Alexandria daily advertiser (Alexandria [Va.]), 1803-10-31 00:00:00

Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
Vol. III.]
MONDAY, OCTOBER 31, 1803.
[No. 898.
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 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.
A variety of DRY GOODS,
 Among which are,  Cloths, Coatings,  Kerseys, Duffs,  Plains and Kerseys,  Negro Cottons, Serges,  Elaticks, blue Friezes,  Calimancoes and Russells,  Yarn Stockings,  Chintzes and Calicoes,  Irish Linens, Silesia do.  Osnaburgs and Ticklenburgs,  Muslins and Muslin Hand'is,  India Muslins and Table Cloths  Bandanna Handkerchiefs,  Coloured Threads, Hats,  And sundry other Articles.
P. G. MARSTELLER.
October 24.
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 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,  Queens 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,  Muslin and Muslin Handkerchiefs,  India Cottons, &c. 
THOS. PATTEN, Auctioneer.
October 24.
RICKETTS, NEWTON & CO.
HAVE RETURNED TO TOWN, And are now opening, and will be ready for sale in a few days,
Their Fall supply of Goods:
 Consisting of superfine cloths, second do. coatings, fearnoughts, duffle blankets, point and rose do. striped kerseys, plaids, half thick, cadders, kerseys, swansdowns, velvets, corduroys and thicksets, Scotch carpeting, Brussels do. stuffs and corded dimities, canvas and twine, German linens, fine and sewing twine, threads and sewing silks. 
And have on Hand,
 70 hds. Sugar,  4 do. Jamaica Rum,  12000 lbs. Green Coffee,  2000 bushels Salt. 
Oct. 26. d
To Merchants.
I WILL RENT for one year, or during my life, a HOUSE and LOT in the town of Stevensburg; there is a store room in the house well fitted for the reception of goods, a counting room adjoining the store, a large dining room and chamber, with two fire places below stairs. Four lodging rooms, with two fire places and a passage above stairs, a large garret, and two large, dry cellars; a granary, kitchen, smoke house, stable, and a handsome falling garden. I have likewise, two lots well enclosed in the said town, and some vacant lots which I will rent with or separate from the above described lot. The stand for business is inferior to none in this place; the situation is high and remarkably healthy, and commands a fine prospect of the adjacent country and an extensive view of the Mountains.
ELIZABETH TALLIAFERRO.
Stevensburg, Culpepper County,
October 24.
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For New-York,
The fast sailing Schooner Friendship , JOHN QUANDRILL, master. For Freight or Passage, apply to the master on board, lying at Merchant's wharf, or to Philip Care, Union Street.
 Who has for sale,  100 casks single and FF Powder,  50 kegs first quality Ground Ginger,  100 bds. do. Shad,  40 bds. do. Herrings,  3000 bushels coarse and fine Salt, and  Best superfine Flour for family use. 
Oct. 18. d
For Freight or Charter, The Ship CATO , ELEAZER FREEMAN Master; burthen 450 hds. Tobacco, a strong, staunch vessel. Apply to
 Lawrafon and Smoot,  Robert Young,  William Yeaton. 
Oct. 6. d
For Freight or Charter, (To any port in the West Indies or the U. States)
THE SCH'R DISPATCH , JOSHUA PREBLE, Master, burthen 750 barrels. She is a fine staunch vessel, completely found and ready to receive a cargo immediately. Apply to the master on board at Gilpin's Wharf, or to JOSEPH RIDDLE, & Co.
Sept. 7. d
The Ship United States , Captain FINLEY, A regular Trader for Liverpool, will begin to discharge on Monday the 31 inst. and will be ready to receive Freight by the 15th. She has good accommodations for passengers. Apply to Ricketts, Newton & Co. Who have imported by the above ship, the ship Ann, and by the Atlanta, via Baltimore, an assortment of
Fall Goods.
 Also, Queens Ware and Liverpool China in crates and casks; a few bales of Canvas, Copers in casks, and a few hundred bushels of Coals. 
Oct. 1. d
For Falmouth and a Market. The new Ship ANN , Capt. Bradford, A few hds. of Tobacco will be taken on FREIGHT, to the address of T. Middleton & Co. London, if immediate application is made to the subscribers, who will make the usual advances on it. Robert T. Hooe & Co. Who have received, by late arrivals from Liverpool and London, a general assortment of
FALL GOODS,
which will be opened and for sale in a few days. Sept. 30. d
For Boston, The Sch'r ELIZABETH , Mirick Nickerson, Master: For Freight or Passage apply to the subscriber, at his dwelling house on Prince, between Fairfax and Royal streets. J. G. LADD. Oct. 17. d
Sale, Freight or Charter, The Ship HERO , burthen 200 tons or thereabouts, said ship will carry 300 hds. or 2000 bds. Has on board for sale, 20 pipes HOLLAND GIN. For terms apply to the Master on board. Thomas Cole. Oct. 17. d
For Freight or Charter, The Schooner RESOLUTION , Job Simmons, Master; a complete, staunch vessel, burthen 950 barrels, ready to receive a cargo. Apply to John G. Ladd, at his dwelling house on Prince, between Fairfax and Royal streets. Sept. 22. d
For Freight or Charter,
To EUROPE or the W. INDIES, The Ship MARIA , SAMUEL JOHNSON, Master, Burthen 1600 bds. Now in complete order for a voyage. For terms apply to said master on board, lying in the stream or to J. G. LADD, at his dwelling house on Prince between Fairfax and Royal streets.
 For sale on board said ship,  250 casks R. I. Lime,  100 bushels Potatoes,  Few bales India Cottons. 
Oct. 10. d
For Freight or Charter, The fast sailing Schooner Young Lyon , FIELDER LUCKETT, master; burthen 1000 bds. For further particulars enquire of the master, or Dan. M'Clean.
For FREIGHT, (Coastways) The Schooner SEA FLOWER , ELIZ DOUGHTY, Master; burthen 500 barrels, now lying at the upper side of Prince street wharf. Apply to the master on board, or to Daniel M'Clean. Who has for sale, Coffee in bags entitled to a drawback. Oct. 20. d
For Freight or Charter, The SHIP Fair American , Capt. STOVER, about two years old, burthen 317 tons. Apply to Janney & Paton. Who have received and for sale on board said vessel, 160 tons Plaister of Paris.
For Sale, THE SLOOP Diana , a good tight vessel, carries 3000 bushels, or 600 barrels flour. ALSO,
The Schooner Leboo , burthen Five Hundred barrels. Both vessels are lying at our wharf, and will be sold on low terms. We have received by the Sloop Diana , 60 hds. Guadalupe clayed Sugars, of good quality; And have on hand,
 Jamaica Spirits,  Windward Rum,  Muscovado Sugars, first and second qualities,  Pork, Whiskey, &c. &c. all which will be sold at reasonable prices. 
JOHN & THOS. VOWELL. Sept. 8. d
MUSCOVADO SUGAR.
THE subscribers have received, per the sch'r Leboo , and offer for sale on reasonable terms, 5 hds. } First quality 19 tierces, } Guadalupe Sugar. 79 bds. They have also on hand, 20 puncheons 4th proof Jamaica Spirits, 12 do. do. St. Kitts Rum, Whiskey in tierces and bds. And a parcel of St. Martins Salt. J. and T. Vowell. August 26. d
For Sale, A healthy, stout, young Negro Woman—Enquire of the Printer. August 1. d
PATENT SHOT
 Afforded, from BB a No. 5—best English Gunpowder F and FF.  20,000 lbs. Green Coffee,  20 hds. 1st quality Muscovado Sugar,  10 pipes fine old Port Wine,  30 hds. and qr. casks Catalonia,  30 qr. casks choice Sherry,  20 do. Lisbon of a superior quality,  10 pipes London particular Madeira,  20 qr. casks rich Malaga,  And a general assortment of spirituous Liquors, Teas and Groceries offered for sale by R. B. Jamieson. Oct. 26. eotm.
WILLIAM HODGSON
OFFERS FOR SALE,
A consignment of well bought superfine and second Brad Cloths & Kersimeres , by the piece or package, at an advance to nett first cost and charges only.
He has also for sale, imported by the ship Ann , Bradford, from Liverpool, Twenty cases English FELT HATS , assorted prices.
Likewise—Negro Cottons, Halfthicks, Kerseys, Coatings, Baizes, and a bale of worsted Pantaloon.
A quantity of Liverpool and Cadiz coarse SALT.
A few hogheads Molasses—Nova Scotia GRINDSTONES.
For Rent—The Dwelling House and Warehouse on Prince street, the latter occupied by himself, and well calculated for the dry goods business: the former suitable for a genteel family. The terms will be moderate and immediate possession given. d
JUST ARRIVED,
From St. Petersburg, (Russia,)
The Ship Hunter , Capt. M'Knight: Has on board, and will be landed and exposed for sale in a few days,
The following Cargo:
 Bar Iron, (old Sable) assorted,  First quality clean Hemp,  Do. Sail Duck,  Do. Ravens do.  White and Brown Sheetings,  Broad and narrow Diapers,  Dillings, &c. &c. 
Apply to
R. T. Hooe and Co.
J. and T. Vowell,
Lawrafon and Smoot
N. B.—The Ship Hunter is intended as a constant trader to Russia, and may be looked for early next fall, with a more general assortment of Russia Goods. Lawrafon and Smoot. Oct. 6. d
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. d
WILLIAM OXLEY
Has received by the Ann from Liverpool and Atlanta , via Baltimore, from London, FALL GOODS ,
which he offers for sale on reasonable terms. Sept. 30. d
CUTHBERT POWELL
Has received per the Ann and the United States , from Liverpool, and the Atlanta , from London, a general assortment of
FALL GOODS,
which he is now opening and offers for sale on the usual terms. He has also received a case of
Highly finished GUNS;
amongst which are a few ducking pieces. Also, English Gunpowder in qr. casks, and shot in bags. Oct. 25. d2w taw zw
Marine Insurance Company of Alexandria.
NOTICE—The Office of the Marine Insurance Company will be returned to its usual place on Wednesday, the 26th inst.
By Order,
J. B. Nicholls, Sec'ry. Oct. 25. d
Merchant's Attend!!
THE subscriber will sell, on low terms and easy payment, a LOT of GROUND in the town of Port Tobacco, on which there are a small dwelling house and kitchen, a large two story store house and convenient granary and stable in one of the best stands for the retail wet and dry goods business. If not sold by the 12th of November next, it will be exposed to public sale on that day. Mr. John E. Ford will contract for and shew the premises, on application, at any time previous to the day of sale. An indisputable title will be made by John M'Clenachan.
The above property was advertised for sale on the 12th of the present month, but has been necessarily postponed. October 22. dis.
Printing in all its variety executed at this office with neatness and correctness.

JAMES BACON, At his Store on King-Street, within one door of Washington-Street, has just received a quantity of well assorted PATENT SHOT, which, with a general assortment of Teas, Sugars, Coffee, Wines, Brandy, Spirits, and generally every other article in the grocery line, he offers for sale on the most moderate terms. Oct. 15. d
Joseph Farney and John Lloyd, Have imported from Europe, A general Assortment of GOODS, suitable to the present and approaching seasons which are now opened and offered for sale at their store opposite Peter Sherron's, in King Street, on the usual terms. Oct. 28. d3teo
NOTICE.
I WILL dispose of the whole of my Stock of DRY GOODS At present upon hand, at cost and charges, upon a liberal credit, where punctuality in payment may be relied upon.
JAMES WILSON. N. B. Those who are indebted to the Subscriber, are informed, if more convenient, to make payment in Fredericksburg, than in Alexandria, will please to do so, to Messrs. Robert Coupar and Co. Merchants there; and as their accounts have been long standing, immediate payment will be expected. Oct. 28. d1m
JONAH THOMPSON & SON HAVE RECEIVED, By the late arrivals, their assortment of FALL GOODS, which are now opening at their Warehouse the upper end of Fairfax Street. Oct. 26. d3m
JAMES S. SCOTT TAILOR, Has received his FALL assortment of FANCY GOODS, Which he will dispose of on the most reasonable terms, by the yard, or make up, on the shortest notice to suit the taste of any:
Amongst which are the following; SUPERFINE black, blue, drab, claret, cinamon, bottle green, different shades; light, dark, and Oxford mixtures; also, one piece superfine milled French blue, suitable for cloaks; cambrics, velvets, velveteens and cords all colors; fancy swandowns, Russian ditto, silk moleskin & velvet;—with a number of different coloured coatings and napt frizes, some of which are milled;—flannels, twilled and plain, fashionable and plain buttons, &c. &c.
Four good Journeymen wanted immediately. October 27. d
M. EAKIN, Confectioner, King-Street, HAS returned to town, and respectfully informs his friends and the public, that he has for sale every article generally in his line. Also, a variety of choice FRUIT. Oct. 26. d2w
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, Pipes by the box, Crowley Steel, New Castle Grindstones. Oct. 29. d6r eo
TOWNSEND & PLUMB Respectfully inform the public that they have just received and opened for sale, on Fairfax Street, near the corner of Prince Street, a handsome assortment of Ladies and Gentlemens'
SHOES: Ladies' kid, Morocco and leather, with and without heels. Spangled kid, with and without heels. Misses' Morocco and leather. Mens' fine and coarse Shoes. Boys' do. do. Children's Morocco and leather, with a number of other kinds of shoes wholesale and retail. Great attention will be paid to those who will please to favour them with their custom. Oct. 29. d3m
Notice is hereby given, THAT we intend to petition the next General Assembly of Virginia, for a law to establish a town at the Occoquan Mills, in the county of Prince William, under certain regulations. Elliot, Campbell & Wheeler. Occoquan Mills, Oct. 5. 1803. d
The Marine Insurance Association continue to meet at their office every day from 12 till 2 o'clock. Wm. Groverman, Broker. Oct. 12. eo
CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
MONDAY, October 24.
Amendment of the Constitution.
The House resolved itself into a committee of the whole on the report of a select committee on propositions of amendment to the Constitution.
Mr. Varnum in the chair:
The report was read as follows: Resolved , by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, two thirds of both Houses concurring, that the following article be proposed to the legislatures of the different states as an amendment to the constitution of the U. States, which, when ratified by three fourths of the said legislatures; shall be valid to all intents and purposes as a part of the said constitution, viz.
In all future elections of President and Vice President the electors shall name in their ballots the person voted for as President, and in distinct ballots the person voted for as Vice President of whom one at least shall not be an inhabitant of the same state with themselves; the person having a majority of all the electors for President shall be the president; and if there shall be no such majority, the president shall be chosen from the highest numbers, not exceeding three, on the list for President, by the House of Representatives, in the manner directed by the constitution—the person having the greatest number of votes as Vice-President shall be the Vice-President, and in case of an equal number of votes for two or more persons for Vice-President, they being the highest on the list, the Senate shall choose the vice-president from those having such equal number, in the manner directed by the constitution.
Mr. Dawson observed that at the time of the adoption of the constitution, that part of it which related to the election of a President and Vice-President had been objected to; and evils, likely to occur, and been foreseen by some gentlemen that day.—Experience has shewn that they were not mistaken. Every gentleman in that house knew the situation in which the country had been placed by the controverted election of a chief magistrate; it was one which he trusted never would return. It had been a subject much reflected on by the people, and by the state legislatures, several of which had declared their approbation of the principle contained in the resolution reported by the committee. This house had two years since ratified a similar amendment by a constitutional majority of two thirds. At that time no objections were made to the principle of the amendment. All the objection then made was on account of the lateness of the day and thinness of the house. Mr. Dawson considered it unnecessary to make any further remarks at that time, as he could not anticipate any objections that might be urged. He moved that the committee should rise and report the resolution without amendment.
Mr. J. Clay, though in favour of the principle of the amendment, was of opinion that, as to some of its parts, it required alteration. He therefore moved
“But if no person have such majority, then the House of Representatives shall immediately proceed to choose by ballot from the two persons having the greatest number of votes one of them for President; or if there be three or more persons having an equal number of votes then the House of Representatives shall, in like manner, from the persons having such equality of votes, choose a President; or if there be one person having a greater number of votes not being a majority of the whole number of electors appointed than any other person and two or more persons who have an equal number of votes one with the other, then the House of Representatives shall, in like manner, from among such persons having the greater number of votes and such other persons having an equality of votes, choose the President.”
Mr. Van Cortlandt thought the amendment liable to objection.
Mr. G. W. Campbell, was in favour of the principle contained in the amendment. He considered it to be the duty of that house in introducing an amendment to the constitution on this point to secure to the people the benefits of choosing the President so as to prevent a contravention of their will as expressed by electors chosen by them; resorting to legislative interposition only in extraordinary cases: and when this should be rendered necessary, so
guarding the exercise of legislative power, that those only should be capable of legislative election who possessed a strong evidence of enjoying the confidence of the people.
This was the true spirit and principle of the constitution, whose object was, thro' the several organs of the government, faithfully to express the public opinion. For this reason he was in favour of the proposed amendment. By it we shall make a less innovation on the spirit of the constitution than the rejecting it. And the adopting the report of the select committee. There were obvious reasons why the persons from whom a choice may be made, should be fewer in case of a designation of the office, than heretofore. At present the whole number of electoral votes is 176. As the constitution now stands, four candidates might have an equal number of votes, or three might have a majority, viz. 117 each. According to the proposed amendment, but one can have a majority, and if two persons should be equal and highest, it is not probable that the third candidate will have many votes.
Mr. Griswold said it was very difficult to ascertain the precise import of the amendment offered by the gentleman from Pennsylvania, by barely hearing it read from the chair. In the meaning therefore, which he gave it, he might perhaps be mistaken. If not mistaken, it involved a principle, and implied a change, which he had never before heard suggested on that floor, or in the part of the country from which he came. It is well known to every member that under the Constitution as it at present stands, the votes given for a President in this house are by states, and not according to the majority of the members of the whole body. The amendment as reported by the select committee, preserves its original feature of the Constitution by prescribing that the election shall be proceeded with as pointed out by the Constitution. But the present amendment varies this mode, according to which it is to be made without respect to states. Of course a majority of the members are to decide. He submitted it to gentlemen, whether they were willing in this way to sacrifice the interests and rights of the smaller states. If this be the intention of gentlemen, we ought to have time to deliberate on the subject, before it is pressed to a decision. The gentleman from Pennsylvania will explain whether this is his intention.
Mr. J. Clay, begged leave explicitly to state, for the satisfaction of the gentleman from Connecticut, that it was not his intention to change that part of the constitution which prescribed that the votes should be by states; and if it would induce the gentleman to vote for the resolution he had moved, he would ad the words of the constitution, viz.
“But in choosing the President, the votes shall be taken by states, the representation from each state having one vote; a quorum for this purpose shall consist of a member or members from two-thirds of the states, and a majority of all the states shall be necessary to a choice.”
These words were accordingly added. Mr. Dawson observed, that this proposition had been submitted to the Select Committee, who had considered it more objectionable than that reported. Their object was to innovate as little as possible on the constitution. A great part of it referred to cases so extremely remote as were not likely to happen. The only material change it made was to reduce the number of persons from whom a choice should be made from three to two. At present the election for a President and Vice President was made from the five highest on the list. As according to the proposed amendment a designation of the persons voted for as President and Vice President was to be made, it was considered that by giving the three highest to the House of Representatives from which to choose a President, and the two highest to the Senate, from which to choose a Vice President, the Constitution would not be changed. He hoped, therefore, the report of the Committee would be agreed to. He believed it comprehended all cases which were probable; and he further believed that if they spent a month they would not devise an amendment that would provide for all possible cases that may happen.
(Debate to be continued.)
Wednesday, October 27.
The House was engaged until four o'clock in discussing the report of a select committee, as has been previously stated, on an amendment to the constitution, respecting designating the electoral votes given for President and Vice President. The debate developed great diversity of opinion as to the form of the amendment. After numerous propositions of amendment, which shall in giving the debate, be minutely stated, the report of the select committee, verbally amended, prevailed by a large majority.
Mr. Randolph, from the Committee of Ways and Means, reported a bill for carrying into effect the Louisiana convention; the bill directs the constitution of stock, according to the terms of the
convention, and the delivery of the same to the agents authorised by the French government, after Louisiana shall have been taken possession of by the United States.
The bill was read twice, and referred to a committee of the whole to-morrow.
A bill was received from the Senate, enabling the President to take possession of Louisiana, and for the establishment of a temporary government over Louisiana, which was twice read and referred to the same committee.
Thursday, October 28.
Mr. Clay moved the commitment of the amendment to the constitution agreed to yesterday to a committee of the whole.
Carried without a division.
Mr. Lyon observed, that the country in which he lived had been for some time supplied with salt and lead from the Louisiana country, on which articles considerable and burdensome duties are imposed. For the purpose of liberating the citizens from these duties, he moved a resolution, declaring it expedient that provision should be made for suspending the collection of all duties on articles imported into the ports of the United States from the territory ceded to the U. States by the Louisiana Convention, with the view of having it submitted to the committee of Commerce and Manufactures.
Ordered to lie on the table.
On motion of Mr. J. Clay the house went into committee of the whole on the amendment of the Constitution. Mr. Varnum in the chair.
When Mr. J. Clay moved a substitute to the report of the select committee, by which the number of persons for whom the election of President shall be made by the House of Representatives is extended from three to five, and the language otherwise so altered as to conform to that of the Constitution.
This amendment was supported by Mr. Nicholson, and Mr. Elliot, and opposed by Mr. Dawson, Mr. Smilie and Mr. Alston, and agreed to ages 59, nays 47.
The committee immediately rose, and the house agreed to the report of the committee. Ayes 60.
When the amendment, so altered, was ordered to be engrossed for a third reading this day.
Mr. Randolph, from the committee of Ways and Means, reported a bill making provision for the payment of the claims of citizens of the United States, on the government of France, the payment of which has been assumed by the U. States in virtue of the convention with France of the 30th of April.
Read twice and referred to a committee of the whole to-morrow. On motion of Mr. Nicholson the house went into committee of the whole on the act from the Senate “to enable the president of the United States, to take possession of the territories ceded by France to the United States by the treaty concluded at Paris, on the 30th of April last; and for the temporary government thereof.”
Mr. John C. Smith in the chair.
[This bill has already appeared in the Advertiser.]
Mr. Randolph, after some preliminary remarks, moved to amend the 2d section of the bill, which came from the Senate as follows:
Section 2. And be it further enacted , That until congress shall have made provision for the temporary government of the said territories, all the military, civil and judicial powers, exercised by the officers of the existing government of the same, shall be vested in such person and persons, and shall be exercised in such manner as the President of the United States shall direct.
By inserting after the word “until” the following words: “the expiration of the present session of congress, or unless provision for the temporary government be made by.”
Mr. Griswold moved to strike out the whole of the second section, as vesting unconstitutional power in the president.
This motion was supported by Messrs Griswold, Elliot, Chittenden, Dana, and Jackson, and opposed by Messrs Randolph, Nicholson, Mitchell, Varnum, Eppes, Eustis, Smilie and Rodney.
The question on Mr. Griswold's motion to strike out the 2d section was then taken—and lost—Ayes: 30.
The committee rose and reported the bill without amendment.
Mr. Randolph moved to amend the 2d section by adding to the end thereof the following words: “for maintaining and protecting the inhabitants of Louisiana in the full enjoyment of their liberty, property and religion.”
Agreed to without a division.
The bill was ordered to be engrossed for a third reading to-morrow.
On motion of Mr. Randolph, Resolved , that so much of the president's message as relates to permanent arrangements for the government of Louisiana be referred to a select committee.
Carried without a division.
Adjourned at 4 o'clock.
PARIS, September 7.
We have letters from Naples which mentions, that, throughout the Neapolitan States such a harvest has not been recollected for these hundred years past. The best Corn that sold before for 6 and a half Ducats the cwt. is now fallen to 3 one half; and Turkey corn which was as high as 45 Carlins the cwt. now sells for 13.—The Carlin is worth about 8 sols. The Ducat 40.
September 12.
Those who expect important news from

the North, on the arrival of every Courier, are apt to draw unfavorable conclusions from the delay; to us, however, it appears from the guarantee of peace, and having waited so long, we are inclined to look upon this important negotiation as terminated. The very considerable fleet which the Emperor of Russia has fitted out, ought by no means to alarm us, concerning the peace of the continent. The Emperor Alexander, by remaining neuter, has certainly not entered into any engagement with the two belligerent powers, to pay attention to his maritime affairs, or to keep his military strength. Had he wished to declare himself against France, it was not vessels that he stood most in need of: England had quite sufficient, to spare him the expence of building, and would willingly, no doubt, bring over fifty thousand Russians to defend her, at her own expence. It is absurd to judge of the intentions of a power by the military movements of its troops. The little army which the King of Denmark so suddenly assembled in Holstein has given rise to many conjectures. This army may indeed be looked upon as designed to keep up a line of neutrality; but it is ridiculous to see, in it a force destined to act offensively against a power so formidable as France.
Let us only cast our eyes over Europe and we shall behold its kings more occupied in the internal administration of their states than in making preparations for war; and what is equally certain, they have judged it most prudent to suffer France to decide a contest which they may consider as a common cause; but will not declare themselves until after the contest is finished; when they may partake of its fruits, unless unforeseen circumstances bring them forward into the field of battle.
Of all the European powers, Portugal at a greater distance from the common centre, and more exposed to the influence of the British Sun, has considerably advanced, and if we may give credit to the rumours of the day, English troops even already occupy its ports and fortresses. Yet it is difficult to imagine that the English government has seriously resolved to defend others, when it is so hard put to it to defend itself. This false generosity may dazzle Portugal, but cannot save it. It is most probable indeed, that the British government only consider this occupation as the means of rendering all conciliation impossible and of carrying off in the flight of its troops, the fruits which it formerly gained at Toulon and in Holland.
It is now truly high time to cry out to the Portuguese with the sage Laocoon.
Egus ne credite, Tenent Quidquid id est, timeo Danaos et dona ferentes. But supposing even that Portugal, forgetting every sentiment of honour and safety, should declare herself openly against France, let us examine whether Spain, will or will not assist the operations of the French, and we shall find that she is bound to do it. The question has induced a French Journalist to cite the treaty, so well known under the name of FAMILY COMPACT, concluded between Lewis the 14th and his grandson, the treaty concluded at St. Ildefonso in 1795. They are of a nature to remove every doubt, for they state the number of men and of ships which each of the contracting parties are bound to furnish, on the requisition of the other.
A better offensive and defensive alliance could not be desired. Some English writers have complained of the influence which the French government exercises over Spain. It has not yet, however, even made use of rights; but should it ever claim the accomplishment of those solemn treaties, it is evident, that there will be neither violation of territory, or any injury done to the interests of Spain, and that the conduct of France towards Portugal, will be no sort of attempt whatever against the independence and neutrality of nations.
French troops continue to assemble in immense numbers in the further part of Italy; it is generally supposed that they will undertake an expedition across the Adriatic Sea. The depot of the troops will be at Ragusa.
It is said that General Cesar Berthier, Chief of the Staff in the Hanoverian army, is appointed Commissary-General of the Army of England.
NEW YORK, October 27. We have received a file of Bordeaux papers to the 14th September, by the ship Benjamin, capt. Rea, but they are entirely destitute of interest.
FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE. By the ship Susan, O'Conner, from Dublin, in 33 days, Dublin papers to the evening of the 21st September, are received at the office of the Morning Chronicle. From the late hour at which they came to hand we can at present only hastily notice their contents.
By them it appears that admiral Bruix had been appointed commander in chief of all the national flotilla or gun boats, built or building in France. All seamen fit for service had been directed to appear at the office of the military conscription at Cherbourg, to receive orders to be ready to embark with arms and baggage at an hour's notice. A similar measure had been adopted in all the other ports. An embargo had been laid on all fishing boats above 7 tons burthen, and the fishermen above a certain age were to be sent on board the national flotilla. A Dutch army of 30,000 men had been assembled at Holstein; a measure
so evincive of jealousy had given great umbrage to the French. Denmark, it was supposed, had been countenanced by Russia in this measure.
By London dates of the 16th we find that the French had made an experiment on a small scale of the practicability of sending out their gun-boats. On the evening of the 14th September a flotilla of gun-boats left Boulogne, and got safe into Calais; it was supposed, that when they could get an opportunity they would proceed to Dunkirk. One London account states, that the want of moonlight prevented the British cruisers from seeing them, another ascribes it to the wind.
From London Papers. We understand that Mr. Lindo, who had the First Consul's express permission to repair to Paris to arrange the bills drawn by the commander in chief in St. Domingo upon the French government, was one of the passengers on board the Danish vessel which was refused admission into Calais a few days ago, as stated yesterday. The Spanish messenger and the French commissary for the exchange of prisoners were also on board. The refusal to permit such persons to land at Calais, shews the strictness with which the orders are executed for excluding from certain French ports all vessels which have touched at England. This is probably with the intention of concealing the real nature and extent of the preparations now making in the ports of the channel for the invasion of this country.
Ireland is still the scene of arrests, trials, and executions. General Russel was apprehended in a house in Parliament street; upon information communicated to Major Surr, he went to where this person was said to be concealed. In a few minutes Russel was discovered in an upper room, and in his defence, he drew a pistol from his breast, which, however, he did not nor could not fire. The major, with great intrepidity, secured his prisoner, and he was safely lodged in the castle. Russel, after his arrest, expressed himself, with great boldness and confidence; talked of the cause in which he was embarked, and declared his readiness to support it in the field or on the scaffold.
Robert Emmet, esq. was tried and found guilty of high treason, September 19th, at which time he also received sentence of death. Thomas Castelle and Joseph Doran have been apprehended on a charge of high treason. Sentence of death has been passed on John Killen and John McCann. Hays and Kelly were executed in Thomas street, September 17th, Donnelly and Farrell were executed at Palmerstown.
Begs, whose trial we have given, and who had been recommended to mercy was also executed on the 17th in Thomas street. Felix Rourke was executed at Rathcoole on the 10th. Two, of the names of Claite and Begly, were respited until further orders.
R. Emmet, esq. was executed on the 20th.
BALTIMORE, Oct. 29. Captain Chandler brought out from Liverpool, a paper as late as the 20th September, but gave it to a British cruiser—the latest which he brought to port was of the 17th, which he reserved for another printer but its contents, we understand were not interesting. Reports prevailed at Liverpool that 16 counties in Ireland had declared themselves independent, but they were not credited. Several Guineamen at Liverpool had deferred sailing until the question of peace or war with Spain should be settled, and letters of marque and reprisal were daily expected to be issued. In other respects matters in England, in the north, and on the continent generally, had the same appearances as at the date of our last advices. The Lord Nelson Indiana had been recaptured from the French.
An arrived at New-York, with Dublin news to the 22d September, is silent on the subject of any recent commotion in Ireland, though arrests and executions take place daily.
Arrived at Kingston, September 17, the schr. Plato, Gammell, of Baltimore; brig Enterprize Sandford, Alexandria; schr. Patriot, Wetherly Baltimore. The Patriot was bound to a port in St. Domingo, but was prevented entering it by the Vanguard, Walker, of 74 guns.
The Benjamin, Ray, of Baltimore has arrived at New-York in 33 days from Bordeaux. The Venus, of Baltimore, from Liverpool for Boston, was spoke Oct. 8.
Large R. ISLAND APPLES by the barrel or bushel, Lemons, Limes, Sweet Oranges, R. I. Potatoes, at 4.6 per bushel, Excellent Chees and Groceries of all kinds. For sale by A. Willis.
JOSEPH RIDDLE and Co. Have Imported, In the ship Ann, from Liverpool, and Atalanta, from London, a handsome assortment of FALL GOODS, which will be opened in a few days. Oct. 6. eozm
FOR SALE, A handsome PIANO FORTE, warranted. Apply to Sept. 27. BELL and WRAY. d
FOR SALE, Bills of Exchange on London. Wm. HODGSON.
Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 31.
HEALTH-OFFICE, OCTOBER 31.
The Committee of Health report four deaths, for the 48 hours, ending this morning at 10 o'clock.
3 adults, 1 child. They acknowledge with gratitude, the receipt of Five Dollars from a citizen, as a donation for the use of the poor. S. SNOWDEN, Sec'ry.
Congress of the United States.
Minutes of the Proceedings of Congress taken for the Alexandria Advertiser.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29.
The resolutions respecting the new acquired Territory of Louisiana was this day read for the last time, and passed without a debate. The question was put, when on counting the house, there were Ayes 85—Nocs 17. (Several northern members were absent from the house when the votes were taken.)
Mr. J. Randolph, Jun. called the attention of the House to the Bill making provision for the claims due to the Citizens of the United States on the French Republic, the payment of which had been assumed by the United States—he moved that it now be referred to a committee of the whole house. Agreed.
Mr. Varnum in the chair. The bill having been read by sections, Mr. J. Randolph moved a section to the following purport—That a sum not exceeding 18555 dolls. be appropriated to the payment of Commissioners to be appointed to carry the Bill into effect—and further, appropriating a sum not exceeding 4450 dollars, annually, for services of subordinate officers of the commission.
Agreed. A message was received at one o'clock from the Senate, informing the House that they did not agree upon the resolutions sent up from the House of Representatives respecting LOUISIANA, and requested a conference.
The House accordingly appointed a committee of 3, to confer with the Senate on this important business.
Mr. Eustis moved that the members of the House do wear a black crape round their left arm as mourning for the late Edward Pendleton.
Affirmative 77. Adjourned till Monday.
[From the Aurora]
There have been many rumours in circulation for a week past respecting the conduct Spain meant to pursue in regard to the cession of Louisiana to the United States—all however tended to create a belief that she was unfriendly to the measure; though we had formed an opinion, we hesitated to express it, until the appearance of the letter from Cadiz. The part of that letter most interesting to the people of this country was the assertion that Spain meant to remonstrate against our taking effective steps in the Louisiana treaty—knowing:
1st. That the treaty between France and Spain, by which the latter ceded Louisiana to the former, had been actually and formally ratified. 2d. That the Spanish king's order for delivering that country to the authorised French agent, had been transmitted to the Spanish officer at New Orleans.
We conceive it ridiculous to suppose that Spain should afterwards pretend to dictate to France what she should do with territory bona fide her own property. Notwithstanding, however, the evident absurdity of such a step, we find by our advices from Washington that the Spanish minister did remonstrate to our government against the ratification of the treaty with France. So far, therefore, we were mistaken in our notice of the letter from Cadiz. That part of the letter which strongly insinuates an intention on the part of Great Britain to interfere against the United States, according to the letters from Washington, deserves no credit whatever.
We regret that we have not yet received details of the proceedings at Washington, the facts however, we are possessed of we believe to comprise the principal points of interest to the reader. They are:—
The minister of the king of Spain delivered a remonstrance to the government of the United States, against the ratification of the treaty with France, by which we were to become possessed of Louisiana.
The only reason assigned by the Spanish minister for this step, so far as we are advised, was:—that, the principal condition of the treaty of St. Ildefonso, on which Spain ceded Louisiana, &c. to France, had not been complied with by the latter power.
That condition was that France should pro-
cure the king of Etruria to be recognised as such by all the powers of Europe.
We are further informed that, the remonstrance from the Spanish minister had been transmitted by the President to the senate some time previous to the ratification of the treaty with France: it appears to have had no weight with that body, in preventing the ratification of the treaty, nor can it be considered by any one as meriting more than ordinary notice.
CIRCULATING LIBRARY, Prince Street, Alexandria.
The Proprietor respectfully informs his patrons and the public, that he has opened the Library; books lent out to read on the usual terms. A variety of new publications will be added to the collection in a few days, making in the whole upwards of 1000 volumes, among which are the following:
American Magazines and Reviews, D'non's Travels, Peyrouse's Voyages, Lempriere's Tour, Imray's History of Kentucky, French Revolution, Washington's Letters, Lee's Canterbury Tales, Savage of Aveyron, Collection of Plays and Farces, 10 vols. Spectator, Tatler, Guardian, &c. &c.
Novels and Romances. Helen of Glenrofs, Orphan of the Rhine, Isabel, Orphan of Vaudan, Rolanda Gray, Lady of the Cave, Edmund of the Forest, Valley St. Gothard, Haunted Palace, Haunted Priory, Tales of Superstition, Munster Abbey, Castle Zinzan, Adelaide, Llewellyn, School for Widows, Disobedience, Manimia, Female Foundling, Misanthropy, Family Biography, Edwin, Maria, or Wrongs of Women, Campaign Locket, Trinket, Netterville, Chance Pedestrian, Short Story, Juvenile Indiscretions, Voluntary Exile, Collection of Romances and Tales, 6 vols. Obi or Three Fingered Jack, Arabian Tales, &c. &c.
Conrad Alister Shutz. Oct. 31. z2w
JUST IMPORTED
From London, and for sale at the subscriber's warehouse, on King Street, 800 pieces well chosen printed Calicoes and Chintzes, which they are enabled to offer unusually low for cash, or on short credit.
Also—Cambrick Mullins, fashionable ribbands and silk shawls. Richd. Veitch and Co. Oct. 31. dzw
PORT WINE
in half pipes, Country Gin in pipes, 4th proof old Peach Brandy, Juniper Berries, Coarse Salt, Alabaster Chimney Ornaments, Printer's Ink—for sale by Daniel Murgatroyd, Oct. 31. eozw King Street.
Little River Turnpike Company.
THE subscriber has to request delinquents to the above company, to make immediate payment to him, Mr. William Hartshorne having resigned the office of Treasurer.
Chas. Page, Treasurer. Oct. 31. iaw3w
CARNE and SLADE
Have imported by the ships Ann and the United States, from Liverpool to this Port, the Atlantic, via New York, and the Phoenix from Bristol, via Baltimore, a very general and extensive assortment of
Hardware, Cutlery and Saddlery, among which are, Tin plate in boxes, sheet iron, sheet brass and handsome stove grates with large fire places for burning coal.
They constantly keep a general assortment of cut nails, country castings, looking glasses, wool and cotton cards, bar iron, steel and nail rods. Oct. 31. c6t
The Subscriber
having made every exertion within his power for two years past to procure the means of discharging the debts due from the estate devised to him by his father, without being able to effect it, and now finding the estate under considerable embarrassment, hath come to a determination to offer the whole personal property for sale, viz.
About 20 likely Negroes of both sexes and various ages, amongst which are a good carpenter and blacksmith, about 100 head of horned cattle, consisting of milch cows, steers and work oxen, a number of horses, mares and colts, some of them remarkably fine, three likely mules, and a variety of plantation utensils, &c.
The sale will commence at Salisbury on Thursday the 8th day of December next, if fair, if not, the next fair day.
Twelve months credit will be allowed for all sums above 20 dollars, the purchaser giving bond with approved security; creditors of the said estate will be allowed to purchase to the amount of their claims, previously settled and acknowledged by me to be just and interest shared them.
Charles I. Love, Executor of Samuel Love, deceased. Salisbury, Oct. 31. d
Cash given for clean linen and cotton rags.

JAMES KENNEDY, sen.
King Street,
Respectfully informs the Public that he has received, from Lee & Co's Patent and Family Medicine Store, 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 J. Kennedy, sen. is appointed the ONLY Agent for Alexandria.
DR. HAMILTON'S ELIXIR,
A sovereign remedy for Colds, Obsolete Coughs, Asthma, Catarrhs, Sore Throats, and Approaching Consumption.
To parents who 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 so perfectly agreeable and the dose so small, that no difficulty arises in taking it.
From LUTHER MARTIN, Esq. Attorney General of the State of Maryland.
Gentlemen, I comply with your request in stating my opinion of Hamilton's Elixir. It has been used in my family for two or three years past, with uniform success, whenever colds, coughs, or similar complaints have rendered medicine necessary. I have myself found it an excellent and agreeable remedy for a very painful and troublesome affection of the breast, accompanied with soreness and with obstructed and difficult breathing.
On these accounts I do not hesitate to recommend Hamilton's Elixir, as a valuable medicine, and deserving public attention.
LUTHER MARTIN.
Mr. Abijah Henly, Bridge-Street, Baltimore, was cured by one bottle of Hamilton's Elixir of a very complicated disorder, occasioned by a severe cold caught several months ago. He breathed with the greatest difficulty, and was often thrown into weakening sweats when he attempted to walk any distance, and his voice would frequently fail in such a degree that he could only attempt to whisper, he has been upwards of six weeks without a return of his complaints, and desires to give this public testimony in favour of this invaluable medicine.
Dr. Hamilton's GRAND RESTORATIVE,
Is recommended as an invaluable medicine, for the speedy relief and permanent cure of the various complaints which result from dissipated pleasures—juvenile indiscretions—residence in climates unfavourable to the constitution—the immoderate use of tea, frequent intoxication, or any other destructive intemperance—the unskillful or excessive use of mercury—the diseases peculiar to females, at a certain period of life—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  Consumption, Stomach and back,  Lowness of spirits, Indigestion,  Loss of appetite, Melancholy,  Impurity of the blood, Gout in the Stomach,  Hysterical affections, Pains in the limbs,  Inward weaknesses, Relaxations,  Seminal weaknesses, Involuntary emissions,  Fluor albus, (or whites) Obsolete gleet,  Barrenness, Impotency, &c. &c. 
In cases of extremity, where the long prevalence and ordinary 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 repair a perseverance in the use of this medicine has performed the most astonishing cures.
HAMILTON'S ESSENCE AND EXTRACT OF MUSTARD,
A safe and effectual remedy for gout, rheumatism, palsy, sprains, bruises, pains in the face and neck, &c. And has performed more cures in the above complaints than all the other medicines ever before made public.
From Dr. Weatherburn, Wythe county, Virginia.
Gentlemen, I purchased 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 treatment received into practice for the cure of this obstinate disease. If you think this letter useful you are at liberty to make it public.
Yours, &c.
P. WEATHERBURN.
John Hoover, rope-maker, South Second Street, between Mary and Christian-Streets, Philadelphia, voluntarily maketh oath as follows, namely, that his wife, Mary Hoover, was so severely afflicted with a violent rheumatism, very dangerously situated, the consequence of a severe cold after lying in, as to be confined to her bed for several weeks, and was at length reduced to the melancholy apprehension of remaining a cripple for life, notwithstanding the most respectable medical advice was followed, and every probable remedy attempted: when seeing several cases of cures performed by Hamilton's Essence and Extract of Mustard, they were procured from Mr. Birch, No. 17, South Second-Street. The first application enabled her to walk across the room, and the use of one bottle restored her to her usual state of health and strength.
JOHN HOOVER.
Sworn and subscribed before Ebenezer Forster, Esq. one of the Justices of the peace for Philadelphia County.
HAMILTON'S
WORM DESTROYING LOZENGES.
Which have within four years past cured upwards of one hundred and twenty thousand persons of both sexes, of every age, and in every situation, of various dangerous complaints arising from worms, and form obstructions or foulness in the stomach and bowels.
This medicine bears no analogy whatever of similar title, so commonly complained of as operating with violence; on the contrary, particular excellence of this remedy is its being suited to every age and constitution; contains nothing but what is perfectly innocent, and is so mild in its operation that it cannot injure the most delicate pregnant lady, or the tenderest infant 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 production of worms and many fatal disorders. They are particularly effectual in carrying off all gross humours and eruptions; feverish and bilious complaints, and are the safest and mildest 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 chiefly of four kinds, viz. the Terec or large round worm, the Ascarides, or small narrow worm, the Cucurbitina, or short, flat, white worm, and lastly, the Taenia, or tape worm, so called from its resemblance to tape; this is often many yards long, and is full of joints—it is most hurtful, 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 appetite, sometimes loathing food, and sometimes voracious—Purging, with slimy and foetid stools—Vomiting—Large and hard belly—Pains and sickness at the stomach—Pains in the head and thighs, with lowness of spirits—Slow fever, with small and irregular pulse—A dry cough—Excessive thirst—Sometimes pale and unhealthy countenance, and sometimes the face bloated and flushed. Persons afflicted with any of the above symptoms, should have immediate recourse to HAMILTON'S WORM DESTROYING LOZENGES, which have been constantly attended with success in all complaints similar to those above described.
A dose of this medicine given occasionally during the warm season, will effectually prevent the vomiting and purging of children, a dreadful disorder which annually destroys thousands of the infant part of our cities. It is likewise the mildest and most certain remedy known and has restored to health and strength a great number when in an advanced stage of this fatal complaint. Particular and plain instructions are given for every part of the necessary treatment in such cases.
Children generally take this medicine with eagerness; having a pleasing appearance, and an agreeable taste.
CASES OF CURES—by Hamilton's Worm Destroying Lozenges.
(Selected from thousands) the authenticity of which any person may ascertain, either by letter or personal application.
TAPE WORM.
Mr. SAMUEL FULLER inn-keeper, on the Harford road, ten miles from Baltimore, began about 20 months ago to be grievously afflicted 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 such dreadful apprehensions as cannot be conceived but by one in a similar situation—his appetite wasted rapidly, and with that his strength, so that he was unable to attend to any business—when he heard of some excellent cures performed by Hamilton's worm lozenges, he took a large dose, which brought away a bout 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. Fuller is now in perfect health. The above facts are well known to a numerous circle of his neighbours, 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 operation on the human body, even taken in large doses, as Mr. Fuller will testify—their particular mildness is abundantly evident in innumerable cures of infants.
Communicated by Dr. John Spangler, Yorktown, Pennsylvania.
Letter from the reverend Mr. JOHN MOLTHER, minister of the Moravian church, in Yorktown.
York, January 4th, 1802.
Dear Sir, Dr. Hamilton's lozenges have been recommended to me as a very adequate means for the cure of children afflicted with worms. I procured a box for the use of my family, to try, whether by means of this medicine, I might be enabled to gain a point, which, to accomplish, different other means had proved abortive. My eldest boy had a very sickly appearance, 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 medicines administered, until I gave him two doses of lozenges agreeably to the directions, which carried off a substance to all appearance a mere mucus but upon close inspection quit replected with very small living animals. Not one of that sort of worms which usually afflict children came from him. Since that period he grew remarkably better in health, and though lean, has got a fresh and lively complexion. Upon different occasions I have used this medicine as a purging substitute, and found it to answer exceedingly well, without bringing on belly-ache, or any of those disagreeable sensations, so often occasioned by purging medicines. Upon the which I judge this medicine to be, besides its main object, one of the most salutary means for restoring lost appetite, and promoting a proper state of digestion, by carrying off that bilious substance, which engenders so much indisposition both among children and adults.
I am, Sir, your most obedient servant, JOHN MOLTHER.
DR. HAHN'S TRUE AND GENUINE GERMAN CORN PLAISTER.
An infallible remedy for corns, speedily removing them, root and branch, without giving pain.
THE GENUINE PERSIAN LOTION,
So celebrated among the fashionable throughout Europe, as an invaluable cosmetic, perfectly innocent and free from corrosive and repellent minerals (the basis of other lotions) and of unparalleled efficacy in preventing and removing blemishes in the face and skin of every kind, particularly freckles, pimples, inflammatory redness, scurf, tetter, ring worms, sun burns, prickly heat, &c. &c.
The Persian Lotion operates mildly, without impeding that natural, insensible perspiration which is essential to health. Yet its salutary effects are speedy and permanent, rendering the skin delicately soft and clear, improving the complexion, and restoring the bloom of youth. Never failing to render an ordinary countenance beautiful, and an handsome one more so.
THE RESTORATIVE POWDER for the TEETH and GUMS.
This excellent preparation comforts and strengthens the gums, preserves the enamel from decay, and cleanses and whitens the teeth, by absorbing all that acrimonious slime and foulness, which suffered to accumulate, never fails to injure and finally ruin them.
DR. HAHN'S GENUINE EYE WATER.
A sovereign remedy for all diseases of the eyes, whether the effect of natural weakness or of accident, defluxions of rheum, dullness, itching and films on the eyes, never failing to cure the most malices which frequently succeed the small-pox, measles and fevers, and wonderfully strengthening a weak sight. Hundreds have experienced its excellent virtues, when nearly deprived of light.
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 to one appli-
cation, and may be used with perfect safety by pregnant women, or on infants a week old, containing not a particle of mercury, or any other dangerous ingredient whatever, and is not accompanied with that tormenting smart which attends the application of other remedies.
THE ANODYNE ELIXIR.
For the cure of every kind of head-ache.
INDIAN VEGETABLE SPECIFIC.
A safe and speedy remedy for the venereal disease.
"An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure." For the prevention and cure of bilious and malignant fevers.
IS RECOMMENDED
DR. HAHN'S ANTI-BILIOUS PILLS.
The operation of these pills is perfectly mild, so as to be used with safety by persons in every situation, and of every age.
They are excellently adapted to carry off superfluous bile, and prevent its morbid secretions—to restore and amend the appetite—to procure a free perspiration, and thereby prevent colds, which are often attended with fatal consequences—a dose never fails to remove a cold, if taken on its first appearance. They are celebrated for removing habitual costiveness—sickness at the stomach, and severe head-ache—and ought to be taken by all persons on a change of climate.
Sold likewise by S. Pleasants, Richmond; Ross and Douglass, Petersburgh; T. Green, Fredericksburgh; G. Purdie, Smithfield; M. Jones, Suffolk; Dr. Miller, Winchester; R. Greenhow, Williamsburg; and J. Shaw, Leesburg.
WILLIAM RAMSAY
HAS OPENED
A Grocery Store in Prince Street,
Next door to Dr. Dick's,
Where he intends keeping a general assortment of genuine articles in that line, and now offers for sale on moderate terms,
LONDON particular } Madeira, } Port in casks and bottles, } WINES, Colmenar and Malaga } Old St. Julian and Medoc Claret in cases of 2 dozen each,
White Wine Vinegar, 4th proof Jamaica Rum, Do. Cogniac Brandy, Holland Gin, Loaf, lump and Muscovado Sugar, Sugar House Molasses,
Imperial, } Chulan, } Hyson, } Young Hyson, } Hyson Skin, } French Teas of the latest Souchong, } Importations, Pouchong Souchong, } Padra Souchong, } Peco Souchong, } Bohea }
Green Coffee, Durham and Dixon's Mustard, Alspice, Cinnamon, Cloves, Mace, Nantz and Bourdeaux Sallad Oil, Catchup, brandied Fruits and English Pickles, Olives, Capers and Anchovies, Prunes, Raisins, and soft shell Almonds, Leiper's Snuff in bottles, Do. best Smoking Tobacco, Martin's best Spanish Segars, Basket Salt for table use, Georgia Cotton, Martinique Noyean, Mould and dipp'd Candles, Jersey Cheese of an excellent quality, Wrapping Paper, brown and blue, Roll Brimstone, Fig Blue.
To be Rented,
And possession given immediately, the dwelling HOUSE above said store. It is now in good repair, and well calculated to accommodate a genteel family. Apply as above. June 27.
Ten Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY from the plantation of Lawrence Lewis, Esq. Fairfax county, on Friday the 19th inst. a Negro man named
PETER:
He is about 22 years of age, 5 feet 8 or 10 inches high, rather slender made, very dark complexion; has a large scar on one of his legs, occasioned by the cut of a scythe last harvest, the wound not perfectly cured: his clothes not recollected, but believe nothing more than a common Negro cotton jacket and trowsers. He was seen in Alexandria last Saturday, and it is supposed he is now in that place. All masters of vessels and others are cautioned against harboring or giving off said fellow at their peril. The above reward will be given for securing him in any jail so that I get him again, or upon delivering him to the subscriber, with all reasonable charges paid.
Roger Farrell, Manager.
August 24.
Ten Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY from the Subscriber on Sunday the 14th inst. an apprentice boy to the Coopers trade, named MICHAEL FOLEY, between 18 and 19 years old, about 5 feet 4 inches high, dark straight hair, and has a remarkable down cast sheepish look. Being born in the west of Ireland he will be easily discovered by his dialect. Had on when he absconded, a nankin upper jacket, thickset waistcoat, new ticklenburg trowsers and a new wool hat, but took other clothes with him. It is supposed he has gone towards Baltimore. If taken up 20 miles from Alex andria I will pay 15 dollars, and if more than 50 miles 20 dollars reward and all reasonable charges. CHAS. JAMIESON. August 15.
John and James H. Tucker
HAVE FOR SALE,
Seven Hundred Spanish Hides,
35 hhds. Muscovado Sugar, 10,000 lbs Green Coffee, 9 hhds. Surinam Molasses, 20 gr. casks Malaga Wine, 2000 bushels Allum Salt, and Groceries as usual.
Also—74 hhds. containing 40,000 lbs. Green Coffee, subject to drawback.
Oct. 24.
The Subscribers
BEING anxious to decline the Mercantile Business, will dispose of their
Stock on Hand,
upon advantageous terms, to any person willing to purchase, who will secure the payments in a satisfactory manner.
Thos. L. Washington & Co.
N.B. All those indebted to the above firm are requested to make immediate payment, as it is their wish to close the business of the concern with as little delay as possible. Oct. 5.
The Sale
of the property advertised on the 18th of August last by us, in pursuance of the decree of the circuit court of the district of Columbia, for the county of Alexandria, at the last June term of the said court, and in pursuance of the last will and testament of Lewis Hopkins, deceased, to take place on this day at the house of Francis Daniel, at the Little Falls of the Potomac, is unavoidably postponed until Saturday the 12th day of November next, at which place and on which day, if fair, if not the next fair day, will positively be sold by us, at public auction, to the highest bidder for ready money,
The following Property, viz.
One undivided third part of 207 acres of Land, in the said district, near the said Little Falls, upon which are Merchant Mills, with three pair of French burr mill stones, and every necessary and convenient machinery for manufacturing flour to the best advantage; also a brewery and distillery, miller's house, a brewer and distiller's house and sundry other improvements. This property will be shewn to any person who may incline to purchase it, by the said Francis Daniel, at any time before the sale.
A tract of Land in Fairfax county, about three miles from the said Little Falls, containing 207 acres, upon which is a dwelling house, in which Mrs. Susan Wren lives, and sundry other improvements; about two thirds of this land are cleared, and the remainder in wood; it is good farming land. Mr. William Waters, who lives near it, will shew this land to any person or persons who may incline to purchase it, at any time previous to the sale.
Mrs. Susan Wren, who was the widow of the said Lewis Hopkins, has a right of dower in the aforesaid property. The sale will commence at twelve o'clock.
Philip R. Fendall, } Robert Young, } Ex'ors. William Waters, }
Sept. 29.
District of Columbia, County of Alexandria, ss.
JUNE TERM, 1803.
John Potts, Complainant, AGAINST Robert Finley, John Bannatyne, Andrew Buchanan, Jas. Hobkirk and Robt. Buchanan Dunlop, merchants and partners under the firm of Findley, Bannatyne & Co. and Wm. Wilson, Defendants,
The defendants, Robert Finley, Jno. Bannatyne, Andrew Buchanan, Jas. Hobkirk and Robt. Buchanan Dunlop, not having entered their appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, upon affidavit, that the said Robert Finley, John Bannatyne, Andrew Buchanan, James Hobkirk, and Robert Buchanan Dunlop are not inhabitants of this district, on motion of the said complainant, by his counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendants, Robert Finley, John Bannatyne, Andrew Buchanan, James Hobkirk, and Robert Buchanan Dunlop do appear here on the first day of November next, and enter their appearance to the suit and give security for performing the decree of the court; and that the other defendant Wm. Wilson, do not pay away, convey or secrete the debts by him owing to, or the estate or effects in his hands belonging to the said absent defendants, Robert Finley, John Bannatyne, Andrew Buchanan, James Hobkirk and Robert Buchanan Dunlop until the further order or decree of this court; and that a copy of this order be forthwith published for two months successively, in one of the public newspapers published in this county, and that another copy be posted at the front door of the court house of the said county.
A copy—Test, G. DENEALE, S 20. dzm Clerk
Notice.
DURING my absence from this place, Joseph Gilpin is empowered to transact my business. Benjamin Shreve, jun.