Alexandria daily advertiser (Alexandria [Va.]), 1806-05-27 00:00:00

Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
Vol. VI.]
TUESDAY, MAY 27, 1806.
[No. 1611.]
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 limitation and prices.
Philip G. Marsteller, v. m.
For Freight or Charter,
The Ship ENTERPRIZE, Captain Calvert,
About 300 hogheads burthen—now laying at Merchants wharf—a fine new vessel. A preference will be given to Liverpool, and advances made on consignment to Messrs. Logan, Lenox and Co.
William Hodgson.
Who has for sale, on board said ship, 500 sacks Liverpool Stoved Salt, 6000 bushels do. coarse.
May 24. d
FOR SALE
The Schooner HENRIETTA, Burthen about 500 barrels; she is a fine staunch vessel, almost new and ready for sea.
For terms, apply to
Cuthbert Powell.
May 21. d
Plaster Paris & Lime—afloat.
100 tons Plaster Paris, 70 casks Lime, On board Brig Nancy, Captain Hall, AND FOR SALE BY
Lawrason & Fowle,
Who have also received by said Brig, Schooner Dove, and Packet, from Baltimore, 30 boxes Cod Fish
70 do. M. and D. pt Candles
120 do. Half Boxes Brown Soap
1 Bale Beerboon Garribs
Imperial, } TEAS, Young Hyson } of the latest importations.
20 barrels N. E. Rum
75 casks Bellona Gunpowder
10 cases Fig Blue
In Store,
Prime Beck and Pork
Ruffs and Ravens Duck
Young Hyson and Hyson Skin Teas
Muscovado Sugar
Casks Claret and Madeira Wine
200 Boxes Mould and Dip Candles
50 do. Choclate, &c. &c.
For Freight,
The Brig NANCY, R. B. Hall, Master; Burthen about 200 barrels. She is in good order and will be ready to receive a cargo in three days. Apply as above. d
May 21. d
BOTTLED BEER.
To-Morrow morning, at 7 o'clock, and, if encumbered, each succeeding morning, A dray with BOTTLED BEER will go about town!
When the citizen may supply themselves with that wholesome beverage at six pence per bottle, to be paid for on delivery. Orders from the country and shipping orders will be executed on the shortest notice.—Apply to
T. CRUSE.
May 8. d
FRESH TEAS.
Now landing from on board the brig Harmony from New York.
12 chests Young Hyson, } Of the latest 5 do. Hyson, } Importation. 10 do. Hyson Skin, }
Which will be sold on very moderate terms by
James Sanderson.
April 21. d
A few copies of the American Gardener, may be had at the Bookstore of Robert Gray.
300 bbls. wanted on freight to Norfolk, and 400 ditto on freight to Richmond or Petersburg.—Terms will be very moderate.
Apply to
A. LINDO, Broker.
April 21.
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. d
PUBLIC SALE.
BY virtue of a decree of the hon. the Circuit Court of the District of Columbia, for the County of Alexandria, made between Richard Prince, comp. and the heirs and representatives of Robert M'Crea, deceased, defendants, will be sold, at Public Sale, on Saturday the 14th day of June, at the Coffee House, in Alexandria, on a credit of six months. One moiety of an annual ground rent, of 114 dollars, upon a lot in Union Street, leased to Thomas Crandall, on which there is erected a three story brick house; also, one moiety of an annual ground rent of 40 dollars, on a lot leased to Michael Toom, in Vales's Alley, now the property of Samuel Nichols, on which there is improvements; also on a credit of six and twelve months, one moiety of a lot of ground in Pitt Street, fronting 46 feet, and running back 123 feet 5 inches, security will be required on the above property for the payment of the purchase money.
G. Deneale, Commissioner.
May 20. d
WILL BE LANDED,
THIS DAY,
At Hewes and Miller's wharf, The Cargo of the Sloop President, From Guadalupe—consisting of Prime Green Coffee & Sugar: Which will be sold low if immediate application is made to
Mordecai Miller.
May 17. d
The Sloop President,
Will be sold low, if immediate application is made to
M. M.
O. P. FINLEY,
FAIRFAX STREET;
Has imported in the William and John, Captain Woodhouse, A large and general assortment of Hardware, Cutlery, Saddlery, &c.
Which he will dispose of by wholesale and retail, on the accustomed terms to punctual customers.
May 15. d
JUST IMPORTED,
Per ship WILLIAM MURDOCH, from London,
A PARCEL OF
SPRING GOODS,
Amongst which are
Printed Calicoes and Cambrics, Narrow cord, tape flange, and cambric dimities, Cotton chambrine, and chambrine mouselins, Plain and figured Italian farfenets, Plain jacquet and cambric mouselins, A great variety of fashionable fancy mouselins, shawls, veils, and handkerchiefs, Hosiery, silk gloves, &c. &c.
FOR SALE BY
Richard Veitch & Co.
May 13. d
N. B. Many of the above GOODS are in suitable packages for the West India market, and entitled to Drawback.
STRAYED OR STOLEN,
From the commons of Alexandria, on Monday, the 19th instant,
A HANDSOME bright bay HORSE, with a switch tail, one of his hind legs a little white, 6 years old last spring, 15 hands high, newly shod before, his hind shoes much the worse for wear. The above horse was purchased last fall by the subscriber from a Mr. Stonemason, and is well known in town. A reward of Ten Dollars will be given on having him returned to me, and if stolen, a further reward of FIFTY DOLLARS, on conviction of the thief.
William James Hall.
May 22. d
FOR SALE,
Two elegant Riding Chairs, with tops and harness complete;
On the most reasonable terms for cash or short credit—Apply to the PRINTER, or,
THOMAS WHITE, jun. Blacksmith.
April 8. d
PUBLIC SALE.
PURSUANT to a decree of the superior court of chancery, held at Richmond, will be exposed to sale, TWO TRACTS OF LAND, in the county of Loudoun, the property of Thomas Atwood Digges, Esq. One called the Valley Tract, containing about 1097 acres, lying about five miles from Leesburg—the other called the Green Hill Tract, lying on the Potomac river, near the Blue Ridge, and supposed to contain about 1940 acres. These lands are to be sold for the purpose of raising the sum of about six thousand dollars, due from the said Thomas A. Digges to certain creditors in the decree mentioned. The sale will be made to the highest bidder for ready money, and will commence on the 3rd day of June next, in the town of Leesburg, and county of Loudoun.
Thomas Swan, } Commissioners. W. C. Selden, }
April 22. d
THE Subscriber and possessor of the above advertised lands thinks it proper to warn any person who may incline to purchase under the above decree (which was obtained in the most secret manner and totally unknown to him) that he will not give, or aid in any manner the procuring a title to perfect such sale; the attempt to which is a vague and ill tempered effort.
Thomas A. Digges.
April 24. d
THE public are notified, and all persons are cautioned, against purchasing certain lands in Loudoun county, Virginia, decreed by the superior court of chancery, to be sold as the property of Thomas Atwood Digges, and advertised by the commissioners, Swan and Selden, to be sold at Leesburg on the 13th day of June next; the fee of said estate being clearly vested in and belonging to William Dudley Digges, of Maryland, an infant under age.
ROBERT BRENT, attorney in fact for the estate of William Dudley Digges.
City of Washington, April 28. [May 7] d
NOTICE.
By virtue of a deed of trust from Michael Steiber to James D. Westcott & the subscribers, to secure the payment of a sum of money, &c. due from the said Michael Steiber to Jacob Geiger, will be exposed to sale, at public auction, for ready money, upon the premises, on THURSDAY, the 29th day of May instant, a LOT OF GROUND, situated on the east side of Royal Street, between King and Prince Streets, in the town of Alexandria, fronting on Royal Street 36 feet and extending backwards 103 feet 5 inches, upon which are erected two good Frame Houses and Back Buildings. This Lot is subject to a ground rent of ninety dollars per annum.
JOHN LONGDEN.
May 6. d
24 hogheads retailing Molasses 24 do. Sugar, of good quality 26 barrels Beef, Salem inspection 1 pipe London Particular Madeira Wine 5 boxes Cotton Curls 2 sacks Sago 2 do. Licorice Root Barrels of Clover and herds Grass Seed A quantity of red Seal Leather, and 100 Shares Marine Insurance Stock, For Sale, by Benjamin Shreve, jun. April 26. d
Disolution of Copartnership.
THE Copartnership hitherto subsisting under the firm of Joseph Riddle & Co. of Alexandria, was dissolved the first instant, by mutual consent: All persons that are indebted to, or that have claims on the same, are requested to come forward and settle, as it is desirable to close the concern as soon as possible. Those whose accounts are of long standing are particularly requested to attend to this notice, and make payments to either of the subscribers.
JOSEPH RIDDLE,
Of Alexandria.
JAMES D. M.
Of Baltimore.
September 18. d
BROKER'S OFFICE, And Commission Store.
A. LINDO,
Takes the liberty of informing the public, that HE HAS OPENED A Broker's Office and Commission Store, At the corner of Union and King Streets, WHERE he will be happy to render his services in those branches of business, every species of public stock, merchandise, lands, houses, lots, and vessels will be BOUGHT and SOLD on commission. Reasonable advances will be made on consignments; and acceptances will be given when such consignments are accompanied with orders to sell to meet the payments. All kinds of produce and merchandise received on storage at the customary terms.
He has, at present, for Sale, A first rate (gentleman's) Servant, young, likely, active and healthy, and may be had on trial. To save trouble, his price is 400 dollars, cash, or approved endorsed notes, negotiable in bank, at 60 days, with interest added.
Wanted to Hire,
A Boy or Girl, about 12 years old.
April 28. d
N. B. FLOUR bought and sold at half per cent commission.
FOR SALE,
By the subscribers,
Mould Candles, of a very superior quality, by the box Window Glass, of different sizes Bucellus Wine, in quarter casks Lisbon Salt, and Willow Carpets German Linens, of different descriptions.
ALSO,
100 hhds. Maryland and Virginia Tobacco, part of which is well suited to the West India markets.
R. T. HOOD & Co.
May 12. d
Have received from New York, and are now opening at their Linen Store, on Royal Street, opposite Mr. James Ruffell's,
AN ASSORTMENT OF
Irish Linens, Diaper Table Cloths, brown Hollands, Paxillas, and Ticklenburgs, A. d. daily expected.
Diapers, Checks, Hempens, Dowels, Sheets, &c. &c.
Also for Sale,
A few chests of Imperial and Hyson Teas, of the latest importations—a. d. 50 sacks of Liverpool Salt.
May 9. d
PUBLIC SALE.
By virtue of a deed of trust from Daniel McCarty to the subscribers, to secure the payment of a sum of money due from the said Daniel McCarty to Jonathan and Mathew Schofield, will be sold at public auction, on the premises, to the highest bidder, for ready money, on the 21st day of this present month, part of that Tract of land called Mount Air, whereon the said McCarty now lives, lying upon Acquitique Creek, in the county of Fairfax, adjoining Gardner's Mill Land, distant about 11 or 12 miles from Alexandria. The sale to commence at 12 o'clock.
Phineas Janney,
Andrew Schofield.
May 7. d
TUNIS CRAVEN,
Has just received by the latest arrivals a band.
SPRING GOODS,
AMONG WHICH ARE— Colonade Mull Muslins Ladies extra long silk and Diagonal lined and peguet Habit do. ditto York rained do. Cut gauze, japanned and Pie pie mts honey-comb do. Mens' gloves Plain and figured leno Adolph cotton in boxes Piquet crape Wood's superfine cloths & Plain cambric, jacquet and cambrics mul-muslins Marbletes waistcoats Plain & colored hair cord- Nonkeens ed-cambric 4 4 and 7 8 Irish linen Indie & British book mus- Starting cotton lin Long lawns Do. do. handkerchiefs Plain Cambricks Leno veils Umbrellas Lace cambric and cam- Bandaup handkerchiefs bored mull shawls Paxillas Honey-comb and imperial Dowels fatineh do. Creas Undressed ginghams, chintz Ticklenburgh and calicoes Osnaburghs and rolls Silk and cotton chambray Bates Italian Mantuas Gurrah and Ribands Selan-pours Italian sewing silk silk and cotton hosiery
ALSO,
FRESH TEAS,
Of a superior quality, in small London canisters.
May 12. d

It is left to others to compute, how essential a part of the national wealth consists of property in the national debt, and how much poorer the nation would be by spunging it off. Such a measure would aggravate necessity, but we cannot conceive how it would supply means. As this violation of the public faith would be the most tremendous, as also the most unequal and unfair tax, that ever was levied on a state, it is natural to suppose the dread of it and the dread of the enemy would sanction other very strong measures to get at the wealth of the subjects by taxes, and that they would cheerfully acquiesce, at least in their temporary adoption.
It is, therefore, we confess, beyond our comprehension how the stoppage of the interests of the public debt, in other words the sponge for such it would prove, could relieve the distresses of Great Britain, or supply the resources for the prosecution of the war. The work of destruction may be begun by choice, but it never stops while there is any thing left to destroy. Its hostility would be felt by the British government and derided by that of France.
We know not how the British ministry can find money for their enormous charges, but nevertheless we believe they will find it because it exists, and enough of it, in the hands of the opulent subjects of that monarchy.
We believe, too, they justly dread the terrible and incalculable evils of a bankruptcy, and that they will find means to avoid it. If a sense of common danger ever unites men, the British nation will be united, and if united and wisely governed, we hope they will prove unconquerable.
Admitting then that Great Britain will not be forced to submit to peace, which is to submit to the yoke of France, from the failure of her finances, it remains to enquire, how long and with what prospect of success she can pursue the war.
It does not appear that she could not prosper in commerce and private wealth, if the war should last half a century—and to those who fear the war may last forever and therefore seem to think a bad peace more time or some precise object could be proposed, as the end of the war, it is a sufficient answer to say that war is a hard condition of national existence but preferable to their subjugation by France. Base are Englishmen, unlike their ancestors, if they would not sooner toil for taxes to support the war, or bleed on a ship's deck, than sweat under the dominion of a French prefect. Perhaps we may wonder at their ideas; but Englishmen will dread ignominy more than taxes or wounds.
While the British navy continues mistress of the seas, it is scarcely possible that Bonaparte should execute his threat of an invasion. If then the English cannot make war on the land, nor the French on the sea, it would seem that military operations and military spirit must languish. There is reason to fear that this state of defective languor will engender discontent in England. But though the expenses might be diminished if Britain had no allies, and fits out no expeditions, they would still be enormous. The distant colonies of France are vulnerable and would yield to an attack. When the fashionable folly of the volunteer army shall be no longer in vogue, an efficient and large regular army would enable Great Britain to strike her enemy in many vulnerable points. She ought to provide such an army, on which alone she could depend to expel the French, if, by chance, they should land on the island. The employment of the forces would cherish the military spirit of her subjects, and conquests are among the best expedients to preserve harmony and union in the nation.
A fortitude about the ability of Great Britain to resist France will be understood by some of the weak and will be misrepresented by all the base and unprincipled, as implying a desire that the United States, in respect to maritime rights and national dignity, should lie at the mercy of the mistress of the ocean. On the contrary; let every real American patriot insist that our government should place the nation on its proper footing, as a naval power. With a million tons of merchant shipping, and a hundred thousand seamen, equally brave and expert, it is the fault of a poor spirited administration, that we are insignificant and despised. It is their fault that our harbours are blockaded, by three British ships, & that outrages are perpetrated within the waters that form part of our jurisdiction, such as no circumstances can justify. Can there exist a stronger proof that our insignificance is to be ascribed to a bad administration, than this single fact—with the greatest merchant marine in the world, except one, and, of consequence, capable of being soon the second naval power, (in our own seas, the first,) we are utterly helpless; that in the opinion even of our rulers themselves, our only mode of redress, when our commerce is ob-
structed, is to DESTROY OUR COMMERCE! We have the means for its protection, when our administration, unhappily, think it would prove more expensive to use, than its protection would be worth. They would provide against the violation of our territory by tribute, and our commerce by New Importation .
While, therefore, we explicitly disclaim all apology, for the abuses of the British naval power; while we strongly reprobate the cowardice, or folly, or bath, that leaves our country defenceless, when it is injured, we must view it as an interesting inquiry, whether England can resist France; for if she cannot, it is certain we shall not.
What could France do to annoy G. Britain? Nothing but to create expense to her government. What could Great Britain do to annoy France? Much. Enough to make the distress of war reach her subjects; to cut off nearly all her maritime trade; and to spread want, discontent and despair from the Baltic to the Adriatic.
The colonies of the enemies of Great Britain would shrivel like plants and flowers, on the Arabian desert, if they were no longer moistened by the rills of commerce. We may assist our conjectures of what Great Britain may do, by asking ourselves, what we should do, in such a case, if we possessed the British navy, and were contending as she is, for liberty and life, against France.
NEW YORK, May 24.
Mr. James Bruce, passenger in the schr. Charlotte, Augusta, arrived here yesterday, in 9 days from Halifax, informs us it was reported there, that commodore Beresford had arrested captain Whitby, of the Leander, for his outrageous conduct off Sandy Hook. It was understood that commodore Beresford was going to take the command of the Leander himself. Captain Whitby's conduct was very much reprobated at Halifax. It was believed he would be sent to England for trial, and the vessels sent to Halifax by the Leander would be immediately released.
PHILADELPHIA, May 23.
Extract of a letter from a respectable commercial house at Hamburg, to their correspondent in this city, dated
HAMBURG, 29th March, 1806.
By this direct conveyance for your port, we take again the liberty of troubling you with the state of our market, and with our wishes of being favored with the preference of your commands, whenever you should resolve to visit our place with your orders. By the annexed list of prices, you will observe that no great changes have taken place since we addressed you in November last. The great successes of the French, the death of Mr. Pitt, and latterly, the uncertainty of Prussia's political situation, have been successive causes for keeping our trade slack and in suspense during the winter, and it is reviving just now only, as it appears that our country will enjoy rest, and that the war at sea will be continued.
With these premises we venture on giving that opinion of our trade that it cannot fail to become brisker, so as the interior gets rid of the still existing embarrassments. Coffee has really felt an increasing demand, and though Jamaica, and some other bad qualities, may remain low and heavy, all good coffees promise fairly to continue advancing, so that we can reasonably encourage shipments thereof at 30 cents. With sugar all markets abound, and though prices are so low that they cannot be expected lower during a war, yet we cannot with propriety expect a rise of much consequence until part of the present stock in Europe will be out of the way. But should you be able to purchase at par with our prices, it would surely be no risk so to do, and should your country's differences with Spain not be amicably settled, sugar will deserve attention.
Cocoa is not likely to get up, as a good deal is on hand, only Carracas is scarce. Pimento is expected lower, as the price has declined in England. Indigo may also drop a little for the same reason. Cochineal is likely to advance by and by, as very little of it can be expected. Cottons not much in demand, and we are afraid that no great sale of them can be realized in future, owing to the prohibition of importation of manufactures into France. Of pepper, the importation has continued to exceed the consumption, and according to all prospects, no rise can take place: sales of consequence, are effected to speculators only, and these are of course made at low prices. Much Tea is on hand, it is however the general opinion that prices will not suffer more. Rum rather heavy. Fustic very much so, and abundant; but Logwood has lately taken a start, and is expected to continue at its present value. Rice enjoys a demand at its present price, which is not over-rated, and as it appears that Corn will keep high, notwithstanding the returning peace, we may advance that the pur-
chases made at Charleston, at 4 dols. will do well here. Of wheat flour much is expected, and though it may be sold at decent prices, yet we would recommend shipment of rye, and rye flour in preference. The annexed prices of tobacco promise to be firm, the stock on hand is not great and a middling supply will not check the market, which is now pretty well answering yours. Our linens are cheaper than last year, and deserve attention."
The 5th April.
As this conveyance has been detained here till this day, we have still to add the important news that Prussia, has declared all the ports of the North Sea, to be shut against the British trade and shipping. The packets are however to go un-molested, and it is hoped that neutral ships from England will neither be refused admittance. At any rate, it is confidently expected that England will not blockade our port, and if this expectation proves founded, a brilliant trade, with you and other neutral countries, will be the natural consequence. Large speculations in produce have been made on this account, by which coffee and sugar have advanced 10 per cent. logwood and fustic, 20 per cent. and most other goods about 5 per cent. Grain has also risen 10 per cent. as a war in the Baltic is apprehended. Of coffee hardly any is left, and the stock of all other produce is considerably reduced. If you learn from England that no blockade will take place, it will be highly advisable to ship produce to our port, particularly coffee, sugar, rice, dye-woods and spice. Insurance from your country to our port remains 3 per cent.
PRICES CURRENT.
In Bank Money.
 Coffee, West India, fine, 20 a 21  middling 18 19 1 2  good ord. & ore. 16 1 2 17 1 2  Tijge 12 15  Java 17 1 2 18  Bourbon 17 1 2 18  Mocha 18 19  Cotton Wool, Bourbon 48 51  Pernambico 50 55  Maranhao 45 48  St. Domingo 41 45  Georgia, now'd 36 41  N. Orleans 38 41  Ginger, white Barbadoes 33 38  black 10 11  Indigo, Bengal 16 1 2 24  Spanish flora 20 23  f. breffe 19 20  Isles of France 14 16  Mace 95 100  Nankeens, of 5 yards, piece 34 38  Nutmegs, lb. 11 12  Pepper, Bengal garbled 18 19  Bourbon 16 17  Clives 26 40  Cochineal, Spanish 49 56  Sugars, Mucov. in casks, lb. 10 12  French tecs and terces 12 15  powders 16 18  Brazil, muscov. 10 12  white, 14 17  Havana, brown, 11 12  white, 15 1 2 17 1 2  Lumps, British, 16 17 1 2 
In Current Money.
 Annatto, lb. 39 a 31  Cassia Buds 20 21  Lignea 20 30  Cinnamon 5  Cocoa, Carracas 20 23  Quality 10 11  Martinique 12 1 2 13 1 2  Brazil do. do.  Fustic, 100 lbs. 13 14  Gum, Senegal, 80 90  Hides, Buenos Ayres, lb. 7 9  Nova Colonia 6 8 1 2  Logwood, Campeachy, 100 lbs. 19 20  Jamaica, lb. 17 18  Pimento, Jamaica, lb. 18  Rice, Carolina, new, 100 lb. 26 30  Whale Oil, 6 Stekan 70 71  Rum, Jamaica, 30 Veltes 72 80  Leward Islands 60 65  New England 60 65  Tobacco, Virginia, fine 6 7  middling 5 5 1 2  ordinary 3 1 2 4 1 2  Carolina and Georgia 4 3 4  Varinas 18 22  Porto Rico 9 11  Tea, Bohea, per lb. 9 11  Congo 24 34  Hyson Skin 36 40  Flour, Wheat, 25 26 
I HAVE LATELY RECEIVED,
And barge for Sale, 20 quarter-casks Particular Teneriffe Wine: The quality of which is excellent. Phineas Janney. 5th mo. 26th.
BEWARE OF DISSIPATION!
WHILST so many of our young countrymen are given over to turbulent dissipation it may prove advantageous to place before them an example of the consequences of such a life in the fate of a young man who died not many days ago.
This gentleman was the son of respectable parents. He was of the mercantile line and naturally of a good character, and might have lived an easy and reputable life had he conducted himself with temperance, but unfortunately at the age of two or three and twenty he became addicted to the vice of drinking. Excessive drinking naturally opens the way to every other kind of dissipation, and a course of six or eight years put an end to his existence. Some time before his death his constitution was destroyed; the faculties of his mind impaired, and his affairs in a deranged situation. Alas, what bitter reflections might naturally have occurred during his last fatal illness. "Tis I myself that has created the evil with which I am surrounded. By my destructive intemperance I have poisoned my constitution and brought my life to a miserable and disgraceful end. And how little is the real satisfaction which I have derived from tumult and dissipation: How much happier the sober and reflecting character who lives with honor, whose life flows in peace and tranquility. Ah! could I but commence my days again how much wiser should I be. But, alas, the time which I have wasted away can never be recalled. The follies and vices which I have committed can never, never be obliterated."
Ye sons of dissipation, pause and reflect for a moment! Whilst ye have it in your power, steer your course, 'ere it be too late, from the rock which threatens destruction. Will you still rush on the hidden shoals where you see so many already shipwrecked? Even ye who have not yet run into any fatal excesses, do not too readily think yourselves removed from danger. Reflect seriously within yourselves: "May not the habits which I have unconsciously indulged gradually lead on to misery and disgrace? Have not such habits already injured my health, proved expensive, interrupted my more serious and reputable pursuits, and led me into errors and follies? Those who have been the wretched victims of dissipation, was not their career gradually commenced and pursued until habit had rendered a reformation impossible? If I do not check my propensities now, when can I expect to do it?" Let such reflections awaken ye to your interest. By thus consulting your own reason it may create happy resolutions and prevent many a bitter sigh of remorse. If we desire recreation there are various innocent amusements in which we may indulge ourselves without running into intemperance. In the youth of life myself I have always endeavored to shun its unhappy effects. My leisure hours I have considered as more laudably devoted whilst spent in acquiring useful knowledge. And how much more to our credit might the money which we spend in riot and dissipation, be employed in assisting the unfortunate, in conferring blessings on those heads which are aching for them."
A letter from the American Consul, at Cowes, (England) to a merchant in Bolton, dated April 9, 1806, says, "I have a letter the day before yesterday from Mr. Lyman, in London, to advise, that the disputes between this country and the United States are in a train for amicable adjustment speedily; on which I congratulate you."
Extract of a letter from Liverpool, April 5. "We learn in addition to what we have already communicated respecting new duties in France, that it is the intention of that government to require each vessel bringing a cargo from the United States, to take a cargo of equal value in French produce or manufactures. The effect here on the cotton market, of the embargo on Prussian vessels will be very considerable."
Extract of a letter from lieut. James Biddle (commanding gun boat No. 1.) to the Secretary of the Navy, dated
CHARLESTON, (s. c.) May 14th, 1806. "It has been mentioned in several of the prints of this city, that a French privateer schooner has been and still continues cruising off this bar, to the annoyance of the commerce of the U. States. The report, however, is, I believe, incorrect. I have, myself been out to sea at two different times, purposely to gain a sight of her; and after having spoken a number of vessels, bound into Charleston from the various ports of the U. States; as also others approaching the coast di-

really in for her, neither of which had been or heard any thing of a privateer, I returned rather this morning, convinced that the report was without foundation."
We have received the London Morning Chronicle to the 9th of April, inclusive. This print, probably, expresses with tolerable accuracy, the general impression produced on the new administration by the recent conduct of Prussia. By the extracts, which we subjoin, it will be seen that the rupture of Britain with that power is viewed as an event of the utmost consequence; and that the hopes entertained of an early peace with France are scouted as visionary. Can it be that the British administration will, under these circumstances, hesitate to accede to measures of fair reciprocity with the United States? Under the extreme pressure which she must now feel, politically as well as commercially, we might claim, were we guided by the ordinary policy of nations, commercial advantages from Britain beyond those we conferred; for, while her power to injure us is extremely limited, ours to injure her is incalculable. And could we condescend to build our prosperity on the depression or ruin of others, and to make interest our exclusive guide, we should undoubtedly seize this as the most favorable moment for striking a deep, if not a mortal blow. But, it is our pride that we desire nothing which strict justice does not warrant. The greatness we covet is shielded by honor. Can Britain be insensible to these suggestions? Can an administration composed of men, high minded and virtuous as we should hope, put into place to repair the evils committed by men of a far different stamp, hesitate to seize the auspicious moment for adopting measures which shall ensure a lasting friendship between the two greatest commercial nations in the world? Her councils must be irrevocably abandoned to error, if our hopes on this point are not realised.
The paper of the 7th says—"It is reported that the whole of the corps commanded by marshal Angereau is on its march from the neighborhood of Frankfort towards the Elbe. It is even said that not only Swedish Pomerania is to be occupied, but Holstein, and every port or place within the reach of French and Prussian troops, through which British manufactures could be introduced to the continent, and with which British vessels could trade."
"These speculations, gloomy and disagreeable as they are, cannot be considered very improbable after what we have already seen. If the king of Prussia is compelled to be the agent of Bonaparte's hostility, why should Denmark be spared."
"Such is the state of affairs which lord Castlereagh, with an assurance the most insulting, not only to the new ministry, but the whole country, described as a bed of roses."
"That the course which Prussia has been so far degraded, as to adopt by the direction of Bonaparte, will embarrass our commerce considerably, there can be no doubt. But we trust that the enterprise of our merchants will be able to elude this unheard of armed confederacy against our trade. If the ports of Denmark were left to us, the attempt would soon be defeated; but we see little reason to hope that Bonaparte will suffer so direct a facility of thwarting his views to remain; and it is to be feared that Denmark must do what Prussia is forced to do; for to the latter we cannot ascribe a hostile mind. Her countenance, her pusillanimity, perhaps her necessity, alone consents."
"The immediate effect of these measures, with the injuries to Prussia, not only from cutting off the supply from this country of many articles essential to her own manufactures, but if things proceed to extremities not a Prussian ship can go to sea, and the Prussian ports will be shut up."
"It now seems evident that Prussia has entered into an offensive and defensive alliance with France. What part the emperor of Russia will act in the present circumstances, remains to be seen. Prussia, there is reason to think, has been withdrawn by the terror of Bonaparte's threats, from positive engagements with Russia, and every measure flowing from the new system, must be in the highest degree unpleasant to the emperor Alexander. Whether he will make this system the ground of war with Prussia, which he might in strict justice, we cannot pretend to decide, because the question of policy may admit much consideration. That war would lead to a contest with France and with Prussia, Russia has nothing to fear; but on the other hand, by offensive war hope to prevail over Prussia and France. If, however, the French government should like-
wise attempt to compel Denmark to be a tool of its hostility, as well as Prussia, we have no doubt that Russia will employ the most vigorous measures, both by sea and land, to support Denmark; and defeat the schemes of Bonaparte. Indeed Russia will certainly not abandon the king of Sweden or the cause, while her aid can be of service. All attempts to shut the Sound and exclude us from the Baltic, will prove fruitless."
"In these difficult circumstances it is more and more evident how much we must rely upon our own vigor and resources to defeat the designs of the enemy, and we are convinced that the violence of his hostility will only excite the people of this country to new courage and new exertions to maintain their cause."
"In addition to this, people at last see the folly of the speculations they had indulged about peace and negotiation, which we have uniformly discouraged."
The paper of the 9th adds: "The Gazette contains a note, stating that the requisite communication has been made to the foreign ministers at this court, by Mr. Fox, apprising them that the Elbe, the Weser and Trave have been put in a state of blockade. The trade of Hamburgh, of Embden, Lubec, and Bremen, and of those places carried on thro' them from principal channels, is thus cut off."
"Thus has the violence of France and the subservience of Prussia extended the evils of war to nations and to places which ought to have been totally exempted from its ravages. The enemy are clearly the aggressors. They act on the principle of forcing every thing to be hostile to us; and they reduce us to the necessity of treating as hostile that which they render so. And what is the tendency of these outrages? To cut off our trade; to try the experiment how far either party can injure the other, without, however, advancing the objects of legitimate war, and, at the same time, wantonly involving neutral states in its calamities. For these evils France alone is responsible but she and her allies will suffer from them. If Prussia is mean enough to yield to French influence, her own interest must suffer; almost her whole commerce must cease; her whole shipping must be annihilated. Vainly does she think to induce our impetuous vengeance upon us. Besides her political degradation and her political danger, she will suffer the most in point of commerce. The commerce of England will find channels, but France and Prussia will only pay the dearer for what they must consume; while the latter, particularly, will lose almost all the mutual advantages of a more direct communication. The blockade of the Elbe, the Weser, the Ems and Trave, will be rendered complete, and unless the preliminary steps towards war be retracted, the Prussian ports in the Baltic will also be put in a state of blockade."
"We are anxious to hear what sensation the conduct of Prussia will produce at Petersburg. The Duke of Brunswick probably was sent there to prepare the Emperor Alexander for that 'ignoble swerving' from solemn engagements of which the court of Berlin has been guilty. The imprudence of former proceedings, in regard to Bonaparte, is terribly punished in the present subservience to his will. Prussia seems now driven from every system. That of neutrality has long been the favorite. In adhering to that system, she would not declare against Bonaparte last autumn; but now has Napoleon forced her from it by compelling her to adopt measures inconsistent with neutrality, and directly tending to bring upon her the hostility not only of this country, but of Russia. If that hostility is not excited, it must be on the ground that Prussia can no longer be considered an independent state."
Specific appropriation. —Smith admits, that altho' the "Mediterranean fund," upwards of an annual million, had been received, for the declared purpose of enabling the government to carry on a war with one of the Barbary powers, Tunis, and which consequently could only be carried on by means of a navy, yet that "Congress had not appropriated any part of it for the purpose of a navy." Now as it has been made a great point by Mr. Jefferson in his first Message, that in the case "of the public contributions" [taxes] "barriers should be multiplied against their dissipation by appropriating specific sums to every specific purpose susceptible of definition," and that "all appropriation of money varying from the appropriation in object, or transcending it in amount, should be disallowed"—I say this being the doctrine of Mr. Jefferson, it is very clear that here has been a million of money deposited in the treasury for a particular purpose, and yet there is no where a power vested to make use of it. This is a pleasant sort of management from beginning to end. Let us try to unravel it. We have a dispute to settle with Spain; two millions of dollars are demanded by France as a douceur, before she will consent to permit us to open our negotiation. "FRANCE, (says Mr. Madison to Mr. Randolph,) wants money, and she must have it." Well, if she must, she
must. But it happens that with all Mr. Jefferson's bragging about an overflowing treasury, when the two millions came to be taken out, behold there was not so much there; the deficit was borrowed.
The treasury, however, must not be left altogether penniless. What's to be done? Just in this nick of time, the poor miserable agent from Tunis comes forward with his copper coloured countenance, and threatens the United States to make war upon them if she does not also pay Tunis money. Just the thing! The president prepares a message to inform congress that such a demand had been made, but that he had refused it like a man; and that the consequence would doubtless be a war; therefore he recommends to congress to "continue the several provisions of the act of March 26, 1804," which in harsh language would have been to ask congress to grant him a tax upon the good people of a million of dollars a year. This, however, would have been but an imperfect business after all, if congress had gone on and appropriated the money to the "specific purpose" of enabling him to carry on a war with Tunis, by building or equipping a navy. His back stair friends understood the thing better. They first procure him the money under a particular pretext, but for no absolutely defined purpose; and afterwards decline specifying any object. Thus Mr. President will be enabled once more to grace his message with a flourish about the state of the treasury.
To be sure, candor must admit, that it would have been rather hard for the friends of the bill to be obliged to specify an object when there was none to specify; and indeed they might shelter themselves under the very terms of the message itself. It will certainly be seen by turning to the passage above quoted, that Mr. Jefferson only recommended "specific appropriations to every specific object, susceptible of definition," which was very considerate in him, and very sensible withal. So that the bill is not at variance with his principle.
[True American.] TRINIDAD.
A PROCLAMATION, By his excellency Thomas Hyslop, esq. brigadier general in his majesty's service and lieutenant governor commanding in chief in and over the island of Trinidad and its dependencies.
WHEREAS the general scarcity of provisions not the produce of this island, and of lumber, still continues to prevail, and the exigencies of the colony require that the period limited for the importation thereof from neutral and other states in amity with Great Britain, in vessels to the said states belonging, should be further extended unto the 19th day of October next: I do therefore, by and with the advice of his majesty's council, hereby publish, proclaim and declare, that flour, rice, bread, biscuit, peas, beans, corn, fruit, potatoes, corn and rye meal, oats, beef, pork, salted and pickled fish, bacon, hams, and provisions of any sort; tobacco, pitch, tar and turpentine; hog's lard and lamp oil; cattle, horses, sheep, hogs, mules, poultry and live stock of any sort; boards, plank, ranging timber, scantling, clapboards, hoops, staves, shingles, shooks and heading, spars, oars, and unmanufactured lumber of any sort; such commodities respectively being the growth or production of any of the territories belonging to the said states, shall and may, until the said 19th of October next, be imported and brought into this island from any of the said territories, in vessels belonging thereto, upon the like terms, charges, and conditions, and subject to the same rules visitations and restrictions as are observed with respect to British vessels in like cases:
And I do also by and with the advice of his majesty's council, hereby publish, proclaim and declare, that the importers of the articles herein before enumerated and expressed, may receive in barter or exchange for the same, any articles of the growth, produce or manufacture of this island (indigo, cotton, annatto, cocoa, coffee, cochineal, lignum vitae and dying woods excepted) to the exact amount of such respective cargoes and no more: and in order to prevent the introduction into this island of any goods or commodities not herein before enumerated or expressed, by means or under pretext of the permission aforesaid, I do also, by and with the advice of his majesty's council, hereby proclaim, publish and declare, that if any such vessels as aforesaid, arriving at, or in the said island, shall have on board any goods or commodities whatsoever as are usually denominated dry goods, such goods and commodities will, according to the statutes in such cases made and provided, be seized and forfeited, together with the vessel in
which the same shall be brought and all her tackle, apparel and furniture, whether such goods or commodities shall be intended to be landed or not.
And the several officers of his majesty's customs, and all others his majesty's subjects, are hereby enjoined and required to govern themselves accordingly.
Given under my hand and seal, in the council chamber, government house, this 19th day of April, 1806, and in the forty-sixth year of his majesty's reign.
THOMAS HYSLOP.
Herrings and Shad. 600 barrels excellent Herrings and Shad—for sale, by Douglas & Mandeville. May 27. c7
SALT—Afloat. The CARGO of the Ship Alexandria , Capt. Brandt, —CONSISTING OF— 9000 bushels Coarse Lymington SALT, Will be sold on very reasonable terms, if immediate application be made. Lawrason & Fowle. May 27. d
Five Dollars Reward. STRAYED from the commons of Alexandria, on Sunday the 25th instant, a RED COW, about the common size, is a good look ing Cow, and has no mark on her except a white spot on the end of a long bushy tail. The above reward will be paid for bringing her to me, by James Smith. May 27. 3t
Ten Dollars Reward. Strayed or Stolen, FROM the stable of Mrs. Rorer, or King Street, a handsome bright BAY HORSE, between 14 and 15 hands high, stout and well made, with a star on his forehead, a white spot on his back, hind feet white, and his tail pick ed, which he carries remarkably high and well. A reward of TEN DOLLARS will be given for the delivery of the Horse, and an addition of FIFTEEN DOLLARS on the conviction of the thief, if the Horse was stolen. Application to be made to Mr. William Ransom, on Prince Street, in the absence of the subscriber. Francis C. Hall. May 27.
ALEXANDRIA THEATRE.
The Public are respectfully informed, that a detachment of the Philadelphia Company, purpose opening the Alexandria Theatre, This Evening, the 27th May.
The first Performance will be BALANCING by a LADY. She will balance a sword on the edge of a wine glass, and a plate on the sword, all turning round at the same time. She will also balance 4 wine glasses and a decanter on a windmill, all on the edge of a wine glass; also, pipes, chairs, tables, &c. After which, a Pantomimical Piece in one act called the
CLOWN'S TRIUMPH; OR, The Sportsman Out-witted. CLOWN, SPORTSMAN, LESLIE.
To which will be added the most surprising feats on the
Slack wire, by a Lady, Which was ever attempted by any other except her in America. She will go through a hoop on the wire, will kneel and turn on it, and do the surprising feat of the wine glass and hoop. She will swing on the wire to the distance of twenty feet, standing on one foot, and play on the tambourine.
The much admired song of TID RE I. Also, the much admired song of the WOUNDED ED HUSSAR (by a lady.)
The Refusal; OR, Unfaithful Mistress, A Dialogue between Tom Grog and Jack Bowline, two sailors from on board the United States frigate Constellation. A small piece taken from the Review, between John Lump, Lucy and Loony M'Towtler. Also, a SONG called the KISS, by a lady. To conclude with a much admired piece in one act called
Mils in her Teens. Mr. FRIEBLE. Capt. FLASH. Miss BIDDY BELAIR.
* The performance will commence at 7 o'clock precisely. Admittance, box 50 cents, pit 37 1/2 c Gentlemen are requested not to smoke during the performance. Should the weather prove unfavourable, the performance will be postponed till it is light enough to see. eve, jun.

CHARLES BENNETT, Has imported per the Ship William and John , Captain Woodhouse, at no. 1 here, and William Murdoch, via Baltimore, and offers for Sale, on the usual terms,
A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF  SPRING GOODS, VIZ.  SUPERFINE Cloths and Kerseymere Waistcoating, Dunothies, India Jeans Cotton Kerseymere, Grandilles & Nankeens Silk, Cotton, and thread Hosiery—among which are a few dozen of extra fine Black, white, and lead Pic Nic Silk Gloves White and colored Cambrics, Sarfnet do. Silk and Cotton Chambrays, plain, figured and embossed Printed, Cotton, and Linen Handkerchiefs— amongst the latter a few dozen Superfine White Common and Superfine existing Cottons Silk Cords, Cambric Buttons, Artificial Wreaths and Flowers White and black Lace Veils, Leno do. 5.4, and 6.4 Shawls Leno and Cambric Worked Mullins Sewing Twine and Shoe Thread Best English Hats, Common do. Nails, Hoes, Spades Cradling and Gras Scythes, &c. &c. May 9. edw.cozw.zaw1w
MATHEW EAKIN, Respectfully informs his friends, and the public in general, that HE HAS COMMENCED MAKING  ICE CREAMS, For the season—he has also A few bushels of ICE for Sale. ON HAND, Twenty frails soft shelled Almonds, 50 do. Figs, of a superior quality, fresh Oranges Lemons and English Walnuts, Anchovies and Olives, by the bottle and box, fresh Muscadel Raisins, in boxes, a quantity of fresh Citrons, and Sweet Meats, in boxes, Salad Oil and Lish Baskets, 300 bottles Marquette Cordials, and a general assortment of CONFECTIONARY, as usual. May 6. co37
JOHN WATTS,  ALEXANDRIA; Has just received, per the William Murdoch , (via Baltimore) from London, a complete as- sortment of  SPRING GOODS, Which he will sell low for cash, or to punctual customers, viz.  do. Silk and Leather Gloves Ladies' Silk and Cotton Hose Do. Silk and Leather Gloves Silk and Cotton Chambray Mullins 3 S, 7 S, and 9 S un-dressed Ginghams Figured and plain Jaconet Cambricks Plain and figured Jaconet Mullin India Book Mullin White and colored Cambrics Plain and figured Leno Mullin Leno Shawls and Veils Italian Crapes and Lute strings London Chintzes and Calicoes White and colored Jean Cambric Dimities First chop Long Nankeens Marceilles Jean and Muslin Waistcoating Brown and Scarlet Bandanas Real Madrass Hankerchiefs 3.4, 4.4, and 8.4 Damask Shawls Diaper Table Cloths Ruffa Sheeting White and brown Sheetings superfine Cloths and Cassimere 2 pieces Salisbury Cloth 3 bales India Goods 7-8 and 4.4 Irish Linens White and brown Platillas Umbrellas and Parasols German Ticklenburgs White and brown Rolls Bed Ticking Apron and Shirting Checks Waldron's Glases and Cradling Scythes Weeding Hoes assorted in casks Gentlemen's best London Hats, &c. &c. May 6. co
TO RENT, And possession will be given the 20th May, A TWO STORY FRAME HOUSE, situ- ate on Fairfax Street, lately occupied by Mr. Davis, shoemaker. The stand is good, and having been occupied for a length of time by a person eminent in his business, renders it an eli- gible situation for a person of that business. For terms apply to Thomas Irwin, or John Adam. May 3. co
JUST RECEIVED, And for Sale by  ROBERT GRAY, THE SECOND VOLUME OF  HASE'S TRIAL. of the subscribers Two Dollars Fifty Cents own seas and volume—To nonsubscribers Five to only mode etc.
JAMES KENNEDY, SEN.  KING-STREET, RESPECTFULLY informs the public that he has received, from LEB & Co's Parent and Family Medicine Store, New-York, a fresh assortment of the following
Valuable Medicines, Which are in high esteem and general use throughout the United States, many of them being sold cheaper than the drugs of which they are compounded could be purchased at a retail store.  TAKE NOTICE That J. Kennedy, Sen. is appointed the only agent for ALEXANDRIA.  DR. HAMILTON'S ELIXIR. A sovereign remedy for Colds, Obsolete Coughs, Asth- mas, Catarrhs, Sore Throats, and approaching Con- sumption. To Parents who may have children afflicted with the HOOPING COUGH, This discovery is of the first magnitude, as it is an immediate relief, checks the progress, and in a short time entirely removes the most cruel disorder to which children are liable—The Elixir is so perfectly agreeable and the dose so small that no difficulty arises in tak- ing it.
From LUTHER MARTIN, Esq. Attorney-Ge- neral of the State of Maryland.  Gentlemen, 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 me- dicine necessary. I have, myself found it an excellent and agreeable remedy for a very painful and troublesome affection of the breath, accompanied with forensis and with obstructed and difficult breathing. On these accounts I do not hesitate to recommend Hamilton's Elixir, as a valuable medicine, and deserving public attention.
LUTHER MARTIN. Mr. Abijah Henry, Bridge-street, Baltimore, was cured by one bottle of Hamilton's Elixir of a very com- plicated disorder, occasioned by a fever 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 com- plaints which result from diffused pleases—juvenile indiscretions—residence in climates unfavorable to the constitution—the immoderate use of tea, frequent in- toxication, or any other destructive intemperance—the unskillful or excessive use of mercury—the diseases pecu- liar to females at a certain period of life—bad bringings in, &c. &c. And is proved by long and extensive experience to be absolutely unparallelled in the cure of    Nervous Disorders,  Violent cramps in the    Consumptions,  stomach and back,    Loss of Spirits,  indigestion,    Loss of appetite,  melancholy,    Impurity of the blood,  Gout in the stomach,    Hysterical affections,  Pains in the limbs,    Inward weaknesses,  Relaxations,    Seminal weaknesses,  Involuntary emissions,    Fluoribus (or whites)  Obdurate gleet,    Burnetts,  Impotency, &c. &c.    In cases of extremity, where the long prevalence and obtinacy of disease has brought on a general impover- ishment of the system, excellent debility of the whole frame, and a wasting of the flesh, which no nourish- ment or cordial could repair, a perseverance in the use of this medicine has performed the most astonishing cures.
HAMILTON'S ESSENCE AND EX- TRACT OF MUSTARD, A safe and effectual remedy for gout, rheumatism, policy, sprains, bruises, pains in the face and neck, &c. And has performed more cures in the above complaint than all the other medicines ever before made public.
From Dr. Weatherburn, Wythe county, Virginia.  GENTLEMEN, I purchased at your shop the prepa- rations you call Hamilton's Essence, or Extract of Mus- tard, which I believe has perfectly removed a chronic rheumatism (of that kind named sciatica, or of the hip joint) under which I had labored for a long time, and which had baffled every article in the Materia Medica, and every mode of treatment received into practice for the cure of this obstinate disease. If you think this let- ter useful you are at liberty to make it public. Yours, &c.
W. WEATHERBURN. John Hoover, rope maker, South Second Street, be- Mary and Christian Streets, Philadelphia, voluntarily maketh oath as follows, namely, That his wife, Mary Hoover, was so severely afflicted with a violent rheumatism, very dangerously situated the consequence of a severe cold after lying in, as to be confined to her bed for several weeks, and was at length reduced to the melancholy apprehension of remaining a cripple for life, notwithstanding the most respectable medi- cal 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 Phila- delphia county.
HAMILTON'S WORM DESTROYING LOZENGES, Which have within four years past cured upwards of one hundred and twenty thousand persons of both sexes, of every age, and in every situation, of various danger- ous complaints arising from worms, and from obstruc- tions or foulness in the stomach and bowels. This medicine bears no analogy whatever of similar title, so commonly complained of as operating with vi- olence, on the contrary a particular excellence of this is
contains nothing but what is perfectly innocent, and so mild in its operation that it cannot injure the most delicate pregnant lady, or the tenderest infant of a week old: should no worms exist in the body, but will, with- out pain or griping, cleanse the stomach and bowels of whatever is foul or offensive, and thereby prevent the production of worms and many fatal disorders. The are particularly efficacious in carrying off all gross hu- mors and corruptions; feverish and bilious complaints, and the safest and mildest purgative that can be used on the occasion.
Description of Worms, and the symptoms by which they are known. Worms which infest the human body, are chiefly of four kinds, viz. the Tapes or large round worm, the Asca- rides, or small maw worm, the Cucurbitina, or short flat, white worm, and lastly, the Tania or tape worm so called from its resemblance to tape; this is often ma- ny yards long, and is full of joints—it is most hurtful and most difficult to cure.
Among the symptoms attending worms, are disagree- able breath, especially in the morning—Bad and corrupt- ed gums—itching in the nose and about the seat—Con- vulsions and epileptic fits, and sometimes privation of speech—Staring and grinding of the teeth in sleep— Irregular appetite, sometimes loathing food, and sometimes voracious—Purging, with slimy and foetid stools—Vo- miting—Large and hard belly—Pains and sickens at the stomach—Pains in the head and thighs, with lowness of spirits—Slow fever, with small and irregular pulse—A dry cough—Excessive thirst—Sometimes pale and unhealth- y countenance, and sometimes the face bloated and flushed.
Persons afflicted with any of the above symptoms should have immediate recourse to Hamilton's worm destroying lozenges, which have been constantly attend- ed with success in all complaints similar to those above described. A dose of this medicine given occasionally during the warm season will effectually prevent the vomiting and purging of children, a dreadful disorder which annually destroys thousands of the infant part of our cities. It is likewise the mildest and most certain remedy known and has restored to health and strength a great number when in advanced stages of this fatal complaint. Particular and plain instructions are given for every part of the ne- cessary treatment in such cases. Children generally take this medicine with eagerness, having a pleasing appearance, and an agreeable taste.
CASES OF CURES— By Hamilton's WORM DESTROYING LOZENGES, (Selected from thousands) the authenticity of which any person may ascertain either by letter or personal application.
TAPE WORM. Mr. SAMUEL FULLER, Inn keeper, on the Har- ford road, ten miles from Baltimore, began about twenty months ago to be grievously afflicted with a tape worm, which increased fast in size and strength, so as to excite the most horrid sensations by his writhing motions, and intolerable pains, resembling the gnawing and tearing of his bowels, which deprived him of his necessary sleep, and caused such dreadful apprehensions as cannot be con- ceived but by one in a similar situation—his appetite wast- ed rapidly, and with that his strength, so that he was unable to attend to any business—when he heard of some excellent cures performed by Hamilton's worm lozenges, he took a large dose, which brought away a- bout FOUR YARDS of the worm (now in the pos- session of Lee, & Co.) but a renewal of his pains soon convinced him that this monstrous reptile had recovered its first vigor—Application was made to Lee & Co. for more of their medicine, with their advice, from which resulted the total expulsion of his formidable enemy, in several pieces, which he supposed to be SIX or EIGHT YARDS more. A few months have since elapsed, and Mr. Fuller is now in perfect health. The above facts are well known to a numerous circle of his neighbors and himself will gratify any who may wish to make further inquiries on the subject. Although Hamilton's worm lozenges produce such powerful effects, when necessary, yet they are perfectly innocent and mild in their operation on the human body, even taken in large doses, as Mr. Fuller will testify—their particular mer- its is abundantly evident in innumerable cures of in- fants.
Communicated by Dr. John Spangler, York town,  Pennsylvania. Letter from the reverend Mr. JOHN MOLTHER minister of the Moravian church, in York town. York, January 4th, 1802.
DEAR SIR, Dr. Hamilton's lozenges have been recommended to me as a very adequate means for the cure of children afflicted with worms; I procured a box for the use of my family, to try whether by means of this medicine I might be enabled to gain a point, which, to accom- plish, different other means had proved abortive. My eldest boy had a very sickly appearance, was very re- flects at night, grew leaner from time to time; in short, he seemed to be in a precarious state of health, which would yield to none of the medicines administered, until I gave him two doses of lozenges, agreeably to the directions, which carried off a substance to all appear- ance a mere mucus but upon close inspection quite re- peled with very small living animals. Not one of that sort of worms which usually afflict children came from him. Since that period he grew remarkably better in health, and though lean, has got a fresh and lively com- plexion. Upon different occasions I have used this me- dicine 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 me- dicine 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 Plaister. An infallible remedy for corns, speedily re- moving them root and branch, without giving pain.
The genuine Persian Lotion, So celebrated among the fashionable throughout Europe, as an invaluable cosmetic perfectly inno- cent and safe, free from corrosive and repellent mi- nerals (the basis of other lotions) and of unpar- lelled efficacy in preventing and removing ble- mishes in the face and skin of every kind, parti- cularly freckles, pimples, inflammatory redness, scurfs, tetter, rings worms, yun burns, prickle heat, &c. The Persian Lotion operates mildly, without impeding that natural, insensible perspiration, which is so essential to health. Yet its salutary
effects are speedy and permanent, rendering the skin delicately soft and clear, improving the com- plexion, and restoring the bloom of youth. Never failing to render an ordinary countenance beauti- ful, and an handsome one more so.
The Restorative Powder for the Teeth and Gums. This excellent preparation comforts & strength- ens the gums, preserves the enamel from decay and cleanses and whitens the teeth, by absorbing all that acrimonious slime and foulness, which suffered to accumulate, never fails to injure and finally ruin them.
Dr. Hahn's genuine Eye-Water. A sovereign remedy for all diseases of the eye, whether the effect of natural weakness or of re- dent, deflections of rheum, dulness, itching and films on the eyes, never failing to cure those dis- orders which frequently succeed the small pox, measles and fevers, and wonderfully strength- ing a weak sight. Hundreds have experienced its excellent virtues, when nearly deprived of sight.
Tooth Ache Drops. The only remedy yet discovered which give immediate and lasting relief in the most severe instances.
The sovereign Ointment for the Itch. Which is warranted an infallible remedy on one application, and may be used with perfect safety on pregnant women or on infants a week old, containing not a particle of mercury, or any other dangerous ingredient whatever, and is not ac- companied with that tormenting heat, 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 maly- nant 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 la- pentious 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; a dose never fails to remove a cold, if taken on its first appearance. They are celebrated for its moving habitual costiveness; sickness at the sto- mach, and severe head ache; and ought to be taken by all persons on a change of climate.
Sold likewise by S. Pleasant, Richmond; Ross and Douglass, Pe- tersburg; T. Green, Fredericksburg; G. Purdie, Smithfield; M. Jones, Sul- folk; Dr. Miller, Winchester; R. Greenhow, Williamsburg; and J. Shaw, Leesburg. September 4. 1802
Thirty Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY from the subscriber this day, after having feloniously carried off, on the night of the 20th inst. a large trunk and chest of wearing apparel and other articles (which have since been recovered) a Mulatto servant slave, named MOSES, who calls himself Moses Gaitin. He is 45 years of age, about 5 feet 8 inches high, tolerably well formed, has a concealed countenance, is very artful and villainous, and may impose himself as a freeman. He had on when he went off, a green cloth short coat with yellow metal buttons, a white striped Marcellus vest, olive colored corduroy breeches, white cot- ton stockings, and shoes; all his other clothes have been looted, but he may change those he wore away. He is however pretty generally known to be my slave, having lived in my fam- ily and travelled about with me for the last six or seven years. I will pay the above reward to any person who will bring him home or secure him in any jail so that I get him again. Richard M. Scott. Duff's Hill, near Alexandria, } 23rd May. }
NOTICE.
To those who are indebted to the subscriber on account of the concern of Powell and Denney, as well as Denney and Powell, that all who do not pay off their notes or accounts or give their bonds with security, on or before the fifth day of May next, their notes and accounts will be put into the hands of an attorney indi- criminally. Mr. LEVEN POWELL, jun. of Middlebury, is authorised to settle and receive the debts due on account of that concern, should any apply there in preference to the subscriber in this place. Edmund Denney. January 30. 1802
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