Alexandria daily advertiser (Alexandria [Va.]), 1807-10-13 00:00:00

Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1807.
[No. 2041.]
VOL. VII.]
Sales at Vendue.
On every Tuesday and Friday, WILL BE SOLD At the Vendue Store, corner of Prince and Water streets. A Variety of Dry Goods, Groceries, &c. Particulars of which will be expressed in the bills of the day—All kinds of goods which are on limitation and the prices of which are established, can at any time be viewed and purchased at the lowest limitation and prices.
P. G. Marsteller, V. M.
Land for Sale.
TO be Sold, on the premises, on Tuesday the 15th of October next, a small TRACT OF LAND , lying in the county of Fairfax, containing about one hundred and forty acres. This Land lies about seven or eight miles of Alexandria and George-Town, has a sufficient quantity of wood and meadow land, and is well watered. It lies adjoining the seat of Dr. Henry Rose, and would make a comfortable retreat for a town family in the sickly season. Capt. Joseph Powell will show the Land to any person wishing to view it, before the day of sale, when the terms which is expected to be accomodating, will be made known by
The Legatees of Nathan Smith, dec'd. September 9. dts
Notice is hereby given,
THAT in consequence of a deed of trust from Henry D. Hooe, late of Prince William county, deceased, to secure the sum of three hundred and eighty-one pounds nine-pence and three pence, due to Alexander Smith, of Alexandria, from the said H. D. Hooe—on the first day of the next district court to be held at Hay-Market, in Prince William county, I shall proceed to sell to the highest bidder, for ready money, a tract of LAND, situate in the county of Fauquier, containing one hundred and fifty acres—which Land has on it a Mill, a Store-House and a comfortable Dwelling House, with necessary Out-Houses; is situated about five miles from Hay-Market, and was formerly occupied by Nathan Matthew. The sale will take place at the tavern of Benjamin Bronough, in the town of Hay-Market.
R. Young. September 12. dts
Public Sale.
By virtue of a decree of the county court of Prince William, Will be sold to the highest bidder on the 29th instant, before the firemen of Benjamin Bronough at Hay-Market, on a credit of six months, the purchaser giving bond and approved security for the payment—The following tracts of land belonging to the estate of Henry Dade Hooe, deceased.
One tract containing about 100 acres, lying in Fauquier County on the road leading from Hay-Market to Braddockburg, the quality of the Land extremely good.
One other tract of land situate in Fauquier County near the Thoroughfare mills containing 200 acres, having on it a Dwelling-house, Store-house and Office, also a Merchant Mill on a never-failing stream, capable of being rendered extremely valuable. The soil of this land is extremely fertile, and about one fourth of it good meadow land.
The Decree under which this sale is to be held is filed on the will of said H. D. Hooe ordering the same to be sold for the payment of his debts. John H. Peyton, } Com'rs. Wm. A. G. Dade, } October 5. dqw
PUBLIC SALE.
In pursuance of a decree of the Superior Court of Chancery, held at the capitol, in Richmond, March 5, 1807, will be sold, on the premises, on FRIDAY, the 30th instant, to the highest bidder, for cash: A House and Lot—Also, an unimproved Lot, situated on the north side of Duke-street, between Columbus and Alfred-streets—the property of Amos Alexander. The sale will commence at 10 o'clock. Cuthbert Powell, } Com'rs. Phineas Janney, } Thomas Janney, } October 7. dts
TO RENT,
THE BRICK HOUSE lately occupied by the subscriber, situate on Duke-street. There is a good kitchen with a pump at the door, smoke-house, stables, and garden. For terms apply to E. JANNEY. 2aw
For Freight, [Coastways]
The strong, good Sloop FLORA , SAMUEL HUCKINS, Master;—Burthen 500 barrels. John G. Ladd. For sale, on board said vessel, 50 tons Plaister Paris 20 barrels fat Mackerel 1 hogshead and ten barrels Rum. October 3. d
WANTED
A middle aged woman, capable of managing a house. To one of good character liberal wages will be given. Enquire of the Printer. Sept. 9. d
Thirty casks fresh Rice,
Just received, And for sale by Mordecai Miller. September 22. d
REMOVAL.
WILLIAM BARTLEMAN has removed to the lower end of King-street, opposite to Mr. Hugh Smith's glass and china warehouse, where he has an extensive and general assortment of GROCERIES, &c. for sale on his usual terms. September 23. dif
BRYAN HAMPSON
HAS FOR SALE.
 10 pipes old port  3 do. Madeira  30 quarter casks Lisbon  12 do. particular Teneriffe  15 do. Malaga  15 pipes old cognac brandy  5 do. 4th proof Holland Gin  5 hhds. 3d proof Antigua rum  12 do. first quality molasses  6 do. green copperas  2 do. alum  20 do. brown sugar  20 bags pimento  15 do. pepper  10 ches's young hyson  10 do. hyson skin  5 do. imperial  100 bags green coffee  150 kegs powder  50 do. ground ginger  30 do. raisins  1200 lbs. Bacon, well cured  5 kegs salt petre  A quantity of fine and ground alum salt. At all times he has the first quality flour for family use on hand—with a number of other articles—all of which he will sell low on his former terms. Aug. 31. d
HORWELL'S
Celebrated Patent Suspenders
FOR Ease, Elegance, Strength, &c. far exceeds any in use. To be had wholesale and retail at the MANUFACTORY, lower end of Prince Street Alexandria. N. B. The Subscriber has a complete assortment well adapted for the Winter Season, and can supply wholesale purchasers on advantageous terms.
Richard Horwell. Sept. 23. d6m.
DIRECTIONS.
The buttons on the back parts of the waistband ought to be placed the same distance from each other, as the two center buttons on the Suspenders, to prevent improper straining and thereby destroying the ease designed in the construction of the article, Richard Horwell.
NOTICE.
THE partnership heretofore subsisting between the subscribers was dissolved the 30th day of September, by mutual consent. John Horner, sen. John Horner, jun.
JOHN HORNER, jun.
RESPECTFULLY INFORMS THE PUBLIC, THAT he carries on the Wheelwright and Blacksmith's business in its various branches, at his shop on Royal-street, near the corner of Prince-street, where he will execute all orders with neatness and dispatch. October 1. 12t
Removal.
JOHN TUCKER,
Has removed from King-street to his wharf adjoining Messrs. Jonah Thompson & Sons, where he has for sale— 1700 SPANISH HIDES 2000 bushels coarse Turk's-Island SALT First quality Muscovado SUGAR in hogsheads and barrels—and GROCERIES as usual. He also takes the liberty to inform his friends in the country, that he has a large and commodious Warehouse for the reception of flour, either by water or waggons, and would take in flour on storage. October 10. ed10d 3taw3w
For BOSTON,
The Schooner MOHAWK , Capt. Newcomb; Will sail in a few days.—For freight or passage apply to Lawralon and Fowle, Who have for sale, now landing, 20 bales upland cotton 700 sides seal leather 8 cases cotton and wool cards 30 boxes first quality Havana segars.
IN STORE,
 7 bales Kendal cottons } will be sold at a small advance.  4 do. plains }  10 bales Beerboon gurrahs  300 sides seal leather  5 chests imperial } TEAS.  15 do. young hyson }  20 pipes Holland Gin, superior quality  5 pipes Bourdeaux } Brandy.  2 do. 4th proof Cogniac }  20 hogsheads } NEW-ENGLAND  50 barrels } RUM.  1 pipe L. P. Madeira wine  cases claret do.  25 hogsheads retailing molasses.  300 boxes mould } CANDLES.  16 do. spermaceti }  250 boxes brown soap  70 do. chocolate  30 do. cod fish  30 barrels and half barrels mackerel  Hogsheads and barrels retailing sugars  Spermaceti oil in small casks  100 dozen English sewing twine  Bellona gunpowder, &c.  October 6. 
Public Sale.
By virtue of a decree of the county court of Prince William, will be exposed to sale, before the front door of the court-house, in the town of Dumfries, on the first MONDAY in November next, the following PROPER TY, viz.
Ten likely NEGROES, consisting of men, women and children; among whom are, a good house carpenter and an excellent house servant—one Harpsichord, in tolerable good order.—This property will be sold on a credit of six months, the purchaser giving bond and security for the payment. Also, at the same time and place will be sold,
A Tract of Land, commonly called "Tebb's Dale," situated on Quantico Creek, about one mile and a half below Dumfries; containing about three hundred acres. On this land, whose situation and quality eminently recommends it, is a good dwelling-house and offices.
A Lot in the town of Dumfries, on which is erected a large and convenient stable.
Several Lots in the town of Carrborough, at the mouth of Quantico-Creek, some of which are improved, and all of which will be particularly designated on the day of sale.
The real property above mentioned, will be sold on a credit of six months for one half the purchase money, and of twelve months for the balance, the purchaser giving bond and approved security for the payment.
Benjamin Botts, } Com'rs. John H. Peyton, } Wm. A. G. Dade } October 8. [10.] dts
NOTICE.
THE committee appointed by the common council to contract for the repair of the wharf at the end of Duke-street, are ready to receive proposals for the same. Mr. Aaron Hewes, on application, will point the necessary repairs and receive proposals until the 20th instant. October 8.
Public Sale.
On SATURDAY next, at 11 o'clock, will be sold, on the premises,
A two story House and Lot of Ground, situated on Prince-street, between St. Asaph and Pitt-streets—the lot fronts 20 feet and in depth 83 feet. A liberal credit will be given, which will be made known at the place of sale.
P. G. Marsteller. October 13. dts
Corn for Sale.
TO-MORROW, at half past three o'clock, in the afternoon, will be sold, at Hebpurn's wharf, a quantity of CORN, upon a credit of ninety days. October 13. 2t
JAMES SANDEKSON
Offers for sale very low,
 25 hogsheads Muscovado Sugar  70 bags green Coffee  15 hogsheads well flavored Rum  5 pipes Cogniac Brandy  12 quarter casks Sherry Wine  12 bales Tennessee Cotton  And as usual,
A general assortment of the best Wines, Spirits, Liquors, Teas and Groceries. October 13. d
PUBLIC SALE.
Under the authority of a deed of trust from Thomas West to the subscriber, to satisfy a debt due to John Hodgkin, of seven hundred sixty-two dollars forty-two cents—on SATURDAY next, the 10th instant, at 12 o'clock, will be exposed to public sale, at the Coffee-House in Alexandria; in lots containing from 10 to 14 acres—
A Tract of Land near Alexandria, to the north of the new turnpike road, and lying on the east of Stump-Hill, being one moiety of a tract of land commonly called "Pearson's Tract."
The terms of sale will be—One-third cash, one-third in sixty, and one-third in ninety days. Conveyances to be made on the receipt of the last instalments. The title papers will be shown on the day of sale. R. MOTT. October 7. d3t
The sale of the above property is postponed until Wednesday next at 12 o'clock, at the Coffee-House. October 12.
District of Columbia.
NOTICE is hereby given to all whom it may concern, that the Consul General of Portugal to the United States of America, has authorised the subscriber to legalize all papers that may be necessary for vessels bound from the ports of this district to any in Portugal or Madeira.
Those masters of vessels who may omit having their bills of health thus certified, will be liable to undergo quarantine.
It is requisite that any article shipped for account of a Portuguese subject, should be declared and sworn to, as Portuguese property; and the bills of lading legalized as above. Lewis Deblois. May 16. d
25 Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY, some time in the months of November or Dec. last, a negro man by the name of SAM, who was hired in the town of Alexandria to a Mr. Robert Smith. He was about 30 years of age, about 5 feet 10 or 11 inches high, very straight, of rather a yellowish or taney complexion, stutters a little, has a soft voice and generally seems humble and timid when spoken to. He had a wife at col. Jemmeson's in the county of Caroline, and may perhaps be lurking in that neighborhood, but I think it more probable he may have gone to the state of Maryland. If taken in the state of Virginia and brought to me I will give the above reward; if in the state of Maryland and brought to me I will give 30 dollars reward. Baldwin M. Lee. Virginia, Westmoreland county, July 24. [30.] d.
A great Bargain.
THE subscriber offers for sale the House he lately purchased of the Bank. It will be sold much below its real value, and a credit given that shall suit the purchaser. If not sold shortly it will be rented. A. Holbrook. October 9. eo

TRIAL
OF
MOTION FOR COMMITMENT.
EXAMINATION OF EVIDENCE.
[CONTINUED.] THURSDAY, Sept. 24.
Robert Wallace, sworn.
Q. Where do you live? A. I live in Marietta. Some time last fall I received a message from Mr. B. to come down to the island. I went; it was soon after Mr. Blennerhassett returned from Kentucky. After I had been there some time Mr. Blennerhassett took me into a small room, and said he wished to speak to me privately. He then asked me if I had not heard he was going down the river. I told him that I had. He asked me if I would not go with him. He said he was not then at liberty to reveal the object entirely; but if I would depend on his friendship he would do well for me. He spoke of the Ouachita land, but intimated that there was something else in view. On the same evening there were several young men at Blennerhassett's house from Belpre. They were all requested to join the expedition and go down with him. They were all to furnish themselves with a rifle and blanket. The I had some conversation with Mr. and Mrs. Blennerhassett. Among other things, I asked whether government countenanced this expedition; I had heard something from captain Elliot the evening before, that this was an expedition intended against Mexico. Mr. Blennerhassett replied that it was immaterial whether government aided it or not; government was weak; they would have nothing to do with government, unless it opposed the expedition, in which case they would make resistance. Mr. Blennerhassett laughed at my staying at home and spending my life in obscurity behind the counter, it was a dull life: he told me if I would go with him I would have an opportunity to distinguish myself. On the next day I rode up to Marietta with Mr. Blennerhassett, and on the way he was engaging several young men to go down the river with him, offering them lands. Among the rest was one Rattbun a schoolmaster. I told him he was a drunkard & could do nothing towards the settlement of lands. No matter, said Mr. Blennerhassett, when he is brought under good discipline he will make a good soldier, and his allowance will not be large enough to make him drunk. Mr. Blennerhassett was then going up the Muskingum, to see after col. Burr's boats that were building there, and to hurry their finishing.
Mr. Blennerhassett was at my father's house afterwards, and I was in the room when he offered my brother the place of surgeon general. My father told Mr. Blennerhassett he had better give up the enterprise and stay at home on his island; that it was impossible he could succeed; that his force was too small and the opposition too great. Mr. Blennerhassett said that gen. Wilkinson and the army would join him. When I was at the island Mr. Blennerhassett told me, that he expected we should have a little fighting with the Spaniards, but that they were great cowards and would soon run, and leave every thing in our possession. In the month of August Mr. Blennerhassett was at my father's house, and used many arguments to prove that it was the interest of the western states to separate themselves from the union.
Mr. Wirt. Did Blennerhassett speak of Burr? A. Yes, I understood he spoke of him as the leader. I recollect to have asked him whether col. Burr was concerned. He answered that he was one of the leaders. He also mentioned general Eaton as one concerned.
Mr. Hay. Did he mention what would be the result to you and himself if the enterprise was to succeed? A. He said if we succeeded our fortunes would be made; that if not, he was a ruined man. Q. Did he say what he would do in case he met with resistance in his descent down the river? Mr. Blennerhassett said they could land and burn the houses and towns if the people attempted to oppose them? Q. What arms did you see on the island? A. I saw two or three guns, three blunderbusses, three braces of pistols, a sword and dirk, a keg of powder and some bullets.
Mr. Martin. Were these arms owned by Mr. Blennerhassett for any long time. A. Yes, I had seen them some time before.
Cross-Examined.
Mr. W. Wham. Did you ever agree to go with Mr. Blennerhassett? A. I was undecided if I should go. I said I was willing to go with my father's consent. Mr. Blennerhassett said he had so much respect for my father as not to wish me to go without it. Q. was there any talk of a Spanish war? Mr. Blennerhassett gave some hints of such an event.
Mr. D. Woodbridge came into court to explain an observation which had been used on a former occasion. He said that the partnership accounts between him and Mr. Blennerhassett had been settled; from which it might be inferred that all their accounts had been settled. The truth however was, that though their partnership was dissolved, their private accounts were not yet adjusted.
Return F. Meigs, jun.* was then introduced; he enquired whether he should state any thing about the seizing of the boats.
Mr. Hay. No sir, I wish to state particularly what passed between general Tupper and yourself.
Mr. Burr. And what is that enquiry to the court?
Mr. Wirt. It is to fortify Jacob Albright's testimony, I presume that such will be the conclusion if it appear that gen. Tupper has told Mr. Meigs the very things which Albright has substantially related.
Mr. Hay. Has not general Tupper left his affidavit?
Mr. Wickham. I know not but when that shall be produced to the court, it will then be time enough to introduce Mr. Meigs.
Mr. Hay. We have Mr. Meigs's affidavit, and if it be necessary, we shall produce it. Mr. Meigs was then discharged from any further attendance.
NOTE *Mr. Meigs has been a very respectable judge in the territory of Upper Louisiana; and is now a candidate for the gubernatorial chair of the state of Ohio.
Edmund P. Dana, sworn.
I never saw col. Burr but once, previous to my seeing him in this place.
In November last, Mr. and Mrs. Blennerhassett came to my house in Belpre; his object was to purchase cyder. In the course of our conversation, he said that he had been purchasing land in the west in company with col. Burr and others; and that he was going down to settle it. This was about the middle of the day; and my father gave them an invitation to stay to dinner. They stayed; and there was a good deal of conversation during dinner on these subjects. Mr. Blennerhassett stated the particular advantages of the Ouachita land above the rest of the country; that it was near the market, and calculated for the raising of cotton. He said there was a large association for this purpose, and that he wanted young men to go: Those who embarked early if they succeeded in the undertaking would no doubt make their fortunes. I observed to my brother who was sitting with us that if fortunes were so easily made, he had better go. Mr. Blennerhassett replied that he wanted such men as we were. He said he did not want to carry us without my father's consent. My father observed that we were our own men, and might act as we thought proper. I think Mr. Blennerhassett bargained for 5 or 6 barrels of cyder, which he said he was going to carry down the river with him. He invited us to the island where he would give us more particular information of his designs.
A short time after, I was in the orchard gathering apples. Mr. Blennerhassett came to me to talk more of the enterprise down the river. He asked me if I had any intention of going. I said I was unsettled; I would embrace any favorable opportunity to better my situation, and if I knew the object of this enterprise, I could better tell whether I would go or not. I observed that there were some rumours that the plan was unfavorable to government; and if it was that I would have nothing to do with it. He pledged his most sacred honor to me and swore by the honor of a gentleman, that the plan was not hostile to the government; and he went on to name some characters who he said were concerned; that the association was very extensive, spreading from Maine to Georgia. I asked him to name them. He said col. Burr was one, whose talents he then highly commended. I said if the plan was a lawful one, it was a good one, from the high opinion I had formed of his talents. He said that gen. Wilkinson was to join with his army. He mentioned gen. Jackson of Tennessee, who was then preparing a body of militia (2 or 3,000 I think) and who was ready to join them. He mentioned
gen. Dayton. I think I asked him if the Swartwouts of New York were not concerned. (There was a gentleman then at our house by that name) He said they were. He named a number of other characters, whom I do not recollect.
Mr. Hay. Were you on the island on the night of their departure? A. I was. Mr. Bl. told me if I would come over to see him he would shew me a plan of the Ouachita country. Some few days after this I went over to the island. Mr. Bl. was at home, but engaged with some gentlemen who were there. He made no further communication to me, seeming to doubt whether I was seriously disposed towards his plans. I staid only a few minutes. I now recollect that I have omitted part of the conversation with him. When he said that generals Wilkinson and Jackson were going to join with their troops, I asked him what was this for; if for the settlement of lands they surely were not necessary. He said that there were a great many Indians and Spaniards in that country, whom they must go prepared to resist.
I had no further conversation with him till the 9th or 10th of December, when he sent a servant to know whether he could get 3 or 4 horses to ride to Marietta. I said that he might have all that I had. About 12 o'clock in the day several gentlemen came; among them were Mr. Blennerhassett, Tyler, and I think Mr. Smith. There were 6 gentlemen. I understood they were going up the Muskingum after the boats. Some time in the afternoon they returned. They rode to the landing opposite the island and sent the horses down. I understood from flying reports that they expected opposition and had returned. Hearing that they were to start that evening, I felt anxious to see their departure and to find out their object. With 2 young men I went down to the river, found a skiff at the landing and passed over. We landed just above where Tyler's boats lay, went to the house into a large room, where a number of men were collected round the fire, and col. Tyler among them. I told him that I understood they were about to start down the river. We walked out into the north wing of Mr. Blennerhassett's house together, and there a young man by the name of Bent observed to me that he understood from Mr. Blennerhassett I had some intention to join.
Mr. Botts objected to this species of testimony. Did Mr. Blennerhassett hear of this conversation afterwards and approve it?
Witness. No.
Mr. Wirt. Who was in company with you?
Witness. Mr. Tyler was.
Mr. Hay contended that a declaration made in the presence of one accomplice, would bear upon all the rest.
Mr. Botts contended, that if this kind of evidence were admitted, it would be impossible to exclude any source of information or conjecture; newspaper statements or flying reports.
The Chief Justice observed that as he was sitting there in the character of an examining magistrate, where the rules of evidence were not so inflexibly rigid as in a court of justice; and as Tyler was probably a party concerned, he was disposed to hear the testimony.
Witness. I replied, that when I knew the object of the expedition and liked it, I would then determine; that Mr. Blennerhassett had been telling me a story about settling land, in which I did not place much confidence. Colonel Tyler observed that it was a fact they had made the purchase, but they had other objects in view. I told him, that I had my own opinion on the subject; that I supposed their operations lay towards Mexico. If they were, I felt strongly disposed to be friendly towards them. There was at that time a strong talk about a Spanish war. He observed, that I was not much mistaken in my opinion. I told him, that since the subject was first mentioned to me by Mr. Blennerhassett, I had been at some pains to examine the geography of that country; that I found the people there very numerous; and that his handful of men would not be able to make any impression on them. Colonel Tyler observed, that with 200 well armed and well disciplined men, he thought they would be able to effect it. I asked him if they had attended to the different routes through that country. He said they were not going for plunder or rapine; but to relieve the distressed inhabitants of Mexico; and that they had been invited for five years past. I think I observed then (though I am not very positive in the expression) that if that was their object and they would avow it, they would get three men to join them for one that
they got now. I think his answer was that it was not politic that their military movements should be divulged or that their object should be known to any but their leaders; that the Spaniards would get information of it and fortify themselves.
The conversation ended here, I wished them success in their enterprise; and told them that if I thought proper to join them, it would be at some point down the river; I was not then ready. Col. Tyler withdrew into the chamber. Mr. Blennerhassett observed, that they were going to start that night; that the Legislature had passed a law which he thought unconstitutional; that he did not apprehend an arrest but on account of the delay. He said something about his going, that he was sorry after living so long among us, to be forced to go down in the night; but he was afraid of delay; he was afraid of being stopped, and the season was so far advanced that the river might freeze up and he could not go down about 9 o'clock I bid them adieu and left the island.
Cross-Examined.
Mr. Botts. Did Blennerhassett and Tyler speak of a Spanish war as an event that would certainly take place? A. They did. I think col. Tyler said there was a strong prospect of war, and if there was one, he would be there ready to join in it.
David Gilmore sworn.
Mr. Bl. was in Marietta at the latter end of October with gen. Tupper. Mr. Bl. asked me, if I was the person who gave tuition in Marietta. After a short introduction, he observed that he was about to descend the Ohio and go up the Red river, to make a settlement; that he supposed the accumulations I might make from my instructions were not adequate to what I might make with him. He would like to have me go with him; that he was going to settle a new country, which would be advantageous to those, who would volunteer to go round to that settlement. He mentioned the fertility of the country; the advantages of a market that was near to it not far from N. Orleans: He thought the prospects were so promising and flattering that I could not hesitate a moment to determine in favour of going. I said, if I knew the object, and was certain of benefiting myself, I would have no objections to going. He then observed, that Mr. Belknap was a fine and promising young man; that he stood high in his estimation and he would give me the same privileges as Mr. Belknap would derive. That evening he insisted very urgently upon my going down the river with him. I wanted time to consider; but that if he would make any engagements on which I could rely, I was willing to join. I said I would call at his island on the next Saturday. We walked to Mr. Woodbridge's, and he made enquiries if I was acquainted with surveying. I said if I could get any thing in that way, I would go; but I had heard of other objects being in view.
Mr. Hay. Did you press him to disclose the real object of his plan? A. I did. He referred me to Mr. Belknap; and if I concluded to go, he would let me know more when I called on him. Q. Did you see Mr. Belknap? A. I did; but I had not time enough to enter into the merits of the cause. Afterwards I visited Mr. Bl. and he asked me whether I had determined to go down the river. I told him that I had not yet had sufficient time to talk with Mr. Belknap. I asked him what were the prospects and what were the discoveries of the objects he would make to me, and then I would tell him whether I would go or not. He said I must engage first and then he would tell me. Mr. Blennerhassett seemed willing to say very little on the subject and seemed rather to consider me as a spy. I wanted some assurances, and perhaps intimated that I wanted every thing to be put on paper. I told him I had heard they would bear the expenses of the people back, and I think he said that that would be very unreasonable. I made some enquiries as to their numbers and he said that some were coming down the river from Pittsburg, enough to furnish crews to the boats that were building on the Muskingum; I think he mentioned two hundred. He mentioned gen. Eaton as engaged. I asked him whether he expected three or four thousand men down the river. He said he could not tell. I asked him if he expected one thousand. He could not inform me. He observed that it was necessary for every person who descended the river to carry arms. I asked him the reason; and he said that there were a number of Spaniards or Indians on the Red river, who might attack them if they were not armed. He then observed, that he would prefer rifles to common fowling pieces.

Cross-Examined.
Did any person go from your part of the country, but Mr. Bi? A. No one from Marietta. Mr. Hay here offered commodee Truxton's affidavit, but the Chief Justice remarked that he had very full notes of his testimony, and the counsel for the accused were willing to admit these notes but not the affidavit.
BY THIS DAY'S MAIL.
NEW YORK, October 10.
A commercial correspondent has put in our hands a printed copy of the following article, which he has just received from the Cape. We have translated it for the Mercantile Advertiser from the importance given to it by the second paragraph, although we cannot avoid expressing our opinion that the acknowledgement of the independence of Hayti by Great Britain, and of Christophe as its president, is a mere casus belli of the latter to increase the confidence of his adherents.
Translated for the Mercantile Advertiser.
LIBERTY AND INDEPENDENCE
STATE OF HAYTI.
ORDER OF THE DAY OF THE ARMY.
Monday Aug. 24, 1807, 4th year.
The testimony of the palace is, in addressing yourself to his excellency the president, to give him the title of My Lord , the same title is also to be used when writing to him.
His excellency the president announces to the army the arrival of news from Europe the most happy for the state of Hayti, and he has selected from it the following extract of an official dispatch addressed to the government.
"I announce to you officially that the British government recognizes his excellency the president Henry Christophe for the Chief of the government of Hayti, and that it is determined to contribute to aid and establish his supremacy."
Great quantities of powder, muskets, and cartouch boxes, woollen cloth, hats, and articles of equipment of every kind, are daily arriving within our ports; and the government has the satisfaction to trace its solicitude and its efforts for the equipment of the army are crowned with the most complete success; it will attend in a few days to fulfilling all its wants of that description.
Done at head quarters at the Cape, 24th of August, 1807, 4th year of independence.
HENRY CHRISTOPHE.
In the absence of the chief of the general staff of the state. The brigadier of the armies attached to the general staff. JU. RAFAEL.
Arrived, ship Se Bates , Pollard, 75 days from Leghorn. Left at Leghorn July 24. Ship Hetty , Day of Alexandria del'd; ship John , Bradford; brig Alexandria , Lough of Norfolk, del'd; Caly , Robertson, N. York; St. Michaels , Bounds of and to Baltimore in 10 days; Fox Drummond of Boston, waiting for freight; schooner Mohawk , Quarles, of and for Norfolk in 10; Father and Sons of and for Baltimore in 10; ship Hope , Burr, of and for Salem in 10; Adams , Blake, Boston; sch't Antelope , Vermont, of N. York, detained at Lynde's Port; Ferrago ; sch't Burges , of Yarmouth; ship Erat , Burnet, of N. York, in 10; and a ship just arrived in.
At Malaga August 14, U. S. frigate Constitution , and Hornet . The schr. Revenge arrived at Gibraltar and forwarded her despatches by land to Malaga. The Hornet was to sail for Tripoli next day, to congratulate the ex-bashaw of Tripoli's family on their return. Coming out of Gibraltar Bay was the ship Aretta from N. York, and a schooner ship supposed to be the Constella , bound to. Left at Gibraltar, the schr. Lucy , Chalmers, of Baltimore, bound to Leghorn, carried in by the British Scout , part of the cargo condemned by means of some letters found on board the ship Fair America , written by Wm. Bingham, Purveyor of Baltimore, and by that means detained, and part of the cargo condemned.
July 25, Leghorn bearing S.E. by E. distance 10 leagues, spoke ship Dispatch , 51 days from Philadelphia for Leghorn. 29 h. off the island of Corsica, spoke ship Burford , 49 days from Boston for Leghorn. August 4 off the island of Majorca, spoke ship Connecticut , M'Clure, 33 days from Leghorn for Leghorn. 7h off Malaga, spoke ship Amelia , of Boston, 33 days out of Marseilles, 9h off the Rock of Gibraltar.
tar spoke ship General Ogden , from Lisbon for Leghorn. The brig Pocahontis , Pratt was at Malaga, Aug. 15 to sail in 10 days for N. York. The ship Stapleton , Blackwell, was at Gibraltar, to sail in 3 days for Baltimore. Came through the gut of Gibraltar in company with ship New Guide , Cragg, of Baltimore bound to New-Orleans.
Passengers. Capt. Robert Harding of ship Fair American , of Bath, condemned at Gibraltar; and George Dyson and lady and two servants.
Arrived, schooner Mariner , Gale 27 days from Curracoa.
Sailed in company with brig Lion , of Boston for Baltimore; schooner Euterpe , Brigg, for Baltimore; and brig Humbird , for Philadelphia. Left no Americans. October 3, at 6 P.M. spoke the ship Johanna-Charlotte , 20 days from Guadalupe, for New York, in ballast, making 3 feet water per hour. At 4 P.M. said ship bore down, for the schooner. At 5 saw a signal of distress. At half past 5 spoke her and she desired captain G. to heave too as they wanted to leave the ship. At 6 the ship's boat came alongside with three French passengers, namely, P. Rul, Mr. Wattiers, and Gabriel Gaenier, and three returned and brought their trunks. At 8 the boat returned the 4th time with captain Noyes and all the crew the mate and two men excepted, it being so thick that the boat could not go along side of the ship. At 10 got the boat in upon deck. At 12 hove to to the windward of the ship. At 6 A.M. bore down for the ship. At 8 got the mate and two men out, the remainder of the trunks and some small provisions. At 10 spoke sloop Ranger , from N. York, for Savannah and put five men on board of her. At 11, the ship went down, in lat. 38, 45, N. long. 73, 30, W.
BALTIMORE, October 10.
Arrived, brig Susannah , Franklin, from Smyrna, and 65 days from Gibraltar. Left at Smyrna 26th May, sch't Dolphin , La Bree, for Philadelphia, 1st June; brig Reynard , Hayes, for Salem, do.; ship Hero , Anderson, of Baltimore for Messina; Commerce , Burnham, of Alexandria, for do. On the 1st June the Susannah was captured by a Russian privateer and carried into the island of Tenedos; found there the ship Rising Sun , Parsons, of Newburyport, from Smyrna for Messina—brought in—cargo condemned and sent to the island of Corfu to discharge. July 21, the Susannah was captured by the British and carried into Gibraltar—detained 14 days and dismissed without charges.
Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
TUESDAY, October 13.
The secretary of the navy returned to Washington on Wednesday last.
Intelligence has been received from the Bay of All-Saints, that the English having attempted an attack upon Buenos Ayres, were repelled by the Spaniards, commanded by General Linieres; that they lost 1200 men, and were driven under the walls of Monte-Vido, which was afterwards blockaded by the Spaniards. [Baltimore American.]
HANSE TOWNS.
Among the unauthenticated reports of the day, is this, that Bonaparte means to restore the Hanse Towns to their ancient importance. It is said there are to be 13 of them, that they are to keep a fleet, and that even one or perhaps two French ports are to be admitted to the league. [London paper.]
A letter from Bourdeaux of August 30, says, "There is an embargo on Portuguese vessels, and troops are marching through here daily, it is said for that country. Our markets are improving. We yesterday refused 43 sous for tolerable St. Domingo Coffee. Cotton has risen very much. Louisiana was placed yesterday as high as 237 50. Potashes and bees wax in demand. Sugars are heavy, but as the fall approaches we expect a demand. Brandies and wines are fallen."
COMMUNICATION.
Gaylord Griswold's Letter. —This letter has been frequently referred to by the Editor of the Aurora , in such a manner as to induce his readers to believe that it was of recent date, and written with a view to promote the late plans of Burr in the west, whatever they may have been. Although this is not positively stated, yet it is so strongly insinuated as to have the desired effect. Many of the less intelligent believe, that in saying " the Judiciary is with Burr ," the letter alluded to the late conspiracy."
The fact is, if such a letter was ever written by Mr. G. it was in 1804, when Burr stood a poll for governor of New-York. At this time many federalists felt anxious for his election, believing it would promote the interest of their cause. The influence of the unequalled and ever to be lamented HAMILTON, the boast of his country, and the genius of his age—prevented Burr's election, and was the cause of the mournful catastrophe that followed, which federalists are neither disposed to forget nor forgive. Time has proven that Hamilton well understood the character of his political opponent, and was correct in dissuading federalists from supporting a man every way unworthy of their confidence. Since this period, federalists have had nothing to do with Burr, they considered him the murderer of their best friend, and viewed him as an object of detestation. But much as they abhor the man and his principles, they are not willing that the constitution and the laws should be trampled under foot in order to punish him; nor can they, with indifference, hear base insinuations thrown out against an upright judge, who had the firmness to give legal opinions. No exceptions have been taken to the soundness of these opinions—no reasons given to prove them otherwise; but pitiful allusions have been made, with a view to make unfavorable impressions as to the motives of the Chief Justice; and to assist in producing this effect, an old letter is dragged in, that has no more relation to the subject than Mr. Jefferson's letters to Mazzei, Tom Paine, and Callender.
It will, however, require a more powerful attack to shake the confidence, the more enlightened repose in a judge of sterling integrity, whom they "delight to honor"—a judge who will never "mistake the shouts of a mob for the trumpet of fame"—and who, as a sound lawyer, an eloquent statesman, and a lucid historian, has not a superior in our country.—Democrats think they have a fine mark, and are very industrious in shooting; but as yet they have only discovered their disposition to hit, without being able to effect it. [Washington Fed.]
We are desired to state, that a Stone is placed in the hands of Dr. Ott, which possesses the wonderful power of extracting poison of every kind. This Stone will be used under the direction of Dr. Weems, and without charge. It was brought from India by a gentleman of New York, who purchased it from a native, after having seen the efficacy of its power demonstrated in extracting the poison of a scorpion that had been permitted to bite the then owner. The owner of this Stone dining in company with some gentlemen who were conversing on the peculiar power of a stone owned by a lady in Virginia, related the above account, and has since most generously sent his stone to a gentleman in town, to be used for the benefit of such of his fellow-citizens as may be so unfortunate as to require it. The Stone is black, about an inch in length, and in shape somewhat like a bean. [Ibid.]
Ship Argo , Lockyer, of and from Philadelphia, to Havana, was cast away on the 17th Sept. about 3 leagues to the eastward of Little Isaac rock. On the 19th the crew and passengers left the ship in the boats, when one of them drifted into the Gulph stream, where she was fallen in with by the ship Comet , captain Dizy, having the hon. Daniel Clarke, M. C. owner, on board; who, on receiving information that another boat was drifting about, cruised for her three days, when the crew were found upon the great Isaac rock.—To this humane and generous act of Mr. Clarke, are the crew and passengers indebted for their lives, nor can we bestow too much applause upon a man who will for 3 days sail out of his course to rescue his fellow creatures from misery and death.—Captain Lockyer and crew, and Messrs. Wharton, Courtland & Parry, passengers, arrived at Charleston on the 28th ult. in the Comet .
APPOINTMENTS.
General JOHN SHEE, of Pennsylvania, superintendent of Indian affairs, to be collector of the port of Philadelphia, vice Gen. Muhlenburg, deceased.
General JOHN MASON, of the district of Columbia, to be superintendent of Indian affairs, vice General Shee, appointed collector of the port of Philadelphia.
PRINTING.—We are informed that a patent has been granted to Mr. J. Brown, Little Eastcheap, for an improvement on the Printing-Press , by which nearly double the quantity of work performed by the usual mode of operation, will be accomplished in the same time by half the number of hands, and half the usual labor. This Press is of an entirely new construction, and the expedition and ease are acquired by the additional power given, and by means of a cylinder supplying the types with ink, by the motion of the machine. [Dublin paper.]
WANTED TO HIRE,
An active WOMAN, accustomed to cooking and washing.
Apply at this Office.
October 13.
903t
For Sale, at Bush-Hill,
A LARGE number of APPLE-TREES , topped at six feet and sufficiently large to plant out as standard trees—they consist of thirteen sorts, all of the most choice fruits.—Twelve and half cents each is the price, if the trees are taken from the nursery by whole rows, if picked sixteen cents.
Richard M. Scott.
Bush-Hill, October 13.
903t*
Just Published,
For sale by R. GRAY, Bookseller, in King-street Alexandria:
The Life of Gen. Washington, By DAVID RAMSAY, M. D. Author of the American Revolution . Price in boards, £2 50 October 13.
NOTICE.
THE subscriber intending to leave this place in the course of a month or two, requests all those to whom he is indebted to bring forward their accounts; and those indebted to him to make payment. E. SHAY. October 13. 3t
ST. MARY'S COLLEGE.
GRAND LOTTERY, BALTIMORE.
AUTHORISED by the general assembly of the state of Maryland, the scheme of which is the most brilliant ever offered to the citizens of the U. S. containing besides a large number of other good prizes,
 1 prize of 30,000 dollars.  1 do. of 15,000  3 do. of 10,000  2 do. of 5,000  3 do. of 1,500  7 do. of 1,000 
Not two blanks to a prize, and the lowest prize is twelve dollars. The scheme contains only 21,500 tickets; 10,000 of which are actually sold to a company of gentlemen, in N. York, to whom the Managers have obligated themselves to commence the drawing in the city of Baltimore, On THURSDAY the 31st day of DECEMBER next, and to draw 500 tickets per day.
Tickets and Shares are now selling in a variety of numbers and very rapidly, at TEN DOLLARS and a HALF each, for a short time.
G. & R. WAITE'S
Truly Fortunate Lottery-Office , corner of MARKET and CHARLES-STREETS, BALTIMORE.
The grandeur of the scheme of the above Lottery, together with an assurance from the Managers that it will positively commence drawing on the 31st day of December next, have been a sufficient inducement for the subscribers to come to the city of Baltimore for the express purpose of facilitating the sale of the tickets.
G. & R. Waite.
One of the above firm will personally attend the drawing daily, to take down the numbers correctly, as will also one of their clerks.
The next New York Lottery will not commence drawing till April next—tickets of which lottery may be had at Waite's offices, No. 64 and No. 38, Maiden Lane New-York.
** Distant advertisers, accompanying their orders with bank notes of any description to either of Waite's offices, in New-York or Baltimore, may have Tickets and Shares forwarded to any amount with the utmost punctuality, and the earliest advice sent them of their success. All prizes sold by G. and R. Waite, will be paid by them.
†† Tickets in the above lottery are to be had at J. March's book-store, George-Town, where the prize list will be regularly received. October 13. 3tw2m
NOW LANDING
At Vowell's wharf, from on board sloop Maria Antoinette , from St. Jago de Cuba, and for sale by the subscribers—
 62 hhds Molasses  65 barrels green Coffee  226 boxes Segars, superior qua.  ALSO ON HAND,  25 barrels Coffee  1700 lbs Bees Wax  270 Spanish Hides  10,000 bushels Salt. 
Wadsworth and Butler.
September 3.
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Advertisement.
THE public are hereby notified, that a petition will be presented to the next general assembly of Virginia praying that a company be incorporated to pave a road leading from Fauquier court-house by the Buckland-Mills to Fairfax court-house, in the direction to Alexandria.
October 7.
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Bank of Potomac,
October 9, 1807.
NOTICE is hereby given the Stockholders of this institution, that an Election for twelve Directors, for the ensuing year, will be held at the Court-House in this town, on the second Monday of November next.
By order of the President and Directors, C. PAGE, Cashier. October 9. 2aw 19th Nov
Public Sale.
By virtue of a deed of trust from PHILIP WANTON and MARY his wife , to the subscribers, to secure a debt owing by him to the Bank of Alexandria, on THURSDAY the 29th inst. will be exposed to sale, on a credit of six, twelve and eighteen months, carrying an interest from that day, several LOTS and parcels of GROUND , in the town of Alexandria, to wit:
An undivided Moiety of a piece of Ground, with the Improvements, lying upon the west side of Royal-street and to the northward of King-street, fronting twenty-five feet six inches on Royal-street, and extending back one hundred and twenty-three feet five inches—the whole ground subject to an annual rent of fifteen pounds twelve shillings, Virginia currency.
A piece of Ground, lying upon the west side of Columbus-street and to the southward of King-street, extending on Columbus-street sixty-six feet seven inches to a twenty feet alley, then westwardly with the line of the alley one hundred and sixteen feet to another alley fourteen feet ten inches wide, then northwardly with the line of that alley twenty-six feet seven inches, then eastwardly twenty-four feet three inches, and an half, then northwardly forty feet, then eastwardly ninety-one feet eight inches and an half—subject to an annual rent of forty-nine dollars fifteen cents.
A Square of Ground, containing two acres, lying on the south side of Wolfe-street, north side of Wilkes-street, west side of Patrick-street, and east side of Henry-street.
A large Frame Store & Warehouse, built upon a piece of ground lying on the south side of Prince-street and to the eastward of Fairfax-street, the ground is thirty feet some inches front on Prince-street, the building nearly covers the whole front, the building is insured.
James Keith, John C. Herbert,
October 9. dis
TO BE SOLD,
FOR READY MONEY,
To the highest bidder, at public auction, at Dawson's tavern, in the county of Loudoun, and town of Leesburg, on FRIDAY , the 13th day of November next, if fair; if not, the next fair day; by virtue of a decree of the court of the United States, for the 5th circuit, in the Virginia district, pronounced at May term 1806, in a suit depending in said court between the executors of Daniel Mildred, deceased, who was surviving partner of Mildred and Roberts, plaintiffs—and Samuel Hough and others defendants—
900 Acres of Land,
Near Leesburg, on the waters of Tuscarora, in the county of Loudoun—three acres of Meadow near Leesburg, and a House and Lot in Leesburg; or so much thereof as will be sufficient to raise certain sums of money, interest and costs, in said decree mentioned.
William Mann, Armstead Long, Charles F. Mercer,
September 11. 2awtf
Valuable Property for Sale.
TO BE SOLD , in four distinct lots or together, four acres of LAND, containing from one and a quarter acre to two acres each, most eligibly situated without the territory of Columbia, extending in a right line from Gibbon-street to Great-Hunting-Creek, intersecting Jefferson, Franklin, and Green-street, and bounding east and west on Fayette and Payne-streets.
A plan of the ground and further particulars may be obtained by application to
James Patton.
June 22. tawtf
The Subscriber
Returns his most grateful thanks to the inhabitants of this town, for the patronage he has heretofore received, and earnestly solicits a continuance of the same: He likewise takes this method to inform them that, on Monday evening, the 28th of September inst. he intends opening a NIGHT SCHOOL at his Academy or Prince-street, where will be taught Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, and any branch of the Mathematics.—Any young gentlemen desirous to become acquainted with any of the above branches will meet with due attention from
G. W. Carlin.
September 15.
Printing in its various branches, executed at this office.
For Sale by the Subscribers, Lisbon Carpeting for summer, of different qualities, Bucellos and Carcavello Wines in quarter casks, Window Glass of different sizes, Mould Candles of a superior quality in small boxes, Soft-shelled Almonds in bags, A quantity of patent Iron Hollow ware. R. T. Hooe & Co. June 1. 69
GREAT BARGAINS.
INTENDING to remove to the state of Tennessee as soon as possible, I wish to dispose of the following valuable and increasing property upon low terms, which property I inherited from my ancestors, who have had a legal title to the same for upwards of one hundred years.
One tract well-known by the name of ABINGDON , being on the Potomac river between Alexandria and George Town, and nearly opposite the city of Washington, beautifully situated, containing about Four Hundred acres, now leased to the Mr. Wises, for three hundred and sixty dollars per annum, with other stipulations contained in the said lease.
One other tract contiguous to the first, leased to William Fraser for forty dollars per annum, containing about sixty acres.
One other tract containing ten acres of bottom land, adjoining the Four-Mile Mill tract.
One other tract contiguous to the Abingdon estate, and within two and a half miles of George Town, containing 725 acres. The greatest part of this land is heavily covered with red and white Oak.
A L S O,
Three thousand acres on the Scioto River, in the state of Ohio.
This tract descended to me from my uncle George D. Alexander, being one moiety of the land he was entitled to for his military services during the revolutionary war. All the title papers with the wills under which I am entitled to the above property, are in the hands of BALDWIN DANE, Esq. to whom application will please to be made for terms &c. he being legally authorised to contract and dispose of all the above valuable property, for which good and satisfactory titles will be given.
Walter S. Alexander.
August 13. co
Robert Gray,
Bookseller, King-street, Alexandria, has lately received for sale the following Articles.
Reeves's water colors, in boxes, containing from six to eighteen colors; ladies japan dressing cases; japan ink-chests; durable ink for marking linen; superfine warranted black lead pencils; pounce and pounce boxes, camels' hair pencils for drawing; superfine red sealing wax; indian ink; parchment; violin strings, bows and bridges; German flutes; one well finished clarinet; one hautboy; instructions for flute and violin; tooth powder and brushes; red military feathers; black do. with red tops; pocket thermometers; mathematical instruments; writing and wrapping paper; quills; wafers; bonnet boards; fullers' press boards, &c. &c.
Also the following late Publications.
Warner's American revolution, 3 vols. oct. Mease's geological view of the U. States. Mrs. Opie's simple tales, 2 vols. 12 mo boards.
Notice of St. Dominick, by Miss Owen-son; Margaretta, by a young lady of Philadelphia.
Domestic Cookery; Murphy's life of Garrick; Steuben's military discipline; Azani's maritime law; pieces of Irish history, by W. J. Mac Nevan, &c.
For sale by the dozen.
School bibles and testaments; Scott's lessons; Murray's English reader: introduction to reading; Columbian orator; looking-glass for the mind; Philadelphia latin grammars; school dictionaries assorted; spelling-books; primers; slates; playing and message cards; ink-powder; bonnet boards, &c. &c.
ON HAND,
A large stock of ready-made blank books, of various sizes; blank account books ruled and bound to any given pattern, at a short notice.
October 5.
NOTICE.
THE subscriber, of the town and county of Alexandria, in the district of Columbia, has obtained from the Orphans' Court of the said county, letters of administration upon the personal estate of Doctor James Gillies , late of the town and county aforesaid deceased: All persons having claims against the said deceased, are hereby warned to exhibit them with proper vouchers thereof, on or before the first day of April next ensuing, or they may by law be excluded from all benefit of the said estate. And all those indebted thereto, are requested to make immediate payment.—Given under my hand, this 29th day of September, 1807.
Frances Gillies, Adm'x.
September 29. 2aw4w
FOR SALE, OAK HILL MILL, And two valuable Leases,
SITUATED in the county of Fauquier, on the great road leading from Ashby's and Manassas's Gaps, in the Blue Ridge, to Alexandria, Falmouth, and Fredericksburg. The mill seat commands a fall of 24 feet in a very constant stream, issuing immediately from the Cobber Mountain, and is improved by a merchant mill fifty-five by forty-five, three stories high, two of stone and one of wood, containing two water wheels, sixteen feet in diameter, one pair of burr and one of Allegany stones, with the necessary running gear and machinery, in perfect repair.—To the mill is attached a lot of twenty acres, in fee simple, on which there is a framed dwelling house, 38 feet by 20, with two rooms below stairs and two above, an unfinished portico behind, of the whole length of the house, and a porch in front, two excellent springs rising within a few feet of the dwelling house, and the mill supply both with water.
The leases are for two unexpired lives, contain one hundred acres each, and lay adjacent to each other, and to the mill lot. They have on them houses for the reception of tenants, twelve acres of improved timothy meadow, and one hundred and forty acres of inclosed land, adapted for Plaster of Paris and re-clover, and now in a state of high cultivation. The terms of sale of the above property will be made to suit the convenience of the purchaser, to whom will be given an indisputable title. For the terms of sale or a view of the premises, application may be made to Robert Hereford, Esq. residing thereupon, who is fully authorized to dispose of the same—or to the subscriber.
Charles Fenton Mercer.
Little River, Loudoun county, Virginia, May 16. [18] lawtf
P. S. If the above property is not sold by the first of October, it will, after that period, be rented out for one or more years. C. F. M.
PROSPECTUS
OF LEWIS AND CLARK'S TOUR TO THE PACIFIC OCEAN, THROUGH THE INTERIOR OF THE CONTINENT OF NORTH AMERICA, Performed by order of the Government of the United States.
During the years 1804, 1805, and 1806. This work will be prepared by Capt. Meriwether Lewis, and will be divided into two parts, the whole comprised in three volumes octavo, the first containing at least seven hundred pages, the second and third from four to five hundred each, printed on good paper, and a fair pica type. The several volumes in succession will be put to press at as early periods as the avocations of the author will permit him to prepare them for publication.
This distribution of the work has been made with a view to the accommodation of every description of readers, and is here offered to the patronage of the public in such shape, that all persons wishing to become subscribers, may accommodate themselves with either of the parts, or the entire work, as it shall be most convenient to themselves.
Subscriptions received by ROBERT GRAY , Alexandria.
Detached from this work, there will be published
LEWIS AND CLARK'S MAP OF NORTH AMERICA.
From longitude 9 3/4 west, to the Pacific Ocean, and between 30 1/2 and 52, north latitude, with extensive Marginal Notes. Dimensions five feet eight inches by three feet ten inches.
EMBRACING all their late discoveries, and that part of the continent heretofore the least known. This map will be compiled from the best maps now extant, as well published as in manuscript, from the collective information of the best informed travellers through the various portions of that region, and corrected by a series of several hundred celestial observations, made by Captain Lewis during his late tour.
For the convenience of subscribers, these several works will be delivered at the most respectable commercial towns, and at the seats of government of the respective states and territories within the Union: no advance is required, nor will payment be demanded until such delivery is made.
The price of part the first, in two vols. will be ten dollars, and that of part the second, in one volume, eleven dollars, delivered in boards. Price of the Map, ten dollars.
*** Any persons who may have subscribed for these works, to lists which contained no stipulated prices for the same, and who may be dissatisfied with the terms now proposed, are at liberty to withdraw their names from such lists, at any time prior to the 1st day of December next. M. LEWIS. Philadelphia. June 3. [Aug. 7.]
ALMANACS for 1808,
Not published and for sale, by Cotton and Stewart.
August 24
Joseph Mandeville, Corner of King and FAIRFAX-STREET, ALEXANDRIA: HAS FOR SALE, An assortment of WINES, LIQUORS, GROCERIES, &c. Consisting of
MADEIRA Port Sherry Lisbon Malaga Teneriffe & Corsica
WINES.
Old St. Estephe Medoc laret, in cases of one dozen A few dozen fine old frontinac Ditto do. best wine bitters Jamaica and West-India rum New-England do. Cogniac, Bourdeaux and Naples brandy Holland and country gin Schiedam gin in cases Irish whiskey, very old 70 barrels Pennsylvania rye whiskey Cider in barrels White wine and Cider vinegar Florence oil in flasks 2 hogsheads Havanna honey 15 do. choice retailing molasses
TEAS of good quality, Gunpowder Imperial Hyson Young Hyson Hyson-Skin and Souchong
TEAS.
Muscovado sugars, different qualities Bengal white do. Loaf and lump sugars, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Alexandria. Leiper's, Garrett's, and Hamilton's snuff in bottles and bladders. Macuba and rapée do. Clover-seed, (Penn. warranted) Mace; nutmegs; cloves; cassia; pimento; to; pepper; ginger, race and ground; Cayenne pepper; refined salt-petre. Coffee; chocolate; rice; pearl barley; London and Philadelphia mustard; basket salt; starch; fig blue; flout indigo; Georgia and Tennessee cotton; flax; wool; madder; copperas; alum; brimstone; chalk; pipes in boxes; wrapping paper and twine; traces; bed cords; leading lines; demijohns; gin cases; patent shot; brandywine gunpowder; Harvey's gunpowder, [the only real British battle powder] from F to treble scaled chewing tobacco; best Havanna segars. Muscatel and bloom raisins in boxes. Sun raisins in casks. Zante currants; prunes; soft shelled almonds.
A few boxes excellent pickles, each one dozen bottles assorted; capers, olives and n-choies, for sale by the box. A quantity of clean good allum salt suitable for the fishery, &c. &c.
JAMES BACON,
At his GROCERY STORE, on King-street, has in addition to his former stock, added
A fresh Supply of Genuine Articles in the Grocery Line;
Which makes his assortment complete. He now offers for sale, on his usual low terms
Muscovado Sugars, of various qualities,
Loaf and Lump ditto, Gunpowder, Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, Hyson-Skin, and Souchong
TEAS, particularly selected for family use.
Best green Coffee, Chocolate, of a superior quality, Madeira, Busells, Sherry, Lisbon, Teneriffe, Malaga, and Genuine old Port
WINES.
Cognac and Bourdeaux Brandy, Old Jamaica Spirit, for family use, Antigua, St. Croix, St. Vincent, and New England Rum, Holland Gin, Irish and country Whisky, Molasses, Wine, and Cider Vinegar, Stoughton's Bitters, Mace, nutmegs, cloves, cassia, pimento, Cayenne and black pepper, race and ground, ginger, basket salt for table use, pearl barley, rice, starch, fig blue, soap, mould, dipt and spermaceti candles, refined salt-petre, flout indigo, alum, copperas, madder, brimstone, spinning cotton, patent shot all sizes, best English and country made gunpowder, segars and smoking tobacco, very best chewing tobacco.
Hamilton and Leiper's snuff, Hunter's pipes in boxes.
London mustard, warranted of a superior quality, Dixon's best ditto, wrapping paper, demijohns, &c. &c. with generally every article in his line—the whole of which have been selected with care, and will be disposed of at the very lowest terms.
PRINTED DAILY BY SAMUEL SNOWDEN, By the Proprietor.