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Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
Vol. IV.]
TUESDAY, MARCH 13, 1804.
[No. 930.
Sales by Auction.
On WEDNESDAY , at 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Venue Store , on the corner of King and Union streets, Rum in hhds. and barrels, Whiskey in barrels, Apple Brandy in barrels, Gin in casks Wine in pipes and quarter casks, Molasses in hhds. Sugar in hhds. and barrels, White and brown Soap in boxes, Coffee in casks and bags, Raisins in kegs and boxes, Queen's Ware, and
ALSO, A variety of DRY GOODS,
—AMONG WHICH ARE— Broad Cloths, Irish Linens, Cassimeres, Calicoes, Kerseyes, Threads, Coatings, Chintzes, Halfticks, Bedticks, Fearnought, Oznaburgs, Blankets, Sewing Silks, Planes, Muslin and Muslin Negro Cottons, Handkerchiefs, Worsted and other India Cottons, &c Stockings, &c.
THOS. PATTEN, Auctioneer.
Feb. 27.
Public Vendue.
On FRIDAY , at 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Venue Store , Rum in hogheads and barrels. French Brandy in pipes, Gin in pipes and bds. Whiskey and Apple Brandy in bds. Sugar in hhds. tierces and bds. Coffee in tierces and bags, Chocolate White and brown Soap } in boxes, Mould and dip'd Candles } Raisins in kegs, boxes and jars, Figs in kegs and crates, Queens Ware in crates, FURNITURE, &c.
ALSO, A variety of DRY GOODS,
Among which are, Cloths, Coatings, Kerseyes, Duffles, Plains and Kerseyes, Negro Cottons, Serges, Elasticks, blue Friezes, Calimancoes and Russels, Yarn Stockings, Chintzes and Calicoes, Irish Linens, Silesia do. Oznaburgs and Ticklenburgs, Muslins and Muslin Hand'fs, India Muslins and Table Cloths Bandanna Handkerchiefs. Coloured Threads, Hams, And sundry other Articles.
P. G. MARSTELLER.
Feb. 27.
This Day is published, By Cotton & Stewart, and for Sale at their Book Store—Price One Dollar, A new and interesting NOVEL, ENTITLED WHAT HAS BEEN. By Mrs. MATHEW.
Feb. 16.
JUST RECEIVED
AND FOR SALE, French Brandy, Antigua and Gre- nada Rum, HOLLAND GIN—imported in the ship Ame- rica from Amsterdam, Cherry Bounce made of old spirit, Wines, Loaf and Lump Sugar, Brown do. Green Coffee, Teas, &c. FRUIT—Apples, Sweet Oranges, Lemons, Limes and Green Grapes. NUTS—Almonds, English Walnuts, Shel- barks, &c. ALSO, A few bds. Crab Cyder, 100 bds. R. Island do. 1000 lbs. Cl. Cee, &c. Scots Barley, Potatoes, &c.
Thomas Simms.
Who wishes to Sell or Rent, his HOUSE on Prince Street, opposite to George Taylor's, Esq. Any person inclined to purchase shall have a great bargain—it will sell for Cash, or bartered for Wet Goods.
Jan. 13.
JAMES BACON,
At his Store on King Street , within one door of Washington Street , has just received, a quanti- ty of well assorted
PATENT SHOT,
which, with a general assortment of Teas, Sugars, Coffee, Wines, Brandy, Spirits, and generally e- very other article in the grocery line, he offers for sale on the most moderate terms.
Oct. 15.
d
Just received and for Sale,
Sweet Cyder by the barrel, Apples do. N. England Rum do. Candles by the box, Pork by the barrel, 2000 lbs. excellent R. Island Cheese, Spiced Salmon in 2 and 4 gallon kegs, Raisins by the box, Prunes, Almonds, English Walnuts, Shelbarks, Chestnuts, Sweet Oranges, Limes, Lemons, Green Grapes by the jar or pound, Codfish for family use, 600 bushels R. I. Potatoes, And a general assortment of Groceries.
A. WILLIS.
Jan. 12.
d
S. THOMEE
Begs leave to inform his friends and the public in general, that he has commenced business in the line of
GILDING
And Enamelling on Glass, a few doors above the Washington Tavern. Looking Glass and Pictures Frames MADE & REGILT.
NEEDLE WORK
framed in a handsome manner.
NAMES AND PROFILES
correctly enamelled on Glass.
S. THOMEE, as a stranger being determined to establish himself in the line of his profession, solicits that encouragement alone which he trusts the reasonableness of his charges and his assiduity to business may entitle him to.
Window Coinces handsomely Gilt, and every thing in his line done to please the fancy of the owner equal to any imported.
He has some glasses and prints for sale on low terms. Particularly a set of the
BATTLE OF THE NILE,
in colours, handsomely framed and glazed.
Dec. 30.
d 5m
Malaga Wine, Raisins, &c.
Just received, per the brig Celia , Capt. Bowen, from Malaga, 100 quarter casks Malaga Wine, 100 half qr. do. 20 qr. casks Mountain Wine of a superior quality, 50 baskets Almonds, 100 frails Figs, 150 quarter bds. Raisins, 200 boxes Muscatel do. 200 do. Bloom do. 15 boxes Lemons, which will begin landing this day at our wharf.
J. and T. Vowell.
Who have also on Hand,
FOR SALE ON REASONABLE TERMS, Jamaica Spirit entitled to drawback, Muscovado Sugar in tierces and bds. superior old Port Wine, do. Madeira do. Turks Island Salt, mould Candles, 40 bds. prime new Beef, Russia Duck, white Russia Sheeting, Drillings, Raven- duck, &c. &c.
Jan. 20.
d
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS
REWARD.
RANAWAY from the subscriber on the 29th of October last, a negro man slave named
BOB,
about 20 years of age, five feet nine inches high straight limbed and well formed; said slave hath an impediment in his speech which prevents his readily replying to a question. He commonly wears ear-rings. He took with him a variety of good cloathing, a description of which is unneces- sary, as it is probable he has changed them. He has been frequently seen about town since he ab- sconded, and in all probability is now secreted by his mother, Winney Brown, formerly the slave of Mr. JOHN MUIR, late of this town, but now said to be free. The above reward will be paid for securing said Negro BOB, in any goal, and a further reward of TEN DOLLARS for the dis- covery of those who have been accessory to his concealment.
Captain's of vessels, &c. are forewarned at their peril, not to take him away.
ROBERT B. JAMESSON.
Nov. 15.
d
FOR SALE BY
WILLIAM HARTSHORNE,
AT HIS STORE ON KIRK'S WHARF, LOWER END OF WOLF STREET,
New-England Potatoes,
Coarse Salt,
Middlings and Shoulders of Bacon on very low terms,
Ready made Bags,
Bar Iron,
Philadelphia Loaf and Lump Sugar,
Indian Meal, Rye Meal,
Shorts and Bran,
Superfine Flour in barrels and half barrels,
Large and small vessels may be con- veniently accommodated with Wharfage on mo- derate terms.
STORES to let on the Wharf, or goods re- ceived in them on Storage.
A large STORE on Hoe's Wharf to sell or let —with the privilege of receiving and shipping goods free of wharfage.
A small HOUSE on Water Street next door to Major Muncaster's, for sale.
A number of LOTS in good situations for sale or to let on ground rent.
Alex. 12th mo. 20th.
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BENJAMIN SHREVE, Jun.
Has just received per ship Commerce from Salem, and offers for Sale,
100 tons Plaister Paris,
8 bales India Cottons.
Feb. 17.
RECEIVED,
By the sch'r Hiland and sloop Unity , from Phi- ladelphia,
40 bds. bottled Porter of 3 doz. each
20 do. strong draught Beer,
30 boxes Spanish Segars, and
A small Invoice of Soal Leather.
On Hand,
Coffee in bags, Pennsylvania Bar Iron, round do. hoop do. and nail rods, for sale by
Daniel M'Clean.
Jan. 19.
d
RICKETTS, NEWTON & Co.
Have on hand, and to be sold on very low terms, a handsome assortment of superfine and second
BROAD CLOTHS,
A quantity of Rose Blankets,
Twilled do.
Ticklenburg, and German Oznaburgs,
Bedticks and Apron Checks,
Cotton Hosiery,
Fustians, Velvets and Corduroys,
Bumbazetts and Wildbores,
Calicoes and Irish Linens,
Striped Jerseyes and Cassimeres,
Corded Dimities and Flannels,
Twilled Coatings and Halfticks,
200 pieces English Canvas,
200 reams writing Paper,
50 do. wrapping do.
1 trunk coloured Twists and Sewing Silks,
1 do. Umbrellas,
2 casks Sein Twine,
2 do. Fig Blue,
2 do. Role Brimstone,
100 kegs White Lead,
6 boxes Cotton and Wool Cards,
10 hhds. brown Sugar,
2 pipes London particular Madeira Wine,
And a quantity of PLAISTER OF PARIS.
Feb. 3.
d
This Day is published,
By ROBERT & JOHN GRAY,
Bookellers and Stationers, King Street,
THE
New American Clerk's Magazine,
AND
YOUNG CONVEYANCER'S
POCKET COMPANION:
CONTAINING
All the necessary forms of—Articles of Agree- ment, Bonds, Bills, Recognizances, Leases and Releases Letters and Powers of Attorney, Awards, Bills of Sale, Gifts, Grants, Assign- ments, Mortgages, Surrenders, Jointures, Co- venants, Copartnerships, Declarations, Letters of License, &c.
WITH
Necessary directions for making Distresses for Rent, &c. as the law between Landlord and Tenant now stands.
THE WHOLE
Made conformable to the Laws of the United States, and adapted more particularly to the State of Virginia.
Price 1 dollar—bound and lettered.
R. and J. GRAY have lately re- ceived a few copies of the Revised Code of Vir- ginia Laws
Feb. 3.
For BOSTON.
The new Sch'r HARMONY, Capt. Cottrell.
500 bds. Freight will be taken on reasonable terms, application is made soon.
John G. Ladd.
Who has just received,
50 bolts Russia Duck, 30 pieces Russia Sheetings, 15 chests fresh Teas, 5 bales Gurrabs, 12 boxes blue & green China, containing com- plete dining table sets, Do. for coffee and tea.
Feb. 18.
d
For BOSTON.
The Brig DOLPHIN,
Silvius Snow, Master:
Burthen 750 barrels; will be ready in a few days to take in freight. For par- ticulars apply to the master on board, or to Janney and Paton.
Feb. 21.
d
For Freight or Charter,
The Sloop Little Rebecca,
burthen 600 bds.
JOHN CARR, Master; a most excellent vessel and will be ready in a few days for reception of a cargo. Please apply to JOHN G. LADD.
Feb. 24.
d
For Sale or Charter,
THE BRIG EVELINA,
Burthen one hundred and six tons, as per register, carrying seven hun- dred and odd barrels, is ready to receive a cargo, is well found and in excellent order. Apply to the master on board lying at Messrs Hepburn and Donald's wharf. JAMES CROUDHILL.
March 5.
d
For New-York,
The Sch'r SEAFLOWER,
H. B. Phillips, Master:
Will carry 500 barrels of Flour. For Freight or Passage apply to the master on board, or to
Daniel M'Clean.
Feb. 25.
d
For Charleston,
The Schooner NANCY,
John Gilpin, Master;
She has good accommoda- tions, and will sail in all next week. For Freight or Passage apply to the master on board, or Samuel Croudson and Co.
March 2.
d
A House Wanted.
A comfortable Dwelling House of a moderate size is wanted for the accommodation of a genteel family in that section of the town ly- ing west of Royal and south of Prince streets. Enquire at this office.
March 1.
GEORGE N. LYLES
Intending to discontinue the retail business, will dispose of at prime cost, for Cash, his Goods, consisting in part of
SUPERFINE CLOTHS,
Do.
Cassimeres,
Chintzes and Calicoes,
Furniture do. do.
Satin and Marcellé Waistcoating,
Irish and German Linen,
Silk and Cotton Hosiery,
Marcellé and Cotton Counterpanes,
With a variety of other Articles, which being laid in very low, will be well worth the attention of purchasers.
Feb. 25.
d 4w
JANNEY and PATON
Have just received, per the brig Polly , and for Sale,
24 hhds. } New England Rum,
56 bds. }
75 tons Plaister Paris.
And on hand, as usual, a general assortment of
GROCERIES. And about
1250 tons Plaister.
Farmers will find it to their interest, when pur- chasing, to look at this plaister, as they certainly will be able to please themselves as to quality. It lays very convenient to a water carriage, and may be put on board a vessel free of cartage.
Dec. 9.

Documents
Notice
THOSE persons entitled to vote in the first Ward of the town of Alexandria, for members of the Common Council, are hereby notified, that an election will be held at Capt. James Davidson's Tavern, on Prince Street, on Friday the 23d day of the present month, for the purpose of electing one representative in the Common Council for the said ward, in place of James Keith, Esq. resigned.
Jas. M. M'Rea, C. C.
March 12.
VIOLINS.
A large case just opened and for sale by the dozen or single one, by
R. & J. Gray
March 12.
Ten Cents Reward.
RAN AWAY from the Subscriber the 9th instant, an apprentice boy named MICHAEL FURNAUGH, about 18 years old, lame in his right arm.
L. HOOFF.
March 12.
Just received and for Sale, By H. K. May & Co.
80 bags heavy black Pepper, 3 pipes Holland Gin, 3 do. 4th proof French Brandy, 2 half d. Madeira Wine, 30 bds. Cargo Beef, 1800 bushels Cadiz Salt, 9 Ducking Guns, A few boxes Muledei Raisins.
March 8.
For Sale by the Subscribers,
130 bds. Prime and Cargo Beef, 6000 lbs. new milk Cheese, 1200 bushels Cadiz Salt, A few boxes Sweet Oil, do. Martinique Cordial, A handsome Chaise with plated Harnels; a Gig with plated Harnels and steel springs.
Louis Lambert & Co.
March 8.
TUNIS CRAVEN,
Has just received from Philadelphia by the Harmony, Capt. Ellavood,
Russia Sheetings, Ticklenburgs, Twilled Cotton Bagging, Madras Handkerchiefs, Ladies patent Cloths, A small assortment, worsted and lambs wool hose, flannels, &c.
An Elegant Sideboard.
Feb. 18.
Indian Queen Tavern.
The Subscriber will Sell the unexpired term of his lease of that noted and much frequented TAVERN, known by the name of The Indian Queen, corner of St. Asaph and King Streets. The situation is equal to any in Alexandria, and the business now done is equal, if not superior, to any public house in the Town. There are six years and six months of the lease yet to run. For terms apply on the premises to John Hocgkins.
March 8.
VALUABLE LANDS FOR SALE.
Pursuant to a decree of the Honorable the Circuit Court of the District of Columbia, for the county of Alexandria, will be exposed to sale, at public auction, for ready Cash, on Saturday the 7th day of April next, under the direction of the undersigned commissioners appointed for that purpose,
A Tract of Land,
late the property of Robert Alexander, situate upon the Potomac river, adjoining the lands of Mr. Philip Alexander, containing 545 acres, being one moiety of the Abington tract, formerly the residence of Mr. Collins, deceased: this land is bounded by two parallel lines 120 poles wide, and running back westerly 634 poles from the river to the back line, and will be laid off into squares of 50 acres each, and will be sold in large or small parcels as may accommodate purchasers; this land is situated about an equal distance between Alexandria and George Town, and commands a full view of those towns, the City, Eastern Branch and Potomac, and in point of soil is equal to any on the river. Any person desirous of purchasing will be shown the premises and the plat and survey of the same on application to Geo. Deane in Alexandria.
Thomas Swann, Edmund J. Lee, Geo. Deneale, Com'rs.
Feb. 28.
FOR SALE, A FORTE PIANO,
Apply to
BELL & WRAY.
February 18.
Accompanying the Report of the Committee appointed to enquire into the official conduct of Samuel Chase and Richard Peters.
(Continued.)
The answers of Alexander James Dallas to the interrogatories, exhibited upon the enquiry into the official conduct of Samuel Chase, and Richard Peters, Esquires, now depending in the House of Representatives of the Congress of the United States.
I Alexander James Dallas, being duly sworn, in answer to all and every of the interrogatories above mentioned do depose and say,
That I was present as hereinafter mentioned, at the trials of John Fries, on a charge for treason, in the circuit court of the United States, for the district of Pennsylvania, in the years one thousand seven hundred and ninety-nine, and one thousand eight hundred.
That the first trial took place in May, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-nine, before Mr. Iredell, an associate judge of the supreme court of the United States, and Mr. Peters, the district judge. Mr. Lewis, Mr. W. Ewing and myself were counsel for the prisoner; and in that character we freely delivered to the jury, every argument in point of fact, and of law, which we thought proper. The trial was conducted by the court, the jury, and the gentlemen, who sustained the prosecution, (Mr. Rawle the district attorney, and Mr. Sitgreaves) with the greatest candour, impartiality, humanity and patience, during a period of many days. The prisoner was, however, convicted by the verdict of the jury: but, on a motion made by Mr. Lewis and myself, a new trial was granted; principally, I believe, on the ground, that one of the jurors, after he was summoned, and before he was sworn, had made declarations, manifesting a prejudication of the case, unfavorable to the northern rioters in general, and in particular to Fries.
That the circuit court was held at Norristown, in October, one thousand seven hundred and ninety nine, (the yellow fever then raging in Philadelphia) by Mr. Washington, an associate judge of the supreme court of the United States, and Mr. Peters, the district judge of Pennsylvania; when Mr. Lewis and myself again attended, as the counsel of Fries. But some circumstances occurred (which I have never heard authoritatively explained) that induced the court to postpone the trial of Fries, and other prisoners, until the next term.
That the second trial of Fries took place in the term commencing in April, one thousand eight hundred, before Mr. Chase, one of the associate judges of the Supreme Court of the United States, and Mr. Peters, district judge of Pennsylvania. At the instance of the prisoner, Mr. Lewis and myself were assigned by the court as his counsel; and Mr. Ingersoll attended with a view to assist Mr. Rawle, the district attorney, in support of the prosecution. On the day appointed for the trial, I entered the court room, some time after the court had been opened, and observed an unusual agitation among the gentlemen of the bar. Fries was then standing in the prisoner's box; the jurors summoned in the general panel, appeared to be attending in the jury boxes, and other parts of the hall; and there was a considerable number of citizens assembled as auditors. My attention was immediately attracted, by the eagerness of a conversation, in which Mr. Lewis and Mr. Edward Tilghman were engaged; but as soon as Mr. Lewis saw me enter, he hastened towards me, out of the bar, and stated, in substance, "that, after the court was opened, Mr. Chase had delivered a paper to the clerk, which he said, contained the opinion of the court, on the law of treason; with a declaration that a copy should be given to the district attorney; another copy should be given to the prisoner's counsel; and a third copy should be delivered to the jury, as soon as the opening for the prosecution was finished; that Mr. Chase had made some remarks condemning the arguments and authorities produced on a former trial; and that he had concluded with expressing an intention, to prevent a recurrence to any common law authorities prior to the English revolution." Upon a brief exchange of our sentiments, relative to this proceeding, Mr. Lewis & myself considered it as unprecedented, & improper; as injurious to the prisoner; and as an invasion of the rights and independence of the profession; and therefore we determined to decline taking any part in the defence. In a recent conversation with Mr.
Lewis, he suggests to me that he does not recollect that we formed the resolution to withdraw at that time; but thinks we determined that we would insist upon our right to address the jury, in a criminal and a capital case, both upon the law, and the fact. Mr. Chase having said that on the law, the counsel must address the court alone and not the jury. The impression upon my memory however, remains as I have stated it; corroborated, I conceive, by the letter which we afterwards wrote to Mr. Lee the attorney general, and other circumstances. Mr. Lewis and myself then went, together, into the bar; and being asked by the court, whether the counsel for the prisoner were prepared to proceed, Mr. Lewis is answered, in substance; that there was no question, as to the facts involved in the case, but only as to the law arising from the facts; and since the court had undertaken to predetermine the law, and to announce their opinion, he could not flatter himself with being able to change that opinion; no service could, therefore, be rendered to the prisoner; and he was not willing to enter upon a hopeless defence, under circumstances so degrading to the profession." I do not recollect any illusion at this time, to the right of the counsel to address the jury, both on the law and facts, in a capital case, though Mr. Lewis, in the recent conversation to which I have already alluded, suggested that idea, as the principal source of the first day's altercation, between the bench and the bar. In the sentiments, which he then expressed, however, I declared my concurrence. The agitation of the gentlemen of the bar continued, or rather increased. Mr. Edward Tilghman, in particular, made several observations, calculated to induce us to persist; and advised us not even to look at the paper which Mr. Chase had delivered to the clerk. When Mr. Lewis and myself entered the bar, I noticed Mr. Chase and Mr. Peters in conversation on the bench; and after we had declined proceeding, I heard Mr. Peters say to Mr. Chase, "I told you what would be the consequence: I knew they would take the stud;" or other words to the same effect. Mr. Peters appeared to be dissatisfied, or uneasy; and endeavored to persuade us to resume the defence, saying, at that time, I think, as well as on the next day, "that for his part he did not care what range the counsel took, either on the law or the fact." Under these circumstances, Mr. Rawle, the district attorney, moved for a postponement of the trial; Fries was remanded to prison; and the court was adjourned.
That some time afterwards, in the course of the same day, I met Mr. Peters in the street, and he gave me, in substance, the following statement; "that Mr. Chase had prepared an opinion, on the law of treason, which he submitted to Mr. Peters for consideration, before the time of trial; that although Mr. Peters agreed in the opinion, yet Mr. Chase had never suggested, nor did Mr. Peters conceive that it was to be made public, except by way of charge from the court, after the evidence and arguments on both sides were closed; that when Mr. Chase delivered the paper to the clerk, Mr. Peters had been called to the end of the bench by a witness, and was surprised, on enquiry to find what had happened; and that he then predicted to Mr. Chase the consequence which ensued." Mr. Peters told me, I think, at the same time, that the paper had been withdrawn, and that measures were taken to prevent the circulation of copies of it. I never read, or saw, the paper itself; nor, indeed any copy of it, until a few days ago, when Mr. William S. Biddle, shewed me a copy, which he said he had taken from the original, while it was in the hands either of the clerk, or of the district attorney, with whom he was at that time a student.
That on the next day the court being opened; the prisoner being placed in the criminal's box; the jury and the auditors attending as before; Mr. Chase again asked, whether the counsel for the prisoner was ready to proceed in the defence? And Mr. Lewis and myself, answered that we did not deem ourselves any longer the counsel of Fries. Either at this time, or, as I thought when first recurring to my memory for the facts, on the preceding day (and I cannot now say positively which) I recited in an address to the court, the circumstances that had been communicated to me by Mr. Lewis and added some general remarks upon the relative duties, and responsibility of the judge, and of the counsel, with a view to vindicate our conduct on the present occasion. Mr. Peters then stated in substance; "that the paper in question was withdrawn; and that for his own part, he was willing to hear every thing that could be said on the occasion;" adding some expressions of a conciliatory nature. Mr. Chase also said, "the paper is withdrawn, and the counsel may be heard in opposition to the opinion of the court, at the hazard of their characters," or words of similar import. Here, I believe, it was that Mr. Chase
added, that in arguing upon the law, the counsel must address the court alone, and not the jury; but I well recollect, on reflection, that a period of the transaction, such as I have stated, from the judge. Mr. Lewis thereupon observed to Mr. Chase, in substance, "you may withdraw the paper, but will that remove the bias which exists in your own mind, or obliterate the impression, that has been made by a public declaration of your opinion, upon the merits of the evidence, a part of whom must compose the jury, in the trial of the prisoner? Here, also I believe, Mr. Lewis, by way of answer to Mr. Chase's declaration, insisted upon the right of counsel to address the jury, both on the law and the fact, in a capital case. Mr. Peters repeated his wish that what had passed, might be over looked, forgotten; and Mr. Chase (making a remark about the counsel being milk-sick, if they thought to embarrass him, couched in words I do not recollect) asked Fries whether it was his wish that other counsel should be assigned? Fries answered in the negative; on which I think he was remanded to jail, and the trial was ordered for the ensuing morning. On the next day the trial accordingly, took place; the prisoner being in no counsel for his defence; the prosecution conducted by Mr. Rawle alone, Mr. Ingersoll having withdrawn, as I understand, in consequence of the prisoner's peculiar situation; the jury returned a verdict of guilty; and the court pronounced sentence of death. I only attended occasionally in court during the trial; and cannot recollect any other material facts relating to it within the scope of the interrogatories.
That shortly after the sentence of death had been pronounced upon Fries, Mr. Charles Lee then the attorney general of the United States mentioned to me in court, "that the case of the prisoner was before the president;" that all the information was wished, which could assist in making a proper decision upon a claim for mercy or pardon; and that he therefore desired to know whether I had any objection to communicate the grounds on which the counsel intended to have enforced the defence." I answered, that I had personally no objection; but that it was proper to consult Mr. Lewis. In the course of the same day I mentioned the subject to Mr. Lewis, and found that Mr. Lee had made a similar application to him; on which it was agreed, that the motives of respect to the application, as well as of humanity to the prisoner, we would furnish a statement of our arguments and authorities. I do not think, however, that Mr. Lee, on this occasion declared, that he had applied to us by direction of the President; though I afterwards inferred that fact, from the expressions in Mr. Lee's letter, acknowledging the receipt of my statement.
That having waited for some time in hopes of receiving the draft of the statement from Mr. Lewis, I reminded him of the urgency of the case (in consequence of the approach of the day appointed for the execution of Fries) and received the answer contained in a letter, of which a true copy is annexed, marked A. Upon this answer I prepared a communication for Mr. Lee, which being submitted to Mr. Lewis, and some alterations and additions being made in the manuscript, was fairly transcribed at his office; and he returned the original draft, together with the transcript signed by him in a letter, of which a true copy is annexed, marked B. I added my signature to the fair transcript which Mr. Lee had subscribed, and immediately sent it to Mr. Lee in the terms and form, of which a true copy is annexed, marked C. and on the same day Mr. Lee transmitted the acknowledgement returned.
I must be permitted to add, that in the course of the narrative, I have endeavored to state fidelity, all the facts; but still it is possible that I may have erred, in the attempt to place them in the proper order of time; and do not pretend to be more than substantially correct, in the recital of the language, which was used upon the occasion, by any of the persons to whom I have referred. I may be permitted, likewise to charge a duty to the counsel as well as to the parties interested, in observing, that Mr. Lewis and myself were greatly influenced in our conduct which we pursued, by our opinion of the means most likely to save the life of Fries, and all the circumstances of his case. After the day's altercation, we constituted him upon the expediency of persevering in the surrender of his defence; and if he or his friends, had expressed a wish, we should certainly have returned to it. Even in that event, however, I do not suppose that we should have yielded the right to cite the authorities which we thought opposed to the subject in discussion; nor the right, in a capital case, to address the jury, both on the law and the fact. But the exercise of those rights, counsel, could not in any degree, impair, or affect the undoubted right of the court, to deliver its opinion on the law, in charge to the jury, in opposition to the authorities adduced, or the reasoning employed.
That I do not sufficiently remember the facts relative to Thomas Cooper's trial, to justify my entering into any detail. Mr. Caldwell, the clerk of the court, told me that in consequence of directions from Mr. Chase, he had refused to issue a subpoena on Mr. Cooper's application, out of court, the evening before the day appointed for the trial, the subpoena being for Mr. Adams then President of the United States, to attend as a witness. The question of the subpoena was mentioned in court on the day appointed for the trial; and I think the court refused to award it, on the ground

Alam's testimony, if he were could not be exacted to inculpat ell.
A. J. DALLAS.
(To be continued.)
Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
TUESDAY, MARCH 13.
Yesterday the Senate of the United States, in their capacity of a High Court of Impeachments, found John Pickering guilty of the charges exhibited against him by the House of Representatives, and resolved, that he be dismissed from office.
The House of Representatives yesterday took up the report of the committee, appointed to enquire into the official conduct of Samuel Chase, Esq. no decision was made last night.
Authorised to state that the fri- gates will sail from this place for an American squadron in the Mediter- ranean course of three or four weeks and the officers in the Mediter- ranean may avail themselves of this op- portunity to write or send any small packa-
(Nat. Intelligencer.)
The Philadelphia frigate is said to be taken possession of by the Tunisians, while ashore on the coast of Barbary.
Congress of the United States.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
WEDNESDAY, March 7.
Claims for lands under the acts of Georgia.
On motion of Mr. Nicholson, the House re- solved itself into a committee of the whole re- the bill providing for the settlement of fund- claims to public lands lying south of the state Tennessee.
The bill was read as follows: Be it enacted by the Senate and House of R- presentatives of the United States of America Congress assembled, That the Secretary of State the Secretary of the Treasury, and the Attorney- General for the time being, shall be, and they are hereby appointed commissioners on the part the United States, to receive propositions of com- promise and settlement from the several comp- nies, and persons having claims to public lands lying west of the state of Georgia, and south of the state of Tennessee, derived under any a- or pretended act of the state of Georgia; and the said commissioners are hereby authorised compound and settle the same, in such manner as they shall deem most advantageous to the interests of the United States: provided however That in such settlements due regard shall had to the articles of agreement and cession tered into on the twenty-fourth day of Ap- in the year one thousand eight hundred a- two, between the United States and the st- et Georgia; and to the provisions of an of congress passed on the third day of March, the year one thousand eight hundred and th- entitled, "An act regulating the grants of la- and providing for the disposal of the lands of the United States south of the state of Tenn- see."
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That time limited in the last above recited act for hibiting and recording evidences of claims the Secretary of State's office, shall be and same is hereby extended to the first day of M- next: Provided, That nothing in this act c- tained, shall ever hereafter be construed to enjoin or affect the said claims or any them.
The Chairman then read the bill by pa- graphs.
Having read the second section, Mr. Nicholson moved to amend it, as make a settlement of the commissioners, rep- ed to congress, binding, unless the act under sideration should be repealed within six months from the settlement.
Mr. J. Clay opposed this amendment. Mr. Lucas likewise opposed it and moved an amendment, requiring approbation of the settle- ment by congress before it should be binding on the United States.
Mr. Lucas's motion was negatived; Ayes 45 Noes 50.
Mr. Bedinger spoke against the motion of Mr. Nicholson, which was likewise negatived; Ayes 38; Noes 51.
Mr. J. Randolph said he would move an a- mendment to the first section, which would try the merits of the main question before the com- mittee; to wit, to strike out the words "or pretended act," and to insert—provided that no proposition of compromise or settlement be re- ceived by the commissioners from any persons claiming under any act or pretended act of the state of Georgia alleged to be passed in the year 1795.
A division of the question being called for, a question was taken on striking out the words—
"or pretended act." And passed in the nega- tive; Ayes 44; Noes 55.
When the question was taken on the proposed additional proviso, which was likewise lost; Ayes 46; Noes 57.
Mr. Varnum moved that the committee should rise, report their agreement to the bill, and ask leave to sit again.
Mr. Redney, hoped that the committee would previously, to rising, agree to consider the resolu- tions offered by the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. J. Randolph.)
[These recently appeared in the National In- telligencer.]
Dr. Eustis and Dr. Mitchell advocated the rising of the committee.
Mr. J. Randolph opposed the rising of the com- mittee, contending in favor of the propriety of first acting upon his resolutions.
Messrs. Elliot, Eustis, Lyon and Gregg sup- ported; and Messrs. Bedinger, Lucas, Sloan and Macon opposed the rising of the committee pro- vided to the consideration of Mr. Randolph's re- solutions.
When Mr. J. Randolph went at considerable length into an argument in support of his reso- lutions.
Mr. Boyd spoke concisely against the rising of the committee and in favor of meeting the resolu- tions.
Mr. Elliot followed at considerable length in reply to Mr. Randolph.
Mr. Smith urged the impropriety of consider- ing the resolutions.
Mr. Lucas spoke in favor of considering them.
Mr. J. Clay hoped the committee would rise as a Representative from Maryland (General Hitter) lay at the point of death, and some of his colleagues wished to be with him.
Mr. J. Randolph replied at some length to the remarks of the different commissioners on the oppo- sition of his resolutions.
After a few remarks from Mr. Elmer, in an- swer to Mr. Randolph, the question on the rising of the committee was taken and carried in the affirmative—Ayes 59—Noes 48.
The committee accordingly rose, and the chair- man reported their agreement to the bill, and asked leave to sit again.
An adjournment was moved and negatived—
Public Sale.
On Thursday April 5, at 11 o'clock will be sold to the highest bidder, that neat and well finish- ed two story
DWELLING HOUSE,
situate on the corner of Cameron and Patrick Streets; the lot fronts on Cameron Street 46 feet 5 inches, and on Patrick Street 75 feet; on the north line of the lot there are two neat tene- ments, smoke house, &c. The above property was lately in the occupation of Mr. James Card. And at the same time and place will be sold a va- riety of good
Household & Kitchen Furniture,
consisting of beds, bedsteads, desks, tables, chairs, side-board, an elegant clock, &c. &c. and immediately after the sale of the furniture,
A Handsome Full Bred Filly,
two years old. Terms of sale—CASH.
P. G. MARSTELLER, v. m.
March 13.
The Subscriber will in a few days lay before the citizens of Alex- andria—Proposals for an INSURANCE COMPANY, to insure real and personal property against FIRE, on a plan which will be highly beneficial to the town.
WM. GROVERMAN.
March 13.
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To Rent,
the two story BRICK HOUSE on the corner of Wolfe and Union Streets, at present in the occu- pancy of the Subscriber—possession will be imme- diately given. Attached to this property are a kitchen, smoke house, stable, and two large gar- dens. The situation for a private family is as desirable as any in Alexandria.
Robert Kirk.
March 13.
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List of 3 hogheads Tobacco,
on Coachester Ware House. T C No. 14, 1167, 111, 1056. I G 17, 1202, 84, 1118. B B 8, 1264, 118, 1146.
Alexandria County, ff.
Personally appeared before me, one of the Justices of the Peace for the County aforesaid, Thomas Moore, who made oath on the Holy Evangelists of Almighty God, that he has lost or mislaid three tobacco notes as per list above. Given under my hand this 10th day of March 1804.
A. FAW.
March 13.
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JANNEY and PATTON
HAVE REMOVED
To the Ware House formerly occupied by Mr. Thomas Irwin, on the same street and nearly opposite their old one, where they offer for sale as usual,
A general assortment of Groceries.
ALSO,
20 hhds. 4th proof Jamaica Rum, 80 barrels, } New England do. 59 hhds. } A large quantity of salt, and about 1000 tons Plaster Paris, 330 barrels tar. A quantity of Burr Stones, Paper Hanging and French Canvas received from Havre, per brig Dolphin, capt. Snow.
Families may always be supplied with the choicest Flour.
March 13.
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WHEREAS
my two tracts of land in the county of King George known by the name of Eagles Nest and Somerset, which have for many years past, with the slaves, stock of every kind, furniture and plantation utensils thereon, been under the ma- nagement of Benjamin Grymes, (and which were lent by me to him, for the support of his family during his life) having in consequence of his de- cease reverted to me; and it being my wish and intention that all his just debts should be discharg- ed, as fast as the money can be raised, either from the profits of the above named Estates, or by a sale of such of the perishable property as can best be spared. It is my request that all who have claims against the late Benjamin Grymes will bring them in fairly stated, and legally authenti- cated as soon as they conveniently can, either to Mr. William Fitzhugh Grymes who resides at Eagle Nest or to me in Alexandria. And it is also my request, that all persons who are indebted to the deceased, or to the said estates, will dis- charge their balances as soon as possible, either to W. F. Grymes, or to me.
William Fitzhugh.
March 13
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WINDOW GLASS.
The Subscribers have received and offer for sale, 8 by 10, and 7 by 9, window glass, from the Baltimore Manufactory. The quality is excellent, and it will be sold at the Baltimore prices. They expect to receive very shortly, larger sizes from the same place.
R. T. HOOE, & Co.
March 8.
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Cash given for clean Linen and Cotton Rags.
ROBERT and JOHN GRAY
HAVE ON HAND,
The following valuable Books:
 VINER's general abridgement of Law and Equity, in 28 vols. large octavo, best London edition, bound in beautiful calf.  Bacon's new abridgement of the Law, 7 vol. 8vo.  Blackstone's Commentaries, 4 vols. 12mo.  Christian's Notes to Blackstone, 12mo.  Virginia Laws, a new edition, 8vo.—a few copies only on hand.  Henning's Virginia Justice, second edition, 8vo.  Anacharsis's Travels, 5 vols. 8vo. bound in calf.  Gillies's History of Ancient Greece, 4 vols. 8vo. bound in calf and gilt.  Gibbon's History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, 12 vols. 8vo.  Russell's Antient Europe, 2 vols. 8vo.  Modern do. with an account of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire.  Hume's History of England with the continuation by Smollet and others, 12 vols. 8vo.  Robertson's History of America, 2 vols. 8vo.  Rollin's Ancient History, 10 vols. 12mo. with maps and plates.  Smith's Wealth of Nations, London edition, 5 vols. calf.  Morse's Universal Geography, 2 vols. 8vo.  Burke's Works, 8 vols. 8vo. London edition.  Goldsmith's History of the Earth and Animated Nature, 4 vols. 8vo. illustrated with a great number of plates.  Ferguson's Roman Republic, 5 vols. 8vo. Edinburgh edition.  Adams's Defence of the American Constitution, 3 vols. 8vo.  Thompson's Lives of the first twelve Cæsars translated from the Latin of C. Lucius Tranquillus, 8vo.  Letters of M. T. Cicero to several of his friends, with remarks by Wm. Melmoth, Esq. 3 vols. 8vo. London edition.  Roscoe's Life of Lorenzo De Medici, 5 vols. 8vo. calf. gilt.  Plutarch's Lives, translated by Langhorne, 6 vols. 12mo.  Sterne's Works, 8 vols. 8vo.  Shakespeare's Works, 10 vols. 12mo.  Adams on the use of the Celestial and Terrestrial Globes, the fifth edition, corrected and enlarged, by W. Jones, 8vo.  Carvello's Complete Treatise on Electricity 3 vols. 8vo. London edition.  Ferguson's Lectures on Select Subjects in Mechanics, &c.  Astronomy Explained on Sir Isaac Newton's principles.  Spectator with sketches of the lives of the authors, 8 vols. 12mo.  Kaime's Sketches of the History of Man, 4 vols. 12mo.  Nicholson's Natural Philosophy, 2 vols. 8vo.  Paley's Moral Philosophy, 8vo.  Simpson's Elements of Euclid.  Gibson's practical Surveying.  Quincey's Medical Lexicon.  Bell's Anatomy, 3 vols. large 8vo. Edinburgh edition.  Monro's System of Anatomy, 3 vols. 8vo. Edinburgh edition.  Edinburgh New Dispensatory, 8vo. boards, Edinburgh edition, plates.  Zoonomia, or the Laws of Organic Life, 2 vols. 8vo.  Chaptal's Elements of Chemistry, 8vo. Phila. edition.  Blair's Sermons, 2 vols. 8vo.  Nelson's Festivals and Fasts of the Church of England, 8vo.  Chamber's Dictionary of Arts and Sciences, 2 vols. folio.  Universal History, 7 volumes folio. } Both second hand & will be sold low.  Montesquieu's Spirit of Laws, 2 vols.  Brooke's Gazetteer, Ainsworth's and Young's Latin Dictionary, Virgil Delphini, Tablet of Memory, Doddrige's Rise and Progress of Religion, Hervey's Meditation, Burn's Poems, Hudibras, Devil on Sticks, Morse's Geography abridged, Misses Magazine, Robertson's Charles Vth, Gulliver's Travels, Ossian's Poems, Mahomet's Gazetteer, Moor's Structures on Education, Delome on the British Constitution, Stephen's Artillery Discipline, Puffendorf's Dictionary, Smart's Horace, Tidd's Practical Forms, Youth's Monitor, to which is added the Elements of Gestures with plates, Lord Rivers, a new novel, Jenny or the Drolls of Love, do. Female Foundling, do. Lavater's Physiognomy, Sheridan's Lectures on Elocution, Stuben's Military Discipline, Clety's Journal of the Occurrences at the Temple during the Confinement of Louis the 16th King of France, General Jourdan's Campaign, Rammel's Narrative of the Deportation to Cayenne of Barthelemy, Pichegru, &c. &c. the Two Trials of John Fries on an Indictment for High Treason, copies of Original Letters from the French army in Egypt, Scott's Lyric Poems, Pro and Con, or the Opinions, Select Stories ornamented with beautiful engravings, Scripture Histories with a beautiful frontispiece, Letters on several Subjects from a Preceptress to her Pupils who have left School, with a fine engraving, &c. &c. 
March 13.
FOR SALE, A TRACT OF LAND
formerly the property of Isham Keith, lying in the county of Fauquier, adjoining the merchant mill lately purchased of Nathaniel Mathew by Henry D. Hooe, containing by deed 386 acres, about eight miles from the Court House, and is tho't by good judges, in point of fertility, inferior to no land in the county; it is well watered, abounds in fine low grounds; has on it a tolerable dwelling house, a small orchard, a sufficiency of timber and lays well.
Also, one other Tract, about ten miles above the Court House, containing about 600 acres; lying upon Carter's Run, near the main road leading to Winchester. This land is well watered, has many advantages attached to it; such as country mills, &c.—about one half in woods, and is considered as excellent for cropping, being fine for either wheat, corn or tobacco.
L. Ashton.
Fauquier Court House, Feb. 21.
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  1 Prize left drawn ticket having a blank to its number, 20,000   1 do. of 1,000 make 10,000   1 do. of 500 ——— 5,000   1 do. of 200 ——— 2,000   1 do. of 100 ——— 1,000   100 do. of 50 ——— 5,000   250 do. of 25 ——— 6,250   400 do. of 15 ——— 6,000   1,500 do. of 10 ——— 15,000   3,000 do. of 5 ——— 15,000   1 left drawn ticket after 1,000 having a blank to its number, 250   2 do. after 2,000 do. 250   2 do. after 3,000 do. 250   2 do. after 4,000 do. 250   1 do. after 5,000 do. 500   1 do. after 6,000 do. 500   1 do. after 7,000 do. 500   1 do. after 8,000 do. 500   1 do. after 9,000 do. 500   1 do. after 10,000 do. 500   1 do. after 12,000 do. 500   1 do. after 13,000 do. 500   1 do. after 14,000 do. 1,000   5,325 prizes 15,000   9,075 blanks—not two to a prize, 15,000   15,000 tickets at 10 dollars each, 15,000 
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This lottery has been authorised by the legislature of Virginia, for the laudable purpose of creating a seminary of learning in or near the metropolis of this state. With this view, it is contemplated to raise 20,000 dollars, and 2,500 dollars in addition, for defraying the expenses attendant on drawing the lottery. Citizens of the first respectability have been selected as trustees, and they have pledged themselves to use their utmost exertions to carry it into effect. The scheme has the advantage of giving to each adventurer, a chance for some very large prizes, whilst the proportion of prizes to blanks, is so great as to invite the friends of the intended institution to partake of the lottery, with very little risk of their becoming losers. The Treasurer of this state is to be appointed to receive the money for the tickets as they are sold, and to pay the amount of the prizes to the fortunate adventurers. It is believed that the above considerations will induce a rapid sale of tickets and the drawing will commence as soon as a sufficient number shall be sold to authorize it—which it is believed will be on the second Monday in December next.
Richmond, January 31, 1804.
TICKETS to be had of Robert Pollard, Dr. J. Breckenbrough, jun. Wm. Price, (Reg.) Samuel Pleasants, jun. and Wm. Prichard.
TO BE SOLD,
At public Sale, on the premises, (if not previously disposed of) on the 15th day of March,
A House and Lot,
Situated on the south side of Cameron Street, between St. Asaph and Washington streets, now in the occupation of Edward Martin. The lot is 28 feet front. The terms will be made known at the time and place of sale, on an application to Jacob Hoffman.
Feb. 22. 0015M
For Sale,
At a moderate price, and on a credit of 12, 18 and 24 months,
A three story Brick House,
on King street, between Alfred and Patrick streets, on the fourth side thereof, at present occupied by Mr. Philip Care.
The House is 25 feet front, and 40 feet deep, nearly finished, with 10 good rooms. The lot is 100 feet deep, running to a 10 feet alley, with a brick kitchen and stable. Any person inclining to purchase will apply to the subscriber.
Jacob Hoffman.
Feb. 10. 001M
HUGH SMITH
Has received by the Am. the United States, and the Orion, from Liverpool, A complete assortment of Queen's Ware, and can now supply country merchants on the shortest notice. Has also received a number of well assorted crates, in excellent condition. Has for sale as usual China and Glass Ware. Likewise for sale, Pipes by the box, Crowler Steel, New Cattle Grindstones. Od. 29. 0015M
ASSORTED CRATES,
China and Glass Ware.
Likewise for sale, Pipes by the box, Crowler
Steel, New Cattle Grindstones. Od. 29. 0015M
FOR RENT,
THE FISHERIES
belonging to Mrs. Rozier, on the Maryland Shore, nearly opposite Alexandria. For terms apply to
Thos. L. Washington, on the premises. Feb. 21. 00
THE RESIDUE OF
Col. Pendleton's PROPERTY
Adjoining this town, WILL be sold on the First Day of April for negotiable paper payable in the Bank of Alexandria—one fourth to be paid in four months, one fourth in six months, one fourth in twelve months and the remaining fourth in eighteen months from the day of sale. The plot of the land and lots may be seen at Col. Deneale's office, who is authorised to dispose of the above mentioned property in whole or in part at private sale.
Charles Simmons, George Deneale, Edmund J. Lee. January 29. 00
I will sell by PRIVATE SALE,
the STORE and WAREHOUSE at present occupied by Allison & Geiger, situated on the corner of Prince and Fairfax streets, 55 feet on Fairfax and 68 feet on Prince street; one water LOT on Water street, 44 feet on Water street and extending 800 feet back to Union street with the liberty of wharfage. The lot on Prince and Fairfax streets, are at present rented to Allison and Geiger for one year from the 1st Oct. next. 15 feet of the lot on Water street is let to Samuel Harper for eight years from the 15th of October next. If the above mentioned property is not sold by private bargain, it will be sold on the premises on the 1st day of April next when the terms will be made known. Please apply to GEORGE M'MUNN. February 6. 00
For Sale,
A likely NEGRO MAN, twenty-six years of age, an excellent Brick Maker by trade, capable of performing in all its branches, digging, moulding, letting and burning; he is capable of managing a brickyard well and teaching others the business. The cause of his being sold is to gratify a wish of his own. For further information enquire at this office. March 3. 003W
HOUSES TO LET.
THE subscriber having removed from Alexandria, is desirous of letting his TWO HOUSES in Water street, situated upon the north and south corners of Jefferson street. They are well suited to the accommodation of small families, have an uninterrupted and extensive view of Potomac, with well enclosed gardens and necessary out buildings attached.
A few unimproved lots under fence, adjoining the above for rent or sale.
For Particulars apply to Mr. D. W. Scott, nearly opposite the premises, or to R. I. Taylor, Esq. King street. T. HAMILTON. Dec. 6. 00
MAHOGANY FURNITURE.
JOHN B. TAYLOR,
Cabinet Maker,
King-Street, next door but one to the Printing Office of the Advertiser,
Has received from the manufactory of Coleman & Taylor, Baltimore, PLAIN AND ELEGANT FURNITURE, consisting of—
Cellestene side boards, side board tables with marble tops, secretaries, book cases, bureaus, work tables, candle stands, card tables, dining and breakfast tables, which he offers for sale low.
He respectfully offers his service to the public generally. All orders shall be punctually attended to. Jan. 21. 0015M
Further Dividend.
THE Commissioners in a commission of bankruptcy awarded and issued forth against John Gill, of Baltimore, in Maryland district, merchant, intend to meet on Monday the 25th day of March next, at four o'clock in the afternoon, at their office, the fourth east corner of Gay and Water streets, in the city of Baltimore, in order to make a further dividend of the estate and effects of the said bankrupt; when and where the creditors, who have not already proved their debts, are to come prepared to prove the same, or they will be excluded the benefit of the said dividend.
James H. Hooe, } Affignees. Wm. Mac Creery, } February 27. 001M
Printing in all its variety executed at this office with neatness and dispatch.
This is to give notice,
That the subscriber hath obtained, from the Orphan's Court of Alexandria County, in the District of Columbia; Letters of administration on the personal estate of Margaret Wilson late of the said county deceased; all persons having claims against the said deceased, are hereby warned to exhibit the same to William Cash and Abel Blakeney with the vouchers thereof, at or before the 25th day of August next, they may otherwise be excluded by law, from all benefits of the said estate.
Given under my hand, this 25th day of February 1804. Wm. Wiggins.
All persons indebted to the said estate are required to make immediate payment to the subscribers, who are fully empowered to settle the said estate. William Cash. Abel Blakeney. Feb. 27. 2aw6w.
To Rent,
For one or more years, that valuable
DISTILLERY AND MILL,
Late the Property of General GEORGE WASHINGTON of Mount Vernon, situated on a navigable creek within nine miles of Alexandria.
This Distillery has five large Still and a Boiler erected upon the late improved plan, with sheds for raising and fattening Hogs, also falls for thirty Bees. In point of situation none can exceed it, the easy access to Maryland, will always ensure the greatest abundance of grain for carrying on the distilling business in its most extensive scale, independent of its own neighbourhood, which has always been able to supply it. The mill will require some repairs, which will be done at the proprietor's expence; she has manufactured large quantities of Flour, and may easily be made to do it again: To this mill is a cooper's shop, and a comfortable dwelling house. Application to be made to the subscriber, near the spot. LAW. LEWIS. Woodlawn, Jan. 27.
For Sale,
Ten acres of LAND in Fee Simple,
on the hill near Col. Peyton's—also a small house and lot on Washington street, between King and Prince streets. THO'S PATTEN. January 3, 1804. 2w8t
Twenty Dollars Reward.
ELOPED from Mr. Thomas Blackburn's plantation, on Monday the 20th inst. HARRY, a dark mulatto, about 30 years of age, five feet seven or eight inches high. The above Negro was purchased by me in December last, at the sale of the late Mr. Triplett's property at Round Hill; he has received uncommon indulgencies, and absconded through a pretended aversion to going to my farm in Jefferson. He has connexions about Centerville, and also in and near Alexandria, at which place I think it most probable he is now concealed. I will give the above reward to any person who shall apprehend the said Negro and lodge him in jail at Dumfries, or 15 dollars if secured in any other jail so that I get him again. H. S. Turner, Dumfries, Feb. 27. 00.
N. HINGSTON,
BOTANIST & SEEDS-MAN,
Fairfax Street, Alexandria, hath for sale,
FRESH SEEDS
of clover, timothy, rye, grass, orchard grass, burnet, etc. foile, Saint Foin red top, and lucerne, hemp, flax, and buckwheat.
Also, a General Assortment of
Kitchen & Flower Garden Seeds,
pot herbs and medicinal seeds, plants and roots, hot and green house plants in pots; a quantity of lombardy poplars, catalpas, locusts, English walnuts, peaches and grafted apple trees, honey and scarlet locust, with a variety of roses and flower shrubs.
A good Assortment of
of flower pots and root glasses, garden shears, rakes, hoes, spades, reels and lines, asparagus plants, and seed pots etc.
Also,
A variety of queens, stone and gl
wares. Dry goods and hardware, Smoked Venison and bacon hams, Black pepper in bags, Spanish Segars, 1000 in a box, Allspice, ginger, mace, cloves, mace, Loaf and brown sugar, tea, coffee and soap, and candles, men and women's shoes, Coarse and fine salt, corn, bran, india wheat meal, Vinegar, cider by the barrel, Good James River and smoking tobacco, Ready made bags, rice, barley, vermicello.
I wish to Rent or
The unexpired time of my
ing nine years from the first of January last—of 15 acres of highly improved land, on which a log house and stable, a spring of excellent water, and good milk house, lying between Cameron Run and Winchester road. The terms will be easy, as other terms prevents me from attending to it.
I will also Sell or Exchange for water or dry goods, a half acre LOT, in fee simple, West End, on Wolf Street extended. The situation pleasant, and my price low.
I will likewise sell or barter for Goods, a good Saddle and Chair HORSE, six years old February 20. 2aw15 in May.
Patent Corn Shelling Machine.
By virtue of authority in me placed by Thomas Burnham, one of the proprietors of the Corn Shelling Machine, invented by Pease Pillsbury of Newbury, State of Massachusetts, now after for sale in the State of Virginia at that part of the District of Columbia west of the Potomac, the exclusive right to construct, authority to use, and vend to others to be used, this simple but very valuable Machine. I will sell a right to construct a single one, I will sell the right for any county in Virginia, so low as to make it an object to the purchaser. It possesses every property most desirable in a Machine, such as durability, expedition, simplicity, and so little labour in working it, that ten men may easily shell one hundred bushels per day. It takes so little from the cob that the corn does not require fanning as in the common method of threshing. Millers and Farmers who have large quantities of this grain to shell will find it much to their advantage to work this Machine by a horse or water, as one might be constructed at a small additional expence to shell one hundred bushels per day. Any person wishing to see the performance of this Machine may be gratified by applying either at Wm. Harthorne's Store in Alexandria, or at his Mill three miles from town. ROBERT HARTSHORNE.
Description of the Sheling Machine.
IT consists of a wooden frame for the cylinder to work in, 3 feet 5 inches long, 2 feet 7 inches in height. A cylinder 24 inches diameter, and 17 inches long, of white oak, set with small iron teeth projecting out about 3/8 of an inch, interlocked with 1 3/8 inch of each other to shell the corn without the cylinder turns round. A Gudgeon passing through the centre of the cylinder for it to turn on, made of wood or iron. A Crank to turn the cylinder with, made of wood or iron. A semi-circular bottom under the cylinder, made with wooden flats, set with small iron teeth, interlocked like those in the cylinder; the flats set so far apart as to let the shelled corn fall through into the receiver below. A flat piece of wood placed at the top of the frame at one end to conduct the ears of corn in at one side of the cylinder, which being shelled, the cobs pass out at the other side. The side where the ears enter is half an inch wider than where the cob is discharged.
Mr. Davis, Richmond, Mr. Green, Frederickburg, and Mr. Bowen, at Winchester, are desired to publish the above once a week for ten weeks in their respective papers. Feb. 27. 18w10w
NOTICE.
THE subscribers being duly appointed assignees of the estate and effects of Robert Hamilton, of Alexandria, a Bankrupt—Give Notice, to all those indebted to him, or who may have any of his estate or effects in their possession, to pay or deliver the same to the assignees without delay, and to no other person, but who may be authorized by them. James Wilson, Samuel Craig, Joseph Riddle. 2aw2m Feb. 16.
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