Alexandria daily advertiser (Alexandria [Va.]), 1805-06-04 00:00:00

Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
Vol. V.]
TUESDAY, JUNE 4, 1805.
[No. 1310.]
Public Sale.
On FRIDAY next, 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store, RUM 100 bbls. and bds. French Brandy in pipes, Gin in pipes and bds. Whiskey and Apple Brandy in bds. Sugar in bds. tierses and bds. Chocolate White and brown Soap and } in boxes, Mould and dipt Candles Raisins in kegs, boxes and jars, Figs in kegs and frails, Queen's Ware in crates, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, &c.—Also, A Variety of DRY GOODS, among which are Cloths, Coatings, Kersemere, s, Duffs, Plains, Kerseys, Negro Cottons, Serjes, Blaticks, blue Friezes, Caimancoes, Russels, Yarn Stockings, Chintzes and Callicoes, Irish Linens, Silesia do. Osnaburgs and Ticklenburgs, Muslin and Muslin Handkerchiefs, India Muslins and Table Clothes, Bandanna Handkerchiefs, Colour'd Threads, Hats and sundry other articles.
Philip G. Marsteller.
Dec. 20. Jonathan & Mahlon Scholfield Have just received, via Philadelphia, a large and general Assortment of DRY GOODS, Suitable to the season—consisting of Irish linens, Irish and Russia dia- wals, ticklenburgs, osnaburgs, brown shirtings, white platillas, Silesias, sheetings, etc., assorted; Harlem stripes, cambric and mouselin, book muslins, colored cam- bricks, laced cambricks, assorted; laced cam- bricks, Beerboon gurrahs, mamodies, fine flannels, fine balatas, and fannocks; muslins India checks, India checks, Romal handkerchiefs, long short yellow nankeens, blue and black ditto, cotton callemere, assorted; dimities, assorted; mouselins, assorted; India and Italian silks, as- sorted; savenets and peelongs, assorted; silk, cotton, and thread hosiery, Leghorn bonnets, silk and kid gloves, with leather ditto, pins, needles, threads, sewing silks, assorted; fans and cottons; and A variety of other Articles, in addition to their former stock, make a very complete assortment: All of which they will sell low for cash, or on notes payable in Alexandria, at 60 days.
May 29. Just received and for Sale, LAWRASON AND FOWLE, 5 bales Beerboon Gurrahs, of the first quality, entitled to Debenture. 25 boxes fresh Chocolate. Also, A quantity of first and second qua- lity Russia and Ravens Duck. May 25. d
SPRING GOODS Just received, per ship Carlisle, from LONDON, and for sale, by the subscribers: Amongst which are— Elegant and fashionable muslin mouselins; plain and colored mouselins, piquet, calo- n, loon japan, japan laced, fine lapper, plain cambric, dimities; leno; Italian sarconets; India and narrow corded dimities; nan- keen; jeans; crossovers; quiltings; right printed cambricks; calicoes; chintzes, &c. &c. Many of these goods are in packages suitable for the West India market—entitled to draw- back. R. Veitch & Co. May 15. d
First Supply of FRUIT. This day Received, per ship Citizen, from St. Kitts, ORANGES, of an excellent qua- lity and remarkable large. Lemons and Limes, in fine order. Apr. 20. d John A. Burford. May 10. d
O. P. FINLEY, Has received per the United States, just from Liverpool, an extensive assortment of HARD- WARE, IRONMONGERY, CUTLERY, &c. which he will dispose of on very reason- able terms:— 40 doz. Wheat Scythes, 25 do. Sickles, 20 do. Spades, 23 do. Shovels, 90 faggots Crowley's Steel, A few tons of Patent Shot, 40 or 50 doz. broad and narrow Hoes. A few casks 6d. 8d. 10d. 12d. 20d. 30d. wrought nails fine drawn. May 23. d
GERMAN LINENS. THE subscribers have received by the ship Hero, captain C. C., from Bremen, and offer for sale, on reasonable terms, for approx- ed negotiable paper; —AN ASSORTMENT OF— GERMAN LINENS. —THEY HAVE RIKEWISE— WINDOW GLASS, of various sizes. R. T. HOOE, & CO. May 23. edtf
BRYAN HAMPSON Has for Sale, 50 quarter-casks of old Lisbon 20 ditto Sherry 20 ditto Malaga 20 ditto Port 10 pipes Teneriffe 100 kegs first quality Madder. 200 do. Copperas, with a quantity of Al- um. 10 hogheads 3d and 4th proof Rum. 15 barrels New England ditto. 30 kegs Ground Ginger; With a quantity of TEAS, and a number of other Goods too tedious to mention. April 26. d
JUST RECEIVED, AND FOR SALE BY THE SUBSCRIBER, First and second quality Russia Duck Short Yellow Nankeens India Cottons Hyson Skin Young Hyson, and } FRESH TEAS. Souchong Burlington Pork Whiskey and 300 bushels St. Kitts Salt. DANIEL MURGATROYD. May 6. d 20 puncheons Jamaica RUM, LAST YEAR'S CROP, Just received and for Sale on reasonable terms. John & Thos. Vowell. May 9. d
THE SUBSCRIBER, AT HIS GROCERY STORE, King near Washington Street, HAS JUST RECEIVED FROM PHILADELPHIA, &c. &c. —A SUPPLY OF— Fresh teas, particularly selected, 6000 lbs. green coffee, 14 bds. St. Croix and St. Martins sugar, New York and Philadelphia, loaf and lump sugars. Old 4th proof Jamaica Spirits, Do. 2d and 3d proof St. Croix rum, Cognac brandy, Holland gin, Whiskey and New England rum, Choice old Madeira, Sherry, Lisbon, Teneriffe, Malaga and Port, Claret in cases, 20 Boxes fresh muscatel raisins, Very best chocolate, Dixon's best mustard, Salad oil, &c. With a general assortment of groce- ries as usual. The whole of which are of a superi- or quality, and will be sold on the most reason- able terms. JAMES BACON. May 14. d
NICE FLOUR. DOUGLASS & MANDEVILLE OFFER FOR SALE, 150 barrels nice white Wheat Flour, for family use. May 30. d6t
NOW LANDING From the brig Maria, captain Carew, and for Sale by LAWRASON & FOWLE, 3000 pieces first chop } Entitled to De- yellow Nankeens } denture. 10 chests hyson & hyson skin TEAS 5 boxes China Bowles, containing 250 bowles each, and will be sold at 30 dollars per box. 20 casks fresh Malaga Raisins 2 pipes 4th proof Barcelona Brandy. Also in store, just received, 10 chests Young Hyson, } TEAS, 9 do. Hyson Skin, } of the latest im- 2 do. Souchong, } portation. 6 bales Beerboon Gurrahs, of the first quality 50 lbs. Nutmegs and Cloves 70 bolts first and second quality Russia Duck 50 do. ditto Ravens do. 70 do. ditto heavy Ravens do. particularly made for ships' top-gallant and crafts sails. 4 pipes choice old Cogniac Brandy 1 half pipe do. particular Madeira Wine 4 pipes Holland Gin Retailing Molasses 60 barrels No. 1 and 2 Beef } Boston inspec- 20 do. Pork } tion. 3 casks Sperm. Oil for lamps 40 boxes mould and dipt Candles 50 do. brown Soap 20 boxes fresh Chocolate 10 do Bristol Fig-blue 3 casks Glauber Salts 1 trunk Ladies Morocco shoes 1 ditto Morocco pocket books Cotton and Morocco Suspenders. May 9. d
Fancy Japan & Gilt Furniture, In King-street, a few doors below St. Asaph-street, THE subscribers intending to establish a ma- nufactory in the above line in this town, flatter themselves that they will meet with that encouragement which the firm and neatness of their work will entitle them to, as they warrant it to be equal to any imported. They will always keep on hand, A handsome assortment of cane seat, rush-bot- tom, and Windsor chairs, settees, recks & win- dow seats, card, pier, and tea-tables, ladies' writing and work-stands, candle and fire-screens, wash-hand and candle-stands, bedsteads, bed and window curtains, and every article of orna- mental furniture made to order, by Finlay and Cook, Who frame prints, drawings, and needle- work, in the neatest manner. Like-wise execute coach, sign and ornamental Painting, on the shortest notice, and at the most reduced prices. April 3. 603t—12w
Forty Dollars Reward. RAN-AWAY, on Monday night, the 15th instant,
A Negro Man, named WILL; AGED about 30 years, dark complexion, has a long chin, when he talks or laughs shews his teeth, is 5 feet 9 or 10 inches high, well made, is an artful, cunning fellow—Had on, when he went away, a grey coat much worn, brown waistcoat, and a drab-colored striped pair of short breeches, a dark grey pair of stockings, old shoes and hat. I purchased him from Mr. Charles Bennet, senior, of Loudoun county, and it is probable he may change his name—He has lived in Alex- andria, is well acquainted about the town, and I do not doubt but he will be harbored by some of his acquaintances. If the said Negro is taken within the district of Columbia, or in Fairfax county, I will give TEN DOLLARS; if 30 miles from home, FIFTEEN DOLLARS; if 60 miles, TWENTY DOLLARS; and, if tak- en up in Pennsylvania, FORTY DOLLARS. — Whoever takes up the said Negro and confines him in any jail, shall receive the above reward. REZIN OFFUTT, Fairfax county, near the Great Falls of Potomac. April 19. 22w N. B. All masters of vessels and others, are forewarned against harboring or carrying off said fellow, at their peril.
PUBLIC SALE. Pursuant to a Deed of Trust from Samuel Poffan to the subscriber, will be expo- sed to sale, for ready money, at the coffee-house, in the town of Alexandria, on the 20th day of June next, TWO TRACTS OF LAND, ly- ing upon the north river of Occoquan, in the county of Hampshire, containing 431 acres.— The sale will commence at 12 o'clock in the day. James Keith. Mar 7. 121c06
NOTICE. The law requiring the inhabitants of the town to keep the gutters clear of all ob- struction: opposite the property they respectively occupy, having received too little observance and compliance therewith; duty imposes upon me the painful necessity of prosecuting, for the penalty, all delinquent for future neglects in the premises. John Mandeville, S. P. May 31. d3t
WILLIAM OXLEY HAS ON HAND, Which he will dispose of on terms advantageous to the purchasers, for cash or notes, The following Articles, viz. Superfine and second cloths Kerseymeres and swandowns Bearskins and fearnoughts Durants and callimancoes Bombazets and wildbores Common and boil'd camblets Silk, cotton, and worsted hosiery English extra long silk gloves Silk twist and thread Diaper and common tapes Paper and pound pins White and printed marseilles Laces, edgings and gimps Elegant black and white lace veils Patent do. do. Satin peelong and silk handkerchiefs 4-4, 9-8, and 6-4 Cambric mouselins India Jacquet do. Fustians, tickleam, &c. &c. ALSO, A few bales of Negro Caddies, and one trunk silk and cotton slings. January 7. d
EDUCATION. PARENTS, who are anxious to have that particular attention paid to the Educati- on and Morals of their Children, which is not generally to be had at Public Seminaries, are respectfully informed that an opportunity now offers, of having them instructed in the Greek, Latin, and English Languages, grammatically, History, Geography, Writing and Arithmetic; by the Rev. Henry Moscrop; who intends, on Monday next, to open a School, at his House, in St. Asaph street, lately occupied by Mrs. Du- lany. It is his wish, not to take more than 30 Boys, and hopes, from his fidelity and strict attention, to their Education and Morals, to give general satisfaction. The Price of Tuitiion, will be made known, on Application to the Subscriber, who would accommodate four Boys with Board. Rev. H. Moscrop. May 29. d4t.zaw
TO LET, For one or more years, The white Warehouse, on King- street, near Col. Ramsay's wharf. The situa- tion for business equal to any in town. Apply to JOSEPH RIDDLE & Co. March 29. d
This day is Published, And for Sale at ROBERT GRAY'S Book- store, and THIS OFFICE, (PRICE TWENTY-FIVE CENTS.) AN ABSTRACT OF AN A P O L O G Y, For Renouncing the Jurisdiction OF THE SYNOD OF KENTUCKY. BEING A Compendious View of the GOSPEL, AND A FEW REMARKS ON THE CONFESSION OF FAITH. By Robert Marshall, John Dunlavy, Richard M'Nemar, Barton W. Stone, John Thompson. May 2.
Adventurers in the Catholic Cathedral Church Lottery may know the fate of their Tickets on application to the Printer.

PUBLIC SALE.
On WEDNESDAY , the 5th of June, at 11 o'clock, will be sold on the premises, on a liberal credit, That valuable three-story BRICK HOUSE and LOT situated on the corner of Washington and King streets, adjoining Mr. Bacon's store; the situation of the above property for business, &c. is equal to any in the town. Terms, &c. will be made known at the place of sale.
And immediately after, WILL BE SOLD, A number of Building Lots, on Alfred, Cameron, & Patrick streets. Terms will be made known at the place. Philip G. Mariteller. May 31.
For BOSTON , Or any other Port in the United States; The Schooner RANGER , Captain James Crowell; Burthen about 450 barrels, and will be ready in 3 or 4 days. Apply to A. W. Preufs & Co. June 3.
Just Received, Per Brig Harmony, from Boston, by Lawrason & Fowle; Mould and dipt Candles, Fresh Chocolate, A few pipes Holland Gin, and a quantity of Plaster Paris. New-England RUM in barrels. June 1.
SPRING GOODS.
BENJAMIN COCKE Has received, and is now opening, a handsome assortment of SPRING GOODS , among which are, Plain and Lace Cambrick Mullins, Leneau and Colonade do. India mull mull and book do. lace and embroidered mullin shawls, Chambray muslin, Italian and India silks, chintz, calicoes, cambrick and common dimities, lace edging, wreaths, artificial flowers, white plumes, straw bonnets, silk and cotton hosiery, cotton cassimere, marceilles, janes, superfine cloths, patent woollen cord, Irish linen and sheeting, ticklenburg, dowlas, platillas, hessians, gurrahs, baf-fas, mamoodies, &c. A case gentlemen's London fashionable HATS. May 31.
JAMES SANDERSON
Has received, in addition to his late general supplies, which he will sell, by the quantity, very low, and on liberal credit; 10 pipes 4th proof Cogniac Brandy. 4 puncheons second proof Antigua Rum. 20 barrels New England ditto. 5 pipes particular Teneriffe Wine. 12 half pipes do. do. do. 25 cases claret, 2 and half dozen in each. 9 boxes best London Mustard, 15 dozen each. 6 do. do. Double Gloucester Cheese. 20 hogheads Black Quart Bottles. ALSO, 28 hogheads Virginia TOBACCO now in store. May 31.
TUNIS CRAVEN, HAS JUST RECEIVED,
An elegant assortment of goods, selected from the latest importations, in Philadelphia and Baltimore. AMONG WHICH ARE— Superfine cloths and cashmeres, Cotton cashmeres, White and coloured jeans, nankenees and fustians, Long and short nankeens, Blue do. White and coloured marceilles, Waistcoating, 4-4 7-8, Irish linens, long lawns, 4-4 7-8, Shirting cotton, Irish and Flanders sheeting, Platillas, Brittanias, Silesias, Silk, cotton and thread hosiery, Diaper table cloths, Napkins, Chintz calicoes and coloured cambricks, Dimities, 6 4 9 8, Cambrick mullins, India, book, jaconet and mull mull, mullins, Colonade and crossbarred striped cambrick ditto, Lac, 6 4 Lace shawls, Long ditto, Super brocaded do. English and French silk gloves, Kid ditto, Pic nic mitts, English split straw bonnets, Madras and bandanna handkerchiefs, Baftas, Mamoodies, Gurrahs, &c. &c. All of which he has determined to sell at the most reduced prices. May 26.
To The RESIDENTS of Fairfax County in particular, and the PUBLIC in general.
IN Compliance with my promise, as published in the Alexandria Daily Advertiser on Saturday the 18th instant—The following is a fair and true statement (in part) of the facts therein alluded to, as respects the former and late conduct of Geo. Summers towards me; perhaps some persons might expect some answer from, or notice taken by me of G. Summers's piece of the 22d instant &c. When I promised a statement of facts founded on truth, I by no means intended by giving them to the public, to enter the field of scandal and blackguardism to give them currency, consequently cannot notice that production in this way, but leave the reward to which its merits are peculiarly intitled, to be measured to its patron by legal authority. It was truly painful to me, to find myself compelled to the most disagreeable alternative of resorting to the public prints, but the conduct of the man compelled the measure, a candid public, will I hope, consider with attention the simple statement now about to be submitted to their consideration free from any unfavorable impressions, or prejudices which may have been made, or created by the declarations and backbitings of the said George Summers, and while they peruse the narrative let them apply the case to themselves, and then determine whether or not, I had grounds for the charges complained of against him, viz. "ingrate, malice, false accusations, meanness, and baseness." I am in the country where I was born, and have resided upwards of fifty two years, from the year 1730 to the present moment, I have acted in public office...to those long-sto those long acquainted with me, and particularly to those with whom I have transacted the most public business, I now appeal as to my conduct—and as I am unaccustomed to matters in this way, and meaning to make my statement in as short a manner as possible, so as to comprehend such facts as hath been referred to and grow out of the premises, I must pursue that method which to me appears most familiar, and least any part might be lost sight of (when I come to speak of George Summers's answer to my bill &c.) I shall apply the contradictions to each separately as I go, nor shall all the airs he gives himself deter or prevent my publishing the same, and which I submit as follows:
Some time in the latter part of 1763, or early in 1784, George Summers (who then resided on a farm, the property of William Herbert esq.) applied to me in a very supplicating and moving manner, to try to prevail on my father Mr. John Ratcliffe, to take him as assistant deputy sheriff, in place of Caleb Earp, who then resided with the said John Ratcliffe, as such, for that he George Summers was likely to get involved in debt, for rent of the farm aforesaid, promising how well he would conduct himself &c. On which I did apply to my father on the subject, stating the aforesaid application, when my father most pointedly refused in the first instance, (his objections I omit to mention) but on my pressing solicitations, he at length did agree to take him at the expiration of Caleb Earp's year, in consequence of which the said George Summers, with his wife and children were removed to the house of my father, and then was qualified and taken as an assistant; my father as appears agreed to allow him one half of the profits arising from the office within Truro parish, which my said father was intitled to.—George Summers continued to act under my father's directions on those terms as appears, until some time in 1785, when it further appears he did prevail on my father to give him all his profits, conditioned he the said Geo. Summers would settle pay his rent & taxes, and collect and account for all the balances due him the said J. Ratcliffe &c. Nothing disagreeable that I now recollect had taken place from his entering on the duty aforesaid until early in the year 1785, when my father with whom I had large running accounts, wrote me a very angry and disagreeable letter, stating charges of attempts in me, to take advantages of him in accounts, I soon after furnished my father with a copy of my accounts, which appeared to give satisfaction, in some short time after I again received repeated letters from my father, dictated with apparent anger, and charging me with attempts to rogue and defraud him. Not having ever before George Summers resided with my father, been accustomed to any disputes in our accounts, or ever received such letters from him; I could not but suspect George Summers was in some measure the cause, I spoke to George Summers on the subject, and to satisfy him that I had cause of complaint, I either delivered or
enclosed him one of the aforesaid letters desiring him to shew it to his wife. Thus he attained the possession thereof, and which letter hath remained in his possession ever since, as far as I know. On the ninth day of Jan. one thousand seven hundred and eighty six, subsequent to receiving and delivering of said letter from my father to George Summers, I waited on my father at his house with my accounts, and then and there in the presence of George Summers made a fair, just & amicable settlement of said accounts to that day, which settlement was signed by my father and myself, and witnessed by George Summers.
On the fourth day of November 1786, George Summers and myself settled all our accounts both of private and public concern, including his accounts against the county, as rendered and ready to be referred to, in which accounts against the county, are contained not only charges for payments made the county creditors, but for all services by [permitted] him performed on criminal prosecutions, about which time he was offering to act for me as assistant deputy sheriff, the ensuing year as my father had then declined acting any longer in such business, and I had farmed the said sheriff's office of colonel Gilpin for 1787, and 1788, in which office col. Gilpin entered November court, one thousand seven hundred and eighty six. Not at that time knowing any thing of the ungrateful conduct of George Summers towards me, in causing my father's displeasure, as hereafter will be explained, and in order still to serve him, I did agree to give him 75l. (25 more than I got others at) to perform the duty of deputy sheriff in a very small district not one fourth of the county, for the faithful performance of which he gave me his bond. Before the end of the year I discovered that all the business which Geo. Summers had undertaken by said bond to perform, would not be executed (he then acting as sergeant of Alexandria also,) I applied to him frequently to use his endeavors to complete said collections, and for which he had stopped in his hands (out of the public and other monies by him received and to be paid to me,) quarterly, the 75l. altho' it was not to have been paid until the expiration of the year, and the completion of his undertaking aforesaid, as a reference to his bond and written offer to me will prove, nor was the whole of the service performed at November '88 two years after his undertaking, and one year after he had stopped the whole of his wages as aforesaid, at which time November '88, he returned me a book with a certified statement that it contained a true account &c. which had passed through his hands (except a part of the revenue) from Nov. '86, to Nov. '88. In consequence of my insisting on him to perform what he had agreed to do, and what I had paid him for, he determined, as he thought, to injure me by publishing that he collected and paid to me large sums of money received from persons not listed by the commissioners of the revenue, over and above what would make good for delinquents &c.—which caused orders of court to be made and commissioners to be appointed to settle the sheriff's accounts—here let me remark, that no discovery or receiving of th's kind, could by any means have injured me, because Geo. Summers's bond bound him to collect and pay to me all such sums of money, &c. as by law I was bound to pay, and 5 per cent. thereon, therefore I was not, nor could not be injured by his having received more than the amount of the tax list; but would have afforded an accumulation of profit of 5 per cent. on all additional sums, but his then idea was, that an excess had been received, & that I should be wholly benefitted by settling agreeable to the tax list, and monopolizing such excess; therefore, like the dog with the ox, as he could not have the supposed advantage, he could not bear that I should, &c.
Sunday, disappointments took place before the said commissioners acted on adjusting said accounts, a very small part of which collections, came under my knowledge, as I had employed three assistants in making them, and did very little relative to the sheriff's business, except settling all the public accounts with parish clerks, auditors, &c. during these transactions, and previous to June, 1790, finding many difficulties in settling my accounts with two of those I had employed, (Geo. Summers one of them) propositions were at length made of lumping the business, and giving up to them what ballances were due, and taking a certain sum in consideration thereof. While on these contracts a meeting was proposed by two of the commissioners to settle said sheriff's accounts, and a written notice from two of said commissioners to me, was sent by Geo. Summers, who
for reasons best known to himself, withheld said notice until 11 o'clock of the day, on which the notice was given to, and only withheld the same, but in a letter on the same day written, which covered the notice aforesaid, he advised me not to submit the adjustment of the sheriff's accounts to such men as those two commissioners, for that they were full of prejudices towards me, and that he had withheld the notice purposely—for what this conduct was calculated, I can but one way solve, viz: he Geo. Summers wished first to have made some kind of settlement, and obtain some discharge before the accounts were settled, and thereby get exonerated from any further liability, &c. on the 29th of June, 1790, we did make a partial settlement, but leaving still open for adjustment sundry transactions not then clearly ascertained, as by the certificate that that day passed, will prove, and to be referred to; subsequent to said 29th of June, 1790, the commissioners again appointed to meet on the business aforesaid, when they were met by me and the aforesaid collectors; at which time the disappointment forementioned was spoken of by the commissioners to me, I gave for answer the above circumstance of not receiving the notice, and further stated Geo. Summers's declarations of their strong prejudices, &c. He then had the hardness, and most positively did say he never had made such a charge, but having then, (as I now have) the possession of his letter aforesaid, I produced it, which proved my assertion—after some pauses, he then did assert, and since hath sworn, that he had no knowledge what caused him to write me as aforesaid, unless I had persuaded him, or made him believe so, (a sweep) the accounts were adjusted and reported, as appeared to three of the commissioners ascertained by the different collector's books. Some short time previous to said adjustment, I had plainly discovered that I had not received even as much of the collections of 87, from Geo. Summers, as I had actually paid and accounted for, and spoke of it to him and others, he then began to find he was likely to be detected, but to try to prevent my investigating such a measure, and knowing how averse I was to law, he instituted a suit in chancery against me, for a then set up claim, for a large part of the profits, which had arose for services by me, and at my sole expense performed for criminal prosecutions in 85 and 86. On the 6th day of November, 1795, I told Geo. Summers that he had committed an error, that such a suit was ill-founded and vexatious, that if he did not dismiss it, and pay costs, I would instantly institute an action in chancery and thereby prove I never had received any concealed money, (meaning knowingly) but that he knew such a step would be disagreeable to me, but certainly would be done, if he refused to dismiss. He refused to do so, the consequence was, the institution of a suit by me, and I immediately answered his bill, but could get no answer from him to my bill, until I attached therefor—in my bill I prayed for a fair adjustment of all our accounts, including all his public transactions, and that what should appear to have been received by Geo. Summers from concealment (after paying what I by law was bound to pay, and had paid) he should be decreed to pay to the county and public, as I did not ask one farthing more than my own. The first suit he brought was dismissed, he brought a second, we proceeded to take depositions, and were nearly ready for trial, when he dismissed his second suit, and gave me notice he should bring it again in the high court of chancery, and that on a certain day in said notice mentioned, he should apply to the chancellor at his office in Richmond, for a ceciorari to remove my suit against him; all to try to harass and perplex me, and prevent if possible, the adjustment of our accounts and publication of his conduct; but being at that time determined to pursue him to conviction, immediately wrote to general Marshall to take my causes if they should be carried there. I obtained his answer, that I might depend on him, and in a second letter received from him, he informed me that a subpoena was issued, but no other proceedings had thereon. G. Summers then finding that I would not be intimidated or prevented, taking a fair and full investigation, was compelled to lower his tone, and embrace the last alternative, that of soliciting major West, (now deceased) to interfere and try to bring about a dismissal of my suit against him, which was as he told me that Geo. Summers had frequently importuned him on the subject, having to take the deposition of one gentleman, relative to Geo. Summers's hand

writing and signatures in many instances, and was the last I had to take, having given notice thereof, on attending for that purpose, where I had convened two justices, George Summers, with major West, and Mr. Minor, also attended, and when about to proceed to some compromise, applied to, to come to some compromise, and gave for answer that I did not institute the suit against George Summers purely to recover money, though a large sum was justly due me, but to prove by the event, to having received and unaccounted for public money, and that nothing short of an acquaintance from that charge could induce me to dismiss said suit. Major West was very pressing for an accommodation (with all the apparent marks of approbation of George Summers) and on the certification of himself and Mr. Minor (two of the commissioners who had reported the she-accounts aforesaid) that they were well acquainted with the nature of the suits, and that they would end in my final justification, which other gentlemen also present declared to be their opinion, and on the said George Summers then and there giving from under his hand, stating that he never knew me make a misapplication of public money in his life, and further offering and agreeing to pay all costs of both suits, and to pay a small running account I had against him of about 30l. I did agree the suit might be dismissed; four of the gentlemen present witnessing his acknowledgement. Which suit was accordingly dismissed at his cost: for the amount of which, about 130l. he, George Summers, hath since gave me his note, payable on demand; but had it not have been that he married my sister, I never should have consented thereto, altho' he did appear to be convinced of his error. Then I consoled myself (determined to try to bury in oblivion the past) that peace would be restored, at least, to our rising family; nor should I ever have spoke of what I was satisfied had been the moving cause of bringing him to soliciting terms, had I not found out his having again returned to his old trade of backbiting, and in the most malicious manner endeavoring to injure my reputation, by the meanest (but well known to be false) declarations; carrying about and publishing my father's letter heretofore alluded to: together with the deposition of Henry Davis, who, in 1785, resided on my father's plantation as an overseer, who states having heard my father, about the time of writing said letter, declare to the amount thereof, although he, George Summers, well knew, that the account that letter alluded to, had been justly settled as before stated, and that when my father's deposition was taken in his, George Summers's, presence, relative to our suits, that my said father, in answer to a question put to him, declared that he was taught to believe from George Summers's declarations, as in the letter stated, and that he was solely moved therefrom to write those letters; but that he had been well convinced he had charged me unjustly: to his deposition, as also to the deposition of Geo. Harrison, who resided on my father's plantation in 1785, as an overseer, reference is had, and ready to be produced. After all I had done to serve George Summers, thus he was endeavoring to repay me. It is well known to all who knew him at the time I got my father to take him in as an assistant, he was in low circumstances, unacquainted with any kind of business, neither capable of writing, spelling, or stating accounts, which his first transactions (now in my possession) will prove. My father and myself did all we could to assist him, in every sense of the word, and when my father agreed to give all his profits to him, I did not object, or say one word against it, which had I have done, would have altered his situation; for, notwithstanding all he could say and do, in so malicious and mean a manner (in trying to incense my father against me) he well knows, as doth many gentlemen of the first respectability in the county, that my father's confidence in me was never withdrawn, and that he could not confide in any one else to adjust, direct, and settle all his large accounts, not only with clerks, county, parish, and in Richmond, but with many of the gentlemen of the county, who had large accounts to settle, and which will in due time be made to appear. Was I disposed to publish to the world my father's opinion, which he entertained of George Summers for many years, I have ample means to do so; but I scorn to state them; they are family concerns: he, George Summers, and his friends, may satisfy themselves (if doubted) by application to me. Before I attend to the particulars of George Summers's answer to my bill aforesaid, I
will further observe, relative to the charge he has published of having paid large sums of concealed money to me, that it is my opinion he was much deceived in the amount; but it is merely opinion, for I have no further information on the subject than what arose from the accounts stated by him to the commissioners, or by them stated from his information; but if the statement by him given them and reported by said commissioners was correct, and a fair adjustment had taken place, as prayed for in my suit against him; he certainly must have fell in debt largely, upwards of 200l. besides tobacco; but as before stated, as I wish to be fairly understood, I do believe he was under a mistake, nor do I of my own knowledge certainly know what sum he received; but I have the statements now, and ever shall have during my life, to prove that I did not receive by sixty odd pounds, as much as I actually paid for the taxes, &c. for the year 1787, and that not merely my statement, but therewith are filed all the documents relative thereto, or that in the most distant manner concerns the transaction, including orders, reports, sales, &c. and as respects the suit and claim, set up as aforesaid by George Summers, in his bill aforesaid; although he did not, nor was he able to prove, or in any manner substantiate one solitary allegation, as to his claim. Yet, I did not rest until I proved, what in fact was unnecessary (a negative) and by seven depositions (legally and in his, George Summers's presence taken) have in the most full and ample manner, (without the aid of his own paper, from under his hand) proven his whole charge to be unfounded, untrue and vexatious, and which, his bill, my answer, and those depositions, together with his own papers, are all ready to be shewn to prove: and now, painful as I acknowledge it to be, I must proceed to take notice of some parts of his answers to my bill, in which as at first promised, I must be permitted to contrast it as I proceed, and the better to be understood, I shall state the few charges now alluded to, one by one, then his answer and apply the evidence separately to each charge and answer.
To the worshipful Court of Fairfax, &c.
HUMBLY COMPLAINING, &c. Your orator, R. Ratcliffe, &c. &c. by George Summers, who your orator prays may be made defendant to his bill of complaint, &c. &c. your orator, further shews, that, in the year 1788, the defendant employed James Jenkins, as an assistant, deputy sheriff, and became answerable for his conduct as deputy sheriff; that the said James Jenkins, received of a certain Conner, by virtue of an execution of Lacey and Baily, against said Conner, a certain sum of money, which he failed to pay the whole of, leaving 33l. due the plaintiffs, for which your orator was called on by Mr. P. Bailey, one of the plaintiffs, who referred him to the defendant as the person liable, ultimately, for Jenkins's conduct, but the defendant refusing to pay; your orator was obliged to pay the same.
The defendant to the above answers. The plaintiff alleges that this defendant is indebted to the plaintiff 33l. for money received by James Jenkins, from one Conner, for Lacey and Baily, this defendant denies the allegation, for some time in 1793, the plaintiff informed the defendant of this circumstance, at which time this defendant gave the plaintiff credit for that amount, and for the express purpose, and is actually paid in account with the plaintiff.
Contrast and Proof. In 1790, the defendant wrote the plaintiff to give him a notice, as tho' he was going to move for a judgment against the defendant for that identical 33l. received by James Jenkins, of Conner, for that he, the defendant, wanted to go over to Jenkins's, to try to get it: that so far from the defendants having actually settled for that money, with the plaintiff in '93, as sworn to, June 1796, he owned he never had paid it in '99 and hath given to the plaintiff his obligation to pay the same on demand.
2d. Charge. The said Jenkins, further received from John Coffer, the sum of 65s. 4 1-2 as sheriff for use of your orator, which several sums last mentioned, the defendant at some times appeared disposed to pay, but hath latterly refused altogether to account with your orator for.
Answer. And the plaintiff further alleges that James Jenkins, received from John Coffer 65s. 4 1-2, & this defendant is liable for the same. This defendant well recollects, that the plaintiff made such a charge against this defendant, some time in 1789, and on or about June 1790, this defendant refused payment, alleging that the money was received by Jenkins, at the particular request of the plaintiff, and unknown to this defendant, at which time the
plaintiff erased the charge, and subsequent to that time, gave this defendant a release as stated heretofore, meaning thereby, that the plaintiff would look to Jenkins for his money, who he had empowered to receive it; this transaction was done without the knowledge of this defendant, and at the same time, this defendant denies having received one shilling of the money aforesaid, and denies payment for the reasons aforesaid.
Proof, &c. The deposition of John Coffer, &c.
Question by plaintiff. To what sheriff did you carry your execution which you had obtained against Thomas Church, jun. in 1788?
Answer. To Mr. George Summers, who at this deponent's request, sent James Jenkins, who this deponent then understood was the said Summers's deputy, which said Jenkins, served the said execution on some of Church's property.
Question 2d. by plaintiff. Did you allow in discount, out of the proceeds of the sheriff's sale, of Church's property, the sum of 3l. 5s. 4 1-2d. which was by him claimed as due to R. Ratcliffe the plaintiff?
Answer. He did allow it out of the sale to the sheriff.
Question 3d. by plaintiff. From what authority did the sheriff claim that money of you, on behalf of R. Ratcliffe the plaintiff?
Answer. That James Jenkins, at that time shewed to this deponent, a note wrote by Mr. Ratcliffe, the plaintiff, to the defendant, to receive the above sum of 3l. 5s. 4 1-2d. which note the said Jenkins informed this deponent, he received of the defendant that morning, which was directed to the defendant.
Question 4th by plaintiff. Did R. Ratcliffe, the plaintiff, ever claim the 3l. 5s. 4 1-2d. by you paid to the sheriff for his use, after you assured him you had paid it?
Answer. He did not.
Question by defendant. Do you know that this defendant was acquainted with James Jenkins receiving any money from you for the plaintiff.
Answer. I do not know it of my own knowledge, but I obtained a receipt from James Jenkins, the defendant's assistant, some time after the sale, for said sum.
Question 2d. by defendant. Has not the plaintiff demanded of you the money, said to be received by James Jenkins, from you, subsequent to the sale, made by Jenkins, for you in '88?
Answer. He has—but not since he made the plaintiff acquainted that he had paid Mr. Jenkins, in consequence of the note above alluded to.
Question 3d. by defendant. Do you know or believe that you was justly indebted to the plaintiff at the time Jenkins stopped the £. 3 5s. 4 1-2d. from you for the use of the plaintiff?
Answer. Mr. Jenkins did not offer to stop any money for the plaintiff, but shewed me his account enclosed in a letter to the defendant, directing him the defendant, to receive and give a receipt therefor, which he some time after obtained.
Question 5. by the plaintiff. What sum did the defendant inform you had been received by the sheriff and credited or endorsed on your execution, as produced from proceeds of sale.
Answer. That in conversation between the deponent and defendant on the subject, the defendant asked the deponent what was the proceeds of sale, he answered about £. 7 10s. to which the defendant replied, he thought it was about that sum, &c. The defendant after all the above hath acknowledged the plaintiff's claim, and subsequent to the above denial and depositions hath given me his note from under hand to pay on demand the said £. 3 5s. 4 1-2d. and now in my possession.
3d. Charge. Your orator further shews, that the defendant is indebted to the estate of col. George Mason, deceased, as by his own account, about 400 lbs. tobacco, which tobacco, so due from the defendant, the said Mason charged to your orator, in his life time, and which still remains charged, so that the said estate is indebted to your orator in money, but which he cannot receive until the said tobacco is paid, the payment of which your orator hath often requested the defendant to make, at sundry of which times, he, the defendant, did promise to do so, but still fails, it being for transactions as sheriff, said Mason would only settle one sheriff's account, which hath been always stated with and settled for, the several years when your orator acted as deputy sheriff by your orator. Your orator prays that the defendant be decreed to pay the said tobacco, or what shall be due to your orator, who is answerable to said Mason's estate therefor.
Answer. The plaintiff further alleges that this defendant was indebted to the estate of col. Mason. This defendant agrees that he was indebted to said estate, 380 lbs. of transfer tobacco, and the estate was indebted to this defendant 1s. 6d. at the same time, and being informed by the plaintiff that Mason's estate was indebted to him, this defendant gave the plaintiff credit for the tobacco, and charged the plaintiff with 1s. 6d. the plaintiff being indebted to this defendant a large sum of tobacco, as this defendant conceives, and thereby has balanced this defendant's account with Col. Mason's estate.
(To be concluded to-morrow.)
Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
TUESDAY, JUNE 4.
The extreme length of Mr. Ratcliffe's Address, has prevented the insertion of several articles of intelligence intended for this day's paper.
SHIP NEWS.
Port of Alexandria.
   ENTERED.     Sch'r. Rachel, Neal. Porto Rico   Coffee and Hides: Kora and Wisemiller.   Hiland, Luckett, Cape Fran   R. Young and W. Yeaton.   CLEARED.   Ship William and John, Woodhouse, Jamaica   J. Patton and J. Wilson.   United States, Speake, Liverpool   Ricketts, Newton and Co.   Sloop Mary, Rhodes, Providence   by the Master.   Sch'r. Lively, Sandler, Norfolk   Louis Deblois.    Arrived, Schooner Hiland, Captain Luckett, 16 days from Cape Francois. Sugar, coffee, and logwood; Young and Yeaton. Left there ship Marcus, of Boston; brig Love-ly Lucy, of Philadelphia; schooner Messenger, of do. ready to sail, and a pilot boat Schooner, of do. Schooner Enterprize, of this port. Lat. 30, spoke a ship from Hamburg for Charleston. Brig Economy, Smith, 7 days for Charleston; failed in company with Schooner Lavater, Leve-ring, for this port.
Just Received, By Sch'r. Hiland, from Cap. Francois, Excellent fresh Oranges and Limes; FOR SALE, BY Abel Willis. June 4. 6c
Jesse Hollingsworth & Son, COUNTY WHARF, BALTIMORE, HAVE FOR SALE, Imperial Teas, in qr. chests } Of late impor- and boxes } tations, Hyson, } TEAS, } and Young Hyson, } in } FIRST Hyson Skin, } qr. cakes. } quality. Long and short yellow Nankeens Cognac Brandy, 4th proof, old and fine Jamaica Rum Sugar Molasses Salt Cologne Millstones, from three feet 3 inches to 4 feet 9 inches. Hand do. Plaster of Paris Bar Iron and Nail Rods Castings Millington and Crowley London Seal German and Country do. Baltimore, May 24. (June .) eodtf
To be Rented, for One Year, (By the Subscribers)
A valuable Merchant-Mill, near the Little Falls of Potomac, with three pair French Burr Millstones, and every necessary machine complete for manufacturing flour, to the best advantage, and with as little manual labor as possible. Also,
A Brewery, Granary, Millers' and Brewers' Houses, Coopers Shop, &c. For terms apply to Edmund I. Lee, esq. in Alexandria.
Wm. HERBERT, R. B. LEE, Thos. SWANN, Wm. B. PAGE, } Trustees of Philip R. Fendall, deceased. May 7. eodtf.
Mandeville & Jamesson Are now landing, and offer for Sale, 10 puncheons high proof Jamaica Rum. 10 hogheads Barbadoes Molasses. 8 hogheads St. Croix Sugars. English F and FF Gunpowder. Philadelphia Loaf Sugars. Patent Shot and Bar Lead. May 29.

REMOVAL.
JAMES RUSSEL, Has removed his Store to Royal Street, in part of the OLD EAGLE TAVERN HOUSE, one door north of King Street; where he has just opened a fresh supply of German & East-India Goods, Prints, Dainties, Cakes, Irish Linens, &c. &c. which he will sell by the piece, low, for cash, or on a short credit. May 2. d N. B. I will let, for four years, the BRICK HOUSE I have just left, on Fairfax Street. J. R.
10 pipes well flaver'd Holland Gin, 60 cases Dutch Linseed Oil, 2 bales German Ticklenburgh 1 case Britannias, 1 do. Platillas Royal, Just Imported from Rotterdam, In the brig Nancy, Spalding, AND FOR SALE BY J. & T. Vowell, WHO HAVE IN STORE, A few pipes old Madeira Wine, fit for immediate use, Three hds. old Grenada Rum, Three cases Clover Seed, Ten pipes 4th proof Spanish Brandy. Cash given for Otter and Mink Skins. April 25. d
15000 wt. GREEN COFFEE, Of a very superior quality; FOR SALE, by William Bartleman. May 10. d
TO LET, (On WASHINGTON STREET) The House at present occupied by Joseph Mandeville. Possession may be had early in June next. Apply to Mandeville & Jameffon. May 20. d
Just Published, And for Sale by Cotton & Stewart, A Key to Mystery of Iniquity, FOR AN Address to Men of Candor and lovers of Truth. By JOHN WEST, Of Fairfax County. This work contains a compendium ecclesiastical history, accompanied with the author's reflections; proving modern episcopacy to be spurious, and human legislation in the Church to be usurpation, &c. &c. May 3. d
Twenty Dollars Reward.
STOLEN, from the subscriber's slaughter-house, a few days ago,
A large brindle Bull-Dog, ONE year old, crop ears, and a piece off the end of his tail; a white face, and white ring round his neck, one or two black spots on the top of his head, round his mouth red. The above reward will be paid on convicting the thief, and securing the dog so that I get him again; or Five Dollars for the dog only, and reasonable charges. Lawrence Hoof. Alexandria, May 30.
Twenty Dollars Reward.
Stolen out of the subscriber's stable, on Wednesday night last,
A dark chestnut-color'd Mare, With a white mane and tail, and a blaze in her face; a handsome figure, moves remarkably well, and is about fifteen hands and an half high. The above reward will be given for the mare, by George Roberts, Chestnut-street, four doors above Eight Street, Philadelphia. May 24. d 12t.
EIGHT DOLLARS Reward.
RAN AWAY, from the subscriber, living in Leesburg, Loudoun county, Virginia, on the 16th April last,
A MULATTO BOY, named LEW, or LEWIS, 20 years old, about 5 feet 8 or 9 inches high, slender made, big jointed, large feet, fond of gaming, and a great talker: Had on, when he went away a mixt grey cloth coatee, white cassimere jacket, blue cloth overalls, ozanburg shirt, and a round hat. He was seen at the fifth wharf, in Alexandria on Sunday the 21st April. All masters of vessels and others are forewarned against carrying him off at their peril. Whoever will apprehend said boy, and deliver him to me, or secure him in any jail so that I get him again, shall receive the above reward and all reasonable expenses paid. William Taylor. May 6. d
A few Copies of the American Gardener for sale by ROBERT GRAY.
PUBLIC SALE.
The subscriber will offer, at PUBLIC SALE, at Mr. GEORGE WILLIAMS's tavern, in the town of Dumfries, on the first Monday in July, (being the 1st of the month) that VALUABLE PROPERTY, known by the name of CLIFTON-MILL,
WITHIN two and an half miles of Cumfries, on the waters of Quantico, which is as constant a stream as any in this part of the country, and in an exceedingly healthy situation; very conveniently situated to a fine wheat country, not being more than half a mile out of the way (in going to Dumfries) from the main road leading from Fauquier court house, Centerville, &c. (and thought by some not any out of the way at all) and a very good road to it; together with from 90 to 100 acres of land, the greatest part of which is well wooded; the Mill is an overhor, with a wheel of 20 feet 9 inches and 4 feet head, with 2 pair of stones, 1 pair of French burrs of 5 feet, the other of Cologne, with every apparatus necessary for carrying on merchant business to the best advantage. The Mill House is 50 feet long by 27 feet wide, 2 stories high, together with a barn, stable, cow-house and lumber house convenient to the Mill, a convenient Dwelling House not quite finished, with a Kitchen, Meat and Corn-House. All of which have been built within eight or nine years past: There is on this place a thriving young Peach Orchard.
ALSO, At the same time and place, will be offered for Sale, A small PLANTATION, containing from 120 to 130 acres, adjoining, and being part of the above tract of land. There is on this place a small Dwelling House, Kitchen & Meat House—also a very thriving young Peach Orchard, with other Fruit Trees.
The situation of this property must render it a desirable acquisition to any person inclined to engage in this line of business, particularly as it is situated so near tide water. It is deemed unnecessary to say any thing more respecting the premises, as it is presumed any person inclined to purchase will wish to see them. The subscriber will show the property; or, if he be absent, Mr. James G. Evans, living thereon, will attend. Nothing would induce me to part with this valuable property, but some pressing demands which I am anxious to discharge. The Conditions of the Sale will be—
One-half of the purchase money in hand, the other half in 9 or 18 months, bearing interest from the day of sale; approved security will be required. Possession will be given of the Mill, &c. immediately, and the Land as soon as the crop is off; and the latter place on Christmas next. JOHN SOWDEN. May 23. z wdf
For SALE and to RENT.
I wish to sell 900 acres of Land, on Sugar Land Run; being a moiety of 1800 acres, lying on the edge of Loudoun, and in Fairfax county, about 20 miles from Alexandria, 19 from George Town, and about a mile and one quarter from the river—lies level—It has an abundance of fine timber on it equal to any in the county, and no tract of land can be more copiously supplied with innumerable springs of the finest water; there is a part of it laid down in fine clover paddocks, with a good orchard and several buildings fit for tenants. This land was deeded to me, several years ago, by Ferdinand Fairfax, Esquire—the title indisputable, as may be seen by the title papers in my possession. Terms may be known and the land shewed to any person wishing to purchase, by the subscriber. I wish to Rent, for 5 or 6 years,
An ISLAND in the Potomac,
About fifteen miles from George-town, containing 216 acres; most of which is cleared: I am told, by those who have been in Kentucky, that it is equal to any land in that state, producing from 10 to 12 barrels of corn per acre in a tolerable season. A great bargain may be had in the purchase of the first mentioned tract, and in the latter on rent, provided application be soon made. Possession may be had at Christmas, (when the present crop will be finished) with liberty of sowing wheat this fall. It is supposed, by judges, there is a good MILL-SEAT, with a stream of water on the 900 acre tract. Any person desirous of purchasing will view it and judge for themselves. B. DADE. May 16. co
PORTER CELLAR.
Margaret Myers HAS FOR SALE, At her PORTER CELLAR, Union-street, Alexandria;
Bottled Porter, and Ale of the first quality, by wholesale or retail. Commands, from private families, inn-keepers, masters of vessels, and country merchants, will be duly attended to and thankfully acknowledged. May 14. eof
N. B. She has a quantity of HOPS, which she will sell on very reasonable terms.
The highest price given for clean Linen Rags, by the Printer hereof.
VALUABLE FAMILY MEDICINES.
Just received direct from the Patentees, and FOR SALE BY JAMES KENNEDY, JUN. DRUGGIST;
The following Valuable Medicines: Dr. Rawson's Anti-Bilious and Stomach Bitters. PREPARED BY THOMAS H. RAWSON, Member of the Connecticut Medical Society.
THESE Bitters have undoubtedly had the most rapid sale of any Patent Medicine ever before discovered, and are justly appreciated for their singular and uncommon virtues for restoring weak and decayed constitutions, and all that train of complicated complaints so common in the spring and fall seasons, such as intermittent Fevers and Agues, long Autumnal Fevers, Dysenteries, &c. They are also a very pleasant bitter for common use, and where they are known they have taken the place and superceded the use of all other bitters in public houses as well as in private families.—Price 50 cents a box.
Dr. Lee's (Windham) Biliious Pills. THE great sale and increasing demand for these valuable pills for these twelve years past, bespeak their intrinsic worth. They have proved singularly efficacious in Bilious and Yellow fevers, Jaundice, Head Aches, Dysenteries, Biliious Cholics, Colicwens, Female complaints, &c.
The very great demand and high esteem in which these pills are held throughout the United States and the West Indies, has induced many to counterfeit them; the purchaser is requested to observe that the name of Samuel Lee, jun. (the patentee) is affixed to each bill of directions, in his own hand writing, or they will not be genuine. Price 50 cents a box.
Dr. Rawson's Itch Ointment. A certain and safe application for that disagreeable complaint called the ITCH . Price 42 cents a box.
Dr. Rawson's Anti Biliious Pills, or, Family Physic.
The extraordinary celebrity these pills have gained, the universal demand for them and esteem in which they are held by medical men of the first eminence, are sufficient testimonials of their intrinsic worth. In great colics and sudden attacks of disorders, an early use of these pills often produces the happiest effects, and taken once in eight or ten days in cases of indigestion, headaches, dizziness, pains in the stomach and bowels, dysenteries, diarrhoeas, dropsies, &c. and a liberal use of my anti biliious bitters in the intermediate time has relieved patients almost to a miracle.—Price 25 cents a box.
Thompson's Aromatic Tooth Paste.
For the scurvy in the teeth and gums, and for whitening and preserving the teeth. It likewise takes off all disagreeable smells from the breath, which generally arises from scorbatic gums and bad teeth. This paste is much in use, and highly esteemed by all those who value the preservation of their teeth, it may be applied at all times with the greatest safety. It is neatly put up in pewter boxes with paper directions. Price 50 cents a box.
Dr. Rawson's Worm Powders.
A medicine which for efficacy and safety in its operation stands unrivalled. The most authenticated proofs and respectable authorities of its astonishing virtues, and surprising effects, in extreme and alarming cases of worms, may be seen at the place of sale. Price 50 cents a packet.
Dr. Cooley's Vegetable Elixir; Or Cough Drops,
For Coughs, Colds, Asthma, Spitting of blood, and all diseases of the lungs. Its merits stand unrivalled. Price 50 cents a bottle.
Dr. Cooley's Rheumatic Pills. Price 50 cents a box.
Hinkley's Infallible remedy for the Piles. Price 50 Cents a Box.
Very particular directions accompanying each of these valuable medicines.
He has likewise for Sale,
A general assortment of Drugs, Patent Medicines, Shop furniture and Vials: a few handsome Hatt Lamps; Indian Shades; proof Vials; Essence of Spruce; Patent Blacking; Madeira and Sherry wine; black bottles in hogheads; Paints ground in oil; and a few barrels Flaxseed Oil, which he will sell on reasonable terms for cash, or to punctual customers on a short credit.
A generous allowance will be made to those who purchase the above Medicines by the dozen.
March 27. zaw.
PROPERTY for Sale.
The Subscriber offers for Sale, A valuable Lot of GROUND, in fee simple, situated at the corner of Prince and Pitt Streets, in the town of Alexandria, fronting on the former street 49 feet, and on the latter street 94 feet, with the improvements thereon consisting of one two story brick and four frame houses, with other back buildings, which are free of any incumbrance whatever; the whole is in good repair, and will at present rent for upwards of 500 dollars per annum. Payments—One half cash, and the remainder in groceries or dry goods, or on a liberal credit for approved security.
With the above I will dispose of The STORE adjoining on Prince Street: Also, the lease of a comfortable dwelling house, back of the same—and the lot on which both stand. There are few better stands in town for the retail grocery business.
I will also barter, for any kind of Merchandise, and give a great bargain in the same;
About 1500 acres of LAND, being in Randolph county, Virginia, and in the state of Tennessee. Further particulars made known on application to me at the above store; where I keep, as usual,
A general assortment of LIQUORS and GROCERIES,
For sale, on reasonable terms, for cash, or short credit to punctual customers.
George Clementson.
May 30. eof The Brick House will be to rent, if not sold in the course of the ensuing week.
DANCING-SCHOOL.
M. DUPORT, Professor of DANCING, from Baltimore: Respectfully informs the LADIES and GENTLEMEN of ALEXANDRIA and its vicinity,
That he will open a School, in this place, as soon as a sufficient number of scholars can be obtained. For further particulars, please to apply at this office.
June 1. eof N. B. Mr. Duport will take it as a particular favor if the ladies and gentlemen of this city, who wish to be instructed by him, will apply as soon as convenient, as he is obliged to leave Alexandria by the first day of September next.
SPRING GOODS.
Charles Bennett Has imported in the ship United States, Captain Speake, the following GOODS; which he offers for sale, on moderate terms, by wholesale or retail:
Superfine Cloths & Kerseymeres, Best black furs and florentines. Cotton kerseymeres and colored nankeens, Fashionable waistcoating, Silk, cotton, and thread hose, Laced and plain cambric handkerchiefs, Dainties and cambric ditto, Mens' black, white, and drab silk gloves, Elegant extra long pic nic, and plain silk gloves, Wedding and killing hoes, Best Virginia Sickles, Waldron's and Biggin's cradling and grain scythes, Shot-belts and powder-flasks, Double and single barrelled guns, &c. &c. May 24. ed t.w.cordo.zaw.rdo
CANDLES.
The Subscribers have received a consignment of 100 boxes of Moula CANDLES, the quality of which is stated to be extraordinary—For sale by
Robert T. Hooe, & Co. Who wish to draw on Bolton, for a few thousand Dollars at short sight.
May 16. eof
Sixty Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY, from the subscriber, living in Wilkes county, North Carolina,
Two NEGRO-MEN, viz. BEN, a stout made, yellow man, 35 years of age; was purchased of John Linton of Dumfries.
SAM —is a stout made black man, 35 years of age—his clothing was of coarse store cloth. He was purchased of Mr. Jacobs, of Dumfries. The above reward will be paid if secured so that we get them again, or in proportion for either.
ABNER WILBORN, JOHN BROWN.
June 1. iaw3w N. B. They ran away on the 25th of March last.
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