Alexandria daily advertiser (Alexandria [Va.]), 1804-09-24 00:00:00

Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
Vol. IV.]
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 1804.
[No. 1096.
Public Sale.
On TUESDAY next, at 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store.
RUM
In hds. and b. French Brandy in pipes, Gin in pipes and b. Whiskey and Apple Brandy in b. Sugar in hds. tierces and b. Chocolate White and brown Soap and Mould and Candles Raisins in kegs, boxes and jars, Figs in kegs and frails, Queen's Wine in crates.
HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, &c. Also,
A Variety of DRY GOODS,
among which are Cloths, Coatings, Kersemeres, Duffs, Plains, Kerseys, Negro Cottons, Serges, Elastics, blue Friezes, Calimancos, Ruffles, Yarn Stockings, Chintzes and Calicoes, Irish Linens, Silesia do. Omaha's and Ticklenburgs, Muslin and Muslin Handkerchiefs, India Muslins and Table Clothes, Bandana Handkerchiefs, Colour'd Threads, Hats and sundry other articles.
Philip G. Marsteller.
August 29.
ROBERT B. JAMESSON,
Offers for Sale, 30,000 lbs. GREEN COFFEE, 8,000 do. Cocoa, 20 hds. Mucovado Sugar, 20 bags of Cotton, 20 punch's fine flavored St. Croix Rum 20 hds. Molasses, 10 pipes Holland Gin, 30 qr. chests of fresh Teas assorted, 10 pipes London P. Madeira 8 do. old Port 4 do. P. Teneriffe 15 qr. cks. Sherry. and 4 pipes Brussels 3 hds. green Copperas, 4 hds. Roll Brimstone, 2 hds. Madder, 2 hds. Allum, and 120 boxes Spanish Segars of different qualities, with most other articles in the Grocer Line.
May 29.
ARMINIAN SKELETON.
Subscriptions are received at the Book Store of COTOM and STEWART, for a BOOK entitled,
THE SKELETONS:
Or, the Arminian Anatomized, and The Carnal Preacher Dissected.
In two Parts.
Part I. The Arminian, or doctrine of Universal Charity pursued, taken, examined, tried, condemned, executed, and anatomized. Part II. The Carnal Preacher Dissected, with comments on several dark passages of scripture. In a series of letters, written at various times to friends in the country.
Conditions, &c. are left at the above Store.
It is the opinion of several respectable clergymen, that the above book contains the ground work and principles of genuine piety, as it manifestly proves, from the scriptures of truth, that the doctrine of free will and universal redemption is unfounded.
Sept. 1.
ROBERT and JOHN GRAY
HAVE JUST RECEIVED, From New-York and Philadelphia, A NEW
Assortment of Books & Stationary,
among which are the following: Motherby's Medical Dictionary Lady's Museum, Dobson's Life of Petrarch, Dictionary of Natural History, Furgason's Astronomy, Tooker's Pantheon, Young's Latin Dictionary, Screvill's Lexicon, St. Pierre's Studies of Nature, Medical Extracts with plates, Decameron of Boccaci, Blount's Practical Navigator, Feder. lib. Hoole's Ariosto, Simpson's Euclid, Witman's Egypt, quarto, octavo and pocket Bibles, gilt and plain, Morocco Prayer Books, Bell's Surgery, Edinburgh New Dispensatory, Bailey's Johnson's, Walker's and Perry's Dictionaries. An elegant assortment of
Paper Hangings,
a few choice Violins, Violin Strings and Bows, a complete assortment of German Flutes and Flageolets, and a great variety of other articles which will be advertised in a few days.
July 24.
JUST RECEIVED,
And for Sale by the Subscriber, 100 pieces brown Russia Sheetings, 50 do. white do. 100 do. broad Diapers, 125 do. narrow do. 71 do. broad Russia Linens, 100 bolts Russia Duck, 50 do. Ravens do. 2000 pieces Nankeens, 10 chests fresh Hyson Tea, 2 tons Cordage assorted.
John G. Ladd.
BENJAMIN SHREVE, Jun.
HAS FOR SALE At the corner of Prince and Union Streets, (JUST RECEIVED)
2,800 pieces NANKEENS,
165 do. Bandanna Handkerchiefs, 2 bales Sannabs, 2 do. Battas, 1 do. Emerys, 1 do. blue Gustrahs, 1 do. India Chintz, 2 sacks Sago, 1 bag Hops, 94 Birch Floor Mats, 3 cases and one cask Women's Morocco and Leather Shoe, ALSO ON HAND,
Fifteen bales of India Cottons,
Consisting of 5 bales Baftas, 5 do. Emerys, 4 do. Sannabs, 1 do. Caffans, 30 pieces Black Satin, 2 sets Tea China, Mens' coarse, and women's Morocco and leather shoes, Leiper's Snuff in half b. and kegs, 1 case Mariner's Compasses, 10 coils Cordage, assorted, 24 bags Pepper, 40 b. Beef No. 1. and A large quantity of red Seal Leather
June 4.
JAMES BACON,
AT HIS GROCERY STORE,
King near Washington Street, Has just received from Philadelphia, New-York &c. an extensive selection of GROCERIES consisting of
Gunpowder, Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, Hyson Skin, Peko, Padra, Pouchong and Com'n Souchong Of the latest Importation and particularly chosen.
Green coffee of superior quality, Loaf, Lump and Mucovado Sugar, W India and Sugar House Molasses,
Choice old Madeira, Particular Teneriffe, Sherry, Brussels, Lisbon, Malaga and Port
Claret in small cases, Cogniac and Barcelona Brandy, Old Jamaica Spirits,
Antigua, St. Croix, and St. Kitts
Best Holland Gin, White Wine and Cyder Vinegar, Best Sailed Oil, Salt Peas, Allum, Madder, Coperas & Brimstone.
Mace, Nutmegs, Cloves and Cassia, Cayenne and black Pepper, Allspice, race and ground Ginger, Fig Blue and Polano Starch, Dixon's Mustard, Leiper's and Hamilton's Snuff, Best Chewing Tobacco, Spanish Segars, Pearl Barley and Rice, Shot assorted, F and F F Gunpowder, Single and double Batts do. in papers and canisters, Gun and Pistols Flints, White and brown Soap, Mould and dipt 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 pain, 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.
Robert and John Gray
Have just received,
A SUPPLY of Super Royal, Royal, Medium, Demy, Folio and Quarto Post And Foolscap
July 31.
THE SUBSCRIBER
Has just received by the brig Rachel from Cadiz,
FRESH LEMONS
And Mufcadel and Bloom RAISINS, by the box or retail,
Very nice, fresh OLIVES by the jar:
And from Amsterdam, by the Brother's Return,
REAL HOLLAND GIN,
EMPTY GIN CASES.
And GLASS WARE assorted.
On Hand, as usual,
Oranges, Limes, Tamarinds, Nuts,
Fruit, Spanish Segars (first quality) by the box or retail, with all kind of GROCERIES.
ALSO,
Fine fat Mackerel and Old Codfish, for family use.
August 20.
Abel Willis.
JAMES SANDERSON,
At his store the corner of King and Fairfax streets,
OFFERS FOR SALE,
The following articles of the best quality:
London P. Madeira Wine in pipes and quarter casks,
Old Sherry in quarter casks,
Dry Lisbon do.
Old Port in bottles,
Cogniac Brandy,
Jamaica Spirit,
Holland Gin,
Whiskey,
Loaf Sugar,
British Sail Canvas, Nos. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7,
Russia do. first quality,
Juniper Berries in bags,
Coarse Hats in cases,
Pickle and Preserving Pots, Jugs, &c.
Aug. 8.
To be Rented,
THE HOUSE formerly occupied by the subscriber on Wolfe street, having every convenience for a genteel family, with a large productive garden; the situation healthy and the house remarkably cool in the summer season. For particulars apply to
John C. Vowell.
June 23.
FRESH FRUIT
JOHN A. BURFORD,
(Late Dyson's Store,) Prince Street, has this day
received, per brig Rachel from Cadiz, brig
Brothers Return from Amsterdam, and sch'r
Sperry from Antigua.
4000 lbs. soft shell'd Almonds,
3000 Oranges,
30 b. Limes, packed in their natural foil,
49 boxes Mufcadel and Bloom Raisins, by
the box or retail,
Fresh Lemons,
Sherry Wine of a superior quality,
And real Holland Gin.
Has always on Hand,
A general Assortment of GROCERIES, DRY
GOODS, &c.
The above articles are all in fine order,
and of excellent quality.
Aug. 22.
PROPOSALS,
For Printing by subscription a comprehensive description of
The Harbour of St. John's,
IN
The Island of Newfoundland.
With the occupation and amusements of the in-
habitants; the government and trade of that
important British island; concluding with sundry
observations in relation to
The Court of Vice Admiralty
Established there—well worthy the attention of
those merchants who are shippers to foreign
markets.
By a person who resided there three months of the
last Winter.
TERMS—The work shall be printed on fine
paper, and on delivery, subscribers to
pay Four Shillings.
Subscriptions received at this Office.
For Freight or Charter,
To any Port in Europe,
The fine burthened
Ship COLUMBIA,
Captain HAYDEN.
Will flow at four hundred hogsheads To-
bacco. For terms apply to
Ricketts, Newton and Co.
Sept. 1.
For Freight (Coastwise)
The fast sailing Schooner
SYREN,
Burthen nine hundred barrels,
John Matthew, master.
Now ready to receive a cargo
and has good accommodations for passengers—
Apply to
John G. Ladd.
Sept. 10.
For Charter to Europe,
The SHIP
WILLIAM and JOHN,
T. Woodhouse, Master:
lying at Col. Ramsay's wharf in complete order,
and ready to take in a cargo immediately.
Apply to
James Wilson.
Aug. 20.
For Sale or Freight
The Schooner BETSEY,
of New Bedford,
Weston Howland, Master;
burthen 75 tons, or about 600 b. s.
5 years old, well found, and now in
good condition for sea. Apply to
John G. Ladd.
Sept. 11.
For CHARTER,
The fine new American
Ship ORB,
Captain FARLEY,
Abt 450 hogsheads burthen:
Now lying in Baltimore—will take a cargo to
any port in Europe, and can proceed immediate-
ly. For terms apply to.
William Hodgson.
Aug.
For BOSTO,
The Sch'r SALLY,
JAMES BACON, Jun.
MASTER,
will sail in six days, and will take a few barrels
freight on low terms. Apply to,
Lawson on & Fowle,
Who have now landing from said Schooner at
Lawson and Smoot's Wharf, and for sale at
their store on said Wharf.
50 boxes mould and dipt Candles,
200 Reams Wrapping Paper,
20 b. B. Iron Feet,
30 do. do. Bay Mackerel,
20 do. Pork,
Young Hyson Tea,
And a few b. N. E. Rum.
For New-York and Boston,
The fast sailing, copper bot-
tomed
HARMONY,
Robert B. Hall, master; will be ready to re-
ceive FREIGHT in a few days.—Apply as
above.
Sept. 8.
LATELY PUBLISHED,
And for Sale by ROBERT and JOHN GRAY,
THE
HISTORY OF THE WARS,
Which arose out of the French Revolution:
which is prefixed a Review of the Causes of that Event.
By Alexander Stephens, Esq. Of the Honorable Society of the Middle Temple. Two Vols. Octavo. Price to subscribers 5 dols. N. B. After the 20th of this month the price will be raised to 6 dols. Just received, The fifth volume of Select Plays. Subscribers will please to send for their copies. July 14.
JUST RECEIVED, And for Sale by Rob. and John Gray
MEMOIRS
OF The LIFE of Dr. DARWIN. By Anna Seward. Price in boards, 1 dol. 75 cts. Bound in Sheep, 2 — 00 Calf, gilt, — 1 50

Public Notice.
THE Street Commissioners have at two different times advertised, that the law required that all persons, holding property on streets that were paved, should pay the foot way opposite their lots: The Commissioners now give public notice, that proposals will be received by them on Tuesday the 30th of this instant, from any person or persons desirous to contract to do such pavement by the square yard, and find materials. The proposals to be handed in sealed up, and the contract will be given to the lowest offer.
Sept. 20. d6t
For Sale, Freight or Charter, The Schooner
TWO BROTHERS, of 73 tons Burthen:
Now lying at my wharf at George Town. For terms apply to
Charles F. Broadhag.
George Town, Sept. 22. 3t
FOR SALE,
The Brig Julia ,
Burthen about 900 bls. She is well built of the best materials, sails fast, is completely found and ready to receive a cargo. For terms apply to
Joseph Riddle.
Sept. 8. 23w
REMOVAL.
THE Notary Public's Office is removed to Prince Street, in the room adjoining the Mayor's Office.
CLEON MOORE, Notary Public.
Sept. 22. d3t
WANTED TO HIRE,
A WHITE or BLACK FEMALE SERVANT, about fourteen years of age
Enquire of the Printer.
September 21. d
A CARGO
Of coarse LIVERPOOL SALT, just received and now ready to be delivered from on board the ship Columbia , capt. Hayden, at Harper's wharf, and for sale by
Ricketts, Newton and Co.
Sept. 1. d
JUST RECEIVED,
By the Rachel from Cadiz, and for Sale by the Subscriber,
48 boxes Muscadel and Bloom
RAISINS,
70 Jars of OLIVES—all in fine order.
T. SIMMS.
Aug. 20. d
FOR SALE,
A likely negro Woman with her two female children.
Enquire of the Printer.
September 12. d2w
Baltimore Cathedral Church
LOTTERY.
ALMOST the whole of the Tickets in this Lottery being disposed of, the drawing will certainly commence on the 10th of next month. A few remaining Tickets are for sale at James Bacon's, King Street.
Alexandria, Sept. 19. d6t
FOR SALE,
Or will be exchanged for property in Alexandria.
Fifty acres of LAND,
Situate on the road leading to Mount Vernon, and three and an half miles from town. For particulars apply to.
JAMES KEATING, on the premises.
Sept. 10. 31t2w
JUST PUBLISHED.
By ROBERT and JOHN GRAY, King Street,
AN ELEGANT EDITION OF
THE HOLY BIBLE.
In four handsome Octavo Volumes—Price, well bound, Ten Dollars.
This edition is now offered to the public as a specimen of American paper and printing, which will not suffer by a comparison with any book printed in this country.
A GOLD MEDAL was given to Robert Carr, the Printer of this Bible, by the American Company of Booksellers, as the best specimen of Printing exhibited at their annual meeting at New York last June.
PURSUANT
to a Deed of Trust from Samuel Poston, to the subscriber, will be exposed to sale, for ready money, at the Coffee House in the town of Alexandria, on the sixteenth day of October next,
Two Tracts of Land,
Situate on the north river of Cacapehen, in the city of Hampshire, containing four hundred and one acres; the sale will commence at 12 o'clock in the day.
James Keith.
November 4. lawd5t
EASTERN BOUNDARY OF LOUISIANA.
Our conjecture, it seems was not altogether inaccurate. One of the principal sources of difference between this country and Spain, really arises from the difficulty of adjusting the eastern boundary of Louisiana. Spain it is well known, is anxious to limit the dimensions of that country by the Western bank of the Mississippi. We on the contrary extend our claims as far to the East as the Perdido river; and we appeal to the treaty of one thousand seven hundred and nineteen, and to the definitive treaty of one thousand seven hundred and sixty three, and to the internal jurisdiction of Florida, established by Spain both after the treaty of 1719 and 1783, as the solid basis of our pretensions. What is in truth the Eastern Boundary of Louisiana? becomes therefore a question of considerable importance, both as it respects our own rights, and our obligations to Spain. Is this boundary really formed by the Mississippi or the Perdido river? On this question our federal government has no doubt formed a conclusive opinion—and there can be no doubt also that Mr. Pinckney has been engaged in expressing his opinion, and in negotiating with the court of Madrid a corresponding arrangement. But it is the property and the duty of the people also to make their own enquiries, and to form their independent opinions. If, as some persons declare, this difference between the two nations is likely to terminate in a war, or even if it be likely to produce a long and interesting negotiation, the people are particularly called upon, by their political duties to direct their attention towards this curious, and as it may appear to some, this complicated question.
On this question my researches have not certainly been very extensive; but as far as they have gone they have conducted me to the conclusion, that our newly acquired country of Louisiana, extends beyond the Mississippi as far as the Perdido river. The contrary opinion; the opinion that it is bounded by the Mississippi, is unsupported either by the treaties which have been formed by Spain, or by the jurisdiction which she has established in Florida. The principal arguments which have appeared in favor of this opinion, are given in the extract of a letter from Madrid dated July 12*. To determine then in a certain degree the truth of this opinion, it will be necessary to analyse the contents of this letter. In every part of it, it appears to be deficient in accuracy of fact, or accuracy of conclusion.
It is not true that "East and West Florida" were originally ceded by France to England by the treaty of one thousand seven hundred and sixty three." The terms of East and West Florida were never known in Spanish or French geography. This distinction was first introduced by the English government, after the definitive treaty of one thousand seven hundred and sixty three. By this treaty all the country East of the Mississippi, except New Orleans, being given up to them, they divided the whole territory south of Georgia, and east of the Iberville, into the two distinct provinces of East and West Florida. This assertion is indeed expressly confirmed by the writer himself, who says after that previous to one thousand seven hundred and eighty, this country has been divided into the two Floridas.
It is not true that France "at the same time ceded to Spain the island of New Orleans, and territory west of the Mississippi." I have examined every article of this definitive treaty of 1763, (and it was said to be given at large) and I have been unable to discover a single article which relates to this cession. The truth appears to be, that this cession was stipulated for in a secret treaty of 1762, made between France and Spain.
The conclusion that may be drawn from the first of these assertions, is consequently inaccurate. If this country was not divided into East and West Florida, in the year 1763, it would be absurd to seek the western boundary of Florida itself. It would be absurd to assume the boundaries of this country, as it was laid off by the Spaniards before the treaty of 1763 under the denomination of Florida, as the boundaries of a new territory, which that very treaty might have created and which the English had afterwards divided into two separate provinces discriminated by two original names.
That a new territory was created by *This extract was republished in the Alexandria Daily Advertiser of the 10th inst.
this very treaty of '63; that Florida as owned by Spain and surrendered by them to England did not embrace the same extent of country, as East and West Florida owned and governed by England, will appear from the very treaty itself. By the 7th article his most Christian Majesty, (that is France) makes the middle of the Mississippi river from its source to the Iberville and from thence down the Iberville, the boundary between his possessions and those of his Britannic Majesty. In other words, France cedes to England all the soil which it possesses to the E. of these rivers. But all the soil, which lies between these rivers and the Atlantic ocean, did not belong to it and therefore it could not be ceded. For we discover in the 20th article his Catholic Majesty (that is, Spain) ceded and guaranteeing Florida, with all that it possesses to the E. of these rivers, to G. Britain. By this treaty then it would appear, that E. and W. Florida, which G. Britain afterwards discriminated were composed of all the territory, which France possessed to the E. of these rivers, and of the part which Spain possessed; that is, of Florida. What part then did France possess; and what part did Spain possess; can only depend upon the geographical discrimination, which had existed previous to the treaty of '63. But this discrimination had been made by the treaty between France and Spain of 1719, and had continued from that time till the year '63. By this treaty the boundaries of Florida, inhabited by the Spaniards and of Louisiana possessed by the French, were fixed at the Perdido river. The conclusion then, to which this writer wishes to draw from his second assertion is consequently inaccurate. Even had the definitive treaty of '63 ceded to Spain all the country to the East of the Mississippi, it would not have followed that it had ceded the whole country of Louisiana; because this territory did not constitute the whole of Louisiana.
It is not true (I am induced to believe) that after the territory of the Floridas had returned under the jurisdiction of Spain by the treaty of '83, "West Florida retained that name, and possessed a separate government, independently of Louisiana." The fact seems to have been, that the distinction between East and West Florida was never maintained by Spain; that the part of the country which lies between the Apalachicola and Perdido rivers was put under the administration of the governor of St. Augustine's and that the remaining part between the Perdido and Mississippi rivers were subject to the superintending power of the governor of New Orleans. If this statement be accurate, it is evident that Louisiana and Florida, had each of them the same extent, when they were "actually in the hands of Spain," that they "had, when France possessed it;" And by the treaty of 1719, the boundary line was fixed at the Perdido river. But if this statement be not accurate; if the Florida, over which Spain exercised a jurisdiction after the treaty of '63 extended to the Mississippi, while the Florida, which belonged to it previous to this treaty, did not extend farther than the Perdido river; a curious question will occur, whether the Louisiana which has been ceded to us, is to have "the same extent which it actually had in the hands of Spain," or the extent "that it had when France possessed it?"—The spirit of the treaty appears to embrace the last construction. The Perdido river, therefore seems to be the true line of demarcation between the American territory of Louisiana, and the Spanish province of Florida.
For the most complete account of Louisiana (taken in all its extent) I refer them to Morse's American Gazetteer, published during the present war.
"As long ago as the year, 1676, the inhabitants of the French province of Canada explored the country on the Mississippi. A few years afterwards (1685) La Salle, with emigrants from old France, made a settlement on the bay of St. Bernard, and at the close of the 17th century, previous to the existence of the Spanish colony of Pensacola, another French settlement was made by the governor D'Iberville at Mobile and on the Isle of Dauphin, or Massacre, at the mouth of the bay. In 1712, a short time previous to the peace of Utrecht, Louis 14. described the extent of the colony of Louisiana (by the settlements) in his grant of its exclusive commerce to Crozat.—Three years subsequent to this, the Spanish establishment at Pensacola was formed, as well as the settlement of the Adains on the river Mexicana. After various conflicting efforts, on both sides, the bay and river Perdido was established, (from the peace of 1719) as the boundary between the French province of Louisiana on the one side and the Spanish Province of Florida on the other: this river being nearly equi-
distant between Mobile and Pensacola. Near the close of the war between England and France, rendered memorable for the unexampled success with which it was conducted by that unrivalled statesman the great Lord Chatham, Spain became a party on the side of France. The loss of the Havannah, and other important dependencies, was the immediate consequence. In 1762, France, by a secret treaty of contemporaneous date with the preliminary treaty of peace, relinquished Louisiana to Spain, as an indemnity for her loss sustained by advocating the cause of France. By the definitive treaty of 1763, France ceded to England all that part of Louisiana which lies east of the Mississippi, except the island of New Orleans: The rest of the province to Spain. It is to be observed that although France ostensibly ceded this country to England, virtually the cession was on the part of Spain; because France was no longer interested in the business, but as the friend of Spain, (having previously relinquished the whole to her) and because in 1783 restitution was made by England, not to France, but to Spain. England having acquired this portion of Louisiana, together with the Spanish province of Florida, annexed to the former part of Florida, which lies west of Apalachicola and east of the Perdido, thereby forming the province of West-Florida. It is only in English geography, and during this period, from 1763 to 1783, that such a country as West-Florida is known. For Spain having acquired both the Floridas in 1783, annexed to Louisiana the country west of the Perdido subject to the governor of New Orleans, and established the ancient boundaries of Florida; the country between the Perdido and Apalachicola being subject to the governor of St. Augustine. By the treaty of St. Ildefonso, Spain cedes to France "the province of Louisiana with the same extent that it now has in the hands of Spain;" viz. to the Perdido—"and that it had when France possessed it;" to the Perdido; and such as it should be after the treaties subsequently entered into between Spain and other powers: "that is saying by the United States the country given up by the treaty of San Lorenzo. We have succeeded to all the rights of France."
(Richmond Enquirer.)
NEW-YORK, Sept. 19.
When the ship Thomas , capt. Gardner, left Amsterdam, there were in the Texel Roads, 6 Dutch men of war, one 84, and five 74's, besides 129 large and small transports, calculated to carry about 30,000 troops. Admiral Thornborough's squadron of eight sail of the line lay at anchor at the mouth of the Texel, for the purpose of intercepting them. The Dutch fleet was not in readiness, though they endeavoured to keep up that appearance.
Gen. Marmont was encamped at Utrecht with 36,000 French troops.
Our papers by the Thomas do not contain intelligence from the continent of Europe so late as we have previously received by way of London and Liverpool.
September 20.
By the ships Manchester , Hali , from Liverpool, and Halcyon , Rossetter , from Bristol, we have extended our files of London papers to the 1st of August, and by the Brothers , from Cork, we are in possession of Irish papers to the 9th inclusive. But the arrival of the Sally , Webber , at Boston, in 29 days from Liverpool, having furnished us with London dates to the 11th, we have adopted the selections of the Boston Gazette in preference to making any from our own files.
Bell's Messenger notices as a rumor which was propagated with much confidence, that an offensive and defensive alliance is concluded between Russia and England, to which Austria and Prussia are invited to accede.
London, August 7---11.
The Batavian Journals received to the 3d inst. communicate a statement generally accredited at Paris, that a Note, by way of ultimatum, has been delivered by the Russian Charge d'Affairs, to the Minister for Foreign Affairs, demanding the evacuation of Hanover; and acquainting the French Government that in case of refusal he had been directed by his sovereign immediately to leave Paris. We are not much inclined to give credit to this statement, but it had the effect of depreciating the funds, which are said to have fallen one per cent. in consequence of it. On the 30th ult. the French Minister at the Hague presented his new credentials, and a procession, suitable to the parade and ostentation of the Corsican's new title, took place on the occasion.

A letter from the Hague of the 29th ult. says, that most of the troops in the Texel are disembarked, and the provisions collected for their use, are disposed of by public auction. From these occurrences it is concluded, that no expedition of any consequence will sail from that part of the Batavian republic, at least until a landing in England is made good by the troops on board the flotillas at Flushing, Ostend and Boulogne. The whole number of French troops at present in Holland do not, according to this letter, amount to 25,000 men, of whom 15,000 are encamped near Utrecht, & the remainder in garrisons at the Helder, Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Hague, Bre-da, and Berg-op-Zoom.
A letter from Berlin, of the 28th ult. says, that "with two Russian armies on his eastern and northern frontiers, and three French armies on his western and southern, the King of Prussia has declared to the Courts of St. Petersburg and St. Cloud that his Majesty intends to preserve the strictest neutrality, and therefore will not permit the passage of any troops, artillery or ammunition through his dominions; but regard as an enemy, any power attempting to force such passage."
It is confidently asserted, that a treaty has been concluded between this country and Russia, and that it was signed by Lord Harrowby and count Woronzow, on Tuesday last, previous to his Majesty's going down to the House of Lords. We are inclined to think that the article signed was rather a project for a treaty than a treaty itself.
A Russian galley from Marmorigo, in the Crimea, for Petersburg, passed the Sound on the 13th of July. She came from Barcelona, and the crew were dressed after the Turkish fashion. This is the first vessel from the Black Sea which has ever passed the Sound.
General Moreau was still at Barcelona in the middle of July, where he had been joined by his Lady.
The dispatches received yesterday at the Admiralty from Sir Charles Cotton, state, that Gantheaume's squadron was discovered on the 3d instant at anchor in Camaret Bay, where we understand the French ships are protected by such formidable batteries, that any attack on them in their actual position would be unavailing. Were it not for the vigilant look out which the Fox cutter kept, and the continual firing of signals, Gantheaume would probably have effected his escape. His squadron is now bound to consist of nine sail of the line and three frigates. Every ship which can be spared will be sent off with all possible despatch to reinforce the Grand fleet, as the late sortie must necessarily divide the attention of our vessels, and call for increased strength and exertion.
Notwithstanding we are assured that the substance of the dispatches received from Sir Charles Cotton is such as we have stated, our Plymouth letter of this morning says, that a cutter arrived on Sunday, has brought intelligence of Gantheaume's return, the preceding day, to his old station in the outer road of Brest.
Although the name of Gantheaume is more known than that of any French Admiral of the present day, he has never distinguished himself but by his escapes. On the very day he passed the Gut of Gibraltar, the 18th of February, 1801, in effecting his escape from Brest, Sir Robert Calder sailed in pursuit of him from Torbay.
Ad. Cornwallis sailed from Spithead yesterday morning in the Glory, of 93 guns, to resume his command on the Brest station. Dispatches received from the Admiralty at Portsmouth, in the course of the morning, were immediately sent after him in the Rose cutter, which overtook the Glory at St. Catherine's Point, as she was standing down the Channel.
Dispatches from captain Oliver commanding our blockading squadron off Havre were last night received at the Admiralty. They contain intelligence of the renewal of the bombardment of that town and port last Friday. The houses and shipping are stated to have been considerably damaged. During the bombardment, in the course of which a great number of shells were thrown, a division of the enemy's gun boats ventured out for the purpose of annoying our squadron; but they were very nearly cut off by the skillful manoeuvres of our vessels, and regained with much difficulty, the harbour.
Notice was received at Lloyd's yesterday, of the safe arrival of the Leeward island fleet, as well as of the Lisbon fleet, and thus in a very great degree, were the fears of the merchants dissipated for the safety of the homeward bound trade. At no period in the history of Great Britain, were so many, so valuable, and so ill protected fleets expected to arrive at one time, as during
the present week. The China fleet, the Newfoundland fleet, the Leeward Island fleet, the Jamaica fleet, the Lisbon fleet, and the Baltic fleet, were all hourly expected; while an alarm was given of a French squadron having eluded the vigilance of our blockade at Brest. The lowest estimate of the value of the homeward bound trade was between 16 and 17 millions; the bare duties to government were above four millions. It was of course to the merchants and underwriters a most critical moment; and no language can express the satisfaction which was felt in consequence of this intelligence, not only of the safe arrival of the China and Leeward Island trade, but also of the French squadron being safely cooped up in Camaret Bay. It spread universal joy through the city. No apprehension is now entertained for the Jamaica fleet, as by the very favorable wind which has blown for some days, they may be expected in the course of a day or two.
We yesterday had the satisfaction of announcing the long expected arrival of the China fleet. They sailed from Canton on the 5th of February, without a convoy, and on the 11th fell in with Admiral Linoin, off Paulo Auro, who engaged them for half an hour, and then sliced off.
August 11.
The rest of the Jamaica fleet passed Portsmouth yesterday; and thus have all our homeward bound fleet arrived without the loss of a vessel belonging to any of them. Infinite praise is due to the captains of all the ships by which the fleets have been convoyed.
The election of Middlesex County has at length terminated in the election of Mainwaring, by a majority of five votes. No electioneering contest, since the existence of the British constitution, has been conducted with more tumult or has excited so much of the public attention and interest.
LORD DUNCAN expired suddenly on Saturday last, in his 73d year.
The Royal George received 66 shot, which did her considerable damage, though not so much as might be expected; the first broad side from the Marengo was pointed too low the effect otherwise must have proved fatal.
Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 24.
IN COMMON COUNCIL,
September 22, 1804.
Ordered, That John Jauney, Jonathan Swift and Dennis Ramsay, be a committee to settle the Treasurer's account and report to Council.
Ordered, That the street Commissioner do call on Thomas Cruse, to require him to repair that part of Oronooke street, between Water and Union streets, which has been dug out by him, and if the said Thomas Cruse shall neglect, or refuse, to do the said work the street commissioner is directed to execute the said work, and keep an account of the expence in order that the said Thomas Cruse may be charged with the same.
A bill concerning public docks was read a second time, and ordered to lie over until the next meeting of Council for a third reading.
A bill more effectually to diminish the number of dogs in the town of Alexandria, was returned by the Mayor with objections, and the same being amended, was ordered to be passed into a law.
A bill for the establishment of a Horse market in the Town of Alexandria, was read a second time and amended, and ordered to lie over until the next meeting of Council.
Test, JAMES M. M'REA, c. c.
From the (Philadelphia) Register of September 20.
In the discharge of an important, and to myself an indispensible duty, the subjoined statement was communicated, in the first instance to the government—In a respectful solicitude for the rights and interest of our country the desposition and letters are now made public.
W. JACKSON.
Sept. 20th.
On Thursday, September 6th, 1804, about noon, a note of which the following is a transcript, was left at my office, as my clerk informed me, by a person who lives with Mr. Francis Breuil, merchant, in Philadelphia:
"The Marquis de Cassa Yrujo presents
his compliments to Major Jackson, and would be very happy to know from him and where he could have the pleasure to see him in the course of this day." "Thursday 6."
Never before having received any communication from Mr. Yrujo—Never having even exchanged one word of conversation with him in my life—I was not a little surprised at receiving this message, which I answered by a note to the following purport:
"Major Jackson presents his compliments to The Marquis de Cassa Yrujo—in reply to his note of this morning, just now received, Major Jackson will be at his Office until two o'clock; and at his house in Chesnut-street, next to Gen. Dickinson's, until four o'clock; at either of which places he will see The Marquis de Cassa Yrujo; or, if more convenient he will wait on him." "Thursday, Sept. 6th."
This note was sent by Mr. Johnson, my clerk, and left at Governor M'Kean's. Mr. Breuil called on me soon after, and said that the Marquis de Cassa Yrujo would be glad to see me at the Marquis's house at five o'clock.
I asked Mr. Breuil if he knew on what business Mr. Yrujo wanted to see me; he said he did not know.
I went at five o'clock to Mr. Yrujo's house, and on entering the room was accosted by him in nearly the following words:
"You will be surprised, Major Jackson, at the liberty I have taken in sending to you, but I trust an explanation of the motive will excuse me. I consider you sir as a gentleman, a man of letters, and a man of honor."
"By a political intolerance you have been forced to adopt a profession different from what you have heretofore pursued; but it is one in which you are qualified to be very useful. I observe by certain opinions expressed in your paper, that you consider the present administration (for I will not call them government) as disinclined to go to war with Spain. In this however you are mistaken; the reverse is the fact; and they only wish the federal papers to utter those opinions that they may have an argument of that sort for indulging their wish to go to war with my country, which would certainly be very injurious to yours—for if the king my master was to order three ships of the line and six frigates to the Mississippi; three ships of the line and six frigates to the Chesapeake; and three ships of the line and six frigates to Sandy Hook; what would you do? But you have it in your power to do much good, by espousing the part of peace, which is so necessary to both nations. And if you will consent to take elucidations on the subject from me, I will furnish them—and I will make you any acknowledgement." Perceiving at this moment his infamous purpose, I with difficulty stifled the emotions which it excited, and restrained my indignation. He went on to examine in detail the several points in dispute between Spain and the United States—and, as I wished to learn his opinions respecting them, I suffered him to proceed.
Among other things he said that if Mr. Pinckney had acted by instructions from the administration, or if his conduct should be approved by them war was inevitable. But he had no doubt war was the wish of our administration—for he had received a letter from New Orleans dated on the 25th of April last, which stated that there was a letter at that place in Mr. Jefferson's hand writing, dated in March last, which declared that if the settlers between the Mississippi and the Rio Perdido, would raise the American colours they should be supported.
He continued his observations, and pressed me to give him an answer—assuring me that this was no diplomatic management, but an epanchement (unbosoming) of himself to me as a man of honor—and he trusted I would so consider it. I then quitted the room; He went with me to the street door, and again asked me when I would give him an answer. With difficulty I suppressed the indignation of my feelings and left the house.
W. JACKSON.
Sworn the 7th Sept. 1804, That the contents of the within statement are just and true.
EDWD. SHIPPEN, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.
Philadelphia, September 7th. 1804.
Considerations paramount to all others the love of my country, and a sense of personal honor, which no change of fortune or circumstance can ever efface or dimi-
nish, have decided me, on the present occasion, to address you.
The accompanying document refers to the most interesting objects that can engage my attention, and for the moment, those objects, banish every other remembrance.
Mr. Yrujo's official character, precludes the only reparation I would consent to receive for this attempt against my honor.—It is for you, Sir, to determine what satisfaction is due to our country and its government.
I shall wait the time necessary to learn your decision before I give further publicity to the transaction.
I am, Sir,
Your most obedient servant,
W. JACKSON,
Thomas Jefferson, Esquire, President of the United States.
Monticello, September 15, 1804.
SIR,
I have received your letters of the 7th and 9th instant, * and shall use their contents in due time and place for the benefit of our country, as you seem sufficiently apprised that the person of the Marquis Yrujo is under the safeguard of the nation, and secured by its honor against all violation. I need add nothing on that head, on another however I may be permitted to add that if the information respecting a letter said to have been written by me was meant as a sample of the communications proposed to be given to you, their loss will not be great, no such letter was ever written by me, by my authority, or with my privity, with my acknowledgments for the communication I tender you my salutations.
I'm: JEFFERSON.
Major William Jackson.
* Duplicate.
From Gibraltar, July 23.
(Extract of a letter.)—"We have sold our Flour at 18 dollars per barrel. The general failure of the crops in Spain has caused the sudden rise in the price; and the Barbary powers have prohibited the exportation of this article. Fish are at 5 to 6 dollars and dull; rice 7 to 8 dollars; pipe leaves 150 dolls. per M. Indian corn none at market."
Extract of a letter from a respectable character at Natchez, dated 24th August.
"There has been a Banditti in the neighborhood of Bayou Sarah, on the south of the line, the object of whom was to plunder under pretence of giving freedom to West Florida."
"They made an attempt to surprize the fort of Baton Rogue, but being now driven by the militia into the Mississippi territory they feel themselves at home and perfectly at ease, as the magistrates do not give them the least trouble, although many of them went in arms from hence to attack the Spanish government."
Horrid Outrage.—We observe in the late London papers, that a company of American gentlemen, among whom were Citizen Monroe, our Republican Minister, and Citizen Erving, our Republican Consul General, met on the 4th of July, to celebrate the Anniversary of American Independence. Among a number of appropriate toasts, we particularly notice, the health of our illustrious sovereign, was echoed with great enthusiasm!! This is one of the most daring offences against genuine republicanism which we have yet remarked; and most surely will meet the merited reprobation of our truly republican administration!! [Phil. Pap.]
Extraordinary Speed.
The Telegraph between Danne and Galway, we are told in an Irish paper, is worked with so much activity, that a message sent from Dublin precisely at eleven o'clock by the sundial, is received at seven minutes and a half before eleven o'clock at Galway!
FOR SALE,
The Sloop Two Brothers, (of this port.)
is built about twenty five tons, and now in good order. A credit would be given if required, or bartered for wet or dry goods. Apply to
William S. Belt, jun.
Sept. 24.
A Barkeeper Wanted.
TO a person of good character and capable of keeping accounts, (none else need apply,) a liberal salary will be given. Enquire at the Hope and Anchor Tavern, corner of Prince's street.
Sept. 24.
CASH given for clean Linen and Cotton Rags.

JAMES KENNEDY, sen. King Street. Respectfully informs the Public that he has received, from Lee & Co's Patent and Family Medicine Store, New York, a fresh assortment of the following
Valuable Medicines, Which are in high esteem and general use throughout the United States, many of them being sold cheaper than the drugs of which they are compounded could be purchased at a retail Store.
Tape Notice. That J. Kennedy, sen. is appointed the ONLY Agent for Alexandria. Dr. HAMILTON'S ELIXIR. A sovereign remedy for Colds, Obsolete Coughs, Asthma, Catarrhs, Sore Throats, and Approaching Consumption. To parents who have children afflicted with the HOOPING COUGH. This discovery is of the first magnitude, as it is an immediate relief, checks the progress, and in a short time entirely removes the most cruel disorder to which children are liable—the Elixir is perfectly agreeable and the dose so small, that no difficulty arises in taking it. From LUTHER MARTIN, Esq. Attorney General of the State of Maryland.
Gentlemen, I comply with your request in stating my opinion of Hamilton's Elixir. It has been used in my family for two or three years past, with uniform success, whenever colds, coughs, or similar complaints have rendered medicine necessary. I have myself found it an excellent and agreeable remedy for a very painful and troublesome affection of the breast, accompanied with torments and with untroubled and difficult breathing. On these accounts I do not hesitate to recommend Hamilton's Elixir, as a valuable medicine, and deserving public attention. LUTHER MARTIN. Mr. Abijah Henry, Bridge-Street, Alexandria, was cured by one bottle of Hamilton's Elixir of a very complicated disorder, occasioned by a severe cold, caught several months ago. He breathed with the greatest difficulty, and was often thrown into weakening sweats when he attempted to walk any distance, and his voice would frequently fail in such a degree that he could only attempt to whisper. He has been upwards of six weeks without a return of his complaints, and desires to give this public testimony in favour of this invaluable medicine.
Dr. Hamilton's GRAND RESTORATIVE, Is recommended as an invaluable medicine, for the speedy relief and permanent cure of the various complaints which result from dissipated pleasures—juvenile indiscretions—residence in climates unfavourable to the constitution—the immoderate use of tea, frequent intoxication, or any other destructive intemperance—the unskillful or excessive use of mercury—the diseases peculiar to females, at a certain period of life—and bygings in, &c. &c. And is proved by long and extensive experience to be absolutely unparalleled in the cure of
  Nervous disorders,  Violent cramps in the stomach and back,    Consumptions,  Indigestion,    Townness of spirits,  Melancholy,    Loss of appetite,  Gout in the stomach,    Impurity of the blood,  Pains in the loins,    Hysterical affections,  Relaxations,    Inward weaknesse,  Involuntary emissions,    Seminal weaknesse,  Obstinate gleet,    Fluor albus, (or whites)  Impotency, &c. &c.    Barrenness,   
In cases of extremity, where the long prevalence and obstinacy of disease has brought on a general impoverishment of the system, excessive debility of the whole frame, and a wasting of the flesh, which no nourishment for cordial could repair a perseverance in the use of this medicine has performed the most astonishing cures.
HAMILTON'S ESSENCE and EXTRACT of MUSTARD, A safe and effectual remedy for gout, rheumatism, palsy, fevers, furuncles, bruises, pains in the face and neck, &c. And has performed more cures in the above complaints than all the other medicines ever before made public. From Dr. Weatherburn, Wythe county, Virginia.
Gentlemen, I purchased of your shop the preparations you call Hamilton's Essence, or Extract of Mustard, which I believe has perfectly removed a chronic rheumatism (of that kind named sciatica, or of the hip joint) under which I had laboured for a long time, and which had baffled every article in the Materia Medica, and every mode of treatment received into practice for the cure of this obstinate disease. If you think this letter useful you are at liberty to make it public. Yours, &c. P. WEATHERBURN.
John Hoover, rope maker, South Second Street, between Mary and Christian Streets, Philadelphia, voluntarily maketh oath as follows, namely, that his wife, Mary Hoover, was so severely afflicted with a violent rheumatism, very dangerously situated, the consequence of a severe cold after lying in, as to be confined to her bed for several weeks, and was at length reduced to the melancholy apprehension of remaining a cripple for life, notwithstanding the most respectable medical advice was followed, and every probable remedy attempted: when seeing several cases of cures performed by Hamilton's Essence and Extract of Mustard, they were procured from Mr. Birch, No. 17, South Second Street. The first application enabled her to walk across the room, and the use of one bottle restored her to her usual state of health and strength. JOHN HOOVER.
Sworn and subscribed before Elyezar Forster, Esq. one of the Justices of the peace for Philadelphia County.
HAMILTON'S WORM DESTROYING LOZENGES. Which have within four years past cured upwards of one hundred and twenty thousand persons of both sexes, every age, and in every situation, of various dangerous complaints arising from worms, and form obstructions & foulness in the stomach and bowels. This medicine bears no analogy whatever of similar title, to common compounds of an operating with violence on the contrary, particular excellence of this medicine is its being fitted to every age and constitution; means nothing but what is perfectly innocent, and is mild in its operation that it cannot injure the most delicate pregnant lady, or the tenderest infant of a week old. It should not worms exist in the body; but will, without pain or griping, cleanse the stomach and bowels of whatever is foul or offensive, and thereby prevent the production of worms and many fatal disorders. They are particularly effectual in carrying off all gross humors and corruptions; leviathan and bilious complaints, and the safest and mildest purgative that can be used on children.
Description of Worms, and the symptoms by which they are known. Worms which infest the human body, are chiefly of four kinds, viz. the Tapes or large round worm, the Ascarides, or small dew worm, the Cucurbitina, or short, flat, white worm, and lastly, the Tania, or tape worm, so called from its resemblance to tape; this is often many yards long, and is full of joints—It is sickly, and most difficult to cure.
Among the symptoms attending worms, are disagreeable breath, especially in the morning—Bad and corrupted breath—itching in the nose and about the anus—Convulsions and epileptic fits, and sometimes privation of speech—Staring and grinding of the teeth in sleep—Irregular appetite, sometimes loathing food, and sometimes voracious—Pain, with flatulency and fætid stools—Vomiting—Large and hard belly—Pains and girdles at the stomach—Pains in the head and thighs, with loveliness of spirits—Slow fever, with small and irregular pulse—A dry cough—Excessive thirst—Sometimes pale and unhealthy countenance, and sometimes the face bloated and flushed. Persons afflicted with any of the above symptoms should have immediate recourse to HAMILTON'S WORM DESTROYING LOZENGES, which have been constantly attended with success in all complaints similar to those above described.
A dose of this medicine given occasionally during the weaning season, will effectually prevent the vomiting and purging of children, a dreadful disorder which annually destroys thousands of the infant part of our cities. It is likewise the mildest and most certain remedy known and has restored to health and strength a great number when in an advanced stage of this fatal complaint. Particular and plain instructions are given for every part of the necessary treatment in such cases. Children generally take this medicine with eagerness; having a pleasing appearance, and an agreeable taste.
CASES OF CURE—by Hamilton's Worm Destroying Lozenges. (Selected from thousands) the authenticity of which any person may ascertain, either by letter or personal application.  TAPE WORM.
Mr. SAMUEL FULLER, Inn-keeper, on the Maryland road, ten miles from Baltimore, began about 20 months ago to be grievously afflicted with a tape worm, which increased in size and strength, so as to excite the most horrid sensations by its writhing motions and intolerable pains, resembling the sawing and tearing of his bowels, which deprived him of his necessary sleep, and caused such dreadful apprehensions as cannot be conceived but by one in a similar situation—his appetite was destroyed, and with that his strength, so that he was unable to attend to any business—when he heard of some excellent cures performed by Hamilton's worm lozenges, he took a large dose, which brought away about FOUR YARDS of the worm (now in the possession of Lee & Co.)—but a renewal of his pain soon convinced him that this monstrous reptile had recovered its first vigour—Application was made to Lee & Co. for more of their medicine, with their advice—from which resulted the total expulsion of his formidable enemy, in several pieces, which he supposed to be SIX or EIGHT YARDS more. A few months have since elapsed and Mr. Fuller is now in perfect health. The above facts are well known to the numerous circle of his neighbours, and himself will testify any who may wish to make further inquiries on the subject. Although Hamilton's worm lozenges produce such powerful effects, when necessary, yet they are perfectly innocent and mild in their operation on the human body, even taken in large doses, as Mr. Fuller will testify—their particular mildness is abundantly evident in innumerable cures at infants.
Communicated by Dr. John Spangler, Yorktown, Pennsylvania. Letter from the reverend Mr. JOHN MOTHER, Minister of the Gospel, in Yorktown. York, January 4th, 1802.
Dear Sir, Dr. Hamilton's lozenges have been recommended to me as a very adequate means for the cure of children afflicted with worms. I procured a box for the use of my family, to try, whether by means of this medicine, I might be enabled to gain a point, which, to accomplish, different other means had proved abortive. My eldest boy had a very sickly appearance, very pale, and at night grew warmer from time to time; in short, he seemed to be in a precarious state of health, which would yield to none of the medicines administered, until I gave him two doses of lozenges, agreeably to the directions, which carried off a substance to an appearance a worm, which upon close inspection was repleat with very small living animals. Not one of that sort of worms which usually afflict children came from him. Since that period he grew remarkably better in health, and though there has been a fresh and lively complexion. Upon different occasions I have used this medicine as a purging substitute, and found it to answer exceedingly well, without bringing on belly-ache, or any of those disagreeable sensations, so often occasioned by purging medicines. Upon the which I judge this medicine to be, besides its main object, one of the most salutary means for restoring the appetite, and promoting a proper state of digestion, by carrying off that bilious substance, which engenders so much indisposition both among children and adults. I am, Sir, your most obedient servant, JOHN MOTHER.
Dr. HAIN'S TRUE and GENUINE GERMAN CORN PLASTER. An infallible remedy for corns, speedily removing them, root and branch, without giving pain.
THE GENUINE PERSIAN LOTION, So celebrated among the fashionable throughout Europe, as an invaluable cosmetic, perfectly innocent and safe, free from corrosive and repellent minerals (the basis of other preparations) and of unparalleled efficacy in preventing and removing blemishes in the face and skin of every kind, particularly freckles, pimples, inflammatory redness, scurf, tanners, ring worms, sun burns, prickly heat, &c. The Persian Lotion operates mildly, without peeling that natural, insensible perspiration which is essential to health. Yet its salutary effects are speedy and permanent, rendering the skin delicately soft and clear, improving the complexion, and restoring the bloom of youth. Never failing to render an ordinary countenance beautiful, and an handsome one more so.
THE RESTORATIVE POWDER for the TEETH and GUMS. This excellent preparation comforts and strengthens the gums, preserves the enamel from decay, and cleanses and whitens the teeth, by absorbing all that acrimonious flue and foulness, which suffered to accumulate, never fails to injure and finally ruin them.
Dr. HAIN'S GENUINE EYE-WATER. A sovereign remedy for all diseases of the eye; whether the effect of natural weakness or of accident, defluxions of rheum, dullness, itching and films on the eye, never failing to cure these maladies which frequently succeed the small pox, measles and fevers, and wonderfully strengthening a weak sight. Hundreds have experienced its excellent virtues, when nearly deprived of sight.
TOOTH ACHE DROPS. The only remedy yet discovered which gives immediate and lasting relief in the most severe instances. The SOVEREIGN OINTMENT for the ITCH, Which is warranted infallible remedy at one application.
can, and may be used with perfect safety by pregnant women, or on an empty stomach, in old, a week not a particle of mercury, or any other dangerous ingredient whatever, and is not accompanied with that tormenting smart which attends the application of other remedies.  THE ANODYNE ELIXIR. For the cure of every kind of head-ache.  INDIAN VEGETABLE SPECIFIC. A safe and speedy remedy for the venereal disease. "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure." For the prevention and cure of bilious and malignant fevers.
IS RECOMMENDED  Dr. HAIN'S ANTI-BILIOUS PILLS. The operation of these pills is perfectly mild, so as to be used with safety by persons in every situation, and of every age. They are excellently adapted to carry off superfluous bile, and prevent its morbid secretions—to reduce and amend the appetite—to procure a free perspiration, and thereby prevent colds, which are often attended with fatal consequences—a dose never fails to remove a cold, if taken on its first appearance. They are celebrated for removing habitual costiveness—sickness at the stomach, and severe head-ache—and ought to be taken by all persons on a change of climate.
Sold likewise by S. Pleasants, Richmond; Ross and Douglass, Petersburg; T. Green, Fredericksburg; G. Purdie, Smithfield; M. Jones, Suffolk; Dr. Miller, Winchester; R. Greenhow, Williamsburg; and F. Shaw, Leesburg.
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, Alexandria County, ss. June Term, 1804. Abner Skelton, complainant, AGAINST Stephen Stephens, Amos Allison, Jacob Geiger, and Daniel C. Rount, defendants. THE defendants, Stephen Stephens and Amos Allison, not having entered their appearance and given security according to the act of Assembly and the rules of this Court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, upon affidavit, that the said Stephen Stephens and Amos Allison are not inhabitants of this district, on motion of said complainant, by his counsel—It is ordered, that the said defendants, Stephen Stephens and Amos Allison, do appear here on the first day of November term next, and enter their appearance to the suit, and give security for performing the decree of the Court, and that the other defendants, Jacob Geiger and Daniel C. Rount, do not pay away, convey or secrete the debts by them owing to, or the estate or effects in their hands belonging to the said absent defendants, Stephen Stephens and Amos Allison, until the further order of this Court; and that a copy of this order be forthwith published for two months successively, in both of the public newspapers printed in this county, and that another copy be posted at the front door of the Court house of the said county. A copy—Test, G. Dencale, c. c. August 27. eo 224
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, County of Alexandria, ss. June Term, 1804. William Hawthorne, jun. and James Taylor, joint executors and co-partners, under the last Will of Hawthorne and Taylor, complainants, AGAINST Amos Allison, William H. Lyles, Jacob M. Lyles, William Lyles, John Jacob Gages, and Samuel Boyd, defendants. THE defendant Amos Allison not having entered his appearance, and given security according to the act of Assembly and the rules of this Court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court, upon affidavit, that the said Amos Allison is not an inhabitant of this district, on motion of said complainants, by their counsel—It is ordered, that the said defendant, Amos Allison, do appear here on the first day of November term next, and enter his appearance to the suit and give security for performing the decree of the court; and that the other defendants, William H. Lyles, Jacob M. Lyles, William Lyles, John Jacob Gages, and Samuel Boyd, do not pay away, convey or secrete the debts by them owing to, or the estate or effects in their hands belonging to the said absent defendant, Amos Allison, until the further order or decree of this court; and that a copy of this order be forthwith published for two months successively, in both of the public newspapers printed in this county, and that another copy be posted at the front door of the Court House of said county. A copy—Test, G. Dencale, c. c. Nov. 27. eo 224
FRESH FRUIT Of a superior quality  JOHN A. BURFORD, (Late Joseph Dyson's store, Prince street.) Has this day received, per the brig Neptune, from Lisbon, ONs by the box or smaller quantity, LEMONS soft shell'd Almonds, 800 lbs. English Walnuts, 500 lbs. of preserved Prunes, 10 box and some Sweet Meats, are in excellent order, and the best All which ever brought to this port. Just received, per the brig Joanna, from Newburyport, a few tierces first quality SEED POTATOES. July 5. d
TRAVELS IN GREECE.  PROPOSALS, FOR PUBLISHING BY SUBSCRIPTION,  THE TRAVELS OF  Anacharsis the Younger,  IN GREECE: During the middle of the fourth Century, before the Christian Era, With copious Notes and References, BY  THE ABBE BARTHELEMY, Keeper of the Medals in the Cabinet of the King of France, and Member of the Royal Academy of Inscriptions and Belles Lettres. Translated from the French.
First American, from the fourth London edition, IN FOUR VOLUMES. THE work now offered to the American reader exhibits a complete view of the antiquities, manners, customs, religious ceremonies, laws, arts, and literature of ancient Greece, at the period of its greatest splendour. A knowledge of these has hitherto been only attainable by a laborious perusal of writers who have been little solicitous to join entertainment with instruction. The Travels of Anacharsis, on the contrary, are so written, that the reader may frequently be induced to imagine he is perusing a work of mere amusement, invention, and fancy; till his eye glances to the bottom of the page, when he perceives there is scarcely a sentence, and not a single fact or circumstance, but is supported by the authority of some ancient author. The amazing number of these quotations may, perhaps at first sight, seem to have been unnecessary, and to have more the appearance of a parade of erudition, than to be of any real utility; but it is to be remembered that, at the same time that they must be highly acceptable to the man of real learning, by enabling him to refer immediately to the original author, they are extremely useful, nay, we may say, absolutely necessary, even to such readers as can never be supposed to have any intention to consult the authorities quoted; as they clearly show that such an idea, or such a circumstance, is not merely a decoration or the offspring of the fancy of the author, but immediately taken from some ancient writer, and therefore perfectly accordant to the general scope and plan of the work.
TERMS.  I. The first Edition in America of Anacharsis's Travels, will be comprised in four Vols. octavo.  II. It shall be printed on handsome wove paper and a new type casting for the purpose. Each Volume will contain about 400 pages.  III. The price to Subscribers, per Vol. bound and lettered, will be 2 dollars; in boards, 1 dollar and 75 cents, to be paid on the delivery of each Volume. The European Edition sells at 12 dollars per set.  IV. There shall be a handsome Map of Greece given with the first Volume, to be executed by one of the best Engravers.  V. Those who obtain ten Subscribers and become responsible for the payment of the same shall receive one copy gratis. The work is now at Press, and shall be finished with all possible dispatch.  Subscriptions to the above work received at Robert & John Gray's book store, Alexandria.
THE SUBSCRIBERS, Trading under the firm of Walters and Nickols have dissolved their copartnership. Thomas Walters, Isaac Nickols, jun. Sept. 18. cost
350 bls. HERRINGS. For Sale by the Subscribers—350 bls. well cured Herrings; a quantity of second hand Rigging, four new sails for a Brig; a quantity of Blocks and three Anchors. 30 tierces of Rice, 50 bales Cotton, 1200 lbs. Indigo. BILLS on Philadelphia and New York Ricketts, Newton and Co. July 25. d
A Tan Yard for Sale, In a good situation in the country to purchase Hides or dispose of leather. Enquire of the Printer. August 15. d
A few hundred barrels of PRIME HERRINGS, FOR SALE BY Bell & Wray. September 4. eo
TO RENT, To a careful tenant, (no other need apply)  THE HOUSE lately occupied by the subscriber on Water Street. J. Swift. Sept. 18. cost
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