Alexandria advertiser and commercial intelligencer (Alexandria [Va.]), 1802-07-12 00:00:00

Public Sale.
On TUESDAY ,
ten o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store,
 Rum in hogheads and barrels.  Whiskey in barrels,  Gin in casks and barrels,  Port wine in casks,  Molasses in hds.  Sugar in hds and bls.  White and brown soap in boxes,  Chocolate in boxes,  Coffee in tierces and bags,  Raisins in kegs and boxes.  Queens Ware in crates, handsomely assorted, 
ALSO,
A variety of DRY GOODS,
 —AMONG WHICH ARE—  Superfine cloth and Kerfimeres,  Narrow Cloth, and Flannels,  Irish Linens, and Oznaburgs,  Sail duck of different qualities,  Chintzes and Calicoes,  Cambric and Cotton shawls,  India Muslin and Table Cloaths,  Coloured threads and sowing silks,  Ribbons, Hats, and  A number of other articles. 
P. G. MARSTELLER,
Vendue-Master.
Sales by Auction.
On WEDNESDAY next,
ten o'clock, will be Sold at the Auction Room,
 4th proof Jamaica Rum in  hogheads,  Holland Gin in pipes and bls.  New-England Rum in bls.  Port Wine in quarter casks,  Lisbon Wine in pipes,  Molasses in hds.  Sugar in bls.  Soap  Candles and Chocolate } in boxes,  Pepper in bags,  Castor Oil in bottles,  Fig Blue in kegs. 
Together with a large quantity of DRY GOODS,
 Among which are  Chintzes and Calicoes,  Spng'd, lappet, jaconet and bock mus-  lin and muslin shawls,  White and coloured Marseilles and mus-  linets,  Linen and cotton checks,  Bandannoes, flags and chequered silk  handkerchiefs,  Large and small fans,  Irish and German linens,  Mens and Womens' faddles,  A quantity of mens' and womens' shoes. 
THOMAS MOORE,
Auctioneer.
In the case of James Gillies a Bankrupt.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the creditors of James Gillies a bankrupt, that on Tuesday the 13th day of July, 1802, between the hours of ten and eleven o'clock, at the Court House in Alexandria, a Certificate of discharge will be given to the said bankrupt, unless cause be then and there shown to the contrary by the said creditors or either of them.
By order of the honorable William Kilmer, chief judge of the circuit court of the District of Columbia, this 29th day of June, 1802.
G. DENEALE,
Clerk. d 3t
Just received from Norfolk, and for sale by the subscriber,
 Fresh Lemons by the box or  retail; excellent soft shell'd almonds and  oranges; muskadel raisins; double and  single Glover cheese, tamarinds, &c. &c.  With 700 bushels of Lisbon Salt. 
ABEL WILLIS.
May 4. d
In obedience to a Decree of
the Court of Alexandria County, of Saturday the 17th day of July next, in fair, if not the next fair day, will be offered for sale on the premises, upon a credit that will be then made known, for notes with approved indorsers, negotiable at the Bank of Alexandria,
A Lot of Ground,
Containing half an acre, lying upon the east side of Alfred street and south side of Cameron street, in the town of Alexandria, extending on Alfred street 176 feet 7 inches, upon Cameron street 123 feet 5 inches. There are a convenient two story frame dwelling house, with a kitchen and other out houses upon the lot, which now rent for £. 50 per annum. The lot is subject to an annual rent of £. 15. As the lot is large it will be laid off into smaller divisions, and sold either in these divisions, or altogether, as will be most agreeable to those inclined to purchase. This sale is made to satisfy a debt due from Thomas Richards to Thompson and Veitch.
JAMES KEITH, JOHN JANNEY, JOHN DUNLAP, } Com'rs.
June 17. ddf
FOR SALE,
On the 16th day of August next, at the Red House, in Prince William county, by the Trustees of the late Gen. Nelson,
About 3000 acres of LAND,
lying in the counties of Prince William and Loudoun, near the said Red House. Terms of payment as follows. One fourth part of the purchase money to be paid on the first day of January, 1803, and the other three fourth parts thereof to be paid at three subsequent annual payments.—Bonds, with approved security, to be given by the purchasers at the time of sale, and interest thereon to be paid at the rate of six per cent. from the first day January, 1803. If the first payment of the purchase money be not punctually made, the land to be again exposed to sale, by the subscribers for ready money; if the land should not then sell for the full amount of the said purchase money, the purchaser or purchasers to be accountable upon their bonds for the deficiency. If the first payment be punctually made, title will be given to the purchasers, and deeds of trust must be executed by them for securing the future payments, which deeds of trust will be acted upon, and the lands exposed to sale for ready money, by the trustees, for the full amount of the whole bonds, by virtue of the deeds of trust, if any one of the future annual payments be not punctually made.
The lands will be laid off in lots to suit purchasers, who will have the right of feeding them after the 20th day of August next.
NATHANIEL BURWELL, THOMAS NELSON, jun.
Surviving Trustees of Gen. Thomas Nelson, deceased.
June 14. dtdf
TO LET,
A convenient two story frame house and store, on King-street, next door to Mr. Koones's tavern. Possession may be had the 1st of July next, apply to
JOSEPH RIDDLE & Co.
June 29. d
NOTICE.
You that have accustomed yourselves for some time past, to getting over my fences and treading down my wheat and other grain, and more especially to such as are in the habit of getting into my garden, and orchard on Hunting Creek, and stealing therefrom my fruit and vegetables; I forwarn you, that you will be brought to disgrace and punishment before a court of justice, if you do not desist. R. T. HOCE.
July 2. d
Printing in all its variety executed at this office.
NOTICE.
THE SHIP
WILLIAM & JOHN;
THOMAS WOODHOUSE master; about two years old, built in this place by Mr. John Hunter, a fine strong well built, fast sailing vessel. (no accident happening) is intended to be in London to bring out the Spring Goods; will sail as soon from London as any vessel from that port for the United States, and intended a constant trader.
JAMES WILSON. JOHN WILSON.
N. B. Any Tobacco consigned to Messrs. James and John Wilson, London, the usual advance will be made, upon application to
JAMES WILSON.
July 3. d 1m
FOR LONDON DIRECT,
THE BRITISH BRIG THOMAS,
Captain Drewry, expected to sail in 10 or 12 days. A few Hds. of Tobacco would be received on freight, and the usual advance made upon it, if addressed to Thomas Middleton and Co.—immediate application must be made to
ROBERT T. HOCE & Co.
Who have for sale excellent CLARET in boxes of 1 1/2 and 2 dozen each; a few Parmazan CHEESES of a superior quality, and a quantity of Italian MARBLE SLABS for Hearths.
June 28. d
ROBBERY.
THE house occupied by the subscriber in Sharpshin Alley, was on Monday night last broke open and ONE HUNDRED AND SEVENTY-SIX DOLLARS in silver, stolen therefrom. I will give a reward of FIFTY DOLLARS to any person who will give information where the money may be had and the thief or thieves brought to justice, or in proportion for any part of the money recovered.
It is to be hoped the citizens of Alexandria will interest themselves in detecting the perpetrators of this daring act, as it constituted my all, and had been procured by hard labor.
WILLIAM DEVAUGHN.
July 7. d6t
NOTICE,
Whereas Certificates for Forty SHARES MARINE STOCK, as at foot described, have been either lost, mislaid or stolen.
NOTICE is hereby given that all transfer of said stock is stopped with the Marine Insurance Company, and application is made for a renewal of said Certificates, of which all persons will be pleased to take notice.
WILLIAM HODGSON, Attorney for ARTHUR JONES.
Numbers and description of the Certificates. 4283 at 4302 inclusive | issued in the name of 4253 at 4262 ditto. | Joseph Cary. 4273 at 4282 ditto, issued in the name of Joseph Baynes Noble, and by those gentlemen respectively transferred to Mr. Arthur Jones, in whose name they at present stand.
June 29. d
Notice is hereby given,
To the stockholders of the Bank of Alexandria, that a dividend of four and a half per cent. on the capital stock of said Bank is this day declared; which will be ready to be paid to them or their legal representatives on Thursday next the 8th instant.
By order of the President and Directors, GURDEN CHAPIN, Cashier. July 5. d4w
FOR SALE,
About 1100 bushels Liverpool fine Salt, 300 do. Lisbon. WM. HODGSON.
May 19. d
Public Sale.
On TUESDAY the 13th instant, at three o'clock in the afternoon, will positively be sold, on the premises, a two story FRAME HOUSE & LOT, situate on Prince-street, between Fayette and Payne streets; for the benefit of the creditors of John Stewart, deceased.
P. G. MARSTELLER,
July 10. d3t
For Freight or Charter,
THE BRITISH BRIG HANNAH, now ready to take in a cargo.—She carries about 1300 barrels.
R. T. HOCE & Co.
Who have received by the above brig from
London, a great variety of
HARD WARE,
 assorted in cases and casks,  Gilt and plated Furniture in do.  Looking Glasses of different sizes,  White Lead and Paints of different colors, ground in oil,  And a quantity of best LONDON PORTER and BROWN STOUT. 
July 10. d
FOR SALE,
At Mount Vernon, on the 20th day of July, and continue till all is disposed of, for cash, the Household and Kitchen FURNITURE, consisting of almost every description, some valuable PAINTINGS and PRINTS ; also a pipe of choice old MADEIRA WINE.
Notice is further given, that all persons having claims against the estate of Mrs. Mariba Washington, late of Fairfax county, deceased, are requested to exhibit them to the subscribers, with vouchers therefor, and every one indebted to the same are desired to make immediate payment.
THO. PETER, G. W. P. CUSTIS, } Executors.
The executors of Gen. Washington will avail themselves of the above opportunity, and offer for sale on six months credit, a number of
VALUABLE CATTLE,
the greater part of them from imported stock, about five hundred head of sheep, and nearly the same number of hogs, together with one elegant CHARIOT and COACHEE, with harness complete for four horses, also four carriage and two riding HORSES, with a number of Farming Utensils, Camp Equipage, and a variety of other articles too numerous to particularize.
THE EXECUTORS.
June 24. ddf
SPRING GOODS.
JOSEPH RIDDLE & Co.
Have imported in the brig Union, captain Woodhouse, from London, a general assortment of goods suitable for the present season, which they offer for sale on reasonable terms, by the piece or package. May 18. d
For Sale, or to Rent,
THE unexpired lease of a HOUSE and LOT, on Queen street, with a BAKE-HOUSE thereon; the lease has 3 years to run. The stand is good for business, and is well known, having been occupied for a length of time by a baker. For particulars apply to
THOMAS SIMMS, Prince street.
March 20. d
LANDING,
At Merchants' wharf,
A quantity of prime barrel'd PORK.
WM. HODGSON.
June 1. d

An American ship was lost in June, 1801, in lat. 35, N. long. 135, W. on the N. W. coast, and it is feared the crew were cut off by the natives. The ship Juno, in lat. 30, 10, long. 70, spoke the ship Amsterdam Packet, 4 days out. Capt Bragdon, of the Thomas Gordon, left Madeira, the sch'r Isabella, Gran- ton, to sail in 5 days for Teneriffe; brig Lovely Lass, Bernbanks, to sail in 23 days for Naples; brig Sally, Brown, to sail in 4 days for the Ill. of May, and brig Dispatch, Bray, from M'gadore. The brig William Ashton, of New-York, arrived at Medeira the 29th May. In lat. 40, N. long. 61, W. experienced a very heavy gale, in which she was obliged to throw part of her cargo overboard. July, 3, spoke sch'r. Ann, Gilman, from Charleston, bound to Port Republican, 24 days out, all well.
BALTIMORE, July 9. Translated for the American. EQUALITY. LIBERTY. FRENCH REPUBLIC. ARMY OF ST. DOMINGO. PROCLAMATION. Head-Quarters at the Cape, 22d Prairial, (June 10) 10th year. The general in chief of the colony of St. Domingo, to its inhabitants.
Citizens, Toussaint was a conspirator; this you will be judge of by the inclosed letter di- rected to citizen Fontaine. I thought it my duty not to endanger the tranquility of the colony. I caused him to be arrested and embarked, and I send him to France, where he is to account for his conduct to the French government. In another letter directed to citizen Fontaine, he discharges heavy invectives against gen. Christophe, and he complains that general Dessalines has abandoned him. He forbids Sylla to lay down his arms, and the cultivators to work on any plan- tation, but those intended for provisions. He sent one of his accomplices to gen. Dessalines, to induce him not to submit with good faith.
He depends much on Massenet, in St. Mark: he is arrested. I have inflicted punishment upon that miscreant; and I order all the generals of division of the army to compel all the cultivators who are still in arms, in the mountains, to retire to their duty. The cultivators are not the most guilty — it is those that misled them—in conse- quence of which every commandant of the national guard, every officer, overseer or planter who shall be found in an armed meeting, shall immediately be shot. As to the inhabitants of Emery, I or- der that they shall be immediately disarm- ed, for having been so tardy in submission. General Brunet shall cause this order to be executed.
The chief of the general staff shall cause the present order, together with general Toussaint's letter to be printed, published & posted; and he will, with all speed pos- sible, send it to the whole army through- out the colony. (Signed) LECLERC.
Copy of Ex General Toussaint's Letter. To Citizen Fontaine. You give me no news. You endeavor to stay at the Cape as long as you can. It is said that general Le Clerc is in a state of bad health at Tortuga; this you must be very particular about informing me of. You must see —, for arms from Ame- rica (Nouvelle.*). As to the flour, for we are in want of some of the last kind, it ought not to be sent without passing thro' Savna, that we may know the depot where it might be placed with safety. If you see the general in chief, tell him positively, that the cultivators won't obey me. They want to make them work at Hircourt but the overseer ought not to do it.
I ask you if we can bribe some of the attendants of the general in chief, that we might free D—, + he would be very useful to us, through his credit both in America and some where else. Inform Gengembre that he must not leave the Borgne, where it is necessary that the cultivators should not work. Write to me at the plantation Najar. (Signed) TOUSSAINT LOUVERTURE.
True copy from the original. The general of division, chief of the general staff of the army. DUGUA. * It is understood by "Nouvelle," the United States. † Supposed to mean Develcourt, one of Tou- ssaint's aid-de-camps.
The ship Sphinx, Brantz, of this port, has arrived at Calcutta, from Leghorn. The schooner Roby, Martin, has arrived at Charleston. Arrived schooner Evelina, capt. Crow- hill, of Alexandria, 49 days from Ma- deira. Left there three American vessels, names unknown. In lat. 22, long. 55, spoke the brig Ann, capt. Shay, from France, bound to New-Providence, out 27 days. June 9, in lat. 32, long. 74, spoke the brig Fair American, capt Cline, from Wilmington, N. C. bound to Jama- ca. Also the English sloop John Gordon, capt. Williams, 19 days from Martinique. Spoke nothing.
Alexandria Advertiser. MONDAY, JULY 12.
Accounts from the Italian Republic mention, that a convocation of the three Electoral Colleges was to be held the 15th May at Milan, to decide on the question, Shall Bonaparte continue President of that Republic for life?
The following paragraphs from Callen- der's paper cannot but afford some little amusement.
THE TAXES. The question has often been asked by federalists, if the internal taxes are repeal- ed, how is the government to be support- ed? The administration has furnished an unequivocal answer: the retrenchments of unnecessary expences; the savings al- ready effected exceed the nett product of all the internal taxes, more than three hundred thousand dollars! Let the fede- ralists put these things together. — Demo. pap.
It is often much easier to ask a question than to resolve it. The republicans becau- sed of their having established a provision for discharging the national debt. They are to pay seven millions of dollars per an- num, or some such sum, for we have not leisure just now to look into the law. But where is the money to come from? The commissioners are authorised to borrow it. This, to be sure, is a fine method of dis- charging public debts. Lend me a guinea and I'll pay you twenty shillings! In five words, a few quack expedients must be resorted to, in order, if possible, to se- cure the approaching election.
To have read Smith's ridiculous para- graphs upon this law for discharging the public debt, one would have thought that Jupiter was once more descending in a shower of gold. After recovering from the first momentary burst of astonishment, we discovered that the principles of the discharge was founded upon the possibility of a loan; for if money cannot be borrow- ed, the said seven millions a year never can be paid . Perhaps we are partly mis- taken; but there is a shrewd suspicion of our being woefully in the right.
The paragraph which gave rise to these remarks, appears very plainly to decide the question. It seems to say that the re- venue is richer than it formerly was by three hundred thousand dollars per annum. And this sum, citizens of Virginia! is to discharge your national debt. Yes! it will when a sparrow shall peck through a mill-stone, and not one moment sooner! But indeed, if, so deep a statesman as Mr. Madison, who persuaded the assembly to give away your North Western Territory if he, we say, thinks otherwise, why, no doubt, you must believe it. Rich. Rec.
Defending a paragraph in which he had asserted that Giles had broken his oath, he says "Yes! we said so; and we say so a- gain. He swore, upon various occasions, to support and obey the federal constitution. When cited, as a witness, upon the Rich- mond trial for sedition, Mr. Giles refused to attend. He therefore broke his oath; and if he chooses to call at this office for that purpose, he shall be told so, to his face. — This gloomy despot also broke his oath, and his trust, at the same time, when he stood by, and saw his constituents pillaged in the Algerine business. He has acted thus, up- on fifty similar occasions. This is your Go- vernor of Virginia!" ibid
"If the recorder shall obtain, and at present it promises fair to obtain, an ex- tensive circulation in Virginia, the patriots, upon both sides, at the next election for pre- sident will, indeed, meet with a very cool reception from the people. Why did Ma-
dison, or Giles, (that fatus of a future candidate for the governorship of Virginia,) why did they sit with their hands folded, and their tongues locked and see their con- stituents so shamefully robbed? For what was it that you gave these people the six dollars per day? what did they mean by swearing to the faithful execution of their duty? Was it not to see that your money was properly managed? and if the fact is quite otherwise, if Mr. Madison, Mr. Jef- ferson, and Mr. Giles, & all the rest of the republican corps, sat down, like Jacob's wife upon the top of such secrets, what were they better than the pillagers, whom they turned out? It is a absurd, in opposition to such facts to expatiate upon an amiable private character, upon inflexible probity, upon unshaken patriotism, transcendent ta- lents, pure republican principles, an ardent love of country, and all the rest of that vocabulary of jargon." [ibid.
ON THE ADVANTAGES AND THE DANGERS OF LEARNING. CHOICE OF BOOKS CONTINUED.
It must be admitted that some of those fictitious works have a degree of solid me- rit, which to the end of time will triumph over the partial evils they produce. The novels of Richardson and Barney, of Hawksworth, of Johnson and Goldsmith, will be read with delight while the En- glish language exists. Their ingenious fictions which "teach the passions to move at the command of reason"—which ex- hibit morality in living characters, are works which the most enlightened, vir- tuous, and affectionate parent, may safely intrust in the hands of the most beloved child.—But still there can be no doubt that however innocent the reading of such works may be, their advantages are still but few. These are small compared with the dangers and inconveniences which usu- ally await them. Too often the reading even of the most selected and well compos- ed novels alienates the mind from works of a more useful tendency; but the indif- ferent perusal of those ephemeral produc- tions which are daily issuing from the press, is often attended with the most fa- tal consequences to young persons of both sexes.—They impress the mind with fri- volous and romantic ideas—they fill the brain with wild and chimerical plans—they are the source of a thousand errors, which are often not corrected till after long and unhappy experience—they awaken and nourish the most dangerous passions—they give a false direction to the sensibili- ty of the heart—they soften and enervate the mind—they give it a disgust for other works, more solid but less agreeable—they render it incapable of close attention, of serious meditations—they destroy that energy which is necessary to resist temp- tation, to subdue the appetites, and to ful- fil with assiduity and success the most im- portant duties of society—they mislead the mind the more easily in the com- mon walks of life, from the ideas they impress, being generally exaggerated and exalted. Without taking into calculation the valuable time which is lost in the pe- rusal of such works, they are seldom if ever read without some mental injury.— We should therefore read them with great circumspection and prudence, and after a very cautious selection. We should com- pare them with those transient connections which we form with men of agreeable con- versation, but of a gay character—of a light and frivolous mind—more brilliant than solid, with whom we would not wish to maintain a close and intimate connection, since in such persons we cannot expect to find friends, whose steady attachment will be co-eval with life itself.
Finally, as there are persons to whom we cannot too closely attach ourselves—so also there are books, the reading of which cannot fail to produce substantial benefits, and which we ought to prefer to all others. Such are those works, which uniting the useful with the agreeable—instruction with pleasure, supply the mind at once with so- lid food and pleasant exercise—those works, which springing from a love of truth and virtue, treat of interesting subjects which come home to our bosoms and daily expe- rience. At the head of this class we should place those books, whose aim is to strengthen and purify our religious princi- ples—which enoble and enlarge our senti- ments, and from the pillars which support our virtue and happiness. Those princi- ples and sentiments it is impossible to ren- der too pure, too enlightened or too firm, as the means of guarding us from all super- stition, and of making useful truths so fa-
miliar to us, that we may easily recall and apply them in every station of life.
There are, however, books which with- out employing us on objects so grave, still furnish the heart with useful sentiments, and enrich the understanding with solid instruction. Such are those writings which aid us in the study of man—of surrounding nature, and of our own heart. They first transport us in an instant to past ages, and make us in a manner spectators and wit- nesses of those great revolutions which have often changed the face of the world, and decided the fate of nations. Other works of this class introduce us, as it were, to the acquaintance of men, who by their knowledge, their talents, or their virtues, have been an ornament to their country, and an honour to human nature. Other works, by placing us in the midst of na- tions the most remote—of those who in- habit other continents, or other hemis- pheres, present us with a picture of their manners, their customs, their religion, their modes of thinking and acting, and by the parallel which we are thus enabled to draw between them and ourselves, teach us the immense obligations we owe to Providence for the condition in which we are placed. Other works of this use- ful cast, develop, in a degree, the won- ders of nature which escape superficial at- tention, or which we see daily without due consideration; they assist us in admir- ing the astonishing structure of this vast universe; the exact proportion of its parts, and the constant harmony that prevails a- mong them; the variety, the beauty, the usefulness of the productions of the earth; the unvarying laws which govern the world; the inimitable art, the incompre- hensible wisdom which displays itself e- qually in the smallest created objects as in the largest. The works of other authors, by unfolding to us ourselves, aid us in the study of the human heart; teach us the use and value of our faculties; the digni- ty of our nature, and the grandeur of that destiny to which we may look forward. Other works on morals, by unfolding to view our errors and prejudices, teach us to set a just value on the goods of this world; to apply them to their true uses, and diffuse over our minds a kindly light which guides us in the path of life. O- thers lead us to self-examination, to a dis- section of our hearts, and the motives of our conduct, and by exhibiting our duties and the means of performing them, teach us to regard ourselves as we truly are, and put us on our guard against our frailties and our faults. Finally, there are wri- ters who, the more strongly to impress us with sentiments of truth and virtue, of justice and honor, borrow the charms and the grace of poetry; who address them- selves at once to the imagination and the heart, and dispose us to the love and prac- tice of goodness by elevating our souls, and filling them with pure and sublime sentiments. Books of this cast can never fail to be useful. With such friends should we surround ourselves in solitude, and from their resources draw those invaluable lights which would direct us in the pursuit of happiness. But to effect this end, there are certain rules to be observed in read- ing them, which in the sequel of this es- say will be pointed out.
(Com. Adv.) (To be continued.)
A duel was fought on the 18th ult. in the state of Georgia, between Gen. James Jackson and Col. Robert Watkins in con- sequence of a rencounter which took place at Louisville the 16th. A Mr. Collier was second to the General, and Mr. Ralph S. Phillips second to the colonel.— The duel was fought about a mile from Waynesborough, in Burke county. At the fifth shot colonel Watkins's ball took effect, having entered the General a little above the right hip. It seems that this duel was predicated upon five years private and political animosity. The General's physicians afford sanguine hopes of his recovery. (Peterburg pap.)
Public Sale.
To-morrow at 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store, in addition to the articles already advertised. 1 Trunk of Calicoes and Ging- hams. 1 Box of Irish Linens. P. G. MARSTELLER, v. m. July 12. Clean linen and cotton rags bought at this office.

SAMUEL BISHOP,
BOOKSELLER, & STATIONER
Respectfully informs the Public that he has received from Lee & Co's Patent and Family Medicine Store, Baltimore, a fresh assortment of the following Valuable Medicines,
Which are in high esteem and general use throughout the United States, many of them being sold cheaper than the drugs of which they are compounded, could be purchased at a retail Store.
TAKE NOTICE,
That S. Bishop is appointed the ONLY Agent for Alexandria.
Dr. HAMILTON'S ELIXIR,
A sovereign remedy for Colds, Obsolete Coughs, Asthma, Catarrhs, Sore Throats, and Approaching Consumptions.
To parents who may have children afflicted with the HOOPING COUGH.
This discovery is of the first magnitude, as it is an immediate relief, checks the progress, and in a short time entirely removes the most cruel disorder to which children are liable—the Elixir is perfectly agreeable and the dose so small, that no difficulty arises in taking it.
From LUTHER MARTIN, Esq. Attorney-General of the State of Maryland.
Gentlemen,
I comply with your request in stating my opinion of Hamilton's Elixir. It has been used in my family for two or three years past, with uniform success, whenever colds, coughs, or similar complaints have rendered medicine necessary. I have myself found it an excellent and agreeable remedy for a very painful and troublesome affection of the breast, accompanied with soreness and with obstructed and difficult breathing.
On these accounts I do not hesitate to recommend Hamilton's Elixir, as a valuable medicine, and deserving public attention.
LUTHER MARTIN.
Mr. Abijah Henly, Bridge-Street, Baltimore, was cured by one bottle of Hamilton's Elixir of a very complicated disorder, occasioned by a severe cold caught several months ago. He breathed with the greatest difficulty, and was often thrown into weakening sweats when he attempted to walk any distance, and his voice would frequently fail in such a degree that he could only attempt to whisper, he has been upwards of six weeks without a return of his complaints, and desires to give this public testimony in favour of this invaluable medicine.
Dr. Hamilton's
GRAND RESTORATIVE,
Is recommended as an invaluable medicine for the speedy relief and permanent cure of the various complaints which result from dissipated pleasures—juvenile indiscretions—reflexion in climates unfavourable to the constitution—the immoderate use of tea, frequent intoxication, or any other destructive intemperance—the unskillful or excessive use of mercury—the diseases peculiar to females, at a certain period of life—bad lyings in, &c. &c.
And is proved by long and extensive experience to be absolutely unparalleled in the cure of Nervous disorders, Consumption, Lowness of spirits, Loss of appetite, Impurity of the blood, Hysterical affections, Inward weakness, Seminal weaknesses, Fluor albus, (or whites) Barrenness, Violent cramps in the stomach and back, Indigestion, Melancholy, Gout in the stomach, Pains in the limbs, Relaxations, Involuntary emissions, Obsolete gleet, Impotency, &c. &c. In cases of extremity, where the long prevalence and obstinacy of disease has brought on a general impoverishment of the system, excessive debility of the whole frame, and a wasting of the flesh, which no nourishment or cordial could repair a perseverance in the use of this medicine has performed the most astonishing cures.
HAMILTON'S ESSENCE AND EXTRACT OF MUSTARD,
A safe and effectual remedy for gout, rheumatism, palsy, sprains, bruises, pains in the face and neck, &c. And has performed more cures in the above complaints than all the other medicines ever before made public.
From Dr. Weatherburn, Wythe county, Virginia.
Gentlemen,
I purchased at your shop the preparations you call Hamilton's Essence, or Extract of Mustard, which I believe has perfectly removed a chronic rheumatism (of that kind named sciatica, or of the hip joint) under which I had laboured for a long time, and which had baffled every article in the Materia Medica, and every mode of treatment received into practice for the cure of this obstinate disease. If you think this letter useful you are at liberty to make it public.
Yours, &c.
P. WEATHERBURN.
John Hoover, rope-maker, South Second Street, between Mary and Christian-Streets, Philadelphia, voluntarily maketh oath as follows, namely, that his wife, Mary Hoover, was so severely afflicted with a violent rheumatism, very dangerously situated, the consequence of a severe cold after lying in, as to be confined to her bed for several weeks, and was at length reduced to the melancholy apprehension of remaining a cripple for life, notwithstanding the most respectable medical advice was followed, and every probable remedy attempted: when seeing several cases of cures performed by Hamilton's Essence and Extract of Mustard, they were procured from Mr. Birch, No. 17, South Second-Street. The first application enabled her to walk across the room, and the use of one bottle restored her to her usual state of health and strength.
JOHN HOOVER
Sworn and subscribed before Ebenezer Ferguson, Esq. one of the justices of the peace for Philadelphia County.
HAMILTON'S
WORM DESTROYING LOZENGES.
Which have within four years past cured upwards of one hundred and twenty thousand persons of both sexes, of every age, and in every situation, of various dangerous complaints arising from worms, and form obstructions or foulness in the stomach and bowels.
This medicine bears no analogy whatever of similar title, so commonly complained of as operating with violence; on the contrary, a particular excellence of this remedy is its being suited to every age and constitution; contains nothing but what is perfectly innocent, and is so mild in its operation that it cannot injure the most delicate pregnant lady, or the tenderest infant of a week old, should no worms exist in the body; but will, without pain or griping, cleanse the stomach and bowels of whatever is foul or offensive, and thereby prevent the production of worms and many fatal disorders. They are particularly efficacious in carrying off all gross humours and eruptions; feverish and bilious complaints, and are the safest and mildest purgative that can be used on any occasion. Description of Worms, and the symptoms by which they are known.
Worms which infest the human body, are chiefly of four kinds, viz. the Teres or large round worm, the Ascarides, or small maw worm, the Cucurbitina, or short, flat, white worm, and lastly, the Tænia, or tape worm, so called from its resemblance to tape; this is often many yards long, and is full of joints—It is most hurtful, and most difficult to cure.
Among the symptoms attending worms, are disagreeable breath, especially in the morning—Bad and corrupted gums—itching in the nose and about the seat—Convulsions and epileptic fits, and sometimes privation of speech—starting and grinding of the teeth in sleep—Irregular appetite, sometimes loathing food, and sometimes voracious—Purging, with slimy and foetid stools—Vomiting—Large and hard belly—Pains and sickness at the stomach—Pains in the head and thighs, with lowness of spirits—Slow fever, with small and irregular pulse—A dry cough—Excessive thirst—sometimes pale and unhealthy countenance, and sometimes the face bloated and flushed.
Persons afflicted with any of the above symptoms, should have immediate recourse to HAMILTON'S WORM DESTROYING LOZENGES, which have been constantly attended with success in all complaints similar to those above described.
A dose of this medicine given occasionally during the warm season, will effectually prevent the vomiting and purging of children, a dreadful disorder which annually destroys thousands of the infant part of our cities. It is likewise the mildest and most certain remedy known and has restored to health and strength a great number when in an advanced stage of this fatal complaint. Particular and plain instructions are given for every part of the necessary treatment in such cases.
Children generally take this medicine with eagerness; having a pleasing appearance, and an agreeable taste.
CASES OF CURES.
(Selected from thousands) the authenticity of which any person may ascertain, either by letter or personal application.
TAPE WORM.
Mr. SAMUEL FULLER, Inn-keeper, on the Harford road, ten miles from Baltimore, began about 20 months ago to be grievously afflicted with a tape worm, which increased fast in size and strength, so as to excite the most horrid sensations by its writhing motions and intolerable pains, resembling the gnawing and tearing of his bowels, which deprived him of his necessary sleep, and caused such dreadful apprehensions as cannot be conceived but by one in a similar situation—his appetite wasted rapidly, and with that his strength, so that he was unable to attend to any business—when he heard of some excellent cures performed by Hamilton's worm lozenges, he took a large dose, which brought away about FOUR YARDS of the worm (now in the possession of Lee & Co.)—but a renewal of his pains soon convinced him that this monstrous reptile had recovered its first vigour—Application was made to Lee & Co. for more of their medicine, with their advice—from which resulted the total expulsion of his formidable enemy, in several pieces, which he supposed to be SIX or EIGHT YARDS more. A few months have since elapsed, and Mr. Fuller is now in perfect health. The above facts are well known to a numerous circle of his neighbours, and himself will gratify any who may wish to make further inquiries on the subject. Although Hamilton's worm lozenges produce such powerful effects, when necessary, yet they are perfectly innocent and mild in their operation on the human body, even taken in large doses, as Mr. Fuller will testify—their particular mildness is abundantly evident in innumerable cures of infants.
Communicated by Dr. John Spangler, York-town, Pennsylvania. Letter from the reverend Mr. JOHN MOLTHER, minister of the Moravian church, in York-town.
York, January 4th, 1802.
Dear Sir,
Dr. Hamilton's lozenges have been recommended to me as a very adequate means for the cure of children afflicted with worms, I procured a box for the use of my family, to try, whether by means of this medicine, I might be enabled to gain a point, which, to accomplish, different other means had proved abortive. My eldest boy had a very sickly appearance, was very restless at night, grew leaner from time to time, in short, he seemed to be in a precarious state of health, which would yield to none of the medicines administered, until I gave him two doses of lozenges, agreeably to the directions, which carried off a substance to all appearance a mere mucus, but upon close inspection quite replete
with very small living animals. Not one of that sort of worms which usually afflict children, came from him. Since that period he grew remarkably better in health, and though lean, has got a fresh and lively complexion. Upon different occasions I have used this medicine as a purging substitute, and found it to answer exceedingly well, without bringing on belly-ache, or any of those disagreeable sensations, so often occasioned by purging medicines. Upon the whole, I judge this medicine to be, besides its main object, one of the most salutary means for restoring lost appetite, and promoting a proper state of digestion, by carrying off that bilious substance, which engenders so much indisposition both among children and adults.
I am, Sir, your most obedient servant, JOHN MOLTHER.
Dr. HAHN'S TRUE and GENUINE GERMAN CORN PLAISTER.
An infallible remedy for corns, speedily removing them, root and branch, without giving pain.
THE GENUINE PERSIAN LOTION,
So celebrated among the fashionable throughout Europe, as an invaluable cosmetic, perfectly innocent and safe, free from corrosive and replent minerals (the basis of other lotions) and of unparalleled efficacy in preventing and removing blemishes in the face and skin of every kind, particularly freckles, pimples, inflammatory redness, scurfs, tatters, ring worms, sun burns, prickly heat, &c.
The Persian Lotion operates mildly, without impeding that natural, insensible perspiration which is essential to health. Yet its salutary effects are speedy and permanent, rendering the skin delicately soft and clear, improving the complexion, and restoring the bloom of youth. Never failing to render an ordinary countenance beautiful, and an handsome one more so.
THE RESTORATIVE POWDER for the TEETH and GUMS.
This excellent preparation comforts and strengthens the gums, preserves the enamel from decay, and cleanses and whitens the teeth, by absorbing all that acrimonious slime & foulness, which suffered to accumulate, never fails to injure and finally ruin them.
Dr. HAHN'S GENUINE EYE-WATER.
A sovereign remedy for all diseases of the eyes, whether the effect of natural weakness or of accident, defluxions of rheum, dullness, itching and films on the eyes, never failing to cure those maladies which frequently succeed the small pox, measles and fevers, and wonderfully strengthening a weak sight. Hundreds have experienced its excellent virtues, when nearly deprived of sight.
TOOTH ACHE DROPS.
The only remedy yet discovered which gives immediate and lasting relief in the most severe instances.
THE SOVEREIGN OINTMENT for the ITCH,
Which is warranted an infallible remedy at one application, and may be used with perfect safety by pregnant women, or on infants a week old, not containing a particle of mercury, or any other dangerous ingredient whatever, and is not accompanied with that tormenting smart which attends the application of other remedies.
THE ANODYNE ELIXIR.
For the cure of every kind of head-ache.
INDIAN VEGETABLE SPECIFIC.
A safe and speedy remedy for the venereal disease.
"An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure."
For the prevention and cure of bilious and malignant fevers,
IS RECOMMENDED
Dr. HAHN'S ANTI-BILIOUS PILLS.
The operation of these pills is perfectly mild, so as to be used with safety by persons in every situation, and of every age.
They are excellently adapted to carry off superfluous bile, and prevent its morbid secretions—to restore and amend the appetite—to procure a free perspiration, and thereby prevent colds, which are often attended with fatal consequences—dose never fails to remove a cold, if taken on its first appearance. They are celebrated for removing habitual costiveness—sickness at the stomach, and severe head-ache—and ought to be taken by all persons on a change of climate.
Sold likewise by S. Plaasants, Richmond; Ross and Douglass, Petersburg; T. Green, Frederickburgh; G. Purdie, Smithfield; M. Jones, Suffolk; Dr. Miller, Winchester; R. Greenhow, Williamsburg; and J. Shaw, Leesburg.
County of Alexandria, April 23, 1801.
Was taken up and committed to this jail, as a runaway, a Negro man who calls himself ISAAC , and says he belongs to a Mr. Henry Griffith , of Lou-doun county, near the Red-House: he is about 40 years of age, of a low stature, and slim made: had on an old brown coat, jacket and breeches of negro cotton. The owner is requested to come, prove property, pay charges, and take him away—otherwise he will be disposed of as the law directs.
JAMES CAMPBEL,
May 15. Jailer
Cash given for rags
SPRING GOODS.
WILLIAM OXLEY
Has received per the Paul Seiman, via Baltimore, and Union, capt. Woodhouse, from London,
A supply of suitable GOODS for the season, which are now opening and will be sold low by the package or piece, and he is in daily expectation of receiving further supplies.
N. B. He has also for sale, China in boxes and Sadlery.
May 19.
Fifty bks. of PORK for sale by WM. HARTSHORNE.
I will give Ten Dollars reward to any person who will give information of the thief or thieves who broke open my warehouse on Kirk's wharf, a few nights ago, and stole one barrel of pork from thence, provided the proof is sufficient to convict the thief. W. H.
5 mo. 14.
John Gardner Ladd
Has lately received for sale at his Warehouse, Prince Street Wharf,
Russia Sheetings, Russia and Ravens Duck } per bale or piece, And India Cotton } German Linens and one trunk sewing Silks and Ribbons,
A few pair handsome Looking Glasses in gilt and mahogany frames,
Two bales of Paper Hangings, A great variety of mens, womens and childrens' shoes, coarse and fine,
Hyson,
Young Hyson and
Souchong
TEAS,
Tea table sets of China in boxes, Cotton, wool and playing Cards, Holland and country Gin of the best quality in pipes,
W. India, and N.
England Rum,
Molasses & Sugars
in bds and bks.
Coffee in bags, Spinning Cotton, Butter in firkins, Beef and Pork in bks. and half bks, Spermaceti and tallow Candles, White and brown Soap, Chocolate of the best and common sort, Cheese of an extraordinary fine quality, Shad, Herrings and dried Cod Fish, A quantity of red Seal Leather, Fresh Raisins and Figs in casks, Lemons in boxes, Pepper, Allspice, Nutmegs, Almonds, and a small quantity of fresh Hops, &c. Also,
About 30 tons of Lignumvitae.
May 13.
JANNEY & PATON,
Have received, and offer for sale,
Catalonia wine in bds. & quarter cks. Jamaica, Antigua, Grenada, St. Kitts, St. Vincents and Barbadoes—rum in bds. Loaf and Lump Sugar, of the first quality,
Muscovado Sugar in bds. 350 Bks. Statia do. Havannah Molasses in Hds. Havannah white and brown Sugars, in Boxes and Bds.
Soap and Candles in Boxes,
Sweet Oil in do.
Raisins in Boxes and Kegs,
Pepper and Coffee in Bags.
A HANDSOME ASSORTMENT OF SHOES,
—Consisting of—
Mens' Calf in Trunks, Ladies' Kid and Morocco do. in Boxes, EAST INDIA GOODS, viz. Nankeens, Baftas, Mamoodys' Gurahs, Guzinahs, Cassahs, Moharags, Gunzes, Stripes, and one bale of handsome Deiorfoy.
ALSO
Ravens and Russia Duck and Sheetings by the piece or bale, and two bales fine Russia Osnaburghs.
A complete assortment of Russia and New-England Cordage, and one 8 1/2 inch Cable 70 fathoms long.—A small quantity of Upper Leather.
June 23.
Just received from the Havanna, 30 boxes, first quality
SEGARS,
A quantity of fresh PINE APPLES, Tamarinds and soft shell'd Almonds. THOS. SIMMS.
June 10.
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