Alexandria daily advertiser (Alexandria [Va.]), 1808-05-30 00:00:00

Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
VOL. VIII.
MONDAY, MAY 30, 1808.
[No. 218]
Sales at Vendue.
On every Tuesday and Friday, WILL BE SOLD At the Vendue Store, corner of Prince and Water streets.
A Variety of Dry Goods, Groceries, &c. Particulars of which will be expressed in the bills of the day—All kinds of goods which are on limitation and the prices of which are established, can at any time be viewed and purchased at the lowest limitation and prices.
P. G. Marsteller, v. M.
GREEN COFFEE.
5000 lb. best Green COFFEE FOR SALE BY
James Sanderfon.
Feb. 13 d
Salt and Barrels.
I have for sale at my store near the fishing landing, a quantity of coarse and fine SALT, a parcel of empty Barrels, and about 50 Casks in complete order for striking fish.
John G. Ladd.
March 26. d
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS REWARD.
RAN AWAY on the evening of the 7th inst. a Bright Mulatto Man named
B O B,
Who calls himself ROBERT THOMAS; About 5 feet 10 inches high, 24 or 25 years of age, has large black eye brows, large full eyes, not very dark, and is a stout well made handsome fellow. His hair is thick, but not quite straight, and he wears it nicely trimmed, combed and ridged on the top. His beard appears very black if suffered to grow for a day or two, but he usually shaves it very closely. He has recently received an injury on the fore finger of the left hand, and has it bound up, and may probably lose the first joint of it. He speaks deliberately, and is more correct in conversation than persons of his color usually are. He walks slowly, is a very good waiter, & delights particularly in attending to horses. He has a variety of cloaths, and took with him one dark green broadcloth coat and pantaloon with yellow buttons, one cloth coat and pantaloon nearly of the same color, but the cloth of inferior quality, with white metal buttons, one blue cloth coat much worn one old brown surcoat with covered buttons, a good hat, and a pair of black top boots. The rest of his apparel I am not able to ascertain. He wears a pair of walking boots, and pays great attention to his dress.
As he can read and write very well, he may probably produce a forged authority for to pass, or procure the certificate of some one of the negroes, who, a few years ago, petitioned by the name of Thomas and obtained their freedom in Maryland. If taken out of the state of Maryland and district of Columbia, and secured in any jail, so that I get him again, the above reward will be given, or sixty dollars if taken and secured within the said state or district; all reasonable expenses will also be paid if he should be delivered to me in the city of Washington, or to Dr. Richard Duckett, in Prince George's county, Maryland. He is well acquainted in Annapolis, Baltimore, Geo. Town, and the city of Washington.
Allen B. Duckett.
Washington City, May 13—14. duf.
A Brick House for Sale.
THE Brick House occupied by Mrs. M'Chale, on the north side of Prince-street, between Fairfax and Water-streets, is offered for sale on a liberal credit. For particulars apply to
John C. Vowell.
January 12. 6m
To the Public.
ALL PERSONS having claims against the estate of the late JUDGE JONES, are requested to make them known to me, that they may be adjusted, and satisfactory arrangements made for their discharge. Those who are indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment of the sums which they owe.
The Household Furniture and Books of the deceased, will be sold, at his late residence in this county, on FRIDAY, the 10th of June next. Eight months credit will be allowed to the purchasers for all sums exceeding five dollars, on their giving bond with approved security, to bear interest from the date if not punctually paid; and any just claim will be received in discount.
All communications to me on this subject, will be addressed to Richmond; or to ISRAEL LACEY, Esquire, of this county.
James Monroe;
Executor of Joseph Jones, sen. deceased. Loudoun County, May 10—13. dt10thJe
LENT OR LOST,
The first volume of Chesterfield's Letters; WHOEVER has borrowed or found it will please to return it, or call and pay for the sett.
ROBERT GRAY.
May 11. d
United States of America, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.
The United States of America, In a case of Seizure & Libel within the admiralty jurisdiction of the District Court of the U. State in and for the District of Columbia. AGAINST A certain vessel called a schooner, known and distinguished by the name of the William and Mary, whereof John Spooner is master, her tackle apparel and furniture,
IT IS ORDERED, BY the honorable William Cranch, Chief Judge of the District of Columbia, holding the District Court of the United States, in and for the District aforesaid, That Saturday the fourth day of June, 1808, be and the same is hereby appointed for the trial of the said schooner at the court house in the town of Alexandria in the District aforesaid, before a special session of the said Court, then and there to be held—and that the substance of the said Libel filed against the said schooner, together with this order be published fourteen days before the day hereby appointed for the trial of the same, in the newspaper published in the said town of Alexandria, and be also posted up in the most public manner, for the space of fourteen days before the said day of trial, at the court house in the town of Alexandria, and also at the coffee house in the said town.
G. Deneale,
Clerk. Dist. Ct. Dis. Columbia.
The libel in the above case charges in substance,
1st. That the above mentioned Schooner, called the William and Mary, John Spooner, master, wholly owned by citizens and inhabitants of the United States, did, after the passing and due promulgation of a certain act of Congress, passed on the 9th day of January, 1803, entitled, "An act, supplementary to the act, entitled "An act, laying an embargo on all ships and vessels in the ports and harbors of the United States," that is to say, on or about the day of April, 1803, depart without the United States, that is to say, from a creek emptying into the river Potomac, called Neabsco-Creek, navigable from the sea by vessels of ten tons burthen and upwards, within the collection district of Alexandria, and so departing from Neabsco Creek as aforesaid, did proceed and arrive at some other port or place without the limits of the said collection district of Alexandria, and as yet unknown to the party proponent; contrary to the force and effect of the said act of Congress.
2d. That the said schooner, on or about the day of April, 1803, did proceed from a port or place within the United States, to some foreign port or place, to the party proponent as yet unknown; contrary to the force and effect of the said act.
3d. That the said Schooner, on or about the day of April, 1803, did trade with some other ship or vessel, to the party proponent as yet unknown; contrary to the force and effect of the said act of Congress.
4th. That the said Schooner, on or about the day of April, 1803, did put on board of some other ship or vessel, to the party proponent as yet unknown, certain goods, wares and merchandise of domestic growth or manufacture; contrary to the form and effect of the said act of Congress.
5th. That the said Schooner, for the causes aforesaid, was on or about the day of April, 1803, upon a water navigable from the sea by vessels of ten tons burthen and upwards, that is to say, upon the river Potomac, within the District of Columbia, and within the proper cognizance of the said court, as a court of admiralty and maritime jurisdiction, seized by Charles Simms, esquire, collector, as forfeited to the United States.
G. DENEALE, Clk.
Dist. Court Dist. Columbia.
May 19 40thJe
SHOES
BY the Harmony, Elwood, from Philadelphia, and the Sally and Betsey, Hardy, from Boston, is received
A fresh and elegant supply of
SHOES.
OF EVERY DESCRIPTION.
ON HAND,
Soap and Candles in boxes.
Cotton in bales.
Draught Porter in bbls.
One pipe Madeira and
Nice Bacon for family use.
E. GILMAN.
May 8. dsc 10thJe
PROPOSALS
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THE MANUAL
OF THE FRENCH AND ENGLISH STUDENT, OR A NEW AND COMPLETE DICTIONARY
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CONTAINING,
 1. All the words in general use, occasionally illustrated by French and English sentences.  2. An extensive collection of new words in every art, science and trade.  3. The pronunciation of every word, according to the most polite usage in France and England.  4. A copious vocabulary of terms and phrases.  5. A dictionary of French synonyms.  6. A dictionary of French homonyms.  7. An alphabetical list of the most familiar proper and christian names, and of the most remarkable places in the world.  8. The difficulties of the French language alphabetically arranged.  9. A complete treatise on French poetry.  10. The chief English idioms.  11. A treatise on the English particles, &c. 
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Author of Nature Displayed in her mode of teaching language to man, applied to the French language, &c.
The first book of a nation is the best for its own language.
VOLNEY.
 I. It shall be printed on fine paper, in two handsome, large 12mo volumes, upon a beautiful type, called nonpareil, cast for the purpose, by Messrs. Binney and Ronaldson. This type, although small, is, by its neatness and elegance, extremely grateful to the eyes. The work will issue from the press of T. and G. Palmer, who have already been so eminently distinguished by the greatest accuracy and taste in their profession, and a thorough knowledge of the French and English languages.  II. Price, to subscribers, for the two volumes in boards, neatly lettered, five dollars, to be paid on the delivery of the whole work. By gentlemen, however, wishing to have the first volume before the second, it may be received upon paying the full amount of the subscription for both volumes. 
Subscriptions received by R. GRAY.
May 23.
For SAVANNAH, [Georgia] THE Schooner PATSEY, JACOB CURTIS, Master; Will sail in a few days.—For passage only apply to the Captain on board at Merchants wharf, or to JOHN GIRD.
May 23.
I HAVE ON HAND,
Some double distilled genuine Rye Whiskey, fourth proof; Havana Segars, of the very best quality; a parcel of well cured Fish, in barrels; together with LIQUORS and GROCERIES as usual—which will be sold for cash, or exchanged for Corn or Rye.
James Douglass.
May 27. eo3t
TEN DOLLARS Reward.
MISSING,
(Supposed to be Stolen)
5 Ladies Straw Bonnets.
ANY person who will give information where they may be found, shall be entitled to the above reward—or half the sum will be paid to any person who will inform at this office by whom they were taken.
Should they be offered for sale, it is requested they may be detained.
May 27. edly
HORWELL'S Celebrated Patent Suspenders,
FOR ease, elegance, strength, &c. far exceeds any in use. To be had wholesale and retail, at the manufactory, lower end of Prince-street, Alexandria. Wholesale purchasers may be supplied on advantageous terms.
Richard Horwell.
March 25 dom
For BOSTON or SALEM.
The Strong New Schooner NEPTUNE; 136 Tons burthen—For freight or passage Apply to
Lewis Deblois.
May 6. d
NOTICE.
THE Co-partnership of Catlett and Fisk, is this day dissolved by mutual consent.
Chs. I. Catlett, Martin Fisk.
The business in future will be transacted by
CHS. I. CATLETT
April 1. d
GREAT BARGAIN.
THAT beautiful and elegant ESTATE leased to the Mr. Wises, is still for sale, well known by the name of "Abingdon," where the mansion house stands, directly opposite the Capitol, lying on the Potomac river, containing four hundred and twenty two acres—the road from the contemplated bridge passes nearly through the centre of the estate—it may be purchased for cash or on a long credit, by paying a small part in hand—also about fifty acres adjoining, part of the same tract, leased to William Fraser, will be sold on the same terms. A good and indisputable title will be made for both. The title papers may be seen by application to the subscriber, or Robert I. Taylor, Esquire, by whom every necessary information will be given.
If not sold by Friday the 20th of May, at private sale, it will on that day be sold to the highest bidder, before the coffee-house door, at twelve o'clock, at which time the terms of sale will be made known.
B. Dade.
May 2 d
The sale of the above property is necessarily postponed in consequence of the absence of Robert I. Taylor, esq. until Monday the sixth day of June when it will positively take place as above, unless sold at private sale before.
B. DADE.
May 19.
JAMES SANDERSON,
 Offers for sale very low,  25 hogheads Muscovado Sugar,  70 bags green Coffee  45 hogheads well flavored Rum  pipes Cogniac Brandy  12 quarter casks Sherry Wine  42 bales Tennessee Cotton 
And as usual
A general assortment of the best Wines, Spirituous Liquors, Teas and Groceries.
ALMANACS for 1808,
Just published and for sale, by Cotton and Stewart.

To the Editor of the North American.
SIR, Our administration may well be characterised as an administration of experiments. Since Mr. Jefferson first ascended the chair of state, like a true empiric, he has busied himself with devising new and untried theories. Many of his experiments have been comparatively harmless. They have indeed brought contempt upon the first magistrate of the country, but they have not endangered its ultimate safety. His last experiment threatens a more fatal effect upon the constitution of the body politic.
In this period of their dosage, our administration seem to have changed the object of their affection. It was formerly a GUN BOAT. It is now a PERPETUAL EMBARGO. This ill shaped production, this lusus naturae , ushered into the world amidst so many inauspicious and terrifying omens, has become the object of all their fond parental attention. The pampered infant, so imperfectly formed, has called forth all the empirical skill of political surgery, to remedy its defects. The optics of its parents were not sufficiently keen, immediately to perceive its deformities, which they have only been able to discover, from its inability to stand without assistance, or exercise the necessary functions of life.
In the president's communication to congress, the embargo was recommended merely as a mean to secure the seamen and property of our country from capture; to guard our enterprising and unscrupulous merchants against the insidious designs of European belligerents. I will not so far violate moderation, as to impute to the president the deceitful and very improper conduct of stating to the representatives of the people, any other than the true motive which dictated the measure. The first supplement was consistent with the message; it was merely intended to secure obedience to the original law, by enhancing the penalty. The second act, styled a supplement, was entirely distinct and unconnected with the principal measure. It had no feature of a legitimate supplemental act, designed to carry into full and complete effect the main object of a preceding law. It was evidently, from its purport and operation, a new and independent measure.
course between the people of these states and the dependencies of foreign nations; an intercourse extensively beneficial to the people of this country; a safe channel which carried off our surplus produce without hazard of capture, and brought a return of wealth.
Some advocates of the embargo system have suggested a motive different from that avowed by the executive. If not an act of war, or retaliation, this explanation represents it, as a compulsory measure, to procure by violence an adjustment of grievances, which an appeal to the justice of Europe had failed to obtain. It was intended, say they, to distress the great belligerent powers, and thereby induce a concession to our reasonable claims.
That two powerful nations, one aiming at universal empire, the other struggling for existence, should be induced to abandon a system of politics, by them believed essential to the attainment of their ends, by any temporary distress of so trivial a kind as that produced by our embargo, is a wild and ridiculous calculation. The absurdity of the notion, the futility of the attempt, and the ignorance in which it originated, will be felt and acknowledged, after our own substance is exhausted by its ruinous operation. That it is far more distressing upon the people of this country, than upon the nations of Europe, has been heretofore demonstrated, and is now confirmed by experience. But to aggravate our suffering, as if the distress had not been sufficiently severe, general Smith, aspiring to a rank among our political doctors, has thought it necessary to put an end to the coasting as well as the foreign trade; to starve our frontier states, and thereby produce an effect upon the tender sensibilities, move the sympathy & compassion of Napoleon and Mr. Percival.
The act of April 25th, to which I refer, may be characterised as arbitrary, oppressive and unconstitutional. Instead of proceeding from a REPUBLICAN, it seems the wicked work of the most abject slave of power that ever crouched before a Turkish despot. It is marked by an overweening arrogance; is distinguished by an Asiatic cruelty and indifference to a people's suffering, which, when the awful hour of political retribution is arrived, will point at its author as the just object of an injured people's vengeance; will hurl from his present pinnacle of power into the abyss of
obscurity. It discovers, not a regard for political liberty, but an inordinate desire to increase EXECUTIVE PATRONAGE, and promote the AGGRANDIZEMENT OF EXECUTIVE FAVORITES.
The soil of New Hampshire and Massachusetts, not being favorable to the cultivation of wheat, the quantity produced in those states is very inconsiderable. Their principal dependance for supplies of this most material article is therefore upon the middle states. In Georgia and South Carolina, a similar consequence results from a different cause. The cultivation of rice and cotton being far more profitable to the planter, he looks to the middle states for his supply of flour. The sixth section of general Smith's act, therefore, gives the president the uncontroled power of deciding, whether the people of these states, supposing the law to extend to them, shall be deprived of bread, or depend upon his bounty and compassion for subsistence. A power, in any government, if vested in an individual, of a most alarming nature, and liable to be abused to purposes of corrupt intrigue. A power, at war with the principles of a republic, inconsistent with the genius of the American constitution, and subversive of state sovereignty. A power dangerous to the rights and privileges of the members of the federative compact; which given, may be perverted to improper uses, and, if abused, may dissolve the government. One would suppose, that these states were in open rebellion, and that the general safety imperiously demanded recourse to this rigorous measure to reduce them to obedience. Will the people of New Hampshire, Massachusetts, South Carolina and Georgia, submit to be stigmatized as violators of their country's laws? Will they patiently endure to be treated as enemies; to be deprived of the rights, not merely of citizens, but of men? Will they consent to be STARVED into an approbation of Mr. Jefferson's measures; to see a few contemptible tide waiters, the humble minions of office, accumulating wealth, and fattening on the public distress? Have the people of America so far lost their veneration for constitutional immunities, their love of liberty, their scorn and hatred of oppression, as to submit to an act of unblushing tyranny, and for no other purpose than the consummation of an experiment, which, if long persisted in, will eventually sap our existence as a commercial people, without tail upon us individual ruin and national bankruptcy.
The immediate operation of this section of the law is confined to our frontier states; but the principle is of national concern, and demands a timely and adequate resistance. The measure being partial, is therefore more alarming, because there is greater danger of a patient acquiescence. Suffer a sister state to be illegally oppressed, and the precedent will hereafter gall you; it will become a scorpion to sting you, a rod of iron in the hand of a tyrant. Our liberty can only be maintained by preserving the constitution pure and inviolate. Let us resist, at the once, encroachments upon our rights, and our resistance will be effectual. A gleam of light is now bursting from the north of our political horizon, dispersing the thick clouds in which we are enveloped. Mr. Jefferson's popularity has passed its acme. The fabric of his power is undermined; it totters, and will fall. The sooner the enemies of the constitution are crushed the more certain our salvation.
THESEUS.
* NOTE.—To preclude the disposition which prevails, to pervert the meaning of federal writers, it is now mentioned, once for all, that the resistance spoken of, is that of public opinion and constitutional dismissal through the elective franchise. This is the plain import of the terms, and is known to be the meaning of the writer.—EDITOR.
BOSTON, May 21.
We have several accounts from Vermont, of the use of military force in the execution of the Embargo Laws: but we cannot trace them to authentic sources. A Vermont democratic paper says, "The northern part of this state are determined to run our produce to Canada at all events." And a letter from one of the northern towns in that state says, "There is a great stir here about the embargo—the dying groans of democracy are echoed from hill to hill in Vermont, and if things continue in the way they now are, the country will soon be in arms."
May 23.
Latest from Europe.
The New Galen, captain Hinckley, arrived here on Saturday, in 31 days from
London, bringing papers of that city to the 10th of April. The war against Sweden, by Bourpart's new allies of the north, was still continued with vigor, and opposed by the hardy and loyal descendants of Gustavus Vasa. In the defence of Sweden, Great Britain has been able to render essential services; and at the last dates was powerfully operating against the common enemy, by a considerable naval force, which, in consequence of the breaking up of the ice in the two Belts, had enabled them to afford a very seasonable relief to the only independent power, now on the continent of Europe.
A British squadron continued off the harbor of Lisbon; and by the interdiction of all supplies of provisions, had rendered the state of the French troops, as well as the crews of the Russian fleet, blocked up within the Tagus, extremely unpleasant and distressing; the inhabitants of Portugal, are likewise represented as suffering the severest afflictions and privations.
The reports of a naval action in the Mediterranean, and of the junction of the Rochefort with the Toulon fleet, has not been confirmed; nor had any correct or positive intelligence been received of the for squadron. Had it entered the Straights, some portion of the numerous divisions of British shipping in those seas must have fallen in with it.
No accounts of the failure of Mr. Rose's mission, nor any dispatches from him had reached England; nor were there any accounts of the arrival of the Osege, on board of which Mr. Nourse was passenger, with dispatches from our government.
The parliament of England was still engaged with important discussions relative to neutral rights and commercial regulations; but no questions had been taken for impairing or any way altering the letter or spirit of the late orders in council. A new loan of three millions was opened for the current year; and several plans suggested for augmenting the regular army; and equipping and disciplining the militia. The Catholic petition had been presented by lord Grenville, and notice given that he should call it up on the 12th May.
Scylla a strong fortress in Sicily, had been abandoned, and Reggio surrendered to the French. The former had been invested by general R. and the latter for seven weeks, and battered by heavy ordnance for seven days.
A heavy gale of wind was experienced on the coast of England about the 8th April, and attended with considerable damage to all description of shipping within the range of its violence.
The convoy for Canada sailed from Portsmouth on the 16th April, and when joined by the ships from Torbay, Plymouth and Cork, was expected to consist of nearly 100 sail, which is said to treble the number that has sailed for this quarter at one time for many years.
Admiral Duckworth arrived at Plymouth on the 19th April, after having touched at the West Indies, Chesapeake, Halifax and the Western Islands in quest of the Rochefort squadron, which he could not find.
NEW-YORK, May 26.
London papers to the 19th of April (from which the following articles are copied) were received at the office of the Mercantile Advertiser yesterday from Boston by the New Galen.
LONDON, April 13.
Yesterday both houses of parliament adjourned, the lords for a fortnight, the commons till Tuesday week. This short recess from the public service will prove very acceptable to the noble lords, as well as the honorable gentlemen, from the hardy duty which has been recently required of them. The acts which have been passed during the winter months of this session will not hereafter be distinguished for legislative importance in the statute book, but the debates and discussions which have in the mean while taken place in both houses have been arduous and protracted, much beyond any recent example.
From the captain of a vessel which arrived yesterday from Holland, we hear, that 25,000 troops have found their way into the island of Zealand, French and Danish.
Ireland is still disturbed by some local insurrections, unconnected, however, with any question of general politics, and arising solely out of local oppression.
Parliament is now adjourned for ten or twelve days. In looking back to the several divisions which have taken place in the house of commons on the different questions that have been discussed, it appears that about one hundred and eighty members have voted against ministers.
Stocks have been gradually rising for some days past. The influx of money
from the stoppage of all commerce, and the scarcity of stock, from the large sums daily bought up by the commissioners, have been assigned as the only reasons for the amelioration.
Marshal Bernadotte had returned over the Great Belt previously to the 28th ult. and resumed his functions in Holstein and the adjoining districts of Germany. And it is certain that at that time not a French soldier had been landed on the island of Zealand.
Applications have been made to the treasury for permission to export rice and other provisions, little used in this country, to Portugal, for the relief of that unfortunate country, now laboring under the dreadful effects of scarcity.
Late letters from Calcutta are full of complaints respecting the unprotected state of the trade in the bay of Bengal.
Lord Melville returns to Scotland at the recess, reinfected . He says that he came up to London only to attend the Scotch judiciary bill. The Scotch people, he alleges, are too moral and conscientious for jurymen. They would starve one another to death rather than agree to a verdict.
April 17.
There has been much interesting matter in the house of commons during the last week. The new taxes have been proposed, and in our usual political article will be found an examination of some parts of the budget. Some of the new arrangements of the stamp duties are to be condemned; but the new tax upon policies of life insurance is unwise and oppressive in the extreme. The tax upon places in public offices and under government, is a mere trick—a catch at popularity. It comes with an indelicate grace from the present ministers.
The tax upon patents of peerage, and titles of honor, is another inconsiderable catch for applause—it meant to carry a shew that all must contribute equally, high as well as low. What is ten or twenty additional pounds duty upon being made a lord or a baronet? Nothing at all. And what will it produce in the year? A mere nothing. What is it then but a mere bait thrown out for delusion, and for the purpose of spunging on the popular feeling? If, instead of paying ten pounds for their stars and garters, their St. Georges and their thistles, their St. Andrews and their St. Patricks, they were assessed a little more equally on their income: if the scale of taxation rose as it ascended and became more crawing where its object became more sufficient; and if it decreased in its downward ratio, as it descended from the curtailing of comforts to the abridgement of absolute necessities, then indeed, and not till then, might the high and low of society be said to contribute equally. But what a shameless fallacy it is to pretend this, and to look at the income tax.
A convention has been signed between Denmark and France, by which 12,000 Danish troops, are to act with the French army destined against Sweden, under the command of the French general—another Danish troop under the command of a Danish officer, is to be employed in the Swedish expedition, and is now assembling in Zealand. This convention, it is further stated, stipulates that no French or Spanish troops are to be quartered in Holstein.
April 18.
Since our last, five Gottenburg mails have arrived. The first division of our fleet, under Sir Samuel Hood, is arrived in the Sound, previous to the arrival of which the Dictator of 64 guns, and several frigates and smaller ships of war, had reached the same destination and those joined the sail of the line and other men of war that wintered in the Baltic, constitute a formidable naval force, the presence of which has diffused a general satisfaction among the Swedes, who now deem themselves secure from the threatened invasion of the French and Danes.
The remaining intelligence brought by these mails, relate principally to the concerns of Sweden and her enemies, and on the whole it is quite as favorable to our gallant ally as we could have expected. The Russian army has been augmented to 60,000 men, & the Swedes have found it necessary to retreat. But this appears to have produced no impression on the mind of the king. He has called out all the force of his dominions by a conscription, which includes all men of every rank in the state, from 18 to 23 years of age, by which measure it is calculated that 150,000 men will be raised. A part of the army is marching towards Norway, where offensive measures are to be adopted. There is a rumor of reinforcements having been lately transmitted from Jutland to Norway, but the account is by no means clear.
The reply of the king of Sweden to the Danish declaration, is simple and satisfactory. The policy observed by the several courts is unfolded in a few words. The ill pretence urged by Denmark, that Sweden was untrue to the cause of the northern powers and that she was bound to make common cause with them, is answered by a reference

The conduct of Denmark herself, who when... Prussia, and Sweden were at war with... France, in 1806, sheltered herself in her neu-
It has been frequently stated that the Roche-... fort squadron did actually enter the Mediter-... ranean and come out again unobserved by any...
It is said that ministers are now alarmed,... respecting the fate of Sicily. If it be true...
There is a rumor that the Marquis Wel-... sley is going out again to India, with Sir...
Saturday Captain Goodall arrived in town... from St. Domingo, having landed from the...
The accounts from Holland state, that a... fair has been opened at Amsterdam, under...
Our squadron in the Adriatic has experi-... enced much kindness from the inhabitants of...
Saturday a very active impress took place... on the river and its neighbourhood, protec-...
A duel was fought on Saturday morning at... Teddington or rather Twickenham common,...
Long wool has lately been employed in... making cables & ropes for the navy, and for...
Price of Stocks: 3 per cent. Consols 66 3/4 April 19.
extended, and made a part of our military... system. Not one of the vexatious and almost...
Dispatches have been received from the... Brazils.—The Portuguese sloop of war La...
BALTIMORE May 27. Arrived last evening, Spanish schooner... St. Salvatore, 12 days from Havannah....
CHARLESTON, May 19. The French privateer schooner L'Exchange... captain Fellin, mounting one 18, and four...
On Monday last, the French letter of marque... Jeune Estelle, was struck by lightning, but...
Alexandria Daily Advertiser. MONDAY, MAY 30.
Mr. SNOWDEN. SUPPOSING that you will at all times... feel a pleasure in devoting a corner of your...
for foot passengers; may ornament the road... with trees, and if the tolls will warrant it, may...
REPRESENTATIVES—From the in-... formation which has been obtained, it ap-...
Only two towns remain to be heard... from, viz. Deerisle and Sedgwick. The legislature meets in this town to-...
At the last dates the British orders of... council continued to grow more unpopu-...
LIVERPOOL, April 16. Monthly Commercial Report—A convoy is... appointed for the ships bound to the Brazils;...
and of hides 1,200,000, with horns and tallow... in proportion. With respect to the market...
Public Sale. On THURSDAY next, at 11 o'clock will be... sold, on Irvin's wharf, on a credit, 60 barrels of Sugar. P. G. Marsteller. May 30.
Public Sale. WILL be sold, to the highest bidder, on... the 8th day of next month, a HOUSE and...
Jacob Leep. The Subscriber Respectfully informs his FRIENDS and the... PUBLIC in general, that he has opened Shop...
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VALUABLE MEDICINES.
The following Valuable Medicines, justly celebrated through the United States for their superior efficacy in the cure of the several disorders for which they are recommended, from Hannah Lee's Patent Family Medicine Store , New-York, are sold only by the subscriber, at his store in King-street:
Hamilton's Grand Restorative,
Is recommended as an invaluable medicine for the speedy and permanent cure of nervous disorders or such as arise from the immoderate use of tea, strong liquors, long residence in warm climates, excessive weakness, and a general relaxation of the system.
Hamilton's Essence and Extract of Mustard.
A safe and effectual remedy for the gout, rheumatism, sprains, pains in the face and neck, &c.
Hamilton's Worm-destroying Lozenges.
By which many thousands have been relieved from the distressing and dangerous malady of worms and other obstructions in the stomach and bowels.
Hamilton's Elixir.
A sovereign remedy for colds, obstinate coughs, asthma, sore throats and approaching consumptions.
Hahn's Anti-bilious Pills.
Are justly esteemed for carrying off the superfluous bile from the stomach and preventing morbid secretions and their consequences, bilious and malignant fevers, &c. These pills are perfectly mild in their operation, and may be used with safety by persons of every age and in every situation.
The Sovereign Ointment for the Itch.
A speedy and effectual remedy, generally removing the complaint at one application. It may be safely used by persons of every age.
The Anodyne Elixir.
For the cure of every kind of head ache.
Hahn's genuine Eye-Water.
An excellent remedy for all disorders of the eyes, many persons having been cured of it when nearly deprived of sight.
Tooth-ache Drops.
Give immediate relief in the most violent attacks.
The Restorative Powder for the Teeth and Gums.
Cleanses and strengthens them, and preserves the enamel of the teeth from decay.
Gowland's Lotion, and the genuine Persian Lotion.
Both celebrated in the fashionable world as most excellent cosmetics and perfectly safe.
Hahn's true and genuine Corn-Plaster.
A certain remedy for corns, speedily eradicating them without giving pain.
Ague and Fever Drops.
Justly esteemed for their great efficacy in the cure of agues and intermittent fevers.
Damask Lip Salve, and Indian Vegetable Specific.
James Kennedy, sen. Alexandria, October 12.
ADDITIONAL EVIDENCE
Of the great efficacy of the Patent and Family Medicines , prepared by the late Richard Lee, jun. which for near eight years past have acquired throughout the United States a celebrity hitherto unequalled.
Philadelphia, August 9, 1800.
Being desirous to make public for the good of others, the excellent quality of HAMILTON'S ELIXIR , prepared by the late Mr. Lee, I have sent you the following account of the benefit I have received from it, which I hope will induce others to give it a trial. In consequence of a bruise on the breast received from a fall, my health grew bad, my breathing became very difficult, and frequently I have had suddenly to rise up in my bed with all the horrors of immediate suffocation. Add to this a constant pain in my breast and a cough, a great loss of strength and flesh, and you may conceive that my symptoms evidently indicated an approaching consumption. The advice of a most eminent physician was resorted to, and afterwards a second was called in, without giving me any relief. Another physician who knew me and the circumstances of my case, advised me to give Hamilton's Elixir a trial, saying, he had used it in his practice, and always found it do much good. A bottle was procured from Mr. Birch's, and I found relief before I had taken one half of it. I continued to use it and was soon strong enough to attend to business. On taking cold, some of my former symptoms return, but are always removed by a dose or two of the elixir.
GEO. BENNER, jun. No. 11, Biddle-street, Philadelphia.
From Luther Martin, Esq. late Attorney-general of the State of Maryland.
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.
HAMILTON'S ELIXIR
Is recommended as the best remedy for coughs, colds, asthma, hooping-cough, approaching consumptions, and most disorders of the breast and lungs. This preparation will prove a valuable acquisition to public speakers who may be subject to temporary hoarseness, thickness of speech, &c. In long confirmed Asthmatic complaints where a cure can speedily be expected, this medicine affords immediate relief, moderating the fits of coughing, and rendering their recurrence less frequent. On children afflicted with the hooping cough, the like beneficial effects may confidently be expected.
ITCH CURED.
By once using Lee's Sovereign Ointment , which, although used for 20 years in Europe and for near 8 years in America, has never been known to fail in any one instance. It is perfectly innocent, warranted not to contain a particle of mercury or any pernicious ingredient, and may be used with perfect safety on an infant, being a vegetable preparation and entirely free from the offensive smell which attends most other remedies.
HAMILTON'S LOZENGES,
Which have cured more children and adults of disorders proceeding from worms; than all the medicines heretofore discovered. In addition to the great cures mentioned in the letters from the chancellor of the state of Maryland, the Rev. Mr. Moitlier and others, lately published the following are submitted to the public; being selected for the purpose of showing the mild yet powerful qualities of this extraordinary medicine, which, although so mild in its operation, is competent to expel the formidable tape worm.
An infant, aged 5 weeks, of Mr. Henry Ewbank, taylor, Charles-street, Baltimore, was dangerously afflicted with convulsion fits, so that his life was despaired of, but was perfectly cured by one dose of Hamilton's Worm Lozenges , which expelled several worms, the undoubted cause of the child's disorder.
Letter from Mr. Ackerman, bricklayer, Magazine street, near Broadway, Jan. 24, 1802.
It would be ungrateful were I to withhold my testimony in favor of Hamilton's Worm Destroying Lozenges . I had been between five and six years past much indisposed, and latterly often tormented with severe griping and pains in the bowels, troubled with offensive breath, with violent feverish fits and other obvious symptoms of worms; but frequently hearing your Worm Lozenges recommended in cases similar to mine, I determined on a trial of them, as my last resource. The first dose evacuated twelve or 13 feet of a tape worm; two other doses were taken, which brought away a quantity of matter broken like skins and pieces of worms. I suppose the tape worm, voided at different times, must in the whole have exceeded forty feet. The almost incredible benefit I received from this medicine, induced me to give a dose to a child of mine who was pining and sickly: it produced the same good effect in this instance expelling a worm of a different kind, from nine to twelve inches long, and at the same time restoring a good state of health.
HENRY ACKERMAN.
ALSO,
The following new and valuable Medicine, just received and for sale as above.
(Price, Two Dollars per bottle.)
Dr. Tissot's celebrated Gout and Rheumatic Drops.
NOTHING is of more importance than the preservation of health—this common sense remark however is too often forgotten, whilst we are active and strong—prevention of pain, which is superior to its cure, is not sufficiently attended to by any description of persons. Among those disorders which require the most early and unremitting efforts to eradicate and overcome, none have a stronger claim upon our notice than the Gout, Rheumatism, Lumbago, Weakness of the Joints, Sprains, Gleet, the Stone and Gravel, the Cramp and every species of Rheumatic Pains from whatever cause they may have originated—and hence every relief which can be administered is too valuable to be forgotten. Those persons whose avocations peculiarly expose them to colds, &c. cannot be too anxious always to possess immediate aid. Sea-faring persons, travellers, &c. ought constantly to carry with them that medicine which will counteract the unpleasant effects of their perilous duties, and especially those pains to which their situation must expose them. To those who reside in or visit the West-Indies, and their warm climates, they will be found upon trial to convey the most lasting service, and
will gradually destroy all tendency to disease in the human frame, and preserve health and vigor. Although a great variety of prescriptions have been published to cure the disorders enumerated above, none has yet equalled the GOUT AND RHEUMATIC DROPS of DR. TISSOT , which are celebrated throughout the European continent, and whose unbounded benefits are fully authenticated by certificates already published of gentlemen so well known in America, being of the first consequence in the state of Maryland: General Charles Ridgely, of Hampton; John Gibson, Esq. one of the directors of the Farmers' Bank of Maryland; John Macubbin, Esq. Mrs. Macubbin, his wife; and Mrs. Ryan, of Calton.
Certificate of Mr. Thomas Kelso, butcher.
About three weeks since I was most violently attacked with Rheumatic pains throughout my whole frame, in so severe a manner as not to be able to turn in my bed without assistance, proceeding as I suppose from a severe cold; on being advised by a friend to apply Dr. Tissot's Gout and Rheumatic Drops , I accordingly obtained from the agents Messrs. George Dobbin and Murphy, two bottles, the application of which, under God, have perfectly restored me to health. I am therefore induced with confidence to recommend this medicine as a certain cure for the above disorder.
THOMAS KELSO.
Baltimore, July 22d, 1806.
Certificate of Mr. Thomas Campbell, harness-maker.
It would be an act of injustice to withhold my testimony of the salutary effects of Doctor Tissot's Gout and Rheumatic Drops , as I have experienced a very unequivocal instance of their virtues and efficacy. I was afflicted with two severe attacks of what is usually called Dead Palsy , from which I partially recovered, but was obliged to use crutches to aid me in walking when I left home; to this were joined violent Rheumatic pains, the result of the affection, and I had feared the disorder would accompany me through life; but providentially I was recommended to apply at George Dobbin and Murphy's for Dr. Tissot's Drops , and after using only one bottle, found myself perfectly liberated from my disorder, and am now, thank God, as free from pain as if I never had been afflicted. Finding this medicine operate so powerfully on myself, I determined to apply it internally to my child, a boy only eleven months old, who was then reduced almost to a skeleton with the Bowel Complaint ; after administering it four times to him, his complaint was entirely removed, and he is now recovering his strength with great rapidity.
TH. CAMPBELL.
Baltimore, July 28, 1806.
Public Sale.
On TUESDAY next, will be sold at the Venue Store ,
About fifteen hundred weight first quality
GOSHEN CHEESE.
Philip G. Mansfield.
May 27.
CLOVER HAY—For Sale.
A FEW loads of excellent CLOVER HAY , may be had at Cameron —if sent for and taken from the field.
May 26.
12t
PUBLIC SALE.
PURSUANT to a deed of trust bearing date the 7th day of February, 1801, and duly recorded, from Samuel Craig , late of the town of Alexandria , deceased, to the subscribers, for the purpose of satisfying certain debts due from the said Craig to the banks of Alexandria and Washington , will be sold on the premises to the highest bidder, at public auction, at 12 o'clock, on the 30th day of June next:
That handsome three story Brick dwelling House and Lot,
In fee simple, situated in the town of Alexandria , west of Pitt street , on the north side of King-street , and fronting thereon 23 feet, 9 inches, and running back 119 feet, in depth
ALSO,
A neat, well finished, two story Brick dwelling house and lot, in fee simple, west of Water-street , on the south side of Duke-street , and binding thereon 27 feet, 10 inches, and running back 91 feet 6 inches to ten feet alley.
The conditions of sale are one fifth the amount in cash, at the execution of the deed and the remainder in equal payments at 6, 12, 18, and 24 months, on approved, indorsed notes negotiable in the bank of Alexandria , secured also by a lien on the premises.
John C. Vowell, } Trustees. William Ladd, }
May 20
New-York Lottery.
AT the close of the 13th day's drawing, the wheel had gained 14,739 dollars, and all the capital prizes undrawn.
Present price of tickets Nine Dollars.
A few tickets, warranted undrawn on the 18th day, for sale at
R. Gray's Book-Store.
May 3.
Fort Warburton Packet.
THE subscriber respectfully informs the public, that he has equipped the above Packet in a very elegant manner, and will sail from Rickett's and Newton's wharf for Fort Warburton , every morning at 8 o'clock, and return to Alexandria in the afternoon. The Packet will be constantly supplied with a choice collection of stores for the entertainment of passengers, and every exertion used to render the utmost satisfaction.
Abel Willis.
WHO HAS FOR SALE AT HIS STORE, 1500 wt. excellent Rhode Island Cheese , 200 bush. of seed potatoes. Lemons in boxes. Excellent Herrings in barrels.
Groceries as usual.
May 16.
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Twenty Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY from the subscriber, this morning, a Negro Man named Charles , about twenty-five years of age, upwards of six feet high; had on a dark grey cloth roundabout and trowsers, and old wool hat, took with him sundry other cloaths not known; has a down look, and has a remarkable scar on his body occasioned by the stab of a sword, he is very fond of drink and chews a great deal of tobacco. It is probable he is lurking about Alexandria , as he has a mother residing there.
Whoever takes up and secures said fellow so that his master gets him, shall receive if taken in Alexandria or the county of Fairfax , Ten Dollars, if out of those places the above reward and reasonable charges if bro't home.
William Millau.
Fairfax Court-House, Virginia,
May 25, 1808.
3t
FOR SALE,
22 puncheons of Rum 20 hds excellent molasses 1000 bushels coarse salt, just received per brig Mercury from Barbadoes ,
AND FOR SALE BY Jonah Thompson & Sca, and Cuthbert Powell.
May 20.
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Lemons by the box,
Lisbon Wine in quarter casks, And about 4000 bushels coarse Salt, Mould Candles in small boxes, of superior quality,
Window Glass in boxes,
For Sale, by
Robert T. Hose & Co.
January 30.
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HEMP FOR SALE.
I HAVE on hand, ten tons of the first quality CLEAN COUNTRY HEMP, I will sell for cash, or on a time
Bryan Hampson.
December 30.
STANTON'S
Fort Warburton PACKET.
THE SUBSCRIBER
Respectfully informs the public that the above PACKET will leave Ricketts and Newton's wharf every morning at 9 o'clock, and will return the same evening to this place; she is fitted up in a complete manner, and experience fully proves she is equal, if not superior in point of sailing to any Packet that is used for the same purpose. Liquors and refreshments, will be constantly in the store chest for the accommodation of passengers.
The subscriber pledges himself to use every exertion in his power, and solicits a portion of public patronage.
John H. Stanton.
May 25.
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This is to give Notice,
THAT the subscriber, of Charles county , in the state of Maryland , hath obtained from the Orphans Court of said county, letters of administration on the personal estate of John Boswell , late of said county, 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 16th day of October next, or they may otherwise by law be excluded from all benefit of said estate. Given under my hand, this 16th day of May, 1808.
Joseph Semmes, Adm'r.
May 20.
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JUST RECEIVED
FOR SALE BY
R. GRAY.
Espallees' Letters from England Little's and Moore's Poems Lady's Cabinet Salmagundi, 2 vols bound Military and Political Hints
And the following New Plays:
Adrian and Orilla
Town and Country
The Trust
He Would if He Can't
Time's a Tale
PRINTER DAILY BY SAMUEL SNOWDEN, (For the Proprietor.)