Alexandria daily advertiser (Alexandria [Va.]), 1806-03-07 00:00:00

Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
Vol. VI.]
FRIDAY, MARCH 7, 1806.
[No. 1542.
SALES AT VENDUE.
On every Tuesday and Friday , WILL BE SOLD, At the Vendue-Store, (Corner of Prince and Water streets, A Variety of DRY GOODS, GROCERIES, &c.
[Particulars of which will be expressed in the bills of the day.]
All kind of goods which are on limitation and the prices of which are established, can at any time be viewed and purchased at the lowest limitation and prices.
Philip G. Marsteller, v. M. February 12.
THE SUBSCRIBER
Wants to Charter, A vessel of about 1500 barrels burthen, for CORK and a MAR-KET ; to which immediate dispatch will be given—the cargo being all ready to go on board.
James Patton. WHO HAS FOR SALE, At his Warehouse, Conway's wharf, New-York prime Beef and Pork. Also, Southern Pork, of good quality—with a few pipes of old Cognac Brandy. February 12. d
RECEIVED, Per Schooner FAIRPLAY , from Boston, And for Sale by Lawraison & Fowle, 50 boxes Mould Candles, of a superior quality do. do. Chocolate, IN STORE,
Imperial } TEAS. Young Hyson } Hyson-kin } Russet and heavy Rayen's Duck Pipes, half pipes, and quarter casks Vidonia Wine—entitled to drawback A few hogheads retailing Molasses Hogheads and barrels New England Rum Casks and boxes fresh Raisins Mould and Dip Candles Chocolate Liverpool coarse Salt 40 barrels Turpentine 6000 lbs Mill'd Lead Men's coarse and fine Shoes Bellona Gunpowder, &c. February 28. d
Negroes to Hire. THREE female house servants to hire—one a very good cook, washer and ironer, she also understands every kind of house work. The other two are good spinners, and one of them washes and irons well and understands house work of every kind. They are hired for no term. For further particulars apply to the print.
February 18. d3w I have been informed that one of the Tracts of Land advertised for sale by A. Schufeld and Thomas Cooke, under a deed of trust from John Withers, to secure John and M. Schufeld, includes part of a lot of land in my possession, under a deed of bargain and sale from Robert Allison, duly recorded in the county court of Fairfax: If so, all persons are cautioned against purchasing so much of the same as is included within my lines. C. F. Whiting. February 17. if
FOR SALE 1000 bushels Liverpool Fine Salt. 1500 do. St. Ubes. Wm. Hodgson. Feb. 12. d
HENRY K. MAY Has received, per Brig Equator , Moore, from New-Castle, and offers for Sale, at immediately applied for; 80 casks Red Lead, 38 casks Patent Shot, 18 casks Irgot Lead and 35 sheets Milled do. December 18. d
NOTICE. The subscriber wishing to engage in business for the ensuing season, will do any Carpenter's work, and receive in payment wet or dry goods for one half the amount of work contracted for. R. G. LAMPIER. February 19. d3w
PUBLIC SALE.
By virtue of a deed of trust made by Joseph Neale to the subscriber, for the purpose of securing the payment of a sum of money therein named, to Peter Sheron, I will expose to sale (for cash) at the Coffee House, in the town of Alexandria, on Tuesday the 18th day of March next, at one o'clock,
An Acre of Ground, Lying on the south side of Duke street, and bounded by West, Hamilton, and Wolfe lanes, in the suburbs of Alexandria.
John Dunlap, Trustee. February 24. d3w
TO RENT,
A TWO STORY BRICK HOUSE, situated on St. Asaph street, between King and Prince streets, four doors beyond Mr. Fawcett's office, now occupied by Mr. Amos Alexander. Possession will be given on the 15th March.—Application to be made to George Youngs. February 26.
FOR SALE, A LOT OF GROUND, On the north east corner of Cameron and Water streets, fronting 25 feet on the former and 61 feet on the latter, adjoining the property of I. Geiger, lately occupied by Mr. H. Nicholson. Any person wishing to purchase such a Lot may meet with a great bargain on application to Frederick Shuck. March 5. co7t
WANTED TO PURCHASE, A quantity of CORN AND RYE. Apply to WASHINGTON PIERCE, At Colonel RAMSAY's Counting Room. February 1. eo
TUNIS CRAVEN, Has received by the late arrivals an elegant assortment of GOODS, —AMONG WHICH ARE— London superfine Cloths and Cambricks, and Cashmere, Lace do. Bennett's patent Cords, Rich Colonade and figured India Muslins Do. Watteatings, India and British Book Silks, Molskine, Florentines, do. Imperial, clouded and white Marcellas, Lace Caps & Handkerchiefs, Toilennets, Swandowns, Pic Nic Mirts. Flannels, rose Blankets, Silk Cord and Buttons, Coatings, Plains, Cambric Buttons, Kerseys, Halfthicks, Artificial Flowers and Wreaths, Lamb's Wool, Worsted, Ostrich Feathers, Cotton and Silk Hosiery, Italian Mantuas, Trift & Flanders Sheet, Fine India Persians, 4 4 1/2 Irish Linens, Baftas, Mimoodies, Shirting Cotton, Dowais, Ticklenburg, Long Lawns, Osnaburgs, Brown rolls Linen Cambricks, &c. &c. Dimities, Cambric do.
He daily expects an additional assortment of FALL GOODS. Oct. 23. dff
22,000 lbs. first quality Camacas COCOA, 3,200 lbs. do. Island do. 8 tons Nicaragua Wood, 15 do. Logwood, 1,800 feet large Mahogany, For sale by R. Veitch, & Co. ALSO,
A few pipes choice MADEIRA WINE. February 24. d12t Just Received, and for Sale, 1,300 SPANISH HIDES, 20 tons of Logwood, and A few bags of Green Coffee. The above articles are of the best quality, and will be sold low. Mordecai Miller. IN STORE,
30 kegs of BUTTER of good quality. February 19. d
LOST, On Wednesday evening last, in or near the town, The outer Case of a WATCH. It is of Gold, plain and of modern fashion. Five Dollars reward will be given, to any person who will deliver it to the PRINTER. February 22. d
I have received from Madras
(Via New York) 9 Bales of Piece Goods, CONSISTING OF Long Cloths, Manila Gingham, Nicomas and Madras Handkerchiefs. The above goods were selected in Madras by Andrew Smith for Hewes and Miller, are entitled to drawback, and will be sold low by the bale. Mordecai Miller, Who has in Store,
1200 Spanish Hides, 750 pair of Morocco Shoes, 20 tons Plaster, and 20 trais of Figs. March 5. d
FOR SALE,
Between six and seven hundred acres of good farming LAND, In Jefferson County, Virginia, four miles from Charlottesville, and one from the river Shenan River.
ON THIS tract are several good springs of water besides a large stream that passes nearly through the centre, on which is seated two merchant mills and one or two saw mills within half a mile of the land. The proportion of wood land is about one fourth or perhaps more. The improvements are, a dwelling house with three rooms, with a fire place in each. A kitchen, smoke-house, stable, and several other out houses. The terms are twenty dollars per acre, and three hundred and thirty dollars for a part of the improvements; one fourth ready cash, and the balance in bonds for 3 equal yearly payments, bearing interest from the date if not punctually discharged, with security by mortgage. Possession and a deed to be given at the first payment. Thomas Fairfax. March 3. e9p
FOR SALE,
100 bbls. Muscovado SUGARS. 2000 lbs. prime Firkim Butter. 10 casks Chewing Tobacco. Spinning Cotton, AND A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF Liquors and Groceries, as usual Mandeville & Jamieson. February 12. d
JOHN TUCKER
Has for Sale, 30 bds. Muscovado Sugar, 1000 lbs. Black Pepper, Imperial, } Hyson, } TEAS. Hyson Shulong, } Young Hyson, } Southong } 1000 bushels Turks Island Salt, 800 Spanish Hides, And GROCERIES, as usual. February 14. eogw
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 payments to either of the subscribers. JOSEPH RIDDLE, Of Alexandria. JAMES DALL, Of Baltimore. September 18. it
JOSEPH RIDDLE
Has Received by the Ceres and other ships lately arrived at Baltimore, a considerable part of his FALL GOODS; Which are now opening at his store in Fairfax street, and daily expects an additional supply in the United States from Liverpool. September 28. d
CLOVER SEED.
3000 pounds fresh CLOVER SEED, For Sale by John G. Ladd. February 19. d
FOR SALE,
A Negro Woman, who is an excellent house servant, with her two Children; the one male, the other female. Jan. 16. Enquire of the Printer.
To be Sold, at Auction,
On SATURDAY next, at 11 o'clock, at the house of C. W. Janson, on King street, a variety of Genteel Household Furniture;
Among which are, A Mahogany London made Sideboard, Mahogany Tables, Sopha, Chairs, Drawers, &c. Locking Glass, some Silver and Plated Ware, Books, Kitchen Furniture, &c.
A L S O, An English Fowling Piece, warranted equal to any in this country, with a mahogany case, containing all the apparatus for a sportsman: some Telescopes, and an excellent Thermometer. Upwards of 1600 Pictures, and Engravings, by the most celebrated artists, with some of the Copper Plates, from which many more may be struck off. Among the engravings are a number of Portraits of the late General and Mrs. Washington; of the late Lewis the Sixteenth; Doct. Franklin; Dufour Res, Willot, and Bar, ton, of Paducah; Rev. Mr. Wesley; the late Countess of Huntingdon; and a great variety of Fancy Pieces; the whole of which were collected with care, and purchased the last summer in New-York and Philadelphia. Philip G. Marsteller. The pictures may be seen and purchased previous to the day of sale, on application to the owner. March 5. d
NOTICE. The commissioners named and authorized by a commission of bankruptcy awarded and issued and now in prosecution against Ties. Moore of Alexandria, intend to meet on the 26th day of this month at four o'clock in the afternoon at John Gadsby's city tavern in the town of Alexandria in order to make a dividend of the estate and effects of the said bankrupt, and to choose a new assignee. When and where the creditors, who have not already proved their debts under the said commission, are hereby required to come prepared to prove the same or they will be excluded the benefit of the said dividend. Wm Oxley, Assignee. March 5. d12t
Sale by Auction.
On MONDAY, the 17th March, at 11 o'clock, will be sold at auction, on the premises, if fair, if not, the next fair day, THAT very valuable PROPERTY, belonging to the estate of the late Abraham Van Bibber, Esq. called PARADISE , containing about 300 acres, and including the dwelling house and improvements, a valuable Mill and its appurtenances; the whole in good order. The above property is situated about one mile from the turnpike-gate on the York-road, and will be sold in lots to suit purchasers. A liberal credit will be given on a considerable part of this property, which may at any time be viewed on application to Mr. Ailquith, on the premises. ANDREW VAN BIBBER, WASHINGTON VAN BIBBER, Trustees. Balt Feb. 14. cotrsm.d17M
WILL be sold, on the 10th day of March
next, at the residence of the late Mrs. Elizabeth Washington, all the personal property belonging to the estate; consisting of some valuable Household and Kitchen Furniture, Horses, (some of which are well bred) Cattle, Hogs, Hay, Fodder, &c. &c. A credit of 9 months will be given for all sums above ten dollars, and under that amount payment will be required. GEORGE CHAPMAN, jun. Adm'r. February 24. cotrsm.d17M
THE subscriber having obtained letters of administration
in the county of Alexandria, and district of Columbia, on the estate of the said Elizabeth Washington, requests all persons indebted to said estate to make payment to the subscriber, and all those who may have claims against the estate by bond, note, or open account, (properly authenticated) to exhibit the same to Mr. John Luke, or to G. CHAPMAN, jun. Adm'r. February 26. co12t
Boarding-House Opened
By the Subscriber, in Prince-street. In the house lately occupied by Thomas Patton, between the dwelling house of Dr. Dick and Mr. Hodgson's store—where a few genteel boarders may be accommodated—with or without lodging. Apply to William King. November 1. eo12t

CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. Monday, March 3.
The Speaker laid before the House a letter from the Secretary of the Treasury, transmitting a report, with accompanying statements, in obedience to the resolutions of the House of the 3d, 5th and 7th ult. which were referred to a committee of the whole on the state of the union.
Mr. J. Clay reported a bill authorizing the purchase of certain copies of the Journals of Congress, which was referred to a committee of the whole to-morrow.
Mr. Thompson called for the order of the day on the bill authorizing the erection of a bridge over the Potomac.
Mr. G. W. Campbell moved to postpone the bill till Thursday.
Motion lost; Ayes 36; Noes 43.
Mr. G. W. Campbell then moved to postpone it till to-morrow.
Mr. Smilie and Mr. G. W. Campbell supported; and Mr. Thompson and Mr. Lewis opposed it.
Mr. Goldsborough moved its postponement till Wednesday.
On this last motion the House divided; Ayes 44; Noes 47.
On postponing the bill till to-morrow the house divided; ayes 43; Loft.
When the House resolved itself into a committee of the whole; Mr. Gregg in the chair; on the said bill.
The bill having been read over, was considered by sections.
Mr. D. R. Williams moved to amend that part of the bill which fixes the site of the bridge, by directing it to be erected at or above Georgetown.
This motion was disagreed to; Ayes 29.
Various amendments were made in the details of the bill.
Mr. Thompson moved to fill the blank in the bill relative to the time within which the bridge shall be built with the words "five years"
This motion, after a short debate, was agreed to; Ayes 49; Noes 47.
On fixing the maximum per centage hereafter to be received by the shareholders, debate arose.
Motions to allow 30 and 25 per cent. were lost, when, without deciding on any other sum, a motion for the committee to rise prevailed.
The committee then rose and obtained leave to sit again, and the House adjourned.
Tuesday, March 4.
Mr. Crowninshield from the committee of Commerce and Manufactures, made a report on the petition of the Dutchess county slate company, of N. York, praying the imposition of an additional duty on imported slate, unfavorable to the prayer of the petition, in which the House concurred.
Mr. Crowninshield, from the same committee, reported on the petition of the merchants of Newbury Port, representing the inconveniences experienced in navigating the Merrimack, and praying a reimbursement of the expenses incurred by them in the erection of two piers for the facilitating the navigation of said river. The report states the erection of the piers to have been undertaken, and the expenditure of money to have been made independent of the direction of the U. States.
Mr. Ely thought there appeared on the face of the report strong reasons in favour of the prayer of the petitioners, and moved, for the purpose of considering the case, a reference of it to the committee of the whole House.
Mr. Crowninshield was in favor of the same course, and observed that he had been in the committee in favour of the claim.
Mr. Early opposed this course, and supported the immediate concurrence of the House in the report, on the ground stated therein.
Mr. G. W. Campbell advocated a reference of the report to a committee of the whole House, and expressed his opinion in favor of the application.
Mr. John C. Smith spoke in favour of a reference to a committee of the whole House.
Mr. Bidwell spoke against such a reference, and in favour of the report.
Mr. Sloan took the opposite side of the question.
On the question being taken, a reference to a committee of the whole house obtained: Ayes 59.
Mr. Sloan, from the committee to whom was referred the bill imposing a tax on slaves imported into the United States, reported a new bill.
A motion was made to reject it: Loft: Ayes 24.
On making it the order for the 4th of July, moved by Mr. D. R. Williams, the house divided: Ayes 34; Loft.
When the bill was made the order for Monday; Ayes 63.
Mr. Eppes presented a petition from a number of the citizens of Georgetown, expressing their opinion in favor of the resolutions for a reception of the district of Columbia, which was referred to the committee of the whole house to which those resolutions were referred.
Mr. Gregg, from the committee on public lands, made a report on the petitions of the
mayor, aldermen, and assistants of the city of Natchez, of William Dunbar, and of the trustees of Jefferson college, which was referred to a committee of the whole on the state of the union, with the view of taking into consideration the resolution which he had some time since offered: [On a NON-IMPORTATION OF BRITISH GOODS.] At the request, however, of some gentlemen, and inasmuch as the day was already considerably advanced, he said he would not make this motion to-day, but he gave notice that he should make it to-morrow.
The house again resolved itself into a committee of the whole on the bill for the erection of a bridge across the Potomac.
The question was taken on limiting the maximum of future tolls to twenty five per cent. per annum, and carried: Ayes 47; Noes 43.
A motion was made to limit the corporation to 50 years, which after considerable debate was rejected: Ayes 29.
A motion was then made for a transfer, after a certain number of years, of the bridge to the United States, on their indemnifying the company, which was likewise disagreed to: Ayes 18.
A motion was made to limit the corporation to 99 years, which was not agreed to.
Mr. G. W. Campbell moved a new section, rendering the company liable to all claims of indemnity for injuries arising to private property from any obstruction of the navigation of the Potomac by the erection of the bridge.
This motion was lost: Ayes 12.
Mr. Early moved a new section, making it the duty of the company to keep the channel at draw of the same depth as it now is, and if suffered to become more shallow, imposing on them a penalty of — dollars for every week, it shall be so suffered to continue.
Motion lost. Ayes 37, Noes 54.
Mr. Sloan moved an additional section that in case the bridge shall fall into decay or be broken down, the said company shall be bound to remove the said materials out of the channel of the river, so that the navigation may not be obstructed thereby.
This motion was likewise disagreed to.— Ayes 25.
Mr. Goldsborough moved an amendment, requiring 100,000 dollars to be subscribed previously to the company commencing their operations, which, after debate, was disagreed to.— Ayes 40, Noes 56.
After the proposition of a great variety of other amendments, some of which were agreed to and others rejected, the committee rose and reported their agreement to the bill.
NEW-YORK, February 27.
COMMERCIALLY INTERESTING.
Extract of a letter just received from an intelligent and respectable correspondent.
ST. JOHN, (Porto Rico,) January 20, 1806.
THE opening of the ports of this island to neutral vessels, was at the time, regarded by the American merchants, ever too eager to grasp at any thing that seems to offer an extended field for commercial enterprize, as a very favorable circumstance.—Those however who have had much to do here, have been completely undeceived. Whatever benefit the voyage might otherwise have produced, has but too generally been absorbed by those in whom their ignorance of characters, united with the unfair preferences of the government, induced or compelled them to place confidence. Whether our vessels come here voluntarily, or are brought in by cruisers, little is to be met with but delay, vexation and loss; unless, in the former instance, the shipper is aware of the regulations of the port, and provides against them before the vessel sails. For my own part, I would prefer being at once a prize to one of their piratical privateers, whose business is open and barefaced robbery, than to be by the force of the present regulations, thrown into the power of a scoundrel factor, who, by repeated larcenies, filches from one the property it is his duty to protect. A man is less chagrined at having his purse taken from him by a professed highwayman, who boldly tells him to deliver, than having his pocket picked by the hand of a pilfering, cowardly rascal, who at the time, perhaps, entertains him with the language of friendship. This is as near a parallel as I can draw; and I shall now proceed to exemplify the treatment we receive in this place, both on account of the public and private thief.
The treaty between Spain and France, and the common cause in which they are at present engaged, of course, threw open the ports of Spain and her colonies to the cruisers and privateers of the latter, as well as of the former power. The consequences of this have been severely felt by Americans in the ports of Cuba; and if its effects have not been equally prejudicial here, I cannot suppose that it is owing to any superiority of the institutions of the government over those of Cuba; or to any superior virtue in the people, or in the rulers; but rather to the locality of the
place itself. Some examples we have of the treatment of our citizens and property receive when brought into those ports as prizes; and from those we have sufficient reason to rejoice and be thankful that they do not more frequently occur. I allude particularly to the case of the sch'r Iris, Pearson, of Fredericksburg; the brig Catharine, Seaward, of Norfolk; the ship Patty, Loughlin, of New York; the brig Polly, Fripp, and the schooner Mary Ann, Anthony, of Boston.
The Iris was captured in April last, by a French state vessel, called Le Mosquito, commanded by lieutenant Brouard, a few days after her departure from this port for Norfolk, and brought into Moyaguez, a port in the west end of this island; where her cargo, worth per invoice, (besides a quantity of cash) 7,000 dollars, and the vessel, worth about 4,000 dollars, were sold by Brouard, as they entered the port, for 4,000 dollars. There can be no doubt that it was the duty of this government to have interfered, to have prevented the sale, and even, knowing the pretext for capture, (that she had been trading with the Brigades, and was last from Cape Francois) to be false, to have liberated the prize. This was not done. The vessel was afterwards, say in June, adjudged at St. Domingo, and capture declared illegal.
—In consequence, the agent of the underwriters, who is now here, demanded that the ship and cargo should be restored in the same condition, and with the same value, as before the sale. A decree to this effect was rendered by the judge and confirmed by the governor, on the 28th of November, and ordered to be executed in five days at Mayaguez; the purchasers of the cargo, who it is supposed had perfect understanding with the captors were also sentenced to pay to the king a fine of three times the appraised value of the vessel and cargo. This decree has been in the hands of a Notary ever since; and the agent, notwithstanding his daily applications, cannot have it ratified by the necessary formalities. In the mean time, opportunity is afforded to those against whom it is given, to traverse, and render it in effect nugatory.
The Catharine was captured by a French privateer brig Le General Blanchot, capt. Jean Baptist Micheal Debrux, in August last, on her passage from Antigua to Norfolk, with a valuable cargo of 211 puncheons of rum, and carried into La Aguadilla, an open and unsheltered port in the west end of that island. The capt (Seaward) was obliged to go to Martinique to defend his rights; in his absence the cargo was landed and plundered to the value of about five thousand dollars. On the 2d instant he returned with a decree releasing the prize and restoring the vessel and cargo without damages or interest.
The agent immediately petitioned his excellency the governor to put him in possession of his property, & demanded justice for the illegal disposition made of a part of the cargo. To this petition no answer has yet been returned; and it remains to be proved whether the intendency will, as a certain great orator would say, vindicate the injury. If justice is rendered, I may venture to remark, that it will be an agreeable surprize.
The cases of the other three vessels are infinitely worse and apply more particularly to the bad regulations which prevail in this colony and to the corruption of some of the magistrates. I shall succinctly state them, and leave you to form your own judgement.
The Patty, a Philadelphia built ship was purchased at St. Thomas, for account of merchants at New York, and having gone to Santo Domingo to load with mahogany and dyewoods, was there at the time of the siege by the Emperor Jean Jaques General Ferrand compelled captain Loughlin to take on board as many women as his vessel would receive, with whom he proceeded to Porto Cavello, on the Spanish Main.
Having his funds with him he obtained permission to vest them in the produce of the place, with which, returning to New York, he was captured in the month of May last, within soundings of our coast by a Spanish privateer, and sent into this port. After a delay of two months from the time of his arrival, in which captain Loughlin, a man of intelligence and respectability, made the utmost possible exertion for the defence of the property; — both vessel and cargo were condemned, and sold as a lawful prize. Since then five months more have elapsed, and it is but two or three days ago that the captain has got the legalized copies although obliged by law to lodge his appeal in Madrid, within a limited number of months. This case is the more atrocious as the vessel was not only coming from a Spanish port, with eve-
ry paper requisite for a ship in her condition, but as the capture was actually made within the acknowledged jurisdictional limits of the United States, or at least so near as ought to have made it a matter of peculiar delicacy on the part of the tribunals, who should have weighed the affair more maturely, before they confirmed by a sentence so iniquitous, the conduct of a pirate. It is also, in my opinion, a subject well deserving the notice of our government.
The cases of the Polly and Mary Ann are nearly similar to each other. They sailed from their respective ports, with mixed cargoes, and also some horses, on board of each; the one bound to Barbadoes, the other to Guadalupe. They were, on the same day, captured by a Spanish felucca of 2 guns, coming from Cadiz, and brought into this port on the 7th of September. The captains were detained on board as prisoners 13 days; during which time the captain and a part of the felucca made every necessary arrangement with the judge, &c. &c. for their condemnation. This fact is so notorious, that in conversation with the governor I offered to prove that the Auditor of Marine had accepted a bribe for condemning them. I could have proved by the second officer of the felucca, that this bribe was five hundred dollars in specie, a horse, and a pipe of wine.
[To be continued.]
WASHINGTON CITY, March 3.
Our readers must have noticed, for some time past, strong animadversions in several of the public prints on the conduct of gen. Armstrong, our minister in France, in the case of the New Jersey; which has likewise produced a remonstrance to the president from the Insurance Company of N. York. Of the communication of this remonstrance, Dr. Mitchill, of the senate of the United States, was some time since made the organ. An answer was made through him at an early day, by the president, expressive of confidence in the integrity of our minister, and intimating that as soon as information had been received of the opinion ascribed to him, a letter disapproving it had been written to him, the reply to which, it was expected, would comprise the necessary explanations. The president added, that having no doubt of the right of insurers to stand in the place of the insured, that right would be asserted and maintained on every proper occasion.
An explanatory letter having been since received from gen. Armstrong, and communicated to Dr. Mitchill, is now published, with the view of elucidating a subject which has excited so much sensation among mercantile men.
Extract of a letter from general Armstrong, minister plenipotentiary of the U. States at Paris, to the Secretary of State, dated Paris, November 26, 1805.
"I had the honor, within the last week, of receiving your letter of the 25th of August, expressing the solicitude of the parties interested in the ship New Jersey and cargo, 'lest their claim should be rejected on the idea that the rights of the insured did not pass to the insurers;' and communicating also the opinion of the president, that "American underwriters, who had paid the loss to the original owners, citizens of the United States, were entitled to the benefits of the treaty of 1803."
In my next dispatches I shall furnish you with documents, from which you will see that the difficulties in this case have in no stage of it, arisen from the cause to which they have been ascribed; that its admission by the American board was long suspended under colonel Mercer's objections, that "No evidence had been produced of the insolvency of the captors;" that its rejection by the council general of liquidation, proceeded from the belief that "the ship and cargo were partially, or altogether British property, and from certain other causes;"—and that when this belief concerning the national character of the property, was done away by certain policies of insurance which had been effected in different parts of the United States, but which till then had been carefully kept out of sight, the claim so far from being opposed to the principle that "the rights of the insured did not vest in the insurers," or indeed on any other principle, was on my suggestion sent back to the council, relieved from the first and apparently principal objection, and left the objection only to the "other causes" mentioned in the rejecting arrest, of the 28th Frimaire.—These "other causes" are fully exhibited in the report of the director of the 4th division, dated on the 15th Germinal, and may be digested into the following heads:
1st. That the judgment of the 27th of Prairial, year 6, pronouncing the confiscation of the New-Jersey and cargo, is still subsisting, inasmuch as it has not been annulled by the decree of council of prizes, which directs only the restitution of the

...deposited with the owner by gen. He...  3d. That the claimants having neglected to prosecute their appeal within six years after the capture, were precluded, by the laws of France, from a right of appeal.  4th. That the New Jersey not having a complete outfit, as provided by the treaty of 1778, was excluded from the provisions of the 4th article of the treaty of 1800.  5th. That the captain and agent of the vessel not having been heard in their defence, nor even summoned to appear before the tribunal, the decree of council of prizes was illegal.  6th. That the evidence having been produced to the underwriters, and the agents being even denied the right of either going to question them with regard to the abandonment of the property, and having besides acknowledged that the original owners, or a part of them, had acquired the New Jersey by a new title; by yielding the underwriters, "sin droit convenable de reprendre dans le depot," it may be fairly inferred, that the loss never was paid by the insurers, and that the receipts (which by the way do not correspond in number with the policies) are merely fictitious, and, that were it in proof that the owners had abandoned, and that the underwriters had paid, still the claim of the latter could not be admitted, inasmuch as it would not now be liquidated under the rules prescribed by the treaty—the American commission having no longer an existence.  You will readily perceive that in all this, there is not a single syllable pointed at the rights of insurers, "who have paid the loss of the original owners." It only remains for me therefore, to shew, that in no after act, either of the council or of Mr. Marbois and myself was the broad principle which has given so much alarm to our underwriting citizens, or even the qualified one to be bound in the president's opinion, adapted or applied to the case of the New Jersey. The report of which I have already given you the substance, not having been agreed to by all the members of the council, and the liquidator-general not choosing to decide the difference, transmitted the case a second time to the treasury, with a wish that Mr. Marbois and myself might determine it. We complied with this wish; we did determine it, and admitted it for its full proportion of the marginal fund. It is true that Mr. Marbois and I differed somewhat concerning this proportion. He would have given 333,000 francs, whereas I tho't that 300,000 were quite as many as fell to its share; and that you will think as I did, I have no doubt, when I inform you, that there are claims amounting to more than three millions, as sound in point of principle, less objectionable in point of form, and better recommended by the pecuniary circumstances of the claimants, for which I have not got a single sou.
obviate one great inconvenience experienced heretofore by our citizens, who after an expensive process, and getting a favorable decree, often found the captors and their sureties insolvent.— Norfolk Ledger.  The following extraordinary interlocutory order was lately made in Bermuda, a copy of which was sent by a gentleman in that island to his friend in Norfolk.  The case of the Columbian Packet was thus: She went from the United States to Bordeaux, and was captured on her return voyage. Any comment upon the principles which are embraced in this order is superfluous, they are such as never can, nor never will be submitted to, and will not we trust, be countenanced by the tribunals in England; if they are there is an end to all neutral rights.— Ibid.  Bermuda, alias Somer's Islands.  Thursday the second day of January in the year of our Lord 1806, before the hon. and right worshipful William Territt, Dr. of laws, commissary and judge of the court of vice-admiralty in the said islands of Bermuda, and also to hear and determine all and all manner of causes and complaints, as to ships and goods seized and taken as prize, especially constituted and appointed in the sessions house, at the town of St. George, in the said islands of Bermuda. Present Joseph Lewis, deputy register.  Ship Columbian Packet, Purnel War-rington, master. Our sovereign lord the king, against the said ship and goods, taken and seized by his majesty's schooner of war, the Whiting, whereof lieutenant John Orkney is commander, and brought to the port of Saint George, in the said island of Bermuda, and also against Purnel War-rington, the master, and claimants of the said ship and cargo.  Harvey prayed the claim by him given to be admitted, and the ship and cargo be restored as claimed, with costs, demurrage, and expences.  Esten prayed the said claim to be rejected, and the said ship and cargo to be condemned.  The judge, having heard the said claim and proofs read, and advocates on both sides thereon, directed that further proof of the property of the said ship and cargo, (except one trunk marked G. W. consigned to Gervais Waller, in Philadelphia, and one box marked I.W.F. containing a few bottles of snuff, of which the judge decreed the restitution with the consent of the attorney-general) should be produced by the claimants in eight months from the date thereof; with liberty also to the captors to bring in further proof, by invocation of papers from the cases of the Zulema and the Eugenia, in the court of vice-admiralty at Halifax. The judge further directed, that the claimant should within the same time adduce further proof upon the following points:
Alexandria Daily Advertiser.  FRIDAY, MARCH 7.  MARRIED, last evening by the Rev. Thomas Davis, ROBERT I. TAYLOR, Esq. to Miss MARIA M. ROSE, both of this place.  From the New York Gazette of March 5.
HIGHLY IMPORTANT.  We have it from authority not to be doubted, that on Saturday last Samuel G. Ogden, Esq. and Col. Smith of the Custom House, and others, were arrested by order of government and taken before the District Judge, to answer such questions respecting the destination of the ship Leander, as might be put to them on oath. At first, Mr. Ogden refused to answer certain questions; but, on being threatened with commitment, he proceeded; and, as astonishing and incredible as it may appear, Mr. Ogden's answers went directly to implicate the government of the United States, in the fitting out of the Leander, that General Miranda not only had interviews with Mr. Madison on this subject, but also with the President of the United States. From this it then appears, that if Government have not sanctioned this mysterious expedition with closed doors, yet they have permitted it with closed eyes. Here is room for a volume of comments, but we leave it to abler pens.
By a recent act of the British parliament, respecting prizes, it is among other things enacted, That in all cases of appeal from the vice admiralty courts, that the proceeds shall be paid to the register of the court, and to be by him, and the parties concerned, remitted to trustees in London, named, one by the captor, and one by the claimant, to be invested in government securities, until a final decision. This will
obviate one great inconvenience experienced heretofore by our citizens, who after an expensive process, and getting a favorable decree, often found the captors and their sureties insolvent.— Norfolk Ledger.  The following extraordinary interlocutory order was lately made in Bermuda, a copy of which was sent by a gentleman in that island to his friend in Norfolk.  The case of the Columbian Packet was thus: She went from the United States to Bordeaux, and was captured on her return voyage. Any comment upon the principles which are embraced in this order is superfluous, they are such as never can, nor never will be submitted to, and will not we trust, be countenanced by the tribunals in England; if they are there is an end to all neutral rights.— Ibid.  Bermuda, alias Somer's Islands.
Thursday the second day of January in the year of our Lord 1806, before the hon. and right worshipful William Territt, Dr. of laws, commissary and judge of the court of vice-admiralty in the said islands of Bermuda, and also to hear and determine all and all manner of causes and complaints, as to ships and goods seized and taken as prize, especially constituted and appointed in the sessions house, at the town of St. George, in the said islands of Bermuda. Present Joseph Lewis, deputy register.  Ship Columbian Packet, Purnel War-rington, master. Our sovereign lord the king, against the said ship and goods, taken and seized by his majesty's schooner of war, the Whiting, whereof lieutenant John Orkney is commander, and brought to the port of Saint George, in the said island of Bermuda, and also against Purnel War-rington, the master, and claimants of the said ship and cargo.
Harvey prayed the claim by him given to be admitted, and the ship and cargo be restored as claimed, with costs, demurrage, and expences.  Esten prayed the said claim to be rejected, and the said ship and cargo to be condemned.  The judge, having heard the said claim and proofs read, and advocates on both sides thereon, directed that further proof of the property of the said ship and cargo, (except one trunk marked G. W. consigned to Gervais Waller, in Philadelphia, and one box marked I.W.F. containing a few bottles of snuff, of which the judge decreed the restitution with the consent of the attorney-general) should be produced by the claimants in eight months from the date thereof; with liberty also to the captors to bring in further proof, by invocation of papers from the cases of the Zulema and the Eugenia, in the court of vice-admiralty at Halifax. The judge further directed, that the claimant should within the same time adduce further proof upon the following points:
First. Of what colony or country the outward cargoes were the growth, produce or manufacture.  Second. Under what certificates were the same admitted to an entry in the ports of France, and whether liable to foreign or reduced duties.  Third. What are the French laws upon this subject, and what limitations are imposed upon return cargoes.  (Signed)  JOHN LEWIS, Deputy Register.  A true copy— ATTEST, JOHN LEWIS, Deputy Register.  From the RICHMOND ENQUIRER.
An answer to Hickory Cornhill, Esq. from his friend in the country.  Dear Hickory, your letter came safely to hand. I am glad you have rhymes so much at command. But own that one half o'nt I can't understand. Such a story you tell me of playing at loo, I should wish from my heart that it all was not true; But my friend is not like the vain sparks of the town, Who suppose that with us any tale will go down; As a plain honest farmer, your tongue and your pen Will always tell truth about women and men—I must, therefore, believe you, yet think that the ways Of the gentry in Richmond, are strange now-a-days;
That the ladies, so gentle, should gamble for money! But pray, let me ask you, what's meant by the Poney! What lady would ride him, and dash thro' the pool, But to ruin her husband, or make him a fool?  Admit that to lovers the Game one and one, When in secret they meet, must be excellent fun, Tho' sometimes it happens, a natural case, That a third party's coming produces disgrace.  In the nocturnal scenes you relate, God forbid That the game, one and one, should beget Terrium Quid!  Yet, father, permit me a question or two To ask you concerning this fine game of loo, What is meant when a lady declares she can't stand, And will throw up—I hope nothing else but her hand?  The terms too of checking, of fleeting, and stumping, Connected with taking a cross hop and trumping, Are figures of speech that require explanation, Tho' passing for bright and refined conversation.  'Tis true that when wives ev'ry duty neglect, And sit gaming all night, they ought to be checked, Or their husbands will find that their cash is all fleeting, Or favors receive that are not worth repeating.  Their spouse may take both a cross hop and jump, And their horns may grow out to be more than a stump. These hard words excepted, I liked well your letter And (not to remain in my answer your debtor,) Will tell you what pass'd t'other day, when I read it To some neighbours and friends, who all gave you the credit, To say that your verses were cleverly written, And almost as good as if span new from Britain.  As I read of the dresses so scanty and fine, Tom Sneerwell declar'd, " 'twas a fashion divine; Which prov'd that the females would shortly retrieve, The innocence lost by their old mother Eve, And Paradise soon would restore upon earth, By going as naked as when they had birth!"  "Lord Tommy," said Susan, "you love so to joke, And the fashions to laugh at a St. 'twould provoke! But for my part I think they can't mean any harm, And to be seen in the fashion has always a charm."  "Farmer Dobbins, her father, a rugged old fellow, And testy at times, when he drinks 'till quite mellow, Cried, "Sukey on fashions you always are bent But I wish that such nonsense you may not repent. Friend Hickory deserves of all good men the thanks, For his satire bestow'd on such imprudent pranks, And I think in my heart the fashion you mention Must have had in a brothel its noble invention. As to gaming" said he "I had always suppos'd That blackguards and jockies the gamblers compos'd, But find now that ladies so fine and genteel, So politely protesting what friendship they feel, Inviting their dear friends for the sake of their cash, And would ruin them all, if they could at a dash!" Thus did he run on, while his daughter sat by, And wished that with others her hand she could try. "For my part I vow" cried Dick Debauchee, "Such a party had answer'd precisely for me; And I wish that with other improvements from town, To this wretched dull place little Loo would come down."
"Ah! Dick! it's no wonder," said Tom, you should wish To fish in a pool where you'd catch all the fish." Young Harry a youth of great merit then said, "Nay mercy forbid that this evil should spread! May the country escape from the town's horrid stain, Or all will be lost and no hope will remain. While the Demon, o'er commerce and wealth who preside, Have infested the city with avarice and pride; While decency e'en by the public unaw'd Unblushing and bold may there walk abroad; Oh! let our fair damsels the hope of the land, No vington, or faro, or loo understand, But, genteel and modest, seek e'en to win The heart of a lover by dressing too thin."  He said, and Eliza, the lovely & sweet, Whose soul is of prudence and goodness the seat, Whom the youth with a passion sincere long has lov'd, With a smile most benign his opinion approv'd, As I own that I did; But now my dear friend, Having told what they said it is time I should end.
At a stated meeting of the STAR FIRE COMPANY, the following Gentlemen were duly elected Officers, for the ensuing year.  John Fanney, PRESIDENT. John Roberts, VICE-PRESIDENT, William S. Moore, } COMMANDERS. William Riley, } George Drinker, } Phineas Fanney, } REGULATORS. A. C. Cazenove, } Mordecai Miller, } Dr. Charles Douglas, TREASURER. Joseph Cowing, CLERK.
CHARLES BENNETT,  Has received and offers for Sale, on low terms, Colored and nuns' threads, Irish linens, Best French cambricks, Fashionable lilac purple and other colored Italian crapes, India book muslins, A general assortment of white piece goods, Bandano handkerchiefs; Long and short India nankeens, first quality, Lenos, plain, figured & tamboured cambricks, French elk hose, and gloves of all colors Men and Womens' leather gloves—a handsome assortment, Rich white farsenet, Calicoes and chintzes, Chambray Muslins, Creas a la Morlaix, brown and white platillas, Britannias, Ticklenburgs, white and brown, first quality, Russia sheetings and drills, Flanders bed bunks, Oil cloth, Turkey yarn, Cotton counterpaines, Velvet ribbands, 8d. and 10d. flat point nails, Seine twine, Fresh clover seed, Imperial tea, &c. &c. March 7. eow 2aw1w iaw1w
CAUTION.  WHEREAS my wife Milly Fernow, has eloped from my bed and board, after having conducted herself in a most shameful manner towards myself and family, and thereby forfeited all claim to my protection: This is therefore to forewarn all persons from trusting her on my account, as I am determined not to pay any debts of her contracting from the date hereof.  Philip Fernow. March 7. it
THE subscriber will rent the house on Fairfax street, near Duke street, lately occupied by Mr. James H. Hooe. Apply to Mr. John Tucker.—As some person has reported that the house is liable for back rents, the following certificate, 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 report.  Stephen Cooke.
I hereby acknowledge, to have received the ground-rents due on a lot, in the town of Alexandria, on Fairfax street, leased of me by Dr. Stephen Cooke, up to the 3d day of February, 1805.  NATHANIEL C. HUNTER. October 1, 1805. (Dec. 10.) law

This day is Published, By COTTON & STEWART, [Price twelve and a half Cents] AN ORATION, Delivered in the Episcopal Church, on the 22d February, 1806, By Charles F. Mercer: A member of the Washington Society. March 6.
Valuable LOTS for Sale.
By virtue of a deed of trust from PHILIP WAN- TON to the subscriber, for the purpose of secu- ring the payment of certain sums therein men- tioned, will be exposed to public sale, on the premises, at eleven o'clock, A. M. on SA- TURDAY, the 5th day of April next, for Cash — 6 Lots, handsomely situated, con- tiguous to the town of Alexandria, containing between five and six acres each; being part of the tract lately known by the name of "Stump Hill," and in the subdivision of said tract as laid off by Col. Gilpin, distinguished by the num- bers 18, 19, 20, 23, 24, 25. To such as have not already supplied themselves with eligible sit- uations in the neighborhood, these Lots present an object worthy of attention, and to accommodate purchasers they will be set up separately. For more particular information respecting this pro- perty, application may be made to Col. Gilpin, or to the subscriber, who is furnished with a connected plat of these and the adjoining Lots, some of which are in a high state of improve- ment. John M'Iver. March 5. 2w5thAp
NOTICE.
In the case of JOSIAH WATSON, a bank- rupt. THE Creditors who have proved their debts under a commission of bankrupt, awarded and issued against Josiah Watson, late of Alex- andria, merchant, are requested to meet the as- signee of the said bankrupt's estate, at Gadsby's hotel, in the town of Alexandria, on Wednes- day, the 9th day of April next, at ten o'clock, in the forenoon. As business of the first impor- tance to the interest of the said estate will be then submitted to the consideration of the credi- tors, it is hoped there will be a full meeting. John M'Iver. March 5. 2w9thAp
For Sale, Rent or Lease, The following Valuable Property.
A LOT of ground on King street, on which is a two story brick house 24 feet front by 32 feet, with a good cellar paved with bricks like a well in it—also a brick necessary well— Likewise a framed house, convenient for a small family, on a 10 feet alley back of the brick house—A vacant lot on Patrick street, opposite Davy Davey's, and binding on an alley—A va- cant lot on Cameron street, 45 feet 6 inches in front, and 108 feet deep to an alley. A L S O, Five and 1.8 acres of LAND, on the Lees- burg road, about two miles from Alexandria. For terms and further particulars, please to ap- ply to the subscriber living on the first mentioned premises, near Davy Davey's. John W. Turner. Alexandria, Feb. 24. 2w3t
For SALE, on Credit, THAT valuable PROPERTY, at the cor- ner of Prince and Pitt streets, lately oc- cupied by Mr. George Clementson; fronting feet on the former, and on the latter. There are five dwelling houses on this property, two of which are commodious and well finished. This property will be sold altogether, at pub- lic vendue, on a credit of 6, 9, and 12 months, for negotiable notes with approved indorsers. The sale will take place on SATURDAY the 15th of March next. On the same day will be let, on ground rent for ever, to the highest bidder, on the premises, Two unimproved LOTS of ground, lying at the intersection of King and Fayette streets. The situation of this property is deemed superior to any other on King street, as it faces the dia- gonal street and adjoins a pump of the best wa- ter in town. Robert T. Hooe & Co. February 17. 2w9df
For Sale—or to Let, ON GROUND RENT, Several Lots between the town and Hunting-Creek, some of which are under cultiva- tion, with good substantial fences. J. B. NICKOLLS. February 28. 2w2w.
TO RENT, And immediate possession given, THE HOUSE on the left hand side of Wa- ter street, lately occupied by Capt. Ber- ry; the situation is equal to any, and the house well calculated for the accommodation of a small family. For terms apply to Mrs. ANN GRAY, King Street. February 31. 1st & 1st
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 store.
TAKE NOTICE That J. Kennedy, Sen. is appointed the only agent for ALEXANDRIA.
DR. HAMILTON'S ELIXIR, A sovereign remedy for Colds, Obstinate Coughs, Asth- mas, Catarrhs, Sore Throats, and approaching Con- sumptions.
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 to perfectly agreeable and the dose so small that no difficulty arises in tak- ing it.
From LUTHER MARTIN, Esq. Attorney-Ge- neral 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 me- dicine necessary. I have myself found it an excellent and agreeable remedy for a very painful and troublesome affection of the breath, accompanied with soreness and with obstructed and difficult breathing. On these accounts I do not hesitate to recommend Hamilton's Elixir, as a valuable medicine, and deserving public attention. LUTHER MARTIN.
Mr. Abijah Henry, Bridge-street, Baltimore, was cured by one bottle of Hamilton's Elixir of a very com- plicated 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 com- plaints which result from dissipated pleasures—juvenile indiscretions—residence in climates unfavorable to the constitution—the immoderate use of tea, frequent in- toxication, or any other destructive intemperance—the unskillful or excessive use of mercury—the diseases pecu- liar 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, Hyterical affections, Pains in the limbs, Toward weakness, Relaxations, Seminal weaknesses, Involuntary emissions, Fluoribus (or whites) Obstinate glects, Barrenness, Impotency, &c. &c.
In cases of extremity, where the long prevalence and obstinacy of disease has brought on a general impover- ishment of the system, excessive debility of the whole frame, and a wasting of the flesh, which no nourish- ment or cordial could repair, a perseverance in the use of this medicine has performed the most astonishing cures.
HAMILTON'S ESSENCE AND EX- TRACT 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 prepa- rations you call Hamilton's Essence, or Extract of Must- ard, 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 let- ter useful you are at liberty to make it public. Yours, &c. W. WEATHERBURN.
John Hoover, rope maker, South Second street, be- tween Mary and Christian streets, Philadelphia, volun- tarily maketh oath as follows, namely,
That his wife, Mary Hoover, was so severely afflic- ted 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 medi- cal advice was followed, and every probable remedy attempted: when seeing several cases of cures perform- ed 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 Phila- delphia 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 danger- ous complaints arising from worms, and from obstruc- tions or foulness in the stomach and bowels. This medicine bears no analogy whatever of similar titles, to commonly complained of as operating with vio-
lence, on the contrary, a particular excellence and of this being suited to every age and constitution, and also its 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, with out 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 efficacious in carrying off all gross hu- mors and corruptions; feverish and bilious complaints, and the safest 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 Teres or large round worm, the Asca- rides, or small maw worm, the Cucurbitina, or short flat, white worm, and lastly, the Taenia or tape worm so called from its resemblance to tape; this is often ma- ny yards long, and is full of joints—it is most hurtful and most difficult to cure.
Among the symptoms attending worms, are disagree- able breath, especially in the morning—Bad and corrupt- ed gums—Itching in the nose and about the seat—Con- vulsions and epileptic fits, and sometimes privation of speech—Starting and grinding of the teeth in sleep— Irregular appetite, sometimes loathing food, and sometimes voracious—Purging, with slimy and foetid stools—Vom- iting—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 attend- ed 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 ne- cessary 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, (Selected 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 Har- ford 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 con- ceived but by one in a similar situation—his appetite was- ted 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 pos- session of Lee, & Co.) but a renewal of his pains soon convinced him that this monstrous reptile had recovered its first 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 mil- dness is abundantly evident in innumerable cures of in- fants. 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 accom- plish, different other means had proved abortive. My eldest boy had a very sickly appearance, was very rest- less 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 appear- ance a mere mucus but upon close inspection quite re- sembled with very small living animals. Not one of that sort of worms which usually infest children came from him. Since that period he grew remarkably better in health, and though lean, has got a fresh and lively com- plexion. Upon different occasions I have used this me- dicine 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 me- dicine 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 Plaister.
An infallible remedy for corns, speedily re- moving them root and branch, without giving pain.
The genuine Persian Lotion,
So celebrated among the fashionable throughout Europe, as an invaluable cosmetic perfectly inno- cent and safe, free from corrosive and repellent mi- nerals (the basis of other lotions) and of unpar- alleled efficacy in preventing and removing ble- mishes in the face and skin of every kind, parti- cularly freckles, pimples, inflammatory redness, scuffs, tatters, rings worms, an burns, prickly heat, &c.
The Persian Lotion operates mildly, without imposing that natural, insensible perspiration which is so essential to health. Yet its salutary effects are speedy and permanent, rendering the skin delicately soft and clear, improving the com- plexion, and restoring the bloom of youth. Never failing to render an ordinary countenance beauti- ful, and an handsome one more so.
The Restorative Powder for the Teeth and Gums.
This excellent preparation comforts & strength- ens 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 acci- dent, defluxions of rheum, dullness, itching and films on the eyes, never failing to cure those ma- ladies which frequently succeed the small pox, measles and fevers, and wonderfully strength- ing 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 compounded 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 malig- nant 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 fu- perfluous 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; a dose never fails to remove a cold, if taken on its first appearance. They are celebrated for re- moving habitual costiveness; sickness at the sto- mach, 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, Pe- terburg; T. Green, Fredericksburg; G. Purdie, Smithfield; M. Jones, Suf- folk; Dr. Miller, Winchester; R. Greenhow, Williamsburg; and J. Shaw, Leesburg. September 4. 12w
Centreville Academy.
ON the 2d day of January next, an Acad- EMY will be opened in this place for the reception of Students, under the direction of the Reverend Mr. SNYDER, assisted by one or more Ushers.
This Gentleman has conducted different Aca- demies for the space of several years past, with great credit: his deportment is conformant to his situation, and to the accomplishments of a scholar. He adds the happy facility of exciting in his pu- pils the symptoms of literary genius, and to cul- tivate their mental improvements.
In this institution will be taught the Latin and Greek Languages: the English language grammatically: Geography, History, Eloquen- ce; the various branches of the Mathematics: Writing; Arithmetic and Book-keeping.
There are few places in our country more ad- vantageously situated for an institution of this nature, than this—Its situation is very elegant and the air salubrious; and in the centre of a remarkably healthy neighborhood; the necessa- ries of life are cheap and may easily be procured. The strictest attention will be paid to the moral 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 further contribution will be required from each pupil for the purchase of fire-wood. Centreville, Dec. 14. 2w3m
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