Alexandria daily advertiser (Alexandria [Va.]), 1807-10-12 00:00:00

Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
VOL. VII.]
MONDAY, OCTOBER 12, 1807.
[No. 2040.]
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 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 Thursday 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 accommodating, 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 nineteen shillings 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, situated 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. dts
September 12.
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 tavern 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 Fredericksburg, the quality of the soil 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 Offices, 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 land is to be sold is recorded 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, } dts
October 5.
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 improved 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.
Guthbert Powell, } Com'rs. Phineas Janney, } Thomas Janney, } dts
October 7.
TO BE RENTED.
A three story Brick Dwelling and Warehouse, on King and Henry-streets—together or separate. Likewise, on the opposite side, a two story Brick Dwelling-House.
For terms apply to
Jonathan and M. Scholfield. co
May 1.
A Black Beaver Hat almost new, with red lining, and the letters J. B. C. written thereon, was stolen last evening about eight o'clock, from the entry of a house in Princess-street. A handsome reward is offered to any person who will bring it to Snowden's Printing Office in Royal-street; or give information that may lead to a conviction of the theft.
Oct. 9. 31*
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 25. dtf
BRYAN HAMPSON
HAS FOR SALE.
 10 pipes old port  5 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 hds. 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 chests young hyson } TEAS.  10 do. hyson skin }  5 do. imperial }  100 bags green coffee  150 kegs mackerel  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. d6m.
Sept. 25.
DIRECTIONS.
The buttons on the back parts of the waistband ought to be placed the same distance from each other, as the two center but-tons on the Suspenders, to prevent improper straining and thereby destroying the ease designed in the construction of the article.
Richard Horwell.
For Freight, [Coastways.]
The strong, good Sloop FLORA, SAMUEL HUCKINS, Master;—Burthen 600 barrels.
John G. Ladd.
 For sale, on board said vessel,  50 tons Plaster Paris  20 barrels fat Mackerel  1 Hogshead and ten barrels Rum. 
October 3. d
Removal.
EPHRAIM GILMAN,
Has removed from King to Royal-street, opposite the market, where he has for sale as usual, a general assortment of SHOES and TRUNKS.—Also, 35 bales prime up-land COTTON.
October 7. eo3t
For BOSTON,
The Schooner
MOHAWK,
Capt. Newcomb;
Will sail in a few days.—For freight or passage apply to Lawrason and Fowle,
Who have for sale, now landings,
 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 Beerboom gurrahs }  700 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 Cognac }  20 hogsheads } NEW-ENGLAND  50 barrels } RUM.  1 pipe L. P. Madeira wine  cases claret do.  25 hogsheads retailing molasses  200 boxes mould } CANDLES.  10 do. spermaceti }  250 boxes brown soap  70 do. chocolate  50 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.
JAMES SANDERSON
Offers for Sale, on moderate terms,
 5000 lbs. best Green Coffee  10 tiers fresh Rice  20 kegs fresh Raisins  12 tiers green Copperas  5 pipes Cognac Brandy  10 hds. 4th proof Jamaica  30 barrels N. E. Rum  25 barrels Whiskey  10 bales Cotton  5 boxes Cotton and Wool Cards  12 boxes Tin Plates. 
AND IN STORE,
 25 hds. South Potomac Tobacco. 
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.
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 Blacksmiths' 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
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 of 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.
Public Sale.
On TUESDAY next will be sold at the Vendue store,
Sundry Books and Charts, Belonging to the Marine Insurance Association of Alexandria.
P. G. Marsteller.
October 10.
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 Lark'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 3raw3w
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 PROPERTY, 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 } dts
October 8. [10.]
Russia Sheetings & Ravens Duck.
Just received a few Bales—
FOR SALE BY
John G. Ladd. d
September 25.
NOW LANDING
At Vowell's wharf, from on board sloop Maria Antoinette, from St. Jago de Cuba, and for sale by the subscribers—
 62 hds 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. dtsv eo1t
September 3.
The Subscriber,
At his Manufactory, Water-street, offers for sale,
Upwards of 12,000 wt. Soap, which, on inspection, will be found of a very superior quality.
 Mould and dipped Candles in boxes.  South-Carolina Cotton, in bales.  Ditto Rice, in tiers.  And, as usual, first quality Philadelphia Porter, in hds. and bottles. 
William Dunlap. September 21.

Alexandria Price Current.
CORRECTED WEEKLY.
   Articles. Per. Prices D. C.   Dolls. Cts.     Bread, Ship 100lb. 3 33   Navy 4   Pilot 5 25   Crackers 5 75   Beef cargo No. 1. bb. 11   Bacon lb. 12 1/2 scarce   Butter for export 18 20   Coffee, West India 29 31   Cotton 24 plenty   Chocolate 22 25   Candles Mould 20 21   Dipt 19 20   Spermaceti 50 53   Cheese, American 13 16   English none   Duck, Best Russia bolts. none   Fish, Salmon bb. none   Herrings 4 25   Mackerel none   Shad 7 50 8   Flax Seed 75 1 00   Flour Superfine 6   Fine 5 50   Midlings 4 50   Grain, Indian Corn bus. 75 80   Wheat 1 17 1 20   Rye 75   Barley 1   Oats 50   Hides, Spanish lb. 12 1/2   Hemp cwt. 9 11   Hogslard lb. 12 1/2   Iron ton 125 130   Leather, Sole lb. 22   Lime bb. 2 50   Limes 5   Lemons none   Lumber 100ft.   Oak timber and scantling 5 7   Pine scantling 2 3   Boards 4-4 1 70   5-4 2 10   White do. common 4-4 1 50   do. clean 4-4 2 30   Lingels, Jump. 24 in. M. 4 50   Common 3 50   Cypress 24 3   Do. 18 2   Staves hhd. 28   bb. 20   bb. Red Oak 10   hhd. do. 9   Meal bus. 1 00   Molasses gal. 38 42   Nankeens piece 84   Pork prime bb. 16 13   Cargo 15 16   Southern 2d qual. 15 15   Plaster Paris c. pr. ton 7 50   Do. retail 10   Pimento 26 30   Pepper 24 25   Porter, American doz. 2 23   London none   Rice 100lbs. 4 50   Soap, Amer. white lb. avd. 10 11   Do. brown 9   Castillo 15 17   Salt-Petre, refined 31   Not refined 14   Spirits gall.   Brandy 4th proof 1 5 1 15   Rum Jam. 4th do. 93 95   Antigua 2d 75 80   American 48 50   Whiskey 46 53   Sugar H. white 100lb 13   Do. brown 11   Candy white 13   Do. brown 11   Muscavado 1st qual. 11 50   Do. 2d do. 10 50 plenty.   Do. 3d do. 10   Loaf lb. 19 22   Salt St. Ubes bus. 70   Lisbon 80   Cadiz 80   Liverpool blown 50 plenty.   Do. coarse 60   Turk Island 90   Isle of May 70 75   Liverpool fine-sack 3   Shot all sizes cwt. 13 50 14   Sheetings, Russia piece 22   Steel blistered cwt. 8 33   Crowley 17 13   TOBACCO, Alex. Ins. 6   Tobacco Md. 100lbs   Up. Patuxent 1st qual. 6 56   Do. 2d 5 50 6 52   Virginia 4 50 4 50   Lower do. 3 50 3 75   Rappahannock 4 50   Teas, Y. Hyson lb 90 100   Imperial 1 40 1 50   Tallow, Amer. 16 scarce   Wax Bees 37 1/2   Wines, Madeira pipe 260 300   Lisbon gal. 1 25 1 33   Sherry 1 50 1 75   Teneriffe 80 1 20   Claret doz. 8 12   Malaga gal. 95 1   Port 1 50 scarce.   Tin, in boxes 19 20  
PRICE OF STOCKS.
   Alexandria Bank, 196   Potomac do 97 1/2   Exchange on London, par.  
From the RICHMOND ENQUIRER.
TRIAL
OF COLONEL A. BURR.
MOTION FOR COMMITMENT.
EXAMINATION OF EVIDENCE.
[CONTINUED.]
THURSDAY, Sept. 24.
Continuation of Charles Duval's testimony.
Mr. Hay. Do you recollect any conversation with Mr. Blennerhassett about the temper of the people of New Orleans?— A. Mr. Blennerhassett told me, that the citizens were dissatisfied with the government under which they lived and with governor Claiborne, and that he would go to the Spanish country and establish a government independent of the government at New Orleans.—He mentioned at the same time that Mr. Graham was much beloved by the people and party there. I observed to him that when I was in that country, I frequently heard the people talking against governor Claiborne. Q Did he mention a particular time for the execution of this project? A. He mentioned that he was to be at New Orleans by Christmas. Q Do you recollect of gen. Tupper's saying any thing about Allbright, a witness for the United States, after Tupper returned home? A. I did not hear him, but I heard people say, that Tupper had declared, Allbright had perjured himself and he would make it appear. Q Did you know Allbright, and what was his general character? A. I was at Belpre a few days before I left home; and the people said that Allbright was an honest industrious Dutchman, and they would take his word as soon as general Tupper's.
Mr. Wickham , objected to these enquiries. Why were they not made when gen. Tupper was here?
Mr. Hay. It is a great pity indeed he did not wait this investigation.
Mr. Wickham. He did wait 6 months.
Mr. Hay. Had you any particular conversation with Mr. Bl. about going with him to New Orleans? A. He told me I might go to New Orleans with him, and when I got there if I did not like the place I might see Mr. Graham, who was a particular friend of mine, and he would no doubt put me into some business. Q Was this before or after you heard that Mr. G. was not one of the party? A. It was after. Mr. Graham advised me to have nothing to say to this project, and that if I wanted to go down the river it would be more to my credit to go any other way. Q Do you know any thing of the kiln dried meal? A. I do. It was ground & stored at my father's mill; about sixty barrels were of kiln-dried meal and about twenty or thirty that were not kiln dried. The boats dropt down and took in the meal.—Q Where is your father's mill? On the Muskingum? A. It is. Q Do you say that Blennerhassett's boats dropt down & took in the meal? A. I do. Q What boats? A. Those which were built by col. Barker up the Muskingum. Ten of these boats were finished. They dropt down to the mill half way to Marietta, took in the meal and stopped at Marietta.
Mr. Hay. Were any uncommon exertions made to finish these boats by a certain time? A. Mr. Blennerhassett said if the boats were not all done by a particular time he would take those that were finished and leave the rest. And colonel Barker got all the hands he could. Q And were any additional hands employed for completing the boats within the time prescribed by Mr. Blennerhassett? A. There were.
Cross Examined.
Mr. Wickham. Did Mr. Blennerhassett say any thing to you about a war with Spain? A. Yes; he mentioned to me I think that there would be one. Q And was it pretty generally expected in that part of the country? A. I believe it was. Q Was it generally wished for? I think not. Q Have you made any other affidavit than in this court? A. None. Q Did you give no information to gov. Tiffin? A. None. Q What become of the boats and kiln dried meal? A. Eat up I suppose by this time.
Mr. Martin. What the Boats too? Who took this meal? A. It was taken by gen. Buel, and as it was said under the orders of the government? Q And what became of the boats? A. They were taken to a creek at Marietta. Some were sunk, some were broken to pieces, and others were fitted up to carry away troops of the United States.
Mr. Burr. Were these troops taken up the Mississippi above its junction with the Ohio? A. So I heard. Q To St. Louis? A. I heard so.
David C. Wallace, Sworn.
In the fall of 1806, Mr. Blennerhassett informed me that he was engaged in a plan with a number of persons, which he thought would be highly advantageous, and that he was authorised to offer me the appointment of surgeon-general. I enquired surgeon-general of what? And he replied, that he was not at liberty to explain, until I had engaged in the expedition. He used various arguments to induce me to join. He said that I should be in very excellent company; that the association would consist of respectable individuals, and particularised col. B. He thought that after so long an intimacy, I might rely on his friendship. The conversation ended with my peremptory refusal to join in any expedition, the nature and plan of which I was not fully informed of and approved. I heard Mr. Blennerhassett make proposals to several individuals to join; offering 100 acres of land; each man to furnish himself with a rifle and blanket.—He stated that when they got to the mouth of Cumberland, the plan was to be disclosed; and those who did not like it were at liberty to return. Some of the men engaged; others took time to consider the proposition fully. At this time the boats building up the Muskingum were nearly completed, and a general rumor prevailed that Burr, Blennerhassett & Co. were preparing an expedition to discover the states, and to carry the war into Mexico. When Mr. Blennerhassett again asked me to join, I replied that the same objections continued; and that I was not informed of the objects of the expedition. To which he replied, "you have heard what we were about"; which I understood as assenting to the reports. I told Mr. Blennerhassett that I expected they would be stopped, descending the river. To which he replied, that he did not think the country would be able to stop them; that he would have 500 men from Marietta; he would have 7 boats at that place, and they would be joined by others from above. I remarked that the people in the western country were excellent marksmen, and that the woods on the banks of the river would afford them an excellent cover for firing upon those who were descending the river. He replied, that "in that case we would land a party and set fire to every house and town." I rode with Mr. Blennerhassett to see the boats that were building up the Muskingum, where he showed the builder of the boats and myself the articles by which the people under his command, as he called it, were to be governed on descending the river.
Each boats crew was to choose the capt. until they joined col. Burr at the mouth of Cumberland where he was to direct their proceedings. At the boat yard, he directed the builder to have an apartment fitted up in his boat for col. Burr, as he expected the Colonel, when he joined him at the mouth of Cumberland, would sometimes wish to stay with him. During the ride. I observed to Mr. Blennerhassett that I did not believe the plan would succeed, as the people generally detested and execrated the plan. To which he replied "if the people could not see their interest, we will not cram the measure down their throats." Mr. Bl. showed me some letters he had received from col. Burr about this period.
Mr. Wirt At which time was it? Between September, and the time of going down the river.
In one of which he admonished him not to be alarmed by the rumors respecting his arrest in Kentucky; as he apprehended no danger but delay to retard the intended settlement on the Ouachita. A person present (Capt. Elliot) enquired, whether col. Burr had mentioned any thing about the expedition. To which he replied "No: Nothing comes to us on that subject by the mail." Mr. Bl. spoke to me to furnish them a quantity of medicines and such directions for using them as were calculated for a military expedition.
In a conversation with col. Burr in 1805 he expatiated upon the situation of the Western country; on its being compelled to pay large sums, for the sale of lands, which were spent in the Atlantic States, and on the 3,000,000 dollars, which he said we paid for tax. These observations from col. Burr induced me to believe—Mr. Bots objected to the witness stating his own inferences...Col. Burr observed that this same money would vastly improve the commerce of the Western country.
Mr. Hay. Did you ever read the Queret ? A. I read the 1st and 2d No's at
Cincinnati. Q Did the observations in these papers recall to your recollection your conversation with col. Burr? A. They did. When I saw these papers I was asked my opinion about the author, I said that in my opinion, col. Burr had suggested the ideas and that Mr. Bl. had put them into words. Q Were the rumors that you spoke of general? A. They were. They were in every man's mouth.
Cross Examined
Mr. Wickham. Have you had a medical education? A. Yes; I received it in the University of Pennsylvania. Q Had you ever performed any surgical operation? A. I had not. I never practised physic nor did I ever intend it. Q Was this conversation with Mr. Blennerhassett, after or before your refusal to join? A. All the conversations were after that. Did any of the men, applied to by Mr. Blennerhassett in your presence go? A. I do not know. Q What was the tenor of these rumours? A. That this party intended to effect a separation of the union and to carry an expedition into Mexico. Q When the offer of Surgeon-General was made to you, did you believe it to be serious? A. I cannot be certain of Mr. Blennerhassett's motive for making this proposition, but supposed that his object was to induce me to join; although I had not practised physic.
Mr. Martin. Were you in the habit of curing gun-shot wounds, or cutting off limbs? A. No sir nor did I wish it.
Mr. Wickham. When were you in Philadelphia? A. In 99 and 1800. Q Whose lectures did you attend? A. I attended Dr. Woodhouse Rush's, Wistar's and Burtons. Wistar was joint professor of Anatomy and Surgery with Shippen. Q Did you attend all the lectures? A. Yes sir.
Mr. Hay. How long were you engaged in the study of medicine. A. seven years.
Mr. Hay. Did Mr. Bl. know of this? A. He did.
Mr. Wirt Did you attend any surgical operations in the Hospital. A. I did; one winter.
Mr. Wickham. Who did you study with? A. I studied about 3 years with Dr. White of Philadelphia.
Mr. Hay. Was this the same as Dr. White of Baltimore? "No" said Mr. Martin "he was then in Ireland."
Witness. What Dr. White of Philadelphia.
Mr. Martin. Oh! no; Mr. Hay and myself understand each other.
(To be continued.)
NOTE —The reader does not. But shall soon.
Report of a committee of the British House of Commons, on the West India Colonies.
[CONCLUDED.]
Your committee cannot omit to state another important advantage enjoyed by the French colonies from the sale of nearly the whole French mercantile marine to neutrals, under the stipulation of each vessel being returned into French ports in order to be navigated as French ships, within twelve months after peace, and with the enjoyment during war of the same privileges in the ports of France, as if they were actually French; for instance, to import sugar at a duty of four shillings per cwt. less than the duty imposed on sugar imported in neutral vessels.
In order to counterbalance in some degree, the advantages thus enjoyed by the hostile colonies, to the detriment of the British planter, it has been recommended that a blockade of the ports of the enemy's settlements should be resorted to; such a measure if it could be strictly enforced, would undoubtedly afford relief to our export trade.
But a measure of more permanent and certain advantage would be the enforcement of those restrictions on the trade between neutrals and enemy's colonies which were formerly maintained by Great Britain, from the relaxation of which the enemy's colonies obtain indirectly, during war, all the advantages of peace; while our own colonies, in the intercourse with whom that system of monopoly, which has been held essential to the commercial and military navy of this country, is rigorously enforced, are deprived of the advantages under which in former years they carried their produce to the foreign markets, and which in the present war by means of our decided naval superiority would have amounted to the exclusive supply of the whole of Europe; and when those extraordinary measures are taken into consideration which have been adopted to exclude the British colonial produce from the European market, it appears to your committee to be a matter of evident and imperious necessity, to resort to such a system by impelling and restricting, and as far as possible, preventing the export of the produce of the enemy's colonies from the places of its growth, shall compel the continent to have recourse

the only source of support which is that... As it may be apprehended that from the... adoption of such measures, difficulties... might arise in that intercourse from which... the West Indies at present derive a considerable proportion of some of their supplies... your committee have thought it their duty to make inquiry into the resources in that respect to which recourse might be had on such an event. During the only period which affords an example of the suspension of that intercourse, the evidence consists as to the fact of a supply having been obtained (though not without temporary and occasional inconveniences) from a variety of sources which may reasonably be relied upon, in case of such necessity, at the present moment, to a greater amount than the former period. From the examination of persons who in consequence of their residence in the British North American settlements, or extensive commercial connections with them, possess the best information as to their present and future resources, there is ground to believe that some supply of the principle articles of lumber might be obtained from thence immediately, and to expect that, with due encouragement, the quantity of that supply might be increased to any extent. The supply of flour which they could at present afford to the West India market would be small, and of inferior quality. They appear to be capable of affording a large supply of fish; and what deficiency might exist in other articles of salt provision might be made up by supplies from Europe. Upon the whole, the impression which your committee have received is, that the trade now carried on between the British West Indies and the United States of America, is very convenient and advantageous to the inhabitants of our colonies, and one which they could not relinquish without essential detriment, unless it were compensated by other advantages; but that it is not essential to their existence, or equivalent to the disadvantages of their situation, in those respects which your committee have already gone through in the present statement. Your committee having briefly stated the distressed situation of the West India planter—the causes which have gradually produced his distress, which are beyond his reach to remedy, and which must continue to operate with increased effect; and having stated such measures of relief as have been suggested to them, and such as, from the best sources of information, appear most adequate to the end in view, have on the whole, that if those remedies are liable to objections and difficulties, there is on the other hand the strongest concurrent testimony and proof, that unless some speedy and efficient measures of relief are adopted the ruin of a great number of the planters, and of persons in this country, holding annuities, and otherwise dependent upon these proprietors for their income, must inevitably very soon take place, which will be followed by the loss of a vast capital advanced on securities in those countries, and by the most fatal injury to the commercial, maritime, and financial interests of Great Britain.
“The people of the dutchy of Warsaw, and of the city of Danzic, have recovered their country and their rights.” “All nations, with one general accord, are rejoicing that the malignant influence which England has exercised over the continent is destroyed forever.” “France is united to the people of Germany by the laws of the confederation of the Rhine; to those of Spain, of Holland, of Switzerland, and of Italy, by the laws of our federative system. Our new relations with Russia are cemented by the reciprocal esteem of the two great nations.” “In all that I have done, I have had solely in view the happiness of my people, more dear to my eyes than military glory.” “I desire a maritime peace. Resentment will not have the smallest influence over my determinations. I cannot have any against a nation the sport and victim of the parties by which it is torn, & which is kept in darkness on the situation of its own affairs as well as those of her neighbors.” “But whatever may be the issue which the decrees of Providence may assign to the maritime contest, my people will always find me the same, and I shall always find my people worthy of me.” “Frenchmen, your conduct during the latter times in which your emperor has been separated from you more than 500 leagues, has augmented my esteem and opinion, which I had conceived of your character. I have felt proud in being the first among you. If during these ten months of absence and peril, I have been present to your thoughts, the marks of love which you have given me have excited constantly my most lively emotions. All my solicitudes, every thing that could have relation to the care of my own person, did not affect me in any other way than as connected with your interest, and from its importance to your future destiny. You are a good and a great people.” “I have meditated different dispositions for simplifying and perfecting our institutions.” “The nation has experienced the happiest effects from the establishment of the legion of honor. I have created several imperial titles to give a new lustre to the most distinguished of my subjects, to reward glorious services by glorious recompences, and for preventing the return of every feudal title incompatible with our constitution.” “The accounts of my ministers of finance and of public treasure, will exhibit to you the prosperous state of our finances. My people will experience a considerable deduction from the landed contribution.” “My minister of the interior will make you acquainted with the works which have been commenced or finished; but that which remains to be done, is of still greater importance; for I wish to see in every part of my empire, even in the smallest hamlet, the comfort of the citizens and the value of the lands augmented by the effect of the general system of amelioration which I have conceived.” “Gentlemen deputies from the departments to the legislative body, your assistance will be necessary to enable me to arrive at this great result, and I have the right to calculate constantly upon it.”
BY THIS DAY'S MAIL. NEW YORK, October 9. A gentleman passenger in the Arcturus, from Bordeaux, informs that the day before he sailed, he received a letter from his friend in Paris, stating that news had reached there, that Copenhagen had surrendered to the British. Captain Patzig, who arrived at this port yesterday, from Cape Francois, informs that general Christophe, left Cape Francois about the fourth of September, at the head of ten thousand men, for Port de Paix, to give battle to general Petion. Captain Pratt who arrived at Boston on Monday last, in thirty eight days from Amsterdam, informs that Copenhagen was surrendered to the British on the 20th of August, without resistance. Mr. Munroe had advised that American vessels in Holland, ready for sea, should go north about, and others should remain a short time to see the issue of our negotiations in England.
Alexandria Daily Advertiser. MONDAY, OCTOBER 12. Arrived, ship Wm. & John, capt. Woodhouse, from Liverpool—Dry Goods & Crates—Sundry Merchants. Also, ship Leonidas, capt. McKenzie, from Liverpool—Dry Goods—Sundry Merchants. Latest Proceedings. Thursday, Sept. 8. On this day the examination of evidence on the motion to commit Aaron Burr, Herman Blamehasset and Israel Smith, was declared by the counsel on both sides to be closed. Mr. Hay opened the argument on the part of the United States. It is not known what counsel will take part in this important discussion; but is expected their arguments will be very able and interesting. The two last days of the court, were taken up in the examination of major James Bruff, a witness on the part of the defence, who implicated general Wilkinson, with the explanation of general Wilkinson and the evidence of witnesses brought forward to invalidate the testimony of major Bruff. A letter from London, July 20, says, Mr. Monroe's secretary arrived in London on Thursday last, bringing from America the unratified treaty. His excellency Mr. M. is not very well pleased with its being returned, though he says it could not have been sent back at a more favorable time. It is reported that Cardinal Pesch endeavored to induce the claimant of the British Crown, (Cardinal York) who died lately, to bequeath his possessions to Bonaparte. The application was unsuccessful. Mammoth Cucumber.—There was raised this year in the garden of a gentleman in this town, a cucumber, the length of which was sixteen and a quarter inches, and the circumference fourteen and a half inches. The weight of it was six pounds. This may account for the cool weather we have had so much of. [Salem paper.]
PARIS, August 16. This day (Sunday) his majesty the emperor and king received a numerous deputation of the kingdom of Westphalia. At 5 o'clock his majesty presented himself with the accustomed ceremonial, at the palace of the legislative body to open the session. His serene highness the prince grand-elector having obtained his majesty's permission to administer the oath to the deputies of the legislative body assembled since the session of the year 14, the nominal of these deputies was made by M. Lajeas, and each of them took the oath at the foot of the throne. The appeal being ended, his majesty... Gentlemen, deputies from the departments to the legislative body; Gentlemen, members of my council of... Since your last session, new wars, new triumphs, new treaties of peace have changed the political face of Europe. If the house of Brandenburg, the first of our independence, still reigns, it is to the sincere friendship with which I am inspired for the powerful em... A French prince will reign upon the... he will know to conciliate the interest of his new subjects, with the first of his most sacred duties. The house of Saxony has recovered, after 30 years, the independence which it...
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. 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
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. (7) 12w8t
Public Sale. TO-MORROW, will be sold, at the Vendue Store, 6 barrels and 10 bags Coffee, on a credit of sixty days. P. G. Marsteller. October 12. 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 12. dts Corn for Sale. TO-MORROW, at half past three o'clock, in the afternoon, will be sold, at Hebburn's wharf, a quantity of CORN, upon a credit of ninety days. October 12. 2t JAMES SANDERSON 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, Spirituous Liquors, Teas and Groceries. October 12. d ALEXANDRIA RACES. THE ALEXANDRIA JOCKEY CLUB RACES will commence on TUESDAY the 3d day of November next, the course will be in the greatest stile, and enclosed by a complete fence. The first day's purse will not be less than FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS, and will probably be more than that sum—all arrangements will be published sometime previous to the races. Subscribers will pay their subscriptions to Mr. James Sanderson, treasurer. Mr. John Hodgkin is appointed clerk of the course, and all arrangements respecting the course is vested in him. James S. Scott, Sec'y. August 25 d3tlawit

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 ensured.
James Keith, John C. Herbert,
October 9.
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. Jemmerson'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 20 dollars reward.
Baldwin M. Lee.
Virginia, Westmoreland? county, July 24. [20] d.
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.
This is to give notice , that the subscriber of Alexandria County, in the district of Columbia, has obtained from the Orphan's Court of said county, letters testamentary on the estate of John Duff , late of the county aforesaid deceased; all persons having claims against the said deceased, are hereby warned to exhibit them with the vouchers thereof, to the subscriber, on or before the 5th day of April next, or they may by law be excluded from all benefit to said estate; and those indebted thereto are required to make immediate payment. Given under my hand this 5th day of October 1807.
Sarah Duff, Ex rx .
Oct. 6.
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FOR SALE.
THAT BEAUTIFUL SEAT , SITUATED on the banks of Great Hunt ing Creek, called Rural Felicity , formerly owned by Mr. John Duff. It is at present rented for one year, for the sum of one hundred and fifty dollars, reserving the right of possession at any time during the above term, on giving one month's notice. For terms apply to RICHARD LEWIS.
April 23.
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Printing in its various branches, executed at this office.
A List of Letters, Remaining in the Post-Office, Alexandria, October 1, 1807.
 A Sally Allison William Adams Joseph Alexander Charles Alexander Cath. F. Alexander John Adams  B Mr. Butler John Ball Thomas Basford Alexander Bickerton Elizabeth Bayley William Barker James Babbidge Lucinda Battle Ely Bennett Martha Buckner John Butler Captain J. Butler Abraham Brett Henry I. Baker Samuel Bond Joseph Brightman Mary Billy Andrew Baile Mrs. Nelley Baker Mrs. Bell  C Jonathan B. Carr Thomas Clarke William Clarke Richard Coe Jimm Cromwell Henry Cowper Thomas Curby John Coward Geo. Chapman, jun. Gideon Colcord Whiting Cooke Daniel Conner C. Coleman Samuel Cross Joseph Commarque  D David Dick Edmond Denny Thomas Darnes Eliza Duany Catherine Dade Cornelius McDermot Samuel Dixon Samuel Davis Samuel Dunlap Anne Dove Daniel Davis Mr. Davis Thomas Davis Miss L. Darn.  E Wesley Earnshaw Brusella Evans Joseph Everitt James G. Evans Robert Evans James Evans Thomas Eastman  F Mrs. Fletcher Joseph Ford Mrs. French John G. Francis James Flood Eleanor Franklin  G John Graham Gilpin George Graham Daniel Gould, 2 James Gildea William Grimes Mrs. Green Alexander Gibson Mons. G. F. Gray Allen Gunnell Benet Goodrick  H Capt. Rich. Hopkins William Hackney, 2 N. Herbert Richard Humphrey Reah Harman John and S. Harris Cudbert Harrison Robert Henderson John Heisler John Hove Robert D. Hough and Henry Wheat  I Mr. Lineman John Holland Susannah Hambleton John Head William Hunter Doctor G. D. Hanson Robert Hamit Joseph Hopkins William Hunter Wm or Josiah Hall.  J Mrs. Margt. Johnson George W. Craik, P. M.  K Jacob Johnson Thomas I. Jones Henry Jones John Johnson  L Mrs. Julia Kerr John Kennedy Samuel Kirk Thomas Kirby Francis Keen.  M Elizabeth Landers Mrs. Lewis, 2 Lloyd Logan Peter Loggins John Lomax Hugh Luttrill Joshua C. Law Robert Lindsay William Lindsay Richard H. Love Stephen Lynch.  N Thomas May William Moxley James McReedy Thomas McCaughen Adam Monroe Patrick McCutchen John McCrae James McKim.  O John Nelson Nathaniel Newell Lewis Nicholas  P Jane Owens William Oustin George Owens.  Q Hezekiah Parker Mary Palmer Thomas Patterson William Patterson John Pollard Monford Potter Allison Post Joseph Patterson.  R Michael Quigley & John Rich John Richards Robert Robey Robert B. Roberts William Reynolds James Roper.  S Joseph Slimer William Simmons Samuel Summers Thomas Summers George Stevens John Shaw Nathaniel Stapwood George B. Stewart John B. Sullivan Ebenezer Stibbens Mary Singleton William Steops Alexander Sanderson Mary Shotwell Ebenezer Sturges Joseph Sevier John Simpson.  T Gardner Thompson John Taylor Samuel Thomas William Taylor Henry Tattspaw Benjamin Thompson Susannah Tracey Priscilla Thrift George Talbert William P. Terrell  V Robert Vincent, 3 Monsieur Victor Robert Valentine, 2 Joseph Veroney.  W Thomas Watson William Weston, 2 Andrew Woodward Jacob Walter Joseph Willeson, 2 Daniel Wright Lee Washington William Ward John Walker Elizabeth Wood Edward White William Watson William H. Wender Mrs. Alice Wheeler Walter Whiegerty James Wilson Thomas Williamson. 
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ALMANACS for 1808, Just published and for sale, by Cotton and Stewart. August 24
Joseph Mandeville, Corner of KING and FAIRFAX-STREETS, ALEXANDRIA: HAS FOR SALE, An assortment of WINES, LI- QUORS, GROCERIES, &c. Consisting of
 MADEIRA Port Sherry Lisbon Malaga Teneriffe & Corsica  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. 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 hogheads Havanna honey 15 do. choice retailing molasses  Gunpowder Imperial Hyson Young Hyson Hyson-Skin and Souchong  TEAS of good quality.  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. Macula and rapee 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; basket salt; starch; fig blue; floatant 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; brandy wine gunpowder; Harvey's gunpowder, [the only real British battle powder] from F to treble sealed-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 anchovies, for sale by the box. A quantity of clean good alum salt suitable for the fishery, &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 , Buscellos, Sherry, Lisbon, Teneriffe, Malaga, and Genuine old Port  WINES , 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, 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, floatant 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 on the very lowest terms. 
FOR SALE. Forty-one Logs of first quality St. Domingo Mahogany. If it is not sold by the quantity before Monday next, I will then sell it in parcels or in planks, to suit the purchasers. Joseph Smith, fs&M tent.
NOTICE. All those who have any claims or demands against the estate of John Duff , merchant, late of the town of Alexandria, are hereby informed, to bring in their accounts, legally proved, before the first day of November next, at which time a full and final settlement and distribution of his estate, will be made. Should any accounts be exhibited after that period, they will be disregarded, and this Notice pleaded in bar of them. Those that are indebted to the estate, will be pleased to make immediate payment. Samuel Craig, William Herbert, Ex rs . April 5.
NOTICE. The subscriber, of the town and county of Alexandria, in the district of Columbia, has obtained from the Orphan's 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.
District of Columbia. County of Alexandria, ss. July Term, 1807. Charles I. Catlett and Ann his wife, complainants vs Thomas Fairfax, and the said Tho's Fairfax, executor of the said last will and testament of Bryan Lord Fairfax, deceased, defendants. This cause coming on to be heard this 4th day of August, 1807, upon the bill and exhibits herein referred to, and it appearing to the court that the said bill hath been duly and regularly taken for confessed, and the cause set for decree upon the bill and exhibits, the court doth decree and order that Master Commissioner Moore, do make up and state an account and report between the complainants and the defendant, in his private & fiduciary character, upon the subjects in the bill mentioned; to state an account of one fourth part of the rents of the land, at and near the falls of the Potomac river, which land was formerly leased to Semple , and which became due after the death of the said Bryan Lord Fairfax the Testator, and during the life of his wife Jane Fairfax the mother of the complainant Anne , and the interest on the same; and also state what portion of the said rents have been received by the said Thomas Fairfax as his agents; also take an account of all the Household Furniture, and also of the Horses, Cattle and other stock which were on the land bought by the said Bryan Lord Fairfax of Bennet, at the time of the said Bryan Lord Fairfax's death; also take an account of the annual rents and profits of that part of the Tract of Land in Fairfax County called Tolston Grange, which is included in a deed of gift from the said Bryan Lord Fairfax to the said Thomas Fairfax , from the time of the date of the said deed to the said Thomas Fairfax , to the time of the death of the said Bryan Lord Fairfax , and from the time of his death, to that of the death of the said Jane Fairfax ; also take an account of the administration of the defendant stating not only the debts due from and to the estate of the said Bryan Lord Fairfax , distinguishing such of the debts as are separate from such as are not; and also the amount of the assets of the estate of the said Bryan Lord Fairfax , and to state what specific legacies the said Bryan Lord Fairfax bequeathed and what has become of the said legacies. And to enable the said Commissioner to perform this Decree Order, he is at liberty to examine witnesses upon oath, and report their testimony together with the several accounts so taken, to this Court, at their next session. A Copy. Teste. G. Dencal, C. C.
October 5. The Parties in the above cause are hereby notified that I shall on Monday the second day of November in this year commence my attendance at 10 o'clock in the forenoon of that day to go into the business directed by the above decree and order, at my office in the town of Alexandria, when and where they are required to give attendance with their Proofs, Documents and Exhibits. Cleon Moore, M. C. Commissioners Office, Oct. 5, 1807 PRINTED DAILY BY SAMUEL SNOWDEN, (For the Proprietor.)