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Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
Vol. V.]
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6, 1805.
[No. 1233.]
Public Sale.
On FRIDAY next, At 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store, RUM
In hds. and bks. French Brandy in pipes, Gin in pipes and bks. Whiskey and Apple Brandy in bks. Sugar in hds. tierces and bks. Chocolate White and Brown Soap and Mould and dip Candles Raisins in kegs, boxes and jars, Figs in kegs and jars, Queen's Ware in crates.
HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, &c. Also,
A Variety of DRY GOODS,
among which are Cloths, Coatings, Kersemere, Duffs, Plains, Kerseys, Negro Cottons, Serges, Elastics, blue Friezes, Calimancoes, Russels, Yarn Stockings, Chintzes and Calicoes, Irish Linens, Silesia do. Osnaburgs and Ticklenburgs, Muslin and Muslin Handkerchiefs, India Muslins and Table Clothes, Bandanna Handkerchiefs, Coloured Threads, Hats and sundry other articles.
Philip G. Marsteller.
Dec 20.
NOTICE.
WE the executors of Mr. William Triplett, and administrators of Capt. Thomas Triplett, deceased, give notice to all indebted to the said estates, by bond, note, or open account, for transactions with them in their life time, and also to them who became purchasers at the sale of their estates; to come for ward and make payment by the 18th day of March next; otherwise their bonds, notes, and accounts, will, immediately after that day be put in suit without discrimination. It is therefore hoped this notice will be strictly attended to, as we shall then proceed to divide the estate of Captain Thomas Triplett among his heirs, to settle with the court, and close our administration without loss of time. Such of the legatees of William Triplett, as purchased over their proportion of the estate, will be prepared for settlement at the same time; we being very anxious to settle and finish that business also.
Charles Little, & Geo. Triplett, Executors of WILLIAM TRIPLETT, and Administrators of THOMAS TRIPLETT.
February 20.
COTTON & STEWART, HAVE FOR SALE,
A few Copies of the Works of Wm. SMITH, D. D.
Late Provost of the College and Academy of Philadelphia. Also,
THE AMERICAN GARDNER, CONTAINING
Ample directions for working a kitchen garden every month in the year; and copious instructions for the calculation of Flower Gardens, Vineyards, and Nurseries, Hop Yards, Green Houses, and Hot Houses.
By Gardiner and Hepburn, Late Gardeners to Gov. Mercer and Gen. Mason. Feb. 1.
MISCELLANEOUS POETRY,
selected generally from the most entertaining and instructive writings of the British poets. (By the Rev. THOMAS DAVIS.)
In two Volumes, Octavo.
Price two and an half Dollars. Sold by Robert Gray, & the Author,
A gentleman well known in Philadelphia, and who is greatly respected as a clergyman and justly esteemed as a man of letters, has given the following opinion of this selection:
"The two volumes of Select Poetry, form a valuable contribution to the stock of English literature. I really consider the work as the best compilation now extant. The selections and arrangements evince the taste of a correct and polished mind, the judgment of a sound and benevolent moralist, and that degree of critical skill which can only be acquired by extensive reading and scholastic acquirements." February 4.
AMERICAN GARDENER.
A FEW COPIES FOR SALE, BY ROBERT GRAY, King-street. February 9.
JUST RECEIVED, AND FOR SALE, 300 Boxes Nova-Scotia Herrings. Matthew Eakin.
February 26.
FOR SALE.
2000 bushels of Liverpool SALT, now ready for delivery at Merchant's Wharf. William Hodgson.
February 22.
For Sale by the Subscribers,
Muscovado sugar in hds.
Green Coffee in tierces
Antigua & Tobago rum in hds.
Cogniac Brandy in pipes
AND A FEW Barrels of Prime BEEF. Nathaniel Wattles, & Co. Jan. 24.
Benjamin Shreve, Jun. HAS FOR SALE, Twelve bales of INDIA COTTONS
CONSISTING OF 3 bales Bithwa Emery 1 do. Cossamally Sams 1 do. Jallapore do. 1 do. Seerpore Bafaha 1 do. Colypatty do. 2 do. Cogmary Coffahs 1 do. Johannah do. 1 do. Doncaster Chintz, and 3 cases Bandanna Handkerchiefs 2 sacks Sago 3 chests Hylon Tea 32 pieces Russa Sheetings 9 do. Ravens Duck 15 bags Black Pepper 1 case Wool Hats Mens' coarse and fine Shoes Womens' and childrens' Morocco do. Sole and Upper Leather A few Coils Cordage Snuff in half barrels and kegs 3 pipes 4th proof Cogniac Brandy 2 hds. Armagnac do. 5 hds. and 12 barrels Sugar 25 bbls. Beef, Salem inspection 6 do. best brown TANNER'S OIL. January 1.
WILLIAM OXLEY
HAS ON HAND, Which he will dispose of on terms advantageous to the purchasers, for cash or notes, The following Articles, viz.
Superfine and second cloths Kersemere and Swandowns Bearskins and fearnoughts Durants and callimancoes Bombazets and wildbores Common and boild camblets Silk, cotton, and worsted hosiery English extra long silk gloves Silk twill and thread Diaper and common tapes Paper and pound pins White and printed marceilles Laces, edgings and gimps Elegant black and white lace veils Patent do. do. Satin peelong and silk handkerchiefs 4-4, 9-8, and 6-4 Cambric mufins India Jacquet do. Fustians, buckram, &c. &c. ALSO, A few bales of Negro Caddies, and one trunk silk and cotton flings. January 7.
Notice.
The Subscriber intending to leave Alexandria, requests those who are indebted to him to make payment of their accounts by the 1st of next month.
Thos. Semmes.
Feb. 11.
A Gentleman of good character, and qualified to instruct an English School, may get an advantageous situation by application to the teacher of the Academy in this town.
February 12.
Cash, and the highest price given for clean linen and cotton RAGS, by the Printer of this paper.
JAMES SANDERSON,
Has just received the following articles, 12 Pipes London P. Madeira
Wine, of a superior quality, Old Port Wine in hds. qr. Casks and Bottles Burgundy in Bottles, Sherry in qr. Casks, Cogniac Brandy, Jamaica Spirits, Holland Gin, Peach Brandy, very old, Whiskey, Loaf, and Muscovado Sugars,
Imperial, Hylon, Young Hylon, Hylon Skin, } T E A S of the latest Importation.
Cloves, Nutmegs, Mace, Allspice, Black Pepper, Ground Ginger, Salt Peter, Soap by the box, British Sail Canvas, Russa Duck, first quality, German Ticklenburgs, and Osnaburgs, Coarse Hats in cases, Juniper Berries in bags, Stone Ware, 5 qr. Casks English Battle Gun Powder, in pound papers sealed, Large Scal Beam with Box Ends, And Scales complete or a separate quantity.
A few bags of first quality GREEN COFFEE. Nov. 8.
THE SUBSCRIBERS
Are now landing and offer for sale at the store lately occupied by R. B. Jamieson 20 Bales Prime Upland Cotton, 20 Hds. Muscovado Sugar, 2 Puncheons Irish Whiskey, 15 Puncheons Old, and fine flavored Jamaica Rum,
5 Pipes Holland Gin, 20 Pipes Cogniac Brandy 30 Qr. Casks of the best Teas, assorted, from bohea to Imperial. 30 Bbls. of 1st and 2d quality refined Sugar, 2 Hds. Madder, 4 Hds. Green Copers, 6 Teirces Roll Brimstone, 2 Hds. Allum, 1 Tierce Glauber Salts, 10 Pipes of Old London Particular Madeira 5 Pipes of full Bodied Port, 20 Qr. Casks Sherry, 2 Pipes fine Lisbon, 8 Pipes Particular Teneriffe, 30 Qr. Casks Malaga, 50 Casks Claret, 1 Case of Nutmegs, Mace, and Gloves, 5 Bales Cassia, 500 lbs. Pepper, 100 lbs. Pimento, 800 lbs. Ground Ginger, 1000 lbs. Race, do. 200 Boxes Godfroids, (superfine) Segars, in half boxes, 70 Boxes St. Jago, do. 3 Pipes best (French) Vinegar, 10 Bales Almonds, 1 Cask Pearl Barley, 15 Hds. Bright Molasses, 15 Boxes Superfine Chocolate, 40 Boxes Mould and Dip Candles, 50 boxes Brown and White Soap, 100 Boxes Hunters Pipes, 20 boxes of Mustard, 1 Case Cayenne Pepper, Basket Salt, Fine Poland Starch, 100 Demijohns, assorted, 700 lb. Refined Salt Peter, 30 qr. Casks Best English F. Gunpowder, Do. in lb. Papers, Do. in Canisters, 20 Boxes Fig Blue, 3 Seroons fine floatant Indigo, Lieper, and Hamilton's Snuff, 1 Case of Macouba, do. 1 Do. French Rappee. Mandeville & Jamieson. Nov. 30.
For Sale, by the Subscriber, A few tierces excellent Rice. Six hds best retailing Molasses. Sixteen hds. Surinam Sugars. A few hundred bushels of coarse Salt. Dec. 17.
F. G. Ladd.
NEW-YORK LOTTERY, No. 3. A FEW TICKETS in the Third Class of the Lottery for the promotion of Literature in the State of New-York, for Sale by the printer hereof. Prizes in the Second Class will be taken in exchange. December 27.
TUNIS CRAVEN
Has just received via Philadelphia an elegant assortment of
GOODS,
suitable to the present season
Best London Superfine and second Cloths, Cassimeres, frizes, Coatings, Bearskins, Plains, Serges & Flannels, Mole Skin, Toilett, Swandown, and Mar. feils, Velvet, Constitution, Hunting, and Genoa Cords, 3 & 4 Irish Linen, Shirting Cotton, long Lawn, Estapaloes, Britannias White, and Brown, Platuillas, Creas, Dowlas, Ticklenburgs, Osnaburgs and Hestians, Worsted, Cotton, & Silk Hosiery, Blankets, Chintz, Calicoes, & Colored Cambrics, do. do. Furniture, Ladies Patent Cloth
Also—By wholesale.
2 Cases Chintzes and Calicoes
At very reduced prices.
Nov. 13.
JAMES BACON, AT HIS GROCERY STORE,
King near Washington Street, Has just received from Philadelphia, New-York &c. an extensive lot of GROCERIES consisting of
Gunpowder, Imperial, Hylon, Young Hylon, Hylon Skin, Peko, Padra, Pouchong and Com'n Souchong } T E A S Of the latest Importation and particularly chosen.
Green coffee of superior quality, Loaf, Lump and Muscovado Sugar, W. India and Sugar House Molasses,
Choice old Madeira, Particular Teneriffe, Sherry, Brussels, Lisbon, Malaga and Port } W I N E S.
Claret in small cases, Cogniac and Barcelona Brandy, Old Jamaica Spirits,
Antigua, St. Croix, and St. Kitts } R U M.
Best Holland Gin, White Wine and Cyder Vinegar, Best Sallad Oil, Salt Peter, Allum, Madder, Copers & 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 F F Gunpowder, Gun and Pistols Flints, Single and double Battle do. in papers canisters,
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 hopes 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.
SEINE-TWINE,
FOR SALE, by
James Sanderson.
February 26.

For Charleston, (S. C.) The fine fast sailing packet built SLOOP, MONTEZUMA, Intended to sail on Tuesday next, having most excellent accommodations for passengers. For freight or passage, apply to captain THOMAS Baker, on board at Prince-street wharf, or to John G. Ladd. March 2. d.
Dissolution of Partnership.
The partnership of Finley & Lynn is this day dissolved by mutual consent. All per- sons having claims against the said firm are re- quested to apply for payment to Oliver P. Finley , who is duly authorised to collect and settle the same.
O. P. Finley, Adam Lynn.
The hardware business will be continued at the same place by O. P. Finley. March 2. d.
Benjamin Shreve, junior, Has just received, per Schooner Dove , Captain Thomas from Portland, AND FOR SALE, 94 barrels New-England Rum, 12 hogheads retailing Molasses 1 pipe London particular Madeira Wine, 10 barrels pickled Pollock. February 25. d.
This day landing,
From Brig HARMONY , at Lawrason's wharf, and for sale, by LAWRASON & FOWLE, 10 bales Beerboon gurrahs 22 chests young hyson 2 do. imperial 3 do. fouchong 6 half chests do. of a superior quality, } TEAS, of the latest impor- tations. New-England Rum, in hogheads and barrels. 15 bds. retailing Molasses 3 pipes oil proof Cogniac Brandy 1 half pipe old London particular Madeira Wine 90 boxes mould and dipt Candles 10 do. brown Soap 25 do. fresh Chocolate 70 bds. Boston prime Beef 20 do. do. do. Pork 8 casks winter strained Sperm 6 do. whale } OIL. A few bds. brown Tanners' 2 trunks ladies' Morocco Shoes 1 do. of Morocco Pocket Books, Cotton and Morocco Suspender 1 do. of rack and fire Combs. ON HAND, A few pieces of first quality Russia and heavy Ravers Duck, Sewing Twine, &c. February 15. d.
TWENTY DOLLARS Reward.
Was STOLEN , from the subscriber's waggon, on the first day of March, at the Cross-Roads, in Fairfax county, A light Sorrel Mare,
Fourteen hands and an half high, blaze face, 5 years old, trots and gallops free, in very good order, and, when stolen, very rough shod all round. A reward of Ten Dollars will be paid upon the delivery of the said Mare, to DAVE and MILLS , Alexandria; or, the a- bove reward, for apprehending the thief and se- curing him so that he may be brought to justice and the horse recovered.
Kid Marqués. March 4. dgt
FOR SALE,
A House and Lot, on Water-street, between Woolse and Wilkes street; 40 feet front on Water street, running back 88 feet to a 12 feet alley: Also, A Lot, on Duke-street, between Water and Union-streets; 25 and an half feet front on Duke-street, running back 76 feet to an alley. This property will be sold on a short credit, for good negotiable paper, and a title clear of all incumbrance will be made, when the purchase money is paid. Apply to Mr. Ellis Price , who will show the property and make known the terms. William Jackson. Nanjemoy, (Maryland) Feb. 7. aw
TO LET,
A Store, on King-street, nearly op- posite to Symonds's printing-office. The Store is handsomely fitted for retailing dry goods, with accommodations for a family. Also, A House, at the corner of King and St. Asaph streets. For terms, apply to Adam Lynn. March 4. d.
CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. WEDNESDAY, Jan. 30. Debate on the Georgia CLAIMS.
(Mr. Elliot's Speech Continued.)
On the claims pretended to be de- rived under the act of Georgia of the 21st December 1789, they observe, "upon a full view of the subject, the commissioners do not perceive that those companies have any equitable claim either for the land, or for com- pensation from the United States."— Very different is their opinion upon the claims under the act of 1795. "The commissioners think those propositions inadmissible, and without pretending to affirm that the legislature of Georgia was competent to make the decision, they feel no hesitation in declaring it as their opinion, that under all the cir- cumstances which may affect the case, as they have come within their know- ledge, and as herein stated, the title of the claimants cannot be supported.— But they nevertheless believe that the interest of the United States, the tran- quility of those who may hereafter in- habit that territory, and various equi- table considerations, which may be urged in favor of most of the present claim- ants, render it expedient to enter into a compromise on reasonable terms." Here I cannot but remark how very difficult it is for feeble minds to decide important questions upon which great men disagree. The gentleman from Virginia (Mr. Randolph) is of opinion that it would not only be impolitic to compromise these claims, but that the only claims of the applicants are fraud and villainy; the commissioners, who probably examined the subject with as much attention, at least with as much coolness as that gentleman, believe that not only the public good requires the compromise, but that various equitable considerations may be urged in favor of most of the present claimants. The Secretary of the Treasury, in his letter of the 9th instant to the chairman of the committee of claims observes, "My own impression was, that the five mil- lions of acres would be sufficient to co- ver all the claims of settlers, British grantees, and others not expressly pro- vided for by the articles of agreement, and also to make a reasonable compensa- tion for claims derived or pretended to be derived from Georgia; and it ap- peared to me that the effect of the clause would be—to prevent Congress from voluntarily confirming, at some future time, the said Georgia claims." 2d. To leave it in their power to com- promise with that description of claim- ants, by allowing so much of the sur- plus of five millions of acres as they might think proper; without, at the same time, pledging government to en- ter into a compromise, if upon a full view of all the circumstances of the case, a different course was thought more eligible." The committee of claims who, must have paid more at- tention to the subject than it is possible for other members to do, "On confi- dering these various transactions, are of opinion, that it is proper to make some legislative provision for the pur- pose of settling the existing claims on such terms as shall appear to be rea- sonable," and they recommend the appointment of commissioners for that purpose. Can there any longer be a doubt that the claims are recognised by the act of cession? Can there be a doubt that Congress, by making the appropriation of the five millions of a- cres, and by subjecting the claimants to great expence in recording and sup- porting their claims, have tacitly pledg- ed the public faith that some provision shall be made for them? And do not
justice and policy require the adopti- on of the resolution reported by the committee?
The gentleman from Virginia has expressed his surprise that the chairman of the committee of claims has con- tented himself with reporting facts and principles, and that he has not adopt- ed the novel procedure of reporting something tantamount to an elaborate speech in favor of the claims. As the speech of the gentleman from Virginia is unfortunately destitute of argument against the claims, and as it might be possible to deduce from it reasons their favor, it might perhaps be proper for him to print it and annex it to the report, as a substitute for that which he thinks the chairman ought to have subjoined, for the edification of the house. My feeble optics have been able to discover but one attempt at ar- gument, which is in those observations which relate to the message of the pre- sident, and the proceedings of con- gress, on the act of Georgia, in 1795, and which, it is contended, were no- tice to purchasers and to the world, of fraud. At that time it was not sus- pected that fraud had been committed, and the reason for those proceedings was, that the United States possessed, or were supposed to possess, certain claims to the territory. There are certain subtle, sublimated, ethereal, heaven descended geniuses, the soft and silken texture of whose minds would suffer infinite discomposure from the contact of that rude and knotty thing, an argument. That gentleman is not of this description. Too often have we witnessed his argumentative powers, to entertain this idea. I re- gret that he has declaimed instead of reasoning upon this occasion, as I be- lieve that argument, particularly upon important subjects, is more useful than mere declamation. From motives which I cannot develop, for I ascribe improper views to no one, the present is attempted to be made a party ques- tion. The people are told that the ca- pitol has become a scene of political and private iniquity, of fraud and fe- deralism; that the majority of their re- presentatives are committing a stupen- dous robbery upon the public patri- mony; and their indignation is invo- ked upon the plunderers. What facts exists to justify these denunciations? Are we about to barter away the rights and interests of the people? Are we about to be guilty of a wanton waste of the public property? Are we guilty of political apostasy? No such thing. We are about to make ar- rangements for carrying into effect a solemn stipulation in the treaty with Georgia, and a solemn act of our pre- decessors, by devoting a part of the five millions of acres, specially reser- ved for that purpose, for which the U- nited States never paid a cent, and never will pay a cent, to the extin- guishment of the colorable claims of equitable claimants. Yet we are told that this act of equity, good faith, and good policy, is a stupendous crime, compared with which the flagitious acts of the former "unprincipled ad- ministration" dwindle into "petty lar- cenies." I am a republican, a demo- cratic republican. I was opposed to the general system of that administrati- on. But I do not think it magnani- mous or honorable, malignantly to triumph over fallen foes. Nor do I dread the union of honest men. It can be dreadful only to the dishonest.
It is said that the press is under the influence of a virtual sedition law. No sit. The press, I speak without allu- sion to political distinctions, is incorrigi- bly licentious. Has the gentleman from Virginia read, in one of the ora- cles of our country, mingled with his own praises, the denunciation of the whole representation of one of the lar- gest states in the union, Massachusetts, as composed of men destitute of pub- lic or private integrity, and con-pira-
tors against the peace of the union, merely because they differ in opinion from that gentleman upon this single question? Does he know that these denunciations are echoed and re-echo- ed, by means of the presses called ex- clusively republican, through almost every village of the nation? Has he heard that the representatives of remote districts are denounced to their consti- uents as traitorous to their rights, and that their independence of his imperi- ous mandates is made the powerful evi- dence of the treason? I hope, sir, that we shall never see the day when a pri- vate caucus of a few individuals shall be enabled to dictate to the people in whom to invest their confidence. Also hope that the day is not distant when independence of sentiment, when inde- pendence even of party, shall be the su- rest passport to public confidence and public honors.
It is said that the circumstance that one of the great officers of the govern- ment is numbered among the claim- ants, ought to scatter consternation through this house. It is unnecessary for me to undertake a vindication of the character of that gentleman. Does his office divest him of the common rights of a citizen? Does it deprive him of the right of petitioning the national legislature? But his contracts are resorted to for the purpose of pro- ving that he has extended his official influence within our walls. Unfortu- nate indeed is the application of this argument. By the report upon table it appears that three members are con- tractors, and we all see that two of them are opposed to the present claims.
Believing Mr. Speaker that this act of enormous robbery, this wanton dis- sipation of the public treasure, this a- bominable league between corruption and federalism, of which we hear so much, is neither more nor less than an act of national policy; believing with the secretary of state, the secretary of the treasury, and the late attorney ge- neral, that, "the interest of the United States, the tranquility of the whole who may hereafter inhabit that territory, & various equitable considerations, which may be urged in favor of most of the present claimants, render it expedient to enter into a compromise on reason- able terms;" and believing that this compromise ought to be delayed no longer, I shall give a decided vote in opposition to the proposed amendment and in favor of the original resolution, as reported by the committee of claims.
(To be continued.)
Aurandria Daily Advertiser.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman at Cadiz Bay, to a merchant in New- York, dated December 14th.
"The crops have so completely failed throughout the whole kingdom, that every grain of wheat necessary for the support of the country, must be imported."
"The alarm of war between Spain and Great-Britain has also been one cause of the sudden rise of grain and flour; but this must have taken place from other, though not less powerful causes, viz. from a conviction of the impossibility of receiving a sufficient supply either from Europe or Ameri- ca. The best calculation is, that the province of Andalusia alone will re- quire 4,500,000 bushels of grain, or that equivalent in flour, until June next; and the principal exportation is from the United States. From the north of Europe, (say the Baltic) it is known to a certainty that every vessel has come forward, and the impracti- cability of the navigation of those seas till May next, or June, will preclude all hopes of receiving any further sup- plies. The same reason will hold as to the navigation of the Black Sea and the supplies that might be expected from

Russia; and the quantity in the Mediterranean is so trifling as hardly to merit notice. Bonaparte having prohibited the exportation wherever his control or influence extended, altho' to satisfy the repeated solicitations of Spain he has consented under certain conditions to permit the exportation of grain from certain ports of France; yet, such were the restrictions, that it would be folly to suppose that any will come forward from thence. The very day of the proclamation the price rose fifteen per cent. above the price at which it was lawful to export; which is a strong proof they have not too much for themselves, and the arbitrary measures of the Government of France make it a dangerous thing to purchase any quantity for exporting. Under a full view of these facts, and which I have taken pains to inform myself of, I am firmly of opinion that shipments of flour from America must yield a handsome profit.
"The British government have given assurances that this port shall be blockaded and that free ingress and egress shall be permitted to neutrals. This comes from the British Consul here, Mr. Duff, an aged and respectable man. Indeed it would be the greatest inhumanity, considering the impoverished state of this people, to do otherwise. Whole towns in the interior have been abandoned; convicts for life have been set free to prevent starvation; more are said to have perished by famine than by the fever, of which latter 26,780 have perished in Malaga only, and near 3,000 in Cadiz, where it has not altogether subsided.
"Flour has been sold on shore this day at 22 dollars per barrel."
Last evening arrived at this port, the United States frigate John Adams, captain Chancy, from the Mediterranean, having on board commodore Preble, late commander of the American squadron, his secretary & Mr. N. Morris, an officer in navy. Commodore Preble proceeds immediately to Washington. The John Adams sailed from Naples on the twenty-third of December, and from Gibraltar on the tenth of January. Mr. Morris, has politely favored us with a copy of the subsequent letter, which he wrote yesterday morning to his friend in Boston, and which may be said to be
HIGHLY IMPORTANT.
[N. Y. Gaz.]
"United States frigate JOHN ADAMS, February 25, 1805."
We were at Naples sixteen days antecedent to the 23rd Dec. The inhabitants of that city were in daily expectation of the French, who already infest a great part of the kingdom. The king having secured a retreat on the nearer approach of danger, waits the event (apparently with calm indifference. Every measure of government is strongly marked with that duplicity and caprice, that results from the administration of a weak and undetermined prince. The ministerial interest appears to be at the sole direction of the English, while the people, impoverished by the French method of subsidizing, and discouraged by a series of other innovations, seem no longer sensible to national dignity or feeling. Their policy tends no farther than to avert (if possible) the rigour of that destiny which awaits them, by conciliating the lenity of their oppressors. Hence it is, that at present all confidence is at an end; and, among the many sufferances, attendant on such a state, that which awaits our commercial interests is not the least.
"There is but little question but the destination of the French fleet in Toulon was Sicily; the conquest of which is considered a necessary prelude to their operations against Malta; but owing to the rigorous blockade of Lord Nelson, they seem to have determined on another mode of invasion. After investing Naples, it is conjectured that they will enter their forces in Calabria, from which there is but the Faro Messina to navigate, where the English fleet cannot keep its station, in consequence of the great current. To obviate this advantage, however, the English are creating a force for the defence of that part of the island, by drawing all the Neapolitan gun boats to that quarter. The Sicilians look up to the English for protection, yet is the genius of these people such,
as to render it extremely difficult to direct their force even for self defence; in consequence of which the contest will be very doubtful."
"Spain made a formal Declaration of War against England some time in Dec. I cannot but observe, however, that the capture of the Spanish register ships (long before the declaration) was a striking instance of the faculty with which the English commanders anticipate events of this kind."
"At the time we left Gibraltar sir J. Orde, with seven sail of the line, was blockading Cadiz. On the 8th of January ten gun-boats arrived at Algeciras from Cadiz and a large number more expected. The Rock will be unquestionably declared in a state of blockade: the pernicious consequences of which must sensibly be felt by our commerce. All vessels bound up the straits will be liable to capture and adjudication, under a pretence that they were bound to Gibraltar. Recent instances goes to establish the nature of redress, we are to expect in their courts of admiralty."
"It is expected and with reason too, that Portugal will be soon obliged to abandon all thoughts of supporting their neutrality and is equally evident from her relative situation with France and Spain, that she will be compelled to declare in their favor."
"From the acrimony which has for some time existed between France, Sweden, and Denmark, and from the circumstance of an embargo's being laid on all vessels belonging to the two last mentioned powers in the ports of Spain: It was believed at Gibraltar that France had declared war against those powers."
"The political state of Europe generally, and the position which the Emperor Alexander, and the king of Prussia have taken, leaves little doubt but that a coalition of the northern powers, will take place in the course of the winter. The latter seems at last, to be aroused from that security, which the equal preponderance of power in Europe, has heretofore ensured him. Notwithstanding the pacific measures which he has pursued, it is very evident that he has viewed the contest with a nice regard to his own dignity and interest, and now that he is fully able to comprehend the ambitious views of the Emperor of France, and the extensive means by which he can extend his domination; there is no question but he will oppose him to the extent of his ability, which cannot be thought inconsiderable, when we take into view the native valor and good discipline of his troops, and his own deep political dissimulation, which eminently qualifies him to oppose with success the power and artifices of Napoleon."
"The Emperor of Russia continues to strengthen Corsu, no art or expence has been neglected to render it formidable; he has stationed a numerous and well appointed garrison there, with a very considerable fleet in its vicinity. Various conjectures are entertained as to the real object of these preparations. I think, however, that the most probable one is, that in the first place, he will be better able to prevent the French from taking possession of either Sicily or Malta; and secondly, it will enable him the more effectually to guard against a more remote event, but of more immediate and extensive consequence to his dominions; which is, the designs that the Emperor of France may have formed against Egypt and the Ottoman Porte."
"Amidst the convulsions occasioned by the near approach of a general and vindictive war, I was not a little surprised at the deep interest with which the cession of Louisiana to the United States, excites in Europe. Politicians contended that during the last century, there has not been many acts which involved so many important political consequences, and that we owe our peaceable possession thereof to the existing differences in Europe; reasons assigned are, that those powers who have possessions in America, are not only alarmed at our contingency to them, but they have the sagacity to foresee, that Americans, equally industrious and enterprising, inhabiting that fertile country, the productions of which are those of almost every clime, will raise not only enough for their own consumption, but will shortly anticipate the wants of all Europe, and at reduced prices. Under the impressions arising from these, and many other circumstances, they only want a respite from their present calamities to dispute with us this valuable acquisition to our country."
"Most of the cities on the coast of Spain have had a sore visitation of the yellow fever. At Cadiz it continued to rage with great violence on the first day of January; about the tenth of December at Malaga; There had twenty-eight thousand of the
inhabitants fallen victims to this disease, but had so far abated on the first of January, that the port was to be opened in ten days. In Alicante, Barcelona and Leghorn, it had nearly disappeared. It was said that Gibraltar was to be declared free from the fever four days from the time we sailed from thence. It is not known how much they had suffered among the troops; policy no doubt dictates the necessity of keeping it a secret. The garrison however was reinforced on the fifth of January by a regiment of troops from England. General Trigg is superceded in his command at Gibraltar, by gen. Fox."
"We have nothing new from our squadron in the Mediterranean...they were left in the same situation as stated a few days since."
"There are on board the John Adams eight Tripolitans, who among others were made prisoners by commodore Preble. Consul O'Brien, as stated in our last, has not arrived."
Extract of a letter from a commercial house of the first respectability in Cadiz to another in New York, dated December 14th, received via Baltimore.
"The precipitate departure of this vessel (the Eagle) gives only time to mention that flour is now selling at 23 dollars per barrel cash, on board; and that American wheat is from 7 dollars 50 cents to 7 dollars 75 cents per fanega of about 83 lb. weight. These extraordinary prices must still go higher, as the supplies already are far from being sufficient for our wants, and no more can at this season of the year be expected except from your quarter."
"You may, in our opinion, safely venture to this market with a few cargoes of the above mentioned articles, so as to be here before the end of May; the result cannot but be favorable."
"Brig Nancy, Woodbury, of Salem, sailed from St. Pierre, Martinique, for Baltimore, on the 4th of January."
"The brig John and Joseph, Manning from Baltimore, in 16 days; brig Martha and Mary, Smith, from ditto, in 24; schr. Shakspear, Hunt, from ditto, in 20; schr. Sally, Coffin, from ditto, in 26; and schr. Frederica, Harton, from Alexandria, in 24 days; were left at St. Pierre, Martinique, on the 1st. ultimo."
"The schooner Patience, Blunt, was left at Voclain, Martinique, about 25 days since, to sail for Alexandria in a few days. (Balt. Fed. Gaz.)"
CATHOLIC CATHEDRAL CHURCH LOTTERY.
"Thirty-eighth Day's Drawing. 600 tickets were drawn this day, among which were the following prizes."
Prize of Two Hundred Dollars.
Nos. 11154.
Prizes of One Hundred Dollars.
Nos. 12018, 19299, 12220, 11037, 6544, 14801.
Prizes of Fifty Dollars.
Nos. 12351, 13779, 20109.
Prizes of Twenty-five Dollars.
Nos. 16903, 7767, 14018, 3403, 3563, 14640, 17089.
78 of 20, and 135 of 15.
Gain of the wheel this day 1450 dollars.
Adjourned till Saturday, at half past 9 o'clock.
"Thirty-ninth day's drawing. 600 tickets were drawn this day, among which were the following prizes."
Prize of 5000 Dollars.
No. 3689
Prize of Five Hundred Dollars.
No. 15722.
Prize of 200 dollars.
No. 6137.
Prizes of 100 dollars.
Nos. 3428, 6436, 8040, 12266, 15771, 18482, 18767.
Prizes of 50 dollars.
Nos. 8720, 12223.
Prizes of 25 dollars.
Nos. 1379, 5435, 15738, 19528.
67 of 20 and 103 of 15 dollars.
Adjourned till Tuesday, at 9 o'clock; when the first drawn blank after 500 tickets, will be entitled to 500 dollars.
"A WOMAN with a good breast of Milk that can have good recommendations, will hear of an advantageous situation by applying to The Printer."
February 24.
PROCLAMATION
"Is hereby made known to the people of Alexandria, That the Commissioners for superintending the election of sixteen persons, as members of the Common Council of Alexandria, for the ensuing year, have by their several returns declared the result of said election to be as follows, viz"
1st Ward. Aaron Hewes, William Harper, Jacob Hoffman, and Alex. Smith.
2d Ward. Jonah Thompson, J. Lumsden, Henry Rose, and Matthew Sex-Smith.
3d Ward. John McKinney, Jonathan Swift, Edmund I. Lee, and George Deane.
4th Ward. Matthew Robinson, John Cohagan, Robert Young, and John Janney.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, as Mayor of the town aforesaid, the 5th day of March, 1805.
ELISHA C. DICK.
PUBLIC SALE.
At 4 o'clock, this afternoon, will be sold, on Vowell's wharf, on a credit of 60 days, for approved indorsed negotiable notes;
2 pipes Teneriffe Wine
4 quarter do.
6 quarter Calcavelle do.
4 quarter Sherry Wine
4 hogheads of old Rum.
Philip G. Marsteller.
6th March.
FINE SALT, &c.
Douglas & Mandeville, (KING-STREET)
HAVE JUST RECEIVED,
Liverpool blown } do. coarse and } SALT. Cadiz
20 bds. retailing Molasses
10 bds. brown Sugar
Fresh Teas, and
Green Coffe.
March 6.
Just received and for Sale, or Barter for Country Produce, 25 baskets best Bordeaux SALLAD OIL 20 dozen first quality CORDIAL All which are calculated for the West-India market.
ALSO RECEIVED, A few boxes Green SWEET MEATS, and English WALNUTS, preferred. Enquire for the above at
William Exley's, On Merchant's wharf.
March 6.
BE CAUTIOUS!
Alexandria, March 6, 1805.
WHEREAS in the, Mrs. Rachel Hewitt, sometime before her decease, left in the hands of a certain WILLIAM COCK, of Dumfries, (Virginia) a Mulatto Girl named Betty, now about 15 years of age, for reasons unknown to me, and as the above named Slave became my property after the death of my mother—I do hereby warn any person or persons whatsoever from purchasing, hiring, or in anywise having any thing to do with Mr. Cock, respecting said Girl, unless he, the said Cock, has a just title authorizing him to dispose of her, as from good information he has made two attempts to that effect to the Southern Slave purchasers, I have therefore reclaimed said slave, and do hereby warn Mr. Cock, or any of her person or persons, from molesting her at their peril, as they will be dealt with according to the utmost rigor of the law.
RICHARD HEWITT.
A few Female House Servants to HIRE by the month or year. R. H. March 6.
ELIAS BOTNER,
King-Street, near Washington-Street, RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the public that he has on hand a few Ladies' and gentlemen's SADDLES & BRIDLES—He also makes all kind of coach and chair HARNESS, plated and brass mounted—Wagon and cart Harness and Collars of all kinds—Fire buckets, Military Furniture, &c. to be sold on reasonable terms. March 6.
NORFOLK PACKET,
The subscriber intends running the fast sailing Schooner HARRIOT, Having accommodations equal to any vessel in the trade, as a constant Packet between this place and Norfolk. She now lies at Dunlap and Irvin's wharf, and will sail to-morrow evening. For freight or passage, apply on board to
JOHN SUTTON,
Or to ABEL WILLIS, at his store on Union Street.
March 6.

JAMES KENNEDY, sen.
King Street,
Respectfully informs the Public that he has received, from Lee & Co's Patent and Family Medicine Store, New York, 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 J. Kennedy, sen. is appointed the ONLY Agent for Alexandria.
Dr. HAMILTON'S ELIXIR,
A sovereign remedy for Colds, Obsolete Coughs Asthma, Catarrhs, Sore Throats, and Approaching Consumption.
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 so 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 breath, accompanied with forensis 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—residence in climates unfavourable to the constitution—the immoderate use of tea, frequent intoxication, or any other destructive intemperance—the unskilful or excessive use of mercury—the diseases peculiar to females, at a certain period of life—bad lying in, &c. &c.
And is proved by long and extensive experience to be absolutely unparalleled in the cure of
  Nervous disorders,  Violent cramps in the    Consumptions,  Stomach and back,    Losses of spirits,  Indigestion,    Losses of appetite,  Melancholy,    Impurity of the blood,  Gout in the stomach,    Hysterical affections,  Pains in the limbs,    Inward weaknesses,  Relaxations,    Seminal weaknesses,  Involuntary emissions,    Fluoribus, (or whites)  Obstinate gleet,    Barrenness,  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, palsies, sprains, bruises, pains in the face and neck, &c. And has performed more cures in the above complaint 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 Forster, 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, 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 humors and corruptions; feverish and bilious complaints, and are the safest and mildest purgative that can be used on the occasion.
Description of Worms, & the symptoms by which they are known.
Worms which infest the human body, are chiefly of four kinds, viz. the Tæna or large round worm, the Ascarides, or small maw worm, the Cucurbitina, or flat, white, worm, and lastly, the Tania, 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 loathsomeness 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—by Hamilton's Worm Destroying Lozenges.
(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 a general debility. His appetite was increased but by one in a similar situation—his appetite was increased 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, Yorktown, Pennsylvania.
Letter from the reverend Mr. JOHN MOLTHER minister of the Moravian church, in Yorktown.
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 mercurious but upon close inspection quite repletes with very small living animals. Not one of that sort of worms which usually infest 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 repellant 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, scurf, tetter, 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 and 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 infallible remedy at one application, and may be used with perfect safety on pregnant women or on infants a week old, containing not a particle of mercury, or any other dangerous ingredient whatever, and is not accompanied with that tormenting smell, 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—a dose never fails to remove a cold, if taken on its first appearance. They are celebrated for removing habitual costiveness—fickleness at the stomach, and severe head-ache—and ought to be taken by all persons on a change of climate.
Sold likewise by S. Pleasants Richmond; Ross and Douglass, Petersburgh; T. Green, Fredericksburgh; G. Purdie, Smithfield; M. Jones, Suffolk; Dr. Miller, Winchester; R. Greenhow Williamsburg; and J. Shaw, Leesburg,
IN COMMON COUNCIL,
5th February, 1805.
ORDERED,
That public notice be given, that proposals will be received from persons desirous of undertaking the superintendence of the New Poor House; the proposals to be lodged with the Clerk of the Council previous to the first Tuesday in March next.
Ordered, That Thomas Vowell and Jonah Thompson, Thomas Irwin and John Janney, be a committee to examine and settle the public accounts for the present year.
Ordered, That the following persons be appointed commissioners for superintending the elections to be held in the several wards of the town, on Tuesday, the 5th day of March next for the choice of members of the Common Council, for the ensuing year, viz.
  Samuel Harper,  for the first ward.    John Hunter, and George Slacum,    John C. Herbert,  for the second ward.    Joseph Riddle, and James McGuire,    John Dundas,  for the third ward.    William Reilly, and John McKinney,    Able Janney,  for the fourth ward.    Isaac Gibson, and Thomas Cook,  
The election for the first ward to be held at James Davidson's tavern, on Prince street.
For the second ward, at the court house.
For the third ward, at John Hodgkin's tavern, on King street.
For the fourth ward, at Mr. May's house, opposite Thomas Cook's, on Prince street.
Test. JAMES M. McREA, C. C.
31aw 5th Mar.
NOTICE.
THE Sale of the property of James Douglass, Fairfax county, near the Great Falls of Potomac, whereon his mill lately stood, advertised by me under a decree of the Chancery court of said county to take place on the 20th day of last December, having been unavoidably postponed on account of the inclemency of the weather, I therefore hereby give notice that I shall proceed to sell the same on Friday the 29th day of March next, at 12 o'clock, if fair, if not, the next fair day. The terms will be one third of the purchase money in hand, one third in 12, and one third in 18 months, from the day of sale, and on the completion of the last payment a title will be made to the premises, under the decree above mentioned.
JOHN POTTS, Commissioner.
February 7. The printers of the Washington Federalist and Frederick-Town Herald are requested to publish the above once a week until the day of sale, and forward their accounts to this office for payment.
DIVIDEND,
In the case of JAMES SMITH—a Bankrupt.
THE commissioners, in a commission of bankruptcy awarded and issued forth against James Smith, of Dumfries, in the county of Prince William, and state of Virginia, merchant; intend to meet at their office, (the house of Benjamin Park, in the town of Fredericksburg) on SATURDAY, the 23rd day of March next, ensuing, at 10 o'clock, in the forenoon, in order to make a dividend of the estate and effects of the said Bankrupt; when and where the creditors who have not already proved their debts, are to attend, prepared to prove the same, or they will be excluded the benefit of the said dividend, which will be paid by the subscriber, in Dumfries, soon after the declaration; whereof public notice will be given.
Timothy Brundige,
Assignee of the estate of James Smith. Dumfries, 19th Feb. 31aw 23d Mar.
Beware of a SWINDLER!
Whereas, James Towers, (by birth a Scotchman, and formerly a clerk to the house of Alexander Henderson and Co.) did, on the 27th ultimo, under false and specious pretences,
Obtain from me 120 Dollars;
Pretending he had money in the bank, but it was then shut, he would certainly return it on the following day: And, as it appears, he tried several other persons without success, he went off the same night in the stage, to the northward, with an intention, I have every reason to suppose, to egregiously swindle me out of my money.
He is about 6 feet high, swarthy complexion, genteel appearance, the little finger of his left hand broke, walks very erect, has a peculiar way of shaking his head. Any information respecting said Swindler, will be thankfully received.
It would be a justice due to society at large, for the Printers to the northward to insert this advertisement in their respective newspapers.
Isaac Entwistle.
March 1.
cod4t.
FOR SALE.
80 hhds. Patuxent TOBACCO, FIRST QUALITY, 13 do. George-Town Inspection. APPLY TO
William Oxley.
February 22.
d
NOTICE.
Having occasion to be absent from this place for some months, I hereby request all persons who are indebted to the different Bankrupt Estates, and Agents under my direction, to make immediate payment of their respective debts to Mr. James SANDERSON, who is fully authorised to receive and grant acquittances for the same. All accounts appertaining to these estates, not discharged by the first day of April next, shall be then lodged with Robert I. Taylor, Esquire, for suit.
John M'Iver.
February 22.
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FOR SALE,
On board the Schooner INDUSTRY, Capt. HAMMOND, at Hartshorne's wharf, 150 Barrels of Suffolk Tar. Apply to the CAPTAIN on board. February 28.
House and Lot for Sale.
FOR SALE,
THAT most pleasant situated HOUSE and LOT, lately occupied by John Duff, on Hunting-Creek, about half a mile from Alexandria. There is on the premises a good garden and stable, and in short every convenience for the residence of a genteel family. If this property be not sold at private sale, before the first day of April, 1805, it will be sold at public sale. A long credit will be given for the greater part of the purchase money. The terms will be made known on the day of sale. The said property will be sold on the premises. It is an ice-house, and a good fishing-shore. February 23. saw 1st A.
This is to give Notice,
That the Subscriber of Alexandria County, in the District of Columbia, hath obtained from the Orphans Court of said County, letters of Administration on the personal estate of William Bowling late of the County aforesaid, deceased. All persons having claims against the said deceased are hereby warned to exhibit them with the vouchers thereof to the subscriber on or before the 15th day of August next, or they will by law be excluded from all benefit of said estate.
Given under my hand this 15th day of February, 1805.
James Anderson, Adm'r.
N. B. All persons indebted to the above estate are requested to make immediate payment to the Administrator. Feb. 15. eaw2m
For Sale, or Rent for a term of years, or exchange for good well improved property in the town of Alexandria,
THE ESTATE on which the subscriber at present resides; it contains 850 acres of LAND, part of which is in high cultivation, situate on the new turnpike road, distant 6 miles from Alexandria, about 30 acres of meadow, abundance of clover to the scythe, a quantity of choice fruit, well watered and has a considerable proportion of wood land. The improvements (which are mostly new) consist of a good convenient Dwelling House and all the necessary out-houses, a Barn 85 by 42 1.2 feet, the outside of which is brick, covered with cypress shingles; stables for 20 horses and 40 cows. Also, a good GRIST MILL, about 150 yards from the door. For particulars apply to
AUG. J. SMITH.
December 28.
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