Indian Shadecloth; proof vials, Essence of Spruce; Patent Blacking; Madeira and Sherry wine; black bottles in hogsheads; Paints ground in oil; and a few barrels Flaxseed Oil, which he will sell on reasonable terms or cash, or to punctual customers on a short credit.
A generous allowance will be made to those who purchase the above Medicines by the dozen.
March 27. 2aw
PUBLIC SALE.
ON THURSDAY the 12th inst. at 11 o'clock will be offered for sale on the premises,
Ten Lots of Ground,
Lying between Fairfax and Union Streets, and ground of Mr. Joshua Thompson , on Queen-Street on a very liberal Credit which will be made known—As this property is as well situated as any in town for business, it will be an object worth the attention of those wishing such.
P. G. Marshall.
Dec. 6. 16t
THOMAS SIMMS,
Has Just Received from Norfolk.
Large Malaga Grapes, (in Jars, or by retail,)
Muskadel and Bloom Raisins in Boxes, of a superior quality. Fisch Prunes in Boxes.
—TOGETHER WITH—
Rhode Island Potatoes, Apples, Pears, large Cabbages, Cranberries and a few Patent Cheeses, equal to English Cheeses; Oranges, Lemons, and Soft-shelled Almonds.
ALSO,
Fifteen hundred Bunches of Onions, and Onions by the Bushel.
December 6, 16t
At a meeting of the President and Directors of the Little River Turnpike Company, at John Gadsby's, in the town of Alexandria, on the 5th December, 1805—
Resolved, That the treasurer notify the stockholders in the Little River Turnpike Company, who have not paid on the several calls due from them, that the situation of the work will not admit of further indulgence; and that he cause legal proceedings to be had against all those who fail to make immediate payment—and that he publish this resolution in one of the newspapers of Alexandria, Leesburg, and Winchester.
True copy.
Levin Powell, President.
Dec. 6. 4w
NOTICE.
IT is true, that William Ladd has obtained an injunction, nearly to the effect mentioned in his advertisement. Until I obtain a discharging order from the injunction, I do not with any person who has not the most abundant confidence in me, to pay me. Any of my debtors, enough, will be considering an obligation on me, by paying what they owe into the hands of Nathaniel Ellicott , who is authorized, by the court to receive, on his giving bond and security to me, the bonds and security I disburse with. Should any pay to William Ladd , they will be compelled to pay to me again, though he should deliver up the bond or note of the person paying.
Braddock Richmond.
December 6. 16t
KENTUCKY LANDS.
The Subscriber has FOR SALE,
53,500 ACRES of Land in Hardin county, Kentucky, binding for 20 miles on the western shore of Knob Creek, and lying about 25 miles from Hardin court house. Knob Creek is navigable from the land into Green river, and is the best fish stream in Kentucky.
This land, though near the Barrens, is well wooded, and remarkably well watered. The outlines include 70,000 acres, but there are 16 or 17,000 acres of older surveys within the lines, which are accurately laid down by actual survey made three years ago, for the purpose of ascertaining interferences. There is no land in Kentucky more free from ditches than the quantity offered for sale. On these older surveys there are two mills and many families, and on the subsisting land there are about a dozen families, left over of buying their settlements, and he has reason to believe 100 families more would have purchased and settled on the land in the present year, had it suited his affairs to have sold out in large parcels; that part of the country possessing health, and many local advantages, and being near the centre of the state.
Samuel Turner of this town, knows this land well, and will take the trouble to give a just description of its quality, to those who may desire it.
This land, if applied for prior to the 20th December, will be sold at 50 cents per acre, on bond with interest, payable in 1, 2, 3 & 4 years. If the bonds be satisfactorily secured, unquestionable title will at once be given for the land.
BEN. STODDERT.
George-Town, November 15. 16t
Just Published, And for Sale by Cotton & Stewart , A Key to Mystery of Iniquity
OR AN
Address to Men of Candor and lovers of Truth.
By JOHN WEST,
Of Fairfax County.
This work contains a compendious ecclesiastical history, accompanied with the author's reflections; proving modern episcopacy to be innovations, and human legislation in the Church to be usurpation, &c. &c.
May 2.
PRINTED DAILY BY SAMUEL SNOWDEN.