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Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
Vol. V.]
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 1805.
[No. 1210.]
Public Sale.
On FRIDAY next, At 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store,
RUM
In hds. and bds. French Brandy in pipes, Gin in pipes and bds. Whiskey and Apple Brandy in bds. Sugar in hds. tierses and bds. Chocolate White and brown Soap and Mould and dip 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, Kersemers, Duffs, Plains, Kerseys, Negro Cottons, Serges, Elaticks, blue Friezes, Calimancoes, Russells, Yarn Stockings, Chintzes and Calicoes, 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.
FOR SALE,
On board the Sloop COLUMBIA , at A. and E. JANNEY's wharf;
New-England Rum, in hogheads, tierses and barrels.
Sweet Cyder, in barrels.
Potatoes.
70 barrels Boston Beef.
Few boxes Sweet Oil, in flasks, Boxes of Shoes, &c. &c. &c.
Said Sloop is offered for sale, freight, or charter. Apply to Captain Gardner, on board, or to JOHN C. LADD. January 12.
TANNERS OIL.
30 bbls. best Brown Tanners Oil, For Sale by LAWRASON & FOWLE
Also on hand.
A few hds. retailing Molasses, Hogheads and barrels Muscovado sugar, Mould Candles, Soap No. 1 and 2, New Beel, Botton inspection, Mackerel, Russia and Ravens Duck, Sewing Twine Sheathing Paper, Souchong Tea, and And a few boxes fresh Chocolate. Jan. 8.
PARTNERSHIP DISSOLVED.
The Partnership of Robert & John Gray is this day dissolved by mutual consent—all persons indebted to them will please to make payment to Robert Gray, who is hereby authorized to settle the business of the late firm.
ROBERT GRAY, JOHN GRAY.
ROBERT GRAY
CONTINUES the Bookbinding and Stationery business in the Store heretofore occupied by Robert & John Gray, and respectfully solicits a continuance of the patronage of his friends and the public.
BOOK-BINDING of every description executed in the neatest manner on moderate terms.
JOHN GRAY
RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the public that he is now opening for sale a handsome assortment of BOOKS & STATIONERY, in the Store adjoining J. & M. Schofield's, King-street, where all orders in his line will be thankfully received and carefully attended to.
BOOK-BINDING of every description done on moderate terms. January 9.
The Subscriber intends soon to sail from Alexandria in the brig Rebecca, captain Mark Butts, for the West Indies.
George Walker.
Washington City, Jan. 31, 1805.
Freight will be taken,
In the cabin of the ship OLIVE BRANCH , for ROTTERDAM ; and two or three passengers may be accommodated. Expected to sail in twelve or fifteen days. Apply to the master on board, or to
Rickets, Newton & Co.
January 12.
For Sale or Freight,
The Schooner BETSY ; Burthen 800 barrels; a faithful well built vessel, and fails well; built in the year 1802; and now lying at Merchant's wharf. For terms apply to Benjamin Shreve, jun.
Jan. 2.
For Sale, or Charter,
The Schooner ENTERPRIZE , Laying at Rainay's wharf; burthen about 650 barrels, well found, and ready to take in a cargo. For terms apply to
ROBERT B. JAMESSON, OR TO MANDEVILLE & JAMESSON, Who have for Sale, New-England RUM, in hogheads and barrels.
Dec. 29.
Benjamin Shreve, Jun. HAS FOR SALE, Twelve bales of INDIA COTTONS,
CONSISTING OF 3 bales Banwa Emery 2 do. Gomorally Sannah 1 do. Jallapore do. 1 do. Seerpore Baftah 1 do. Collypatty do. 2 do. Cogmary Collah 1 do. Jobannah do. 1 do. Doncaster Chintz, and 3 cases Bandanna Handkerchiefs 2 sacks Sago 3 chests Hyson Tea 32 pieces Russia Sheetings 9 do. Ravens Duck 15 bags Black Pepper 1 case Wool Hats
Mens' coarse and fine Shoes Womens' and childrens' Morocco do. Sole and Upper Leather A few Coils Cordage Snuff in half barrels and kegs 3 pipes 4th proof Cogniac Brandy 2 hds. Armagnac do. 5 hds. and 12 barrels Sugar 25 bbls. Beef, Salem inspection 6 do. best brown TANNER'S OIL. January 1.
WILLIAM OXLEY
HAS ON HAND, Which he will dispose of on terms advantageous to the purchasers, for cash or notes. The following Articles, viz.
Superfine and second cloths Kersemers 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 twill 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 Cambrick muffs India Jaconet do. Fustians, buckram, &c. &c. ALSO,
A few bales of Negro Caddies, and one trunk silk and cotton things. January 7.
Bank of Alexandria, Jan. 7, 1805. NOTICE is hereby given, to the Stockholders of the Bank of Alexandria, that a dividend of four and an half per cent, on the capital stock of said Bank, for the half year, ending this day, is declared, and will be ready to be paid to them or their representatives, on Thursday next, the 10th instant.
By order of the President and Directors, GURDIN CHAPIN, Cashier.
THE SUBSCRIBERS
Are now landing and offer for sale the store lately occupied by R. B. Jamesson 20 Bales Prime Upland Cotton, 20 Hds. Muscovado Sugar, 2 Puncheons Irish Whiskey, 15 Puncheons Old, and fine flavored Jamaica Rum, 5 Pipes Holland Gin, 30 Pipes Cogniac Brandy, 3050 Bbls. of 1st and 2d quality refined Sugar, 2 Hds. Madder, 4 Hds. Green Copersa, 6 Tierces Roll Brimstone, 2 Hds. Allum, 1 Tierce Glauber Salts, 10 Pipes of Old London Particular Madeira, 1 Pipes of full Boddry Port, 20 Qr. Casks Sherry, 2 Pipes fine Lisbon, 8 Pipes Particular Tenneriffe, 30 Qr. Casks Malaga, 30 Casks Claret, 1 Case of Nutmegs, Mace, and Cloves, 5 Bales Caffa, 500 lbs. Pepper, 100 lbs. Pimento, 800 lbs. Ground Ginger, 1000 lbs. Race, do. 200 Boxes Godfroids, (superfine) Segars, in half boxes, 70 Boxes St. Jago, do. 3 Pipes best (French) Vinegar, 10 Bales Almonds, 1 Case Pearl Barley, 15 Hds. Bright Molasses, 15 Boxes Superfine Chocolate, 40 Boxes Mould and Dip Candles, 30 Boxes Brown and White Soap, 100 Boxes Hunters Pipes, 20 boxes of Mustard, 1 Case Cayenne Pepper, Basset Salt, Fine Poland Starch, 100 Demijohns, assorted, 700 lb. Refined Salt Petre, 30 qr. Casks Best English F. Gunpowder, Do. in lb. Papers, Do. in Canisters, 20 Boxes Fig Blue, 3 Sercons fine floutant Indigo, Lioper, and Hamilton's Snuff, 1 Case of Macouba, do. 1 Do. French Rapper. Mandeville & Jamesson. Nov. 30.
JAMES SANDERSON,
Has just received the following articles, 12 Pipes London P. Madeira Wine, of a superior quality, Old Port Wine in hds. qr. Casks and Bottles, Burgundy in Bottles, Sherry in qr. Casks, Cogniac Brandy, Jamaica Spirits, Holland Gin, Peach Brandy, very old, Whiskey, Loaf, and Muscovado Sugars, Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, Hyson Skin, Cloves, Nutmegs, Mace, Allspice, Black Pepper, Ground Ginger, Salt Peter, Soap by the box, British Sail Canvas, Russia Duck, first quality, German Ticklenburgs, and Osnaburgs, Coarse Hats in cases, Juniper Berries in bags, Stone Ware, 5 qr. Casks English Battle Gun Powder, in pound papers sealed, 1 Large Scales with Box Ends, And Scales complete of a superior quality. A few bags of first quality GREEN COFFEE. Nov. 8.
WILLIAM HODGSON
HAS RECEIVED, & OFFERS FOR SALE, 160 pieces twilled Sacking, and 3 cases Cotton Hosiery, well assorted.
For Sale, by the Subscriber, A few tierces excellent Rice. Six hds. best retailing Molasses. Sixteen hds. Surinam Sugars. A few hundred bushels of coarse Salt. Dec. 17. J. G. Ladd.
TUNIS CRAVEN
Has just received via Philadelphia an elegant assortment of
GOODS,
suitable to the present season
—AMONG WHICH ARE—
Best London Superfine and second Cloths, Cambric, Jaconet, Moll Mull, & Book Mull, de Tamenon and Lace Cambric, Harnished and Flushed Shawls, Velvet, Constitution, Camels Hair do. Hunting, and Genoa, India Book Mull, Cord, Handkerchiefs, 2 3/4 Irish Linen, Black Laces, Veils, Shirting Cotton, long Edgings, Lawn, Laces, Imperial, and Pic Nic Mitts, Espaloes, Britannias, Extra Long Silk & Wash White, and Brown, Leather Gloves, Partulas, Italian Plain Silks, Cambric, Bowles, Ticklenburgs, do. do. Osnaburgs and Hessian, Marking & Sewing Silks, Worsted, Cotton, & Silk Hosiery, Silk Cards, and Taffels, Rose, and Doffett Ostrich Feathers, Ribbons, Artificial Flowers, and Blankets, Tambouring Cotton, Chintz, Calicoes, & Fringed & Plain, Cotton Colored Cambric, Counterpins, do. do. Furniture, Bastas, Emeries, Gum Ladies Patent Cloth nabs. &c. Also—By wholesale.
2 Cases Chintzes and Calicoes At very reduced prices. Nov. 13. drf.
JAMES BACON,
AT HIS GROCERY STORE,
King near Washington Street, Has just received from Philadelphia, New-York &c. an extensive selection of GROCERIE consisting of
Gunpowder, Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, Hyson Skin, Peko, Padra, Pouchong and Com'n Souchong } Of the latest Importation and particularly chosen. } TEAS
Green coffee of superior quality, Loaf, Lump and Muscovado Sugar, W India and Sugar House Molasses, Choice old Madeira, Particular Tenneriffe, Sherry, Bruffs, Lisbon, Malaga and Port } WINES.
Claret in small cases, Cogniac and Barcelona Brandy, Old Jamaica Spirits, Antigua, St. Croix, and St. Kitts } RUM.
Best Holland Gin, White Wine and Cyder Vinegar, Best Sallad Oil, Salt Peter, Allum, Madder, Copersa, & Bitt from. Mace, Nutmegs, Cloves and Caffa, Cayenne and black Pepper, Allspice, race and ground Ginger, Fig Blue and Poland Starch, Dixon's Mustard, Leuper's and Hamilton's Snuff, Best Chewing Tobacco, Spanish Segars, Pearl Barley and Rice, Shot assorted, F and F Gunpowder, Gun and Pistols Flint, Single and double Baste do. in papers and canisters, White and brown Soap, Mould and dip Candles, &c. &c.
As he has in a great measure laid himself out for the supplying of private families and in consequence thereof taken every pains possible in the selection of his goods, he flatters himself from their superior quality, and the low prices at which he will dispose of them, to be able to give satisfaction to those who will please to favor him with their custom. June 11. d
NEW-YORK LOTTERY, No. 3.
A FEW TICKETS in the Third Class of the Lottery for the promotion of Literature in the State of New-York, for Sale by the printer hereof. Prizes in the Second Class will be taken in exchange. December 27.

MUSEUM OF WAX-WORK.
Is now added to the Museum of Wax-Work, the astonishing
INVISIBLE LADY.
THE ACCOUSTIC TEMPLE,
Incomprehensible Crystal, and Reflecting Mirror,
IS NOW EXHIBITING
In the Town of Alexandria, at the House of Mr. Mott Washington Tavern.
The Amateurs of Science and Curious Experiments will find in this Exhibition, the most surprising Phenomenon that has ever been discovered in Acoustics; the Proprietor therefore presumes to flatter himself, that the enlightened and liberal public will honor his performance with the same attention, as in Paris, London, Liverpool and New-York.
This inexplicable Auricular and Optical Illusion,
Which professes to expose the practices of artful imposters, pretended magicians and exorcists, and to open the eyes of those who still foster an absurd belief in ghosts, witches, conjurations, doemonaics, &c. will enable the attentive observer to form a just idea of the artifices by which they imposed on the credulous and superstitious, in this and former ages; and afford also to the spectator an interesting and pleasing entertainment.
Description of the Exhibition.
In a Temple representing those where the Egyptians delivered their oracles, is a small Altar, and a Crystal (as described by Dr. Dee, &c.) for consulting Spirits. From this proceed the Orals for conveying Questions and Answers. The whole apparatus is unconnected with surrounding objects.
A conversation may be held on any subject; Singing, Laughing, Sighing, Breathing, &c. close to the ear of the audience; describing their number, dress, motion, &c. without any visible interference of agency, and so completely deceiving the senses, as to appear to be the effect of Magic.
The above Wonderful and Incomprehensible Exhibition, which has excited the astonishment and gratified the curiosity of the Amateurs of Science and the public in general, in London, &c. is now exhibiting with improvements, as above described.
Price of Admission 75 Cents—Children 50.
* * Hours of Exhibition, from 9 till 1, and from 3 to 6, and from 7 till 9 in the Evening.
February 5.
WAX-WORK.
The Proprietor respectfully acquaints the Public, that he has added
An additional FIGURE to his Museum,
As a proof that his FIGURES are brought to the greatest perfection.
The Proprietor respectfully informs those who wish to gratify their curiosity, that his Collection of Figures will leave this city in a few days.
January 31.
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA—to wit.
WHEREAS, Edward Miles, hath by his petition in writing applied to the honorable Nicholas Fitzhugh, one of the assistant judges of Circuit Court of the District of Columbia, to be admitted to the benefit of the act of Congress for the relief of insolvent debtors within the District aforesaid, and has stated therein that he is in actual confinement in the jail of Alexandria County, at the suit of Garet Haden, and being unable to discharge the said claim, with others against him, has offered to deliver up for the use of his creditors, all his property, real personal and mixed. Notice is therefore given, to the creditors of the said Edward Miles, that on Friday the 8th instant, between the hours of ten o'clock in the forenoon and two o'clock in the afternoon, at the Court house in the town of Alexandria, the estate of an insolvent debtor, will be administered to the said Edward Miles, and a trustee appointed agreeably to the said act of Congress, unless said creditors or their attorneys appear on the said day and show cause to the contrary.
By order of the honorable Nicholas Fitzhugh, assistant judge of the Circuit Court of the District of Columbia, this 5th day of February 1805.
G. DENEALE, C. C.
February 6.
Wanted to Hire, A NEGRO BOY.
Apply to the Printer.
Jan.
CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
TUESDAY, January 8.
DEBATE
On receding the District of Columbia. (Continued.)
Mr. Sloan. My friend from Maryland (Mr. Nelson) has observed that it is customary for members to express their sentiments on subjects under discussion in this House; not that he expected to make one proselyte by his observations. I perfectly agree with him that there is no reason to believe that he has, for this plain reason; he has not adduced a single fact in support of his argument; but after exploding all conclusions drawn from implied nothing else.
But, Mr. Chairman, under sanction of the aforesaid custom, and also from a sense of duty, I beg the attention of this committee to some brief observations on this important subject. I consider it as altogether improper, unfair and unjust to bind a subject under discussion with others not even contemplated; and to endeavor to influence the minds of members with predictions of certain events, yet in the womb of futurity, that may, or may not come to pass. The end contemplated by the present resolutions, is neither the removal of the seat of government, nor to prevent Congress from exercising exclusive jurisdiction over any territory; but to reduce the present quantum. But, say the opposers of these resolutions, the proposed recession of part of the territory, is intended as an opening wedge, preparatory to a total recession and removal of the seat of government.
Mr. Chairman, I do not pretend to a foreknowledge of any member's thoughts before they are articulated in words; those who have this foreknowledge have a great advantage over other members who have it not; but I am free to declare that my opinion is quite the reverse; believing that the recession of that part of the territory contemplated by the resolutions now under consideration, would have a tendency to continue the seat of government in this place.
But it has been asserted that we have no right to make the proposed recession; and from the dictatorial style of the resolutions of the town of Alexandria, and the positive assertions that we have heard on this floor, that it was unconstitutional, oppressive, and tyrannical, I expected from the usual accuracy and correctness of the member who made those assertions, (Mr. Dennis) that he was in possession of documents to substantiate the fact; but, to my surprise, instead of such documents, he has adduced, and principally relied on the constitution, in which there is not a single imperative sentence obligatory on Congress, either to receive a cession, or when received, to continue exclusive jurisdiction over one foot of territory; the plain and unequivocal language of the constitution leaving it perfectly optional whether to retain jurisdiction or not. Hence I conclude that no legislative body can be justly charged with tyranny or oppression, for altering, or, if from experience it becomes necessary, annulling their own acts; a contrary opinion I consider as altogether uncongenial to improvement, genuine liberty, and the inherent rights of man; and as such I hope will ever be exploded in the United States.
Mr. Chairman, the constitutionality and right to recede being settled, it turns solely on the principle of expediency. Here let me ask what advantage the United States derives from exercising exclusive jurisdiction over that part of the territory proposed to be receded? Is not the city sufficient, even admitting the utility or necessity of exclusive jurisdiction? I conceive that no possible advantage can be drawn from a larger quantum of territory. Here let me call the attention of the House to the real and obvious disadvantages: these are, at least, the loss of the time of 176 members of Congress, from twenty to thirty days annually, spent in legislating for the district, at an expence of, from thirty to forty thousand dollars. This enormous expence can only be justified upon the principle contended for during the late administration, "that a public debt was a public blessing;" and consequently that the greater the debt, the greater the blessing.
But, Mr. Chairman, I do not consider the expence as the greatest evil; I consider
it as incompatible with the principle of taxation and representation being inseparable, and counteracting the just principle of equal rights set forth in our declaration of independence, to obtain which the noble patriots of America fought, bled, and died. And shall we whilst thousands are yet living, who at the risk of their lives obtained for us the inestimable blessing of liberty, evince to the world that we despise and reject this heavenly gift, this celestial treasure, by continuing in the centre of the Union, at the government, thousands of our fellow citizens, deprived of the elective franchise, exactly in that degraded situation, which the noble patriots before mentioned, chose rather to suffer death than continue in? I hope we shall not.
Finally Mr. Chairman, considering the principle of exclusive jurisdiction over so large a territory, dangerous in its tendency and as contrary in its nature, to the liberty and independence of these United States considering it as nursing the gem of aristocracy in our bosom;—as an inexplicable paradox, of liberty supporting tyranny; as a vulture rising in the centre of the union, to prey upon the vitals of liberty, I conceive it a duty I owe, not only to my constituents, and the present generation; but also for the sake of millions yet unborn, to call upon the members of this house, if not in our power at present, to destroy this retrenched monster in its infancy, at least to clip its wings so close, that if permitted to live to mature age, it will be unable to fly upon its prey.
Mr. Jackson. Mr. Chairman—When this subject was first presented to Congress during the present session, I felt a strong predilection in favor of the resolutions, and contemplated to give them my warmest support; after the maturest deliberation I have changed the opinion I had partially formed, and with the permission of the committee I will proceed to explain the reasons, which to my mind have been conclusive in influencing that opinion.
The question depends upon two propositions. 1st. The right to cede—2ndly, The policy of the cession. Upon the first point, I am free to declare, the clause in the constitution which has been relied on by the gentlemen who have preceded me, does not prohibit us from adopting the resolutions; the words, Congress shall have power to exercise exclusive legislation" are not imperative; a grant of power does not imply a coercion to assume its exercise; if it did we should be in a monstrous dilemma. Congress, the constitution says shall have power to declare war, to lay and collect taxes, to borrow money, to raise and support armies, &c. yet no man will contend that we are bound to jactose these measures indiscriminately. We search the constitution in vain for that authority to repeal a law; it is an inherent right incident to all governments; the right to repeal unless expressly prohibited or unless violating or impairing contracts growing out of our laws, is co-extensive with the power to exclusive legislation, is conceived in the same terms with the other powers given by the 8th section to Congress.
Mr. Chairman—while I admit there is nothing in the constitution directly prohibiting of the retrocession; I believe the spirit of that instrument would thereby be violated. It is predicated upon the sovereignty and indivisibility of the states, and the impossibility of dividing them of transferring, or extending their territories, or of ever exercising any act of sovereignty over the people without their consent.—By the adoption of the constitution the people of the United States consented that a part transfer should be made to Congress of a territory not exceeding ten miles square, with its citizens, for certain specified purposes; but by doing so they did not authorise Congress to dispose of them as they think fit. An intricate case has been made by the friends of the resolutions that the right of transfer is an implied right, because it is so prohibited. Is this a true construction of our charter? If it is then indeed the great care expended in designing the powers of this government has been worse than useless; because it held forth an idea to the states who were invited to adopt it, that it was limited in its objects. If the right to cede the jurisdiction over the district of Columbia is inferred, because no constitutional barrier exists, the right to cede a portion of any state in the union may be exercised likewise; if the constitution did not repel this idea, there is a natural and inherent right incident to all governments which rejects it; the right of the people to be consulted as to the propriety of transferring the sovereign power over them is a social
and natural right; and social and natural rights survive the dissolution and wreck of states; by adopting a system of civil polity we give up certain natural rights; but an act of the government transferring the sovereignty over us to others, without our consent would be totally subversive of the fundamental principles of the social compact, tyrannical, null and void.
We have been told by gentlemen, that precedents may be found in our statutes, for the transfer of territory without the consent of the people; and have we indeed arrived at that epoch, when precedents once established are so much power? Precedents somewhat analogous, made without opposition when the principles involved in them were not examined! I hope, in God we have not; when we do; then adieu to Liberty! but the precedents quoted are not in point; the transfer of upper Louisiana to the government of the Indiana territory, is not a similar case. That country was acquired by treaty, the constitution does not apply to it; it was not a part of the United States, and did not comprehend any portion of the people who were parties to the compact; and I do not believe that it can even be admitted into the union upon an equal footing with the original states without an express amendment to the constitution for that purpose; it would contravene the objects of the constitution, for Congress to assume the right of admitting Louisiana into the union; unless authorized by an amendment for that purpose; as much as to admit the island of Ceylon or any other island, or Continent, whose population would be sufficiently numerous to destroy the very principles of the government; therefore the disposition of upper Louisiana by the act of last session does not afford an analogous case.
(To be continued.)
Alexandria Dancing Assemblies.
THE first Assembly will be held at Gadsby's, on Tuesday next, the 12th instant.
February 6.
Wanted to Purchase, A NEGRO BOY
From twelve to fourteen years of age; a gentle, good price will be paid.
Apply to
The Printer.
Feb. 6.
djt.
Runaway Negro Girl.
Ran away, from the subscriber, on Monday, the 4th of February, a Negro Girl, named ELSE, aged 13 years, about 4 feet 7 inches high—she is rather crooked in one ear—took with her the following clothes, viz. A grey coating jacket and coat joined together; also, a grey coating raper, with the body lined with flannel, a coat and jacket of blue and white striped cotton; the said jacket and coat were joined together; also, a blue cloth petticoat, with a grey coating body, blue stockings.
Whoever shall take said Negro Girl within the district, shall have a reward of EIGHT DOLLARS; if taken 10 miles from Alexandria, FIFTEEN DOLLARS; and 20 miles, THIRTY DOLLARS, if secured in any gaol so that I get her again.
THOMAS RICHARDS.
February 6.
MISCELLANEOUS POETRY, selected especially from the most entertaining and instructive writings of the British poets. (By the Rev. THOMAS DAVIS.)
In two Volumes, Octavo.
Price two and an half Dollars.
Sold by Robert Gray, & the Author.
A gentleman well known in Philadelphia, and who is greatly respected as a clergyman and justly esteemed as a man of letters, has given the following opinion of this selection:
"The two volumes of Select Poetry, form a valuable contribution to the stock of English literature. I really consider the work as the best compilation now extant. The selections and arrangements evince the taste of a correct and polished mind, the judgment of a sound and benevolent moralist, and that degree of critical skill which can only be acquired by extensive reading and scholastic acquirement." February 4.
POST OFFICE,
Alexandria, Jan. 30, 1805.
Those persons who have hitherto had their letters and papers delivered by the penny post, are requested to call for them at the Post-Office, until a man of good character can be engaged.
George W. Crail.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7.
Extract of a letter of a respectable commercial house, in Lisbon, to their correspondents in this city, dated November 26.
"We are this moment informed, that a gentleman who has just reached here from Spain, says that he overtook Mr. Freire, the British charge de affaires, on the road, he having left Madrid the afternoon of the 14th instant."
From the Washington Federalist.
Monday last being the day appointed by the Senate for the reception of the answer, and to proceed in the trial of Judge Chase, the High Court of Impeachment was formed between 12 and 1 o'clock. The Managers of the House of Representatives appeared and took their seats on the right of the Court. Upon Judge Chase being called he appeared attended by his Counsel, Messrs. Martin, Harper and Hopkins. The President then informed him that that was the day appointed for him to put in his answer to the articles of impeachment exhibited against him by the House of Representatives, and asked whether he was prepared with his answer. Judge Chase replied that from the shortness of time allowed he had only been able to have a rough draft of his answer, which he requested might be suffered to be read by himself and his counsel. Leave having been obtained of the Court, he proceeded to read the answer, which was read alternately by himself and Messrs. Harper and Hopkins on his Counsel.
After the reading of the answer was finished, Mr. Randolph, on behalf of the Managers, requested to be furnished with a copy of it, and time allowed to consult the House of Representatives as to the replication, necessary to be put in. The President informed him that the Court would consult together and give them an answer. The members of the court then retired.
The plea or answer of Judge Chase to the articles of impeachment, was too long to be accurately taken down, from the reading. It shall however appear as soon as a correct copy can be obtained. The following impressive and elegant conclusion, we hasten to lay before our readers, as a specimen of the ability with which the plea is drawn. The whole presents such a clear, conspicuous, and comprehensive view of the conduct of Judge Chase, on the subjects alluded to in the articles of impeachment, that a conviction of his innocence cannot but follow an impartial perusal of it. The effect on the audience was uncommonly great.
This Respondent has now laid before this Honorable Court, as well as the time allowed him would permit, all the circumstances of his case. With an humble trust in Providence and a consciousness that he has discharged all his official duties with justice and impartiality, to the best of his knowledge and abilities; and that intentionally he hath committed no crime or misdemeanor, or any violation of the constitution or laws of his country. Confiding in the impartiality, independence and integrity of its judges, and that they will patiently hear and conscientiously determine this case, without being influenced by the spirit of party, by popular prejudice or political motives, he cheerfully submits himself to their decision.
If it shall appear to this honorable Court from the evidence produced, that he hath acted in his judicial character with wilful injustice or partiality, he doth not wish any favor, but expects that the whole extent of the punishment permitted in the constitution will be inflicted upon him.
If any part of his official conduct shall appear to this honorable Court, stricti juris , to have been illegal, or to have proceeded from ignorance or error in judgment; or if any part of his conduct shall appear although illegal, to have been irregular or improper, but not to have flowed from a depravity of heart, or any unworthy motive he feels confident that this court will make allowance for the imperfections and frailties incident to man. He is satisfied that every member of this tribunal will observe the principles of humanity and justice, will presume him innocent until his guilt shall be established by legal and credible witnesses; and will be governed in his decision, by the moral and christian rule, of rendering that justice to this respondent which he would wish to receive.
This respondent now stands not merely before an earthly tribunal, but also before that awful Being, whose presence fills all space, and whose all seeing eye more especially surveys the temples of justice and religion. In a little time, his accusers, his judges, and himself must appear at the Bar of Omnipotence, where the secrets of all hearts shall be disclosed, and every human being shall answer for his deeds done in the body, and shall be compelled to give evidence against himself in the presence of an assemble of universes. To his omnipotent
judge, at that awful hour, he now appeals for the rectitude and purity of his conduct as to all the matters of which he is this day accused.
He hath now only to adjure each member of this Honorable Court, by the living God, and in his holy name, to render impartial justice to him according to the constitution and laws of the United States; he makes this solemn demand of each member, by all his hopes of happiness in the world to come, which he will have voluntarily renounced by the oath he has taken, if he shall wilfully do him injustice or disregard the constitution or laws of the United States, which he has solemnly sworn to make the rule and standard of his judgment and decision.
SAMUEL CHASE.
The Senate have, we understand, rejected the treaty for extinguishing the Indian title to certain lands within the limits of the state of Georgia; twelve votes being given in its favor, and nineteen against it. The treaty provided for extinguishing the Indian title to a tract of land not exceeding two millions of acres, and for the payment by the United States, of two hundred thousand dollars, by the creation of an irredeemable stock to that amount, and the payment of a perpetual interest thereon of twelve thousand dollars.
(Nat. Int.)
For many years after the adoption of the federal constitution, the pride and boast of its friends, the federalists, was the wisdom displayed in creating three distinct and independent Branches, which operating severally as checks should secure the people against the monopoly of power in either branch. But of those three the judiciary promised to deserve the greatest confidence. The best of men are but imperfect beings, and notwithstanding their virtues, are liable to be more or less affected if exposed to strong temptations. It was therefore an act of the greatest wisdom to place our judges as far as possible out of the reach of all temptation, by leaving them to the exercise of their judgment, with no motive, no interest to bias their decisions. Their offices fixed, their salaries secured to them, and thus they had no party to gain, no contingent emolument to expect. There was one consideration it is true, and one alone which could have any weight in regulating their conduct, and that was the importance of preserving the character of inviolable adherence to the eternal principles of truth and justice. Interests they had none, other than to maintain unspotted reputations. Such was the establishment of the judiciary system, and sanguine indeed were the hope of its friends, that it would prove the impregnable fortress of American liberty. We say and repeat it with melancholy emphasis, such was the plan of the judiciary.
Soon after Mr. Jefferson came into power an attack was made upon the radical principles of our constitution. In the debate which terminated in the sacrifice of one portion of the judiciary. Mr. Giles the violent enemy of the federal covenant and the warm advocate of Virginia agrarian disment, advanced doctrines which but too plainly foreboded the destruction of the theory of our constitution. Were there any doubts however as to the fate which awaits the judiciary system, Mr. Giles has removed them this session by a frank avowal of his principles. We say his principles, and he is a Virginian, and the will of Virginia is Law.
In contradiction to the assertions of the framers of the federal constitution, and the sense of its friends, Mr. Giles declares that it was intended that the judiciary should be independent of the control of the executive alone, but at the disposition of the legislature!! Here then is and end to unbiased justice. Here then liberty is put in jeopardy and justice to be arraigned before the tribunal of party. The security which the minority or smaller states, enjoyed, in the independence of judges, is to be wrested from them, and an important provision of the fed. compact dissolved. A new prospect arises before those who had nothing to consult but their own consciences and their characters.
Judges must conform their politics and their decisions to the views and interest of that part of the Union, which owing to the privilege of a representation of property, possesses an irresistible power in the legislative body; or risk the tenure of their offices.
Now let those who have experienced the growing impulse of national pride, who have rejoiced in the wisdom of those sages, who framed the federal constitution, examine and compare the doctrines which were, and which are advanced, and say does the administration of Mr. Jefferson
justly tend to inspire a confidence in the people.
(Repertory.)
Since the last acknowledgement of donations to the Soup-House the committee of the poor have received the following, and for which they return their sincere thanks.
A waggon load of wood, from a friend to the poor.—His second donation.
Two bushels of choice beans from a well-wisher to the institution.
Ten dollars, from a person unknown, by the hands of a friend.
A waggon load of wood from a gentleman in Fairfax.
Ten dollars inclosed in a letter without a signature.
Five dollars from a gentleman in Fairfax.
Several quarters of a dollar for plates of soup, from different persons.
A quantity of excellent Scotch Leeks, from a friend.—second donation.
By this Day's Mail.
NEW-YORK, February 3.
On Saturday arrived here two British packets, both of them from Falmouth, (Eng.) One of them is the Eliza, captain Patterson, with the November mail; the other is the Leicester, captain Bell, with the December mail. The latter had a passage of forty nine days, and brings London papers to the evening of the 12th Dec.
From these papers it appears that Mr. Pitt, had publicly declared, that War with Spain was inevitable and that he feared Portugal would be obliged to become a party in the war against England. The presumption therefore is, that as soon as parliamentary assemblies war will be immediately declared.
One of the papers contains an account of the loss of the British ship Romney, of fifty guns on the coast of Holland, laden with bullocks and vegetables for the Texel fleet. Crew saved. This disaster took place on the South Haak Sand, five miles west of the Texel. All the masts went overboard, and the officers and crew quitted her on rafts and in the boats. A few of the men were picked up by a British ship of war; all the officers and the rest of the seamen were made prisoners by the boats of the Dutch fleet, and this valuable ship soon went to pieces. This accident is said to have originated by the Romney mistaking three American ships wrecked the night before on the Haak Sand, for part of the Texel fleet at anchor. Several merchant vessels went ashore about the same time. The gales on the coast of Holland are stated to have been dreadful.
NORFOLK, February 1.
Arrived ship Medway, captain Barnard, 42 days from Dublin.
Brig George, capt. Rust, 28 days from Tobago, and 16 days last from St. Thomas's. Left the schooner John, Bayton, to sail for Norfolk in 10 days.
Brig Cabinet, capt. Davis, 93 days from Fecamp, via Falmouth.
Schooner Thomas, capt. Harwood, 25 days from Montego Bay, Jamaica.
Sloop Grand Sachem, capt. Bolles, 14 days from Turk's-Island.
Schooner Rachel, captain Neal, (of Alexandria) 17 days from Barbadoes.
Left at Barbadoes, ship Little William, Baldry, and schooner Emily, Forster, of this port; brig Fair Trader, for Philadelphia, and schooner Patience, of Alexandria, to sail in two days for Martinique. Saw last Saturday, 5 leagues from the Cape, a brig dismantled.
In Hampton Roads.
Ship Glory, captain Woodhead, 43 days from Dublin. Left the Martha Bland, capt. Wyvill, arrived the day before, leaky, 45 days from Norfolk. On 13th January, in lat. 35, long. 69, spoke the schooner Three Sisters, 61 days out from Jamaica, bound to North-Carolina, short of provisions and water, and her main-mast sprung; supplied them with some provisions, tho' the sea ran very high, Captain Woodhead left the ship in the Roads on Sunday night, to come up to town; when the boat upset off Sandy Point, and he with the utmost exertion saved himself; but we are sorry to say, that a promising young man named Henry Barrett (apprentice to the ship) is drowned.
For Sale by the Subscribers,
Muscovado sugar in hds.
Green Coffee in bales
Antigua & Tobago rum in hds.
Cognac Brandy in pipes
AND A FEW
Barrels of Prime BEEF.
Nathaniel Wattles, & Co.
Jan. 24.
del.
For SALE—or to be Bartered,
FOR WET OR DRY GOODS,
On very advantageous terms, 14 Hundred Acres of LAND, in Montgomery County, State of Kentucky, about thirty miles from Lexington.
The title is perfect, the patents bearing an early date, and the patentee having ever since remained in the possession of the land. The soil is remarkably rich; the common product being from 12 to 15 barrels of Corn per acre. It is also well calculated for the production of Hemp and Flax, and of Wheat, Rye, Oats and other Grain, and is well timbered; has several valuable mills near it; the main post road passes through it; and upon the whole is calculated in a superior manner, for the residence of five or six industrious men.
Those who wish to migrate to Kentucky, will find it much to their interest to call on the Liberator as soon as possible, and examine the title papers.
Henry Moore, Land and Stock Broker, &c.
Feb. 7.
I do certify that about two years since I travelled through the lands mentioned in the foregoing advertisement, and found them to be equal, if not superior, to any land in Kentucky; and from the documents in my possession, and other information, I am certain the title to the same is clear and indisputable. I would, therefore, recommend to those who wish to migrate thence, to purchase the said lands, as they can be had on reasonable terms.
Henry Moore.
Alexandria, 6th Feb. 1804. awf
JAMES KENNEDY, SEN.
At the Alexandria Library—King-Street. Expects to receive by the first arrival from Philadelphia,
Memoirs of the Life, Writings and correspondence of the late Sir William Jones, of Calcutta,
Justly celebrated for his valuable researches in Asiatic Literature, the extent of his genius, and for every amiable quality which can adorn the character of the Scholar and polite Gentleman—
By Sir John Shore, now Lord Teignmouth.
It will form one Octavo Volume of five hundred pages of fine wove medium paper, and will be ornamented with an elegant Portrait of Sir William Jones, and a Fac Simile of his hand writing:
Price 375 Cents, neatly bound.
For a character of the above interesting work, by a judicious critic, see the Port-Folio of 3d November last.
Expected also from the Classic Press of Messrs. Pease & Co.
Virgil, Horace, Cæsar and Sallust, in usum Delphini.
Just Published,
AND FOR SALE AS ABOVE, The AMERICAN GARDENER,
CONTAINING Ample directions for working a Kitchen Garden every month in the year, and copious instructions for the cultivation of the Flower Garden, Vine Yard, Nursery, Hop Yard, Green House, and Hot House.
By John Gardiner & David Hepburn, Late Gardeners for General Mason and General Mercer.
Feb. 7.
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NOTICE.
THE Sale of the property of James Duvall, Esq. Fairfax county, near the Great Falls of Potomac, whereon he will lately flood, authorized by me under a decree of the Chancery court of said county to take place on the 20th day of last December, having been unavoidably postponed on account of the inclemency of the weather, I therefore hereby give notice that I shall proceed to sell the same on Friday the 20th day of March next, at 12 o'clock, if fair, if not, the next fair day. The terms will be one third of the purchase money in hand, one third in 12, and one third in 18 months, from the day of sale, and on the completion of the last payment a title will be made to the premises, under the decree above mentioned.
JOHN POTTS, Commissioner.
February 7.
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The printers of the Washington Federalist and Frederick Town Herald are requested to publish the above once a week until the day of sale, and forward their accounts to this office for payment.
Five Dollars Reward.
LOST, on Tuesday morning, a gold BREAST PIN set with hair, with the cypher C. in front; whoever has found the same and will deliver it to the Printer shall receive the above reward.
February 7.
206t

JUST RECEIVED, BY ROBERT GRAY, And for Sale at his Book Store, For Jaundice and Bilious Complaints, WHEATON'S GENUINE PATENT BITTERS, Price only 58 cents, Secured to him by Letters Patent from the President of the United States.
A MEDICINE extremely useful and efficacious for curing jaundice and bilious disorders, and removing that sinking faint and distressed feeling at the stomach, difficulty of breathing, loss of appetite, and sleepy, dull heaviness in the forepart of the day, weakness and trembling in the limbs, dizziness of the head, and yellowness of countenance, complaints so common to jaundice and bilious people.
Also removing obstructions of the bowels, and of the chyle, complaints, pukings, and purgings, indigestion, sick head ach, rheumatic complaints, &c. which life from a collection of four, bilious matter in the stomach, and at length restoring the constitution to strength and vigor.
They are also found very useful to carry off worms, and to cure rickety children, and may be used with safety in all conditions, ages and sexes.
The many cures that have been effected in New England, by the above medicine (as may be seen in the bills) prevent the necessity of further recommendation.
LIKewise,
Wheaton's patent itchy Ointment, Price only 50 cents.
The only medicine in the world which will certainly cure the ITCH, without having in it any thing either dangerous or disagreeable; it being composed mostly of ingredients never before discovered or used in that disorder.
One box cures a person, and there need be no washing after the use of it, as the skin is generally left cleaner and smoother.
ALSO,
Lee's genuine Windham Antibilious PILLS.
REANIMATION.
WHEN the most important functions of life are suspended, and those who are invalids by imprudence, inheritance, accident or disease, are tottering upon the brink of the grave, it is not in despair that relief is to be found: There is a medicine which has restored thousands from infirmity and misery to health and happiness, which is
THE AROMATIC LOZENGES OF STEEL.
Since this excellent medicine was first discovered by Dr. Bardwell, several thousand females have experienced its salutary effects; many of whom had been reduced to the brink of the grave having used every remedy recommended as specific in those complaints, and had made every application to the faculty that could be obtained. The following recent case is selected from a numerous list.
From Mrs. Eleanor Wadsworth, Providence, (R. I.)
Sir, We received yours and with much pleasure comply with your request, as my daughter has certainly received very great benefit from Dr. Bardwell's Aromatic Lozenges of Steel.
In the winter of 1802 my daughter, who is in her 17th year caught a very severe cold, which with the violent fever which accompanied it, confined her to her room upwards of four months; during this period we paid for Doctors bills and consultations 150 dollars. The fever left her in the most deplorable, and debilitated state with hardly any use of her limbs, so that we were obliged to carry her from the bed to the chair. Being strongly persuaded by the Doctor we went to Ball's Town Springs, and stayed the season, and thought she gained considerable strength by the use of the waters; but by the fatigue of the passage (having very rough weather) she became as weak as her cough much worse than before. During the last winter her whole nervous system has been so irritable, and her spirits so low and depressed, that death to her was desirable. In the latter end of January we had an Advertisement recommending the Lozenges of Steel for similar complaints, we immediately purchased a pack of them, and before the whole of them were taken, they evidently produced a change in her system, which medicine before had been able to effect; we sent for two more packets. It is now fourteen days since she began to mend; she has laid aside her crutches, has been out to horse back, and if the weather should prove favorable we intend coming to Peck's Hill early in April to stop until we go to Ball's Town Springs; from there we will send you our address, where with pleasure we will satisfy any enquiries.
Price one Dollar per Packet.
Particular directions for their use are sealed up with each but as the great benefit to be derived from them can only be secured by having them genuine, the public are requested to observe that the name of Thomas Stokes & Co. are affixed to each packet, without which mark of authenticity they are not genuine.
The Lozenges of Steel,
are only to be had, in Alexandria, of Messrs. R. & J. GRAY.
WHO HAVE ALSO ON HAND,
A SUPPLY OF
Family & Patent Medicines,
-CONSISTING OF-
Chambaud's Antasthmatic Lozenges; Acne and Fever Drops; Antibilious Pills; Aromatic Essence for Head Aches; Reanimating Solar Tincture; Dr. Bardwell's genuine Eye Water; Atkinson's Essence of Mustard; Scotch Ointment for the Itch; Tooth Ach Drops; Aromatic Lozenges; Essence of the Woods, &c. &c.
Dr. Hunter's genuine Antibilious Pills, For the prevention and cure of Yellow, Bilious and Patrial Fevers.
Every experienced physician knows that 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 putrefacent qualities to bring on sudden and fatal fevers. The marvellous success of Dr. Hunter's Antibilious Pills, in curing, and particularly preventing this dreadful disease is universally known in the
lands, 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 Indies, or any of those places infected with those fevers. Dr. Hunter has every possible reason, that can result from long and extensive experience, for believing that a dose of these pills, taken once every fourteen days, during the prevalence of our fall fevers, will prove an infallible preventative, and that, if taken in the early stages of these fevers, their use will very generally succeed in restoring health, and frequently in cases esteemed desperate and beyond the power of common remedies.
The operation of these pills is perfectly mild, may be used with safety by persons in every situation and of every age.
In sickly times and places a dose should be taken once a fortnight, and if there is reason to apprehend personal danger, once a week.
Observe that the signatures of Messrs. Thomas Stokes and Co. is affixed to each box, without which mark of authenticity they are not genuine.
The genuine Scotch Itch Ointment.
The only medicine that cures this disagreeable disease by one application, to many thousands having experienced its efficacy; it is unnecessary to add any more arguments in its favor, but to caution the public that the name Thomas Stokes and Co. is affixed to each box, without this mark of authenticity, none are genuine.
Dr. Bardwell's genuine Eye Water.
A sovereign remedy for all diseases of the Eyes; speedily removes inflammation, dimness, itching, and film, it never fails to cure those maladies which frequently succeed the measles, small-pox, and &c. and is an unparalleled strengthener of a weak sight.
Dr. Hunter's genuine Antibilious Pills.
An agreeable and certain preventative of the predisposition to inflammatory and malignant fever, which prevails at particular seasons of the year. The rapid and increasing demand from every part of the United States, and the West India islands, is the best evidence of their superior excellence.
CHAMBAUD'S Antasthmatic Lozenges.
A radical cure for coughs, colds, asthma and consumption, difficulty of breathing, &c. &c.
Mr. CHAMBAUD, the sole proprietor of this medicine, has the satisfaction to announce that they have been the means of relieving many persons in a most precarious state of health. In common colds this medicine produces so salutary a perspiration that they generally are eradicated in a few hours. Coughing, being prolonged by that convulsive symptom termed the tickling in the throat, it shortens its duration by promoting sleep and strengthening the constitution. Pulmonary complaints, affecting the breast and lungs; those affected with them experience an almost immediate relief. Asthmatics and confirmed consumptives have repeatedly been eradicated by them. Infants in the hooping-cough, and women during pregnancy, may take them without the least fear of danger, and with the greatest expectation of relief, nor can it be administered at an improper season.
Dr. BRADWELL'S
Anodyne Essence, for all kinds of Head Aches.
THE renowned virtues of the Anodyne essence, is now so generally known, that it is no presumption on the Proprietor, to say, that Head Aches, arising from whatever cause, or however violent, instantly submit to its penetrating powers. This invaluable Anodyne, has frequently succeeded after the best advice, and every other remedy had failed; by its salutary operation, it infallibly 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 Johnston, a labouring man, in the service of Mr. Van Rensselaer, who was afflicted with a most horrid leprosy, must have convinced every one who has read the particulars of these cases, besides which, a variety of proofs of their efficacy, authenticated by persons of character and respectability are open to the examination of every inquirer. These must naturally be supposed to have their due weight, and supersede the necessity of any further comment from the Proprietor, yet he presumes to assert, that the real merits of this vegetable preparation will, on a fair trial, plead more forcible its own recommendation than any thing which can be laid of it.
Where also may be had,
Atkinson's Worm destroying Lozenges. These Lozenges not only destroy worms where they exist, but effectually prevent their return. Those families who have allowed Dr. Atkinson's advice, and used them in the Spring and Fall among their children, as their common physic, 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 these last two years. We always suspected that she had worms, and had given her several worm medicines, without any good effect, so that we despaired of 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 worms nearly half a yard in length and the third had a large mass of 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
Reanimating Solar Tincture, or Pabulum of Life Of the cure of Consumption and Asthma, Disorder in the Stomach and Bowels, Convulsions, Cholic and Dementia.
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 above-mentioned, derive their origin from the same cause, indirect debility, or consequence of 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 Reanimating Solar Tincture, which after having been employed in thousands of instances, with the most unexampled and astonishing success, has obtained the wormest 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 dol. and 1 dollar and 50 cents per bottle. The large bottle contains nearly two of the small. Copious Directions for their use are sealed up with each bottle.
Dr. Stoughton's Cordial Bitters, faithfully prepared at the original warehouse, London.
This incomparable medicine has stood the test of universal approbation in Europe for near an hundred years, in the cure and prevention of, Loss of appetite, bad digestion, windy cholic, urfets, hysterical vapours, faintness and trembling, ague and fever, depressed spirits, foul breath, worms in children, scurvy, obstructions or stoppages, bilious fevers, sick fish, &c. &c.
These Bitters being now generally used in taverns and public places, and universally acknowledged by all who have tried their effects, to be far superior to the compositions formerly imposed in imitation thereof; the proprietor hath reduced the price to those who purchase largely above fifty per cent. Directions will be passed 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 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.
NOTICE.
Alexandria, Dec. 4, 1804.
ENTERED, THAT the Stockholders in the Little River Turnpike Company, &c. and are hereby required to pay to the Treasurer of said Company, Ten Dollars on each share by them respectively subscribed, on the first day of March next; and the further sum of Ten Dollars, on each of their shares, on the first day of August next ensuing.
JONAH THOMPSON, Treasurer.
NOTICE.
Such as are in arrears for former calls, are respectfully and earnestly solicited, to make immediate payment to the Treasurer, that he may be enabled to discharge the claims against the Company; particularly as there are amongst those claimants a number of poor laborers, who are in the utmost distress for want of the sums due them. The Directors flatter themselves that the prompt payment of every delinquent will relieve them from the painful necessity of enforcing punctuality, which can no longer be delayed.
J. T.
Dec. 28, 1804.
Young Ladies Boarding and Day SCHOOL.
The inhabitants of Alexandria, are respectfully informed that sudden illness has prevented the commencement of Mrs. O'Riley's Ladies Academy, in this city—but being now in a state of convalescence, will as soon as her health permits open her proposed academy, (of which due notice will be given,) where will be taught French and English grammatically; Writing and Arithmetic; History, Geography and the use of the Globes; Music, Drawing and all kinds of work, viz. Embroidery in chenilles, gold silver, silks, &c. composing figures, historical and ornamental, landscapes, flowers, fruit-bolds, &c. maps wrought in silks, chenilles girtds, &c. print work in figures or landscapes; cloths work in fruit, birds, flowers &c. flagre and warming in vases, pyramids, baskets, tea tables, opetynes, &c. grotto and shell work, artificial flowers, tambor and dressen, cross stitch, rent stitch, tapestry, &c. bugle and pearl work, painting on velvet, gauze, silk, vellum, &c. with many other accomplishments to numerous to mention.
Parents and guardians desirous to have an opportunity of an early and accomplished female education, shall meet the completion of their wishes by patronizing the proprietors, the greatest attention will be paid to the morals and education of the young ladies entrusted to their care.
Nov. 29.
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Alexandria Bank Shares FOR SALE—apply to JAMES PATTON.
Millinery, &c. for Sale.
FRANCIS PIC,
Takes the liberty of informing the Ladies and Gentlemen of Alexandria, and its vicinity, that he will open, on THURSDAY next, the 17th instant, (and continue for several weeks) in the house formerly occupied by Mr. Pierce, and between Thomas Brocheus's house and Stewart and M'Knight's store, in Fairfax Street,
A handsome assortment of MILLINERY, Lately purchased in Philadelphia; Consisting of Bonnets and Caps; together with a quantity of other Fancy Articles.
ALSO,
Ladies' Great-Coats; Gentlemen's Morning-gowns; Fur Shoes; Jewellery, of all sorts, and a variety of other articles. The will be sold very low.
January 15.
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LAND FOR SALE.
I WISH to sell sixty or seventy acres of LAND, lying on the main turnpike road, about two miles from the Alexandria market house: on which place there is a square log & barn. This place in point of situation, is interior to none on said road; it has also an excellent never failing spring of water. For further particulars please apply to the subscriber living near the Cameron mills.
William Turner.
January 2.
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BY AUTHORITY.
Scheme of a Lottery, To build an Academy in the City Richmond.
   Dolls.     1 Prize, last drawn ticket having a blank to its number, 20,000   1 do 10,000   1 do 5,000   5 do of 1,000 make 5,000   6 do of 500 3,000   10 do of 200 2,000   20 do of 100 2,000   100 do of 50 5,000   25 do of 30 7,500   420 do of 25 10,500   1,500 do of 20 30,000   3,500 do of 15 45,000   1 first drawn ticket after 1000 having a blank to its number, 250   1 do after 2,000 do 250   1 do after 3,000 do 250   1 do after 4,000 do 250   1 do after 5,000 do 500   1 do after 6,000 do 500   1 do after 8,000 do 500   1 do after 10,000 do 500   1 do after 12,000 do 500   1 do after 13,000 do 500   1 do after 14,000 do 1,000  
5,325 prizes 150,000 9,675 blanks—not two to a prize. 15,000 tickets at 10 dollars each, 150,000 N. B. Prizes subjected to a deduction of fifteen per cent.
This Lottery has been authorized by the legislature of Virginia, for the laudable purpose of erecting a seminary of learning in or near the metropolis of this state. With this view it is contemplated to raise 20,000 dollars, and 2,500 dollars in addition, for defraying the expenses attendant on drawing the lottery. Citizens of the first respectability have been selected as trustees, and they have pledged themselves to use their utmost exertions to carry it into effect. The scheme has the advantage of giving to each adventurer a chance for some very large prizes, whilst the proportion of prizes to blanks, is so great as to invite the friends of the intended institution to partake in the lottery, with very little risk of their becoming losers. The treasurer of this state is to be appointed to receive the money for the tickets as they are sold, and to pay the amount of the prizes to fortunate adventurers. It is believed that the above considerations will induce a rapid sale of the tickets, and the drawing will commence as soon as a sufficient number shall be sold to authorize it—which it is believed will be on the second Monday in December next.
Richmond, Jan. 31, 1804.
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Tickets to be had of Robert Pollard, Dr. J. Breckenborough, sen. Wm. Price, (Reg.) Samuel Pleasants, jun. and Wm. Pritchard.
WANTS A PLACE,
A young man who has been brought up to the farming business, and has had some experience as a manager of an estate, and can produce unexceptionable recommendations as to industry, sobriety, and integrity. Please to enquire of the Printer.
January 25.
PRINTED DAILY BY S. SNOWDEN.