Alexandria daily advertiser (Alexandria [Va.]), 1803-11-01 00:00:00

Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
Vol. III.]
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 1803.
[No. 899.
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 
ALSO,
A variety of DRY GOODS,
—AMONG WHICH ARE—
 Broad Cloths,  Calimeres,  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 &c. 
THOS. PATTEN, Auctioneer.
October 24.
Public Vendue.
On FRIDAY,
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 }  Raisins in kegs, boxes and jars,  Figs in kegs and frails,  Queens Ware in crates, 
FURNITURE, &c.
ALSO,
A variety of DRY GOODS,
Among which are,
 Cloths, Coatings,  Kerseymere, Duffles,  Plains and Kerseys,  Negro Cottons, Serges,  Elasticks, blue Friezes,  Calimancoes and Russells,  Yarn Stockings,  Chintzes and Calicoes,  Irish Linens, Silesia do.  Oznaburgs and Ticklenburgs,  Muslins and Muslin Hand'rs,  India Muslins and Table Cloths  Bandanna Handkerchiefs,  Coloured Threads, Hats,  And sundry other Articles. 
P. G. MARSTELLER.
October 24.
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, duffle blankets, point and rose do. striped kerseys, plaids, half thick, cadders, kerseymere, swansdowns, velvets, corduroys and thicksets, Scotch carpeting, Brussels do. stuffs and coated dimities, canvas and twine, German linens, fine and sewing twine, threads and sewing filks. 
And have on Hand,
 70 hhds. Sugar,  4 do. Jamaica Rum,  12000 lbs. Green Coffee,  2000 bushels Salt. 
Oct. 26. d
To Merchants.
I WILL RENT for one year, or during my
life, a HOUSE and LOT in the town of Steven-
burg; there is a store room in the house well fit-
ted for the reception of goods, a counting room
adjoining the store, a large dining room and cham-
ber, with two fire places below stairs, four lodg-
ing rooms, with two fire places and a passage
above stairs, a large garret, and two large, dry
cellars; a granary, kitchen, smoke house, stable,
and a handsome falling garden. I have likewise,
two lots well enclosed in the said town, and some
waste lots which I will rent with or separate from
the above described lot. The stand for business
is inferior to none in this place; the situation is
high and remarkably healthy, and commands a
fine prospect of the adjacent country and an ex-
tensive view of the Mountains.
ELIZABETH TALLIAFERRO.
Stevenburg, Culpepper County,
October 24. d3w
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.
WILLIAM OXLEY
Has received by the Ann from Liverpool and Atalanta, via Baltimore, from London,
FALL GOODS,
which he offers for sale on reasonable terms.
Sept. 30. d
CUTHBERT POWELL
Has received per the Ann and the United States, from Liverpool, and the Atalanta, from London, a general assortment of
FALL GOODS,
which he is now opening and offers for sale on the usual terms. He has also received a case of
Highly finished GUNS,
amongst which are a few ducking pieces. Also, English Gunpowder in gr. casks, and shot in bags.
Oct. 25. d2w taw 2w
JUST ARRIVED,
From St. Petersburg, (Russia.)
The Ship Hunter, Capt. M'Knight:
Has on board, and will be landed and exposed
for sale in a few days,
The following Cargo:
 Bar-Iron, (old Sable) assorted,  First quality clean Hemp,  Do. Sail Duck,  Do. Ravens do.  White and Brown Sheetings,  Broad and narrow Diapers,  Drillings, &c. &c. 
Apply to
R. T. Hooe and Co.
J. and T. Vowell,
Lawrafsan and Smoot
N. B.—The Ship Hunter
is intended as a constant trader to Russia, and may
be looked for early next fall, with a more general
assortment of Russia Goods.
Lawrafsan and Smoot.
Oct. 6. d
WILLIAM HODGSON
OFFERS FOR SALE,
A consignment of well bought superfine and second
Broad Cloths & Kerseymere,
by the piece or package, at an advance to nett
first cost and charges only.
He has also for sale, imported by the ship Ann,
Bradford, from Liverpool,
Twenty cases English FELT HATS,
assorted prices.
Likewise—Negro Cottons, Halfthicks,
Kerseys, Coatings, Baizes, and a bale of
worsted Pantaloon.
A quantity of Liverpool and Cadiz coarse
SALT.
A few hogheads Molasses—Nova Scotia
GRINDSTONES.
For Rent—The Dwelling House and
Warehouse on Prince Street, the latter occupied
by himself, and well calculated for the dry goods
business: the former suitable for a genteel family.
The terms will be moderate and immediate pos-
session given. d
Marine Insurance Company of Alexan-
dria.
NOTICE—The Office of the Marine Insur-
ance Company will be returned to its usual place
on Wednesday, the 26th inst.
By Order,
J. B. Nickolls, Sec'y.
Oct. 25. d
Merchant's Attend!!
THE subscriber will sell, on low
terms and easy payment, a LOT of GROUND
in the town of Port Tobacco, on which there are
a small dwelling house and kitchen, a large two
story store house and convenient granary and stable
in one of the best stands for the retail wet and
dry good business. If not sold by the 12th of
November next, it will be exposed to public sale on
that day. Mr. John E. Ford will contract for
and shew the premises, on application, at any time
previous to the day of sale. An indisputable title
will be made by
John M'Clenaghan.
The above property was adver-
tised for sale on the 12th of the present
month, but has been necessarily post-
poned. dts.
October 22.
Printing in all its variety executed at this office with neatness and correctness.
Sale, Freight or Charter,
The Ship HERO,
burthen 200 tons or thereabouts, said
ship will carry 300 hhds. or 2000 bds.
Has on board for sale,
20 pipes HOLLAND GIN.
For terms apply to the Master on board.
Thomas Cole.
Oct. 17. d
For Freight or Charter,
The Schooner RESOLUTION,
Job Simmons, Master;
a complete, staunch vessel, burthen
950 barrels, ready to receive a cargo. Apply to
John G. Ladd,
at his dwelling house on Prince, between Fairfax
and Royal Streets.
Sept. 22. d
For New-York,
The fast sailing
Schooner Friendship,
JOHN QUANDRILL, master.
For Freight or Passage,
apply to the master on board,
lying at M c Cartan's wharf, or to
Philip Care, Union Street.
Who has for sale,
100 casks single and FF Powder,
50 kegs first quality Ground Ginger,
100 bds. do. Shad,
40 bds. do. Herrings,
3000 bushels coarse and fine Salt, and
Best superfine Flour for family use.
Oct. 18. d
For Freight or Charter,
The Ship CATO,
ELEAZER FREEMAN
Master;
burthen 450 hhds. Tobacco, a strong, staunch
vessel. Apply to
Lawrafsan and Smoot,
Robert Young,
William Yeaton.
Oct. 6. d
For Freight or Charter,
(To any port in the West Indies or the U.
States)
THE SCH'R DISPATCH,
JOSHUA PRABBLE, Master,
burthen 750 barrels. She is a fine
staunch vessel, completely found and
ready to receive a cargo immediately.
Apply to the master on board at Gilpin's Wharf,
or to JOSEPH RIDDLE, & Co.
Sept. 7. d
The Ship United States,
Captain FINLEY,
A regular Trader for Liver-
pool,
will begin to discharge on Monday
the 3d inst. and will be ready to re-
ceive Freight by the 15th. She has
good accommodations for passengers. Apply to
Ricketts, Newton & Co.
Who have imported by the above ship, the ship
Ann, and by the Atlanta, via Baltimore, an as-
sortment of
Fall Goods.
Also, Queens Ware and Liverpool China in
crates and casks; a few bales of Canvas, Coperas
in casks, and a few hundred bushels of Coals.
Oct. 1. d
For Falmouth and a Market.
The new Ship ANN,
Capt. Bradford,
A few hhds. of Tobacco will
be taken on FREIGHT, to the ad-
dress of T. Middleton & Co. Lon-
don, if immediate application is made
to the subscribers, who will make the usual ad-
vances on it.
Robert T. Hooe & Co.
Who have received, by late arrivals from Liver-
pool and London, a general assortment of
FALL GOODS,
which will be opened and for sale in a few days.
Sept. 30. d
For Boston,
The Sch'r ELIZABETH,
Mirick Nickerson, Master:
For Freight or Passage apply to the
subscriber, at his dwelling house on
Prince, between Fairfax and Royal
Streets.
J. G. LADD. d
Oct. 17. d
For FREIGHT, (Coastways)
The Schooner
SEAELOWER,
ELIZ DOUGHTY,
Master;
burthen 500 barrels, now lying at the
upper side of Prince Street wharf.
Apply to the master on board, or to
Daniel M c Lean.
Who has for sale,
Coffee in bags entitled to a drawback.

JAMES BACON, At his Store on King Street, within one door of Washington-Street, has just received, a quantity of well assorted  PATENT SHOT, which with a general assortment of Teas, Sugars, Coffee, Wines, Brandy, Spirits, and generally every other article in the grocery line; he offers for sale on the most moderate terms. Oct. 15. d
JUST IMPORTED From London, and for sale at the subscriber's warehouse, on King Street, 800 pieces well chosen printed Calicoes and Chintzes, which they are enabled to offer unusually low for cash, or on short credit. Also—Cambric Mullins, fashionable ribbands and silk shawls. Richd. Veitch and Co. Oct. 31. d3w
M. EAKIN, Confectioner, King-Street, HAS returned to town, and respectfully informs his friends and the public, that he has for sale every article generally in his line. Also, a variety of choice FRUIT. Oct. 26. d2w
HUGH SMITH Has received by the Ann, the United States, and the Orion, from Liverpool, A complete assortment of Queen's Ware, and can now supply country merchants on the shortest notice. Has also received a number of well  ASSORTED GRATES, in excellent condition.—Has for sale as usual China and Glass Ware. Likewise for sale, Pipes by the box, Crowley Steel, New Castle Grindstones. Oct. 29. d6t eo
NOTICE. I WILL dispose of the whole of my Stock of  DRY GOODS At present upon hand, at cost and charges, upon a liberal credit, where punctuality in payment may be relied upon. JAMES WILSON. N. B. Those who are indebted to the Subscriber, are informed, if more convenient, to make payment in Fredericksburg, than in Alexandria, will please to do so, to Messrs. Robert Cooper and Co. Merchants there; and those whose accounts have been long standing; immediate payment will be expected. JAMES WILSON. Oct. 28. d1m
CARNE and SLADE Have imported by the ships Ann and the United States, from Liverpool to this Port, the Atlantic, via New York, and the Phoenix from Bristol, via Baltimore, a very general and extensive assortment of Hardware, Cutlery and Sadlery, among which are, Tin plate in boxes, sheet iron, sheet brass and handsome stove grates with large fire places for burning coal. They constantly keep a general assortment of cut nails, country keepings, looking glasses, wool and cotton cards, bar iron, steel and nail rods. Oct. 31. d6t
ADAM LYNN Has received, per the ship United States, from Liverpool, an elegant assortment of Jewelry, Plated Ware, Japanned and Hardware, which he offers for sale on low terms, at his Jewelry and Hardware Store, King Street, consisting of the following articles: GOLD brooches, rings, bracelets, watch chains, seals and keys; PLATED tea sets, coffee, salts, candlesticks, snuffers and trays, &c. JAPANNED tea and coffee urns, tea trays, castors, cake, spice and sugar boxes, bread knife and snuffer trays, plate warmers and cheese wagons—Pen and sportsmens' knives, razors, scissors, green and white ivory and other table and desk knives and forks, green wire fondens, chamber hollows, shovels and tongs, brass candlesticks, steel snuffers, fatin wood and mahogany knife cases and tea caddies, leather bag and gun boards, passage lamps with fixtures complete; powder flasks, shot belts. PATENT SHOT:
Gold and silver watches, epaulets, lace, cord, thread and spangles; silver desk knives and forks, butter and cheese knives, ink flasks and ladies measures, with a number of other articles. ALSO, A very large assortment of SILVER PLATE, consisting of coffee and tea pots, sugar basins and cream ewers, spoons, &c. And a consignment of one case of Jewelry which will be sold very low. He is in daily expectation of an assortment of Guns and Pistols, and continues to manufacture every article in the Gold & Silversmith's Business, in the most approved style. Oct. 16. eo Cash given for clean linen and cotton rags.
CONGRESS OF THE  UNITED STATES.  HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. MONDAY, October 24. Amendment of the Constitution. (CONTINUED.)
Mr. Clopton said he rose to express his approbation of the amendment offered by the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Clay). He said, that indeed the amendment could not but be acceptable to him, in as much as it corresponded with the ideas he had the honor to express to the committee on this subject the other day. He begged leave now to make a few remarks in addition to those which he had then stated. He said, if any thing is to be lamented, as a defect in the fundamental principles of our government, that defect perhaps, consists in a departure from the plain and simple modes of immediate election by the people as to some of the branches of the government. He did not mean, however, now to discuss, nor did he know that he ever should discuss, this point.—The constitution of the United States having established a different principle in respect to the election of the several departments of the government, except that branch of the legislature, which this House composes; and the object of the proposed amendment to the constitution not being the transmutation of a fundamental principle, but merely an alteration in the mode, heretofore directed, of electing one branch of the government according to the principle already established, he said, his business and his object was to state to this committee those ideas which occurred to him on this occasion as suited to the subject as it now stands before the committee.
When the framers of this constitution, said Mr. Clopton, submitted it to the consideration of the people of the several states, drawn as it is, directing the election of president and vice-president to be made through the medium of electors chosen by the people for that purpose, never could it have been their intention in submitting, or the intention of the people in accepting the constitution, to admit a principle that any eventual legislative election would be proper, if the object of it did not bear the stamp of public confidence. They never could have abandoned that great political consideration that the people, as the primary source of all power should first give to those particular citizens, amongst whom such legislative choice might be made, the evidence of a very considerable share of their confidence. The electors are the organs, who acting from a certain and unquestioned knowledge of the choice of the people, by whom they themselves were appointed, and under immediate responsibility to them, select and announce those particular citizens, and affix to them by their votes an evidence of the degree of public confidence, which is bestowed upon them. The adoption of this medium, through which the election should be made, in preference to the mode of immediate election by the people, was no abandonment of the great principle that the appointment of the constituted authorities ought to be conformable to the public will. It was no abandonment of that principle in respect to the president and vice-president. The adoption of this medium in the first resort; and the adoption of this alternative of a legislative election in the last resort, were not intended as disparagements to the energy of that principle; were not intended to operate any diminution of its force. The spirit, the genius of the government is the same. The same principle was intended to influence its operations; the same principle was intended to influence its elections, though in a different form and after a different manner. It is a great characteristic feature of the government. It is a primary, essential and distinguishing attribute of the government that the will of the people should be done; and that the elections should be according to the will of the people.
Mr. Clopton, said that most seriously considering the principles of the government in such a point of view as he had the honor to state to the committee, he was irresistibly impressed with the opinion that a legislative election of president and vice-president, whenever resorted to, should be restrained to the smallest number above an unit, or to those persons who have equal electoral votes. He considered it, he said, as a position clearly and unquestionably true that, if the field of election, when not decided by the voice of the people themselves, should be left too wide, more chances will there always be for the intro-
duction of abuses in determining on a choice, if those, whose province it shall be to decide, should be actuated by a spirit adverse to the public sentiment. Results ungrateful to the public feeling might indeed become sources of discontent truly to be lamented. The demon of discord might be called forth, and stalking over our land, might unfortunately produce a state of things very different from that peaceful, tranquil state, which would follow a decision more conformable to the will of the people. Such a decision, he said, he believed, would be ensured were the election to be confined to those two persons only, who had received the most ample testimony of the public confidence, or to those, who had been stamped with equal testimonials of that confidence.
For the reasons, Mr. C. said, which he had stated, he was in favour of the amendment as proposed by the gentleman from Pennsylvania. He had indeed, he said, prepared an amendment to the same effect, but was anticipated by the gentleman. He said, if it were in order, he would offer it as a substitute for that amendment. He then read it in his place, as follows:
"The electors shall make two lists, one of which shall contain the names of all the persons voted for as president and the number of votes given to each person respectively; the other list shall contain the names of all the persons voted for as Vice President, and the number of votes given to each person respectively; which two lists they shall sign and certify, and transmit sealed to the seat of government of the United States, directed to the president of the senate. The president of the senate shall, in the presence of the Senate and House of Representatives, open all the certificates, and the votes shall then be counted. The person having the greatest number of votes on the list containing the votes for president, shall be the president, if such number be a majority of the whole number of electors appointed. If on the list containing the votes for president no person have a majority of the whole number of electors appointed, then from the two highest on that list the House of Representatives shall immediately choose, by ballot, one of them for president, unless more than two persons have an equal number of votes, and that number shall be the highest on the list; in such a case the said House shall, in like manner choose one of those persons for president: but, if one person only have the highest number on the list, and that number be not a majority of the whole number of electors appointed, and if two or more other persons have an equal number of votes, if that number be the next highest, then from the person having the highest number and the persons having equal votes the said House of Representatives shall, in like manner, choose one for president."
Mr. Clopton said he was not tenacious of his own composition, but he believed what he had prepared went somewhat further than the amendment proposed by the gentleman from Pennsylvania, and provided more explicitly as to the mode of proceeding of the electors in making lists of their votes. He said that on a subject of such immense importance as the present—a subject which might involve the liberty and the happiness of millions, yet unborn, it was necessary that the expressions should be as clear and as definite as possible, that there ought to be no ambiguity, no expression which might admit of misconstructions; that he had endeavoured so to draw that which he had read to the committee, in which he had thought it safer to repeat phrases than refer to them by relative expressions. He hoped that the decision would be conformable to the ideas contained in the proposed amendment.
The Speaker said it was not in order to receive the amendment of the gentleman from Virginia, unless that of the gentleman from Pennsylvania was previously withdrawn.
Mr. Gregg said it was impossible fully to comprehend the two propositions offered barely by hearing them read. Amendments to the Constitution were of great importance. He felt at a loss how to act in the present instance, not clearly understanding the resolutions proposed. He was in favour of the principle they contained, and had always been so. He had been in Congress in the year 1796 when the first proposition to this effect was made by a gentleman from New-Hampshire. The inconveniencies attending the last election had strengthened his conviction of the propriety of an amendment similar in substance to the one offered. He viewed therefore, with pleasure the attention now paid to the subject by the House; and hoped an amendment would take place at the present time. The more simple that amendment was, the more likely it would be to be approved by the states. In order ultimately to simplify it, so as to render it the least objectionable to the states, he wished every member who had formed in his mind an eligible proposition would now bring it forward, that the whole might be printed.
Mr. J. Clay said as there existed considerable difference of opinion, he would withdraw his motion, in order to move that the committee should rise, when he would move a recomittal of the report of the Select Committee.
Mr. Nicholson said that before the question was taken on the rising of the committee, he would offer an amendment to the resolution reported by the Select Committee. It was his opinion that the question of principle should be set-
tled in the House; if not so settled, it would be impossible for the report of any select committee to meet the approbation of the House. In the select committee a variety of propositions had been offered; the committee reported one, to which they had agreed; there were still endless amendments offered, which he was convinced would continue to be offered until some principle was fixed by the House. In making an amendment to the Constitution on this point, they ought to guard against all possible difficulties. The amendment of the gentleman from Pennsylvania goes to guard against those difficulties. But cases may arise, in which the amendment of the select committee will not be adequate. It says the election shall be made from the three highest persons voted for; but there may be cases, where there are no three highest, where four, ten, or twenty of the persons voted for shall be equal in number of votes. This case is not embraced in the resolution. For this reason, Mr. N. said he should have been pleased in having the question taken on the amendment of the gentleman from Pennsylvania. But as that amendment had been withdrawn, he would move another that the principle might be settled. He said he could conceive of no objection to giving the House of Representatives the right of making a choice of President from all those voted for by the electors. The case stated some days since by the gentleman from Virginia, (Mr. Clopton,) of one candidate having 87 votes, a second candidate having 86 votes and three others having one vote, was extreme; and if it should occur, he could see no inconvenience likely to result from the House of Representatives enjoying the right of making a choice from the whole five. It would be remembered that the House were chosen by the people, and would in the selection they made, express the public will, as well as the electors themselves. The feelings of the one would be in unison with those of the other; nor could he conceive that a House of Representatives would ever exist that would dare to chuse a person having but one vote. None would be found hardy enough to violate the public sentiment. He therefore moved to strike out from the report of the committee all that part of it which confined the choice to the three highest. If the majority of the committee should not coincide with him in opinion, he should wish the gentleman from Pennsylvania to review his proposition. And if the committee concurred in neither, he should wish some other gentleman to bring forward another principle. For if the principle were not fixed there, he was convinced they would be involved in endless difficulties by the reports of select committees. Mr. N. then moved to strike out these words, "and if there shall be no such majority the President shall be chosen from the highest numbers, not exceeding three, on the list for President, by the House of Representatives"—and insert in lieu thereof the following words; "and if no such person have a majority then the House of Representatives shall immediately choose a President from among those persons who have been voted for as President."
Mr. Dawson said that when the gentleman from Maryland moved the appointment of a select committee he had voted against it, and for the very reason now assigned by him. As to the propositions, at present offered, they had been severally reflected upon by the select committee; and if referred to that committee, the House ought, in the first instance, to decide the principle. As to the amendment offered by the gentleman from Maryland, he conceived it scarcely necessary to make a single remark upon it, as the House was disposed to reduce rather than to extend the number of persons from whom a choice should be made. If adopted it will give the House of Representatives a right to vote for 176 persons, as no candidate might have more than one vote.
Mr. Nicholson believed the proposition of the select committee would reduce them to the same situation, as if of the 176 votes given, one was given to each candidate, no one would be higher than another. The proper reply to this remark was that it was an extreme case not likely to happen. Mr. N. said he was not so anxious that his amendment should succeed, as that the principle should be fixed in that house some way or other.
Mr. Goddard said, though he would not pledge himself to vote for the proposed amendment to the Constitution in any shape whatever, yet he was in favor of the amendment offered by the gentleman from Maryland. He thought with him, that there was no great danger from the latitude allowed the House of Representatives, as they were chosen by the people as well as the electors; nor could he perceive why they were more to be trusted than the electors. But the principal reason that operated with him in favor of the amendment was that it extended the right of suffrage in the house of Representatives. It is well known that our system is that of a confederation. There appeared to him no danger of 176 persons being voted for; the nature of the government was such that but few persons would be voted for. But if no choice is made by the electors, he wished the right of the House of Representatives to be extended for this reason, because it will increase the power of the small states. As he conceived, the original proposition went effectively to impair the rights of the small states; and indeed any amendment would have that effect; but the amendment of the gentleman from Maryland having this effect, as little as possible, he should vote for it.
Mr. Smilie would wish one principle altered in the report of the select committee, viz. that which confined the election of a president to the three highest persons voted for. It was impossible for human wisdom to provide for all cases

that might occur. Their time was not well spent in providing for cases extremely remote. — He had but one object in view, the designation of office. And the more simple the proposition, the more likely they were to obtain this object. It should be recollected that the constitution was made by the people, and ought not to be altered on account of inconveniences that might arise under it. He believed, though particular parts might be defective in theory, they ought not to be changed on account of such inconveniences had been experienced. No such inconvenience had been yet felt from the placing the president from the five highest on the list.
Is it then prudent to embarrass the great principle in which they generally concurred with incidental propositions, when there was no necessity for them? This amendment was to obtain the assent of thirteen legislative bodies before it would be binding. The simpler then the proposition the more likely it was to succeed. His idea, therefore, was to leave the Constitution as it stood, so far as related to a choice being made from the five highest, and only so far to change it as related to a designation of the officer.
(Debate to be continued.) NEW-YORK, October 29. The fast sailing ship Triton , capt. Carberry, arrived at this port last evening in 14 days from Liverpool. She left there on the 20th September, and capt. Carberry obligingly favoured the Editor of the Mercantile Advertiser with London papers to the 18th, and Liverpool papers to the 19th. They afford very little intelligence. Prince William of Gloucester has been appointed to the chief command of a certain district comprising four counties, and has fixed his head-quarters at the St. Domingo House in Liverpool, where he arrived on the 10th September.
A considerable armament had sailed from the British ports on a secret expedition, supposed to make a descent on the coast of France. By accounts from Madrid, said to be of unquestionable authority, dated the 13th of August, we are assured that Spain has purchased her neutrality during the present war for six millions of livres per month, or three millions sterling a year; and Portugal has also purchased her neutrality for three millions of livres per month, or one million and a half sterling a year. Thus, Bonaparte has extorted from Spain and Portugal four millions and a half sterling, to support him in the prosecution of the war. Bonaparte, with this additional sum of four millions and a half sterling, applicable to his warlike operations, becomes to Great Britain, much more formidable than when attempting to contend against her with empty coffers.
The King of England has appointed Wm. Wass Langford, Esq. to be His Majesty's Agent and Consul General at Tripoli. The decree for preventing the entrance of packets or neutral ships into any of the ports between the Scheldt and Brest, is rigorously executed.
A report was in circulation in London on the 16th Sept. that the French have actually seized upon Hamburg; a step which they pretend to justify in consequence of the military preparations making by Denmark in the Duchy of Holstein. A rumour prevailed at Lisbon, at the date of our last advices, that the troops in Madrid, without any orders from the government, had seized on the person of the Prince of Peace, and that this extraordinary step was generally considered as the forerunner of serious disturbances in Spain. Stocks—3 per cent. consols, 537-8. Omnium, 7 1-2 disc.
Capt. Brown, of the schr. Betsey , from Jamaica, informs us that there were in Kingston, at the time of his departure, 360 French prizes, amongst them a 74 gun ship; and that two days before, a French brig, a prize, was sent in which had 374 blood hounds on board, bound from Havana to St. Domingo, for the humane purpose of hunting the Negroes.
NORFOLK, Oct. 27. Yesterday, the British Ship Leander , Captain Skeene, of 50 guns, anchored in Lynhaven bay. A gentleman of respectability, who left Gibraltar on the 3d September, and who arrived here yesterday, says, that the Emperor of Morocco has declared war against the United States or America, and that an American vessel was captured by his cruisers, but providentially was re-captured by the United States frigate Philadelphia , captain Bainbridge, and carried into Gibraltar, where a copper-bottomed schooner from this port had arrived, bound to Malaga.
Stepping across a kennel or, into a boat are now proceedings which require the most grave thought, and accurate calculations of the female head. By the tightness of the Petticoats, according to the present fashion, should the step be an inch too far, either the garment will tear, and
make unpleasant exposures, or the foot will fall short of its object, and perhaps, overthrow the fair nymph, making this way discoveries equally disagreeable. As to crossing a stile , that is now as impossible as to bestride Christ's Church.
Arrived the brig Elizabeth , capt. Barclay, 20 days from Antigua—Rum, Molasses and Fruit—John Davis—Left there, schr. Two Sisters , of and for Baltimore, to sail in 10 or 12 days—Brig Phoebe , Hudgin, quarantined on account of a sick man on board—Schooner Corotoman , Pollard, of Fredericksburg, arrived there on the 9th September, and proceeded on for a market.
Alexandria Daily Advertiser. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1. HEALTH OFFICE, NOVEMBER 1.
It is with peculiar satisfaction the Committee of Health announce to their fellow-citizens, in concurrence with the Health Officer, an opinion that they may return to their homes after Monday next; recommending to them at the same time, the necessary precaution of cleansing and airing their houses previous to occupying them.
The Committee with pleasure state that from existing appearances they feel it no longer necessary for them to continue their services.
They cannot omit this opportunity of acknowledging with heartfelt gratitude the liberality of a munificent public; by which means they have been able to administer to the necessities of their suffering fellow-citizens, who otherwise, must in all probability have wanted for the common necessaries of life, in this time of general calamity.
With a fervent prayer that the ALMIGHTY disposer of events, will in time to come, avert from us so dreadful a scourge, the Committee beg leave to close their labors. A. JAMIESON. Chairman.
S. SNOWDEN, Sec'y.
The French armed schooner La Sophie , which arrived at Charleston, from Cape Nichola Mole, is an advice boat with dispatches for the commercial agent of France in that city; she is commanded by lieutenant Sacks, of the marine. She brings accounts that the English had bombarded Fort Dauphin and St. Marks, which places had been compelled to surrender to them, and the brigands who aided in the reduction.
Berbee and Oronake, have shared the fate of Demarry, having both surrendered to the English.
We have certain accounts from the West Indies, of the capture, by the British of the important colony of Demerara. It was taken possession of, without much opposition on the 9th September.
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A letter from Trenton, N. Jersey, dated Thursday, says, "Gen. Bloomfield was this day chosen Governor of this State, by a majority of 16 in a joint vote of the two Houses. The votes were 33 to 17."
   From a Liverpool Price Current, Sept. 7.     Sugar, Musco. common 30 a 35   Best 46 50   Clayed, do. 48 68   Havannah, brown 40 45   white 60 66   Coffee, Martinique 100 142   Other Islands 97 139   Hides, Buenos Ayres 8d to 8 3/4   Cuba 6 7 3/4   West India 6 7   [Hides are in request for home consumption, but no demand for export]   Cotton, Bourbon 35 4   Surinam 3 2 2   Berbice 1 7 2   New Orleans 11d 1 4 1/2   Gorgia Upland 1 1 2 3/4   Sea Island, fine 2 9 2 11   midling 2 2 6   inferior 1 6 2   Indigo, scarce and in demand.   Flour, superfine 29s to 30s 6 per cwt.   Rice, 37 to 38s per cwt.   Ashes, little demand.   Naval Stores, dull.   Staves declining.  
RICHMOND, October 29. DEATH!
On Wednesday last departed this life, in the 83d year of his age, EDMUND PENDLETON, Esq. the venerable President of the Court of Appeals of this state. Panegyric, in the present instance, would be entirely superfluous. To do justice to the preeminent virtues of the departed sage and patriot, would require more than our boldest effusions.
IN COUNCIL, October 26, 1803. EDMUND PENDLETON, President of the Court of Appeals, of this Commonwealth, a Citizen not more venerable for his great age, than illustrious for his
virtues, his talents, and his long and faithful services to his country, having this day departed this life,
The governor and council thinking it highly proper, that there should be some public expression of regret for the loss of a patriot who devoted the last forty years, and even the last day of his life, to the upright and able discharge of his official duties.
Do resolve unanimously, that they will wear a black crape on the left arm for one month, in manifestation of their profound respect for the character of their departed fellow citizen.
Extract from the Minutes. Attest, DANIEL L. HILTON, Clerk of the Council.
Died, on Thursday last, at his seat in Prince George's county, Major THOMAS SNOWDEN , in the 54th year of his age.
JONAH THOMPSON & SON HAVE RECEIVED, By the late arrivals, their assortment of FALL GOODS, which are now opening at their Warehouse the upper end of Fairfax Street.
BELL and WRAY
Have received in addition to their former, a neat assortment of Superfine and second cloths, kerseymeres, swandowns, king, queen, constitution and Neilson cords, coatings, flannels, blankets, plains, kerseys, hosiery, chinizes, calicoes, embossed, black, drab, glazed cambric, and tamboured mullins, Irish linens, ticklenburgs, osnaburgs, platillas, rosettas, calimancoes, humbezers, lutestring, kid and Morocco shoes and slippers, with a variety of articles too tedious to enumerate, which is offered for sale at their usual low prices for cash or country produce—they offer their unfeigned acknowledgements to a generous public for past favours, and hope, from their very reduced prices, to merit a continuance.
N. B. They daily expect a further supply of the above articles, and have on hand part of a bale of Negro Cottons which will be made an object to country purchasers.
JAMES S. SCOTT TAILOR, Has received his FALL assortment of FANCY GOODS,
Which he will dispose of on the most reasonable terms, by the yard, or make up, on the shortest notice to suit the taste of any:
Amongst which are the following: SUPERFINE black, blue, drab, claret, cinnamon, bottle green, different shades; light, dark, and Oxford mixtures; also, one-piece superfine milled French blue, suitable for cloaks; cassimeres, velvets, velveteens and cords all colors; fancy swandowns, Russian ditto, silk molekin & velvet;—with a number of different coloured coatings and napt frizes, some of which are milled;—flannels, twilled and plain, fashionable and plain buttons, &c. &c.
Four good Journeymen wanted immediately. October 27.
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 Gentlemen's
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.
The Subscriber having made every exertion within his power for two years past to procure the means of discharging the debts due from the estate devised to him by his father, without being able to effect it, and now finding the estate under considerable embarrassment, hath come to a determination to offer the whole personal property for sale, viz.
About 20 likely Negroes of both sexes and various ages, amongst which are a good carpenter and blacksmith, about 100 head of horned cattle, consisting of milch cows, steers and work oxen, a number of horses, mares and colts, some of them remarkably fine, three likely mules, and a variety of plantation utensils, &c.
The sale will commence at Salisbury on Thursday the 8th day of December next, if fair, if not, the next fair day.
Twelve months credit will be allowed for all sums above 20 dollars, the purchaser giving bond with approved security; creditors of the said estate will be allowed to purchase to the amount of their claims, previously settled and acknowledged by me to be just and interest abated them.
Charles I. Love, Executor of Samuel Love, deceased.
Public Sale For the Benefit of the Underwriters, On FRIDAY next, Will be sold at the Vendue Store, 111 bale Frize and Coatings, 1 do. striped Blankets, 1 do. robe do. And immediately after for the benefit of those concerned, 2 pipes French Brandy 4th proof, 3 chests Teas, Soap and Candles, 60 pieces Brittanias, Duffs, Halthicks, &c. P. G. MARSTELLER. Nov. 1.
JOSHUA RIDDLE Begs leave to inform his friends and the public, that he has just received a very complete Assortment of Fall Goods, consisting of best superfine, fine, and coarse cloths, of every colour, kerseymeres, swandowns, thicksets, fancy cords, velvets, kerseys, halthicks, plains and kendal cottons, rose and striped blankets, flannels, baizes, coatings, napt frizes, scarlet cloaks, stockings, ticklenburgs, osnaburgs, Hessian relis. Also, a variety of FANCY GOODS, the whole of which he offers at the most reduced prices, for ready payment, or on the usual credit to those whose punctuality may be relied on. Nov. 1. d37 18w
HENRY K. MAY and Co. HAVE FOR SALE, Few quarter casks Malaga Wine, Hollane Gin, Wrapping paper, FF glazed Gunpowder, Narkee s, and a small Invoice of Cotton Fancy Goods. Nov. 1. 22w 3w
JOHN G. LADD Has for sale at his warehouse, Prince Street wharf, 3000 bushels coarse Salt, 15 bds W. India Rum, 30 pipes best Holland Gin, 150 bds. Beef and Pork, A quantity of Seal Leather and Shoes of all sorts, 50 pieces of Russia Duck, 100 boxes mould and dipp'd Tallow Candles, 50 do. Spermaceti do. 7 bds. and 80 bds. Sugar, 10 do. Molasses, 2 tons of Cordage assorted, 2 cases bandanna Handkerchiefs, 7 bales India Cottons, 1 box Perfumery, 1 do. Fans, A few Feather Beds with Pillows and Bolsters of 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
JACOB GREGG, CLOCK and WATCH MAKER, Fairfax Street, Has returned to town and is now prepared to execute any order in his line with punctuality and dispatch. Gold and Silver Work executed as above. For sale—Watch Chains, Seals and Keys, &c. &c. Nov. 1. eo7t
FOR SALE, A good, strong, able, well conditioned carriage HORSE. Enquire of the Painter. Nov. 1. eo3t
NOTICE. THE subscriber informs his friends and the public in general, that he has opened his shop and carries on The Gun and Pistol Manufactory, as usual, the bottom of King Street, Alexandria. ROBT. NASH. N. B. Guns and Pistols stocked in the neatest manner and on reasonable terms. Nov. 1. eo3t
Twenty Dollars Reward. ABSCONDED on Sunday evening the 23d ult. from my house, near town, a Negro man slave called THORNTON , about 25 or 26 years of age, 5 feet 5 or 6 inches high, thin make down cast look. He wore at the time a broadcloth coat, and other decent apparel. He may however alter his dress, from clothes in his possession. If taken in Alexandria, Geo. Town or Washington, five dollars will be given, if at a greater distance and not over 30 miles, ten dollars, if farther off twenty dollars and reasonable expenses for delivering him here. Wm. HODGSON. Nov. 1. d
The Marine Insurance Association continue to meet at their office every day from 12 till 2 o'clock. Wm. Groverman, Broker. Oct. 12. eo
Notice is hereby given, THAT we intend to petition the next General Assembly of Virginia, for a law to establish a town at the Occoquan Mills, in the county of Prince William, under certain regulations. Ellicot, Campbell & Wheeler. Occoquan Mills, Oct. 5, 1803. d

I have just received, and offer for sale on reasonable terms, EAST INDIA GOODS , consisting of    Gurpore Sannabs,  Allibad Emery,    Seepore Battahs,  Nugga Mamoody,    Lucipore, do.  Beerboon Currahs,    Chittabully do.  Barrapooty,    Brown do.  Bandanna Hhfs.    Benjamin Shreve, jun.
ROBERT and JOHN GRAY HAVE JUST RECEIVED, From Messrs. Stokes and Co's Patent and Family Medicine Store, Mount Pleasant, New York, and for sale at their book store, King Street, A SUPPLY OF Family & Patent Medicines , consisting of
Chambaud's Anasthematic Lozenges; Acne and Fever Drops; Antibilious Pills; Anodine Essence for Head Ache; Reanimating Solar Tincture; Dr. Bardwell's genuine Eye Water; Atkinson's Essence of Mustard; Scotch Ointment for the Itch; Tooth Ach Drops; Aromatic Lozenges; Essence of the Woods, &c. &c.
Dr. Hunter's genuine Antibilious Pills , For the prevention and cure of Yellow, Bilious and Patriid Fevers.
Every experienced physician knows what dangerous disorders arise from a redundancy of bile in the habit; however salutary a due secretion of this fluid may be, yet a diffusion of it in the circulation is known, from its putrescent qualities, to bring on sudden and fatal fevers. The unparalleled success of Dr. Hunter's Antibilious Pills , in curing, and particularly in preventing this dreadful disease, is universally known in the islands, and has induced the proprietor to appoint agents in all the mercantile towns in the United States, for the accommodation of the public. The Antibilious Pills are therefore, in an especial manner, recommended as a preventative, deserving the notice of all persons going to the West India Islands, or any of those places infected with these fevers. Dr. Hunter has every possible reason, that can result from long and extensive experience, for believing that a dose of these pills, taken once every fourteen days, during the prevalence of our fall fevers, will prove an infallible preventative, and that, if taken in the early stages of these fevers, their use will very generally succeed in restoring health, and frequently in cases deemed desperate and beyond the power of common remedies.
The operation of these pills is perfectly mild, may be used with safety by persons in every situation and of every age.
In sickly times and places a dose should be taken once a fortnight, and if there is reason to apprehend personal danger, once a week.
Observe that the signatures of Messrs. Thos. Stokes and Co. is affixed to each box, without which mark of authenticity they are not genuine.
MATRIMONY.
IT is much to be regretted but indisputably certain, that many persons of both sexes are deterred from entering into the married state, by Secret Infirmitates, which delicacy forbids them to disclose; and there are not a few who being already married, are rendered miserable for want of those tender pledges of mutual love, without which happiness in this state is at least very precarious. It has been ascertained beyond a doubt that those circumstances are occasioned by general or partial relaxation or weakness in either sex, and it is equally certain that the genuine AROMATIC LOZENGES OF STEEL are the best, if not the only remedy ever discovered for this species of debility. When taken into the stomach, they immediately diffuse themselves like a vapor through every pore, producing effects at once delightful, salutary and permanent. When the spark of life begins to glow dim, the circulation languid, and the faculties paralysed, these Lozenges are found to give tone to the nerves, exhilarate the animal spirits, invigorate the body, and re-animate the whole man. When aversion to exercise, loss of depravity of appetite, and palled countenance, indicate approaching consumption, the delicate female will be preserved and restored to health and society by the benign influence of this medicine. When the delusions of imagination, or the force of bad example, have tempted unguarded youth into the dangerous labyrinth of secret sensuality, debilitated his body, and impaired his understanding, these Lozenges will protect him from lingering disease, the infirmities of premature old age, and a wretched dissolution amidst the agonizing reflections of conscious guilt—when the sons and daughters of dissipation have brought on themselves debility, relaxation, imbecility, and a long train of nervous affections, manifested by impaired memory, anxiety, agitation, tremulous languor, paleness, emaciation, inattention, apathy in men; hysteric spasms, loss of appetite, irregularity, weakness, abortion, pains in the back, chest, &c. in women; these lozenges will restore health and vigor to the debilitated frame, and cheerfulness and animation to the mind.
Price One Dollar per packet.
Particular directions for their use are sealed up with each, but as the great benefit to be derived from them can only be secured by having them genuine, the public are requested to observe that the signature of Messrs. Thos. Stokes and Co. are affixed to each packet, without which mark of authenticity, they are not genuine.
Dr. Atkinson's genuine Essence of Mustard. Rheumatism in every stage, instantly submits to its penetrating powers, which has succeeded in curing the most desperate cases of rheumatism, gout, lumbago, sciatica, neuralgia, palsy and complaints of the stomach, after various medicines have proved ineffectual. It is prepared in pills, and oil in a fluid state. The pills are particularly serviceable in flatulences, and indigestion, and by their salutary operation, promote perspiration, and gradually remove the most obstinate rheumatism; and, at the same time, invigorate the debilitated constitution. The oil essence has remarkable active embrication, necessary when used with the pills, and generally excites a tingling sensation; it removes the crural pain, by bringing on a circulation in the parts affected; by this means, frozen
limbs, the feverish form and bruises, old strains and relaxations, are generally cured by a few applications. The genuine is distinguished from counterfeits, by the signature of Thomas Stokes and Co. being affixed to each bottle; without which mark of authenticity, none are genuine.
The genuine Scotch Itch Ointment. The only medicine that cures this disagreeable disease, by one application, to many hundreds having experienced its efficacy; it is unnecessary to add any more arguments in its favor, but to caution the public that the name Thomas Stokes and Co. is affixed to each box, without this mark of authenticity, none are genuine.
Dr. Bardwell's genuine Eye Water. A sovereign remedy for all diseases of the eyes; speedily removes inflammation, dimness, itching, and films; it never fails to cure those maladies which frequently succeed the measles, small-pox, and fever; and is an unparalleled strengthener of a weak sight.
Dr. Hunter's genuine Antibilious Pills. An agreeable and certain preventive of the predisposition to inflammatory and malignant fever, which prevails at particular seasons of the year. The rapid and increasing demand from every part of the United States, and the West India Islands, is the best evidence of their superior excellence.
CHAMBAUD'S Antasthematic Lozenges. A radical cure for coughs, colds, asthma and consumptions, difficulty of breathing, &c. &c.
Mr. CHAMBAUD, the sole proprietor of this medicine, has the satisfaction to announce that they have been the means of relieving many persons in a most precarious state of health. In common colds this medicine produces so salutary a perspiration that they generally are eradicated in a few hours. Coughings, being prolonged by that convulsive symptom termed the tickling in the throat, it shortens its duration by promoting sleep and strengthening the constitution. Pulmonary complaints, affecting the breast and lungs; those affected with them experience an almost immediate relief. Asthma and confined consumptions have repeatedly been eradicated by them. Infants in the hooping cough, and women during pregnancy, may take them without the least fear of danger, and with the most expectation of relief, nor can it be administered at an improper season.
Dr. BARDWELL'S Anodyne Essence, for all kinds of Head Ache.
THE renowned virtues of the Anodyne essence, is now so generally known, that it is no presumption in the Proprietor, to say, that Head Ache, arising from whatever cause, or however violent, instantly submits to its penetrating powers. This invaluable Anodyne, has frequently succeeded after the best advice, and every other remedy had failed; by its salutary operation, it insensibly promotes circulation and perspiration, and thereby prevents the return of the most obstinate periodical head aches.
SPRING PHYSIC.
DR. HUNTER'S Anti-Bilious Pills are unquestionably proved by ample experience to be the most effectual remedy, at the same time the most innocent, pleasant, and convenient medicine for the cure of scurvy, scorbutic eruptions, leprosy, and other disorders originating from a corruptive state of the blood. The remarkable cure of Mr. Ellison, of Albany, who had been twelve years tormented with a most distressing scorbutic complaint, as also that of Thomas Johnson, a labouring man, in the service of Mr. Van Reuslaer, who was afflicted with a most horrid leprosy, must have convinced every one who has read the particulars of these cases, besides which, a variety of proofs of their efficacy, authenticated by persons of character and respectability are open to the examination of every inquirer. These must naturally be supposed to have their due weight, and supersede the necessity of any further comment from the Proprietor, yet, he presumes to assert, that the real merits of this vegetable preparation will, on a fair trial, plead more forcible its own recommendation than any thing which can be said of it.
Where also may be had, Atkinson's Worm destroying Lozenges.—These Lozenges not only destroy worms where they exist, but effectually prevent their return. The families who have followed Dr. Atkinson's advice, and used them in the Spring and Fall among their children, as their common phyfic, have now the happiness to find those children, which appeared sickly and consumptive, in the bloom of health, being entirely delivered from those dreadful vermin.
Sparta, Mount Pleasant, March 27, 1803.
We hereby certify, that our daughter, about 4 years of age, has been very unwell and in a bad state of health for those last two years. We always supposed that she had worms, and had given her several worm medicines, without any good effect, so that we despaired raising her till of late. Hearing of some surprising cures being performed by Atkinson's worm destroying Lozenges, we purchased a packet of them, and administered them according to the directions. The first dose brought away only one worm, and with it a quantity of slimy, offensive matter; the second brought away four monstrous thick worms nearly half a yard in length; and the third dose, a large quantity of a slimy, offensive matter. The vomiting and purging, with which she was frequently troubled have ceased—her appetite has become regular, and has over since enjoyed a perfect state of health, for which we are entirely indebted to this excellent medicine.
DR. BARDWELL'S
Re-animating Solar Tincture, or Pabulum of Life, Of the cure of Consumption and Asthma. Disorders in the Stomach and Bowels, Convulsions, Cholic and Di sentery.
Cautious in investigation, and attentive enquiry into the nature and laws of the animal economy, having long confirmed an opinion in the mind of the inventor, that all the maladies abovementioned, derive their origin from the same cause, indirect debility, or consequent weakness, the analogy of their source, by a natural inference suggested the idea of their removal by the same means; the result was the discovery of the Re-animating Solar Tincture, which after having been employed in thousands of instances, with the most unexampled and astonishing success, has obtained the warmest approbation of characters of the first respectability, both in and out of the profession; the proprietors can confidently recommend, as one of the most certain, efficacious, and pleasant remedies ever discovered by man or offered to the world.
Price, 1 dollar and 1 dollar 50 cents per bottle. The large bottle contains nearly two of the small. Copious Directions for their use are sealed up with each bottle.
Dr. Stoughton's Cordial Bitters, faithfully prepared at the original warehouse, London.
This incomparable medicine has stood the test of universal approbation in Europe for near an hundred years, in the cure and prevention of,
Loss of appetite, bad digestion, windy cholic, surfeits, hysterical vapours, faintness and trembling,ague and fever, depressed spirits, foul breath, worms in children, scurvy, obstructions or stoppages, bilious fevers, sick fits, &c. &c.
These Bitters being now generally used in taverns and public places, and universally acknowledged by all who have tried their effects, to be far superior to the compositions formerly imposed in imitation thereof; the proprietor has reduced the price to those who purchase largely above fifty per cent. Directions will be pasted on the Bottles, and which will be also sealed, in order to detect counterfeits and upstart pretenders, who will all tell you, they make the genuine Stoughton's Bitters; and in order to impose their trash on the public, they sometimes copy a part of the true advertisement and directions.
Specific Drops for Deafness. FOR many years have these drops been used with amazing success, in DEAFNESS & HARDNESS of HEARING. Those who are unacquainted with the great relief afforded by this valuable medicine, are earnestly recommended to a trial. Few are the cases in which it has not been of great service, and very often perfected a complete cure.
Copious directions for the use of the Specific Drops for Deafness are sealed up with each bottle. Price one dollar.
June 13. WILLIAM RAMSAY HAS OPENED A Grocery Store in Prince Street, Next door to Dr. Dick's,
Where he intends keeping a general assortment of genuine articles in that line, and now offers for sale on moderate terms,
  LONDON particular  WINES,    Madeira,    Port in casks and bottles,    Colmenar and Malaga    Old St. Julian and Medoc Claret in cases of 2 dozen each,    White Wine Vinegar,    4th proof Jamaica Rum,    Do. Cogniac Brandy,    Holland Gin,    Loaf, lump and Muscovado Sugar,    Sugar House Molasses,  Fresh Teas of the latest Importations,    Imperial,    Chulan,    Hyson,    Young Hyson,    Hyson Skin,    Souchong,    Pouchong Souchong,    Padra Souchong,    Peco Souchong,    Bohea    Green Coffee,     Durham and Dixon's Mustard,     Alfice, Cinnamon, Cloves, Mace,     Nantz and Bourdeaux Salad Oil,     Catchup, brandied Fruits and English Pickles,     Olives, Capers and Anchovies,     Prunes, Raisins, and soft shell Almonds,     Leiper's Snuff in bottles,     Do. best Smoking Tobacco,     Martin's best Spanish Segars,     Basket Salt for table use,     Georgia Cotton,     Marunique Noyean,     Mould and dipp'd Candles,     Jersey Chees of an excellent quality,     Wrapping Paper, brown and blue,     Roll Brimstone, Fig Blue.   
To be Rented, And possession given immediately, the dwelling HOUSE above said store. It is now in good repair, and well calculated to accommodate a genteel family. Apply as above.
June 27.
Frederick Kemelmeyer, LIMNER,
Respectfully informs the public that he has opened a Drawing School next door to Colonel Hope's, (Water Street,) where he will instruct young Ladies and Gentlemen in drawing and painting in Water Colours and Crayons every day in the week, except Saturday. Hours of attendance for young Ladies from twelve to one, and gentlemen from 6 to 7 o'clock in the forenoon.
He also, Professes Portrait Painting in Oil and Crayons, and all other branches belonging to the art of painting except house painting.
Likewise, Guilds looking glasses and picture frames in the best and neatest manner possible.
August 31.
Notice.
ALL persons having claims against the estate of William Triplett, of Round Hill, deceased, are requested to bring them for ward for adjustment and payment; and all those indebted to the estate are respectively called upon to make immediate payment to the Executors—it being their anxious wish to close all the accounts, and settle with the legatees as soon as possible.
Charles Little, Geo. Triplett, } Ex'rs.
July 7.
The Sale
of the property advertised on the 18th of August last by us, in pursuance of the decree of the circuit court of the district of Columbia, for the county of Alexandria, at the last June term of the said court, and in pursuance of the last will and testament of Lewis Hopkins, deceased, to take place on this day at the house of Francis Daniel, at the Little Falls of the Potomac, is unavoidably postponed until Saturday the 12th day of November next, at which place and on which day, if fair, if not the next fair day, will positively be sold by us, at public auction, to the highest bidder for ready money,
The following Property, viz. One undivided third part of 207 acres of Land, in the said district, near the said Little Falls, upon which are Merchant Mills, with three pair of French burr mill stones, and every necessary and convenient machinery for manufacturing flour to the best advantage; also a brewery and distillery, miller's house, a brewer and distiller's house and sundry other improvements. This property will be shown to any person who may incline to purchase it, by the said Francis Daniel, at any time before the sale.
A tract of Land in Fairfax county, about three miles from the said Little Falls, containing 207 acres, upon which is a dwelling house, in which Mrs. Susan Wren lives, and sundry other improvements; about two thirds of this land are cleared, and the remainder in wood; it is good farming land. Mr. William Waters, who lives near it, will show this land to any person or persons who may incline to purchase it, at any time previous to the sale.
Mrs. Susan Wren, who was the widow of the said Lewis Hopkins, has a right of dower in the aforesaid property. The sale will commence at twelve o'clock.
Philip R. Fendall, Robert Young, William Waters, } Ex'rs.
Sept. 29. District of Columbia, County of Alexandria, ff.
JUNE TERM, 1803.
John Potts, Complainant, AGAINST Robert Finley, John Bannatyne, Andrew Buchanan, Jas. Hobkirk and Robt. Buchanan Dunlop, merchants and partners under the firm of Finley, Bannatyne & Co. and Wm. Wilson, Defendants, In Chancery.
The defendants, Robert Finley, Jno. Bannatyne, Andrew Buchanan, Jas. Hobkirk and Robt. Buchanan Dunlop, not having entered their appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, upon affidavit, that the said Robert Finley, John Bannatyne, Andrew Buchanan, James Hobkirk, and Robert Buchanan Dunlop are not inhabitants of this district, on motion of the said complainant, by his counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendants, Robert Finley, John Bannatyne, Andrew Buchanan, James Hobkirk, and Robert Buchanan Dunlop do appear here on the first day of November next, and enter their appearance to the suit and give security for performing the decree of the court; and that the other defendant Wm. Wilson, do not pay away, convey or secrete the debts by him owing to, or the estate or effects in his hands belonging to the said absent defendants, Robert Finley, John Bannatyne, Andrew Buchanan, James Hobkirk and Robert Buchanan Dunlop until the further order or decree of this court; and that a copy of this order be forthwith published for two months successively, in one of the public newspapers published in this county, and that another copy be posted at the front door of the court house of the said county.
A copy—Test, G. DENEALE, S 20. dzm Clerk
To be Rented, For a term of years or forever, TWENTY FIVE LOTS OF FIVE ACRES
each, situated within a mile and an half of the town of Alexandria, and five from the City of Washington. The situation of the ground is elevated, the soil good and susceptible of high cultivation, the air salubrious, and the prospect of three rising cities, of the river Potomac, and the adjacent country in the highest degree beautiful and picturesque.
ALSO, A few handsome situations on the Leesburg road. Particulars will be made known on application to
CHARLES ALEXANDER, Jun. Sept. 14.
A Warehouse to Let.
I will rent my Warehouse, situate on King Street, adjoining the mansion house in which I live, opposite Mr. J. Kincaid's. Possession may be had immediately. It is very convenient for a Grocery store, or a Flour Merchant. For terms apply to P. MARSTELLER. June 2.
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