Alexandria daily advertiser (Alexandria [Va.]), 1808-02-22 00:00:00

Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
VOL. VIII.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1808.
[No. 2099.]
Sales at Vendue.
every Tuesday and Friday, WILL BE SOLD At the Vendue Store, corner of Prince and Water streets.
A Variety of Dry Goods, Groceries, &c. Particulars of which will be expressed in the bills of the day—All kinds of goods which are on limitation and the prices of which are established, can at any time be viewed and purchased at the lowest limitation and prices.
P. G. Marsteller, v. M.
WANTED
A middle aged woman, capable of managing a house. To one of good character liberal wages will be given. Enquire of the Printer.
Sept. 9.
HEMP FOR SALE.
I HAVE on hand, ten tons of the first quality CLEAN COUNTRY HEMP, I wish to sell for cash, or on a time.
Bryan Hampson.
December 30.
PROFILES,
CUT AND FRAMED;
AND
PROFILE LIKENESS'S
DONE IN COLD LEAD ON GLASS; NEXT DOOR to Mr. L. Robins's Store on King-Street, nearly opposite the Indian Queen Tavern.
January 13.
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TEN PIPES
Choice Cognac Brandy,
8 hds. West-India Rum, 10 qr. casks L. P. Tenerife Wine, 16 casks Rice, 195 Shares Marine Insurance Stock, For Sale by
Catlett and Fisk.
November 19.
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RAILS WANTED.
The Subscriber wishes to purchase about two thousand Chesnut or Oak RAILS, to be delivered at his farm on Camer- ton.
J. H. HOOE,
Jan. 13.
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TO RENT,
and possession given on the 14th of November next,
The three story Brick House
On the corner of King and Columbia-streets, now occupied by Mr. John Roberts.—For terms apply to Col. GEORGE DENEALE, living next door, or to the subscriber.
Nicholas Voss,
City of Washington, Oct. 20.
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JAMES SANDERSON,
Offers for sale very low,
25 hogheads Muscovado Sugar, 70 bags green Coffee, 15 hogheads well flavored Rum, 5 pipes Cognac Brandy, 12 quarter casks Sherry Wine, 12 bales Tennessee Cotton And as usual
A general assortment of the best Wines, Spirituous Liquors, Teas and Groceries.
BRYAN HAMPSON
HAS FOR SALE.
10 pipes old port 5 do. Madeira 30 quarter casks Lisbon 12 do. particular Tenerife 15 do. Malaga 15 pipes old cognac brandy 5 do. 4th proof Holland Gin 5 hds. 3d proof Antigua rum 1 do. first quality molasses 6 do. green copperas 2 do. alum 20 do. brown sugar 20 bags pimento 15 do. pepper 10 chests young hyson 10 do. hyson skin 5 do. imperial 100 bags green coffee 150 kegs madder 50 do. ground ginger 30 do. raisins 1200 lbs. bacon, well cured 5 kegs salt petre 5 quantity of fine and ground alum salt. At all times he has the first quality flour for family use on hand—with a number of other articles—all of which he will sell low on his former terms.
WINES.
TEAS.
I want to Hire,
A NEGRO MAN and a BOY, by the month or until the first of next January.
R. T. HOOE.
Feb. 15.
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GREEN COFFEE.
5000 lb. best Green COFFEE
FOR SALE BY
James Sanderson.
Feb. 13
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FOR SALE,
A Negro Woman, a complete House Servant.
Apply to
The Printer.
December 22.
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Fishing-Shore to Rent.
I will rent my Fishing-Shore, at the mouth of Dogue-Creek, for the next season, or longer if desired.
Bushrod Washington.
Mount-Vernon, Jan. 15.
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COTTON AND SUGAR.
Just received and for sale on moderate terms, 20 bales Upland Georgia COTTON, and 20 barrels brown SUGAR, both of a superior quality.
February 9.
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NOTICE.
THOSE indebted to the estate of James Lawson, on account of purchases made at Occoquan, under a decree of the federal court, are hereby informed that their bonds are in possession of the subscriber and that he is authorised to receive payments.
Thomas Swann.
February 13.
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A Brick House for Sale.
THE Brick House occupied by Mrs. M'Challe, on the north side of Prince-street, between Fairfax and Water-streets, is offered for sale on a liberal credit. For particulars apply to
John C. Vowell.
ALSO, TO RENT,
The House lately occupied by Mrs. Fitzgerald, situate on Water-street, having every convenience to accommodate a genteel family. Immediate possession may be had.—Apply as above.
January 13.
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MR. GENERIS
Has the pleasure to inform his Friends and the Public,
THAT he has commenced his Practising Balls, and will continue them as heretofore. Mr. GENERIS begs the parents who have children to be instructed, will please to send them as soon as possible, so as to give them an opportunity of improving sufficiently, as he intends to have an Exhibition at the conclusion of his school for their amusement which will serve to create ambition.
November 12.
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NOTICE.
THE subscriber having qualified as executor to the estate of Col. Thomas Blackburn, deceased, respectfully requests those who have claims against the estate, to lodge them properly authenticated, in the hands of Robert I. Taylor, of Alexandria, or John H. Peyton, of Dumfries, attorney at law, who will forward them immediately to the subscriber. Those persons indebted to the deceased, will please make payment to either the above mentioned gentlemen, or
T. Blackburn.
Rippon Lodge, Jan. 8.
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For Sale,
A VALUABLE MERCHANT MILL, containing two pair of Stones and the necessary machinery for manufacturing flour; also a Mill for grinding corn and rye, and a Saw Mill, all in complete order. This property is very convenient to Alexandria, and situated in a most excellent neighborhood for wheat and for retailing goods. For the amount of the purchase, wet and dry goods would be taken for a considerable part or perhaps all, or some Alexandria property would be taken for a part. For further particulars enquire of the PRINTER.
February 10.
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PUBLIC SALE.
BY virtue of a decree of the superior court of Chancery for the Richmond district, in a suit therein depending, wherein George Fitzhugh is plaintiff, and John D. Orr and Ferdinando Fairfax are defendants, the subscribers or any two of them who may be present, will on the last Monday in February 1808 before the front door of the court house of Prince William county, sell at public auction for ready money, a
Tract of LAND,
Containing about 1115 Acres.
Lying in the county of Prince William. A particular description of which may be seen by reference to a deed from George Fitzhugh, to John D. Orr, dated 17th December 1798, recorded in Prince William county court.
Wm. A. G. Dade,
John Lawson,
Benj. Botts.
Feb. 8.
Comrs.
TO BE RENTED.
FOR THE TERM OF THREE YEARS. That valuable FISHING SHORE, lately occupied by Wm. Patterson, situate between the town of Alexandria and Brocket's Landing.
ALSO,
For the term of fourteen years.
Fifty Acres of LAND, bounded by the main road leading to Washington and Georgetown. Three sides of this tract will be inclosed in a few weeks so that the occupant will be at little trouble in fencing. 200 Fruit tree scions will be given gratis. From the proximity of this tract to three market towns, the produce of a single acre, well improved, will more than pay the rent expected from the whole.
ALSO,
To be rented for a like term.
A tract containing from 15 to 20 acres, near the Federal Spring, seven acres whereof are prime meadow land, with a small orchard of apples, peach and cherry trees, & a considerable quantity of firewood growing on the premises.
ALSO,
FOR SALE,
ON MODERATE TERMS.
A LOT containing 10 acres on the great Columbian avenue, 1 mile from town, adjacent to the Alms House lot. And one other lot containing four acres, bounded by the property of Mr. John Smith, together with a number of building lots in the town of Alexandria.
Chs. Alexander.
A. B. Wanted to hire by the month or year two or three good plantation labourers. Feb. 15. eotf.
JOSEPH MANDEVILLE,
CORNER OF KING AND FAIRFAX-STREETS; HAS RECEIVED,
6000 lb. Goshen Cheese 1st quality
1 1/2 ton assorted Patent Shot,
20 half chests & boxes
Imperial,
Young Hyson, &
Hyson-skin,
TEAS,
5 pipes choice Cognac Brandy,
40 blls. Rye Whiskey,
15 cases old Medoc Claret superior quality,
70 lb. Nutmegs,
50 dozen London Mustard,
5 casks London refined Salt-petre,
15 casks chewing Tobacco small twist.
30 boxes Soap,
25 do. mould and dipp'd Candles,
45 kegs yellow ground Ginger,
30 boxes Havanna Segars,
5 cwt. Zante Currants,
Raisins in boxes and casks,
Pearl and hulled Barley.
A small quantity basket salt.
Which with a very general assortment of Wines, Liquors and Groceries, he will sell low for cash, produce, or the usual credit.
Nov 16
Just Received,
Per the Schooner Jane, Captain Crocker, from Boston, and for sale by the subscriber,
8 puncheons Jamaica Spirits
6 barrels first quality Cheese
10 do. mens stout shoes
100 sides Soal Leather of extra nice quality
30 boxes dry Cod-Fish.
Said Schooner Jane returns to Boston. For freight or passage apply to
John G. Ladd.
December 31.
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In Common Council,
FEBRUARY 10, 1808.
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 first day of March next, for the purpose of electing members of the common council for the ensuing year—viz.
John Hunter,
Wm. Barber,
John Muncaster,
Andrew Fleming,
Robert Anderson,
Bernard Bryan,
Abraham Faw,
William Rhodes,
William Newton,
James Lawraesen,
John Johnston,
Ferd. Marsteller
For the 1st ward,
For the 2d ward,
For the 3d ward,
For the 4th ward.
The election for the first ward to be held at John Lomax's tavern on Ball's Bluff; for the second ward at the Council-Chamber; for the third ward at John Hodkin's tavern on King-street, and for the fourth ward at Mr. McKnight's house on St. Asaph street, opposite Mr. John Janney's.
Test.
Jas. M. M'Rae, C. C.
February 12
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Land for Sale at Auction.
WILL be sold at Public Sale at a credit of 1 2 and 3 years, on Tuesday 22d day of March next, upon the premises, the following tract of LAND; to wit
One Tract containing 374 acres, laying in Fairfax county upon the Ox road, adjoining the lands of Edward Washington and about 2 1/2 miles from the town of Occoquan. This Tract is all in wood, lies level and is well watered, and at least one half is valuable meadow land.
ALSO,
An undivided moiety of a tract in the county of Prince William, containing 150 acres, whereon George Mills now lives, immediately upon the river and 2 miles above the town of Occoquan, will be sold the following day being the 23d day of March.
ALSO,
One other tract on the following day, being the 24th day of March,
Containing about 200 acres.—
This land is under cultivation, lies well, is well watered and is under rent from year to year, at 1500 wt. tobacco per year. It lies adjoining the Lands of Wm. Grant in Prince William county, in a good neighbourhood, about 18 miles from the town of Occoquan, and 15 from Dumfries. The purchaser can not have possession of this tract before the 1st of Jan. 1809.
ALSO,
Will be sold the following day on the premises, being the 25th day of March,
One other Tract of Land containing 200 acres, immediately at Bland's Ford upon Occoquan river, and 15 miles above the town of Occoquan, this land is well improved has good buildings calculated for a tavern, store and distillery, with convenient out-houses.
Indisputable titles will be given the purchaser, to each of these tracts, on the first payment being made, the purchasers giving a trust deed on all the premises to secure the payment of the other two thirds.
N. Ellicott.
Occoquan, Feb. 10, [15]
dis.
A RUNAWAY.
ON the 3d instant, immediately after leaving struck several times his overseer, ran away from Notley-Hall farm, opposite Alexandria, a negro fellow called BILLY, between 21 and 22 years of age: he is well made, stout and strong: his skin very black, eyes small, nose flat, mouth large, lips extremely thick, countenance bad, and his voice weak and boyish; is also slow and surly in answering questions; had on when he went off a blue roundabout jacket, patched in different parts, with pantaloon of country cloth, and a blue great coat. Any person who will secure said negro, so that his owner may get him again, shall be adequately rewarded by making application to the subscriber, manager on the above mentioned farm.
John Allison.
February 5
Printing in all its various branches handsomely executed at this office.

Alexandria Price Current.
CORRECTED WEEKLY.
   Articles. Per. Prices   Dolls. Cts. D. C.     Bread, Ship 100lb. 2 66   Navy 3 25   Pilot 4 50   Crackers 5   Beef cargo No. 1. bb. 12   Bacon lb. 12 1/2 scarce   Butter for export 18 a 20   Coffee, West Ind. 32 33   Cotton 22 enty   Chocolate 22 25   Candles Mould 20 21   Dipt 19 20   Spermaceti 50 53   Cheese, American 12 1/2 14   English none   Duck, East Russia bolts. 26   Fish, Salmon bb. none   Herrings 4 4 5   Mackrel 8   Shad 7 50 80   Flax Seed 75 10   Flour Superfine 4 50   Fine 4   Midlings 3 50   Grain, Indian Corn bus. 50   Wheat 70   Rye 50   Barley 1   Hides, Spanish lb. 12 1/2   Hemp cwt. 9   Hogslard lb. 15   Iron ton 125 130   Leather, Sole lb. 22   Lime bb. 2 25   Limes 5   Lemons, box 10   Lumber 100ft.   Oak timber and scantling 5 7   Pine scantling 2 3   Boards 4-4 1 70   5-4 2 10   White do. common 4-4 1 50   do. clear 4-4 2 25   Shingles, Jump. [24in. N.] 4 50   Common 3 50   Cypress 24 3   Do. 18 2   Staves hhd. 28   bb. 20   bb. Red Oak 10   hhd. do. 9   Meal bus. 62 1/2   Molasses gal. 40 45   Nankem piece 90   Pork prime bb. 18 10   Cargo 15 16   Southern 2d qual. 15 16   Plaster Paris c. pr. ton 6 50   Do. retail 8   Pimento 27   Pepper 24   Porter, American doz. 2 25   London none   Rice 100lbs. 4 50   Soap, Amer. white lb. dwt 10 11   Do. brown 9   Castile 13 17   Salt-Petre, refined 31   Not refined 14   Spirits gall.   Brandy 4th proof 1 25   Rum Jam. 4th do 1 12 1/2   Antigua 2d 85 90   American 48 50   Whiskey 42 53   Sugar H. white 100lb 12   Do. brown 11   Candy white 13   Do. brown 11   Muscovado 1st qual. 11 50   Do. 2d do. 10 50 plenty.   Do. 3d do. 10   Loaf lb. 19 22   Salt St. Ubes bus. 70   Lisbon 80   Cadiz 60 70 plenty.   Liverpool blown 65   Do. coarse 75   Turk Island 95   Isle of May 70 75   Liverpool fine sack 5   Shot all sizes cwt. 15   Sheetings, Russia piece 22   Steel blistered cwt. 8 66   Crowley 17 18   TOBACCO, Alex. Ins.   Tobacco Md. 100lbs   Up. Patuxent 1st qual.   Do. 2d   Virginia   Lower do.   Rappahannock   Teas, Y. Hyson lb 90 100   Imperial 1 40 1 50   Tallow, Amer. 16 scarce   Wax Bees 27 1/2   Wines, Madeira pipe 260 300   Lisbon gal. 1 25 1 33   Sherry 1 50 1 75   Teneriffe 80 1 20   Claret doz. 8 12   Malaga gal. 95 1   Port 1 50 scarce.   Wine, in boxes 19 20    PRICES OF STOCKS.    Alexandria Bank,  195     Potomac do  87 1/2     Exchange on London, par.    
CONGRESS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
DEBATE
On the motion for admitting an agent of the Yazoo company to be heard at the bar of the House in support of the claim.
FRIDAY, February 12.
Mr. Trough said they were not permitted to avoid a discussion on this subject. With every disposition to express ourselves with coolness, said he, gentlemen have not permitted us to do it; they have gone into the merits of the question, and censured us for expressing an opinion. I oppose the admission of these persons, not on account of myself; I speak for the dignity of the house. It would be a matter of indifference to me individually, how many practising attorneys were admitted within the bar of the house to advocate the claim; but if such a person were admitted, if he did not confine himself to the most indubitable facts, and these established by the most unquestionable testimony, I would arrest him in every step of his progress, a situation most unfavorable to rational and satisfactory investigation. Why are we so anxiously opposed to this claim, we are asked? Is it not obvious, if you compensate the claim, you determine that Georgia had no right to pass her rescinding act, and if you determine Georgia had no right to pass her rescinding act, you declare in fact that she fraudulently sold you the property of the claimants? For another reason too which comes home to the feelings of every man.
When an infant state, as Georgia was in the year 1795, rising to consequence by her own resources, with a character to form and a credit to establish, its people well disposed & ambitious of an honest fame—when such a state is blasted in its first budding by the pestiferous breath of this foul monster Yazoo, it is enough to stir up in any man of sensibility for his country the most angry passions, and if we are intemperate we seek our justification and apology in the integrity of the house.—We do not enter into the merits of the claim, when we are in this way driven into a desultory discussion against our will. The subject is not before the house; we shall speak in another manner when we come to the merits of the main question. We are told here over and over again that the preservation of harmony is all important—that the crisis demands union—that the state of our affairs demands
public business but a Yazoo memorial or some such thing is ushered in to awaken all the dormant and turbulent emotions by the very gentlemen who are the first to cry peace when it seems they are determined there shall be no peace. Let gentlemen give us credit for our moderation and forbearance; let those be esteemed the real friends of this most admirable system of administration who set their faces against corruption in every shape, who strive to purge the country of the lawless banditti which infests every corner of it, of Yazooism, which is the mother of corruption. It has been stated by my colleague that the interference of the legislature of Massachusetts has been unbecoming, improper and unworthy of her. I say so too. If Massachusetts—I do not mean the people of that state, for I believe them generally to be virtuous & well disposed; but if the government of Massachusetts will array herself against Georgia, and on the side of Yazoo corruption, if she will prostitute her power and sovereignty to the basest and vilest of all purposes, let her stand to the consequence. And if her governor, as my colleague has told you, will descend from the dignity of his station to patronize Yazoo, if he will prostitute the dignity of his high office to the most ignoble purposes, he ought to be tumbled from his seat; and I trust there is virtue enough in Massachusetts to put him down. Has the gentleman from Massachusetts read the Yazoo memorial?—I did read it and was thunderstruck. What does this governor say? That the violation of claim in a free country is a violation of fundamental axioms, and may lead to a violation of the social compact! This governor Sullivan threatens you with a violation of the social compact—this man of Yazoo fame, and of speculating morals, threatens you with a dissolution of the social compact—he purposes to march his thirty thousand men into the Mississippi territory; and this agent whom it is proposed to introduce, is his pioneer. Is not what I have stated fact? It is in black & white and now on record, that the governor of Massachusetts has thus threatened you; and yet gentlemen can express their wonder and astonishment that we have feelings and express them! He hoped the motion would be rejected.
Mr. Chandler said that the very decent and modest manner in which the gentleman from Georgia had treated the governor and legislature of Massachusetts would need but little reply. Gentlemen would judge whether that decency which is always requisite had been observed. The governor in that case had acted in obedience to an order of the legislature; it then became his duty; and he had no more than complied with it. As to the claim, said Mr. C. I know nothing, as I have
said before. I have repeatedly heard it said here that the legislature of Georgia which originated it was corrupt, and I do not doubt the fact, or that they were corrupted by people out of Georgia. But it seems to me that it is very extraordinary that there should be such an objection to have light thrown upon the subject; and all the petitioners ask is, that they may be heard that the thing may be fairly investigated; and it would not be a great injury to the gentlemen once to turn their attention to the subject.
Mr. Ephes said he had not been present when the original motion was presented to the house this session; but he supposed that the unusual respect shown to this subject on the present occasion was owing to the respectful form in which it had been produced to the house. It has become fashionable to say observed Mr. E. that these Yazoo claimants have never had a fair chance of bringing their claim before the public. What is the fact? The first year in which I had the honor of a seat in this house, the subject was amply and fully discussed; in the second also, as well as various other periods: and every man living in a country where newspapers circulated, is well acquainted with it. It seems that the claim is now brought forward in a new form, like a scoundrel introduced into decent company in a new garb, who wishes to become the head of the company into which he is introduced. Last session the claim was rejected here; it has been renewed under a respectable authority. But because we have treated the memorial of a state with respect, are we to admit one of the gang interested in the original fraud within our walls? I hope not. Let the same course be pursued with this claim as with every other; at least let not an odious distinction be made in their favor. Have you not been told of a venerable patriot now hobbling in your lobby, whose claim you refused to hear by counsel? And will you grant to Yazoo speculators the privilege which you refused to him? This very company who now pray for a hearing might have been heretofore heard, and why were they not?—They were then perfectly indifferent about a compromise; they would indeed have accepted a compromise if offered, but they were not anxious about it; they wished to frighten the nation into an act of injustice. But now the tables are turned—the laws of last session or the session before, have put down Yazooism forever, have taught them to come forward now and claim a right, which five years ago they spurned. Whenever this subject is brought up, I shall meet it in every form, and so long as I am able oppose it with my voice.
[To be continued.]
The Proprietor of the Alexandria Daily Advertiser , will dispose of the Establishment on moderate terms—there are now nearly six hundred Subscribers and the List encreasing,—To a Person of Industry and Talents for conducting a Newspaper, this would be a desirable Situation. Circumstances beyond his Controul render it necessary to make Sale, it will therefore be sold a great Bargain if application be made soon.
Washington Society.
THE members of the Washington Society of Alexandria, are hereby notified to attend an Anniversary Meeting of the said Society, at Gadsby's hotel, on Monday, the 22d inst. at 11 o'clock, A. M. The Society will move in procession at 12 o'clock, to the Episcopal church, where an Oration will be delivered by one of its members JOHN LAW, Esq.—The different Uniform Companies & Militia are respectfully invited to join in celebration of the day.
By direction of the Standing Committee, G. Deneale. Sec'y.
N. B. The Standing Committee have a greed with Mr. Gadsby for the Birth Night Ball, on the usual terms. A subscription paper is lodged at the bar.
The Volunteer Company of Alexandria are requested to have their arms and accoutrements in readiness to join in celebration of the approaching 22d.
By order, WM. F. GRAY, 1st serg't. February 11
The Members of the Rifle Company are requested to meet at the market square, at 10 o'clock, on the 22d instant, to join in the procession contemplated in honor of the day. The privates are especially requested to appear with their arms and accoutrements in complete order.
By request of the 2d Lieutenant, H. FIELD, 1st Serjeant. February 16.
FIFTY HOGSHEADS Choice Jamaica Spirits, FOR SALE BY Galtt and Fisk.
From the N. Y. Commercial Advertiser.
DIFFERENCES WITH AMERICA.
Under this head, we gave in the Commercial Advertiser of last evening, the first part of a very interesting article from the London Morning Chronicle. The writer thus concludes:
BUT to return to the interest of our own country.
It is said, that our losses and our gains which it is admitted must follow from war, would come back again with fresh advantages with the peace, which our arms would speedily enforce. Nothing can be more fallacious than this expectation. If the present dispute should ferment into national hostility, America will manufacture immediately for herself; and it will be extremely difficult to prevent the emigration of your spinners, whilst the stagnation of your trade continues, even supposing it to be but temporary. The raw material she has already—the rice plantations in Carolina have to a great extent been converted to the growth of cotton, and Louisiana alone would grow enough to manufacture for the whole habitable world. But, supposing her manufactures not to reach a first to supply luxuries (which they certainly would not) she would manufacture cheap goods—would make it a national distinction to wear them, and penal to wear any other. I know that this was contemplated during the American revolution, if the independence had not taken place; that it is talked of now from one end of America to another. This is a most serious consideration. The effect of such a spirit of industry, turned suddenly on a manufacture, would not cease again upon a peace which the pressure of our arms might produce. When the ordinary course of human luxuries and necessities is stopped up, so as no longer to run habitually upon the fabrics and commodities of particular nations, who have enjoyed a kind of prospective monopoly in the commerce of the world, no man living can anticipate a return, or know what course it will be. Like the sea or mighty rivers, when forced by floods or tempests on their accustomed directions, seldom return again to their ancient beds.
Before I leave this subject let me say his majesty's present ministers to see how they try any rash experiments upon the trade of this country by any outer blockade, in consequence of the action of France to obstruct it. Let them wean Europe from our manufactures, attempting to shut them out altogether, less new habits of luxury and new channels to supply them should start up. Let them take their chance of finding their will the storm is overblown, and by a steady policy, as it regards America, look to the infinite resources which are from pole to pole the new western presents to us. The late ill-contrived, unauthorised landing in La Plata proves nothing against the probability of success which may be expected hereafter from the meditated plans of a vigorous and prudent government. We should have looked merely to commerce, & not to settlement. We should have held out to the inhabitants the safe pursuit of their own interests, and not have attempted to plant a standard of conquest in such distant zones, which, with our limited population, was impossible to maintain by force. This mistake may, and I hope will be rectified hereafter. The people of England ought more cheerfully to subscribe to the expenses of such plans, however unsuccessful in the beginning, than to the vision attempts of weighing the powers of a rupee in an imaginary balance, which, after the labor of a century and a half, has in our state being kicked up in the air with the loss of 5 millions of money, and all the nations of the earth have descended together in the other. Who knows but by this wise policy the Divine Providence may be preparing the light of the Gospel and all the blessings of civilized life, to follow in its train, for nations in the dawn of darkness; and that this civilization may still be made the day star (so long has been) of the most exalted human blessings? Who knows but the emperor of France may live to see the instead of obtaining universal empire, ways that are unjust and unwarranted his ambition is only raising up more odious communities to balance his power, and in due time to break it into the pieces which compose it? But the age of which is past. It is only by human means that human advantages are to be obtained, and we must do our parts. We should be on the vantage ground. Nothing can be impeded by Great Britain can be impeded.

she will only rise in dignity by the mildness and moderation of her councils. Let us now examine in a very few words the amount and value of the controversy between this country and the United States as it now is, to the perpetual and vexatious search of merchant ships for deserters on their voyages, in order, coolly to determine whether it can be rationally considered, as an object fit to be put in the scale against the advantages of peace and good fellowship, with a growing and flourishing engagement on the subject.
If the American government (as has been asserted) systematically pursues the encouragement of our sailors to desert the service and cause of their country, or should refuse to enact such laws, or faithfully to execute them when enacted, as might effectually prevent the evil complained of, I should consider it to be a just and necessary cause of war, whatever might be the consequences: But, if, on the other hand, she will bona fide profess to G. Britain every protection against the evil which a wholesome law and their faithful execution can produce, and every facility to reclaim deserters, by authorised and assisted search in her own and all other ports, and by such regulations to render the system effectual as might be agreed on between the two governments, I should think it sound policy in a British statesman to except it: Because without admitting that a refusal on our part to do so, would be a just cause of hostility or a vindication to the American government for exposing their war with Great Britain, yet I think such a measure would be most advantageous to us upon the scale of mere calculation; by which I mean the direct and narrow calculation of the greater number of seamen to be reclaimed by such amicable arrangement, than by the most rigid and vexatious search of vessels upon the high seas: without at all taking into account the immense advantages, not of peace merely, but of the friendly intercourse with a nation whose demands for our manufactures is continually increasing, and whose immensely extended and numerous shipping would enable her, in alliance with France, to aid so mischievously in the distress of our colonies and our trade. I do not believe, that by the utmost exertions in stopping American ships at sea to search for deserters we have reclaimed at an annual average 200 seamen, or that it is possible to improve our remedy by that species of hostility. His M. ministers themselves seem to be sensible, that the practice is open to abuse, by directing in their late proclamation that the officers commanding our ships should only employ on such occasions persons whom they can fully trust. But, allowing all due praise to the proclamation for its caution it in fact means nothing; the caprice does not appoint his officers, and cannot therefore be responsible for their misconduct; the law of respondent superior does not apply as in cases where an employer employs his own servants; the officers commission is a sufficient warrant for the confidence of his superior, if he knows nothing against his character; and thus probable abuse is acknowledged without even the shadow of a remedy. I do not mean that the right of search should at all be brought in question, or that even the exercise of it should be abandoned in cases where there is probable cause from direct and positive information, fit to be relied on; but that instead of the exercise of a general, indiscriminate and vexatious search, to the interruption of free navigation and national harmony, the two governments should bona fide concur in such laws and regulations as should most effectually secure to each nation the services of its own subjects. If the evil continued notwithstanding, each nation might resort to the exercise of its rights, after a limited period, probably with less irritation after a fruitless experiment by the arrangement I have proposed.
There are the observations which have occurred to a very obscure individual, as necessary for the consideration of the British and American government and people. Little accustomed to express my sentiments to others I can hardly expect that my letter can command public attention, further than the subject may extort it; much less can I hope that the question of one individual can stem that general war which seems to have laid such fast hold on the general mind both in America and in this country. If the two governments should unfortunately second this popular delusion, the time is not very far distant when my predictions will prevail.
That to G. Britain by a war would be most ruinous; slowly and wastingly extending its consequences to the future. The loss to America would be instantaneous—The prostration of a century would not repair what one year's hostility would destroy; whilst some statesman or historian looking upon the ruins of both nations, and indeed the ruins of the civilised world, would have been with Mr Burke in the striking passage cited from his works upon a comparison in the history of the same with the most contemptible and insignificant animals; and that neither the human nor individual men seem capable of being by experience, although
that very capacity is the principal characteristic of our species which lifts us above the beasts that perish.
A. B.
9th November, 1807. *** It is necessary for us to say that this letter was in our hands several days before the appearance of his majesty's orders in council; and was detained by the daily influx of temporary matter.
NEW YORK, February 15.
Latest from Europe.
Captain Delano, who arrived yesterday, has favored the editors of the New York Gazette with London papers to the evening of the 17th December, three days later than before received. They contain but little news. The following articles are copied from the Courier:—
LONDON, December 15.
We received this morning several letters from Plymouth, all of which state, that a confident expectation prevails in that town of the immediate arrival of important intelligence from sir Sidney Smith. The universal opinion is, that the Tagus is his destination; in confirmation of which, a letter from Falmouth has been cited, stating that dispatches were forwarded from that port by the Alban cutter, not Albion, as mentioned in the other papers, addressed "To rear-admiral sir S. Smith, at Lisbon." On the same day an express from Falmouth passed thro' Plymouth, and it was currently reported, that the gallant admiral had taken fort St. Julien, and proceeded up the Tagus, where, after a warm contest, he had effected the capture of the Portuguese and Russian squadrons in that river. This is an idle report and we mention it merely to show the public feeling and expectation upon the subject. That sir Sidney Smith has struck a blow before this, we think, however, there can be little doubt. The best informed people at Plymouth have been, since Saturday, on the look out, expecting the arrival of some crippled ships, as an order was given on that day to the king's pilots of that port, to be on the alert, and ready at a moment's notice.
We have received papers and letters from Holland to the 5th inst. They contain an account of the opening of the Dutch legislative assembly on the 23d ult. In their address, presented by their president to king Louis, they express an eager and anxious wish for peace, and the answer shews, that Louis is only a nominal king, that he wields a barren sceptre, and that the power to make his country flourish is in the hands of another. He says to his distressed subjects—"You will see that, notwithstanding the peace upon the continent, our situation is yet extremely difficult; but still we may finally hope, that, by a general peace, we may reach the end of our miseries." Yes; and they will see, that so far from having the power to do good, he has not even the power to promise. The Dutch frogs may indeed be truly said, so far as regards Louis, to have a log for their king. It appears, then, that Bonaparte is not anxious to conceal the distressed situation in which the continent is placed by his measures. If he were, this kind of language would not be permitted in Holland. Whether his conduct in this respect is the consequence of indifference to human suffering, or whether he is really disposed to peace, and takes this method of showing us that he has strong motives to desire it, we leave to our readers to determine.
There is no mention made of the changes reported to be about to take place in the government of Holland.
Among other articles, there is a decree of the Dutch government, prohibiting the future negotiation of all bills drawn by or on any of the subjects of Great Britain; and ordering such other restrictions as go to the effectual interdiction of all commercial intercourse between this country and Holland.
Private letters from Petersburg, received by the Gottenburgh mail, state the important fact, that most of the old nobility of Russia had presented a strong remonstrance to the emperor against the present policy of his councils, which had led to the injurious consequence of a war with Great Britain, instead of cultivating the friendship and alliance of that power, which, it is justly observed, the true interest of Russia so obviously requires. The reply of the emperor was not known at the date of the latest letters from Petersburg; it was looked for with an interest commensurate to the importance of the subject; and, in the mean time the people, as well as the principal nobility, did not affect to conceal the deep feeling of resentment they entertained at the present disgraceful predominance of Gallic influence in the councils of his imperial majesty.
Some letters from Helsingburgh, of the 3d instant, state, that his Swedish majesty was still there, but that he was about to set out upon a tour through his dominions. The motive of this tour is stated to be the desire of the king to fortify those positions which he thinks may enable him to maintain the independence of his territory, and to persevere in his resolution of adherence to this country. For this purpose his majesty is ex-
pected immediately to proceed towards Finland.
A vessel arrived yesterday from Memel, after a very short passage. She brought no intelligence, except some melancholy accounts of the effects of a scarcity, which, it is said, has now become general, and is severely felt in every part of the Prussian dominions.
The king of Prussia is still at Memel, where he lives quite in a retired way.
December 17.
Sir Arthur Paget, is arrived from the Mediterranean, and dispatches have been received from lord Collingwood. We understand that sir Arthur was not able to accomplish the object of his mission.
General Spencer's and general M c Farlane's horses were shipped yesterday, and the expedition, it is now understood, was certainly to sail on Saturday. It only waited for some ordnance transports from Woolwich which were expected at Spithead this morning.
Several documents of the highest importance are said to have been transmitted to government relative to the designs of Bonaparte. They are signed by him and Talleyrand; and upon comparing the signatures with those to official papers in the possession of government, no doubt, we understand, remains, of their being genuine. Not having seen the documents; having heard nothing of their contents; and wholly uninformed of the manner in which government became possessed of them, we are unable to pronounce any opinion upon the subject. But the signatures may be genuine, and yet the documents may not deserve much confidence or credit. It is possible that Bonaparte and his crafty minister may have prepared them for the purpose of misleading the government with respect to their designs.
The late ministers, speaking of Bonaparte's policy in America, assert, that "it would be insanity in him not to conciliate the Americans just in the proportion as our ministers are anxious to provoke them." By what action this anxiety has been manifested we are yet to learn; but we perfectly well remember that many of those who are now so desirous to have it believed that ministers wish to provoke America, accused them of having too strong a disposition to concede to her. It is extraordinary what a sensibility certain persons have in this country, to every thing by which the interests of America are likely to be effected—they are always ready to presume every thing against us—had they their whole fortunes vested in America they could not be more tremblingly alive—they never consider her conduct with any degree of suspicion or displeasure. We should be glad to know what America has done that should entitle her to such particular favor and tenderness from us? She entices our seamen to desert and refuses to give them up—she submits to every aggression on the part of France—she uses every artifice to inflame her people against us, whilst she lightly touches upon the hostile measure adopted by our enemy—and yet we are not to complain, nor do any thing that may tend "to provoke her." Have these persons heard of her insulting demand to us, to surrender our right of searching her merchant vessels, and do they characterize our determined rejection of that demand, "as an anxiety to provoke her?" We have been repeatedly reminded that it is the mutual interest of the two countries to remain in peace. It might be supposed then that where the interests were mutual there would be a mutual disposition to make sacrifices or concessions for the purpose of obtaining an object desirable to each. But when the American advocates descend to particulars, we find that their idea of mutual interest is, that the demands should all be on the side of America, and the concessions all on the side of Great Britain—A strange kind of reciprocity this—a reciprocity all on one side. Courier.
NEW YORK, Feb. 15.
Captain Dickens, who arrived yesterday in 23 days from Barbados informs, that at the time of his sailing, there were afloat in the harbor, 9000 barrels of flour, besides other provisions and live stock—flour was 12 dollars. The embargo had been laid as a precautionary measure.
He further informs, that the blockade of Martinique commenced on the 20th of Jan. and was enforced by four frigates.
Arrived, the schooner Silenus , Dickins, 28 days from Barbados, & 12 from Turks-Island. Left at Barbados, Jan. 22, FORTY-TWO sail of American vessels, embargoed, which was laid on the 10th of Jan. and still existed when the Silenus sailed. One or two American vessels were permitted to sail, by petitioning the president of the island. Among the vessels there, were, brig George , Canfield, of Hartford, from New-London; Diana , Aslop, of Middletown, from New London; ship Keziah , Thompson, of New Haven, from North Carolina; brig Mercury , Luckett, arrived in eighteen days from Alexandria, with the news of the embargo; Lucy , Green, from ditto; President, Smith, from do. for Antigua; Mehitable , Horne, from Norfolk; schr Eliza , Shaw, from Newbern; brig Julia , Woodward, from Alexandria; brig Charles , Pond, of N. Haven; schr Two Brothers , of Newburgh, for T. Island, next day. Left at T. Island, the sloop Ursula , Stillman,
ton sail next day for N. York, and a Philadelphia ship—Passengers in the Silenus , Mr. & Mrs. Carvalho. [The Silenus has performed her voyage in 60 days including 18 days embargo after she was ready for sea.] The schr. Nimrod of Baltimore, when out 30 days from St. Sebastians, was dismasted on the Banks, and afterwards captured and sent into Barbadoes, where she arrived in 56 days.
Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20.
THE NEGOTIATION.
We hear, and we believe the information correct, that a suspension of the negotiation between our government and that of Great Britain, took place on Thursday. It is said that our government require Mr. Rose to specify the reparation his government is willing to make for the attack on the Chesapeake—while Mr. Rose has required that our government should previously recind the proclamation issued on that occasion. It is presumed, however, that the present aspect of affairs in Europe will induce one of the parties to yield. We sincerely hope that an amicable termination may take place, and it is our opinion that such will be the final issue.
[Wash. Fed.]
Extrat of a letter to the Editor of the Norfolk Herald, dated
WASHINGTON, Feb. 9.
"I have seen Ellicott's letter—it contains the most positive and damning proofs of the Spanish pension together with other matters worthy of note. You shall have a copy of it, together with other circumstances as yet unseen by the public eye. It is believed that Ellicott will not be summoned since he knows too much."
"Some things are in preparation that will bring before the people of this country some very interesting and curious facts concerning certain negotiations with a foreign power—(not France!)"
LEESBURG, Dec. 11th, 1807.
"My last informed you of the treaty that was concluded by the chamber of commerce with the French general Mollis , respecting the liberation of the sequestered goods, in consequence of the then unanticipated change of this government. I had hoped some delay would have been gained, or that some event would have turned up in this period of wonders; that a liberation might have been granted at least to the American property without according to the conditions stipulated. I regret to advise you that this has not been the case, and a few days subsequent to my last, a notice was issued by the chamber of commerce under authority of the French general, notifying to the interested, that unless the goods were redeemed in three days, paying the sum of forty five per cent. on their estimation, viz. 30 per cent. cash, and ten per cent. in notes with endorsers at 4, 5, and 6 months, the same would be immediately put up to sale. In this extremity I had no other alternative left but to accede to the imposition which has also been done by the other houses in the American line. The whole amount sequestered was about 265,000 dollars. I will write you again, and now enclose you the notice posted this morning—by this you will observe our change of government. Who is to succeed thereto is still unknown, or whether Tuscany will not be incorporated in the kingdom of Italy is yet a question."
"The French flag and arms are now every where displayed, and from to-day all public acts run in the name of the emperor. The queen left Florence yesterday, presumed for Milan."
WATCH LOST.
LOST on the 10th instant, at Annapolis, at the house lately occupied by Mr. John Gwin, (late Gaton's tavern,) a double cased silver watch, makers name "George Levely, Baltimore," No. 23. If the same is returned to Mr. Henry Grammar, Annapolis; Joseph M c Murry, Georgetown; James Galt, Watchmaker Alexandria or the Editor of this paper they will receive a reward of Five Dollars, and the thanks of the owner. Feb. 23. 3t.
Five Dollars Reward.
Ran away from the subscriber, on Saturday evening last,
A Negro Man named DAMON,
ABOUT five feet ten inches high, twenty one years of age, slender made, and a likely fellow. Had on when he went away a blue roundabout jacket and pantalettes, striped swansdown waistcoat, and it is supposed took with him sundry other clothes. It is expected he has gone to Georgetown or Washington. The above reward will be given for apprehending said fellow and reasonable charges if brought home.
John Gadby. Jan 22.
Feb. 22.

VALUABLE MEDICINES.
The following Valuable Medicines, justly celebrated through the United States for their superior efficacy in the cure of the several disorders for which they are recommended, from Hannah Lee's Patent Family Medicine Store , New-York, are sold only by the subscriber, at his store in King-street:
Hamilton's Grand Restorative,
Is recommended as an invaluable medicine for the speedy and permanent cure of nervous disorders or such as arise from the immode-rate use of tea, strong liquors, long residence warm climates, excessive weakness, and a general relaxation of the system.
Hamilton's Essence and Extract of Mustard.
A safe and effectual remedy for the gout, rheumatism, sprains, pains in the face and neck, &c.
Hamilton's Worm-destroying Lozenges.
By which many thousands have been relieved from the distressing and dangerous malady of worms and other obstructions in the stomach and bowels.
Hamilton's Elixir.
A sovereign remedy for colds, obstinate coughs, asthma, sore throats and approaching consumptions.
Hahn's Anti-bilious Pills.
Are justly esteemed for carrying off the superfluous bile from the stomach and preventing morbid secretions and their consequences, bilious and malignant fevers, &c. These pills are perfectly mild in their operation, and may be used with safety by persons of every age and in every situation.
The Sovereign Ointment for the Itch.
A speedy and effectual remedy, generally removing the complaint at one application. It may be safely used by persons of every age.
The Anodyne Elixir.
For the cure of every kind of head ache.
Hahn's genuine Eye-Water.
An excellent remedy for all disorders of the eyes, many persons having been cured of it when nearly deprived of sight.
Tooth-ache Drops.
Give immediate relief in the most violent attacks.
The Restorative Powder for the Teeth and Gums.
Cleanses and strengthens them, and preserves the enamel of the teeth from decay.
Gowland's Lotion, and the genuine Persian Lotion.
Both celebrated in the fashionable world as most excellent cosmetics and perfectly safe.
Hahn's true and genuine Corn-Plaster.
A certain remedy for corns, speedily eradicating them without giving pain.
Ague and Fever Drops.
Justly esteemed for their great efficacy in cure of agues and intermittent fevers.
Damask Lip Salve, and Indian Vegetable Specific.
James Kennedy, sen.
Alexandria, October 18.
ADDITIONAL EVIDENCE.
OF the great efficacy of the Patent and Family Medicines , prepared by the late Richard Lee, jun. which for near eight years has been acquired throughout the United States a celebrity hitherto unequalled.
Philadelphia, August 9, 1800.
Being desirous to make public for the good of others, the excellent quality of HAMILTON'S ELIXIR , prepared by the late Mr. Lee, I have sent you the following account of the benefit I have received from it, which I hope will induce others to give it a trial. In consequence of a bruise on the breast received from a fall, my health grew bad, my breathing became very difficult, and frequently I have had suddenly to rise up in my bed with all the horrors of immediate suffocation. Add to these a constant pain in my breast and a cough, a great loss of strength and flesh, and you may conceive that my symptoms evidently indicated an approaching consumption. The advice of a most eminent physician was resorted to, and afterwards a second was called in, without giving me any relief. Another physician who knew me and the circumstances of my case, advised me to give Hamilton's Elixir a trial, saying, he had used it in his practice, and always found it do much good. A bottle was procured from Mr. Birch's, and I found relief before I had taken one half of it. I continued to use it and was soon strong enough to attend to business. On taking cold, some of my former symptoms return, but are always removed by a dose or two of the elixir.
GEO. BENNER, jun.
No. 11, Budd-street, Philadelphia
M m . 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 or any pernicious ingredient, and may be used with perfect safety on an infant, being a vegetable preparation and entirely free from the offensive smell which attends most other remedies.
HAMILTON'S LOZENGES,
Which have cured more children and adults of disorders proceeding from worms, than all the medicines heretofore discovered. In addition to the great cures mentioned in the letters from the chancellor of the state of Maryland, the Rev. Mr. Molthier and others, lately published the following are submitted to the public; being selected for the purpose of shewing 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 puny 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 lapse remark however is too often forgotten, whilst we are active and strong—and prevention of pain, which is superior to its cure, is not sufficiently attended to by any description of persons. Among those disorders which require the most early and unremitting efforts to eradicate and overcome, none have a stronger claim upon our notice than the Gout, Rheumatism, Lumbago, Weakness of the Joints, Sprains, Gleet, 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 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 Dobbin and Murphy, two bottles, the application of which, under God, have perfectly restored me to health. I am therefore induced with confidence to recommend this medicine as a certain cure for the above disorder.
THOMAS KELSO.
Baltimore, July 22d, 1806.
Certificate of Mr. Thomas Campbell, Harness-maker
It would be an act of injustice to withhold my testimony of the salutary effects of Doctor Tissot's Gout and Rheumatic Drops , as I have experienced a very unequivocal instance of their virtues and efficacy. I was afflicted with two severe attacks of what is usually called Dead Palsy, from which I partially recovered, but was obliged to use crutches to aid me in walking when I left home; to this were joined violent Rheumatic pains, the result of the affliction, and I had feared the disorder would accompany me through life; but providentially was recommended to apply at George Dobbin and Murphy's for Dr. Tissot's Drops , and after using only one bottle, found myself perfectly liberated from my disorder, and am now, thank God, as free from pain as if I never had been afflicted. Finding this medicine operate so powerfully on myself, I determined to apply it internally to my child, a boy only eleven months old, who was then reduced almost to a skeleton with the Bowel Complaint; after administering it four times to him, his complaint was entirely removed, and he is now recovering his strength with great rapidity.
TH. CAMPBELL.
Baltimore, July 28, 1806.
Valuable Property for Sale.
TO BE SOLD, in four distinct lots or together, four acres of LAND, containing from one and a quarter acre to two acres each, most eligibly situated without the territory of Columbia, extending in a right line from Gibbon-street to Great Hunting-Creek , intersecting Jefferson, Franklin, and Green-street , and bounding east and west on Fayette and Payne-streets .
A plan of the ground and further particulars may be obtained by application to
James Patton.
June 22.
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CREAT BARGAIN.
INTENDING to remove to the state of Tennessee as soon as possible, I wish to dispose of the following valuable and increasing property upon low terms, which property I inherited from my ancestors, who have had a legal title to the same for upwards of one hundred years.
One tract well known by the name of ARNGDON , being on the Potomac river between Alexandria and George Town, and nearly opposite the city of Washington, beautifully situated, containing about Four Hundred acres, now leased to the Mr. Wises for three hundred and sixty dollars per annum with other stipulations contained in the said lease.
One other tract contiguous to the first, leased to William Fraser for forty dollars per annum, containing about sixty acres.
One other tract containing ten acres of bottom land, adjoining the Four Mile Mill tract.
One other tract contiguous to the Abingdon estate, and within two and a half miles of George-Town , containing 725 acres. The greatest part of this land is heavily covered with red and white Oak.
ALSO,
Three thousand acres on the Scioto River , in the state of Ohio.
This tract descended to me from my uncle George D. Alexander , being one moiety of the land he was entitled to for his military services during the revolutionary war. All the title papers with the wills under which I am entitled to the above property, are in the hands of BALDWIN DADE, Esq. to whom application will please to be made for terms &c. he being legally authorised to contract and dispose of all the above valuable property, for which good and satisfactory titles will be given.
Walter S. Alexander.
August 13.
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Landing and for Sale.
From the brig Favorite , capt. John Ladd 4 bales Russia SHEETINGS 3 do. RAVENS DUCK 12 do. ALMONDS 2 hhds. COFFEE 50 bks. new RUM
John G. Ladd
Also from brig Ruth , capt. Tobey, 24 bks. and 2 hhds. RUM Linseed, Spermaceti and Tanners' C SOAL LEATHER, CODFISH in SALMON in barrels A quantity of SHOES, &c. FOR SALE AS ABOVE.
THE SUBSCRIBERS
Being desirous of bringing the affairs of the firm of THOMPSON and VEITCH , final close, OFFER FOR SALE the following
REAL PROPERTY, VIZ.
THREE comfortable Dwelling houses with elegant stores, on the south side of King, between Fairfax and Royal-streets, lots extending back 175 feet; at present occupied by Joseph Janney, James Russell, James R. Riddle and Co. The situation considered to be amongst the best for business in Alexandria.
A dwelling house and lot on the north side of King-street, near the corner of King and Pitt-streets, occupied by Samuel Snowden.
A lot, fronting 56 feet on Pitt-street, extending back 119 feet, and bounded on the south by an alley, on which is a shed occupied by M. Dorsey, coach-maker.
A brick dwelling house on Prince-street, betwixt Fairfax and Royal-streets, occupied by William Lovering.
Also, the vacant lots adjoining, on the north side of said house. Their situation for business equal to any unimproved property in town.
That large commodious and brick building in George-Town, with all the buildings and improvements attached thereto, situated on the main street leading from the public market occupied by Joseph Semmes.
Three handsome three story brick building houses, with brick stables and carriage houses, being part of the six buildings, situated on Pennsylvania avenue, in the city of Washington.
A handsome, commodious, and well-finished brick dwelling house, in Charles-town, Jefferson county, late the property of Vanclifford, with a large garden and the out buildings on same lot, situate near the centre of the main street.
Also, a two-yard with sundry improvements, a comfortable dwelling house and lot adjoining, very handsomely situated, &c. Late property of George Hite.
Also, a two story house and lot on the main street, at present occupied by Charles Foul.
And a vacant lot on the main street in central situation for business.
For particular information respecting the above property in Charles-Town, application may be made to William Tate, Esq. of Winchester.
A tract of land in Loudoun county, containing 400 acres, situate near the Gun Spring, late the property of J. Spencer. On this tract there are two settlements and about 60 acres in cultivation, the rest of the land well timbered; the new turnpike road will pass over a part of this tract. Captain Charles Lee, living near the Gun-Spring, will show it to any person desirous of viewing it.
One other tract of 196 acres, in Frederick county, about four miles from Winchester and near the lands belonging to Judge Holme. For particulars apply to Henry St. George Tucker, Esq.
One other tract of 400 acres, in Hampshire county, on a branch of Fairley's Run, near the town of Frankfort, formerly owned by Daniel Jones.
One other tract of 500 acres, in Randolph county, being part of an old military survey on the south side of Gladys Creek, considered to be of excellent quality. This tract is situated in a thickly settled part of that country, and contiguous to the main road leading from Randolph to the horse-shoe-bottom, on Cheat river.
One other tract, named Fertility , of 200 acres, in Westmoreland county, state of Pennsylvania; situated on the Monongahela river, and binding thereon for 3-4 of a mile, about one quarter of a mile below Casner's ferry, and 4 miles above Purkinson's ferry. A large proportion is rich bottom land, with a valuable orchard of sugar trees and about 60 acres in cultivation. The main road from Union Town to Pitsburg passes close by this tract.
Any part of the above described property we are disposed to sell at reasonable rates, on the following terms, viz. One fifth in hand, and the residue in three or four equal annual payments, the purchaser giving bonds with security on the premises.
JONATHAN THOMPSON, RICHARD VEITCH.
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