Alexandria advertiser and commercial intelligencer (Alexandria [Va.]), 1803-05-09 00:00:00

Public Vendue.
On TUESDAY, At 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store, Rum in hogheads and barrels. French Brandy in pipes, Gin in pipes and bds. Whiskey and Apple Brandy in bds. Sugar in hhds. tierces and bds. Coffee in tierces and bags, Chocolate White and brown Soap in boxes, Mould and dip'd Candles Raisins in kegs, boxes and jars, Figs in kegs and trails, Queens Ware in crates, FURNITURE, &c.
A variety of DRY GOODS.
Among which are, Cloths, Coatings, Kerseymere, Duffs, Plains and Kerseys, Negro Cottons, Serges, Elaphicks, blue Friezes, Calimancoes and Russels, Yarn Stockings, Chintzes and Calicoes, Irish Linens, Silesia do. Placillas, Osnaburgs and Ticklenburgs, Mullins and Mullin Hand'ks, India Mullins and Table Cloths Bandanna Handkerchiefs, Silk Stockings, Coloured Threads, Hats, Plaid Candlesticks, And sundry other Articles. P. G. MARSTELLER. May 6.
Sales by Auction.
On WEDNESDAY, At 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store, the corner of King and Union streets. Rum in hhds. and barrels, Whiskey in barrels, Apple Brandy in barrels, Gin in casks, Wine in pipes and quarter casks, Molasses in hhds. Sugar in hhds. and barrels, White and brown Soap in boxes, Coffee in casks and bags, Raisins in kegs and boxes, Queen's Ware, and ALSO, A variety of DRY GOODS. -AMONG WHICH ARE- Broad Cloths, Cassimeres, Kerseys, Coatings, Halfthicks, Fearnought, Blankets, Planes, Negro Cottons, Worsted and other Stockings, Irish Linens, Calicoes, Threads, Chintzes, Bedticks, Osnaburgs, Sewing Silks, Mullin and Mullin Handkerchiefs, India Cottons, &c. THOS. PATTEN, Auctioneer. May 4.
Just Published,
By Robert & John Gray, And for sale at their Book & Stationary Store in King Street, THEODORE CYPHON: OR, THE BENEVOLENT JEW. A Novel, in 2 vols. By GEORGE WALKER, Author of the Vagabond, Three Spaniards, &c. &c. Price One Dollar and Seventy Five Cents Handsomely bound & lettered. Also, The Story of Tom Snell. Price 25 cents. April 21. Cash given for clean lin and cotton rags.
Public Sale.
Will be sold to the highest bidder, without reserve, on Thursday the 12th instant at 3 o'clock in the afternoon,
SUNDRY BUILDING LOTS,
SITUATED on the corner of Washington and Cameron streets, with sundry Buildings thereon; at which time the pavement will be completed round the several lots.
Also, The whole SQUARE, with 5 framed HOUSES thereon, either in lots from 36 to 25 feet front by 100 and 110 feet deep (a fifteen feet alley to each lot) or the whole square, as may best suit the purchasers.
It is pleasantly situated on Oronocco, Alfred, Patrick, and Pendleton streets, lying between John Dundas and John Potts, Esquires, houses. A part of the purchase can be taken in goods. The terms of payment will be more particularly made known on the day of sale. JOHN BOGUE. May 2.
Public Sale.
On FRIDAY the 13th of May, will peremptorily be sold at the Vendue Store,
1000 Dollars worth of JEWELRY.
Consisting of gold lockets, ear rings, bracelets, watch keys, &c. P. G. MARSTELLER. May 5.
VALUABLE PROPERTY,
For Sale or Rent. THE three story BRICK HOUSE on the corner of King and Columbus streets.
THOMAS PATTEN. Dec. 29.
Notice.
ALL persons having claims against FRANCIS H. ROZER, Esq. deceased, of Notley Hall, are desired to bring them in properly authenticated; and those owing the estate, are requested to make immediate payment to the subscriber, who is authorised to settle the same. THOMAS L. WASHINGTON, Alexandria. Feb. 18.
Ricketts, Newton and Co.
Have for Sale, 50 boxes Segars, 2 bales Mullins, 6 pipes old Madera Wine, 5 rees's Threads, 100 pieces Bandanoes, 10 bales Cotton, 1 trunk low priced Calicoes, 2 butts French Brandy, 50 boxes Soap and Candles, 4 boxes Wool and Cotton Cards, 50 kegs Tobacco (James River) 20 bds. Beef and Pork, 10 hhds. Sugar, 10 tons Swedish Iron, 20 boxes Chocolate, 100 reams Wrapping Paper, 100 do. Writing do. French and Nova Scotia Plaster, Lisbon and Turk's Island Salt. A large quantity of Bran to be sold very cheap, if taken away soon. They are giving Cash for Wheat, Flour, Corn, Rye and Tobacco, April 2.
Just received and for Sale by
JOSEPH DYSON, A QUANTITY OF FRESH ORANGES, by the hundred or smaller quantity. Jan. 19.
PUBLIC SALE.
On Monday the 9th inst. will be sold on the premises, SEVERAL HANDSOME Building Lots of Ground in fee simple, situate on Fairfax and Gibson streets. Terms, &c. will be made known at the place of sale. PHILIP G. MARSTELLER. May 5.
ROBERT B. JAMESON OFFERS FOR SALE,
20 hhds. 1st quality Muscovado Sugar, 15 do. 2d do. do. 10 do. 3d do. do. Loaf and Lump do. 10,000 lb. best Green Coffee, 30 qr. chests fresh Teas, assorted from Bohea to Imperial, 4th proof Irish Whiskey, Jamaica, Antigua and N. E. Rum, Coniac and Barcelona Brandy, Holland Geneva, Wine and Cyder Vinegar, Claret in cases of 1 to 3 doz. 30 boxes Albany Chocolate, 1st and 2d quality, Mould and dip't Candles, White and brown Soap, 200 reams of Wrapping Paper of different sizes, Patent Shot assorted, from BB to No. 10, Madeira, Sherry, Port, Lisbon, Catalonia, Frontinac, Teneriffe, And Malaga } WINES, English Gunpowder from F to double battle, 50 boxes fine Muscatelle Raisins, 20 bales Spinning Cotton. Peppers, black and Cayenne, pimento, cloves, nutmegs, cassia, cinnamon and mace, Durham mustard, pearl and Scotch barley, pickles assorted in boxes, madder, alum, copperas, indigo and brimstone; olive oil in bottles and flasks, Godfred's warranted segars, best chewing tobacco, Leeper and Hamilton's snuff, race and ground ginger, starch, fig blue, pipes in kegs and boxes, rice, prunes, glauber salts, red and pale bark, demijohns assorted, &c. &c. April 27.
THE PARTNERSHIP OF SPENCER, PEARCE & Co.
WAS dissolved on the 23d day of February last, by mutual consent. All persons having claims against the said firm are requested to present them (for payment,) to Benjamin and John Comegys, of the city of Baltimore, and those indebted desired to make payment to B. and J. C. or any person they may authorise to receive. JERVIS SPENCER, GIDEON PEARCE, BENJ. & J. COMEGYS. May 2, 1803.
For Sale,
Forty barrels new Beef, Five bds. Pork, Fine and coarse Salt, First quality Sugar in bds. Phila. loaf and lump Sugar in hhds and bds. Three pipes old Lisbon Wine, Pennsylvania and Swedish Bar Iron, One pair Bur Mill Stones, 5 feet diameter, One pair Cologne do. about 5 feet. And at the Mill, Shorts and Bran, Indian Meal, Rye Meal, Seed Oats, Plaster of Paris by the bushel. William Hartshorne. 4th Mo. 5.
JAMES WILSON
Has received by the ship William and John, capt. Woodhouse, from London, SPRING GOODS, which will be opened and for sale immediately at his warehouse. Also—Brown Stout in casks of 6 doz. each. May 5.
JUST PUBLISHED,
By COTTON & STEWART, AND FOR SALE At their Bookstore, and the Bookstore of J. V. Thomas, (PRICE ONE DOLLAR,) LETTERS
FROM HIS EXCELLENCY
Gen. GEO. WASHINGTON,
TO
Sir ARTHUR YOUNG,
AND
Sir J. SINCLAIR, Bart.
ON
AGRICULTURE,
AND
OTHER INTERESTING TOPICS.
Few works have been published in America, that claim the agriculturist's attention more than this. Added to his own experiments, opinions and calculations, it contains those of the most eminent farmers in the middle states; collected from them by himself, and transmitted to the British Board of Agriculture of which he was an honorary member. April 25.
This Day Landing,
From on board the JEDDNER Mary Flower, Carlo Mauran, master, and for sale by the subscriber, 20 hhds. Surinam Molasses of an excellent quality, 1 ton of Cordage, 200 tierces Stone Lime, 1 bale Russia Sheetings, 500 pieces Nankeen, 10 chests Young Hyson Tea, 20 bds. new Rum. J. G. Ladd. April 29.
Just received and for Sale by
the subscriber, a quantity of Nova-Scotia Grindstones, of best grit and quality. Also, A few boxes N. Scotia smoked HERRINGS. Wm. HODGSON. April 2.
Notice.
All persons having claims against the estate of William Triplett, of Round Hill, deceased, are requested to bring them forward for adjustment and payment; and all those indebted to the estate, are respectfully called upon to make immediate payment to the Executors—it being their anxious wish to close all the accounts, and settle with the legatees as soon as possible. CHARLES LITTLE, GEO. TRIPLETT, } Ex'tors. March 1.
The whole of the property of
John Fitzgerald, advertised for sale on the 21st ult. could not on that or the succeeding day be set up, owing to previous engagements of the Vendue Master; it was then concluded as most eligible to postpone the sale of the residue until the 19th day of May, (inst.) There remain the Distillery, the piece of ground upon Wolfe and St. Asaph streets, and the tract of Land in the vicinity of the town, which will on that day be exposed to sale on the terms formerly advertised. THOS. A. DIGGES, JAMES KEITH, } Acting Exccu orrs. May 2.

Public Sale.
Will be added to Tuesday's Sales, VIZ.
 2 cases Calicoes,  1 do. Chintz,  1 do. plain and printed Mullins,  1 do. Marseilles & bandanna handkerchiefs,  2 do. fine and coarse hats,  1 trunk of Stockings, &c.  P. G. MARSTELLER.
May 7.
PUBLIC SALE.
On Saturday the 21st inst. at 4 o'clock, P. M. will positively be sold on the premises, at a credit of 6, 12, and 18, months for approved negotiable paper.
TWO LOTS of Ground on
the commons containing about 4 1/2 acres, pleasantly situated near Hunting Creek, and well calculated for gardens. This property will be subdivided to suit purchasers.
RICHARD VEITCH, WM. I. HALL, JAMES WILSON } Trustees of Walbington I. Walbington. dtf.
May 6.
For FALMOUTH, (Eng.)
DIRECT,
The Ship William & John, Capt. Thos. Woodhouse, will sail the 19th inst. having excellent accommodations for passengers; for passage only, apply to the capt. on board, lying at Col. Ramsey's wharf. JAMES WILSON.
May 7.
For Freight or Charter,
The fine, fast sailing SHIP America, ISAAC STONE, master; burthen 285 tons, now lying at Mr. Wm. Wilson's wharf. For terms please apply to the master on board.
May 5.
For Freight or Charter,
To any port without the Mediterranean, THE BRIG TWO POLLIES, of Boston, an excellent, staunch, new vessel, burthen 151 tons, will be ready in a few days to receive a cargo. Please apply to captain Robert M'Laughton, on board, at Merchants' wharf, or J. G. LADD.
May 6.
JOSEPH RIDDLE and Co. HAVE IMPORTED
SPRING GOODS,
In the William and John from London. They expect an additional assortment by the ship United States from Liverpool. May 5.
RECEIVED,
By the Schooner Sally, capt. Dade, from Cape Francois, and for sale by ROBERTS & GRIFFITH, 20,000 lbs Green Coffee, in tierces and bags. They have on hand, as usual, a general assortment of GROCERIES.
May 5.
CUTHBERT POWELL,
Has received, per the William and John, from London, a handsome assortment of SPRING GOODS, -Consisting of-
Irish and British Linens, Mullins, Cambricks, long Lawn, Calicoes, fine Cotton Counterpins, fancy Waistcoating, Silks, Cotton Kerchiefs, extra long silk Gloves of various colors, silk, cotton and brown thread Hosiery, one trunk Ladies Kid Shoes, one of Umbrellas and Parasols, one case fashionable split straw and imperial chip Hats and Bonnets, 4 casks Fig Blue, &c. &c. &c.
He has on hand a supply of German and English GOODS, And expects by the ship United States, from Liverpool, an assortment of HARDWARE.
May 6.
HATS.
I have just received a few cases of English felt Hats, well assorted, and now for sale. Wm. HODGSON.
May 6.
Latest Foreign Intelligence.
From the SUN, of the 10th of March, received at the office of the Baltimore Federal Gazette.
IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT.
HOUSE OF COMMONS.
Wednesday, March 9.
HIS MAJESTY'S MESSAGE.
[Continued.]
Mr. Sheridan said, that there was something very extraordinary in the speech of the right honorable gentleman who had just sat down. The right honorable member had stated, that he might feel an extreme reluctance in agreeing to a war at present, that he had been a vehement opposer of the peace, and that by being so, he was necessarily reluctant to our now going to war. He understood the right honorable gentleman by this to mean, that this country had, by agreeing to the peace, incapacitated itself from going to war. The right honorable gentleman had also said, that we were not able to renew the war; he had even stated, that we were not now able to defend ourselves. Such language had certainly been held by the first consul of France, but he did not expect to hear it re-echoed by any member of the British house of commons. This country had observed great moderation and forbearance, in order to maintain peace, but if repeated insults and provocations rendered it necessary for us to go to war, single-handed as we were, yet he had the most perfect confidence that we should be able to convince France that we were capable of supporting our honor and dignity, and that each individual in this country would be ready to follow the illustrious example of his royal highness the prince of Wales, in determining to forego every consideration of personal convenience or accommodation, when the interest of the country was at stake, and with fortitude & magnanimity to preserve the country in that state which he was sure had not been injured by our moderation.
Mr. Windham said, that the honorable gentleman had imputed to him that which he had never said, for he had given no decided opinion whether this country ought to go to war or not.
Mr. Canning said, it was highly necessary whether the result was war or peace, that the house should know if the explanation given this day was all the explanation on the house and the country were to have. He waited till that moment, because he was not willing to suppose the existence of any disability on the part of his majesty's ministers to give a proper explanation, till after a full opportunity had been afforded them. It had been said by the chancellor of the exchequer, that in the event of war, the fullest explanation should be made; but that was not sufficient; it was necessary the ground of this most alarming communication should be explained to its very foundation. It was a measure, compared with which, any thing in his memory was trifling and unimportant—it had alarmed and agitated the minds of all the people of the country, and yet he had not heard that the smallest communication as to the cause which had produced it, was to be laid before the house. He did not mean to detain the house with commenting upon the message of his majesty, but it did seem to him to be hard to be thus dealing with the feelings of a generous people. It was not that degree of communication which ought to exist between the executive government and the people. There had been shown in the two feverish and anxious years which had last past, that there had been a docility in the minds of the people to adopt the impression of the executive government. Those feelings ought not to be met by a reserve, which he would venture to say the most despotic government never maintained towards the most enslaved people. He did not believe there ever was an event in the world, which had produced a greater sensation than the one announced yesterday, or one which had ever been less expected. If it should announce, that a communication would at all events be made, and that it was intended to be sufficient, ample, and satisfactory; in such case, the few observations he had made would have been thrown away. He had waited with impatience, but had heard the intention of a communication to parliament announced only in the event of one alternative. Not that
it could make the least alteration as to the vote, limited and understood as it was; he only meant to infer that it was not a proper mode to be adopted towards the country, considering the uniform declarations of its loyalty.
The Chancellor of the Exchequer, in explanation, alluded to what had fallen from a right honorable member (Mr. Canning), who had stated, that no information had been promised to the house, except in the alternative of war, and that no communication would have been made, but in that event. He begged leave to state, that he had given no pledge whatsoever; but this he would say, that whatever might be the event, he disclaimed the reserve which had been imputed to him, and that he never would withhold any communication from Parliament upon any subject relative to the public interest, which might be communicated with a due regard to that interest.
Mr. T. Grenville rose, to make a few observations upon what had fallen from a right honorable gentleman respecting the answer which had been given by the minister. He admitted that, which he was very sure was felt by every member in that house, that upon such a subject as this, there ought to be no dissenting voice, but a question had been put to the minister, whether, in any alternative, except that of war, they intended to lay any information before the house? To this question the answer was, that no pledge whatever had been given upon the subject. Now he could not help observing, that the very mode in which this answer had been given, was a satisfactory justification of the honorable member who had put the question. Having said thus much, he begged to observe, that no man was more unwilling to enter into any discussion whatever that could operate to retard, or even to throw a shade upon the resolution which had been proposed. He did feel a great deal of embarrassment on his mind as to the ignorance in which the house was placed on this occasion; for when government proposed to the house an address, which the right honorable gentleman had described as containing no pledge whatsoever, yet the house must be supposed to be pledged in the customary manner to the facts to which they assented. He could not help remarking, that if on the one hand unanimity was felt to be so desirable, yet on the other the effect of it would be considerably lessened in the eyes of all mankind, if the present vote did not convey the tangible opinion of every man in that house; for so it must be, when the house voted an address without any information respecting facts. With these few remarks he should conclude, assuring the house that there was no man in it more ready or eager than he was to carry up to the throne the answer contained in the present address. His mind was certainly impressed with sentiments of great anxiety upon this subject, but he trusted that the measures now proposed would be of a nature to produce peace and tranquility.
The attorney-general said, he could not be surprised that any gentleman who concurred in the vote should wish to lay in his protest against giving any pledge as to the future sentiments he might think proper to adopt. He thought nothing could be more reasonable, than that at a time when a message of this sort was bro't from the throne and when the house was called upon to express its thanks for the gracious communication, those gentlemen who were of opinion the statement was not sufficient to justify the war, should lay in their claim to express their sentiments, whatever they might be on a future occasion; but he could not help thinking, that the house had no reason to deem itself hardly dealt with, by information being kept back, when in fact, no information had been called for, and when the question to be considered was only a communication from the throne, stating there were certain measures which rendered necessary for us to make defensive preparations and hold ourselves on our guard and when it was expressly stated too, that a satisfactory communication would, in due time be made to parliament. The honorable member who had last spoke had said the message seemed to argue well because it manifested a disposition to exertion; but he thought he might as well have spared that observation: it inferred, that no conclusion the house should adopt could be too violent. With respect to what had fallen from a right honorable gentleman behind him (Mr. Canning) he answered him a little peremptorily, as to the disposi-
tion he had anticipated of his majesty's ministers withholding any communication upon the subject. There had been no disposition expressed by his majesty's ministers, that in the event of war being unnecessary, no information would be laid before the house. Whether such information should be laid before it, must depend upon circumstances. When it was pressed for, if it was withheld, it would be in the power of any member to demand it, and the house if it tho't proper would enforce its production. He would not prolong the debate, except by mentioning one circumstance.
The honorable gentleman he had mentioned seemed to have recurred to the opinion he had expressed, respecting the calamities produced by the conclusion of the definitive treaty of peace of Amiens, on the ground that it was calculated to promote a war; and that, in the event of this country going to war, we should be so crippled, that the circumstance of having had peace would be attended with the effect of rendering a future war more difficult. He wholly disagreed with him. He maintained, that the opinion of the people at large, going along with the opinion of government, upon a question so important as the present one, was infinitely more to be considered than the precise state of the proportion of military force, referring to the period when the peace was concluded. If it should ultimately turn out that this country should be obliged to renew hostilities, the government, he had no doubt, would be able to state to the house, that those hostilities had not been provoked, and that they could not, by any proper, temperate, and honorable conduct, be prevented. If his majesty's ministers should lay before the house this state of the case, he was persuaded that the spirit of the country would be in unison with that which actuated his majesty's ministers—and that the absolute necessity of renewing hostilities, would give more strength, vigor, and energy to those which should be undertaken, than could possibly be imparted, by preserving the exact military position of a particular period. He trusted the house would think the question was left open to discussion, and that whatever the measures of government had been, they would be fully inquired into. He hoped parliament and the country would not be too fond of peace—an unstable, delusive peace. He trusted they would not be induced to think, that nothing short of an attack on the country would justify hostilities. He flattered himself they would bring their minds temperately to the discussion of the subject, and to the consideration of—whether his majesty's ministers had acted wisely in taking the course they had done with regard to both these points. He was persuaded there could be no material difference of opinion on general grounds; and respecting the question immediately before the house, nothing was proposed, than that supposing the case to be exactly as it was stated in his majesty's message, the house should pledge itself thus far and no further; that it should admit it to be a case which justified military preparations, but nothing more. If afterwards it should appear that the circumstances and situation of the country did not justify the present application, it would properly be a subject for future consideration. To give his majesty an assurance of our determination to guard against surprise, was all the house was at present called upon to do: he trusted, therefore, there could be no reasonable ground of complaint on the one hand, and that on the other there would be no reluctance in giving further information.
The question was put, and carried in the affirmative. Nemine contradicente.
ADDITION OF SEAMEN.
The chancellor of the Exchequer gave notice, that on Friday next, in the committee of Supply, he should move for an increase of 10,000 seamen and marines.
BOSTON, May 2.
RUMOUR,
With her hundred tongues, has been very loquacious for a few days past on the subject of a war in Europe.
On Saturday, she announced in the Centinel , that War had been declared. This important news was brought by the arrival of the ship Volunteer , captain Bosworth, at Portsmouth from Liverpool, who reported, that "on the 23rd of March, in the river, he was boarded by the Lieutenant of a man of war, who informed him that the Declaration of War against France, had that day been received in Liverpool from the Admiralty."
This intelligence, from previous

counts of active preparations, created be- lief, and had a considerable influence on our markets, while it lasted; but on Sa- turday noon, the Diana, capt. Wilson, arrived at this port from Liverpool, which place he left three or four days after the Volunteer, and brings a contradiction of the intelligence of capt. Bosworth, that war had been actually declared.
The verbal information of capt. Wilson, and letters received by him to the 27th March, state, that public opinion seems to be divided, as to the event of the mea- sures adopted by the British administra- tion; and while some are induced to be- lieve that war is actually determined on, others are of opinion that the ar- rangements will ultimately result in effect- ing a punctilious compliance with the ar- ticles of the treaty between the two nati- ons, which have hitherto been delayed and left open for alteration. All intelli- gence, however, that has been received here from France and England indicates symptoms of actual hostility.
Capt. Hilton, of the ship President, ar- rived here yesterday from Liverpool, failed in company with Captain Willson, and corroborates the intelligence communicated by him.
FROM LIVERPOOL, March 23. Since our last advices there has been a serious change in Politics, & our Govern- ment has made the most active prepara- tions for War. The cause assigned for this measure armaments were preparing in the ports of France and Holland, des- tined, as those powers declared, for the reduction of the revolted Colonies in the success of which we are as much interested as ourselves; notwithstanding this de- claration, there being some material points under the discussion of the French Govern- ment and our own, the issue of which was doubtful, it became prudent to put our- selves in a situation to resist any sudden attack that might be made on us by those armaments in case of the negotiations breaking off. This is the substance of the only official account we have of the mo- tives of our Government, who we really think are inclined to peace if it can be maintained with security, and we are in- clined to hope that the situation we are in to repel any attack, will have a ten- dency to bring the present negotiations to a speedy conclusion, and that peace will be more firmly established than it is at pre- sent—should the present measure end in hostility, the value of American produce will be materially altered and we presume increased.
In consequence of the above mentioned measures, persons have been induced to speculate in Cottons, and Bowed Geor- gia has advanced; but should business be settled amicably, we think the stock on hand, and the quantity coming is so great, that they will soon be under 12d. per lb. whilst the scarcity of fine long Stapled Sea Island Cottons will secure them from any material fall, whether the negotiati- ons terminate amicably or otherwise.
Importation of Cotton from America; from 13th Jan. to 21st Dec. 1802, 32213 packages; from 22d. Dec. 1802, to 9th March 1803, 16953 do.
The importation of ashes has been very scanty, and we think they are likely to advance independent of political events.
The importation of Naval Stores has been very great, and the prices in conse- quence fell much below our last quotati- ons, but they have since risen, while the prospect of war continues, will probably maintain the present prices, and perhaps advance.
The Paris "Journal de Commerce" of March 21st, says, that twenty eight English vessels, left Cancalle, in ballast, in consequence of orders received from their government, in the night between the 13th and 14th March. This news, it adds, has alarmed the public, particularly at St. Malo, where there are twenty large vessels in readiness to put to sea for New- foundland, and other destinations.
NEW-YORK, May 3. The war intelligence contained in the following extract of a letter from Boston is strongly supported by the prospects ac- cording to our last London accounts: yet its authenticity is not implicitly to be re- lied on, as the lieutenant who boarded the Volunteer, may rather have stated his strong belief, than a knowledge derived from official information.
Extract of a letter received yesterday by a respectable house of this city, dated Boston, April 29.
"The Volunteer, arrived yesterday at Portland, from England—left there
29th March. A lieutenant of a frigate boarded her when off the harbour, told the captain WAR was just declared between England and France."
The ship General Mercer, which arriv- ed yesterday, left Liverpool on the 21st March. When out of the harbor, she was overtaken by a vessel that left Liver- pool an hour or two after her, who was informed by an officer who boarded her from a king's vessel on the pressing ser- vice, that his majesty's proclamation, de- claratory of War, was already issued.
We presume this proclamation alluded to was that respecting the raiding of tea- men; as by our accounts of a later date, no declaration of war had been made. We are inclined to the opinion, that the accounts brought by the arrival from Port- land have originated in an error of a sim- ilar nature.
By capt. Bunce of the schooner Ann, from St. Lucie, we learn that on the 6th March a proclamation was issued order- ing all English merchants to quit the Island.
Alexandria Advertiser.
MONDAY, MAY 9.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Belfast, to his Correspondent in New- York, dated March 22.
"We have the pleasure to inform you, that Flax-seed has improved much, and likely to continue so. We a day or two ago sold 50 hhds. at 6l. and this day re- tuted the same price for 100; Cotton- wool is selling far below first cost. The best bowed Georgia brings no more than 15d per lb. here, and 13d. at Liverpool.
"Preparations for War are going on in the English ports with the greatest ac- tivity. The fleet of England now in ac- tual commission consists of above sixty sail of the line, six fifties, 40 frigates, be- sides sloops, bomb vessels, &c. A small squadron of ships of war from Portsmouth have arrived at Cork, where there was a hot press for seamen. Some hundreds have been pressed in Dublin, a number of them from vessels outward bound, they were put on board the receiving ships at Ringend."
Extract of a letter from Cape Francois to a gentleman in Peterborough, dated A- pril 7.
"There has been a very severe attack at Aux Cayes, but the Brigands were re- pulsed with great loss. A number of Blood Hounds have arrived here from the Havan- na; a number of prisoners taken within these few days were taken into an open field, where they were liberated, and the dogs let loose on them; they were almost immediately torn to pieces, and their flesh devoured; this mode of treating the Bri- gand Prisoners has much alarmed those in the country. The Brigands continue to hover round the Towns, setting fire to the cane patches and buildings adjacent; how- ever, as we have been reinforced every thing seems tranquil."
IMPORTANT COMMERCIAL LAW CASE. Court of King's bench, Guild hall, London, December 17.
Before Lord Ellenborough and a Special Jury.
Thornton & Co. vs Dick. This was an action against the defend- ant as acceptor of a bill of exchange after sight. He had accepted the bill, but hav- ing occasion to doubt the responsibility of the drawer, he afterwards, before the bill was called for, erased his name, and obliterated the acceptance. It became a question, whether having once accepted, he could erase it.
Lord Ellenborough held the law to be clear, that a person having once put his name as acceptor, was from that moment bound. The bill had a currency from that time, and any alteration on the face of the bill discharged the drawer.
One of the special jurymen, observed, that it was of vast importance to the city of London that the law on this point should be known and settled, because it had been generally understood by the trading interest that the acceptance to a bill was not complete until the bill was delivered out. He said a very old speci- al jurymen had told him that lord Mans- field had once so ruled it at Guildhall.
Lord Ellenborough said, the opinion of lord Mansfield must have been misunder- stood; he had no doubt of the law.
Mr. Wilson, another special jurymen, observed, that his lordship's opinion ap- plied to a bill after sight. As it was an important question, he wished it might be
known whether his lordship was of opinion that the law was the same to a bill after date.
Lord Ellenborough observed, that he had no occasion to go beyond the question before them, but he was willing for the purpose of their information to say that it made no difference whatever. His lord- ship added, that if the council wished for the opinion of the court they could move for a new trial.
Mr. Gibbs, who was counsel of the plaintiff, did not express any intention of further discussion. Verdict for the plain- tiff.
It is said that this decision will pro- duce many actions, as it has hitherto been generally understood in London that a person might erase his acceptance before delivery of the bill from his hand.
The following article is extracted from the London Morning Herald of the 19th February.
"Mr. Callender, one of the violent politicians who some years since fled from Scotland to America, has lately been tried at Philadelphia, for a libel upon the Pres- ident of the United States, and sentenced to pay a fine of twelve thousand dollars. Mr. Callender was formerly a warm par- tizan of Mr. Jefferson's, but being disap- pointed in his expectation of being made Printer to the Government, he turned sud- denly against the person who was before so much the subject of his praise."
To Demos and Feds, in Mary- land and Virginia, who retain my Books.
"The wicked borrower forgets to return."
MANY hundred volumes on law, di- vinity, history ancient and modern, trav- els, the English poets and prose writers, lords and commons debates, the classics, Greek, Latin and French, on natural and moral philosophy, in fine, belles lettres complete, have been borrowed and taken out of my father's extensive library in An- napolis. It is now upwards of four years since my father's death, and I have not been able to collect one fiftieth part of his books, therefore, have adopted this mode to inform the unlawful holders of them, that I have the sole property in them. My father's name is written in most of the books—"Daniel Dulany of the mid- dle Temple." Those who mean to return the books will please to write to me. Direct to Benjamin Dulany, Shuter's Hill, Fair- fax, Virginia, that I may send for them. N. B. One Book in particular I value very high. Coke on Littleton, with ser- geant Fitzpatrick's notes, invaluable to a law student. May 9. 2
Captains of vessels are re- spectfully informed that the Cof- fee-House is open to them at all times, free of expense, and the Proprietor will feel himself under obligations to them for any information they may have in their power to communicate. May 7.
Jonah Thompson and Son, HAVE IMPORTED
In the ships William & John from London, and United States from Liverpool;
Superfine Cloths and Cassimeres, Cam- brick, jacquet and book Muslins, silk Shawls, cotton Hosiery, Jeanneis, Fus- tians, striped and clouded Nankens, Cor- duroys, Velvets and Thicksets, Dimi- ties, fancy Marseilles, Waistcoating, sew- ing Silks, Twist and Thread, &c. &c.
They are in daily expectation of their assortment of Hardware. May 9. d
Removal.
The subscriber wishes to in- form his friends and the public in general that he has removed from his store in Prince Street to the store in Union Street, lately occupied by Jacob Leap, and oppo- site Dean and Gardner's store, where he continues to keep all kinds of
Groceries and Fruits,
as usual, and has just received a parcel of excellent Oranges, Lemons, Figs, Raisins, Rhode Island Apples, first quality Rhode Island Cheese and fresh Tamarinds.
Abel Willis.
N. B. The house that he lately occu- pied in Prince Street is to let. For fur- ther particulars enquire as above or to Mr. William Wilson. May 9. d
6000 bushels of Liverpool Salt for sale on board the Ship
HERO, at Kirk's wharf. The said ship will take a freight for any port in Europe without the Straights.— Apply to the Master on board, or Wm. HARTSHONE.
N. B. The ship will carry 1800 bbls. flour, or 250 bbls tobacco. May 9. d
BROADCLOTHS, CASSI- MERES and HOSIERY FOR SALE.
A few packages of superfine broadcloths, Cassimeres and Hosiery, re- ceived by the ship United States, on terms highly advantageous to the purchasers. Apply to Wm. HODGSON. May 9. d
HARDWARE, &c.
BY the United States, the subscriber has received an extensive assort- ment.
Also, A variety of Tools, Looking Glasses, &c. manufactured in this country. PHILIP WANTON. 5th mo. 9th coget
R. T. HOOE & Co. HAVE IMPORTED
In the ship United States from Liverpool, 4d, 6d, 8d, 10d, 12d and 20d. Nails,
A few cases of Iron Castings, assorted, Cutlery and Hardware in general, 15 cases of Copperas, 34 cases patent Shot, Fine and coarse Hats in boxes, 70 pieces of twilled Sacking, 70 boxes Window Glass, 170 kegs of white, Venetian red, yellow and red paints. May 9. co
I will rent the DWELLING HOUSE and WAREHOUSE, on Prince Street, the latter of which I occupy.
The Warehouse is very well calculated for the wholesale dry goods business, and the other, well calculated for the accom- modation of a genteel family. Wm. HODGSON. May 9. d
RICHARD VEITCH & Co. HAVE IMPORTED,
In the ship William and John, from London,
A few cases Irish Linens, a large and handsome selection of Prints of the latest patterns; two trunks of elegant- ly assorted ribbons; 4-4, 9-8 and 6-4 plain and coloured cambric muslins, cot- ton velvet, dimities, striped cotton and cotton hosiery, with several other articles adapted to the season, which they offer for sale at their warehouse in King Street, on the most reasonable terms for cash, or a short credit. May 6. dim
BOLTS, SPIKES and NAILS,
Of every kind, to be had at M'Call's Nail Manufactory,
on Royal between King & Prince Streets. Where every sort of Iron Work for ships may be had on the shortest notice, and warranted done in the best manner.
Bar Iron, German and American Steel, Hoop Iron, Nail Rods &c. to be sold at the above Manufactory. May 6. dbr
SPANISH HIDES.
1200 Spanish Hides, just re- ceived and for sale by J. & J. H. TUCKER.
ALSO, By the sloop Friendship, from Barba- does, 10 hhds and 40 bbls first quality SUGARS; and from New York, 10 boxes fresh Prunes. A general assortment of Groceries as usual May 6. co
Dr. Thomas Semmes
HAS for sale at his shop, opposite Mr. Peter Sherron's, King Street,
Drugs, Medicines, Patent Medicines and Colours used by Painters, which he offers at the most reduced prices. May 7. co

Just Received, Excellent Bacon Hams, (salt petre'd) - Also, MATTHEWSON CHEESE, Fresh Oranges and Lemons, Tamarinds, Cocoa Nuts, and few boxes first quality Havana Segars. J. DYSON.
May 4. d PUBLIC SALE.
In pursuance of a Deed of Trust from Robert Mease, deceased, to the subscriber, will be exposed to sale on Saturday the 28th day of May next, on the premises, the following
VALUABLE PROPERTY, Viz.
A tract of Land on Holmes's run, in Fairfax county, containing forty four acres and an half, with a water-grit Mill, Dwelling House and other improve- ments thereon; known by the name of Milford, and formerly occupied by Ro- bert Allison, deceased, and is distant from Alexandria about 5 miles.
Another piece of Land in the vicinity of this town, near the George- Town road, containing five acres and ten perches.
Also, the estate, title and in- terest of said Robert Mease to the follow- ing lots and ground rents, viz: one Lot fronting on Pitt street, between King and Cameron streets, lately occupied by Ro- bert Mease as a garden; a Lot on Wales's Alley, adjoining the Lots in possession of Michael Thorn and Thomas Crandell; a ground rent of one hundred and 14 dots, per annum; on a Lot on Union street, leased to Thomas Crandell; one other rent of forty dollars per annum; on a Lot on Wales's Alley leased to Michael Thorn. The sale of the first mentioned tract of Land, will commence at 11 o'clock A. M. and of the remainder at 3 o'clock P. M. Terms of sale are notes with ap- proved endorsers, negotiable at the Bank of Alexandria, payable in three, six, and nine months. Deeds to be executed to the purchasers after the last payment.
WILLIAM HERBERT,
Trustee. d
April 28.
The United States of America, District of Columbia, to wit:
WHEREAS an information has been filed in the District Court of the United States, for the District of Colum- bia, by John Thomson Mason, Esquire, Attorney for the same, against nine pack- ages of SUSPENDERS of the value of One Hundred and Fifty Dollars, current money of the United States, which said nine packages of Suspenders were brought in the British barque called the Henry, from a foreign port, to be unladed and delivered from the said barque called the Henry, within the United States, to wit, at the port of Alexandria aforesaid, without a permit from Charles Simms, Esq. then and there and now be- ing Collector of the said port of Alexan- dria, at the county of Alexandria and District of Columbia aforesaid, he the said Lionel Trotter, then and there be- ing the master and having the command of the said barque called the Henry, and the said John Thomson Mason, has pray- ed that the said nine packages of Suspen- ders may be condemned and disposed of for the benefit of the United States, as is by law directed - And whereas, the Hon. William Kilby, Judge of the said Court, has ordered Friday the twentieth day of May next, at eleven o'clock in the fore- noon of the same day, for holding a court, at the court house in the town of Alexan- dria, for the trial thereof, agreeably to the prayer of said attorney - Notice is hereby given, that a District Court will be then and there held for the trial of the premises and the owner or owners, and all persons who may have any claim or inte- rest therein, are hereby cited to be and appear at the time and place aforesaid, to show cause, if any they have, why a final determination should not pass.
By order of the Judge, (Teste.)
G. DENEALE, Clerk.
Clerk's Office, Alexandria, April 26.
SAMUEL BISHOP,
BOOKSELLER, & STATIONER
Respectfully informs the Public that he has received from Lee & Co's Patent and Family Medicine Store, Baltimore, 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.
TAKE NOTICE,
That S. Bishop is appointed the ONLY A- gent for Alexandria.
DR. HAMILTON'S ELIXIR, A sovereign remedy for Colds, Obsolete Coughs, Asthmas, Catarrhs, Sore Throats, and Ap- proaching Consumptions.
To parents who may 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. Attor- ney 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 si- milar complaints have rendered medicine ne- cessary. I have myself found it an excellent and agreeable remedy for a very painful and trou- blesome affection of the breast, accompanied with forcible and with obturated and difficult breathing.
On these accounts I do not hesitate to recom- mend Hamilton's Elixir, as a valuable medicine, and deserving public attention.
LUTHER MARTIN.
Mr. Abijah Henry, Bridge-Street, Baltimore, was cured by one bottle of Hamilton's Elixir of a very complicated disorder, occasioned by a fe- vere 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 tes- timony 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 vari- ous complaints which result from dissipated plea- sures - juvenile indiscretions - violence in cli- mates - unfavourable to the constitution - the im- moderate 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 - bad lyings 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 Consumptions, stomach and back, Lowness of spirits, Indigestion, Lass of appetite, Melancholy, Impurity of the blood, Gout in the stomach, Hysterical affections, Pains in the limbs, Inward weakness, Relaxations, Seminal weakness, Involuntary emissions, Fluor albus, (or whites) Obstinate gleet, Barrenness, Impotency, &c. &c.
In cases of extremity, where the long preva- lence 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 or cordial could re- pair a perseverance in the use of this medicine has performed the most astonishing cures.
HAMILTON'S ESSENCE and EX- TRACT OF MUSTARD,
A safe and effectual remedy for gout, rheuma- tism, palsy, sprains, bruises, pains in the face and neck, &c. And has performed more cures in the above complaints than all the other medi- cines ever before made public.
From Dr. Weatherburn, Wythe county, Virginia.
Gentlemen, I purchased at 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 treat- ment 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 fol- lows, 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 re- duced to the melancholy apprehension of re- maining a cripple for life, notwithstanding the most respectable medical advice was followed, and every probable remedy attempted: when seeing several cases of cures performed by Ha- milton's Essence and Extract of Mustard, they were 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 Ebenezer For-
son, Esq. one of the Justices of the peace for Phi- ladelphia County.
HAMILTON'S
WORM DESTROYING LOZENGES
Which have within four years past cured up- wards of one hundred and twenty thousand persons of both sexes, of every age, and in every situation, of various dangerous complaints aris- ing from worms, and form obstructions or local- ness in the stomach and bowels.
This medicine bears no analogy whatever of familiar title, so commonly compared as oper- ating with violence; on the contrary, a parti- cular excellence of this remedy is its being tail- ored to every age and constitution; contains no- thing but what is perfectly innocent, and is so mild in its operation that it cannot injure the most delicate pregnant lady, or the tenderest in- fant of a week old, should no 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 pro- duction of worms and many fatal disorders. They are particularly efficacious in carrying off all gross humours and eruptions; feverish and bilious complaints, and are the safest and mild- est purgative that can be used on any occasion. Description of Worms, and the symptoms by which they are known.
Worms which infest the human body, are chief- ly of four kinds, viz. the Terec or large round worm, the Ascarides, or small new 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 most hardy, and most difficult to cure.
Among the symptoms attending worms, are disagreeable breath, especially in the morning - bad and corrupted gums - itching in the nose and about the seat - Convulsions and epileptic fits, and sometimes privation of speech - starting and grinding of the teeth in sleep - irregular ap- petite, sometimes loathing food, and sometimes voracious - Purging, with slimy and foetid stools - Vomiting - Large and hard belly - Pains and tickness at the stomach - Pains in the head and thighs, with lowness of spirits - slow fever, with small and irregular pulse - a dry cough - excel- sive thirst - sometimes pale and unhealthy coun- tenance, and sometimes the face bloated and flushed.
Persons afflicted with any of the above symp- toms, should have immediate recourse to HA- MILTON'S WORM DESTROYING LO- ZENGES, which have been constantly attend- ed with success in all complaints similar to those above described.
A dose of this medicine given occasionally during the warm season, will effectually pre- vent the vomiting and purging of children, a dreadful disorder which annually destroys thou- sands of the infant part of our cities. It is like- wise 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 CURES.
(Selected from thousands) the authenti- city of which any person may ascertain, either by letter or personal application.
TAPE WORM.
Mr. SAMUEL FULLER, Inn-keeper, on the Harford road, ten miles from Baltimore, began about 20 months ago to be grievously af- flicted with a tape worm, which increased fast in size and strength, so as to excite the most horrid sensations by its writhing motions and intolerable pains, resembling the gnawing and tearing of his bowels, which deprived him of his necessary sleep, and caused him dreadful ap- prehensions as cannot be conceived but by one in a similar situation - his appetite was rapidly and with that his strength, so that he was una- ble to attend to any business - when he heard of some excellent cures performed by Ham- ilton'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 pains soon convinced him that this monstrous reptile had recovered its first vigour - Application was made to Lee & Co. for more of their medicine, with their advice - from which resulted the total expulsion of his formidable enemy, in several pieces, which he supposed to be SIX or EIGHT YARDS more. A few months have since elapsed, and Mr. Ful- ler is now in perfect health. The above facts are well known to a numerous circle of his neigh- bours, and himself will gratify any who may wish to make further inquiries on the subject. Although Hamilton's worm lozenges produce such powerful effects, when necessary, yet they are perfectly innocent and mild in their oper- ation on the human body, even taken in large doses, as Mr. Fuller will testify - their particu- lar mildness is abundantly evident in innumera- ble cures of infants.
Communicated by Dr. John Spangler, York-town, Pennsylvania.
Letter from the reverend Mr. JOHN MO- THER, minister of the Moravian church, in York-town.
York, January 4th, 1802.
Dear Sir, Dr. Hamilton's lozenges have been recom- mended to me as a very adequate means for the cure of children afflicted with worms, I procur- ed a box for the use of my family, to try, whe- ther by means of this medicine, I might be en- abled to gain a point, which, to accomplish, dif- ferent other means had proved abortive. My eldest boy had a very sickly appearance, was very restless at night, grew leaner from time to time; in short, he seemed to be in a precarious state of health, which would yield to none of the medi- cines administered, until I gave him two doses of lozenges, agreeably to the directions, which carried off a substance of an appearance a mem- braneous but upon close inspection quite repelled with very small living animals. No trace of that sort of worms which usually infest children,
came from him. Since that period he grew no- tably better in health, and though lean, has got a fresh and lively complexion. Upon different occasions I have used this medicine a purging intestine, and found it to answer excel- lently well, without bringing on belly-ache, or any of those disagreeable sensations, so often oc- casioned by purging medicines. Upon the whole, I judge this medicine to be, besides its main ob- ject, one of the most salutary means for re- storing lost appetite, and promoting a proper state of digestion, by carrying off that bilious sub- stance, which engenders so much indisposition both among children and adults.
I am, Sir, your most obedient servant, JOHN MOTHER.
DR. HAHN'S TRUE and GENUINE GER- MAN CORN PLAISTER.
An infallible remedy for corns, by totally remov- ing them, root and branch, while at giving pain.
THE GENUINE PERSIAN LOTION, So celebrated among the Asiatic nations through- out Europe, as an invaluable colic, perfect- ly innocent, and safe, free from corrosive and repel- lent minerals (the basis of other actions) and of unparalleled efficacy in preventing and removing blemishes in the face and skin of every kind, par- ticularly freckles, pimples, inflammatory redness, furs, tetter, ring worms, tea burns, pocky heat, &c.
The Persian Lotion operates mildly, without impeding that natural, indispensable perspiration which is essential to health. Yet its salutary ef- fects are speedy and permanent, restoring the skin delicately fit and clear, improving the com- plexion, and restoring the bloom of youth. Ne- ver 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 strengthen the gums, prevents the enamel from decay, and cleanses and whitens the teeth, by absorbing all that acid viscid slime & food, which suffered to accumulate, never fails to injure and finally ruin them.
DR. HAHN'S GENUINE EYE-WATER.
A sovereign remedy for all disorders of the eye, whether the effect of natural weakness or of ac- cident, deductions of vision, dulness, itching and burns on the eyes, never failing to cure those maladies which frequently succeed the small-pox, measles and fevers, and weakens the sight, strength- ening 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 an infallible remedy in one application, and may be used with perfect safety by pregnant women, or even infants a week old, not containing a particle of mercury or any other dangerous ingredient whatever, and is not accompanied with that commencing heat 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 dis- ease.
"An ounce of prevention is worth a pound- cure."
For the prevention and cure of bilious and ma- lignant fevers,
IS RECOMMENDED
DR. HAHN'S ANTI-BILIOUS PILLS.
The operation of these pills is perfectly mild, so as to be used with safety by persons in every ac- tion, and of every age.
They are excellent adapted to carry off super- fluous bile, and prevent its morbid secretions - to restore and amend the appetite - to prevent a free perspiration, and thereby prevent colds, which are often attended with feverish consequences - a dose never fails to remove a cold, if taken on its first appearance. They are celebrated for re- moving heat in all cases - biliousness in the sto- mach, and severe head-ache - and ought to be taken by all persons on a change of climate.
Sold likewise by S. Pleas- ants, Richmond; Ross and Deu- glass, Petersburg; T. Green, Fre- dericksburg; G. Purdie, Smith- field; M. Jones, Suffolk; Dr. Miller, Winchester; R. Green, how, Williamsburg; and J. Shaw- Leesburg.
G. GEIB
MOST respectfully informs his friends and the public in general, that he has lately received an elegant assortment of PIANO FORTES, which he flatters himself cannot be sur- passed, if equalled, by any in this town.
And he hopes the terms of sale he in- tends offering to the public, will induce these ladies and gentlemen to purchase who would wish to favor him with their patronage. - N. B. He will warrant them for twelve months.
For terms apply at Mrs. Witten's boarding house, King Street, Alexandria. May 2. d
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