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Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
Vol. IV.]
THURSDAY, MARCH 15, 1804.
[No. 932.
Public Vendue.
On FRIDAY,
At 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store, Rum in hogsheads and barrels.
 French Brandy in pipes,  Gin in pipes and bks.  Whiskey and Apple Brandy in bks.  Sugar in hds. tierces and bks.  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 frails,  Queens Ware in crates,  FURNITURE, &c.
A variety of DRY GOODS,
 Among which are,  Cloths, Coatings,  Kerseymeres, Daffils,  Plains and Kerseys,  Negro Cottons, Serges,  Blankets, blue Friezes,  Calicoes and Russels,  Yarn Stockings,  Chintzes and Calicoes,  Irish Linens, Silesia do.  Osnaburgs and Ticklenburgs,  Muslins and Mullin Hand's,  India Muslins and Table Cloths  Bandanna Handkerchiefs,  Coloured Threads, Hats,  And sundry other Articles.
P. G. MARSTELLER.
Feb. 27.
Sales by Auction.
On SATURDAY,
At 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store, on the corner of King and Union Streets,
 Rum in hds. and barrels,  Whiskey in barrels,  Apple Brandy in barrels,  Gin in casks  Wine in pipes and quarter casks,  Molasses in hds.  Sugar in hds. and barrels,  White and brown Soap in boxes,  Coffee in casks and bags,  Raisins in kegs and boxes,  Queens' Ware, and 
ALSO,
A variety of DRY GOODS,
 AMONG WHICH ARE—  Broad Cloths,  Cassimeres,  Kerseymeres,  Coatings,  Halfthicks,  Fearnought,  Blankets,  Planes,  Negro Cottons,  Worsted and other Stockings,  Irish Linens,  Calicoes,  Threads,  Chintzes,  Bedticks,  Osnaburgs,  Sewing Silks,  Muslin and Muslin Handkerchiefs,  India Cottons, &c 
THOS. PATTEN, Auctioneer.
Feb. 27.
JUST RECEIVED
AND FOR SALE,
 French Brandy, Antigua and Grenada Rum,  HOLLAND GIN—imported in the ship America from Amsterdam,  Cherry Brandy 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, Shellbark, &c. 
ALSO,
 A few bks. Crab Cyder,  100 bks. R. Island do.  1000 lbs. Check,  Scotts Bafey, 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 will have a great bargain—it will sell for Cash, or bartered for Wet Goods.
Jan. 13.
This Day is published, By Cramton & 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.
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 Osnaburgs,  Bedticks and Apron Checks,  Cotton Hosiery,  Fustians, Velvets and Corduroys,  Bunhazetts and Wildbores,  Calicoes and Irish Linens,  Striped Jersey and Cassimeres,  Corded Dimities and Flannels,  Twilled Coatings and Halfthicks,  200 pieces English Canvas,  200 reams writing Paper,  50 do. wrapping do.  1 trunk coloured Twills and Sewing Silks,  1 do. Umbrellas,  2 casks Bein Twine,  2 do. Fig Blue,  2 do. Rose Brimstone,  100 kegs White Lead,  6 boxes Cotton and Wool Cards,  10 hds. brown Sugar.  2 pipes London particular Madeira Wine,  And a quantity of PLAISTER OF PARIS.
Feb. 3.
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 conveniently accommodated with Wharfage on moderate terms.
STORES to let on the Wharf, or goods received 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 Muncester's, for sale.
A number of LOTS in good situations for sale or to let on ground rent.
Alex. 12th mo. 20th. eotf
For Sale or Rent.
A convenient two story brick house, completely finished, situated on Water street, between King and Prince Streets—immediate possession will be given. Apply to
JOSEPH RIDDLE.
Nov. 30.
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In pursuance of the last Will and Testament of the late Robert Buchan, deceased, will be offered for Sale at the Plantation where he resided, in Stafford County, on the 20th day of March next, if fair, otherwise the next fair day,
All the Perishable Estate of the said Buchan,
CONSISTING OF
The stock of horses, cattle, sheep and hogs; the plantation utensils, household and kitchen furniture, and a considerable collection of books, on divinity and literary, and essays, moral and political. For all sums over ten dollars, a credit of six months will be allowed, the purchaser giving bond with approved security; for all under cash will be required. The property not to be delivered till the terms are complied with.
And at the same time and place, will be sold on a credit of one and two years,
The landed Estate
of the said deceased, containing about 520 acres. This land lies on the main run of Potomac Creek, four miles from Falmouth, and about the same distance from Stafford Court House; it is well timbered, and a considerable proportion of the cleared land is productive low ground. A mortgage on the premises, together with good personal security will be required.
All persons having claims against said estate are earnestly requested to exhibit them as soon as possible, legally authenticated; and those indebted, to make payment to one of the subscribers.
All those who have Books borrowed of the deceased, are requested to return them as soon as possible.
John M. Daniell, Benjamin James, Executors.
Feb. 23.
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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 Salapond in 2 and 4 gallon kegs,  Raisins by the box,  Pines, 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.
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JAMES BACON,
At his Store on King Street, within one door of Washington Street, has just received, a quantity of well assorted
PATENT SHOT,
which, with a general assortment of Teas, Sugars, Coffee, Wines, Brandy, Spirits, and generally every other article in the grocery line, he offers for sale on the most moderate terms.
Oct. 15.
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Malaga Wine, Raisins, &c.
 Just received, per the brig Celia, Capt. Bowen, from Malaga,  100 quarter casks Malaga Wine,  100 half gr. do.  20 gr. casks Mountain Wine of a superior quality,  50 baskets Almonds,  100 frails Figs,  150 quarter bks. 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 bks. superior old Port Wine, do. Madeira do. Turks Island Salt, mould Candles, 40 bks. prime new B. I. Russia Duck, white Russia Sheeting, Drillings, Raven Duck, &c. &c. 
Jan. 20.
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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 clothing, a description of which is unnecessary, as it is probable he has changed them. He has been frequently seen about town since he absconded, 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 discovery 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.
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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 Glasses handsomely Gilt, and everything 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.
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For Sale or Charter,
THE BRIG EVELINA,
Burthen one hundred and six tons, as per register, carrying seven hundred 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 Dunda's wharf.
JAMES CROUDHILL.
March 5.
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For Charleston,
The Schooner NANCY,
John Gilpin Master;
She has good accommodations, and will sail in all next week. For Freight or Passage apply to the master on board, or Samuel Croudson and Co.
March 2.
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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 lying 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 Marbeilles Waistcoating,  Irish and German Linen,  Silk and Cotton Hosiery,  Marbeilles 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.
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NOTICE.
By virtue of a Deed of Trust, from Thomasin Elzey of Fairfax county, to the subscriber, executed for the purpose of securing and paying a debt due from the said Elzey to Daniel McCarty Chichester of the county aforesaid, said I shall expose to public sale, to the highest bidder, for ready money, on Saturday the 17th day of March next, between the hours of one and two o'clock of that day, at Fairfax Court House,
Two tracts or parcels of Land,
adjoining each other, situate on the north fork of Pohick run, in the county aforesaid.—John Barnes and William Davis, at present reside on this land; supposed to contain about 500 acres (together) The quantity will be better ascertained by the day of sale. Those who wish can view the lands previous to the day of sale.
Doddridge Pitt Chichester.
Feb. 15.
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Douglas and Mandeville,
King Street.
Have just received and for Sale, at their new store nearly opposite the one lately occupied by them,
 12 hds. excellent Molasses,  5 do. first quality Green Coffee,  20 bks. N. England Rum,  20 boxes Muscatel and Bloom Raisins,  15 kegs do. do.  20 gr. casks Malaga Wine,  120 sacks of Liverpool blown Salt,  Brown Sugar in hds. and bks.  Loaf do. in bks.  Whiskey in tierces and bks. 
 S. Ubes,  Ground Allum,  Blown  SALT in bulk;
Soap and Candles in boxes, 100 tons Plaster of Paris, And sundry other articles in the Grocery line.
They return thanks to their friends for the encouragement given them, and hope by their attention to merit a continuance.
They continue to select Flour for family use.
March 2.
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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. HOOP, & Co.
March 8.
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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. dds
Public Sale. Will be added to Friday's Sales, N. E. Rum in hhds. Pepper in bags, and two Fishing Seines. P. G. Marsteller.
March 14.  Public Sale. On Thursday April 5, at 11 o'clock will be sold to the highest bidder, that neat and well furnished 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 tenements, 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 variety of good
Household & Kitchen Furniture, CONSISTING OF beds, bedsteads, desks, tables, chairs, sideboard, 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.
List of 3 hogheads Tobacco, on Coichester Ware House. T G No. 14, 1167, 111, 1056. J C 17, 1202, 84, 1118. B B 3, 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. d3t
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 Hodgkins. March 8. d
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 Abbingdon tract, formerly the residence of Mr. Cuffis, 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, } Com'rs. Edmund J. Lee, } Geo. Deane, } Feb. 28. do3t
FOR SALE. A HANDSOME GIG, with plated harness. Also, an excellent Gig HORSE. Apply to the Printer. Feb. 24. d Cash given for clean linen and cotton rags.
Documents
Accompanying the Report of the Committee appointed to enquire into the official conduct of SAMUEL CHASE and RICHARD PETERS. (Continued.)
9. But even if the English decisions and writers are considered as giving a construction, for our use, to the same words employed in the statute of Edw. the 3d. they do not extend so far, as to pronounce an opposition to the execution of a particular law, to be treason, by levying of war. 10. At common law there is not a single case, of dictum to support such a doctrine; though, indeed, in the reign of Hen. 8. rescue was made treason by a statute, which was afterwards repealed. 11. Under the statute of Edw. 3. there have been many wild constructive treasons, by levying of war, of which Coke, Hale, Blackstone, &c. solemnly complain; but none, even in the bad times of the judicial history of England, have gone so far as the present case. 12. We cannot trace a single instance of a riot, in opposition to the execution of a particular law, being prosecuted as treason in England though the history of that nation abounds with such insurrections. 13. The constructive cases in England, turned upon universality of object, in opposition to the power of government. The case of Dammaree and Purchase was decided on that ground; for if the rising had been to suppress all bawdy houses, it would have been equally within the principle, as the rising to suppress all drinking houses. So a rising to alter, or reform, religion, which can only be done by force on the legislature, is treason.
But Lord George Gordon's trial and acquittal establish the doctrine, for which we contend. It is true, lord Mansfield there declares an opposition to the militia law, to be treason; and to oppose the militia is in effect, to oppose the power of the government: but we apprehend the reason of this is, because it is in effect, the same to oppose the militia law, as to oppose the regular forces; which has always been held to be treason, and the expression used by Lord Mansfield is confined to an opposition to the execution of this particular kind of law, and does not extend to any others, as would, we think, have been the case, had the rule been the same in other cases. 3. That a new trial ought to have been awarded.
1. After the jury were sworn, and the evidence partly given, one of the jury separated from his brethren, and slept at his own lodgings. During this separation he conversed with one person on the subject of the trial—"declaring that the evidence of a certain witness went hard against the prisoner," and being told by another person, that he supposed the evidence would go hard against Fries." 3. Hence, in the contemplation of the law, he was committed by an expression of his own opinion, and influenced by the expression of the opinion of another. 4. The law and practice of Pennsylvania (in the federal as well as the state courts) have uniformly opposed the separation of the jury in a capital case, though necessity has compelled an adjournment of the court. 6. It is true, that a separation, in civil cases works only a punishment of the delinquent juror; and in misdemeanors, the rule is not strictly enforced, though an able counsel has given a formal opinion, that the separation would be a mistrial even in a misdemeanor.
7. The cases put by Hale will be found to admit of a clear explanation, consistent with our present position:
1. The first case is not stated to have been a capital one, and, if it was a capital one, the jury were discharged, in consequence of the separation, and a new jury sworn. 2. The second is either a case of misdemeanor, or of trespass and the whole proceedings were matter of consent. 8. But the law has been adjudged. On the question, "whether after a prisoner is upon his trial, and the evidence for the prosecution is given, the jury may separate for a time, which is the consequence of an adjournment to another day," the judges of England were decidedly in the negative. 9. And, on the principle of this decision, the Lord High Steward declared, that a verdict and judgment given after such separation, would be erroneous, void, and liable to be reversed. 10. This remained the law of the land, so that there could be neither an adjournment of the court, nor a separation of the jury, in a capital case, till the late trials of Hardy, Tooke, &c. But the alteration then introduced was limited by the necessity that called for it—to an adjournment of the court—not extended to a separation of the jury. Accordingly in none of the instances did the jury separate.
We are, sir, Your most obt. humble servants, (Signed) WM. LEWIS, A. J. DALLAS. Philadelphia, 19th May, 1800. Copy A. J. DALLAS. To CHARLES LEE, Esq. Attorney General of the United States. (D.) Attorney General's Office, 19th May 1800.
Gentlemen, I was no sooner favored with your communication, of this date respecting the case of Fries than I laid it before the president; who has directed me to return his thanks, for the trouble which you were so obliging as to take. I am very respectfully, Gentlemen, Your most obt. humble servant. CHARLES LEE. To William Lewis and Alex. } ander J. Dallas, Esquires. } Copy, A. J. Dallas.
Interrogatories on the part of the House of Representatives, to William Rawle, Esq. upon the enquiry into the official conduct of Samuel Chase, and Richard Peters, or either of them. 1. Were you present at the trials of John Fries, for high treason in the circuit court of Pennsylvania in the years one thousand seven hundred and ninety-nine and eighteen hundred? 2. Who presided on these trials? 3. What were the circumstances generally which attended them? 4. Were the counsel for the prisoner at the first trial, permitted to argue the point, whether the offence charged amounted to high treason? 5. Were they prevented by the court from arguing that point on the second trial? 6. Was the prisoner condemned without counsel being heard in his defence? 7. Did any correspondence pass between you and the executive of the United States on that occasion. If any of what nature? 8. Is the correspondence now in your possession. 9. Relate every thing within your knowledge that happened at the last trial? 10. Are you acquainted with the circumstances which attended the trial of Thomas Cooper for sedition? 11. Relate these circumstances. 12. Was a subpoena to summon any witnesses in behalf of the accused refused? How and by whom.
The answers of William Rawle to the interrogatories exhibited by the committee appointed to enquire into the official conduct of Samuel Chase and Richard Peters, or either of them. 12. I was present at both the trials mentioned in this interrogatory. 2d. James Iredell, esquire, one of the judges of the supreme court of the United States, and Richard Peters, esquire, judge of the district court of the United States for the district of Pennsylvania, presided at the trial of John Fries in the year one thousand seven hundred and
ninety-nine. Samuel Chase, esquire, one of the judges of the said supreme court, and the late Richard Peters, presided at the trial, which took place in 1800.
3d. To relate all the circumstances which attended these trials would be a very long narrative. I will state those which appear the most material, holding myself ready to give any further information in my power when so required. At the first trial of John Fries I had applied for and obtained the assistance of Samuel St. Greaves, esquire in conducting the prosecution. William Lewis, Alexander James Dallas, and William Ewing, esquires, undertook the prisoner's defence.
The counsel for the prosecution relied on the principles of law laid down by the circuit court in the case of the United States against Mitchell (2 Dallas's Reports, 348) relative to the crime of treason.
The prisoner's counsel disputed that doctrine—contended that the offence if Fries had been guilty of any fell short of treason, and amounted to no more than a misdemeanor. They relied much on the act passed on the fourteenth July one thousand seven hundred and ninety-eight, entitled, "An act in addition to the act entitled an act for the punishment of certain crimes against the United States."
Twenty one witnesses were examined on the part of the United States, three on the part of the prisoner. I thought their testimony was not useful to him.
On the ninth day of the trial the charge of the court was given to the jury. Both the judges addressed them; both held, that to assemble in numbers and endeavour by force or intimidation to prevent the execution of a law of the United States, such assembling and attempts being for general purposes, and not of a private, personal or peculiar nature, was a levying war against the United States, and amounted to treason; and that the act of congress before mentioned could not, if it was intended to, control the constitutional description of treason, but that it was not intended to and did not apply to the case.
The jury at ten o'clock in the afternoon of the same day brought in a verdict of guilty.
A new trial was moved for on the ground of one of the jury having subsequently to his being summoned, and previously to the trial, expressed his opinion on the merits of the case; and also on a supposed incorrectness in returning a greater number of jurors than the venire called for.
This part of the case is correctly stated in the 3d vol. of Mr. Dallas's reports, page 515: which is only inaccurate in stating that the trial lasted fifteen days.
A new trial was ordered, and the prisoner remanded.
The prevalence of a malignant fever in Philadelphia rendered it necessary to remove the prisoners, and to hold the October session of the circuit court elsewhere. In execution of the powers vested in the judge of the district court, by the act of the twenty fifth of February, one thousand seven hundred and ninety nine, judge Peters therefore issued an order to William Nichols, then supposed to be the marshal of the Pennsylvania district, to remove the prisoners, and adjourn the court to Norristown, a country town about seventeen miles from Philadelphia.
This measure took place, and the court was opened there on the eleventh of October, one thousand seven hundred and ninety nine.
But after the court had sat some days, and before the trial of John Fries could be brought on, it was discovered that the commission of William Nichols as marshal, had expired about four months before, and had not been renewed.
The session of the court was of course at an end, as an adjournment to another than the stated place of meeting could only be made by the marshal, under orders from the district judge, and no marshal then existed.
An act for reviving and continuing suits and proceedings in the circuit court for the district of Pennsylvania, having been passed on the twenty fourth of December, one thousand seven hundred and ninety nine, the court met at Philadelphia on the eleventh of April, eighteen hundred.
New indictments were sent to the grand jury against all the prisoners.
It is not within my recollection whether Messrs Lewis and Dallas were again assigned as counsel for John Fries, or whether they were expected to act in pursuance of their former appointment, nor have I any recollection that Mr. Ewing appeared any longer in his behalf.
On the sixteenth of April the grand jury returned the indictment against John Fries, a true bill.
Copies of the indictment, of the lists of jurors, and witnesses were furnished to him as directed by the act of April the thirtieth, one thousand seven hundred and ninety, and as had been done on the former trial.
It was intended that his trial should come on the twenty second of April.
In the intermediate time, besides, Thomas Cooper was tried for a libel on the President and three French sailors were tried and convicted of murder.
I regret that my recollection of the circumstances which took place on the twenty second in relation to John Fries is not so distinct as I could wish, and that I have not the benefit of notes to refresh it, similar to those which I took on the preceding day, but to the best of my

As the following is the substance of what then happened:
Judge Chase handed down to the table, round which the gentlemen of the bar were seated, a paper, which he said the court had thought proper to draw up in order that their sentiments on the law, likely to arise in the cases of treason, might be perfectly understood, which would tend to save time; that the counsel on each side were to have one, and the jury to take one out of them.
I am not sure whether Mr. Lewis & Mr. Dallas were in court at the time, or came in shortly after but I noticed that Mr. Lewis, with an air of diffi- culty, half looked over the paper and laid it down. Some of the gentlemen present began to copy the paper. It does not occur to my recollection that any thing more was publicly said about it that day—though it possibly may have been. I do not recollect that Fries was in court that day, nor can I at present say why the trial was not brought on that day—but to the best of my recollection, it was not postponed on account of any difficulty arising from the delive- ry of those papers.
Twenty one persons charged with seditious combinations submitted to the court that day— and the court rose.
Shortly after the court rose, the two judges came round to my house. Mr. Peters expressed his uneasiness at what had passed; his apprehen- sion that the counsel for Fries would not go on, and his wish that the papers could be recalled, and the thing done away. Mr. Chase expressed doubt whether the counsel would refuse to act on that account. I confirmed Mr. Peters's sug- gestion, stating my opinion of the independent sentiments and characters of the Philadelphia bar, and added that I concurred in thinking it would be best to recall the papers. Mr. Chase asked me if I could get them back. I said I believed I could, and would try. They then both re- quested me to do so. And after they had gone, I went out and obtained from the gentlemen who had them, two or three of the papers, which I gave to Mr. Caldwell, the clerk of the court.
On the twenty third John Fries was brought up, and I am now enabled to state from my notes the conversation which took place. I do not say that it is the whole that fell from either bench or bar, but so far as it goes I believe it to be accu- rate.
(To be Continued.)
DEAL, (Eng.) January 6.
The cause of the firing heard off the French coast on Monday evening is now developed. A part of the Corsican's invin- cible armada is now in sight of the British shore. Capt. Owen, as master of the ce- remonies of the narrow channel, has intro- duced five sail of the advanced guard into the Downs, which appear to be part of the flotilla of twelve sail that were distinguish- ed by Lieutenant Woodcock, at the signal post on East Hill, on Tuesday, as having got out of Calais harbour in the evening of that day, and shaping their course for Bou- logne; luckily, however, capt. Owen's vi- gilant eye descried the hostile move- ment.
He manned and armed his launch, and succeed- ed in cutting off the five sail before mentioned. From the best information I can collect, they accord to the following description.
One large schuyt completely fitted for the conveyance of cavalry.
One cutter, with 20 pieces of Rotterdam ge- neva.
One lugger, with crooks, nees, and other boat timbers to supply every damage the flotilla, might experience; and two other small craft, laden with sundry stores.
Thirteen soldiers only, I hear, were on board the captured vessels; and seamen sufficient to na- vigate them.
It is supposed that 50 sail at least were at- tempting to leave Calais harbour for Boulogne; but seeing the fate of their companions, wisely made a countermand.
NEW YORK, March 9.
The captain of the British Packet Princess Au- gusta informs us that on Wednesday last, passing Barfleur, he saw four vessels ashore; one of them a large fine looking ship under American colours, laying on her beam ends, all her masts gone, and had three men walking on her quarter deck; the second a large brig which he saw go ashore; the third, supposed to be a ship, had only one mast standing; and the fourth a small vessel.
On the 231 December Lord Hawkesbury sent a circular letter to the agents of Foreign Powers notifying that no neutral vessel would be per- mitted to enter any port on the coast between the Humber and the Downs, Yarmouth excepted. This prohibition was afterwards limited to ves- sels coming directly from Holland, or any other of the territories under the immediate influence of France.
On the 24th and 25th a tremendous gale of wind did considerable damage at sea, and obliged the English fleet off Brest to return to Torbay; Admiral Cornwallis having from the commence- ment of hostilities to that time, kept the port in a constant state of blockade.
The threats of invasion continued at the date of our last account, but from the interrupted communication between the two countries, no-
thing could be known but through uncertain re- mours.
PHILADELPHIA, March 9.
Letters to the 25th of December from Bar- celona were received in town this morning.— They do not mention any misfortune having befallen the Philadelphia frigate. We think if such an occurrence as is reported to have taken place were a fact, it would most probably have been known at Barcelona at that date. We are therefore disposed to conclude, from the silence of these letters, that the rumour is erro- neous.
Our London papers mention the weather being extremely boisterous, through the months of December and January, particularly from the 9th to the 26th December, in which time, by the accounts of shipwrecks and damages that had then come to hand, we have good reason to sup- pose the loss in Great Britain, Ireland and the neighbouring seas, do not amount to much short of 4 or 500 vessels of different descriptions, as also a great number of lives.
Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
THURSDAY, MARCH 15.
The House of Representatives of the United States, have resolved to impeach Samuel Chase, Esq. of high crimes and misdemeanors, and have appointed Messrs. Randolph, and Early, a committee for that purpose.
The "Expositor" informs us that Tom Paine is a candidate for a seat in the ensu- ing Connecticut Assembly, and will pro- bably be elected—it adds, "this is taking the Bull by the horns with a vengeance." We are of opinion, however, that the re- sult will shew that poor Tom has taken "the wrong sow by the ears."
Flour inspected in the town of Alexan- dria for the quarter ending the 11th March, 1804:
45,755 barrels 2,841 half barrels 379 barrels Indian Meal
AMOS ALEXANDER, Flour Inspector
The intelligence furnished by the late ar- rival at New-York is vague and contradic- tory. Whilst one account represents the French to be in a complete state of prepa- ration, the succeeding paragraph totally contradicts it. Nothing decisive has been done on either side, although the show of preparation is continued with increased a- vidity.
Paris papers state, that Bonaparte left Paris on the 30th December, at six in the morning; he was to be absent but a very few days. It is also stated, that prepara- tions had been made for his reception at Flushing.
Late London papers mention the Prince of Wales's offer to head the armies in case of invasion, and its being declined.
The first consul's intentions of heading the invading expedition, appears not to have been abandoned. The sailors of the Consular Guard appeared on the grand pa- rade, fully equipped. They are described as active, vigorous men.
Louis Bonaparte, the first consul's bro- ther, left Paris to take command of a bri- gade of cavalry, to form part of the invad- ing army.
A letter from Cronstadt to a gentleman in Edinburgh, says, "Russia is vigorous- ly preparing for war—Sweden and Den- mark will join against France, as it is the intention of Bonaparte to take possession of the entrance of the Sound, to prevent Great Britain from trading to the Baltic."
The British government have issued or- ders, that no neutral vessel shall enter any port between the Humber and the Downs —Yarmouth roads and the Downs except- ed.
At the diplomatic audience of the 25th December, at Paris, count Cobentzel and Chevalier Azara presented their creden- tials; the former as envoy extraordinary from the Elector of Strasburg, the latter as ambassador of his Catholic Majesty.
The bill restricting the payment of spe- cie by the bank of England, had its third reading in the house of Lords on the 13th December, and passed.
The amount of Bank of England notes of 51. in circulation the 25th November, as presented to the house of Commons, was 12,502,690l. sterling. Notes of 21. and 11. each 4,429,250l.
It is said that the chief consul, sensible of the importance of Bologna, has determined to spare neither pains nor expense to render this depot for their light flotilla and row boats, quite secure from any attack from the water.
It is stated under the Paris head of December 27, that at the Isle de Croix seven gun boats
forced two ships of the line and a frigate to shore off.
A London paper says, "the intelligence re- ceived in this country, and the opinions that are formed on the subject of invasion, are curiously contradictory. The letters from Holland and the accounts of persons arriving from thence, might induce us to believe that the invasion has been suspended till the spring."
An American vessel, arrived at Cowes from the Texel, informs, that all idea of an expedi- tion sailing from Holland, is given up, and a considerable part of the French troops have march- ed from the coast. This circumstance is confirm- ed by a gentleman from Amsterdam.
By a letter from a gentleman, in the Island of Ceylon (Indian Ocean) to his friend in Edin- burgh, it appears, that the British expedition to that Island, has not proved so successful as was expected. A fever has broke out in the English camp, which destroyed a great number of privates, as well as officers.
By another letter, it is stated that the English forces had a severe engagement with the king of Candy's army. The result of the battle is not mentioned.
The infectious fever at Malaga, is mentioned to be in a state of abatement.
The general seizure of Dutch vessels in the Meuse, took place the 21st Nov.
They were detached in little squadrons up to Antwerp, from which it was understood they were by inland canals, to be sent to Dunkirk and Flushing.
Two divisions were seen proceeding to Ant- werp, one of 40 sail on the 22d, and one of 10 sail on the 23d Nov. They were generally between 30 and 40 tons burthen.
The capt. of a Prussian vessel states, that there were no French troops at Rotterdam, but in the Island of Walcheren, he had heard from good au- thority, that there were between 7 and 10,000 ready for immediate embarkation.
(Telegraphe.)
The American brig Mercury, James Yeards- ley, master, laden with tallow, skins, and horns having also a quantity of specie and ingots of gold, captured by the British ship of war Ane- rica, has been restored. Ship, cargo and specie as claimed.
A letter dated Liverpool, January 12, received at Philadelphia says, "An importation of new upland cotton from Charleston, was sold by auc- tion, at 15 pence to 15 pence 3/4, being very nice; No Sea Island has arrived. The sale therefore continues very dull."
PRICES CURRENT AT ROTTERDAM, December 13.
Georgia and Carolina Cotton, 15 to 18 sti- vers per lb. Coffee, West India, 22 1/2 stivers do. Carolina Rice, 74 shillings per hundred; tobacco, 7 1/4 to 7 1/2 stivers per lb. Havanna (white sugar) 8 to 12 stivers, do. brown, do. do.
The Chief of the Chahtaws, having been introduced at Washington City to Bonaparte's Brother, and learning that the First Consul was actually engaged in war with the king of England, he observed to young Bonaparte, that a warrior's brother in his nation would be deemed a coward, if he were to absent himself from his country, we presume citizen Bonaparte did not feel himself much flattered with this Chahtaw compliment.
True Amer.
Congress of the United States.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
IMPEACHMENT. Friday, March 9.
The Court of Impeachments was opened at 12 o'clock, the Managers of the House of Represen- tatives attending.
Mr. Nicholson again stated that the Mana- gers had adduced all the testimony in support of the articles of Impeachment, which they con- sidered necessary to substantiate them. On that testimony they therefore rested the prosecution. But, understanding informally, that it was in- tended to bring forward additional testimony; they reserved the right after hearing it, of of- fering such other testimony and remarks as they might consider proper.
On the request of Mr. Tracy, two Senators, Messrs. Olcott and Plumer, of New Hampshire, were examined.
After their examination several of the wit- nesses, previously adduced, were interrogated:
When Mr. Nicholson addressed the court, and said the Managers of the House of Representa- tives considered the testimony offered in support of the articles of impeachment so conclusive and pointed, as to render it impossible for them to illucidate or enforce it by any observations in their power to make. He was therefore, di- rected by the Managers to inform the Court that they submitted the articles on the evidence of- fered, entertaining no doubt of full justice being done by the decision of the Senate.
After putting an interrogatory to one of the witnesses previously examined, the doors of the Senate were closed, with the view, it was un- derstood, of deciding on the articles.
We learn that a motion was made to post- pone the further proceeding in the trial to the ____ day of _____, and lost. Yeas 20— Nays 10.
This motion was supported by Mr. Tracy and Mr. Hillhouse, and opposed by Mr. John Smith (of Ohio) and Mr. Cocke.
Mr. Nicholas moved that the House of Re- presentatives be informed that the Senate will on Monday proceed to pronounce judgment.
A motion was then made to adjourn the Court until to morrow, and carried.
This is the most delectable little ditty that has yet been furnished us—the "love sick swain" has enforced its claim to publica- tion by the powerful and brilliant argu- ment of a Dollar that accompanied it.
To Miss E. L.——.
WHEN Eliza's eyes I first admir'd, I madly thought myself her friend, Too soon I found 'twas love inspir'd Those hopes on which my joys depend.
Ah, may my Eliza grateful prove And make me generous kind returns, So may that friendship turn to love, Which in her genial bosom burns.
Damon then supremely blest Shall by sweet experience prove, Of every earthly charm possess'd, The angelic bliss of faithful love.
DAMON. PADDY'S PURCHASE.
IT chanced on a Time, that an Irish Dear Ho- ney,
Who had lately received a "small trifle" of Money Took it into his head to dispose of his riches, In what he much wanted a good pair of bree- ches.
In these modish days they've acquired a new name: But Breeches, or small-cloaths, why share they're the same.
His purse stuffed with chink, and his heart full of glee Pat soon found a shop to his mind do you see.
On a prime piece of stuff his eye quickly cast- ing.
And asking the name he was told "Everlast- ing"
"If it be everlast-ing, (quoth Pat with a Stare) "Then, Erin go brach!—'faith, I'll purchase Two Pair."
SALES.
To be sold on a credit of six months, at Public Auction, on Monday the 16th day of April next, before the front door of George Wil- liams's Tavern, in the town of Dumfries, the following property, viz.
A Tract of Land
near Dumfries, on the tide water of Powell's creek, called Cedar Grove, containing about 600 acres, with houses and others improvements.
One moiety of a Tract of LAND on Chappawamie creek, with houses, quarries and free stone, &c. thereon.
A House and Lot in Newport, (Potomac) No. 13. Two Lots with a Store House, Sheds, Wharf, &c. in the same place, Nos. 15 and 16.
One of two undivided Lots in the town of Geneva, state of New York.
And the Houses and Lots in Dum- fries, now occupied by James Smith, and by applying to whom any further particulars will be made known respecting the abovementioned property; which will be sold under the super- intendence and direction of Timothy Brundige.
This sale is to be made in pursuance of an order of the Commissioners of Bankruptcy sitting in the case of James Smith, a Bankrupt, in consequence of a mortgage entered into by the said James Smith on the 6th day of January, 1803, to the subscribers, to secure the payment of the sum of money, in the mortgage deed men- tioned.
Bond and security is to be taken for the pur- chase money, and the legal title is to remain in the said Bethune and Smith, until the same pur- chase money be fully paid.
DIVIE BETHUNE, by his Attorney Jas. Jno. Margarum.
ANDREW SMITH, by his Attorney Jas. Jno. Margarum.
The foregoing advertisement is approved of by me
TIMOTHY BRUNDIDGE, Assignee of the Creditors in the case of James Smith, a Bankrupt.
Dumfries, March 15. eds
FOR SALE,
Several HORSES which will suit for the draught or saddle. For terms apply at the Livery Stable of Mr. Towers.
March 8. d
Dr. Semmes
Having declined the Druggist business, intends to confine his attention to the practice of MEDI- CINE. His shop is on Fairfax Street, next house to Mr. Jonah Thompson's.
March 14. drw
For Sale,
A likely, healthy, young, Negro Wench, Enquire of the Printer.

63 The Subscriber will in a few days lay before the citizens of Alexandria—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. e03t
BY AUTHORITY.
Scheme of a Lottery.
To build an Academy in the City of Richmond.
Table with 3 columns: Prize, Number, Dollars. Includes prizes like '1 Prize 1st drawn ticket having a blank to its number, 20 000' and '1 do. after 2 000 do. 250'.
5,325 prizes 150,000 9,675 blanks—not two to a prize.
15,000 tickets at 10 dollars each, 150,000 N. B. Prizes subject to a deduction of fifteen per cent.
This lottery has been authorized by the legislature of Virginia, for the laudable purpose of erecting a seminary of learning in or near the metropolis of this state. With this view, it is contemplated to raise 20,000 dollars, and 5,000 dollars in addition, for defraying the expenses attending 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 so levied 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. eo ** 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. 23. e015M
Further Dividend.
THE Commissioners in a commission of bankruptcy awarded and issued forth against John Gill, of Baltimore, in Maryland district, merchants, intend to meet on Monday the 26th day of March next, at four o'clock in the afternoon, at their office, the south-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, } Affigneess. Wm. Mac Creery, }
February 27. e01m.
FOR RENT,
THE FISHERIES
belonging to Mrs. Rozier, on the Potomac Shore, nearly opposite Alexandria. For terms apply to
Thos. L. Washington, on the premises.
Feb. 21. eo
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 authorized to dispose of the above mentioned property in whole or in part at private sale.
Charles Simms, George Deneale, Edmund J. Lee.
January 29. eo.
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. Gillis'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 Ancient 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, 3 vols. calf. Morfe'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. Luctomies 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, 3 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. Furgason'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. Kalm's Sketches of the History of Man, 4 vols. 12mo. Nicholson's Natural Philosophy, 2 vols. 8vo. Poley'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. Chaput'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. Montesquieu's Spirit of Laws, 2 vols. Brooke's Gazetteer, Ainsworth's and Young's Latin Dictionary, Virgil Delpini, Tablet of Memory, Doddrige's Rise and Progress of Religion, Hervey's Meditation, Barn's Poems, Hudibras, Devil on Sticks, Morfe's Geography abridged, Misses Magazine, Robertson's Charles Vth, Gulliver's Travels, Ossian's Poems, Malham's Gazetteer, Moor's Strictures on Education, Delolme on the British Constitution, Stephen's Artillery Discipline, Philosophical Dictionary, Smart's Horace, Tidd's Practical Forms, Youatt's Monitor, to which is added the Elements of Gestures with plates, Lord Rivers, a new novel, Jenny or the Distress of Love, do. Female Foundling, do. Lavater's Physiognomy, Sheridan's Lectures on Elocution, Stuben's Military Discipline, Clergy'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 Opinionists, Select Stories ornamented with beautiful engravings, Scripture Histories with a beautiful frontispiece, Letters on several Subjects from a Preceptor to her Pupils who have left School, with a fine engraving, &c. &c.
BLANK BOOKS.
Suitable for Clerk's Offices, Banks and Merchants' Accounts ready made, and a large stock of the best paper on hand for making blank books to any pattern.
March 13.
Public Sale.
On the first day of MAY ensuing, will be sold, a moiety in fee simple, of The 3 story Brick Dwelling House situate in Prince Street, at present in the occupancy of Mr. A. S. Swoope. Also, a moiety of THREE TENEMENTS, situate in King Street, tenanted to Philip Conn and others. The terms will be made known on the day of sale, by
J. B. Swoope,
Administrator of E. B. Swoope, dec'd.
Jan. 20. 22W16t
NOTICE.
THE subscribers being duly appointed assignees of the estate and effects of Robert Hamilton, of Alexandria, a Br krupt—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.
Feb. 16. 22W2m
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, setting 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. e03W
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—
Cellerett 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. d6t co
A MILL FOR SALE.
THE subscriber will sell the tract of LAND on which he at present resides, situate in the county of Loudoun, between Leesburg and Snicker's Gap, containing about one hundred and twenty acres, there are on the premises a good two story dwelling house and kitchen and other out houses; a valuable merchant mill and saw mill, both in complete repair; about 50 acres of the land cleared, 15 of which are good timothy meadow. As it is presumed that any person desirous of purchasing the above property will first view it, a further description is considered unnecessary. One third of the purchase money will be required in hand, and the remainder in four equal annual payments, secured by a mortgage on the premises. Possession given on the 20th day of August next.
John Handey.
Bath Mills, March 2. 22W
Corn, Rye, and Staves Wanted.
The Subscriber will purchase any quantity of Corn, Rye, and White Oak pipe and loghead Staves, for which cash will be given at the Eastern Branch, in the City of Washington, by
James Barry.
Feb. 29. 22W3m
A Mill Seat and Farms,
SITUATE on Little river, in the county of Loudoun at the head of the Turnpike Road, now in its progress, will be offered at public sale to the highest bidder on the premises, on the 15th day of May next, if fair, or on the next fair day.
The seat for a large manufacturing mill being immediately at the fork of the roads leading from Snicker's and Ashby's Gaps, affords also a most eligible stand for a Distillery, Store and Tavern; and the land which is of good quality, is as well adapted to Pasture of Paris; has an abundant supply of wood and at least 100 acres of bottom fit for meadow. The tract containing upwards of 900 acres will be sold in large or small divisions to accommodate purchasers; and the terms will be one third of the money in hand upon the receipt of a clear deed free from incumbrances of every kind, and the balance in two equal annual installments (with interest) from the day of sale; the purchasers to receive the rents on the land when due from the tenants, whose terms will expire at the end of this year.
Inquiries respecting the said property may in the mean time be made of Mr. Solomon Betton residing near it.
FERDINANDO FAIRFAX.
Charles Town, Jefferson county, Virginia.
March 5. 12W4thm
Cut Nails and Brads
Of different sizes, manufactured & sold on reasonable terms by the subscriber, at his Ware House, near the upper end of King Street.
JOHN M'KINNEY.
January 17. 22W2m
FOR SALE,
A TRACT OF LAND
formerly the property of Isham Keith, lying in the county of Fauquier, adjoining the meadows lately purchased of Nathan Mathew by Henry D. Hooe, containing by deed 386 acres, and eight miles from the Court House, and is one of the best of good judges, in point of fertility, inferior to no land in the county; it is well watered, abundant 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 grazing, being fine for either wheat, corn or tobacco.
L. Ashton.
Fauquier Court House, Feb. 21.
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, 3 do. } Madeira Wine, 2 half d. } 30 bks. Cargo Beef, 1800 Butts old Cadiz Salt, 9 Duling Guns, A few boxes Muscadel Raisins, March 8. d2w
For Sale by the Subscribers,
130 bks. Prime and Craig Beef, 6000 lbs. new mack Chees, 1200 Butts old Cadiz Salt, A few boxes Sweet Oil, do. Martinique Cordial, A handsome Chaise with plated Harness; a Gig with plated Harness and steel springs, Louis Lambert & Co. March 8. d2w
TUNIS GRAVEN,
Has just received from Philadelphia by the Harp, Capt. Ellwood,
Russia Sheetings, Ticklenburgs, Twilled Cotton Bagging, Madras Handkerchiefs, Ladies patent Cloths, A small assortment, worked and lambs wool hose, flannels, &c. Also, An Elegant Sideboard. Feb. 18. d
FOR SALE, A HOUSE and LOT
in fee simple, on the west side of Pitt Street, between Wolfe and Streets, adjoining Mr. James Fletcher's. The terms will be made known on application to
Thomas Patten.
March 2. District of Columbia, County of Alexandria, November Term, 1803.
Douglas and Mandeville, Plaintiffs, AGAINST Wm. S. Talbert, & Thos. Patten, Defendants. In Chancery.
The defendant William S. Talbert, not having entered his appearance, and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court upon affidavit, that the said defendant, William S. Talbert, is not an inhabitant of this district; on motion of the said complainants by their counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendant, Wm. S. Talbert, do appear here on the first day of next term, and enter his appearance to the suit and give security for performing the decree of the court, and that the other defendant Thomas Patten do not pay away or convey or secrete the debts by him owing to the said absent defendant William S. Talbert until the further order or decree of the court, and that a copy of this order be forthwith published for two months successively in both of the public newspapers published in this county and that another copy be pasted at the front door of the courthouse of the said county.
A copy. TEST, G. DENEALE, C. C. (J30.) 12W2m.
NOTICE.
THE President and Directors of the Little River Turnpike Company have directed that the Stockholders pay the Subscriber Ten Dollars on each share of Stock, on or before the 10th day of April next.
Chas. Page, Treasurer. March 1. 12W10thA
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. HOOE. March 12. 4t
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