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Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
Vol. V.]
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1807.
[No. 1221.]
Public Sale
On FRIDAY next, At 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store,
RUM
In hhds. and bds. French Brandy in pipes, Gin in pipes and bds. Whiskey and Apple Brandy in bds. Sugar in hhds. tierses and bds. Chocolate White and brown Soap and Mould and dip Candles Raisins in kegs, boxes and jars, Figs in kegs and frails, Queen's Ware in crates.
HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE,
Also, A Variety of DRY GOODS,
among which are
Cloths, Coatings, Kersemeres, Duffs, Plains, Kerseys, Negro Cottons, Serges, Blankets, blue Blankets, Calimancoes, Russells, Yarn Stockings, Chintzes and Calicoes, Irish Linens, Silesia do. Osnaburgs and Ticklenburgs, Muslin and Muslin Handkerchiefs, India Muslins and Table Clothes, Bandanna Handkerchiefs, Colour'd Threads, Hats and sundry other articles.
Philip G. Marsteller.
Dec 20.
FOR SALE,
On board the sloop COLUMBIA, at A. and B.
JANNEY's wharf;
New-England Rum, in hogheads,
tierces and barrels.
Sweet Cyder, in barrels.
Potatoes.
75 barrels Boston Beef.
New boxes Sweet Oil, in flasks,
Boxes of Shoes, &c. &c. &c.
Said sloop is offered for sale,
freight, or charter. Apply to Captain Gardner,
on board, or to JOHN C. LADD.
January 12.
TANNERS OIL.
30 bbls. best Brown Tanners Oil,
For Sale by
LAWRASON & FOWLE.
Also on hand,
A few hhds. retailing Molasses,
Hogheads and barrels Muscovado sugar,
Mould Candles, Soap No. 1 and 2,
New Bee, Boston inspection,
Mackerel, Russias and Ravens Duck,
Sewing Twine Sheathing Paper,
Souchong Tea, and
A few boxes fresh Chocolate.
Jan. 8. def
COTTON & STEWART,
HAVE FOR SALE,
A few Copies of the Works of Wm.
SMITH, D. D.
Late Provost of the College and Academy of Philadelphia. — Also,
THE AMERICAN GARDNER,
CONTAINING
Ample directions for working a kitchen garden
every month in the year; and copious instructions
for the cultivation of Flower Gardens, Vine-
yards, and Nurseries, Hop Yards, Green Houses,
and Hot Houses.
By Gardiner and Hepburn,
Late Gardeners to Gov. Mercer and Gen. Mason.
Feb. 1.
MISCELLANEOUS POETRY,
selected generally from the most entertaining and
instructive writings of the British poets.
(By the Rev. THOMAS DAVIS)
In two Volumes, Octavo.
Price two and an half Dollars.
Sold by Robert Gray, & the Author.
A gentleman well known in Philadelphia, and
who is greatly respected as a clergyman and
justly esteemed as a man of letters, has given
the following opinion of this selection:
"The two volumes of Select Poetry, form a
valuable contribution to the stock of English
literature. I really consider the work as the
best compilation now extant. The selections
and arrangements evince the taste of a correct
and polished mind, the judgment of a sound
and benevolent moralist, and that degree of
critical skill which can only be acquired by ex-
tensive reading and scholastic acquirements."
February 4. d
For Sale, or Charter, The SCHOONER ENTERPRIZE, Laying at Ramsay's wharf; burthen about 650 barrels, well found, and ready to take in a cargo. For terms apply to
ROBERT B. JAMESSON, OR TO MANDEVILLE & JAMESSON; Who have for Sale, New-England RUM, in hogheads and barrels.
Dec. 29. For Sale by the Subscribers, Muscovado sugar in hhds. Green Coffee in tierces Antigua & Tobago rum in hhds. Cogniac Brandy in pipes AND A FEW Barrels of Prime BEEF. Jan. 24. def.
Benjamin Shreve, Jun. HAS FOR SALE, Twelve bales of INDIA COTTONS CONSISTING OF 3 bales Bidwell Emery 2 do. Coomercally Sannahs 1 do. Jalaporo do. 1 do. Seerpore Battahs 1 do. Collypatry do. 2 do. Cogmary Coffahs 1 do. Johannah do. 1 do. Doncaster Chintz, and 3 cases Bandanna Handkerchiefs 2 sacks Sago 3 chests Hyson Tea 32 pieces Russia Sheetings 9 do. Ravens Duck 15 bags Black Pepper 1 case Wool Hats Mens coarse and fine Shoes Womens and childrens Morocco do. Sole and Upper Leather A few Coils Cordage Snuff in half barrels and kegs 3 pipes 4th proof Cogniac Brandy 2 hhds. Armagnac do. 5 hhds. and 12 barrels Sugar 25 bbls. Beef, Salem inspection 6 do. best brown TANNER'S OIL. January 1. d
WILLIAM OXLEY HAS ON HAND, Which he will dispose of on terms advantageous to the purchasers, for cash or notes, The following Articles, viz. Superfine and second cloths Kersemeres and swandowns Bearskins and tearnoughts Durants and callimancoes Bombazets and willobores Common and boiled camblets Silk, cotton, and worsted hosiery English extra long silk gloves Silk twill and thread Diaper and common tapes Paper and pound pins White and printed marceilles Laces, edgings and gimps Hlegant black and white lace veils Patent do. do. Siam peeling and silk handkerchiefs 4-4, 9-8, and 6-4 Cambric mullins India Jacomet do. Fustians, buckram, &c. &c. ALSO, A few bales of Negro Caddies, and one trunk and cotton flings. January 7. d
For Sale, or Rent for a term of years, or exchange for good well improved property in the town of Alexandria, THE ESTATE on which the subscriber at present resides; it contains 850 acres of LAND, part of which is in high cultivation, situate on the new turnpike road, distant 6 miles from Alexandria, about 30 acres of meadow, abundance of clover to the feythe, a quantity of choice fruit, well watered and has a considerable proportion of wood land. The improvements (which are mostly new) consist of a good convenient Dwelling House and all the necessary out-houses, a Barn 85 by 42 1.2 feet, the outside of which is brick, covered with cypress shingles; stables for 20 horses and 40 cows. Also, a good GRIST MILL, about 150 yards from the door. For particulars apply to AUG. J. SMITH. December 28. do
WILLIAM HODGSON HAS RECEIVED, & OFFERS FOR SALE, 160 pieces twilled Sacking, and 3 cases Cotton Hosiery, well assorted.
For Sale, by the Subscriber, A few tierces excellent Rice. Six hhds best retailing Molasses. Sixteen hhds. Surinam Sugars. A few hundred bushels of coarse Salt. Dec. 17. J. G. Ladd.
JAMES SANDERSON, Has just received the following articles, 12 Pipes London P. Madeira Wine, of a superior quality, Old Port Wine in hhds. qr. Casks and Bottles Burgundy in Bottles, Sherry in qr. Casks, Cogniac Brandy, Jamaica Spirits, Holland Gin, Peach Brandy, very old, Whiskey, Loaf, and Muscovado Sugars, Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, Hyson Skin, Cloves, Nutmegs, Mace, Allspice, Black Pepper, Ground Ginger, Salt Peter, Soap by the box, British Sail Canvas, Russia Duck, first quality, German Ticklenburgs, and Osnaburgs, Coarse Hats in cases, Juniper Berries in bags, Stone Ware, 5 qr. Casks English Battle Gun Powder, in pound papers sealed, 1 Large Scalbeam with Box Ends, And Scales complete of a superior quality. A few bags of first quality GREEN COFFEE. Nov. 8. d. THE SUBSCRIBERS Are now landing and offer for sale at the store lately occupied by R. B. Jamesson 20 Bales Prime Upland Cotton, 20 Hhds. Muscovado Sugar, 2 Puncheons Irish Whiskey, 15 Puncheons Old, and fine flavored Jamaica Rum, 5 Pipes Holland Gin, 20 Pipes Cogniac Brandy 30 Qr. Casks of the best Teas, assorted, from bohea to Imperial. 8030 Bbls. of 1st and 2d quality refined Sugar, 2 Hhds. Madder, 4 Hhds. Green Coperas, 6 Teirces Roll Brimstone, 2 Hhds. Allum, 1 Tierce Glauber Salts, 10 Pipes of Old London Particular Madeira 5 Pipes of full Bodied Port, 20 Qr. Casks Sherry, 2 Pipes fine Lisbon, 8 Pipes Particular Teneriffe, 30 Qr. Casks Malaga, 50 Casks Claret, 1 Case of Nu-vegs, Mace, and Cloves, 5 Bales Caffia, 500 lbs. Pepper, 100 lbs. Pimento, 800 lbs. Ground Ginger, 1000 lbs. Rice, do. 200 Boxes Godfroids, (superfine) Segars, in half boxes, 70 Boxes St. Jago, do. 3 Pipes best (French) Vinegar, 10 Bales Almonds, 1 Cask Pearl Barley, 15 Hhds. Bright Molasses, 15 Boxes Superfine Chocolate, 40 Boxes Mould and Dip Candles, 30 boxes Brown and White Soap, 100 Boxes Hunters Pipes, 20 boxes of Mustard, 3 Casks Cayenne Pepper, Basket Sais, Fine Poland Starch, 100 Demijohns, assorted, 700 lb. Refined Salt Peter, 30 qr. Casks Best Englishff. Gunpowder, Do. in lb. Papers, Do. in Canisters, 20 Boxes Fig Blue, 3 Seroons fine Forant Indigo, Lieper, and Hamilton's Snuff, 1 Case of Macouba, do. 1 Do. French Rappee. Mandeville & Jamesson. Nov. 30. d
As just arrived from Philadelphia an elegant assortment of
GOODS, suitable to the present season. ARTS & CRAFTS. Belt London Superfine and second Cloths, Cassimere, frizes, Coatings, Best Silesia, Plain, Superfine and Mole Skin, Taffetas, Swandown, and Mar- seilles, Velvets, Corduroy, Hunting, and Genoa, Cord, 1/2 & 3/4 Irish Linen, Shirting Cotton, Long Lawn, European Blankets, White, and Brown, Plaid, Creas, Dowles, Ticklenburgs, Osnaburgs and Hens- sian, Worsted, Cotton, & Silk Hosiery, Rose, and Dnfall Blankets, Chintz's, Calicoes, & Colored Cambrics, do. do. Furniture, Ladies Patent Cloth
Also—By wholesale, 2 Cases Chintzes and Calicoes At very reduced prices. Nov. 13. def.
JAMES BACON, AT HIS GROCERY STORE,
King near Washington street, Has just received from Philadelphia, New-York &c. an extensive selection of GROCERIE consisting of
Gunpowder, Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, Hyson Skin, Peko, Padra, Pouchong and Com'n Souchong
TEAS Of the latest Importation and particularly chosen. Green coffee of superior quality, Loaf, Lump and Muscovado Sugar, W India and Sugar House Molasses, Choice old Madeira, Particular Teneriffe, Sherry, Brussels, Lisbon, Malaga and Port
WINES: Claret in small cases, Cogniac and Barcelona Brandy, Old Jamaica Spirits, Antigua, St. Croix, and St. Kite
RUM: Best Holland Gin, White Wine and Cyder Vinegar, Best Salad Oil, Salt Peter, Allum, Madder, Coperas, & Brimstone, Mace, Nutmegs, Cloves and Caffia, Cayenne and black Pepper, Allspice, race and ground Ginger, Fig Blue and Poland Starch, Dixon's Mustard, Leper's and Hamilton's Snuff, Best Chewing Tobacco, Spanish Segars, Pearl Barley and Rice, Shot assorted, F and F F Gunpowder, Gan and Pistol Flints, Single and double Battle do. in papers canisters, White and brown Soap, Mould and dip Candles, &c. &c.
As he has in a great measure himself out for the supplying of private families and in consequence thereof taken every pains possible in the selection of his goods, he flatters himself from their superior quality, and the low prices at which he will dispose of them, to be able to give satisfaction to those who will please to favor him with their custom. June 11. d
NEW-YORK LOTTERY, No. 3.
A FEW TICKETS in the Third Class of the Lottery for the promotion of Literature in the State of New-York, for Sale by the printer hereof. Prizes in the Second Class will be taken exchange. December 27.

The Committee of Arrangements beg leave to inform the Members of the Washington Society , that it is proposed to DINE together, on the 22d instant, at Mr. Gadby's hotel, at 3 o'clock: And, that the BALL is postponed until MONDAY, the 25th. Subscription papers are lodged at the bar.
Feb. 19.
d
NOTICE.
The Members of the Washington Society , of Alexandria, are hereby notified, that an anniversary meeting of the said Society, will be held at Mr. Gadby's hotel, on Friday, the 22d instant, at seven o'clock in the forenoon. The Society will move in procession with the Children of the Washington Free School , precisely at 12 o'clock, to the Presbyterian church; where an ORATION will be delivered by William Douglas Stowe, Esquire, one of its members.
By order of the PRESIDENT, G. DENEALE, Sec'y.
15th February, 1805.
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JUST RECEIVED,
And for sale at the subscriber's Store, 100 barrels of good Cyder Large apples and pears from Bilton Cranberries of excellent quality, and large Jamaica Oranges, together with a general assortment of fruits and groceries.
Abel Willis.
Feb. 19
d3t.
This day landing,
From Brig HARMONY, at Lawrason's wharf, and for sale, by
LAWRASON & FOWLE, on said wharf;
10 bales Beerboon gurrahs
22 chests young hyson } 2 do. imperial } 3 do. souchoong } 6 half chests do. of a } superior quality, } TEAS, of the latest importations.
New England Rum, in hogheads
15 bbls. retailing Molasses 3 pipes oil proof Cognac Brandy 1 half pipe old London particular Madeira Wine
90 boxes mould and dipt. Candles 10 do. brown Soap 25 do. fresh Chocolate 70 obs. Boston prime Beef 20 do. do. Pork 8 casks winter strained Sperm } 6 do. whale } A few bbls. brown Tanners' } 2 trunks ladies' Morocco Shoes } 1 do. of Morocco Pocket Books, Cotton and Morocco Suspenders } 1 do. of rack and fire Combs.
ON HAND,
A few pieces of first quality Russia and heavy Ravens Duck, Sewing Twine, &c.
February 15.
d
THIRTY DOLLARS REWARD.
Ran away from the Subscriber the 19th of January last,
A Negro Man named Nicodemus; about 23 years of age, 5 feet 7 inches high, thick built, very dark colour, a ship carpenter by trade. Had on and took with him a new blue round jacket, a fustian waistcoat, blue trousers, and shoes. He may probably change his name and attempt to pass for a free man. The above reward will be paid to any person securing him in jail, so that I get him again, and reasonable charges if brought home.
Masters of vessels and others are forewarned from carrying him off.
Joan Johnston.
Feb. 19.
d3t. 21w2v
LOST, or LENT,
One set of two-story Cornish Planes, two large Claw-Bars, one Wheelbarrow, and the Alexandria Builder's Price-Book: Also, several Planes, of different sizes, ladders, picks, and spades. The above articles have in general my name branded on them. Those persons that have any of them, are particularly requested to send them home.
Thomas Preston.
N. B. I have two Brick Houses, and one Frame House to rent, on the upper end of King Street; and one neat Brick House, on Prince Street, next door but one to Messrs. Hewes and Miller's.
February 15.
d6t
Cash, and the highest price, given for clean linen and cotton Rags, by the Printer hereof.
High Court of Impeachment.
The answer and plea of SAMUEL CHASE, one of the associate justices of the supreme court of the United States, to the articles of impeachment exhibited against him in the said court, before the honorable the house of representatives of the United States, in support of their impeachment, against him, for high crimes and misdemeanors, supposed to have been by him committed.
(Nat. Intelligencer.) (Continued.)
This he is informed, & expects to prove, has been the construction of this law by the courts of Virginia, and their general practice. Indeed it would be most strange if any other construction or practice had been adopted. There are many offences not capital, which are of a very dangerous tendency, and on which very severe punishment is inflicted by the laws of Virginia—and to enact by law that in all such cases, however notorious or profligate the offenders might be, the courts should be obliged, after a presentment by a grand jury to proceed against them by summons; would be to enact, that as soon as their guilt was rendered extremely probable, by the presentment of a grand jury, they should receive regular notice, to escape from punishment by flight or concealment.
It will also appear as this respondent believes, by a reference to the laws and practice of Virginia, into which he has made all the enquiries which circumstances and the shortness of time allowed him for preparing his answer, would permit, that all the cases in which a summons is considered as the only proper process, are cases of petty offences, which on the presentment of a grand jury, are to be tried by the court in a summary way, without the intervention of a petit jury. Therefore these provisions had no application to the case of Callender which could be no otherwise proceeded on than by indictment and trial on the indictment by a petit jury.
It must be recollected that the act of congress of September 24th, 1789, enacts section 14, 'that the courts of the United States, shall have power to issue writs of fieri facias, habeas corpus, and all other writs not specially provided for by statute, which may be necessary for the exercise of their respective jurisdictions, & agreeable to the principles and usages of laws.' Consequently, the circuit court, where the proceedings in question took place, had power to issue a capias against the traverser, on the presentment, unless the state law above mentioned governed the case, and contained something to restrain the issuing of that writ in such a case. This respondent contends for the reasons above stated, that this state law neither applied to the case, nor contained any thing to prevent the issuing of a capias, if it had applied.
Thus it appears that this respondent, in ordering a capias to issue against Callender, decided correctly, as it certainly was his intention to do. But he claims no other merit than that of upright intention in this decision: for when he made the decision he was utterly ignorant that such a law existed in Virginia, and declares that he never heard of it, till this article was reported by a committee of the house of representatives, during the present session of congress. This law was not mentioned on the trial either by the counsel, the traverser or by judge Griffin, who certainly had much better opportunities of knowing it than this respondent, and who would no doubt have cited it had they known it and considered it as applicable to the case. This respondent well knows that in a criminal view, ignorance of the law excuses no man in offending against it; but this maxim applies not to the decision of a judge; in whom ignorance of the law in general would certainly be a disqualification for this office, though not a crime; but ignorance of a particular act of assembly, of a state where he was an utter stranger, must be considered as a very pardonable error; especially as the counsel for the prisoner to whose case that law is supposed to have applied, forbore or omitted to cite it: and as a judge of the state, always resident in it, and long conversant with its local laws, either forgot this law, or considered it as inapplicable.
Such is the answer which this respondent makes to the fifth article of impeachment. If he erred in this case it was through ignorance of the law, and surely ignorance under such circumstances, cannot be a crime, much less a high crime and misdemeanor, for which he ought to be removed from his office. If a judge were im-
peachable for acting against law from ignorance only, it would follow that he would be punished in the same manner for deciding against law wilfully, and for deciding against it through mistake. In other words there would be no distinction between ignorance and design between error and corruption.
And the said respondent, for plea to the said fifth article of impeachment saith, that he is not guilty of any high crime and misdemeanor, as in and by the said fifth article of impeachment is alleged against him—and this he prays may be enquired of by this honorable court, in such manner as law and justice shall seem to them to require.
The sixth article of impeachment alleges, that this respondent, with intent to oppress and procure the conviction of the said James Thompson Callender, did at the court aforesaid rule and adjudge the said Callender to trial, during the term at which he the said Callender was presented and indicted, contrary to the law in that case made and provided.
This charge also is founded, 1st on the act of congress of Sept. 24, 1789, above mentioned, which enacts section 34, 'that the laws of the several states, except where the constitution, treaties, or statutes of the United States shall otherwise provide, shall be regarded as the rules of decision, in trials at common law, in the courts of the United States, in cases where they apply,' and secondly on a law of the state of Virginia, which is supposed to provide, 'that in cases not capital, the offender shall not be held to answer any presentment of a grand jury, until the court next preceding that, during which such presentment shall have been made.' This law it is contended, is made the rule of decision by the abovementioned act of congress, and was violated by the refusal to continue the case of Callender till the next term.
In answer to this charge this respondent declares, that he was at the time of making the abovementioned decision, wholly ignorant of any such law of Virginia as that in question, that no such law was introduced or mentioned by the counsel of Callender, in support of their motion for a continuance; neither when they first made it, before this respondent sitting alone; nor when they renewed it, after judge Griffin had taken his seat in court; that no such law was mentioned by judge Griffin; who concurred in overruling the motion for a continuance and ordering on the trial; which he could not have done had he known that such a law existed, or considered it as applicable to the case; and that this respondent never heard of any such law, until the articles of impeachment now under consideration were reported, in the course of the present session of Congress, by a committee of the House of Representatives.
A judge is certainly bound to use all proper and reasonable means of obtaining a knowledge of the laws which he is appointed to administer; but after the use of such means, to overlook, misunderstand or remain ignorant of some particular law, is at all times a very pardonable error. It is much more so in the case of a judge of the supreme court of the United States, holding a circuit court in a particular state, with which he is a stranger, and with the local laws of which he can have enjoyed but very imperfect opportunities of becoming acquainted. It was foreseen by Congress, in establishing the circuit courts of the United States that difficulties and inconveniences must frequently arise from this source, and to obviate such difficulties it was provided, that the district judge of each state, who having been a resident of the state and a practitioner in its courts, had all the necessary means of becoming acquainted with its local laws, should form a part of the circuit court in his own state. The judge of the supreme court is expected, with reason, to be well versed in the general laws; but the local laws of the state form the peculiar province of the district judge, who may be justly considered as particularly responsible for their due observance. If in the case in question, this respondent overlooked or misconstrued any local law of the state of Virginia, which ought to have governed the case, it was equally overlooked and misunderstood, not only by the prisoner's counsel who made the motion, and whose peculiar duty it was to know the law and bring it into the view of this court, but also by the district judge, who had the best opportunities of knowing and understanding it, and in whom, nevertheless, this oversight or mistake is considered as a venal error, while in this respondent it is made the ground of a criminal charge.
This respondent further states, that after the most diligent and the most extensive enquiry which the time allowed for preparing this answer would permit, he can find no law of Virginia which expressly enacts, that "in cases not capital, the offender shall not be held to answer any presentment of a grand jury, until the court next succeeding that during which such presentment shall have been made." This principle he supposes to be an inference drawn by the authors of the articles of impeachment, from the law of Virginia mentioned in the answer to the preceding article, the law of November 15th, 1792, which provides "that upon presentment made by the grand jury of an offence not capital, the court shall order the clerk to issue a summons or other proper process, against the person or persons so presented to appear and answer such presentment at the next court." This law he conceives does not warrant the inference so drawn from it, because it speaks of presentments and not of indictments, which are very different things; and is as he is informed, confined by practice and construction in the state of Virginia, to cases of small offences, which are to be tried by the court itself upon the presentment without an indictment or the intervention of a petit jury. But for cases like that of Callender, where an indictment must follow the presentment, this law made no provision. Further, the state laws are directed by the abovementioned act of Congress, to be the rule of decision in the courts of the United States, only in cases where they apply. Whether they apply or not to a particular case, is a question of law, to be decided by the court where such case is pending, and an error in making the decision is not a crime, not even an offence, unless it can be shown to have proceeded from improper motives. This respondent is of opinion, that the law in question did not apply to the case of Callender, for the reasons stated above; and therefore that it would have been his duty to disregard it, even had it been made known to him by the counsel for the traverser.
And in the last place he contends that the law of Virginia in question, is not adopted by the above mentioned act of congress as the rule of decision, in such cases as that now under consideration. That act does indeed provide, "that the laws of the several states, except where the constitution, treaties, or statutes of the United States shall otherwise provide, shall be regarded as rules of decision in trials at common law, in the courts of the U. States, in cases where they apply." But this provision in his opinion can relate only to rights acquired under the state laws, which came into question on the trial; and not to forms of process or modes of proceedings, anterior or preparatory to the trial. Nor can it, as this respondent apprehends, have any application to indictments for offences against the statutes of the U. States, which cannot with any propriety be called "trials at common law." It relates merely, in his opinion, to civil rights acquired under the state laws; which by virtue of this provision are, when they come in question in the courts of the United States, to be governed by the laws under which they accrued.
It in these opinions this respondent be incorrect, it is an honest error: and he contends that neither such an error in the construction of a law, nor his ignorance of a local state law which he had no opportunity of knowing, and of which the counsel for the party whose case it is supposed to have affected were equally ignorant, can be considered as an offence liable to impeachment, or to any sort of punishment or blame.
And for plea to the said sixth article of impeachment, the said Samuel Chase, saith, that he is not guilty of any high crime or misdemeanor as in and by the said article is alleged against him; and this he prays may be enquired of by this honorable court in such manner as law and justice shall seem to them to require.
The seventh article of impeachment relates to some conduct of this respondent in his judicial capacity, at a circuit court of the United States held at New Castle, in the state of Delaware, in June 1800. The statement of this conduct made in the article is altogether erroneous; but if it were true, this respondent denies, that it contains any matter for which he is liable to impeachment. It alleges that "disregarding the duties of his office, he did descend from the dignity of a judge, and stoop to the level of an informer." This high offence consisted, according to the article, 1st, in refusing to discharge the grand jury although intreated by several of the

said jury to do so." 2dly, in "observing to the said grand jury, after the said grand jury had regularly declared thro' their foreman that they had found no bills of indictment, and had no presentments to make, that he the said Samuel Chase understood that a highly seditious temper had manifested itself in the state of Delaware, among a certain class of people, particularly in New Castle County, and more especially in the town of Wilmington, where lived a most seditious printer, unrestrained by any principle of virtue, and regardless of social order, that the name of this printer was [blank] 3dly, in then checking, himself as if sensible of the indecorum which he was committing." 4thly, in adding "that it might be assuming too much to mention the name of this person; but it becomes your duty, gentlemen, to enquire diligently into this matter," or words to that effect. And 5thly, in authoritatively enjoining on the district attorney of the United States, with intention to procure the prosecution of the printer in question, the necessity of procuring a file of the papers to which he alluded, and by a strict examination of them to find some passage, which might furnish the ground work of a prosecution against the printer.
These charges amount in substance to this; that the respondent refused to discharge a grand jury on their request, which is every day's practice, and which he was bound to do, if he believed that the due administration of justice required their longer attendance; that he directed the attention of the grand jury to an offence against a statute of the United States, which he had been informed was committed in the district; and that he desired the district attorney to aid the grand jury, in their enquiries concerning the existence and nature of this offence. By these three acts, each of which it was his duty to perform, he is alleged "to have degraded his high judicial functions, and tended to impair the public confidence in, and respect for, the tribunals of justice, so essential to the general welfare."
That this honorable court may be able to form correctly its judgment concerning the transaction mentioned in this article, this respondent submits the following statement of it, which he avers to be true and expects to prove.
On the 27th day of June, 1800, this respondent, as one of the associate justices of the supreme court of the United States, presided in the circuit court of the U. S. then held at New-Castle in and for the district of Delaware, and was assisted by Gunning Bedford, esquire, then district judge of the United States for that district. At the opening of the court on that day, this respondent according to his duty and his uniform practice, delivered a charge to the grand jury in which he gave in charge to them several statutes of the United States, and among others, an act of congress passed July 14th, 1798, entitled "An act in addition to the act for the punishment of certain crimes against the United States, and commonly called the sedition law." He directed them to enquire concerning any breaches of those statutes, and especially of that commonly called the sedition law, within the district of Delaware.
On the same day before the usual hour of adjournment, the grand jury came into court, and informed the court that they had found no indictment or presentment, and had no business before them, for which reason they wished to be discharged. This respondent replied, that it was earlier than the usual hour of discharging a grand jury, and that business might occur during the sitting of the court. He also asked them if they had no information of publications within the district, that came under the sedition law, and added, that he had been informed that there was a paper called the "Mirror," published at Wilmington, which contained libelous charges against the government and president of the United States: that he had not seen that paper, but it was their duty to enquire into the subject; and if they had not turned their attention to it, the attorney for the district would be pleased to examine a file of that paper, and if he found any thing that came within the sedition law, would lay it before them. This is the substance of what the respondent said to the grand jury on that occasion, and he believes nearly his words, on the morning of the next day they came into court and declared that they had no presentments or indictments to make, on which they were immediately discharged. The whole time, therefore for which they were detained, was twenty-four hours, far less than generally required of grand juries.
In these proceedings, this respondent acted according to his sense of what the duties of his office required. It certainly
was his duty to give in charge to the grand jury all such statutes of the United States as provided for the punishment of offences, and among others, that called the sedition act; into all offences against which act, while it continued in force, the grand jury were bound by their oaths to enquire. In giving it in charge, together with the other acts of congress for the punishment of offences, he followed moreover the example of the other judges of the supreme court, in holding their respective circuit courts. He also contends, and did then believe, that it was his duty, when informed of an offence, which the grand jury had overlooked, to direct their attention towards it, and to request for them, and even to require, if necessary, the aid of the district attorney in making their enquiries. In thus discharging what he conceives to be his duty, even if he committed an error in so considering it, he denies that he committed, or could commit, any offence whatever.
With respect to the remarks which he is charged by this article with having made to the grand jury, relative to "a highly seditious temper, which he had understood to have manifested itself in the state of Delaware, among a certain class of people particularly in New-Castle County, and more especially in the town of Wilmington," and relative to "a most seditious printer, residing in Wilmington, unrestrained by any principle of virtue, and regardless of social order;" this respondent does not recollect or believe that he made any such observations. But if he did make them, it could not be improper in him to tell the jury that he had received such information in fact he had received it; which was probably the case, though he cannot recollect it with certainty at this distance of time. That this information, if he did receive it, was correct, so far, as it regarded the printer in question, will fully appear from a file of the paper called the "Mirror of the Times," &c. published at Wilmington, Delaware, from February 5th, to March 19th, 1800, inclusive, which he has lately obtained, and is ready to produce to this honorable court when necessary, and some extracts from which are contained in the exhibits severally marked No. 7, which he prays leave to make part of this his answer.
And for plea to the said seventh article of impeachment, the said Samuel Chase saith, that he is not guilty of any high crime or misdemeanor, as in and by the said seventh article is alleged against him, and this he prays may be enquired of by this honorable court, in such manner as law and justice shall seem to them to require.
(To be continued.)
NEW YORK, February 14.
The ship Penelope, which arrived at this port last evening, left Nantz on the 17th December. Our Paris papers by her are to the 11th of that month, inclusive; but they are wholly uninteresting on any other subject than the coronation of Bonaparte, which took place at the time and in the manner prescribed by the Senatus consultum; and that Turkey has agreed to acknowledge the new Emperor in the double title of Emperor and of Padeshah, a designation which it has been customary for the Port to bestow on the Kings of France.
PUBLIC SALE.
BY virtue of two several deeds of trust to the undersigned, will be exposed to sale, at the office house, in the town of Alexandria, on WEDNESDAY, the 20th day of this present month, (for ready money)
One equal undivided Sixteenth; Part of a tract of land in the county of Spottsylvania, containing 18,000 acres; commonly called the MINE TRACT:
And immediately thereafter, upon the premises, SEVERAL LOTS OF GROUND in the town of Alexandria; lying upon Union, Water, Fairfax, and Queen-Street.
James Keith.
February 12.
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From the badness of this day, I have judged it would be injurious to the parties interested in the above property, to attempt a sale: I, therefore, have postponed it to Wednesday, the 27th instant--on which day the sale will commence at the Coffee-House.
James Keith.
Feb. 20.
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Maryland Daily Advertiser.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20.
Extract of a letter from Spain dated the 1st Dec.
"All property in Spain has been seized, and all vessels of that nation in our ports--to that war is decided."
"For some time past, dissensions have existed in the Royal Family of this kingdom, owing entirely to the Prince of Peace, a short time before the rupture with the British, a party was propagated that the King was to retire to a Franciscan convent; the Prince of Asturias to be declared infante, and the Queen and Prince of Peace appointed Regents, which occasioned a great sedition at Madrid, and on the ground of people generally. It is circulated this day, that the Prince of Peace has been arrested, which, if true, will give a total change to affairs. Considering the detestation in which this man is held by all ranks of people, it is astonishing that he should be permitted so long to sway the empire."
"It is the wish of many Spaniards of high rank, that an accommodation might take place with Britain, but that appears now impossible."
The Charleston Courier of the 31st ult. says, "the private letters from England, on which the greatest reliance may be placed, are informed that a complete & firm alliance has been formed between Lord Grenville and his party, and Mr. Windham, Mr. Fox and all their friends. The party patriotic Oxford has been called by Mr. Fox--this is not surprising. But he has written a panegyric on Sir Francis Burdett--this is truly extraordinary."
"Another deadly blow aimed at the Judiciary," by the hand of the same rule. Pioneer whose sacrilegious axe inflicted the first of the wounds which destroyed one of its fairest Columns.
On the 8th inst. Mr. Breckenridge moved the following resolution in the Senate of the United States, which was read and ordered to be on the table.
"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 several states, as an amendment to the constitution of the United States, which when ratified by three fourths of the said legislatures shall be valid as part of the said constitution, viz.
ARTICLE.
"The judicial power of the U. States shall not be construed to extend to controversies between a state and citizens of another state; between citizens of different states; between citizens of the same state claiming lands under grants of different states; and between a state or the citizens thereof and foreign states, citizens, or subjects."
From the (Philadelphia) Register.
The following interesting Communication is from the pen of a gentleman, to whose extensive and accurate commercial knowledge, and unerring exertions, the trade of our country, in its various dependencies, is generally indebted.
We are persuaded the interests of humanity will be advanced by an attentive perusal of the subjoined observations.--
FOR THE REGISTER.
It must be distressing to every humane mind, to read in our papers the repeated accounts of the sufferings of seamen on our coast, during the late inclement season, and to perceive, that to the hardships arising from the severity of the weather, is almost universally added the want of water, or provisions, or both. Against the inclemency of the season there is no remedy; but it is the duty of every master of a vessel to guard against famine by providing himself with a competent store of provisions and water for the voyage; he undertakes--the law of the United States, upon this subject directs, that every vessel bound across the Atlantic, shall at the time of her leaving the last port from whence she sails, have on board well secured under deck, 60 gallons of water, 100 lbs. salted meat, and 100 lbs. of wholesome shipbread, for every person on board, (besides such other provisions or live stock, as may be put on board by the captain or passengers,) and in like proportion for a longer or shorter passage.
That the law is not always complied with, will appear evident by comparing the time the vessels are stated to be on their passage with the wants complained of. Indeed instances can be adduced of the most scandalous deficiency in those essential articles.
For the sake of humanity it is therefore to be wished, that in every case where a deficiency is complained of, the captain should be called upon to shew whether he
had on board, at the time of sailing the quantity of provisions and water directed by the law, and where it appeared that he had not, the penalties of the law should be enforced--a few examples of this kind would deter a repetition of such neglect, & be the means of preserving the health and lives of a class of men, who of all others, most require the protection of law.
It may not be improper on this occasion, to suggest to the owners of vessels, the risk they run of forfeiting their insurance in case a loss should occur, by reason of a vessel putting into port for want of provisions, or water; if it should appear that she had not the quantity prescribed by law on board, at the time of her sailing.
From the FEDERAL GAZETTE.
COMMUNICATION.
Messrs. YOUNG and BROWN,
The high price of eggs induces me to offer a public trial, another article, which is an excellent substitute for eggs in clearing coffee: it is Hops, which, though esteemed for their bitterness, is yet never used to advantage, for want of knowing the proper method, which I shall here defer to:
Take one tumbler of short Hops, (the bitterest) crush them, and pour on a one cup of boiling water; let this stand by the fire one hour, or until the liquid is as dark as coffee; when cool, it becomes a pleasant jelly. Take one teaspoonful of this jelly, and pour a cup of coffee upon it, and mix it up with the ground coffee, as you would eggs; this quantity is enough for one gallon of coffee, which will be clearer than any egg will make it. The short Hops I have answers best for coffee.
CATHOLIC CATHEDRAL CHURCH LOTTERY.
Thirty-third Day's Drawing.
400 tickets were drawn this day, among which were the following prizes.
Prize of Five Hundred Dollars.
No. 15203, (the first drawn blank after 8000 tickets.)
Prizes of 200 Dollars.
Nos. 5026, 5386.
Prizes of One Hundred Dollars.
Nos. 1075, 4272, 9737, 12511, 13147.
Prizes of Fifty Dollars.
Nos. 4237, 6954, 8518.
Prizes of Twenty-five Dollars.
Nos. 2819, 3869, 15263.
63 of 20, and 75 of 15.
A gentleman who lately dined with some of his friends, being willing to rally two that sat next him, exclaimed--"Will he not pretty am I fixed between two taylor's?" "I perceived it," replied a wag, who sat opposite; "but they ought not to be ridiculed; for they appear to be young in business and so very poor, that they keep but one goose between them."
NOTICE.
WE the executors of Mr. William Triplett, and administrators of Capt. Thomas Triplett, deceased, give notice to all indebted to the said estate, by bond, note, or open account, for transactions with them in their life time, and also to them who became purchasers at the sale of their estate; to come forward and make payment by the 18th day of March next; otherwise their bonds, notes, and accounts, will, immediately after that day be put in suit without discrimination. It is therefore hoped this notice will be timely attended to, as we shall then proceed to divide the estate of Capt. Thomas Triplett amongst his heirs, to settle with the court, and close our administration without loss of time. Such of the legatees of William Triplett, as purchased over their proportion of the estate, will be prepared for settlement at the same time, being very anxious to settle and finish their business also.
Charles Little, & Geo. Triplett, Executors of WILLIAM TRIPLETT, and Administrators of THOMAS TRIPLETT.
Feb. 20.
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FOR SALE,
A likely Mulatto Girl, about seven years of age, and one who has been accustomed to house-work and nursing children. For terms apply to the Printer.
February 20.
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A good BLACKSMITH wanted
I have as good a hand for a Blacksmith that is a good workman, as any in the district of Columbia, with a good shop and fitting tools; a comfortable dwelling house, and a good garden enclosed; that I will either take a smith on shares, or on wages, as may be most agreeable to the applicant.
John Bell.
Alexandria County, District of Columbia, Feb. 2, 1805.

JAMES KENNEDY, sen.
King Street,
Respectfully informs the Public that he has received, from Lee & Co's Patent and Family Medicine Store, New York, a fresh assortment of the following
Valuable Medicines,
Which are in high esteem and general use throughout the United States, many of them being sold cheaper than the drugs of which they are composed 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, without a failure, whenever coughs, or similar complaints have rendered medicine necessary. I have tried it found it an excellent and agreeable remedy for a very painful and troublesome affection of the breast, accompanied with forensics 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 Hestly, 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—reflexion in climates unfavourable to the constitution—the moderate use of tea, frequent intoxication, or any other debilitative intemperance—the unskillful or excessive use of mercury—the diseases peculiar to females, at a certain period of life—bad lying in, &c. &c. And is proved by long and extensive experience to be absolutely unparalleled in the cure of
  Nervous disorders,  Violent cramps in the stomach and back,    Consumptions,  Indigestion,    Lowness of spirits,  Melancholy,    Loss of appetite,  Gout in the stomach,    Impurity of the blood,  Pains in the limbs,    Hysterical affections,  Retractions,    Inward weakness,  Involuntary emissions,    Seminal weakness,  Obtinate gleet,    Fluor albus, (or white flux)  Impotency, &c. &c.    Barrenness,   
In cases of extremity, where the long prevalence and obstinacy of disease has brought on a general impoverishment of the system, excessive debility of the whole frame, and a wasting of the flesh, which no nourishment 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, palsies, pains, bruises, pains in the face and neck, &c. &c. It has performed more cures in the above complaint 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 called St. Vitus, or of the hip joint), under which I had laboured for a long time, and which had baffled every remedy 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 resolute medical advice was followed, and every probable remedy attempted: when seeing five or six cures performed by Hamilton's Essence and Extract of Mustard, they were procured from Mr. Birch, No. 27, 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 me this 10th day of January, 1805, one of the Justices of the peace for Philadelphia County.
HAMILTON'S
WORM DESTROYING LOZENGES.
Which have within four years 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 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 fitted to every age and condition; contains nothing but what is perfectly innocent, and is found 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 of an offensive, and thereby prevent the production of worms and many fatal disorders. They are particularly effectual in carrying off all gross humors, and in complaints of feverish and bilious complaints, and the latest and most judicious purgative that can be used on the occasion.
Description of Worms, & the symptoms by which they are known.
Worms which infest the human body, are chiefly of four kinds, viz. the Tars or large round worm, the Ascarides, or small maw 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 corrupt gums—itching in the nose and about the feet—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—Purgings, with slimy and foetid stools—Vomiting—Large and hard belly—Pains and sickness at the stomach—Pains in the head and thighs, with lowliness 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 intermitting 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 was reduced 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 about FOUR YARDS of the worm (now in the possession of Lee & Co.)—but a renewal of his pain soon convinced him that this monstrous reptile had recovered its first vigour—Application was made to Lee & Co. for more of their medicine, with their advice—from which returned he total expelled 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 testify any who may wish to make further inquiries on the subject. Although Hamilton's worm lozenges produce such powerful effects, when necessary, yet they are perfectly innocent and mild in their operation on the human body, even taken in large doses, as Mr. Fuller will testify—Their particular mildness is abundantly evident in innumerable cures of infants.
Communicated by Dr. John Spangler, York town, Pennsylvania.
Letter from the Reverend Mr. JOHN MOTHER minister of the Moravian church, in York town. 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, 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, and 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 mercurious humour close inspection quit repelled with very small living animals. Not one of that sort of worms which usually infest 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 whole 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 MOTHER.
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 Indians throughout Europe, as an invaluable cosmetic perfectly innocent in face, free from corrosive and repellent minerals (the basis of other lotions) and of unparelleled efficacy in preventing, and removing blemishes in the face and skin of every kind, particularly freckles, pimples, inflammatory redness, scurf, tatters, ring worms, sun burns, prickly heat, &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 foodness, which suffered to accumulate, never fails to injure and finally ruin them.
Dr. HAHN'S GENUINE EYE-WATER.
A sovereign remedy for all affections of the eyes whether the effect of natural weakness or of accident, deflections of cheek, dullness, itching and films on the eyes, never failing to cure those maladies which frequently succeed the small pox, measles and fevers, and wonderfully strengthening a weak sight. Hundreds have experienced its excellent virtues, when nearly deprived of 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 infallible remedy at one application, and may be used with perfect safety on pregnant woman 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 smell, which attends the application of other remedies.
THE AMODYNE 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 aches—and ought to be taken by all persons on a change of climate.
Sold likewise by S. Pleasants Richmond; Rofs and Douglass, Petersburg; T. Green, Frederickburg; G. Purdie, Smithfield; M. Jones, Suffolk; Dr. Miller, Winchester; R. Greenhow, Williamsburg; and J. Shaw, Leesburg.
Advertisement.
PUBLIC SALE.
Pursuant to deeds of trust made to the subscriber, by PHILIP WANTON and MARK, his wife, for the purpose therein mentioned, a sale will positively be made, on the premises, of the following PROPERTY , for cash, on the highest bidder, for cash, on WEDNESDAY , the 20th day of March ensuing;
A valuable Lot of Ground, on King, between Alfred and Columbus streets, in the town of Alexandria, fronting on the south side of King street 31 feet 8 and half inches, and running back 140 feet deep. On this lot there is a small ground rent.
A Lot of two acres, about 6 miles west of Alexandria, near the turnpike; and elevated and beautiful situation; whereon is lately erected a neat frame dwelling house, 16 by 32 feet, containing two rooms, and a passage on the floor one and a half story high—part of this ground is enclosed with post and rail fence.
The sale will commence on the King street lot, at two o'clock, P. M. of said day, if the weather should not prevent; otherwise the next fair day.
A L S O,
To be Sold, at Private Sale,
FOR THE PURPOSE AFORESAID.
A comfortable Frame Dwelling-house and Lot, together with a Tan-yard, Vats, Bark-house, &c. conveniently situated for business, in the town of Centreville 25 miles from Alexandria, at present occupied by Mr. Daniel Harrington, who will show the premises. Some credit will be allowed on this property, and a satisfactory title made to the whole, by
Samuel Craig, Trustee.
January 29. 2 wdf
VALUABLE PROPERTY.
FOR SALE,
A House and Lot, on Water-street, between Woolfe and Wilkes street; 40 feet front on Water street, running back 88 feet to a 12 feet alley: Also,
A Lot, on Duke-street, between Water and Union-street; 25 and an half feet front on Duke-street, running back 74 feet to an alley. This property will be sold on a short credit, for good negotiable paper, and a title clear of all encumbrance will be made, when the purchase money is paid. Apply to Mr. ELLES PATER, who will show the property and make known the terms.
William Jackson.
Nanjemoy, (Maryland) Feb. 7. 2 w
Runaway Negro Girl.
Ran away, from the subscriber, on Monday, the 4th of February, a Negro Girl, named ELSE; aged 13 years, about 4 feet 7 inches high—she is rather cropped in one ear—took with her the following clothes, viz. A grey coating jacket and coat joined together; also, a grey coating raper, with the body lined with flannel, a coat and jacket of blue and white striped cotton; the said jacket and coat were joined together; also, a blue cloth petticoat, with a grey coating body, blue stockings.
Whoever shall take said Negro girl within the district, shall have a reward of EIGHT DOLLARS; if taken 10 miles from Alexandria, FIFTEEN DOLLARS; and 20 miles, THIRTY DOLLARS, if secured in any goat so that I get her again.
THOMAS RICHARDS.
February 6. d
N. B. It is likely said Negro may be gone to the City of Washington, as she has an aunt there, or to Mr. Bellman's plantation; she being well acquainted with his negroes.
All masters of vessels, waggoners and others, are forewarned from harboring, employing, or carrying off said slave; under no less penalty than the extent of the law made and provided in such cases.
Freight wanted for Baltimore,
in the fast-sailing Schooner TWO BROTHERS, Forty tons burthen; now lying at Mellig, Ricketts & Newson's wharf. If a freight can not be obtained for Baltimore, the ship will take freight for any port within the CHESAPEAKE. For further particulars, enquire of the master on board; or to Capt. Abel Willis. Feb. 16. d6t
For Sale,
25 barrels prime BEER No. 1.
Apply to
THOS. SIMMS.
Feb. 18. 3t
NOTICE.
THOSE citizens who have not paid their Corporation Taxes, are earnestly requested to pay the same to the subscriber, on or before the 25th day of this month; otherwise their names will appear on the public delinquent list. George Drinker, Collector. February 8. d.
Calves-Feet JELLY.
The subscriber will keep a constant supply of Calves-Feet Jelly: Also Wine-Bitters of the best quality. Matthew Eakin. Feb. 18. d6t
AMERICAN GARDENER.
A FEW COPIES FOR SALE, BY ROBERT GRAY, King-street. February 9. d.
IN COMMON COUNCIL,
5th February, 1805.
That public notice be given, that proposals will be received from persons desirous of undertaking the superintendence of the NEW POOR HOUSE; the proposals to be lodged with the Clerk of the Council previous to the first Tuesday in March next.
Ordered, That Thomas Vowell and Jonah Thompson, Esqrs. be joined with John Janney, be a committee to examine and settle the public accounts for the present year.
Ordered, That the following persons be appointed commissioners for superintending the elections to be held in the several wards of the town, on Tuesday, the 5th day of March next, for the choice of members of the Common Council, for the ensuing year, viz.
  Samuel Harper,  for the first ward.    John Hunter, and    George Slarum,  for the second ward.    John C. Herbert,    Joseph Riddle, and  for the third ward.    James McGuire,    John Dundas,  for the fourth ward.    William Reily, and    John McKinney,     Able Janney,     Isaac Giffin, and     Thomas Cook,   
The election for the first ward to be held at James David's tavern, on Prince street. For the second ward, at the court house. For the third ward, at John Hodgkin's tavern, on King street. For the fourth ward, at Mr. May's house, opposite Thomas Cock's, on Prince street. Test. JAMES M. MOREA, C. C. 31 w 5th Mar.
This is to give Notice,
That the Subscriber of Alexandria County, in the District of Columbia, hath obtained from the Orphans Court of said County, letters of Administration on the personal estate of William Bowling late of the County aforesaid, deceased. All persons having claims against the said deceased are hereby warned to exhibit them with the vouchers thereof to the subscriber on or before the 15th day of August next, or they will by law be excluded from all benefit of said estate.
Given under my hand this 15th day of February, 1805.
James Anderson, Adm'r.
N. B. All persons indebted to the above estate are requested to make immediate payment to the Administrator. Feb. 15. 2 w 2 m 1
LAND FOR SALE.
I WISH to sell sixty or seventy acres of LAND, lying on the main turnpike road, about two miles from the Alexandria market house: on which place there is a square log cabin. This place in point of situation, is inferior to none on said road; it has also an excellent never failing spring of water. For further particulars please apply to the subscriber living near the Cameron mills. William Turner. January 2. 60
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