Alexandria daily advertiser (Alexandria [Va.]), 1807-02-21 00:00:00

Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
Vol. VII.]
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1807.
[No. 1839.]
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 kinds of goods which are on limitation and the prices of which are established, can at any time be viewed and purchased at the lowest limitation and prices.
P. G. Marsteller, v. M.
Birth Night Ball.
A SUBSCRIPTION PAPER for the Birth Night Ball, to be held on the evening of the 23d instant, is left at Gadsby's bar, where such as are disposed are requested to call and enter their names.
E. C. Dick, N. Fitzhugh, G. Deneale, C. Youngs, Dr. Thomas Simms.
February 10. d
MARSTELLER AND YOUNG,
HAVE JUST RECEIVED, A quantity of BEEF—Boston Inspection—No. 1 and 2—which will be sold on moderate terms. Feb. 3.—d
Wanted to Purchase,
A Negro Man Servant, who has been accustomed to wait in a family, and can be well recommended.—Enquire of the Printer. November 10. d
FOR SALE or RENT,
A WELL finished three story BRICK DWELLING HOUSE, containing 7 rooms, with wash house, kitchen, smoke house, coach house and stable and other necessary buildings all of brick, situate on Royal street, a few doors from Gadsby's, and near the market. For particulars apply to Robert Patton. February 9. d
JUST RECEIVED
AND FOR SALE, 150 Sacks Liverpool Roved Salt, & 2600 Bushels do. On very moderate terms. Wm. Hodgson. Jan. 3. d
Butler for Sale.
BRYAN HAMPSON, HAS JUST RECEIVED, A quantity of BUTTER, in the very best order for shipping—which he will sell low on a long credit. February 2. d
Wanted to Purchase,
A FEW ACRES of LAND, on the north end of the town, to bind on the river or nearby so. Apply to the Printer. September 25. d
JUST RECEIVED
AND FOR SALE, 500 Spanish Hides, 5 tierces Clover Seed, 1 ditto Timothy, AND 5 hogsheads JAMAICA RUM. Mordecai Miller. January 30. d
FOR SALE,
On advantageous terms, The large commodious well-built three story BRICK WAREHOUSE on King-street occupied by Messrs. Richard Veitch & Co.—Apply to James Patton. October 20. d
Just Received,
AND FOR SALE BY THE SUBSCRIBERS, 2 pipes L. P. Madeira WINE 2 half do. do. 6 pipes Cognac BRANDY, 4th. proof. Wadsworth & Butler, WHO HAVE ON HAND, 20 hhds. Jamaica RUM, 4th. proof 10 do. St. Croix do. 2d & 3d do. 8 do. New-England do. 5 pipes Holland GIN 2 do. country do. 1 hhd. L. market Madeira Wine } of a superior quality 4 quarter casks do. do. 3 do. do. L. P. Teneriffe do. do. 6000 bushels Lisbon SALT. January 1
NOTICE.
THE Members of the Washington Society of Alexandria, are hereby notified, that their Anniversary Meeting will be held at Mr. Gadsby's hotel, on Monday the 23d instant, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, where punctual attendance is requested. The Society will move in procession at 12 o'clock, accompanied by the Teacher and Scholars of the Washington Free School, to the Episcopal Church, where an Oration will be delivered by Francis Lightfoot Lee, Esq.
By order of the Standing Committee, G. Deneale, Sec'y.
February 13. d
Dissolution of Partnership.
WILLIAM DOUGLASS intending to retire from business in this place, the partnership of Douglass & Mandeville is this day dissolved by mutual consent, and Joseph H. Mandeville is solely authorised to adjust and settle all the accounts of the partnership. It is earnestly requested that all persons indebted to them will settle the same with him immediately, as longer indulgence cannot be given.
William Douglass, Joseph H. Mandeville. January 3. dlf
Joseph H. Mandeville
Intends to carry on the FLOUR and GROCERY BUSINESS in the same manner & on the same terms as heretofore done by D. and M. and solicits a continuance of favors from his friends. January 3. dlf
JOSEPH H. MANDEVILLE
KING-STREET, At his Grocery & Flour Store, HAS ON HAND AND OFFERS FOR SALE, Muscovado SUGAR of various qualities Moore's Loaf and Lump do. MOLASSES in hhds. Havanna HONEY Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson & Ryson Skin
TEAS, Of a good quality COFFEE & CHOCOLATE Spanish SEGARS in boxes RAISINS in kegs and boxes Jamaica and Antigua SPIRIT, old and good Low priced West-India RUM New-England do. French and Peach BRANDY Holland GIN
Rye WHISKEY Stoughton's BITTERS in bottles Manufactured TOBACCO Mould and dip'd CANDLES Coarse and fine Liverpool SALT in sacks or by the bushel
American GUNPOWDER Wrapping Paper, Demijohns, Snuff in bottles, Leading Lines and Bed Cords, Black Pepper, &c.
100 tons Plaister Paris. 20 bhs. whole or gross HERRINGS 100 bhs. cut do. 20 bhs. SHAD Clover Seed. Cheshire CHEESE of an excellent quality.
ALSO FLOUR constantly kept and selected for family use. January 3. d
SEINE TWINE.
2,000 pounds excellent Seine Twine. ALSO, 40 quarter casks Port Wine 10 boxes Spermaceti Candles 12 kegs fresh Raisins For sale by James Sanderson. January 19. d
13 hhds. SUGAR of good quality, 33 bhs. do. 5 pipes 4th proof Brandy 4 qr. casks Sherry Wine } of excellent quality 11 do. do. Malaga do. Boxes of Cotton Cards Sacks of Licorice Root and Sago Barrels of Clover and Herds Grass Seed And a large quantity of Red Sole Leather, For Sale by Benjamin Shreve, Jun. July 26. d
50 barrels of Tar,
For Sale by M. MILLER. February 18. d
IN COMMON COUNCIL,
16th February, 1807.
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 3d of March next, for the choice of members of the Common Council for the ensuing year, viz.
John Muncaster, William Harper, John Hunter, Joseph Riddle, Dennis Ramsay, John Young, Joseph Smith, Adam Lynn, William Reilly, Mathew Robinson, Thomas Janney, John Johnston, for the first ward. for the second ward. for the third ward. for the fourth ward.
The election for the first ward, to be held at John Begay'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 Mr. Lawrence Hooff's brick house, on Duke-street.
Test. JAMES M. MREA, c. c. February 13. 16dMia
Adam Lynn,
HAS JUST RECEIVED, AN ELEGANT ASSORTMENT OF Gold mounted and plain Tortoise Shell Combs, of the latest fashions. February 17. d
Marsteller and Young,
Have just received, and will sell low if taken from on board, 8000 bushels Turks Island Salt. ALSO, 17 Tierces Barbadoes Molasses. January 16. d
FOR RENT,
THE STORE, on Prince-street, between Fairfax and Prince-street, lately in the occupation of Mr. Ramsay. It is well calculated for a dry or wet goods store. The rent moderate. Apply to William Hodgson. Sept. 25. d
Patent Elastic Suspenders,
To be had, wholesale and retail, of the Patentee, next door below Mr. Alexander McKenzie's, lower end of Prince-street, Alexandria.
THEY surpass any yet extant, for ease, elegance, &c. Masters of vessels and other gentlemen going to the West-Indies, Spanish Main, &c. may be furnished with an assortment, and a great allowance to those who purchase by the quantity.
N. B. The buttons on the back parts of the waistband ought to be placed the same distance from each other, as the two center buttons on the suspenders, to prevent improper straining, and thereby destroying the case designed in the construction of the article. Richard Horwell.
Richard Horwell.
ALSO,
Red, Green, & Black Morocco Leather, By the dozen or single skin—for sale at Horwell's Patent Suspender Manufactory, in Prince-street. July 8. dlm
Suwarrows Boots.
JOHN G. FRANCIS, From New-York,
RESPECTFULLY informs the public that he manufactures Suwarrows Boots with all the modern improvements, warranted equal to any in the United States. After many years of experience in his business, he has discovered a new method of retaining the elasticity in boots. He warrants to fit the leg be it ever so badly shaped. He makes boots of various descriptions, viz. Suwarrows—Fair-Tops, Three Quarters, Corsican Spring Toes, Duck Bills, Round Toes, Bonaparte's Graves, Jefferson's Boots and Shoes. He warrants to fit the Suwarrows equal to the tuck boots. Gentlemen will please to call and see for themselves, at his shop in King-street, between Mr. Mott's and Mr. Hodgkin's tavern. January 5. dsm
N. B. He intends selling cheap for cash. Printing, in its various branches, handsomely executed at this office.
PUBLIC SALE.
On TUESDAY next, will be sold, at the Vendue-Store,
A handsome London made For-te Piano.
P. G. Marsteller.
February 19. d
For Freight to Europe,
THE STANCH EAST SAILING BRIG PERSEVERANCE; [Burden 190 tons] Completely equipped and now ready at Hartshorne's wharf. Apply to captain Samuel Jackson, on board, or JOHN G. LADD.
Who has for Sale,
(NOW LANDING FROM SAID BRIG)
40 Barrels New Rum 12 Hhds. Molasses 160 Barrels Sweet Cider 100 Casks Lime 100 B. is Prime Beef 5 Pipes Holland Gin. Feb. 20. d
LANDING,
From the brig ACTIVE, and for sale, by Lawrafon & Fowle, 12 hlds. clay'd 13 do. Muscovado } Sugars. 20 barrels do. February 20. d
Spanish Hides.
1500 large heavy Spanish Hides 6000 wt. fine green Coffee—and 600 wt Indigo, Spanish Potash For sale by M. MILLER. February 20. d
Plaister of Paris, &c.
JOSEPH H. MANDEVILLE,
Has just received and offers for sale,
50 tons Plaister 50 barrels New-England Rum 30 do. Whiskey 60 barrels excellent Herrings 15 hhds. brown Sugar. ALSO,
A small light Waggon to be sold cheap. February 20. dlw
JUST ARRIVED,
From Rhode-Island, and for sale, on board the Brig Economy, Elisha P. Smith, master, laying at Harper's wharf,
5 hhds. Antigua Rum 6 chests Imperial Tea 30 do. Young Hyson 1 bale Beerboon Currachs 17 pieces Ticklenburg 1 box Ladies' Bonnets 1 small trunk Thread Laces 25 barrels prime Beef 50 do. sweet Cider 200 bushels Potatoes 1000 lbs. Cheese 134 Handspikes 6 barrels Shellbarks 20 barrels Apples. Enquire of the Master on board. February 20. 3t
FOUR DOLLARS Reward.
RAN AWAY, from the subscriber, a yet-low Negro Girl, about 16 years of age, a very round face with trichles or small spots. She is very remarkable, having on one of her ears a lump about the size of a small pea, occasioned by being bored for bobs when young. Whoever secures her in any jail so as I get her again, shall receive the above reward and reasonable charges if brought home to Aquila Johns. Broad-Creek, Prince-George's County, 14th Feb.—(20) d10t
To Sell or Rent,
Sundry LOTS in Alexandria—Also several in the city of Washington. For terms apply to Sarah Porter. February 14. 2aw
TO BE RENTED,
THE BRICK STORE & COMPTING HOUSE now occupied by Messrs. Ricketts Newton & Co.—ALSO, the vacant STORE adjoining. They are large and convenient, and will be rented low. Apply to J. H. HOOK. July 28. d

On this motion a debate arose, which occupied the residue of the sitting.
Wednesday, February 18.
The house considered the message of the senate, stating their disagreement to the ninth amendment proposed by the house to the bill prohibiting the importation of slaves into the U. S. determined to insist thereon; and appointed a committee of conference on their part.
The house resumed the consideration of Mr. Broom's resolution on the subject of the writ of habeas corpus.
The debate was resumed, and continued till near 5 o'clock.
The original motion to refer the resolution to a committee of the whole house was varied, and a motion offered to refer to a select committee.
The house adjourned without taking the question.
Thursday, February 19.
Mr. J. Clay offered a new rule, in addition to the standing rules of the house, fixing the order in which business shall be done; which was ordered to lie on the table.
Mr. Morrow of Ohio, from the committee on the public lands, to whom was referred the amendments of the senate to the bill confirming the claims to land in the district of Vincennes, reported the same without amendment—Referred to a committee of the whole house to-morrow.
Mr. Holmes, from the committee of claims, made a favorable report on the petition of Daniel Cotton, which was referred to a committee of the whole to-morrow.
Mr. J. Clay, to whom was referred an act from the senate in addition to the act relative to the mint, reported the same with one amendment—Referred to a committee of the whole to-morrow.
On motion of Mr. Varnum the house determined for the remainder of the session to meet at 10 o'clock in the morning.
The house resumed the consideration of the resolution offered by Mr. Broom.
The debate was opened by Mr. Burwell, who advocated the reference of the resolution, and concluded by moving to amend it by inserting after the word states , the following words "and the necessity of defining the power of the supreme court of the U. S. in issuing a writ of habeas corpus."
This amendment was agreed to without debate—Ayes 76.
Mr. Quincy supported; and Messrs. Jackson, Bidwell and Gregg opposed the reference of the resolution to a select committee.
Mr. Gregg moved to postpone it indefinitely.
This motion was supported by Messrs. Smilie, Eppes, Elmer and Sloan; and opposed by Messrs. Newton, J. Randolph, Elliot, J. Clay and Kelly.
When the question was taken at 5 o'clock by yeas and nays, on the indefinite postponement, and carried in the affirmative, yeas 69, nays 58.
Senate of the United States.
FEBRUARY 10.
Dr. Logan observed, that he had for some time viewed with anxiety the continued depredations committed on the commerce of the United States by the belligerent powers of Europe, by which our mercantile capital had suffered a loss of millions, and our national character was degraded. He considered this lamentable situation of our commerce to arise from the bounty, in the form of drawback given by government to encourage the carrying trade, by which our merchants were led into unnecessary conflicts with foreign nations—he therefore moved that a committee be appointed to consider the propriety of repealing so much of any act as allows a drawback of duties on goods, wares, and merchandise exported out of the United States, and that such committee be instructed to report by bill or otherwise.
February 17.
The reports and ordinary business of the day having been disposed of, the senate took up the bill from the house of representatives, for repealing the duty on salt, and for continuing in force the 2 1/2 per cent. additional for the Mediterranean fund. Doctor Mitchill made a speech against the bill, until the hour of adjournment.
February 18.
The same bill being again under consideration Mr. McCray spoke at length in favor of the bill, and in answer to Mr. Mitchill. After him, in the course of the debate, Messrs. Bradley, Smith, of Md. Adams and Hill-
house, argued against the bill. And Mr. Moore delivered his sentiments in its favor.
February 19.
The question was taken on the two first sections of the bill, and carried to strike them out. Ayes 17, noes 15. Afterwards on motion of Mr. Bradley, a substitute was offered and agreed to, repealing the duty of 8 cents, as imposed in 1797, from the first of July next. And general Smith moved an amendment, which was carried, for shortening the continuance of the bill from the end of the next session of Congress to the 31st December next. In this form the bill has passed to a third reading.
The bill "respecting seizures made under the authority of the United States," &c. was referred to a select committee consisting of Messrs. Mitchell, Adams, and Smith, of Maryland.
BY THIS DAY'S MAIL.
NEW YORK, Feb. 17.
It is understood to be the intention of Bonaparte to penetrate immediately into the Russian territories. The French troops on the Weser and Elbe, with the exception of a few small corps only, left to garrison Hanover, Hamburg, and Cuxhaven, had been marched for the Vistula. The garrisons left behind consist of Dutch and Italian troops.
Strong reports prevailed in London, December 29, of an engagement between the French and Russians on the Vistula, in which the latter had lost five thousand men in killed, wounded and prisoners.—The report was brought by captain Lumber, of the Danish ship Claudina Margareta , from Caen, in Normandy, who stated he heard a bulletin read at the latter place to that effect.
PHILADELPHIA, February 17.
By arrivals at New York from Nantz, Amsterdam and London, European intelligence has been received to the last Dec. from which we collect,
That the emperor Napoleon, having concentrated his forces, by recalling all the detachments that were not employed in garrison duty, had advanced into Poland, and established his head quarters at Warsaw, where he had announced by proclamation, his intention to restore the integrity and independence of Poland.
The king of Prussia had refused to ratify the treaty negotiated by Lucchesini & Zastrow with Duroc, and is said to have joined the Russian army, with the remnant of his troops, amounting to 20,000 men, in the vicinity of Warsaw, where the operations of the campaign were expected to be continued, notwithstanding the advanced season of the year.
The decision of the Turkish government is stated in opposite terms in the French and English accounts—it appears, however, most probable that the Porte has taken part with France, in which case the pressure on Russia will require the utmost resistance of her power, to prevent the dismemberment of her dominions.
The article most interesting to the American reader in the London papers, is the declaration said to have been made by lord Grenville to a committee of merchants, that the differences between Great Britain and the U. States were on the point of adjustment.
Dispatches for government, received by the Kingston, were yesterday forwarded from the post office by express.
It is stated from Hamburg under date of the 17th of Dec. that the deputation from that city to the emperor Napoleon had been favorably received, and an assurance given that the property in their bank would be held inviolate. The severity of the French measures at Hamburg had greatly relaxed.
BALTIMORE, February 17.
Arrived, schooner Valona , Wheeler, 24 days from Laguira. Left there, brigs Hope , Brooks, for Philadelphia, in four days; Chandler , do. 12; schooner Rainbow , Fulton, Baltimore, 4; Eagle , Attwood, do. 4 days; sloop Eliza , M'Leave, do. next day. The schooner Jane , Bernard, of Baltimore, was at Porto Cavello. It was reported at Laguira that Curacao had been taken by the British.
Also, schooner Cassius , Travis, 19 days from St. Pierres (Mart.) 14 days to the Capes. Passed the schooner Three Friends , Harvey, from Malaga, in the bay.
Also, ship Severn , Dryden, 75 days from Bremen. Left at Bremen, November 26, ship Union , Porter, for Baltimore, in a few days. Same day, spoke in the river, ship Philip , Williams, from Baltimore, bound up. January 4, lt. 44, long. 32, spoke ship New York Packet , from New-York for Bristol. Next day, spoke the homeward bound British West-India fleet. Off the Capes was boarded by the British ship Mermaid , two other ships
in company. The Severn has been in the bay since the 5th. Lost two of her men on the coast and two others in the bay, by the intense cold.
NORFOLK, February 15.
Arrived, brig Augusta , Davis 47 days from Lisbon, put in on account of having carried away her rudder horns. Jan. 19, lat 24, 30, long. 46, 30, spoke brig Henry from Boston bound to Demarara, 24 days out—28th, lat. 28, long. 74, spoke ship Vigilant , from Boston bound to Havana, 12 days out. Feb. 2, lat. 36, 20, long. 70, 30, schooner Nancy , Hall, of Boston, from Turks Island bound to Norfolk, out 16 days—same day was boarded by his Britannic Majesty's ship Leopard , treated very politely.—6th, lat. 36, 30, long. 75, brig Saran , from Havana bound to New York. Sailed in company with the brig Mary , Hilliard, of Norwich, bound to N. York.
Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21.
Letters from New Orleans state the arrest of Messrs. Adair, Workman, Bradford and Kerr; and it is said that Adair and Ogden have arrived at Fort McHenry, near Baltimore, under the charge of lieut. Lucket.
From our Correspondent at New-York, dated February 15.
Captain Haley, from St. Bartholomews, reports, that the French privateers had, twenty-three days ago, began capturing American vessels to and from British islands, and sending them to Guadaloupe and Martinique.
Baltimore American.
We have been favored by a gentleman in this town with the perusal of a letter from his friend dated "Louisiana, district of St. Charles, January 10," giving an account of a hunting party up the Osege and Arkansas rivers; by which it appears that the party were surprised one morning, as they were about taking breakfast, by a party of Osege Indians, who drove them off without their breakfast, after taking from them all their furs and skins and even robbed them of their moccasins, leaving them to return home, 7 or 800 miles barefooted.
[Lexington pap.]
Extract of a letter from Baltimore, dated 13th February, to a gentleman in Philadelphia.
"I hope it will turn out that your officers are unnecessarily alarmed at the Imperial decree. I have just seen a letter from a gentleman in Bordeaux, to his uncle here, of a late date, wherein he says, that they have just received information from England that they have in consequence of that decree, issued orders to their consuls to respect the American flag and property."
Extract of a letter from Paris of the 20th December last.
"Your friend J. C. Mounflore, esq. was on the 15th October, tried and acquitted, by a special court, and confirmed on the 23d by the court of appeals, on the charge of fraud and forgery, of which he had been accused by the French government, in his agency for I. Blagge, of N. York. It appears that Mr. Blagge, after having by Mr. Mounflore's exertions, obtained the payment of one of the largest claims under the Louisiana convention, disputed his agent's accounts, and caused him, through Mr. J. C. Barnet, to bring forward different sets of papers, with which his vessel had been originally furnished, to avoid duties or captures, and which were interpreted by the agents of the French treasury to be frauds or forgeries."
Notwithstanding these acquittals, the unfortunate Mr. Mounflore remains in prison at the Force, until he or Mr. Blagge refunds the money, or until the issue of a civil suit."
Arrived at Baltimore on Tuesday night last, the schooner Thatcher , Ezra Hawes master, in 25 days from New Orleans, in which came passengers general Adair of Kentucky, and P. B. Ogden of New Jersey, state prisoners, under the care of lieutenant Lucket, a corporal and three privates. These passengers, &c. were put ashore at Fort McHenry.
At the sailing of the Thatcher rumors respecting colonel Burr still prevailed at N. Orleans; the fort had been repaired & the city new picqueted. Some keetches & gun boats had been dispatched up the Mississippi as far as Baton Rouge, there to wait the descent of the western flotilla.
[Balt. pap.]
A GOOD BURLESQUE.
Extract of a letter to a gentleman in Albany.
"Yesterday a gentleman in a sleigh with a dark canvas top, a servant and two blood hounds following passed through this town from the Westward.—In the front of the sleigh was placed a new octagonal box or chest of such large dimensions as to extend one diameter and an half from the box, in front of the sky-piece of the sleigh. The appearance of every thing about the gentleman and the carriage was novel; the uncommon form of the box, covered with a kind of pall—the ferocious look of the attendant, the blood hounds, and in fact, every thing about begot suspicion. The gate keeper pretending he could not find the key of the gate, sent his wife to search for it—and while she was pretending to look for the key, the gate keeper entered into conversation with the stranger, and asked him if he had a show in the box—he answered, no; that he had come from Chenango, and was proceeding to the city of Washington, and seemed impatient for the gate to be opened. At this moment the toll man observed blood about the bottom of the box, which it appeared had oozed between the joints; on this he told the gentleman he could not let him pass till he had inspected the contents of the box. The gentleman objected to opening it and ordered his servant to parade his troops, and draw. The blood hounds immediately ranged themselves on each side of the box and seemed ready to attack; the servant drew his sabre, 'I will not be stopped said the stranger, nor will I open the box; but if you will swear to secrecy, I will inform you of its contents. He swore In that chest, said he, are the heads, the yet bleeding heads of Comfort Tyler, John Adair and Aaron Burr!! Who wantonly conspired against the president and congress. Those heads were sent up the Ohio to Sandusky on Lake Erie, to Buffalo creek, and from thence to Chenango; I am carrying them to Washington, where they are to be set on poles in front of the capitol; open the gate this instant or you are lost! The gate keeper has appeared before a justice and made affidavit to the truth of the above narrative."
I am your friend, GEORGE PSALMANAZER. Woodlands, Otsego county, Jan. 30, 1807
We give the above letter from Mr. Psalmanazar as it is handed to us, without comment; other than this, that we cannot conceive the reason of sending the heads by this northern route, except it was to preserve them fresh and sound; whereas their being sent through the southern states would subject them to putrefaction, and we suppose the identification of the heads is necessary to the completion of the process now carrying on against their late owners.
Albany Gazette.
PUBLIC SALE.
On THURSDAY next, at 11 o'clock will frequently be sold at the Vendue Store for cash
Ten Shares of Alexandria Bank Stock Six Ploughs, Harrows, &c.
Philip G. Marsteller.
Feb. 21.
For Sale or Rent,
MY LAND, TOBACCO WARE-HOUSE, SES, and other buildings at Bords-Hole; at present in the occupancy of Mr. John W. Timberlake. Possession may be had the first of April. For further particulars apply to Mr. William F. Gwynn, near the place, Mr. William Wedderburn, of Alexandria, or the subscriber.
W. Fitzhugh.
February 21. 2awtf
Thomas Reed & James Clay,
Painters and Glaziers,
HAVE commenced business in the above line, in Prince-street nearly opposite the bank of Potomac, where they intend to keep the best of PAINTS, and every thing else in their line. Any orders, either in town or from the country, will be duly attended to, and executed on as reasonable terms as any in this place.
February 19. co3t—law4t*
Dissolution of Partnership.
THE Copartnership of Moxley & Welsh, was this day dissolved by mutual consent, and ROBERT WELSH is duly authorized to settle all the business belonging to the firm.
Joseph Moxley, Robert Welsh.
The business in future will be carried on at the same place by ROBERT WELSH.
Occoquan, Jan. 30. [Feb. 11.] law3m

VALUABLE MEDICINES.
The following Valuable Medicines, justly celebrated through the United States for their superior efficacy in the cure of the several disorders for which they are recommended, from Mannah Lee's Patent Family Medicine Store , New-York, are sold only by the subscriber, at his store in King-street:
Hamilton's Grand Restorative,
Is recommended as an invaluable medicine for the speedy and permanent cure of nervous disorders or such as arise from the immoderate use of tea, strong liquors, long residence in warm climates, excessive weakness, and a general relaxation of the system.
Hamilton's Essence and Extract of Mustard.
A safe and effectual remedy for the gout, rheumatism, sprains, pains in the face and neck, &c.
Hamilton's Worm-destroying Lozenges.
By which many thousands have been relieved from the distressing and dangerous malady of worms and other obstructions in the stomach and bowels.
Hamilton's Elixir.
A sovereign remedy for colic, obstinate coughs, asthma, sore throats and approaching consumptions.
Hahn's Anti-bilious Pills.
Are justly esteemed for carrying off the superfluous bile from the stomach and preventing morbid secretions and their consequences, bilious and malignant fevers, &c. These pills are perfectly mild in their operation, and may be used with safety by persons of every age and in every situation.
The Sovereign Ointment for the Itch.
A speedy and effectual remedy, generally removing the complaint at one application. It may be safely used by persons of every age.
The Anodyne Elixir.
For the cure of every kind of head ache.
Hahn's genuine Eye-Water.
An excellent remedy for all disorders of the eyes, many persons having been cured of it when nearly deprived of sight.
Tooth-ache Drops.
Give immediate relief in the most violent attacks.
The Restorative Powder for the Teeth and Gums.
Cleanses and strengthens them, and preserves the enamel of the teeth from decay.
Gowland's Lotion, and the genuine Persian Lotion.
Both celebrated in the fashionable world as most excellent cosmetics and perfectly safe.
Hahn's true and genuine Corn-Plaster.
A certain remedy for corns, speedily eradicating them without giving pain.
Ague and Fever Drops.
Justly esteemed for their great efficacy in the cure of agues and intermittent fevers.
Damask Lip Salve, and Indian Vegetable Specific.
James Kennedy, fen. Alexandria, October 13. eS
ADDITIONAL EVIDENCE.
Of the great efficacy of the Patent and Family Medicines , prepared by the late Richard Lee, jun. which for near eight years past have acquired throughout the United States a celebrity hitherto unequalled.
Philadelphia, August 9, 1800.
Being desirous to make public for the good of others, the excellent quality of HAMILTON'S ELIXIR , prepared by the late Mr. Lee, I have sent you the following account of the benefit I have received from it, which I hope will induce others to give it a trial. In consequence of a bruise on the breast received from a fall, my health grew bad, my breathing became very difficult, and frequently I have had suddenly to rise up in my bed with all the horrors of immediate suffocation. Add to these a constant pain in my breast and a cough, a great loss of strength and flesh, and you may conceive that my symptoms evidently indicated an approaching consumption. The advice of a most eminent physician was resorted to, and afterwards a second was called in, without giving me any relief. Another physician who knew me and the circumstances of my case, advised me to give Hamilton's Elixir a trial, saying, he had used it in his practice, and always found it do much good. A bottle was procured from Mr. Birch's, and I found relief before I had taken one half of it. I continued to use it and was soon strong enough to attend to business. On taking cold, some of my former symptoms return, but are always removed by a dose or two of the elixir.
GEO. BENNER, jun.
No. 11, Budd-street, Philadelphia.
Mrs. H. Lee.
From Luther Martin, Esq. late Attorney-General of the State of Maryland.
I comply with your request in stating my opinion of Hamilton's Elixir . It has been used in my family for two or three years past, with uniform success, whenever colds, coughs, or similar complaints, have rendered medicine necessary. I have myself found it an excellent and agreeable remedy for a very painful and troublesome affection of the breast, accompanied with soreness, and with obstructed and difficult breathing.
On these accounts I do not hesitate to recommend Hamilton's Elixir as a valuable medicine, and deserving public attention.
LUTHER MARTIN.
HAMILTON'S ELIXIR
Is recommended as the best remedy for coughs, colds, asthma, hooping-cough, approaching consumptions, and most disorders of the breast and lungs. This preparation will prove a valuable acquisition to public speakers who may be subject to temporary hoarseness, thickness of speech, &c. In long confirmed Asthmatic complaints where a cure can speedily be expected, this medicine affords immediate relief, moderating the fits of coughing, and rendering their recurrence less frequent. On children afflicted with the hooping cough, the like beneficial effects may confidently be expected.
ITCH CURED.
By once using  Lee's Sovereign Ointment , which, although used for 20 years in Europe and for near 8 years in America, has never been known to fail in any one instance. It is perfectly innocent, warranted not to contain a particle or mercury of any pernicious ingredient, and may be used with perfect safety on an infant, being a vegetable preparation and entirely free from the offensive smell which attends most other remedies.
HAMILTON'S LOZENGES,
Which have cured more children and adults of disorders proceeding from worms, than all the medicines heretofore discovered. In addition to the great cures mentioned in the letters from the chancellor of the state of Maryland, the Rev. Mr. Moltimer and others, lately published the following are submitted to the public; being selected for the purpose of showing the mild yet powerful qualities of this extraordinary medicine, which, although so mild in its operation, is competent to expel the formidable tape worm.
An infant, aged 5 weeks, of Mr. Henry Ewbank, taylor, Charles-street, Baltimore, was dangerously afflicted with convulsion fits, so that his life was despaired of, but was perfectly cured by one dose of Hamilton's Worm Lozenges , which expelled several worms, the undoubted cause of the child's disorder.
Letter from Mr. Ackerman, bricklayer, Magazine-street, near Broadway, Jan. 24, 1802.
It would be ungrateful were I to withhold my testimony in favor of Hamilton's Worm Destroying Lozenges . I had been between five and six years past much indisposed, and latterly often tormented with severe griping and pains in the bowels, troubled with offensive breath, with violent feverish fits, and other obvious symptoms of worms; but frequently hearing your Worm Lozenges recommended in cases similar to mine, I determined on a trial of them, as my last resource. The first dose evacuated twelve or 13 feet of a tape worm; two other doses were taken, which brought away a quantity of matter broken like skins and pieces of worms. I suppose the tape worm, voided at different times, must in the whole have exceeded forty feet. The almost incredible benefit I received from this medicine, induced me to give a dose to a child of mine who was pining and sickly; it produced the same good effect in this instance, expelling a worm of a different kind, from nine to twelve inches long, and at the same time restoring a good state of health.
HENRY ACKERMAN.
Also,
The following new and valuable Medicine, just received and for sale as above.
(Price, Two Dollars per bottle.)
Dr. Tissot's celebrated Gout and Rheumatic Drops.
NOTHING is of more importance than the preservation of health—this common place remark however is too often FORGOTTEN, whilst we are active and strong—prevention of pain, which is superior to its cure, is not sufficiently attended to by any description of persons. Among these disorders which require the most early and unremitting efforts to eradicate and overcome, none have a stronger claim upon our notice than the Gout, Rheumatism, Lumbago, Weakness of the Joints, Spasms, Glects, the Stone and Gravel, the Cramp and every species of Rheumatic Pains from whatever cause they may have originated—and hence every relief which can be administered is too valuable to be forgotten. Those persons whose avocations peculiarly expose them to colds, &c. cannot be too anxious always to possess immediate aid. Sea-faring persons, travellers, &c. ought constantly to carry with them that medicine which will counteract the unpleasant effects of their perilous duties, and especially those pains to which their situation must expose them. To those
who reside in or visit the West-Indies, and other warm climates, they will be found upon trial to convey the most lasting service, and will gradually destroy all tendency to disease in the human frame, and preserve health and vigor. Although a great variety of prescriptions have been published to cure the disorders enumerated above, none has yet equalled the GOUT and RHEUMATIC DROPS of Dr. TISSOT , which are celebrated throughout the European continent, and whose unbounded benefits are fully authenticated by certificates already published of gentlemen so well known in America, being of the first consequence in the state of Maryland: General Charles Ridgely, of Hampton; John Gibson, Esq. one of the directors of the Farmers' Bank of Maryland; John Macubbin, Esq. Mrs. Macubbin, his wife; and Mrs. Ryan, of Calton.
Certificate of Mr. Thomas Kelso, butcher.
About three weeks since I was most violently attacked with Rheumatic pains throughout my whole frame, in so severe a manner as not to be able to turn in my bed without assistance, proceeding as I suppose from a severe cold; on being advised by a friend to apply Dr. Tissot's Gout and Rheumatic Drops , I accordingly obtained from the agents Messrs. George Dobbins and Murphy, two bottles, the application of which, under God, have perfectly restored me to health. I am therefore induced with confidence to recommend this medicine as a certain cure for the above disorder.
THOMAS KELSO.
Baltimore, July 22d, 1806.
Certificate of Mr. Thomas Campbell, Harness-maker.
It would be an act of injustice to withhold my testimony of the salutary effects of Doctor Tissot's Gout and Rheumatic Drops , as I have experienced a very unequivocal instance of their virtues and efficacy. I was afflicted with two severe attacks of what is usually called Dead Palsy , from which I partially recovered, but was obliged to use crutches to aid me in walking when I left home; to this were joined violent Rheumatic pains, the result of the affliction, and I had feared the disorder would accompany me through life; but providentially was recommended to apply at George Dobbins and Murphy's for Dr. Tissot's Drops , and after using only one bottle, found myself perfectly liberated from my disorder, and am now, thank God, as free from pain as if I never had been afflicted. Finding this medicine operate so powerfully on myself, I determined to apply it internally to my child, a boy only eleven months old, who was then reduced almost to a skeleton with the Bowel Complaint ; after administering it four times to him, his complaint was entirely removed, and he is now recovering his strength with great rapidity.
TR. CAMPBELL.
Baltimore, July 28, 1806.
VALUABLE LANDS.
To be Sold very Cheap.
I WISH to sell my Mill Tract of Land , situate on Back-Lick and Indian-Runs , about six miles from the town of Alexandria ; containing about eleven hundred acres. On this tract are two plantations besides the mill farm—on the latter there is a very good mill, in which are one pair of burr, and one pair of cullen stones, with elevators, &c. complete for merchant work—a distillery convenient to the mill, with four stills and every necessary utensil in complete order—a dwelling-house, kitchen, barn, with stables under it to accommodate 20 stalls, with every other out-house requisite on a farm—a very good garden, an orchard of about 2500 trees of the choicest fruits this country can afford. There is about 200 or 400 acres of the tract cleared, the remainder in woods and a great part of it heavily timbered; about 30 or 40 acres of meadow, and nearly 300 acres more may be made on the bottoms adjoining the two runs.
ALSO,
One other tract of one hundred acres, about two miles from Alexandria , part of the Cleish Tract , and adjoining the lands of Messieurs John C. Herbert, Robert Patton, and John Richter , the Mount-Vernon road running through it. This tract is mostly in woods, and conveniently situated for country seats. If these lands should be sold at private sale, (which I would prefer) I will take in payment, if more convenient to the purchasers, stock of any of the banks from Richmond to New-York , or any kind of stock of the United States .
If they are not sold before Friday the first day of May next, the Mill Tract will, on that day, be sold at public auction, to the highest bidder—and on the following day the Cleish Lands will be sold in like manner. The Mill Tract will be divided into three or four farms and sold subject to a lease of four and a half years from the first day of July last. The Cleish Tract will be divided into lots of 10 or 20 acres each. If sold at public auction the terms will be made known on the days of sale.
William Hoburn.
December 4. eS 3w law all 1st May
TO BE RENTED,
For the ensuing season, A valuable FISHERY on Great Hunting Creek.
J. H. HOOE
January 8.
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WILL BE SOLD OR LEASED, ON GROUND RENT,
For a term of Years, or for ever, A NUMBER OF VALUABLE and ELEGANTLY SITUATED BUILDING LOTS, in this Town—on Fairfax, Cameron, Water, Union and Princess streets . They will be laid off to accommodate purchasers. Application may be made to William Herbert, Esq. or to the subscriber near Patuxent Iron-works, Prince George's County, Maryland .
John C. Herbert.
February 12.
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This is to give Notice,
THAT the subscribers, of Alexandria county , in the district of Columbia , have obtained from the Orphans' Court of said county, letters testamentary on the estate of Dawsey Ewbank , late of the county aforesaid, deceased. All persons having claims against the said deceased are hereby warned to exhibit them with the vouchers thereof to the subscribers on or before the 21st day of July next ensuing, or they may by law be excluded from all benefit to said estate—and all persons indebted thereto are requested to make immediate payment.—Given under our hands this 21st day of January, 1807.
Elizabeth Pavey, Execr.
John Korn, Executor.
January 21.
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This is to give Notice,
That the subscribers, of Alexandria county , in the district of Columbia , have obtained from the Orphans' Court of said county, letters of administration on the personal estate of William Mitchell late of the county aforesaid, deceased. All persons having claims against the said deceased, are hereby warned to exhibit them, with the vouchers thereof, to the subscribers, on or before the 13th day of August next ensuing, or they may by law be excluded from all benefit to said estate—and all persons indebted thereto are required to make immediate payment.—Given under our hands, this 13th day of February, 1807.
Elizabeth Mitchell, Adm.
Benjamin Baden, Adm.
February 13.
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Land for Sale.
THE subscriber wishes to sell about 1500 and an half acres of Land, within a mile of Alexandria , situate on the south side of the lane leading from Mr. Hodges's dwelling to the poor house, and directly opposite that building. Although this property from its situation must soon become valuable, it will be sold low for cash, or good negotiable paper at ninety, one hundred and eighty, and two hundred and seventy days. Apply to JAMES IRVIN , or myself
Robert Adam.
January 29.
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JAMES BACON,
At his GROCERY STORE, on King-street, has in addition to his former stock, added A fresh Supply of Genuine Articles in the Grocery Line;
Which makes his assortment complete. He now offers for sale, on his usual low terms Muscovado Sugars , of various qualities,
 Loaf and Lump ditto,  Gunpowder,  Imperial,  Hyson,  Young Hyson,  Hyson-Skin, and  Souchong 
TEAS, particularly selected for family use.
 Best green Coffee,  Chocolate, of a superior quality  Maceira,  Bucanos,  Sherry,  Lincoln,  Teneriffe,  Malaga, and  Genoese Port 
WINES.
 Cognac and Bourdeaux Brandy,  Old Jamaica Spirit, for family use,  Antigua, St. Croix, St. Vincents, and New England Rum,  Holland Gin,  Irish and country Whisky,  Molasses, Wine, and Cider Vinegar,  Stoughton's Bitters,  Mace, nutmegs, cloves, cassia, pimento,  Cayenne and black pepper, race and ground,  ginger, basket salt for table use, pearl barley,  rice, starch, fig blue, soap, mould, sipt and spermaceti candles, refined salt-petre, fluted indigo, alum, copperas, madder, brimstone,  spinning cotton, patent shot all sizes, best English and country made gunpowder, segars, and smoking tobacco, very best chewing tobacco. 
Hamilton and Leiper's snuff, Hunter's pipes in boxes.
London mustard, warranted of a superior quality, Dixon's best , &c. wrapping paper demijohn'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.
PRINTED DAILY BY SAMUEL SNOWDEN.