Alexandria daily advertiser (Alexandria [Va.]), 1804-08-09 00:00:00

Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
Vol. IV.]
THURSDAY, AUGUST 9, 1804.
[No. 1058.
Public Sale.
On FRIDAY next, at 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store,
RUM
In hds. and bds. French Brandy in pipes, G'n in pipes and bds. Whisky and Apple Brandy in bds. Sugar in hds. tierces and bds. Chocolate White and brown Soap and Mould and dip Candles Raisins in kegs, boxes and jars, Figs in kegs and frails, Queens Ware in crates, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, &c.—Also,
A Variety of DRY GOODS,
among which, are Cloths, Coatings, Kersemeres, Duffel, Pains, Kerseys, Negro Cottons, Serges, Blankets, blue Friezes, Calimancoes, Ruffles, Yam Stockings, Cambrics and Calicoes, Irish Linens, Silesia do. Osoburgs and Ticklenburgs, Mullin and Mullin Handkerchiefs, India Mullins and Table Cloths, Bandana Handkerchiefs, Coloured Threads, Hats, and sundry other articles.
Philip G. Marseller.
August 7.
THE SUBSCRIBER
Intending to leave this place early next fall, offers for sale, on the most reasonable terms, his STOCK on HAND, consisting of a handsome selection of
DRY GOODS
adapted to the present season. All persons having claims against him are requested to present them for settlement, and those indebted to him will be pleased to make payment.
John Horsburgh.
June 12.
Wanted to Hire,
A servant Woman: For one well acquainted with Cooking, Washing and House Work generally, liberal wages will be given.
Apply to the Printer.
July 16.
PUBLIC SALE OF LANDS.
By virtue of a decree of the Court of the United States for the fifth circuit Virginia district, in the suit of Hepburn and Dundas against Thomas West, in chancery—will be sold on the premises to the highest bidder, at Public Auction, for ready money, on Monday the 20th of August next, at 12 o'clock A. M. if fair, if not, the next fair day at the same hour,
A TRACT OF LAND,
situate on Hunting Creek, in the County of Fairfax and Commonwealth of Virginia, within one mile of the town of Alexandria, and near to the Cameron Mills, whereon major Thomas West now resides, supposed to contain from fifty to eighty acres.
Also,
on the same day will be offered for sale, The residue of said Thos. Wests Land, lying on the northwest line of the patent of Carr and Simpson, adjacent to the tract before mentioned, not disposed of by the said Thomas West at the time certain mortgages were made by him to Hepburn and Dundas.
Richard M. Scott, F. Peyton, Amos Alexander,
July 12.
PROPOSALS,
For Printing by subscription a comprehensive description of
The Harbour of St. John's,
IN
The Island of Newfoundland.
With the occupation and amusements of the inhabitants; the government and trade of that important British island; concluding with sundry observations in relation to
The Court of Vice Admiralty
Established there—well worthy the attention of those merchants who are shippers to foreign markets.
By a person who resided there three months of the last Winter.
TERMS—The work shall be printed on fine paper, and on delivery, subscribers to pay Four Shillings.
Subscriptions received at this Office. July 12.
For Freight or Charter, The Sloop Columbia, burden about 500 bds.
Apply to Thos. R. Gardner, Master; J. G. LADD.
Who has for Sale, received per said Sloop, Fifteen puncheons High flavoured Jamaica Spirits. July 16.
For Freight or Charter, To any Port in the United States or the West-Indies, The Sch'r BETSEY, Tholemia Berry, Master. Will be ready to take in a cargo in a few days. Apply to the master on board, or to
M'Clean and Winterberry. Who have for sale, at their store on Union Street.
24 puncheons 4th proof Jamaica Rum, 15 hds. St. Croix Sugar, 15 bds. Phila. Loaf, 10 do. Lump, Imperial Tea by the qr. chest, Mels and prime Pork by the barrel, Do. Beef, 50 bags black Pepper, 10 bds. 4th proof Peach Brandy, 10 pipes, 7 half pipes at 5 quarter casks Madeira Wine, Salt in sacks, Porter in bds. Ravens Duck, Spanish Segars, &c. July 19.
For NEW-YORK, The fast sailing Sloop LITTLE JIM, Thomas V. Buler, Master; burden about 400 bds. For Freight or Passage apply to the captain on board at Merchant's Wharf, or
Daniel Murgatroyd, King Street. Who has for Sale,
Berbon Gurrahs, Nimpofkie Coffes, Chittabully Batts, Champagne Casks, Jantally Mamoodys, Johanna Lawns, Table Cloths, 4th pr of Jamaica Rum, Country Gin, and A few bds. N. York Cargo Pork. July 25.
JUST RECEIVED, And for Sale by the Subscriber, 100 pieces brown Russa Sheeting, 50 do. white do. 100 do. broad Diapers, 125 do. narrow do. 71 do. broad Russa Linens, 100 bolts Russa Duck, 50 do. Ravens do. 2000 pieces Nankeens, 10 chests fr. h. Hyson Tea, 2 tons Cordage assorted. John G. Ladd. August 3.
JUST RECEIVED, And for Sale by Rob. and John Gray, MEMOIRS OF The LIFE of Dr. DARWIN. By Anna Seward. Price in boards, 1 dol. 75 cts. Bound in Sheep, 2 — 00 Cal. gilt, 2 — 50 July 29.
Wanted to Hire, A Negro Woman competent to the household business of a small family. As considerable trust will necessarily be reposed in her, liberal wages will be given to one of good character, and none else need apply. Enquire of the Printer. July 16.
Robert and John Gray Have just received, A SUPPLY of Super Royal, Royal, Medium, Demy, Folio and Quarto Post And Foolscap July 18.
For Sale, An Elegant Saddle HORSE. Enquire of the Printer. July 11.
JAMES BACON, AT HIS GROCERY STORE, King near Washington Street, Has just received from Philadelphia, New-York &c. an extensive selection of GROCERIES consisting of
Gunpowder, Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, Hyson Skin, Peko, Pada, Pouchong and Com'n Souchong } TEAS Of the latest Importation and particularly chosen.
Green coffee of superior quality, Loaf, Lump and Molassado Sugar, W India and Sugar House Molasses, Choice old Madeira, Particular Teneriffe, Sherry, Brandy, Lisbon, Malaga and Port } WINES.
Claret in small casks, Cogniac and Barcelona Brandy, Old Jamaica Spirits, Antigua, St. Croix, and St. Kitts } RUM. Best Holland Gin, White Wine and Cyder Vinegar, Best Sallad Oil, Salt Petre, Allum, Madder, Coperas & Brimstone.
Mace, Nutmegs, Cloves and Cassia, Cayenne and black Pepper, Allspice, race and ground Ginger, Fig Blue and Poland Starch, Dixon's Mustard, Leiper's and Hamilton's Snuff, Best Chewing Tobacco, Spanish Segars, Pearl Barley and Rice, Shot assorted, F and FF Gunpowder, Single and double Battle do. in papers and canisters, Gun and Pistols Flints, White and brown Soap, Mould and dip Candles, &c. &c.
As he has in a great measure laid himself out for the supplying of private families, and in consequence thereof taken every pains possible in the selection of his goods, he flatters himself from their superior quality, and the low prices at which he will dispose of them, to be able to give satisfaction to those who will please to favor him with their custom. June 11.
BENJAMIN SHREVE, Jun. HAS FOR SALE At the corner of Prince and Union Streets, (JUST RECEIVED)
2,800 pieces NANKEENS, 16 do. Bandano Handkerchiefs, 2 bales Sannas, 2 do. Batts, 1 do. Emertys, 1 do. blue Gurrahs, 1 do. India Chints, 2 bales Sago, 1 bag Hops, 94 Birch Floor Mats, 3 cases and one cask Women's Morocco and Leather Shoes, ALSO ON HAND,
Fifteen bales of India Cottons, Consisting of 5 bales Batts, 5 do. Emertys, 4 do. Sannas, 1 do. Cassas, 30 pieces Black Satin, 2 sets Tea China, Mens coarse, and women's Morocco and leather shoes, Leiper's Snuff in half bds. and kegs, 1 case Mariner's Compases, 10 coils Cordage, assorted, 24 bags Pepper, 40 bds. Beef No. 1. and A large quantity of red Soal Leather. June 4.
FOR SALE, Twenty-nine kegs of prime Richmond Manufactured Tobacco. Apply to Wm. OXLEY. June 18.
A Tan Yard for Sale, In a good situation in the country to purchase Hides or dispose of leather. Enquire of the Printer. July 16.
ROBERT B. JAMESON, Offers for Sale, 80,000 lbs. GREEN COFFEE, 8,000 do. Cocoa.
20 hds. Molassado Sugar, 20 bags of Cotton, 20 punch's fine flavoured St. Croix Rum, 20 hds. Molasses, 10 pipes Holland Gin, 30 qr. chests of fresh Teas assorted, 10 pipes London P. Madeira 3 do. old Port 4 do. P. Teneriffe 15 qr. casks Sherry, and 4 pipes Brandy 3 hds. green Coperas, 4 hds. Roll Brandy, 2 hds. Madder, 2 hds. Allum, and 120 boxes Spanish Segars of different qualities, with most other articles in the Grocery Line. May 29.
350 bds. HERRINGS. For Sale by the Subscribers—350 bds. well cured Herrings; a quantity of second hand Rigging, four new sails for a Brig; a quantity of Blocks and three Anchors.
30 tierces of Rice, 50 bales Cotton, 1200 lbs. Indigo. BILLS on Philadelphia and New York. Ricketts, Newton and Co. July 26.
OLD FRUIT STORE.
The Advertiser has for Sale, at his Store on Prince Street, a variety of Fruit—Nuts—Groceries, &c. VIZ.
Fresh LEMONS—imported in the brig Neptune direct from Lisbon; Lemons, Oranges, Figs, Raisins, preserved Prunes, &c. &c. Soft shell'd Almonds, English Walnuts, &c.
Holland Gin of a superior quality, Cogniac Brandy, W. I. and country Rum, Madeira and Teneriffe Wine, Loaf, Lump and brown Sugar, Molasses, best Green Coffee, Teas of different qualities, &c.
Smithfield Bacon Hams, Venison, Snad and Herrings, (intended for family use, and put up with particular attention,) Codfish, Mackerel, &c. &c. Thomas Simms. July 9.
FRUIT, GROCERIES, &c.
FOR SALE, At the subscriber's Store on Union Street, Forty boxes
LISBON LEMONS, equal to any ever at this market—West India and New England Rum by the hhd. or barrel; French Brandy in pipes; Sugar in bds. nice Spanish Segars by the box; Salad Oil by the box or bottle; good English Cheese; Olives, soft shell'd Almonds by the bale; English Walnuts, Raisins by the box, Prunes, Figs, fresh Lemons, Nice Smithfield Bacon Hams, of a small size, &c. Abel Willis. July 5.
FRESH FRUIT Of a superior quality.
JOHN A. BURFORD, (Late Joseph Dyson's store, Prince street.) Has this day received, per the brig Neptune, from Lisbon, LEMONS by the box or smaller quantity, 800 lbs. soft shell'd Almonds, 500 lbs. English Walnuts, 10 boxes of preserved Prunes, And some Sweet Meats, All which are in excellent order, and the best ever brought to this port. Just received, per the brig Joanna, from Newburyport, a few tierces first quality SPED POTATOES. July 5.
To be Rented, THE HOUSE formerly occupied by the subscriber on Wolfe Street, having every convenience for a genteel family, with a large productive garden; the situation healthy and the house remarkably cool in the summer season. For particulars apply to John C. Vowell. June 28.

MAYOR'S OFFICE,
August 6, 1804.
SOME of the proprietors of the ground in the square comprehended between St. Asaph, King, Pitt and Cameron streets, having neglected to fill up the same, agreeably to an order of the Common Council passed the 4th day of April last, the Superintendent of Police is hereby required to have that duty performed, at the expence of the Corporation, and afterwards proceed to recover the amount thereof from the defaulters respectively, in the manner prescribed for the recovery of other public claims.
Elisha C. Dick,
Mayor of Alexandria.
JAMES SANDERSON,
At his store the corner of King and Fairfax streets,
OFFERS FOR SALE,
The following articles of the best quality:
 London P. Madeira Wine in pipes and quarter casks,  Old Sherry in quarter casks,  Dry Liff n do.  Old Port in bottles,  Cogniac Brandy,  Jamaica Spirit,  Holland Gin,  Whiskey,  Loaf Sugar,  British Sail Canvas, Nos. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7,  Russia do. first quality,  Juniper Berries in bags,  Coarse Hats in cases,  Pickle and Preserving Pots, Jugs, &c. 
Aug. 8. d
FOR SALE,
A very likely NEGRO WOMAN, about 23 years of age, with her male Child one year old. She has been accustomed to all kinds of house work, is a tolerable seamstress, and is well acquainted with the nursing and attending of children. For terms
Apply to the Printer.
Aug. 8. d3t 2aw
Postponement.
ON account of the extraordinary pressure of the times, the sale of the Property advertised by me to take place on the 8th and 9th instant, will be postponed until further notice.
John Potts.
August 7. d3t
TUNIS CRAVEN
HAS JUST RECEIVED,
A handsome assortment of Ribands, Cambric Dimities, Cotton Counterpanes.
ALSO ON HAND,
A complete assortment of GOODS, suitable to the season.
August 6. d1zt
FASHIONABLE JEWELRY.
WILLIAM F. GIRD,
Clock & Watch Maker,
HAS just received a handsome assortment of JEWELRY, consisting of Ear Rings, Necklaces, Lockets, Breast Pins, Rings, fine Gold Chain, a variety of Beads, with a number of
FANCY ARTICLES
of which he intends keeping a constant supply. ALL ORDERS for any particular Device will be received and carefully executed. Alexandria, King street, August 3. d
JUST PUBLISHED,
By ROBERT and JOHN GRAY, King street, AN ELEGANT EDITION OF
THE HOLY BIBLE.
In four handsome Octavo Volumes—Price, well bound, Ten Dollars.
This edition is now offered to the public as a specimen of American paper and printing, which will not suffer by a comparison with any book printed in this country.
A GOLD MEDAL was given to Robert Carr, the Printer of this Bible, by the American Company of Booksellers, as the best specimen of Printing exhibited at their annual meeting at New York last June. July 31. d
JUST RECEIVED
AND FOR SALE,
1000 lbs. excellent Rhode Island
CHEESE,
Fresh Tamarinds, and an assortment of Glass Ware. A. WILLIS. July 30. d
To Rent,
And possession given immediately, a comfortable DWELLING HOUSE, situated in a pleasant part of the town. For particulars enquire of Ricketts, Newton and Co. July 27. d
Printing in all its various branches executed at this office with neatness, accuracy, and dispatch.
DONALD Mc DONALD,
A SCOTCH SONG.
WRITTEN BY JAMES HOG.
MY name is Donald Mc Donald, I live in the Highland sae grand, I've follow'd our banner, an' will do, Wherever my maker has land; When ranked amang the blue bannets, Nae danger can fear me a'va, I ken that my brethren aroun' me, Are either to conquer or fa'. Brogues an' brochen an' a' Brochen an' brogues an' a', An' is na she very weel aff, Wha has brogues an' brochen an' a'.
Last year we were wonderfu' canty, Our frien's an' our country to see, But since the proud Consul's grown vantie, We'll meet him by land or by sea. Whenever a clan is disloyal, Wherever our King has a foe, He'll quickly see Donald Mc Donald, Wi's Highlandmen a' in a row. Guns an' pistols an' a', Pistols an' guns an' a', He'll quickly see Donald Mc Donald, Wi' guns an' pistols an' a'.
What tho' we befriend it young Charly, To tell it I danna think shame, Poor lad he came to us but barely, And reckon'd our mountains his hame; 'Tis true that our reason forbade us, But tenderness carried the day. Had Geordy come friendless amang us, Wi' him wi' had a' gane away. Sword an' buckler an' a', Buckler an' sword an' a', For Ge' rge we'll encounter the devil, Wi' sword, an' buckler and a'.
An' O I wad eagerly press him, The keys o' the east to retain; For sude he gie up the possession, We'll soon hae to force them again. Than yield up ae inch wi' dishonor, Tho' it were my finishing blow. He ay may depend on Mc Donald, Wi's Highlandmen a' in a row. Knees an' elba' an' a', Elba's an' knees an' a', Depend upon Donald Mc Donald, His knees an' elba's an' a'.
If Bonaparte land at Fort William, Auld Europe nae langer sal grane, I laugh when I think how we'll gall him, Wi' bullet, wi' steel, an' wi' stane. Wi' rocks of the Nevis an' Gairy, We'll rattle him aff frae our shore; Or lull him asleep in a cairney, An' sing him Lochaber no more. Stanes an' bullets an' a', Bullets an' stanes an' a', We'll finish the Corsican callan, Wi' stanes an' bullets an' a'.
The Gordon is good in a hurry, An' Campbell is steel to the bane, An' Grant, an' McKenzie, an' Murray, An' Cameron will huckle to nae. The Stuart is sturdy and wannel, An' sae is McLeod an' Mc Kay, An' I, their guide brither Mc Donald, Sal ne'er be the last in the fray. Brogues an' brochen an' a', Brochen an' brogues an' a', An' up wi' the bonny blue banner, The kilt, an' the feather an' a'.
FROM THE PORT FOLIO.
THE LAY PREACHER.
"Here am I, for thou didst call me."
With a voice, O public, so finely modulated, so gratefully soothing to the ear of an ambitious author, that he hearkens to the summons, and is actually indicting a sermon, apologetical for absence from his lay-stall, and for his negligence of the flock.
But who is there among the sons of men, of such self-denying humour, that will not sometimes, flee from confinement to breathe a little fresh air, and ramble, yea, run, a moment, from the drudgery of methodized life?
The clergyman, fatigued with Flavel, and panting under the annual load of heavy sermons, asks from the parish a respite; and as he cheerily urges his pacer, plodding and slow, like his owner, sings, instead of David's psalms, a hymn to the Goddess of leisure.
The lawyer choked with the dust of courts, and deafened by the gibberish of the laws, canters from the circuit; and placed at his desk, suffers not a plea in bar to obstruct the current of his yawning humour.
The doctor too and merchant, in gaping hours, scorn the recipe and the invoice, and idly dream of subjects more pleasant than subjects consumption or subjects commercial.
* The VACUSA of the Ancients.
If, therefore, the dignitaries of the church, the Dons in the state, and the "great ones" of the mart thus frolick during the holidays of indolence, many circumstances may, at any stage of his course, command a Lay Preacher to rest from his labour. Like a bishop, Horseley or Porteus, he is not invested with holy lawn to inspire awe in the vulgar, nor, like those illustrious prelates, is he brilliant and learned to excite the admiration of the wise. When he reflects on the obscurity of his station, and the simplicity of his lessons, he perceives without wonder, the paucity of his disciples. Moreover, within that narrow circle, which may be justly denominated my listening parishioners, Who hath believed our report? Neither by smiles nor by frowns, neither by grave precepts nor merry allusion, has the Lay Preacher driven the rake from his mistress, or the reveller from his wine. Men persevere in tracing the path which Passion has chosen, or Habit has worn smooth, and the monitory sermon if read, is soon forgotten.
To those, who from the intimacy, or partiality of friendship, are anxious that my weekly advice should still be given, and to the public, who have condescended once or twice to ask for me, I will narrate the private motives, which persuade, or compel me occasionally to be silent.
In the first place, I honestly declare, with wonted frankness, that many evil spirits often have dominion over my mind, and that Indolence, Spleen and Ill-humour are too frequently suffered to lock up my quills, and overset my ink horn.
Like a venerable predecessor, I am sometimes the victim of "weariness and painfulness, and watchings," all which are unfriendly to preaching; nor do I believe the archbishop of Canterbury himself, could indite a Pastoral Letter, or make a Visitation Charge successfully, under such unfavourable circumstances.
He, who resolves to speculate, flies, in conformity to the suggestion of Horace, to the grove; and, in a lonely situation, converses with few, besides his books and himself. But if an author keep no other company, he will not be long qualified to give interest and novelty to his researches. Every line will savour of the lamp, and every page will be mouldy with the damp air of a monkish cell. Hence, to write what the world will cheerfully read, it is absolutely necessary for a Man of Letters to obey the advice of the poet Green, and make
 "Trips through the Town, life to amuse,  "To purchase books, and hear the news,  "To see old friends, brush off the clown,  "And quicken taste." 
Unless he occasionally wandered thro' a great city, and forsook his closet, for a saunter in "Vanity Fair," how could a Lay Preacher correctly describe, or justly censure fashionable follies and the blameless luxuries of a capital? To ridicule, with point and effect, the fantastic foppery of dress, one must actually look across the street, or through the coffee house, and mark the peacock beau "expanding his gayest plumage." To laugh judiciously, at gowns without a waist, or petticoats either transparent or scanty, a satiric writer must often gaze at the daughters of fashion, and go, one morning, with giggling girls, to that great band box of millinery, the shop of Miss Chrystal. How could a recluse author know his right shoe from his left, unless he had frequent conferences with Bedford, that modish disciple of St. Crispin, and how, without the lessons of a Tiffin or a Freeman, could he describe a Teoman crown, or the vast circumference of a Chabenubras?
Now, it scarcely from these premises need be inferred, that to gather materials for composition, is the work of one day, and to put them into form, is reserved to the next. It is unreasonable to expect that an essayist should be seen with a pen constantly in his hand. His effusions would become wretchedly trite, if he were not permitted to go abroad, searching for some new object, or some new face, to serve as fresh topics for speculation. While I am mingling in the crowd of high-street, lounging in booksellers' shops, listening to the song of glee, laughing with the jocund friend, arguing with politicians against democracy, or chatting with sensible women round a supper table, I am, in fact, composing Lay Preachers. The process, tho' invisible, still continues. I enter hints in my note book, though perhaps I may not expand them in the Port Folio; and keep, for future use, the fruit of my observations, as my tender and prudent mother used to store for me autumnal apples, to
† SHAKESPEARE.
bless my infant palate in the distant spring.
But, tho' for a season, the Lay Preacher's desk has been shut, yet his books have been open, and his thoughts awake. Having seen some novel objects, and read some curious tomes in the course of his vacation, on, perhaps he is qualified to resume his labours, with some degree of spirit. The many a pensive eve, he meditates the substantial good of society; and peruses many a heavy book, with a view, by studious chymistry, to extract some essence, to relieve the spirits of his readers. At any rate, as this mode of writing is approved, by those, whom it is his ardent wish to please, he is determined to lay aside every weight of interest, which might bias him to more gainful occupations; to lay aside that sin of indolence, which doth so easily beset an invalid, and an author, and to run with patience the race that is set before him. He looks for recompence, not to the favor of the populace, but to the kindness of the few; and while he expresses honest thoughts in simple diction, and "strives for the mastery" over Polly and Vice, he is confident of the courteous salutations of his brethren, especially such as be of Caesar's house hold.
From the BALANCE.
"WE ought to state facts, speak truth, and die martyrs," says Voltaire. The sentiment is a good one; but I fear there are very few who would willingly reduce the theory to practice. There springs up in the world, now and then, a genius who has resolution enough to state facts and speak truth, even at the hazard of his life; but these instances are extremely rare. Junius wrote with boldness, and even with insolence; but he was anonymous and unknown. Had he been otherwise, he might have written differently. Voltaire himself wrote with great freedom; and though the frequent difficulties into which his writings brought him, did not seem to depress his spirits, or curb the licentiousness of his pen, still it is well known, that Voltaire was not remarkable for resolution and fortitude. Impudent and insolent writers have appeared in every age and in every country; But impudence is not courage, nor insolence fortitude: Neither are impudent assertions always facts, nor insolent language truth.
The cause of truth has had many warm and able advocates, but has seldom found defenders who were willing to lay down their lives in its support. Thousands may delight in stating facts and speaking truth; but, to die martyrs "there's the rub." When it becomes dangerous to state facts —when the loss of life, of liberty, or of property is the consequence—then poor truth will be abandoned—the maid and irresolute will fly her standard; and with the few faithful friends who cling to her in adversity, she will become an outlaw and a vagrant.
"State facts, speak truth, and die martyrs." And is one the certain consequence of the other? Truly, I hope not. Miserable indeed, would be the situation of the world, were the forfeiture of life always to follow the promulgation of truth. The individual good to be derived from the one, would be an insufficient inducement to risk the other. These extreme cases, perhaps, may never happen. But it is uncertain to what lengths a war against truth may be carried. If the rulers of a people become so corrupt, that they are compelled to check the progress of truth, it must be expected that they will make use of the means most likely to effect their purpose. If fines and imprisonment are found insufficient, it must be expected that more severe punishments will be resorted to: And it may undoubtedly be contended, that death may be inflicted with as much right and justice as any other penalty. Indeed if the promulgation of truth and fact were declared a crime, who could set bounds to its criminality? Other crimes are punished according to their magnitude. If, then, truth be a crime, the "greater the truth," the greater its criminality.
Since, then, we know not what may happen. Since we know not how soon truth may be pronounced a crime. Since we know not but the time may come when that crime will be punished with death, the maxim of Voltaire ought to be impressed on the heart of every American. We ought to "begin with infants in their cradle and teach them to "state facts, speak truth, and die martyrs." This should be the standing motto of all our political books and newspapers. It should be written in letters of gold and fixed up in every school, academy or college. We should be bound to adhere to it, by all the ties of honor, honesty and patriotism. We should spurn at the coward who would vow to maintain

far better, far more honorable would be to "die martyrs," than to give up the sacred, the invaluable privilege of stating facts and speaking
TRUTH.
CHARLESTON, July 27.
Arrived schr. Brothers, Hughes Barra- coa. Schrs. Atalanta, Micks, Wilmington.
Capt. Hughes left at Barracoa, the brig Sally, Spooner, for this port, to sail next day; and sloop Friendship, Thomas, in 2 or 3 days. July 21, in Crooked Island Passage, spoke a brig from Rhode-Island bound to Jamaica.
The brig Penelope, Sargent, of New York, sailed from Barracoa for St. Jago de Cuba, was overhauled by a French privateer, who finding on board an old letter directed to a merchant in C. Francois, sent her back to Barracoa, but by the intercession of some French merchants, she had been again liberated.
The brig Tartar, capt. Doan, mounting ten guns, sailed from Aux Cayes on the 28th June, in company with brig Delaware, Deal, for Baltimore, brig Oxford, Dawson, for do. unarmed, and schr. Hector, Christie, for New York, mounting 5 guns. July 3, under Henneaga, were chased by two French privateers, mounting one 18 and 4 six pounders each, and each carrying 100 men; at half past 9 A. M. after a chase of two hours, they succeeded in bringing the Tartar to an action, which lasted for two hours and thirty minutes, when they carried her by boarding. The other two brigs escaped from the privateers, but on the night of the sixth were both run ashore on Fortune Island; the schr. Hector fell in, on the morning of the 7th in Crooked-Island-Passage, with the French privateer Chasseur, and after an engagement of half an hour was captured and sent into Barracoa; where the brig Tartar has also arrived.—Capt. Doan came passenger in the schr. Brothers
further from him—why so? Because, sir, you smell offensively. This is an affront and you must fight me. I will fight you if you insist upon it, but I do not see how that will mend the matter—for if you kill me I shall smell too, and if I kill you, you will smell, if possible, worse than you do at present.
"How can such miserable sinners as we are entertain so much pride, as to conceive, that every offence against our imagined honor, merits death. These petty princes in their own opinions would call that sovereign a tyrant, who should put one of them to death for a little uncivil language though pointed at his sacred person. Yet every one makes himself a judge in his own cause; condemns the offender without a jury, and undertakes himself to be the executioner."
Captain Doan, of the brig Mary, arrived in the river Mississippi, after a passage of 76 days from London, and 52 from Land's End—gives the following account of the ill treatment he received from a French privateer:
"On the 2d April I left the Downs, bound on a passage from London to New Orleans. Nothing material occurred during the passage, until the 21st of May, being then between Cape Terceron, St. Domingo, and Cape Muize, Cuba. In the morning I was brought too by a small schooner under French colours, which ordered me to hoist out my boat, and come on board with my papers; which I was obliged to do immediately. I no sooner got on board, than the Captain set a countenance of extraordinary bad looking fellows on board the brig; and while the Captain pretended to be looking at my papers, on board of his miserable bark, the others were busily engaged on board the brig, breaking open chests, trunks, boxes, &c. and taking what suited them. There were two gentlemen and two ladies passengers on board. They went in the cabin, drove the ladies on deck, and frightened them in such a degree that one of them did not get over it in three weeks, took a quantity of guineas from one of the passengers, robbed the mate of almost all his fine clothes. In fact, all in the cabin suffered by them considerably."
"By this time I had been about three hours on board the pirate; the first thing I knew of their plundering the brig, was seeing the boat return loaded with new cordage belonging to the brig, a quantity of powder I had for my own adventure, with a number of pieces of small rigging, and even the log and reel. When I spoke to the captain of the impropriety of doing so, he said, he wanted rope to rig his bark; likewise the gunpowder to shoot the English."
No Republic of the many which have existed has stood. All, all have fallen in the very same way, and by the treacherous hand of the same hypocritical assassin. Democracy breeds demagogues, demagogues make and spread lies; these excite passions and kindle the bonfires which light the Republican First Consuls to the throne, and the true patriots to martyrdom. In a word, licentiousness destroys republics, and he is the true republican, the friend of liberty who sets himself about to restrain licentiousness. But as this work would restrain demagogues, they loose no time to destroy or which is the same thing to render unpopular the man who would curb licentiousness.
Accordingly the business of confusion begins by confounding names & he who aggravates the known and fatal dangers of liberty is called a republican, and he who tries his utmost to lessen those dangers is called the enemy of liberty. He is preferred who gilds and sweetens poisons, the physician is slain for prescribing antidotes. This work of mischief seemingly so strange, nevertheless is ever successful. Already our liberty has lost its best props. The Constitution has no longer an independent Judiciary for a bulwark; the President, who alone dictates; and whose will is as little obstructed as that of Tiberus was by the cypher Senate of Rome, has an empire of his own bought indeed with public money, but as much a Province for an ambitious chief to gain strength in, as ancient Gaul was for Cæsar.
With those facts before every one's eyes, facts that strike every patriot's heart with dismay, are not those federal men fatally vindicated by time and experience, who cried out to the people, your favorites flatter to betray—they court you to give them power, and they will grind you to powder when you have rashly conferred it, and is it not so? Repertory.
ALLEGORY.
Virtue, a nymph of celestial origin, wandered along on the earth unnoticed. Truth and majesty shown on her brow, love beamed in her eye; and softness hung upon her lips, yet the sons of men viewed her without desire. They thought her beauty of too chaste and severe a cast, and avoided her company because they feared her reproof. She was grieved to be thus disregarded and strove by displaying her ami-
able qualities, to engage the love and admiration so justly her due. Those who accidentally approached her felt the power of her charms, while those at a distance abused and defamed her. Some pretended even to doubt her existence, and others declared her an impostor. She bore all this with patience because she remembered her celestial origin and destination. It was rumoured that she was the heiress of immense treasures, and notwithstanding men are greedy of large possessions, even this procured her no lovers. She had a few friends. One of them at length began to regard her with complacency, and though he did not credit the story of her wealth, he resolved after some reluctance to espouse her. As soon as she was convinced of his sincerity, she consented, and he took her to his bosom; yet without being so much enamored as her beauty deserved. But every day unveiled some new charm. She gave him so many proofs of the disinterestedness of her regard, that his heart was penetrated with gratitude, and he rather adored than loved her. In process of time she made him the father of two lovely daughters, whom she called Consolation and Delight . These children were perfect cherubs, and followed his steps wherever he went. Consolation wiped the tears from his eyes and filled his soul with the placid serenity which beamed thro' her own countenance—while Delight with sparkling eyes and exulting heart described to him the treasures which her mother possessed in a distant country and which he might claim in his behalf. Virtue confirmed the words of her child.
She assured him a guide would soon arrive and conduct him to her father's court. He could not doubt her truth, but waited with impatience the arrival of the messenger; the endearments of his wife and the caresses of his children were a perpetual solace to his heart. The messenger at length came, who was a monster of a frightful aspect, but he made him welcome because he was the only guide acquainted with the way, and because his wife assured him that when he reached home they should see no more of him. (Utica Patriot.)
THE CHEVALIER DE D'EON,
OR, Mademoiselle la Chevalier D'Eon du Beaumont, was born Oct. 4, 1728, at Tonnerre, in Burgundy. The family of this extraordinary woman, is mentioned as an ancient one, in the Genealogical Dictionary of De Bois de la Chesnaye . Her grand-father and father were successively deputy intendant of the generality of Paris & her mother was Françoise du Charenton daughter of M. du Charenton, who was commissaire ordonnateur de Guerre to the French armies in Spain and Italy. At a very early age for reasons not yet divulged, her parents obliged her to assume the dress of a boy. When six years of age she was sent to her aunt in Paris, where she began to receive an education suitable to her supposed sex. At the age of fourteen she was sent to the college Maxarin in that city as a day scholar; where she was no less distinguished for her proficiency in literature, than for the regularity of her conduct. When she had completed her education in that seminary, she became accomplished in the masculine science of fencing, riding the great horse &c. She was also about this time regularly admitted to the degree of doctor of civil and cannon law and was received advocate of the parliament of Paris. Her love of literature did not then forsake her, many miscellaneous pieces proceeded from her pen, as " The Funeral Eulogium of Marie d'Este, Duchess of Penthièvre ," and another on the Count d'Ons en Bray, president of the Academy of Sciences at Paris ," &c. The late excellent prince of Conti, who knew the secret of her sex introduced her in 1755 to Louis XV, (to whom he communicated the secret) as a person very capable of conducting a business he had much at heart; a reconciliation between his court, and that of Russia. Mademoiselle D'Eon having succeeded in this very arduous undertaking, in which she was engaged as a woman, and without any public character, was again sent to that court in 1757, in conjunction with Chevalier Douglass, as a man, and in an open and avowed diplomatic situation. Their negotiations were so powerful, that they prevailed upon the Empress Elizabeth to join the armies of France and Austria with fourscore thousand troops, which she had originally destined for the king of Prussia. On her return to Paris, the same year, she was commissioned to communicate the plan of the Russian military campaigns to the court of Vienna; and while she was at that court the news arrived of the famous battle of Prague. The count de Broglio entrusted
her with dispatches for the court of France giving an account of the victory gained over the king of Prussia. Charged with these dispatches, and the treaty concluded between Russia and France, Mademoiselle D'Eon set out for Paris; and though her carriage was overturned and she broke one of the bones of her ankle, she reached Paris thirty six hours sooner than the courier dispatched from the court of Vienna to that of France. The dispatches were delivered into the hands of M. de Rouill, then secretary of state for foreign affairs, and immediately taken to Louis XV. who ordered a lodging to be prepared for her, and sent one of his surgeons to attend her.—From the effects of her being overturned in the carriage, she was confined to her bed for three months; and on her recovery was presented by her sovereign with a lieutenantcy of dragoons (a situation she had long been anxious to obtain) & was sent a third time to Petersburg as secretary of embassy to the marquis de l'Hospital. She returned from that court in 1759; and, being desirous of distinguishing herself in her military profession, she was permitted to join her regiment in Germany, as Captain of dragoons, and as Aid-de-camp to the Count and Marshal de Broglio. At the engagement of Ulrep, our heroine was twice wounded. At that of Ostervich, at the head of fourscore dragoons and forty hussars, she charmed the battalion Prussend de Rhes, which she completely routed, and took the commanding officer prisoner. In September 1763, she was sent to London as Secretary of Embassy to the Duc de Nivernois, Ambassador from France to that court, to conclude the peace of 1763. Her conduct on this business was so agreeable to the King of England, that he desired (though contrary to the usual etiquette on these occasions) that she might carry to France the ratification of the treaty of peace, concluded between his court and that of Versailles. Her own sovereign also, as a mark of his approbation, honored her with the order of St. Louis. When M. de Nivernois quitted his embassy, Mademoiselle D'Eon was appointed Minister Plenipotentiary to the Court of London. Her disputes with M. de Gnerchy, who succeeded M. de Nivernois, are related with great spirit, under the title of " Letters, Memoires, et Negotiations particulieres de Chevalier D'Eon ." Whatever part the French Ministry might choose to take in these disputes, her Sovereign still continued to honor her with his promotions and confidence, and she remained in epistolary correspondence with him till the time of his death. Louis XV. settled pensions on Mademoiselle D'Eon, at different times to a considerable amount, and they were continued to her by the late King of France with the express order for the resumption of her sex, and on condition that she wore the dress of a woman. He permitted her, at her own requisition, to retain the cross of St. Lewis. Since the peace of 1763, Mademoiselle D'Eon, has resided chiefly in and about London, where the brilliancy of her wit, the variety of her information, and other companionable qualities, have procured her many respectable friends. In the company of a select party, she very lately took an elegant frugal repast, at the Long Rooms, Hampstead. She has also publicly exhibited her fencing abilities, at the Rotunda, before the Prince of Wales.
For Norfolk and Charleston, (To fail the 10th instant, weather permitting) the fast sailing Sloop Mary & Hannah, JAMES JOHNSTON, Master. For PASSAGE only, having good accommodation, apply to the master on board, lying at Col. Ramfay's wharf. Aug. 5. 23 T
NOTICE.
THE subscriber being empowered to receive all the Rents due, or coming due in the town of Alexandria to Mr. Alexander Seymore Hooe, hereby gives notice to those concerned, that he will call on them for payment of their respective arrearages, and that no other person is authorized to receive of them. J. H. Hooe. August 9. 1035
TO HIRE, An excellent House Servant and his wife. Enquire of JOSHUA RIDDLE. August 9. 21w2w
FOR SALE, A NEGRO WOMAN with two Children, one three years old, the other thirteen months. She can be well recommended. Apply to the Printer. Aug. 9. 35
Cash given for Rags.
Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 9.
There has been no mail from the Northward, for two days past.
IN COMMON COUNCIL, August 8, 1804.
Ordered, That Jonathan Swift be appointed a member of the committee to superintend the improvements on the new Poor House, in the place of John Dundas resigned.
Ordered, That the Street Commissioner do see that the drain across Cameron street be filled up, and that so much of the expense thereof, as may be chargeable to Dandridge's lot, by the terms of the order under which it was opened, be placed to that account.
Ordered, That the levy returned by the Assessors against John Harris, and charged to Joseph Ricks, be remitted, and the Collector have credit for the same.
Ordered, That Jonathan Swift and Cuthbert Powell be a committee to treat with William Hartshorne, on the subject of extending the lease of the property belonging to the Corporation, now occupied by him, and report to Council.
Ordered, That John McKinney, William Reilly, and Joseph Harper, be appointed commissioners to hold an election at John Hodgkins's tavern, in the third ward on Monday the 20th day of the present month for the purpose of electing a member of the Common Council, in place of John Durdass Esq. resigned. And that due notice thereof be given.
Test,
JAMES M. M'REA, C. C.
ON DUELLING.
The following extract is from a letter written by Dr. Franklin to Dr. Percival, dated Passy, (near Paris,) July 17, 1854.
"It is astonishing the murderous practice of Duelling, which you so justly condemn, should continue so long in vogue. Formerly when duels were used to determine law suits, from an opinion that Providence would, in every instance, favour truth and right with victory, they were more excusable. At present they decide nothing. A man says something, which another tells him is a lie. They fight, but whoever is killed, the point in dispute remains unsettled. To this purpose we have a pleasant story here: A gentleman in a coffee-house desired another to sit

JUST RECEIVED BY  ROBERT & JOHN GRAY, And for Sale at their Bank Store,  For Jaundice and Bilious Complaints, WHEATON'S  GENUINE PATENT BITTERS, Price only 58 cents,
Secured to him by Letters Patent from the President of the United States. A MEDICINE extremely useful and efficacious for curing jaundice and bilious disorders, and removing that feeling of uneasiness and distress at the stomach, difficulty of breathing, loss of appetite, and sleep, dull heaviness in the forehead of the day, weakness and trembling of the limbs, dizziness of the head, and yellowness of countenance, complaints so common to jaundice and bilious people.
Also curing obstructions of the bowels, and of urine, chagie complaints, pukings, and purgings, indigestion, sick head-ache, rheumatic complaints, &c. which result from a collection of four bilious matter in the stomach, and at length restoring the constitution to strength and vigour.
They are also found very useful to carry off worms, and to cure rickety children, and may be used with safety in all constitutions, ages and sexes. The many cures that have been effected in New England, by the above medicine (as may be seen in the bills) prevent the necessity of further recommendation.
LIKEWISE,  Wheaton's patent Itch Ointment, Price only 50 cents. The only medicine in the world which will certainly cure the ITCH, without having in it any thing either dangerous or disagreeable; it being composed mostly of ingredients never before discovered or used in that disorder. One box cures a person, and there need be no washing after the use of it, as the skin is generally left cleaner and smoother.
ALSO,  Lee's genuine Windham Antibilious PILLS.
REANIMATION. WHEN the most important functions of life are suspended, and those who are invalids by imprudence, inheritance, accident or disease, are tottering upon the brink of the grave, it is not in despair that relief is to be found! There is a medicine which has restored thousands from infirmity and misery to health and happiness, which is
THE AROMATIC LOZENGES OF STEEL. Since this excellent medicine was first discovered by Dr. Bardwell, several thousand females have experienced its salutary effects; many of whom had been reduced to the brink of the grave having used every remedy recommended as specific in those complaints, and had made every application to the faculty that could be obtained. The following recent case is selected from a numerous list. From Mrs. Eleanor Wadsworth, Providence, (R. I.)
Sir, WE received yours and with much pleasure comply with your request, as my daughter has certainly received very great benefit from Dr. Bardwell's Aromatic Lozenges of Steel.
In the winter of 1802 my daughter, who is in her 17th year caught a very severe cold, which with the violent fever which accompanied it, confined her to her room upwards of four months; during this period we paid for Doctors bills and consultations 150 dollars. The fever left her in the most deplorable, and debilitated state with hardly any use of her limbs, so that we were obliged to carry her from the bed to the chair. Being strongly persuaded by the Doctor we went to Ball's Town Springs and stayed the season, and thought she gained considerable strength by the use of the waters; but by the fatigue of the passage (having very rough weather) she became as weak and her cough much worse than before. During the last winter her whole nervous system has been so irritable, and her spirits so low and depressed, that death to her was desirable. In the latter end of January we saw an Advertisement recommending the Lozenges of Steel for similar complaints, we immediately purchased a packet of them, and before the whole of them were taken, they evidently produced a change in her system, which no medicine before had been able to effect, we sent for two more packets. It is now fourteen days since she began to mend; she has laid aside her crutches, has been twice on horse back, and if the weather should prove favorable we intend coming to Peeks-kill early in April to stop until we go to Ball's Town Springs: from there we will send you our address, where with pleasure we will satisfy any enquiries.
Price one Dollar per Packet. Particular directions for their use are sealed up with each but as the great benefit to be derived from them can only be secured by having them genuine, the public are requested to observe that the name of Thomas Stokes & Co. are affixed to each packet, without which mark of authenticity they are not genuine.
The Lozenges of Steel, are only to be had, in Alexandria, of Messrs.  R. & J. GRAY,
WHO HAVE ALSO ON HAND, A SUPPLY OF  Family & Patent Medicines, -CONSISTING OF- Chambeaud's Antasthmatic Lozenges; Ague and Fever Drops; Antibilious Pills; Anodyne Essence for Head Aches; Reanimating Solar Tincture; Dr. Bardwell's genuine Eye Water; Atkinson's Essence of Mustard; Scotch Ointment for the Itch; Tooth Ach Drops; Aromatic Lozenges; Essence of the Woods, &c. &c.
Dr. Hunter's genuine Antibilious Pills For the prevention and cure of Yellow, Bilious and Putrid Fevers. Every experienced physician knows what dangerous disorders arise from a redundancy of bile in the habit; however salutary a due secretion of this fluid may be, yet a diffusion of it in the circulation is known, from its putrescent qualities, to bring on sudden and fatal fevers. The unparalleled success of Dr. Hunter's Antibilious
Pills, in curing, and particularly in preventing this dreadful disease, is universally known in the islands, and has induced the proprietor to appoint agents in all the mercantile towns in the United States, for the accommodation of the public. The Antibilious Pills are therefore, in an especial manner, recommended as a preventative, deterring the notice of all persons going to the West Indies, or any of those places infected with these fevers. Dr. Hunter has every possible reason, that can result from long and extensive experience, for believing that a dose of these pills, taken once every fourteen days, during the prevalence of our fall fevers, will prove an infallible preventative, and that, if taken in the early stages of these fevers, their use will very generally succeed in restoring health, and frequently in cases esteemed desperate and beyond the power of common remedies.
The operation of these pills is perfectly mild, may be used with safety by persons in every situation and of every age.
In sickly times and places a dose should be taken once a fortnight, and if there is reason to apprehend personal danger, once a week. Observe that the signatures of Messrs. Thos. Stokes and Co. is affixed to each box, without which mark of authenticity they are not genuine.
The genuine Scotch Itch Ointment. The only medicine that cures this disagreeable disease by one application, so many thousands having experienced its efficacy; it is unnecessary to add any more arguments in its favor, but to caution the public that the name Thomas Stokes and Co. is affixed to each box, without this mark of authenticity, none are genuine.
Dr. Bardwell's genuine Eye Water. A sovereign remedy for all diseases of the eyes; speedily removes inflammations, dimness, itching, and films; never fails to cure those maladies which frequently succeed the measles, small-pox, and fever; and is an unparalleled strengthener of a weak sight.
Dr. Hunter's genuine Antibilious Pills. An agreeable and certain preventative of the predisposition to inflammatory and malignant fever, which prevails at particular seasons of the year. The rapid and increasing demand from every part of the United States, and the West-India islands, is the best evidence of their superior excellence.
CHAMBAUD'S Antasthmatic Lozenges. A radical cure for coughs, colds, asthma and consumption, difficulty of breathing, &c. &c.
Mr. CHAMBAUD, the sole proprietor of this medicine, has the satisfaction to announce that they have been the means of relieving many persons in a most precarious state of health. In common colds this medicine produces so salutary a perspiration that they generally are eradicated in a few hours. Coughing, being prolonged by that convulsive symptom termed the tickling in the throat, it shortens its duration by promoting sleep and strengthening the constitution. Pulmonary complaints, affecting the breast and lungs; those affected with them experience an almost immediate relief. Asthma and confined consumptions have repeatedly been eradicated by them. Infants in the hooping cough, and women during pregnancy, may take them without the least fear of danger, and with the greatest expectation of relief, nor can it be administered at an improper season.
Dr. BARDWELL'S Anodyne Essence, for all kinds of Head Aches. THE renowned virtues of the Anodyne essence, is now so generally known, that it is no presumption in the Proprietor, to say, that Head Aches, arising from whatever cause, or however violent, instantly submit to its penetrating powers. This invaluable Anodyne, has frequently succeeded after the best advice, and every other remedy had failed; by its salutary operation, it insensibly promotes circulation and perspiration, and thereby prevents the return of the most obstinate periodical head aches.
SPRING PHYSIC. DR. HUNTER'S Anti-Bilious Pills are unquestionably proved by ample experience to be the most effectual remedy, at the same time the most innocent, pleasant, and convenient medicine for the cure of scurvy, scorbutic eruptions, leprosy, and other disorders originating from a corruptive state of the blood. The remarkable cure of Mr. Ellison of Albany, who had been twelve years tormented with a most distressing scurbutic complaint, as also that of Thomas Johnson, a labouring man, in the service of Mr. Van Rensselaer, who was afflicted with a most horrid leprosy, must have convinced every one who has read the particulars of these cases, besides which, a variety of proofs of their efficacy, authenticated by persons of character and respectability are open to the examination of every inquirer. These must naturally be supposed to have their due weight, and supersede the necessity of any further comment from the Proprietor, yet, he presumes to assert, that the real merit of this vegetable preparation will, on a fair trial, plead more forcible its own recommendation than any thing which can be said of it.
Where also may be had, Atkinson's Worm Destroying Lozenges. These Lozenges not only destroy worms where they exist, but effectually prevent their return. Those families who have followed Dr. Atkinson's advice, and used them in the Spring and Fall among their children, as their common prophylactic, have now the happiness to find those children, which appeared sickly and consumptive, in the bloom of health, being entirely delivered from those dreadful vermin.
Sparta, Mount Pleasant, March 27, 1803. We hereby certify, that our daughter, about 4 years of age, has been very unwell and in a bad state of health for the last two years. We always suspected that she had worms, and had given her several worm medicines, without any good effect, so that we despaired raising her till of late. Hearing of some surprising cures being performed by Atkinson's worm destroying Lozenges, we purchased a packet of them, and administered them according to the directions. The first dose brought away only one worm, and with it a quantity of slimy, offensive matter; the second brought away four monstrous thick worms nearly half a yard in length; and the third
of a large quantity of a myri, offensive matter. The vomiting and purging, with which she was frequently troubled have ceased—her appetite has become regular, and has ever since enjoyed a perfect state of health, for which we are entirely indebted to this excellent medicine.  DR. BARDWELL'S
Re-animating Solar Tincture, or Pabulum of Life Of the cure of Consumption and Asthma. Disorders in the Stomach and Bowels, Convulsions, Cholic and Di sentery.
Cautious in investigation, and attentive enquiry into the nature and laws of the animal economy, having long confirmed an opinion in the mind of the inventor, that all the maladies abovenamed, derive their origin from the same cause, indirect debility, or consequent weakness, the analogy of their source, by a natural inference suggested the idea of their removal by the same means; the result was the discovery of the Re-animating Solar Tincture, which after having been employed in thousands of instances, with the most unexampled and unbounded success, has obtained the warmest approbation of the public, and the most respectable, both in and out of the profession; the proprietors can confidently recommend as one of the most certain, efficacious, and pleasant remedies ever discovered by man or offered to the world.
Price, 1 dol. and 1 dollar and 50 cents per bottle. The large bottle contains nearly two of the small. Copious Directions for their use are sealed up with each bottle.  Dr. Stoughton's Cordial Bitters, faithfully prepared at the original warehouse, London.
This incomparable medicine has stood the test of universal approbation in Europe for near an hundred years, in the cure and prevention of,
Loss of appetite, bad digestion, windy cholic, wristets, hysterical vapours, faintness and trembling, ague and fever, depressed spirits, foul breath, swarms in children scurvy, obstructions or stoppages, bilious fevers, sick fish, &c. &c.
These Bitters being now generally used in taverns and public places, and universally acknowledged by all who have tried their effects, to be far superior to the compositions formerly imposed in imitation thereof; the proprietor has reduced the price to those who purchase largely above fifty per cent. Directions will be paid on the Bottles, and which will be also sealed, in order to detect counterfeiters and upstart pretenders, who will all tell you, they make the genuine Stoughton's Bitters; and in order to impose their trash on the public, they sometimes copy a part of the true advertisement and directions.
Specific Drops for Deafness. FOR many years have these drops been used with amazing success, in DEAFNESS & HARDNESS OF HEARING. Those who are unacquainted with the great relief afforded by this valuable medicine, are earnestly recommended to a trial. Few are the cases in which it has not been of great service, and very often perfected a complete cure. Copious directions for the use of the Specific Drops for Deafness are sealed up with each bottle. Price one dollar. June 13. IAW
Edward Hackley & Wm. Ramsay, HAVING THIS DAY
Entered into partnership under the firm of Hackley and Ramsay, offer for sale at their store, corner of King and Pitt streets, near the Washington Tavern, a general assortment of  Wines, Spirituous Liquors, Groceries, &c.
Warranted Genuine, viz:   London particular Madeira,  WINES,    in pipes and half-do.    Lisbon,    Colmans and    Malaga    Port of an excellent quality in bottles,    Medic Claret, in cases of two doz.    Loat, lump and Muscovado Sugars,    Syrup and Molasses,    London bottled Porter,   Jaques and Antigua Rum, Holland and country Gin, Cognac and Barcelona Brandy, White Wine Vinegar, Philadelphia and Albany Chocolate, Fig Buns, Madder, Coppers, Brimstone, Salt Petre and Alum, English and country Gunpowder, Shot, assorted, Georgia Cotton, Imperial,   Hylon Chulang,  Fresh Teas of the latest importations,    Hylon,    Young Hylon,    Hylon Skin,   and Souchongs, assorted Bell Green Coffee, Spices of every kind, Durham and Dixon's Mustard, Loper's Snuff, Smith Segars of a good quality, Bitter Salt for table use, Pipes in box, Wrapping Paper, Belt Sallad Oil, Stoughton's Bitters, Olives, Soap Leather, Denish Sn, Rice and Barley, &c. &c. June 4. dGteo
WILLIAM RAMSAY BEING anxious to close his former business, requests all those who are indebted to him to settle their accounts as early as possible, and those who have claims against him will please present them for adjustment.
TO RENT, The Dwelling House and Store in Prince Street one door east of the house occupied Dr. E. C. Dick, they are both in good repair. Possession may be had immediately. Apply as above. June 4, dGteo
Notice. The Firm of LIBBY, CARNE & SLADE, commonly known by the name of CARNE and SLADE, is this day dissolved by mutual consent and in perfect good harmony; in future the business will be carried on by
LIBBY and CARNE, at their old store in Fairfax Street, and by  CHARLES SLADE, on Prince Street, between Rickens and Newton corner and P. Warton's store. They take the opportunity of making their grateful acknowledgements to the public in general, for the very liberal encouragement they have experienced since they have been in this country, and respectfully solicit continuance of their favors, so long as they shall be thought to merit them. In addition to their spring importation they have lately received a quantity of
Crowley Steel and Shot, and for the season their assortment is good. They expect this Fall a very general assortment of HARDWARE at both houses.
Those to whom they are indebted will be pleased to present their accounts for settlement, and those who are indebted to them will please make payment to them at either house, with as convenient speed, as they are anxious to have their accounts closed as soon as possible. Those whose debts have been long standing will not, we hope, expect any further indulgence, otherwise they shall be obliged to have recourse to such measures as they would wish to avoid. August 3. (a 4) dGteo
BY AUTHORITY.
Scheme of a Lottery, To build an Academy in the City of Richmond.
  Dolls.   1 Prize, last drawn ticket having a blank to its number, 20,000   1 do 10,000   1 do 5,000   5 do of 1,000 make 5,000   6 do of 500 3,000   10 do of 200 2,000   20 do of 100 2,000   100 do of 50 5,000   250 do of 30 7,500   420 do of 25 10,500   1,500 do of 20 30,000   3,000 do of 15 45,000   1 first drawn ticket after 1000 having a blank to its number, 250   1 do after 2,000 do 200   1 do after 3,000 do 250   1 do after 4,000 do 250   1 do after 5,000 do 500   1 do after 6,000 do 500   1 do after 8,000 do 500   1 do after 10,000 do 500   1 do after 12,000 do 500   1 do after 13,000 do 500   1 do after 14,000 do 1,000   5 325 prizes 150,000   9 675 blanks—not two to a prize. 
15,000 tickets at 10 dollars each, 150,000 N. B. Prizes subject to a deduction of fifteen per cent.
This Lottery has been authorized by the legislature of Virginia, for the laudable purpose of erecting a seminary of learning in or near the metropolis of this state. With this view it is contemplated to raise 20,000 dollars, and 2,500 dollars in addition, for defraying the expenses attendant on drawing the lottery. Citizens of the first respectability have been selected as trustees, and they have pledged themselves to use their utmost exertions to carry it into effect. The scheme has the advantage of giving to each advertiser a chance for some very large prizes, whilst the proportion of prizes to blanks, is so great as to invite the friends of the intended institution to partake in the lottery, with very little risk of their becoming losers. The treasurer of this state is to be appointed to receive the money for the tickets as they are sold, and to pay the amount of the prizes to fortunate adventurers. It is believed that the above considerations will induce a rapid sale of the tickets, and the drawing will commence as soon as a sufficient number shall be sold to authorize it—which it is believed will be on the second Monday in December next. Richmond, Jan. 31, 1804. co
* Tickets to be had of Robert Pollard, Dr. J. Breckenborough, Sen. Wm. Price, (Reg.) Samuel Pleasants, Jun. and Wm. Pritchard.
Notice. Those who have claims against the estate of Captain JOHN HARPER, deceased, are desired to bring them in properly proved, to either of the subscribers; and all those indebted to his estate are required to pay the same to Mary Harper.
Mary Harper, Executrix. Wm. Herbert, Sam. Craig, John Dunlap, Wm. Hartshorne, July 31.