Alexandria daily advertiser (Alexandria [Va.]), 1807-05-27 00:00:00

Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
Vol. VII.]
WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, 1807.
[No. 1020.
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.
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
Freight Wanted, For a new Schooner of 1000 barrels, To any of the Windward Islands or Lisbon. She will be at Alexandria in five days. Apply to W. Yeaton, Ramsay's wharf. May 9. d
Landing, at Merchants' Wharf, From board of the ship John Andrew, the balance of her cargo of SALT— Consisting of About 5000 bushels Ground Alms, and 200 Sacks stored. ALSO, 30 crates Queens and blue edged Ware, For Sale by William Hodgson. May 15. d
NOT CHARTER, THE SHIP JOHN ANDREW, Capt. MOORE. Butthen about 2300 barrels, nearly new. For terms apply to Wm. Hodgson. May 14. d
I have just Received, AND OFFER FOR SALE, 34 boxes, } PRUNES, 16 half do. } fresh and in good order. William Hodgson. May 14. d
TICKETS, In the Muskingum Bridge Lottery, Highest Prize 10,000 Dollars. For sale at R. Gaar's Book-store; Where a scheme of the Lottery may be seen. May 20. d
I have for Sale, A few thousand White Oak Staves, twen barrels of southern Pork and one hundred barrels Tar. Mordecai Miller. May 16. d
SPANISH HIDES, First quality Porto-Rice GREEN COFFEE, and St. Croix SUGARS. Just received, her schooner Fame, from St. Thomas— FOR SALE, BY Richard Veitch & Co. April 25. 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. 3 do. New-England do. 5 pipes Holland GIN 2 do. country do. 1 hhd. L. market Madeira Wine 2 of a superior quarter casks do. do. 3 do. do. L. P. Teneriffe do. do. 5000 bushels Lisbon SALT. January 1
PUBLIC SALE.
Will be sold, at public auction, at the Coffee House, in Alexandria, at twelve o'clock, on MONDAY, 8th of June— Three Lots of Ground, containing together about 20 acres, covered with a small growth of wood, lying within about two miles of the town, and adjoining a lot of John Green's, near the Leesburg road. It will be sold on a credit of six months, in such lots as may suit those disposed to purchase. The sale made under a deed of trust from John Green to the subscribers for the benefit of his creditors. Cuthbert Powell, } Trustees. George Slacum, } May 20 [22] dlw 3staws
Public Sale. On FRIDAY, the 29th instant, at eleven o'clock, if fair, if not, the next fair day, will be sold, on the premises, on a credit of 6, 12 and 18 months, a number of valuable Lots of Ground, SITUATED on Fairfax, Water, Union & Queen streets: One moiety of that elegant and well finished three-story brick HOUSE, situated on Water street, and occupied by Dr. James Kennedy. By order of James Keith, Trustee, P. G. Marsteller. May 8.
Public Sale, By virtue of a deed of trust from GEORGE BEARD to the subscriber, made for the purpose of securing to Philip Danzell and Elliott Muse, who became security for the said Beard in a forth-coming bond, given by him to John Janney, merchant, in Alexandria, will be exposed to sale, at Colonel James Heron's tavern, on THURSDAY, the 11th day of June next, for ready money, All the Property mentioned in the said Deed, viz. One Negro Woman, called Betty—Ben—Matilda, and Jess—one Waggon, one Cart, and Farming Utensils—eleven head of horned Cattle, twelve head of Sheep, and five Shoats. Charles Little, Trustee. May 9. dtlthje
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 authorized the subscriber, to legalize all papers that may be necessary for vessels bound from the ports of this district to any in Portugal or Madeira. Those masters of vessels who may omit having their bills of health thus certified, will be liable to undergo quarantine. It is requisite that any article shipped for account of a Portuguese subject, should be declared, and sworn to, as Portuguese property; and the bills of lading legalized as above. Lewis Deblois. May 16. d
Enuma Salt--afloat. Just received, by WADSWORTH and BUTLER—per brig Martha, 3500 bushels coarse EXUMA SALT— which they will sell low, from on board. April 29. d
FOR SALE, BY LEWIS DEBLOIS, An assortment of BROAD CLOTHS, from eleven to eighteen shillings sterling cost—part of them intited to drawback. Ravens Duck. French Brandy. Catalonia Wine, in half pipes and quarter casks. New-England Rum, in barrels. Cod-Fish, and Stone Lime. May 7. d
Plaister Paris—afloat. 70 tons Plaister Paris, on board the sch'r Agness, at Lawrason and Fowle's wharf—and for sale by Lawrason and Fowle. Said schooner will take a few hundred barrels on freight for BOSTON, if immediate application is made. May 19. d
For Philadelphia, THE SCHOONER SPEEDWELL, Capt. BAKER. For freight or passage, apply to the Captain on board at M c Lean's wharf, or to Daniel M c Lean. May 25 31 st
Freight Wanted, For Boston or any of the Northern Ports, FOR THE Sloop WILLIAM, Wm Spear, Master; About 800 barrels burthen. Apply to Lewis Deblois. May 7. d
Freight Wanted, FOR THE Sloop PATTY, Captain WILLIAM BURNS; to any eastern port; burthen about eight hundred barrels.
PLAISTER OF PARIS. FOR SALE. The cargo of said Sloop, being about 100 tons Plaister Paris. Apply to John G. Ladd. May 19. d
142 hds. of MOLASSES, 5 puncheons RUM, Just Received and for Sale by Marsteller & Young. May 25. d
LEWIS LANNAY, [Of the House of M c Culloch and LANNAY, Baltimore] at his Store, King-street, between Royal and Pitt-streets, HAS JUST RECEIVED, An additional supply of Prints From their manufactory, viz.
 200 pieces 5-8 CALICOES.  400 do. 3-4 do.  100 do. 7-8 do.  100 do. 4-4 do.  400 Bed Covers, of different sizes.  150 dozen Pocket Handkerchiefs, do. do.  ALSO,  200 pieces Cambrie Muslin, from 9-8 to 3-4.  200 do. Madras Handkerchiefs.  150 do. Rolls.  50 do. Irish Linen.  2 bales Emeretics.  White and black (English) Silk Stockings—  Which will be sold low for cash or acceptances in town. May 21. d
Corn, Wheat, &c. for Sale.
BY virtue of a deed of trust made to me by Richard B. Lee, Esq. of Fairfax county, to secure to Elliott, Campbell and Wheeler, the payment of a certain sum of money therein mentioned, I will offer at public auction, on WEDNESDAY, the 10th of June next, for ready cash, at the plantation of the said R. B. Lee, on which he now lives, the following
 VALUABLE PROPERTY, TO WIT:  All the Wheat of last crop which grew on the said farm, supposed to be 2000 bushels.  All the Wheat of last crop which grew on his Longly estate, near the falls of Potomac supposed 1500 bushels.  500 barrels Indian Corn, upon the said two estates.  30 Horses and Mules, upon the two estates, and 50 head of neat Cattle.  The sale will commence at ten o'clock in the forenoon, and continue until all is sold or so much thereof as is sufficient to satisfy the said claim. Edmund I. Lee. May 19. dts
Dissolution of Partnership.
THE co-partnership heretofore subsisting between Augustus Butts and Anthony Wayne, tobacconists, is this day dissolved by mutual consent. Augustus Butts. Anthony Wayne. May 23. (25) eost
Printing, in its various branches, handsomely executed at this office.
PUBLIC SALE.
On FRIDAY next, at one o'clock, will be sold at the Coffee House, From 80 to 100 Shares of Alexandria Marine Insurance Stock, On a credit of 60 days. P. G. Marsteller. May 25.
Just Received, From Philadelphia, Mr. Murray's fashionable Kid and Morocco Slippers. Charles Pascoe. May 26. d37-2aw1m
NOTICE.
Battalion Courts of Enquiry, will be held at the court house, on Saturday, the 30th inst. for the assessment of fines, for non-attendance, at the musters in April and May; and a Legionary Court, will be held at the same place on Saturday, the 12th June, for the purpose of hearing appeals and performing other duties required by law; the courts will be opened at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, on each day. May 26. 4t
Public Sale of Lands.
On Saturday the 27th day of June next, will be held at the Coffee House, in the town of Alexandria, at 12 o'clock, of that day—By virtue of a decree of the honorable the United States Circuit Court, of the District of Columbia, for the County of Alexandria, on the 2nd and 12th months credit, the following tracts of land to wit:
 One Tract or parcel of Land, lying in the county of Fairfax, adjoining the lands of the late Col. Charles Broadwater, containing about 300 acres.  One other Tract of Land, in the county of Montgomery, on the waters of Piney River and Paint Creek, branches of the Kenawha, granted by the commonwealth of Virginia to Nicholas Hannah, containing 250 acres.  One other Tract of Land, in the county of Hampshire, in the state of Virginia, formerly granted to Bryan Bruin, and by him sold to John Parkake, containing 482 acres.—The above mentioned lands were, by the last will and testament of Robert Alexander, deceased, devised to his son Robert, and are now sold to satisfy a debt due to George Chapman, junior. 
Thomas Swann, George Deneale, Edmund I. Lee, } Comrs. May 26. d
JAMES SANDERSON Offers for Sale, on moderate terms, 5000 lbs. best Green Coffee 10 tierces Fresh Rice 20 kegs fresh Raisins 12 tierces 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, 11 Hds. South Potomac Tobacco. May 26. d
JUST RECEIVED,
And for Sale, BY JOSEPH H. MANDEVILLE, KING-STREET, 10 quarter casks Sherry WINE. 5,000 wt. Green COFFEE, 3,000 do. Goshen CHEESE. 100 barrels of FLOUR, for family use. 400 barrels HERRINGS & SHAD. May 23. d3t
NOTICE.
ALL those who have any claims or demands against the estate of John Dunn, 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, } Exrs. April 6. 31aw

Late Foreign Intelligence.
Details of the Combat of Dirschau, gained by the Polish troops over the Prussians.
WARSAW, March 9.
We have just been informed of the details of the action of Dirschau, in which general Dabrowski has made himself master of the enemy's positions, and repulsed them as far as Dantzick.
The enemy daily appeared before the cantonments of Mewe and its environs, disturbing the left flank of Dabrowski, who in consequence, resolved to make an attack with his whole corps, and to drive the enemy towards Dantzick.
The enemy's principal points were Dirschau, Muhlbank and Schoeneck. General Menard was with his division in the neighborhood of Pempelung, and has occupied Stargardt with a regiment of the troops of Baden; one battalion of Polish infantry, the legion of the north, and two pieces of cannon.
General Dabrowski was with his division at Mewe and its environs, his head quarters at Gremblin, commanded by his son, colonel Dabrowski, composed of his regiment of national cavalry, two pieces of cannon, and four companies of chasseurs. On the morning of the 23d of Feb. the whole corps put itself in motion. General Menard had orders to occupy Schoeneck with the detachment of his division, which he had at Stargardt, to march his division by the left of Stargardt, to Dirschau, and then to turn to the left to cover the high road to Dantzick. The van guard of gen. Menard, commanded by general Puthod, was composed of two Polish battalions, the cavalry of Baden, of two howitzers, and one piece of cannon. The van guard was reinforced by the first regiment of Polish infantry, commanded by gen. Niemoiwiski. As soon as general Menard, whose division formed the left of the whole, had perceived that the enemy was marching from Langau towards Dirschau, he sent his van guard to meet them. It was also reinforced by a Polish regiment of cavalry. General Menard took his position near Dirschau.
The van guard of Dabrowski attacked the enemy, overthrew them, and forced them, in spite of their heavy fire of artillery and musketry, to return to the suburbs. Being there advantageously posted in the houses, the enemy opposed our approach vigorously; it was necessary to drive them from thence. Colonel Kauke, with some companies of grenadiers and chasseurs, of the first Polish regiment of infantry, attacked the suburbs on the other side of the Vistula, made thirty prisoners, and forced the enemy to throw themselves into the place. Major Sierwoski with the first battalion of the first regiment of infantry, drew also near that side in spite of the broken ground extremely difficult to pass, and attacked the enemy with the utmost vivacity. The remainder of the van guard of general Niemoiwiski, where general Dabrowski was himself, attacked the suburb of Dantzick on the other side, defended by the enemy's artillery, and the major part of the infantry; but the enemy was soon forced to retire to the city.
The enemy seeing itself pursued with unexampled intrepidity, set fire to the granaries and houses on the outside of the gates. Thus shut up in the town, relying on the succors expected by way of Muhlanth; they defended themselves with desperation. The second battalion of the first regiment of infantry commanded by its colonel prince Sulkowski, sustained a terrible fire with the utmost sang froid, and gained ground towards the gates. Four cannon and two howitzers of French Polish artillery, under the orders of the brave lieutenant of artillery Charelot, fired on the city; he approached the gates with two of his pieces and fired a breach. After a six hour's obstinate combat, the enemy's artillery was obliged to lessen its fire. The young prince Sulkowski, disregarding the two contusions he had received, followed by col. Majaczewski at the head of his second battalion, and a battalion of the infantry of Baden, commanded by major Brucken, assaulted the said gate of Dantzick, and was the first that entered it. All was overthrown, all were obliged to yield to the impetuosity of our young soldiers.
At the same time col. Sierwoski, at the head of the first battalion of infantry, and that of colonel Fisher, entered the city by the gates of the Vistula. The streets were covered with the dead and wounded. The enemy lost above 100 men killed and 200 wounded; 1 major, 8 captains, 10 lieutenants, 600 prisoners and 3 pieces of cannon. Besides this advantage we have another of more consideration, that the enemy
has learned to respect the young Poles, who, having been formed but 6 weeks ago, have given proofs of valor equal to any of the oldest soldiers.
On our side we have lost lieut. Berzon, 30 killed and 60 wounded, among whom are 12 officers. Gen. Niemoiwiski, during the 6 hours combat, constantly kept at the head of the van guard exposed to grape shot; gave the example of courage, excited the soldiers to combat. Col. Me-hovski had a horse killed under him, and was himself wounded. The same happened to cols. Hauke and Weissenhoff. Col. Dabrowski of the national cavalry, son of the general, received a musket ball through the arm at the side of his father. The father's feelings had to yield to that of the general. It was not till the end of the combat that he enquired after the situation of his son. The general had six horses killed under him, and was wounded in the thigh.
A party of Prussians, after climbing over the walls of the city to save themselves by crossing the Nistula on the ice, but the ice being too weak, they found their deaths in the stream.
The corps of general Dabrowski has remained masters of the strong positions of Dirschau, Muhlbank and Schoeneck. The enemy was routed at all points, and has retired to Dantzick. [Moniteur.]
FOREIGN AFFAIRS.
From Paris Papers received at the office of the Philadelphia Register.
MANHEIM, March 16.
The Musich Gazettes have lately published some interesting details on the conversation which the rector of the university of Leipsick, Dr. Erhard, had lately with H. M. the emperor Napoleon. We extract the following passages from it for the information of our readers.
"I imagined," said Dr. Erhard, "that Napoleon, surrounded by his generals, would receive us coolly, say a few words to us and then dismiss us. I was, however, much mistaken. Although previously informed by those acquainted with him, that he detested flattery, I had prepared to say something obliging to him. Introduced by an adjutant, we entered his chamber, where he was alone. He approached us in easy manner, and enquired who we were: the tone in which he asked this question, immediately dispelled all our apprehensions of a humiliating treatment. On presenting to him Mr. Prasse, professor extraordinary of mathematics at Leipsick, I added that he was one of the best pupils of professor Hindenburg. The emperor immediately entered into a discussion concerning the nature and advantages of this professor's calculations, & appeared much satisfied with the enlightened manner in which Mr. Prasse spoke of it, and with the frankness with which this gentleman answered several objections made by the monarch. H. M. then addressing himself to me, observed, "Your university has the honor of having produced the immortal Leibnitz." He then spoke of this celebrated German with an ardor which showed that he looked on him as superior to Newton. "Does the philosophy of Kant," said the emperor again, "prevail also in your university?" Sire, answered I, hitherto we have granted no exclusive privilege to any philosophical sect. "But Kant is already out of fashion, who is the favorite at present?" He has had several successors, who have attempted to displace him, and perhaps the newest system, or the newest phraseology, is already on the point of falling to the ground. As to ourselves, we have conceived it our duty to bring up young men for the service of humanity and the state, instead of making them dreamers and fools. A sublime mind elevates itself to speculation, not by repeating the new fangled system of a professor who wishes to distinguish himself from his brethren. All our efforts are directed against the spirit of sectaries." "In that respect you are right," returned the emperor, "that is also my opinion." He afterwards spoke of Gall, and made on the system of this professor, of which he entertains no very favorable opinion, several very just and witty remarks. "I doubt," said he, "whether nature works so clumsily as for Gall to penetrate her intentions. I am not satisfied with the manner in which Gall explains the movement of the brain. I esteem the spirit of observation, but I disapprove the method of strolling courses, which is incompatible with the dignity of a man of learning." The monarch then condescended to ask me some particulars concerning the fund of our academy. He bestowed great commendations on the elector who has transformed the convents
into scientific institutions. He recommended us to take great care of these institutions, which frequently produced great men. The emperor was astonished at the great number of our universities and at the mediocrity of their revenues. "I am fond," added his majesty, "of great establishments which produce at the same time something great." He entered into high eulogiums on those of Paris, Bologna and Milan, where (it is his own expression) "where the muses inhabit palaces into which one enters with respect. "Governments," said he, "ought publicly to testify their esteem for the sciences, in order to make them be respected by the people." When I observed that the number of students had diminished during the war, his majesty replied, "It must have been through fear, you must bid them take courage."
Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 27.
FROM THE VIRGINIA ARGUS.
TRIAL
OF COL. AARON BURR.
Yesterday the 22d inst. the circuit court of the U. S. for the fifth circuit and district of Virginia, commenced its session in this city. The expected trial of colonel Burr drew together an immense concourse of citizens from various parts of the union; indeed far exceeding any that we recollect ever to have seen upon any former occasion.
At half past 12 o'clock the court was opened, present
John Marshall, chief justice of the U. States.
Cyrus Griffin, judge of the district of Virginia.
Before the grand jury was impanelled and sworn, a lengthy and desultory argument took place between col. Burr with his counsel on the one side and the attorney for the U. S. in the district of Virginia, on the other, in relation to exceptions taken by the former to the manner in which some of the jurors were summoned, and finally to objections to some individual members of the jury. The late hour at which the court adjourned obliges us to compress into as narrow a compass as possible, the proceedings in this preliminary stage of the business. Indeed, if it were in our power to prepare the arguments at full length, we doubt extremely the propriety of publishing them during the pendency of the trial, before even the petit jury shall be sworn; especially as some of those arguments contained a degree of asperity which might possibly influence the minds of those who may finally pass between the U. S. and the accused.
After it was ascertained that eighteen of the grand jury had answered to their names col. Burr stated an objection to the manner in which part of them had been summoned by the marshal. He disclaimed every idea of casting any imputation on that officer, unfavorable either to him or his deputies, but considered the irregularity of his proceedings as the mere effect of an error in construing the law, which error it was proper to correct. He adverted to the law of Virginia, by which 24 persons properly qualified are directed to be summoned as a grand jury; and contended that, when the officer had summoned that number, his authority ceased, and he had no power to summon the twenty-fifth. In the present case, he said, he was authorised to state, that after the marshal had summoned the number required by law, he had accepted of excuses from part of them, and had afterwards completed the panel by summoning additional members.
He was followed by Mr. Botts, who went more particularly into an examination of the question, and referred to the judicial act of congress and the laws of Virginia, prescribing the duty of officers in summoning a grand jury. He also cited the case of Marbury v. Madison (1 Cranch) to show that when a ministerial act was once performed by an officer, it was irrevocable. It was proposed on the part of col. Burr, that the marshal should be interrogated as to those members of the grand jury, who had been summoned after the original panel of 24 had been completed.
Mr. Hay, district attorney, observed that he confessed himself not very well prepared to answer the objection, a similar one to which he had never heard before, but that he conceived it to be of no importance, and was willing that col. Burr should be accommodated with a grand jury, to which no exception could be made. It appeared to him indeed not to be proper to examine witnesses as to the conduct of the
marshal in this stage of the prosecution; and he knew not why the objection was now made; for it could make no difference to the prisoner or to the United States; since if any of the grand jurors were sequestered, there would either be enough remaining of those who had been summoned, or the deficiency would be supplied by the marshal from among the by-standers. He submitted the whole matter to the court to determine whether testimony should be examined concerning the persons summoned or not.
Mr. Wickham said he meant no imputation on the marshal, whose intentions, he doubted not, were upright; but as this was an extraordinary case, and great attempts had been made to prejudice the public mind against col. Burr, he was justifiable in taking every advantage that the law gave him. He cited 2 Hawk, Pleas of the crown, p. 307, 16 sect. and 3 Bac. Abr. 725, to show that a person bound in a recognizance to answer a criminal charge has a right to appear & make objections to the grand jury before they are sworn. Whether a plea in abatement might afterwards be filed for the error committed, was a question not necessary now to be determined; neither was it the wish of col. Burr to resort to that alternative; for he anxiously desired that the prosecution should terminate here, and with a grand jury free from all exceptions.
Mr. Hay then read the law of Virginia (Rev. Code, p. 100, sec. 2) and contended that the construction attempted to be put upon it was more rigid than could be warranted by sound sense and good policy. The intention of the law was that 24 good men, and not liable to any of the exceptions therein stated, should be summoned. What reason therefore could be given to prevent the marshal (if he discovered that a man whom he had once summoned could not attend) from summoning another, and thereby securing the attendance of the full number required? The marshal summons a man without knowing the situation of his private affairs. The man afterwards informs him that he is subject to uncontrollable domestic difficulties; for example, that he is going a journey on indispensable business. Why should he not excuse him, and summon another? Where is the authority to prove that the functions of the officer who collects a grand jury cease before the day on which it is impanelled?
When the return is made, if a sufficient number do not attend, a discretion is vested in the marshal to appoint others in the room of the absentees: and is not the principle the same, when he knows that the 24, whom he has first summoned, cannot attend?
He observed too that the gentlemen were influenced by a mistaken idea; for he had understood that the marshal, in the instances to which they alluded, had only enquired of the persons said to have been summoned, whether they could attend or not; expressing his intention to summon them, if they could attend; and, upon their assuring him of their inability, had applied to others.
Mr. Wickham said that the counsel for the U. S. had not fairly met the question. As the authorities he had cited before were short, he read them, observing that his only object in doing so was to show that the objection ought to be made before the grand jury were impanelled, and therefore must now be made.
On the merits of the objection he said that Mr. Hay's argument concerning policy had no weight; that the words of the law of Virginia being plain on the subject, the question ought alone to be regarded; that it was sufficient to answer ita lex scripta est ; that policy however was on his side of the question; since great danger would result from permitting a marshal who was appointed by the president of the United States, and dependent upon him for his continuance in office (however respectable the present marshal is acknowledged to be) to change the members of the grand jury at his pleasure.
The law is, that if the 24 grand jurors who have been summoned do not attend, 16 are sufficient to constitute a grand jury. Mr. Hay is therefore mistaken as to the law in supposing that 24 are necessary. Let it be supposed that a day or an hour before the sitting of the court, the marshal is informed that one of the grand jury cannot attend. According to the doctrine contended for by Mr. Hay, he may excuse him and summon another; but, when they attend in court, if 16 are present, he has no such power. If the excuse is made to the court and they deem it insufficient, a fine is to be imposed. Is the marshal to be substituted for the court? and can he release from the fine?

Then the whole he insisted that the en- quiry should be made; but declared that he had no intention to wound the marshal's feelings, whose error was certainly unin- tentional.
Mr. Hay. I said before that no good reason existed for not authorizing the mar- shal, where he discovered it to be certain that a grand juror could not attend, to supply the deficiency by summoning ano- ther before the commencement of the term. According to that doctrine, if 12 of those who are summoned should fail to attend their might be no grand jury at all.
The chief justice enquired whether this question had ever been before the state courts?
Mr. Randolph answered that it never had within his knowledge, although he had 30 years ago been attorney for the common- wealth; but there had never been a case like the present; and therefore no necessi- ty to make a similar objection had ever been felt. This case was indeed a peculiar one, for in no other had such a torrent of prejudice been ever raised, and by means of which we shall shortly unfold. In this case therefore it becomes necessary to attend to the rules of which we now a- re ourselves, and in consequence of the power vested in the marshal and his liabi- lity to be influenced by the government, great danger would arise from relaxing them.
Chief Justice. If this is a question which has never been decided in the courts of this state we must have recourse to the words of the act of assembly only. No doubt an exception to the grand jury may be taken now.
The law of Virginia authorizes the offi- cer to summon 24 men, but says nothing of any more. He therefore cannot sum- mon 25. If he desires the 25th man to at- tend, it ought not to be considered as a summons; but the act is void. Most cer- tainly the officer is not authorized to dis- charge any person. When 16 grand jurors do not appear, standers may be called & impanelled; but if 16 of those sum- moned do appear they are to constitute the grand jury. There is no necessity there- fore to vest the marshal with the power of excusing those who say they are not able to attend. It is indeed the custom of the officers in this state to exercise a discre- tion in such cases; and no doubt the mar- shal acted with the best intentions under an idea that his conduct was proper; but after he has summoned any individual he cannot let him off. A plain argument in support of this position is that the person summoned might nevertheless appear tho' not called by the marshal, and offer his ser- vices to be sworn on the grand jury; in which case he could not be rejected. The question depends however on the point whether there was an actual summons, for a conversation merely preparatory to a summons is a different thing. It is there- fore proper to examine the marshal as to what has been done.
Maj. Joseph Scott the marshal of the dis- trict was thereupon examined. He said that he had shewed the judges themselves a letter from Mr. John Taylor of Caro- line, who had been summoned and they had said that his excuse expressed in that letter was sufficient. He had therefore sum- moned colonel James Barbour, of Orange in his room; but did not say that the jud- ges had directed him to do so, although he conceived it to be his duty in consequence of what had passed between him and them. He acknowledged also that Mr. John M c - Rae, who had been summoned, having since that time left the state, he had un- der similar impressions summoned Dr. Wm. Foushee.
The court decided that Mr. Barbour and Dr. Foushee had not legally been add- ed to the panel of the grand jury: they were therefore withdrawn.
The panel having been reduced to 16 by the removal of those gentlemen impro- perly summoned, col. Burr expressed some regret at exercising the privilege of chal- lenging two others for favor. If the right was conceded, it might be necessary to appoint triers and go into an examination of witnesses. He wished it to be distinct- ly understood that he claimed the same right of challenge in this stage of the busi- ness, as if the cause were now before the petit jury.
Mr. Botts presumed that there could be no question as to the right. Even in civil cases this was a cause, though not a princ- ipal cause of challenge. The law which had been read was explicit in its application to this case. Our cause of challenge must be made out by testimony.
Mr. Hay believed the law to be as stated on the other side. No objection would be made by him to the course which the gen- tlemen wished to pursue. Col. Burr then
proceeded to name the persons and causes of challenge. He first mentioned William B. Giles. With respect to him there were two causes, the first of which was of pub- lic notoriety. Mr. Giles while a member of the senate had voted for a suspension of the writ of habeas corpus. The con- stitution had declared that a suspension of this writ could only be warranted in ex- treme cases; and that by pronouncing on the expediency of that measure, Mr. Giles had inevitably formed an opinion as to the desigs imputed to him. Further, he would endeavor to establish by testimony, that since that time Mr. Giles had said that the documents furnished evidence of his (Burr's) guilt, and guilt of the highest grade.
Mr. Botts added a few observations ex- planatory of the law, and expressed a firm conviction, that from the intelligence, the virtue and patriotism of Mr. Giles, he would not suppose that the objections were made with a view to wound his feelings.
Mr. Hay observed that if the gentlemen objected to were willing to be withdrawn, he had no objection. [Here Mr. Giles made a very handsome and impressive ad- dress to the court, which neither our limits nor present plan will permit us, at this time, to insert. We will, however, briefly remark, that he said, it had been an uni- form rule with him neither to solicit nor refuse an appointment to any office which his country thought him qualified to fill. It was a very unpleasant thing for him to be summoned as a grand juror at the present term, but having been summoned, he had resolved to waive all objections of a person- al nature. He regretted that there had not been energy enough in the house of repre- sentatives in congress to suspend the writ of habeas corpus, a measure which he then thought and still thinks the state of the country required. Upon this case he was about to pronounce his real impressions. He meant ultimately to withdraw, but wish- ed to remove certain impressions which had been made.
The chief justice observed that two circum- stances must occur, in order to disqualify him as a juror, the one was, that he must have made up an opinion on the case, the other was, that he had declared that opinion.
Mr. Giles wished to explain the state of his own mind. He had made up no opinion. He wished indeed that the public mind should be satisfied, and that the true character of col- onel Burr's transactions should be ascertain- ed.
Colonel Wilson Cary Nicholas was also ob- jected to by colonel Burr, on the ground of a personal enmity, sufficient he presumed to blind the judgment of the wistest men.
Colonel Nicholas observed, that upon being summoned by the marshal, he had pressed him in the most forcible manner to release him. He doubted the propriety of his serv- ing in this particular case, as the various rela- tions in which he had stood as a public charac- ter to colonel Burr, might create some bias on his mind. That he was in Congress with col- onel Burr when the nomination of President and Vice President was made, which terminat- ed in an election that presented Mr. Jefferson, and colonel Burr with an equal number of suf- frages for the decision of Congress. When colonel Burr went to the western country his suspicions were excited. He gave, perhaps too ready a credit to the evidence which had transpired; but which was not sufficient to form a conclusive opinion. The marshal re- fusing to excuse him, he was obliged to at- tend. He did not choose that wrong impres- sions should be made, with respect to his mo- tives, had he been absent. Attempts, he said, had been made to intimidate him. He had been told that if he attended as a juror, such representation would be made of his public conduct as would be highly injurious to his feelings—Under all these circumstances he felt some difficulty. He had consulted law- yers of the first talents, who informed him that the court would not for such causes ex- cuse him. He felt embarrassment from two considerations; the one was that his retiring might have sanctioned those objections; the other was that he did not wish to shrink from the performance of a public duty. But he consented to retire.
Col. Burr remarked, that the circumstance mentioned by the gentleman that attempts had been made to intimidate him, were calculated to throw a suspicion on his cause. Such a course was not sanctioned by him. It must have been the work of some of his enemies. He disclaimed such conduct.
Col. Nicholas being withdrawn, major Eg- gleston wished to be excused, because he had felt and expressed a considerable degree of warmth, on reading the deposition of general Eaton; but the court considered that his case did not fall within the rule, and not being ob- jected to by colonel Burr, he was not permit- ted to withdraw.
Doctor William Foushee, on being called, expressed a difficulty in serving. On a consi- deration of his objections, the court suffered him to withdraw. Mr. John Randolph and col. James Barbour were then severally call- ed. These gentlemen wished to be excused,
on account of the impressions which the sub- ject had made on their minds, but their excus- es were not deemed sufficient by the court.
The following gentlemen were then sworn on the grand jury:
John Randolph, foreman, Joseph Eggleston, Littleton Waller Tazewell, Robert Taylor, William Daniel, jr. John Mercer, Edward Pegram, Munford Beverly, John Ambler, Thomas Harrison, Joseph C. Cabell, James Pleasants, jr. John Brockenbrough, Alexander Shepherd, James Barbour, James M. Gar- nett.
The chief justice delivered a charge to the grand jury, in which he enumerated the se- veral offences cognizable by them under the laws of the United States, and particularly defined the crime of treason.
After the grand jury had retired, a debate of some length ensued on a proposition to in- struct the jury specially with respect to the admissibility of certain evidence which it was supposed would be adduced on the part of the United States. A further discussion of this question, it is expected, will take place to- day.
The names of the several witnesses sum- moned in behalf of the United States were called over, many of whom and among others General Wilkinson were absent. Such as ap- peared were recognized to appear on this day at 11 o'clock, to which hour the court ad- journed.
The editor of the Argus wishes it to be distinctly understood that the foregoing is but a mere outline of the proceedings. The materials already collected would occupy more than the entire columns of any one newspa- per. They will appear more enlarged in some future number, when the stage of the prosecution may render it more proper.
Captain Shepherd, of the brig Ceres, from Guadalupe, informs that the day before he sailed a British vessel from England, bound to Cape Francois, with a cargo of 200,000 dollars value, was brought into Point-Petre by a French privateer.
A passenger in the same vessel informs that a vessel arrived there from St. Thomas the day before he sailed, with intelligence that a French squadron out of Rochefort had taken the Cape of Good Hope.
[Phil. paper.]
It always gives us pleasure to put on re- cord the numerous instances of humanity which are produced in traversing the peril- ous ocean. Benevolence and generosity have become characteristic points in a sea- man. To him, more than in any other class of men, they are ornamental to human na- ture; because his pursuits more frequently call for their exercise, and because in most instances, they are purely disinterested. — There cannot be a more bitter reproach cast upon a sailor, than that of want of sens- ibility for the sufferings of a brother Tar; and it must be matter of pride to the pro- fession to know, that but few merit such opprobrium.
We were led to these remarks by a glo- my fact, the knowledge of which has been communicated to us through the medium of an official protest. Capt. John School- field, of the schooner Princess Ann, sailed from Snowhill for St. Jago de Cuba, on the 25th of last March. On the 31st, being a sea in a tremendous gale of wind, she lost her bowsprit, both masts, and a greater part of her rigging and sails. The fore- mast in giving way, tore up part of the deck. In this situation, being a "sheer hulk," she lay at the mercy of every sea until the 6th of April, when they spoke the brig Margaret, captain Jenkins, from Jamaica for New York, of whom they so- licited some assistance and begged him to take them into New York. This he refus- ed, unless they would agree to give him a fourth of the schr. and cargo, which capt. Schoolfield being unwilling to do, he left them and stood on his voyage!" The fore- going is copied verbatim from the protest of captain Schoolfield; upon which every humane sailor and honorable man will make a proper comment.
[Phil. pap.]
EQUALITY.
"THAT we are all created equal, is one of those specious truisms, which seem to mean a great deal, and yet contain nothing that can be disputed. It was first invented by some designing patriot, and has since been repeated from mouth to mouth, because it flatters the vanity of the weak, and consoles the mortifica- tion of the needy. The poor believe it will one day class them among those who are rich; and the rich are amused with the hope that they will arise to a superiority which wealth cannot purchase. That it is false in the extent which the words seem to imply, every day's experience sufficiently demonstrates. The designing knave who repeat it in their morning orisons, would make us believe that the man of education, whose mind is impress- ed with the soundest maxims essential to the existence of government, and whose prudence has taught him the propriety and necessity of obedience, is full as good a man as the stupid jacobin, who has probably been dropped on a
dunhill, whose God is faction, whose very creed is insubordination, and whose notions of discipline are somewhat like those of Milton's devils. These men would make you believe, if you were so credulous, that he whose mind has been disciplined in the school of classical lore, whose taste had been refined by the ex- ample of Homer and the precepts of Aristotle, and whose soul is delicately alive to all the harmony of sounds, is equal to the rude rustic, who never conceived an idea beyond the per- plexities of a harrowed field, and who never read a line beyond the sapient lessons of Dil- worth, or the cunning maxims of Franklin. They would persuade you to place in the same rank, the honest supporter of the interests of his country, and him who laughed at its Lili- putian ties; and the man whose patriotism did not shrink from individual dishonor, when his official integrity was most slanderously ca- lumniated, and him who was willing to hazard the best interests of his country for a mess of pottage. It was such a delusion that placed a Lilliputian tie on a collector of spiders and a gazer at wooden mammothos, in the throne erect- ed by the valor, and graced by the wisdom, of WASHINGTON." (Port Folio.)
PUBLIC SALE.
On FRIDAY next, will be sold, at the Ven- due Store,
Irish Linens, Marseilles Vest- coating, Silk Florentine, Silk Handkerchiefs, Ribands, Cambric Dimity and Cambric Mus- lin, Cotton Stockings, Calicoes, Undressed Ginghams, Nankeens, Platillas, &c. &c.
P. G. Marsteller.
May 27
JUST RECEIVED,
Dr. Rees's CYCLOPAEDIA.
Vol. 3d. Part 1st and 2d.
AND
Vol. 4th. Part 1st.
Subscribers are requested to send for their copies, which must be paid for on delivery. Robert Gray.
May 27.
A Brewery Establishment FOR SALE.
THE subscriber offers for Sale, all his right and interest in that extensive BREWHOUSE, with Malt House, Kiln and Mill, and all working utensils complete, which he now occupies: Also, a line of wharf a- long the Potomac, extending 150 feet, which would answer well for a lumber yard — The premises are held by lease from the Corpora- tion, who is to pay for all improvements of stone and brick at the end of the lease, of which there are ten years unexpired from the 7th September next. Three hundred bushels Malt may be had with the Brewhouse.
To a capitalist, or experienced brewer, this might be a valuable concern. One third of the purchase money will be required — for the remainder a liberal credit will be given on sufficient security. All necessary information may be had by applying to
Thomas Cruse.
May 27.
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The wharf may be treated for sepa- rately, and would answer well those that re- ceive flour by water.
Five Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY from the subscriber on the 10th instant, a negro woman whose name is SARAH. She is a dark mulatto about 24 years of age, about 5 feet high; she has got a very bad look out of her eyes, and a scar over her right ear. Had on when she went away a calico gown tucked with lace, a coun- try cloth petticoat and jacket striped with blue. I will give the above reward to any person who will bring her home or secure her in jail so that I get her again. I forewarn all persons from harboring or hiring her.
Thomas B. Moreland.
May 27.
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Six Cents Reward.
RAN AWAY from the service of the sub- scriber, a negro man slave, named DEANIS TIPPEM, who will profess to be a soap-boiler and chandler. Said negro is a stout well made fellow. It is needless to de- scribe his dress, as he is an artful fellow, and can read and write tolerably well. The above reward will be given to any person who will secure him in the jail of Alexandria—but no charges paid by
William Kean,
May 27.
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FOR SALE,
On advantageous terms,
A THREE STORY BRICK WARE- HOUSE, on Union-street, next door to Benjamin Shreyer, 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 Day Coon busi- ness—Apply to
Jonah Thompson & Son.
March 14.
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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    WINES.    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. Cogniac, Bourdeaux and Naples brandy Holland and country gin Schiedam gin in cases Irish whiskey, very old 70 barrels Pennsylvania rye whiskey Cider in barrels White wine and Cider vinegar Florence oil in flasks 2 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. Macuba 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; brandywine-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. &c. March 19.
Patent Elastic Suspenders, To be had, wholesale and retail, of the Patentee, at door below Mr. Alexander McKenzie, 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, Received per ship Leonidas from Liverpool,  Red, Green, Blue and Yellow  Morocco Leather, Good quality for saddlers, shoe-makers, book-binders, hatters, &c. LIKEWISE, Saddlers' Seating Leather, and a few dozen Morocco suitable for the West-Indies. May 2. $12m
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. 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.
THE SUBSCRIBERS Being desirous of bringing the affairs of the late firm of THOMPSON and VEITCH , to a final close, OFFER FOR SALE the following
REAL PROPERTY, viz.  THREE comfortable Dwelling-Houses, with elegant stores, on the south side of King, between Fairfax and Royal-streets, lots extending back 175 feet; at present occupied by Joseph Janney, James Russel, and James R. Riddle and Co. The situation is considered to be amongst the best for business in Alexandria. A dwelling house and lot on the north side of King-street, near the corner of King and Pitt-streets, occupied by Samuel Snowden. A lot, fronting 56 feet on Pitt-street, extending back 119 feet, and bounded on the south by an alley, on which is a shed occupied by M. Dorsey, coach-maker. A brick dwelling house on Prince-street, betwixt Fairfax and Royal-streets, occupied by William Lovering. Also, the vacant lots adjoining, on each side of said house. Their situation for business equal to any unimproved property in town. That large and commodious brick tavern, in George-Town, with all the buildings and improvements attached thereto, situated on the main street leading from the public ferry; occupied by Joseph Semmes.
Three handsome three story brick dwelling houses, with brick stables and carriage houses, being part of the six buildings, situated on Pennsylvania avenue, in the city of Washington.
A handsome, commodious, and well finished brick dwelling house, in Charlestown, Jefferson county, late the property of Van Rutherford, with a large garden and the corner storehouse on same lot, situate near the centre of the main street.
Also, a tan-yard with sundry improvements, a comfortable dwelling house and lot adjoining, very handsomely situated, &c. Late the property of George Hite.
Also, a two story house and lot on the main street, at present occupied by Charles Foulk. And a vacant lot on the main street, in a central situation for business. For particular information respecting the above property in Charles-Town, application may be made to William Tate, Esq. of that place, or to Henry St. George Tucker, Esq. of Winchester.
A tract of land in Loudoun county, containing 400 acres, situate near the Gum Spring, late the property of J. Spencer. On this tract there are two settlements and about 60 acres in cultivation, the rest of the land well timbered; the new turnpike road will pass thro' a part of this tract. Captain Charles Lewis living near the Gum-Spring, will show this land to any person desirous of viewing it.
One other tract of 196 acres, in Frederick county, about four miles from Winchester and near the lands belonging to Judge Holmes. For particulars apply to Henry St. George Tucker, Esq.
One other tract of 400 acres, in Hampshire county, on a branch of Fairley's Run, near the town of Frankfort, formerly owned by Daniel Jones.
One other tract of 300 acres, in Randolph county, being part of an old military survey, on the south side of Glady Creek, considered to be of excellent quality. This tract is situated in a thickly settled part of that country, and contiguous to the main road leading from Randolph to the horse-shoe-bottom, on Cheat-river.
One other tract named Fertility , of 763 acres, in Westmoreland county, state of Pennsylvania; situated on the Monongahela river, and binding thereon for 3-4 of a mile, about one quarter of a mile below Casner's Ferry, and 4 miles above Purkinson's Ferry. A large proportion is rich bottom land, with a valuable orchard of sugar trees and about 60 acres in cultivation. The main road from Union-Town to Pittsburg passes close by this land.
Any part of the above described property we are disposed to sell at reasonable rates, on the following terms, viz. One fifth in hand, and the residue in three or four equal annual payments, the purchaser giving bonds with security on the premises.
Jonah Thompson,  Richard Veitch. Alexandria, April 23. w&stf
This is to give Notice, THAT the subscriber, of the county of Alexandria, hath obtained from the Orphans' Court of the county aforesaid, letters testamentary on the personal estate of WILLIAM CRAIK , late of the said county, deceased: All persons having claims against the said deceased, are hereby warned to exhibit the same with the vouchers thereof, to the subscriber, at or before the 11th day of November next, or they may otherwise by law be excluded from all benefit of the said estate. Given under my hand this 11th day of May, 1807.  Edmund I. Lee, Ex'r. All persons indebted to the said deceased, are required to make speedy settlement. May 11. 2awfw
Public Sale.  ON MONDAY, The 6th day of July next, at 4 o'clock, in the afternoon, will be sold, at public auction, on the premises, (if not previously disposed of by private sale, of which timely notice will be given)
That LOT on the west side of Fairfax-street, to the south of the Marshal's late office, and nearly opposite Mr. Thompson's, measuring 39 feet 11 3-4 inches on Fairfax-street, and backwards parallel with Cameron-street 123 feet 5 inches.
The dwelling house consists of five rooms, a kitchen, and good large cellar. A thorough repair of the house, building a new stable, and other improvements on this lot, cost upwards of $1000 in the year 1802.
AND IMMEDIATELY THEREAFTER,  At the Coffee-House,  That half acre lot in the town of Dumfries, near the tobacco warehouse, & Quantico creek, designated in the plan of the said town by No. 146; on which are erected a substantial, well built brick house, 34 by 28 feet, a bale, or store house, 30 by 18 feet, stable, &c.
The purchaser to give bonds with security for the price, payable by equal portions in one, two and three years, without interest if punctually paid; and to secure the payments a deed of trust on the property purchased. A good title will be made by
Colin Auld. May 20. [22] Stawts  IN THE CASE OF  DAVID WILSON SCOTT.
THE Subscriber having been appointed trustee of the estate and effects, rights and credits, of the said David Wilson Scott , for the benefit of his creditors, in conformity with the provisions of the insolvent law for the district of Columbia, hereby requires all persons ANY WISE indebted or who may have property in their possession, belonging to the said David Wilson Scott , to make payment, and to deliver such property to the subscriber, or to such person or persons only as may be duly authorised by him to receive the same.  Cleon Moore, Trustee. May 13. Stawtw
FOR SALE,  A beautifully situated small Farm, EITHER FOR A STORE OR TAVERN, With convenient buildings, a flourishing young orchard, abounding with a great variety of fruit trees, well supplied with water of the first quality, and a large proportion of excellent meadow. This property is situated on the main road leading from George-Town to Fairfax court-house, and is distant 8 miles from George-Town, and 10 from Alexandria. The person wishing to purchase may view the premises by calling on William Johnson , living on the premises—and may know the terms by applying to the subscriber in Royal-street, near the market, and opposite Cotton and Stewart's book-store, Alexandria.  Davis Bowie. May 12. eo7t. N. B. Cash, dry goods, or groceries will be taken in payment for the above property.
R. GRAY  HAS JUST RECEIVED, A few copies of Memoirs of the Life of Marmontel , in two volumes, 12 mo. Price two dollars bound and lettered.  Geographical Compilations , two volumes. Price two dollars fifty cents.  Tucker's Universal History for schools.  R. GRAY has on hand, A good stock of Writing and Wrapping Paper, Bonnet Boards, Spelling-Books, Bibles, Testaments, Slates and State Pencils, Playing and Blank Cards, Ink-Powder, &c. &c. which he will sell low for cash. May 13. eoim
For Sale, ONE hundred and twenty-five acres of Land, lying on Wolfe-Run, within 9 miles of Occoquan mills, and 25 of Alexandria. This land is as well watered as any in Fairfax county, and may be greatly improved by the use of Plaster, as has been proved on an adjoining farm of precisely the same soil, belonging to James Kelih, Esq. of Alexandria. Any one wishing to purchase the above land or any part above three hundred acres, shall have it on a long credit by giving good security. For further information apply to  Richard M. Scott. Bush-Hill, near Alexandria, } May 18. } eo8t
TO RENT, And immediate possession given,  THAT commodious two story FRAME HOUSE, on the lower end of Water-street, 32 feet front, with two wings 16 feet each, with smoke house, dairy and stable, and fine garden—Also, the use of a large vacant lot well calculated for a garden. For further particulars enquire of  T. Sanford,  T. Preston. May 5. eo12t
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. For the person who wants, please apply to Mr. Joseph Smith , Alexandria. March 17.
Just Received, And for Sale by ROBERT GRAY , Book-seller, King-street,
The New Week's Preparation for a worthy receiving of the Lord's Supper . Recommended to the devout in general, and particularly to the members of the Protestant Episcopal Churches of the United States of America. Consisting of meditations and prayers for the morning and evening of every day in the week, with forms of examination and confession of sins; and a companion at the altar, directing the communicant in his behavior and devotion at the Lord's table. Also, instructions how to live well, after receiving the holy sacrament. To which is added, a morning and evening prayer for the closet or family.
The Ready Reckoner, and Tradesman's Infallible Guide, in dollars and cents, with a variety of useful tables. Murray's Grammar abridged; designed for the younger classes of learners. R. Gray expects to receive, in a few days, Memoirs of Marmontel . April 29.
FOR SALE,  THAT BEAUTIFUL SEAT, SITUATED on the banks of Great Hunting 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 29.
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, Leaf 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 COGNAC and Bourdeaux Brandy, Old Jamaica Spirit, for family use, Antigua, St. Croix, St. Vincents, and New England Rum, Highland Gin, Irish and country Whisky, Molasses, Wine, and Cider Vinegar, Stoughton's Bitters, aMce, 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, dip 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.
Suwarrows Boots.  JOHN G. FRANCIS, From New-York, RESPECTFULLY informs the public that he manufactures Suwarrows Boots with all the modern improvements, warranted 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 be it ever so badly shaped. He makes boots of various descriptions, viz. Suwarrows—Fair-Tops, Three Quarters, Corsican Spring Toes, Duck Bills, Round Toes, Bonaparte's Graves Jefferson's Boots and Shoes. He warrants to fit the Suwarrows equal to the tuck boots. Gentlemen will please to call on themselves, at his shop in King-street, between Mr. Mott's and Mr. Hodgkin's tavern. N. B. He intends selling cheap for cash. January 5. d5m
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