Alexandria daily advertiser (Alexandria [Va.]), 1806-04-14 00:00:00

Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
Vol. VI.]
MONDAY, APRIL 14, 1806.
[No. 1574.
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 li- mitation and prices. Philip G. Marsteller, v. m.
For Sale, Freight or Charter, The BRIG  MARY & ALLEN , EDWARD DODGE, Master, Burthen 136 tons, in excellent or- der and well found. For terms enquire of Lewis Deblois, Alexandria , OR, Allen & Francis Dodge,  George-Town . April 7.
On WEDNESDAY , 23d of April , Will be sold, at the coffee-house, in Alexandria , by public sale, unless previously disposed of, in which case due notice will be given: 400 Acres of first-rate Bottom Land,
lying in the 10,000-acre tract, on the river  Kentucky , and part of the estate of the late General Washington. THIS land is supposed to be equal in qua- lity to any whatever, and the smallness of the quantity in the lot improves its value in com- parison with others; the whole lot, of which this is one third, being 1000 acres. Also, the remaining interest of a Legatee, in the property yet unsold, belonging to said estate, the interest thereon being one third of a share; and if said land is not sufficient to meet the demand, the commissions arising from the services of an executor. Sale to commence at 12 o'clock. Any infor- mation may be had from the subscriber, who is authorized to treat at private sale. Philip G. Marsteller. April 10. raw 3t
Now Landing, from Schooner Fame , from New-York , and for sale by  LAWRASON & FOWLE , 30 Barrels prime Pork, 20 do. do. Beef, Also, from Schooner Maria , from Boston , 5 bales Beerboom Currants, 500 pieces yellow Nankeens, In Store, Imperial, } TEAS . Young Hyson, } Hyson Skin } Raisins and Ravens Duck, Cask and box fresh Raisins, Ground Ginger, Muscovado Sugar in barrels, Double refined leaf do. 200 boxes mould and dipp'd Candles, of a su- perior quality, for the West India market, 30 boxes Chocolate, 50 barrels New England Rum, 8 pipes and half pipes Teneriffe Wine, 100 rolls mill'd Lead, 600 pair mens' coarse and fine Shoes. WANTED, A Bill on New-York for about 500 Dollars. Apply as above. April 9. d
WILL BE LANDED, On THURSDAY next, On Colonel Ramsey's wharf, from on board the Schooner Hiland , JOHN YEATON , and for sale, by  R. Young & W. Yeaton , 55 hogheads Muscovado Sugar 20 do. Molasses 400 bags Guadalupe Green Coffee. Also in Store, 80 boxes and 40 barrels white and brown Porto Sugars 30 boxes Havana Segars 10 tons of Fultic, and 400 Spanish Hides. April 8. raw 3t
Cash, and the highest price given for clean Linen and Cotton Rags, by the Printer of this
THE SUBSCRIBER
Wants to Charter, A vessel of about 1500 barrels burthen, for CORK and a MARKET ; to which immediate dispatch will be given—the cargo being all ready to go on board. James Patton. WHO HAS FOR SALE, At 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
Public Sale. PURSUANT to a deed of trust from Walter S. Alex- ander and Catherine his wife, to the subscriber for securing the payment of 603 dollars 33 cents and inter- est unto Andrew Schofield and company, and the fur- ther sum of 381 dollars 3 cents, and interest unto Leon- ard and Thomas Cooke, will be sold on the premises to the highest bidder for ready money, on Tuesday the the sixth day of May next, one undivided moiety of tract or parcel of land, lying and being on Potomac ri- ver in the county of Fairfax and state of Virginia, con- taining 445 acres, and adjoining the lands of General Washington, Mason, Augustine J. Smith, and Tobias Lear—about seven miles from Alexandria. The sale to commence precisely at 12 o'clock of that day. G. DENEALE, Trustee. cots.
Received, this Day, 15 hogheads, first quality Muscova- do Sugar. 2 boxes Irish Linens, Colerains, afforded. James Sanderson. April 9. d
Clover Seed, (Warranted of the best quality) Landed this day, from Philadelphia, and for sale, on very low terms. Manderville & Jamieson. Who have just received, 60 barrels old Rye Whiskey 5000 lbs. Green Coffee 20 boxes fine Salad Oil 20 boxes Chocolate 1000 lbs. heavy Pepper 10 boxes fresh Mustard A few bales Teneriffe Cotton 100 reams Wrapping Paper. March 22. d
NOTICE. John Horsburgh & Robert Calder HAVE entered into partnership and removed to the Store, corner of King and Royal streets, where they have for Sale a general assortment of DRY GOODS , and daily expect a further supply. Horsburgh & Calder. April 2. dzw
TO RENT, A TWO STORY BRICK HOUSE, situ- ate on St. Asaph Street, between King and Prince streets, four doors beyond Mr. Faw's office, now occupied by Mr. Amos Alexand- er. Possession will be given on the 15th March.— Application to be made to George Youngs. February 26.
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. Fine Dollars reward will be given, to any person who will deliver it to the PRINTER. February 22. d
HENRY K. MAY Has received, per Brig Equator , Moore, from New-Castle, and offers for Sale, if immedi- ately applied for; 80 casks Red Lead, 35 casks Patent Shot, 18 casks Ingot Lead and 35 sheets Milled do. December 18. d
A Journeyman Baker: I WANT TO EMPLOY ONE qualified to conduct a bakery in New- York, as a Foreman. A single man would be preferred. Application to be made to Mordecai Miller. March 13. d Printing, in its various branches, handsomely executed at this office.
The Subscriber has been ad- mitted to the Bar of the Circuit Court held in Alexandria, and wishes to practice therein. FRANCIS L. LEE. April 5.
FOR SALE, A Negro Woman, who is an ex- cellent house servant, with her two Children; the one male, the other female. Jan. 16. Enquire of the Printer.
PUBLIC SALE. By virtue of a deed of trust made by Joseph Neale to the subscriber, for the pur- pose of securing the payment of a sum of money therein named, to Peter Sheron, I will expose to sale, (for cash) at the coffee house, in the town of Alexandria, on MONDAY , the 21st of April next, at one o'clock, An Acre of Ground, Lying on the south side of Duke Street, and bounded by Wed , Hamilton , and Wolfe lanes in the suburbs of Alexandria . John Dunlap, Trustee. March 31. dts
REMOVAL. T. CRAVEN has removed his Store next door to Matt's tavern , where he offers for Sale a general assortment of  DRY GOODS , And daily expects a further Supply. April 3.
HENRY K. MAY Has now landed, for Sale, 65 tons Plaister of Paris, 60 boxes Mould Candles, 20 boxes Chocolate, 50 barrels Prime Pork, 6 hogheads Muscovado Sugar, 1 leaguer Cape Madeira Wine In STORE, London Particular, } London and New-York Market } Particular and Cargo Teneriffe } Wines . Catalonia and Claret } 50 barrels No. 1 Cargo and Prime Beef 10 barrels Bounce 4 bales Beerboom Currants 1 bale Pandah Coffas 6 hides Molasses 6 casks of Cheese, of superior quality. April 3. dim
JAMES SANDERSON HAS RECEIVED, A few casks of excellent  CLOVER-SEED , Which is warranted fresh. 3000 lbs. best green Martinique Coffee. 20 barrels New England Rum 20 barrels Whiskey A few bales upland Georgia Cotton 3 cases Irish Linens 1 bale brown ditto. Also on Hand, British Sail Canvas; German Osnaburgs;— and as usual, a general assortment of the best Wines, Spirituous Liquors, Teas and Groceries. March 24. d
Plaister Paris—afloat. 50 tons Plaister Paris, 1500 feet Oars, At Lawrason's wharf; On board the Schooner Dove , Capt. from Portland, for sale by Lawrason & Fowle, on said wharf. March 20. d
SALT, Suitable for the Fisheries. JUST RECEIVED, 1200 bushels St. Ubes Salt; per Schooner  Martha and Mary ; and for sale, at Merchants wharf. William Hodgson. March 21. d
JOHN G. LADD, Has just received 150 bales first quality Russian heavy  CANVASS , 1500 pieces long and short India  NANKEENS , For Sale on moderate terms. March 21. d
TUNIS CRAVEN,
Has received by the late arrivals an elegant as- sortment of  GOODS , —AMONG WHICH ARE— London Superfine Cloths } Corded Cambricks, and Calimerees, } Lace do. Bennett's patent Cords, } Rich Colonade and fi- Do. Watteatings, } gured India Musins Silks, Mouselkins, Flo- } India and British Book rences, } do. Imperial, clouded and } Luce Caps & Handker- white Marcellas, } chiefs, Toilettes, Swandowns, } Extra Silk Gloves, Flannels, &c. Blankets, } &c. Nice Muffs, Coatings, Plains, } Silk Cord and Buttons, Kerseys, Halfthicks, } Cambric Buttons, Lamb's Wool, Worsted, } Artificial Flowers and Cotton and Silk Ho- } Weaths, siery, } Ostrich Feathers, Irish & Flanders Sheet- } Italian Mantuas, ings, } Fine India Perfums, 4 4 1/2 Irish Linens, } Baftas, Mamcodies, Sating Coats, } Dowls, Tickenburg, Long Lawns, } Dinaburgs, Brownmolis Linen Cambricks, } &c. &c. Dimities, Cambric do. He daily expects an additional assortment of FALL GOODS. Oct. 23. dtt
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 his usual low terms, Muscovado Sugars, of various qua- lities, Loaf and Lump ditto, Gunpowder, Imperial, } TEAS , Hyson, } particularly selected Young Hyson, } for Hyson-Skin, and } family use. Souchong } Best Green Coffee, Chocolate, of a superior quality. Madeira, } Butcher, } Sherry, } WINE . Lisbon, } Teneriffe, } Malaga, and } Genuine Old Port } Cognac and Bourdeaux Brandy, Old Jamaica Spirit, for family use, Antigua, St. Croix, St. Vincent, 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, Race and Ground Ginger, Basket Salt for table use, Pearl Barley, Rice, Starch, Fig-blue, Soap, Mould, Dips and Spermatine Candles, Refined Salt, Petre, Flotant Indigo, Allum, Copperas, Madder, Brimstone, Spinning Cotton, Patent Shot, all sizes, best English and country-made Gunpowder, Segars, and Smoking Tobacco; very best Chewing To- bacco. Hamilton and Leiper's Snuff, Hunter's Pipes, in boxes. London Mustard, warranted of a superior qua- lity, Dixon's best ditto, Wrapping Paper, Des- mi-hns, &c. &c. with generally every artic- le in his line—the whole of which have been select- ed with care and will be disposed of on the very lowest terms. December 16.
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, Fairfax Street, and daily expects an additional supply in the United States from Liverpool. September 28. d
Dissolution of Copartnership. THE Copartnership hitherto subsisting under the firm of Joseph Riddle & Co. of Alexandria , was dissolved the 1st instant, by mutual con- sent. 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 ac- counts are of long standing are particularly re- quested to attend to this notice, and make payments to either of the subscribers. JOSEPH RIDDLE, Of Alexandria . JAMES DALL, Of Baltimore . September 18.

CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
THURSDAY March 6.
BRITISH AFFAIRS.
DEBATE
In committee of the whole on the state of the union—Mr. J. C. Smith in the chair—on the resolution offered by Mr. Gregg.
[Mr. Smilie's Speech concluded.]
But the gentleman from Virginia tells us, that the situation of England is different from what it was in 1793. Agreed—but that change is in our favor. Great Britain has at present her hands so full, that she will not wish to increase her enemies. The events of the present contest are extremely uncertain. If the emperor of France shall prove successful, and make a peace on the continent to the exclusion of G. Britain, he will undoubtedly shut out British manufactures from every part of Europe. The present therefore is the most favorable time for pursuing our measures.
The gentleman also enquires what will England say of our conduct to Spain? He laments that his lips on this subject are closed. I too lament that mine are closed. I wish to God that every word said, while our doors were closed, and that every measure entered into, were known to every man, woman and child in America. I shall not, on this occasion, say more, but to express the hope that the day is not distant when the gentleman's statements will be rectified by a complete disclosure.
The same gentleman has avowed his hostility to a certain nation, and he is willing to go to war with her, because he considers her feeble, and because she has been guilty of aggressions on our rights. Mighty aggression! Which is nothing more than what happened the other day at Detroit, where certain British officers seized a man, with the view of carrying him over the line. I hope such trivial things, the offspring of accident or personal resentment, will never be considered by us as a cause of war. I hope the American people will never go to war when they can avoid it without a sacrifice of honor or justice. For my part I cannot see what this measure has to do with our affairs with Spain. Have we not a right to manage those affairs independent of England?—Have we got to this, that we are to consider England as a party to our transactions with other nations? In our affairs with Spain, we are doing England no injury, and she has no right to interfere with the exercise of our rights as an independent nation.
The gentleman asks will it be politic to strengthen the hands of France, to invigorate the power that threatens the subjugation of the world? How this topic has been brought into view, I cannot tell. I have no predilection to France; I have no attachment to any country but the one in which I live. I am willing to do justice to all nations, and to require it from all. But suppose Bonaparte should succeed in the conquest of Europe? It will be a long time before it can be effected; and if effected, it will be found that a fleet is not the work of a day. It will be found to be the work of years, and years of peace too, before he can possess sufficient ships and seamen to destroy the British navy. And what are the dreadful terrors of the French government? There appears at the head of her affairs a man who transcends in talents and ambition the other potentates of Europe. But is there any thing permanent in this? Much, every thing may depend on his brittle life. On his fall, she may become as feeble as she was before. The nation we ought to fear, according to the gentleman from Virginia, is not that which has the actual command of the sea. No, the gentleman is not afraid of her, but of the nation which may have the command of it hereafter . I should regard to see any nation of Europe blotted out of existence. I hope that Bonaparte will never conquer England, or England conquer France. But I cannot attach much importance to distant, while I am menaced by present dangers.
The gentleman has also portrayed the great danger to the constitution from war. I agree with him. I too deprecate war. I consider it one of the worst evils that can befall mankind. But as I have already shown that this is not a war, but a peace measure, his remarks do not apply. I know that war is attended by numerous evils, that it not only exhausts our blood and treasure, but that it has a still more fatal effect on our manners. Still am I not willing to prostrate the dignity, the interest and the honor of my country, even if war should be the consequence.
The gentleman has also founded an alarm among us because this is not a measure of the cabinet. That gentleman however knows full well
that any member on this floor, without even consulting any of his fellow members, much less the cabinet, has a right to bring forward any resolution he pleases. But he said at the same time there was a cabinet. How then could he expect us to consult the cabinet when no such thing exists? My friend, who offered this resolution, showed it to me before he presented it. I concurred in it, and I now advocate it, because I think it right, and the gentleman will not deny that every gentleman on this floor has equal rights.
The gentleman has also told us that France in 1798 was doing what England now does, that she was fighting the battles of the world. For my part I do not believe the world is indebted to either of those nations, much less do I believe that we are. But this same England can do wonders, and it seems we are not to contend for our rights with her, lest she should get out of humor with us. I know the power of the English fleet, and I know we cannot contend with it. Debauched however as her government is, I do not believe she will go to war with us; but if she does not, it will not be owing to the caution we have observed in discussing this subject. Of this nation as thus represented as fighting the battles of the world, I may perhaps have formed a wrong opinion, in the estimate I have formed of her humanity and justice. Go to the East Indies—throw your eyes on Africa, look back on the American revolution, and talk of her humanity! Applaud her for justice, when there is not a nation on earth at this day so much disposed to be hostile to us. Sir, she will never forgive us for having achieved our independence. Her hostility is invigorated by another circumstance. She is the first trading nation in the world, we are the second. We interfere with her grandeur, and she has determined to crush us. She is proceeding step by step in the work of destruction, and if we are so pusillanimous as to submit, she will push on to our ruin and disgrace. The gentleman has told us that if we aid any power, in her efforts to destroy Britain, we shall endanger ourselves. Indeed, Sir, so many evidences of the friendship of this nation are brought before us, that I only want experience to believe them. We are also told by the same gentleman, that France will do us the honor only to make us the last nation she devours. Why all this clamor about France, when she is not injuring us, while we are so tame to the other nations who are violating our dearest rights? I trust we shall know how to respect ourselves with whatever nations we have to deal, and if France acts to us as England has done, that we will treat her as we are now for treating England. But till this time arrives these remarks are misplaced.
I come now to reply to one thing said by the gentleman from Virginia, which I am very sorry I am under the necessity of doing. The fate of this country is placed in irresponsible hands. Tom, Dick and Harry ought to be put into straight waistcoats. Whether this language is consistent with the respect due to this House, or to his nation, I leave the gentleman to judge for himself. I will grant that gentleman has a right to the exercise of his opinion on all political subjects. I will even allow that he has a mind more luminous than belongs to most men. But I will also say, that the rights which he claims to himself he ought to allow to his fellow members. If I entertain any opinion which is wrong, and any man can convince me it is so, I am ready to acknowledge it; but how comes the gentleman to represent all the members on this floor as a set of fools? Why, Sir, if I were to pretend to say that John Locke was a fool, that Milton was a bad poet, that Bacon was a miserable lawyer, whatever my intention might be, I should not derogate from their characters. I believe this will be the case with the members of this House, and that the character of no man in it will be affected by his charge. I look through this body and see many of my fellow members, whose voice is never heard on this floor, on whose judgment I can place as high a reliance, as on those whose talents are the most conspicuously displayed. I beg the committee will excuse me for the large portion of their time I have consumed on points little connected with the question under consideration. I will conclude what I have at present to say, reserving to myself the right of making some additional remarks before the question is taken.
(To be continued.)
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Wednesday, April 9.
Mr. J. C. Smith from the committee of claims made a report on a letter of Wm. Eaton, concluding with a resolution that the proper accounting officers be authorized and directed to settle the accounts subsisting between the United States, and William Eaton, late consul of the United States at Tunis, under the direction of the secretary of state; which resolution was agreed to, and referred to the committee of claims to bring in a bill; who during the sitting bro't in a bill authorising the settlement of accounts between the United States and William Eaton, which was referred to the committee of the whole to-morrow.
The speaker laid before the house a letter from Joseph H. Nicholson, resigning his seat as a member of the house.
Mr. Gregg from the committee on public lands, made a report on the petitions of sundry officers and representatives of officers, who served in the British army in the
war, which originated in the year 1755, stating the inability, in point of time, to attend these cases during the present session and concluding with a resolution for the indefinite postponement of the petitions, in which the house concurred.
The speaker laid before the house a letter from the secretary of the treasury, transmitting a statement of the exports of the United States, from the 1st of October 1804, to the 1st of October 1805, by which it appears that the whole exports of the United States for that time amount to
95,566,021 Of which amount the exports of domestic growth or manufacture are
42,387,002 And those of foreign growth or manufacture
54,179,019 A bill for establishing trading houses, with the Indian tribes was read a third time and passed.
A bill in addition to an act entitled an act to regulate the grants of land, and to provide for the disposal of lands of the United States, south of the state of Tennessee, was read a third time and passed.
A bill to amend in the cases therein mentioned, the act to regulate the collection of duties on imports and tonnage, was read a third time and passed.
The house resolved itself into a committee of the whole, Mr. Varnum in the chair, On the bill to authorise the state of Tennessee to issue grants, and perfect titles to certain lands therein described; and settle the claims to the vacant and unappropriated lands within the same.
Mr. Blount moved to strike out the first section.
This motion was supported by Mr. Blount; and opposed by Messrs. Gregg, Alston, G. W. Campbell, Rhea of Tenn. and Pickett.
Messrs. Bedinger, Blackledge and Alexander, spoke against the provisions of the bill generally.
The question was then taken on striking out the first section, and passed in the negative without a division.
Various amendments were offered some of which were agreed to, and others disagreed to, after considerable debate.
Mr. Blackledge moved a new section declaring that this act shall not take effect until the legislature of North Carolina shall give their assent thereto.
This motion was supported by Messrs. Blount, Macon, and Alexander, and opposed by Messrs. Gregg, and G. W. Campbell; and disagreed to;
Ayes 22.
The committee then rose and reported the bill with sundry amendments; when the house adjourned about five o'clock.
Thursday, April 10.
On motion of Mr. Mac Creery, Resolved, That the Speaker be requested to inform the executive of the state of Maryland of the resignation of Joseph H. Nicholson, a representative of that state.
The house took into consideration the amendments of the committee of the whole to the bill authorising the state of Tennessee to issue grants and perfect titles to certain lands therein described; and to settle the claims to the unappropriated lands within the same.
Those amendments having been agreed to, Mr. Blackledge offered a new section—"That this act shall not take effect until the legislature of North Carolina shall pass an act giving their assent thereto."
In support of this motion Mr. Blackledge spoke at considerable length, to show that the bill would be an infringement of the compact between the United States and North Carolina, without this provision.
The adoption of this section was also supported by Messrs. Blount and Alexander and opposed by Messrs. J. C. Smith and Alston.
The yeas and nays being required on it, were yeas 22, nays 78.
Mr. Alston then moved the following proviso. Provided nevertheless that nothing in this act contained shall be so construed as to impair the provisions of the act of North Carolina ceding to the United States, certain western lands.
This motion was disagreed to, ayes thirty-four.
When the bill was ordered to a third reading to-morrow.
On the motion of Mr. J. Randolph the house resolved itself into a committee of the whole Mr. J. C. Smith in the chair, on the bill making appropriations for the support of the navy of the United States for the year 1806.
Considerable debate arose on the several items of appropriations proposed to be made, which, together with the various motions made, we will hereafter give at full.
The bill was ordered to a third reading on Saturday.
On motion of Mr. J. Randolph the house resolved itself into a committee of the whole, Mr. Gregg in the chair, on the bill to prohibit officers of the army and navy, from holding or exercising any civil office
The committee rose and reported their agreement to the bill. The house immediately considered their report.
Mr. N. Williams moved that the bill should be printed.
This motion was supported by Messrs. N. Williams, R. Nelson, and Sloan; and opposed by Messrs. J. Clay, and J. Randolph; and disagreed to—Ayes 64, Nays 52.
Mr. N. Williams then moved to amend the bill by adding to it the following proviso:
Provided, That this act shall not affect any officer now holding an office under the constitution or any existing law of the United States.
This amendment was supported by Messrs. N. Williams, R. Nelson, and Smilie; and opposed by Messrs. J. Randolph, R. Whitehill, Dawson, Jackson, and Quincy.
Mr. Rhea of Tennessee, opposed both the amendment and the bill.
When the question was taken by yeas and nays on the proviso, which was negatived—Yeas 36—Nays 66.
And the bill ordered to a third reading to-morrow.
On motion of Mr. D. R. Williams, Resolved, That the secretary of the navy be directed to lay before this house an estimate of the respective sums necessary to be appropriated for repairs of vessels, store rent, pay of armourers, freight, and contingent expenses of the navy for the year 1806.
(Debate in course.)
NEW YORK, April 9.
The two houses of the legislature of this state, have passed a resolution, founded on a report of a joint committee, requesting "the senators and representatives of this state in the congress of the U. States, to use their best endeavors to have an act passed to release the pretended claim of the United States against this state for state balances."
At a meeting of the committee of merchants held at the Tontine Coffee House on Monday evening the 7th instant it was resolved that the following letter addressed to the secretary of state, relative to the foreign commerce of the United States, with the answer thereto, should be published for the information of the merchants.
By order of the general committee, THOMAS FARMAR, Chairman. JOHN FERRERS, Secretary.
New York, March 11, 1806.
Sir, I HAVE the honor to inform you, by direction of a committee appointed at a general meeting of merchants in this city on the 26th December.
The opinions and wishes of the commercial interest of New York, were expressed in their late memorial, since which, nothing has occurred to change their sentiments, or diminish their apprehensions.
Sensible that foreign relations must be intricate, and believing those of the United States to be involved in unusual perplexity the merchants of New York have waited in silence, but with anxiety, the development of those measures which the wisdom of government may have devised for the redress of wrongs already suffered, and protection against injuries still apprehended.
Even at this late hour, although warranted as well by the usage of other nations as by our republican institutions, freely and confidently to expect every useful information, which can be given without embarrassing the measures of government they would still preserve the same respectful silence, if they were not otherwise compelled by motives of irresistible force.
The season approaches to commence their most important operations depending for success on a continuance of peace. The present stagnation of business, protracted, would not merely diminish their profits but must distress those of the fellow citizens who depend on daily labor for daily bread. It must injure those who procure, by selling the production of their soil, articles of subsistence which habit has rendered necessary to comfortable existence. On the other hand, merchants and insurers must be ruined if the adventure on calculations essentially erroneous. The mechanics with whom they are connected must be in the same catastrophe. The produce of our country will then no longer find those markets which gave a spring to national industry, thus our prosperity will vanish.
Under the pressure of such cogent circumstances, the merchants of New York hope it will not be deemed impertinent respectfully to solicit information on

distinct points highly interesting, & which are now involved in dangerous obscurity.
The situation in which we are placed with England, claims the first notice because of her prodigious naval power, which, it is apprehended by some, may be suddenly employed to annihilate our commerce. We wish therefore to be informed whether the injurious principles, adopted by her tribunals, have been relinquished or extended; whether the measures devised by the wisdom of government to obtain redress, compensation, and security, promise a successful result; or whether the merchants must expect more portentous events.
Rumors have prevailed respecting our relations to the opposite belligerents, and of events tending to embroil us with them, which have alarmed the merchants of New York. They are desirous of knowing whether those rumors be idle and vain, or whether from transactions in the knowledge of government it would be prudent to suspend or wholly to abandon our commerce with France and Spain.
There was reason to believe that peace had been made with Tripoli, but as no ratification of the treaty has been officially published, the merchants wish to know whether investments for the Mediterranean can be safely made, or whether they must provide against the depredations of the Barbary corsairs.
Finally the plunder and outrage to which commerce is exposed in the West Indies, and even on our own coast, render it very desirable to know whether government contemplate employing a respectable naval force to repress those predatory aggressions.
I am directed by the committee to disavow all intention or even wish to pry into the secrets of government, or urge the disclosure of measures which it may deem useful or convenient to conceal; more especially to ask any thing incompatible with your official obligations.
With great respect, I have to honor to remain, sir, Your most obedient humble servant, THOMAS FARMAR, Chairman, general committee of merchants. Hon. James Madison, sec'y of department of state.
Department of state, March 31st, 1806.
Sir, I have received the letter which you wrote to me on the 11th instant by the direction of the committee, appointed by a general meeting of the merchants of New York.
The solicitude of those engaged in foreign commerce, at the present crisis, which led to the application, could not fail to awaken the regret, that the cause of mercantile operations could not in all cases be regulated, by a more precise knowledge of foreign occurrences; but you are doubtless sensible, that a communication of the features of that prospect, which if not multiplied and varied, with the multiplied variation incident to it, must itself become a source of miscalculation, would exceed the duty and responsibility of any government, as it would frequently do the rules of prudence, if the task were less impracticable. It is only therefore in peculiar cases, where the existence or the decided approach of events deeply affecting the whole, or particular classes of citizens, may be known to the government, and not sufficiently within the general means of conjecture and anticipation, that special notifications can be required, either according to expediency or usage, and it is a just subject of congratulation in this country, that such is the degree of publicity given by the ordinary vehicles, of circulation, to foreign occurrences and appearances, and such the capacity of our mercantile fellow citizens for appreciating them, that, that intelligent portion of the community, is as little dependent in the United States, on the notifications of the government, as any country whatever.
Persuaded sir, that the justness of these remarks will at once be perceived, I make no other apology for limiting the answer to your enquiries, to a general assurance of the disposition of the President to give to every class of citizens, the proper information which it may lie with the executive to afford, & to an intimation, that whatever embarrassments or risks may be incident to particular branches of commerce, the occasion is not of a character to justify the government, in undertaking to predict or define them.
I have only to add, that the delay in acknowledging your letter, has proceeded from other duties, pressing both as to time
and importance, it was possible, also, that the interval might have produced the means of a more satisfactory answer, to particular articles of your enquiry.
I have the honor to be, sir, With great respect, Your obedient servant, JAMES MADISON. THOMAS FARMAR, Esq. New-York.
REMARKS.
It would puzzle a greater philologist than Mr. Madison to make out the meaning of the preceding letter. The address of the committee of merchants is respectful in its form, and definite in its terms. The subject is of great importance to the commercial, agricultural and mechanical interests of the country; and as such, it most certainly deserved an explicit answer....an answer which by explaining our relations with foreign nations, should have pointed out a secure path to mercantile enterprise. But instead of this, the letter of the secretary is involved, obscure and unsatisfactory. Great pains are taken and many words used to say nothing; and if any idea is communicated, the merchants are obliquely censured for making impertinent enquiries. One important enquiry made in the letter of the committee; to wit, that relating to the disposal of the naval force in the West Indies, is left altogether unnoticed.
This answer furnishes a new and striking evidence of the truth of Mr. Randolph's charge, that we have no cabinet; that the administration has formed no plan, has pointed out no mode for managing the great concerns of the nation. If any plan had been formed, the secretary could have given answers to the enquiries of the committee; or he could have said that pending negotiations would not permit answers to be given. If unsettled negotiations did not prevent, it is vain to give any other reason for silence; for the public have a right to the information, and it is the duty of the government to give it. Such information has always been granted by the British ministry to respectful applications from their merchants; and shall the free citizens of America, be denied that advice which is freely granted to the subjects of a monarchy?
We request our readers to peruse and to compare the two letters with attention. The letter of the committee is elegant and perspicuous, while that of the secretary is clumsy and obscure. The composition of the latter would not give reputation to a school boy.
Let it be remembered that the letter is from a committee of the merchants of the greatest mercantile city in America; and the answer from Mr. Madison, now secretary of state, and a candidate for the next presidency.
(N. Y. Com. Ad.)
Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
MONDAY, April 14.
Every mail from Washington brings intelligence of a nature, which most powerfully illustrates the truth of what Mr. Jefferson has said of our democratic rulers.
"You rogues? you rogues! you're all found out, And, we the people, I've no doubt, Will put a period to your dashing, And honest men will come in fashion."
The talents of the administration, (says the editor of the U. S. Gazette) and of the legislature, which at the commencement of the session we fondly flattered ourselves would be sedulously devoted to the extrication of this country from the difficulties into which she has been plunged by the weaknesses and folly of our public measures, seem now to have no other object than mutual detection and recrimination. Those who have heretofore had the lead in our public affairs are now exclusively employed, each one in endeavoring to ward off the indignation of the country from himself and direct it to his neighbor. — I am much mistaken if it does not ultimately fall upon all, with a weight which their feeble shoulders will not be able to sustain.
A letter from Canton, received by the Mandarin, arrived at Boston, says; "perhaps it may alleviate affliction, by your giving notice, that two of the crew of the late ship Boston, captured at Nootka, were living with the natives at that place, in September 1804. If my memory serves me, one is named Thompson, the other Jewitt Rogers, both I believe belong to Boston; the former I understand is the son of a boat-builder, living at the north part of the town. Every other person on board the ship was massacred. The above mentioned were badly wounded in the attack? but after the natives got possession of the ship, and learnt these two were mechanics, they were spared; shortly after they recovered; This may be relied on."
By the following extract of a letter from New York, dated April 8th, it appears that Mr. Jefferson's district judge and attorney are still going on in a way to furnish ample amusement to all such as reflect disgrace upon the whole country, as well as upon the particular agents and those under whose authority they act.
"You are already informed that the grand jury have found bills against five persons, of whom S. W. O. and col. S. are two. The latter being in execution under the process of the supreme court of the state, the whole of the morning has been occupied by the court in endeavoring to fall upon some plan to take him from the custody of the sheriff, and to bring him before the court to charge him on the indictment. The defendant's counsel have remained perfectly silent, giving the district attorney, however, and the court to understand that they proceeded at their peril, and the sheriff declaring that he would not give up his prisoner unless indemnified by somebody.
"At last an act of congress was found empowering the judge of the circuit court to issue a 'habeas corpus ad testificandum,' directed to the sheriff, &c. commanding him to bring the prisoner into court, &c. This was accordingly issued and this afternoon the sheriff came into court accompanied by col. Smith. As soon as he appeared, the district attorney ordered the clerk to arraign him on the indictment. To this his council objected, declaring the whole proceeding was irregular, that no habeas corpus ad testificandum could regularly be allowed, unless there was a trial to be had on an issue joined: that there was no issue joined upon any of the indictments found, and therefore the law cited did not authorise the judge to allow this writ:—that if the writ had been issued regularly, it was mere ad testificandum, and to pervert it to any other use, would be a trick upon the party and upon the judge who allowed it: that it would be highly derogatory to the dignity and justice of the country to descend to a trick in order to execute its laws.—After some argument the judge declared he would not suffer the defendant to be arraigned while attending under a habeas corpus ad testificandum, and he was accordingly dismissed; but before he had time to get out of the court room, he was arrested by the marshal on a warrant founded on the indictment, and was again brought before the court. It was stated that he was now before the court, not by virtue of the habeas corpus, but under the warrant, and of that opinion was the judge. Col. S. was then charged and plead in abatement, in writing, that there was illegal evidence laid before the grand jury when deliberating on the bill found, and which he stated to be the examinations and depositions taken in March. Mr. O. filed a similar plea. The court were then about to adjourn, when the district attorney moved the court that Col. S. being now before the court be committed to the custody of the marshal. The court ordered him to be committed accordingly—The sheriff declared he was his prisoner. The judge replied, "I cannot help that; I sit here to see the laws of the United States executed; I have therefore ordered the prisoner into the custody of the marshal. If you claim him, you and the marshal must settle that between you; I have nothing to do with it." In other words, you are two executive officers, you may contend for the prisoner, and the stronger take him!....The sheriff however, set off with Col. S. with as much speed as possible, and before the marshal could get out of the court, was beyond his reach. Thus ended this day's business.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman of observation at New Orleans, to his correspondent in Lexington, dated January 25.
Having made an excursion into the country West of the Mississippi, and South of Red river, I suppose that some account of it will not be unacceptable to you. That part which is nearest the first, is Attakapas county, and that which joins the second, is Opelousas. They both join the Bay of Mexico, the latter to the Southwest of the former; That portion of Opelousas which is near the Red River, is a high piny country, and grows gradually smooth and rich as it approaches the sea, where it is so low that the ground is pretty generally a green marsh, on which even the cattle cannot go; between the high and low grounds, the whole country is one enormous prairie, 6 or 900 miles along the coast, intersected by numberless streams of water, which are lined with timber; this prairie, in the inhabited parts of these two countries, is covered with cattle; some farmers have marked
last fall, better than 1000 calves, and one has marked 1500. It is impossible even to make a tolerable good guess at the number there may be in those two countries; but it must certainly be very great; because every body has a stock, and there are not less than 1000 or 1200 families in them.
The usual crops are, cotton, maize; but sugar plantations are now forming in Attakapas; the settled part of the other country being to the north of this, seems unfit for that branch of agriculture.
Gardening thrives there in a very high degree, both in culinary productions and fruits, and there is no doubt but the grape vine will succeed when tried; (I forgot mentioning that besides cattle, they have a large number of sheep and swine) the beginning of the summer seems to be the most favorable season for vegetables.
The country near the sea, that is for about 60 or 100 miles, is so much intersected with water courses, that it is navigable in every direction; and as the greatest part of these are furnished by the Mississippi, & that the country is extremely low there are communications from one river to another, and in some places, two or three navigable communications between two rivers. The time is not very far off, when a navigation will be opened for upper country produce, to be scattered over that country, from Red River, down to the sea board; nay, even be shipped there for foreign markets. Nothing hardly would prevent it now, were the different channels known by your ven'able countrymen.
These two counties were deemed perfectly healthy, the Attakapas is totally French, and consists of four hundred families, and the Opelousas which has 600 families, is nearly divided between the French and American settlers: the latter are much on the increase, col. Thompson, from Kentucky, who is register of the western district of the territory of Orleans, is so much pleased with the Opelousas, where his office is fixed that he is constantly looking out to buy himself a plantation; lands are low there, some very fine may be bought at from one and a quarter to 3 dollars per acre, while they are worth from three to five times as much on the Mississippi.
The Sch'r Maria, Charles Stodder, Master, Will sail for Frederickburg tomorrow. For freight or passage apply to the Captain on board at Merchants wharf, or to
Daniel Murgatroyd. April 14.
Thirty Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY, from the subscriber, living in Calvert county, state of Maryland, MULATTO BOY, by the name of KILL, 13 years of age, about 5 feet 6 inches high, of a serious and likely countenance. He cloped in company with a negro man of Mr. Francis Winfield's, of said county, on the 6th instant, who has a mother living in George Town. The above lad had on when he went away a round country cotton over jacket, a white Marseilles waistcoat, a reddish cashmere pair of pantaloon, a fur hat and a pair of old boots, and has a large scar down his forehead which he received by a fall when a child. He was seen on Monday last crossing over in the ferry boat from George Town to Alexandria in company with the said Dick, who is a stout black fellow, with thick lips and round shoulders. The above reward will be given to any person who secures the two, so that I get them again, or FIFTEEN DOLLARS for either.
Daniel Carcaud. April 14.
N. B. All masters of vessels are forewarned carrying off said negroes. D. C.
FOR SALE,
1500 acres of Land, in Charles county, Maryland, 14 miles from Alexandria and 4 from the Potomac, near the post road leading to Port Tobacco. The situation is exceedingly healthy and the soil fertile. A great portion of this land is bottom, (at least 500 acres) well adapted to the culture of wheat, corn or tobacco, timothy also thrives well upon it—the upland produces good wheat from fallow, and yields the white clover in abundance. Fully one third of this tract is in wood, a great part of which is valuable timber. Besides a fertile soil the purchaser will derive other advantages—a good mill seat and an excellent stand for a tavern. The improvements are, a dwelling house with six rooms, with a fire place in each; a kitchen, smoke house, stables, carriage house; a large and newly built barn, 48 feet square; tobacco house and several other out houses.
The subscriber wishing to remove to Kentucky, will dispose of this tract on very reasonable terms. One third of the purchase money in cash, the balance in bonds for three equal yearly payments, bearing interest from the date if not punctually discharged, with security by mortgage. Possession and a deed to be given at the first payment.
Benjamin Dulany. March 26.

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 at which they are compounded could be purchased at a retail store.
TAKE NOTICE
That J. Kennedy, Sen. is appointed the only agent for ALEXANDRIA.
DR. HAMILTON'S ELIXIR,
A sovereign remedy for Colds, Obsolete Coughs, Asthma, Catarrhs, Sore Throats, and approaching Consumption.
To Parents who may have children afflicted with the HOOPING COUGH,
This discovery is of the first magnitude, as it is an immediate relief, checks the progress, and in a short time entirely removes the most cruel disorder to which children are liable. The Elixir is so perfectly agreeable and the dose so small that no difficulty arises in taking it.
From LUTHER MARTIN, Esq. Attorney-General of the State of Maryland.
Gentlemen, I comply with your request in stating my opinion of Hamilton's Elixir. It has been used in my family for two or three years past, with uniform success, whenever colds, coughs, or similar complaints have rendered medicine necessary. I have myself found it an excellent and agreeable remedy for a very painful and troublesome affection of the breast, accompanied with soreness and with obstructed and difficult breathing.
On these accounts I do not hesitate to recommend Hamilton's Elixir, as a valuable medicine, and deserving public attention.
LUTHER MARTIN.
Mr. Abijah Henry, Bridge-Street, Baltimore, was cured by one bottle of Hamilton's Elixir of a very complicated disorder, occasioned by a severe cold caught several months ago. He breathed with the greatest difficulty, and was often thrown into weakening sweats when he attempted to walk any distance, and his voice would frequently fail in such a degree that he could only attempt to whisper. He has been upwards of six weeks without a return of his complaints and desires to give this public testimony in favor of this invaluable medicine.
Dr. Hamilton's GRAND RESTORATIVE,
Is recommended as an invaluable medicine, for the speedy relief and permanent cure of the various complaints which result from dissipated pleasures—juvenile indiscretions—residence in climates unfavorable to the constitution—the immoderate use of tea, frequent intoxication, or any other destructive intemperance—the unskillful or excessive use of mercury—the diseases peculiar to females—a certain period of life—bad lyings in, &c. &c.
And is proved by long and extensive experience to be absolutely unparalleled in the cure of
  Nervous Disorders,  Violent cramps in the 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 weaknesses,  Involuntary emissions,    Seminal weaknesses,  Obstinate gleet,    Fluorbus (or whites)  Impotency, &c. &c.    Barrenness,   
In cases of extremity, where the long prevalence and obstinacy of disease has brought on a general impoverishment of the system, excessive debility of the whole frame, and a wasting of the flesh, which no nourishment or cordial could repair, a perseverance in the use of this medicine has performed the most astonishing cures.
HAMILTON'S ESSENCE AND EXTRACT OF MUSTARD,
A fast and effectual remedy for gout, rheumatism, palsy, sprains, bruises, pains in the face and neck, &c. &c. has performed more cures in the above complaint than all the other medicines ever before made public.
From Dr. Weatherburn, Wythe county, Virginia.
GENTLEMEN,
I purchased at your shop the preparations you call Hamilton's Essence, or Extract of Mustard, which I believe has perfectly removed a chronic rheumatism (of that kind 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 letter useful you are at liberty to make it public.
Yours, &c.
W. WEATHERBURN.
John Hoover, rope maker, South Second Street, between Market and Christian Streets, Philadelphia, voluntarily makes oath as follows, namely, That his wife, Mary Hoover, was so severely afflicted with a violent rheumatism, very dangerously situated the consequence of a severe cold after lying in, as to be confined to her bed for several weeks, and was at length reduced to the melancholy apprehension of remaining a cripple for life, notwithstanding the most respectable medical advice was followed, and every probable remedy attempted. When seeing several cases of cures performed by Hamilton's Essence and Extract of Mustard, they were procured from Mr. Birch, No. 17, South Second Street. The first application enabled her to walk across the room, and the use of one bottle restored her to her usual state of health and strength.
JOHN HOOVER.
Sworn and subscribed before EBENEZER FERGUSON, Esq. One of the justices of the peace for Philadelphia county.
HAMILTON'S
WORM DESTROYING LOZENGES,
Which have within four years past cured upwards of one hundred and twenty thousand persons of both sexes, of every age, and in every situation, of various dangerous complaints arising from worms, and from obstructions or tubercles in the stomach and bowels.
This medicine bears no analogy whatever of similar title, to commonly complained of as operating with vi-
ce, blem on the contrary a particular excellence it 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 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 humors and corruptions; feverish and bilious complaints, and the lax and mild 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 Tereis or large round worm, the Ascarides, or small maw worm, the Cucurbitina, or short flat, white worm, and lastly, the Taenia or tape worm so called from its resemblance to tape; this is often many yards long, and is full of joints—It is most hurtful and most difficult to cure.
Among the symptoms attending worms, are disagreeable breath, especially in the morning—Bad and corrupted gums—itching in the nose and about the face—Convulsions and epileptic fits, and sometimes privation of speech—Staring and grinding of the teeth in sleep—Irregular appetite, sometimes loathing food, and sometimes voracious—Purging, with slimy and foetid stools—Vomiting—Large and hard belly—Pains and sickness at the stomach—Pains in the head and thighs, with lowness of spirits—Slow fever, with small and irregular pulse—A dry cough—Excessive thirst—Sometimes pale and unhealthy countenance, and sometimes the face bloated and flushed.
Persons afflicted with any of the above symptoms should have immediate recourse to Hamilton's worm destroying lozenges, which have been constantly attended with success in all complaints similar to those above described.
A dose of this medicine given occasionally during the warm season will effectually prevent the vomiting and purging of children, a dreadful disorder which annually destroys thousands of the infant part of our cities. It is likewise the mildest and most certain remedy known and has restored to health and strength a great number when in advanced stages of this fatal complaint. Particular and plain instructions are given for every part of the necessary treatment in such cases.
Children generally take this medicine with eagerness, having a pleasing appearance, and an agreeable taste.
CASES OF CURES—
By Hamilton's WORM DESTROYING LOZENGES, (Selected from thousands) the authenticity of which any person may ascertain either by letter or personal application.
TAPE WORM.
Mr. SAMUEL FULLER, Inn keeper, on the Harford road, ten miles from Baltimore, began about 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 such dreadful apprehensions as cannot be conceived but by one in a similar situation—his appetite wasted rapidly, and with that his strength, so that he was unable to attend to any business—when he heard of some excellent cures performed by Hamilton's worm lozenges, he took a large dose, which brought away about FOUR YARDS of the worm (now in the possession of Lee & Co.) but a renewal of his pains soon convinced him that this monstrous reptile had recovered its first 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 mildness is abundantly evident in innumerable cures of infants.
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 accomplish, different other means had proved abortive. My eldest boy had a very sickly appearance, was very restless at night, grew leaner from time to time; in short, he seemed to be in a precarious state of health, which would yield to none of the medicines administered, until I gave him two doses of lozenges, agreeably to the directions, which carried off a quantity to an appearance a mere mucus but upon closer inspection quite replete with very small living animals. Not one of that sort of worms which usually afflict children came from him. Since that period he grew remarkably better in health, and though lean, has got a fair and lively complexion. Upon different occasions I have used this medicine as a purging substitute, and found it to answer exceedingly well, without bringing on belly ache, or any other disagreeable sensations, so often occasioned by purging medicines. Upon the whole I judge this medicine to be, besides its main object, one of the most salutary means for restoring lost appetite, and promoting a proper state of digestion, by carrying off that bilious substance, which engenders so much indisposition, both among children and adults.
I am, Sir, your most obedient servant, JOHN MOLTHER.
Dr. Hahn's true and genuine German Corn Plaster.
An infallible remedy for corns, speedily removing them root and branch, without giving pain.
The genuine Persian Lotion,
So celebrated among the fashionable throughout Europe, as an invaluable cosmetic perfectly innocent and safe, free from corrosive and repellant minerals (the basis of other lotions) and of unparallelled efficacy in preventing and removing blisters in the face and skin of every kind, particularly freckles, pimples, inflammatory redness, scuffs, tatters, rings worms, yam burns, prickly heat, &c.
The Persian Lotion operates mildly, without impeding that natural, indispensable perspiration,
which is so essential to health. Yet its salutary effects are speedy and permanent, rendering the skin delicately soft and clear, improving the complexion, and restoring the bloom of youth. Never failing to render an ordinary countenance beautiful, and an handsome one more so.
The Restorative Powder for the Teeth and Gums.
This excellent preparation comforts & strengthens the gums, preserves the enamel from decay, and cleanses and whitens the teeth, by absorbing all that acrimonious slime and foulness, which suffered to accumulate, never fails to injure and finally ruin them.
Dr. Hahn's genuine Eye-Water.
A sovereign remedy for all diseases of the eyes, whether the effect of natural weakness or of accident, defluxions of rheum, dullness, itching and film on the eyes, never failing to cure those maladies which frequently succeed the small pox, measles and fevers, and wonderfully strengthening a weak sight. Hundreds have experienced its excellent virtues, when nearly deprived of 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 accompanied 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 malignant fevers, IS RECOMMENDED
Dr. Hahn's Anti-Bilious Pills.
The operation of these pills is perfectly mild, so as to be used with safety by persons in every situation, and of every age.
They are excellently adapted to carry off superfluous bile, and prevent its morbid secretions; to restore and amend the appetite; to procure a free perspiration, and thereby prevent colds, which are often attended with fatal consequence; as dose never fails to remove a cold, if taken on its first appearance. They are celebrated for removing habitual costiveness; sickness at the stomach, and severe head ache; and ought to be taken by all persons on a change of climate.
Sold likewise by S. Pleasants, Richmond; Ross and Douglass, Petersburg; T. Green, Fredericksburg; G. Purdie, Smithfield; M. Jones, Suffolk; Dr. Miller, Winchester; R. Greenhow, Williamsburg; and J. Shaw, Leesburg. September 4.
NICHOLAS HINGSTON,
Respectfully informs his friends and the public in General, that he hath removed his store to King Street, next door to Mr. Jos. Thornton's, where he has for sale an extensive assortment of
SEEDS,
Both of English & American growth. The former imported this fall via the ship Sheperdessa captain Wells, via Norfolk, among which are—
Early York Cabbage, Early Dwarf do. Early Screw do. Early Sugarloaf do. Early Battersea do. Large Imperial do. Large Sugarloaf do. Large Flat Dutch do. Red do. Green and Yellow Savoy do. Brussels Sprouts, Green and Red Broccoli, Cauliflower, Broccoli, &c. Also, Rye Grass, Lucerne, Burnet, Orchard Grass, Red Clover, Early Dutch Turnip, Early Stone do. Hancock do. Yellow do. White Norfolk do. Rape, Maw, Coriander, Carraway, Dill, Aniseed, Canary Seed, Double Yellow Hyacinth Roots, Fine Dutch, Flower of Mustard, Split Peas, Garden Peas, Hops, Reels and Lines, Garden shears and best Paring Knives. On hand a quantity of Lombardy Poplar of all sizes and a variety of Flowering Shrubs, and Roots, on reasonable terms.
Also,
An elegant assortment of cut and plain Glass, China, and Queens ware, Flower Pots of all kinds.
He likewise keeps Liquors, Groceries, Spices, Powder and Shot, Pig Blue, Starch, Barley, Rice, Soap, Candles, Salt Petre, Allum, Pearl Ash, Segars, best Rappee Snuff, chewing and smoking Tobacco.
Also for Sale,
The American Gardener, and Kennedy's Treatise on Gardening. February 12. dtw.12w1M
A few copies of the American Gardener may be had at the Book-Store of Robert Gray.
PUBLIC SALE.
ON MONDAY, the 21st of this month, will be sold, at public vendue, on the premises, to the highest bidder, for ready money, ONE ACRE OF GROUND, situated on Gibson, between Alfred and Columbus Streets, and on which there is a small wooden building. WM. MAC CREEKY, } Assignees of JAMES H. HOOE, } J. Gill's estate, April 12.
Notice is hereby given,
THAT Proposals will be received at the Collector's Office of Norfolk and Portsmouth, for building a DRY STONE WALL, on the bank of Poquoson, opposite Smith's Point Light House, for securing the same from washing by the tides and rails; those inclining to undertake the same will be pleased to apply to the Col. before the 10th of May next. The wall to be 5 feet at the foundation grade, rising to two feet at the top in width, and about 9 feet in height, the length about 150 feet, the upper tier of stones to be two feet in width, to answer as a coping to the wall. Thomas Newton, S. L. H. Norfolk, April 8. [April 12]
FOR SALE,
For a term of years, Three young Female Servants, Accustomed to house work generally. Enquire of the Printer. April 7. 3raw3w
Wanted to Purchase,
A FEMALE HOUSE SERVANT, who can come well recommended—from 20 to 25 years of age. Apply to the Printer. April 3. 3raw1f
WILLIAM GORE,
BEING about to commence the MILLING BUSINESS in the country, wishes to RENT THE PROPERTY he now occupies on King Street, near Mr. Davey Davey's, consisting of a WAREHOUSE, one hundred feet deep and twenty-five feet front, with an excellent cellar, and a commodious Dwelling, Kitchen, &c. &c. In his absence please apply to Mr. JAMES ANDERSON. April 1. 602W
Rich Kanahwa Bottom Lands, For Sale or Exchange.
THE Subscriber offers for sale, or exchange for lands or other real property on the east side of the Blue Ridge, about 7000 acres of RICH BOTTOM LAND, on the Great Kanahwa River, and on both sides thereof opposite and below the mouth of Pokenollieo Creek, in the state of Virginia, 25 miles from Point Pleasant, (in the county town of Mason county) and 12 miles from the town of Kanahwa county, and adjoining the lands of the late General Washington. They were surveyed as a tract in 1796, with those lands in the year 1772, and are held under the same titles, viz. Old Military Rights—which are unquestionable.
The Lands are of the very first quality, the Bottoms in many places a mile wide; they have been lately resurveyed and divided into lots containing from 150 to 350 acres each, for the accommodation of purchasers, each lot fronting on the river, and extending back from thence to the hills, which afford a most extensive range for stock, which can never be interrupted. One hundred acres, therefore of this rich bottom, with its advantages, would make a good settlement. The great [Virginia] state road leading to the states of Ohio and Kentucky, passes by and through these lands, which being on a fine navigable river will command a ready and high price for the produce to the emigrants to the western country both by land and water. Their situation, besides, gives their occupants choice of the eastern or western markets, as produce may be found most profitable. The climate is mild and remarkably favorable to the production of fruit—Salt works are erected on the banks of the river but a few miles above these lands, and the neighborhood furnishes abundance of iron, coal, lime, stone, mills and mill seats; so that there is no part of the western country which holds out more advantages to persons desirous of emigrating.
A more particular description of these lands, with plots of the several lots, their situation, description and price, may be had by application in Alexandria, to Mr. WILLIAM CRAIK, who attended the surveying of them, or to the subscriber.
JAMES CRAIK.
April 5. 1:W8.
CHARLES CAMPBELL,
INTENDING to leave this district, and having the satisfaction to know that he has faithfully discharged his obligations as a man and a citizen, during the long period of his residence in this town; gives this public notification to all persons indebted to him, that he expects a reciprocity of good DEEDS on their part, by immediately discharging their respective balances; and those who have just claims against him, are desired to bring forward their accounts for adjustment; when with his accustomed punctuality he will make ample remuneration for their indulgence and confidence. April 11. 35
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