Alexandria daily advertiser (Alexandria [Va.]), 1804-01-09 00:00:00

Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
Vol. IV.]
MONDAY, JANUARY 9, 1804.
[No. 103]
Public Vendue.
On TUESDAY ,
At 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store, Rum in hogheads and barrels, French Brandy in pipes, Gin in pipes and bds. Whiskey and Apple Brandy in bds. Sugar in hhds. tierces and bds. Coffee in tierces and bags, Chocolate, White and brown Soap } in boxes, Mould and dip'd Candles } in boxes, Raisins in kegs, boxes and jars, Figs in kegs and frails, Queens Ware in crates, FURNITURE, &c.
A variety of DRY GOODS,
Among which are, Cloths, Coatings, Kerseymeres, Duffels, Plains and Kerseys, Negro Cottons, Serges, Bafticks, blue Friezes, Calimancoes and Ruffs, Yarn Stockings, Chintzes and Calicoes, Irish Linens, Silesia do. Osnaburgs and Ticklenburgs, Muslins and Muslin Hand'ks, India Muslins and Table Cloths, Bandanna Handkerchiefs, Coloured Threads, Hats, And sundry other Articles. P. G. MARSTELLER. January 9.
Sales by Auction.
On WEDNESDAY ,
At 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store, the corner of King and Union Streets. Rum in hhds. and barrels, Whiskey in barrels, Apple Brandy in barrels, Gin in casks, Wine in pipes and quarter casks, Molasses in hhds. Sugar in hhds. and barrels, White and brown Soap in boxes, Coffee in casks and bags, Raisins in kegs and boxes, Queen's Ware, and
A variety of DRY GOODS,
—Among which are— Broad Cloths, Cassimeres, Kerseys, Coatings, Halfthicks, Fearnought, Blankets, Planes, Negro Cottons, Worsted and other Stockings, Irish Linens, Calicoes, Threads, Chintzes, Bedticks, Oznaburgs, Sewing Silks, Muslin and Muslin Handkerchiefs, India Cottons, &c. THOS. PATTEN, Auctioneer. January 9.
Window Glass.
The Subscribers have received and offer for sale, 8 by 10, and 7 by 9, window glass, from the Baltimore Manufactory. The quality is excellent, and it will be sold at the Baltimore prices. They expect to receive very shortly, larger sizes from the same place. R. T. HOOE, & Co. Dec. 2.
WILLIAM LADD
Has imported in the latest ships from England and Ireland, an assortment of Irish Linens and Woollen Goods, suitable to the season. Oct. 17.
JUST PUBLISHED
By COTTON AND STEWART, and for Sale at their Store.
DEATH ABOLISHED;
A SERMON,
Occasioned by the sickness which prevailed at Alexandria, during the months of August, September, and October; giving a detail of that sickness, and of some of the views of Providence, in such calamitous visitations.
With an Appendix,
Containing facts, relative to the origin of the sickness, the extent of the mortality, the labors of the Committee of Health, and the contributions for the relief of the poor.
By James Muir, D. D.
Pastor of the Presbyterian Church. December 1.
For Charter or Sale, THE SHIP PRESIDENT,
About 240 tons burthen—Two years old, and a fast sailer. For sale on very moderate terms if taken away immediately, About 1500 bushels Lisbon Salt, And 50 barrels PORK. Wm. HODGSON. Dec. 20.
For Sale or Charter,
The Schooner Patience, 107 tons burthen, sixteen months old, fast sailer and is in fine order to receive a cargo. For terms apply on board at Herbert's wharf, or to Ricketts, Newton & Co. Dec. 10.
For BOSTON,
The Schooner POLLY, JOSHUA BANGS, Master, Will sail in five days. For freight or passage apply to the master on board at Lawrason and Smoot's wharf, or to JOHN G. LADD. December 17.
BENJAMIN SHREVE, jun.
Has just received and for Sale, 40 barrels No. 1 Beef, 4 pipes Cogniac Brandy, 45 bags Pepper, 6 boxes womens' Morocco Shoes, And a handsome assortment of India GOODS. Dec. 27.
THIRD NOTICE.
In the Case of JAMES SMITH, a Bankrupt. WHEREAS a Commission of Bankruptcy, founded upon the act of Congress passed on the 4th day of April, 1800, entitled "An act to establish an uniform system of Bankruptcy throughout the United States," hath been awarded and issued forth against James Smith, of Dumfries, in the state of Virginia, Merchant, and he having been declared a Bankrupt—he is hereby required to surrender himself to the Commissioners, in the said Commission named, or a major part of them, on Friday the 9th, and Saturday the 17th days of this present month, December, and Monday, the 14th day of January next, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon on each day, at the Commissioner's Office, (the house of Benjamin Parke) in the town of Fredericksburg—and make a full disclosure of his estate and effects; when and where his creditors may attend to prove their debts; at the second meeting to choose assignees; and at the last sitting, the said Bankrupt is required to finish his examination. All persons indebted to the said Bankrupt, or who have any of his effects, are not to pay or deliver the same, but to whom the Commissioners shall direct. BENJAMIN PARKE, Secretary to the Commissioners. Commissioners Office, Fredericksburg, Dec. 1, 1803.
Fifty Dollars Reward,
FOR apprehending two black men who have disappeared from M'Call's Nail Manufactory in Alexandria, one named CHARLES and the other HARRY, both blacksmiths. Charles is about 30 years old, a common sized man, well made, not a very dark complexion, nor good countenance. Harry is one or two years older, nearly the same size, complexion and a down look, had countenance, impediment in his speech, and stoops a little in his walk. They are brothers and both write a tolerable good hand, and will no doubt have passes. Their cloathing I believe not good, nor can I describe it, as their usual working cloaths are left behind. Ten Dollars will be given for them, if taken in Alexandria and brought home, or Twenty Five for either, if taken at a further distance, and secured in jail so that I get them. Wm. Stewart, jun.
N. B. All masters of vessels and others are cautioned against taking away or harbouring the above Negroes. Dec. 29.
To rent for one or two years, the STORE AND CELLAR I at present occupy; also a STORE AND CELLAR on King street, near Mott's Tavern.
FOR SALE.
A LOT OF GROUND, Containing five acres, one mile from town laying between the Georgetown road, and the river, near Mr. Hodgsons, on which is a small House. SAMUEL CRAIG. Nov. 19.
FOR SALE BY WILLIAM HARTSHORNE,
AT HIS STORE ON KIRK'S WHARF, LOWER END OF WOLF STREET, New-England Potatoes, Coarse Salt, Midlings and Shoulders of Bacon on very low terms, Ready made Bags, Bar Iron, Philadelphia Loaf and Lump Sugar, Indian Meal, Rye Meal, Shorts and Bran, Superfine Flour in barrels and half barrels, Large and small vessels may be conveniently accommodated with Wharfage on moderate terms. STORES to let on the Wharf, or goods received in them on Storage. A large STORE on Hoe's Wharf to sell or let—with the privilege of receiving and shipping goods free of wharfage. A small HOUSE on Water Street next door to Major Monaster's, for sale. A number of LOTS in good situations for sale or to let on ground rent. Alex. 18th mo. 20th.
TOWNSEND & PLUMB
Respectfully inform the public that they have just received and opened for sale, on Fairfax Street, near the corner of Prince Street, a handsome assortment of Ladies and Gentlemens'
SHOES:
Ladies' kid, Morocco and leather, with and without heels. Spangled kid, with and without heels. Misses Morocco and leather. Mens' fine and coarse Shoes. Boys' do. do. Childrens' Morocco and leather, with a number of other kinds of shoes wholesale and retail. Great attention will be paid to those who will please to favour them with their custom. Oct. 29.
Benjamin Shreve, jun.
Has for sale at the corner of Prince and Union Streets, 9 bales India cottons, One case bandanna handkerchiefs, China, Longee and Pulicat do. 30 pieces Black Satin, 2 cases fur hats, Table and tea sets china, Barrels East India Sugar, Kegs raisins, dipped candles and soap, Country gin, Malaga wine, Red soz leather, and about 3 tons first quality Russia cordage, well assorted, which will be sold cheap. Dec. 5.
Malaga Wine, Raisins, &c.
Just received, per the brig Celia, Capt. Bowen, from Malaga, 100 quarter casks Malaga Wine, 100 half qr. do. 20 qr. casks Mountain Wine of a superior quality, 50 baskets Almonds, 100 frails Figs, 150 quarter bds. Raisins, 200 boxes Muscatel do. 200 do. Bloom do. 15 boxes Lemons, which will begin landing this day at our wharf J. and T. Vowell.
Who have also on Hand,
FOR SALE ON REASONABLE TERMS, Jamaica Spirit entitled to drawback, Maltcavado Sugar in tierces and bds. Superior old Port Wine, do. Madeira do. Turks Island Salt, mould Candles, 40 bds. prime new Beef, Russia Duck, white Russia Sheeting, Drillings, Ravenduck, &c. &c. Dec. 9.
RICKETTS, NEWTON & Co.
HAVE RETURNED TO TOWN, And are now opening, and will be ready for sale in a few days,
Their Fall supply of Goods:
Consisting of superfine cloths, second do. coatings, fearnoughts, duffel blankets, point and rose do. striped kerseys, plaids, half thick, cadders, kerseymeres, swansdowns, velvets, corduroys and thickfettes, Scotch carpeting, Brussels do. stuffs and corded dimities, canvas and twine, German linens, seine and sewing twine, threads and sewing filks. And have on Hand, 70 hhds. Sugar, 4 do. Jamaica Rum, 17000 lbs. Green Coffee, 2000 bushels Salt. Oct. 26.
JAMES BACON,
At his Store on King Street, within one door of Washington Street, has just received, a quantity of
PATENT SHOT,
which, with a general assortment of Teas, Sugars, Coffee, Wines, Brandy, Spirits, and general very other article in the grocery line, he offers for sale on the most moderate terms. Oct. 15.
JONAH THOMPSON & SON
HAVE RECEIVED, By the late arrivals, their assortment of FALL GOODS, which are now opening at their Warehouse, corner of Fairfax Street. Oct. 26.
WILLIAM OXLEY
Has received by the ship from Liverpool and Antwerp, via Baltimore, from London, FALL GOODS, which he offers for sale on reasonable terms. Sept. 30.
JUST RECEIVED,
First quality Bloom and Muscatel Raisins by the box. Punes by the box, Olives by the box, Grapes by the jar or smaller quantity, Sweet Oranges, and A general assortment of Groceries. A. WILLIAMS. Dec. 13.
Just Received,
Muscatel and Bloom Raisins by the box, Fresh Prunes, English Grapes by the jar or pound, Olives just from Malaga, English Walnuts and Figs, Large Oranges, Limes and Lemons, R. I. Apples by the barrel, Do. Cheese, Potatoes, Cranberries, Onions, and best dried Codfish. A. WILLIAMS. Dec. 13.
For Sale or Rent.
A convenient two story brick house, completely finished, situated on Water Street between King and Prince Streets—immediate possession will be given. Apply to JOSEPH RIDDELL. Nov. 30.
Thirty Dollars Reward.
RANAWAY from the subscriber on the 29th of October last, a negro man slave named
BOB,
about 20 years of age, five feet nine inches high, straight limbed and well formed; said slave hath an impediment in his speech which prevents his readily replying to a question. He commonly wears ear-rings. He took with him a variety of good cloathing, a description of which is unnecessary, as it is probable he has changed them. He has been frequently seen about town since he absconded, and in all probability is now concealed by his mother, Winney Brown, formerly the slave of Mr. JOHN MUIR, late of this town, but now said to be free. The above reward will be paid for securing said Negro BOB, in any jail, and a further reward of TEN DOLLARS for the discovery of those who have been accessory to his concealment.
Captain's of vessels, &c. are forewarned at their peril, not to take him away. ROBERT B. JAMIESON. Nov. 15.
Notice is hereby given,
To the Stockholders of the BANK OF ALEXANDRIA, that an Election will be held in the Court house in this Town, on the third Monday in January next, for the purpose of choosing five Directors of said Bank for the ensuing year, agreeable to charter. By order of the President and Directors, GURDEN CHAPIN, Cashier. December 15.
The Printers of the Virginia Gazette, Richmond; Virginia Herald, Fredericksburg; & the Virginia Centinel, Winchester, are requested to insert the above till the day of election.
Just received and for Sale
By William Cash, King Street, 44 barrels best brown TANNERS' OIL. ALSO, 30 bds. of Mackerel of the first quality. Dec. 29.

Dancing Assemblies. The Alexandria Dancing Assemblies will commence on Thursday the 12th day of January, 1804, at Gadsby's Hotel. Subscribers are requested to pay their Subscriptions to Mr. Gadsby, Treasurer. The Managers. January 2, 1804.
Public Sale. Will be added to TUESDAY's Sales, One bale of Fine Cloths and Cassimeres, on a credit of 90 days. P. G. Marsteller. Jan. 7.
For Sale, Ten acres of LAND in Fee Simple, on the hill near Col. Peyton's—also a small house and lot on Washington street, between King and Prince streets. THO'S PATTEN. January 3, 1804. 2w3t
TO RENT, A three story brick WAREHOUSE, situate at the lower end of King street. Enquire of the Printer. Dec. 22. d Just Received from R. Island, Fresh Apples in bks. And Cyder and Cheese. A. WILLIS. Jan. 2. d
MOORE and LOWE, At the end of the wharf that was Colonel George Gilpin's, now the property of A. and Eliza Janney, have received A Cargo of Salt, From the Isle of May, which is supposed to be the best for curing Fish.
They have also on hand, Old Jamaica Spirits, French Brandy, Peach do. Rum of different qualities, Cherry Bounce, Whiskey, Cyder, Vinegar, loaf and brown Sugar, Coffee, Tea, Pepper, Pimento, Chocolate, mould and dipp'd Candles by the box, Segars, Lamb-black, Raisins by the keg. All the above articles will be sold low for Cash. January 4. e07t
Notice is hereby given, To the Creditors of James M'Donald a Bankrupt; that his final certificate of discharge, will be granted on Monday the 16th of January inst. at 10 o'clock A.M. at the court house for the county of Washington, in the district of Columbia, unless cause be then and there shown to the contrary. WILLIAM CRANCH, Assistant Judge of the Circuit Court of the District of Columbia. January 4th, 1804. 3t
For Sale, On easy terms, a LOT of GROUND on St. Asaph, near Prince street, in the town of Alexandria, on which is a convenient brick building now in the tenure of Mr. PLUMB, in my absence application may be made to Mr. JOHN LONGDEN, who will show the premises and make known the terms. MUNGO DYKES. January 5. e03t
To Let, THE frame Warehouse on King street, two doors above Pitt Street, now occupied by Ambrase Vasse. Possession will be given on the 27th of this month—apply, in the absence of the subscriber, to Col. Dennis Ramfey. R. I. TAYLOR. August 14. eo
ROBERT and JOHN GRAY Horse lately received, LINN'S SECOND LETTER, In answer to Dr. Priestley's Defence of his Pamphlet, entitled, Socrates and Jesus compared—62 1/2 cents. Hear Both Sides, a new Comedy, by Holcroft—25 cents, and D'Israeli's Narrative Poems, 37 1/2 cents. December 16. d
Ten Dollars Reward. RAN AWAY from the subscriber last night, an apprentice boy named SAMUEL ADAMS, seventeen years old, about 5 feet 8 inches high, stout made, dark eyes and hair, and the upper lip rather short. The above reward will be paid for bringing back the above named boy, with all reasonable charges. All persons are cautioned against harbouring or carrying off the said apprentice, as the law will be strictly enforced. ADAM LYNN. Jan. 6. dgt
To Rent, A small FRAME HOUSE on the upper end of St. Asaph street, near Wm. Fitzhugh, Esquire. For terms apply to the Printer. Jan. 3. e03t
CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. October 26, 1803.
Debate on the Amendment to the Constitution. Mr. Clopton's Speech concluded.
But suppose, sir, in the case alluded to, the election had terminated otherwise than it did, is there a single man in existence, who believes that such election would have been hailed by the public voice with any degree of complacency? Innumerable, sir, and strong were the evidences of a contrary operation on the public mind: innumerable and strong were the evidences that such an event would have been very unfortunate—would have produced much more of the public indignation than of the public approbation; although it would have been better than no election at all: and there can be no manner of question, sir, that, if in any future election a similar case should occur and such should be the ultimate event, whoever might be the candidates, a very disagreeable effect would be wrought upon the public mind—that whenever such an event should happen, it would call forth the public indignation.
Should it be objected, Mr. Chairman, that, even if the proposed amendment should be adopted and become a part of the constitution, it will not make such provision as would in all future elections secure a majority of electoral votes to be given to some one or other of the candidates and thereby preclude the necessity of ever again resorting to a vote of this house for a final decision, it must be acknowledged that no provision whatsoever can be made so as to have that operation: but, if in any election no person should have a majority of electoral votes, a legislative decision in such a case cannot possibly be attended with the same disagreeable consequences as such a decision might be attended with in a case happening under the existing mode similar to that, which has been cited: for, if the amendment should be adopted, inasmuch as each of the candidates would then be designated by the electoral votes for the particular office for which he was intended, and consequently thus pointed out as being so far the objects of public choice, on whomsoever of them the ultimate election should fall, the successful candidate I apprehend, would be more acceptable to the public mind than any person could be, who had not been contemplated for President by any of the electors. Such public approbation I consider, sir, as a circumstance of incalculable importance in such an election. I hope, therefore, the resolution will be agreed to and obtain the sanction of a full constitutional majority. (Debate to be Continued.) Tuesday, Jan. 3, 1804.
Dr. Mitchell observed that there had been some conversation in the house during the last session, concerning the sums of money paid by our merchants on foreign voyages. He wished to renew that subject, as well worthy the attention of government.
Foreign nations levy money upon our vessels, which frequent their ports, for the purpose of supporting their Light Houses. The sums paid by our merchants in compliance with these exactions are very considerable. The contribution which strangers are thus obliged to make, constitute a fund, that goes a great way towards defraying the expense of those establishments, to the great relief of their own subjects.
The average amount of light money paid by every vessel that enters a British port, is about 4d sterling the ton, for every light she may have passed inwards, or that she may be expected to pass outwards. Calculating by this rule, an American ship of 284 tons entering the port of London, is charged with duties for the maintenance of the following lights; all along up the British channel to wit. Scilly, Longships, Lizard, Eddystone, Portland, Caskets, Needles, Owers, Dungeness, Forelands, Goodwin and the Nore. They amount to thirty four pounds sterling, and the stamped paper for the receipt four pence more. Besides this, the duties to the Trinity House for such a ship, amount to nine pounds, seven shillings and eight pence. In addition to which there is demanded and paid by virtue of an act of George III for the maintenance and improvement of the Harbour of Ramsgate, seven pounds and two shillings. So that the amount of these imposts on for light money and Ramsgate harbour money, on a ship under 300 tons, for a single voyage to London amounts to fifty pounds and ten shillings sterling, which is equal to 222 dollars, independent of her tonnage duties on merchandise, pilotage and other expenses.
An American vessel entering the harbour of Hull, the lights are charged as before v.z. Scilly, Longships, Lizard, Eddystone, Portland, Caskets, Needles, Owers, Dungeness, Forelands and
Goodwin; and to these are added the lights on the eastern coast of England, such as Sun, Harwick, Gatt, Lowstoft, Harbrow, Winterton, Orford, Shaw, Dudgeon, Foulness and the Spurn. The amount of these demands for light money in an American ship, of 245 tons, is thirty seven pounds and six shillings sterling. At Hull the Collector enforces payment for Ramsgate harbour duties to the amount of 1. 6 2 6, and of Dover harbour, duties to the amount of 1. 3 1 3. The demand for supporting lights, few of which perhaps were seen on the passage, and for improving harbours which were not entered by the ship, amount to forty six pounds nine shillings and nine pence on a burthen less than 250 tons. An amount of demand exceeding two hundred and four dollars.
If an American ship goes to Liverpool she is charged for the light up St. George's Channel. A ship of 314 tons is made to pay for supporting the lights of Milford, that called the Smalls, and another by the name of Skerries. These several demands with the price of stamps, come to 1. 15 14 2, sterling on a vessel of that burthen for one voyage or more than 63 dollars, for light money alone—For each of these three light houses the charge is exactly four pounds sterling the ton.
Light Houses have been established by the government of the United States on my parts of our extensive coast. Many parts of it are admirably illuminated. And the whole expense of these valuable establishments, is defrayed from the treasury out of the ordinary income. Foreigners who visit our ports, participate the security and advantage of these guides to mariners, as fully as our own citizens—but they pay nothing for this privilege of directing themselves by our lights. Foreign nations have acknowledged the principle that duties ought to be collected from their commercial visitors, for supporting light houses, and they compel our merchants to pay them. Is it a correct principle of distributive justice, that we should cause our commercial visitors to pay something for the establishment and improvement of our light houses. A duty on tonnage, for this express purpose, could easily be laid and collected from foreign vessels, and would add materially to our means of keeping them in good repair and attendance. A sum for example of 6 or 7 cents per ton upon every foreign vessel, for every light house she shall have passed, will make a valuable fund for the humane and excellent institution of light houses. To the intent that this interesting subject may be investigated and that our government may avail itself of its own proper rights and resources, I move the following resolution.
That the Committee of Commerce and Manufactures be directed to enquire into the expediency of laying and collecting a tonnage duty on foreign ships and vessels entering the ports and harbours of the United States, for an equivalent for the advantages which such ships and vessels derive from the light houses they pass, inwards and outwards.
A message was received from the President of the United States as follows. To the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America,
I now lay before Congress the annual account of the Fund established for defraying the contingent charges of the government. No occasion having arisen for making use of any part of it in the present year, the balance of eighteen thousand five hundred and sixty dollars unexpended at the end of the last year, remains now in the treasury.
TH: JEFFERSON. VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE, December 29, 1803.
Mr. Anderson reported from the committee of propositions and grievances, that the committee had, according to order, had under their consideration the petition of sundry inhabitants of the counties of Berkeley and Hampshire, and had come to a resolution thereupon, which was handed in at the clerk's table, where the same was twice read and agreed to by the house, as follows:
Resolved, as the opinion of this committee, that the petition of the inhabitants of the counties of Berkeley and Hampshire, praying that such parts of the said counties contained within the following boundaries, to wit, beginning at the mouth of Cheny's run at the river Potomac, in the county of Berkeley, thence up the said run to the head thereof, thence due west to the top of Sleepy Creek Mountain, thence with the top of that mountain to that line that divides the said county of Berkeley from the county of Frederick, thence with that line to the Hampshire line, with the division line between Frederick and Hampshire to the road leading from Winchester to Old town, up that road to Little Capean river, and down that river to the beginning may be laid off, bounded as aforesaid, and form one distinct county, to be called and known by the name of ———, and that the town of Bath may be declared to be the place of holding courts and erecting all public buildings for such county is reasonable.
Ordered, that a bill be brought in pursuant to the said resolution, and that the committee of propositions and grievances do prepare and bring in the same. Mr. D. Lee presented, according to or-
der, a bill, To amend the act, entitled, an act to incorporate a company for establishing a turnpike road, from the intersection of Duke Street in the town of Alexandria, with the south line of the District of Columbia, to the Ford of Little river, where the turnpike road now crosses it; which was received and read the first time, and ordered to be read a second time.
On motion, Ordered, that the said bill be now read a second time. The said bill was accordingly read a second time, and ordered to be referred to a committee of the whole house on Monday next.
Alexandria Daily Advertiser. MONDAY, JANUARY 9.
Wanted as Apprentices to the Printing Business, two lads of reputable connexions. Apply at this Office.
In pursuance to an order of the Common Council, the citizens of the town are hereby requested to meet at the Court-House, at 3 o'clock in the afternoon of to-morrow, to take into consideration the Memorial which has been proposed by the Council to be laid before Congress, relative to the Charter of the town. J. HOFFMAN, Mayor. Monday, Jan. 9.
The sale of Col. Pendleton's property, advertised by us, will certainly commence at eleven o'clock on to-morrow, if fair, if not, at the same hour on the next fair day. The time of the 2d and 3d payments will be extended to 12 and 18 months. CHARLES SIMMS, GEORGE DENEALE, EDMUND J. LEE. January 9.
A word of consolation for Mr. Jefferson. We were informed half an hour ago, that there is a mistake in the statement we gave yesterday of the amount of Mr. Livingston's default; that it is not so much as a hundred thousand dollars, or at least that the amount of what has yet been discovered is not so great, but only somewhat about seventy thousand dollars, "more or less." How this is we know not; but this we do know, that a judgment by confession for one hundred thousand dollars stands upon record against Mr. Livingston in the clerk's office of the district court. Lest we should have been misinformed in this point, we examined for ourselves, and have seen the docket of the judgment itself. Whether indeed this is the amount due from Mr. Livingston to the United States, or whether it is only to cover whatever sum he may, upon a settlement of his accounts, be found to be indebted, or whether it is the penal sum of a bond, the half of which consequently the actual debt, we cannot pretend to say. The present district attorney may, however, if he thinks proper, set us right in these particulars. Nor can we think it would be any improper condescension in him to do this without delay, as the public at large are deeply interested in knowing the truth. He will add to the fact, too, if at the same time, he will inform us what security he obtained from Mr. Livingston before he suffered him to depart. (N. Y. Even. Post.)
The Legislature of South-Carolina, adjourned on the 19th December last. We understand that they passed prior to the adjournment an act for opening the importation of Negroes into the state from places except the West-Indies, and that proposition for altering the present ratio of representation in the Legislature by introducing a principle of representation founded on a compound ratio of population, extension and extent of territory had been approved of by a majority of both Houses.
From New Orleans.—We have received mail, New Orleans letters and papers to the 14th Dec.—At that time the place continued in possession of the French. General Wilkinson and Governor Claiborne were at Fort Adams on the 7th, making preparations for the possession of the country. A vessel had arrived there from New Orleans giving an account of the evacuation of St. Domingo, and stating that the English, conceiving it dangerous to keep the French troops in Jamaica had chartered several Danish vessels to embark them for the Mississippi.—This had occasioned considerable uneasiness; and the American forces were anxiously looked for. [Rep's Phil. G.]

The editors of the New York Gazette are indebted to Capt. Symonds, from New Orleans, for the French proclamation and two Arrests, published at New Orleans on their taking possession of that place. The substance of the Arrests follows:
“Laussat, colonial prefect, having learned that the militia of New Orleans, which, under the Spanish dominion, were commanded by officers of his catholic majesty, and on the surrender of Louisiana they were left without an Etat Major (staff officers) which deficiency it is necessary to supply.”
“It is decreed, that Mr. Bellechasse be named colonial commandant of the militia of N. Orleans, and inspector of the companies of Free Blacks and Free People of colour.”
The other contains an Address to the French Citizens at Louisiana, in these words:
“The French flag is this day flying before your eyes: it reminds you in the distant territory of your combats, your victories and your valour. It in vain seeks the accustomed rampart of those formidable bayonets that surrounded it, and which crowned it with so much power and glory. But, supported by an ally loyal and faithful, it will be guarded by the Louisianians, those worthy children of our forefathers; it will be effected by your presence, by your respect, by your love. This is the cherished standard of our re-union, French citizens, and (the prefect) swear before it in your name and upon your honor, that though its continuance is but short in these countries, it will, by your concurrence and efforts, leave a long remembrance of those days of tranquility, order and concord, of which it constantly gives proofs, and signalize their duration.”
(Signed, &c.)
Extracts of a letter from a gentleman in Kaskaskia, (Indiana Territory) to his friend in Philadelphia, dated December 8.
“Captains Lewis and Clark, (commissioners appointed by the President to ascertain the source of the Mississippi, &c. arrived here six days since, and this day set out again proceeding on their voyage up the Mississippi. They appear to be gentlemen well qualified for the enterprise, and in good health and spirits and seem disposed to brave every difficulty. But from information however, from high authority, I am persuaded the Spanish government will not at this moment permit them to enter the Missouri river.—Thus situated they will be under the necessity of remaining below its mouth until the existing differences are adjusted between the United States and that nation.”
PROCLAMATION.
OF Dessalines, Christophe and Clerveaux, CHIEFS OF ST. DOMINGO. In the name of the black people and men of colour of St. Domingo.
The independence of St. Domingo is proclaimed. Restored to our primitive dignity, we have claimed our rights; we swear never to yield them to any power on earth. The frightful veil of prejudice is torn to pieces, and is for ever. Woe to whomsoever would dare again to put together its bloody ratters.
O! Landholders of St. Domingo, wandering in foreign countries, by proclaiming our independence, we do not intend to forbid you indiscriminately from returning to your property. Far be it from us this unjust idea. We are not ignorant, that there are some among you, that have renounced their old errors, abjured the injustice of their exorbitant pretensions, and acknowledged the lawfulness of the cause for which we have been spilling our blood these twelve years. Towards these men who do us justice, we will act as brothers; let them rely for ever on our esteem and friendship; let them return among us. The god who protected us, the god of freedom, bids us to stretch out towards them our conquering arms. But as for those who, intoxicated with a false pride and interested slaves to a guilty pretension, are blinded so much as to think that they are the essence of human nature, and affect to believe that they are destined by Heaven to be our masters and our tyrants, let them never come near the land of St. Domingo; if they come hither, they will meet only with chains and deportation, let them stay where they are; and tormented by their well deserved misery and the frowns of the just men that they have but too long mocked, let them continue to move the pity and concern of nobody.
We have sworn not to listen to clemency towards all those who would dare to speak to us of slavery; we shall inexorable, perhaps even cruel, towards all the troops who, themselves, forgetting the object for which they have not ceased fighting since 1789, should come yet from Europe, to carry amongst us death and servitude. Nothing is too dear, and every means are lawful, to men from whom it wished to tear the first of all blessings. Were they to cause rivers and torrents of blood to run; were they, in order to maintain their liberty, to conflagrate the seven eighths of the globe, they are innocent before the tribunal of Providence, that has not created men, to see them groaning under a hard and shameful servitude.
If in the various insurrections that took place, some inhabitants, against whom we had not complained, have been victims of the cruelty of a few soldiers or cultivators, too much blinded by the remembrance of their past sufferings, to be able to distinguish the good and humane landholders from those that were unfeeling and cruel; we lament with all feeling souls so deplorable an error, and declare to the world, whatever may
be said to the contrary by wicked people, these murders were committed contrary to the wishes of our hearts. It was impossible especially in the crisis in which the colony was, to be able to prevent or stop these horrors. They who are in the least acquainted with history, all know that a people, when assailed by civil dissensions, though they may be the most polished on earth, give themselves up to all kinds of excess, and the authority of the chiefs always but poorly consolidated in a time of revolution, cannot punish all those that are guilty, without always meeting with new difficulties. But now a days the Aurora of peace lets us have the glimpse of a less stormy time, now that the calm of victory has succeeded to the troubles of a dreadful war, every thing in St. Domingo ought to assume a new face and its governments henceforward to be that of justice.
Done at the head quarters, Fort Dauphin, November 29, 1803. (Signed.) DESSALINES, CHRISTOPHE & CLERVEAUX. (True copy) B. AMIE, Sec'y.
For the Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
Fellow Citizens of Alexandria. Called upon by the reply of Aristides in Thursday's Advertiser, I solicit your indulgence again while I notice some parts of that logical production.
Aristides asserts that he had strictly confined his remarks (in his former publication) either to the express terms of the memorial and bill, or to conclusions fairly deducible from them, and charges Corrector with denying a proposition as demonstrable as any problem in Euclid. He then makes a quotation (as he says from the memorial) to show that jurisdiction of the Mayor and Common Council is asked half a mile into the state of Virginia, but unfortunately for him, not a line of that quotation is found either in the memorial or bill. Nor could I deem it much better than evasion in Aristides to shift from the bill to the memorial for a justification of his remarks had he been lucky enough to find it even there. I certainly understood (and believe correctly) that the intention of Aristides was to cause an opposition by impressing the citizens with a belief, that, by signing the memorial which had been published for their consideration, they had sanctioned a bill connected with it, which few of them have read, or knew any thing about containing provisions different from the terms of the memorial and destructive of their interests. Under those impressions it was to be supposed he would confine himself to the bill, and exhibit to view the odious features of that hidden instrument, and the more so, as it defines specifically those objects, the outlines only of which are presented in the memorial, and therefore assumes a superior consequence.
Let us now try a problem of Aristides's Euclid. The electoral districts when once fixed will never be altered, for the common council shall have power to alter them every five years , because the bill gives them that power, wherefore it is plain the common council shall have power never to alter them Q. E. D. Again, not one third of the representation will be north of King-street, for the districts shall be laid off so as to contain in each an equal number of inhabitants and an equal portion of taxable property, and elect an equal number of representatives; but more than half the town lies north of King-street, wherefore it is manifest, not one-third of the representation will be elected north of King-street; which was to be proved. Fellow-citizens, is there a mind so impervious to conviction as to resist the force of such demonstration! But how came Aristides, (with all his mathematical deductions) in examining the plan of the town for the centre of gravity, so far to forget his arithmetical subtraction as not to deduct from the 105 squares discovered north of King street some 45 or 50 the proprietor of which denies their being under the jurisdiction of the Mayor and commonalty and resists their demands?
And now, suppose Aristides were, “commissioned to designate the districts,” what would be his criterion? what the basis of his apportionment? Would he consider territory a proper standard? I must
• This denial is confined to the memorial in circulation for signature, as it was when Aristides made his first comments on it, as it had been for some time previously, and as it still is: And, with the knowledge Corrector has of circumstances, charity itself forbids him to believe that Aristides was ignorant of the obliteration of the paragraph which he has pretended to quote. But whether the misstatement proceeded from inadvertence or design, the effect on the public mind might be expected to be the same. And I cannot but think the plea of ignorance on a subject a writer undertakes to criticise, a very slender apology for the errors he commits.
confess his sentiments appear to favor that idea. If so, then he would give to a square out towards the old fields without inhabitant or house, as much weight in the council as one in the centre of the town, compactly built and thickly peopled. Would that be Aristides's fair and equitable scheme of apportioning the representation of the town?
Upon the whole Corrector is far from undertaking a defence of every part of the bill. And although the proposed plan of dividing the town for electoral purposes is in his opinion perfectly reasonable and would be productive of benefit, if adopted; yet it is by no means a measure of primary consideration, and he will not hesitate to relinquish it for the attainment of objects which he conceives to be of the first importance to the future welfare of Alexandria. Such are the enlargement of the powers of the corporation for the prevention and removal of nuisances, the extension of its jurisdiction over the river opposite to the town, and over the poor house and lot, and an effectual mode for the speedy recovery of taxes and other expenses from the property of non-residents. The want of this last regulation is perhaps a principal cause of so many visible nuisances remaining unremoved, of which Aristides complains. Corrector is also satisfied that for the payment of taxes, not only to preference shall be given to the sale of real, over the personal property of the defaulter, but that real estate shall not be subjected to seizure in any case where goods and chattels of the debtor sufficient to satisfy the debt can be found within the corporation. He prefers the leasing to the sale of real property.
He is also in favour of some other alterations of inferior note; such as a slight restriction on the present right of suffrage, the re-eligibility of the mayor for a succession of years, his being a magistrate by virtue of his office, &c.—to these he trusts there can be no objection.
The citizens have from time to time been amused with the expectation of a compromise. I think it a desirable object, and should certainly rejoice in its effectuation. Young and flourishing as our town yet is, its prosperity depends much on the harmony of the citizens; dissention is its bane.
Aristides will please to accept the respects of Corrector for the compliment paid in placing him at the head of the memorialists, but begs leave to assure him that he has no pretensions to the honor of that station, nor to the ambitious of it, or of a commission for designating the electoral districts. CORRECTOR.
The Road to Office.
Dudley Hobart or Hubbard, Esq. is nominated by the President, Collector of Bath, in Maine.—An old adage says, “’tis a foolish bird that betrays its own nest.”—It may be as truly said, ’tis a wise bird which cherishes its own nest.—Now if this latter proposition be true, and be applicable to men as well as birds, assuredly this wise man in our nation is the most noble Secretary of War; for no one has shewn so much care for his nests and nestlings as he has.
The above named Hubbard had the happiness to marry a daughter of Gen. D——’s, and therefore is appointed Collector at Bath. Let us see there’s the Gen. himself the chief of a department; then his son in law a chief clerk in the same department; then his son another clerk, then the father of his son in law a post master at Hallowell; now another son in law Collector at Bath. What a glorious thing to be allied to the noble blood of D——’s.
There is yet one son in law left, and it may be calculated that he will soon have a snug place given to him; and then, when the General's family in all ramifications, is taken care of, ’tis said the President will have arrived to that state of things, in the District of Maine at least, when the only question respecting a candidate will be “Is he honest? Is he able, is he faithful to the Constitution?” At present a more important question seems to be, is he related to the Secretary of War?
Has the noble general any unmarried daughters? If he has our young men know the road to office and honor. (Portland Gazette.)
Madeira Wine.
16 pipes London particular Wine, 2 qr. casks do. do. Received per Sch'r Ploughby, via Norfolk, for sale on a liberal credit by J. and T. Vowell. Jan. 6. d
FOR RENT,
That Large & Convenient THREE STORY BRICK HOUSE, near the Treasury Office, at present occupied by William Rhodes, as a TAVERN; The stand as such, is so well known, that it is deemed unnecessary to give any further description of it—immediate possession will be given, and terms made known, by applying near the Georgetown College.
MARY ANN FENWICK. George Town, Jan. 7, 1804. 1w3v
Printing in all its variety executed at this office with neatness and dispatch.
Public Sale.
Will be added to to morrow's Sale, Twelve hogheads FIRST QUALITY SUGAR, on a credit of 60 days, And two pipes Holland Gin, for Cash. PHILIP G. MARSTELLER. Jan. 9.
PHYSIOGNOTRACE.
I. TODD Respectfully informs the ladies and gentlemen of Alexandria, that he has erected his machine for tracing the outline of the face, in the Ball Room at the Eagle Tavern, corner of King and Royal Streets, where those who will honor him with their attention may have four correct profiles for 25 cents. Note—Gilt and black Frames may be had at the room. Please to come in at the paved alley leading to Royal street. Jan. 9. d3t e03t
For Sale or Hire, A Negro Woman who is a good Cook, Washer and Ironer, and has been used to house work. Apply to the Printer. Jan. 9
TO BE SOLD,
On Monday the 16th day of January, 1804, at the late dwelling of Col. Willoughby Tebbs, in the town of Dumfries, to the highest bidder, on a credit of 6 months, All the personal Estate, of the late Willoughby Tebbs, consisting of NEGROES, Cows, Household and Kitchen Furniture, and Farming Utensils. Bond and good security will be required of the purchasers. The bonds must bear interest from the date, if not punctually paid. All persons having claims against the estate of the said Tebbs are desired to bring them in; and all those who may be indebted to the said estate are requested to make immediate payment. John M. Muschett, Administrator. Jan. 9. d3t
A NEW PAMPHLET.
Just received and for sale at this office, (price 25 Cents) A Refutation of the Charges Made by a writer under the signature of “Veritas,” against the character of GABRIEL JONES: The lately acknowledged author being the Hon. Philip Grymes, Member of the Council of State. In which every charge or insinuation against him in that libel is fully and clearly refuted. Jan. 3. d
Notice
Is hereby given to the Stockholders of the Bank of Alexandria, THAT a dividend of five per cent. on the capital stock of said Bank, for the half year ending this day is declared, and will be ready to be paid to them or their representatives on Thursday next, the 5th instant. By order of the President and Directors Gurden Chapin, Cashier. Jan. 2, 1804. d3w
Notice.
To the Marine Insurance Company of Alexandria. THE Stockholders in this institution are hereby informed that a dividend of five per cent. is this day declared, payable to them or their legal representatives, in ten days after this date. By Order. J. B. Nickolls, Sec'y. Jan. 2. (13) d
For Sale,
4000 bushels of Richmond Coal. Apply to Wm. OXLEY. Dec. 27. d
Valuable property for sale.
In pursuance of a Decree of the United States the District of Columbia, at the last term, held for the county of Alexandria, Court for will be sold at public auction, to the highest bidder, for ready money, on Wednesday the 18th of Jany, on the premises.
Two unimproved Lots, or parcels of ground subjected to a rent of £. 13. 6: 0 per annum, situate lying, and being on the west side of Water street, and fourth side of Franklin street, in the town of Alexandria. The sale to commence at 3 o'clock in the afternoon Samuel Craig, Elisha Janney, P. G. Marsteller, } Com'rs. Dec. 28. e03t
Wanted to Hire,
A MAN COOK—For one well acquainted with his business generous wages will be given—Apply to the Printer. December 27.

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 fol- lowing
Valuable Medicines, Which are in high esteem and general use through- out the United States, many of them being sold cheaper than the drugs of which they are com- pounded 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, Obstinate Coughs, Ath- mas, Catarrhs, Sore Throats, and Approaching Con- sumptions.
20 parents who may have children afflicted with the HOOPING COUGH. This disorder 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 child- ren are liable—the Elixir is so perfectly agreeable and he dose so small, that no difficulty arises in taking it.
From LUTHER MARTIN, Esq. Attorney Gene- ral of the State of Maryland.
Gentlemen, I comply with your request in stating my opinion of Hamilton's Elixir. It has been used in my family for two or three years past, with uniform success, whenever colds, coughs, or similar complaints have rendered medicine necessary. I have myself found it an excellent and agreeable remedy for a very painful and troublesome affection of the breast, accompanied with fevers and with obstructed and difficult breathing. On these accounts I do not hesitate to recommend Ha- milton'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 at- tempt 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 medi- cine.
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 indiscre- tions—residence in climates unfavourable to the constitu- tion—the immoderate use of tea, frequent intoxication, or any other destructive intemperance—the unskillful or ex- cessive 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    Consumption,  stomach and back,    Lowness of spirits,  Indigestion,    Loss of appetite,  Melancholy,    Impurity of the blood,  Gout in the stomach,    Hysterical affections,  Pains in the limbs,    Inward weaknesses,  Relaxations,    Seminal weaknesses,  Involuntary emissions,    Fluor albus, (or whites)  Obligate gleet,    Barrenness,  Impotency, &c. &c.  
In cases of extremity, where the long prevalence and intensity of disease has brought on a general impover- ishment 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 Elixir has performed the most astonishing cures.
HAMILTON'S ESSENCE and EXTRACT of MUSTARD,
A life and effectual remedy for gout, rheumatism, pal- sey, sprains, &c. & pains in the face and neck, &c. And has performed more cures in the above complaints than all the other medicines ever before made public.
From J. Weatherburn, Esq. the county, Virginia.
Gentlemen, I purchased at your shop the preparations you call Ha- milton'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, upon which I had laboured for a long time, and which has baffled every article in the Materia Medica, and every mode of treat- ment received into practice for the cure of this ob- dinate 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, be- tween Mary and Christian Streets, Philadelphia, volun- tarily maketh such 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 Ha- milton's Essence and Extract of Mustard, they were pro- cured 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 sores in the stomach and bowels.
This medicine bears no analogy whatever of familiar title, so commonly complained of as operating with vio- lence; on the contrary a particular excellence of this remedy is its being suited to every age and constitution; contains nothing but what is perfectly innocent, and is so mild in its operation that it cannot injure the most delicate pregnant lady, or the tenderest infant of a week old, should no worms exist in the body; but will, with- out pain or griping, cleanse the stomach and bowels of rehabitate is foul or offensive, and thereby prevent the production of worms and many fatal disorders. They are particularly efficacious in carrying off all gross hu- mors and eruptions; feverish and bilious complaints, and are the safest and mildest purgative that can be used on any occasion.
Description of Worms, and the symptoms by which they are known.
Worms which infest the human body, are chiefly of four kinds, viz. the Terec or large round worm, the Asca- rides, or small maw worm, the Cucurbitina, or short, flat, white worm, and lastly, the Taenia, 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 disagree- able breath, especially in the morning—Bad and corrupt- ed gums—itching in the nose and about the seat—Con- vulsions and epileptic fits, and sometimes privation of speech—Starting and grinding of the teeth in sleep—Ir- regular appetite, sometimes loathing food, and sometimes voracious—Purging, with slimy and fecal stools—Vomit- ing—Large and hard belly—Pains and sickness at the stomach—Pains in the head and thighs, with lowness of spirits—Slow fever, with small and irregular pulse—A dry cough—Excessive thirst—Sometimes pale and unhealthy countenance, and sometimes the face bloated and flushed.
Persons afflicted with any of the above symptoms, should have immediate recourse to HAMILTON'S WORM DESTROYING LOZENGES, which have been constantly attended with success in all complaints familiar 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 ne- cessary 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 Destroy- ing 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 Har- ford road, ten miles from Baltimore, began about 20 months ago to be grievously afflicted with a tape worm, which increased fast in size and strength, so as to excite the most horrid sensations by its writhing motions and intolerable pains, resembling the gnawing and tearing of his bowels, which deprived him of his necessary sleep, and caused such dreadful apprehensions as cannot be con- ceived but by one in a similar situation—his appetite was lost 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 a- bout FOUR YARDS of the worm (now in the poss- ession 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 oper- ation on the human body, even taken in large doses, as Mr. Fuller will testify—their particular mildness is abun- dantly evident in innumerable cures of infants.
Communicated by Dr. John Spangler, York- town, Pennsylvania.
Letter from the reverend Mr. JOHN MOLTHER, minister of the Moravian church, in 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 af- flicted 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 car- ried off a substance to all appearance a meretricious but upon close inspection it resembled with very small living animals. Not one of that sort of worms which usually afflict children came from him. Since that period he grew remarkably better in health and though lean, has got a fresh and lively complexion. Upon different occa- sions I have used this medicine as a purging substance, and found it to infuse exceedingly well, without bringing on belly-ache, or any of those disagreeable sensations, 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 indis- position 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 Eu- rope, as an invincible cosmetic, perfectly innocent and safe, free from corrosive and repellent minerals (the basis of other lotions) and of unparelleled efficacy in preventing and removing blemishes in the face and skin of every kind, particularly freckles, pimples, inflammatory redness, scurf, tetter, ring worm, 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 per- manent, rendering the skin delicately soft and clear, improv- ing the complexion, and restoring the bloom of youth. Never failing to render an ordinary countenance beau- tiful, 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 strength- ening a weak sight. Hundreds have experienced its ex- cellent virtues, when nearly deprived of light.
TOOTH ACHE DROPS.
The only remedy yet discovered which gives immedia- te and lasting relief in the most severe instances.
THE SOVEREIGN OINTMENT for the ITCH,
Which is warranted an infallible remedy at one appli- cation, and may be used with perfect safety by pregnant women, or on infants a week old, containing not a par- ticle of mercury, or any other dangerous ingredient what- ever, and is not accompanied with that tormenting smart which attends the application of other remedies.
THE ANODYNE ELIXIR.
For the cure of every kind of head-ache.
INDIAN VEGETABLE SPECIFIC.
A safe and speedy remedy for the venereal disease. "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure." For the prevention and cure of bilious and malignant fevers.
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 heat ache—and ought to be taken by all persons on a change of climate.
Sold likewise by S. Pleasants, Richmond; Ross and Douglass, Peters- burg; T. Green, Frederickburgh; G. Purdie, Smithfield; M. Jones, Suffolk; Dr. Miller, Winchester; R. Greenhow. Williamsburg; and J. Shaw, Leesburg.
JOHN G. LADD
Has for sale at his warehouse, Prince Street wharf,
  3000 bushels coarse Salt,     15 hds W. India Rum,     30 pipes best Holland Gin,     150 bks. Beef and Pork,     Acquaintance of Seal Leather and Shoes of all sorts,     50 pieces of Ruffe Duck,     100 boxes mould and dipp'd tallow Candles,     50 do. Spermaceti  do.    7 hds. and 80 bks. Sugar,     10 do. Molasses,     2 tons of Cordage assorted,     2 cases bandanna Hankerchiefs,     7 bales India Cottons,     A few Feather Beds with Pillows and Bolsters     the best Ticking,     An assortment of playing and blank Cards,     Bar Iron, Stone Lime refined,     Salt Petre, Ground Ginger, Pearl Ash,     Rice, Starch, Writing Paper, Glass, Hops,     Cotton Yarn assorted, &c. &c.     Nov 1  d  
Sale Postponed.
THE subscribers not being able to have the LANDS advertised below surveyed, and the Lots locked off in a satisfactory manner by Thursday next, on account of the badness of the weather, are under the necessity of postponing the sale until Tuesday the 10th of January, when the sale will positively take place.
Charles Simms, George Deneale, Edmund J. Lee.
Valuable Property for Sale,
ADJOINING THE TOWN OF ALEXANDRIA.
Will positively be sold on Tuesday the 10th day
of January next on the premises,
107 Acres of LAND,
Including Mr. Dade's former Dwelling House out Houses, Garden, Stables &c. adjoining the Town of Alexandria, formerly the property of Mr. Baldwin Dade, and now owned by Col. Na- thaniel Pendleton, of New York.
This Land lies at the upper end of the Town, and fronts on the river Potomac, so as to include two good harbors; and runs back between the Town and Mr. Bartholomew's Land; or the George town road, and runs between the race ground, and Mr. Dade's, Mr. Conway's, Simms's and Fitzhugh's Lots, to Mr. Charles Alexander's back line.
That part of the Land lying between the river and the Georgetown road, has been laid off into Lots of two acres corresponding with the squares in Town, and Fair- fax, Royal, 1st. St. Asaph, Washington, and Colum- bus streets, extended, with cross streets of the same width, and will be sold in whole or half squares; the Land west of the Georgetown road will be sold in lots of from two to five acres each, as may best accommodate purchasers. Considerable trouble has been taken to render the title clear, and freed from every possible encumbrance or prob- lem of litigation.
The terms of sale will be one fourth of the purchase money payable on the first day of March next, and the remainder in nine and eighteen months, a negotiable note will be required for the first payment, and a security on the property for the balance. This property is beau- tifully situated for building Lots, lying in a long strip from the river to the top of the hill, which ranges with Mr. Dulany's house, and the whole of it is springing with a full view of the Town, and extending back to a range of highly improved meadows; the plant and survey made by Col. Gilpin, may be seen at any time on application to
Charles Simms, George Deneale, Edmund J. Lee, } Attorneys in fact to Nathaniel Pendleton.
December 9.
The Editors of National Intel- ligencer and Anti-Democrat will please insert the above advertisement until the day of sale, and transmit their accounts to the Editor hereof.
TO LET,
A good three story BRICK HOUSE, On Prince Street, lately occupied by Mr. Law- rence, between the houses of Mr. Rankin and Mr. Hodgson, possession will be immediately given— for terms apply to AARON HEWES, who lives four doors above, or to
JOHN HARPER, Sen'r Dec. 10. co
ELEGANT EDITION OF The HOLY BIBLE.
PROPOSALS
For Printing by Subscription, (in four handsome octavo volumes)
THE HOLY BIBLE,
CONTAINING
The Old and New Testaments.
CONDITIONS.
It shall be printed on a superfine wove paper, with an elegant new type.
The price to subscribers will be Two Dollars per vol. in boards, or Two Dollars and Fifty Cents, handsomely bound and lettered.
To those who subscribe for several copies, a dis- count will be made, proportioned to the num- ber subscribed for.
The advantage of having this invaluable Book print- ed on a large type, and at the same time, in portable and convenient volumes, appears so evident, that the encou- ragement necessary to warrant an undertaking of such magnitude, is confidently expected; a portable volume would often be taken up, in a moment of leisure, when the size of a large, unwieldy folio, would operate as an apology for leaving it unopened; in this way, small por- tions of time would be profitably employed, which might otherwise be totally lost. In large families a Bible volume, affording an opportunity for several to read at once, may sometimes be peculiarly convenient: it seems superfluous to add much on this subject—suffice it to say, that no reasonable expense or pains shall be spared, to render this edition of the Holy Scriptures both correct and elegant.
The above work is in press, and will be finished about the end of the present year.
Subscriptions received by R. and J. Gray, King Street, where a spe- cimen of the paper and printing may be seen.
Davis Craven,
Has just received and is now opening at his store in
King Street a few doors above Mr. Sts. Bennett
and Watts's, a handsome assortment of
Fall and Winter Goods,
Consisting of superfine broad cloths, and cash- mere, coating, forest cloth, kersey, and halt- thick, striped and rose blankets, frizes, flannels, toilnet and swansdown, Russia sheeting, ravens duck, dowlas, creas and ticklenburgs, brown and white platillas, Irish linen, long lawn and fine cotton shirting, an elegant assortment of cambric mullins, white and coloured fine India mull and mouseling de laine, fashionable chintz and calicoes, for nature do. Ladies extra long cotton gloves, French and English silk pick neck, & lace do. 6.4 fatin stripe and fancy bordered cambric shawls, white and coloured camel's hair do. patent sewing cotton threads, laces, bobbin, &c. &c. The above goods will be disposed of on the usual terms for cash.
Nov. 21. d
JANNEY and PATON
Have just received, per the brig Polly, and for
Sale,
24 hds. } New England Rum,
56 bks. }
75 tons Plaster Paris.
And on hand, as usual, a general assortment of
GROCERIES. And about
1250 tons Plaster.
Farmers who find it to their interest, when pur- chasing, to look at this plaster, as they certainly will be able to please themselves as to quality. It lays very convenient to a water carriage, and may be put on board a vessel free of carriage.
Dec. 9. d
S. THOMEE
Begs leave to inform his friends and the public in general, that he has commenced business at the line of
GILDING
And Enamelling on Glass,
a few doors above the Washington Tavern. Look- ing into Glass and Picture Frames made and
REGILT.
NEEDLE WORK
framed in a handsome manner,
And NAMES done on GLASS.
S. THOMEE, as a stranger, being determined to establish himself in the line of his profession, solicits that encouragement alone which he trusts the reasonableness of his charges and his affidavit to business may entitle him to.
Window Cornices handsomely Gilt, and every thing in his line done to please the fancy of the owner equal to any imported.
He has some glasses and prints for sale at low terms.
Dec. 30. d3m
Fairfax Court House.
I wish to Rent, for one or a term of years, the House and premises at present occu- pied as a TAVERN at this place. The build- ings are large and convenient, and others, if ne- cessary, will be made to accommodate a good tenant. Perhaps no situation in the country pro- mises greater advantages in the Public Line; it being now determined that