Alexandria daily advertiser (Alexandria [Va.]), 1808-06-13 00:00:00

Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
VOL. VIII.
MONDAY, JUNE 13, 1808.
[No. 2197.]
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.
HORWELL'S Celebrated Patent Suspenders,
FOR ease, elegance, strength, &c. far exceeds any in use. To be had wholesale and retail, at the manufactory, lower end of Prince-street, Alexandria. Wholesale purchasers may be supplied on advantageous terms.
Richard Horwell.
March 26 d6m
NOTICE.
THE Co-partnership of Catlett and Fisk, is this day dissolved by mutual consent.
Chs. I. Catlett, Martin Fisk.
The business in future will be transacted by
CHS. I. CATLETT
April 1. d
JAMES SANDERSON,
Offers for sale very low,
 25 hogsheads Muscovado Sugar,  70 bags green Coffee  15 hogsheads well flavored Rum  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.
PUBLIC SALE.
PURSUANT to a deed of trust bearing date the 7th day of February, 1807, and duly recorded, from Samuel Craig, late of the town of Alexandria, deceased, to the subscribers, for the purpose of satisfying certain debts due from the said Craig to the banks of Alexandria and Washington, will be sold on the premises to the highest bidder, at public auction, at 12 o'clock, on the 30th day of June next:
That handsome three story Brick dwelling House and Lot,
In fee simple, situated in the town of Alexandria, west of Pitt street, on the north side of King-street, and fronting thereon 23 feet, 2 inches, and running back 119 feet, in depth.
ALSO,
A neat, well finished, two story Brick dwelling house and lot, in fee simple, west of Water-street, on the south side of Duke-street, and fronting thereon 27 feet, 10 inches, and running back 91 feet 5 inches to a ten feet alley.
The conditions of sale are one fifth the amount in cash, at the execution of the deed and the remainder in equal payments at 6, 12, 18, and 24 months, on approved, indorsed notes negotiable in the bank of Alexandria, secured also by a lien on the premises.
John C. Vowell, } Trustees. William Ladd, }
May 20 d
JUST RECEIVED
FOR SALE BY
R. GRAY,
 Esparelles' Letters from England  Little's and Moore's Poems  Lady's Cabinet  Salmagundi, 2 vols. bound  Military and Political Hints  And the following New Plays:  Adrian and Orilla  Town and Country  The Trust  He Would if He Could  Time's a Tale 
PROPOSALS
FOR PUBLISHING BY SUBSCRIPTION IN NEW YORK
ENTITLED, THE MANUAL OF THE FRENCH AND ENGLISH STUDENT OR A NEW AND COMPLETE DICTIONARY OF THE FRENCH AND ENGLISH LANGUAGES.
IN TWO PARTS: 1. French & English—2. English & French.
CONTAINING,
 All the words in general use, occasionally illustrated by French and English sentences.  An extensive collection of new words in every art, science and trade.  The pronunciation of every word, according to the most polite usage in France and England.  A copious vocabulary of sea terms and phrases.  A dictionary of French synonyms.  A dictionary of French homonymes.  An alphabetical list of the most familiar proper and christian names, and of the most remarkable places in the world.  The difficulties of the French language alphabetically arranged.  A complete treatise on French poetry.  The chief English idioms.  A treatise on the English particles, &c.  The whole carefully compiled from the best writers, and particularly from the Dictionaries of the French Academy, Poite, Ferand, Casneau, Walby, Touquot, Nugent, Chambeau, Boyer, Johnson, Walker, &c.
By N. G. DUPIET,
Author of Nature Displayed in her mode of teaching language to man, applied to the French language, &c.
The first book of a nation is the dictionary of their own language.
VOLNEY.
 It shall be printed on fine paper, in two handsome large 12mo volumes, upon a beautiful type, called nonpareil, cast for the purpose, by Messrs. Binney and Ronaldson. This type, although small, is, by its neatness and elegance, extremely gratifying to the eyes. The work will issue from the press of T. and G. Palmer, who have already been so eminently distinguished by the greatest accuracy and taste in their profession, and a thorough knowledge of the French and English languages.  Price, to subscribers, for the two volumes in boards, neatly lettered, five dollars, to be paid on the delivery of the whole work. By gentlemen, however, wishing to have the first volume before the second, it may be received upon paying the full amount of the subscription for both volumes. 
Subscriptions received by R. GRAY. May 23.
Public Sale.
BY order of the Orphan's Court of Charles county, will be offered at public sale, on FRIDAY, the 24th day of June next, if fair; if not, the next fair day, at the residence of the subscriber—Part of the Personal Estate of Robert Alexander, late of Fairfax county, state of Virginia, deceased—consisting of NEGROES.
All persons having claims against said deceased, are hereby warned to exhibit the same, on or before the first day of December next; they may otherwise be excluded from all benefit of said estate. Given under my hand this 31st day of May, 1808.
Benjamin I. Fendall.
Maryland, Charles County, Pomonky. d3w*
FOR SALE, BY
LEWIS DEBLOIS
 At his Store, near Col. Ramsay's wharf,  French Brandy, in pipes  Catalonia Wine, in half pipes and quarter casks  New-England Rum, in hogsheads and barrels  Molasses, in hogsheads  Cod-Fish, in boxes  Cider, Potatoes, Beets, and Winter Pears, in barrels  Cheese  Cider Vinegar, in hogsheads and pipes 
Irish Linens.
A small invoice of yard wide and 7-8 Irish linens, just received and for sale by John G. Ladd.
May 31.
A Brick House for Sale.
THE Brick House occupied by Mrs. Scholls, 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.
January 12.
6m
New-York Lottery.
State of the wheel on the close of the thirty-third day of drawing.
PRIZES IN THE WHEEL.
 1 of 25,000 dolls.  1 10,000  1 2,000  2 1,000  5 500  9 100  33 50  177 20  5,225 10 
Gam of the wheel at the close of the 34th days drawing $16,240.
On the 40th days drawing the first drawn number will be entitled to $10,000
Tickets at $12 50 cents for sale by
R. GRAY.
June 2.
Just Received and for Sale SECRET HISTORY;
OR, The Horrors of St. Domingo.
In a series of letters written by a lady at Capé Francois to Colonel BURR, late Vice-President of the United States.—Price $1.
MODERN CHIVALRY,
Containing the adventures of a Captain and Teague O'Regan, his servant, by H.H. Bruck-bridge, 2 vol. 12. mo.—Price $2 50 cents.
A New System of Domestic Cookery,
Formed upon principles of economy and adapted to the use of private families.—Price $7 1/2 cents.
March
New-York Lottery.
First drawn number, this morning, being the 40th day of drawing, is entitled to 10,000 Dollars.
THE CAPITAL PRIZE OF
25,000 Dollars is still in Wheel.
Total gam of the wheel 20,630 Dollars, on the close of the 39th day's drawing.
Present price of Tickets 15 Dollars, and but few on hand.
R. GRAY.
May 7.
NOTICE.
The partnership heretofore existing under the firm of George and Thomas Burroughs, expired this day: All persons having claims against said concern, will please present them to the subscriber, and those indebted thereto are desired to make payment to him.
George Burroughs.
Aquia, 6th May. 2aw
Third Dividend.
In the case of JAMES SMITH, late a BANKRUPT.
THE commissioners, acting under a commission of bankruptcy, formerly awarded and issued forth against James Smith, late of Dumfries, in the county of Prince-William and state of Virginia, merchant; intend to meet at the commissioners office, (the House of Benjamin Farke) in the town of Fredericksburg, on Wednesday, the 29th day of June next, at 10 o'clock, in the forenoon, to make a further dividend of the estate and effects of the said bankrupt: when and where the creditors who have not already proved their debts, are to appear prepared to prove the same, or they will be excluded the benefit of the said dividend; and all claims not then substantiated will be disallowed.
Timothy Brundige,
ASSISTEE.
May 23. (31)
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MEAD.
THE public are respectfully informed, that the subscriber has commenced making MEAD at his house opposite the market house, and intends keeping a constant supply of the best kind, during the summer—Persons may be supplied by sending to the house.
John Bogar.
June 11.
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ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS REWARD.
RAN AWAY on the evening of the 7th inst. a Bright Mulatto man named
BOB,
Who calls himself ROBERT THOMAS; About 5 feet 10 inches high, 24 or 25 years of age, has large black eye brows, large full eyes, not very dark, and is a stout well made handsome fellow. His hair is thick, but not quite straight, and he wears it nicely trimmed, combed and ringed on the top. His beard appears very black if suffered to grow for a day or two, but he usually shaves it very closely. He has recently received an injury on the fore finger of the left hand, and has it bound up, and may probably lose the first joint of it. He speaks dell acely, and is more correct in conversation than persons of his color usually are. He walks slowly, is a very good waiter, & delights particularly in attending to horses. He has a variety of cloaths, and took with him one dark green broadcloth coat and pantaloons with yellow buttons, one cloth coat and pantaloons nearly of the same color, but the cloth of inferior quality, with wire metal buttons, one blue cloth coat much worn, one old brown surtout coat with covered buttons, a good hat, and a pair of black top boots. The rest of his apparel I am not able particularly to describe. He is fond of wearing boots, and pays great attention to his dress.
As he can read and write very well, he may probably produce a forged authority for him to pass, or procure the certificate of some one of the negroes, who, a few years ago, petitioned by the name of Thomas, and obtained their freedom in Maryland. If taken out of the state of Maryland and district of Columbia, and secured in any jail, so that I get him again, the above reward will be given, or sixty dollars if taken and secured within the said state or district; all reasonable expenses will also be paid if he should be delivered to me in the city of Washington, or to Dr. Richard Duckett, in Prince George's county, Maryland. He is well acquainted in Annapolis, Baltimore, Geo. Town, and the city of Washington.
Allen B. Duckett.
Washington City, May 13—14. dff.
Thirty Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY from the subscriber, in Piscataway, Prince George's county, Maryland, on Tuesday, the 31st ult. two NEGRO MEN, viz.
POMPEY, upwards of fifty years old, very black, about five feet ten or eleven inches high, he is addicted to liquor, and when drunk much disposed to talk—had on when he went away, a deep blue short jacket of coarse cloth, ozabrigs shirt and trowers—having a variety of cloaths may change his dress.
BASIL, a dark mulatto, about twenty two or three years old, five feet eight or nine inches high, thick lips and large mouth. The fore finger of his right hand is stiff and smaller than his other fingers, had sores on his legs, if well the scars may be discovered. His apparel the same as Pompey's, and may change his dress having a variety of cloaths—they may obtain passes and endeavor to pass as freemen—all persons are forewarned harboring them.
I will give the above reward to have them secured in any goal, so that I get them again, or Fifteen Dollars for each, and all reasonable charges paid if brought home.
Jacob Duckett.
June 9.
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TO RENT,
A convenient two story Dwelling House and Store, situate on the corner of King and Pitt-streets, lately occupied by Mr. John Ramsay, Apply to
Eliza Wilson, or Robert I. Taylor.
January 12.
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Alexandria Price Current.
CORRECTED WEEKLY.
FOREIGN ARTICLES.
   per. D. C. D. C.     Coffee, lb. 26 29   Duck, Russia bolt 25 26   Ravens 15 16   Fruit, Raisins keg 11 50   Indigo, Spanish (flot.) lb. 2 50 2 60   Molasses gal. 46 50   Salt, coarse bus. 70 80   fine 60 70   Spices, Nutmegs lb. 9 10   Pepper 22 25   Pimento 25 27   Spirits, Brandy (French) 4th gal. 1 50 1 75   Gin, Holland 1 20 1 25   Rum, Jamaica 4th 1 10 1 15   Antigua 3d 90 95   Windward? 80 85   2d & 3d   Sugars, 1st quality cwt. 10 50 11   2d & 3d 8 10   Teas, Imperial lb. 2 2   Hyson 1 10 1 15   Young Hyson 1 10 1 20   Hyson Skin 65 75   Wines, Madeira gal. 2 50   Port 1 40 1 60   Lisbon 1 33 1 40   Malaga 95 1  
DOMESTIC ARTICLES.
   per. D. C. D. C.     Bacon lb. 9 10   Beef, Mess bbl. no sales   Prime no sales   Bread, Crackers cwt. no sales   Pilot no sales   Ship no sales   Candles, Mould lb. 18 30   Dip 16 18   Cheese 8 12   Cotton, Upland 17 18   Fish, Mackerel bbl. 7 50 8   Shad 7 50 8   Herrings 3 75 4   Flour, Superfine bar. 4   Grain, Wheat 70 75   Corn 40 45   Flaxseed none   Glass, Window 8 by 10 box 12 50 13 50   Gunpowder, Keg 25lb. 10 50 11 50   Hemp cwt. 10 11   Iron, Bar ton 120 125   Pork, Mess bbl. no sales   Prime no sales   Spirits, N. E. Rum gal. 50 55   Whiskey 40 44   Sugar, New-Orleans 100 none   Loaf lb. 26 21   Lump 19 20   Tobacco, Maryland cwt. no sales   Potomac no sales  
PRICE OF STOCKS.
   Alexandria Bank, 95 pr. ct.   Potomac do. 90   Marine Insurance uncertain   Washington Bridge par   Little River Turnpike uncertain   Washington and Alexandria do. par   Exchange on London, 108 to 110 pr. ct.  
We are authorised to state that the Occoquan Bridge is finished, and ready for the accommodation of passengers.
May 20 d1m
IN COMMON COUNCIL,
2d JUNE, 1808.
ORDERED, That Messrs. McGuire, Preston, and Johnston, be a committee with power to cause the lower end of Prince street to be repaired: Provided it can be done for the use of the dockage thereof, and that they let out the end of Duke street, on the best terms to be obtained.
Test.
Jas. M. M'Rea. c. c.
American Printed Calicoes.
LEWIS LANNAY,
Has just opened, in Royal-street, north of King-street, next door to M'Knight and Stewart's—a handsome assortment of
American Printed Calicoes,
Bed Covers, &c. which he offers for sale low, during his stay here, which will be only four or five days.
Orders for PRINTS of any PATTERN, will be duly attended to by the BALTIMORE CALICO PRINTING COMPANY, No. 157, Baltimore-street, Baltimore.
WHO HAVE ON HAND,
200 bales Muslins, of different descriptions, which they will dispose of by the bale or piece.
June 10.
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FOREIGN.
LONDON, April 20.
We have reason to believe, that a part of the military force in the Mediterranean, under the command of Gen. Spencer, is destined for the protection of Sardinia, upon which island the enemy have for some time meditated an attack.
Letters in town from Madrid, mention that the Prince of Peace had disappeared, and no one knew whither he had gone. The private letters received from Spain contain in general very little intelligence. Such is the terror excited by the presence of a French army in that country, that the writers seem afraid to describe the events that are passing around them, or to express any political opinion.
A gentleman arrived yesterday from Amsterdam, on his way to America, which place he left a few days ago, states, that that place now suffers the greatest commercial distress, many warehouses and shops are entirely shut up, and a general outcry prevails against the war. He further states, that the report of our intending to make Spanish America independent, had caused the greatest apprehension in the French government; that its fears for the success of such a measure, though studiously concealed, were yet obvious; and that Bonaparte was determined to use every effort for burying North America in a war with England, that he may be able to embody the numerous French now in the U. States, into an army for invading Mexico, in conjunction with the Americans, whence he could afterwards send troops into the different parts of South America.
Just as the last courier came away from Stockholm, which was the day after the mail set out, a communication was received by the telegraph across the Gulf, that the fortress of Sveaborg had been attacked by the Russians, but that they were driven back with great slaughter. This was known at Gotenburg at the sailing of the last packet. A private letter mentions the fact, though not more circumstantially.
As long as this fortress remains in the hands of the Swedes, Finland is not lost. It is here the king means to land his army as soon as the ice is gone. The garrison of Sveaborg consists of 7000 men, under the command of the old and experienced General Cronstedt.—The fortress is provisioned for 4 months, owing to the foresight of Baron Stedingk, the Swedish ambassador at St. Petersburg, who found means to acquaint the commandant of the approaching danger. This brave general has assured the king that he shall defend it, if even attacked by the whole Russian army.
To show the zeal of the Swedes in the honorable conflict in which they are engaged, we need but mention two facts: The sailors having been ordered to attend at the offices in the respective districts, where they are registered, the wish of the king was communicated to them by old naval officers, when, without asking what their pay would be, they volunteered all to a man. The navy was thus completed in a fortnight.
The levy of all young men from 18 to 25 years, constituted no less than 240,000 men, since many who were above 25 under-rated their age, and others insisted on their right to serve their country. This number being far more than is wanted, or the country could well support, the king has been obliged to publish a proclamation, stating how many, and no more, each district shall furnish; and also those who are on no account to be enrolled, such as students at the universities, bachelors, and mechanics.
April 22.
The account of the hostile feeling of the Americans, experienced by admiral Duckworth's squadron, during its stay in the Chesapeake, as stated in the Globe, yesterday, made a serious impression in the city, and the funds fell 1-2 per cent.
The attack of the Leopard upon the Chesapeake frigate was the cause of the president's proclamation, interdicting the entrance of all British ships of war into the waters of the U. States, and prohibiting all intercourse between them and the shore. Ample reparation has been long since made for this offence, by the recall of admiral Berkeley, and the renunciation of all claim to search ships of war; but from the inhospitable treatment received by our squadron, it appears, that the reparation offered by our government has not been received, and that the hostile proclamation continues in force. It does not follow, however, that the apology was refused on the ground of insufficiency. It most probably has arisen from the determination of the American government to abide by the demand which they have made, of bringing the whole of their complaints forward together, and not to make the affair of the Chesapeake a matter of separate discussion. It might have been expected that Mr. Rose's mission would at least have procured for our squadrons the rights of hospitality, if it did not effect a complete re-establishment of the former
good understanding between the two countries; but so far it has not been attended with desired success.
It is said that there are nine sail of the line ready for sea in Flushing harbor.
By some of our cruisers, from off the coast of France, we learn, that within the last fortnight two more sail of the line have been added to a strong force assembled in the outer harbor of Brest, which seems in a complete condition for sea, and ready for a start the first fair wind, or any such as may oblige our blockading fleet to quit its station.
It is said that the French, since they have been prevented from importing colonial produce, have discovered a substitute for coffee, in the roots of endive, or what is more generally called dandelion.
The following account of the course of the squadron of admiral Duckworth, from its departure to its return, in search of the Rochefort squadron, is given in a letter from the officer of the squadron, dated Cowsand Bay, Plymouth, April 18:—
"Having run down the Bay of Biscay, and called off capes Ortegal and Finisterre and Lisbon, we arrived off Madeira, and found sir Samuel Hood lying in Funchall Roads, where we remained for 2 days. On the morning of the 3d Feb. his majesty's ship Comus gave us intelligence of her having been chased 2 days before to the N. W. of Madeira, and it then became obvious that the destination of the French squadron was the West Indies, for which we proceeded with all expedition, and made the islands of St. Lucia and Martinique in 21 days. Off the east end of Martinique we saw six sail of the line: we cleared for action, and formed the line of battle, but on exchanging signals, we found friends instead of enemies: it was sir Alexander Cochrane, with his squadron who was waiting to give that enemy a reception which we were in chase of, conceiving that he would take refuge in that port. Finding that his fleet was sufficient to cope with them in those seas, we passed all the Windward Islands, and anchored on the 13th of February in Basseterre Roads, St. Kitts, where we remained only 18 hours, just long enough to take in water, but no provisions, for even linen washed. We then proceeded to St. Domingue, where it was supposed the enemy had proceeded for the purpose of landing troops; but on our arrival there we found no ships. After cruising in the Mona Passage for 7 or 8 days, we made all dispatch for the American coast and arrived off the Chesapeake on the 11th of March. We communicated with the Santa frigate, and found that our ambassador, Mr. Rose, was at Washington for the last time, to determine whether it would be peace or war with England. We should have gone in but the Yankees would not let us have a pilot, nor supply us with water or provisions, which forced us to be content to live upon half our usual allowance; they would not give us a single pint of water or a cabbage stalk. We left the Eurydices to bring us any intelligence that might occur as to peace or war with America, and quitted the inhospitable shores of America for the Western islands, where we procured all we wanted after a very long and very anxious cruise. The governor of Pieters (a Portuguese) came off to us, but not being able to give us any information, the admiral thought it most expedient to proceed for England, where we arrived this morning after having been upwards of three months at sea, and made a complete circuit of the Western and Atlantic ocean, a journey of upwards of 13,000 miles."
The great corn growing countries have taken the alarm at the projected plan of prohibiting the use of malt in the distilleries. The high sheriff of the county of Norfolk, in compliance with a requisition signed by several respectable gentlemen, for that purpose, has convened a general meeting of the freeholders of that county at the castle of Norwich, on the 28th inst. to take the subject into consideration. A provincial meeting of the landed interest in the north east part of Essex, upon the same subject, was held at S. T. Walden, on Saturday last, John Wolfe, esq. in the chair; when a petition against the report of the secret committee, recommending substitution of molasses, and the discontinuance of the use of malt in the distilleries, for one year, was unanimously agreed to, and transmitted to the members for that country, to be presented by them to parliament immediately after the recess. Similar meetings are convened to meet at Chelmsford, Colchester, Malden & Braintree in the course of the present week.
April 23. Three Gotterburgh mails arrived this morning, but bring no very interesting news. From the frontiers of Norway we learn, that the Norwegians have cut down the woods, and laid the branches of the trees across the roads, so as to render them impassable, especially for artillery. Gen. Armfeldt has joined the Swedish army there. The Swedish gun boats are all going to the Sound. Accounts from Vienna are very gloomy. The Swedish army is still retreating. Sverborg is however capable of making a good defence from its strong situation, and having it is said, a garrison of 7000 men.
THE EXPEDITION.
RAMSGATE, April 21.
Orders have been received for the following regiments to embark at Ramsgate immediately. They are to march to here on the days undermentioned, viz. 2d Lt. Infantry of the German legion 24th Infantry 1st do. do. 25th 1st Regt. of the line German Infantry 25th 2d do. do. 27th 5th do. do. 28th 7th do. do. 29th
The 1st battalion of the 52d regiment is also under embarkation orders, and, it is supposed, will immediately follow the above regiments; near 300 picked men of the 2d battalion of the 52d regiment were yesterday drafted, to complete the first battalion, and marched to Canterbury to join; it is a remarkably fine body of active young men. Other British infantry regiments are also mentioned as being under orders for embarking; they are not yet correctly known. The number of British infantry to embark is said to be six regiments.
We understand that only one regiment of cavalry (the 3d light dragoons German legion) has as yet received orders to embark. This is a fine regiment, it is commanded by colonel baron Roden, and is nearly 800 strong; the men and horses are in fine condition. They are at present quartered at Ramsgate, Dover barracks, and by the coast. A part of the transports for infantry are already arrived in Ramsgate harbor; more are expected from the Downs this day and to-morrow. The horse ships are lying ready equipped in the river, and a few hours sail will take them to Ramsgate.
Various conjectures are formed as to the destination of this expedition, but we hope it will be kept a profound secret until it has sailed. We know that commodore Owen, of the Clyde frigate, (late of the Immortalite) has been sent for to town.
There are eight or nine sail of the line in the Downs, and two or three flags flying, one of which is that of admiral Keats.
BY THIS DAY'S MAIL.
PORTSMOUTH, N. H. June 4.
Captain Doye from Sicily, in 60 days, confirms generally the information brought by captain Mantor, and given in the General of the 7th ultimo, that a large French squadron had left port, and had been pursued by lord Collingwood, accompanied by admiral Thornborough and sir R. J. Sirechan.
The last accounts before he sailed, stated, that the French squadron had arrived in the gulf of Taranto, where it was supposed, they expected to join a small Russian squadron from the Adriatic, and afterwards proceed towards the Black Sea, with an intention of forming a junction with the Turkish fleet.
Admiral Martin with five sail of the line, was at Palermo.
NEW-YORK, June 10.
The ship Flora, Adams, from New Orleans, laden with about 700 bales of cotton, came up from the quarantine ground on Tuesday evening, and anchored in the North river, opposite the battery. Between 12 and 1 o'clock yesterday morning she took fire in the cabin, and burnt down to the water's edge. In the mean time she cut or slipped her cables, and was run ashore on Gibbet island, where she now lays, with the loss of her main and mizen mast, rigging, and a part of her cotton. The vessel and cargo, we understand, are owned by Mr. W. W. Woolsey. We have not learnt how the fire originated.
Captain Tredwell, of the Elizabeth, from Gibraltar, informs, that the British sloop of war Squirrel arrived at Gibraltar with information that a French squadron of 7 sail of the line and 50 transports had passed by Minorca, supposed to be bound to Cetté or Algiers. A frigate was immediately dispatched for information to the British squadron off Cadiz.

VALUABLE MEDICINES.
The following Valuable Medicines, justly celebrated through the United States for their superior efficacy in the cure of the several disorders for which they are recommended, from Hannah Lee's Patent Family Medicine Store, New-York , are sold only by the subscriber, at his store in King-street:
Hamilton's Grand Restorative,
Is recommended as an invaluable medicine for the speedy and permanent cure of nervous disorders or such as arise from the immoderate use of tea, strong liquors, long residence 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 many of worms and other obstructions in the stomach and bowels.
Hamilton's Elixir.
A sovereign remedy for colics, asthma congas, asthmas, 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
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-Flaister.
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.
Danish Lip Salve, and Indian Vegetable Specific.
James Kennedy, sen. Alexandria, October 13.
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, Broad-street, Philadelphia
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, asthmas, 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 of 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. Mollhier 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 Ewank, 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. Tiffot's celebrated Gout and Rheumatic Drops.
NOTHING is of more importance than the preservation of health—this common sense remark however is too often forgotten whilst we are active and strong—and prevention of pain, which is superior to its cure is not sufficiently attended to by any description of persons. Among those disorders which require the most early and unremitting efforts to eradicate and overcome, none have a stronger claim upon our notice than the Gout, Rheumatism, Lumbago, Weakness of the Joints, Sprains, 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 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 their 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 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; no 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.
TH. CAMPBELL.
Baltimore, July 28, 1806.
TO RENT,
(And immediate possession given)
Near the extremity of the PAVEMENT On Prince-Street
A TWO-STORY BRICK HOTSE, with an elegant garden, and all necessary buildings thereto, complete. The premises occupy one half acre of ground, on one of the best situations and best constructions, equalled by few, (if any) exceeded by none in size, area of its size; it has also a pump of excellent water, approved of by the best judges, besides a well in the garden for its exclusive use, and is every way calculated to accommodate a genteel family, from such a moderate rent will be taken.
Now building and will be ready to RENT about the first of August, FOUR HOUSES, on Washington-street, the situations are good, and the buildings will be very convenient and neatly finished, for private families, or public business—and a House or two, near Messrs. Bursteller and Young's wharf.
For terms apply to,
Robert Brocket.
June 1. 2aw
Lemons by the box, Lisbon Wine in quarter casks, And about 4000 bushels coarse Salt, Mould Candles in small boxes, of superior quality, Window Glass in boxes,
For Sale, by
Robert T. Hose & Co.
January 20. colf
EDUCATION.
JOSEPH COWING respectfully acquaints his friends and the public, that he has engaged as an assistant a gentleman (of good family) from Bern in Switzerland.
Whereby he is enabled to add to the course of instruction pursued in his school: The French, German and Italian Languages—Ancient and Modern History—Arithmetic, Euclid's Elements. Geography with the use of the Globes and Maps, Trigonometry, Mensuration, Surveying, Navigation and the Lunar Observations, Analytics, Astronomy, &c. &c. Likewise Algebra and Fluxions, with their Applications to the various branches of the Mathematics and Natural Philosophy, will be taught as hitherto by himself at his School in St. Asaph street.
A. B. Those who wish to be instructed in the above Languages, will please to apply, as the number of Pupils will be limited.
April 19. 2aw
Joseph Mandeville
CORNER OF KING AND FAIRFAX STREETS, ALEXANDRIA:
HAS FOR SALE,
An assortment of WINES, LIQUORS, GROCERIES, &c. Consisting of
MADEIRA
Port, Sherry, Lisbon, Malaga, Teneriffe & Corsica
WINES.
Old St. Estephe Medoc haret, in case one dozen
A few dozen fine old frontinac, Ditto do. best wine bitters, Jamaica and West-India rum, New-England do. Cogniac, Bourdeaux and Naples brandy, Holland and country gin, Schiedam gin in cases, Irish whiskey, very old, 70 barrels Pennsylvania rye whiskey, Order in barrels, White wine and Cider vinegar, Florence oil in flasks, 2 hogsheads Havana honey, 15 do. choice retailing molasses,
GUNPOWDER
Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, Hyson-Skin and Sonchong
TEAS
of good quality
Muscavado sugars, different qualities, Bengal white do. Loaf and lump sugars, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Alexandria.
Leiper's, Garrott's, and Hamilton's snuff, in bottles and bladders. Macuba and rapae do.
Clover-seed, (Penn. warranted) Mace; nutmegs; cloves; cassia; pimento; to; pepper; ginger, race and ground; Cayenne pepper; refined salt-petre.
Coffee; chocolate; rice; pearl barley, London and Philadelphia mustard; basket salt; starch; fig blue; flout indigo; Georgian and Tennessee cotton; flax; wool; madder; copperas; alum; brimstone; chalk; pipes in boxes; wrapping paper and twine; traces; bed cords; leading lines; demijohns; gin cases; patent shot; brandy wine gunpowder; Harvey's gunpowder, [the only real British battle powder] from F to treble sealed, chewing tobacco; best Havana segar.
Muscavel and bloom raisins in boxes. Sun raisins in casks.
Zante currants; prunes; soft shelled almonds.
A few boxes excellent pickles, each one dozen bottles assorted; capers, olives and anchovies, for sale by the box.
A quantity of clean good allum salt suitable for the fishery, &c. &c.
JAMES BACON,
At his GROCERY STORE, on King-street, has in addition to his former stock, added
A fresh Supply of Genuine Articles in the Grocery Line
Which makes his assortment complete. He now offers for sale, on his usual low terms
Muscavado Sugars, of various qualities,
Loaf and Lump ditto,
Gunpowder, Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, Hyson-Skin, and Sonchong
TEAS,
particularly selected for family use.
Best green Coffee, Chocolate, of a superior quality
Madeira, Buzellos, Sherry, Lisbon, Teneriffe, Malaga, and Genuine old Port
WINE.
Cognac and Bourdeaux Brandy, Old Jamaica Spirit, for family use, Antigua, St. Croix, St. Vincent's, 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, dent and spermaceti candles, refined salt-petre, flout indigo, alum, copperas, madder, brimstone, spinning cotton, patent shot all sizes, best English and country made gunpowder, segars and smoking tobacco, very best chewing tobacco.
Hamilton and Leiper's snuff, Hunter's pipes in boxes.
London mustard, warranted of a superior quality, Dixon's best ditto, wrapping paper, demijohns, &c. &c. with generally every article in his line—the whole of which have been collected with care, and will be disposed of at the very lowest terms
PRINTED DAILY BY
SAMUEL SNOWDEN,
(Near the Post Office.)