Alexandria daily advertiser (Alexandria [Va.]), 1806-04-23 00:00:00

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Thursday, April 17.
On motion of Mr. Ely, the following resolution was adopted.
Resolved, That the president of the U. States be requested to take effectual measures to cause the South wing of the capital to be prepared for the accommodation of the House of Representatives by the commencement of the next session of Congress.
Mr. Varnum offered a resolution, for making provision by law for allowing the military commanders in the territory of Louisiana three months pay, from the period of the expiration of their appointments, to enable them to return to their homes, except in cases where such commanders shall have been appointed to some other office in the territory of Louisiana under the government of the United States.
This resolution was opposed by Mr. R. Nelson, and disagreed to, Ayes 15.
Mr. Dana offered the following resolutions which he said it was not his purpose to press on the consideration of the House this session, if they should be found to interfere with other important business.
Resolved, That provision ought to be made for the better protection of the commerce and seamen of the United States against aggressions and outrages in the seas of the West Indies.
Resolved, That it is expedient to provide for regulating the conduct of such merchant vessels as, by agreement of the respective owners, may sail in concert for mutual assistance and defence in any lawful commerce, and also for settling, according to the course of proceeding in courts of admiralty, the respective rates of contribution to be made between them on account of any loss or damage which may be thereby incurred.
Resolved, That for the encouragement and security of seamen of the United States it is expedient to make provision that registered ships or vessels, which may be employed in voyages to foreign ports after the day of next, shall not continue to enjoy the benefits and privileges appertaining to ships or vessels of the United States unless some proportion of the mariners on board the same shall be citizens of the U. States.
Mr. J. Randolph from the committee of ways and means, reported a bill making appropriations for carrying into effect the treaty with the Chickasaw tribe of Indians, which was referred to a committee of the whole House this day; and which, having passed through such committee was ordered to be engrossed for a third reading on Saturday.
Messages were received from the Senate stating that in each state of the records of judgment, and decrees of the courts of record of every other state; that they had passed the bill making appropriation towards completing the south wing of the Capital, and the bill making appropriations for the navy during the year 1806; and that they had passed the bill establishing trading houses with the Indian tribes, with an amendment. In this amendment the House concurred; the bill has consequently passed both Houses.
The house resolved itself into a committee of the whole, Mr. Gregg in the chair, on the bill making provision for the compensation of witnesses, who attended the trial of the impeachment of Samuel Chase.
Mr. J. Clay moved to insert after the word "summoned"—on behalf of the house of representatives"—so as to limit the payment of witnesses to those summoned on behalf of the house of representatives.
This motion prevailed—Ayes 44—Noes 39—when the committee rose and reported the bill.
The house concurred in the amendment made in committee of the whole; when the bill was read a third time and passed.
The committee, who were appointed on the 21st of March, 1806, to enquire into the conduct of Gideon Granger, postmaster general of the United States, and report whether, in their opinion, the said Gideon Granger hath so acted, in his capacity as postmaster general, as to require the interposition of the constitutional powers of this house, submit the following
REPORT—
THAT the committee, without loss of time, engaged in the duties assigned them, and have made some progress therein. It was the sincere desire of the committee that the enquiry should be concluded during the present session, as well as the wish of the postmaster general; but from the distance and dispersed situation of the witnesses, whose testimony was deemed necessary, and the approaching close of the session, it is found impracticable. While the committee regret the situation of a public officer laboring under the suspicious appearance of a constitutional scrutiny into his conduct, yet in a government like ours, where watchfulness of men in office is the surest guarantee of the preservation of the liberty of the people, the public functionaries must yield their feelings to the general
benefit, and endure a temporary inconvenience as an honorable sacrifice to the freedom of our institutions.
That a hasty and premature result is less to be desired on the part of an officer supported by a consciousness of the integrity of his conduct, than the suspension of inquiry that may terminate in a satisfactory refutation of charges, which, on the part of the accused are affirmed to be without foundation, the committee have no hesitation in believing.
Justice to the public as well as to the individual requires a thorough investigation, which is found to be impossible before the final adjournment.
The committee, therefore, recommend a postponement of the farther enquiry until the next session of congress.
Ordered to lie on the table.
FRIDAY, April 18.
The house again resolved itself into a committee of the whole house on the bill supplementary to the act fixing the naval peace establishment.
Much discussion took place on the details of this bill, and particularly on augmenting the number of officers beyond the number fixed by the act of 1801. Various motions were made to reject the parts of the bill having this effect, as well as to make an appropriation for building frigates to replace the Philadelphia and General Greene; all of which were disagreed to; when the bill was read a third time.
Mr. Chandler spoke in favor of, and Messrs. J. Clay and J. Randolph against its passage, which was carried, yeas 58, nays 28.
SATURDAY, April 19.
The house considered the message of the senate, to amend the bill to carry into effect the treaty with the Chickasaw tribe of Indians, by striking out those sections which authorise a resort to military force to expel persons attempting to settle on certain lands in the Mississippi territory, without having received titles to the same from the United States; and having disagreed to the amendment passed by the senate, yeas 53, nays 35, resolved to adhere to their disagreement thereto.
A short time after a message was received from the senate stating that they had resolved to adhere to their amendment. The house went into a committee of the whole on the bill authorising the settlement of the accounts of William Eaton.
This bill provides for the settlement of these accounts by the accounting officers of the treasury, under the direction of the secretary of state.
After much discussion the committee rose, and the bill was ordered to a third reading on Monday.
[We have been obliged to postpone a full detail of the proceedings of the three last days to a future paper.]
From the Philadelphia Gazette.
EXTRACTS
From the documents respecting the application of Hamet Caramalli, ex-bashaw of Tripoli.
(CONTINUED)
From William Eaton to Samuel Barron, Esq. commander in chief of the United States forces in the Mediterranean.—Concluded.
Head winds have detained the Hornet, and a gale last night took the Argus to sea; as soon as she returns captain Evans will be dispatched to head quarters.
I have communicated, some days since, such parts of the contents of your letter of the 19th ult. as concern him to Hamet bashaw. He answers, that, even with supplies, it would be fruitless for him to attempt to prosecute the war with his brother, after you shall have withdrawn your squadron from the coast; but without supplies he must be left in a most forlorn situation, for he can command no resources here, nor can he place any faith in provisions which may be stipulated with his brother in his favor, except guaranteed by the United States. He emphatically says, that to abandon him here is not to co-operate with him, but with his rival! He wishes me to take him off in case of a peace. I am extremely anxious to learn the issue of the negotiation.
Meantime I have the honor to be, with great respect and consideration, sir,
Your most obedient servant,
WM. EATON.
A list of commanders and forces of Joseph Bashaw, defeated before Derne, on the 10th June.
Hassien bey, commander in chief.
Hadge Ismeine Bey, commander of cavalry, deserted June 7th, and succeeded by the late governor of Derne.
Muhamed, bey of Bengazi, commander of infantry.
Mustapha, bey of Derne.
Imhemed, bey of Ogna, commander of the Arabs.
Drafts from the most considerable districts.
Tripolitans mounted 270 Left Tripoli early in January, as is supposed from capt. Bainbridge's letter.
District of Mensurat, mounted 90
Isselletti ditto 30
Isselletti ditto 30
Issibeli ditto 75
Province of Bengazi ditto 90
Leiberna Arabs ditto 260
Haddud Arabs ditto 100
Total cavalry 945
Infantry, including Arabs, 1250 } 1600
Refugees from Derne, 350 }
2545
Recruits up to the 10th June 500
Total 3045
The germ of this army had been five months in the field, had moved through the greatest extent of the kingdom; and, with every exertion to augment its strength, could only bring this small number to the field. Why? Want of cash on the part of Joseph bashaw, and want of attachment on the part of his subjects. Though we were enough with Hamet bashaw, to defeat this force, we had not the means of pursuing the advantage. Why?
From William Eaton, to commodore John Rodgers.
On board the United States' frigate Constellation, off Derne, June 13, 1805.
SIR,
At six o'clock, P. M. of the eleventh instant, captain Campbell anchored in this road; at eight sent lieutenant Wederstrandt with your letter of the sixth and colonel Lear's of the fifth, announcing the conclusion of peace with Joseph bashaw of Tripoli, and, consequently, requiring me to evacuate this post; and the next morning a letter from his own hand, advising me that his ship would receive my garrison. About nine o'clock the captain came on shore, accompanied into town by his officers whom I catered to the bashaw the news of peace, on our part, with his brother, and the convention that his family should be restored to him on condition of his quietly withdrawing himself from the kingdom. He said he had no safety, but in leaving the country with us; and even this would be impossible with him, and hazardous to us, if the project should transpire before carried into effect; despair would drive his adherents to revenge, and we must fall victims to it. I consequently kept up the idea of an attack on the enemy, an idea which had been excited from a report that reinforcements had come out in the frigate for this purpose, and accordingly sent ammunition and extra rations to be distributed among our Moorish and Arab troops, and despatched spies to ascertain the enemy's position. With the same apparent view, I inspected the garrison, ordered them to be divested of all heavy baggage, and to be held at their posts in readiness to advance at the word. At eight in the evening, I placed patrols of marines to stop intercourse between the town and our post. this was a usual precaution at this hour, with only the difference that on ordinary occasions this duty was done by routine. In the mean time all the Constellation's boats were laid along side our wharf. I ordered the captain of cannoniers to embark his company with the field pieces, and a ten inch howitzer which fell into our hands on the 27th April, and after them the Greek company. This was executed with silence and alacrity; but with astonishment; the marines remained at their post. When the boats were seen returning, I sent a messenger to the bashaw, requesting an interview; understanding the purport of this message he immediately repaired to the fort with his retinue; dismounted and embarked in the boats. The marines followed, with the American officers; when all were securely off. I stepped into a small boat I had retained for the purpose, and had just time to save my distance, when the shore, our camp, and the battery were crowded with distracted soldiery and populace; some calling on the bashaw, some on me, some uttering shrieks, some execrations. Finding we were out of reach, they fell upon our tents and horses, which were left standing; carried them off, and prepared themselves for flight.
My garrison, together with the bashaw and suite, were all on board the Constella-
tion about two in the afternoon. Before break of day our Arabs were all off to the mountains, and with them, such of the inhabitants of the town as had means to fly, taking away with them every living animal for subsistence or burden, which belonged to the place. This morning a choux from Tripoli who came out in the frigate went on shore under a flag of truce, and carried letters of amnesty from Joseph Bashaw to the people of Derne, on condition of their returning to allegiance. He stated, on his return, that nothing but despair depicted itself in the visages of the few wretched inhabitants who remained; that they rejected Joseph Bashaw's terms of pardon, declaring they knew his perfidy too well to suffer themselves to be ensnared by it; and that they were resolved to defend themselves to the last moment, from their terraces and walls of their houses against his troops. It is to be hoped the position they have taken may terminate in an accommodation, and save the tragedy that menaces them. It is now twelve o'clock and we are no symptoms of the enemy's troops advancing towards the town. This however may be accounted for, on other principles than those of humanity or arrangement. On the arrival of the Constellation, the idea impressed itself on them also, that she brought troops and supplies; in consequence of which they decamped disorderly and retired with precipitation to a post fifteen miles in the rear towards the desert; it is possible they may not yet have heard of our evacuation. In a few minutes more we shall lose sight of the devoted city, which has experienced as strange a reverse in so short a time, as ever was recorded in the disasters of war; thrown from proud success and elated prospects, into an abyss of hopeless wretchedness. Six hours ago the enemy were seeking safety from them by flight; this moment we drop them from ours into the hands of this enemy, for no other crime but too much confidence in us! The man whose fortune we have accompanied thus far, experiences a reverse as striking; he falls from the most flattering prospects of a kingdom, to beggary.
Our peace with Tripoli is certainly more favorable, and considered separately, more honorable than any peace obtained by any christian nation with a Barbary regency, at any period within a hundred years; but it might have been more favorable and more honorable. It now remains, however, to dispose of the instrument we have used in obtaining this peace in such a manner as to acquit our conscience and honor. This will require some diplomatic skill.
My dispatches to commodore Barron of the 15th ultimo, and continued to the 11th instant, accompanying this to your address, as a matter rendered proper by the transfer of the squadron to your command; under actual circumstances they can be of little import, but may nevertheless gratify a curiosity.
The duties understood to be annexed to my appointment in the navy department having ceased with the war, I have no reasons for remaining any longer in this sea; I request therefore, you will have the goodness to allow me a passage in the first ship of was in your squadron, which you may dispatch to the United States.
I flatter myself with the gratification of waiting on you at Syracuse in a few days. In the mean time,
I have the honor to be, &c. WILLIAM EATON.
From William Eaton, to the secretary of the navy of the U. States. SYRACUSE, July 6th, 1805.
SIR,
I HAVE the honor to enclose herewith, copies of my communications to the commodore, since I left Egypt—by the next occasion shall give the correspondence.
I cannot but think our pacification has been too much precipitated—was it contemplated that so formidable a squadron should be sent into the sea, to negotiate without showing itself before the enemy's port? Such is the fact!—If it had only appeared off the place, I have no doubt the effect would have been a peace without money; if it had gone into vigorous operation, Joseph Bashaw must have resigned at discretion, or saved himself by flight; he was calculating more on this, than on defence—but we have peace!
The whole expense of my expedition in cash amounts to thirty nine thousand one hundred and eighty dollars fifty eight cents, payment of troops included—as soon as I can effect a full settlement, my accounts will be transmitted; it will be necessary to negotiate bills on your department, in order to enable me to do this, to the amount of seventeen thousand eighty two dollars 58 cents.

I learn that our consul at Gibraltar, Mr. Cavaco, intends resigning. George Dy- son esquire, who was appointed navy agent here by commodore Preble, and who has discharged the duties of that office with activity and truth, I am persuaded, would be glad to transfer his concerns to Gibral- tar, if the consulate there might be transfer- red on him. It is believed no man would acquit himself in that trust more to the satisfaction of government; perhaps none has better deserved it; commodore Pre- ble would, I think, say as much. I have the honor to be, &c.
WILLIAM EATON.
NEW-YORK, April 12.
ARRIVED,
Brig Sea Flower, Aborn, of Patuxent, in 29 days from Cayenne. Sailed the 19th March in company with the ship John Smith, Hammer, of Aldona, for Ham- burgh; schooner Betsey, Smith, for Phi- ladelphia; ship Belville, Peck, for New York; schooner Hannah, Boardman, of Newburyport for Surinam. Left there, sloop Diana, Lewis, of Alexandria, un- certain when to sail; brig Angel Smith, of Philadelphia; schooner Isabella, Dyer, of Boston, uncertain; Good Intent, Rath- well, in 20 days for Baltimore; Adela, Orton, for New York the 24th March. In 17 days after sailing from Cayenne, made soundings in 17 fathoms water, in lat 36, 7, and then experienced very violent gales from the N. W. and W. N. W. which blew us off the coast. In latitude 35, 55, lon- gitude 73, 35, spoke schooner Sea Flower, at Wilmington, Del. 13 days from Porto Rico for Philadelphia. Captain Aborn ar- rived at Cayenne on the 5th January, at which time all neutral vessels were embar- goed, which continued until the 19th March, in expectation of the arrival of a division of the Rochefort squadron, which had cap- tured and sent into Cayenne in January the following British ships, viz. Robert, Blase, Hero and Flora, being part of a convoy bound to the West Indies. The L'Oiseau a French schooner arrived at Cayenne on the 5th of March, in 37 days from Bor- deaux, and brought the news of the peace with France and Austria, and that a gene- ral peace was shortly expected, in conse- quence of which a grand feast was given by the governor of Cayenne on the 20th of March, and celebrated by the firing of can- non, &c. during which time captain A. was in sight of the town. The emperor sent out by the above schooner the cross, called the "Great Eagle," to Victor Hughes, go- vernor, which creates him a member of the legion of honor. In consequence of the long duration of the embargo at Cayenne, great sacrifices have unavoidably been made upon the sale of American cargoes, and payments taken in colonial produce at a high rate, with an augmentation of duties on cotton of 30 livres per cwt. cocoa 25 do. coffee 27 do. rocea 25 do. and one per cent. ad valorem on all the above articles.
By the arrival of the brig Hope, from Surinam, we learn the brig Phebe of and from New York for Demerara, having fal- len to the windward of Point Bram, and the captain being ignorant of his situation the mate and two seamen were sent on shore to learn the name of the country. Having obtained their object, they were unable to find the brig. They at length returned to the shore and were taken by some English soldiers, carried to Surinam, and examined before the commandant, and set at liberty. They went on board the ship Thames of Norwich, where they remained, until they procured a passage for Demerara. These facts were received on the 7th of March from the mate of the Thames.
From a Dublin paper of the 22d of Feb- ruary, received at New York by the ship Susan.
DUBLIN, February 22.
In consequence of a dispute between the Prince of Peace and the Spanish nobility, the former has invited the interference of the French government, and a body of French troops are actually marching to- wards Spain.
The affairs of the continent are now on- ly interrupted by the expeditions against Spain and Naples, and the quarrels be- tween the new made kings about their new- ly acquired possessions. The fate of Na- ples may be considered as positively fixed. It is reported in London that the French gen. St. Cyr has defeated the Neapolitan army. This is highly probable.
It is reported at Vienna that gen. Mack has been condemned to imprisonment for 12 years.
The French troops are marching to Bou- logne, and are to assume the name of the Grand Invading army of England.
Next week a plan for the general de- fence of the United Kingdom will be laid before the house of commons. This plan is the joint production of Mr. Windham and general Fitzpatrick.
The duke of Portland and lord Melville are both dangerously ill.
Two Scots noblemen, the marquis of Douglas and lord Lauderdale go to the continent on diplomatic missions.
The hon. Thomas Grenville and lord Holland are to have high diplomatic situa- tions at foreign courts.
Mr. Coke, of Norfolk, declined the honor of the peerage.
It is said that the office of the first lord of the treasury for this country will be held by lord Grenville.
Sir George Shee is appointed under se- cretary of state, in Mr. Windham's of- fice.
The earl of Buchan (the head of the Erskine family) will be appointed one of the Scotch representative peers.
The hon. Henry Erskine is to be lord advocate of Scotland.
Lord Erskine is the second Scotsman who has filled the office of lord high chan- cellor of England, and Mr. Ponsonby, to whom the great seal of Ireland will doubt- less be given, will be the second Irishman ever appointed chancellor of that part of the United Kingdom.
How pleasing it must be to the people of Ireland to see a man appointed to an high official situation, whose fort and confidence he has for the last twenty five years pos- sessed, who, to use his own expression, "never betrayed man or measure." We need scarcely mention that we mean John Philpot Curran.
Lord Redesdale yesterday intimated in the court of exchequer, that he would henceforth only hear such causes as have been in part discussed before him, and such motions as were of a peremptory na- ture, as his countenance in office could not be of any duration.
PHILADELPHIA, April 20.
On Saturday arrived the schooner Victo- ry, Waldron 24 days from Jacquesmel. Left there, March 24, ship Mary, Bunbury, from Baltimore. By this vessel, in- formation was carried out to Hayti of the passage of the act prohibiting the inter- course with that island. The officers of the Haytian government discredited the intel- ligence, alleging that it was merely a stra- tagem of the Americans to lower the price of coffee. The Mary was to sail in 8 days for Aux Cayes, to join the ship Etaw, of and for Baltimore the 14th April.
Schooner Edith and Nancy, Champlain, Baltimore cargo sold, to sail in a month. Scar. Supply, Hollis, do. in 15 days. Swift, Davis, uncertain. Hetty, Holmes, do.
Bacchus, Morse, of Philadelphia, from La Guira, was detained through the influence and advice of captain Lewis, of the Leander; who charged her with being dispatched by the Americans at Laguira, or by the Spanish government, to ascertain to what point the Leander was bound. Captain Morse, finding himself thus un- pleasantly situated, was about to dispose of his vessel to one of Miranda's officers.
The schooner Bee, Huddel, of this port, had been purchased, and taken into the service of Miranda.
Ship Emperor had sailed from Port-au- Prince, to join the Leander, but hearing at sea that the government of the U. States had prosecuted Ogden, she put back. Cap- tain Lewis of the Leander had gone over land to consult with the officers of the ship Emperor, and induce them to persevere in the expedition.
The Leander, Lewis, was to sail in 2 or 3 days for Cumana. Several Americans had been induced to join in her adventure; but the precise nature and object of her scheme was kept a profound secret.
BALTIMORE, April 13.
Arrived, sch'r. Matchless, Dobbins, 25 days from La Vera Cruz. Captain D. spoke no ves- sels, nor left any at Vera Cruz. Saw the wreck of a schooner on the Misenella reef, bore down to save the people, found her deserted. She had bright files, colors flying, sails bent and appear- ed to be about 80 or 90 tons, had an anchor a- head.
Passed in the bay bound up, ships Stapleton, Hayes, from City of St. Domingo; Ham- burgh ship Der Friede, from New Castle, (Eng.) brig Newton, from Triadidada, (Cuba); Ann, Vin- son from Bermuda; sch'r Merchant, Hamilton, from Havana; and several others.
April 19.
Arrived, brig Ann, Vinson, from St. Mar- tins, via Bermuda, where she put in, in distress, 22 days from the latter place; left there the 30th March, ship James and William, Pillard, of Portsmouth, N. H. from Isle of France, con- demned; ship John Jay, Fry, of Rhode Island,
from Batavia, on trial; ship Elizabeth, Down- ing, of Bristol, (Rhode Island) from Sumatra, waiting trial; Columbia Packet, ditto; brig Atlanta, Mayor, of Rhode Island, from Ha- vana; bound to Philadelphia, put in in distress, afterwards taken possession of by capt. Payne, of the Bermuda sloop of war, waiting trial; brig Mary, outer, of Philadelphia, from Charleston, bound to Ireland, put in in distress, condemned as unseaworthy; brig Mary Tracy, from Balti- more, bound to Ireland, put in in distress, mak- ing five feet water per hour, lost part of her sails, boat, &c. endeavored to put into Norfolk, but blowing hard, and his people exhausted with la- borage, was obliged to bear away for Bermuda; lost one of his crew, a mulatto boy named Har- ry, who died with fatigue at the pump. The brig was repairing, and expected to sail in ten days; sch'r Maria, of Baltimore, bound to Barbados, struck on a rock in the night, re- pairing; brig Charlotte, Snell, of Philadelphia, bound to Guadalupe, detained.
Also sch'r Merchant, Hamilton, 19 days from Havana; the sch'r Racer, Bolton, for Philadel- phia, sailed two days before. Left brig Ali- ance, Martin, for Baltimore in 4 or 5 days; Carmelite, M'Connell, of do.; sch'r Sally, Martin, do.; Repeater, Graves, do.; and a number of others.
Also, brig Newton, Ring, 25 days from Tri- nidad, (Cuba). Left there ship Sally, Murphy, for Baltimore, in 7 or eight days; sch'r Alexander, of Charleston, just arrived; brig Ann, Mason, of New York, ditto; sch'r Li- berty, Lamblee, of New York, last from Ha- vana, where she had been carried in and detained three months; was liberated by paying all costs. Of the Day Portage, spoke the ship Orion of Providence, (R. I.) from N-w Orleans, for New Orleans, 5 days. Of the Dubhe-headed Ship, spoke the brig Charleston Packet, from Jamaica, for Philadelphia.
Arrived, ship Stapleton, Hayes, 30 days from City of Domingo. Left ship Fortune, Taggart, of Philadelphia; schooner Rhoda, Taggart, et al. and several others. March 31, latitude 28, long. 65, fell in with a British squadron of 6 sail of the line from Jamaica, bound to New- foundland, with a French ship in company, captured off St. Domingo; was boarded by the Donegal 74, and treated politely.
Also, Hamburg ship Der Friede, De Haan, from New Castle, (England) via Cores, long passage.
Also, brig Betsey, Cushing, 75 days from Riga.
Also, brig Lucy Ann, Cook, 24 days from Point Peter, (Guadaloupe). Left at Point Peter, March 25, brig Henry, Allen, Baltimore, un- certain; Alert, Cooman, do. do.; Spencer, Weeks, do. in 3 or four days; sch'r Jane, Cour- sal, do. in 10 days; ship —, Dawson, do. from Charleston, uncertain; brig Experiment, Vandenburg, Philadelphia, do.; brig Patsey, do. do.; sch'r Dolphin, Dove, do. do.; ship Polly, Ledat, New York, do.; brig Vir- ginia, Robinson, ditto, ditto; brig Rockland, ditto, ditto; brig Pae, —, do. just arrived; sch'r Eliza, Seby, do. in 5 days; schooner Venus, Whitley, Edenton, in 2 days; brig Olive Branch, Brown, New Haven, un- certain; brig Five Sisters, —, Newburyport, do.; brig Mary, —, do. just arrived; brig Mary and Nancy, —, Falmouth, uncertain; schooner Favorite, —, Bolton, do. Sailed on the morning of the 26th March, in company with a schooner of and for New York. April 25, in lat. 35, 25, N. and long. 73, 48, W. spoke schooner Hippy Couple, Boyer, of and for New York, out 18 days from Martinique, at which place the schooner Ohio, of Baltimore, arrived 2 days previous to his sailing.
Also, brig Augusta, Davis, 66 days from Ca- diz. Left there, February 12, ship Vigilance, Clay, of New York, to sail in 15 days; brig Hope, French, Plymouth, schooner Governor Carver, Goodwin, Plymouth, in 2 or 3 days; brig Columbia, Hooper, Boston, in 23 days; brig —, Preston, do. do.; Two Brothers Rehue, Gloucester, sixteen days; a ship from Charleston, (South Carolina) just arrived, and several others at quarantine. Longitude 13, in latitude 53, 34, spoke ship Ann, Alexander, of New York, 16 days out, blowing very hard, could not understand where bound informed us that 8 days after sailing, he experi- enced a heavy gale from N. W. lost three of his men overboard, and sprung a leak. April 4, long. 6, 12, lat 35, spoke ship Native, from Charleston, for London.
Also, brig Carmelite, M'Connell, 14 days from Havana. The brig Billy and Nancy, from Baltimore, arrived two days before she failed. A Spanish 74 gun ship failed the same morning for Cadiz, destination unknown. In the Gulf it ran on a shoal, and was taken by the American brig Eliza, Law, from Havana for Nor- folk.
Also, sch'r Vixen, from Havana, via Nor- folk.
A list of the American vessels left in the port of St. Jago de Cuba, 12th March, 1806. Brigs Eliza and Sarah, captain Clark, of New York; for adjudication; Hiram, Kitchen, Philadelphia; Jefferson, Lewis, ditto; Elizabeth Watson, New York, Vigilance, Cooman, do. barque America, Bryan, Philadelphia; sch'r Little Edward, Johnson, New York; Five Sis- ters Brown, Norfolk; James, Taylor, Charle- ston; Hambley, Christie, New York; Montez- rat, Davis, Baltimore; Experiment, Thistle, Philadelphia; brig Fame, Thompson, ditto, from Cape Francois, brought in by the General Kurvuland privateer, Dupuy, master. Spoke
April 15, in lat. 54, 40, long. 75, the sch'r Antelope, from New York, bound to Peter- burg, 27 days out.
Also, schooner H. P. Dawson, 27 days from Laguira. Left there, 24th March, ship Speed- well, Wells, of Philadelphia, taking in Mar- garet, Germer, ditto, ditto; brig Emmanuel, Kitts, ditto, ditto; Revenant, Lunn, ditto, ditto; ship Oliver, Dawson, New York; Pa- mela, Taylor, Charleston; brig George, God- ner, Nantucket; schooner Hannah, Nelson, Baltimore; Felicity, Feity, ditto. The ship Active, Vernon, sailed on the 14th for Porto Cavello. March 29, in the Mona passage, was boarded by the British frigate Magicienne, and treated politely. Same day was recaptured by the British government brig Reindeer, who informed us, that 3 days before she had taken in with two French brigs, one of 40 guns, the other of 18, whom she engaged for five hours, when they parted in a squall; she had 4 men killed and 9 men wounded, and received several shots between wind and water.
Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
WEDNESDAY, April 23.
MASSACHUSETTS ELECTION.
 Total in two hundred and eighty-seven towns.  For Strong, 30,519  For Sullivan, 27,767  Majority for Strong, 2,752 
On Monday morning the 61st ult. a duel was fought at Cold Springs, near Provi- dence (R. I.) between a son of general Elli- ott and young Mr. Austin; they exchanged 2 shots; the latter was wounded the leg by the first fire, and by the second in the neck, though not dangerously. Report says, the cause of the duel was a quarrel between the young mens fathers on the ex- change at Boston, on political affairs.
Just Received,
And for Sale by the subscriber, A quantity of soft shelled Almonds, by the frail or smaller quantity. Fresh Figs and English Walnuts. Lisbon Baskets.
On Hand,
A few boxes Lisbon Lemons and Oranges.
MATTHEW EARIN.
April 23.
3:
Horsburgh & Calder,
Have just received from New York, 10 bales Calcutta Piece Goods, consisting of Gurrahs, Mamoudies, Puyum Cloths, San- nas, Coffas, Batias, and Checks. A L S O,
Calicoes, colored and white Cambric Mus- lin, Undressed Ginghams, Silk Cambric, Camblers, Dimity, Cotton Hosiery, Black Lato- rung, Irish Linens, Yellow and Scarlet Ban- dano Handkerchiefs, White Crapes, Pic Nick silk Mints, Silk Umbrellas, Leno Muslin, Creas, Blue Gilly Handkerchiefs, Sooty Romalls, Blue Gurrahs, Real London Superfine Black and Blue Cloths, &c. &c. for sale, on reasonable terms, either by wholesale or retail, at their Store, cor- ner of Royal and King streets. April 23. ddw
PETER WISE, Jun.
Offers for Sale, at his Store in Fairfax Street, A general assortment of Drugs and Patent Medicines: A L S O,
Mace, Nutmegs, Cloves, Cassia, Black Oil, by the box, Superior quality Salad Oil, by the basket or bottle, Salt Petre, refined, Thirty Boxes first quality SEGARS, and fifty of second.
He will take a Young Man 14 or 15 years old, of good connections, to learn the Druggists business. April 23. dlw
Five Dollars Reward.
WAS stolen out of William Violet's booth, on Keith's wharf, on the night of the 21st inst. a Hunting Silver Watch, (maker's name and number not recollected) with a rippled purple ribbon, common brass key and a white pearl seal with the letter U on the face—has a steel band for the day of the month, and yellow hands for the hours and minutes. The above re- ward will be given to any person who will leave the Watch at this office.
All persons are forewarned from purchasing, and watch-makers are requested to keep the same should it be offered for sale. April 23. gt*
A young Lad of good morals and reputable connections, that can write a legi- ble hand, and understands accounts, may meet with an eligible situation to be instructed in mer- cantile transactions, and have his board, lodging, washing, and clothing found him. For further information Apply to the Printer.

VACCINATION.
THE subscriber offers his services to those who desire to prevent the often fatal disease of the old Small Pox, by Vaccination. FRESH COW POX MATTER Is just received.
Apply at Harper's wharf, Prince Street, to CH: DOUGLAS.
April 18 e03 6
Second Dividend,
IN the case of James Smith, has been declared, of seven cents in the dollar, on all claims legally proven, payable by the subscriber in Dumfries, thirty days from the 14th instant.
Timothy Brundige, Assignee.
Dumfries, April 19. (21) e04w
Public Sale.
PURSUANT to a deed of trust from Walter S. Alexander and Catherine his wife, to the subscriber for securing the payment of 603 dollars 33 cents and interest unto Andrew Scholfield and company, and the further sum of 385 dollars 3 cents, and interest unto Leonard and Thomas Cooke, will be sold on the premises the highest bidder for ready money, on Tuesday the sixth day of May next; one undivided moiety of a tract or parcel of land, lying and being on Potomac river in the county of Fairfax and state of Virginia, containing 450 acres, and adjoining the lands of General Thompson Mason; Augustine J. Smith; and Tobias Lear—distant about seven miles from Alexandria—the sale to commence precisely at 12 o'clock of that day. G. DENEALE, Trustee.
April 3 com.
This is to give Notice,
THAT the subscriber, of Alexandria county, in the district of Columbia, has obtained from the Orphans' Court of said county letters of administration on the personal estate of John Yost, senior, late of the county aforesaid, deceased; all persons having claims against the said deceased, are hereby warned to exhibit them with the vouchers thereof to the subscriber, on or before the 15th day of October next; or they may by law be excluded from all benefit of said estate. Given under my hand this 15th day of April, 1806.
Rebecca Yost, Adm'x.
April 17. 2w16c
N. B. All persons indebted to the above estate, are requested to make immediate payment to the administratrix.
All who have left Guns, Locks, &c. to be repaired with my late husband, John Yost, are requested to take them away within 3 months, or they will be sold for their repairs.
R. YOST, Adm'x.
April 17.
FOR SALE,
A Tract of Land, in Stafford county, about four miles above Aquia, containing 500 acres. The said land is well watered and heavily timbered, and has on it all the necessary accommodations for a family. The terms of payment will be, one third in hand, and the other two thirds at two annual instalments. Bonds, with approved security, will be required. For further particulars apply to the subscriber on the premises, or to Dr. John Bronaugh, Dumfries.
William Bronaugh.
Stafford county, 31st March. 2w4w
Five hundred dollars Reward.
FLED from the city of Baltimore, on Tuesday night, the 18th of March last, GERARD VON HARTEN , a merchant, and partner in the firm of Kenter and Von Harten, of that place. Some short time previous to his flight he forged promissory notes, to a very large amount, on twenty-eight of which forged notes (amounting to forty thousand dollars) twenty-eight indictments have been found against him, in the criminal court of Baltimore county.
GERARD VON HARTEN is a middle-sized man, 5 feet 6 or 7 inches high, about 32 years of age, has a round and regularly featured face, of fair complexion, with full red cheeks, and is slightly pitted with the small pox; his eyes are rather small, and of a dark hazel color, his mouth small with a good set of teeth; his hair is dark or chestnut colored, and is cropped short. He is a native of Germany, and retains much of the Dutch accent in speaking English, which he articulates slowly, and with a little lisp.
When he left Baltimore, he travelled leisurely through Virginia, collecting his debts in Fredericksburg, Richmond and other parts of the state, and about the first of April was seen at Scanton, near which place he is supposed to be at present. Any person apprehending said VON HARTEN , and lodging him in any jail in the United States, so that he may be brought to punishment for the forgeries lately committed by him in Baltimore, and giving notice thereof to the subscribers, in said city, shall receive the above reward.
Samuel McKim and Jeremiah Sullivan.
N. B. Having debts due to him in Kentucky, Tennessee, the Carolinas and Georgia, should he leave Virginia, will probably visit one of these states.
Editors of papers throughout the United States will render a service to the commercial world by publishing the foregoing in their papers.
Baltimore, April 17. [19] d
JAMES KENNEDY, SEN. KING-STREET,
RESPECTFULLY informs the public that he has received, from LEE & Co's Patent and Family Medicine Store, New-York, a fresh assortment of the following
Valuable Medicines,
Which are in high esteem and general use throughout the United States, many of them being sold cheaper than the drugs of which they are compounded could be purchased at a retail here.
TAKE NOTICE
That J. Kennedy, Sen. is appointed the only agent for ALEXANDRIA.
DR. HAMILTON'S ELIXIR,
A sovereign remedy for Colds, Obsolete Coughs, Asthma, Catarrhs, Sore Throats, and approaching Consumption.
To Parents who may have children afflicted with the HOOPING COUGH,
This discovery is of the first magnitude, as it is an immediate relief, checks the progress, and in a short time entirely removes the most cruel disorder to which children are liable—The Elixir is so perfectly agreeable and the dose so small that no difficulty arises in taking it.
From LUTHER MARTIN, Esq. Attorney General of the State of Maryland.
Gentlemen, I comply with your request in stating my opinion of Hamilton's Elixir. It has been used in my family for two or three years past, with uniform success, whenever colds, coughs, or similar complaints have rendered medicine necessary. I have myself found it an excellent and agreeable remedy for a very painful and troublesome affection of the breast, accompanied with forceps, and with obstructed and difficult breathing. On these accounts I do not hesitate to recommend Hamilton's Elixir, as a valuable medicine, and deserving public attention.
LUTHER MARTIN.
Mr. Abijah Henry, Bridge-street, Baltimore, was cured by one bottle of Hamilton's Elixir of a very complicated disorder, occasioned by a severe cold caught several months ago. He breathed with the greatest difficulty, and was often thrown into weakening sweats when he attempted to walk any distance, and his voice would frequently fail in such a degree that he could only attempt to whisper: he has been upwards of six weeks without a return of his complaints and desires to give this public testimony in favor of his invaluable medicine.
Dr. Hamilton's
GRAND RESTORATIVE,
Is recommended as an invaluable medicine, for the speedy relief and permanent cure of the various complaints which result from dissipated pleasures—juvenile indiscretions—residence in climates unfavorable to the constitution—the immoderate use of tea, frequent intoxication, or any other destructive intemperance—the unskillful or excessive use of mercury—the diseases peculiar to females at a certain period of life—bad lyings in, &c. &c.
And is proved by long and extensive experience to be absolutely unparalleled in the cure of
  Nervous Disorders,  Violent cramps in the    Consumptions,  Stomach and back,    Lowness of spirits,  Indigestion,    Loss of appetite,  Melancholy,    Impurity of the blood,  Gout in the stomach,    Hysterical affections,  Pains in the limbs,    Inward weaknesses,  Relaxations,    Seminal weaknesses,  Involuntary emissions,    Fluoribus (or whites)  Obstinate gleet,    Barrenness,  Impotency, &c. &c.  
In cases of extremity, where the long prevalence and obstinacy of disease has brought on a general impoverishment of the system, excessive debility of the whole frame, and a wasting of the flesh, which no nourishment or cordial could repair, a perseverance in the use of this medicine has performed the most astonishing cures.
HAMILTON'S ESSENCE AND EXTRACT OF MUSTARD,
A safe and effectual remedy for gout, rheumatism, palsy, sprains, bruises, pains in the face and neck, &c. And has performed more cures in the above complaint than all the other medicines ever before made public.
From Dr. Weatherburn, Wythe county, Virginia.
GENTLEMEN,
I purchased at your shop the preparations you call Hamilton's Essence, or Extract of Mustard, which I believe has perfectly removed a chronic rheumatism (of that kind named sciatica, or of the hip joint) under which I had labored for a long time, and which had baffled every article in the Materia Medica, and every mode of treatment received into practice for the cure of this obstinate disease. If you think this letter useful you are at liberty to make it public.
Yours, &c.
W. WEATHERBURN.
John Hoover, rope maker, South Second street, between Mary and Christian streets, Philadelphia, voluntarily maketh oath as follows, namely,
That his wife, Mary Hoover, was so severely afflicted with a violent rheumatism, very dangerously situated the consequence of a severe cold after lying in, as to be confined to her bed for several weeks; and was at length reduced to the melancholy apprehension of remaining a cripple for life, notwithstanding the most respectable medical advice was followed, and every probable remedy attempted: when seeing several cases of cures performed by Hamilton's Essence and Extract of Mustard, they were procured from Mr. Birch, No. 17, South Second street. The first application enabled her to walk across the room, and the use of one bottle restored her to her usual state of health and strength.
JOHN HOOVER,
Sworn and subscribed before EBENEZER FERGUSON, Esq. One of the justices of the peace for Philadelphia county.
HAMILTON'S
WORM DESTROYING LOZENGES,
Which have within four years past cured upwards of one hundred and twenty thousand persons of both sexes, of every age, and in every situation, of various dangerous complaints arising from worms, and from obstructions or foulness in the stomach and bowels.
This medicine bears an analogy whatever of similar title, so commonly complained of as operating with violence, on the contrary a particular excellence of this is
contains nothing but what is perfectly innocent, and so mild in its operation that it cannot injure the most delicate pregnant lady, or the tenderest infant of a week old should no worms exist in the body, but will, without pain or griping, cleanse the stomach and bowels of whatever is foul or offensive, and thereby prevent the production of worms and many fatal disorders. They are particularly effectual in carrying off all gross humors and corruptions; feverish and bilious complaints, and the most mild and mildest purgative that can be used on the occasion.
Description of Worms, and the symptoms by which they are known.
Worms which infest the human body, are chiefly of four kinds, viz. the Tercs or large round worm, the Ascarides, or small maw worm, the Cucurbitina, or short flat, white worm, and lastly, the Tania or tape worm so called from its resemblance to tape; this is often many yards long, and is full of joints—It is most hurtful and most difficult to cure.
Among the symptoms attending worms, are disagreeable breath, especially in the morning—Bad and corrupted gums—itching in the nose and about the seat—Convulsions and epileptic fits, and sometimes privation of speech—Staring and grinding of the teeth in sleep—Irregular appetite, sometimes loathing food, and sometimes voracious—Purging, with slimy and foetid stools—Vomiting—Large and hard belly—Pains and sickness at the stomach—Pains in the head and thighs, with lowness of spirits—Slow fever, with small and irregular pulse—A dry cough—Excessive thirst—Sometimes pale and unhealthy countenance, and sometimes the face bloated and flushed.
Persons afflicted with any of the above symptoms should have immediate recourse to Hamilton's worm destroying lozenges, which have been constantly attended with success in all complaints similar to those above described.
A dose of this medicine given occasionally during the warm season will effectually prevent the vomiting and purging of children, a dreadful disorder which annually destroys thousands of the infant part of our cities. It is likewise the mildest and most certain remedy known and has restored to health and strength a great number when in advanced stages of this fatal complaint. Particular and plain instructions are given for every part of the necessary treatment in such cases.
Children generally take this medicine with eagerness, having a pleasing appearance, and an agreeable taste.
CASES OF CURES—
By Hamilton's
WORM DESTROYING LOZENGES, (Sold from thousands) the authenticity of which any person may ascertain either by letter or personal application.
TAPE WORM.
Mr. SAMUEL FULLER, Inn keeper, on the Harford road, ten miles from Baltimore, began about twenty months ago to be grievously afflicted with a tape worm, which increased fast in size and strength, so as to excite the most horrid sensations by his writhing motions and intolerable pains, resembling the gnawing and tearing of his bowels, which deprived him of his necessary sleep, and caused such dreadful apprehensions as cannot be conceived but by one in a similar situation—his appetite wasted rapidly, and with that his strength, so that he was unable to attend to any business—when he heard of some excellent cures performed by Hamilton's worm lozenges, he took a large dose, which brought away a bout FOUR YARDS of the worm (now in the possession of Lee, & Co.) but a renewal of his pains soon convinced him that this monstrous reptile had recovered its full vigor—Application was made to Lee & Co. for more of their medicine, with their advice, from which resulted the total expulsion of his formidable enemy, in several pieces, which he supposed to be SIX or EIGHT YARDS more. A few months have since elapsed, and Mr. Fuller is now in perfect health. The above facts are well known to a numerous circle of his neighbors, and himself will gratify any who may wish to make further inquiries on the subject. Although Hamilton's worm lozenges produce such powerful effects, when necessary, yet they are perfectly innocent and mild in their operation on the human body; even taken in large doses, as Mr. Fuller will testify, their particular mildness is abundantly evident in innumerable cures of infants.
Communicated by Dr. John Spangler, York town, Pennsylvania.
Letter from the reverend Mr. JOHN MOLTHER minister of the Moravian church, in York town. York, January 4th, 1802.
DEAR SIR,
Dr. Hamilton's lozenges have been recommended to me as a very adequate means for the cure of children afflicted with worms, I procured a box for the use of my family, to try whether by means of this medicine I might be enabled to gain a point, which, to accomplish, different other means had proved abortive. My eldest boy had a very sickly appearance, was very restless at night, grew leaner from time to time; in short, he seemed to be in a precarious state of health, which would yield to none of the medicines administered, until I gave him two doses of lozenges, agreeably to the directions, which carried off a substance to all appearance a mere mucus but upon close inspection quite replete with very small living animals. Not one of that sort of worms which usually infest children come from him. Since that period he grew remarkably better in health, and though lean, has got a fresh and lively complexion. Upon different occasions I have used this medicine as a purging substitute, and found it to answer exceedingly well, without bringing on belly ache, or any other disagreeable sensations, so often occasioned by purging medicines. Upon the which I judge this medicine to be, besides its main object, one of the most salutary means for restoring lost appetite, and promoting a proper state of digestion, by carrying off that bilious substance, which engenders so much indisposition both among children and adults.
I am, Sir, your most obedient servant. JOHN MOLTHER.
Dr. Hahn's true and genuine German Corn Plaster.
An infallible remedy for corns, speedily removing them root and branch, without giving pain.
The genuine Persian Lotion,
So celebrated among the rationable throughout Europe, as an invaluable cosmetic perfectly innocent and safe, free from corrosive and repellent minerals (the basis of other lotions) and of unparalled efficacy in preventing and removing blemishes in the face and skin of every kind, particularly freckles, pimples, inflammatory redness, scurf, tetter, rings-worms, ynn burns, prickle heat, &c.
The Persian Lotion operates mildly, without impeding that natural, indispensable perspiration,
which is so essential to health. Its salubrious effects are speedy and permanent, rendering the skin delicately soft and clear, improving the complexion, and restoring the bloom of youth. Never failing to render an ordinary countenance beautiful, and an handsome one more so.
The Restorative Powder for the Teeth and Gums.
This excellent preparation comforts & strengthens the gums, preserves the enamel from decay, and cleanses and whitens the teeth, by absorbing all that acrimonious slime and foulness, which suffered to accumulate, never fails to injure and finally ruin them.
Dr. Hahn's genuine Eye-Water.
A sovereign remedy for all diseases of the eye, whether the effect of natural weakness or of accident, defluxions of rheum, dullness, itching and films on the eyes, never failing to cure those maladies which frequently succeed the small pox, measles and fevers, and wonderfully strengthening a weak sight. Hundreds have experienced its excellent virtues, when nearly deprived of sight.
Tooth Ache Drops,
The only remedy yet discovered which gives immediate and lasting relief in the most severe instances.
The sovereign Ointment for the Itch.
Which is warranted an infallible remedy at one application, and may be used with perfect safety on pregnant women or on infants a week old, containing not a particle of mercury, or any other dangerous ingredient whatever, and is not accompanied with that tormenting smell, which attends the application of other remedies.
The Anodyne Elixir.
For the cure of every kind of head ache. Indian Vegetable Specific. A safe and speedy remedy for the venereal disease. "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure."
For the prevention and cure of bilious and malignant fevers, IS RECOMMENDED
Dr. Hahn's Anti-Bilious Pills.
The operation of these pills is perfectly mild, so as to be used with safety by persons in every situation, and of every age.
They are excellently adapted to carry off so, pernicious bile, and prevent its morbid secretions; to restore and amend the appetite; to procure a free perspiration, and thereby prevent colds, which are often attended with fatal consequences; as dose never fails to remove a cold, if taken on its first appearance. They are celebrated for removing habitual costiveness; sickness at the stomach, and severe head ache; and ought to be taken by all persons on a change of climate.
Sold likewise by S. Pleasants, Richmond; Ross and Douglass, Petersburg; T. Green, Fredericksburg; G. Purdie, Smithfield; M. Jones, Suffolk; Dr. Miller, Winchester; R. Greenhow, Williamsburg; and J. Shaw, Leesburg. September 4. 12w
NICHOLAS HINGSTON,
Respectfully informs his friends and the public in general, that he hath removed his store to King-street, next door to Mr. Jos. Thornton's, where he hath for sale an extensive assortment of
SEEDS,
Both of English & American growth. The former imported this fall per the ship Stratford , captain Wells, via Norfolk, among which are—
Early York Cabbage, Early Dwarf do. Early Screw do. Early Sugarloaf do. Early Battersea do. Large Imperial do. Large Sugarloaf do. Large Flat Dutch do. Red do. Green and Yellow Savoy do. Brussels Sprouts, Green and Red Broccoli, Colliflower, Boroli, &c.—Alfalfa, Rye Grass, Lucerne, Burnett, Orchard Grass, Red Clover, Early Dutch Turnip, Early Stone do. Hanover do. Yellow do. White Norfolk do. Rape, Maw, Comlander, Carraway, Dill, Aniseed, Canary Seed, Double Yellow Hyacinth Roots, Pine Dushon, Flower of Mustard, Split Pea, Garden Roses, Hoes, Reels and Lines, Garden Shears and best Paring Knives On hand a quantity of Lombardy Poplar of all sizes and a variety of Flowering Shrubs, and Roots, on reasonable terms.
Also,
An elegant assortment of cut and plain Glass, China, and Queens ware, Flower Pots of all kinds.
He likewise keeps Liquors, Groceries, Spices, Powder and Shot, Fig Blue, Starch, Barley, Rice, Soap, Candles, Salt Petre, Allum, Pearl Ash, Segars, best Rappce Snuff, chewing and smoking Tobacco.
Also for Sale,
The American Gardener, and Kennedy's Treatise on Gardening. February 12. drw.law1M
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