Alexandria daily advertiser (Alexandria [Va.]), 1806-03-11 00:00:00

Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
Vol. VI.]
TUESDAY, MARCH 11, 1806.
[No. 1545.]
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 kind of goods which are on limitation and the prices of which are established, can at any time be viewed and purchased at the lowest liquidation and prices. Philip G. Marteller, v. M. February 12.
THE SUBSCRIBER
Wants to Charter, A vessel of about 1500 barrels burthen, for CORK and a MDR-KET ; to which immediate dispatch will be given—the cargo being all ready to go on board.
James Patton. WHO HAS FOR SALE, In his Warehouse, Conway's wharf, New-York prime Beef and Pork. Also, Southern Pork, of good quality—with a few pipes of old Cognac Brandy. February 12. d
JUST RECEIVED, And for Sale, Clover-Seed, of last year's growth, warranted free from obnoxious weeds. Apply to E. Janney. March 10. 31*
RECEIVED, Per Schooner FAIRPLAY , from Boston, And for Sale by Lawrason & Fowle, 50 boxes Mould Candles, of a superior quality do. do. Chocolate, IN STORE, Imperial } TEAS. Young Hyson } Hyson-Skin } Ruffs and heavy Raven's Duck Pipes, half pipes, and quarter casks Vidonia Wine—entitled to drawback A few hogheads retailing Molasses Hogheads and barrels New England Rum Casks and boxes fresh Raisins Mould and Dips Candles Chocolate Liverpool coarse Salt 40 barrels Turpentine 6000 lbs Mill'd Lead Men's coarse and fine Shoes Bellona Gunpowder, &c. February 28. d
Negroes to Hire. THREE female house servants to hire—one a very good cook, washer and ironer, also understands every kind of house work. The other two are good spinners, and one of them washer and irons well and understands house work of every kind. They are hired for no fault. For further particulars apply to the printer. February 18. d3w
I have been informed that one of the Tracts of Land advertised for sale by J. Schultze and Thomas Cooke, under a deed of trust from John Withers, to secure John and M. Schultze, includes a part of a lot of land in my possession, under a deed of bargain and sale from Robert Allison, dated recorded in the county of Fairfax. If so, all persons are cautioned against purchasing so much of the same as is included within my lines. C. F. Whiting. February 17. d
I have received from Madras, (Via New York) 9 Bales of Piece Goods, CONSISTING OF Long Cloths, Manilla Ginghams, Nicas and Madras Handkerchiefs. The above goods were selected in Madras by Andrew Smith for Hewes and Miller, are entitled to drawback, and will be sold low by the bale. Mordecai Miller, Who has in Store, 1200 Spanish Hides, 750 pair of Morocco Shoes, 20 tons Plaster, and 20 trunks of Figs. March 5. d
PUBLIC SALE.
By virtue of a deed of trust made by Joseph Neale to the subscriber, for the purpose of securing the payment of a sum of money therein named, to Peter Sherron I will expose to sale (for cash) at the Coffee House, in the town of Alexandria, on Tuesday the 18th day of March next, at one o'clock.
An Acre of Ground, Lying on the south side of Duke Street, and bounded by West, Hamilton, and Wolfe lanes, in the suburbs of Alexandria. John Dunlap, Trustee. February 24. d3w
Sale by Auction.
On MONDAY , The 17th March, at 11 o'clock, will be sold at auction, on the premises, if fair, if not, the next fair day, THAT very valuable PROPERTY , belonging to the estate of the late Abraham Van Buren, Esq., called PARADISE , containing about 300 acres, and including the dwelling house and improvements, a valuable Mill and its appurtenances; the whole in good order. The above property is situated about one mile from the turnpike gate on the York road, and will be sold in lots to suit purchasers. A liberal credit will be given on a considerable part of this property, which may at any time be viewed on application to Mr. Atkinson, on the premises. ANDREW VAN BIBBER, WASHINGTON VAN BIBBER, Trustees. Feb. 14. eottsM.du7M
TUNIS CRAVEN, Has received by the late arrivals an elegant assortment of GOODS, —AMONG WHICH ARE— London superfine Cloths and Cashmeres, Bennett's patent Cords, Do. Waistcoatings, Silks, Mouselkins, Florentines, Imperial, clouded and white Marcellas, Toilinetts, Swandowns, Flannels, rose Blankets, Coatings, Plains, Kerseys, Halfthicks, Lamb's Wool, Worsted, Cotton and Silk Hosiery, Irish & Flanders Sheetings, 4 3/4 Irish Linens, Shirting Cotton, Long Lawns, Linen Cambricks, Dimities, Cambricks do.
Corded Cambricks, Lace do. Rich Colonade and figured India Muslins India and British Book do. Lace Caps & Handkerchiefs, Extra Silk Gloves, Pic Nic Mitts. Silk Cord and Buttons, Cambricks Buttons, Artificial Flowers and Wreaths, Ostrich Feathers, Italian Mantuas, Fine India Persians, Bastias, Mamoodies, Dowlas, Ticklenburg, Osnaburgs, Brown rolls &c. &c.
He daily expects an additional assortment of FALL GOODS. Oct. 22. dff
TO RENT.
A TWO STORY BRICK HOUSE , situated on St. Asaph Street, between King and Prince streets, four doors beyond Mr. Faw's office, now occupied by Mr. Amos Alexander. Possession will be given on the 15th March. Application to be made to George Youngs. February 26.
NOTICE.
The commissioners named and authorized by a commission of bankruptcy awarded and issued and now in protection against Thos. Moore of Alexandria, intend to meet on the 26th day of this month at four o'clock in the afternoon at John Gadsby's city tavern in the town of Alexandria in order to make a dividend of the estate and effects of the said bankrupt, and to choose a new assignee. When and where the creditors, who have not already proved their debts under the said commission, are hereby required to come prepared to prove the same or they will be excluded the benefit of the said dividend. Wm Oxley, Assignee. March 5. d26th
FOR SALE.
A Negro Woman, who is an excellent house servant, with her two Children; the one male, the other female. Enquire of the Printer. Jan. 16. d
Cash, and the highest price given for clean Linen and Cotton Rags, by the Printer of this paper.
Just Received, and for Sale,
1,300 SPANISH HIDES, 20 tons of Logwood, and A few bags of Green Coffee. The above articles are of the best quality, and will be sold low. Mordecai Miller. IN STORE,
30 kegs of BUTTER of good quality. February 19. d
CLOVER SEED.
3000 pounds fresh CLOVER SEED, For Sale by John G. Ladd. February 19. d
FOR SALE,
100 bbls. Muscovado SUGARS. 2000 lbs. prime Fickett Butter. 10 casks Chewing Tobacco. Spinning Cotton, AND A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF Liquors and Groceries , as usual Mandeville & Jamieson. February 12. d
FOR SALE,
A LOT OF GROUND, On the north east corner of Cameron and Water streets, fronting 25 feet on the former and 61 feet on the latter, adjoining the property of S. Geiger, lately occupied by Mr. H. Nicholson. Any person wishing to purchase such a Lot may meet with a great bargain on application to Frederick Shuck. March 5. e07c
LOST,
On Wednesday evening last, in or near the town The outer Case of a WATCH. It is of Gold, plain and of modern fashion. Five Dollars reward will be given, to any person who will deliver it to the PRINTER. February 22. d
Dissolution of Copartnership.
THE Copartnership hitherto subsisting under the firm of Joseph Riddle & Co. of Alexandria, was dissolved the first instant, by mutual consent. All persons that are indebted to, or that have claims on the same, are requested to come forward and settle, as it is desirable to close the concern as soon as possible. Those whose accounts are of long standing are particularly requested to attend to this notice, and make payments to either of the subscribers. JOSEPH RIDDLE, Of Alexandria. JAMES DALL, Of Baltimore. September 18. d
JOSEPH RIDDLE
Has Received by the Ceres and other ships lately arrived at Baltimore, a considerable part of his FALL GOODS; Which are now opening at his store in Fairfax street, and daily expects an additional supply in the United States from Liverpool. September 28. d
FOR SALE
1000 bushels Liverpool Fine Salt. 1500 do. St. Ubes. Wm. Hodgson. Feb. 12. d
HENRY K. MAY
Has received, per Brig Equator, Moore, from New-Castle, and offers for Sale, if immediately applied for; 80 casks Red Lead, 38 casks Patent Shot, 18 casks Ingot Lead and 36 sheets Milled do. December 18. d
NOTICE.
The subscriber wishing to engage in business for the ensuing season, will do any Carpenters' work, and receive in payment wood or dry goods for one half the amount of work contracted for. R. G. LANPHER. February 19. d3w
JUST RECEIVED,
And for SALE, by ROBERT GRAY, Book seller. An Examination of the British Doctrine, which subjects to Capture a Neutral Trade, not open in time of Peace. PRICE ONE DOLLAR. February 4. d
Musical Instrument Manufactory,
In Prince, near Water street, Alexandria.
THE subscriber begs leave to inform his friends and the public in general, that he still carries on the business of making and repairing Instruments; and has for sale, Piano Fortes, plain and additional key'd Violins, &c. on reasonable terms; also offers his services for tuning and regulating the different instruments, but thinks proper to inform the public his terms for tuning, so that there may be no misunderstanding hereafter, &c.
   ds. cs.     For tuning a Grand Piano Forte, 2 00   Do. Harpsichord, 2 00   Tuning a Do. (imported) 5 00   Square Pianos, (imported) 1 50   Do. Do. American manufacture, 1   Springs, and other repairs, besides tuning—   extra charge.   If called on to go in the country—additional charge, according to the time and distance.   As it is troublesome booking and calling for such trips, the subscriber hopes that those that employ him, will not think hard of it, to pay the cash as soon as the job is completed.   John Sellers.   March 3. d3t new tf  
NOTICE.
THIS is to inform any gentlemen merchants of Alexandria, that want a clerk, that I am at this time out of employ, and at a short notice would wait on them, well recommended from merchants I have lived with in Baltimore, and other gentlemen in the city of Washington where I now live. A line directed to F. P. and left at this office will be duly attended to. March 8. 3*
For Sale—or to Let,
ON GROUND RENT, Several Lots between the town and Hunting-Creek, some of which are under cultivation, with good substantial fences. J. B. NICKOLLS. February 28. 2w2w.
WINDOW GLASS.
The subscribers have just received and offer for sale, 8 by 10 and 10 by 12 Window Glass. R. T. Hooe & Co. Feb. 28. e02w
JAMES BACON,
A his GROCERY STORE, on King street, has, in addition to his former stock, added A fresh Supply of Genuine Articles in the Grocery Line; Which makes his assortment complete. He now offers for sale, on biennial low terms, Muscovado Sugars, of various qualities,
   Loaf and Lump ditto, TEAS, Particularly selected for family use.   Gunpowder,   Imperial,   Hyson,   Young Hyson,   Hyson-Skin, and Souchong,   Best Green Coffee,   Chocolate, of a superior quality.   Madeira, WINES.   Butter,   Sherry,   Lisbon,   Teneriffe,   Malaga, and Genuine Old Port   Cognac and Bourdeaux Brandy,   Old Jamaica Spirit, for family use,   Antigua, St. Croix, St. Vincente, and New-England Rum,   Holland Gin,   Irish and Country Whiskey,   Molasses, Wine, and Cider Vinegar,   Stoughton's Bitters.  
Mace, Nutmegs, Cloves, Cassia, Pimento, Cayenne, and Black Pepper, Rice and Ground Ginger, Bakers Salt for table use, Pearl Barley, Rice, Starch, Fig pins, Soap, Mould, Dips and Spermaceti Candles, Refined Salt-Petre, Flotant Indigo, Allum, Copperas, Madder, Brimstone, Sperm Oil, Patent Shot, all sizes, best English and country-made Gunpowder, Segars, and Smoking Tobacco, very best Chewing Tobacco.
Hamilton and Leiper's Snuff, Hunter's Pipes in boxes. Load in Mustard, warranted of a superior quality, Dixon's best ditto, Wispung Paper, De mijohn's, &c. &c. with general every article in his line—the whole of which have been selected with care and will be disposed of on the very lowest terms. December 16. d

COMMERCIALLY INTERESTING.
Extract of a letter just received from an intelligent and respectable correspondent.
[CONCLUDED.]
St. JOHN, (Porto Rico,) January 20, 1806.
The auditor or judge of marine stands next on the scale. I have already given a passing blow to the good and pure Don Manuel Garcia. He is gone, "with all his blushing honors thick upon him;" departed as a tale that is told, arrested by the hand of authority in the full career of iniquity, he is now deprived of any power of committing depredations on the property of the innocent and unprotected, or of again staining the pure ermine of justice. Let us therefore leave him to the pleasing communion of his own thoughts, in the obscurity and neglect into which he has fallen. His successor, Don Francisco Cabrera, is a young man of handsome attainments, who, hitherto, has bore a very fair character. While practising as an Abogado, or counsellor, he was incessantly quarrelling with Garcia; and in fact openly, before the governor, and even in his own office, branded him with infamy, and exposed his venality; asserting and offering to demonstrate that he was concerned as a partner in the privateer that captured the Patty. It remains now to be proved whether the possession of office can change the disposition of Cabrera. The unfinished business of the brig Polly and schooner Mary-Ann, is now before him, & his decision in their cases will furnish a very good clue to the unravelling of his judicial character, of which we are at present utterly ignorant, although inclined to put upon it the most favorable construction.
These are the men from whom all decrees must come; but, unfortunately, after those decrees are issued, even by the highest authority, they can't be executed until confirmed by a notary. Of these there are now two employed by government; one is notary for the intendancy, and register of the marine, having charge of the archives of the latter, and being obliged to confirm all the general official acts of the former; the other is notary of the royal estate and treasury, and has cognizance of all things relative to imports and vessels. Without the signature of one or the other of these, nothing under a legal form is valid, or can be acted upon. The consequence is, that all the operations of the administration are completely at the mercy of a notary public; whose caprice can retard the execution of any decree, and to all intents and purposes "stop the wheels of government." The notary of the marine is Don Gregorio Sandoval, an arch, notorious scoundrel; the notary of the royal estate is Don Josef Nicolas Cestero, a young, conceited and disobliging Creole, who heartily wishes the property of all strangers, as well as the strangers themselves, at the devil. It is unnecessary to say any thing further of such reptiles, unless it were to regret that the property of honest men and the reputation of a government, should be at their disposal.
The only person of consequence to a stranger, in his relation with the government, that remains to be noted, is the interpreter. His title fully explains the great importance of his office, and the necessity that he who occupies it should not only be a person well versed in the different languages in which he pretends to speak, but that he should also be a man of upright intentions and incorruptible integrity. The present incumbent is a certain don (for they are all don) Juan Rodriguez Calderon; is certainly a man of abilities; but further in his praise this deponent saith not. The first thing to be remarked in him is that he does not, nor cannot, understand an entire sentence of English. French he understands tolerably well; but to Americans in general this is of no importance. I have hinted that he is a man of abilities; perhaps cleverness would have been a better phrase. Take an example. Early in the French revolution he held a military commission under Robespierre. After quitting the army he returned to Spain, assumed the character of a grandee, dressed himself in its costume, appeared at court, and travelled over Spain with the title of marquis: whenever he came he degraded some officers and appointed others. At last he proceeded so far as to touch the treasure; discovered—he was tried, sentenced to the galleys, and banished to this island. How he got advanced to his present station I know not; but certain it is
that even now he is regularly returned among a number of gallarians as an infirm. Among the pranks he played while grandee, general Montes, our present governor, did not escape. He was then commandant of some place in Spain, and was made to pass his troops in review before the Soi disant marquis. No person can have reliance upon his interpretations; for rather than appear ignorant he will talk, and most probably talk things diametrically opposite to the intentions of those for whom he speaks. We had a resource here some time ago in a Mr. Young, of Connecticut, who perfectly understands Spanish, and was not afraid boldly to translate our sentiments; this did not please his excellency, and Mr. Young was ordered to quit the island. Others are unwilling to risk the same consequence; and we are now, in affairs of the greatest moment, obliged to rely upon such a character as Calderon; of whose official talents you have a perfect picture in the critic, that inimitable burlesque of the inimitable Sheridan.
From the nature of the Spanish laws, and the character of those who administer them, which I have rather softened than otherwise, you may very easily judge of a stranger's prospect of obtaining even the semblance of justice, in this place, when forced to appeal to it. But it is not alone in the operation of their tribunals that you are thus liable to injury; there is yet another fact to be mentioned peculiarly interesting to the merchants who trade here; and which I will relate in as brief a manner as possible and without comment.
About three months ago it pleased the governor for reasons best known to himself, to issue his orders that all foreigners arriving in this island, either to sell or purchase cargoes, should consign to one of four persons named by him in the said orders; unless in the shipping papers addressed to some Spanish merchant. The very nature of such an appointment renders it, and those who receive it suspicious; but some of those four are not indebted to this gubernatorial distinction for a fame already wide enough extended, and firmly enough established. By their own previous indefatigable exertions they have fixed the colors of their reputations, and grounded them so deeply, that all the waters in the bed of Amphi-trite can never restore to them the hue of purity.
We may separate these four into two classes of bad and worse. In the first stand Mizuel Torrens, and Gerardo Miro Y. Torrens, against whom no criminal matter has yet been found; but as their good actions are equally occult, they are to be considered merely negatively good, by the same reasoning which considers the prisoner arraigned for murder innocent, even until the jury pronounce a verdict against him. The other two are Josef Ygnacio Marrero, and Fernando Fernandez; names which some of our American traders have already occasion, and others are in a fair way to have occasion to remember. There is little, however, a blue and a better blue. The first no honest man, who knows him, will hesitate to pronounce the very reverse of himself; he has not one constituent part of a good character to lose. To justify this sentence I could relate numberless anecdotes of people despoiled of their property by this fellow, and of some totally ruined by him. These are unnecessary, however, and particularly in New-York; where there are those who are at present smarting for their confidence in a consummate swindler. I cannot say so much of the other. But neither of them deserves either confidence or recommendation. Of the four, Miro is the best; but I would honestly caution the American merchant against trusting to any of them in any respect.
The ways which these geniuses have to circumvent are various; one I shall notice, because it has proved most successful. The government at its pleasure lays on, and takes off duties on imports. When such worthies as these get a young inexperienced person into their hands, they persuade him in order to save money to report only a certain portion of his cargo, perhaps, half, perhaps, though very seldom a greater quantity: when the sales are to be made out, they are presented only for the quantity entered at the custom-house: it is vain to remind them, that it was by their own advice, that so small a portion only was reported; they have no knowledge of any greater quantity; and there being no higher proof of the contents of the cargo, than the register of the customs, they can laugh at all endeavours to make them account for more; particularly as any attempt to do so subjects the whole to seizure for the fraud committed. Perhaps some of your New Yorkers may recollect the truth of this remark; which serves to verify the old saw; that "honesty is the best policy."
I shall not be more particular upon this subject, further than to advise the merchants of the United States, to be upon their guard against such imposition, as they are exposed to by the operation of this decree; which doubtless was not without good reason passed in favor of the four persons I have mentioned, and could not have been fairly passed in favor of any particular man or men.
To avoid it the best way is, to let the bill of lading express "to be delivered to A. B. supercargo on board (if there is one) or to C. D. merchant."
But the remedy would be incomplete did I not furnish the names of some who may be trusted. To find them is not a very easy task, for they are thinly scattered.—I know but two residents of St. John's, whom I can recommend. Don Francisco Saurie, commonly called Pineda, either as a family distinction, or from the part of Spain in which he was born, is a very honest man, fully meriting confidence as regards his character, but he has very little indeed, scarcely any knowledge of trade; as far, however, as he knows, he will do justice. But the person I strongly recommend is Don Josef Marta de Sarraga, a Biscayan, regularly educated, and very capable, as a man of business.
He is a young man possessing a rigid sense of honor, extremely active, intelligent and disinterested. To this house the Americans owe many obligations. It has been the only friend whom those who have had the misfortune to be brought in here as prizes, found in the place; and but for the services, in money and counsel, derived from it, they would have been exposed to every species of distress and wrong.
This is a long letter, but I have not been able to make it shorter. The subjects I consider of importance, and such as ought to be made public. I have advanced nothing but what is true; nothing but what can be supported by numerous testimony. By what I have said, may in some degree be known, the manner in which we are treated in this colony; a treatment which will not change until we have public agents established: in other words, until it is made an affair of our government. But the mere residence of an agent would in itself be a matter of no moment, provided he were of the same species which we have already scattered over the commercial world.
Submitting to you the whole contents of this letter, and giving you the liberty to use it as you may think proper, I remain, with every sentiment of respect and esteem,
Your friend and servant,
†† The name of the writer is at the service of any gentleman who can with propriety ask for it.
[ED. E. POST.]
From the Boston Repository.
LOUISIANA.
MR. JEFFERSON's friends have not only ascribed to him all the merit of the well doing of the two former administrations, but also the loudest praises for the misdoing of his own. The full treasury left by Adams, the steady discharge of the public debt devised by Hamilton, and the peace with Tripoli procured by the federal navy, are all items in the account of Mr. Jefferson's good deeds. This pretention, false and deceitful as it is, we pass by for the present. But the wisdom, the long foreseeing wisdom that bought Louisiana, has been thought by the democrats to crown the head of their first consul with never fading honors. The empire of Louisiana! how vast in extent, how fruitful the soil: how rich in mines of silver, in mountains of salt, and in the treasures, still more valued by the philosopher, of horned frogs, and perhaps of Mammoth's bones! Then again too the man of the people rejoiced in the vision, so clearly to be seen by philosophic eyes, of millions of red, and red and white, and black, and black and yellow republicans, destined with other millions from St. Domingo, and the jails of all countries, hereafter to hold town meetings, in the yet untrampled waste, as capacious as half Europe, and twice the size of France. Swelled with the vast conception, the philosopher screwed his whirligig chair to the floor, lest he should prematurely mount into the sky, the first republican constellation, for whom the dragon would contract his claws. The virgin, as she passes for a white woman, need not be afraid of him. An empire bought for a song, a nation born in a day! The Varnums and the Smilies and the Gregggs, Cara Deum Sovoles, were almost choked and confounded with their joy and wonder, because, for the first time in their lives, they tried to soar beyond the contemplation of a barn yard. The territory of the U. States doubled and not quite a quarter added by the purchase to the amount of the public debt! "Aspice codvexo nutantem pendere mundum."
The first six or eight months of sociable folly, after our bargain, was spent by the
democrats in measuring our moonshine, and computing the golden ingots of our mines. It was not their fault, good people, if our nation did not run hand in hand like the French with Law's system, and the English with their Mississippi bubble in 1720. But those who kept their wits had not to look far for the consequences of the purchase, and of course they could neither partake the joy nor echo the servile flatteries of Mr. Jefferson.
In the first place, they said, all parties agree that we had rights by treaty to the navigation of the Mississippi. Spain stopped the river and hindered the exercise of them. Here then were wrongs aggravated by insults, and not palliated by excuses, or covered over so thinly by pretence: naked palpable wanton wrongs. To use gold instead of iron for redress, was cowardly and stamped America with infamy on the forehead. We ought to have sought redress by navigation, but we should have prepared our force, if not used it, by way of reprisal to make the adequate satisfaction on sure. Had we done this, we should have had no war, no money to pay. But we chose to buy over our rights instead of asserting them with spirit, of course we have none left that are supposed by Spain or France to be out of their market. They are to buy again.
For secondly, Spain contests the bounds and what can we do? What can an administration possibly do whose popularity is its life and breath and being, but buy again and brag of the acres added by a second purchase to the first, instead of fighting which would require taxing. Taxing? What animal so stupid as to choose its death? To do any thing to protect our country would drive us from the post of ruling it say they. True gentlemen you cannot hold your places but by continuing unworthy of them.
Thirdly. The territory was ceded to us only because the war with Great Britain, then opening deprived Bonaparte of all hope of keeping it six weeks longer in case the smallest British squadron should attempt to take possession of it. Both France and Spain shewed the most unconquerable lothness to part with Louisiana. And if Bonaparte should get the upperhand in Europe it is as certain as his ambition is insatiable that he resumes his land again.
The quarrel with Spain about its bounds shews the disposition, and furnishes more than pretext enough for the French Emperor. We might offer to buy it a third time, but when we have no more millions of six per cents. to spare, he will have it, and it would not cost his military three weeks marching to take it, nor his minister at Washington, three Notes to reconcile the Democrats to his Imperial good pleasure.
Fourthly. The United States as they were before the purchase must be stripped of their relative power, weight and influence in the Union, as soon as Louisiana is admitted into it. What for instance, will be the vote of New York, and the five New England States in the Senate, when half a dozen, perhaps a dozen, new ultra montane members are admitted into the Confederacy.
If the vast territory of Louisiana should never fill up with inhabitants, we have a heavy burthen to bear for nothing. We must occupy, and, if we can, govern this region. We must buy it over and over again, keep all intruders off, fill it with forts, civil officers and garrisons. Suppose it should fill up with inhabitants, then we have sold our sovereignty as states, we have not only got masters, but have been foolish enough to pay millions to have them.
Fifthly. The republican liberty of the United States cannot be preserved on the plan of the Constitution in such a territory. Of a republican empire we may truly say as the poet said of old Rome.
"Ipsa moles nocet."
The prattlers about a consolidation of the States are desired to consider whether the federalists ever did half a hundredth part as much in twelve years to bring it about, as Mr. Jefferson did in a day, by his boasted convention for the purchase of Louisiana.
To shew how truly this last charge may be urged against the powers at Washington, and how little the establishment of ABSOLUTE POWER will hinder their cant about liberty, and republicanism and the good of the people, we think it pertinent as well as amusing to quote, for the edification of the Democrats, a few sentences of the famous
Instruction of the Russian Empress Catherine to the commission for framing a code of Laws—and why we ask, should not the Empress of Russia give counsel to the Emperor of Louisiana.

The Sovereign of Russia is ABSOLUTE : for no other than an authority concentrated in his person alone can adequately operate through the extensiveness of so large an empire.  "An extensive empire pre supposes an unlimited power in the person who governs it. The celerity of decision in matters that are brought from distant places, (for instance from the sources of the Missouri.)" must compensate the tardiness that arises from that remoteness."  "Any other form of government would not only be prejudicial to Russia, but even at length be the cause of its total ruin."  "Another reason, is because it is better to obey the laws under ONE ruler, than to conform to the will of many."  "But what is the aim of an Absolute Government ? Not to deprive mankind of their natural liberty, but to direct their actions to the maintenance of the highest prosperity."  "Consequently, a form of government which is, more than others, constituted to that end, and at the same time counteracts natural liberty less than others, is that which best coincides with the arms of rational creatures, and is most adapted to the object they have ever had in view in the institution of civil societies."  "The object and end of unlimited government is the glory of the citizen, of the state, and of the sovereign."  "Among a people who live under a monarchical government, from this glory flows the spirit of liberty , which in such cases bursts forth in such great actions as are able, in the very same proportion, to promote the happiness of subjects as liberty itself."  Here our republican story seems to be told beforehand. Either we shall change our government or contract our territory. If we buy more empire , we choose our fate, and chance will have nothing to do in bringing it about. When it is fixed and accomplished, and absolute power takes care of our liberty , then at least if we may take the word of the experienced old Cathariac, we shall rise above the meanness of buying rights, when they are violated. We shall think "the glory of the state" as precious as its treasures; the state will wear honors if the people wear chains.
BOSTON, February 21.
COMMUNICATION.
NEUTRAL RIGHTS.
It was lately mentioned in one of the public prints that the British judge Sir William Scott, takes directions from time to time from the privy council, of which he is a member to govern his decisions in the cases of neutrals: This has been virtually avowed by himself in the sentence pronounced in the important case of the Swedish convoy, condemned in England a few years since in resisting search: * and accounts for the want of uniformity of decision in the British courts of admiralty, and a fact ascertained in this country by disasterous experience. This circumstance further proves if additional demonstration is wanting, the necessity of a definition by treaty of the rights of neutrals, in every case in which a possibility exists of collision with the interest of belligerent powers. The passage alluded to is as follows: [Vide Robinson's Reports, vol. 1. page 310. Phila. edition, in the case of the Maria.]
"I will not say that that rule may not have been broken in upon in some instances by considerations of comity or policy by which it may be fit that the administration of this species of law should be tempered in the hands of those tribunals which have a right to entertain and apply them; for no man can deny that a state may recede from its extreme rights, and that its supreme councils are authorised to determine in what cases it may be fit so to do. The particular captor having in no case any other right and title than what the state itself would possess under the same facts of capture."
It appears therefore that the supreme council of the nation, may at any time, it is presumed privately as well as publicly determine, and give direction to the judges when, and in what manner to relax, and when to proceed to extremity.
The following extract from a late English writer applies to our present circumstances.
"To what extent neutrals may trade with a belligerent power is a question upon which there have always been great
* Marshall on Insurance, p. 63.
disputes; some contending for the rigor of war, and others for a freedom of commerce, which by the law of nations as they say, one state may carry on with another. It must be owned that in the decision of this question, much frequently depends upon the power of the parties, whether belligerent or neutral who contend for the one principle or the other. Breaches of neutrality are often suffered to pass unnoticed, because the party who suffers them finds it necessary to dissemble his resentment, lest he should draw new enemies on himself; and neutrals often submit to great outrages rather than involve themselves in war. There are however certain principles which though occasionally violated, are universally respected as public law."
PHILADELPHIA, March 7. Letters from captain Wheldon, of the brig Molly of this port, dated Antigua, 7th and 10th ult. were received yesterday. She sailed from St. Pierres for Philadelphia, January 23d, next day was taken by a British frigate and carried into Antigua, stripped of her sails and libelled. Captain W. says that the British cruisers have orders to send in all vessels from Martinico and Gurdaloupe, and that the harbor of St. Johns, Antigua, was full of detained Americans!
Alexandria Daily Advertiser. TUESDAY, MARCH 11.
Extract of a letter from Philadelphia. "No doubt you have heard of the death of Captain Gale, of marines, run through by Captain Rodgers, who is under arrest. Some say Gale was shot." There is no doubt of his death.
The Providence Gazette asserts, that 2000 tons of navigation, belonging to that port, have within two months past been captured or detained by British, French, or Spanish armed vessels.
The Adm. Cochrane, Hooper, from this port, arrived at Antigua in 20 days, with the loss of her main-top & fore-top gallant mast. A gentleman on board, in a letter to his friend in this city, says: "In the latitude of Bermuda we were boarded by the British sloop of war Indian, who impressed one man. Off Deseda, we were boarded by the Hippomenes sloop of war and had seven men impressed. About three hours afterwards, we saw a schooner standing out of Grand Terre towards us: while viewing her, we observed the foremast go by the board, and the main-mast directly followed, when she instantly disappeared. We have since learnt by a cartel from Guadaloupe, arrived at St. Johns, Antigua, that the above mentioned schooner, observing the distress of the admiral Cochrane, had determined to capture her. The crew of the schooner, consisting of 55 persons, all perished. [W. York G. A.]
CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. FRIDAY, MARCH 7.
Mr. J. Clay presented a petition from Messrs. Nicklin and Griffiths, representing the losses they have sustained, owing to the conduct of general Armstrong, in the case of the New Jersey, under the convention with France, and praying for indemnity, which was referred to the committee of claims: Ayes 54: Noes 31.
Mr. Crowninshield moved a resolution, instructing the committee of commerce and manufactures to enquire into the expediency of amending the 18th and 77th section of the act to regulate the collection of duties on imports and tonnage, so far as to remove the disabilities and restrictions at present imposed on vessels arriving at several ports of entry of the U. States from the Cape of Good Hope, and from places beyond the same.
This resolution, after a modification suggested by Mr. Dana, making it more comprehensive, was agreed to.
The house again resolved itself into a committee of the whole on the state of the union, Mr. J. C. Smith in the chair.
Mr. Gregg's resolution still under consideration. Messrs. Sloan, Findley, and Elmer supported, and Mr. Early opposed it; when after a few remarks connected with several commercial details from Mr. Mac Creery, the committee rose, and the house adjourned about the usual hour.
SATURDAY, MARCH 8. Mr. Cook submitted a resolution for the continuance of the duty of two and a half per cent. on goods chargeable with ad valorem duties, commonly called the Medi-
terranean fund, on the condition that the same be exclusively applied to the augmentation and support of the naval force, and the protection of our ports and harbors against insults and injuries.
Offered to lie on the table. A communication was received from the secretary of state, transmitting a detailed statement of the impressment of American seamen.
The house again resolved itself into a committee of the whole, on the state of the union, Mr. J. C. Smith in the chair.
Mr. Elliot supported, and Mr. D. R. Williams opposed the resolution of Mr. Gregg.
The debate was closed by Mr. Bidwell, who enforced the propriety of adopting efficient measures, without expressly declaring himself either for or against the resolution.
Sale at Public Auction. On SATURDAY next, will be Sold, in Fee-Simple, (clear of every incumbrance whatever) Two Lots of Ground, on King-street, opposite the property of R. T. Hooe and Co. and near the diagonal street—and Three Lots on Fayette street, opposite the dwelling of Mr. Jonathan Pancost. The above property will be sold on a liberal credit. Immediately afterwards, Will be Sold, on 3 and 6 months credit, One hundred and fifty thousand of well burnt BRICKS, in lots of fifty thousand each. William Myers, Richard Lewis. March 11. dgt
JEWELLERY. Just arrived in town, and may be procured on application at Mr. JOHN SELLERS, musical instrument maker, in Prince street, near Water street, An elegant assortment of JEWELLERY—Also, a variety of Goods in the fancy line—Among which are the following Articles: Fashionable split Straw Bonnets, of superior quality; Fans; Tortoise-shell Combs; Silk Stockings; Sho-Bows; Pocket-Books; Silk Sleeves; Epaulets, &c. &c. As the person who has the above Goods will only remain two or three days in town, the ladies and gentlemen are requested to be early in their applications. March 11. d3t4
ROBERT GRAY, Bookseller, King-street; Has just received from Philadelphia, the following VALUABLE BOOKS: A Geographical Dictionary of the United States of North America, by Joseph Scott, author of the United States Gazetteer, &c. &c. Medical Inquiries and Observations, by Benjamin Rush, M. D. The second edition revised and enlarged by the author. Medical and Physical Journal, part 1st of vol. 2d. by Benjamin Smith Barton, M. D. Quincey's Lexicon Physico-Medico improved. Cavellor's Complete Treatise on Electricity, in theory and practice, with original Experiments, the 4th edition. Gordon's History of the American Revolution. Plutarch's Lives. Davis's Modern Geography. Hutchinson's Xenophon, from the "Classic Press." Wilson's Reports. Call's Reports. McKnalley's Evidence, &c. &c. A large supply of School Books and Writing-Paper. March 11. d
Wanted to Purchase, A GOOD MILCH COW. Apply to the PRINTER. March 11. d6t
PURSUANT to a Deed of Trust given by Spencer Cooper to the Subscribers, will be sold on the premises, at Public Auction, at 3 o'clock, P. M. on the 12th day of March next. A handsome unfinished Brick House and Lot, Situated on Water-street 40 feet front, running back 125 feet, subject to 50 dollars ground rent. The terms will be made known on the day of sale. Thomas Cook, Jonathan Scholfield, } Trustees. February 19. endt
JUST RECEIVED, 20 bags best Black Pepper 20 chests Souchong Tea 24 hogheads best Surinam Molasses 50 barrels Beef. FOR SALE, by John G. Ladd. March 6. d
P U B L I C S A L E. CUSTOM-HOUSE, ALEXANDRIA, 24th February, 1806. The following MERCHANDIZE having remained in store upwards of nine months, will be Sold, at Public Auction, at P. G. Mayhew's Vendue-Store, on the 25th day of March next; no claim having been made for the same.
   Date when received in Store. Name of Vessel. Master's Name. From whence imported. Marks and Numbers. Description of Articles.     1804. October 1. Ship United States. Oliver P. Finley Liverpool. W 1 and 12 Two bundles Saddle Trees, each half dozen.   1805. May 21. ditto. James M. Speake do. W 1 and 12 Twelve Anvils.    CHARLES SIMMS, Collector. FEBRUARY 25.
For SALE, on Credit, THAT valuable PROPERTY, at the corner of Prince and Pitt-streets, lately occupied by Mr. George Clementson; fronting feet on the former, and on the latter. There are five dwelling houses on this property, two of which are commodious and well finished. This property will be sold altogether, at public vendue, on a credit of 6, 9, and 12 months, for negotiable notes with approved indorsers. The sale will take place on SATURDAY the 15th of March next. On the same day will be let, on ground rent for ever, to the highest bidder, on the premises, Two unimproved LOTS of ground, lying at the intersection of King and Fayette streets. The situation of this property is deemed superior to any other on King-street, as it faces the diagonal street and adjoins a pump of the best water in town. Robert T. Hooe & Co.
TO LEASE. For a number of years, a most valuable MILL-SEAT,
SITUATED on the waters of the four mile run, in the Forest of Washington, and possessing very superior advantages in all respects as will appear from the annexed certificate. "I do hereby certify that I surveyed and staked out the site for a Mill on the waters of four mile run, on the estate of George Washington Park Custis, Esq. This site has many great advantages, by digging a race only sixty poles in length, and raising a dam of two and an half feet in height, twenty eight feet fall may be had, which is quite sufficient—if it was not a great deal more may be had by extending the race 20 poles further. Where the dam ought to be, is a solid rock, where the water falls twelve feet in the distance of a few yards. The ground through which the race will pass, is very safe and convenient, and where the Mill house ought to be erected, the ground is well adapted for convenience and to save expense—On the premises at a very short distance, there is stone and timber of good quality, sufficient for all buildings that can be wanted. This site is about six miles from Alexandria, a less distance from George-town and the City, and one mile from the Great Road leading from Alexandria to Leesburgh." Given under my hand, February 15, 1806. GEORGE GILPIN.
The above survey was undertaken by colonel Gilpin, at my particular request, he being a gentleman whose great skill and experience in Mathematics, rendered him peculiarly fitted for the task. Any further information may also be obtained from him. To an eligible man, or set of men, willing to LEASE this establishment, the length of time will be enhanced. I will give all the Stone and Timber necessary for the erection of the works free of charge. I purpose building a Saw Mill, as soon as the race shall have been completed at which the sawing for the other Mill shall be done, without expense. The stream is a very constant one as the neighborhood can testify, and there is no Mill above the present seat. Mr. Jacob Bontz, living upon the Leesburg road about five miles from Alexandria, will shew the premises, and give any further information that may be required. George W. P. Custis. Arlington House, February 24. saw36

From Philadelphia BEER.  The Subscriber has received, per captain Hand, a supply of BEER, From the brewery of Abbott & Steward , (late J. W. Morris ) which from its quality he can particularly recommend.  J. Mac Leod, King Street.  Oysters, Steaks, Relishes, &c. as usual.  March 8. eo3t
NOTICE.  NOTICE is hereby given that the subscriber has taken letters of administration on the estate of John Fowler, esq. late of Fairfax county, deceased. All persons indebted to the said estate are requested to make payment as soon as possible, and those who have claims against the estate are desired to make them known to the subscriber, in order that he may be enabled to close his administration.  William Deneale. Fairfax County, March 8. 12W8t
JOHN WATTS  Has just received and offers for sale, on the usual terms,   White and brown Ticklenburg  White and brown German Rolls  White and brown Plaitillas  7-8 and 4-4 Irish Linen  4-4 Shirting Cotton  Apron and Shirting Checks  Chintzes and Calicoes  Diaper and Diaper Table Cloths  Superfine Cloths and Cassimere  Sewing Silks, Twists, and Threads  Cambric Mullins, 4-4 and 6-4  Lace Cambricks, 4-4 and 6-4  Plain Leno, do. do.  Tampered Leno, do. do.  Leno Veils, do. do.  Leno Shades and Dyagons do.  Pic Nic Gloves and Mitts  Silk and Cotton Hose  Ladies Hand Gloves  Cambric Handkerchiefs and Long Lawn  Gurkhas, Coffees, and Bastas  Fresh Clover Seed, &c. &c.   March 4. eo
FRESH ORANGES.  Just received, per the Schooner FAIR AMERICAN, from Antigua, Fresh Oranges of a superior quality.   Ditto English Walnuts, of do. do.  Ditto Shell Barks  Raisins,  Cocoa Nuts.  Sweet Cider, by the barrel,  Pickled Salmon, by the keg.   ALSO ON HAND,   Candles by the box,  Pork in barrels,  Flax,  Codfish.   A quantity of POTATOES and CHEESE, and GROCERIES as usual.  Thomas Simms. February 28. eo7tt
Just Landed,  From the Schooner FRIENDSHIP, and for sale by WASHINGTON PIERCE, on liberal terms;   21 hogheads retailing Molasses,  A few boxes Mould Candles,  Hogheads Liverpool Salt,  5 barrels Cherry Bounce,  25 quintals Codfish.   February 17. eo
WANTED TO PURCHASE,  A quantity of CORN AND RYE.  Apply to  WASHINGTON PIERCE, At Colonel RAMSAY'S Counting Room.  February 1. eo
A great Bargain may be had.  I wish to exchange seven or eight hundred acres of LAND, in Fairfax county, formerly Lou- don county, for good lands in the western coun- try. It lies near Sugar Land Run, it is finely timbered and watered, good farming land, about 18 miles from the City of Washington, 20 from Alexandria, and 2 from the Potomac river. There are two tenements and an excellent or- chard on the premises, about 70 bushels of wheat sowed last fall and a good deal of clover, which grows finely; the soil being well adapted to the Planter of Paris, from the fullest experiments— the title indisputable. Any person making early application may get an advantageous exchange. Application, by letter, to the subscriber in A- lexandria, will be duly attended to.  B. DADE. February 7. coft
TO RENT,  The Dwelling HOUSE at present occupied by William Sanford—The house is a commodious and handsomely situated, with eve- ry necessary out house, and has a handsome gar- den in high cultivation. Apply to  Mr. Thomas Preston, or Thomas Sanford. October 23. 26t. eo
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 compounded could be purchased at a retail store.
TAKE NOTICE  That J. Kennedy, Sen. is appointed the only agent for ALEXANDRIA.
DR. HAMILTON'S ELIXIR,  A sovereign remedy for Colds, Obstinate Coughs, Asth- mas, Catarrhs, Sore Throats, and approaching Con- sumptions.  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 tak- ing it.
From LUTHER MARTIN, Esq. Attorney-Ge- neral of the state of Maryland.  Gentlemen,  In 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 me- dicine necessary. I have myself found it an excellent and agreeable remedy for a very painful and troublesome affection of the breath, accompanied with forensis 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 Henry, Bridge-Street, Baltimore, was cured by one bottle of Hamilton's Elixir of a very com- plicated 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 favor of his invaluable medicine.
Dr. Hamilton's GRAND RESTORATIVE,  Is recommended as an invaluable medicine, for the speedy relief and permanent cure of the various com- plaints which result from dissipated pleasures—juvenile indiscretions—residence in climates unfavorable to the constitution—the immoderate use of tea, frequent in- toxication, or any other destructive intemperance—the unskillful or excessive use of mercury—the disease pecu- liar to females at a certain period of life—bad lyings in, &c. &c.  And is proved by long and extensive experience to be absolutely unrivalled 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,  Relaxations,    Inward weaknesse,  Involuntary emissions,    Seminal weaknesse,  Obstinate gonorrhea,    Fluoribus (or whites)  Impotency, &c. &c.    Barrenness,     In cases of extremity, where the long prevalence and obstinacy of disease has brought on a general impover- ishment of the system, excessive debility of the whole frame, and a wasting of the flesh, which no nourish- ment or cordial could repair, a perseverance in the use of this medicine has performed the most astonishing cures.
HAMILTON'S ESSENCE AND EX- TRACT OF MUSTARD,  A safe and effectual remedy for gout, rheumatism, nalfey, sprains, bruises, pains in the face and neck, &c. And 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 prepa- rations you call Hamilton's Essence, or Extract of Mus- tard, which I believe has perfectly removed a chronic rheumatism (of that kind named sciatica, or of the hip joint) under which I had labored for a long time, and which had baffled every article in the Materia Medica, and every mode of treatment received into practice for the cure of this obstinate disease. If you think this let- ter useful you are at liberty to make it public.  Yours, &c.
W. WEATHERBURN.  John Hoover, rope maker, South Second street, be- tween Mary and Christian streets, Philadelphia, volun- tarily maketh oath as follows; namely,  That his wife, Mary Hoover, was so severely afflic- ted with a violent rheumatism, very dangerously situated the consequence of a severe cold, after lying in, as to be confined to her bed for several weeks, and was at length reduced to the melancholy apprehension of remaining a cripple for life, notwithstanding the most respectable medical advice was followed, and every probable remedy attempted: when seeing several cases of cures performed at Hamilton's Essence and Extract of Mustard, they were procured from Mr. Birch, No. 17, South Second street. The first application enabled her to walk across the room, and the use of one bottle restored her to her usual state of health and strength.
JOHN HOOVER.  Sworn and subscribed before  EBENEZER FERGUSON, Esq. One of the justices of the peace for Phila- delphia county.
HAMILTON'S WORM DESTROYING LOZENGES,  Which have within four years past cured upwards of one hundred and twenty thousand persons of both sexes, of every age, and in every situation, of various dan- gerous complaints arising from worms, and from obstruc- tions or foulness in the stomach and bowels.  This medicine bears no analogy whatever of similar title, to commonly complained of as operating with vio-
lence, on the to every age and con- excellence and of this being suited contrary, a particular situation, and also its contains nothing but what is perfectly innocent, and so mild in its operation that it cannot injure the most delicate pregnant lady, or the tenderest infant of a week old should no worms exist in the body, but will, with- out pain or griping, cleanse the stomach and bowels of whatever is foul or offensive, and thereby prevent the production of worms and many fatal disorders. They are particularly efficacious in carrying off all gross hu- mors and corruptions; feverish and bilious complaints, and the least and mildest purgative that can be used on the occasion.
Description of Worms, and the symptoms by which they are known.
Worms which infest the human body, are chiefly of four kinds, viz. the Tænia or large round worm, the Asca- ridæ, or small maw worm, the Cucurbitina, or short flat, white worm, and lastly, the Tænia 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 disagree- able breath, especially in the morning—Bad and corrupt- ed gums—itching in the nose and about the seat—Con- vulsions and epileptic fits, and sometimes privation of speech—Starting and grinding of the teeth in sleep—Irregular appetite, sometimes loathing food, and sometimes voracious—Purging, with slimy and foetid stools—Vom- iting—Large and hard belly—Pains and sickens at the stomach—Pains in the head and thighs, with lowness of spirits—Slow fever, with small and irregular pulse—A dry cough—Excessive thirst—Sometimes pale and unhea- lthy 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 attend- ed with success in all complaints similar to those above described.  A dose of this medicine given occasionally during the warm season will effectually 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 advanced stages of this fatal complaint. Particular and plain instructions are given for every part of the ne- cessary 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 Har- ford road, ten miles from Baltimore, began about twenty 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 his writhing motions and intolerable pains, resembling the gnawing and tearing of his bowels, which deprived him of his necessary sleep, and caused each dreadful apprehension as cannot be con- ceived but by one in a similar situation—his appetite wal- ked rapidly, and with that his strength, so that he was unable to attend to any business—when he heard of some excellent cures performed by Hamilton's worm lozenges, he took a large dose, which brought away a- bout FOUR YARDS of the worm (now in the pos- session of Lee, & Co.) but a renewal of his pains soon convinced him that this monstrous reptile had recovered its first vigor—Application was made to Lee & Co. for more of their medicine, with their advice, from which resulted the total expulsion of his formidable enemy, in several pieces, which he supposed to be SIX or EIGHT YARDS more. A few months have since elapsed, and Mr. Fuller is now in perfect health. The above facts are well known to a numerous circle of his neighbors, and himself will gratify any who may wish to make further inquiries on the subject. Although Hamilton's worm lozenges produce such powerful effects, when necessary, yet they are perfectly innocent and mild in their operation on the human body, even taken in large doses, as Mr. Fuller will testify their particular mild- ness is abundantly evident in innumerable cures of in- fants.
Communicated by Dr. John Spangler, York town, Pennsylvania.  Letter from the reverend Mr. JOHN MOLTHER 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 I might be enabled to gain a point, which, to accom- plish, different other means had proved abortive. My eldest boy had a very sickly appearance, was very rest- less at night, grew leaner from time to time; in short, he seemed to be in a precarious state of health, which would yield to none of the medicines administered, until I gave him two doses of lozenges, agreeably to the directions, which carried off a substance to all appear- ance a mere mucus but upon close inspection quite re- peled 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 com- plexion. 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 other disagreeable sensations, in often occasioned by purging medicines. Upon the which I judge this medicine to be, besides its main object, one of the most salutary means for restoring loss appetite, and promoting a proper state of digestion, by carrying off that bilious substance, which engenders so much indisposition both among children and adults.  I am, Sir, your most obedient servant,  JOHN MOLTHER.
Dr. Hahn's true and genuine German Corn Plaster.  An infallible remedy for corns, speedily re- moving them root and branch, without giving pain.
The genuine Persian Lotion,  So celebrated among the fashionable throughout Europe, as an invaluable cosmetic perfectly impo- cent and safe, free from corrosive and repellent mi- nerals (the basis of other lotions) and of unpar- lelled efficacy in preventing and removing ble- nishes in the face and skin of every kind, parti- cularly freckles, pimples, inflammatory redness, scurfs, tatters, rings worms, sun burns, prickly heat, &c.
The Persian Lotion operates mildly, without impeding that natural, insensible perspiration, which is so essential to health. Yet its salutary effects are speedy and permanent, rendering the skin delicately soft and clear, improving the com- plexion, and restoring the bloom of youth. Never failing to render an ordinary countenance beauti- ful, and an handsome one more so.
The Restorative Powder for the Teeth and Gums.
This excellent preparation comforts & strength- ens the gums, preserves the enamel from decay, and cleanses and whitens the teeth, by absorbing all that acrimonious slime and foulness, which suffered to accumulate, never fails to injure and finally ruin them.
Dr. Hahn's genuine Eye-Water.  A sovereign remedy for all diseases of the eye, whether the effect of natural weakness or of acci- dent, defluxions of rheum, dullness, itching, red films on the eyes, never failing to cure those ma- ladies which frequently succeed the small pox, measles and fevers, and wonderfully strengthen- ing a weak sight. Hundreds have experienced its excellent virtues, when nearly deprived of sight.
Tooth Ache Drops.  The only remedy yet discovered which gives immediate and lasting relief in the most severe instances.
The sovereign Ointment for the itch.  Which is warranted an infallible remedy at one application, and may be used with perfect safety on pregnant women or on infants a week old, containing not a particle of mercury, or any other dangerous ingredient whatever, and is not ac- companied with that tormenting smell, which attends the application of other remedies.
The Anodyne Elixir.  For the cure of every kind of head ache.
Indian Vegetable Specific.  A safe and speedy remedy for the venereal disease. "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure."
For the prevention and cure of bilious and malign- ant fevers,
IT 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 su- perfluous 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 re- moving habitual costiveness; sickens at the sto- mach, and severe head-ache; and ought to be taken by all persons on a change of climate.
Sold likewise by S. Pleasants, Richmond; Ross and Douglass, Pe- tersburg; T. Green, Fredericksburg; G. Purdie, Smithfield; M. Jones, Suf- folk; Dr. Miller, Winchester; R. Greenhow, Williamsburg; and J. Shaw, Leesburg.  September 4. 12W
PUBLIC SALE.
Will be sold, to the highest bidder, for ready money, on THURSDAY, the 13th day of this month, [March] on the farm of Captain Tho- mas Pollard, jun.
Six valuable Slaves, viz.
Three men, two women, and one girl; a very va- luable blooded stud horse, four other horses, a flock of cattle, sheep and hogs, a waggon and gears, with farm- dry tools and plantation utensils, and a parcel of corn and fodder.
Also, the tract of land, with the appurtenances, con- taining four hundred and forty eight and a half acres, whereon are erected good and convenient buildings, a great proportion of which land is uncultivated and strong. The above property taken and given up to satisfy sundry judgments obtained by James Waugh, Sheriff, as per ex- ecutions in possession of  R. RATCLIFFE, Coroner F. C. March 3.
PUBLIC SALE.
BY virtue of a deed of trust from THOMAS RICHARD, to the subscriber, made for the purpose of paying a debt due from the said Rich- ards to Robert T. Hoo & Co. will be exposed to Public Sale on the premises, on the 27th day of March next, on a credit of two, four and six months, with approved security, A TRACT OF LAND, whereon the said Thomas Richards now lives, situated in the county of Fairfax on the drains of Great Hunting Creek, containing 80 acres; also five and a half acres adjoining the above TRACT. And on the 28th day of March next, will be sold on the same credit with approved security, at the Coffee House in the town of Alexandria—A PIECE OF GROUND situated in the town of Alexandria, on the west side of Pitt street and to the northward of King street in the said town, this piece of ground has a front of 34 feet on Pitt street, running 44 feet back.  THOMAS SWANN, Trustee. February 19. 22W
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