Alexandria daily advertiser (Alexandria [Va.]), 1807-08-15 00:00:00

Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 15, 1807.
[No. 1003.]
Vol. VII.]
SALES AT VENDUE.
On every Tuesday and Friday, WILL BE SOLD, AT THE VENDUE STORE, Corner of Prince and Water streets, A variety of Dry Goods, Groceries, &c. Particulars of which will be expressed in the bills of the day. ALL kinds of goods which are on limitation and the prices of which are established, can at any time be viewed and purchased at the lowest limitation and prices.
P. G. Marsteller, v. M.
Twenty thousand lbs.
Porto Rico Green Coffee and St. Croix Sugars, received per sch'r. Fletcher and Riley, from St. Thomas.
For sale by
R. Veitch and Co.
or
C. Powell.
July 24.
FOR SALE,
20 hhds. South-west Mountain
TOBACCO,
Selected for the West-India market.
ALSO,
1 pipe London Hill Wine,
1 half pipe excellent quality.
4 qr. casks
Wm. Hodgson.
July 31.
I HAVE JUST RECEIVED
And offer for Sale,
A considerable quantity of
FRESH TEAS,
This spring's Philadelphia Importation, and
of excellent quality—consisting of
Hylas, in quarter chests.
Young Hyson do.
Hyson-Skin do.
Souchong boxes
I have also for Sale,
10 pipes 4th proof Cogniac Brandy.
5 do. 4th proof Gin, (superior.)
25 crates queens and blue edged earthenware, particularly assorted for country stores.
50 boxes and half boxes Brunes.
1000 sacks-stored Salt.
2000 bushels do.
1000 do. ground Allum.
W. HODGSON.
June 10.
TO RENT,
A STORE, on Prince-street, (adjoining my own) well suited for the wet goods business.
JAMES SANDERSON
Offers for Sale, on moderate terms,
3000 lbs. best Green Coffee
10 tierces fresh Rice
20 kegs fresh Raisins
12 tierces green Coppens
5 pipes Cogniac Brandy
10 hhds. 4th proof Jamaica
20 barrels N. E. Rum
25 barrels Whiskey
10 bags Cotton
5 boxes Cotton and Wool Cards
12 boxes Tin Plates.
AND IN STORE,
24 hhds. south Potomac Tobacco.
May 11.
Twenty-five Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY, sometime in the months of November or December last,
A NEGRO MAN by the name of SAM,
who was hired in the town of Alexandria to a Mr. Robert Smith. He was about 30 years of age, about 5 feet 10 or 11 inches high, very slight, of rather a yellowish or tawny complexion, stutters a little, has a soft voice, and generally seems humble and timid when spoken to. He had a wife at Col. Jemmeson's, in the county of Caroline, and may perhaps now be lurking in that neighborhood, but I think it more probable he may have gone to the state of Maryland. If he is taken in the state of Virginia and brought to me I will give the above reward; if in the state of Maryland and brought to me I will give Thir-
Dollars reward.
Baldwin M. Lee.
Virginia, Westmoreland county, July 24.
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Printers, in its various branches, handsomely executed at this office.

Late Foreign Intelligence.
LONDON, June 17.
It is now said by those who have an undisguised satisfaction in dwelling on the late unfortunate occurrences in Egypt, that our loss in the second action exceeded what is stated in the letter of general Fraser. An extract of a private letter from Messina is communicated, for the purpose of shewing the aggravated circumstance of the affair, which in substance states:
"That upon the day following the junction of general Stewart with gen. Meade, the former ordered a second assault to be made on Rosetta, and that the streets should be previously cleared by the field pieces. This was accordingly executed, and seeing the streets apparently cleared, general Stuart advanced, when they were suddenly astounded from behind by a large force of Albanians, who approached under cover of a fog, and entered the temporary intrenchments which had but then been abandoned by the English. In the same moment the Turks sallied from behind Rosetta, and the English were attacked at once in front and rear. The loss of the English is estimated at fifteen hundred left dead on the field. General Stewart remained one night and the following day on the field of battle to bury the dead; but the enemy had by this time become so numerous and were making such formidable preparations to cut him off, that he deemed it advisable to commence his retreat. The English fought with the most desperate courage, but they were opposed to numbers which overwhelmed them."
We would hope that although the loss has been serious, we are in possession of the principal features of it. Gen. Fraser could have no reason to palliate the particulars of it, and we cannot suppose, from what we know of them, that the present administration would be very careful to conceal any circumstances of the failure.
The ministerial private inform us, that all is preparation and bustle in our sea ports and on our coasts, and that the long talked of expedition is at last about to sail without delay; so that it is possible, if a pacificatory negotiation be in progress, that the British contingent may reach its destination just in time to witness the signing of the preliminaries. Whether the troops, under orders for embarkation, are intended to co-operate with the allies or not, there has been a strange fatuity in assembling them. At one time the grand expedition, as it is called, stands still, because some of the force to be sent on it, is at a distance from the point of embarkation; but when the distant troops are arrived, then the nearer body of men, who are to form a part of the armament are to march from the interior to the coast, as if no previous calculation could have been made so as to have both the description of troops at the point required at one and the same time. Such a combination we should have thought, if we had not seen this flagrant instance to the contrary, to have been within the compass of the plodding heads of this peerless administration; but no—it would seem that they have not talents for combining any two given things. When they had determined on an expedition, they could not derive the means of getting their men together; when that is accomplished, they know not either when or where to send them. The thing would seem to have been so unaccountably long in agitation, that the object has become indeterminate; so that our preparations, with all their pomp and circumstance, and all the well-timed praises bestowed on them by the ministerial writers, are a mockery of expectation from abroad, and a general ridicule at home.
It is truly lamentable, say the demi-official papers, that the opposition should be so barbarous and hard-hearted, as to menace an attack on the present innocent administration, on the first day of the session! But it is absolutely true, for a threatening letter has been dispatched from Stratton street, and nobody but lord Hawick could have written it, because—admirable logicians!—his lordship lives in that street. Now, it is cruel in the extreme not to allow the ministry to call their friends together, and vote addresses in their own way, without any factious opposition! Who could possibly think of condemning his majesty's speech, right or wrong? or who could presume to anticipate what it may contain? It is not possible, that it can hint at new continental connections, to be supported by our men or money—it is not possible that it can refer to the institution of enquiries into abuses, in any particular way, and much less can it be possible, that it shall convey any thing in the shape of abdication to the new minister from the
blame of recent measures or pledge the house of commons to principles, which, when once adopted, cannot easily afterwards be repudiated. It is so unlikely that the speech can allude to any matters of this sort, that it can argue nothing less than the most systematic spirit of faction in any one who can meditate a resistance to it. But if the speech abstain from every topic, as no doubt it must, that can possibly give rise to a difference of opinion, it would be doubly shocking in the members of opposition to disturb the general unanimity by the introduction of any subject into the address, by way of amendment, which might have been purposely dropped by modesty of administration, as in reference to their own acts. So that the opposition, in mustering their supposed forces on the first day of the session, for the purpose of dividing the house, must only have in its view to throw impediments in the way of its ministers, on a matter which will not admit, in its self, of any contrariety of sentiment; except, indeed, the division may be intended, which is not explained, on the choice of the speaker. It would be more candid and liberal in the opposition, as the ministerial writers say, to follow the example of their meekness, which is modesty enough set up for imitation, and permit the present men, as they did the former ones, to proceed in their pious works, in the hope of good, than to nip them in the bud, and prevent the promise of the opening blossom, in the anticipation of ill. They would seem more especially entitled to such a forbearance, from the diffidence they had previously shown in deciding on their own ability for office, and in their voluntary and hasty resignation of it on the death of that great master to whom they were the close adherents, tho' not apt disciples.
BANKS OF THE ELBE, June 6.
The capture of Dantzic forms an epoch in war, or rather, perhaps it may be said to mark the commencement of the second campaign. It is some consolation to find, that the garrison has obtained terms of capitulation, which though formerly very usual, have within a few years been seldom granted. The partisans of the French seem themselves half-ashamed of this; and it has therefore been simply announced, that "the garrison of Dantzic has obtained the terms formerly granted to Mincia." You will find on a reference to the history of the campaign of 1793, that the capitulation of that city which took place on the 22d July, allowed the French garrison to march out of the fortress with all the honors of war, promising not to bear arms against Prussia, during twelve months.
Some of the papers insert, that near the theatre of war, the capture of Dantzic was considered as the prelude of a very speedy peace. The better opinion, however, seems to be, that the event of a general engagement will first be waited, and that a battle may be shortly expected. In the meanwhile, the French are solicitous that their recent acquisition should not be overlooked nor its importance underrated. We see from the papers, that in the different places the fall of Dantzic is celebrated by the military; and yesterday, also, the city soldiers of Hamburg were forced reluctantly to make their cannon roar out that announcement, which is retarded only by the groans of every patriotic German. Information has been brought from Stralsund, that gen. Ruchel is arrived there. Every day fresh supplies were coming in. It is said that there are from 6 to 8000 Prussians stationed in the island of Rugen; but the king of Sweden has not yet announced the termination of the armistice.
The Altona Mercury of yesterday states that the head-quarters of gen. Bruue are removed from Stettin to Anclam; and that, according to the last information from Demmen, on the 20th, the Swedish col. Von Fawast, was about to return to Stralsund, having made arrangements concerning the prisoners of war.
While the measures of the king of Sweden indicate no decline of zeal in the common cause, the French papers continue to hold forth the language concerning him, which might reasonably excite suspicion, had we not full confidence in the character of the monarch, and were not well acquainted with the perfidious arts of sowing dissensions and jealousy, in which the enemy is without a rival. It is sometimes amusing to observe how suddenly the French papers change their tone. To-day, it is to be expected that the wisdom of the British cabinet will soon make them perceive that England has more to fear from, the vast power of Russia than even France and that an union of these two states is necessary for their common existence:—To-morrow, attempts will be benevolently
made to shew the brave and well-meaning, but misled Alexander, how nobly and wisely he would act were he to head a confederacy against the tyrants of the sea. But the name and character of no one are banded from side to side more unrelentingly than those of Frederick William. There is no doubt that the capture of Dantzic has occasioned a fit of compensation for the good king, who is so lamentably enslaved and tyrannized by the northern Czar.
June 12.
Extract of a letter.
"Napoleon, it is said, is about to transfer the throne of Holland to Murat (the Jonathan of this David.) King Louis is accused of not shewing himself sufficiently obsequious to his brother and emperor: he is charged with favoring the English, and insidiously intriguing for popularity among his own subjects."
"Hostilities are expected to recommence every day on the frontiers of Pomerania. The combined force of Sweden and Prussia is said to amount to upwards of 30,000 men. Were your expedition to arrive at this time with about an equal force there really would be a fair opportunity of displaying, or at least trying your military prowess. The army of observation would be able, it is true, to bring a somewhat more numerous body against you, but this army is not composed of the elite of the enemy's soldiery, but of Spaniards, Dutch, Germans and French: and no small proportion of these disaffected! You have a sure place of retreat in the fortress of Stralsund. And you have, in case of a victory or promising advantages, incalculable resources from deserters and fugitives, from every part of the North of Germany. The Danish government does not permit any persons to cross Holstein without a pass. Hence there have been great numbers of fugitives from Germany, who have been reduced to the necessity of returning to their sad homes, where their cruel oppressor is master. The French threaten to punish with death all who attempt to go into Pomerania from Mecklenburg. But in case the allies should have any success in their operations, we all know how insufficient severe laws of that kind are."
"In the meanwhile general Blucher has issued the following proclamation addressed to the Prussians:"
PROCLAMATION OF GENERAL BLUCHER.
"His majesty the king of Prussia my sovereign, has entrusted me with the command of a corps of Prussian troops, which united to the Swedish forces, is about to commence its operations against the enemies of our country, under the command in chief of the king of Sweden."
"If, on the one hand, the just cause of the king, our sovereign, is courageously supported by great and powerful allies; so, on the other hand, the cries of our oppressed and suffering country summon every Prussian to its defence."
"The moment of undertaking this is at length arrived; and I therefore now call upon all patriotic Prussians, who are capable of military service, whether residing in Prussia or in foreign countries, and armed or unarmed, as circumstances may permit, to repair to the corps under my command, where every one will be duly received, maintained and advanced, and there to co-operate in attaining the great and sublime end before us."
"Inhabitants of the Prussian monarchy! Recollect the state of your country, when not one, but many enemies, made war against it, during seven long years. Be mindful of the glory of your ancestors, who were its brave and victorious defenders; shew yourselves worthy of them; and learn like them, to conquer or die!"
"BLUCHER."
"Stralsund, 1st June, 1807"
VIENNA, June 3.
The Court Gazette of this day contains the following article, under the head of Turkey:
"The fleet of the Russian vice-admiral Sinia-Vin continues to hold the canal of Constantinople strongly blockaded. Several attempts to retake Tenedos have failed that island still continues in the hands of Russians. The Grand Vizier, is still at Adrianople."
"The Servian insurgents have taken the fortress of Nissa, and made themselves masters of the Timok, in the Danube, by which they are in possession of the shortest line of communication with Little Wallachia, in which there are 11,000 Russians. The communication between Widdin and Olzona, is on the other hand, cut off to the Turks."
"The position of the army of general Michelson, which is from time to time receiving reinforcements, as well in Moldavia
as Wallachia, is essentially still the same. The camp near Vaikarest has indeed been reinforced with some regiments and a division of Russian cavalry, have surprised the Turks, who were in the vicinity of Krajova; about seventy were cut to pieces. The attack of the Russians on Kabres, a frontier fortress of Great Armenia, has failed."
"According to the latest letters from Turkey, the grand signior, as a proof of his esteem and friendship for the French ambassador, general Sebastiani, has presented him with the estate Yaspia, belonging to prince Yesilanti."
NEW YORK, August 11.
Our London and Liverpool papers by the ships Mount Vernon and Commerce are not later than those received at the office of the Mercantile Advertiser by the ship Pallas;—but we have completed and given extracts from our file of Lloyd's List to the 23d June.—The London papers also furnish the following articles.
LONDON, June 20.
We have received through a private channel, intelligence on which we place the most perfect reliance, from the French head quarters of as late a date as the third instant; at that time no action had been fought, but from the movements which had taken place it was supposed that a general battle could not long be deferred, unless the negotiation should take a favorable turn. From the same source of information we are enabled to state, that the king of Sweden has refused to agree to the prolongation of the armistice with the French for one month, so that it now continues on the terms on which it was originally concluded, viz. that ten days notice is to be given previous to the commencement of hostilities. In consequence of this refusal on the part of his Swedish majesty Mortier has received orders to advance with the whole of his division towards Stralsund; his force is estimated at between fifty and sixty thousand men.
The Dutch papers which we have lately received mention the departure of king Louis as being merely occasioned by the state of his health, and are perfectly silent with respect to any political changes which are expected in that unfortunate country. But private accounts assign very different motives for the journey of the new king. Although the people of Holland could not but feel great repugnance at having their constitution changed from a republic to a monarchy, and having a foreigner placed over them as a king; yet the mild and conciliatory conduct of Louis Bonaparte had made considerable impression upon them. He appeared to feel very acutely for the misery to which his new subjects had been reduced by the total destruction of their trade, in consequence of the violent edicts issued by Bonaparte, prohibiting all kinds of commercial intercourse between Holland and this country. He endeavored, but in vain, to obtain some mitigation of them; and it is stated that he has incurred the serious displeasure of the French ruler, by not enforcing those commercial regulations with due severity. For this offence an opinion prevails in Holland that he is to be deprived of his crown, and the regret which they feel at losing the mild Louis is considerably increased by the apprehensions that he is to be succeeded by Murat, who certainly will not incur the displeasure of his master by executing his orders with too much lenity.
A report was current this morning that intelligence had been received of an armistice having been concluded between the belligerent powers on the continent. This report rests entirely upon the authority of private letters. Government have not received any official information upon the subject.
From Lloyd's List.
June 5.
The General Mercer from Baltimore to Rotterdam was ashore near Flushing 14th ultimo and expected to be lost, crew saved; The Merchant, Ben tt, from New York to Amsterdam, has been deserted at sea by the crew. At Gravesend Independence, Keaquick, New York; Fair American, Davis, Baltimore; sailed, Essex, Kinsman, Boston, At Leghorn, Two Friends, Williams, Baltimore. At Antwerp, Hiram, —, New Orleans; at Copenhagen, Pochahuntas, Howland, Charlton; at Helvoet, Orion, Bartleson, Philadelphia.
June 9.
At Gravesend, Venus, —, Charleston; Amiable, Rinker, Philadelphia; Rebecca, Barry, do. Lexington, Gardiner, Bel-

more; at Cowes, Belfast, English, Charles; at Plymouth, Commerce, Ray, Sa; at Bristol, Patty, Frank, Wil; at Dover, Live Oak, Yarrell; at Deal, William Taylor, Hutch; from Baltimore for Holland.
June 12.
At Gravesend, New Galen, Hinckley, Boston; Rittenhouse, Moffat, Philadelphia; Off the Wight, Martha, W. st, from Newbedford for Amsterdam; at Cowes, John Loring New York; at Plymouth, Liberty, Macpherson, Savannah; at Deal, Coraplanter, Gillies, Philadelphia; Gold-hunter, Vose, New York; at Clyde, At-hunter, do; Hannah, Hill, Charles; at Dublin, Davy, Savannah; at Oporto, President Jefferson, New York; at Cette, Vulcan, Athens, Boston; at Toulon, Marquis de Someruces, Stoney, Salem.
June 16.
The Harriet of Baltimore from Bordeaux a Tonnigen, is detained and sent into the Downs. Sailed from Gravesend, Shepherdess, Doan, New York; at Cowes, Commerce, Ray, Savannah, with loss of mainmast having been ashore near Christchurch; Rebecca, Coffin, Virginia; at Plymouth, Prince Ernest packet, New York; Margaret, Clarke, Baltimore; Co-re, Mooney, do; At Deal, Ocean, Gor-doo, Philadelphia; Jane, Bliss, do; Romeo Lebeusquet, Boston; Science, How-ard, New York; sailed Shepherdess, Joan, do; at Clyde, Mississippi, Drummond, Savannah; Industry, Wright, Virginia; Sarah, Dannett, do; Mary Ann, Bentham, Charleston; Volant Warren, do; Little George, New York; at Cork, Good Hope, Virginia; James, Parker, do.
BALTIMORE, August 11.
Arrived, schooner Minerva, Sorenson, 22 days from St. Jago. Left there, sloop Laura, Fisk, for Baltimore in 5 or 6 days. The brig Sarah and Eliza, Wilson, from Baltimore, and 2 schooners, were going on as he came out. Off the Capes was boarded by the Leopard, who detained him 2 hours; broke open all the French and some American letters.
Also, schooner Gorham, from Boston, and schooner Lavater, from Charleston.
August 12.
Arrived, sch'r President, Hall, 19 days from New Orleans. Left, ships Brutus & Rolla, from New York for Liverpool; Pyramigo, for New York; brig Julia, for Philadelphia; and ship Gustavus, for Amsterdam, all to sail the next day. Saturday last, off the Capes, spoke ship Rising Sun, from New York for Charleston, informed she had been boarded by a French privateer the day before.
Also, sch'r Lionet, Darnell, in 27 days from Montego Bay, Jamaica. Left, brig Jane, for New York, to sail the 24th. Off Cape Antonio, spoke sch'r Diana, of Nantucket; had been carried into Jamaica and cleared. Saw the ship Traveller between Kent and Poplar Islands, at anchor.
Also, sch'r Dorchester, Travers, in 14 days from Porto Rico. Left there, 28th July, brig Achilles, of New York; sch'r Fortitude, of do, unloading; Little Will, for Philadelphia, in 2 days; Olive Branch, Houston, do, 10 days; sloop Cornelius, King, of New York, from Cur-racoa, with salt. The sch'r Iris, of Norfolk, from Tenerife, with wine, was lost the 13th ult. in entering the harbor of St. Johns; part of the cargo saved. Aug. 3, in lat. 27, N. long. 7, saw a f.g. ca with one latent sail, jib and mizen, standing to the southward.
Complete sets of SALMAGUNDI as far as published, or any number to complete broken sets, may be had of
R. GRAY,
Bookseller, King Street.
MRS. EAKIN
RESPECTFULLY informs the public, that she continues the CONFECTIONERY business at the old stand on King-street, and expects a continuance of their custom. She has on hand and intends to keep constantly a supply of articles in her line wholesale and retail, among which are— JELLIES and SWEET MEATS, together with every other article usual in a confectionery shop. OLIVES, ANCHOVIES & CAPERS. IMPERIAL and HYSON TEA, in small or less quantity. SWEET OIL. ORANGE FLOWER WATER. CORDIALS, MUSTARD, FRUITS, &c. August 14.
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Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
SATURDAY, August 15.
We have received no mails from the south for the two last days, owing, it is supposed, to the heavy rains. Accounts from that quarter lead us to apprehend considerable damage has been done. The bridge at Colchester has been carried away by the Fresh—as likewise the bridge at Occoquan, and the dams at the latter place have been injured. The mill-dams at Dumfries have also been broken, and it is feared intelligence from other quarters will not prove more favorable.
No Northern mail this day—The fresh in the Potomac is so great that the ferry boats cannot cross.
A TABLE,
Shewing the distance to which Balls and Bomb Shells may be thrown from Cannon & Mortars of different calibres, level and elevation 45 degrees.
   Calibre of Mortars. Calibre of Cannon. Level. Elevated 45 degrees.     150 lb. 18000 ft.   100 lb. 14500   50 lb. 11000   1900 lb. mor. can. 4000 ft. 25000   48 lb. 3500 24000   42 3200 21000   36 3000 20000   32 2700 19000   24 2100 16000   18 2000 15500   12 1500 14000   9 1300 12000   6 1200 9600   4 1000 7200   2 580 5000   1 460 2800  
One ounce of powder will burst one hundred pounds weight. An Experiment made in Europe, with a 24 lb. shot against a sand wall, it was found that the ball entered 22 feet; 6 lb. shot, at the distance of 500 feet, entered 10 feet within the wall; heavy cannon, such as 48 and 36 pounders, at the distance of 1200 feet entered 10 or 12 feet—this ball will fly in one second 368 feet: in half a minute 2 miles.
The following shews how far a ball of the different calibres entered an oak wall, at the distance of 1000 feet, viz.
   36lb. shot entered 4 feet 4 inches,   24lb. do. 3 do. 4 do.   18lb. do. 3 do. 3 do.   12lb. do. 2 do. 5 do.   9lb. do. 1 do. 10 do.   6lb. do. 1 do. 3 do.  
English three deckers carry 42 lb. cannon of lower battery, in a seventy four 32 lb. cannon. French, Russian and Spanish three deckers carry 48 lb. of lower battery, in an eighty and seventy four 36; the Danish, Dutch and Swedes, of same calibre. All the cannon that is mentioned must be loaded with one third part weight of the balls in the mortars, one ounce and a half for the bomb filled with powder, 80 or 90 degrees force.
N. B. if government should require guns and mortars of heavy metal, to defend their seaport towns, as given above, I would engage to furnish correct proportions of the size and other particulars relative to them, and likewise the construction and the preparation of the carriages to work them, by light mechanical contrivances. I would furnish plans for the whole for a proper compensation; and by so doing I am confident the advantages arising from the same would supercede all other improvements in this part of the globe. Besides a considerable saving would arise in the end, and finally be a means of better security from attack by an enemy.
Wm. SHULTZ, engineer.
SHIP NEWS.
Port of Alexandria.
ARRIVED, Brig Louisa, capt. M'Namara, 41 days from Madeira—Ballast—George Si-cum.
Spoke, in lat. 35, long. 68, 30, schooner Ethan Allen, captain Holmes, from Balt. 9 days out, bound to Barbadoes, all well.
Printing, in its various branches, handsomely executed at this office.
St. Andrew's Society.
A stated quarterly meeting will be held at Gadsby's hotel, on Tuesday evening next the 18th current, at 7 o'clock.
By order of the President.
Donald Macleod, Sec'y.
August 15.
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Pickling Vinegar.
300 gallons excellent Cider Vinegar Pennsylvania Virgin Honey, fit for Mead or other purposes
A few boxes fresh Lemons in good order
Limes, and Raisins in boxes, &c.
An allotment of Groceries as usual.
Thomas Sims.
3t
August 15.
WAS TAKEN UP, ADRIFT, A BOAT,
About 11 feet long and 4 1/2 wide, black bottom and red sides, with a chain and lock. The owner may get her by proving property and paying charges, on application to
Caleb Redmon.
3t
August 15.
The Subscriber
RESPECTFULLY informs his friends & the public at large that he always keeps a general assortment of nails, breds and sprigs of every description, for sale at his nail manufactory, Union Street. Merchants and others may be supplied on as good terms as at Philadelphia or Baltimore. He has lately commenced the Blacksmith business, in its various branches—those who favor him with their custom in that line may depend on having their work done with neatness and dispatch. Orders from country merchants and others, for nails, will be duly attended to, and every favor gratefully acknowledged.
Horace Field.
HOOP IRON For Sale at the factory.
August 15
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ALEXANDRIA THEATRE.
On SATURDAY EVENING, AUGUST 15,
Will be presented a Celebrated DRAMA, in five acts, called
THE CASTLE SPECTRE.
(Written by M.G. Lewis, esq. author of "The Monk," "Adelmo," &c. &c.)
   Earl Osmond, Mr. Wood.   Earl Reginald, Mr. Cross.   Earl Percy, Mr. Claude.   Father Philip, Mr. Charnock.   Motley, Mr. Jefferson.   Kenric, Mr. Rutherford.   Saib, Mr. Miller.   Hassan, Mr. Cone.   Muley, Mr. Barnett.   Edric, Mr. Cunningham.  
   Angela (her first appearance here) Mrs. Woodham,   Alice, Mrs. Cunningham.   Evelina, Mrs. Jefferson.  
To which will be added, a FARCE in two acts, —CALLED—
MISS IN HER TEENS;
OR,
The Medley of Lovers.
   Captain Loveit, Mr. Claude.   Captain Flash, Mr. Wood.   Fribble, Mr. Jefferson.   Puff, Mr. Cone.   Jasper, Mr. Miller.  
   Miss Biddy Bellair, (with a SONG) Mrs. Claude.   Tag, Mrs. Villiers.  
** The doors to be opened at six, and the performance to begin precisely at a quarter past seven o'clock.
Admittance—BOX, ONE DOLLAR—PIT, SEVENTY-FIVE CENTS—GALLERY, FIFTY CENTS.
Tickets to be had at the office, in front of the THEATRE, at Gadsby's Hotel, and at the Office of the Daily Advertiser.
August 14.
Property for Sale.
NOTICE is hereby given, That in pursuance of a deed of trust from Mr. William Wilson to the late William Craik, Esq. to secure the payment of a certain sum of money therein mentioned, to William Fitzhugh, Esq. I shall, as the executor of the said William Craik, proceed to sell, on the first day of September next, on the premises, one moiety of a three story Brick House, situate on Water-street, in the town of Alexandria, now in the occupation of Dr. James Kennedy, and also a small Lot adjoining it; upon a credit of 60 and 120 days, with interest from the date of the notes, the purchasers to give their notes with an approved endorser or endorsers.
EDMUND I. LEE, Executor of William Craik, deceased, who was the trustee.
August 8.
2awts.
Valuable Property for Sale.
THE subscriber being desirous of procuring some good lands in the south-western country, and to enable him to do so, offers the following Property for sale, viz.
A Tract of Land, situate in the county of Fairfax and state of Virginia, whereon I now reside, containing upwards of 2100 acres. This land is well adapted to farming, is level, well watered and timbered, full one half being in wood, near the center of which stands the county court-house and other public buildings, which are included within the bounds of a town lately laid out at this place, authorised by an act of the general assembly of Virginia, on several of which lots buildings have been erected, &c. On one acre thereof, near the court-house, is a large two-story brick house rented and occupied as a tavern, together with large stables, kitchen, and house for the retirement of a family, &c. Perhaps there is no situation between the eastern and western waters more public, or that affords better stands for taverns, stores, mechanics, &c. Particularly to an inn-keeper calculated to act on a large scale. The Little River turnpike paved road, leading from Alexandria, to the westward, passes, immediately at this place, as also the main public and post roads, leading to and from Alexandria, George-Town, the City of Washington, Baltimore, and the western country—distance from Alexandria, 14, and from the City of Washington 15 or 16 miles. To accommodate a purchaser or purchasers, I would dispose of the property at this place, or any part thereof, separate from the other lands—the annual rent of the small part now improved, is near eight hundred dollars, and at little additional expence would produce from one thousand dollars to twelve hundred dollars per annum, exclusive of lots that might be sold, or rented on ground-rent, and I would divide the land in two or three parts to suit purchasers. On that part occupied by myself are a comfortable dwelling-house sufficient for the accommodation of a large family, with barn, stables, and other convenient out-houses, orchards, &c.—As it is presumed a person disposed to purchase would first view the premises, a further description is thought unnecessary.
A small piece of Land within one and a half miles of the court-house, situate on Accotink Run, containing 19 acres, mostly rich and valuable grass land, which affords a tolerable mill seat, and was purchased with a view of erecting one thereon, the timber for which [of excellent quality] hath been cut and squared.
A Lot in the town of Alexandria, with a two story brick house, kitchen and stable thereon, situate near the center thereof—and
About 1600 acres of Land, situate on the waters of Licking, in the county of Bourbon and state of Kentucky. This land is classed as second rate, is rich, lies well, and by judges of that county said to be worth from five dollars to eight dollars per acre, and on which are several small settlements.
For the property in Fairfax and Alexandria, indisputable titles will be made, the title to the Kentucky land is thought to be good, an investigation on that subject having lately taken place, and is patented in my own name. Nothing short of a strong desire to provide for a large and growing family, should induce me to offer this property for sale. My terms will be such as cannot fail to accommodate a purchaser, as but a small proportion will be required in hand, and on securing the payments of the balances satisfactorily, to meet arrangements which in such cases I wish to make, lengthy credits will be given. I would receive in part payment good lands in the state of Tennessee, not more than thirty miles from Nashville, or on the waters of Duck-River in said state: but the title thereto must be well established and secured. Application must be made to
Richard Ratcliffe,
Fairfax County, State of Virginia, Aug. 15. law3m
FOR SALE,
A TRACT of LAND, situate in the county of Fairfax, within four miles of the court-house, lying in the fork of Pope's Head-Run and Giant's-Castle-Branch, containing four hundred forty-three and a quarter acres. It is good farming land, nearly one half in woods, and heavily timbered: it abounds in a sufficiency of good meadow land, and a number of never-failing springs, with a good mill-seat at the junction of the above mentioned streams. The improvements are, a framed dwelling-house, that, with a small expence might be made neat and comfortable, together with a kitchen, stables, corn-house, negro quarter, &c. all partly new, in a healthy situation.
Terms—One half in cash, or negroes at valuation—and a credit of one, two, or three years for the balance. For further information apply to the subscriber on the premises.
Robert Ratcliffe.
Fairfax County, Aug. 15. law3m
Just Received,
And For Sale by COTTON & STEWART Carr's Stranger in Ireland. (Price One Dollar.)

VALUABLE MEDICINES.
The following Valuable Medicines, justly celebrated through the United States for their superior efficacy in the cure of the several disorders for which they are recommended, from Hannah Lee's Patent Family Medicine Store , New-York, are sold only by the subscriber, at his store in King-street:
Hamilton's Grand Restorative,
Is recommended as an invaluable medicine for the speedy and permanent cure of nervous disorders or such as arise from the immoderate use of tea, strong liquors, long residence in warm climates, excessive weakness, and a general relaxation of the system.
Hamilton's Essence and Extract of Mustard.
A safe and effectual remedy for the gout, rheumatism, sprains, pains in the face and neck, &c.
Hamilton's Worm-destroying Lozenges.
By which many thousands have been relieved from the distressing and dangerous malady of worms and other obstructions in the stomach and bowels.
Hamilton's Elixir.
A sovereign remedy for colds, obstinate coughs, asthma, sore throats and approaching consumptions.
Hahn's Anti-bilious Pills.
Are justly esteemed for carrying off the superfluous bile from the stomach and preventing morbid secretions and their consequences, bilious and malignant fevers, &c. These pills are perfectly mild in their operation, and may be used with safety by persons of every age and in every situation.
The Sovereign Ointment for the Itch.
A speedy and effectual remedy, generally removing the complaint at one application. It may be safely used by persons of every age.
The Anodyne Elixir.
For the cure of every kind of head ache.
Hahn's genuine Eye-Water.
An excellent remedy for all disorders of the eyes, many persons having been cured of it when nearly deprived of sight.
Tooth-ache Drops.
Give immediate relief in the most violent attacks.
The Restorative Powder for the Teeth and Gums.
Cleanses and strengthens them, and preserves the enamel of the teeth from decay.
Gowland's Lotion, and the genuine Persian Lotion.
Both celebrated in the fashionable world as most excellent cosmetics and perfectly safe.
Hahn's true and genuine Corn-Plaster.
A certain remedy for corns, speedily eradicating them without giving pain.
Ague and Fever Drops.
Justly esteemed for their great efficacy in cure of agues and intermittent fevers.
Damask Lip Salve, and Indian Vegetable Specific.
James Kennedy, sen.
Alexandria, October 18. eS
ADDITIONAL EVIDENCE.
OF the great efficacy of the Patent and Family Medicines , prepared by the late Richard Lee, jun. which for near eight years past have acquired throughout the United States a celebrity hitherto unequalled.
Philadelphia, August 9, 1800.
Being desirous to make public for the good of others, the excellent quality of HAMILTON'S ELIXIR , prepared by the late Mr. Lee, I have sent you the following account of the benefit I have received from it, which I hope will induce others to give it a trial. In consequence of a bruise on the breast received from a fall, my health grew bad, my breathing became very difficult, and frequently I have had suddenly to rise up in my bed with all the horrors of immediate suffocation. Add to these a constant pain in my breast and a cough, a great loss of strength and flesh, and you may conceive that my symptoms evidently indicated an approaching consumption. The advice of a most eminent physician was resorted to, and afterwards a second was called in, without giving me any relief. Another physician who knew me and the circumstances of my case, advised me to give Hamilton's Elixir a trial, saying, he had used it in his practice, and always found it do much good. A bottle was procured from Mr. Birch's, and I found relief before I had taken one half of it. I continued to use it and was soon strong enough to attend to business. On taking cold, some of my former symptoms return, but are always removed by a dose or two of the elixir.
GEO. BENNER, jun.
No. 11, Budd-street, Philadelphia
Mrs. H. Lee
From Luther Martin, Esq. late Attorney-general of the State of Maryland.
I comply with your request in stating my opinion of Hamilton's Elixir . It has been used in my family for two or three years past, with uniform success, whenever colds, coughs, or similar complaints, have rendered medicine necessary. I have myself found it an excellent and agreeable remedy for a very painful and troublesome affection of the breast, accompanied with soreness, and with obstructed and difficult breathing.
On these accounts I do not hesitate to recommend Hamilton's Elixir as a valuable medicine, and deserving public attention.
LUTHER MARTIN.
HAMILTON'S ELIXIR
Is recommended as the best remedy for coughs, colds, asthma, hooping-cough, approaching consumptions, and most disorders of the breast and lungs. This preparation will prove a valuable acquisition to public speakers who may be subject to temporary hoarseness, thickness of speech, &c. In long confirmed Asthmatic complaints where a cure can speedily be expected, this medicine affords immediate relief, moderating the fits of coughing, and rendering their recurrence less frequent. On children afflicted with the hooping cough, the like beneficial effects may confidently be expected.
ITCH CURED.
By once using Lee's Sovereign Ointment , which, although used for 20 years in Europe and for near 8 years in America, has never been known to fail in any one instance. It is perfectly innocent, warranted not to contain a particle or mercury or any pernicious ingredient, and may be used with perfect safety on an infant, being a vegetable preparation and entirely free from the offensive smell which attends most other remedies.
HAMILTON'S LOZENGES,
Which have cured more children and adults of disorders proceeding from worms, than all the medicines heretofore discovered. In addition to the great cures mentioned in the letters from the chancellor of the state of Maryland, the Rev. Mr. Moltier and others, lately published the following are submitted to the public, being selected for the purpose of showing the mild yet powerful qualities of this extraordinary medicine, which, although so mild in its operation, is competent to expel the formidable tape worm.
An infant, aged 5 weeks, of Mr. Henry Erbank, Taylor, Charles-street, Baltimore, was dangerously afflicted with convulsion fits, so that his life was despaired of, but was perfectly cured by one dose of Hamilton's Worm Lozenges , which expelled several worms, the undoubted cause of the child's disorder.
Letter from Mr. Ackerman, bricklayer, Magazine-street, near Broadway, Jan. 24, 1802.
It would be ungrateful were I to withhold my testimony in favor of Hamilton's Worm Destroying Lozenges . I had been between five and six years past much indisposed, and latterly often tormented with severe griping and pains in the bowels, troubled with offensive breath, with violent feverish fits, and other obvious symptoms of worms; but frequently hearing your Worm Lozenges recommended in cases similar to mine, I determined on a trial of them, as my last resource. The first dose evacuated twelve or 13 feet of a tape worm; two other doses were taken, which brought away a quantity of matter broken like skins and pieces of worms. I suppose the tape worm, voided at different times, must in the whole have exceeded forty feet. The almost incredible benefit I received from this medicine, induced me to give a dose to a child of mine who was pining and sickly: it produced the same good effect in this instance, expelling a worm of a different kind, from nine to twelve inches long, and at the same time restoring a good state of health.
HENRY ACKERMAN.
ALSO,
The following new and valuable Medicine, just received and for sale as above.
(Price, Two Dollars per bottle.)
Dr. Tissot's celebrated Gout and Rheumatic Drops.
NOTHING is of more importance than the preservation of health—this common place remark however is too often forgotten, whilst we are active and strong—and prevention of pain, which is superior to its cure, is not sufficiently attended to by any description of persons. Among those disorders which require the most early and unremitting efforts to eradicate and overcome, none have a stronger claim upon our notice than the Gout, Rheumatism, Lumbago, Weakness of the Joints, Sprains, Glets, the Stone and Gravel, the Cramp and every species of Rheumatic Pains from whatever cause they may have originated—and hence every relief which can be administered is too valuable to be forgotten. Those persons whose avocations peculiarly expose them to colds, &c. cannot be too anxious always to possess immediate aid. Sea-faring persons, travellers, &c. ought constantly to carry with them that medicine which will counteract the unpleasant effects of their perilous duties, and especially those pains to which their situation must expose them. To those who reside in or visit the West-Indies, and other warm climates, they will be found upon
trial to convey the most lasting service, and will gradually destroy all tendency to disease in the human frame, and preserve health and vigor. Although a great variety of prescriptions have been published to cure the disorders enumerated above, none has yet equalled the GOUT and RHEUMATIC DROPS of Dr. TISSOT , which are celebrated throughout the European continent, and whose unbounded benefits are fully authenticated by certificates already published of gentlemen so well known in America, being of the first consequence in the state of Maryland: General Charles Ridgely, of Hampton; John Gibson, Esq. one of the directors of the Farmers' Bank of Maryland; John Macubbin, Esq. Mrs. Macubbin, his wife; and Mrs. Ryan, of Calton-Certificate of Mr. Thomas Kelso, butcher.
About three weeks since, I was most violently attacked with Rheumatic pains throughout my whole frame, in so severe a manner as not to be able to turn in my bed without assistance, proceeding as I suppose from a severe cold; on being advised by a friend to apply Dr. Tissot's Gout and Rheumatic Drops , I accordingly obtained from the agents Messrs. George Dobbins and Murphy, two bottles, the application of which, under God, have perfectly restored me to health. I am therefore induced with confidence to recommend this medicine as a certain cure for the above disorder.
THOMAS KELSO.
Baltimore, July 22d, 1806.
Certificate of Mr. Thomas Campbell, Harness-maker.
It would be an act of injustice to withhold my testimony of the salutary effects of Doctor Tissot's Gout and Rheumatic Drops , as I have experienced a very unequivocal instance of their virtues and efficacy. I was afflicted with two severe attacks of what is usually called Dead Palsy, from which I partially recovered, but was obliged to use crutches to aid me in walking when I left home; to this were joined violent Rheumatic pains, the result of the affliction, and I had feared the disorder would accompany me through life; but providentially was recommended to apply at George Dobbins and Murphy's for Dr. Tissot's Drops , and after using only one bottle, found myself perfectly liberated from my disorder, and am now, thank God, as free from pain as if I never had been afflicted. Finding this medicine operate so powerfully on myself, I determined to apply it internally to my child, a boy only eleven months old, who was then reduced almost to a skeleton with the Bowel Complaint ; after administering it four times to him, his complaint was entirely removed, and he is now recovering his strength with great rapidity.
TH. CAMPBELL.
Baltimore, July 22, 1806.
ROBERT GRAY,
Bookseller, King-street, Alexandria;
HAS LATELY RECEIVED FOR SALE,
The following Valuable Books,
GUTHRIE'S Geography, in 2 vs.
quarto, with a folio Atlas—Price
17 dollars—the Atlas separate is $10 00
Morse's Geography, 2 vols. octavo, with Maps, 6 50
— abridged for the use of schools, 1 00
Mackay's Navigation, 5 50
Bowditch's do. (a new edition) 5 50
Blunt's Coasting Pilot improved 5 50
Johnson's Dictionary with Walker's Pronunciation, 2 50
Brooke's General Gazetteer improved, 3 50
Scott's Geographical Dictionary of the United States, 2 50
Geographical Compilations , 2 vols. 12 mo. 2 50
Domestic Encyclopaedia , 5 vols. octavo, 12 00
Ainsworth's Latin Dictionary, 4 50
Young's do. do. 3 50
Shakespeare's Works 8 v. 12 mo. 10 00
Wonders of Nature and Art , 14 v. boards, 14 00
Octavo Bibles with Carn's Notes , 3 to 5 50
—, 4 vols. fine paper, 10 00
Carey's Family Bible, at 3 75 and 10 00
Oxford Quarto Bible , 7 50
Ferrand's Latin Courses, in 2 parts, each 7 50
Adams on the Globe, 1 50
Life of Nelson , 2 00
Darwin's Zoonomia, 2 vols. octavo, 6 00
Webster on Pestilence, 2 vols. oct. 4 00
Wallace on Diseases, 2 00
Cullen's Practice, 2 50
Rush's Enquiries, 4 vols. octavo 9 00
Parkinson's Medical Admonitions, 2 00
Lavoisier's Chemistry, 3 50
New Dispensatory , 3 00
Denman's Midwifery, 2 vols. oct. 5 50
Cullen's Materia Medica, 2 50
Bell's Surgery, 4 vols. octavo, 14 00
Bell on Ulcers, 1 50
Brown's Elements of Medicine, 2 00
John Newton's Works, 9 v. 12 mo. 8 00
Saurin's Sermons, 7 vols. 14 00
Burgh's Dignity of Human Nature, 2 00
Berkley's Minute Philosopher, 2 00
Paley's Natural Theology, 2 00
Dr. Rees's CYCLOPAEDIA;
EIGHT NUMBERS PUBLISHED.
Price to non-subscribers Three Dollars Fif-
ty Cents per Number.
Only two copies for sale.
July 9.
GREAT BARGAINS.
INTENDING to remove to the state of Tennessee as soon as possible, I will dispose of the following valuable and improving property upon low terms, which property I inherited from my ancestors, who have a legal title to the same for upwards of a hundred years.
One Tract well known by the name of Abingdon,
Being on the Potomac river, between Alexandria and Georgetown and nearly opposite the City of Washington, beautifully situated, containing about FOUR HUNDRED acres, leased to the Mr. Wises for THREE HUNDRED and SIXTY DOLLARS per annum, with other stipulations contained in said lease.
One other Tract contiguous to the First,
Leased to William Fraser for FORTY DOLLARS per annum, containing about SIXTY acres.
One other Tract, containing Ten Acres of Bottom Land,
Adjoining the Four Mile Mill Tract. One other Tract contiguous to the Abingdon estate
And within two and a half miles of Georgetown, containing SEVEN HUNDRED AND TWENTY FIVE acres. The greatest part of this land is heavily covered with Red and White Oak .
A L S O,
Three Thousand Acres on the Scioto River in the state of Ohio.
This tract descended to me from my uncle George D. Alexander, being one moiety of the land he was intitled to for his military services during the revolutionary war. All the title papers with the wills under which I am entitled to the above property, are in the hands of Baldwin Dade, esq. to whom application will please to be made for terms, &c. being legally authorized to contract and dispose of all the above valuable property, in which good and satisfactory titles will be given.
Walter S. Alexander.
August 13.
Pursuant to a Decree
Of the honorable the circuit court of the district of Columbia, in a suit depending in Alexandria county, in chancery, wherein Colin Auld , administrator of Robert Wilson , deceased, is complainant, and William Wilson , defendant, will be exposed to PUBLIC SALE, on SATURDAY , the FIFTH day of SEPTEMBER NEXT, at TEN o'clock in the forenoon, at the Coffee-house in the town of Alexandria, for ready money.
As the said William Wilson is intitled in and to three fourth parts of an undivided interest in the whole of the lands heretofore attached to the Keep-Trust Farm , being about 1400 acres, with the exception of the works and 221 acres sold to the government of the United States, lying in Benjamin now Jefferson county, near Harper's Ferry .
Charles Lee, } Comrs. Tho's Swann, }
August 4
Notice is hereby given,
THAT the subscriber attends at his office on TUESDAY and SATURDAY in every week, agreeable to law, for the purpose of transacting testamentary and all other business appertaining thereto: on which days all persons concerned are required to attend.
Alexander Moore,
Register of Wills for Alex. County.
August 1.
Just received from Philadelphia,
By Captain Hand , 29 chests Young Hyson , and 9 boxes Hyson Shulan Tea , of a superior quality, which will be sold low.
Likewise on Hand,
6 hhd. good Sugar, 10 hhd. Molasses, of a good quality, Salt of various kinds, And a constant supply of Flour suitable for family use.
Joseph Dean.
March 27
FOR SALE,
On advantageous terms,
A THREE STORY BRICK HOUSE , on Union-street , near Benjamin Shreve, jun. well situated for a Shipping or Grocery business . Also, a LOT of GROUND , at the corner of Water and Wolfe-streets .
TO RENT,
And immediate possession given,
The STORE and DWELLING HOUSE on Fairfax-street , occupied by Jacob Hoffman —an excellent stand for the DRY GOOD BUSINESS .—Apply to
Jozah Thompson & Son.
March 14.
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