Alexandria daily advertiser (Alexandria [Va.]), 1808-02-13 00:00:00

Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
VOL. VIII.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1808.
[No. 2092.]
Sales at Vendue. Every Tuesday and Friday, WILL BE SOLD At the Vendue Store, corner of Prince and Water streets. A Variety of Dry Goods, Groceries, &c. Particulars of which will be expressed in the bills of the day—All kinds of goods which are on limitation and the prices of which are established, can at any time be viewed and purchased at the lowest limitation and prices. P. G. Marsteller, v. M.
WANTED A middle aged woman, capable of managing a house. To one of good character libe- ral wages will be given. Enquire of the Prin- ter. Sept. 9. d
HEMP FOR SALE. I HAVE on hand, ten tons of the first quali- ty CLEAN COUNTRY HEMP, I wish to sell for cash, or on a time. Bryan Hampson. December 30.
PROFILES, CUT AND FRAMED; AND PROFILE LIKENESS'S DONE IN GOLD LEAF ON GLASS; NEXT door to Mr. L. Rouss's Store on King-Street, nearly opposite the Indian Queen Tavern. January 13. dtf.
Broker's Office. THE subscriber again tenders his service to the public, and will at all times be ready to make advances on deposits—or to procure cash for good paper.—The strictest delicacy and secrecy may be relied on. A. LINDO, Broker. Dec 23. d
TEA PIPES Choice Cognac Brandy, 8 hds. West-India Rum, 10 qr. casks L. P. Teneriffe Wine, 16 casks Rice, 195 Shares Marine Insurance Stock, For Sale by Catlett and Fisk. November 19. d
TO RENT, and possession given on the 14th of November next, The three story Brick House On the corner of King and Columbia-streets, now occupied by Mr. John Roberts.—For terms apply to Col. GEORGE DENEALE, living next door, or to the subscriber. Nicholas Foss, City of Washington, Oct. 20. dtf.
JAMES SANDERSON, Offers for sale very low, 25 hogsheads Muscovado Sugar, 70-bags green Coffee 15 hogsheads well flavored Rum 5 pipes Cognac Brandy 12 quarter casks Sherry Wine 12 bales Tennessee Cotton And as usual A general assortment of the best Wines, Spiritous Liquors, Teas and Groceries.
BRYAN HAMPSON HAS FOR SALE. 10 pipes old port 5 do. Madeira 30 quarter casks Lisbon 12 do. particular Teneriffe 15 do. Malaga 15 pipes old cognac brandy 5 do. 4th proof Holland Gin 5 hds. 3d proof Antigua rum 1 do. first quality molasses 6 do. green copperas 2 do. alum 20 do. brown sugar 20 bags pimento 15 do. pepper 10 chests young hyson 10 do. hyson skin 5 do. imperial 100 bags green coffee 150 kegs madder 50 do. ground ginger 30 do. raisins 1200 lbs. bacon, well cured 5 kegs salt petre A quantity of fine and ground alum salt. At all times he has the first quality flour for family use on hand—with a number of other article—all of which he will sell low on his own terms.
FOR SALE. A likely, smart, MULATTO BOY, About 13 years of age. APPLY TO THE PRINTER. Jan 22, d.
Fishing-Shore to Rent. I will rent my Fishing Shore, at the mouth of Dogue-Creek, for the next season, or long- er if desired. Bushrod Washington. Mount-Vernon, Jan. 15. 2aw6w
TO RENT, A convenient two story Dwelling House and Store, situate on the corner of King and Pitt- streets, lately occupied by Mr. John Ramsay. Apply to Eliza Wilson, or Robert I. Taylor. January 12. 2aw
RAILS WANTED. The Subscriber wishes to pur- chase about two thousand Chesnut or Oak RAILS, to be delivered at his farm on Came- ron. J. H. HOOE, Jan. 15. 2aw.
COTTON AND SUGAR. Just received and for sale on moderate terms, 20 bales Upland Georgia COTTON, and 20 barrels brown SUGAR, both of a su- perior quality. A. Newton. February 9. d
A Brick House for Sale. THE Brick House occupied by Mrs. Mi- chols, on the north side of Prince- street, between Fairfax and Water-streets, is offered for sale on a liberal credit. For parti- culars apply to John C. Vowell. January 12. 6m
MR. GENERIS Has the pleasure to inform his Friends and the Public, THAT he has commenced his Practising Balls, and will continue them as heretofore. Mr. GENERIS begs the parents who have children to be instructed, will please to send them as soon as possible, so as to give them an opportunity of improving sufficiently, as he intends to have an Exhibition at the con- clusion of his school for their amusement which will serve to create ambition. November 12. co
A BARGAIN. THE Subscriber is disposed to let the Tanyard and premises which he at pre- sent occupies at the Western extremity of A- lexandria. The local situations and accom- modations which this property offers to any person calculated to carry on the tanning and currying, are as eligible as any perhaps to be met with. Any person renting may have the use of the implements of the business; and there will be no objection to dispose of the present stock in the yard The above property, if early application be made, may be had on very advantageous terms. Arch. M'Clean. Feb. 6. ew&stf.
ALSO TO LET, Adjoining the aforesaid premises, ADWELLING HOUSE, pleasantly situated, With nearly an acre and a half of ground on which is an excellent vegetable garden en- closed. Arch. M'Clean. Feb. 6. ew&stf.
NOTICE. THE subscriber having qualified as execu- tor to the estate of Col. Thomas Blackburn, deceased, respectfully requests those who have claims against the estate, to lodge them pro- perly authenticated, in the hands of Robert I. Taylor, of Alexandria, or John H. Peyton, of Dumfries, attorney at law, who will for- ward them immediately to the subscriber. Those persons indebted to the deceased, will please make payment to either the above mentioned gentlemen, or T. Blackburn. Rippon Lodge, Jan. 8. eof
FOR SALE, A Negro Woman, a complete House Servant. Apply to The Printer. December 22. d
Alexandria Library Company. THE members of the Alexandria Library Company will please to take notice, that an e- lection will be held at the Library on Monday 22d instant, between the hours of 3 and 6, P. M. for a President and eleven Directors for the ensuing year. James Kennedy, sen. LIBRARIAN. King-street, 1st February. code
Lemons by the box, Lisbon Wine in quarter casks, And about 4000 Lushels coarse Salt, Moria Candles in small boxes, of superi- or quality, Window Glass in boxes, For Sale, by Robert T. Hooe & Co. January 30. eof
Just Received, Per the Schooner Jane, Captain Crocker, from Boston, and for sale by the subscriber, 8 puncheons Jamaica Spirits 6 barrels first quality Cheese 10 do. mens stout shoes 100 sides Soal Leather of extra nice quali- ty 30 boxes dry Cod-Fish. Said Schooner Jane returns to Bos- ton. For freight or passage apply to John G. Ladd. December 31. d
TO RENT, The three story Dwelling-House, Bake- house, Flour-Shed and Out-Houses, belong- ing to Thomas Crandell, deceased situate on Union-street, between King & Prince-streets —Also, a House, Stable and Out-House, to- gether with the Lot adjoining, situate at the West End, For further particulars enquire of Anthony Rhodes. January 12.
PUBLIC SALE. BY virtue of a decree of the superior court of Chancery for the Richmond district, in a suit therein depending, wherein George Fitzhugh is plaintiff, and John D. Orr and Ferdinando Fairfax are defendants, the sub- scribers or any two of them who may be pre- sent, will on the last Monday in February 1808 before the front door of the court house of Prince William county, sell at public auction for ready money, &
Tract of LAND, Containing about 115 Acres. Lying in the county of Prince William. A particular description of which may be seen by reference to a deed from George Fitzhugh, to John D. Orr, dated 17th December 1798, & recorded in Prince William county court. Wm. A. G. Dade, } Com'trs. John Lawson, } Benj. Botts. } Feb. 6. dts.
JOSEPH MANDEVILLE, CORNER OF KING AND FAIRFAX-STREETS; HAS RECEIVED, 6000 lb. Gothern Cheese 1st quality 1 1/2 ton assorted Patent Shot, 80 half chests & boxes Imperial, Young Hyson, } TEAS Hyson-skin, } 5 pipes choice Cognac Brandy 40 bils. Rye Whiskey, 15 cases old Medoc coarse superior quality, 70 lb. Nutmegs, 50 dozen London Mustard, 5 casks London refined Salt-pears, 15 casks chewing Tobacco small twist, 30 boxes Soap, 25 do. mould and dipp'd Candles, 45 kegs yellow ground Ginger, 30 boxes Havanna Segars, 5 cwt. Zante Currants. Raisins in boxes and casks, Pearl and hulled Barley. A small quantity basket salt. Which with a very general assortment of Wines, Liquors and Groceries, he will sell low for cash, produce, or the usual credit. Nov 16 Printing in all its various branches handsomely executed at this office.
For Charleston, S. C. The brig NANCY, William Thompson, master, Burthen 170 tons. For freight or passage ap- ply to Catlett & Fisk. February 12. dt
In Common Council, FEBRUARY 10, 138. Ordered, That the following persons be ap- pointed commissioners for superintending the elections to be held in the different wards of the town on Tuesday the first day of March next, for the purpose of electing members of the common council for the ensuing year— viz. John Hunter, } For the 1st ward. Wm. Harper, } John Muncaster, } Andrew Flemming, } For the 2d ward. Robert Anderson, } Bernard Bryan, } Abraham Faw, } For the 3d ward. William Rhodes, } William Newton, } James Lawrason, } For the 4th ward. John Johnston, } Ferd. Marsteller, } The election for the first ward to be held at John Lomax's tavern on Prince street, for the second ward at the Council Chamber, for the third ward at John Hodgkin's tavern on King street, and for the fourth ward at Mr. Mc Knight's house on St. Asaph street, opposite Mr. John Janney's. Test. Jas. M. M'Rae, C. C. February 12. dt M
For Sale, A VALUABLE MERCHANT MILL, containing two pair of Stones and the necessary machinery for manufacturing flour; also a Mill for grinding corn and rye, and a Saw Mill, all in complete order. This pro- perty is very convenient to Alexandria, and situated in a most excellent neighborhood for wheat and for retailing goods. For the a- mount of the purchase, wet and dry goods would be taken for a considerable part or per- haps all, or some Alexandria property would be taken for a part. For further particulars enquire of the PRINTER. February 10. d
Landing and for Sale, From the brig Favorite, capt. John Stacey, 4 bales Russia SHEETINGS 3 do. RAVENS DUCK 12 do. ALMONDS 2 hds. COFFEE 50 bds. new RUM John G. Ladd. Also from brig Ruth, capt. Tobey, 24 bds. and 2 hds. RUM Linseed, Spermaceti and Tanner OIL SOAL LEATHER, CODFISH in boxes SALMON in barrels A quantity of SHOES, &c. FOR SALE AS ABOVE. February 5
A RUNAWAY. ON the 3d inst. immediately after hav- ing struck several times his overseer, ran away from Notley-Hall farm, opposite Alexandria, a negro fellow called BILLY, between 21 and 22 years of age: he is well made stout and strong: his skin very black, eyes small, nose flat, mouth large, lips ex- tremely thick, countenance bad, and his voice weak and boyish; is also slow and surly in answering questions; had on when he went off a blue roundabout jacket, patched in dif- ferent parts, with pantaloon of country cloth, and a blue great coat. Any person who will secure said negro, so that his owner may get him again, shall be adequately rewarded by making application to the subscriber, man- ager on the above mentioned farm. John Allison. February 5
The Subscriber BEGS leave to inform the public, that he continues to carry on as usual, at his house on Royal-street near the market, the business of a White-Smith, Lock-Smith, Cut- ler, Bellhanger, Elastic Trussmaker, Gun & Pistol Barrel, Browning, Bluing & Polishing in the neatest manner. All orders thankfully received and carefully attended to. All kinds of house work in the Smith line done in the neatest manner at the shortest notice, by Caleb Hefley. Nov. 28. S3m

Mission of Mr. Rose to America.
IT IS a subject of considerable curiosity, what may be the purpose of the mission of Mr. Rose, jun. to America? We have an ambassador already there, and it would be somewhat too gross to consider it as a decent method of providing this gentleman with a pension. Some have very charitably concluded that the object of his journey is to explain the recent proceedings of the British ministry and that he is a kind of avant courier to the late proclamation in the Gazette. Others however, of which number we confess ourselves to be, attach a reasonable importance to this mission. That it will end in pension is pretty certain, but it had its origin, we believe in a real and necessary duty.
Before we enter at length into this subject it is expedient to clear the way, by making our readers acquainted with those peculiar obstacles which oppose our perfect conciliation with the U. States—They have their original source in commerce but of what nature this commerce is we shall proceed to explain.
It is one of the effects of a long war between the leading states of Europe, that the nations which are exempt from their hostilities, become subservient to many mutual uses, to which they have been unaccustomed previous to their dispute—The nature of the quarrel necessarily interrupts the immediate commerce of the belligerent parties, and the neutral nations by the tacit permission of both parties engage in some branches of trade which neither can shift without, and in other branches, which both are desirous to prohibit.
The mere interruption of intercourse by war throws into neutral hands the trade which the belligerents have been accustomed to carry on together, and the trade which each used to carry on between the other and third parties—The admission of neutrals to the former branch of commerce has seldom been objected to; and, if at all, this objection had been directed against the other belligerent & not against the neutral.
The admission of neutrals to the latter branch of commerce has generally been restricted to such articles as shall not be deemed contraband of war; but as these restrictions could be nothing without the means of enforcing them, a necessity and a right claimed thereupon has arisen from this branch of commerce, of searching neutral traders at sea.
None of these points however, are at present in discussion. Neither the right of search limited to merchantmen, nor the prohibition of contraband has for some time been questioned. But a branch of commerce so important in its extent, and unequally beneficial to belligerents, has passed during the course of the war, into the hands of the neutrals, that the British nation has been clamorous with its government to dispute the neutral right, and interdict the commerce altogether.
This commerce is that which France carried on with her colonies by means of neutral conveyance, and principally by the cover of the American flag.
The war has been of so long continuance and the marine of the enemy so completely annihilated, that she has not even had the means to keep up that intercourse with her colonies which was necessary for their mutual government, much less to protect her merchants in trade with them. Insurance was too dangerous, neither the merchant nor the insurer were inclined to run the risk.
In this situation, it became the policy of France to carry on by the means of other hands a commerce which was worse than useless to her own; and hence a large portion of her colonial trade and much even of her coasting trade, has fallen into the hands of neutral nations and particularly of the Americans, who have the greatest facility of maritime carriage and the most rising commercial system of the world.
The principal branch of this commerce engrossed by the Americans, is that with the French West India colonies; and as this trade during peace, was subject to the strict rules of the navigation laws, (which are common to all Europe) a peculiar objection has been taken to its being suddenly laid open by the enemy to neutrals, during war for the evident purpose of screening it from our just hostility. And this interference of the Americans to assist the scheme of the enemy, has been deemed inconsistent with those relations of neutrality which that country has always professed to maintain.
Those who exclaim against our suffering the longer continuance of this gross abuse, attack us with arguments which appear irresistible.
France, say they, has no navy indeed, but she has the advantage of the marine of the whole world. Every ship is her merchantman; every sailor her subject—her ships of war may be captured, but her commerce is safe—she may declare war when she chooses, and without a ship that can make head against
our weakest cruisers, she has a method of protecting her whole trade, without the command of a navy.
She has but to suspend her navigation laws and the seas are filled with vessels that bring home her commerce. The English cruisers may domineer over the sea; but, like crows, that are scared by a bundle of rags, no sooner does a piece of bunting, marked with the thirteen stripes, depend from the mast head, than our brave sailors are compelled to sheer off, and the wealth and commerce of France are carried as safely over the Atlantic, as if lodged in a British 74. She has millions floating which no enemy can reach; she enjoys every benefit of her colonies without the risk of capture or detention; she may sit out nothing but privateers and cruisers to attack our trade and distress our colonies, whilst her own are beyond the efforts of our armed vessels. She lets out her colonies to farm upon a rack rent—which rent she is sure to receive, as she is the only customer for the neat produce; and thus, by a contrivance as ingenious and fortunate for herself, as it is ruinous for us, she unites the whole benefits of war with all the security of peace.
Against conclusions thus seemingly unanswerable, many objections have been made. The controversy has long been public, and the main arguments in reply are in most people's mouths—There can be little novelty, therefore, in stating them, though there may be much use in a brief summary.
If we prohibit this commerce, one of two things must happen. Either the French will be compelled to carry on their commerce in their own ships, or the English will be allowed to purchase it, and sell it to neutrals in Europe, who will carry it to France, or the production will be condemned to remain in the colonies.
That the French will not resume this commerce in their own merchantmen is evident, because the British cruisers will either capture their vessels (and thus ship and cargo will be equally lost) or the expence of insurance must be so enormous, that neither planter nor merchant will be able to afford it.—Whatever change may take place, the French merchants, during war, can never venture to resume the colonial trade.
The next question is—Will it be worth while for the British merchants to purchase the colonial produce at the enemy's islands, and sell it to neutrals? Certainly not. We have more produce than we know what to do with in our own colonies; and we believe that at present in the West India warehouses in London, there is remaining, unsold and unbiddable for, sufficient rum and sugar to make punch of Thames. This expedient, therefore, will not answer. It must remain, therefore, to rot in the colonies or a neutral, America for instance, as nearest at hand, must be allowed to purchase it and carry it to France for a market.
Besides the cruelty of suffering it to perish in the colonies, and its total repugnance to the practice of civilized warfare, which never attacks private property except at sea, the evils of this system would be shared by ourselves, not only by the loss of customers, which we should feel when so much wealth and industry were destroyed in the country of our nearest neighbors, also from the danger of having scenes of rebellion and confusion in the immediate vicinity of our most valuable colonies—for we may be assured that if the produce of these colonies be unconsumed, the plantations will be neglected or destroyed; and the supplies of provisions failing, the negroes would revolt, and the whole be involved in ruin.
What, therefore, remains to be done, but to suffer the Americans, or any other neutral, to purchase this produce, or to carry it home, which is in effect the same thing; for whether they be real purchasers, or mere carriers, we can never discover, as it is a matter of private bargaining among themselves, and is, in truth, of little consequence.
America can never be much of a gainer by this traffic, because she must inevitably resign it at peace, and her capital must instantly shift into a new branch, or remain unemployed altogether.
Such are the arguments of those who contend that America should be permitted to continue this branch of traffic.
We wish, however, to consider it with perfect impartiality, and will place ourselves in the mid-way between both disputants.
It would be unjust, we think, to deprive America of the means of employing a given portion of her capital. The revenues of America are the produce of her carrying trade. The very source of her existence and independence is the traffic which she carries on for other nations. Have we a right to shackle this industry? Certainly not. But when America lays herself out for a species of commerce derived from her relation as a neutral to two belligerent powers, which commerce is so unequally beneficial to the belligerent, that it nourishes and supports the one, and cripples and defeats the just objects of the hostility of the other, when a commerce, we contend, of this nature, is insisted upon by America, if we have not a right to interdict it, we have at least a right to limit or direct it to an end, as advantageous to ourselves as it has been, for a long time, to the other belligerent.
We acknowledge the right of America, but we have a right of our own; and when the two obligations clash, it is just that both should concede a little, and melt into compromise.
The object then of Mr. Rose's mission is to procure this compromise. Its purpose is, as we are given to understand from sufficient authority to propose to America a compensation for resigning the colonial carrying trade of France—by suspending our own navigation laws in her favor, and permitting her to trade unrestrictedly in the produce of our W. India islands. Here she may freight as many vessels as she chooses with rum and sugar, without interfering with us: for our object is to get the chance of a market for this produce which abounds at home beyond the demand, and which is absolutely wasting in the islands for want of purchasers.
Here therefore, America will have full scope for her capital; but the next question is will France or the other nations under her influence, be permitted to buy it, when it is acknowledged notwithstanding the decency of neutral carriage, as the produce of the British W. Indies. We believe there is little doubt but they will; and, if the traffic be permitted, it will be infinitely more beneficial to America as the carrier. Her route will be straight forward, her supply more ample, the commodity cheaper, and the risk except the ordinary hazard of the voyage nothing at all.
Our W. India planters must have some immediate relief or be ruined, and if it can be brought about no method seems more feasible than the one proposed.
With respect to France, and the other nations under her controul, they have never been tried with the want of W. India produce having constantly received it by means of the neutral conveyance. What has been the result? Why, a grocer at Paris, notwithstanding the duty, sells his coffee, his sugar, and tobacco cheaper than the London tradesman! The taste of the nation for these commodities is more general than ever, and it can no wise be the policy of its ruler to interdict the supply. If he does he loses it altogether, and the existence of her colonies in addition; for when we have thus fairly acted towards America and France, we shall in case of a refusal, have an immediate justification to pursue our own interest and stop the French colonial trade altogether.
Napoleon, however, knows better than to interdict—He will publish a manifesto against it, but his excisemen for once will be pardoned for disobedience.
For the last 15 years W. India produce has abounded in France and upon the continent, and it would not be safe to infringe so much upon the universal comfort, as to exclude the commodity, from whatever hand it comes—more particularly when it is introduced under the decent pretext of the American flag.
If such, therefore, be the effect of Mr. Rose's mission, and if he succeed in it, we shall deem the ministry well deserving of praise and the hon. gentleman himself fully entitled to a pension.
PHILADELPHIA, February 9.
The following information was communicated by WILLIAM OLIVER, jun. master of the schooner Ann Eliza, of this port, from Sago de Cuba.
ON the 10th, at 6 o'clock, A. M. was boarded from the British brig Mount Fortuna, and treated politely; and on the 12th was again boarded from an English brig, and treated as before; on the 14th at 2 P. M. was brought to by the British frigate Mures, myself ordered on board with my papers, and likewise captain Rossetter, passenger, and shortly after the supercargo and Mr. La Boyse; a passenger, and were kept on board till 8 A. M. when we were sent on board the schooner: while on board the frigate, which was 8 hours, we were kept without any food, and suffered to lay on deck—during this time two midshipmen and master's mate, with ten or twelve men, were on board the schooner hoisting out the cargo and breaking the boxes, barrels, &c. in search, as they said, of money. When we were sent on board the schooner I found great part of the cargo on deck, very much broken as before mentioned, and several barrels of coffee started, and likewise a doubloon taken from the supercargo's trunk. In this situation we were suffered to proceed, after suffering much from this ungentlemanly conduct from the commander, he threatened to send the schooner to Jamaica, saying he knew great part of the cargo was French property, and told the supercargo that in case he would point it out, he would take it on board the ship, and suffer the schooner to depart with that which was American; he pressed one man by the name of John Dagger. On the 17th, 6 P. M. was again hailed by the above mentioned frigate, and ordered to lay under her lee till morning, or otherwise he would fire into us. Accordingly complied, it then blowing a fresh gale, with a heavy sea. On the 18th was a
gain fired at, bore down under her lee; at half past ten she sent her boat on board, pressed Gershon Johnson, and ordered the supercargo, captain Rossetter and Mr. La Boyse on board, where they were detained till 12, when a sail was in sight and they were sent on board the schooner. The captain observed to the supercargo that he would probably visit us the next day, but shortly after we experienced a heavy squall, which was the last we saw of him in chase of the sail, with a small Spanish schooner he had the day before taken. On the 19th, at 4 P. M. breezes and threatening weather, shoed sail, wind at N. W. at 7 fresh gale with heavy rain; at 8 strong gale and heavy sea, middle port moderate; at 2 strong gale and heavy sea, wind at N. W. shortened sail, saw the land under our lee, gale increasing, with tremendous sea, breaking continually over us, obliged to carry a heavy press of canvas to keep off the lee shore, at five split the jib, trying to save it two men were washed off the bowspring, one of whom was drowned, notwithstanding all exertions to save him—at day light saw the land close under our lee, Havana bearing about 7 miles to leeward of us; finding it impossible to keep off there, at 8 A. M. bore up, and at 10 came to anchor in Havana, gale still continuing—repaired sails, &c. and on the 21st sailed for this port, in company with schooner Elijah Pigot, captain Lucit.
Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13.
Captain Lopez, arrived at Charleston in 7 days from Havana, informs, that the alarm of an attack from the British increased at that place; dispatches had been received from Spain, stating that three expeditions had sailed from England, one of which was destined either against Cuba or Mexico. He states that there were 75,000 men in arms, in the island, ready to receive them, and that every class of the inhabitants were vying with each other in their exertions to give them a warm reception, should they attempt a landing. A number of merchants had come forward and offered to loan the government any sums of money they might be in want of, and supplies of flour, &c. for the army.
Extract of a letter to a mercantile house of the first respectability in New York, dated
LEGHORN, Dec. 4, 1807. "You will be happy to hear that an arrangement has at length taken place with the French general for the release of all goods sequestered by the commission, and the general liberation of the trade of the port, by a contribution, to be raised as a loan by the chamber of commerce, for 2 100,000 francs. Part of this loan, notwithstanding the strongest representations, will fall upon the sequestered goods."
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Massachusetts, to a member of Congress, dated January 18.
"In Marblehead, that wonderfully patriotic town, there has been something very much like mobbing. The fishermen collected in a body to the number of two or three hundred, set all the bells a ringing, and paraded thro' the streets—then repaired to the stores of those merchants who supply the fishermen, and take their fish, demanded pay for their fish, or the value in such articles as they wanted. On being told it was not possible to pay them, and the fish were on hand & could not be sold, and that they were not able to supply them with the articles they demanded, the fishermen entered the stores and took such articles as they could find, allowing the owners to take an account of them. It is said some opened desks and took money."
"They then went to the wharves and seized wood, which they divided among them, and carried it to their houses. The leading democrats took great pains to quiet them, and hush up the matter to prevent its going abroad. We are told the fishermen at Cape Ann are about to take the same course. There they are also almost to a man democrats. Before next May, these fishermen as well as a numerous class of mechanicks, must be in real distress. The supplementary embargo bill permitting the fishermen to go out will afford little or no relief, for the fish will be of no value when taken nor will the owners of vessels fit them out. We are told that good fish which were selling at 3 1-2 and 5 1-2 per quintal, now can be bought for $1 50 per quintal and few that will purchase at any price."
Thomas Paine has thought the present times so suspicious to him, that he has applied to Congress for a remuneration of his services in our revolution. He enumerates them to be his aiding col. Laurens in procuring a gift of 6,000,000 from France and a loan of 12 millions from Holland—writing Common Sense, and other po-

tical works—and suggesting the idea of a federal legislature with authority to make loans for the union. For these services he complains that he has only received the present of a farm from the state of New York, 500 pounds from Pennsylvania; and a resolve from the old Congress granting him 3000 dollars. It concludes in the following modest manner: "I much question whether an instance is to be found, in ancient or modern times, a man who had no personal interest in the cause he took up, that of independence and the representative system of government, and who sought neither place nor of- fice after it was established, that preserved the same unswerving principles, as I have done for more than thirty years: and that in spite of difficulties, dangers and in- conveniences, of which I have had my share."
We shall see whether "the man in whom the king delighteth," will be allowed to petition in vain. But we think it a little extraordinary, that he has omitted from enumeration his rare services in open- ing the eyes of the people by writing his letter to general Washington, in whom we had before been deceived. It would not have been a miss either, to have brought to our recollection of the forgetful, the em- ployment of his elegant and decent pen since his return to America, in the cause of the administration, by reviling Mr. Ad- ams and the whole federal party. He must be compensated with a very moderate compensation for his later writings, if the passage to America in the public vessel af- forded him by the executive, is consider- ed as an equivalent for them. (North American)
[FROM THE GAZETTE U. S.] From Washington, Jan. 20. NEXT PRESIDENT.—The electioneer- ing campaign for the next president has com- menced in Virginia with uncommon spirit, and two parties have been suddenly organized which seem determined to make every effort for the success of their respective candidates. The friends of Madison and of Monroe have had their respective caucuses, nominated their electoral candidates, appointed committees of correspondence in every county throughout the state, and concerted a regular plan of oper- ations. It will be recollected that in Virginia the electors of president are chosen by a ge- neral ticket. Hence the propriety of adopt- ing a plan to act in concert on the subject. In the legislature, Mr. Madison's friends are the most numerous, comprehending about two thirds of the whole number. On the o- ther hand, it is said that a majority of the ta- lents of the state, in and out of the legisla- ture, are in favor of Mr. Monroe. The great body of the people probably would at present be well satisfied with either candidate. What influence these proceedings may have on the public mind, remains to be seen. Among o- ther friends of Mr. Monroe, are observed the names of John Taylor of Caroline, George Hay, Littleton W. Tazewell, Christopher Clarke, and Creed Taylor, the chancellor of Virginia, &c.
The question, who is to be our next presi- dent, is still a question, notwithstanding gen- eral Bradley's caucus, and is differently answered according to the wishes the hopes and the fears, of the person of whom you enquire. One says Madison is undoubtedly the man; ano- ther is in favor of Monroe; while a third is equally confident of Clinton's election. Tho' I cannot help thinking that one of these gen- tlemen has decidedly a better chance of suc- cess than either of his competitors, yet it must be confessed that the event is doubtful, and it would be rashness to hazard an opinion in fa- vor of either. New York is understood to be decidedly opposed to Madison. Pennsylvania is supposed to be about equally divided, tho' the friends of the Clinton family imagine there will be a majority in their favor. How Vir- ginia will act on the occasion, it yet remains to be decided. If the Virginia ticket for Mun- roe should succeed, it is not improbable that the Clintonians and Monroes will unite a- gainst the Madisonians. The New England states will vote as Mr. Jefferson bids them. He is now supposed to prefer Mr. Madison, but we cannot tell his ultimate opinion till we know the popular voice, which is reciprocally both cause and effect of Mr. J's public opin- ion. Among other events in the chapter of possibilities is, a reverting of the election to the house of representatives, through failure of a choice by the electors.
FIFTY HOGSHEADS Choice Jamaica Spirits, FOR SALE BY Catlett and Fisk. January 11. A MEETING of the Gentlemen of Alexandria is requested at Mr. Gadsby's to-morrow Evening, at 6 o'clock, for the pur- pose of choosing Managers for the Birth- Night Ball. Feb. 1
From the NORTH AMERICAN. AFTER an uninterrupted peace with Al- giers of more than twelve years duration—a peace concluded upon the best terms practi- cable by the great and the good Washington, at a time when he had no navy to enforce his terms,—we learn officially that the Dey of that Regency has made war by capturing numbers of our merchant vessels. It was to be expected that the venal and ignorant for- eigners, who conduct some of the public pa- pers, should attribute the rupture to British hostility. They ought to have known, how- ever, that no foreign influence has had less ascendancy at Algiers, for years past, than the British; and that none has encountered our interest in the Barbary regencies with more assiduity and deceit than that of the French. I will not attribute the impulse their agents have received to the French govern- ment, because I am not aware that it can be traced to that source; but I will not use the same scruples with regard to the French com- mercial corporations particularly that of Mar- seilles, which possesses the control of al- most the entire policy of France with regard to Barbary affairs. There are several gentle- men, now retired from public life, and resid- ing in the United States, who in the conspi- cuous stations they have occupied upon that coast, have experienced and will warrant what I say.
Thus much for the agency of any foreign hand in the rupture. But it would be more decent as well as instructive to search for more apparent causes at home. The Barbary powers are piratical by poli- tical institution. They are the sworn enemies of Christians, by religion. They suspend their warfare only from fear and for tribute, whenever they can calculate the benefit of the latter as surpassing their hopes of profit from pillage. Sometimes they combine both these considerations in a compound ratio: and such has been the basis of their forbear- ance for some years towards us. The pro- tracted, expensive and feeble war we lately waged with Tripoli, the smallest of all the Barbary states; and above all the nature of its termination, were not calculated to inspire as much respect for our national vigor as a belligerent, as it afforded individual speci- mens of the prowess of some of our heroes— What therefore was to be expected from the propensities of these free-booters, when the very semblance of naval force was withdrawn from their eyes, and a deficiency of the stipu- lations annually due to Algiers added to their other incentives? This deficiency is depict- ed in the consular dispatch as the ostensible cause of the disagreement. For the treaty with Algiers stipulates the annual payment of twelve hundred sequins in maritime and mil- itary stores; which, except by making very great sacrifices or by very dexterous manage- ment of the American agent there, is not of- ten kept from running into arrears. Hence arises the necessity of having among them men whose minds are fortified against discour- agements, replete with sudden expedients, & prompt in detecting and defeating hostile in- trigues. The nature of the trust moreover requires men who will not abuse the pecunia- ry confidence reposed in them; not so much because they ought not to make illicit gains, great as that objection would be against them, as because what is entrusted to them is al- ways little enough for the public ends in view, when faithfully applied.
But it will be said, that all this misfortune is owing to the attack on the Chesapeake, when proceeding to the great theatre of our maritime exploits; because the attack upon her not only incapacitated her from continuing her cruise for a time, but rendered it necessa- ry that we should keep her at home, as well for our own defence in case of actual hostili- ties with Great Britain, as to prevent her from falling into the hands of this power in that supposition. In answer to this we observe, and we hope the remark will be convincing to our readers; that though the popular feel- ing may be occasionally excited beyond the scale of reason, and yet be commendable as an index of alively spirited patriotism, it is very unbecoming in those who hold the destiny of a nation in their own hands to suffer them- selves to be transported by such enthusiasm beyond the limits of sober judgment. Let us bring this point, and it is a very important one, in its bearing upon the politics of the day, let us bring it therefore to the test of a probabi- lity of this rash and cruel act of capt. Hum- phrey's, or rather his superior officer admiral Berkley, being previously prescribed or likely to be subsequently sanctioned by his govern- ment. Will any antecedent data support such an hypothesis? What! A war against the U. States to be commenced by an admiral, on a station remote from his own country, in the single article of enforcing the delivery of a person claimed as a deserter, in the midst of a profound peace, at a season neither preced- ed nor followed by uncommonly menacing appearances! It would be an idle and gratu- itous supposition. It would be the choice of a subject to dispute about, the weakest, and therefore the least probable that could be se- lected by Great Britain if her interests or in- tentions could be imagined to lead her towards a rupture. It could not be supported by the analogy of times past; for this was the second unauthorised search of a public vessel of the United States. I say unauthorised, because
the proclamation of the British king condemns such arrogant, and in truth hostile (if not dis- avowed) assumptions of arbitrary power. It is unnecessary to enlarge, because the presi- dent's proclamation itself, does not regard the act as emanating from the British govern- ment. It must therefore have been owing to some other cause than a fear of British hostilities, that our valuable trade in the Mediterranean, and in short, our trade every where, has been left an unprotected bait for the avidity and ra- vages of the unprincipled and cruel Barbary pirates. These powers are not confined to the sea, whose margin they inhabit: they have natural audacity, and, thanks to Europe- an degeneracy, acquired science enough, to carry them into the Atlantic. No reason can be given why they should not maraud in our harbors and land upon our coasts! I am aware that these remarks, moderate as they are, will subject me, as usual in a cer- tain quarter, to the imputation of being undu- ly biassed towards Great Britain. To such an influence I never was subject; and the mere confutation of the idea, that this misfor- tune to our commerce, so evidently the con- sequence of our own neglect or mismanage- ment, is attributed to any other cause, would be sufficient to drive them to disreputable and improbable insinuations.
ASSIZE OF BREAD, Made of Superfine Burr Flour. The 3 pound loaf to be sold for CENTS. 4 pound loaf 30 2 pound loaf 15 1 pound loaf 7 1/2 4 JOHN LONGDEN, Clerk of the Market. Feb. 13.
St. Andrew's Society. A stated quarterly meeting of the St. An- drew's Society, will be held at the house of Jno. Macleod, on Tuesday evening next, the 16th instant, at 6 P. M. By order of the President, Donald Macleod, Sec'y. February 13, 3t
NOTICE. THOSE indebted to the estate of James Lawson, on account of purchases made at Occoquan, under a decree of the federal court, are hereby informed that their bonds are in possession of the subscriber and that he is authorised to receive payments. Thomas Swann. February 13. 2aw4w
GREEN COFFEE. 5000 lb. best Green COFFEE FOR SALE BY James Sanderson. Feb. 13 d
GARDEN SEEDS For Sale. THE SUBSCRIBER has a large assort- ment of GARDEN SEEDS of last year's growth. Peas, early Charleston, Marrowfat, do. Green Roncival, do. Early Dwarf Beans, assorted, Lima do. Vensor, do. Cabbage, Early York, Early Dwarf, White Savoy, Yellow and Green, do. Salmon and Purple Radishes, Red, White and Black, Turnip Radishes, Celery, Endive, Spinage, Parsley, Red Beet, Carrots, Parsnips, White, Red, and Portugal Onion, Early, Long, Green, and Common Cucum- ber, Lettice, Early, Selesia, Ice, and Royal, do. Asparagus Roots, Herbs of all sorts. ALSO, A large variety of Grafted Fruit Trees, Flowering Shrubs and Roots, a collection of Green House Plants, in Pots, Orange, Cha- dock, and Lemon Trees, in Boxes, fit to bear Fruit. Apply at his nursery, lower end of Pitt- street, Alexandria. Peter Billy. February 13. 2aw4t
MILK. THE citizens of Alexandria can be suppl- ied with NEW MILK, morning and even- ing, on application to John Gadsby. February 9. 3t
The Volunteer Company of Alexandria are requested to have their arms and accoutrements in readiness to join in cele- bration of the approaching 22d. By order, WM. F. GRAY, Ser't. February 11.
BALL. THE BALL will be held at the Washing- ton Tavern, on Tuesday Evening next. The Managers. A subscription paper is left at the bar. February 12. d
Washington Society. THE members of the Washington Society of Alexandria, are hereby noticed to attend an Anniversary Meeting of the said Society, at Gadsby's hotel, on Monday, the 22d inst. at 11 o'clock, A. M. The Society will move in procession at 12 o'clock, to the Episcopal church, where an Oration will be delivered by one of its members JOHN LAW, Esq.— The different Uniform Companies of Militia are respectfully invited to join in celebration of the day. By direction of the Standing Committee, G. Deneale, Sec'y. N. B. The Standing Committee have a- greed with Mr. Gadsby for the Birth Night Ball, on the usual terms. A subscription pa- per is lodged at the bar.
Runaway Negro TOM. RAN AWAY, a Negro Man named Tom, a stout fellow, with a very down look, apt to get drunk, and of a very forbidding countenance—had on dark negro clothing— he is a cook, and formerly belonged to Mr. William Crabb. Any person securing him shall receive a liberal reward by applying to William Birch, At Ashington. February 2. 1aw3w
NOTICE. THE partnership heretofore carried on under the firm of William Hatton & Co. is this day dissolved by mutual consent. All those indebted to the concern (as well the late firm of Cook and Co.) are requested to make payment as soon as possible to James Fawell, who is authorised to settle the affairs of the partnership, and by whom the business will in future be conducted. William Hatton, James Russell. January 22. 3tlw &tl3w
Twenty dollars reward. RAN AWAY yesterday morning, a negro man named Charles Johnson, about 5 feet 8 or 9 inches high, very black, has a small scar on one of his cheeks; his legs are small for a person of his size: had on and took with him a grey coating roundabout lined with flannel, and trousers of the same, a black coat & an old grey great-coat, with a variety of other clothing not recollected. Five Dollars will be given if taken in the county, or the above reward if out, and reasonable charges if bro't home. LAWRENCE HOOF, sen. Masters of vessels and others are cau- tioned against harboring or carrying him off. December 26 eo
GREAT BARGAIN. INTENDING to remove to the state of Tennessee as soon as possible, I wish to dispose of the following valuable and increas- ing property upon low terms, which property I inherited from my ancestors, who have had a legal title to the same for upwards of one hundred years. One tract well known by the name of ABINGDON, being on the Potomac river between Alexandria and George Town, and nearly opposite the city of Washington, beau- tifully situated, containing about Four Hun- dred acres, now leased to the Mr. Wises for three hundred and sixty dollars per annum with other stipulations contained in the said lease. One other tract contiguous to the first, leased to William Fraser for forty dol- lars per annum, containing about sixty a- cres. One other tract containing ten acres of bottom land, adjoining the Four Mile Mill tract. One other tract contiguous to the Abingdon estate, and within two and a half miles of George-Town, containing 725 acres. The greatest part of this land is heavily co- vered with red and white Oak. ALSO, Three thousand acres on the Scioto River, in the state of Ohio. This tract descended to me from my uncl George D. Alexander, being one moiety the land he was entitled to for his military ser- vices during the revolutionary war. All the title papers with the wills under which I am entitled to the above property, are in the hands of BALDWIN DADE, Esq. to whom ap- plication will please to be made for terms &c, he being legally authorised to contract and dispose of all the above valuable property, for which good and satisfactory titles will be giv- en. Walter S. Alexander. August 13.

VALUABLE MEDICINES.
The following Valuable Medicines, justly celebrated through the United States for their superior efficacy in the cure of the several disorders for which they are recommended, from Hannah Lee's Patent Family Medicine Store, New-York, are sold only by the subscriber, at his store in King-street:
Hamilton's Grand Restorative,
Is recommended as an invaluable medicine for the speedy and permanent cure of nervous disorders or such as arise from the immoderate use of tea, strong liquors, long residence in warm climates, excessive weakness, and a general relaxation of the system.
Hamilton's Essence and Extract of Mustard.
A safe and effectual remedy for the gout, rheumatism, sprains, pains in the face and neck, &c.
Hamilton's Worm-destroying Lozenges.
By which many thousands have been relieved from the distressing and dangerous malady of worms and other obstructions in the stomach and bowels.
Hamilton's Elixir.
A sovereign remedy for colds, obstinate coughs, asthma, sore throats and approaching consumptions.
Hahn's Anti-bilious Pills.
Are justly esteemed for carrying off the superfluous bile from the stomach and preventing morbid secretions and their consequences, bilious and malignant fevers, &c. These pills are perfectly mild in their operation, and may be used with safety by persons of every age and in every situation.
The Sovereign Ointment for the Itch.
A speedy and effectual remedy, generally removing the complaint at one application. It may be safely used by persons of every age.
The Anodyne Elixir.
For the cure of every kind of head ache.
Hahn's genuine Eye-Water.
An excellent remedy for all disorders of the eyes, many persons having been cured of it when nearly deprived of sight.
Tooth-ache Drops.
Give immediate relief in the most violent attacks.
The Restorative Powder for the Teeth and Gums.
Cleanses and strengthens them, and preserves the enamel of the teeth from decay.
Gowland's Lotion, and the genuine Persian Lotion.
Both celebrated in the fashionable world as most excellent cosmetics and perfectly safe.
Hahn's true and genuine Corn-Plaster.
A certain remedy for corns, speedily eradicating them without giving pain.
Ague and Fever Drops.
Justly esteemed for their great efficacy in cure of agues and intermittent fevers.
Damask Lip Salve, and Indian Vegetable Specific.
James Kennedy, sen.
Alexandria, October 18. eS
ADDITIONAL EVIDENCE.
Of the great efficacy of the Patent Family Medicines, prepared by the late Richard Lee, jun. which for near eight years have been acquired throughout the United States a celebrity hitherto unequalled.
Philadelphia, August 9, 1800.
Being desirous to make public for the good of others, the excellent quality of HAMILTON'S ELIXIR, prepared by the late Mr. Lee, I have sent you the following account of the benefit I have received from it, which I hope will induce others to give it a trial. In consequence of a bruise on the breast received from a fall, my health grew bad, my breathing became very difficult, and frequently I have had suddenly to rise up in my bed with all the horrors of immediate suffocation. Add to these a constant pain in my breast and a cough, a great loss of strength and flesh, and you may conceive that my symptoms evidently indicated an approaching consumption. The advice of a most eminent physician was resorted to, and afterwards a second was called in, without giving me any relief. Another physician who knew me and the circumstances of my case, advised me to give Hamilton's Elixir a trial, saying, he had used it in his practice, and always found it do much good. A bottle was procured from Mr. Birch's, and I found relief before I had taken one half of it. I continued to use it and was soon strong enough to attend to business. On taking cold, some of my former symptoms return, but are always removed by a dose or two of the elixir.
GEO. BENNER, jun.
No. 11, Budd-street, Philadelphia
Nov. 18. Lee.
From Luther Martin, Esq. late Attorney-General of the State of Maryland.
I comply with your request in stating my opinion of Hamilton's Elixir. It has been used in my family for two or three years past, with uniform success, whenever colds, coughs, or similar complaints, have rendered medicine necessary. I have myself found it an excellent and agreeable remedy for a very painful and troublesome affection of the breast, accompanied with soreness, and with obstructed and difficult breathing.
On these accounts I do not hesitate to recommend Hamilton's Elixir as a valuable medicine, and deserving public attention.
LUTHER MARTIN.
HAMILTON'S ELIXIR
Is recommended as the best remedy for coughs, colds, asthma, hooping-cough, approaching consumptions, and most disorders of the breast and lungs. This preparation will prove a valuable acquisition to public speakers who may be subject to temporary hoarseness, thickness of speeck, &c. In long confirmed Asthmatic complaints where a cure can speedily be expected, this medicine affords immediate relief, moderating the fits of coughing, and rendering their recurrence less frequent. On children afflicted with the hooping cough, the like beneficial effects may confidently be expected.
ITCH CURED.
By once using Lee's Sovereign Ointment, which, although used for 20 years in Europe and for near 8 years in America, has never been known to fail in any one instance. It is perfectly innocent, warranted not to contain a particle or mercury or any pernicious ingredient, and may be used with perfect safety on an infant, being a vegetable preparation and entirely free from the offensive smell which attends most other remedies.
HAMILTON'S LOZENGES,
Which have cured more children and adults of disorders proceeding from worms, than all the medicines heretofore discovered. In addition to the great cures mentioned in the letters from the chancellor of the state of Maryland, the Rev. Mr. Moltier and others, lately published the following are submitted to the public; being selected for the purpose of showing the mild yet powerful qualities of this extraordinary medicine, which, although so mild in its operation, is competent to expel the formidable tape worm.
An infant, aged 5 weeks, of Mr. Henry Ewbank, taylor, Charles-street, Baltimore, was dangerously afflicted with convulsion fits, so that his life was despaired of, but was perfectly cured by one dose of Hamilton's Worm Lozenges, which expelled several worms, the undoubted cause of the child's disorder.
Letter from Mr. Ackerman, bricklayer, Magazine street, near Broadway, Jan. 24, 1802.
It would be ungrateful were I to withhold my testimony in favor of Hamilton's Worm Destroying Lozenges. I had been between five and six years past much indisposed, and latterly often tormented with severe griping and pains in the bowels, troubled with offensive breath, with violent feverish fits, and other obvious symptoms of worms; but frequently hearing your Worm Lozenges recommended in cases similar to mine, I determined on a trial of them, as my last resource. The first dose evacuated twelve or 13 feet of a tape worm; two other doses were taken, which brought away a quantity of matter broken like skins and pieces of worms. I suppose the tape worm, voided at different times, must in the whole have exceeded forty feet. The almost incredible benefit I received from this medicine, induced me to give a dose to a child of mine who was pining and sickly: it produced the same good effect in this instance, expelling a worm of a different kind, from nine to twelve inches long, and at the same time restoring a good state of health.
HENRY ACKERMAN.
Also,
The following new and valuable Medicine, just received and for sale as above.
(Price, Two Dollars per bottle.)
Dr. Tissot's celebrated Gout and Rheumatic Drops.
NOTHING is of more importance than the preservation of health—this common sense remark however is too often FORGOTTEN; whilst we are active and strong—and prevention of pain, which is superior to its cure, is not sufficiently attended to by any description of persons. Among those disorders which require the most early and unremitting efforts to eradicate and overcome, none have a stronger claim upon our notice than the Gout, Rheumatism, Lumbago, Weakness of the Joints, Sprains, Glects, the Stone and Gravel, the Cramp and every species of Rheumatic Pains from whatever cause they may have originated—and hence every relief which can be administered is too valuable to be forgotten. Those persons whose avocations peculiarly expose them to colds, &c. cannot be too anxious always to possess immediate aid. Sea-faring persons, travellers, &c. ought constantly to carry with them that medicine which will counteract the unpleasant effects of their perilous duties, and especially those persons to whom their situation must expose them. To those who reside in or visit the West-Indies, and other warm climates, they will be found upon trial to convey the most lasting service, and
will gradually destroy all tendency to diseased in the human frame, and preserve health and vigor. Although a great variety of prescriptions have been published to cure the disorders enumerated above, none has yet equalled the GOUT AND RHEUMATIC DROPS of Dr. TISSOT, which are celebrated throughout the European continent, and whose unbounded benefits are fully authenticated by certificates already published of gentlemen so well known in America, being of the first consequence in the state of Maryland: General Charles Ridgely, of Hampton; John Gibson, Esq. one of the directors of the Farmers' Bank of Maryland; John Macubbin, Esq. Mrs. Macubbin, his wife; and Mrs. Ryan, of Calton-Certificate of Mr. Thomas Kelso, butcher.
About three weeks since I was most violently attacked with Rheumatic pains throughout my whole frame, in so severe a manner as not to be able to turn in my bed without assistance, proceeding as I suppose from a severe cold; on being advised by a friend to apply Dr. Tissot's Gout and Rheumatic Drops, I accordingly obtained from the agents Messrs. George Dobbin and Murphy, two bottles, the application of which, under God, have perfectly restored me to health. I am therefore induced with confidence to recommend this medicine as a certain cure for the above disorder.
THOMAS KELSO.
Baltimore, July 22d, 1806.
Certificate of Mr. Thomas Campbell, Harness-maker.
It would be an act of injustice to withhold my testimony of the salutary effects of Doctor Tissot's Gout and Rheumatic Drops, as I have experienced a very unequivocal instance of their virtues and efficacy. I was afflicted with two severe attacks of what is usually called Dead Palsy, from which I partially recovered, but was obliged to use crutches to aid me in walking when I left home; to this were joined violent Rheumatic pains, the result of the affliction, and I had feared the disorder would accompany me through life; but providentially was recommended to apply at George Dobbin and Murphy's for Dr. Tissot's Drops, and after using only one bottle, found myself perfectly liberated from my disorder, and am now, thank God, as free from pain as if I never had been afflicted. Finding this medicine operate so powerfully on myself, I determined to apply it internally to my child, a boy only eleven months old, who was then reduced almost to a skeleton with the Bowel Complaint; after administering it four times to him, his complaint was entirely removed, and he is now recovering his strength with great rapidity.
I. CAMPBELL.
Baltimore, July 28, 1806.
TO RENT.
THE subscriber offers to rent for one or more years, adjoining the place whereon he now lives, a Blacksmith's shop, with a complete set of Tools, a Dwelling-House in comfortable condition, calculated for a family, together with between three and four acres of very rich land.—From several years experience, I can with truth declare, that there can be no better stand for a blacksmith than the one now offered to let.
Thomas B. Moreland.
Maryland, Broad-Creek, } lawf
December 9.—(15.) } lawf
M. B. If I don't rent the fine stand, I will give good wages to a young man, or a man with a family. T. B. M.
Valuable Property for Sale.
TO BE SOLD, in four distinct lots or together, four acres of LAND, containing from one and a quarter acre to two acres each, most eligibly situated without the territory of Columbia, extending in a right line from Gibbon-street to Great Hunting-Creek, intersecting Jefferson, Franklin, and Green-street, and bounding east and west on Payne-street and Payne-streets.
A plan of the ground and further particulars may be obtained by application to James Patton.
June 22. 2aw11
FOR SALE.
Or to be RENTED for one or more years; THE whole of the REAL ESTATE belonging to Pressley Carr Lane, lying in and adjacent to the town of Centreville, in Fairfax county.
This property consists of the well known TAVERN now occupied by Mr. Adam Mitchell.
The STORE HOUSE now in the occupancy of Mr. Daniel Harrington—and from eight hundred to a thousand acres of good FARMING LAND, at present in the possession of Mr. Carr W. Lane, and Mr. Walter Locker, which will be disposed of in separate tracts or entire.
It is presumed that any person disposed to buy or rent any of the above property will first view the same and judge for themselves—a further description is therefore unnecessary.
Mr. Lane would take a small proportion in Negroes.
Harrison Fitzhugh.
Fairfax County Oct. 23. law
ALMANACS for 1808,
Just published and for sale, by
Cotton and Stewart.
Joseph Mandeville, Corner of KING and FAIRFAX-STREETS, ALEXANDRIA: HAS FOR SALE, An assortment of WINES, LIQUORS, GROCERIES, &c.
Consisting of MADEIRA Port Sherry Lisbon Malaga Teneriffe & Corsica WINES.
Old St. Estephe Medoc laret, in cases of one dozen
A few dozen fine old frontinac Ditto do. best wine bitters Jamaica and West-India rum New-England do. Cogniac, Bourdeaux and Naples brandy Holland and country gin Schiedam gin in cases Irish whiskey, very old 70 barrels Pennsylvania rye whiskey Cider in barrels White wine and Cider vinegar Florence oil in flasks 2 hogsheads Havanna honey 13 do. choice retailing molasses
Gunpowder Imperial Hyson Young Hyson Hyson-Skin and Souchong TEAS of good quality
Muscovado sugars, different qualities Bengal white do. Loaf and Lump sugars, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Alexandria.
Leiper's, Garrett's, an Hamilton's snuff in bottles and bladders.
Macuba and rapée do. Clover-seed, (Penn. warranted) Mace; nutmegs; cloves; cassia; pimento; to; pepper; ginger, race and ground; Cayenne pepper; refined salt-petre.
Coffee; chocolate; rice; pearl barley; London and Philadelphia mustard; basket salt; starch; fig blue; floatant indigo; Georgia and Tennessee cotton; flax; wool; madder; copperas; alum; brimstone; chalk; pipes in boxes; wrapping paper and twine; traces; bed cords; leading lines; demijohns; gin cases; patent shot; brandy wine gunpowder; Harvey's gunpowder, [the only real British battle powder] from F to treble scaled; chewing tobacco; best Havanna segars.
Muscavel and bloom raisins in boxes. Sun raisins in casks.
Zante currants; prunes; soft shelled almonds.
A few boxes excellent pickles, each dozen bottles assorted; capers, olives and n choives, for sale by the box.
A quantity of clean good allum salt suitable for the fishery, &c. &c.
JAMES BACON, At 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 qualities.
Loaf and Lump ditto, Gunpowder, Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, Hyson-Skin, and Souchong TEAS, particularly selected for family use.
Best green Coffee, Chocolate, of a superior quality,
Madeira, Bucellos, Sherry, Lisbon, Teneriffe, Malaga, and Genuine old Port WINES.
Cognac and Bourdeaux Brandy, Old Jamaica Spirit, for family use, Antigua, St. Croix, St. Vincents, and New England Rum, Holland Gin, Irish and country Whisky, Molasses, Wine, and Cider Vinegar, Stoughton's Bitters, Mace, nutmegs, cloves, cassia, pimento, Ginger, basket salt for table use, pearl barley, rice, starch, fig blue, soap, mould, dip and spermaceci candles, refined salt-petre, floatant indigo, alum, copperas, madder, brimstone, spinning cotton, 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.
London mustard, warranted of a superior quality, Dixon's best ditto, wrapping paper, demijohns, &c. &c. with generally every article in his line—the whole of which have been selected with care, and will be disposed of on the very lowest terms.
PRINTED DAILY BY SAMUEL SNOWDEN, (For the Proprietor.)