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Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1814-04-28
HAMILTON's
Worm LOzengeS.

This medicine bears no analogy what
ever to others of similar title. SO COM
monty complained of as operating with
violence on the contrary, aparticular
excellence ofthis remedy is its being
suited to every age and constitution
1t contains nothing but what perfect.
ly innocent, and is SO mild in its ope-
ration that it cannot injure the tender
est infant of week old, should
worms exist in the body but will
without pain or gripping, cleanse the
stomach and bowels, of whatever is
foul or offensive, and thereby prevent
the production of worms, and many
fatal disorders.
A dose of this medicine given occa-
sionally during tbs warm season will
effectualJy prevent "the vomiting and
purging of children" dreadful disor-
der, which annually destroys thousands
9th infant part OF our citizens. 1t
islikewise the miltlest and most certain
remedy known, and has restored to.
heath and strength great number
when in an advanced stage of this fatal
COMPLAINT. Particular and plain in-
structions are given for every part OF
the necessary treatment in such cases.
Children generally take this medi-
cine with eagerness; having pleasing
appearance, aad an agreeable taste.
Hanlilton'S Elixir.
A sovereign remedy forColds, obstinate
Coughs, Asthmas, Catarrhs, Sore
Threats, and approaching Consump-
tons. To parents who have chill.
dren afflicted with the
HOPPING COUGH
This discovery is OF the first magni-
tude, as it affords immediate relief
checks the progress, and in a short
time entirely removes the most cruel
disorders to which children are liable.
The Elixir is perfectly agreeable, and
the dose so small, that no difficulty a.
rises in taking it.
Hamilton's Grand Resto-
ratlve,
Is recommended as an Invaluable
medicine, for the speedy reliefS per.
manent cure of
Nervous disorders Violent cram2sin
Consumptions the stomach and
Lowness of spirits back
Loss of appetite Indigestion
Impuray of the Melancholy
blood Govt in the sto-
Hystcrical affec- mach
lions Pads in the limb
Inward weakness. Relations, etc.
es and debility
HAMILTON's
Genuine Essence and Ex-
tract of Mustard,
A safe and effectnal remedy for
Acute s. Chronic Rheumatism, Govt,
Rheumatic .Gout, Palsy, Lumbago,
Numbness, White Swelling, Chill
blains, Bruises, Sprains, Pain in the
Face and Neck, etc.
This valuable remedy is prepared
both in fluid state and in pills, and
thus cxcellently adapted for external
and internal use.
ITCH CURED. =
| Lees Ointment for the
Itch.
Warranted an infalible remedy at
one application, may be used with
perfect safetylby pregnant women or
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1814-04-28
NOTICE.

THE STOCKHOLDERS of the
Hunting Creek Bridge Company are
hereby notified that OIL Monday the "a
81 MAY next, an election will be held at
! the toll house Of said bridge, tor IRE
sident and four Directors, TO serve the
conpeny enc year from tha. day.
John Hooh,
Treasurer.
AMI ~ AwtimiM.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1814-04-28
NOTICE.

HAVING notified the public, tna'
Mr.. Gustayas Robey was no longer e
be considered my agent,-l have peer
induced, for certain reasons, to rein'
state him and the public Will receive
him accordingly till notified to the con
trary.
Basil Spalding.
April % st
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1814-04-28
The Potomac Greek Turnpike
Road.

THE Commissioners appointed by
the last General Assembly OF Virgil
MIA, to carry into effect the above nam.
ed road, met agreeable to notice, and
determined that books shall be opened
at the house Of James Young, In
Fredericksburg, on Saturday the 7th
of May, precisely at II o'clock, Tor
the purpose of receiving subscriptions.
The capital stock required viii be
s ls,0oe---each share 5 so, and the
distance to be tnrnpiked about z miles
Those wishingsto patronise. work
ofso much utility, and who are friend.
Nv to the Steam Boat Scheme, are re-
qussted TO DC punctual in their attend
ance.
THE COMMISSIONERS.
Frade,;c Sbnrg. ApriI ST. IL.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1814-04-28

Hahn's true and Genuine
German Corn Plaster.
An infallible remedy for Corns,
speedily removing them root & branch,
without giving pain.
The Genuine Persian Lo-
ton.
The Restorative Powder for the
Teeth and Gums.
Hahn's Genuine Eye Wa
ter.
A sovereign remedy for all dis
eases of the eyes.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1814-04-28
Port. Tobacco, Jan. S.

Adams, Herbert, & Co.
HAVE JUST RECEIVED AND
iFOR SALE,
1900 pieces long & short yellow Nan
keens of sup. quality
Is chests Imperial Tea,
30 chests, half chests and boxes Y.
Hyson do.
40 bbls, Loaf Sugar,
s cases l-2 pint Tumblers,
pipes genuine Cogniac Brandy,
March 81 N
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1814-04-28

Tooth-Ache Drops.
The only remedy yet discovered
which gives immediate and lasting re,
ief in the most severe instances.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1814-04-28

infants week eld,, not containing
particle of mercury or any dangerous
ingredient whatever, and not accom-.
panied with that tormenting smart
which attends the application of other
remedies. q
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1814-04-28
Lad for Sale:

.s Laid Tor Sale;
HNHE subscriber will sell that well
known Farm RBT'IREMEJNT-
IL is situated on the Great Hunting
Greek Bridge Road, about = miles from
Alexandra, containing
$50 ACRES.
, The improvements are spacious and
eopyeuient dwelling house, smoke house,
large barn and every other necessary
out hoase: The land produces uncom-
monty WE'LL and to a person disposed to
enter largely into the agricultural way
this farm would be great acquisition,
The proximity to Alexandra coy
bined with fertility Of soil, sc. rendSs-
well worth the attention of thoseko
ed to purchase. Possession Persons
ed} viii be given immediatsk aow the
disposed to purchase Beniamin M.
terms on application residing on the
I Brooke or she subscY
, premises. INV BROOKE.
y If.
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Oh. Simns.
One Hundred Dollars
WILL be given to any person Tor
appreaending and securing in Jail, or
bringing home to INC
NEGRO ELIZA,
: December %.

Who ran away about nine months ago.
She is about l9 years of age, likely,
rather stout, and very fair Mulatto !;
she dresses genteelly, and generally
wears corsetts tightly laced. The same
ssrvsat was advertised in this Gazette
few months since, and I have no doubt
thai she is still in Alexandria. The
above reward Us offered, SO that consta-
stables and others disposed to search
NAV know that she has not yet been APP
pretended.
VIM. CHAPMAN.
port Tohacco Ian < IF
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The Snbscribcr

The Subscriber
HAVING added u his prescribing
the Apotbscary and Drug busincss, Oh
fers for sale general assortment OIL
Drugs s Medicines,
Together vita variety of other Arti-
clss' in the same line.
A. B. DICK.
or H,4TD,
A SMALL supply of SALAD OIL,
and some really calcinsd MAGNE.
STA Spirits Wine reetiied Shell
lac; Common Magnesia Chammo-
{ mile Flowers, best English sBd Anne.
: rican; powdered Emery, fms ; tsroeus
Martis Tooth Brushes, superior qua
lily; Cloves, do. Pearl Ash Arrns-
Man Bo.e; Borax, refined CASTLE
Soap French Chalk; Honey.
April IA. u.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1814-03-09
SMUGGLING.
SAVANNAH FEB II.

SAvANNhH, FEB H..
Arrived at Coxspur Roads on the 18th
instant, the Portuguese Brig Ammo, Antonio
dc Costo, master, from Lisbon in S. DAYS.
On the 10Th pilot boat schooner belong
Ing to Robert Keys and Noah B. Sisson,
pilots Tor the river of Savannah, went down
within about one quarter of a mile this
side of said brig, and during the night 30
bales, trunks and cases Of British dry goods
were taken from on board said brig and
put on board the Pilot Boat, brcup hit IN
and landed at a small island near eAugus-
tine Creek. The United States barge
commanded by lieut.. II. B. Jones, of the
Sea REMEDIES, an active and enterprisinp
oftcer, YVES at anchor in Coxspur Roads
and heard the people on board the brig at
work almost the whole of the night, but
did not interfere until morning in order 10
let them discharge all the goods, and then
take possession. The barge followed the
schooner and found she had put the goods
on this island, at the mouth Of Augustine
Creek---sent to Fort Jackson for assistance,
and lieut.. Slaughter in prompt manner
repaired TO the place and assisted the crew
OF the barge to keep possession of the
schooner and goods by this time the COL
iector received intelligence, and immedi-
stcly dispatched a boat to seize said goods
and 10 proceed to Coxspur and take DOS
session OF the brig. The brig, PHO, Boa,
and goo'ls are now in possession of the col
'ector. Supposed value 10000 dollars.
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February 20.
SMUGGLIEG-IGAIW.

Yesterday morning ten packages more of
dry goods were brought up to town and
dePosited In the custom house, having
been found or place called Bird Island,
near Cockspnr, belonging to the same con-
corn as mentioned in our paper of Thurs
lay last We understand the collector of
his port received information las, evening
ii quantity OF bales being deposited in
tne marsh between Fort Jackson and Tv
bee; on receiving this intelligence he i'm
nediately dispatched boat 10 bring them
up. She has not yet returned.
The brig, 1t appears, from on board of
which the goods came, is American pro.
perry, and is owned in Boston Yes, Bos-
ION! She has since the declaration of war
sailed from that place, and has been to Lii
verPooi. The very goods attempted to be
struggled in, were taken on board Of this
vessel at place in England, (Millford. }
We shall IN few days be able to Law be-
;ore the public the whole os this villainous
proceeding.
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BOSTON, March 9.

Cory Of letter 10 Me kreher NJ Tire e.r-
change coffee house books, dated Salem.
March |, lal4
The prize to the Alfred, arrived a,
@larbehead this morning is the British
tahr Curlew, Formerly American schr.
Columbia, captured by the Liverpool Pac.
EciD from Liverpool, N. S. bound to St.
Lucie, laden with go quintals dry fish, a
quantity OF picked fish, oil, lumber, &c
Captured Feb. !, lat. 81, Al, Ion. So, s5, 9Th
Dec. a days outO the British brig Yer
ella, Wadiington, from St. Johns, N. F..
bound to Bermuda, with cargo of fish and
oll-took out her crew and burnt her.
The English capt. died short time after
on board the Alfred.
OFF Madeira, the Alfred was chased bv
. frigate which gained upon her very fast,
but 1t coming on day the frigate passed her
so near that the men could be heard to
speak on board her The Alfred had seen
no other cruisers. She was on her return
home when the above schr was captured,
being short of provisions Boarded neu
trails on her cruise, one Russian shin.
from Russia FOR Madeira, the other, Por
'ugucse brig from, name, &c. sc. sc. not
recollected."
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so an Officer and one searsp have been
found and buried, The former with his arm
shot off and musket SIN; wound"
March 8.
IMPORTANT JUDICIAL DECi-
SJOSS

Several very important decisions were
announced on the opening Of the supreme
court yesterday morning amongst which
was one in the case of the brig JuEa and
ship Aurora, American vessels detained
by private armed vessels of the United
States since the war, for being found up.
der British license, which condemns ali
property projected by an enemy's licencc
during the war In a,o,her case also 1.-THE
pr,vateer Jefferson VS.. the Rapd and car
go) ot vessel sailing TO ,he port of the
enemy tor the purpose Of bringing away
the property of American citizens, the
sentence OF condemnation of vessel and
cargo was confirmed. The opinion of the
court on these cases was, we believe, unan-
inous.
The above decisions, which put the axe
to the root OF very extensive fraudulent
trathc with the enemy, cannot fail 10 be &C
ceptahle as well to the fair and honest
merchant, az to all the friends of the war,
throughout the United States.
The brave col. JOHNSON, who command
ed the mounted regiment at the defeat OF
Proctor, and was then SO severely wound.
ed, arrived In this city yesterday, and took
his seat as representative from Kentuc
Ky. Although &c received several wounds
IA various parts of his body, it gives us
great pleasure to state that his general
health is perfectly re-cstablished, and he
has the happy prospect of entirely recover
ing the use OF his left arm and hand. which
were much shattered.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1814-03-09

war single handed as the duke Of Cla
renee calls it. When l hear that the al
lies have proclaimed openly their Intention
Of restoring me Bcu ions, I she'll then
ihiuk. that Austria has resolved to at.
tempt the total overthrow al Napoieon /;
but, until then. shall suspect thu. that
powerer is disposed 10 Sc, measure TO
its hostility; and that she will not pursue
the war beyond what is necessary to her
own aggrandizemt She nigh, leave
Napoleon master of al The countries tn the
Rhine. and :niebt receive from him ample
indemnidca'ions in Italy, better suited to
her power, and q lar greater Intrinsic va
]ue. Again. :Acrefore, say, This is The
fine for England to bestir herself in max.
ing peace.
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turned back, returned to this place. 1t ap.
pears ,hc enemy have been 10 Malone, and
carried Oft or 500 barrels of provisions,
lett there in consequence of persons
neglec'ing to bring them on according to
contract. They burnt the state arsenal at
Malone, and destroyed soma private pro-
Pcrty, mostly belonging TO settlers"
a gentleman from the army states,
that only 20 barrels were taken by The cne-
my.
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CONGRESS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
SATURDAY, March q


Mr.. Kent Of Md. from the committee on
the District of Columbia, made an unfa-
vorablc report on The petition Of the JUS
tees of the peace, in the counties of Wash
ing,on and Alexandria, which was read and
concurred in.
BOy.WEY OW PRISONERS.
The bill from the Senate to amend the
act for giving an increased bounty or all
prisoners brought into port by private arm.
ed vessels, was read third time as amend
ed in this house. On the question, sShall
the bill pass ?
After short debate,
Mr. M'Kee Of KY. on the ground tina
this subject was new TO him, and REQUIRED
further consideration, moved that the bill
lie on the table
For the motion Sc
Against it 50
Mr. Goldsboyough OF Md. then mad,
some observations against the bill, which
owing to his distance from the repor,e,
were not distinctly heard. He said, how
ever, that this appeared to him to be onl,
roundabout way to fill the pockets of the
privateersmen and conceived that it woula
be much better to eXPend the money "a,
procuring men to man the navy which " a.
to fight our battles. He was as willine
as any one 20 relieve our citizens
from captivity, but did not believe this
would be an advisable or efectual wav of
doing it. He adverted to the prevalence
Of a disposition, which he saw with regret.
TO subvert the interests of the navy, the
substantial defence of the country, by cnor
nous bounties TO soldiers, and reduced
boun;es to seamen, which induced almost
all the seamen disengaged, to enter the
land service. He feared too it would be
system of warfare, which was to be depre.
Gated, destroying all the vessels captured
at sea for the sake OF getting the prison.
ers, sc. SC.
Mr. Fisk of W. approved this bill, equal
Iy as measure for annoying the enemy, as
an economical instrument for equalizipr
the account of prisoners between The two
nations, and relieving US from the expense
OF supporting prisoners. He regretted
hat no measure could be propose i which
would please gentlemen ON the other side
of the House A short time ago, our sea
men were all starving, was the complaint,
that the ordinary wages would not ,empt
them to embark on the ocean. He should
be much sra.ified, if any one thing could
occur which would crafty these gentle
men.
Mr.. M'Kim said he would add only one
word as to the hopeful way" we were in
He said the difference of two thousand in
the account of prisoners, was but small
difference IN national point of view; but
how dld 1t happen to be even so great as il
was Our seamcn impressed on board
BRUSH Sh'Ps, were, when the war broke
OUT thrown into British prison ships, and
there compelled to remain as prisoners Of
war. Another reason was, that the British
government was more attentive TO the Sc.
curlty OF Its prisoners than we we're, con.
hnipg them in Dungeons and prison ships,
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1814-03-09
NETWORK, March 4.

A letter TO the editor Of the Albany Ar
gus, dated on Wednesday, at Plausburgh,
says:
On Monday gen. Wilkinson received
intelligence, that the enemy were adyanc.
ing from the west 5000 strong. The in
tan'ry and some companies Of artillery and
dragoons Immediately marched to meet
them and the troops at Burlington wer,
ordered here. The troops proceeded ID
or IS miles, when finding tie enemy had
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E1horta.i0a Of Cod te the Enemy!

1t appears by the following article from a
respectable GORE pondent, that there are
men In this country, who. no, contcn,
with supplying the enemy with food, are
sending them GOLD to pay their ar
mics and navies, and thus atfording them
additional facilities for carrying on the
coar against fteir osyn country 81 Boz
Pat.
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"CHARLEsrox,(S. C1Feb. 81

90 ON'NO' ~ u Gu. ~
The Alligator has been refittcd and
will sail in the morning to cruize OF the
coast and inIets between Stone and Fort
Royal The enemy continue on the coast,
but haye not committed any depredations,
or sent their boats in, since the attack on
the Alligator. One of their large cutters
engaged in that action has been picked IN.
on North EdIsto very much injured. /
have sent for her TO be brought here. Al.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1814-03-09
IA HOOK IN THE NOSE"

The following ps,ittop signed by thirty Sc
ven FISHERMEN OF Boston and its yiciri-
nifty, has been forwarded to the rresi
dent of the United States. BY some, i.
may be stiled a hook in the nose"
10 his e1cellency lanes Madison, hresident
0the United States.
he petition OF the subscribers, fisher
men oil Boston and its vicinity, humblv
shcwcth, that many of them have mad
vertently and without due reflection, sign
ed petition to the Legislature of Massa-
chusetts praying for relief from the re-
strlctions imposed upon them by the "act
laying an embargo on all ships and ves-
sells in the ports and harbors Of the Uni'-
ed States" They have since learnt, that
therein they were most grossly imposed
upon and deceived by designing individu-
ais. For. had the Legislature granted their
prayer, and any one man availed himself oil
the circumstance, it would have involved
this state, and perhaps the nation in civil
war; 1t would have raised the state standard
against that of the union, and brought upon
lis all the horrors of civil commotion: CON
sequences which they now contemplate:
with horror, and deprecate as the greatest
Of evils. They ask no indulgence incom-
patiblo with the great national objects con.
tcmpla,ed by the Embargo Law. They
'rust it would be wholly superfuous
80 describe their necessities, or those
of their families; they are doubtless welt
known to your cxcelleDcy. All ther~ask
for is, liberty to proceed with their empty
vessels, and necessary fishing apparatus.
under such restrictions and limitations as
your exccl!cncy shall Judge expedent, TO
the fishing ground in Boston bay, for the
purpose OF fishing for the Boston market.
IF they had not heretofore, (except in
the instance alluded to) demeaned them.
selves as good citizens, quietly and peace
ably pursuing their innocent and necessary
syoca,ion if they had not rigidly obeyed
the laws; uniformly respected the const.
tuted authorities of their country, and been
constantly attached to the union of the
states, they would not now appear before
the father Of the American people. But
they confidently appeal to the officers Of
the customs, and all those citizens who
have Witnessed their conduct, for its uni-
sormily in the above.recited particulars.
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TO LET,

A good Stable and Carriage House.
For particulars apply to the Printers.
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WASHINGTON CITY, March ?.

Extract Of letter from, CAPTAIN JoHv III
DENT, tothe secretary Of the Navy, dat
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1814-12-12

political vulturas who were perpetually ur.
cling and goading the administration on to
war, that they nigh, be gra,iiied with com
missions and the Offices that would grow
on, of a state Of hostility. These men lit
tie regarded the calamity and misery thai
would be brought on the country. could
their ambition be satiaed and The proceeds
of profitable contracts and fat offices centre
in their pockets. We could furnish many
documents in proof of this, but for the
present let the following suffice 1t re.
speeds an application for commission made
months before the war commenced in let
ter addressed to the Hon Matthew Clay.
member of Congress from Philadelphia.
Dear Colonel,
have been waiting so long tor my APT ONT.
men, ,bs, am que out of patience. Will you
do me the favor 10 see DR.. Eustls and know from
him when l msy calculate on receiving his re
spec,s in q parchment for me; and report the
same TO rae ct as early an hour as convenient
We are all fight in this city Philadelphia j
Both Feds and Dsm1s cry out, 'why DOM you
come uut with wsr At once IL you wan. en- arm
A Dec.sr.ti ot Wsr would be the best r.
crdit ns .sergesrt.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1814-12-12
PATENT BOOTS Il SHOES.

Opt.Gx N - L Dosas Mda. sf,..f
Atoms the public hat he has purchafed the
patent righ' for his county 10 make md
vend Boots and Shoes af,er he manner lately in
vented by Htchcock and Bennett, of he State of
New Yo,k % s. n has heen in oofefiou of this
right neafy uine months. during. which time he
has had fair opportunity ut telling ito utility, and
hnd' that work thus manufactured prove, more
durable han any work here ,of.se in uie 10 ma
king thefe Boots, &c pegs uied iniead of thread
which Is much more iatiing He therefore recon-
send. them to b., cueomers ard Others who are
nc ined 10 try tie eIpe r'ment.
- shop or town right for uhng he above i'm
proVement may be had on Reasonable terms, by
applying as a.ove.
he has recently received new and general a,
ior'ment of Ladies NJ fee, and Ch,ld,en. SHOES,
iuita be for the ieafon
- Boots aud shoes manufactured 10 the neat
eli maDpsr q, bfus
Italian Pate Backing, ss~
for Boots aud Shoes, OF a tuperior quality, kept
conGantIy for tale wholeiale aud retail.
Dee 5.