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Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
Vol. VI.]
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1806.
[No. 1515.]
Public Sale.
On FRIDAY next, At 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store, RUM
In hds. and bds. French Brandy in pipes, Gin in pipes and bds. Whiskey and Apple Brandy in bds. Sugar in hds. tierces and bds. Chocolate White and brown Soap and Mould and dipt Candles Raisins in kegs, boxes and jars, Eggs in kegs and frails, Queen's Ware in crates, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE,
&c.—Also, A Variety of DRY GOODS,
among which are Cloths, Coatings, Kersemeres, Duffs, Plains, Kerseys, Negro Cottons, Serge, Elastics, blue Friezes, Calimancoes, Russells, Yarn Stockings, Chintzes and Calicoes, Irish Linens, Silesia do. Osnaburgs and Ticklenburgs, Muslin and Muslin Handkerchiefs, India Muslins and Table Clothes, Bandanna Handkerchiefs, Colour'd Threads, Hats and sundry other articles.
Philip G. Marsteller.
Nov. 12.
FOR SALE,
On moderate Terms,
The SHIP
HETTY,
Just arrived from Liverpool, and lying at Col. Ramsay's wharf. Her inventory may be seen and description of the ship made known, on application to Captain Ruffel, on board or to
Ricketts, Newton & Co.
If said ship is not sold in ten or fifteen days, she will be for freight or charter to any port in Europe.
R. N. & Co.
January 1.
For Sale or Freight,
The Schooner
BETSEY,
Burthen eight hundred barrels; Was built in eighteen hundred and two—And is without exception the best Schr. belonging to the port—for terms apply to
Benjamin Shreve, jun.
Dec. 14.
20 Pipes very choice Madeira Wine,
Imported in the Brig Active, from St. Bar holomews, and for sale by
R. Veitch & Co.
December 21.
N B This Wine has lain a considerable time ninth West Indies.
HENRY K. MAY
Has received, per Brig Equator, Moore, from New-Castle, and offers for Sale, if immediately applied for;
80 casks Red Lead, 38 casks Patent Shot, 18 casks Ingots Lead and 36 sheets Milled do.
December 18.
JUST RECEIVED,
9 boxes—containing
500 pieces Platillas, 500 do. Britannias, Entitled to drawback on exportation.
ALSO,
30 bbls and 5 hds New Rum;
For Sale, by
John G. Ladd.
December 13.
Notice is hereby given,
To the Stockholders of the Bank of Alexandria, THAT a dividend of four per cent. on the capital stock of said Bank, for the half year, ending this day, is declared, and will be ready to be paid to them or their representatives, on Thursday next, the 9th instant.
By order of the President and Directors. Gurdin Chapin, Cashier January 6.
Wanted to Hire,
A Negro Girl from 12 to 14 years of age—Apply to the PRINTER. November 12.
THIS DAY LANDING, From Schooner DOVE, Captain THOMAS, from PORTLAND,
And for Sale, by
Lawrason and Fowle,
1 pipe, } VIDONIA WINE, 8 half pipes, } entitled to 4 quarter casks, } DEBENTURE. 30 barrels New England Rum, 14 barrels retailing Sugar, 80 boxes Smoked Herrings, 60 tons Plaister Paris. February 1.
NOTICE.
The Subscriber wishes to inform the inhabitants of Alexandria in general, that he has a Cellar, at the lower end of Duke street, under the house of E. Mill's;
WHERE HE HAS FOR SALE,
Best Rhode-Island Potatoes; New-York Cabbages; Beets; Turnips; Onions; Pumpkins. He will attend at the Cellar every day till 11 o'clock, during the winter; where the inhabitants may be supplied with large or small quantities of the above articles, on terms very moderate.
A. WILLIS.
January 15.
JAMES BACON,
A his GROCERY STORE, on King street, has, in addition to his former stock, added
A fresh Supply of Genuine Articles in the Grocery Line; Which makes his assortment complete.
He now offers for sale, on his usual low terms, Muscovado Sugars, of various qualities,
Loaf and Lump ditto, Gunpowder, Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, Hyson skin, and Souchong. Best Green Coffee, Chocolate, of a superior quality.
Madeira, Butellos, Sherry, Lisbon, Teneriffe, Malaga, and Genuine Old Port. Cognac and Bourdeaux Brandy, Old Jamaica Spirit, for family use, Antigua, St. Croix, St. Vincents, and New-England Rum, Holland Gin, Irish and country Whiskey, Molasses, Wine, and Cider Vinegar, Soughton's Bitters.
Mace, Nutmegs, Cloves, Cassia, Pimento, Cayenne and Black Pepper, Race and Ground Ginger, Basket Salt for table use, Pearl Barley, Rice, Starch, Fig blue, Soap, Mould, Dipt and Spermaceti Candles, Refined Salt-Petre, Flotant Indigo, Allum, Copperas, Madder, Brimstone, Spinning Cotton, Patent Shot, all sizes, best English and country-made Gunpowder, Segars, and Smoking Tobacco, very best Chewing Tobacco.
Hamilton and Leiper's Snuff, Hunter's Pipes in boxes. London Mustard, warranted of a superior quality, Dixon's best ditto, Wrapping Paper, De mjohn's, &c. &c. with generally every article in his line—the whole of which have been selected with care and will be disposed of on the very lowest terms. December 16.
Dissolution of Copartnership.
THE Copartnership hitherto subsisting under the firm of Joseph Riddle & Co. of Alexandria, was dissolved the first instant, by mutual consent: All persons that are indebted to, or that have claims on the same, are requested to come forward and settle, as it is desirable to close the concern as soon as possible. Those whose accounts are of long standing are particularly requested to attend to this notice, and make payment to either of the subscribers. JOSEPH RIDDLE, Of Alexandria. JAMES DALL, Of Baltimore. September 18.
JOSEPH RIDDLE
Has Received by the Ceres and other ships lately arrived at Baltimore, a considerable part of his
FALL GOODS;
Whichever now opening at his store in Fairfax street, an daily expects an additional supply in the United States from Liverpool. September 23.
Mandeville and Jamesson, OFFER FOR SALE,
For Cash, Produce, or on the usual Credit; A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF LIQUORS & GROCERIES,
Consisting of Muscovado Sugars, of various qualities.
Philadelphia and Alexandria Loaf and Lump ditto.
Jamaica, St. Vincents, and N. E. Rum, Old Jamaica Spirits, for family use, Peach and Apple Brandy, Cognac and Bourdeaux do. Holland and Country Grocers, 70 barrels strong and fine-flavored Rye Whiskey.
Madeira, Sherry, Old Port, Lisbon, Malaga, and Teneriffe } WINES. 40 cases St. Estaph Madoc Claret, 1 butt old Ash proof Irish Whiskey, 100 cases West Schiedam Gin. A few hogheads of choice Molasses, Tennessee and Georgia Cotton.
Gunpowder, Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, Souchong, Hyson skin, and Bohca } TEAS. Very carefully selected from the best cargoes for country trade and family use.
Green Coffee, Chocolate, Pearl Barley, Rice, Starch, Fig-blue, Soap, Mustard, Rappee and Scotch Snuff.
SPICES—Pimento, Pepper, Cloves, Cassia, Nutmegs and Mace.
Ginger, race and ground. Flotant and Orleans Indigo, Madder, Copperas, Allum and Brimstone. Patent Shot, assorted, from BB to No. 9. Bar Lead, Hunter's Pipes, Bees Wax, Wrapping Paper, Demijohns, Refined Salt-Petre, Chalk.
Mould and Dipt Candles. British Gunpowder of various qualities from F to treble battle. October 18.
Liverpool Coarse Salt.
400 hds. Liverpool coarse Salt, on board the Schooner Polly and Eliza, at Lawrason's wharf, and for sale by
Lawrason & Fowle,
Who have also received by said Schooner from Boston,
8 hogheads retailing Molasses, 50 barrels New England Rum, 100 boxes mould and dipt Candles, 20 do. Chocolate, 15 do. Cod, Fish, 10 casks fresh Raisins, 20 boxes do. Muscatel ditto, 2 chests Imperial Tea.
IN STORE,
Beetoon Guarras, Young Hyson and Hyson Skin Teas, First quality Russia, heavy and light Raven Duck, American Sewing Twine, Havana Segars, of a superior quality, Dipt Candles, Chocolate, N. E. Rum, in hogheads and barrels, Pork, 1 cask double refined Loaf Sugar, 6000 lbs. Sheet Lead, &c. Cash will be given for 150 barrels Corn. Apply as above. January 14.
JUST RECEIVED
And for Sale by the Subscriber. 22 hds. Brimstone, 12 casks Linseed-Oil, 2 casks Cantharides, A L S O 30 casks first quality Cheese. JOHN G. LADD. Jan. 9.
JUST RECEIVED,
AND FOR SALE, Two boxes Irish Linen—real Cole raines. 50 barrels prime Pork. Wm. Hodgson. November 28.
FOR SALE, BY THE SUBSCRIBERS,
A FEW hogheads of Tobacco, well suited to the West-India market, Mould Candles in small boxes, of a very superior quality, and which are worthy the attention of private families, An Invoice of patent hollow Iron Ware, of English manufacture, One Trunk of mock Madras Handkerchiefs of various colours, London Particular Teneriffe Wine, in quarter casks. Robert T. Hooe, & Co. January 23.
TUNIS CRAVEN,
Has received by the late arrivals an elegant assortment of
GOODS,
—AMONG WHICH ARE—
London Superfine Cloths and Coffeemeres, Bennett's patent Cords, Do. Waistcoatings, Silks, Molekins, Florentines, Imperial, clouded and white Marceilles, Toillnetts, Swandowns, Flannels, rose Blankets, Coatings, Plains, Kerseys, Halfthicks, Lamb's Wool, Worsted, Cotton and Silk Hosiery, Irish & Flanders Sheetings, 4 4 1/2 Irish Linens, Shirting Cotton, Long Lawns, Linen Cambricks, Dimities, Cambricks do. Corded Cambricks, Lace do. Rich Colonade and figured India Muslins India and British Book do. Lace Caps & Handkerchiefs, Extra Silk Gloves; Pic Nic Muffs. Silk Cord and Buttons, Cambricks Buttons, Artificial Flowers and Wreaths, Ostrich Feathers, Italian Mantuas, Fine India Persians, Baftas, Mamoodies, Dowdals, Ticklenburgs, Osnaburgs, Brown rolls &c. &c.
He daily expects an additional assortment of FALL GOODS. Oct. 22.
15 hogheads } Prime retailing Molasses. 12 tierces } 20 puncheons high proof Jamaica Rum 8 butts Muscat Wine 4 half butts Constantia do. 4 pipes fine old Brazil Madeira 12 boxes French Prunes 10 hogheads } New England Rum 15 barrels } 50 barrels Pennsylvania Rye Whiskey 6 casks refined British Salt-Petre 3 tierces Allum 50 boxes Mould and Dipt Candles 10 boxes Chocolate Just received, and for sale, for cash or on the usual credits. Mandeville & Jamesson. December 21.
NOTICE,
To those who are indebted to the subscriber on account of the concern of Powell and Denney, as well as Denney and Powell, that all who do not pay off their notes or accounts or give their bonds with security, on or before the first day of May next, their notes and accounts will be put into the hands of an attorney indiscriminately. Mr. LEVER POWELL, jun. of Middleburg, is authorised to settle and receive the debts due on account of that concern, should any apply there in preference to the subscribers in this place. Edmund Denney. January 30.
Ten Dollars Reward.
RAN away from the subscriber (living in Loudoun county, Virginia) about the 7th of October, 1805. a Negro Woman by the name of CHARLOTTE, a low and well set wench, about the age of 24 years, has large white and tall eyes and very thick lips, with a mouth of vast capacity; but, what I suppose to be the most remarkable, and by which she may be easily known, is a large bare place on the back part of her head. I deem it unnecessary to mention her clothing, as the length of time which she has been absent has given her an opportunity of changing them. I will give the above reward to any person or persons, who will either deliver her to me, or confine her in any goal, so that I get her again, and all reasonable charges I will also pay. Nicholas Grimes, Near Mr. Wm. Hamner's Tavern, January 27.
CASH, and the highest price will be given for Clean Linen and Cotton Rags, by the Printer of this paper.

Examination of the BRITISH DOCTRINE, which subjects to capture a neutral trade, not open in time of peace.
We recommend the perusal of this pamphlet to every man ambitious of making himself accurately acquainted with the doctrine recently set up by Great Britain, and with the arguments by which it is attempted to maintain it. The magnitude of the subject, the deep interest it has excited, the interesting effects it may have on the prosperity, and eventually, perhaps on the peace of the country, make it the duty of every American citizen, alive to the honor and interest of his country, to form precise and definite ideas respecting it, that he may be qualified to determine what measures it may be proper to adopt to avert injuries which might otherwise be oppressive. The discharge of this duty will be greatly facilitated by the perusal of this tract, in which the subject is discussed in a calm, able and comprehensive manner.
Its length forbids the giving it entire. We shall occasionally, however, offer an extract, calculated to awaken public attention. It commences as follows:
In times of peace among all nations, their commercial intercourse is under no other restrictions than what may be imposed by the respective laws, or their mutual compacts. No one or more nations can justly control the commerce between any two or more of the others.
When war happens between any two or more nations, a question arises, in what respect it can affect the commerce of nations not engaged in the war?
Between the nations not engaged in the war, it is evident that the commerce cannot be affected at all by a war between others.
As a nation not engaged in the war remains in the same relations of amity and of commercial pursuits, with each of the belligerent nations, as existed prior to the war, it would seem that the war could not affect the intercourse between the neutral and either of the belligerent nations: and that the neutral nation might treat & trade with either, or both, the belligerent nations, with the same freedom as if no war had had arisen between them. This, as the general rule, is sufficiently established.
But inasmuch as the trade of a neutral nation with a belligerent nation might, in certain special cases, affect the safety of its antagonist, usage, founded on the principle of necessity, has admitted a few exceptions to the general rule.
Thus, all instruments of war, going into the hands of one belligerent nation, may be intercepted on the high seas, by its adversary.
In like manner, a neutral trade with a place actually besieged, is liable to be interrupted by the besiegers.
It is maintained also on one side, tho' strongly contested on the other, that the property of a nation at war, in a neutral ship, may be seized and condemned by the enemy of that nation.
To these exceptions, Great Britain has undertaken to add another, as important as it is new. She asserts a right to intercept the trade of neutrals with her enemies in all cases where the trade, as it respects the ship, the cargo, or even the individual port of destination, was not as free before the war, as it is made during the war.
In applying this doctrine, the British government and courts have not, as yet, extended it beyond the trade of neutrals on the coasts, and with the colonies of enemies. But it is manifest that this limitation is founded on considerations of expediency only; and that the doctrine is necessarily applicable to every other branch of neutral commerce with a belligerent nation, which was not open to the same nation in time of peace. It might indeed with equal reason be extended farther. It might be applied to the case of a trade legally permitted to foreign nations in time of peace, but not actually carried on by them in time of peace; because in time of peace actually carried on by the nation itself: and which is taken up by foreign nations in time of war only, in consequence of the war, which by increasing the risk or by finding other employment for the vessels and seamen of the nation itself, invites neutral traders into the deserted channels. In both cases the neutral intervention may be said to result from the pressure of the war; and in both cases the effect is the same to the belligerent; since in both, neutrals carry on for him, a trade auxiliary to his prosperity and his revenue, which he could no longer carry on for himself; and which at the same time, by liberating his naval faculties for the purpose of war, enable him to carry on the war with more vigor and effect.
These inferences cannot be impaired by any sound distinction, between a trade of foreigners with colonies, and a trade of foreigners with the ports of the mother country. Colonies, more especially when they are altogether subject to the same authority which governs the parent state, are integral parts of the same dominion or empire. A trade, therefore, between a colonial port and a port of the parent or principal state, is precisely of the same nature with a trade between one and another port of the latter; and a trade between a colony and a foreign port is, in like manner, precisely the same with the trade between a foreign port and the parent country; which is only a more considerable part of the same country or empire. Previous to the late political union of Ireland with Great Britain, the relation between those two islands was strictly analogous to the relation between Great Britain and the West Indies. Was any difference ever entertained between a coasting trade from a British to a British port, and a trade from a British port to an Irish port; or between a trade from a foreign port to an Irish port, and a trade from a foreign to a British port? In the nature of things, and in the eye of foreign nations, the cases were the same. If any difference existed, it was merely circumstantial, such as may be incident to all cases essentially the same; or merely municipal, such as may result from those regulations of trade, which all sovereigns have an acknowledged right to make. It would not be unfair, therefore, in examining the doctrine asserted by Great Britain, to view it in the whole extent of which it is susceptible. But the latitude in which it is avowed, and carried into operation, sufficiently demands the serious attention of all nations; but more than any, that of the United States, whose commerce more than any is the victim to this belligerent pretension. To prepare the way for this examination, several remarks are to be premised.
First. The general rule being that the trade between a neutral and belligerent nation is as free as if the latter were at peace with all nations, and the cases in which it is not as free being exceptions, to the general rule, the exceptions according to the received maxim of interpretation, are to be taken strictly against those claiming the benefit of the exceptions, and favorably for those claiming the benefit of the general rule.
Secondly. The exceptions being founded on a principle of necessity, in opposition to ordinary right, the necessity ought to be evident and urgent. In proportion as the necessity may be doubtful, and still more in proportion as the sacrifice of neutral interest would exceed the advantage to the belligerent the exception fails.
Thirdly. The progress of the law of nations, under the influence of science and humanity, is mitigating the evils of war, and diminishing the motives to it, by favoring the rights of those remaining at peace, rather than of those who enter into war. Not only are the laws of war tempered between the parties at war, but much also in relation to those at peace.
Repeating then that every belligerent right to controul neutral commerce must as an exception to the general freedom of commerce, be positively and strictly provided, and the more strictly as the exceptions are in a course of restriction rather than extention, the question is ready for examination, whether it be a part of the law of nations, that a trade ordinarily shut in time of peace, and opened to neutrals in time of war, is liable, as much as a trade in contraband of war or with a blockaded port, to capture and condemnation.
It will not be overlooked, that the principle as thus laid down, does not extend to any of the cases, where a new trade tho' opened during a war, is not opened on account of the war, but on considerations which would produce, the same measure, if no war existed; from which follows another important observation, that taking into view the probable occurrences of such considerations, the still greater probability of a mixture of such with considerations derived from the war, the impossibility of distinguishing the proportion of these different ingredients in the mixture, with the evident disadvantages of rendering more complicated, instead of simplifying, a rule of conduct between independent nations, to be expounded and enforced by one of the parties themselves, it would seem to require no great effort of candor to acknowledge the powerful objection in practice, to such a principle, were it really embraced by the most specious theory.
But without dwelling on this view of the subject, however just in itself, the principle in question will be tried:
First. By the writings most generally received as the depositaries and oracles of the law of nations.
Secondly. By the evidence of treaties.
Thirdly. By the judgment of nations, other than G. Britain.
Fourthly. By the conduct of G. Britain herself.
Fifthly by the reasoning employed in favor of the principle.
EXTRACT FROM GOVERNOR STRONG'S SPEECH To the Legislature of Massachusetts.
But changes in the constitution of government are more injurious than in the system of laws, even a small innovation may destroy its principles. The framers of the national constitution had before them, not only the forms which had been preferred by the several states, but those also which before that time had been devised in other ages and nations; and though the repeated experiments which have since taken place in Europe, may suggest matter for warning they afforded nothing for imitation. It notwithstanding, it is found by experience that the constitution operates very unequally or the construction of any part is doubtful, amendments may be necessary to alter or explain it. But it is vain to expect that all will be satisfied. Free governments admit of an endless variety of modifications, and the opinions entertained of their respective merits are equally various. When the constitution was established, perhaps no man that became subject to it, was perfectly pleased with every part. It was the result of mutual concession, and such indeed must always be the case when a form of government is voluntarily accepted by a community.
Almost every nation, at some period of their existence, have enjoyed the privileges of a free state: but how few have preserved them! they have been lost by the inconsistency of the citizens, or forfeited by their vices. In many republics, repeated variations in the modes of government have taken place, as different parties happened to predominate, until the people became weary of changes and preferred the quiet of absolute power, to the tumults of perpetual revolution. In the minds of some men, there seems to be a restlessness, which renders them dissatisfied with any uniform course of things, and make them eager in the pursuit of novelty; they abound in projects and are ever meditating some fanciful change in the plan of government, which their imagination represents as useful. But men of great ambition are still more dangerous; they commonly make the fairest pretences to principle, though they are actuated only by self-interest. If the constitution or laws of their country present obstacles to the accomplishment of their wishes, they employ every artifice to alter or abolish them; and if individuals oppose their attempts, they are equally artful and solicitous to destroy their influence, and render them odious to their fellow citizens.
Few men even in a prosperous community, are fully satisfied with their condition; a great part are easily induced to believe, that there is something wrong in government or laws which might be received to their advantage; they therefore easily embrace any specious proposal to effect an alteration. The crafty and ambitious know how to avail themselves of this disposition to change, and encourage their followers to expect, that the amendments they propose will perfectly suit their case and produce the very blessings they wish; in this way they not only effect their immediate object, but acquire an influence which enables them afterwards to accomplish the most destructive innovations. Such persons encourage hopes that can never be realized, and excite complaints which the most wise and benevolent administration is unable to remove.
Indeed, we are generally apt to ascribe too much to the efficacy of laws and government, as if they alone could secure the happiness of the people; but no laws will be sufficient to counteract the influence of manners which are corrupted by vice and voluptuousness; and it is beyond the power of any government, to render the circumstances of the citizens easy and prosperous, if they want the habits of industry and frugality. Government is necessary to preserve the public peace, and protect the persons and property of individuals; but our social happiness must chiefly depend upon other causes; upon simplicity and purity of manners; upon the education that we give our children; upon a steady adherence to the customs and institutions of our ancestors; upon the general diffusion of knowledge and the prevalence
of piety and benevolent affections among the people. Our forms of government, are double less like all other human institutions, in perfect, but they will insure the blessings of freedom to our citizens, and preserve their tranquility as long as they are virtuous and no constitution that has been, or can be formed, will secure those blessings to a depraved and vicious people.
The unanimity which appeared in both branches of the legislature, when a proposed amendment to the national constitution was disapproved by you at the last session, may seem to render these remarks superfluous; but as the constitution of this state does not require, that such amendment should be laid before the executive for approval; and as other questions of this nature are likely to arise, I trust there is no impropriety in suggesting these reflections or in adding my testimony in favor of the principles you adopted, in the instance to which I refer.
BALTIMORE, January 30.
The brig Estaw, Galt, of this port for Canton, was spoken November 24, in lat 35, 39, N. long. 10, 50, W. all well.
The Schooners general Eaton, Friendship, Chambers, and Pelican, Merit, hence have arrived at St. Marks, in 10 days passage. The Swallow, Murdock, hence, at Jeremie.
Arrived, Schooner Luna, Beit, 19 days from Cape Francois, 10 of which was in the bay. Sailed in co. with Schooner Antelope, Edwards, for Baltimore. Left ship Warren, Stearns, of Baltimore, uncertain; sch's Mediator, Graves, and Victory, Davis, for do. next day; sch's Flex, of Newburyport; sch's William, Kuckell, of Philadelphia; sch's Two Brothers, of Alexandria, just arrived; Mohawk, Quarles, of New York.
Also, sch'r Syren, Bartlet, 16 days from Annapolis. Sailed in co. with brig Hunter, of Philadelphia, for New Orleans. Left ship Mary, Bunbury, of Baltimore, uncertain; sch'r Wm. Kemp, of Norfolk. The sch'r Mohawk, of Baltimore, at Jacmel.
January 31.
Arrived sch'r Ohio, Hadadaway, 30 days from Jacmel. Left there, 1st Jan. brig Berley, McClure, for Philadelphia, to sail 15th; Charles, ton Packet of do; Ranger, Davidson, of do, expected to sail about the first of February; Watkel, of New York, 10th Jan. P. M. do. for New Orleans. Jan. 15, off Jamaica, was chased by a French privateer for six hours and an half—during the chase threw all the letters overboard. Passed in the Bay, brig Polly and Nancy, 145 days from Leghorn, bound up; and in armed Schooner.
Arrived below, ship Rebecca, Wyse, from Batavia. Left there 29th September, ship Harriot, Pearce, for Baltimore, in about ten days; Huron, Haffred, New-York, ditto; Monteuma, Anffey, Philadelphia, uncertain; Belle Savage, Kingston, Boston, ditto; Egeria, Redfield, Rhode Island, ditto; Samuel Hiam, Champaign, New York, ditto; Thomas, Percy, ditto, ditto; Liberty, Vickery, Philadelphia, ditto; brig Nancy, Sherman, of Baltimore, for the Isle of France; the ship William, captain Grubbs, of Baltimore (arrived,) saved 5 days before; the John Jay, Fry, for Providence, one day before; the Paterson, Shaw, for do. 8th September. The Camilla, Warden, of Philadelphia, left Batavia about the 10th September for the coast of Carolina. The William Bingham, Charnock, of Baltimore, sailed for Madera 12th September; the Bingham, William, of Philadelphia, the 15th September, for Canton. The Magare, Hurd, of Baltimore was daily expected from the coast of Coromandel.
Off Bantam spoke bark George Town, Repp, 51 days from the Isle of France, bound to Batavia. In Eastern parts of the Straits of Sundu, saw the ship Bengal of Philadelphia, supposed bound to Canton; also, ship Batus, of Salem, bound from France, bound to Batavia. November 15, on the banks of Lagulhas, was brought to by a French privateer mounting thirty guns, belonging to Morlaix, last from the Isle of France; captured a few days previous, the ship Desolation, from the Isle Desolation, bound to London. December 13, lat. 7, 20, N. spoke ship Chopara, Brown, from the river Congo, bound to Charleston, with an entire cargo of Congo regors, and ship Plato, 16 days from New York, for Martinique.
Also, Schooner Harriot, Mitchell, 20 days from St. Augustine.
Also, ship Traveller, Kidd, 70 days from Leghorn. Off Bermuda was boarded by two British frigates and treated politely, one of which was going to Halifax and the other to cruise off Charleston.
Also, Schooner Mediator Graves, 20 days from Cape Francois.
Also, Schooner Repeater, Graves, 19 days from —. Several American vessels have been turned off, among which were the brig Friendship, Simmons, from Salem; ship —, Capt. Vernon, of Philadelphia from Martinique, went to La Guira, and was there ordered off, and a brig belonging to New-York.
Also, Schooner James, Lewis, 27 days from Trinidad and 13 from St. Thomas. Left at this place, Schooner Gipsey, Hutchins, of Philadelphia; schoner Sally, of Vienna, of New York, in 2 weeks; brig —, Oving, of Norfolk, arrived a few days before. The ship Rancorous, Yearly, failed for Baltimore from St.

Thomas, in Co. The Schooner Lavater, Helm, failed 2 days before, which we spoke in the day. By the James we learn that the attempt of an insurrection among the blacks was nearly quelled; three of the principal negroes engaged in it had been apprehended and hung. Manual law was to have been taken off a few days after.—Accounts had reached Trinidad that there had been an insurrection among the blacks at Tobago.  Also, Schooner Victory, Davis, 20 days from Cape Francois.  Also, ship Montezuma, Dashiell, 73 days from Lisbon.  Also, Schooner Lavater, Helm, 20 days from St. Thomas.  Bow, a Schooner supposed to be the Antelope, Edward from Cape Francois.
Alexandria Daily Advertiser. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4.
We hear, Mr. CRUSE intends opening a Beer-House, in Royal-street, near the Coffee-Room, on Wednesday next; where he promises good Alexandria Beer.
Extract of a letter from a member of Congress.
The house of representatives of the U. States have now before them one of the most important bills ever proposed in that house—it contemplates no less than a death blow to the present and future public credit of the United States, by a repeal of the law authorising the receipt of present and future evidences of public debt, even at any rates, at the land-offices of the United States, in exchange for the public lands now and hereafter to be exposed for sale.
In order fully to understand the nature and tendency of this bill, it is necessary to state, that in 1782, when the army of the United States were almost in a state of mutiny for want of pay and necessaries, they were told by their officers, that congress would make them ample amends, by giving them a portion of the lands they would gain at the peace then in contemplation, and that the certificates they would receive in payment for their services on a final settlement, would also be received at any future period for more acres of the public lands, at a price according to the rates to be fixed by future laws of the government of the union. It was easy to convince the soldier that these lands, from their vast extent and quality, would in time become of great value, and be far more than equal to the principal and interest of all present and future national debts and therefore no heavy taxes would ever be necessary for this important object. Notwithstanding these promises, there was unfortunately, at the funding of the debts, a change made, by an addition to the original and simple plan of a land sinking fund for the entire discharge of the public debts, in the establishment of a cash sinking fund , and also taxes to the full and entire amount of the interest of the debt. Thus the whole of the original system was changed, and those certificates which were considered as drafts or checks on a great land-bank, became money obligations, calling for our cash for their extinction, as well as for the interest annually due thereon, till the principal might be paid. This is certainly an unfortunate change and an act of great injustice to the old soldier, who is thus taxed to pay a part of that interest which was due to him without any such deduction, because the public lands, so justly applicable to the payment at least of the principal of this debt, would soon be far more than equal to its final extinction.
In answer to the complaints made at the time against these measures, the soldier was told, that it was necessary to establish a money sinking fund, to raise the debt to par, in order that those whose necessities might require a sale and transfer of any part of the principal debt, might obtain a fair price for their certificates. This served to pacify the old soldiers at the time, and made them look with patience at the (I hope honest) stock-jobbing transactions under the former commissioners of the sinking fund, because they were informed that as soon as the public lands were recovered from the British (then at Detroit, and still in possession of this property, tho' ceded in the treaty of 1783 to the U States) and as soon as the surveys were completed and the Indian titles extinguished, the obnoxious and injurious cash sinking fund would be repealed; for it was easy to see, even at that time, that it would be by far more advantageous to give our vacant acres for these obligations, than to pay for them in money, especially to those Europeans who were daily buying the public certificates in our market, in exchange for specie; an article then and still so much wanted in the United States, that it is computed by all our principal calculators, and proved by Mr. Gallatin in a report of 1803, that we gain 12 per centum per annum, by the use and general circulation of all the European loans we have ever obtained at 5 or 6 per centum, at whatever periods.
While we were beginning daily to feel great advantages from these loans, all our calculating friends to their country were astonished to find a law passed in 1802 to return eight millions of the public debt annually to our creditors, three fourths of whom are in Europe; this too at a time when they were daily emigrating with their certificates, and exchanging them for lands at two dollars per acre, which they were continually selling and improving, and thereby greatly contributing to the general wealth of the United States. The severity of this impolitic law of 1802 is however less felt now than it might be, on account of our regaining a portion of the carrying trade in consequence of the present war in Europe; but just when these facts begin to be generally understood, contrary to the rule of public faith and to all sound financial policy, a law is now proposed, to repeal the land sinking fund law forever , and to increase the operation of the monied sinking fund with all its pernicious effects and ruinous tendencies, so that in future the public creditor cannot take a light public certificate with him on a long journey to the westward, when he goes to buy lands; he must now carry money, and run the risk of being robbed; Government must run the same risk on the return of this money, merely to be used by our national stock-jobbers, on whom their is in future to be no check but their own discretion , and they are also to be allowed a commission!
Extract of a letter from Washington, dated January 22, 1806.  "If we are to credit out door rumour, of what has lately passed in congress, some serious objects have engaged their occluded deliberations among them, it is said, a project for invading the Spanish colonies. Under such an administration even to talk of such an invasion, is considered as getting on pretty fast "in the unprofitable contest of trying who shall do each other most harm." But, it is mere talk, and will pass off in vapor. There was, indeed, a time when the pecuniary resources, and military and marine force of the United States of America might have authorised such an attempt at retributive justice; but that time is past: a mean jealousy has dried up our internal resources, speculations in the wilderness have exhausted our treasury, an illiberal policy has reduced our army, and bitter antipathy against our commerce has suffered that navy, which should have been its protection, to sink into decay."
Extract of a letter from Trinidad to a gentleman in New York, dated 24th Dec.
"We are once more under the martial law, it was proclaimed on the 14th instant, in consequence of having discovered that the negroes intended to revolt. Three of the ringleaders have been executed. Business goes on as usual. Flour 8 to 9 dollars."
A writer in the Washington Federalist, over the signature of COLUMBUS, has furnished several essays on the subject of finance, in which he has collected a considerable quantity of information relative to the situation of the public lands. It appears that in the years
   Acres. Dollars     1801 we had sold 393,640 for 1 203,509   1802 738,666 1 883,502   1803 919,727 2,248,502   1804 1,293,336 2,888,509   1805 1,912,602 3 124,462    and that we have yet 300,000,000 on this side, and 700,000,000 acres on the other side of the Mississippi.
"This progressive view, increasing in a compound ratio, will shew that we want nothing with our present enterprise, but, more men and more money to become the first nation of the universe."
The enemies of our commerce, and of course to its sister agriculture, seem determined to throw every impediment in the path to our true policy and certain prosperity. We with feeble and judging minds were less numerous in the house: we trust, however, they will be in the minority. If they have not native nerve, we wish, to show an unbroken and decisive front to those who injure and insult us, they would assume the virtues they have not, and wear for a season the Lion's mane on the neck of the sheep.
[Washington Federalist] Printing, in its various branches, handsomely executed at this office.
CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Friday, January 31.
Mr. Leib moved to discharge the committee of the whole from the further consideration of the report of a select committee in favour of the erection of a bridge over the Potomac.
Mr. Leib said his reason for this motion was to disengage the House from a tedious discussion on a local and comparatively unimportant question, that the House might immediately take up business of pressing and national importance called for by the great interests and anxiety of the people, and the interesting crisis of affairs.
Mr. Lewis opposed the motion. He considered the subject of considerable importance even in a national point of view; and he trusted that, as so much time had been already consumed, and the stage of the discussion promised so near a termination, the House would not postpone a decision of the question.
Mr. Van Cortland advocated the motion, on similar grounds with those urged by Mr. Leib, and particularly under the impression that the state of public affairs loudly called for effectual measures for the defence of our ports and harbours.
The question being taken the motion was disagreed to; Ayes 47; Noes 58.
Mr. Van Cortland, with the view of maintaining order, and expediting the public business, offered certain resolutions a mandatory of the rules of the House.
The first of these amendments prohibits a member from reading in the House any book or printed paper, or writing any letters; the second prohibits the sergeant at arms from keeping or stating the accounts of the members, or giving receipts in the House, and prohibits the door-keepers from coming on the floor to call out members.
These resolutions were ordered to lie on the table.
Mr. Gregg said he had had the honor two days since of laying on the table a resolution to prohibit the importation of British goods until arrangements be entered into to render the continuance of this prohibition unnecessary. Mr. G. said he was of opinion that it was proper at the same time to adopt a permanent system of commercial regulations calculated to meet the measures of foreign powers. To throw light on this subject, Mr. Gregg moved that the report of the secretary of state on the commercial relations of the U. States with foreign powers, made in the year 1791, should be printed.
This motion was agreed to.
The bill to repeal so much of any act as authorises the receipt of evidences of the public debt in payment of the lands of the United States and for other purposes relative to the public debt, was read a third time and passed;
Ayes 89.
Mr. Holland moved to postpone till the first Monday of March the resolution on the subject of the Potomac bridge.
Motion lost—Ayes 45—Noes 74.
A message from the Senate stated the passage of a bill making an additional appropriation for the library.
The house then again resolved itself into a committee of the whole—on the resolution in favor of authorising the erection of a BRIDGE across the POTOMAC.
Messrs. Lewis and Quincy supported, and Messrs. Dawson, G. W. Campbell, Magruder, Varnum, and Masters opposed the resolution.
When the question was taken, and the resolution carried—Ayes 60—Noes 51.
The committee immediately rose and reported their agreement to the resolution.
The house took the report into consideration. On concurring in the resolution the yeas and nays were called; and were yeas 61—Nays 50.
A committee of five members was then appointed to bring in a bill conformably to the resolution.
Mr. Early moved that when the house adjourn, they adjourn till Monday.
Mr. Crowninshield hoped the motion would not prevail; but that the house would proceed without delay to the great national concerns that demanded their attention.
Mr. Quincy, Mr. Newton and Mr. Early hoped the motion would prevail this time might be allowed for reading the voluminous documents presented, and for reflection on the important subject expected to come under view on Monday [the non-importation with Great Britain.]
The yeas and nays were taken on Mr. Early's motion, which was agreed to; yeas 64—Nays 54. When the house, about 4 o'clock, adjourned until Monday.
PUBLIC SALE.
On THURSDAY next, at 11 o'clock will be sold on captain Tucker's wharf, Thirty hogheads first quality Sugar,
On a credit of 60 and 90 days, for approved indorsed negotiable notes. P. G. Marsteller.
February 4.
Alexandria Library Company.
THE Members of the Alexandria Library Company will please to take notice, that an election will be held, at the Library, on Monday, 17th instant, between the hours of 3 and 6 in the afternoon, for a President and eleven Directors for the ensuing year.
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For Sale, by the Subscriber,
On board the Schooner LARK, lying at HARPER'S wharf.
 Few hogheads retailing Molasses  Mould Candles  Spermaceiti do.  30 barre's No. 1 Beef  16 barre's N. E. Rum  2 bales Broom Guara's  1 bale fine Cuffs  Wens' and Womens' Shoes  Quantity Sial Leather. 
John Peabody.
February 4.
FOR SALE,
On board the Sloop MONTEZUMA, at Heroes and Miller's wharf.
 Salt, Molasses, Oranges, Lemons and Figs—which will be sold low if immediately applied for.—The Sloop will sail for NORFOLK, on Monday morning next. For freight or passage apply to the Captain on board, or to Mordecai Miller. 
February 4.
JUST RECEIVED,
By last PALMER, from NORFOLK, 20 frails broad Figs to barrels China Oranges Fresh Life a Lemons, in boxes, For Sale, by
Matthew Eakin; Who has on hand, A general assortment of Confectionary as usual.
February 4.
OYSTERS.
THE subscriber has just received a cargo of Buck River Oysters, and for sale at his wharf in Prince Street.
F. SHUCK.
N. B. Pickled Oysters prepared in the best manner in jars of different sizes.
February 4.
Thirty Dollars Reward.
RAN away on the 30th of last month, from the subscribers, living in Alexandria, JOHN JOHNS,
An apprentice to the Boot and Shoe making business; he is about 17 years of age, 5 feet 7 or 8 inches high, slender made, dark complexion, down lock—had on when he went away a long black coat, coarse dark trousers, Bonnet's cord waistcoat (with figure). He will probably call himself JOHN STONE, which name he assumed in consequence of having been raised by a person of that name. Whoever apprehends said apprentice and secures him in any jail and gives information, so that we get him again, shall receive 25 dollars, or the above reward if brought home.
Moses & Jacob Janney.
N. B. It is thought the above apprentice has been taken away by a journeyman who calls himself Joseph Ward, and who went to Norfolk about the time said boy absented himself.
February 4.

JUST RECEIVED, and for SALE, by ROBERT GRAY, Book- seller, An Examination of the British Doc- trine, which subjects to Capture a Neutral Trade, not open in time of Peace.
PRICE ONE DOLLAR.
February 1.
PUBLIC SALE.
By virtue of a Decree of the Superior Court of Chancery, held in the city of Rich- mond, the 6th of October 1805.
THE Subscriber will expose to SALE to the highest bidder, on the first Monday in March next, being Prince William court day, at George William's Tavern , in the town of Dumfries at three o'clock, on a credit of six months; a TRACT OF LAND in the said county of Prince William, distant from the town of Dumfries thereunto six miles, lying on the east side of the main mountain road, bounded thereby, and includes Powell's run. It is laid to contain six hundred and eighty five acres, with several tenements thereon, and is a part of the tract, of JOHN BERRYMAN, deceased, which was by him conveyed to RICHARD GRAHAM, and is now decreed to be sold to satisfy a Mort- gage thereon, if the money be not paid by the twenty fifth day of next month.
Alexander Henderson.
John Gibson,
John Linton.
Dumfries, November 21. (Dec. 28.) 12w8w
TO RENT.
The Dwelling HOUSE at present occupied by William Sanford—The house is a commodious and handsomely situated, with eve- ry necessary out house, and has a handsome gar- den in high cultivation. Apply to
Mr. Thomas Preston, or Thomas Sanford.
October 23.
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NOTICE.
THE Subscriber offers the plantation where on he now lives on the head of Difficult Run, in Fairfax County, and about a mile and a half from Fairfax Court House, containing 125 acres, the plantation is in good repair as to fence ing and buildings, an apple orchard of one hun- dred and fifty bearing apple trees with other fruit trees, about half the land is cleared, and the balance well timbered particularly with rail tim- ber. The terms will be made known by the subscriber on the premises, and the land shown to any person inclined to purchase.
Thomas Smith.
January 28.
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Centreville Academy.
ties of life are cheap and may easily be procured. The strictest attention will be paid to the morals of the students both in and out of school.
The terms of tuition will be, for the Latin and Greek languages, including Geography, &c. 25 dollars; for the Mathematics 20 dollars; Reading, Writing, and Arithmetic, 14 dollars per annum, paid quarterly in advance. A small contribution will be required from each pupil for the purchase of fire wood.
Centreville, Dec. 14.
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JUST PUBLISHED, By COTTOM AND STEWART, (Price one Dollar.)
A new edition with modern improvements on the ART OF COOKERY, MADE PLAIN AND EASY By MRS. GLASS.
It contains directions how to roast, boil and dress to perfection, every thing necessary to be set up to table.
21. Directions for Soups, Broths, Puddings, Pies Gravies, Sauces, Hashes, Fricassees, Ragouts, Pickling, Cakes, Jellies, Preserving, &c. &c. With a modern bill of fare for every month in the year.
There is no work on this subject more complete than the above. It is also the most modern as the Edition from which this was taken, was published in London, May 1804, and contains all the improvements in the art up to that time, leaving out many superfluous dishes, and substituting others more useful.
December 42.
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A few copies of the American Gardner , may be had at the Book- Store of Robert Gray.
Valuable Lands and Negroes, FOR SALE.
THE Subscriber desirous of disposing of his distant property, so as to bring his affairs more within his reach and management, offers for sale the following lands and negroes, at prices so reduced as to claim the attention of persons wish- ing to invest money in such property, viz.
CHATHAM, that elegant and highly improved seat on the banks of the Rappahannock River, directly opposite the town of Fredericksburg, con- taining about eleven hundred acres, four hundred of which are in wood, and valuable timber, the rest in cultivation, and pleasure grounds—The land in tillage is level, a considerable part of it has been highly manured, and the whole of it well adapted to the culture of grass, small-grain, and Indian corn, as the crop now growing will attest. The house and offices are of brick, and on a large and handsome scale, with a garden in front containing four acres, laid off with taste and well planted with the choicest fruit trees, now in full bearing, and ornamented with forest trees and shrubs of almost every description.— There is on the estate adjoining the river, a grist- mill built of free stone, containing the modern machinery and two pair of stones, one of them French Burrs—It commands a large country cul- tom, is well situated for merchant business, and has rented for five hundred dollars per annum ex- clusive of all the grain of the farm hopper free, which is equal to three hundred dollars more.— There are all necessary out houses, for either con- venience or luxury, such as ice-house, spring- house, barn, stable, offices, &c. &c. With all these advantages and expensive improvements, this property is offered at a price which the lands alone ought to command. There are also some valuable fisheries, and quarries of free stone on this estate.
Also, a tract of land generally called Clark's, about two miles below Chatham, on the north bank of the Rappahannock river, and within view of the town of Fredericksburg, containing upwards of four hundred acres. About one hun- red and twenty acres of this tract is Rappahannock river bottom in cultivation, and is well-a- dapted to Indian corn, small grain, &c. the resi- due is in wood, surrounding a height, which fur- nishes a beautiful site for building.
Also, a tract of land in Stafford county, ad- joining Stafford court house, containing upwards of twelve hundred acres. This is good farming land, and has several tenants on it.
Also, a tract of land in Westmoreland and Richmond counties, containing upwards of two thousand acres, on which there are also several tenants. These two last mentioned tracts of land will be sold in small tenements, or in entire tracts, as may best suit the wishes of purchasers.
Also, a tract of land called Boyd's Hole, con- taining about one hundred and fifty acres, on the banks of the Potomac, in King George county, on which there is a comfortable dwelling house, store and tobacco inspection ware house. Few situations combine more advantages, it being an excellent stand for a store, ferry and tavern, the two first of which are at present kept there. The houses have lately been put in good repair, and the buildings alone will rent for three hundred dollars a year. The land is good in quality, and the situation abounds in fish, oysters and wild fowl.
Also, a valuable Site for a Mill, with 50 acres of Land adjoining, in King George coun- ty, and not far distant from the last mentioned tract. There has been a mill here for many years which has lately gone to decay, the dam is substantial and entire, and the situation for a country mill not equalled in that neighborhood, commanding a very extensive custom; the land is covered with cedar, which alone renders it very valuable.
Also, several Lots and Houses in the town of Fredericksburg.
Likewise, about two hundred and thirty NE- GROES, of different ages, sizes and description. A sale of them by families will be preferred; to effect this they will be offered at a reduced price. As a part of these Negroes are at present attached to the Chatham estate, the purchaser of that property may be accommodated with any number of them, as well as stock of every de- scription.
Bank Stock of any of the Banks in Virginia, Maryland, or the district of Columbia, will be received in payment for any part of this proper- ty at a fair price, and bargains will be given, as the subscriber unable to attend to property so dis- tant, is anxious to convert it into stock.
He will also rent a number of FARMS on his Ravenworth estate, containing from 2 to 400 acres each, on encouraging terms, to good farm- ers. They lay from eight to ten miles distant from Alexandria, George Town, and the City of Washington, and convenient to the turnpike road now building from Alexandria to the upper country.
William Fitzhugh. October 10. 12w
FOR SALE, A valuable NEGRO MAN, About 35 years of age. Apply to the Printer. November 29. eo.
FOR SALE, A Negro Woman, who is an ex- cellent house servant, with her two Children; the one male, the other female. Enquire of the Printer.
VALUABLE FAMILY MEDICINES.
Just received direct from the Patentees, and FOR SALE BY JAMES KENNEDY, JUN. DRUGGIST;
The following Valuable Medicines:
Dr. Rawson's Anti-Bilious and Stomachel Bitters.
PREPARED BY THOMAS H. RAWSON, Member of the Connecticut Medical Society.
THESE Bitters have undoubtedly had the most rapid sale of any Patent Medicine e- ver before discovered, and are justly appreciated for their singular and uncommon virtues for re- storing weak and decayed constitutions, and all that train of complicated complaints so common in the spring and fall seasons, such as intermittant Fever and Ague, long Autumnal Fever, Dy- senteries, &c. They are also a very pleasant bit- ter for common use, and where they are known they have taken the place and superceded the use of all other bitters in public houses as well as in private families.—Price 50 cents a box.
Dr. Lee's (Windham) Bilious Pills. THE great sale and increasing demand for these valuable pills for these twelve years past, be- speak their intrinsic worth. They have proved singularly efficacious in Bilious and Yellow fe- vers, Jaundice, Head Aches, Dysenteries, Bilious Colic, Colicwheels, Female complaints, &c.
The very great demand and high esteem in which these pills are held throughout the United States and the West Indies, has induced many to counterfeit them; the purchaser is requested to observe that the name of Samuel Lee, jun. (the patentee) is affixed to each bill of directions, in his own hand writing, or they will not be genu- ine. Price 50 cents a box.
Dr. Rawson's Itch Ointment.
A certain and safe application for that disa- greeable complaint called the ITCH . Price 42 cents a box.
Dr. Rawson's Anti Bilious Pills, or, Family Physic.
The extraordinary celebrity these pills have gained, the universal demand for them and effect of which they are held by medical men of the first eminence, are sufficient testimonials of their in- trinsic worth. In great colds and sudden attacks of disorders, an early use of these pills often pro- duces the happiest effects, and taken once in eight or ten days in cases of indigestion, headache, diz- ziness, pains in the stomach and bowels, dysen- teries, diarrhoeas, dropsies, &c. and a liberal use of my anti bilious bitters in the intermediate time has relieved patients almost to a miracle— price 25 cents a box.
Thompson's Aromatic Tooth Paste,
For the scurvy in the teeth and gums, and for whitening and preserving the teeth. It likewise takes off all disagreeable smells from the breath, which generally arises from scorbatic gums and bad teeth. This paste is much in use, and high- ly esteemed by all those who value the preservati- on of their teeth, it may be applied at all times with the greatest safety. It is neatly put up in pewter boxes with paper directions. Price 50 cents a box.
Dr. Rawson's Worm Powders.
A medicine which for efficacy and safety in its operation stands unrivalled. The most authen- ticated proofs and respectable authorities of its astonishing virtues, and surprising effects, in ex- treme and alarming cases of worms, may be seen at the place of sale. Price 50 cents a packet.
Dr. Cooley's Vegetable Elixir; Or Cough Drops,
For Coughs, Colds, Asthmas, Spitting of blood, and all diseases of the lungs . Its merits stands unrivalled. Price 50 cents a bottle.
Dr. Cooley's Rheumatic Pills. Price 50 cents a box.
Hinkley's Infallible remedy for the Piles.
Price 50 Cents a Box. Very particular directions accompanying each of these valuable medicines.
He has likewise for Sale, A general assortment of Drugs, Patent Me- dicines, Shop furniture and Vials; a few hand- some Hall Lamps; Indian Shades; proof vials, Essence of Spruce; Patent Blacking; Madeira and Sherry wine; black bottles in hogheads; Paints ground in oil; and a few barrels Flax- seed Oil, which he will sell on reasonable terms or cash, or to punctual customers on a short credit.
A generous allowance will be made to those who purchase the above Medicines by the dozen. March 27. 24w
Mechanic Relief Society.
THE members of the above Socie- ty will please to observe that a stated quarterly meeting will be held at J. Hodgkin's tavern on Wednesday the 5th February, at 6 o'clock in the evening.
J. V. THOMAS, Secy.
Punctual attendance is requested, as busi- ness of importance will be before the Society. February 3. d3
Notice is hereby Given,
THAT I shall apply to the honorable Circuit Court for the district of Columbia, at their next session in the town of Alexandria, for leave to erect a FERRY from the Artington estate to the vicinity of twenty-sixth street, in the City of Washington.
G. W. P. Cullis.
Arlington House, } 31st Jan. [Feb. 3.] 31
District of Columbia, to wit:
WHEREAS William Reed hath, by his petition in writing, applied to the hon- Nicholas Fitzhugh, one of the assistant judges of the circuit court of the district of Columbia, to be admitted to the benefit of the act of Con- gress for the relief of insolvent debtors, within the district aforesaid, and has stated therein that he is in actual confinement in the jail boards of Alexandria county at the suit of Samuel Cooper, (use of George Locke) and being unable to dis- charge the said claim with others against him, has offered to deliver up to the use of his cre- ditors, all his property, real, personal, or mixed. Notice is therefore given to the creditors of the said William Reed, that on Friday the 7th inst. at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, at the court-house in Alexandria, the cash of an insolvent debtor will be administered to the said William Reed, and a trustee appointed agreeable to the said act of Congress, unless cause be then and there shown to the contrary.
By order of the hon. Nicholas Fitzhugh, assistant judge of the circuit court of the district of Columbia, this 3d day of Fe- bruary, 1806.
G. Deneale, c. c. d
February 3.
STOP THE THIEF.
On Thursday night, the 9th of January last, was taken out of my stable, about 7 or 8 o'clock, A BAY MARE,
FOUR years old next spring, about 14 hands an half hands high, rough throated before, a snip on the end of her nose rubbed with the wag- gon gear, and I think one of her hind feet white, has large ears. I will give FIVE DOLLARS for the Mare, if taken ten miles from home; TEN, if 20; or TWENTY for the Mare and Thief, if convicted so as to be brought to con- sign punishment, and all reasonable expenses if taken at a greater distance.
John Ball, sen.
Alexandria County, Dist. Col. } February 3. 26t
N. B. The Mare was seen in possession of the thief, crossing Washington's Ferry the night she was stolen.
THE subscriber will rent the house on Fairfax street, near Duke street, lately occupied by Mr. James H. Hood. Apply to Mr. John Tucker.—As some person has reported that the house is liable for back rents, the following cer- tificate, from Mr. Nathaniel C. Hunter, (the original proprietor of the lot) who leased the house and lot to me on an annual ground rent, proves, that there is no truth in the said re- port.
Stephen Cooke.
I hereby acknowledge, I have received the ground-rents due on a lot, in the town of A- lexandria, on Fairfax street, leased to me by Dr. Stephen Cooke, up to the 3d day of Febru- ary, 1805.
NATHANIEL C. HUNTER. October 1, 1805. (Dec. 10.) 12w
A NEW NOVEL.
Just Published, by COTTOM and STEWART, and for Sale, at their Store. [PRICE ONE DOLLAR 75 CENTS.]
Fleetwood.
OR
The NEW MAN OF FEELING, By WILLIAM GODWIN. September 18. d
This day is Published, An for Sale at ROBERT GRAY'S Book store, and THIS OFFICE, (PRICE TWENTY-FIVE CENTS.)
AN ABSTRACT OF AN APOLOGY For Renouncing the Jurisdiction OF THE SYNOD OF KENTUCKY.
BEING A Compendious View of the GOSPEL, AND A FEW REMARKS ON THE CONFESSION OF FAITH. By Robert Marshall, John Dunlap, Richard McNemar, a Briton W. Stone, John Thompson.
PRINTED DAILY BY SAMUEL SNOWDEN.