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Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
Vol. IV.]
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1804.
[No. 913.]
Public Vendue.
On FRIDAY ,
At 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store, Rum in hogheads and barrels. French Brandy in pipes, Gin in pipes and bds. Whiskey and Apple Brandy in bds. Sugar in hds. tierces and bds. Coffee in tierces and bags, Chocolate White and brown Soap } in boxes, Mould and dip'd Candles } Raisins in kegs, boxes and jars, Figs in kegs and frails, Queens Ware in crates, FURNITURE, &c.
ALSO,
A variety of DRY GOODS.
Among which are,
Cloths, Coatings, Jerseymere, Duffs, Kias and Kerseys, Negro Cottons, Serges, Bticks, blue Friezies, Camances and Russels, Yn Stockings, Chetzes and Calicoes, Irl Linens, Sileia do. Osnburgs and Ticklenburgs, Mules and Muslin Hand'is, India Muslins and Table Cloths Bandana Handkerchiefs, Colored Threads, Hats, Andundry other Articles.
P. G. MARSTELLER.
Feb. 13.
Sales by Auction.
On SATURDAY ,
At 10 o'clock will be sold at the Vendue Store, on the south side of King Street, adjoining Messrs. Henry K. May and Co.
Rum in hds. and barrels, Whiskey in barrels, Apple Brandy in barrels, Gin in casks Wine in pipes and quarter casks, Molasses in hds. Sugar in hds. 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, Irl Linens, Calicoes, Threads, Chintzes, Bedticks, Osnburgs, Sewing Silks, Muslin and Muslin Handkerchiefs, India Cottons, &c. &c.
THOS. PATTEN, Auctioneer.
Window Glass.
The Subscribers have received and offer for sale, 8 by 10, and 7 by 9, window glass, from the Baltimore Manufactory. The quality is excellent, and it will be sold at the Baltimore prices. They expect to receive very shortly, larger sizes from the same place.
R. T. HOOE, & Co.
Dec. 2.
JUST RECEIVED
AND FOR SALE,
French Brandy, Antigua and Gre- nada Rum, HOLLAND GIN—imported in the ship Ame- rica from Amsterdam. Cherry Bounce made of Old Spirit, Wines, Loaf and Lump Sugar, Brown do. Green Coffee, Teas, &c. FRUIT—Apples, Sweet Oranges, Lemons, Limes and Green Grapes. NUTS—Almonds, English Walnuts, Shell barks, &c.
ALSO,
A few bds. Crab Cider, 100 bds. R. Island do. 1000 lbs. Cheese, Scots Barley, Potatoes, &c.
Thomas Simms.
Who wishes to Sell or Rent, his HOUSE on Prince Street, opposite to George Taylor's, Esq. Any person inclined to purchase shall have a great bargain—it will sell for Cash, or bartered for Wet Goods.
Jan. 13.
RICKETTS, NEWTON & Co.
Have on hand, and to be sold on very low terms, a handsome assortment of superfine and second
BROAD CLOTHS,
A quantity of Rose Blankets, Twilled do. Ticklenburg, and German Osnburgs, Bedticks and Apron Checks, Cotton Hosiery, Fustians, Velvets and Corduroys, Bumbazets and Wildbores, Calicoes and Irish Linens, Striped Jerseys and Cashmeres, Corded Dimities and Flannels, Twilled Coatings and Halfthicks, 200 pieces English Canvas, 200 reams writing Paper, 50 do. wrapping do. 1 trunk coloured Twists and Sewing Silks, 1 do. Umbrellas, 2 casks Sein Twine, 2 do. Fig Blue, 2 do. Role Brimstone, 100 kegs White Lead, 6 boxes Cotton and Wool Cards, 10 hds. brown Sugar. 2 pipes London particular Madeira Wine, And a quantity of PLAISTER OF PARIS. Feb. 3.
This Day is published, By ROBERT & JOHN GRAY, Booksellers and Stationers, King Street,
THE New American Clerk's Magazine,
AND YOUNG CONVEYANCER'S POCKET COMPANION :
CONTAINING All the necessary forms of—Articles of Agree- ment, Bonds, Bills, Recognizances, Leases and Releases, Letters and Powers of Attorney, Awards, Bills of Sale, Gifts, Grants, Assign- ments, Mortgages, Surrenders, Jointures, Co- venants, Copartnerships, Declarations, Letters of License, &c.
WITH Necessary directions for making Distresses for Rent, &c. as the law between Landlord and Tenant now stands.
THE WHOLE Made conformable to the Laws of the United States, and adapted more particularly to the State of Virginia.
Price 1 dollar—bound and lettered.
R. and J. GRAY have lately re- ceived a few copies of the Revised Code of Vir- ginia Laws. Feb. 3. d
BENJAMIN SHREVE, Jun. Has just received per ship Commerce from Salem, and offers for Sale,
100 tons Plaister Paris, 8 bales India Cottons. Feb. 17.
RECEIVED,
By the sch'r Hiland and sloop Unity, from Phil- adelphia, 40 bds. bottled Porter of 3 doz. each 20 do. strong draught Beer, 30 boxes Spanish Segars, and A small Invoice of Soal Leather.
On Hand,
Coffee in bags, Pennsylvania Bar Iron, round do. hoop do. and nail rods, for sale by Daniel M'Clean. Jan. 19. d
Malaga Wine, Raisins, &c.
Just received, per the brig Celia, Capt. Bowen, from Malaga, 100 quarter casks Malaga Wine, 100 half qr. do. 20 qr. casks Mountain Wine of a superior quality, 50 baskets Almonds, 100 frails Figs, 150 quarter bds. Raisins, 200 boxes Muscatel do. 200 do. Bloom do. 15 boxes Lemons, which will begin landing this day at our wharf. J. and T. Vowell. Who have also on Hand,
FOR SALE ON REASONABLE TERMS, Jamaica Spirit entitled to drawback, Muscovado Sugar in tierces and bds. superior old Port Wine, do. Madeira do. Turks Island Salt, mould Candles, 40 bds. prime new Beef, Russia Duck, white Russia Sheetings, Drillings, Raven- duck, &c. &c. Jan. 20. d
FOR SALE BY
WILLIAM HARTSHORNE, AT HIS STORE ON KIRK'S WHARF, LOWER END OF WOLF STREET,
New-England Potatoes, Coarse Salt, Midlings and Shoulders of Bacon on very low terms, Ready made Bags, Bar Iron, Philadelphia Loaf and Lump Sugar, Indian Meal, Rye Meal, Shorts and Bran, Superfine Flour in barrels and half barrels, Large and small vessels may be con- veniently accommodated with Wharfage on mo- derate terms.
STORES to let on the Wharf, or goods re- ceived in them on Storage.
A large STORE on Hoe's Wharf to sell or let —with the privilege of receiving and shipping goods free of wharfage.
A small HOUSE on Water Street next door to Major Muncaster's, for sale.
A number of LOTS in good situations for sale or to let on ground rent.
Alex. 12th mo. 20th. eotf
S. THOMEE
Begs leave to inform his friends and the public in general, that he has commenced business in the line of
GILDING
And Enamelling on Glass, a few doors above the Washington Tavern.
Looking Glass and Pictures Frames MADE & REGILT.
NEEDLE WORK
done in a handsome manner.
NAMES AND PROFILES
correctly enamelled on Glass.
S. THOMEE, as a stranger being determined to establish himself in the line of his profession, solicits that encouragement alone which he trusts the reasonableness of his charges and his assiduity to business may entitle him to.
Window Cornices handsomely Gilt, and every thing in his line done to please the fancy of the owner equal to any imported.
He has some glasses and prints for sale on low terms. Particularly a set of the
BATTLE OF THE NILE,
in colours, handsomely framed and glazed. Dec. 30. dsm
JAMES BACON,
At his Store on King Street, within one door of Washington-Street, has just received, a quanti- ty of well assorted
PATENT SHOT,
which, with a general assortment of Teas, Sugars, Coffee, Wines, Brandy, Spirits, and generally e- very other article in the grocery line, he offers for sale on the most moderate terms. Oct. 15. d
For Sale,
At a moderate price, and on a credit of 12, 18 and 24 months,
A three story Brick House,
on King Street, between Alfred and Patrick Streets, on the south side thereof, at present oc- cupied by Mr. Philip Care.
The House is 25 feet front, and 40 feet deep, nearly finished, with 10 good rooms. The lot is 100 feet deep, running to a 10 feet alley, with a brick kitchen and stable. Any person inclining to purchase will apply to the subscriber.
Jacob Hoffman. Feb. 10. eotf
JANNEY and PATON
Have just received, per the brig Polly, and for Sale,
24 hds. } New England Rum, 56 bds. } 75 tons Plaister Paris.
And on hand, as usual, a general assortment of GROCERIES. And about
1250 tons Plaister.
Farmers will find it to their interest, when pur- chasing, to look at this plaister, as they certainly will be able to please themselves as to quality. It lays very convenient to a water carriage, and may be put on board a vessel free of cartage. Dec. 9. d
Notice.
To the Marine Insurance Company of Alexandria.
THE Stockholders in this institution are hereby informed that a dividend of five per cent. is this day declared, payable to them or their legal representatives, in ten days after this date. By Order.
J. B. Nickolls, Sec'ry. Jan. 2. (J3) d
For Freight or Charter,
The fine, fast sailing Brig SUPERIOR, Jas. Campbell, Master; just off her second voyage, will carry 1100 bbls. Apply to
DANIEL MCLEAN. Feb. 17. d
For BOSTON,
The Brig DOLPHIN, Silvenus Snow, Master: Burthen 750 barrels; will be ready in a few days to take in freight. For par- ticulars apply to the master on board, or to Janney and Paton. Feb. 21. d
For BOSTON,
The new Sch'r HARMONY, Capt. Cottrell. 500 bds. Freight will be taken on reasonable terms, if application is made soon. John G. Ladd. Feb. 18. d
Who has just received,
50 bolts Russia Duck, 30 pieces Russia Sheetings, 15 chests fresh Teas, 5 bales Gurrabs, 12 boxes blue nankien China, containing com- plete dining table sets, Do. for coffee and tea. Feb. 18. d
A Cheap Bargain.
TO BE SOLD,
A THREE story new BRICK HOUSE, on Prince Street between Fairfax and Royal Streets on the south side thereof, second door from Miss Hewes and Millers store, and next adjoining Mrs. Reller. The house is in an unfinished state, but the doors, sashes and architraves, &c. are all made and at a small expense may be completed, it is unnecessary to give any further explanation, as any person inclining to purchase will naturally view the premises. The key is in possession of Capt. C. McKnight. The payments will be made easy. Application to be made to the sub- scriber in the City of Washington, or Dr. Thos. Triplett, Alexandria. It not sold at private sale, it will be sold at public vendue on the First of March next.
Clotworthy Stephenson. Feb. 6. dis
PLAISTER OF PARIS
by the bushel or ton, for sale By Wm. Hartshorne. 1st Mo. 17.
ROBERT and JOHN GRAY
Have just received,
A large supply of superfine Eagle, Henry the 8th, and Merry Andrew PLAYING CARDS, and a few dozen blank Cards of a good quality. Nov. 9. d
ELEGANT EDITION
OF The HOLY BIBLE.
PROPOSALS
For Printing by Subscription, (in four handsome octavo volumes) THE HOLY BIBLE, CONTAINING The Old and New Testaments. CONDITIONS.
It shall be printed on a superfine wove paper, with an elegant new type. The price to subscribers will be Two Dollars per vol. in boards, or Two Dollars and Fifty Cents, handsomely bound and lettered. To those who subscribe for several copies, a dis- count will be made, proportioned to the num- ber subscribed for.
THE advantage of having this invaluable Book printed on a large type, and at the same time, in portable and convenient volumes, appears so evident, that the en- couragement necessary to warrant an undertaking of such magnitude, is confidently expected; a portable volume would often be taken up, in a moment of leisure, when the size of a large, unwieldy folio, would operate as an apology for leaving it unopened, in this way, small por- tions of time would be profitably employed, which might otherwise be totally lost. In large families a Bible in volumes, affording an opportunity for several to read at once, may sometimes be peculiarly convenient; it seems superfluous to add much on this subject—suffice it to say, that no reasonable expense or pains shall be spared, to render this edition of the Holy Scriptures both correct and elegant.
The above work is in press, and will be finished about the end of the present year.
Subscriptions received by R. and J. Gray, King Street, where a spe- cimen of the paper and printing may be seen.

Washington Society.
The Members of the Washington Society of Alexandria, are requested to attend an anniversary meeting of the said Society, on Thursday the 23d day of this month, at Gadby's Hotel, at half past 10 o'clock, A. M. The Society will move in procession precisely at 12 o'clock, to the Presbyterian Church, where an Oration will be delivered by John Carlyle Herbert, Esq.
G. DENEALE, Sec'y. Alexandria, Feb. 11.
Anniversary Ball.
THE Ball in commemoration of the Birth of our late illustrious friend and patriot Gen. Geo. Washington, will be held at Gadby's Hotel on Thursday the 23d inst. A subscription paper is lodged at the Bar, where gentlemen are requested to subscribe, and obtain a ticket of admission—price 5 dollars.
Wm. Fitzhugh, L. Deblois, G. Deneale, J. C. Herbert, W. A. Dangerfield, Thos. Triplett, } Managers.
Feb. 15.
FOR SAVANNAH.
The Sch'r PATIENCE, Joseph B'unt, Master, to sail in 6 or 8 days—for freight or passage apply to the master on board, or to
RICKETTS, NEWTON, & Co.
Feb. 21.
Notice.
The subscriber being duly appointed assignee of the estate and effects of James Smith, of Dumfries, a Bankrupt, GIVES NOTICE, to all those indebted to him, or who may have any of his estate or effects in their possession, to pay or deliver the same to the assignee without delay, and no other person, but such as may be authorized by him. Those indebted, who find it inconvenient to make immediate payment, that will on or before the first day of March next, come forward and give bonds for the balances due said estate, will be indulged until September next, by making the same secure, but those who do not avail themselves of this opportunity, or making payment, may expect prosecutions will be commenced without reserve.
Timothy Brundige, Assignee.
Further Notice.
ON Monday the 5th day of March next will commence the sale of the property of James Smith, at the Store lately occupied by him in Dumfries, consisting of a
Variety of GOODS,
the remains of his Store, Household and Kitchen Furniture, Horses, Cattle, Sheep, Hogs, Farming Utensils, River and Bay Craft, Scows, Boats, &c. &c.
Also—TWELVE NEGROES, if not disposed of at private sale.
Likewise the Lands, Houses, Lots, &c. of said Smith's, viz.
A Tract of Land near Dumfries on the tide waters of Powell's Creek, called Cedar Grove, containing about 600 acres, with Houses and other improvements.
One moiety of a Tract of Land on Chappawamie Creek, with Houses, Quarries, and Freestone thereon, &c.
A House and Lot in Newport, (Potomac) No. 13.
Two Lots with Storehouse, Sheds, Wharf, &c. in the same place, No. 15 & 16.
One of two undivided Lots in the Town of Geneva, State of New York.
Two Lots in the City of Washington, No. — and — in Square —.
And the Houses and Lots in Dumfries now occupied by said Smith.
For further particulars concerning said Lands, &c. enquire of said Smith, or the subscriber, who will show the terms and which will be publicly made known at the time and place of sale.
A credit of six months will be given on all sums over Twenty Dollars, by giving bond with approved security for the amount, with interest from the date, if not punctually paid.
The Sale will continue from day to day until all the aforesaid property is disposed of.
Timothy Brundige.
Dumfries, Jan. 25. (27) roof
FOR SALE.
A good washer woman with her child. Application to be made to the printer.
Feb. 11. d.
A Cain given for clean Linen and Cotto. Rags.
CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Wednesday December 7.
Debate on the Amendment to the Constitution.
(Continued.)
Mr. R. Griswold. The gentleman from Kentucky will on examination find the amendment of my colleague not inconsistent with the spirit of the resolution. The object of that resolution is that every elector shall give a vote for President. If the office of Vice President shall be abolished, every elector will give one vote, and that vote will be for president. It may be said, it is true, that the discriminating principle will be done away; but it may be answered that it is no longer necessary.—The enquiry is, therefore, fairly presented to the committee, whether we ought not to abolish the office of Vice President, as no longer necessary. I am clearly of opinion if we adopt the discriminating principle it will be useless, worse than useless. If that principle is adopted of what use can the Vice President be? For what purpose do we want him? To receive 5000 dollars a year? This may be beneficial to him, but it cannot be useful to his country.—The office may confer honor on him, but the honor of an individual can be of no public utility. Will he be wanted to preside in the Senate; that will not be necessary, for the Senate sit half their time without the Vice-President, and I have not understood that the business is not as well done without as with him. For what purpose then will you have this officer? As heir apparent to the crown? If this is your object, select him from the best and greatest of your citizens, and do not adopt the principle that the electors shall vote for one man as President, and for another as Vice-President.
What will be the effect of this principle? The office of Vice-President will be carried to market to purchase the votes of particular states. A large state having numerous electors, and claiming the right to designate the President, but not having votes enough itself for that purpose, will carry the office of Vice-President to another state, and will say, give us the President and we will give you the Vice-President. If it be your desire to consider the Vice-President as heir apparent to the Presidency, elect him not in this manner, for he must be the child of corruption! With these views I am justified in saying the continuance of the office will be worse than useless, inasmuch as it will only tend to introduce a system of corruption. It will also give a particular state great weight in the Senate by giving it three votes, and the precedence over that body. Why do this? Under the old confederation they all were equal. Why unnecessarily impair that great principle? Why give to the state from which the Vice-President is selected, this power, together with influence of another kind. For these reasons I am of opinion that when gentlemen determine to discriminate they ought to go the full length of the principle. If they agree to amend the resolution it may be so altered as to make every part of the constitution correspond. Gentlemen will observe that I am discussing their principle, and that though I think the constitution far better as it is, yet if the discriminating principle is to prevail, I think that the amendment proposed by my colleague, will render the resolution far less exceptionable.
The question was then taken on Mr. Dama's motion, which passed in the negative—Ayes 34.
Mr. Elliot's motion recurring, Mr. Elliot said he could not suffer the question to be taken without noticing one argument urged by the gentleman from Pennsylvania, who conveyed the idea that as the resolution had passed the Senate, we must either take it as it is, or lose it altogether. From what premises this conclusion was drawn he was not able to discover, as he had observed before, after laboring for weeks on the resolution which embraced the discriminating principle, and we had agreed to it; the Senate have not acted on that, but have sent us another to which he was decidedly opposed. He could not but believe but that a spirit of accommodation would actuate the Senate if we struck out this part of the resolution; but if he did not believe this he would not even then sacrifice his ideas to the opinions of the Senate; nor adopt the doctrine advanced by gentlemen of an imperious necessity. To this doctrine he would always oppose the dictates of duty and conscience. For he did believe if they adopted
the resolution from the Senate, they would render the constitution pregnant with great evils than it was at present.
Mr. Goddard was happy to see the notice taken by the gentleman from Vermont of the remarks of the gentleman from Pennsylvania. If these remarks were just, we might as well be done with business at once. Are our minds to be trammelled with the decisions of the Senate? With great deference to that body, he would not suffer his mind to be bound down to their will. We have passed a resolution with a discriminating principle, they have sent us another resolution with other principles.—Suppose they had said, if there were no election in the House of Representatives, the Senate should choose the President, would the gentleman from Pennsylvania vote for it. There was another effect of the resolution of the Senate; it would be giving to the large states both the power and the premium to combine in the election of the President. By the discriminating principle you vest the large states with the power of making the President, and thro' the medium of the Vice-President you give them the means of effecting that object.
The question was taken on Mr. Elliot's motion, which passed in the negative—Ayes 38—Nays 31.
Friday, February 17.
Dr. Leib, from the committee appointed on that subject reported a bill more effectually to secure the independence of the judges of the courts of the United States.
Referred to a committee of the whole House on Monday next.
Mr. Claiborne from the committee appointed to bring in a bill making further provision for extinguishing debts due from the United States reported a bill.
Referred to a committee of the whole on Monday.
On the motion of Mr. Dama, the committee of Commerce and Manufactures were instructed to enquire into the expediency of amending the acts fixing the compensation of officers of the customs.
Dr. Mitchell presented a memorial from fundry owners of unregistered vessels in the city of N. York, praying that vessels originally of foreign construction, but rebuilt two thirds within the United States, and vessels originally built within the "Freddoms" territories and having since lost their registers, may be employed in the Whale and Seal fisheries, subject to no higher duties or tonnage than are paid on vessels duly registered and recorded when employed in like manner; provided such vessels are wholly owned by citizens of the United States; the petition states that the number of vessels now destitute of registers, and sailing only under sea-letters is very great and the number likely to encrease; and urges the utility of employing them in the fisheries using the ordinary rate of duties as an equivalent for bounty and a capital encouragement of those useful branches of business.
Referred to a committee on fostering and encouraging the fisheries.
A message was received from the president of the United States by Mr. Harvie his secretary giving certain information respecting the situation of lands of the United States in the vicinity of Detroit.
Referred to a committee appointed to enquire into the expediency of amending the several acts respecting the sale of public lands.
Mr. Nicholson reported a bill supplementary to the act providing for a navy peace establishment.
The bill provides for the appointment of sundry agents to superintend the ships laid up in ordinary.
Referred to a committee of the whole on Monday.
Mr. Nicholson made a report on the petition of ————— Marsteller, &c. praying for divorces. The report states that the committee have not thought it necessary to enquire into the merits of the individual cases, under the conviction that a general power to grant divorces should be vested in some tribunal. For this purpose the report concludes with a resolution to invest the circuit court with power to allow divorces.
Resolution agreed to—Ayes 75—and referred to a select committee to bring in a bill.
Mr. Rodney to whom was referred a memorial from W. H. Harrison, President of the convention of the Indiana territory, and other memorials, made a report.
Referred to a committee of the whole on Monday.
An engrossed bill to amend the charter of Alexandria was read the third time, and passed—Ayes 79.
Previously to its passage Mr. Sloan spoke against it, principally on account of the restriction of the right of suffrage to freeholders.
The House resumed the consideration of the unfinished business of yesterday, viz. "what day should be made the order to the committee of the whole to consider the bill laying a TAX of ten dollars upon every SLAVE IMPORTED into the United States."
Mr. Lowndes moved that the further consideration of the bill should be postponed till the first Monday in December.
On this Motion a long debate ensued, which did not terminate till near five o'clock.
It was supported by Messrs. Lowndes, Hays, R. Griswold, Gregg, Alston, Holland, Rodney and Sanford; and opposed by Messrs. Findlay, Sloan, Conrad, Smilie, Lucas, Eyles, Jackson, S. L. Mitchell, Elmer, Stanton, and Beallinger, when the Yeas and Nays, being required, were Yeas 55—Nays 60.
A question was then taken on a postponement to the first Monday in May—Loft, Ayes 42—Nays 59.
Mr. Findlay moved a postponement to the 2d Monday in March: which motion after some debate, prevailed—Ayes 55—Nays 50.
[To prevent an erroneous impression being made on the public by the above proceedings, it is proper to remark that during the whole discussion, not a single voice was raised in defense of the act of the legislature of South Carolina, allowing the importation of slaves; but that on the contrary, while by some of the speakers its immorality and impolicy were severely censured by all its existence was deprecated. A large number of those who voted for the postponement, advocated it on the express and avowed ground that it would give the legislature of South Carolina an opportunity, which they believed would be embraced, to repeal the act.]
Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22
Washington Society OF ALEXANDRIA.
Order of the day for to-morrow.
The Society will move in procession from Mr. GADSBY'S HOTEL, accompanied by the Tutor and Scholars of the Washington Free School, at 12 o'clock, announced by a signal gun.
The seats in the aisle of the Meeting-House, in front of the Orator, will be reserved for the children of the Free School, and the east gallery for the Music.
The services of the day will commence,
1st. With sacred Music. 2d. An address to the throng of Grace. 3d. An Anthem. 4th. Oration. 5th. Music quick time.
After which the society will return in the same order, when a discharge of 17 rounds will be fired from the Market-square.
The subscriber being appointed to Marshal the procession solicits in observance of the above.
GEORGE DENEALE.
The abuse of power has time out of mind been a pregnant topic of discontent. The complaint of it is often a stepping stone to power, power a stopping stone to abuse, and abuse again to complaint, and thus they run on a mill-horse round, furnishing the base trader in politics with means of deception and of profit, at the expence, not only of the public purse (that is comparatively a trifling evil) but of the public tranquillity and comfort. In fact those who are the greatest complainers when they have no share in the government or power of the state, never fail to give the greatest cause of complaint when they get into it. The most lewd, babbling hoard of the whole pack of demagogues, always becomes the most thorough paced fawning courtier—and he who when out boasts most of his own purity, and most loudly impeaches that of others, never fails when in to become corrupt even to rottenness. The very abuses which that description of men when in office practice, are the very things which furnish them with all the topics by which when out of office they endeavour to render government in the abstract odious to the people. In truth, power appears not more odious or more mischievous in their invectives, when as demagogues they adulate and beguile the people, than it is made by their practices when as public officers they plunder and oppress them. The people see it, yet the people never mend.—They listen with languishing regard to the demagogue of to-day, who is to be their betrayer to-morrow, though all the while he is reminding them that he who is their betrayer and plunderer to-day was but yesterday their demagogue and idol.
It was from a correct view of the heart of man as he is ever found to act in a political capacity, and a conviction of the truths we have stated above, that the federalists repeatedly foretold, and over and over again apprized the people, exhorting them to keep the prediction in remembrance, that as soon as ever those flaming sons of licentiousness under the abused name of liberty, the democrats, got into power, they would soon demonstrate to the conviction of the country what their real views were—whether they sought power to use it for patriotic purposes, or for the purposes

of population, and that as soon as they got the government of the state out of the hands of the anti-federalists, their ambition and avarice would be too many for their prudence, and they would fall out with each other in a scramble for office, influence and profit. These predictions are verified, and the party which by art and gross misrepresentation of their adversaries, and if it were possible still more to themselves, ousted the federalists, present at this moment to the northward a spectacle to the public eye, the most ridiculous, and if a people could be improved by such things, the most edifying imaginable. The game of the French from 1792 to 1796, is playing there in all its parts, and all its modes—the stake is the same—the object the same—the principle the same—words nearly the same, as those of which the French Jacobins made use at that detestable period. Assassination is not committed it is true—as yet it is only preached.—The guillotine is not as yet erected in the streets—it still remains locked up in the bosom; but if we are to form a conjecture from the language which is held, it is probable that we shall soon hear of the stiletto, the poinard, and the national razor, (so the French called the guillotine) making some citizens bite the dust .
The divisions of party and the scuffles of conflicting factions have, in all countries been, sufficiently derogatory to the human character. In France alone has it been completely atrocious and disgraceful. That assassination was contemplated and inculcated in imitation of the French, by the English Jacobins, is certain, but it was only their private clubs, where every monster who recommended and attempted to justify it, knew he was talking to monsters like himself. But they also knew the broad and deep foundation of John Bull's humanity and justice too well to venture upon a public promulgation of such principles. That society must be far gone indeed in wickedness among whom it would be induced to have such horrible purposes even darkly insinuated. In what stage of this damnable descent those must be who propound ever so loosely, "such horrible imaginations," we will not venture to say. Let our readers make up each his own opinion on the subject.
The public journals of New York at this moment present an afflicting display of the abominable evils to which the spirit of party when unrestrained by legal provisions, will drive a people. There, things run little short of dagger drawing and throat cutting.
It is no longer a contest between the two principles of Federalism and Anti Federalism; but between Anti Federalists and Anti Federalists. Having driven the Federalists from the field, and completely routed them for the present, they have set like to the camp, and broken into the town, and are now scuffling for the booty. To speak less figuratively, a schism has taken place between them, as was often predicted. The Mountain and the Moderates , under the name of Clintonians and Burrites are at it pell mell, cutting, hacking, slashing, and tearing each other's eyes out, scolding and mobbing like Poissardes, while the Marseillois of the day, the car, and the cart, are whetting their weapons to drive their political lectures into the heads of the people, and
Prove their doctrine orthodox, By Jacobinic flabs and knacks, while some of the public prints sound the charge to the tune of the Marseillois Hymn or Caira . Beautiful Airs no doubt! which many love for something beside the music—for " An Undescribable Something "—But, readers, " I'll not tell you what ," because it must lead to an inquiry that would sose us both into the depths of Mr. Locke, and the whole doctrine of the Association of Ideas, and stick us fast, up to the knees, in the mud of Metaphysics.
The famous Lord North (his name has probably been heard before now in America) once speaking of the father of the present Lord Hutchinson, old Hely Hutchinson, who was at once Provost of Dublin College, a King's Council, a Minister of State, an officer in the army, besides many other things, said, "If I were to give that little man all England, Ireland and Scotland, for an estate, he would beg the Isle of Man for a cabbage garden." The same voracious appetite attends the persons in question. They are not contented with ingulping the government, and altering the constitution, but they want to alter the Charter of New York, that they may ingulp the municipal government of that place, and have it to themselves. A New York paper states, that at a Democratic meeting held to concert measures for that purpose, a leader of the party styled Clintonian , swore, " BY THE ETERNAL GOD , that for the sake of opposition Mr. Burr, he would raise an army, head it himself, and lead his fellows to the gates of Hell." This is the right Mountain language, held in the National Assembly of France, by Legendre, the butcher, when legislator of the shambles. We are glad to hear, however, that such men have the grace to name The Eternal God at all, though it be only in an oath. What is sinful in good men, may appear something like virtuous in bad. Should the gentleman whoever he is, equip his army, and march on the expedition he has proposed, (to Hell) we wish success to his laudable enterprise.
We have often taken occasion to mention, and the haggard aspect of an afflicted world, wearied and wasted with looking on in fear and astonishment upon the transactions which have passed in France during the revolution, bear testimony to the horrors and abominations of that period—Considering that murder was let loose by the authorities existing at the time in France, and is restrained by law in America, we do not know that there is to be found in the whole progress of the French revolution a piece of more daring impudent depravity and wickedness, than a paragraph in one of those papers. Reader! contemplate it; it needs no comment—it speaks for itself. The writer having observed, that Governor Clinton's declarations respecting Mr. Jefferson at Mr. Burr's house must, if made at all, have been made in confidence, and that the exposing them now to the public is an act of baseness, &c. thus concludes—
"Any man, who after this shall confide in the wretch who has published or authorised the publication of this anecdote, will deserve to be stabbed to the heart by the poniard of an assassin in the unsuspecting moments of sleep ."
This outrageous conflict in New York, occasioned by the laudable revolt of the second personage in rank in the anti-federal party, from the proceedings of the executive, the honest defection of leading persons in Pennsylvania, Maryland, and in Congress, and the opposition which they have to the doctrines and conduct of the partisans of the cabinet, evince that there is a schism in the party at large, and that the spirit of discontent and division has got among them. For our parts, we speak not of it, with any sort of malignant triumph or party delight. The country is likely to receive more disgrace than advantage from it. The storm of democratic madness must entirely pass over, before any thing substantially good or rational can be expected to be done. So long as all those who have power demonstrate by how that they think neither of the country or the country's permanent good, nor of any thing but themselves and offices, and their own private interest, it little avails how much they quarrel among themselves.—As Mr. Windham, in his celebrated speech said of the French revolutionary quarrels, "The ship has been in mutiny—there has been fighting in the waist and on the fore-castle, but the vessel has held her course." So it is in this case, it disgraces one party without restoring the other. We therefore view it only as Swift viewed the contests between the Dilettanti and Amateurs about Handel and Farrinelli the Italian musician, and can only lay in the words of the Dean,
Strange that such difference should be Twixt Tweedledum and Tweedledee. (COURIER.)
A CONVENTION Between his Catholic Majesty, AND THE United States of America.
For the indemnification of those who have sustained losses, damages or injuries, in consequence of the excesses of individuals of either nation during the late war, contrary to the existing treaty, or the laws of nations.
His Catholic Majesty and the government of the United States of America, wishing amicably to adjust the claims which have arisen from the excesses committed during the late war, by individuals of either nation, contrary to the laws of nations, or the treaty existing between the two countries—His catholic majesty has given, for this purpose full power to his excellency Don Pedro Cavallos, counsellor of state, gentleman of the bed chamber in employment, first secretary of state and universal dispatch, and superintendent general of the posts and post offices in Spain and the Indies; and the government of the United States of America, to Charles Pinckney, a citizen of the said States and their minister plenipotentiary near his catholic majesty, who have agreed as follows:—
1st. A board of commissioners shall be formed, composed of five commissioners, two by the government of Spain two others by the government of the United States, and the fifth by common consent; and in case they should not be able to agree on a person for the fifth commissioner, each party shall name one, and leave the decision to lot; and hereafter in case of the death, sickness, or necessary absence of any of these already appointed, they shall proceed in the same manner, to the appointment of persons to replace them.
2d. The appointment of the commissioners being thus made, each one of them shall take an oath to examine, discuss, and decide on the claims which they are to judge, according to the laws of nations and the existing treaty, and with the impartiality justice may dictate.
3d. The commissioners shall meet and hold their session in Madrid, where, within the term of eighteen months (to be reckoned from the day on which they may assemble) they shall receive all claims which, in consequence of this convention, may be made, as well by the subjects of his Catholic Majesty as by Citizens of the United States of America, who may have a right to demand compensation for the losses, damages, or injuries sustained by them, in consequence of the excesses committed by Spanish subjects or American citizens.
4th. The commissioners are authorised by the said contracting parties, to hear and examine on oath, every question relative to the said demands, and to receive as worthy of credit all testimony, the authenticity of which cannot reasonably be doubted.
5th. From the decisions of the commissioners, there shall be no appeal, and the agreement of three of them shall give full force and effect to their decisions, as well with respect to the justice of their claims, as to the amount of the indemnification which may be adjudged to the claimants; the said contracting parties obliging themselves to satisfy the said awards in specie, without deduction, at the time and places pointed out and under the conditions that may be fixed by the board of commissioners.
6th. It not having been possible for the said plenipotentiaries to agree upon a mode by which the above mentioned board of commissioners should arbitrate the claims originating from the excesses of foreign citizens, agents, consuls, or tribunals in their respective territories, which might be imputable to their two governments, they have expressly agreed that each government shall reserve (as it does by this convention) to itself, its subjects, or citizens, respectively, all the rights which they now have and under which they may hereafter bring forward their claims, as such times as may be most convenient to them.
7th. The present convention shall have no force or effect until it be ratified by the contracting parties, and the ratifications shall be exchanged as soon as possible. IN FAITH WHEREOF WE, the undersigned plenipotentiaries, have signed this convention, and have affixed thereto our respective seals.
Done at Madrid, this eleventh day of August, one thousand eight hundred and two. PABLO CEVALLOS, (Seal.) CHARLES PINCKNEY, (Seal.)
Congress of the United States.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Saturday Feb. 18.
Mr. Eppes offered the following resolution:
Resolved , That a committee be appointed to enquire whether the monies drawn from the treasury of the United States on account of the marine corps from the year 1798 to the end of the year 1803 have been faithfully applied to the public service in conformity to existing laws, which was immediately taken up, agreed to, and referred to Messrs Eppes, Sands, M c Creery, Leib, and Boyle.
On motion of Doctor Leib the committee of Ways and Means were instructed to enquire into the expediency of abolishing the office of lieutenant colonel commandant of the marine corps.
Mr. Moore offered a resolution, instructing the committee of Commerce and Manufactures to enquire into the expediency of authorising the President of the United States to employ persons to explore such parts of the province of Louisiana, as he may think proper, and to report their opinion thereupon to the House.
Mr. Moore said it was scarcely necessary to make any remarks on the object of this resolution. The government were not in possession of a good geographical description of Louisiana which it was very desirable that they should possess; inasmuch as its limits were not completely designated in the articles of cession; and as the time might not, perhaps, be distant, when its boundaries may be a subject of negotiation between the former owners of the province and the United States.
The resolution was agreed to—Ayes 53.
Dr. Mitchell from the committee of Commerce and Manufactures made a report on the subject of laying duties for the support of light houses.
The report is accompanied by several documents, and concludes with a resolution that a duty of 40 cents on a ton be laid on foreign vessels entering the ports of the United States for the support of light houses.
The House took up the report of the committee of the whole on the bill making provision for persons disabled by known wounds received during the revolutionary war.
After several amendments being made which we will state in our next, the further consideration of the bill was postponed to Tuesday next.
A message was received from the Senate stating that they had passed a bill relating to the recording and registering vessels in the District of New Orleans.
The bill allows all the inhabitants of Louisiana on the 30th of April last to obtain registers.
Referred to a committee of the whole on Monday.
TUNIS CRAVEN,
Has just received from Philadelphia by the Harpmony, Capt. Ellwood,
Russia Sheetings, Ticklenburgs, Twilled Cotton Bagging, Madras Handkerchiefs, Ladies patent Cloths, A small assortment, worsted and lamb's wool hose, flannels, &c. Also,
An Elegant Sideboard. Feb. 18. d
For Sale,
On very moderate terms, a case of OSTRICH FEATHERS. Ricketts, Newton and Co. Jan. 16. d
Public Sale.
Will be added to Friday's Sales a Variety of FURNITURE, CONSISTING OF Desks, Bureaus, Tables, &c. &c. PHILIP G. MARSTELLER. February 22.
A Porter Wanted, At the Bank of Alexandria, a man well recommended will meet with a liberal compensation for his services. CURDEN CHAPIN, Cashier. Feb. 22. d3w.
To Hire by the Year, A smart, active, young Negro Woman. Enquire of the printer. Feb. 22. d6t.
For Sale, For a term of years, a healthy, stout NEGRO WOMAN. Apply to the Printer. Feb. 22. 3t.
CHEAP BARGAIN. I wish to sell 32 1/2 acres of LAND, about 3 miles from Alexandria, lying on the Falls Church Road, a little above Col. Peyton's and Captain Shermun's. The improvements are a small framed House, with about 10 acres of rich, low ground included, with cedar posts and chestnut rail, and laid down in timothy last fall, about 120 of the most choice fruit trees planted, some of them will be in full bearing this summer, if the spring permits; the whole of the rest in wood. It adjoins the lands of Captain Richard Conway and Benjamin Dulany, Esq. If not sold at private sale, before Saturday the 10th day of March, it will be on that day set up to the highest bidder, at the Coffin House in Alexandria, between the hours of one and two o'clock. The survey and title papers may be seen and the land shown to any person desirous of purchasing, by application to the subscriber. B. DADE. Feb. 22. eo
For Sale, A neat two story frame HOUSE, situate on Cameron near the corner of that and Patrick street, with back buildings. Also,
Two other frame HOUSES upon the same lot, with out houses, all in complete order and repair; the lot upon which this property stands, fronts 48 feet upon Cameron street, and runs back 76 feet; subject to a ground rent of £. 5 per ann. Likewise a quantity of elegant FURNITURE, and a handsome, young, full blooded FILLY, 2 years old the ensuing spring. For terms apply to the subscriber, at the office of Cleon Moore, Esq. Alexander Moore. Feb. 22. 24w
FOR SALE, A TRACT OF LAND, situate in the county of Alexandria and district of Columbia, containing upwards of one hundred acres; about six miles from Alexandria and five from the City of Washington. About thirty acres of said land is cleared and would afford a beautiful situation to any person who would wish to retire a small distance into the country during the summer. Also, about half a mile from said land, an excellent
MILL SEAT, with 13 feet 5 inches natural fall, situate on the Four Mile Run, with a great variety of excellent stone for building, &c. A further description of either of the above places is needless, as it is supposed that any person who is inclined to purchase will view the premises and judge for themselves. An indisputable title will be given for either, and terms made known by applying to the subscriber, living near said mill seat. William Carlin. Feb. 22. 1w3t
LOST, A check drawn by John Ramsay on the Bank of Alexandria, favour of Janney and Paton, dated, February 20th, for 300 dollars. This check having been stopped at the Bank it can be of use to no one. A reward will be given to the finder on application to JANNEY & PATON. Feb. 22. d4t.
FOR SALE, A TRACT OF LAND formerly the property of Iham Keith, lying in the county of Fauquier, adjoining the merchant mill lately purchased of Nathan Mayhew by Henry D. Hooe, containing by deed 386 acres, about eight miles from the Court House; and is there by good judges, in point of fertility, inferior to no land in the county; it is well watered, abounds in fine low grounds; has on it a tolerable dwelling house, a small orchard, a sufficiency of timber and lays well. Also, one other Tract, about ten miles above the Court House, containing about 600 acres; lying upon Carter's Run, near the main road leading to Winchester. This land is well watered, has many advantages attached to it; such as country mills, &c.—about one half in woods, and is considered as excellent for cropping, being fine for either wheat, corn or tobacco. L. Alston. Fauquier Court House, Feb. 21. d4w

This Day is published, By Cotton & Stewart, and for Sale at their Book Store—Price One Dollar, A new and interesting NOVEL, ENTITLED WHAT HAS BEEN. By Mrs. MATHEWS. Feb. 16.
Exchange on London. A GOVERNMENT BILL for Twelve Hun- dred pounds sterling at 60 days sight, for sale by J. and Thos. Vowell. Jan. 31.
Just received and for Sale, Sweet Cyder by the barrel, Apples do. N. England Rum do. Candles by the box, Pork by the barrel, 2000 lbs. excellent R. Island Cheese, Spiced Salmon in 2 and 4 gallon kegs, Raisins by the box, Prunes, Almonds, English Walnuts, Shelbarks, Chestnuts, Sweet Oranges, Limes, Lemons, Green Grapes by the jar or pound, Codfish for family use, 600 bushels R. I. Potatoes, And a general assortment of Groceries. A. WILLIS. Jan. 12.
For Sale or Rent. A convenient two story brick house, com- pletely finished, situated on Water street, be- tween King and Prince Streets—immediate pos- session will be given. Apply to JOSEPH RIDDLE. Nov. 30.
MAHOGANY FURNITURE. JOHN B. TAYLOR, Cabinet Maker, King Street, next door but one to the Print- ing Office of the Advertiser, Has received from the manufactory of Coleman & Taylor, Baltimore, PLAIN AND ELEGANT FURNITURE , consisting of— Cellarette side boards, side board tables with marble tops, secretaries, book cases, bureaus, work tables, candle stands, card tables, dining and breakfast tables, which he offers for sale low. He respectfully offers his service to the public generally. All orders shall be punctually at- tended to. Jan. 2 o .
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS REWARD. RANAWAY from the subscriber on the 29th of October last, a negro man slave named BOB, about 20 years of age, five feet nine inches high straight limbed and well formed; said slave has an impediment in his speech which prevents his readily replying to a question. He commonly wears ear rings. He took with him a variety of good cloathing, a description of which is unneces- sary, as it is probable he has changed them. He has been frequently seen about town since he ab- sconded, and in all probability is now secreted by his mother, Winney Brown, formerly the slave of Mr. JOHN MUIR, late of this town, but now said to be free. The above reward will be paid for securing said Negro BOB, in any goal, and a further reward of TEN DOLLARS for the dis- covery of those who have been accessory to his concealment. Captain's of vessels, &c. are forewarned at their peril, not to take him away. ROBERT B. JAMESSON. Nov. 15.
NOTICE. By virtue of a deed of Trust from Joseph White Harrison of Fairfax county, to the sub- scribers, we will offer for sale, for cash, on Wednesday the 29th day of February, on the Premises, THE TRACT OF LAND, on which the said JOSEPH W. HARRISON now lives—Containing about Three Hundred and Six Acres, situated within twelve miles of Alexandria, and the same distance from the City of Washington, and George Town. JACOB HOFFMAN, R. I. TAYLOR. January 23.
HUGH SMITH Has received by the Ann, the United States, and the Orion, from Liverpool, A complete assortment of Queen's Ware, and can now supply country merchants on the shortest notice. Has also received a number of well ASSORTED CRATES, in excellent condition.—Has for sale as usual China and Glass Ware. Likewise for sale, Pines by the box, Crowley Steel, New Castle Grindstones. Oct. 29.
Madeira Wine. 16 pipes London particular Wine, 2 qr. casks do. do. Received per sch't Ploughboy, via Norfolk, for sale on a liberal credit by J. and T. Vowell. Jan. 6.
EGERT and JOHN GRAY HAVE JUST RECEIVED, From Messrs. Stokes and Co's Patent and Family Medicine Store, Mount Pleasant, New York, and for sale at their book store, King Street, A SUPPLY OF Family & Patent Medicines, —consisting of— Chambaud's Antasthmatic Lozenges; Ague and Fever Drops; Antibilious Pills; Am- dyne Essence for Head Aches; Reanimating Solar Tincture; Dr. Bardwell's genuine Eye Water; At- kinson's Essence of Mustard; Scotch Ointment for the Itch; Tooth Ach Drops; Aromatic Lozenges; Essence of the Woods, &c. &c.
Dr. Hunter's genuine Antibilious Pills, For the prevention and cure of Yellow, Bilious and Putrid Fevers.
Every experienced physician knows what dangerous disorders arise from a redundancy of bile in the habit; however salutary a due secre- tion of this fluid may be, yet a diffusion of it in the circulation is known, from its putrescent qua- lities, to bring on sudden and fatal fevers. The unparalleled success of Dr. Hunter's Antibilious Pills, in curing, and particularly in preventing this dreadful disease, is universally known in the islands, and has induced the proprietor to appoint agents in all the mercantile towns in the United States, for the accommodation of the public. The Antibilious Pills are therefore, in an especial manner, recommended as a preventative, deser- ving the notice of all persons going to the West Indies, or any of those places infected with these fevers. Dr. Hunter has every possible rea- son, that can result from long and extensive expe- rience, for believing that a dose of these pills, taken once every fourteen days, during the pre- valence of our fall fevers, will prove an infallible preventative, and that, if taken in the early stages of these fevers, their use will very generally suc- ceed in restoring health, and frequently in cases esteemed desperate and beyond the power of com- mon remedies.
The operation of these pills is perfectly mild, may be used with safety by persons in every situa- tion and of every age.
In sickly times and places a dose should be taken once a fortnight, and if there is reason to appre- hend personal danger, once a week.
Observe that the signatures of Messrs. Thos. Stokes and Co. is affixed to each box, without which mark of authenticity they are not genuine.
MATRIMONY. IT is much to be regretted but indisputably certain, that many persons of both sexes are deterred from enter- ing into the married state, by Secret Infirmitis, which delicacy forbids them to disclose; and there are not a few who being already married, are rendered miserable for want of those tender pledges of mutual love, without which happiness in this state is at least very precarious. It has been ascertained beyond a doubt that those circum- stances are occasioned by general or partial relaxation or weakness in either sex, and it is equally certain that the genuine AROMATIC LOZENGES OF STEEL are the best, if not the only remedy ever discovered for this species of debility. When taken into the stomach, they immediately dissolve and diffuse themselves like a vapor through every pore, producing effects at once delightful, salutary and permanent. When the spark of life begins to grow dim, the circulation languid, and the faculties paralyzed, these Lozenges are found to give tone to the nerves, exhilarate the animal spirits, invigorate the body and re-animate the whole man. When aversion to exer- cise, loss or depravity of appetite, and palled countenance, indicate approaching consumption, the delicate female will be preserved and restored to health and society by the benign influence of this medicine. When the delusions of imagination, or the force of bad example, have tempted unguarded youth into the dangerous labyrinth of secret sensuality, debilitated his body, and impaired his under- standing, these Lozenges will protect him from lingering disease, the infirmities of premature old age, and a wretch- ed dissolution amidst the agonizing reflections of conscious guilt.—When the sons and daughters of dissipation have brought on themselves debility, relaxation, imbecility, and a long train of nervous affections, manifested by im- paired memory, anxiety, agitation, tremours, languor, paleness, emaciation, indigestion, apathy in men; hys- terics, spasms, loss of appetite, irregularity, weakness, abor- tion, pains in the back, chest, &c. in women; these Lozen- ges will restore health and vigor to the debilitated frame, and cheerfulness and animation to the mind. Price One Dollar per packet.
Particular directions for their use are sealed up with each, but as the great benefit to be derived from them can only be secured by having them genuine, the public are requested to observe that the signature of Messrs. Thos. Stokes and Co. are affixed to each packet, without which mark of authenticity, they are not genuine.
Dr. Atkinson's genuine Essence of Mustard. Rheumatism in every stage, instantly submits to its pe- netrating powers, which has succeeded in curing the most deperate cases of rheumatism, gout, lumbago, sciatica, numbness, palsy and complaints of the stomach, after various medicines have proved ineffectual. It is prepared in pills, and also in a fluid state. The pills are particularly serviceable in flatulences and indigestion, and by their flutary operation, promote perspiration, and gradually undermine the most obstinate rheumatism; and at the same time, invigorate the debilitated constitution. The fluid essence is a remarkable active embrocation, necessarily used with the pills, and as generally excites a tingling sen- sation; it removes the cause of pain, by bringing on a cir- culation in the parts affected; by this means, frozen limbs, the severest sprains and bruises, old sinews and re- laxations, are generally cured by a few applications. The genuine is distinguished from counterfeits, by the signa- ture of Thomas Stokes and Co. being affixed to each bot- tle; without which mark of authenticity, none are genu- ine.
The genuine Scotch Itch Ointment. The only medicine that cures this disagreeable disease, by one application, to many thousands having experienced its efficacy; it is unnecessary to add any more arguments in its favor, but to caution the public that the name Tho- mas Stokes and Co. is affixed to each box, without this mark of authenticity, none are genuine.
Dr. Bardwell's genuine Eye Water. A foreign remedy for all diseases of the eyes; spee- dily removes inflammations, rheums, itchings, and films; it never fails to cure those maladies which frequently suc-
ceed the measles, small-pox, and fever; and is an unpa- ralleled strengthener of a weak sight.
Dr. Hunter's genuine Antibilious Pills. An agreeable and certain preventive of the predisposi- tion to inflammatory and malignant fever, which prevails at particular seasons of the year. The rapid and increasing demand from every part of the United States, and the West-India islands, is the best evidence of their superior excellence.
CHAMBAUD'S Antasthmatic Lozenges.
A radical cure for coughs, colds, asthma and con- sumptions, difficulty of breathing, &c. &c.
Mr. CHAMBAUD, the sole proprietor of this medicine, has the satisfaction to announce that they have been the means of relieving many persons in a most precarious state of health. In common colds this medicine produces so salutary a perspira- tion that they generally are eradicated in a few hours. Coughing, being prolonged by that convul- sive symptom termed the tickling in the throat, it shortens its duration by promoting sleep and strength- ening the constitution. Pulmonary complaints, af- fecting the breast and lungs; those affected with them experience an almost immediate relief. As- thmas and confined consumptions have repeatedly been eradicated by them. Infants in the hooping-cough, and women, during pregnancy, may take them without the least fear of danger, and with the greatest expectation of relief, nor can it be admini- stered at an improper season.
Dr. BARDWELL'S Anodyne Essence, for all kinds of Head Aches.
THE renowned virtues of the Anodyne essence, is now so generally known, that it is no presump- tion from the Proprietor, to say, that Head Aches, arise- ing from whatever cause, or however violent, in- stantly submit to its penetrating powers. This in- valuable Anodyne, has frequently succeeded after the best advice, and every other remedy had fail- ed; by its salutary operation, it insensibly promotes circulation and perspiration, and thereby prevents the return of the most obstinate periodical head aches.
SPRING PHYSIC.
DR. HUNTER'S Anti-Bilious Pills are unquestion- ably proved by ample experience to be the most effectual remedy, at the same time the most innocent, pleasant, and convenient medicine for the cure of scurvy, scorbutic eruptions, leprosy, and other disorders originating from a corruptive state of the blood. The remarkable cure of Mr. Ellison, of Albany, who had been twelve years tormented with a most distressing scorbutic complaint, as also that of Thomas Johnson, a labouring man, in the service of Mr. Van Rensselaer, who was afflicted with a most horrid leprosy, must have convinced every one who has read the particulars of these cases, besides which, a variety of proofs of their efficacy, authenticated by per- sons of character and respectability are open to the ex- amination of every inquirer. These must naturally be supposed to have their due weight, and supercede the necessity of any further comment from the Proprietor, yet, he presumes to assert, that the real merits of this vegetable preparation will, on a fair trial, plead more forcible its own recommendation than any thing which can be said of it.
Where also may be had, Atkinson's Worm destroying Lozenges.—These Lo- zenges not only destroy worms where they exist, but ef- fectually prevent their return. Those families who have followed Dr. Atkinson's advice, and used them in the Spring and Fall among their children, as their comm- on physic, have now the happiness to find those children, which appeared sickly and consumptive, in the bloom of health, being entirely delivered from those dreadful vermin.
Sparta, Mount Pleasant, March 27, 1803.
We hereby certify, that our daughter, about 4 years of age, has been very unwell and in a bad state of health for these last two years. We always suspected that she had worms, and had given her several worm medicines, without any good effect, so that we despaired of raising her till of late. Hearing of some surprising cures being per- formed by Atkinson's worm destroying Lozenges, we purchased a packet of them, and administered them ac- cording to the directions. The first dose brought away only one worm, and with it a quantity of slimy, offen- sive matter; the second brought away four monstrous thick worms nearly half a yard in length; and the third dose, a large quantity of a slimy, offensive matter. The vomiting and purging, with which she was frequently troubled have ceased—her appetite has become regular, and has over since enjoyed a perfect state of health, for which we are entirely indebted to this excellent medicine
Dr. BARDWELL'S
Re-animating Solar Tincture, or Pabulum of Life, Of the cure of Consumption and Asthma. Disorders in the Stomach and Bowels, Convulsions, Cholice and Di- sentry.
Cautious in investigation, and attentive enquiry into the nature and laws of the animal economy, having long confirmed an opinion in the mind of the inventor, that all the maladies abovementioned, derive their origin from the same cause, indirect debility, or consequent weakness, the analogy of their source, by a natural in- ference suggested the idea of their removal by the same means; the result was the discovery of the Re-animating Solar Tincture, which after having been employed in thousands of instances, with the most unexampled and astonishing success, has obtained the warmest approbation of chiders of the first respectability, both in and out of the profession; the proprietors can confidently recommend, as one of the most certain, efficacious, and pleasant re- medies ever discovered by man or offered to the world. Price, 1 dollar and 50 cents per bottle. The large bottle contains nearly two of the small. Copious Directions for their use are sealed up with each bottle.
Dr. Stoughton's Cordial Bitters, faith- fully prepared at the original warehouse, Lon- don.
This incomparable medicine has stood the test of universal approbation in Europe for near an hun- dred years, in the cure and prevention of,
Loss of appetite, bad digestion, windy cholice, urkets, hysterics vapours, faintness and tremblings, ague and fever, depressed spirits, foul breath, worms in children, scurvy, obstructions or stop- ages, bilious fevers, sick fits, &c. &c.
These Bitters being now generally used in taverns and public places, and universally acknow-
ledged by all who have tried their efficacy, to be superior to the compositions formerly imposed imitation thereof; the proprietor hath reduced the price to those who purchase largely above fifty per cent. Directions will be patted on the Bottle, and which will be also sealed, in order to detect counterfeits and upstart pretenders, who will tell you, they make the genuine Stoughton's Bi- ters; and in order to impose their trash on the pub- lic, they sometimes copy a part of the true adver- tisement and directions.
Specific Drops for Deafness.
FOR many years have these drops been used with amazing success, in DEAFNESS & HARDNESS of HEARING. Those who are unacquainted with the great relief afforded by this valuable medicine, are ear- nestly recommended to a trial. Few are the cases in which it has not been of great service, and very often perfect- a complete cure.
Copious directions for the use of the Specific Drops for Deafness are sealed up with each bottle. Price one dollar. June 13.
FOR RENT,
THE FISHERIES belonging to Mrs. Rozier, on the Maryland Shore, nearly opposite Alexandria. For terms apply to
Thos. L. Washington. Feb. 21.
I will sell by PRIVATE SALE, the STORE and WAREHOUSE at present oc- cupied by Allison & Geiger, situated on the corner of Prince and Fairfax Streets, 55 feet on Fairfax and 68 feet on Prince Street; on Water LOT on Water Street, 44 feet on Water Street and extend- ing 300 feet back to Union Street with the liber- ty of wharfage. The lot on Prince and Fairfax Streets, are at present rented to Allison and Gei- ger for one year from the 1st Oct. next. 15 feet of the lot on Water Street is let to Samuel Harper for eight years from the 15th of October next. If the above mentioned property is not sold by private bargain, it will be sold on the pro- mises on the 1st day of April next when the term will be made known. Please apply to GEORGE M'MUNN. February 6.
For Sale,
A HOUSE and LOT, lower end of Prince Street. The stand is convenient to the shipping and offers considerable advantages as a store or druggist's shop, and can accommodate a family. Apply at the same to Charles Douglas. Jan. 28.
HOUSES TO LET.
THE subscriber having removed from Alex- andria, is desirous of letting his TWO HOUSES in Water Street, situated upon the north and south corners of Jefferson Street. They are well fitted to the accommodation of small families, have an uninterrupted and extensive view of Potomac, with well enclosed gardens and necessary out- buildings attached.
A few unimproved lots under fence, adjoining the above for rent or sale.
For Particulars apply to Mr. D. W. Scott, nearly opposite the premises, or to R. I. Taylor, Esq. King Street. T. HAMILTON. Dec. 6.
JUST RECEIVED,
And for Sale by the Subscribers, 50 bks. mels. prime and cargo Beef, 20 do. prime Pork, 7 pipes Country Gin, 50 boxes Havannah Segars. And on Consignment, An elegant Side Board, Card Tables, Portable Decks. J. W. and S. Leonard and Co. Feb. 17.
WILLIAM OXLEY
Has received by the Ann from Liverpool and Atlantas, via Baltimore, from London, FALL GOODS, which he offers for sale on reasonable terms. Sept. 30.
WILLIAM LADD
Has imported in the latest ships from England and Ireland, an assortment of Irish Linens and Woollen Goods, suitable to the season Oct. 17.
A NEW PAMPHLET.
Just received and for sale at this office, (price 50 Cents.)
A Refutation of the Charges
Made by a writer under the signature of "Veri- tas," against the character of GABRIEL JONES: The lately acknowledged author being the Hon. Philip Grymes. Member of the Council of State. In which every charge or insinuation against him in that libel is fully and clearly refuted. Jan. 3.
FOR SALE,
A two story BRICK HOUSE and LOT, in the City of Washington, on very easy terms. Thomas Patten. Jan. 18.
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