Alexandria daily advertiser (Alexandria [Va.]), 1807-04-02 00:00:00

Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
Vol. VII.]
THURSDAY, APRIL 2, 1807.
[No. 1873.
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.
FOR SALE.
An ANCHOR, of about 350 wt. and STAY, ready fitted for a vessel of 150 tons, entirely new and of the best English ordage.
Apply to Mordecai Miller
March 20. d 6 Hds. best retailing Molasses 40 barrels of nice Tanner's Oil. 20 bags of heavy Black Pepper 3 pipes of French Brandy 3 do. Holland Gin, and 1 box of brown Platillas.
A part of the above Goods are a consignment, and will be sold unusually low by M. MILLER.
March 10. d MARSTELLER AND YOUNG, HAVE JUST RECEIVED, A quantity of BEEF—Boston inspection— No. 1 and 2—which will be sold on moderate terms. Feb. 3.—d
Marsteller and Young, Have just received, and will sell low if taken from on-board, 8000 bushels Turks Island Salt.
ALSO,
17 Tierces Barbadoes Molasses. January 16. d
Spanish Hides.
1500 large heavy Spanish Hides 5000 wt. fine green Coffee—and 600 wt. Indigo, Spanish Flotant For sale by M. MILLER.
February 20. d
Just Received,
AND FOR SALE BY THE SUBSCRIBERS, 2 pipes L. P. Madeira WINE 2 half do. do. do. 6 pipes Cognac BRANDY, 4th proof. Wadsworth & Butler,
WHO HAVE ON HAND,
20 hds. Jamaica RUM, 4th proof 10 do. St. Croix do. 2d & 3d do. 8 do. New-England do. 5 pipes Holland GIN 2 do. country do. 1 hhd. L. market Madeira Wine } of a superior quality 4 quarter casks do. do. } 3 do. do. L. P. Teneriffe do. do. 8000 bushels Lisbon SALT. January 1.
13 hds. SUGAR of good quality 33 bbls. do. do. 5 pipes 4th proof Brandy 4 qr. casks Sherry Wine } of excellent quality 11 do. do. Malaga do. } Boxes of Cotton Cards Sacks of Licorice Root and Sago Barrels of Clover and Herds Grass Seed And a large quantity of Red Sole Leather, For Sale by Benjamin Shreve, Jun. d
SEINE TWINE.
2,000 pounds excellent Seine Twine. ALSO, 10 quarter casks Port Wine 10 boxes Spermaceti Candles 12 kegs fresh Raisins— For sale by James Sanderson. d
January 19. d For Sale or Rent, A WELL finished three story BRICK DWELLING HOUSE, containing 7 rooms, with wash house, kitchen, smoke house, coach house and stable and other necessary buildings all of brick, situate on Royal street, a few doors from Gadsby's, and near the market. For particulars apply to Robert Patton. d
February 9. d
WANTED,
A MILLER who is master of his business, to take care of a merchant mill.—To such a one good wages will be given.—or the person who wants, please apply to Mr. Joseph Smith, Alexandria. March 17. d
Landing,
From the brig MARY and sloop JANE, FOR SALE BY
Lawrafon & Fowle,
50 tons PLAISTER PARIS 50 barrels } N. E. RUM. 5 hogsheads } 4 pipes Holland Gin 50 boxes mould candles 200 boxes smoked Herrings 600 feet oars.
IN STORE,
30 chests imperial and young hyson teas, of a superior quality 10 bales Beerboom gurrahs 120 casks fresh raisins 80 barrels N. E. Rum 30 hogsheads } Retailing Sugars 70 barrels } 100 boxes soap 75 do. chocolate 2 cases cotton cards. March 25.
For Sale,
(Now landing from sloop Mary-Ann.) 20 Quarter casks Sherry Wine. And in Store, 6000 bushels salt suitable for the fisheries 8000 lbs. Coffee. Wadsworth & Butler. March 5. d
FOR RENT,
The STORE, on Prince-street, between Fairfax and Prince-street, lately in the occupation of Mr. Ramsay. It is well calculated for a dry or wet goods store. The rent moderate. Apply to William Hodgson. Sept. 25. d
JOHN G. LADD
Has just received and offers for sale, 67 chests fresh Teas, Consisting of Imperial, Hyson Shulan, Young Hyson and Hyson Skin of the best quality. 2 bales very fine India COTTONS. Also, a quantity of SALT, suitable for the fishery.
Fresh Stone LIME, and Red CLOVER SEED. March 9. d
For Sale,
A GROUND RENT of Seventy-two Dollars per annum, on Prince-street.
WANTED,
A few Shares of the Bank of Alexandria and Potomac.
Wm. Groverman, Broker. March 17. d
FOR SALE OR RENT,
A TANNERY, with convenient improvements thereon, in the town of Centerville. Apply to Mr. Daniel Harrington at the premises, or to the subscriber in Alexandria. JOHN G. LADD. February 25. d
JUST RECEIVED
AND FOR SALE, 150 Sacks Liverpool Stowed Salt, & 2600 Bushels do. On very moderate terms. Wm. Hodgson. Jan. 3. d
Suawarrow Boots.
JOHN G. FRANCIS, From New-York,
RESPECTFULLY informs the public that he manufactures Suawarrow Boots with all the modern improvements, warrantee equal to any in the United States. After many years of experience in his business, he has discovered a new method of retaining the elasticity in boots. He warrants to fit the leg better than ever so badly shaped. He makes boots of various descriptions, viz. Suawarrow—Fair Tops, Three Quarters, Corsican Spring Toe, Duck Bills, Round Toes, Bonaparte's, Graves Jefferson's Boots and Shoes. He warrants to fit the Suawarrow equal to the tuck boots.—Gentlemen will please to call and see for themselves, at his shop in King-street, between Mr. Mott's and Mr. Hodgkin's tavern. January 5. d6m N. B. He intends selling cheap for cash.
Wanted to Charter,
A vessel of from 1000 to 1200 barrels, to load for Madeira, to which immediate dispatch will be given. Apply to James Patton. March 28. 6t
Wanted to Charter,
A vessel of about 800 barrels burthen, to load for a British Windward Island in the West-Indies. William Hodgson. March 16. d
Just Received,
And For Sale by COTTON & STEWART, Carr's Stranger in Ireland. (Price One Dollar.) March 27. d
10 bales Beerboom Gurrahs,
For Sale by Joseph Riddle. March 2. d3t1awtf
Just received from Philadelphia,
By Captain Hand, 29 chests Young Hyson, and 9 boxes Hyson Shulan Tea, of a superior quality, which will be sold low. Likewise on Hand, 6 hds. good Sugar, 10 hds. Molasses, of a good quality, Salt of various kinds, And a constant supply of Flour suitable for family use. Joseph Dean. March 27. d
Joseph Mandeville,
Corner of KING and FAIRFAX-STREETS, ALEXANDRIA: HAS FOR SALE,
An assortment of WINES, LIQUORS, GROCERIES, &c. Consisting of
MADEIRA } Port } Sherry } Lisbon } Malaga } WINES. Teneriffe } Corsica }
Old St. Estephe Medoc claret, in cases of one dozen
A few dozen fine old frontinac Ditto do. best wine bitters Jamaica and West-India rum New-England do. Cognac, 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
Gunpowder } Imperial } Hyson } Young Hyson } TEAS Hyson-Skin and } of good quality. Souchon }
Muscovado sugars, different qualities Bengal white do. Leaf 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; pepper; ginger, race and ground; Cayenne pepper; refined salt-petre. Coffee; chocolate; rice; pearl barley; London and Philadelphia mustard; baskets; starch; fig blue; floutant indigo; Georgia and Tennessee cotton; flax; wool; mad; er; copperas; allum; brimstone; chalk; pipes in boxes; wrapping paper and twine; rages; bed cords; leading lines; demijohns; in cases; patent shot; brandywine gunpowder; Harvey's gunpowder, [the only real British battle powder] from F to treble sealed; chewing tobacco; best Havanna segars. Muscate 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 anovies, for sale by the box. A quantity of clean good allum salt suitable for the fishery, &c. &c. March 19. d
Fifty Dollars Reward.
WHEREAS a sum of money has been lately stolen amounting to upwards of One Hundred and Seventy Dollars, and it is supposed by some person of color. One hundred and twenty dollars in ten and five dollar bills of the bank of Potomac, three or four English guineas, and about two dollars in small change in a silk purse, with about fifty dollars in silver. All persons are requested to stop any one of the above description, that are not in the habit of having such sums of money of their own, and give information at the Printing Office, where the above reward will be paid on convicting the villain or villains and recovering the property, or in proportion for any part of it, and Twenty Dollars for the thief or thieves without the property. April 1. d6t
For London, direct,
The new SHIP SACHEM, JACOB B. EARL, Master; To sail in all this week. For passage only apply to the CAPTAIN on board, or to James Patton. March 31. d5t
JUST RECEIVED
From PHILADELPHIA, and for sale by the subscriber, An elegant and fashionable assortment of ladies' and children's Morocco and kid SHOES, and men and boys' PUMPS and SHOES. Charles Pafcoe. March 31. 6t
Ice Cream.
AS application has several times been made to the subscriber for Ice Cream, this is to inform the public that he will in future have it every SATURDAY, when such as want may be supplied. Also—Calves Feet Jelly for sale. Matthew Fakin. March 21. 2aw3w
JUST RECEIVED,
One keg of the first quality Chewing Tobacco. JESSE TALBOTT. March 10. eo
PUBLIC SALE.
BY VIRTUE of a deed of trust from WILLIAM WILSON to the subscriber, to secure the payment of certain sums of money to the Bank of Alexandria, will be exposed to sale, at public auction, on their respective premises, on the 7th day of May next, sundry parcels of Land, lying upon Union, Water, Fairfax and Queen streets, and a twenty foot alley, on a credit of six, twelve, and eighteen months, the purchaser giving his notes with an approved indorser, for the payment of the purchase money in three equal payments, and further to secure the purchase money, a deed of trust upon the land purchased. James Keith, Trustee. February 28. dts
FOR SALE,
On advantageous terms. A THREE STORY BRICK WARE HOUSE, on Union-street, next door to Benjamin Shreve, jun. well situated for the Shipping or Grocery business.—Also, a LOT of GROUND, at the corner of Water and Wolfe-streets.
TO RENT.
And immediate possession given, The STORE and DWELLING HOUSE on Fairfax-street, occupied by Jacob Hoffman—an excellent stand for the DRY GOOD business.—Apply to Jonah Thompson & Son. March 14. 3tawtf
Just Received and for Sale.
By the Subscribers, A choice cargo of MAHOGANY From the Bay of Honduras, of different lengths and sizes, which they will sell by the log or larger quantity.
They have also for Sale,
Sugar in hogsheads London particular Madeira Wine, Catalonia ditto, by the quarter cask Virginia Rum, of excellent quality Molasses by the hogshead Liverpool Stowed Salt And Logwood. Nathaniel Wattles & Co. January 26. 2aw

FURTHER EXTRACTS
From London and Liverpool papers both to February 12, inclusive received at the office of the Federal Gazette, by the Her- cules.
OFFICIAL ACCOUNT
Of the re-capture of Buenos Ayres. From the LONDON GAZETTE, January 27.
[CONCLUDED.]
I inclose a copy of the capitulation, and I trust the high and independent language in which it is couched, and the terms dictated by general Beresford, to an officer at the head of myriads of people, will do him infinite honor in England and obtain for him his majesty's most gracious approbation of his conduct.
I have received and annex a return of the killed, wounded, and missing, by which it appears, that there are two officers, two serjeants, one drummer, forty three rank and file killed; eight officers, seven serjeants, ninety two rank and file wounded, and nine missing making a total of one hundred and sixty-five, and scarce any of those misfortunes were occasioned except from the inhabitants on the tops of the houses and churches.
The enemy confess to have lost about seven hundred killed and wounded, in the short conflict in the streets; and if it had not been for the inhabitants, I have little doubt but that the Spanish troops would have been completely defeated, although seven times the number of the British forces.
Nothing is more difficult than to give their lordships an idea of the number of men in arms; but from the best accounts we can obtain, it is thought that Pueridon, and the other principal people engaged in this plot, had collected from eight to ten thousand men in the country; that Liniers may have brought over from eight hundred to one thousand, and the town furnished though armed in various ways, about ten thousand under the secret armament of the magistrates.
When every vessel that could escape from Buenos Ayres had joined, I proceeded towards Ensenada, to retire with the detachment of marines; lieut. Groves of the Diadem was obliged to quit the Belem schooner as she would not work out; one gun boat and a settee, a prize, were also left in the harbor, with the Justina, a small English merchant ship that had followed the expedition from St. Helena. Captain Thompson of the Neptune who was in the castle, was made a prisoner and lieutenant Burgh of the Raisonable, with Mr. Ramsay, a midshipman, and seven men, who were in the settee as her boats could not hold them. Lieutenant Herrick in the Dolores, the other armed schooner, worked out in a manner which coupled with his conduct on the whole of this business does him great credit.
On the 13th in the morning, the detachment of marines, under the command of lieut. Swaile, was embarked from Ensenada, and his two Spanish field pieces spiked and thrown into the river.
On the 14th, I sailed for this anchorage where I arrived the following day and immediately addressed the governor of Monte Video on the subject of our troops.
On the 16th, in consequence of receiving by col. Linier's aid de camp, a letter from general Beresford, I dispatched two of the transports to Buenos Ayres, where one arrived on the 17th, but from the prerogative of the governor of Monte Video, in the first instance, and his subsequent dishonorable conduct, no troops have yet been embarked.
Whilst I had the honor of being on board the Leda I had every reason to be satisfied with the zealous attention of capt. Honyman, his officers and ship's company; and I cannot but express my extreme approbation of the conduct of all the officers and seamen who were constantly employed in the small vessels, and being under almost every privation, in the very severe and trying weather, which we experienced the last ten days.
I most sincerely regret, however, that my situation has imposed on me the painful duty of making this report to their lordships, especially as it is done principally by materials collected from different people, which they probably, in many instances, deduced from vague and uncertain conclusions; if, however, it should hereafter appear that I have failed in any instance to do ample justice to the conduct, energy & prowess of general Beresford, and the officers and soldiers under his command, it has been owing to the limited scale of my communications since the 12th, from the extreme jealousy of the enemy, and not from any indisposition to appreciate their
merits in the most liberal manner; a sentiment which I have held on every occasion, and publicly marked it in all my former despatches.
I have the honor to be, &c.
H. POPHAM.
Diadem, Rio de la Plata, Oct. 9.
SIR,
On the 5th instant, off Lobos, we fell in with the Rolla, having a detachment of the 28th on board; she sailed from the Cape in company with the Melantho, which was to the westward of her. I took the troops out of the Rolla, and sent her to Rio Grande, for the purpose of purchasing any flour or biscuit, and ascertaining whether any quantity of the latter could be baked there.
On the 6th we returned to this anchorage, where we found the Protector, with the Adamant and Columbine transports, having on board detachments of the 28th, and the Diadem victualler. I lost no time in ordering all the men of war to complete their provisions for three months for fear of any accident happening to the victualler.
On the 7th, in the evening, the Medusa joined, with four of the Lancaster's convoy; and captain Bouverie reported, that the Lancaster was to the eastward with the remaining two ships, having the preceding night parted their cables. The Leda joined the same evening and capt. Honyman reported, that he had detained a Danish ship, bound to Monte Video, having on board the governor of Valdivia.
I intended to have dispatched the Wellington this evening, but col. Vassel particularly requested I would detain her till the arrival of the Lancaster, as col. Backhouse was a senior lieut. col. to himself, and succeeding adventitiously to the command of the army, he would naturally be desirous of making a report to the duke of York of the state of his force, and the arrangements he had made.
The weather was so hazy and the current so strong to the southward, that the Lancaster did not join till the 12th in the evening. On the following day, as it appeared to me that the commanding officer of the troops intended to make his first attempt on Monte Video, and was anxious to see that place, I directed captain Rawley to take all the transports to Flores Bay, and proceeded on the 14th off Monte Video, and then to Flores, where we arrived on the 15th, in the morning.
From the 10th to the 27th, it blew so hard, that nothing could be attempted. On the 23th in the morning, the wind was easterly, and every circumstance as favorable as possible to try the experiment; and as the pilots assured us a flat run off from the rocks of the town for a mile making precisely the same water along side of them as at that distance, I ordered captain Edwards, who very handsomely requested to remain till the experiment was tried, and to command the leading transport, not to attend to the ostensible orders in leading down in three fathoms water, but to haul in till he had small quarter less three, to ascertain whether the flat really run off as described, or not. Capt. Edmonds will explain the circumstance fully to their lordships; he anchored as near the shore as he could for the safety of the frigates, and then was only within random shot, and therefore I would not let the Leda go down a second time; for, unless the ships could have got within point blank shot, there was no chance of making a breach for the army to land in town. Although the enemy fired for more than an hour on our ships in consequence of there being but little wind I am happy to inform you that only one man was wounded.
I now saw it was impossible to get close enough to make any breach in the south wall with men of war, I proposed to col. Backhouse to take Maldonado, which I should have attempted early in the winter if the marines had not been left at Buenos Ayres.
Maldonado is an excellent harbor, where the fleet can water and get bullock, which now really become very necessary to recruit our men.
The island of Goretti, which forms the harbor Maldonado, is very strong, and after the troops are landed to take the village, and the batteries on the sea coast in reverse, I shall propose to take the island by the navy, provided it does not surrender to my summons.
I have the honor to be, &c.
HOME POPHAM.
Diadem, Maldonado harbor, Rio de la Plata, Oct. 30, 1806.
SIR,
I consider it right to take possession
of the harbor of Maldonado, as a safe anchorage for the ships now in the river, and those expected to arrive independent of the supplies which that district could so abundantly furnish us with.
I therefore request that you will inform my lords commissioners of the admiralty, that the moment I satisfied brigadier-gen. Backhouse of the expediency of the measure, no time was lost in moving part of 28th regiment to the Leda and Medusa, when they accompanied the Diadem to this place.
The frigates anchored about 5 o'clock yesterday evening, to the westward of the westernmost battery; and captain Honyman informed me by the telegraph, that the beach was smooth, and the disembarkation could be easily covered.
At six the troops from the Diadem assembled along side the Leda, and a landing was immediately effected, without any opposition; but as I thought it possible that the enemy might have a greater force than he shewed on the hills, and as the nearest transport was yet some distance from the roads, I ordered the marines of the Medusa, and a company of blues, from each ship to be landed to support the army, who entered, and took possession of the village of Maldonado before 8 o'clock.
This morning I sent a summons to the fortified island of Goretti, which forms this harbor, and I enclose, for their lordships' information, a copy of it, with the commandant's answer, and my reply, which was accompanied by an assurance, through lieut. Wiseman, of the Diadem, who was employed on this service, that I would not hold any further communication with him until his majesty's colors, which I sent for that purpose, were hoisted on the fort.
This proposition was acceded to, and the Spanish prisoners were immediately embarked, consisting of one captain, two lieutenants, one ensign and one hundred & four men.
Goretti is a very strong position, defended by 20 twenty-four pounders, in four batteries, so placed as to command the roadstead, the eastern passage between it and the peninsula, and the only two practical beaches for landing.
The troops were disembarked as they arrived, and the transports ordered to be watered as fast as possible, and held in readiness for any other service.
It is impossible for me to conclude this dispatch, without assuring their lordships that I continue to receive the most cordial assistance from every officer and man in the squadron under my command; nor could I observe the least abatement in their zeal, under many considerable privations which they experienced during the whole of this winter.
I have the honor to be, &c.
HOME POPHAM.
Return of ordnance taken in the island of Goretti.
20 twenty-four pounders, mounted on field carriages, side arms and ammunition complete
4 twenty-four pounders, not mounted.
200 stand of arms, and various other small articles.
HOME POPHAM.
His Britannic majesty's ship Diadem, Rio de la Plata, Oct. 30, 1806.
SIR,
His Britannic majesty's forces are in possession of Maldonado, and with a view to save time, as the General is on shore, I summon you to surrender the island of Goretti.
Any opposition on your part, to such a force as is now in this bay, may be fruitless, and if you do not allow the officer who is charged with this letter to hoist his majesty's colors at the fort, and trust to the known liberality of the British nation, you will have to answer for all the serious and inevitable consequences of an attack, whenever the General and myself think it expedient to make one.
(Signed)
HOME POPHAM.
To the commandant of the island of Goretti.
His Majesty's ship Diadem, Rio de la Plata, Oct. 30, 1806.
SIR,
The island must surrender immediately.
The British nation always treats its prisoners with honor and liberality.
Private property is held sacred by British officers.
The Spanish officers and men at Goretti shall immediately join the prisoners already taken.
(Signed)
HOME POPHAM.
To the commandant of the island of Goretti.
TRANSLATION
SIR,
The honor of the Spanish arms not permitting me to surrender at discretion, as you desire by your letter which you sent me, dated the thirtieth instant, I trust you will grant me the terms which accompany this, to vindicate my honor with my superiors. Our Lord preserve you many years.
Island of Goretti, Oct. 30, 1806
Terms made in the island of Goretti, 30th Oct. 1806.
1. The garrison to march out with all military honors, keeping their arms, and the officers, serjeants, and corporals their swords.
2. All their effects to be embarked, and carried to the Main by the British boats, there not being any on the island.
3. The garrison to be permitted to proceed to Monte-Video, on condition of not bearing arms until exchanged.
4. The remains of the artillery and stores shall faithfully be delivered up.
5. No person to be permitted to enter the island before it is evacuated, except those intended to take possession.
AUGUSTIN DE LERES.
To the general of Great Britain.
Alexandria Daily Advertiser
THURSDAY, APRIL 9
Letters of the 30th ult. from a gentleman in Richmond, mention that colonel Burr has had an examination by the Chief Justice of the United States; that no testimony had been adduced against him; and that he was bailed in the sum of 5000 dollars. He is represented as possessing and displaying, as usual, his well known dignity of deportment and equanimity of mind.
On Tuesday afternoon, about 4 o'clock, the body of John Chapman Dent, late of Charles county, Maryland, was discovered in an upright position in King street dock, where it is presumed he had, in a fit of desperation, plunged himself the night before.
The fate of this young man is much to be regretted - he had studied law with Mr. Mason, of Georgetown; and from his amiable manners and good talents, he bid fair becoming eminent in the line of his profession.
We understand that judge Chase will preside at the ensuing circuit court to be held at Richmond, before which it is believed Burr will appear to answer for the offences by him said to be committed. How slippery is fortune! But a little while since and judge Chase was arraigned before the senate of the U. S. where Burr sat as chief judge, to answer charges of the most serious nature, preferred against him - and now he sits as chief justice on the case of Burr, who is arraigned as a traitor!
[Balt. Evening Post.]
The following is a letter from a member of the legislature of the territory of Orleans to his constituents.
New Orleans, February, 1807.
SIR & FRIEND,
Conformably to a law passed the last session of the legislature of this territory, approved the 7th of June, 1806, the chamber of representatives assembled the 12th of January last, and on the following day the governor of the territory made his communications, which in my opinion are not, on any ground, either important or interesting, though very long, possessing little or nothing of information, and recommending (solely from an economical motive) a short session. On the following day our chamber entered upon business & continued with closed doors until the 24th of the same month, when the members were relieved from the secrecy which had been imposed upon them in so extraordinary a manner. The subject of debate during the secret sittings was the present state of the territory, in consequence of the communications made by gen. Wilkinson in person, and of observations upon some of our members, who from pusillanimity, and want of character, were afraid to express their opinions to the public, lest they should incur, by that, the displeasure of gen. Wilkinson, to whom they are entirely devoted.
The substance of the communications of general Wilkinson went to shew the imminent danger which threatened the city of New Orleans and its environs, by the invasion which had been projected by col. Burr, whose object was to make an attack on New Orleans and to pillage the banks.

afterwards to seize upon all the vessels which should be in port, and set sail for Mexico, in order to second Miranda in his illicit expedition against that province. The General, very ingeniously, proved to every one of our very clear sighted members, all which he advanced, by confidential letters, anonymous and written in cypher; by affidavits or depositions made by prisoners, who had not the chance of getting out on better terms; by certificates & many other documents too tiresome to command attention. For myself, I confess that my small discernment did not permit me to snap at the bait: all that I have been enabled to come at, is the persons that the same persons who have these denunciations, are themselves profoundly enveloped in the said conspiracy; but having found that the expedition would probably prove unsuccessful, and willing to escape from the infamy properly attached to the failure of such a project, they are hardy and base enough to proclaim themselves the denouncers of the same persons with whom they had been closely connected in the whole of the events which have hurried us into the most alarming circumstances, and the like of which has never before occurred in a free government, and which ought not to happen for the future.
Persons of the first distinction have been inculpatied by gen. Wilkinson (without regular authority.) Many of these persons have not only been arrested, imprisoned, and sent out of the territory, without being tried by their country, and without permission to prove their innocence before a court of justice, but also seized by a military force, and have become victims to the insatiable hatred of a dictator! The constitution has been violated in the most impudent and audacious manner, in the face and in contempt of the civil authority, and a weak superior court dared not to manifest its independence and firmly to maintain the authority with which it is invested. The liberty of the citizens is sported with, and their property exposed to ruin and the caprice of an arbitrary power, who wishes to impose martial law on the citizens of this territory, to govern with the bayonet, and by these means constrain them to be subservient to the object of his oppression. The Palladium of Liberty, the Press and the habeas corpus have been suspended! and on one or two occasions, the reply which the power alluded to made to the superior court on this subject, was insolent and contemptuous to that court, which submitted itself quietly and ignominiously to the will of the general, and acknowledged themselves, in truth very sorry for the trouble they had given him. And the persons demanded were not only refused to be delivered up to said court, but were embarked and sent off, God knows where; but as for me, I believe to the mines of Mexico! It may be a miracle if ever these persons are permitted to set their feet on their native shores again! An abuse of power so glaring has hitherto been unknown in the history of America, and in that of all civilized nations. The executive of the territory has resigned the command of a portion of the militia, and has put that portion under the orders of a dictator, from the fear, I believe, of incurring his mighty displeasure—he has also co-operated with the general in all his criminal plans; from a want of energy, of firmness and resolution, in all his policy, he is much detested in this territory. By his imbecility he has facilitated an usurper in trampling independence under feet, together with the rights, the privileges, and the liberty of our fellow-citizens, whom he has placed in such a state of uncertainty, that they knew not in what perfidious manner, nor in what moment they might be conveyed from their wives, their children, and deprived of their property, their liberty, and in one word, of all that men hold dear in this world!!!
Burr is at this moment at Natchez in the hands of the acting governor. I am informed that he is willing to be judged by the civil authority. It is the second time he will be put in jeopardy for the same offence. I am well informed that his intentions are to establish himself on the land he has purchased at Ouachita;—Should he go there I should not be surprised if general Wilkinson should send his troops to arrest all the citizens of our county under the pretext that they are conspirators!! It appears that whoever speaks or has ever spoken to Burr, or who has held any communication directly or indirectly with him, becomes infected with the invasion malady, and by that is rendered dangerous to society. I have nothing to add relative to the progress of our legislature, because unto
the present time nothing of an interesting nature has passed. I am given to believe that our present session will be very short, as it is probable the governor will prorogue us as soon as the judiciary system shall be revised. The basis of this revision is the entire alteration of the county courts, and in their place the establishment of commanderies, with nearly the same jurisdiction as heretofore. A system to which I shall not give my consent. I detest with all my heart the project of confiding all the power to a single man, for too much power in the hands of a single man will always be pernicious in a free country, and the only opening which leads to despotism and tyranny.
The chamber has attempted to deprive the county of Ouachita of a representation in future sessions, until it shall have completed the number of five hundred free male persons, &c. I consent to it with all my heart, and I have proposed to the honorable members of the chamber this condition, that they shall pass no law imposing any species of territorial tax on our county nor any other which shall not tend to the interest and welfare of our local situation! And if they persevere in the determination I hope that we will not patiently and timidly submit to a yoke of this nature, nor contribute to the payment of taxes by a representation in which we have neither part nor interest.
I have the honor to be sir, With sentiments of esteem, Your very humble servant."
The following are the articles which we promised, from the Orleans papers politely handed to the editor. [Bal. American.]
NEW-ORLEANS, Feb. 19. On Tuesday last the following resolutions passed both branches of the legislature of this territory.
"Assured of the attachment and devotion of the citizens of this territory, to the government of the United States—to which, under the auspices of Providence, they are as highly indebted for their present prosperity and happiness; and desiring to give a solemn testimonial to the world, of our firm determination, under all circumstances and at all hazards, to maintain and support that political connexion, which has united our destinies to those of one of the freest and most enlightened people on earth.
"Be it Resolved by the Legislative Council and House of Representatives of the territory of Orleans, in General Assembly convened, That they have in common with their fellow citizens of this territory, viewed with horror and indignation, the recently developed traitorous conspiracy against the Union, Peace and Liberties of United America.
"Be it further enacted, That this legislature has been, and will ever be ready to co-operate to the full extent of its constitutional powers, with the executive of this territory, and to defeat as well the machinations of internal foes, as all enterprises from without, which may be hostile to this territory or to the laws, government and constitution of the United States.
NATCHEZ, Feb. 11.
Anxious to relieve the public mind from the agitation caused by the arrestation of a number of persons last evening, we have delayed the publication of the present number, in order to gain correct information.
The following statement is given as authentic:
Early yesterday morning a negro boy belonging to Dr. John Cummins, of Claiborne county, appeared at the house of Mr. Fairbank's near the mouth of Cole's Creek inquiring the road to Natchez. He rode a horse recollected by Mr. F. to belong to Col. Burr. The surcoat which the boy wore was also recognized as one belonging to Mr. Burr: the suspicion of Mr. F. was excited and he examined the negro strictly: the boy produced a passport from his master, and a letter to Mr. Archibald Douglass, in Concordia, Orleans territory, on a local subject: Mr. F. proceeded to a particular examination of the surcoat worn by the boy, in the cape of which he discovered after the closest examination, a small billet of which the following is a correct copy:
"If you are together keep together, and I will join you to-morrow night, in the mean time put all your arms in perfect order.
"Ask the bearer no questions, but tell him all you may think that I wish to know—he does not know that this is from me nor where I am."
"C. T. & D. F."
The boy was immediately taken into custody, and the papers transmitted to governor Williams; by whose order a number of persons in this city who descended the river with col. Burr were arrested. A guard was stationed on the banks of the Mississippi to take charge of the boats of his party (lately arrived) and another at Mr. Michie's, where the arrested persons were collected: they have since been liberated on their parole—and are to undergo a legal examination; which it is expected will take place this day or to-morrow.
The billet is evidently in the hand writing
of Burr; the circumstance, however, of the boy's being in possession of his horse, and coat, has given rise to a conjecture by some that he intended the detection of the billet, in order to divert the attention of the officers of government from the route he has taken to escape—We have understood that an order has been given to arrest Dr. Cummings, and therefore suspend giving any opinion on the subject. The circumstances attending its detection, were unquestionably sufficient to warrant the measures pursued by the executive, on the occasion.
From the N. Carolina Weekly Messenger.
GOOD FOOD FOR MILCH COWS. Beat up in a mortar dry corn cobs; pour boiling water over them, or boil them in a pot; stir them frequently while boiling—and when cold, give it to your cows, which is nearly as good as boiled pease for milch cows, and certainly a very economical feed. The experience which I have had of this cheap good food, induces me to recommend it to my brother planters.
A PLANTER.
Character of the English Nation. OXENSTERN, a Swedish writer, calls England the kingdom of Bacchus, the School of Epicurus, the Academy of Venus, the Country of Mars, the Residence of Minerva, the Paradise of the Lovers of Liberty, &c. The females, he says, are beautiful; but their beauty is accompanied by a je ne scai quoi de fade . The bravery of the men approaches to ferocity. Their talents for wit are great, but they border on presumption. Here fortune distributes her favors with a liberal hand; but these islanders are ignorant of using them. Courtezans, and the gratification of the palate, are the objects of their liberality. This nation wants nothing to make it truly happy, but to know how to enjoy its blessings. Of all countries in the world it is the most likely to charm a young man, provided he understands the language and can bear the expence. In short, if the high road to Hell is sown with pleasure, it is absolutely necessary to pass through England.
Nobleness of Character.
Men have existed who had the courage and nobleness to refuse the alluring blandishments of an imperial crown. When Francis and Charles, of France & Spain, were exerting every effort of their mighty power to gain the elevation of the emperor of Germany, the electors neglected both to offer it to Frederic duke of Saxony, to whom history has given the honorable appellation of Sage . He was not dazzled with the object for which monarchs so much superior to him in power contended with so much eagerness, and after deliberating on the matter a short time he rejected it with a magnanimity and disinterestedness no less singular than admirable. The king of Spain's ambassador, sensible of the advantage which his recommendation of their master would produce, sent him a large sum of money as the first token of that prince's gratitude.
But he who had greatness of mind to refuse a crown, disdained to receive a bribe, and upon their increasing his leave to distribute a part at least of the sum among his courtiers he replied that he could not prevent them from accepting what should be offered, but whoever took a single florin should be dismissed next morning from his service.
(Emerald)
ADDISON says, that a dog has been the companion of man for 3,000 years, and has only learned of him his vices—that is, to worry his species when he finds them in distress. Tie a saucapian to a dog's tail, and another will fall on him—put a man in prison for debt, and another will lodge a DETAINER against him.
An usurer is one who relieves you in the PRESENT tense, and makes you pay for it in the FUTURE. He always deals in the CONDITIONAL mood, speaks in the IMPERATIVE, and leaves you in the END in the ABLATIVE.
ZENO thus addressed a garrulous youth: Nature gave us TWO EARS and ONE MOUTH; that we might HEAR MUCH and TALK LITTLE.
FROM THE CHARLESTON COURIER.
ODE TO SUSPICION.
Degeneros animos timor arguit. VIRGIL. Suspicion always haunts the guilty mind. SHAKESPEARE,
AH! who is yon, with haggard mein, That lurks in secret place unseen; Yet from the den where he is pent, Full many a wary look is sent; Now every way, with cautious gaze, The wide extended space surveys,
Looking around, with eyes askance, Then sudden turns with eager glance, When, hark! he hears the rushing wind Disturb the rustling leaves behind! Then down upon the earth, aghast, In haste his trembling limbs are cast!
Yes, now I know the monster well: Suspicion, progeny of Hell; Of guilt begot, of danger born, And nurs'd in fear's grim cave forlorn; Away, tormenting fiend, away, Nor urge with innocence thy stay! Hence! and in some dreary cell With the trembling miser dwell; Feed him with fantastic fears Of want in his declining years: Bid each hollow blast that blows Wake the wretch from short repose, To snatch his bags and eager hold From fancied thieves his idol gold. Find where, immere'd in tears and sighs, The half neglected lover lies, And place full in his tortur'd sight His fair inconstant all the night; And, to augment his soul's despair, Place thou his hated rival there; Let him the willing charmer kiss, And feast in luxury of bliss.
Or find where under midnight skies Athwart the gloom the murderer flies; Whilst he the stings of conscience feels. Be thou, fell monster, at his heels: Possess his madly beating brains With racks and gibbets, whips and chains, Let every bush and waving tree Pursuing blood-hounds seem to be! Or find the men whose iron sway Makes abject prostrate slaves obey, Who by oppression swells his state, And in their misery grows great; Picture some chief, whom justice drew Espousing the afflicted's cause, Aiming the meritorious blow To lay the ruthless tyrant low!
For me no wealth I have to keep, No gold to break my silent sleep, No faithless maid my fancy warms, No rival youth my fears alarms, No blood my guiltless hands hath stain'd Oppression's rod I ne'er maintain'd: Free is my heart, and void of fear, Then come not with thy scorpions here Thy foul suggestions hurt not me, The guilty only harbor thee: Then hence! tormenting fiend! away Nor urge with innocence thy stay.
G. TURNBULL.
In Common Council.
April 1, 1807.
Ordered, That the petitions of sundry persons, relative to the keeper of the alms and work house, be referred to the trustees; and that they be requested to take them into their consideration previous to the appointment of a superintendent of the same, and report to council.
"An act for fixing the salaries of certain officers of the corporation" was read a second and third time and passed and ordered to be laid before the mayor for his approbation and signature.
Ordered, That the clerk of the market be authorised to purchase a scale, beam & weights, and erect a shelf for weighing provisions, &c at the east end of the market house; and that he be also authorised to have filled up the sunken places in the market square.
James Partridge, the proprietor of a house nearly adjoining the vendue store on Water street, having applied to secure the same, agreeable to an order of council dated 21st June 1806 It is Ordered, That the superintendent of police do cause it to be taken down, and charge the expence to the person owning the property.
Ordered, That the messenger of council do give special notice for a meeting of council on Saturday the 4th of this month, for the purpose of appointing officers of the corporation for the present year.
Test.
JAMES M. MREA, C.C.
The VOTERS & FRIENDS of Joseph Lewis, Esq. residing in Alexandria, and who have votes in either of the counties composing the district, we think are in duty bound to be at some pains to give him their suffrages. The election for Prince-William commences on Monday next; those Voters residing in the county will of course attend.
April 2.
SALT.
700 bushels of Ground Alum Salt, For sale on board the Montezuma, capt. Palmer. Apply to M. MILLER.
April 2.

PROOF, Of the good effects of Lee and Son's Genuine Medicine, shewn by the following cases of cures:
Lee's Worm-destroying Lozenges.
This medicine, which is as innocent & mild as it is certain and efficacious in its operation, cannot injure the youngest infant, should no worms exist in the body; but will, without pain or griping, cleanse the stomach and bowels of whatever is foul or offensive, and thereby prevent the production of worms and many fatal disorders.
From the many cases of cures that daily come to our knowledge, we have selected the following:
Messrs. Richard Lee & Son,
You are at liberty to publish the astonishing cure performed by your Lozenges on my son, 10 years old, who was afflicted with fevers, pain in his side, and a continual head-ache, which reduced him so low that he was unable to sit up. One of my neighbors advised me to use your Lozenges, which has had the happy effect of restoring him to a better state of health than he has enjoyed for several years, in the short space of seventeen days.
JOHN KELLEY, Pitt-street.
Messrs. Richard Lee & Son,
My son, five years old, has for some time past been very unhealthy, having fevers, head-ache, and loss of appetite. Hearing of the many cures performed by your Worm Lozenges, I was induced to give them a trial. The effect was beyond my expectation, as a large quantity of small worms was expelled; hundreds of them was alive for some time after.
JOHN KENNEDY, Potter-street. Baltimore, Jan. 4th, 1807.
Messrs. Richard Lee & Son,
Having observed in the newspaper an advertisement of yours describing the good qualities of your Worm Lozenges, induced me to call at the store of Warner and Hanna, and to make a trial of some of them on a female child of my friend's, who was in my care, which, from her symptoms of disease, viz. sickness, a picking at the nose, offensive breath, and other like circumstances, authorised myself and Mrs. McCormick to determine that worms was the complaint; accordingly a few days since, I made a trial of the medicine, agreeable to the directions, and I am happy to say, that on the third day, afterwards the child evacuated large worms, and other offensive matter, such as to me was astonishing that any human being could have contained—particularly at so early an age as one year and a half old. For the good of society I have much pleasure in mentioning the case, and to observe that the child is now perfectly well, and assumes a healthy appearance. Any other information I shall give with pleasure on application to me, at my house in Frederick-street, near Messrs. Van Wyck and Dorsey's auction room.
WILLIAM MCCORMICK. Baltimore, Jan. 31, 1807.
LEE'S ELIXIR,
A sovereign remedy for colds, obstinate coughs, catarrh's asthma, sore throats, and approaching consumptions.
To parents who may have children afflicted with the hooping cough, this discovery is of the first magnitude, as it affords immediate relief, checks the progress, and in a short time entirely removes the most cruel disorder to which children are liable. The elixir is so perfectly agreeable, and the dose so small, that no difficulty arises in taking it.
Lee's Grand Restorative,
Proved by long and extensive experience to be absolutely unparalleled in the cure of nervous disorders, consumptions, lowness of spirits, loss of appetite, impurity of blood, hysterical affections, inward weaknesses, violent cramps in the stomach and back, indigestion, melancholy, gout in the stomach, pains in the limbs, relaxations, involuntary emissions, obstinate gleets, flour albus (or whites) impotency, barrenness, &c.
Infallible Ague and Fever Drops,
For the cure of Agues, remittent and intermittent Fevers.
Lee's genuine Essence and Extract of Mustard.
A safe and effectual remedy for acute and chronic rheumatism, gout, palsy, lumbago, numbness, white swellings, chilblains, sprains, bruises, pains in the face and neck, &c.
Lee's Sovereign Ointment for the Itch,
Which is warranted an infallible remedy at one application, and may be used with the most perfect safety by pregnant women, or on infants a week old, not containing a particle of mercury or any dangerous ingredient whatever, and is not accompanied with that tormenting smart which attends the use of other remedies.
Lee's Genuine Eye-Water,
A sovereign remedy for all diseases of the eyes, whether the effect of natural weakness or accident.
Lee's Genuine Persian Lotion. LEE'S DAMASK LIP SALVE. TOOTH ACHE DROPS,
The only remedy yet discovered which gives immediate and lasting relief in the most severe instances.
THE ANODYNE ELIXIR,
For the cure of all kinds of head-ache.
Restorative Powder for the Teeth & Gums
THE FOREGOING MEDICINES SOLD BY
NICHOLAS HINGSTON,
At his China, Glass, Queen's-Ware and Seed Store, Fairfax street, facing Messrs. Rickett's and Newton's.
Each article has on the outside wrapper, the signature of
Richard Lee and Son,
Without which none are genuine.
March 21
United States Court, fifth Circuit and Virginia District.
NOVEMBER TERM, 1806.
John McIver, assignee of Josiah Watson, plaintiff—against Bird, Savage and Bird, James Watson, John Watson, jun. James Taylor and Richard M. Scott, defendants.
THIS cause was this day heard on the bill, answers, replications thereto, exhibits, and the proceedings in the suit lately depending in this court, between Robert Bird, against Josiah Watson and John Love, and was argued by counsel. On consideration whereof the court not now deciding on the respective claims of the parties to the lands in the proceedings mentioned, doth adjudge, order and decree, that the marshal of this district, or one of his lawful deputies, (after having advertised the time and place of such sale for five weeks successively in one or more newspapers printed in the town of Alexandria and city of Washington) do expose to sale, at public auction, the tract of land in the proceedings mentioned, called Buckland , either altogether or in parcels as the parties may agree, or in case of their disagreement, in the way he may think will most enhance the price thereof, upon the following terms, to wit—One-fifth part of the purchase money to be paid therefor, to be in cash, and the balance in four equal annual payments, bearing interest from the date if not punctually paid, taking bonds with sufficient securities from the purchaser or purchasers, payable to the marshal, for the use of such of the parties to this sale, and the sale aforesaid, as may hereafter be adjudged entitled thereto, and retaining the title to the said lands as security for the payment of the said annual instalments; and in case default be made in the said payments, or either of them that shall not be paid, that the said tract of land, or the lot or lots for which the payments shall not have been made according to the tenor of the sale, be set up for public sale by the marshal, for ready money, after the time and place of such sale shall have been advertised in manner as aforesaid and the proceeds of sale to be applied to the discharge of the sums remaining due on the purchase of the said tract of land, or the lot or lots so to be sold, and the surplus, if any, to be paid to the original purchaser. And if the parties shall prefer the said tracts of land being sold in two or more lots, or the marshal or his deputy who may act, shall be of opinion in case of their disagreement, that the value of the said tract of land will be enhanced by a division thereof the court doth direct that he have the same divided into as many lots as the parties shall agree on, or he think best, by the surveyor of the county of Fauquier, and sell the same so divided, and that he bring the said bonds and pay the money so to be received in cash at the sale, after having defrayed the expenses thereof and of the division if any shall be made into court, subject to its future order, and the marshal is directed to report his proceedings to the court; and the court doth further order and decree, that the defendants, trustees for Mrs. Watson, be permitted to reap and carry off the now growing crop from the said lands, and that the marshal sell the same, subject to that privilege, and this is to be without prejudice to any suit that Robert Bird, Bird, Savage and Bird, may hereafter bring, claiming the profits of the said lands, against the said defendants, trustees as aforesaid.
A copy. Test.
WM. MARSHALL, C.Pk.
IN pursuance of the foregoing decree will be sold the land and premises therein mentioned, called Buckland , lying in the counties of Fauquier and Prince William. The sale will be made on the premises, on the 16th day of May next, and the land will be sold entire, or in lots, as may be thought proper on the day of sale.
Also, Under a decree of the said court, pronounced at the May term, 1805, between Robert Bird, plaintiff, against Josiah Watson and John Love, defendants, will be sold, to the highest bidder, for ready money, a tract of Land, lying in the county of Westmoreland, called Chantilly . The sale will be made on the premises, on the 12th day of May next.
Benjamin Mosby, D. M.
for Jos. Scott, M. V. D't.
[March 24]
2awis
Patent Elastic Suspenders,
To be had, wholesale and retail, of the Patentee, next door below Mr. Alexander McKenzie's, lower end of Prince-street, Alexandria.
THEY surpass any yet extant, for ease, elegance, &c. Masters of vessels and other gentlemen going to the West-Indies, Spanish Main, &c. may be furnished with an assortment, and a great allowance to those who purchase by the quantity.
N. B. 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.
ALSO,
Red, Green, & Black Morocco Leather,
By the dozen or single skin—for sale at Horwell's Patent Suspender Manufactory, in Prince-street.
Dissolution of Partnership.
THE partnership of Davey and Mills , was dissolved on the 17th instant—and William N. Mills is solely authorised to settle all accounts of the late firm.
William N. Mills,
Surviving Partner of Davey and Mills.
January 23.
All those indebted to the above firm are requested to discharge their respective dues on or before the 10th day of April next, otherwise suits will be commenced against them, without respect to persons.
William N. Mills,
CONTINUES to carry on the Grocery & Flour Business , in the house formerly occupied by Davey and Mills—
And has just received,
2500 weight Firkin Butter,
In complete order for shipping.
January 23.
coff
For Sale,
BETWEEN three and four hundred acres of PRIME LAND, lying on the new turnpike road, about 22 miles from Alexandria. This tract is well watered, well timbered, with some excellent meadow on it, and much more may be made—One hundred acres are in wood. Apply for terms to Cuthbert Powell , in Alexandria, or the subscriber near the premises, Fairfax county, Virginia.
RICHARD BLAND LEE.
February 16.
law8t
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
Best green Coffee,
Chocolate, of a superior quality
Madeira,
Busellos,
Sherry,
Lisbon,
Teneriffe,
Malaga, and
Genuine old Port
Cognac and Bourdeaux Brandy,
Old Jamaica Spirit, for family use,
Antigua, St. Croix, St. Vincents, and New
England Rum,
Holland Gin,
Irish and country Whisky,
Malasses, 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, floatant
indigo, allum, 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
demijohn's, &c. &c. with generally every article
in his line—the whole of which have been
selected with care, and will be disposed of on
the very lowest terms.
July 8.
Just Published, By ROBERT GRAY , at his Book and Stationary Store, King-street, A NEW EDITION OF THE ENGLISH READER
OR Pieces in Prose and Poetry, Selected from the best writers, designed to assist young persons to read with propriety and effect; to improve their language and sentiments, and to inculcate some of the most important principles of piety and virtue; with a few preliminary observations on the propriety of good reading. By LINDLAY MURRAY , author of English grammar, exercise, &c. Price 75 cents, bound in strong and durable leather.
March 16.
TO BE SOLD.
For ready Money.
To the highest bidder, at Public Auction, at DAWSON'S TAVERN , in the town of LEESBURG , in the county of Loudoun, on WEDNESDAY , the 6th day of May next (if fair, if not, the first fair day) by virtue of a decree of the court of the United States for the 5th circuit in the Virginia district, pronounced in November term 1806, in a suit depending between the executors of Daniel Mildred , deceased, who was surviving partner of Mildred and Roberts , plaintiffs—and Samuel Hough , Mahlon Hough and others, defendants.
112 acres of Land, lying in the county of Loudoun, on the Kittocton Run, being a part of a tract called Scotland Tract . A tract containing 38 acres, with a Merchant Mill thereon, also a part of the before mentioned tract—Also 108 acres of Land, likewise a part of Scotland Tract , 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,
Richmond, March 6.
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 Wednesday , the 6th of May next, if fair, if not, the next fair day; by virtue of a decree of the court of the United States, for the fifth circuit, in the Virginia district, pronounced at May term last, 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.
300 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,
Richmond, March 6.
Lumber Yard.
THE subscriber respectfully informs his friends and the public in general, that he has established a Lumber Yard adjoining Colonel Ramsay's wharf, where he intends keeping a constant supply of the best materials in that line, and will sell low for cash or on a short credit.
James McGuire.
March 13.
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N. B. He continues the House-Joiner's business, and from his knowledge in that line, will pay particular attention to any orders for Lumber that he may receive.
WILL BE SOLD OR LEASED, ON GROUND RENT.
For a term of Years, or for ever, A NUMBER OF VALUABLE AND ELEGANTLY SITUATED BUILDING LOTS, in this Town—on Fairfax , Cameron , Waverly , Union and Princess streets. They will be laid off to accommodate purchasers. Application may be made to William Herbert , Esq., or to the subscriber near Patuxent Iron-works , Prince George's County, Maryland.
John S. Herbert.
February 12.
For Sale or Rent.
MY LAND, TOBACCO WAREHOUSES, and other buildings at Bord's Hole ; at present in the occupancy of Mr. John W. Timberlake . Possession may be had the first of April. For further particulars apply to Mr. William F. Grymes , near the place. Mr. William Wedderburn , of Alexandria, or the subscriber.
W. Fitzhugh.
February 21.
PRINTED DAILY BY SAMUEL SNOWDEN.