Alexandria daily advertiser (Alexandria [Va.]), 1806-02-24 00:00:00

Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
Vol. VI.]
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1806.
[No. 1532.
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. Marseller, v. m. February 12.
NICHOLAS HINGSTON, Respectfully informs his friends and the public in general, that he hath removed his store to King-street, next door to Mr. Jos. Thomas's, where he has for sale an extensive assortment of
SEEDS,
Both of English & American growth. The former imported this fall per the ship Sherardes , captain Wells, via Norfolk, —among which are— Early York Cabbage, Early Dwarf do. Early Peas do. Early Sugarloaf do. Early Battersea do. Large Imperial do. Large Sugarloaf do. Large Flat Dutch do. Red do. Green and Yellow Savoy do. Brussels Sprouts, Green and Red Broccoli, Cauliflower, Broccoli, &c.—Also, Rye Grass, Lucerne, Burnett, Orchard Grass, Red Clover, Early Dutch Turnip, Early Store do. Hanover do. Yellow do. White Norfolk do. Rape, Maw, Coriander, Carraway, Dill, Aniseed, Canary Seed, Double Yellow Hyacinths, Roots, Fine Dutch, Flower of Mustard, Split Peas, Garden Rakes, Hoes, Reels and Lines, Garden Shears and best Peening Knives. On hand quantity of Lombardy Poplar of all sizes and variety of Flowering Shrubs, and Roots, on reasonable terms.
Also, An elegant assortment of cut and plain Glass, China, and Queens ware, Flower Pots of all kinds. He likewise keeps Liquors, Groceries, Spices, Powder and Shot, Fig Blue, Starch, Barley, Rice, Soap, Candles, Salt Petre, Alum, Pearl Ash, Segars, best Rappee Snuff, chewing and smoking Tobacco.
Also for Sale, The American Gardener, and Kennedy's Treatise on Gardening. February 12. d1w.lawtM
NOTICE.
ALL persons having any claims against the estate of Ignatius Wheeler , late of Fairfax County, Virginia, deceased, are requested to bring in their accounts, and all those indebted to said estate, are requested to come forward and settle their accounts by the first day of May, as no longer indulgence can be given.
Ignatius Wheeler, jun. Administrator. February 21. 18w4t
WANTED,
A vessel of about 700 barrels, to take a freight to Boston and Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
Apply to Lawrafon & Fowle. February 14. d
HENRY K. MAY
Has received, per Brig Equator , Moore, from New-Castle, and offers for Sale, if immediately applied for; 80 casks Red Lead, 38 casks Patent Shot, 18 casks Ingot Lead and 36 sheets Milled do. December 18. d
20 Pipes very choice Madeira Wine, Imported in the Brig Active , from St. Bartholomews, and for sale by R. Veitch & Co. December 21. if
N. B. This Wine has lain a considerable time in the West Indies.
JUST RECEIVED,
And for SALE, by ROBERT GRAY, Bookseller, An Examination of the British Doctrine, which subjects to Capture a Neutral Trade, not open in time of Peace.
PRICE ONE DOLLAR. February 1.
In COMMON COUNCIL, 20th Feb. 1805. ORDERED, THAT the following persons be appointed commissioners for superintending the elections to be held in the different wards of the town, on TUESDAY, the 4th day of March next, for the choice of members of the COMMON COUNCIL of Alexandria, for the ensuing year, viz.
  Jacob Hoffman,  } for the 1st ward.    Richard Libbey, and    John Hunter,  } for the 2d ward.    Daniel Macleod,    Jonah Isbell, and  } for the 3d ward.    Andrew Jamieson,    Adam Lynn,  } for the 4th ward.    William Yeaton, and    William Rely,  } for the 5th ward.    Edmund Denney,    Robert Young, and  } for the 6th ward.    John Johnson,  
The elections for the first ward to be held at Frederick Shuck's tavern, on Prince Street; for the second ward at the Court House; for the third ward at John Hodgkin's tavern on King Street, and for the fourth ward at John Stewart's house, the corner of Prince and St. Asaph streets.
Test, JAMES M. M'REA, c. c. February 21. coeB.
PUBLIC SALE.
PURSUANT to a deed of trust from SAMUEL POSTON to the subscriber, will be exposed to sale, for ready money, at the Coffee House, in the town of Alexandria, on the 25th day of March next, TWO TRACTS OF LAND, lying upon the north river of Cacapehen, in the county of Hampshire, containing 431 acres. The sale will commence at 12 o'clock in the day.
James Keith. February 8. 18w6t
I have been informed that one of the Tracts of Land advertised for sale by A. Scholfield and Thomas Cooke, under a deed of trust from John Withers, to secure John and M. Scholfield, includes part of a lot of land in my possession, under a deed of bargain and sale from Robert Allison, duly recorded in the county court of Fairfax: If so, all persons are cautioned against purchasing so much of the same as is included within my lines.
C. F. Whiting. February 17. if
TUNIS CRAVEN,
Has received by the late arrivals an elegant assortment of
  London superfine Cloths and Cassimers,  Corded Cambricks, Lace do.    Bennett's patent Cords, Do. Waistcoatings, Silks, Molekins, Florentines,  Rich Colonade and figured India Muslins    Imperial, clouded and white Marceilles,  India and British Book do.    Toilinetts, Swandowns, Flannels, rose Blankets, Coatings, Plains, Kerseys, Halfthicks, Lamb's Wool, Worsted, Cotton and Silk Hoisery,  Lace Caps & Handkerchiefs,    Irish & Flanders Sheetings,  Extra Silk Gloves, Pic Nic Mitts.    4 4 1/2 Irish Linens, Shirting Cotton, Long Lawns, Linen Cambricks, Dimities, Cambrick do.  Silk Cord and Buttons, Cambrick Buttons, Artificial Flowers and Wreaths,     Ostrich Feathers, Italian Mantuas, Fine India Persians, Baftas, Mamoodies, Dowfals, Ticklenburg, Osnaburgs, Brown rolls &c. &c.  
He daily expects an additional assortment of FALL GOODS. Oct. 22. dtt
FOR SALE,
100 bbls. Muscovado SUGARS. 2000 lbs. prime Finku Butter. 10 casks Chewing Tobacco. Spinning Cotton, AND A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF Liquors and Groceries, as usual. Mandeville & Jamieson. February 12. d
FOR SALE
1000 bushels Liverpool Fine Salt. 1500 do. St. Ubes. Wm. Hodgson. Feb. 12. d
Printing, in its various branches, handsomely executed at this office.
THE SUBSCRIBER
Wants to Charter, A vessel of about 1500 barrels burthen, for CORK and a MARKET; to which immediate dispatch will be given—the cargo being all ready to go on board.
WHO HAS FOR SALE,
At his Warehouse, Conway's wharf, New-York prime Beef and Pork. Also, Southern Pork, of good quality—with a few pipes of old Cognac Brandy. February 12. d
Sale by Auction.
On MONDAY, The 17th March, at 11 o'clock, will be sold at auction, on the premises, if fair, if not, the next fair day, THAT very valuable PROPERTY, belonging to the estate of the late Abraham Van Bibber, Esq. called PARADISE , containing about 300 acres, and including the dwelling house and improvements, a valuable Mill and its appurtenances; the whole in good order. The above property is situated about one mile from the turnpike gate on the York road, and will be sold in lots to suit purchasers. A liberal credit will be given on a considerable part of this property, which may at any time be viewed on application to Mr. Asfquith, on the premises.
ANDREW VAN BIBBER, WASHINGTON VAN BIBBER, Trustees. Balt. Feb. 14. coitsM.du7M
JOHN TUCKER
Has for Sale, 30 hlds. Muscovado Sugar, 1000 lbs. Black Pepper, Imperial, Hyson, Hyson Shulong, Young Hyson, and Souchong } TEAS. 1000 bushels Turks Island Salt, 800 Spanish Hides, And GROCERIES, as usual. February 14. eo3w
JOHN WATTS,
Fairfax-street, opposite Mr. JOHN JANNEY's, has received via Baltimore, A Handsome assortment of FALL & WINTER GOODS, Which he will sell low for cash, or on short credit, to punctual customers.
  Superfine Cloths and Cassimers,  Winfet Velveteen,    Patent Cord and Patent Cord Waistcoatings,  Fancy Molekins and Florentines,    Silk Plush and Velvets,  Sewing Silk, Twist and Thread,    Leno and Dragonna Mull Cloaks,  Gentlemen's White and Black Silk Hose,    Do. do. do. Gloves,  Do. do. do. Spun do.    Do. York Fan and Doe-skin do.  Ladies' White and Black Hose,    Do. Extra long Silk Gloves and Mitts,  Do. do. Wash Leather & Riding Gloves    Sattins, Lutestrings and Persians,  Lutestring and Sattin Ribbons,    Laces and Edgings,  London Hats,    Rose and Duffel Blankets,  Silk Rugs and Caddows,    Carpets and Carpeting,  German Osnabrigs,    Dowlasies and Bedticking,  Silk and Cotton Suspenders,    Imperial and Young Hyson Teas,  Clover Seed and Seine Twine, &c. &c.  
Just Received, and for Sale, 1,300 SPANISH HIDES, 20 tons of Logwood, and A few bags of Green Coffee. The above articles are of the best quality, and will be sold low.
Mordecai Miller. IN STORE,
30 kegs of BUTTER of good quality. February 19. d
NOTICE.
The subscriber wishing to engage in business for the ensuing season, will do any Carpenters' work, and receive in payment wet or dry goods for one half the amount of work contracted for.
R. G. Lanphier. February 19. d3w
A few copies of the American Gardner , may be had at the Book-Store of Robert Gray.
KID SLIPPERS.
Faxon, Metcalf & Co.
Have received, per Sloop Albert , from Boston, A few Ladies' white Kid Slippers, Which they expect will be opened this evening. ALSO,
A general assortment of SHOES, All of which will be disposed of on the most reasonable terms. February 20. d6t
TO RENT
And immediate possession given:
SIXTEEN hundred acres of land, about three miles from Fendal's mill, near the Little Falls of Potomac—This Land is of good quality and well adapted to wheat and grass, under good enclosure and having a tolerable dwelling house and other necessary buildings. It is capable of being divided into several tenements, so as to suit applicants. On the premises is a good blacksmith's shop and tools, and an excellent stand for that business. Tenants may be supplied, at a fair price with corn, hay and fodder, carts, waggons and plantation utensils—all so with handy work horses, mules and oxen.—More than two hundred bushels of wheat are sown on the premises. Mr. George Simpson, living on the premises, will show the land and other property to applicants.
Richard Bland Lee. Virginia, Feb. 19. if
CLOVER SEED.
3000 pounds fresh CLOVER SEED, For Sale by John G. Ladd. February 19. d
Negroes to Hire.
THREE female house servants to hire—one a very good cook, washer and ironer; she also understands every kind of house work. The other two are good spinners, and one of them washes and irons well and understands house work of every kind. They are hired for no fault. For further particulars apply to the printer. February 18. d3w
JAMES BACON,
A his GROCERY STORE, on King street, has, in addition to his former stock, added A fresh Supply of Genuine Articles in the Grocery Line; Which makes his assortment complete. He now offers for sale, on his usual low terms, Muscovado Sugars, of various qualities,
  Loaf and Lump ditto,  TEAS, particularly selected for family use.    Gunpowder, Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, H. son skin, and Souchong    Best Green Coffee,    Chocolate, of a superior quality.    Madeira, Butellos, 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 Whiskey, Molasses, Wine, and Cider Vinegar, Stoughton's Bitters. Mace, Nutmegs, Cloves, Cassia, Pimento, Cayenne and Black Pepper, Race and Ground Ginger, Basket Salt for table use, Pearl Barley, Rice, Starch, Fig Blue, Soap, Mould, Dipt and Spermaeceti Candles, Refined Salt-Petre, Flint Indigo, Allum, 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, Do mjohn's, &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. December 16. d
Cash, and the highest price given for clean Linen and Cotton Rags, by the Printer of this paper.

CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Wednesday February 13. The following message was received from the president of the U. S.
To the Senate and House of Representatives, of the U. States.
In pursuance of a measure proposed to congress by a message of January 18, 1803, and sanctioned by their appropriation for carrying it into execution, captain Merriweather Lewis of the 1st regiment of infantry was appointed with a party of men to explore the river Missouri, from its mouth to its source and crossing the highlands by the shortest portage, to seek the best water communication thence to the Pacific Ocean; and lieutenant Clark, was appointed second in command. They were to enter into conference with the Indian nations on their route, with a view to the establishment of commerce with them—They entered the Missouri May 14, 1804, and on the 1st of November took up their winter quarters near the Mandan towns, 1609 miles above the mouth of the river, in latitude 44 degrees 21 minutes, 47 sec. north, and longitude 99 degrees 24 minutes, 45 sec. west from Greenwich. On the 8th of April 1805, they proceeded up the river in pursuance of the objects prescribed to them. A letter of the preceding day April 7, from captain Lewis, is herewith communicated. During his stay among the Mandans, he had been able to lay down the Missouri, according to the courses and distances taken on his passage up it corrected by frequent observations of longitude and latitude; and to add to the actual survey of this portion of the river, a general map of the country between the Mississippi and the Pacific, from the 34th to the 56th degree of latitude. These additions are from information collected from Indians, with whom he had opportunities of communicating, during his journey and residence with them. Copies of this map are now presented to both houses of congress. With these I communicate also a statistical view, procured and forwarded by him, of the Indian nations inhabiting the territory of Louisiana, and the countries adjacent to its northern and western borders, of their commerce, and of other interesting circumstances respecting them.
In order to render the statement as complete as may be, of the Indians inhabiting the country west of the Mississippi, I add Dr. Sibley's account of those residing in and adjacent to the territory of Orleans.
I communicate also from the same person, an account of the Red river, according to the best information he had been able to collect.
Having been disappointed after considerable preparation, in the purpose of sending an exploring party up that river in the summer of 1804, it was thought best to employ the autumn of that year in procuring a knowledge of an interesting branch of the river called the Washita. This was undertaken under the direction of Mr. Dunbar of Natchez, a citizen of distinguished science, who had aided and continues to aid us, with his disinterested and valuable services in the prosecution of these enterprizes. He ascended the river to the remarkable Hotsprings near it, in latitude 34, 31—4, 16, longitude 92, 50, 45, west from Greenwich, taking its courses and distances, and correcting them by frequent celestial observations. Extracts from his observations, and copies of his map of the river, from its mouth to the Hotsprings, make part of the present communications. The examination of Red river itself is but now commencing.
TH: JEFFERSON. February 19, 1806.
Ordered, That 1000 copies of the message, together with the accompanying communication, be printed for the use of the members.
Mr. J. Clay made a report on the petition of William Lewis and Hugh Maxwell, recommending the purchasing from them a certain number of copies of the Journals of the old congress within a limited price.
Referred to a committee of the whole. The bill to incorporate the trustees of a Presbyterian church in George Town was read the third time.
Mr. Elmer supported, and Messrs. Jackson, Sloan, Holland and Rhea opposed the bill.
The question was taken by yeas and nays and the bill passed—Yeas 72—Nays 40.
The house took into consideration the amended bill for laying a duty of 10 dollars on every slave imported into the U. States.
Various amendments were made, when the bill was ordered to a third reading on Monday.
As the bill now stands, it provides in case of smuggling slaves into the United States that the vessel in which they are brought shall be forfeited. It is silent with regard to the forfeiture or liberation of the slaves.
THURSDAY, February 20.
Mr. J. C. Smith from the committee to whom was referred a resolution of the house directing them to enquire what claims against the U. States, barred by statutes of limitation, it is expedient to make provision, reported a bill making further provision for extinguishing debts due by the United States; which was read twice and referred to a committee of the whole house on Monday next.
Mr. John C. Smith, from the committee of claims to whom was referred the petition of Willis Wilson, reported a resolution, that the petitioner have leave to withdraw his petition. Referred to a committee of the whole house to-morrow.
The house resolved itself into a committee of the whole, Mr. Varnum in the chair, on the bill for the relief of Philip Nicklin and R. E. Griffiths.
The committee reported their agreement to the bill, which was ordered to a third reading to-morrow. Ayes 61.
Mr. Crowninshield, from the committee of commerce and manufactures, made a report on the petition of sundry inhabitants of Charles Town, Virginia, praying that said place may be made a port of entry and delivery.
The report is detailed, and assigns a variety of reasons against the expediency of granting the prayer of the petitioners, and concludes with a resolution that they have leave to withdraw their petition.
The house having taken the report into consideration:
Mr. Jackson observed that the facts detailed in the report were conceded. It was probable that there would never be a vessel entered at Charles Town from a foreign country. With regard to the success of the prayer of the petitioners, Mr. J. said he should not have been sanguine, but for a constitutional provision which he considered imperative. No port of entry existed in the western part of Virginia, in consequence of which vessels sailing from Charles Town were obliged to pay duties at New Orleans. The constitutional provision to which he alluded was this: "No preference shall be given by any regulation of commerce or revenue to the ports of one state over those of another; nor shall vessels bound to or from one state be obliged to enter, clear or pay duties in another." Was it not obvious that a preference was given to the ports of one state over those of another by requiring the vessels of the one to enter and clear in the ports of the other; and was it not also obvious that the latter part of the provision was equally violated. It would be a great convenience to the petitioners to give bonds and take out clearances in the neighborhood of the place where their vessels are built, instead of being obliged to go a distance of 3,000 miles, where they would find themselves among strangers.
Mr. Crowninshield observed that there were several ports of entry already in Virginia from which vessels might clear without paying duties at New Orleans. He further observed that New Orleans and Natchez were not within the limits of a state, and therefore were not embraced by the constitutional provision referred to; and added that duties were only paid on the entry of vessels from a foreign country.
Mr. J. C. Smith thought there was sufficient plausibility in the remarks of the gentleman from Virginia, to give the subject a full discussion. He, therefore, moved a reference of the report to a committee of the whole house on Monday, which was agreed to—Ayes 59.
The house resolved itself into a committee of the whole, Mr. Gregg in the chair, on a bill from the Senate, relative to the salaries of the judges of the territory of Orleans.
The bill increases the salaries of the judges of the superior and district court from 2,000 to 2,500 dollars; and allows I. B. Prevost, a judge of the superior court, an additional salary of 500 dollars for services heretofore performed by him without the aid of the other judges.
Messrs. Sloan and Merriweather called for information relative to the grounds on which the proposed increase of salaries is made.
Mr. Early replied that since the organization of the territory of Orleans the President had not been able to obtain any persons properly qualified, except Mr. Prevost, who had consequently been obliged to perform all the duties of the court; that it was requisite for the judges not only to understand the laws of their own country, but likewise those of the country to whom the territory belonged previous to its cession; and in addition to this, it was necessary for them to be acquainted with the French and Spanish languages. Added to this, the price of living was extremely high, and the climate very unhealthy.
Mr. Findlay corroborated this statement. The committee rose and reported their agreement to the bill, which was ordered to a third reading this day,
The bill was accordingly read a third time.
Messrs. Merriweather and G. W. Campbell opposed, and Messrs. J. Clay, Clark and Nicholson supported the bill.
Mr. Conrad, moved a postponement of the bill till to-morrow.
Mr. Jackson hoped the bill would be re-committed to a select committee empowered to pass in review the salaries of all the judges of the U. States. He did not think the salaries in this bill too high, but he thought those allowed to the other judges too low.
Mr. Rhea spoke in favour of the bill.
Mr. Leib thought too much celerity should not be given to the passage of an appropriation bill.
Mr. Early spoke against the postponement.
Mr. Staunton spoke against the bill.
The question was then taken on the motion to postpone which was carried. Ayes 57.
Mr. Newton said he had been requested to present several resolutions, unanimously adopted by the citizens of Norfolk and Portsmouth, expressive of their indignation at the conduct of Britain, on the restrictions and plundering to which our commerce is exposed, and at the degrading situation to which our brave seamen are subjected by arbitrary and illegal impositions; also expressive of their determination to support with their lives and fortunes such measures as the council of this nation may adopt. Mr. Newton said he was happy on this occasion to be made the organ of this communication. The resolutions were characterised, Mr. N. said, by the language which had been used on the birth day of American freedom and independence; and they breathed a spirit highly honorable to the citizens of a free and independent nation.
The resolutions were then read, and referred to a committee of the whole on the state of the union.
Mr. J. Clay reported a bill for amending the Library act, which was referred to a committee of the whole to-morrow.
NEW YORK, February 19.
Captain Hewitt, who arrived at this port yesterday, sailed from Monte Video on the 20th December, at which time there was no apprehension of a visit from the British. Of course, the news of their having taken Buenos-Ayres fails to the ground.
February 20.
Capt. Bartlett, from Kingston, informs us, that a few days previous to his sailing a British frigate arrived there with intelligence of a French fleet of 17 sail of the line having been seen standing to the westward. The inhabitants of Jamaica were much alarmed at this report; and the government immediately ordered two of their largest vessels of war to be hauled into the channel-way abreast of Port Royal Harbor.
Captain Trott, of the brig Sally, informs us, that a pilot boat overtook him on his way down the river, and reported the distressing intelligence that a fire had broke out in Gomarshe's bakery, near the state house in Wilmington N. C. which consumed the building in which it originated, one whole block of houses and stores, and half the north side of the new market to the wharf.
PHILADELPHIA, February 21.
Yesterday morning arrived the brig Lydia, captain M'Collouch, in 14 days from St. Martin's, and informs that admiral Duckworth with eight ships of line and three frigates were laying at St. Kitts 17 days ago; that the captain general of Martinico had ordered all the Swedes to leave the different ports of the French islands in 24 hours. The report of St. Bartholomews being taken, mentioned, yesterday, he contradicts and says is unfounded.
FRESH ORANGES.
Just received, per the Schooner FAIR AMERICAN, from Antigua,
Fresh Oranges of a superior quality, Raisins, Cocoa Nuts.
ALSO ON HAND,
Candles by the box, Pork in barrels, Flax, Codfish.
A quantity of POTATOES and CHEESE, and GROCERIES as usual.
Thomas Simms.
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Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24.
WASHINGTON'S BIRTH DAY.
NEVER while memory holds her seat within us, shall the day which gave birth to the illustrious saviour of our country, pass over our heads without a grateful recollection of the worth and the services of our departed hero:—Never while we have types at command, will we cease on this auspicious day, vehemently and busily to call on our fellow-citizens for a sincere, warm, thankful and public expression of a grateful people to him, who impend by the strength and virtue of his own great mind, and led on by the guiding hand of heaven, waded through the terrors, the dangers and calamities of war;—told the battle where to rage; overthrew the mounds of oppression and tyranny;—planted the flourishing and wide spreading tree of freedom, and founded an empire now the freest and the fairest, soon to be the first on the globe.
No: on this day let the Honesti and the Pasquins of the Chronicle ; let the Duanes and the Calm Observers of the Aurora ; let the lean, weak and atheistical congregation of the Enquirer ;—let Paine himself and his patron high in office, assembled in the dark chambers of detestation, gird themselves in sackcloth, sit and spend the live long day, while shame spreads their "festive board;"—Envy appeases their hunger with bitter ashes, & malice quenches their thirst with copious dews of gall and wormwood.—Washington nor hears their execration, nor sees the ghastliness of their hate: their rage and their envy.
Roll o'er his tomb-stone and but sooth his sleep.
Yes; ever ought this natal day to be honored by the wise & the virtuous. Shall nations half enslaved dedicate to hilarity a day remarkable but for the birth of some idiot prince; and can a nation of freemen, of republicans, forget the day that gave birth to a Washington—To one who of all heroes has alone been justly declared "The first in peace, the first in war, and first in the hearts of his countrymen."
At twelve o'clock the society moved in procession with the children of the Washington Free-School, 42 in number, at a signal gun from Gadsby's tavern to the Episcopal church, escorted by captain Copenhagen's company of riflemen and captain Lynn's company of light infantry. On approaching the church, the military opened to the right & left, and saluted the society in passing through. After entering the church a solemn piece of music was performed by a band placed in the gallery, which was followed by an address to the throne of Grace by the Rev. Mr. Davis, followed by music, after which an elegant and appropriate oration was delivered, which we shall have the pleasure of laying before our readers. The services of the day concluded with enchanting music, when the society returned in the same order. On their arrival at Mr. Gadsby's the society and military opened their ranks, and the children of the free school, preceded by their teacher and a band of music, passed in view, which afforded every person whose heart delights in the practice of charity an opportunity of beholding the grateful countenances of 42 infant members of the human race who have been annually and decently clothed at the expence of a benevolent institution, and instructed in knowledge upon the bounty of him whose virtues it is our highest pride to endeavor to imitate. On the society's returning to the house a salute of 16 guns was fired by a piece of artillery from the market square, when the company dispersed, with every eye bespeaking a participation in the festivity of their annual jubilee.
The following ADDRESS was delivered by one of the children belonging to the Free School in presence of the Washington Society after their return from church:—
MY HONORED PATRONS,
ASSEMBLED to commemorate the day which gave birth to the illustrious hero of the American Revolution, I have presumed to address you on so interesting a subject. To recount the praises of the great and good, was of old the task of Roman orators—shall I claim your indulgence to add a feeble tribute to the memory of our native worth? How shall I commence the recital of his fame, or where date the period of his first distinction? While green in years he shewed the child of promise, and his early deeds were but the prelude to his distinguished life. When age had ripened his wisdom, the hopes of his

early days were most amply fulfilled and soon called him to the high destinies for which he was chosen. And now the world-bred people arise in arms to oppose oppression and protect their rights. The sacred flame is lighted on altar of Freedom, and a gallant host arises to combat her cause. 'Twas then far retired in the shades of rural tranquility dwelt the illustrious man. His country calls, nor calls in vain. With modest demeanor he accepts the chief command, and the great energies of his soul are alive in the cause of his country. I will lead an army of Freemen, cried the chief. O, Liberty, I am am thy votary! O, my country, I am thy friend! To detail the events of eight long years, would be to awake those feelings to which we are all alive. In those days when adversity frowned upon our cause, and patriots trembled for their country's fate, Washington, unappalled, beheld the scene. His soul, unused to fear, could but weep for America. His mind is formed. Should we not now succeed, cries the chief, we may succeed hereafter. The sun of glory may retire from our sight, but will yet cheer our hearts. The American Eagle may droop o'er our cause but will not fly our clime, and when driven to the last extremity, I will retire to the passes of the mountains, and erect the standard of Freedom in the Western wilds of America. This, my countrymen, tho' little known, was his great resolve. O, Washington! In thee, Liberty had a votary, Humanity a friend, and thy country a Father. In thy illustrious example, youth has a model, posterity a guide, and the world a source of admiration. Exalted man! But yesterday the chief of a great republic, to-day the humble farmer of Mount Vernon. Yet even in retirement the good of his countrymen was ever his object, and in diffusing useful knowledge he left a noble example. And now he is called to preside in the council of the nation, and assist in forming a government on the basis of those rights for which he fought. 'Tis done—and with one voice he is called to the chair. Leaving his beloved retirement, he proceeds to assume an office in which he may assist the progress of early legislation, and add the weight of his advice to the great experiment. And here a scene occurs worthy our notice. Passing the bridge at Trenton he receives the unfeigned homage of national gratitude and that memorable spot is strewed with flowers, on whose rugged surface he retrieved the fortunes of his country. The laurelled crown is woven by the hand of affection to grace the hero's brow. Arrived at the then capitol of the union, he is hailed with welcome to those shores no longer filled with hostile bands, and received with that enthusiasm which his presence always inspired. This scene was truly grand and impressive, and heightened by incidence affecting to all. The little children now press to see him and claim the parent's promise to behold this wondrous thing. Then look, my child, there is America's chief. The little innocent amazed replies, It is a man: Yes, my child, and such a man as thy country delights to honor; the world to admire: whose name shall be dear to freemen while liberty shall constitute a blessing, or virtue hold a place in the human heart. Having retired from the office of chief magistrate, he repairs as a private citizen to attend his successor to the chair. On entering the august assembly of America's sages, all rise, all feel his presence. What a luxury was here. How must he have felt who, after resigning the office of a chief magistrate, receives the same honors when a private citizen; but the love of his countrymen attends him in retirement, and remembers the Hero in beholding the MAN. Such was the progress of him who lived in the hearts of all, and such the tribute of a nation's love. More glorious than the triumph of conquest. No captive princes graced his chariot wheels, nor conquered nations indignant shook the chair. 'Twas the splendid triumph of virtue, gracious in the presence of the Almighty, and the bright reward of a patriot's labors. The good old man, had now retired to taste the sweets of domestic tranquility, and spend his declining years in the bosom of his family. His mansion so long deserted, and the seat of his many hospitality again receives its venerable master. Time and long services had whitened his locks, and an arduous life had bent his manly form. While enjoying those pleasures so incident to a rational mind, and embraced in a society whom long acquaintance had endeared. The alarm of War is given. While many suppose he will not relinquish his peaceful abode, to again enter on the tumultuous scenes of life. The nation's Chief makes this memorable reply,
"I know him well, Washington will never refuse to serve his country. His length of years requires rest, yet he knows no rest but in his country's happiness." We have now arrived at an awful period, and are called to witness the closing scene. The king of terrors appears to demand his victim. I obey, cries the Chief. I have often braved thee in the field of battle, when fighting for the liberties of my country, and do not fear thy stroke. I die content. It has pleased kind heaven to grant me length of days. I have lived to see my country blessed in the enjoyment of her rights, and happy in the government of her choice. 'Twas in her virtuous cause, I drew the sword. 'Twas to give freedom and happiness to my native land. The great work in which I labored, so dear to my heart and the object of my fond desire, I have seen accomplished. O my beloved country! the vigor of my life has been devoted to thy cause and my last days are spent in thy service. May every blessing attend thee in the last prayer of thy old servant—and may that providence which protected thee in infancy smile upon thy growth. Then bidding a last farewell, he expires like a christian soldier in fear of naught but his God. Pause, and mourn. Weep humanity for thou hast lost a friend. Mourn my country for thou must weep a father. Let us repair to the tomb. No sculptured forms attract the eyes, nor proud mausoleum rises to the view. No labored epitaph, bespeaks his praise, or classic verse recounts his deeds of fame. Beneath a humble turf the chief is laid. His tomb like the modest tenor of his life, derives no lustre from external things. The good old man, now softly sleeps in his native earth soothed by the blessings of a people and great in the esteem of a world. A simple slab engraven with his name and the last gift of his country, would have adorned the spot. It would not have encrased his praise but might have added to theirs. 'Twas little to do for him. He has done much for us. But while others are interred in vaults of marble, he is enshrined in the hearts of his countrymen. O Washington! were thy sepulchre equal to thy fame, how vast would be the monument. Yet shall the humble spot where lies the chief be sacred to virtue and ever dear to the patriot's sight. Returning spring shall freshen the turf on the hero's grave and choicest flowers, breath incense at his shrine. Thither shall the youth repair and amid the stillness of the scene behold the end of real greatness. The veteran soldier of the revolution as he passes by, will doff his tattered hat, as a last respect to his old commander, the tear of remembrance will trickle on his cheek and the touch of sympathy tremulate his heart. Adieu great man. The virtues of thy life, will letter thy urn and the love of thy countrymen give it a place in their hearts. The faithful historian will catch a tint of the brilliancy of thy fame to adorn the picture of human greatness.
Frail things shall pass, thy name shall never die, Rescued from fate by immortality.
ALEXANDRIA, February 19, 1806.
Extract of a letter from a respectable house in Havana, to a gentleman in N. York, dated, January 27th, 1806.
"Yesterday morning three gun-boats, from this port, retook 18 sail of coast convoy, which had been taken by an English brig and schooner. They also very much damaged the brig and schooner and killed and wounded several of the crew; but after a desperate action of four hours both escaped."
The editor of the New London Marine, Journal observes: Markets for American produce uniformly dull throughout the W. Indies. Now is the time for nautical enterprize my friends! Your own produce high at home and no higher abroad. Return cargo sells for cost and duties on long credit, seamen's wages war price; premiums of insurance 8 to 10 per cent. together with English restrictions, French innovations and Spanish spoliations. Now the time to make your fortunes. Strike while the iron is hot.
Captain Toby, from New Orleans, informs, that all the Spanish officers had left that place, for Pensacola, being ordered off and all other Spanish subjects were packing up to depart. [Phila. paper.]
It was reported yesterday morning, or the authority of a private letter from New York, that the French had taken St. Bartholomews. ibid.
SHIP NEWS.
Port of Alexandria,
ARRIVED
On Saturday, schooner Federalist, captain Harper, 17 days from St. Thomas—Cocoa &c. Richard Veitch, & Co.
Captain Harper informs, that a French fleet consisting of 7 ships of the line and sixteen frigates, passed St. Thomas steering towards the city of St. Domingo, and that a Danish schooner which arrived at St. Thomas informed, that they had arrived and were landing troops. The British fleet passed St. Thomas six days after consisting of 7 sail of the line one frigate and a brig and about half an hour after a ship of the line got under way from Tortola and followed; they steered for the city of St. Domingo, where it is probable they will overtake the French.
Captain H. likewise informs, that it was reported at St. Thomas that St. Bartholomews, was taken by the French.
PUBLIC SALE.
By virtue of a deed of trust made by Joseph Neale to the subscriber, for the purpose of securing the payment of a sum of money therein named, to Peter Sherron, I will expose to sale (for cash) at the Coffee House, in the town of Alexandria, on Tuesday the 18th day of March next, at one o'clock,
Half an Acre of Ground,
Lying on the south side of Duke Street, and bounded by West, Hamilton, and Wolfe lanes, in the suburbs of Alexandria.
John Dunlap, Trustee.
February 24. d3w
NOTICE.
THOSE Citizens who are delinquents under the law for the speedy extinguishment of fire, are hereby notified, that the law will be enforced on all those who shall neglect to provide themselves with the requisite number of buckets before the first day of May next: This is the express order of Council made the 15th instant.
That no person may be ignorant of the requisites of the law, I here subjoin the following extracts.
"Every proprietor of any dwelling house or store house, shall provide as many fire buckets of good leather, each containing two and a half gallons, as shall be equal in number to the stories in such house: If the proprietor reside out of town the occupier must provide them and deduct the expense thereof out of the rent. The buckets must be numbered, and the name of the proprietors painted thereon, under the penalty of One Dollar: And if they permit them to be used for any other purpose than the extinguishment of fire, the same penalty. A neglect to provide buckets in the manner above described, will subject the delinquents to a fine of One Dollar per month for each bucket not provided as aforesaid. Every new dwelling-house or store house must be furnished in the manner above described, within two months after such houses are occupied, or the like penalty of One Dollar per month will attach for neglect:
John Mandeville, Superintendent of Police.
February 24. 6t
CORPORATION WORK for a few Horses and Carts, and twice the number of good Laborers with shovels.
John Mandeville, S. P.
February 24. 3t
22,000 lbs. first quality Caracas COCOA, 3,200 lbs. do. Island do. 8 tons Nicaragua Wood, 15 do. Logwood, 1,800 feet large Mahogany, For sale by
R. Veitch, & Co.
ALSO,
A few pipes choice MADEIRA WINE.
February 24. d12t
100 Bolts heavy Russian Canvass, A quantity of Sole-Leather, and a large assortment of SHOES of various descriptions,
Just received an for sale by JOHN G. LADD.
February 24. d
NOTICE.
IT is requested, that the officers, and those gentlemen who have subscribed, or may intend to subscribe, their names to the enrolment of the troop of Cavalry, attached to the second legion of Militia of the district of Columbia, will meet at Mott's tavern on Tuesday evening next, at 7 o'clock, for the purpose of arranging some affairs relative to the said troop.
February 22.
THE LAST BALL Will be held on Thursday Evening next, the 27th instant. February 24.
TO LEASE
For a number of years a most valuable
MILL-SEAT,
SITUATED on the waters of the low mile run, in the Forest of Washington, and possessing very superior advantages in all respects as will appear from the annexed certificate.
"I do hereby certify that I surveyed and staked out the site for a Mill on the waters of four mile run, on the estate of George Washington Park Custis, Esq. This site has many great advantages, by digging a race only sixty poles in length, and raising a dam of two and an half feet in height, which will result in a great deal more may be had by extending the race 20 poles further. Where the dam ought to be, is a solid rock, where the water falls twelve feet in the distance of a few yards. The ground through which the race will pass, is very flat and convenient, and where the Mill-house ought to be erected, the ground is well adapted for convenience and to save expenses. On the premises at a very short distance, there is stone and timber of good quality, sufficient for all buildings that can be wanted. This site is about six miles from Alexandria, a less distance from George town and the City, and one mile from the Great Road leading from Alexandria to Leesburg."
Given under my hand, February 12, 1806.
GEORGE GILPIN.
The above survey was undertaken by Colonel Gilpin, at my particular request, he being a gentleman whose great skill and experience in Mathematics, rendered him peculiarly fitted for the task. Any further information may also be obtained from him.
To an eligible man, or set of men, willing to LEASE this establishment, the length of time will be enhanced. I will give all the Stone and Timber necessary for the erection of the works free of charge. I propose building a Saw Mill, as soon as the race shall have been completed at which the sawing for the other Mill shall be done without expense. The dam is a very constant one as the neighborhood of the city, and there is no Mill above the present seat. Mr. Jacob Bontz, living upon the Leesburg Road about five miles from Alexandria, will show the premises, and give any further information that may be required.
George W. P. Custis.
Arlington House, February 24.
12w3t.
NEW PLAYS,
For Sale by ROBERT GRAY, Bookseller, King Street.
The Ocean Spectre, an entire new, grand Melo Drama, in five acts. The Venetian Outlaw, a Drama in five acts. The Sixty-third Letter a Musical Farce. The Will for the Deed, a Comedy in three acts, by Thomas Dibden. Too Many Cooks, a Musical Farce in two acts, by J. Kennedy, author of Raising the Wind, Matrimony, &c. &c. Family Quarrels, a Comic Opera, in three acts, by T. Dibden.
ON HAND
Carr's Northern Summer. Stranger in France. Wakefield's Family Tour, through Great Britain and Ireland. Pennsylvania Farmer. Gifford's residence in France. Mayor's Voyages and Travels, twenty-four vols. (calif) Universal History, twenty-five vols. (boards) Select British Classics, thirty-nine vols. (calif) Anacharsis Travels, four vols. (calif and gilt) Pinkerton's Modern Geography, two vols and Atlas. Tindal's continuation of the History of England, from the Revolution to the accession of King George the second, two volumes, folio. Gibbon's decline and fall of the Roman Empire. Ferguson's Rome. Rollin's Ancient History, ten vols. with maps and plates. Hooke's translation of Orlando Furioso, from the Italian, of Ludovico Ariosto, five vols. (calif gilt). Revised Code of Virginia Laws. Debates of the Virginia Convention, on the adoption of the Federal Constitution. Hening's New Virginia Justice. Letters of Curtius, by John Thompson, of Petersburg. Letters of the British Spy. Memoirs of the Life and Writings of Dr. Darwin. Darwin's Temple of Nature.
An extensive assortment of English and Latin School Books, Blank account books, Playing Cards, Paper Hangings, Stationery, &c. &c.
N. B. Book binding of every description done at a short notice and on reasonable terms. February 24. d
For Sale, Rent or Lease, The following Valuable Property.
A LOT of ground on King street, on which is a two story brick house 24 feet front by 32 feet, with a good cellar paved with bricks with a well in it—also a brick necessary well—Likewise a framed house, convenient for a small family, on a 10 feet alley back of the brick house—A vacant lot on Patrick street, opposite Davey Davy's, and binding on an alley—A vacant lot on Cameron street, 46 feet 6 inches in front, and 108 feet deep to an alley.
ALSO,
Five and 1.8 acres of LAND, on the Leesburg road, about two miles from Alexandria. For terms and further particulars, please to apply to the subscriber living on the first mentioned premises, near Davey Davy's
John W. Turner.
Alexandria, Feb. 24.
22w3t
NOTICE.
PURSUANT to a Deed of Trust given by Spencer Cooper to the Subscribers, will be sold on the premises, at Public Auction, at 3 o'clock, P. M. on the 12th day of March next,
A handsome unfinished Brick House and Lot,
Situated on Water-street 40 feet front, running back 125 feet, subject to 50 dollars ground rent. The terms will be made known on the day of sale.
Thomas Cook, } Trustees. Jonathan Scholfield, }
February 19.
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PUBLIC SALE. On Tuesday next at four o'clock, will be sold at RAMSEY'S Wharf,  THE SCHOONER PATSEY, Eighty eight tons burthen, on a credit of two and four months, for approved endorsed notes. Philip G. Marsteller.
February 22.  CORPORATION PROPERTY TO LET. THE Water Lot at the East end of Duke Street, will be leased for twenty-one years. Any person desirous of renting this property, will please send in their proposals, previous to the first day of April next: John Young Mordecai Miller Thomas Preston. } Committee of Council.
February 22.  LOST. On Wednesday evening last, in or near the town, The outer Case of a WATCH. It is of Gold, plain and of modern fashion. Five Dollars reward will be given, to any person who will deliver it to the PRINTER.
February 22.  Painful it is for me to give the FOLLOWING NOTICE, But ABSOLUTE NECESSITY compels me! IN September last, I gave public notice to all those who stood indebted to me, that my books were posted and proved; and that no further credit would be given even to my best friends; but contrary to my firm determination, that resolution lasted but a few days; and with concern I say it, since that period my book debts have increased nearly
Nine Hundred Dollars! For a person with my small capital having so much money out, it is impossible for me to support my credit, with that punctuality, which is so much my wish. I am therefore resolved to leave this town on the 10th day of July next; and retire to some peaceful abode, where HO-NOR and HONESTY reigns; and where the UPRIGHT and GOOD MAN will have justice done him over the ROGUE and SWINDLER--for such are the Laws of this Territory, though the Capital of America, (and with shame I say it) there is no distinction made between the MAN OF HONOR, who though POOR, will pay his debts; and the ROGUE and SWINDLER, who retires to, and resides in this Territory, well knowing it to be AN ASYLUM FOR VILLAINY; the former will call and pay you when able; the latter will have the AUDACITY to shew you TEN FOLD the amount in cash that he owes you, and bid you defiance to sue him; for, says he, "I have no property"--though at the same time, through some employment or other, he enjoys an income of from 5 to 800 dollars per year;--this is a "LIBERTY" indeed, the boast of our country!--but no JUSTICE. As my stay in this place will be but short, and as I do not wish to leave it one cent in debt: I earnestly entreat those who stand indebted to me to make immediate payment; by which, they will avoid such a measure being taken, as they are little aware of. For if I cannot have justice done me, I have this consolation: that I have a RESORT yet left, which if they have any SHAME, or one spark of HONOR, for their CHARACTERS, they will avoid my putting in force--For a galled Horse will wince. GEORGE PITTS.
N. B. A person authorised by me will call on them in a few days--when it is hoped they will be prepared to settle their respective balances. ** To avoid the necessity of a refusal, I request no one will ask for credit, except those to whom I stand indebted. G. P. George Town, Territory of Co. } Columbia, Feb. 8th, 1806. } 31
Dissolution of Copartnership. THE Copartnership hitherto subsisting under the firm of Joseph Riddle & Co. of Alexandria, was dissolved the first instant, by mutual consent: All persons that are indebted to, or that have claims on the same, are requested to come forward and settle, as it is desirable to close the concern as soon as possible. Those whose accounts are of long standing are particularly requested to attend to this notice, and make payments to either of the subscribers. JOSEPH RIDDLE, Of Alexandria. JAMES DALY, Of Baltimore.
September 18.  JOSEPH RIDDLE Has Received by the Ceres and other ships lately arrived at Baltimore, a considerable part of his  FALL GOODS; Which are now opening at his store in Fairfax Street, and daily expects an additional supply in the United States from Liverpool. September 28.
JAMES KENNEDY, SEN. KING-STREET, RESPECTFULLY informs the public that he has received, from L. & Co. of Patapsco 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 in 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, Asthma, Catarrhs, Sore Throats, and approaching Consumption. To Parents who may have children afflicted with the HOOPING COUGH, This discovery is of the first magnitude, as it is an immediate relief, checks the progress, and in a short time entirely removes the most cruel disorder to which children are liable--The Elixir is so perfectly agreeable and the dose so small that no difficulty arises in taking it.
From LUTHER MARTIN, Esq. Attorney-General of the State of Maryland. Gentlemen, I comply with your request in stating my opinion of Hamilton's Elixir. It has been used in my family for two or three years past, with uniform success, whenever colds, coughs, or similar complaints have rendered medicine necessary. I have myself found it an excellent and agreeable remedy for a very painful and troublesome affection of the breast, accompanied with forensis and with obstructed and difficult breathing. On their accounts I do not hesitate to recommend Hamilton's Elixir, as a valuable medicine, and deserving public attention.
LUTHER MARTIN. Mr. Asaph Henry, Bridge-Street, Baltimore, was cured by one bottle of Hamilton's Elixir of a very complicated disorder, occasioned by a severe cold caught several months ago. He breathed with the greatest difficulty, and was often thrown into weakening sweats when he attempted to walk any distance, and his voice would frequently fail in such a degree that he could only attempt to whisper: he has been upwards of six weeks without a return of his complaints and desires to give this public testimony in favor of his invaluable medicine.
Dr. Hamilton's GRAND RESTORATIVE, Is recommended as an invaluable medicine, for the speedy relief and permanent cure of the various complaints which result from dissipated pleasures--juvenile indiscretions--residence in climates unfavorable to the constitution--the immoderate use of tea, frequent intoxication, or any other destructive intemperance--the unskillful or excessive use of mercury--the diseases peculiar to females at a certain period of life--bad lyings in, &c. &c. And is proved by long and extensive experience to be absolutely unparalleled in the cure of Nervous Disorders; Violent cramps in the stomach and back, Consumption; Indigestion, Lowness of spirits, Melancholy, Lots of appetite, Scurvy in the stomach, Impurity of the blood, Pains in the limbs, Hysterical affections, Relaxations, Inward weaknesses, Involuntary emissions, Seminal weaknesses, Obsolete glects, Fluoribus (or whites) Impotency, &c. &c. Barrenness, In cases of extremity, where the long prevalence and obstinacy of disease has brought on a general impoverishment of the system, excessive debility of the whole frame, and a wasting of the flesh, which no nourishment or cordial could repair, a perseverance in the use of this medicine has performed the most astonishing cures.
HAMILTON'S ESSENCE AND EXTRACT OF MUSTARD, A safe and effectual remedy for gout, rheumatism, palsy, 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 preparations you call Hamilton's Essence, or Extract of Mustard, which I believe has perfectly removed a chronic rheumatism (of that kind named sciatica, or of the hip joint) under which I had labored for a long time, and which had baffled every article in the Materia Medica, and every mode of treatment received into practice for the cure of this obstinate disease. If you think this letter useful you are at liberty to make it public. Yours, &c. W. WEATHERBURN.
John Hoover, rope maker, South Second Street, between 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 medical advice was followed, and every probable remedy attempted: when seeing several cases of cures performed by Hamilton's Essence and Extract of Mustard, they were procured from Mr. Birch, No. 17, South Second Street. The first application enabled her to walk across the room, and the use of one bottle restored her to her usual state of health and strength. JOHN HOOVER.
Sware and subscribed before EBENEZER FERGUSON, Esq. One of the justices of the peace for Philadelphia county.  HAMILTON'S WORM DESTROYING LOZENGES, Which have within four years past cured upwards of one hundred and twenty thousand persons of both sexes, of every age, and in every situation, of various dangerous complaints arising from worms, and from obstructions or foulness in the stomach and bowels. This medicine bears no analogy whatever of similar title, so commonly complained of as operating with violence, on the contrary, a particular excellence of this and its being suited to every age and condition, and also its means of acting 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 one pain or griping, cleanse the stomach and bowels of whatever is foul or offensive, and thereby prevent the production of worms and many fatal disorders. They are particularly efficacious in carrying off all gross humors and corruptions; feverish and bilious complaints, and the least and mildest purgative that can be used on the occasion.
Description of Worms, and the symptoms by which they are known. Worms which infest the human body, are chiefly of four kinds, viz. the Teres or large round worm, the Ascarides, 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 many yards long, and is full of joints--It is most hurtful and most difficult to cure. Among the symptoms attending worms, are disagreeable breath, especially in the morning--Bad and corrupted gases--itching in the nose and about the seat--Convulsions and epileptic fits, and sometimes privation of speech--Staring and grinding of the teeth in sleep--Irregular appetite, sometimes loathing food, and sometimes voracious--Purgings, with slimy and fatty stools--Vomiting--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 unhealthy countenance, and sometimes the face bloated and florid. Persons afflicted with any of the above symptoms should have immediate recourse to Hamilton's worm destroying lozenges, which have been constantly attended with success in all complaints similar to those above described. A dose of this medicine given occasionally during the warm season will effectually prevent the vomiting and purging of children, a dreadful disorder which annually destroys thousands of the infant part of our cities. It is likewise the mildest and most certain remedy known and has restored to health and strength a great number when in advanced stages of this fatal complaint. Particular and plain instructions are given for every part of the necessary treatment in such cases. Children generally take this medicine with eagerness, having a pleasing appearance, and an agreeable taste.
CASES OF CURES--By Hamilton's WORM DESTROYING LOZENGES, (Selected from thousands) the authenticity of which any person may ascertain either by letter or personal application.  TAPE WORM. Mr. SAMUEL FULLER, Inn-keeper, on the Harford Road, ten miles from Baltimore, began about twenty months ago to be grievously afflicted with a tape worm, which increased fast in size and strength, so as to excite the most horrid sensations by his writhing motions and intolerable pains, resembling the gnawing and rearing of his bowels, which deprived him of his necessary sleep, and caused such dreadful apprehensions as cannot be conceived but by one in a similar situation--his appetite wasted rapidly, and with that his strength, so that he was unable to attend to any business--when he heard of some excellent cures performed by Hamilton's worm lozenges, he took a large dose, which brought away about FOUR YARDS of the worm (now in the possession of Lee, & Co.) but a renewal of his pains soon convinced him that this monstrous reptile had recovered its first vigor--Application was made to Lee & Co. for more of their medicine, with their advice, from which resulted the total expulsion of his formidable enemy, in several pieces, which he supposed to be SIX or EIGHT YARDS more. A few months have since elapsed, and Mr. Fuller is now in perfect health. The above facts are well known to a numerous circle of his neighbors, and himself will gratify any who may wish to make further inquiries on the subject. Although Hamilton's worm lozenges produce such powerful effects, when necessary, yet they are perfectly innocent and mild in their operation on the human body, even taken in large doses, as Mr. Fuller will testify--their particular mildness is abundantly evident in innumerable cures of infants. Communicated by Dr. John Spangler, York town, Pennsylvania. Letter from the reverend Mr. JOHN MOLTHER minister of the Moravian church, in York town. York, January 4th, 1802.
DEAR SIR, Dr. Hamilton's lozenges have been recommended to me as a very adequate means for the cure of children afflicted with worms, I procured a box for the use of my family, to try whether by means of this medicine I might be enabled to gain a point, which, to accomplish, different other means had proved abortive. My eldest boy had a very sickly appearance, was very restless at night, grew leaner from time to time; in short, he seemed to be in a precarious state of health, which would yield to none of the medicines administered, until I gave him two doses of lozenges, agreeably to the directions, which carried off a substance to all appearance a mere mucus but upon close inspection quite replete with very small living animals. Not one of that sort of worms which usually infest children came from him. Since that period he grew remarkably better in health, and though lean, has got a fresh and lively complexion. Upon different occasions I have used this medicine as a purging substitute, and found it to answer exceedingly well, without bringing on belly ache, or any other disagreeable sensations, to often occasioned by purging medicines. Upon the which I judge this medicine to be, besides its main object, one of the most salutary means for restoring lost appetite, and promoting a proper state of digestion, by carrying off that bilious substance, which engenders so much indisposition both among children and adults. I am, Sir, your most obedient servant, JOHN MOLTHER.
Dr. Hahn's true and genuine German Corn Plaster. An infallible remedy for corns, speedily removing them root and branch, without giving pain.
The genuine Persian Lotion, So celebrated among the fashionable throughout Europe, as an invaluable cosmetic perfectly innocent and safe, free from corrosive and repellent minerals (the basis of other lotions) and of unparalleled efficacy in preventing and removing ble-mishes in the face and skin of every kind, particularly freckles, pimples, inflammatory redness, scurfs, tatters, rings worms, sun burns, prickley 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 complexion, and restoring the bloom of youth. Never failing to render an ordinary countenance beautiful, and an handsome one more so.
The Restorative Powder for the Teeth and Gums. This excellent preparation comforts & strengthens the gums, preserves the enamel from decay, and cleanses and whitens the teeth, by absorbing all that acrimonious slime and foulness, which suffered to accumulate, never fails to injure and finally ruin them.
Dr. Hahn's genuine Eye-Water. A sovereign remedy for all diseases of the eyes, whether the effect of natural weakness or of accident, defluxions of rheum, dullness, itching and films on the eyes, never failing to cure those maladies which frequently succeed the small pox, measles and fevers, and wonderfully strengthening a weak sight. Hundreds have experienced its excellent virtues, when nearly deprived of sight.
Tooth Ache Drops. The only remedy yet discovered which gives immediate and lasting relief in the most severe instances.
The sovereign Ointment for the Lich. Which is warranted an infallible remedy stone application, and may be used with perfect safety on pregnant women or on infants a week old, containing not a particle of mercury, or any other dangerous ingredient whatever, and is not accompanied with that tormenting smell, which attends the application of other remedies.
The Anodyne Elixir. For the cure of every kind of head ache.  Indign Vegetable Specific. A safe and speedy remedy for the venereal disease, "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure." For the prevention and cure of bilious and malignant fevers, IS RECOMMENDED
Dr. Hahn's Anti-Bilious Pills. The operation of these pills is perfectly mild, so as to be used with safety by persons in every situation, and of every age. They are excellently adapted to carry off the superfluous bile, and prevent its morbid secretion; to restore and amend the appetite; to procure a free perspiration, and thereby prevent colds, which are often attended with fatal consequences; a dose never fails to remove a cold, if taken on its first appearance. They are celebrated for removing habitual costiveness; sickens at the stomach, and severe head ache; and ought to be taken by all persons on a change of climate.
Sold likewise by S. Pleasants, Richmond; Ross and Douglass, Petersburg; T. Green, Fredericksburg; G. Purdie, Smithfield; M. Jones, Suffolk; Dr. Miller, Winchester; R. Greenhow, Williamburg; and J. Shaw, Leesburg. September 4.
Twenty Dollars Reward, WILL be given for apprehending and securing in jail, a young mulatto man named ANDREW. He was hired by me last year to Mr. Joseph Thomas, who keeps the middle ferry opposite to Alexandria, and absconded from that place about the latter end of August last. He is about 23 years of age, 5 feet 8 or 9 inches high, lusty and well made, has short curled hair, and is frequently subject to have several large pimples in his face. He is reckoned to be a sensible fellow, of an easy agreeable address for a man in his low sphere of life. As he has not been heard of by me since his elopement, I suspect he has had the address to ship himself as a freeman on board some vessel either at Alexandria or Baltimore. Whoever takes him up and secures him in any jail, shall receive from me the above reward, as soon as due information thereof is given to me or to Doctor N. P. Cox, Jr., at Port Tobacco. G. B. Caufin.
Maryland, Charles County, } January 17 } [Feb. 3.] 23W
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