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Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
Vol. V.]
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1805.
[No. 1218.]
Public Sale.
On TUESDAY next, At 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store,
RUM
In bds. and bts. French Brandy in pipes, Gin in pipes and bts. Whiskey and Apple Brandy in bts. Sugar in bds. tierses and bts. Chocolate White and brown Soap and Mould and dipt Candles Raisins in kegs, boxes and jars, Figs in kegs and jars, Queen's Ware in crates,
HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE,
&c. Also,
A Variety of DRY GOODS,
among which are Cloths, Coatings, Kersemere, Duffs, Plains, Kerseys, Negro Cottons, Serges, Blankets, blue Friezes, Calimancoes, Ruffs, Yarn Stockings, Chintzes and Calicoes, Irish Linens, Silesia do. Osnaburgs and Ticklenburgs, Muslin and Muslin Handkerchiefs, India Muslins and Table Clothes, Bandanna Handkerchiefs, Colour'd Threads, Hats and sundry other articles.
Philip G. Marshall.
Dec 20.
FOR SALE,
On board the ship COLUMBIA , at A. and E. JANNEY's wharf;
New-England Rum, in hogheads, tierses and barrels.
Sweet Cyder, in barrels.
Potatoes.
70 barrels Boston Beef.
Few boxes Sweet Oil, in flasks,
Boxes of Shot, &c. &c. &c.
Said ship is offered for sale, freight, or charter. Apply to Captain Gardner on board, or to JOHN C. LADD. February 12.
TANNERS OIL.
30 bbls. best Brown Tanners Oil, For Sale by LAWRASON & FOWLE
Also on hand,
A few bds. retailing Molasses, Hogheads and barrels Mucovado Sugar, Mould Candles, Soap No. 1 and 2, New Rice, 8 flm inspection, Mackerel, Ruffia and Ravens Dock, Sewing Twine sheathing Paper, Souchong Tea, and And a few boxes fresh Chocolate. Jan. 8.
MISCELLANEOUS POETRY,
selected generally from the most entertaining and instructive writings of the British poets. (By the Rev. THOMAS DAVIS.)
In two Volumes, Octavo.
Price two and sixpence per Dozen.
Sold by Robert Gray, & the Author.
A gentleman well known in Philadelphia, and who is greatly respected as a clergyman and justly esteemed as a man of letters, has given the following opinion of this selection:
"The two volumes of Select Poetry, form a valuable contribution to the stock of English literature. I really consider the work as the best compilation now extant. The selections and arrangements evince the taste of a correct and polished mind, the judgment of a found and benevolent moralist, and that degree of critical skill which can only be acquired by extensive reading and scholastic acquirements." February 4.
COTTON & STEWART, HAVE FOR SALE,
A few Copies of the Works of Wm. SMITH, D. D.
Late Provost of the College and Academy of Philadelphia. Also,
THE AMERICAN GARDNER,
CONTAINING
Ample directions for working a kitchen garden every month in the year; and copious instructions for the calculation of Flower Gardens, Vineyards, and Nurseries, Hop Yards, Green Houses, and Hot Houses.
By Gardiner and Hepburn, Late Gardeners to Gov. Mercer and Gen. Minton. Feb. 16.
JAMES BACON, AT HIS GROCERY STORE,
King near Washington Street, Has just received from Philadelphia, New-York &c. an extensive selection of GROceries consisting of
Gunpowder, Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, Hyson Skin, Peko, Padra, Pouchong and Com'n Souchong
TEAS Of the latest Importation and particularly chosen.
Green coffee of superior quality, Loaf, Lump and Mucovado Sugar, W India and Sugar House Molasses,
Choice old Madeira, Particular Teneriffe, Sherry, Brandy, Lisbon, Malaga and Port
WINES.
Claret in small cases, Cognac and Barcelona Brandy, Old Jamaica Spirits,
Antigua, St. Croix, and St. Kitts
RUM.
Best Holland Gin, White Wine and Cyder Vinegar, Best Sallad Oil, Salt Peter, Alum, Madder, Coperas & Brimstone.
Mac, Nutmegs, Cloves and Cassia, Cayenne and black Pepper, Allspice, race and ground Ginger, Fig Blue and Poland Starch, Dixon's Mustard, Lepet's and Hamilton's Snuff, Best Chewing Tobacco, Spanish Segars, Pearl Barley and Rice, Shot assorted, F and F F Gunpowder, Gun and Pistols Flints, Single and double BATTLE dd. in papers canisters,
White and brown Soap, Mould and dipt Candles, &c. &c.
As he has in a great measure all himself out for the supplying of private families, and in consequence thereof taken every pains possible in the selection of his goods, he flatters himself from their superior quality, and the low prices at which he will dispose of them, to be able to give satisfaction to those who will please to favor him with their custom. June 11.
TUNIS CRAVEN
Has just received via Philadelphia an elegant assortment of
GOODS,
suitable to the present season
—AMONG WHICH ARE—
Best London Superfine and second Cloths, Callimere, Friezes, Coatings, Bearskins, Plains, Serges & Planels, Mole Skin, Toilette, Swansdown, and other felts
Velvet, Constitution, Hunting, and Genoa, Cors, 2 3/4 Irish Linen, Shirting Cotton, long Lawn, Katapaloes, Britanias White, and Brown, Plaitillas, Cress, Dowlas, Ticklenburgs, Osanburgs and Hessian, Worsted, Cotton, & Silk Hosiery, Rufe, and Doffell Blankets, Chintz's, Calicoes, & Colored Cambrics, do. do. Furniture, Ladies Patent Cloth
Also—By cubolesale, 2 Cakes Chintzes and Calicoes At very reduced prices. Nov. 13.
NEW-YORK LOTTERY, No. 3.
A FEW TICKETS in the Third Class of the Lottery for the promotion of Literature in the State of New-York, for Sale by the printer here. Prizes in the Second Class will be taken in exchange. December 27.
THE SUBSCRIBERS
Are now landing and offer for sale at the store lately occupied by R. B. Jamieson 10 Bales Prime Upland Cotton,
20 Hds. Mucovado Sugar, 2 Puncheons Irish Whiskey, 15 Puncheons Old, and fine flavored Jamaica Rum,
5 Pipes Island Gin, 20 Pipes Cognac Brandy, 30 Qr. Casks of the best Teas, assorted, from Peko to Imperial.
200 Bds. of 1st and 2d quality refined Sugar,
2 Hds. Madder, 4 Hds. Green Coperas, 6 Tierses Roll Brimstone, 1 Hds. Allum,
1 Tierce Glauber Salts, 10 Pipes of Old London Particular Madeira
5 Pipes of full Bodied Port, 20 Qr. Casks Sherry,
2 Pipes fine Lisbon, 8 Pipes Particular Teneriffe,
30 Qr. Casks Malaga, 50 Casks Claret,
1 Case of Nutmegs, Aces, and Cloves,
3 Bales Cotta, 500 lbs. Pepper,
100 lbs. Pimento, 500 lbs. Ground Ginger,
1000 lb. Rice, do. 200 Boxes Goufroids, (superfine) Segars, in half boxes,
70 Boxes St. Jago, do. 3 Pipes best (French) Vinegar,
10 Bales Almonds, 1 Cask Pearl Barley,
15 Hds. Bright Molasses, 15 Boxes Superfine Chocolate,
40 Boxes Mould and Dipt Candles, 30 boxes Brown and White Soap,
100 Boxes Hunters Pipes, 20 boxes of Mustard,
1 Case Cayenne Pepper, Basket Salt,
Fine Poland Starch, 100 Demijohns, assorted,
700 lb. Refined Salt Peter, 30 qr. Casks Best English F. Gunpowder,
Do. in lb. Papers, Do. in Canisters,
20 Boxes Fig Blue, 3 Sercons fine floatant Indigo,
Lieper, and Hamilton's Snuff, 1 Case of Macuba, do.
1 Do. French Rappee. Mandeville & Jamieson. Nov. 30.
JAMES SANDERSON,
Has just received the following articles, 12 Pipes London P. Madeira
Wine, of a superior quality, Old Port Wine in bds. qr. Casks and Bottles
Burgundy in Bottles, Sherry in qr. Casks,
Cognac Brandy, Jamaica Spirits, Rum and Gin,
Peach Brandy, very old, Whiskey, Loaf, and Mucovado Sugar,
Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, Hyson Skin, Cloves, Nutmegs, Mace,
Allspice, Black Pepper, Ground Ginger, Salt Peter, Soap by the box,
Brigs Salt Canvas, Ruffs Duck, first quality, German Ticklenburgs, and Osnaburgs,
Coarse Hats in cases, Juniper Berries in bags, Soke Ware,
5 qr. Casks English Battle Gun Powder, in pound papers sealed,
1 Large Seal Beam with Box Ends, And Scales complete of a superior quality.
A few bags of first quality GREEN COFFEE. Nov. 8.
For Sale, by the Subscriber, A few tierses excellent Rice.
Six Hds. best retailing Molasses. Sixteen Hds. Surinam Sugars.
A few hundred bushels of coarse Salt. Dec. 17. J. G. Ladd.
WILLIAM HODGSON
HAS RECEIVED, & OFFERS FOR SALE, 160 pieces twilled Sacking, and
3 cases Cotton Hosiery, well assorted.
For Sale, or Charter,
The Schooner ENTERPRIZE , Laying at Ramsay's wharf; burthen about 650 barrels, well found, and ready to take in a cargo. For terms apply
ROBERT B. JAMIESON,
OR TO
MANDEVILLE & JAMIESON,
Who have for Sale,
New-England RUM, in hogheads and barrels, Dec. 29.
For Sale or Freight,
The Schooner BETSY , Burthen 800 tons; a beautiful well built vessel, and fast sailer; built in the year 1802; and now lying at Bercham's wharf. For terms apply Benjamin Shreve, jun. Jan. 2.
Freight will be taken,
In the cabin of the ship OLIVE BRANCH , for ROT. ER. DAM ; and two or three passengers may be accommodated. Expected to sail in twelve or fifteen days. Apply to the master on board, or to
Rickets, Newton & Co. January 12.
Benjamin Shreve, Jun.
MAS FOR SALE,
Twelve bales of INDIA COTTONS;
CONSISTING OF
3 bales Bithwa Emery 2 do. Coomercally Smnaha 1 do. Jalapore do. 1 do. Seerpore Batiaha 1 do. Collypatty do. 2 do. Cogmary Coffahs 1 do. Johannah do. 1 do. Doncaster Chumy, and 3 cases Bandanna Handkerchiefs 2 sacks Sago 3 chests Hyson Tea 32 pieces Ruffia Sheerings 9 do. Ravens Duck 15 bags Black Pepper 1 case Wool Hats Mens' coarse and fine Shirts Women's and children's Morocco do. Sole and Upper Leather A few Coils Cordage Snuff in half barrels and kegs 3 pipes 4th sort Cognac Brandy 2 bds. Armagnac 5 bds. and 12 barrels Sugar 25 bds. Beef Sallad inspection 6 do. best brown TANNER'S OIL. January 1.
WILLIAM OXLEY
HAS ON HAND,
Which he will dispose of on terms advantageous to the purchasers, for cash or notes, The following Articles, viz.
Superfine and second cloths Kersemere and swandowns Bearskins and tearnghts Durants and callimancoes Bombazets and wildbores Common and built canolets Silk, cotton, and worsted hosiery English extra long silk gloves Silk twill and thread Diaper and common tapes Paper and pound pins White and printed marseilles Laces, edgings and gimps Elegant black and white lace veils Patent do. do. Satin peeling and silk handkerchiefs 4, 4, 9, 8, and 6-4 Cambric mullins India Jaconet do. Muslins, buckram, &c. &c. ALSO, A few bales of Negro Caddies, and one trunk and cotton bags. January 7.
ALSO,
A few bales of Negro Caddies, and one trunk and cotton bags. January 7.
For Sale by the Subscribers,
Mucovado Sugar in bds.
Green Coffee in tierses
Antigua & Tonago rum in bds.
Cognac Brandy in pipes
AND A FEW
Barrels of Prime BEEF.
Nathaniel Wadsworth, & Co. Jan. 24.

High Court of Impeachment.
The answer and plea of SAMUEL CHASE, one of the associate justices of the supreme court of the United States, to the articles of impeachment exhibited against him in the said court, by the honorable the house of representatives of the United States, in support of their impeachment against him, for high crimes and misdemeanors, supposed to have been by him committed.
(Not. Intelligencer.)
(Continued.)
On Wednesday the 29th day of the same month, May, eighteen hundred, Philip N. Barbour, esq. now attorney general of the state of Virginia, and George Hay, esq. now district attorney of the United States, for the district of Virginia, appeared, in the said circuit court as counsel for the said Callender, and on Tuesday the third of June following, his trial commenced, before this respondent, and the said Cyrus Griffin, who then sat as assistant judge. The petit jurors being called over, eight of them appeared, namely, Robert Gamble, Bernard Mackham, John Barrall, William Austin, William Richardson, Thomas Tinsley, Mathew Harvey and John Basset; who as they came to be sworn, were severally asked on oath, by direction of the court, whether they had ever formed and delivered any opinion respecting the subject matter then to be tried, or concerning the charges contained in the indictment? They all answered in the negative, and were sworn in chief to try the issue. The counsel for the said Callender declaring that it was unnecessary to put this question to the other four jurymen, William Mayo, James Hayes, Henry S. Shore and John Prior, they also were immediately sworn in chief. No challenge was made by the said Callender or his counsel, to any of these jurors; but the said counsel declared, that they would rely on the answer that should be given by the said jurors, to the question then put by order of the court.
After the above-mentioned John Basset, whom this respondent supposes and admits to be the person mentioned in the article of impeachment now under consideration, had thus answered in the negative, to the question put to him by order of the court, as above-mentioned, which this respondent states to be the legal and proper question, to be put to jurors on such occasions, he expressed to the court, his wish to be excused from serving on the said trial, because he had made up his mind, or had formed his opinion, "that the publication, called 'The Prospect before Us,' from which the words charged in the indictment as libelous, were said to be extracted, but which he had never seen, was, according to the representation of it, which he had received, within the sedition law." But the court did not consider this declaration by the said John Basset, as a sufficient reason for withdrawing him from the jury, and accordingly directed him to be sworn in chief.
In this opinion and decision, as in all the others delivered during the trial in question, this respondent concurred with his colleague, the above mentioned Cyrus Griffin, in whom none of these opinions have been considered as immaterial. He contends that the opinion itself was legal and correct; and he denies that he concurred in it, under the influence of any "spirit of persecution and injustice," or with any "intent to oppress and procure the conviction of the prisoner," as is most utterly alleged by the second article of impeachment. His reasons were correct and legal. He will submit them with confidence to this honorable court; which, although it cannot condemn him for an incorrect opinion, proceeding from an honest error in judgment, and ought not to take on itself the power of enquiring into the correctness of his decisions, but merely that of examining the purity of his motives, will, nevertheless weigh his reasons, for the purpose of judging how far they are of sufficient force, to justify a belief that they might have appeared satisfactory to him. If they might have so appeared, if the opinion which he founded on them be not so palpably and glaringly wrong, as to carry with it internal evidence of corrupt motives, he cannot in delivering it have committed an offence.
This honorable court need not be informed, that it is the duty of courts before which criminal trials take place, to prevent jurors from being excused for light and insubstantial causes. If this rule were not observed, it would follow, that as serving on such trials as a juror, is apt to
be a very disagreeable business, especially to those best qualified for it, there would be a great difficulty and often an impossibility, in finding proper jurors. The law has therefore established a fixed and general rule on this subject, calculated not to gratify the wishes or the unreasonable scruples of jurors, but to secure to the party accused, as far as in the imperfection of human nature it can be secured, a fair and impartial trial. The criterion established by this rule is, that the juror stands indifferent between the government and person accused, as to the matter in issue, on the indictment. This indifference is always, according to a well known maxim of law, to be presumed, unless the contrary appear; and the contrary may be alleged by way of excuse by the juror himself or by the prisoner by way of challenge. Even if not alleged, it may be enquired into by the court of its own mere motion, or on the suggestion of the prisoner, and it may be established by the confession of the juror himself, on oath, or by other testimony.
But in order to show that a juror does not "stand indifferent between the accuser & the accused, as to the matter in issue," it is not sufficient to prove that he has expressed a general opinion, that such an offence as that charged, by the indictment ought to be punished; or "that the party accused, if guilty of the offence charged against him, ought to be punished;" or "that a book, for printing and publishing which the party is indicted, comes within the law on which the indictment is founded." All these are general expressions of opinion, as to the criminality of an act of which the party is accused & of which he may be guilty; not declarations of an opinion that he actually is guilty of the offence with which he stands charged. It is impossible for any man in society to avoid having, and extremely difficult for him to avoid expressing an opinion, as to the criminality or innocence of those acts, which for the most part, are the subjects of indictments for offences of a public nature; such as treason, sedition, and libels against the government. Such acts always engage public attention, and become the subject of public conversation; and if to have formed or expressed an opinion, as to the general nature of those acts, were a sufficient ground of challenge to a juror, when alleged against him, or of excuse from serving when alleged by himself, it would be in the power of almost every offender, to prevent a jury from being impanelled to try him, and of almost every man, to exempt himself from the unpleasant task of serving on such juries. The magnitude and heinous nature of an offence, would give it a greater tendency to attract public attention, and to draw forth public expressions of indignation; and would thus increase its chance of impunity.
To the present case this reasoning applies, with peculiar force. The "Prospect before Us" is a libel so profligate and atrocious, that it excited disgust and indignation in every breast not wholly depraved. Even those whose interest it was intended to promote, were, as this respondent has understood and believes, either so much ashamed of it, or so apprehensive of its effects, that great pains were taken by them to withdraw it from public and general circulation. Of such a publication, it must have been extremely difficult to find a man of sufficient character and information to serve on a jury, who had not formed an opinion, either from his own knowledge, or from report. The juror in the present case had expressed no opinion. He had formed no opinion as to the facts. He had never seen the "Prospect before Us," and therefore could have formed no fixed or certain opinion about its nature or contents. They had been reported to him, and he had formed an opinion that if they were such as reported, the book was within the scope and operation of a law for the punishment of "false, scandalous and malicious libels, against the president in his official capacity, written or published, with intent to defame him." And who is there, that having either seen the book or heard of it, had not necessarily formed the same opinion.
But this juror had formed no opinion about the guilt or innocence of the party accused; which depended on four facts wholly distinct from the opinion which he had formed. First, whether the contents of the book were really such as had been represented to him? Secondly, whether they should, on the trial be proved to be true? Thirdly, whether the party accused was really the author or publisher of this book? And fourthly, whether he wrote or published it "with intent to defame the President, or to bring him into contempt
or disrepute, or to excite against him the hatred of the good people of the United States?" On all these questions, the mind of the juror was perfectly at large, notwithstanding the opinion which he had formed. He might, consistently with that opinion, determine them all in the negative; and it was on them that the issue between the U. States and James Thompson Callender depended. Consequently, this juror, notwithstanding the opinion which he had thus formed, did stand indifferent as to the matter in issue, in the legal and proper sense, and in the only sense in which such indifference can ever exist; and therefore his having formed that opinion, was not such an excuse as could have justified the court in discharging him from the jury.
That this juror did not himself consider this opinion as an opinion respecting the "matter in issue," appears clearly from this circumstance, that when called upon to answer on oath, "whether he had expressed an opinion as to the matter in issue?" he answered that he had not. Which clearly proves that he did not regard the circumstance of his having formed this opinion as a legal excuse, which ought to exempt him of right from serving on the jury; but merely suggested it as a motive of delicacy, which induced him to wish to be excused. To such motives of delicacy, however commendable in the persons who feel them, it is impossible for courts of justice to yield, without putting it in the power of every man, under pretence of such scruples, to exempt himself from those duties which all the citizens are bound to perform. Courts of justice must regulate themselves by legal principles, which are fixed and universal; not by delicate scruples, which admit of endless variety, according to the varying opinions and feelings of men.
Such were the reasons of this respondent, and he presumes of his colleague the said Cyrus Griffin, for refusing to excuse the said John Basset, from serving on the jury above mentioned. These reasons and the decision founded on them he insists were legal and valid. But if the reasons should be considered as invalid, and the decisions as erroneous can they be considered as so flagrantly incorrect, as to justify a conclusion that they were adopted by this respondent, through improper motives? are not these reasons sufficiently plausible, to justify a candid and liberal mind in believing that a judge might honestly have regarded them as solid? Has it not been conceded, by the omission to prosecute judge Griffin for this decision, that his error, if he committed one, was an honest error? Whence this distinction between this respondent and his colleague? And why is that opinion imputed to one as a crime, which in the other is considered as innocent?
And the said Samuel Chase, for plea to the said second article of impeachment, saith that he is not guilty of any high crime or misdemeanor, as in and by the said second article is alleged against him; and this he prays may be enquired of by this honorable court in such manner as law and justice shall seem to them to require.
The third article of impeachment alleges that this respondent "with intent to oppress and procure the conviction of the prisoner, did not permit the evidence of John Taylor, a material witness in behalf of the said Callender, to be given in, on pretence that the said witness could not prove the truth of the whole of one of the charges, contained in the indictment, although the said charge embraced more than one fact."
In answer to this charge, this respondent begs leave to submit the following facts and observations.
The indictment against James Thompson Callender, which has been already mentioned, and of which a copy is exhibited with this answer, consisted of two distinct and separate counts, each of which contained twenty distinct and independent charges, or sets of words. Each of those sets of words was charged as a libel against John Adams, as president of the United States; and the 12th charge embraced the following words: "He (meaning president Adams) was a profligate aristocrat; he proved faithful and serviceable to the British interest." The defence set up was confined to this charge, & was rested upon the truth of the words. To the other nineteen charges, no defence of any kind was attempted or spoken of, except such as might arise from the supposed unconstitutionality of the sedition law; which, if solid, applied to the twelfth charge, as well as to the other nineteen. It was to prove the truth of these words, that John Taylor, the person mentioned in the article of impeachment under consideration,
was offered as a witness. It can hardly be necessary to remind this honorable court, that when an indictment for a libel contains several distinct charges, founded on distinct sets of words, the party accused, who in such cases is called the "traverser," must be convicted, unless he makes a sufficient defence against every charge. His innocence on one, does not prove his innocence on the others. If the sedition law should be considered as unconstitutional, the whole indictment including this twelfth charge, must fall to the ground, whether the words in question were proved to be true or not. If the law should be considered as unconstitutional, then the traverser, who has the words in the twelfth charge proved to be true or not, must be convicted on the other nineteen charges, against which no defence was offered. This conviction on nineteen charges would put the traverser as completely in the power of the court, by which the amount of the fine and the term of the imprisonment were to be fixed, as a conviction upon all the twenty charges. The imprisonment could not exceed two years, nor the fine be more than two thousand dollars. If then this respondent were desirous of procuring the conviction of the traverser, he was sure of his object, without rejecting the testimony of John Taylor. If his temper towards the traverser were so vindictive, as to make him feel anxious to obtain an opportunity and excuse for inflicting on him the whole extent of punishment permitted by the law, still a conviction on nineteen charges afforded this opportunity and excuse, as fully as a conviction on twenty charges. One slander more or less, in such a publication as the "Prospect before Us," could surely be of no moment. To attain this object, therefore, it was not necessary to reject the testimony of John Taylor.
That the court did not feel this vindictive spirit, is clearly evinced by the moderation of the punishment which actually was inflicted on the traverser, after he was convicted of the whole twenty charges. Instead of two thousand dollars, he was fined only two hundred, and was sentenced to only nine months imprisonment, instead of two years. And this respondent avers, that he never felt or expressed a wish to go farther; but that in this decision, as well as in every other given in the course of the trial, he fully and freely concurred with his colleague, judge Griffin.
As a further proof that his rejection of this testimony did not proceed from any improper motive, but from a conviction in his mind that it was legally inadmissible, and that it was, therefore, his duty to reject it, he begs leave to state, that he interposed in order to prevent the district attorney to withdraw his objection to those questions, and consent to their being put; which that officer refused to do, on the ground "that he did not feel himself authority to consent to such a departure from legal principles."
Hence appears the utter fallacy of a charge which attributes to this respondent a purpose as absurd as it was wicked; and without the slightest proof, imputes to his worst motives in him the same action, which in his colleague is considered as free from blame. But this respondent will not content himself with showing that his conduct in concurring with his colleague in the rejection of John Taylor's testimony, could not have proceeded from the motives ascribed to him, but he will show that this rejection, if not strictly legal and proper, as he believes and insists that it is, rests on legal reasons of sufficient force to satisfy every mind, that a judge might have sincerely considered it as so.
The words stated as the ground of the twelfth charge above mentioned, are stated in the indictment as one entire and indivisible paragraph, constituting one entire offence; and this respondent considered them at the trial, and still considers them as constituting one entire charge & one entire offence; and that they must be taken together in order to explain and support each other. It is clear that no words are indictable as libelous, except such as expressly, or by plain implication, charge the person against whom they are published, with some offence either legal or moral. To be an "aristocrat" is not in itself an offence, either legal or moral, even if it were a charge susceptible of proof; neither was it an offence either legal or moral, for Mr. Adams to be "faithful and serviceable to the British interest," unless thereby betrayed or endangered the interests of his own country; which does not necessarily follow, and is not directly alleged in the publication. These two phrases therefore, taken separately, charge Mr. Adams with no offence of any kind; and consequently could not be indictable as libelous: but taken together, they convey the implicati-

that Mr Adams being an "aristocrat," that is, an enemy to the republican government of his own country, has... the British interest, against the interests of his own country; which would, in his situation, have been an offence both moral and legal; to charge him with it was, therefore, libellous.
Amitting, therefore, these two phrases to constitute one distinct charge, and one entire offence, this respondent considers and states it to be law, that no justification which went to part only of the offence, could be received. The plea of justification must always answer the whole charge, or it is bad on the demurrer: For this plain reason, that the object of the plea is to shew the party's innocence; and he cannot be innocent, if the accusation against him be supported in part. Where the matter of defence may be given in evidence, without being formally pleaded, the same rules prevail. The defence must be of the same nature, and equally complete, in one case as in the other. The only difference is in the manner of bringing it forward. Evidence, therefore, which goes only to justify the charge in part, cannot be received. It is not indeed necessary, that the whole of this evidence should be given by one witness. The justification may consist of several facts, some of which may be proved by one person, and some by another. But proof, in such cases, must be offered as to the whole, or it cannot be received.
In the case under consideration, no proof was offered as to the whole matter contained in the twelfth article. No witness except the above-mentioned John Taylor, was produced or mentioned. When a witness is offered to a court and jury, it is the right and duty of the court, to require a statement of the matters intended to be proved by him. This is the invariable practice of all our courts, and was done most properly by this respondent and his colleague, on the occasion in question. From the statement given by the traverser's counsel, of what they expected to prove by the said witness, it appeared that his testimony could have no possible application to any part of the indictment, except the twelfth charge above mentioned, and that a very weak and imperfect application even to that part. The court, therefore, as it was their right and duty, requested that the questions intended to be put to the witness should be reduced to writing, and submitted to their inspection; so as to enable them to judge more accurately how far those questions were proper and admissible. This being done, the questions were of the following tenor and effect:
1st. "Did you ever hear Mr. Adams, express any sentiments favorable to monarchy, or 'aristocracy,' & what were they?" 2d. "Did you ever hear Mr. Adams, while Vice President, express his disapprobation of the funding system?" 3d. "Do you know whether Mr. Adams did not, in the year 1794, vote against the sequestration of British debts, and also against the bill for suspending intercourse with Great Britain?"
The second question, it is manifest, had nothing to do with the twelfth charge; for Mr. Adams's approbation or disapprobation of the funding system, could not have the most remote tendency to prove that he was an aristocrat, or had proved faithful and serviceable to the British interest. In that part of the publication which furnishes the matter of the thirteenth charge in the indictment, it is indeed stated that Mr. Adams, "when but in a secondary station, censured the funding system;" but these words are in themselves wholly immaterial; and no attempt was made, not any evidence offered or spoken of, to prove the truth of the other matter contained in the thirteenth charge. It was from their connection with that other matter, that these words could alone derive any importance; & consequently their truth or falsehood was altogether immaterial, while that other matter remained unproved. This question, therefore, which went solely to those immaterial words, was clearly inadmissible. The third question was in reality, as far as the second from any connection with the matter in issue, although its irrelevancy is not quite so apparent. Mr. Adams's having voted against the two measures alluded to in that question, if he did in fact vote against them, could by no means prove that he was "faithful and serviceable to the British interest," in any sense, much less with those improper and criminal views, with which the publication in question certainly meant to charge him.
He might in the honest & prudent performance of his duty towards his government and his country, incidentally promote the interests of another country; but it was by no means competent for a jury to infer
from thence, that he was, "faithful to that other country chiefly in view, and was actuated in his vote by a desire to promote them, independently of, or without regard to, the interests of his own country. Such an inference could not be made from the fact, admitting it to be true. The fact if true, was no evidence to support such an inference, therefore the fact was immaterial; and as it is the province and duty of the court, in such circumstances, to decide on the materiality of facts offered in evidence, it follows clearly, that it was the right and duty of the court, in this instance to reject the third question; an affirmative answer to which could have proved nothing in support of the defence. (To be continued.)
A Public Notice SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16.
The brig Neptune Captain Crew, of this port, has been taken by the French and carried into Batavia.
For many years (say a Greenburg, Penn.sylvania newspaper) we have not experienced a more severe winter than the present. All accounts concur in denouncing it a HARD one. The deep snow, followed by the heavy rains, and intense heat, have contributed to the formation of unusual quantities of ice in the different creeks and rivers, in the breaking up of which much injury has been sustained. The most material toll paid this country are, the total destruction of two new bridges on the Loyalhanna, the one at Donahoe's mill, the other at Lothrop's mill, at the mouth of that creek. We also learn, that the toll-bridge across Jacob's creek, (the boundary line of Fayette and Westmoreland) and crossed at the joint expense of the two counties, has been carried off. To these we are sorry to add, that the elegant toll-bridge, which crossed the Youngs-gany river, at Connellsville, is said to be diminished.
DIED , at Boston, on Monday the 24th of last month, in the 48th year of his age, the honorable Thomas Davis , Esquire, President of the Boston Marine Insurance Company. Of this highly esteemed gentleman, a late eastern newspaper thus observes:—"His life was a series and connexion of actions produced and continued by principle. The favor of good men could not but encourage him, but he sincerely despised that popularity which is raised without merit, and lost without a crime: He was satisfied without praise, when he had done nothing to deserve esteem. In fine, he was that honest man, whose duty was the spring, the rule, and measure of his conduct."
MARRIED , At Lexington, (Ky.) Mr. JOHN STRONG, to Miss SALLY SHEAF,
His strength may surely now resound, For John his Sheaf has strongly bound. At Rutland, (Ver.) Mr. THOMAS LYON to Miss BETSEY LAMB. The happy time arrives at length, In scripture days foretold; When Lamb and Lyon both unite, Embrace, and keep one fold! (Phil. pap.)
From the FREEMAN'S JOURNAL (Printed in Philadelphia.)
What is republicanism? is a question very proper to be asked at the present day; but to solve it, is a task by no means easy. It is a very important enquiry, & worthy of considerable attention; for many, very many, who have long believed that they were republicans, may chance to find that they have been mistaken. Formerly, that is, four or five years ago, some very old fashioned notions prevailed in regard to this point; but the case is much altered, and the principles which were then thought to be republican, are now anything else; and the men who have so long and so ably, and eloquently defended the cause of freedom; can, by the process of political degradation, be instantly converted into most abominable aristocrats. A political whirligig has been created by two men, who, if they are suffered to proceed, will whirl the state to distraction. They are endeavoring to construct a hideous and unshapen image, formed like that of Nebuchadnezzar, of the most discordant and heterogeneous particles, of brass, and iron and clay, which all who behold must fall down and worship: This is to be the test of republicanism. They are surrounded by those who are hungry after offices and emoluments, that they are ready to tear one another to pieces, were it not that self interest makes them hang together. We have seen the system of intolerance and persecution begun by these men: where will it end?
We have seen one republican in this city turned out of office, whose capacity and integrity were acknowledged to be im-
peachable—but, he voted against Michael Leib. We have seen another republican in this city turned out of office, who had made great sacrifices in the cause, which were acknowledged; but, he voted against Michael Leib.
We have seen another republican turned out of office, who was generally esteemed, and who was industriously attentive to his business, which was acknowledged; but, he voted against Michael Leib.
We have seen another and another and another turned out of office, whose only crime was, voting against Michael Leib.
Strange lack of discretion! where voting is a crime, and where the free exercise of that right which man derived from his maker, will subject him to punishment! But we must pursue the gloomy subject still further, and enter the hall where the collected wisdom of the state of Pennsylvania is supposed to be assembled, we shall there find that the seat of oppression has been fixed to the system of intolerance. There also, will we find, that men who have been universally respected for their virtues and their uniform republican principles, against whom calumny dare not breathe; men who have been ever foremost in the cause of humanity; they, too, have been sacrificed in cold blood, for their virtues, their worth, and the purity of their principles which we revere, nor can it not be called in question; but, but they had voted against Michael Leib.
Reader, this is in the State of Pennsylvania in the year 1805!
From a London Paper. On Monday se'nnight a wager was determined between a party of gentlemen, at the Dolphin, Heigham, Yorkshire. The wager originated from a conversation on fishermen in certain parts of England carrying their boats on their backs, from place to place, which do not weigh more than 19 or 20 lb. It was maintained as impossible for any thing to be constructed of so small a weight which would carry a person with safety upon the water. The other party asserted it was possible, and engaged to construct a boat for that river, which was performed, not only to carry one man but two, who rowed about in it. The boat is constructed of wicker work and oiled silk; it had two bladders on each side the gunnel, with which it weighed only 9lb. 10oz. It was afterwards contended that no bladders ought to be attached to the boat, and to prove its powers still further, they were taken off, and a gentleman rowed from the New Mill Pool, to the Temporary Bridge. The weight without the bladders was 8lb. 14oz.
CATHOLIC CATHEDRAL CHURCH LOTTERY.
Thirtieth Day's Drawing. 300 tickets were drawn this day, among which were the following prizes: Prizes of One Hundred Dollars. Nos. 15321, 16287. Prize of Fifty Dollars. No. 3180. Prizes of Twenty Dollars. Nos. 65, 1131, 8933, 100139, 10754, 10441, 19537, 11350, 18969, 12082, 7926, 3467, 339, 13985, 12369, 3937, 11219, 15494, 1190, 18602, 20137, 1957, 13043, 4412, 13451, 18129, 1594, 9486, 14497, 11235, 7471, 18749, 18693, 6107. And Twenty-three Prizes of Fifteen Dollars. Gain of the wheel this day 903 dollars. Total gain 15,310 dollars. Adjourned till Tuesday, ten o'clock.
Thirty-first Day's Drawing.
400 tickets were drawn this day, among which were the following prizes: Prize of Five Hundred Dollars. No. 3542. Prizes of Two Hundred Dollars. Nos. 11,795 18,012. Prizes of One Hundred Dollars. Nos. 13,923 5,658. Prizes of Fifty Dollars. Nos. 11,110 6,423. Prizes of Twenty-five Dollars. Nos. 10,603 20,339 19,777 15,316. Prizes of Ten Dollars. Nos. 5,035 6,981 6,990 9,332 19,146 10,328 3,050 5,169 9,349 17,247 11,320 4,449 18,012 11,325 20,443 18,703 6,391 663 1,889 3,184 3,449 3,733 12,711 2,257 13,943 10,777 17,405 13,290 20,223 14,579 17,713 2,343 3,599 11,239 6,170 6,643 3,880 1,104 2,779 1,051 6,718 2,628 3,607 2,132 19,243 11,222. The wheel lost this day 3,789 dollars. The wheel is yet gainer 11,530 dollars.
The Members of the St. Andrew's Society , are requested to attend a stated Quarterly Meeting, at Mr. G. G. G. on TUESDAY, the 19th instant, at 6 o'clock, P. M. By order of the President, John Ramsay, Secretary. February 15.
NOTICE.
The Members of the Washington Society , of Alexandria, are hereby notified that an anniversary meeting of the said Society, will be held at Mr. G. G. G. on TUESDAY, the 22d instant, at seven o'clock in the forenoon. The Society will move in procession to the Chapel of the W. George Free School , preceded by a band of music, and the Philadelphia Band ; where an Oration will be delivered by William Douglass Smith, Esquire, the Vice President.
By order of the President, G. DENEBALE, Sec'y. 6th February, 1805.
A meeting of the Gentlemen of Alexandria, is requested at Mr. G. G. G. this evening, at 7 1/2 o'clock, for the purpose of choosing Managers for the BIRTH-NIGHT BALL. February 16.
Freight wanted for Baltimore, in the half-sailing Schooner TWO BROTHERS, Party ten burthen; rowdy, 18 g. at Meigs, Ricketts & Newm. If a freight can not be obtained for Baltimore, the vessel will be given for any port within the CHESAPEAKE. For further particulars, enquire of the master on board; or to Capt. A. L. Willis. Feb. 6.
This day landing, From Brig HARMONY, at Louisiana's Wharf , and for sale by LAWRASON & FOWLE, 10 bales Beerboon gurrahs 22 chests young hyson 2 do. imperial 3 do. souchong 6 half chests do. of a superior quality. TEAS, of the best importations. New-England Rum, in hogheads and barrels. 15 libls. retailing Molasses 3 pipes oil proof Cogniac Brandy 1 half pipe old London particular Madeira Wine 90 boxes m-wid and dipt Candies 10 do. b-owd Soap 25 do. fresh Chocolate 70 libls. Boston prime Beef 20 do. do. do. Pork 8 casks winter strained Sperm 6 do. whale OIL. A few bales brown Tanners' 2 trunks ladies' Mocco Shoes 1 do. of Morocco Pocket Books, Cotton and Morocco Suspender 1 do. of silk and fife Combs. ON HAND, A few pieces of first quality Russia and heavy Ravens Duck, Sewing Twine, &c. February 15.
LOST, or LENT, One set of two-story Cornish Planes, two large Draw Bars, one Wheeler's, and the Alexandria Builder's Price-Book: Also, several Planes, of different sizes, ladders, picks, and spades. The above articles have in general my name branded on them. Those persons that have any of them, are particularly requested to send them home: Thomas Preston. N. B. I have two Brick Houses, and one frame House to rent on the upper end of King Street; and one new Brick House, on Prince Street, next door but one to McNeil's. February 15. T. P.
This is to give Notice, That the Subscriber of Alexandria County, in the District of Columbia, is admitted from the Orphan's Court of said County, letters of Administration on the personal estate of William B. Wing, late of the County aforesaid, deceased. All persons having claims against the said deceased are hereby warned to exhibit them with the vouchers thereof to the subscriber on or before the 15th day of April next, or they will be excluded from all benefit of said estate. Given under my hand this 15th day of February, 1805. James Anderson, Adm'r. N. B. All persons interested in the above estate are requested to make immediate payment to the Administrator. Feb. 15.
Whereas, George Bowling, having entered on board the ship Irishman , John Conway, master, and having received his mo. this day, for which he became security; has since absconded from said ship. I hereby forewarn all masters of vessels from shipping said BOWLING , without giving me previous notice. Garret Heden. Feb. 15.
Alexandria Bank Shares FOR SALE—apply to JAMES PATTON.

ROBERT GRAY, Bookseller and Stationer, King-Street, Alexandria,
EXPECTS SHORTLY TO RECEIVE, "Memoirs of the Life, Writings and Correspondence of Sir WILLIAM JONES, by John Shore, (now Lord Teignmouth,") well known by his valuable researches in Asiatic Li- terature. The work will be comprised in one volume, octavo, and embellished with an elegant Portrait of Sir William Jones, and a Fac Simile of his hand writing. Price 27 1/2 cents, bound and lettered.
Extract from the Port Folio of Novem- ber 3d, 1804.
"Messrs. Poyntell & Co. of this city propose to put to press immediately, Lord Teignmouth's Memoirs of the Life, Writings and Correspon- dence of Sir WILLIAM JONES. This delightful Biography of a most learned scholar, not more remarkable for the wonderful extent and variety of his talents, than for the consummate diligence with which he exercised them, and the noble use to which he applied them, will, we venture to pre- dict, be perused with greater interest, than any work of the class, since the publication of Bos- well's Johnson. We have studied it with the most eager curiosity, and with continued satis- faction, and it is our duty to recommend it to every polite scholar, who is willing to be incited and encouraged in the race for literary renown, by the glorious example of Sir WILLIAM JONES, who, in the well balanced words of his elegant Biographer, was equally qualified to explore the Beauties of Nature, the works of art, the dis- seminations of character, and the productions of science.
LATELY PUBLISHED.
At the "Classic Press,"
By WILLIAM POYNTELL and Co.
Virgil, } Horace, } in usum Delphini. Caesar, } and Sallust, }
THE above mentioned books are all well bound, more correct and more beautifully printed than the London editions, as will appear from the annexed certificates. Ovid in usum Delphi- ni, Murphy's Lucian, Hutchinson's Xenophon, Leufden's Greek & Latin Testament, & Giaske's Homer, are now in progress.
THE proprietors of the Classic Press, having submitted to our inspection such of their editions of the Classics as they have already published, viz. Virgil, Horace, Caesar, and Sallust; we, having examined them as far as our avocations would permit, in the few days since their publi- cation, do not hesitate to recommend them as preferable to any foreign editions intended for the use of Schools, which have fallen under our notice.
John Andrews, D. D. Vice Provost of the University of Pennsylvania.
James Davidson, Professor of Huma- nity in the University of Pennsylva- nia.
James Abercrombie, A. M. one of the Assistant Ministers of Christ Church and St. Peter's, and Principal of the Philadelphia Academy.
Abbel Green, D. D. Pastor of the Second Presbyterian Church, Phila- delphia.
Benjamin Smith Barton, M. D.
Matthew Carey.
Thomas Dobson,
William P. Ferrand.
Princeton, December 25, 1804.
This is to certify, that the Faculty of the College of New Jersey; having examined, of the Classics published by Messrs. William Poyntell and Co. the works of Horace, Virgil, Caesar, and Sallust, have found them much more elegant in the typographical execution, and more correct than the London editions usually vend in the United States, and particularly than the editions of 1799, with which, principally, they have been compared. And the Faculty, happy at seeing such a neat, and accurate specimen of A- merican arts, do cheerfully recommend Messrs. Poyntell and Co's edition of the Classics above mentioned, to the colleges and schools in the U- nited States.
Samuel S. Smith, President and Pro- fessor of Belles Lettres and Moral Philosophy.
John Maclean, Professor of Natural Philosophy and Chemistry.
William Thomson, Professor of Lan- guages.
Henry Kollock, Professor of Theology.
Andrew Hunter, Professor of Mathe- matics and Astronomy.
William Neill, } Tutors.
Alfred Ely, }
Certificate from the Right Rev. Doctor Moore, Bishop of the Episcopal Churches of the State of New York, and President of Columbia College.
An edition of the works of Virgil, Horace, and Sallust, together with Caesar's Comments- aries of the Gallic War, printed by Messrs. Poynt- ell and Co. in Philadelphia, having been submit-
ed to the inspection of the Faculty of Columbia College in New York,
Resolved, That in the opinion of this board, the above- mentioned books are neatly & accurately printed, and are hereby recommended accordingly.
By order of the Board.
BENJAMIN MOORE, President. New-York, Jan. 2, 1805.
R. GRAY
Has already received from the Classic Press, Virgil, Caesar, and Sallust, usum Delphini, and will be regularly supplied with a part of all its productions, which will be sold by him at the Philadelphia prices, and a li- beral discount to those who purchase to sell again.
R. G. has on hand an extensive as- sortment of BOOKS and STATIONARY, blank books of every description bound in the most elegant manner.
Feb. 6.
PUBLIC SALE.
BY virtue of two several deeds of trust to the subscriber, will be exposed to sale, at the office house, in the town of Alexandria, on Wednesday, the 20th day of this present month, for ready money, one equal undivided sixteenth part of a tract of land in the county of Spotsyl- vania, containing 18000 acres; commonly call- ed the MINE TRACT:
And immediately thereafter, upon the premises, Several Lots of Ground, In the town of Alexandria; lying upon Union, Water, Fairfax, and Queen-Street.
James Keith. Feb. 12. e03
NOTICE.
THE Sale of the property of James Doug- las, Fairfax county, near the Great Falls of Potomac, whereon his mill lately stood, ad- vertised by me under a decree of the Chancery court of said county to take place on the 20th day of last December, having been unavoidably postponed on account of the inclemency of the weather, I therefore hereby give notice that I shall proceed to sell the same on Friday the 29th day of March next, at 12 o'clock, if fair, if not, the next fair day. The terms will be one third of the purchase money in hand, one third in 12, and one third in 18 months, from the day of sale, and on the completion of the last pay- ment a title will be made to the premises, under the decree above mentioned.
JOHN POTTS, Commissioner.
February 7. e05
The printers of the Washington Federal- ist and Frederick-Town Herald are requested to publish the above once a week until the day of sale, and forward their accounts to this office for payment.
LAND FOR SALE.
I WISH to sell sixty or seventy acres of LAND, lying on the main turnpike road, about two miles from the Alexandria marker- stone: on which place there is a square log ca- bin. This place in point of situation, is inferior to none on said road; it has also an excellent never failing spring of water. For further par- ticulars please apply to the subscriber living near the Cameron mills.
William Turner.
January 2. e0
FOR SALE—A Bargain.
THAT most pleasantly situated HOUSE and LOT, lately occupied by Mr. Alexander Henderson, Jan. There is on the premises, an excellent garden, a new stable, in short every convenience for the residence of a genteel family. For terms apply to the subscriber or the present proprietor Mr. James Ross, of Fredericksburg.
JAMES PATTON.
Nov. 22. e0
For Sale, or Rent for a term of years, or exchange for good well improved property in the town of Alexandria.
THE ESTATE on which the subscriber at present resides; it contains 850 acres of LAND, part of which is in high cultivation, situate on the new turnpike road, distant 6 miles from Alexandria, about 30 acres of meadow, abundance of clover to the hay, a quantity of choice fruit, well watered and has a considerable proportion of wood land. The improvements (which are mostly new) consist of a good conven- ient Dwelling House and all the necessary out- houses, a Barn 85 by 42 1/2 feet, the outside of which is brick, covered with cypress shingles; stables for 20 horses and 40 cows. Also, a good GRIST MILL, about 150 yards from the door. For particulars apply to
AUG. J. SMITH.
December 28. e0
FOR HIRE,
A FEW
Negro BOYS AND GIRLS, Apply to the Printer.
February 12. e05
Now or Never!
MUSEUM OF WAX-WORK.
Those who wish to gratify their curiosity, by viewing the WAX-WORK, and the INVISI- BLE LADY, (now exhibiting at Mr. Morr's, King-Street,) must improve the opportunity; as the proprietor is now on the eve of leaving this city.
He has reduced the price to 50 cents. February 12. d
The Ascension.
THIS Picture, amongst others executed in the same style, may now be seen at the House of C. W. JANSON, in King-Street, a few doors above the Indian-Queen tavern;
Who has lately received, and offers for sale, on moderate terms,
BEST London made drawing pencils.
Camel hair brushes.
Lake, Vermilion and Rouge.
Expensive beads and Necklaces.
White and black beugles.
A variety of engravings and prints, with or without frames.
A complete English gun, in a mahogany case, with every article for a sportsman.
Stoughton's bitters, in boxes, or by the sin- gle bottle, warranted of the best quality.
French brandy, at 8 shillings per gallon, pre- sumed to be equal to any hitherto retailed at 10 shillings and 6 pence.
Old Antigua rum, 50 do.
And a variety of groceries, cheap.
A generous price given for whiskey, in barrels, tierces, or hogs- heads.
February 11. 3:00
CAUTION!
I hereby forwarn all persons from taking an assignment of a note of hand, fraudu- ently obtained from me by Hezekiah Harves, of Fairfax county, for which I never received any value; and I am determined not to pay the said note—it being for sixty dollars, dated De- cember, 1802.
Electious Harves.
February 14. d35
NOTICE.
THOSE citizens who have not paid their Corporation Taxes, are earnestly request- ed to pay the same to the subscriber, on or be- fore the 25th day of this month; otherwise their names will ap ear on the public delinquent list.
George Drinker, Collector.
February 8. d.
Millinery, &c. for Sale.
FRANCIS PIC,
Takes the liberty of informing the Ladies and Gentlemen of Alexandria, and its vicinity, that he will open, on THURSDAY next, the 17th instant, (and continue for several weeks) in the house formerly occupied by Mr. Pierce, and between Thomas Bruchous's house and Stewart and McKnight's store, in Fairfax- street.
A handsome assortment of MILLINERY, Lately purchased in Philadelphia;
Consisting of
Bonnets and Caps; together with a quantity of other Fancy Articles.
ALSO.
Ladies' Great-Coats; Gentlemen's Morning-gowns; Fur Sashes; Jewellery, of all sorts, and a variety of other articles. The will be sold very low.
January 15. e0
Runaway Negro Girl.
Ran away, from the subscriber, on Monday, the 4th of February, a Negro Girl, named ELSE; aged 13 years, about 4 feet 7 inches high—she is rather cropped in one ear— took with her the following clothes, viz. A grey coating jacket and coat joined together; also, a grey coating raper, with the body lined with flannel, a coat and jacket of blue and white striped cotton; the said jacket and coat were joined together; also, a blue cloth petticoat, with a grey coating body, blue stockings.
Whoever shall take said Negro girl within the district, shall have a reward of EIGHT DOL- LARS; if taken 10 miles from Alexandria, FIFTEEN DOLLARS; and 20 miles, THIR- TY DOLLARS, if secured in any goal so that I get her again.
THOMAS RICHARDS.
February 6. d
N. B. It is likely said Negro may be gone to the City of Washington, as she has an aunt there, or to Mr. Bellmont's plantation; she be- ing well acquainted with his negroes.
All masters of vessels, waggoners and others, are forewarned from harboring, employ- ing, or carrying off said slave; under no less pe- nalty than the extent of the law made and pro- vided in such cases.
IN COMMON COUNCIL, 5th February, 1805.
ORDERED.
That public notice be given, that proposals be received from persons desirous of undertaking the superintendence of the New Poor House; the proposals to be lodged with the Clerk of the Council previous to the first Tuesday in March next.
Ordered, That Thomas Vowell and Jonah Thompson, Thomas Lewis and John Janney, be a committee to examine and settle the public ac- counts for the present year.
Ordered, That the following persons be ap- pointed commissioners for superintending the e- lections to be held in the several wards of the town, on Tuesday, the 5th day of March next, for the choice of members of the Common Coun- cil, for the ensuing year, viz.
Samuel Harger, for the first ward. John Hunter, and George Slacum, for the second ward. John C. Herbert, Joseph Riddle, and for the third ward. James McGuire, John Dundas, for the fourth ward. William Reilly, and John McKinney, Able Janney, Isaac Gibson, and Thomas Cook,
The election for the first ward to be held at
James Davidson's tavern, on Prince Street.
For the second ward, at the court house.
For the third ward, at John Hodgkin's ta- vern, on King Street.
For the fourth ward, at Mr. May's house, opposite Thomas Cook's, on Prince Street.
Tell. JAMES M. McREA, C. C. 31st March.
JAMES KENNEDY, SEN.
At the Alexandria Library—King-Street, Expect to receive by the first arrivals from Phi- ladelphia,
Memoirs of the Life, Writings and cor- respondence of the late Sir William Jones, of Calcutta,
Justly celebrated for his valuable researches in Asiatic Literature, the extent of his genius, and for every amiable quality which can adorn the character of the Scholar and polite Gen- tleman—
By Sir John Shore, now Lord Teign- mouth.
It will form one Octavo Volume of five hun- dred pages of fine wove medium paper, and will be ornamented with an elegant Portrait of Sir William Jones, and a Fac Simile of his hand writing.
Price 27 1/2 Cents, neatly bound.
For a character of the above interesting work, by a judicious critic, see the Port-Folio of 3d November last.
Expected also from the Classic Press of Messrs. Poyntell & Co.
Virgil, Horace, Caesar and Sallust, in usum Delphini.
Just Published, AND FOR SALE AS ABOVE, THE AMERICAN GARDENER,
CONTAINING A simple directions for working a Kitchen Gar- den every month in the year, and copious instruc- tions for the cultivation of the Flower Garden, Vine Yard, Nursery, Hop Yard, Green House, and Hot House.
By John Gardiner & David Hepburn, Late Gardeners for General Mason and Ge- neral Mercer.
Feb 7. e05
AMERICAN GARDENER.
A FEW COPIES FOR SALE, BY ROBERT GRAY, King-Street.
February 9. d.
Notice.
The Subscriber intending to leave Alexandria, requests those who are indebted to him to make payment of their accounts by the 1st of next month.
Thos. Semmes.
Feb. 11. d
The Subscriber intends soon to sail from Alexandria in the brig Rebecca, captain Mark Butts, for the West Indies.
George Walker.
Washington City, Jan. 21, 1805. d
A Gentleman of good character and qualified to instruct an Eng- lish School, may get an advantage- ous situation by application to the teacher of the Academy in this town.
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