Alexandria daily advertiser (Alexandria [Va.]), 1807-10-20 00:00:00

Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
VOL. VII.]
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1807.
[No. 2047.]
Sales at Vendue.
every Tuesday and Friday, WILL BE SOLD At the Vendue Store, corner of Prince and Water streets. 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 hand 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.
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 room of Benjamin Brannagh at Hay-Market, 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 Haymarket 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, lying on it a Dwelling-house, Store 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 lodged on the will of said H. D. Hooe ordering the time to be held for the payment of his debts.
John H. Peyton, } Com'rs. Wm. A. G. Dade, }
October 8. ds3w
PUBLIC SALE.
In pursuance of a decree of the Superior Court of Chancery, held at the capitol, in Richmond, March 5, 1807, will be sold, on the premises, on FRIDAY, the 30th instant, to the highest bidder, for cash: A House and Lot—Also, an unimproved Lot, situated on the north side of Dade-street, between Columbus and Alfred-streets—the property of Amos Alexander. The sale will commence at 10 o'clock.
Cuthbert Powell, } Com'rs. Phineas Janney, } Thomas Janney, }
October 7. dts
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 18. d
NOTICE.
THE partnership heretofore subsisting between the subscribers was dissolved the 20th day of September, by mutual consent.
John Horner, sen.
John Horner, jun.
JOHN HORNER, jun.
RESPECTFULLY INFORMS THE PUBLIC, THAT he carries on the Wheelwright and Blacksmith's business in its various branches, at his shop on Royal-street, near the corner of Prince-street where he will execute all orders with neatness and dispatch. October 1. 4w
For Sale by the Subscribers, Lisbon Carpeting for summer, of different qualities, Bucellos and Caravello Wines in quarter casks, Window Glass of different sizes, Mould Candles of a superior quality in small boxes, Soft-shelled Almonds in bags, A quantity of patent Iron Hollow ware. R. T. Hooe & Co. June 1. eo
ALMANACS for 1808, Just published and for sale, by Cotton and Stewart.
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
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. dff
Removal.
JOHN TUCKER, Has removed from King-street to his wharf adjoining Messrs. Jonah Thompson & Sons, where he has for sale— 1700 SPANISH HIDES 2000 bushels coarse Turk's-Island SALT First quality Muscovado SUGAR in hogsheads and barrels—and GROCERIES as usual. He also takes the liberty to inform his friends in the country, that he has a large and commodious Warehouse for the reception of flour, either by water or waggons, and would take in flour on storage. October 10. ed10d 3taw3w
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 } TEA  10 do. hyson skin }  5 do. imperial }  100 bags green coffee  150 kegs madder  50 do. ground ginger  30 do. raisins  1200 lbs. Bacon, well cured  5 kegs salt petre 
A quantity of fine and ground alum salt. At all times he has the first quality flour for family use on hand—with a number of other articles—all of which he will sell low on his former terms. Aug. 31 d
HORWELL'S Celebrated Patent Suspenders
FOR Ease, Elegance, Strength, &c. far exceeds any in use. To be had wholesale and retail at the MANUFACTORY, lower end of Prince Street Alexandria.
N. B. The Subscriber has a complete assortment well adapted for the Winter Season, and can supply wholesale purchasers on advantageous terms.
Richard Horwell.
Sept. 25. d6m.
DIRECTIONS.
The buttons on the back parts of the waistband ought to be placed the same distance from each other, as the two center buttons on the Suspenders, to prevent improper straining and thereby destroying the case designed in the construction of the article.
Richard Horwell.
The Subscriber
Returns his most grateful thanks to the inhabitants of this town, for the patronage he has heretofore received, and earnestly solicits continuance of the same: He likewise takes this method to inform them that, on Monday evening, the 29th of September inst. he intends opening a NIGHT SCHOOL at his Academy or Prince-street, where will be taught Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, and any branch of the Mathematics.—Any young gentlemen desirous to become acquainted with any of the above branches will meet with due attention from
G. W. Carlin.
September 15.
For BOSTON,
The Schooner
S A L L Y,
George P. Richardson, Master; To sail in all next week. For freight or passage apply to John G. Ladd, Who has received by said vessel and offers for sale,
 30 bolts Russia Canvas  4 bales Writing Paper  A few hogsheads new Rum and Coffee. 
October 14. d
Wanted to Hire,
A WOMAN accustomed to HOUSE-WORK and WASHING & IRONING. Apply to the Printer. October 16. 6t
195 Shares Alexandria Marine Insurance Stock for sale by CATLETT & FISK. October 16. d
JUST RECEIVED,
By the Schooner Thomas, from SALEM, and for sale by
LEWIS DEBLOIS,
 20 tons of RUSSIA HEMP,  RUSSIA DUCK,  RAVENS DITTO,  TANNERS' OIL. 
Also for sale,
The said Schooner Thomas, If applied for immediately to the Captain on board at Hepburn's wharf, or to LEWIS DEBLOIS. October 15. d
Tanners OIL, at 15 dols. per barrel Spanish HIDES, at 10 to 13 cents, some of which will average 25 pounds, and one equal to any ever imported from the Spanish Main
Best green COFFEE SUGAR in hogsheads and barrels Loaf and lump SUGARS, of the first quality
A few seroons of floatant INDIGO, and A variety of GROCERIES as usual. 3000 bushels of ground ALLUM SALT afloat, and 1000 bushels Cadiz in store; which is a consignment, and will be sold on reasonable terms by Mordacai Miller. October 15. d
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, a building is ensured.
James Keith, John C. Herbert,
October 9. d
Wanted to Purchase or Hire,
A NEGRO FELLOW, from 18 to twenty-five years of age.
Also, wanted to Purchase, From four to five hundred weight of prime GOOSE FEATHERS.
Apply to the Printer. October 19. 6t
CHARLES SLADE
Has received by the ship William and John, the chief part of his FALL GOODS, consisting of a general assortment of HARDWARE;
Among which are—
Tin Plate in boxes, Crawley Steel, Shot, a general assortment of Sadlery, Locke, Hinges, Nails, Stove Grates, Andirons, Shovels and Tongs, Fenders, Coal Hods, Sheet Iron for stoves, &c.
Has likewise on hand and keeps a constant supply of
Stoves, Bar Iron, Bistered Steel, Hoop Iron, Cotton and Wool Cards, Nails and Brads, Pots, Dutch Ovens, Tea Kettles, &c. October 19. 8t
SWEDISH IRON.
Best Swedish Bar-Iron, for sale at McCall's Nail Manufactory—Price One Hundred and Twenty Dollars per Ton.
A. I. S. O.
A good assortment of Nails, Brads and Spirige—which will be sold low for cash, or to punctilious customers. October 14.
FOR SALE,
A likely NEGRO BOY, aged about six, teen years, accustomed to wait in the house, Apply to
Frances Gillies, Adm. x.
October 15. d6t
Public Sale.
PURSUANT to a deed of trust from John Spencer to the subscribers, made to secure the payment of a certain sum of money to Cuthbert Powell, will be sold for cash to the highest bidder, at the dwelling-house on the premises, on SATURDAY the 21st day of November next.
Two Tracts of Land,
Lying in the neighborhood of the Gum-Spring, in Loudoun county, adjoining each other and binding on the lands of Thompson and Veitch and Benjamin James, containing one hundred and fifty two acres.—The sale will take place at twelve o'clock.
Israel Lacey, Charles Lewis, Stephen Beard, } Trustees.
October 16. dts
Public Sale.
By virtue of a decree of the county court of Prince William, will be exposed to sale, before the front door of the court-house, in the town of Dumfries, on the first MONDAY in November next, the following PROPER TY, viz:
Ten likely NEGROES, consisting of men, women and children; among whom are, a good house carpenter and an excellent house servant—one Harpsichord, in tolerable good order.—This property will be sold on a credit of six months, the purchaser giving bond and security for the payment.
Also, at the same time and place will be sold, A Tract of Land, commonly called "Tebb's Dale," situated on Quantico Creek, about one mile and a half below Dumfries; containing about three hundred acres. On this land, whose situation and quality eminently recommends it, is a good dwelling-house and offices.
A Lot in the town of Dumfries, on which is erected a large and convenient stable.
Several Lots in the town of Carrborough, at the mouth of Quantico-Creek, some of which are improved, and all of which will be particularly designated on the day of sale.
The real property above mentioned, will be sold on a credit of six months for one half the purchase money, and of twelve months for the balance, the purchaser giving bond and approved security for the payment.
Benjamin Botts, John H. Peyton, Wm. A. G. Dade, } Com'rs.
October 8. [10.] dts

TRIAL
OF COLONEL A. BURR.
MOTION FOR COMMITMENT.
EXAMINATION OF EVIDENCE.
TUESDAY, September 29.
(General Wilkinson's testimony continued.)
I think I did mention to them the propriety of going to the aid of private citizens to elude the vigilance of Burr's spies, many of whom were in New Orleans, and would give him notice of their departure from that place. It was also prudent to send them in that manner, that the jealousy of the Spaniards, through whose territories they had to pass might not be excited.
They were sent privately, for the success of the enterprise depended upon it.
Mr. Wickham. Did you give them written or oral instructions? A Both. Q Have you copies of the written instructions? A Not here. Q Will you furnish copies?
[Mr. Hay objected to the production of those orders. He said that they had a right to impeach the credibility of the witness, but not to compel him to disclose the orders given to those under his command.]
Q Where those orders to seize col. Burr wherever they could find him? A They were sent on that service expressly. I think the orders were confined to Natchez; information having been received that col. Burr had taken up his quarters there.
Q Were there any orders to seize him even in court? A I cannot say but presume there were not. Q Were any private soldiers sent on this service? A No.
Q Were any soldiers sent to lieutenant Jones's gun boats? A Infantry were furnished to supply the place of marines in all the gun boats.
Q Were any instructions sent by you that the men in lieutenant Jones's gun boats should act? A I gave lieutenant Jones no orders as he was not under my command.
Q Was commodore Shaw considered under your authority? A He was rather considered as co-operating with me; but he had a discretion of his own.
Q Was there a recommendation to commodore Shaw to give directions to lieutenant Jones to take any measures to apprehend col. Burr?
A I think the orders required him to do so. Q What orders were given for the disposal of col. Burr?
A The orders were that he should be put on board a vessel, and sent by the way of New Orleans to the city of Washington.
Q Were these orders written? A I believe they were. Q What orders had you from government, or did you do it on your own authority?
[Gen. W. took time till tomorrow to consider the subject and examine his papers] Q When you were at New Orleans were not letters addressed to other persons frequently brought to you from the post office; by whose orders were they delivered to you; were they opened and with what view?
Mr. Hay thought that they had no right to ask such a question. It might be important between the United States and General Wilkinson. But it does not appear to be proper to interrogate him as to his conduct any where, unless it has some bearing on the cause; nor can a witness be asked any question the answering of which might subject him to a prosecution.
If we had introduced evidence on that point, they had a right to cross-examine him.
Mr. Wickham. We may suppose without impeaching the credit of gen. W. that he will give us as favorable an account of his conduct as a man in his situation may be disposed to do.
Gen. W. has detailed a number of facts to account for the conduct of col. Burr; he has taken very strong ground. We wish to shew that the general has the strongest possible motive to criminate col. Burr.
We were permitted to ask him about sending officers in disguise to seize col. Burr; we wish now to prove some other seizures. This evidence has a direct reference to the case of col. Burr.
If gen. Wilkinson took all these measures, it will surely have a tendency to weaken his testimony.
Mr. Martin. We mean to shew that general Wilkinson is identified with the government, and the government had declared that they would justify him.
We have a witness to prove the express declarations of the secretary of war, that general Wilkinson stood low with the government
till his energetic measures at New Orleans raised him in the estimation of the president. They can only justify his acts by shewing an impropriety in the conduct of col. Burr.
The more we shew that the constitution has been trampled on and the rights of the citizens invaded, the more they will endeavor to shew the impropriety of the conduct of col. Burr in order to justify it.
Mr. Hay. Mr. Martin has avowed the motives of col. Burr's counsel to be to identify general Wilkinson with the government.
Admitting that general Dearborne had made the declarations ascribed to him—admitting that the president had formed that opinion of general Wilkinson, how can his answer to the question propounded have any bearing on this case?
Suppose general Wilkinson should say, that in consequence of the expected arrival of col. Burr, the agitated state of the country and a knowledge that he was surrounded by the partisans and accomplices of Burr in New Orleans, he had taken letters from the post office (and he would only have done what he ought) how could it effect the present case?
It is manifest that the answer of general Wilkinson must leave the question between the United States and col. Burr exactly where it was before.
Mr. Wickham. When these questions were asked Mr. Murray before, they were thought proper and he was even cross examined by the counsel for the prosecution.
The gentlemen had ascribed to colonel Burr improper acts. Now to impeach general Wilkinson's credibility, we shew that he has been guilty of violent acts
Is he not interested to shew the conduct of col. Burr to be improper, in order to justify his own.
Mr. Baker. Suppose says Mr. Hay, this declaration of general Dearborne to be true; suppose that general Wilkinson did not deserve to stand high in the confidence of the government, would it not have any bearing on the cause, would it not leave the question between the United States and col. Burr exactly where it was before.
At one time the counsel on the other side seem willing to give the general up; now they stand forward as the champions of the worthy general.
Suppose it be proved that he has thrust his hand, or directed others to do it, into the post office and pillaged letters
Suppose it be proved that he has made erasures in letters and then sworn that translations of them were true copies, which were as much like the originals as any other thing, and that he has sworn to this, that and the other, whether the true or false, will not all these things affect his credibility?
Mr. Wickham said it was a question entirely for the consideration of general Wilkinson himself.
If he thought proper to answer the question it was not the business of the prosecution to interfere.
The Chief Justice after making some remarks on the nature of the question observed, that general W. was not bound to answer any questions which might criminate himself.
Some observations were made as to the extent of the opinion of the court. Mr. Wirt supposed from the decision of the court in the case of Wylie, that general Wilkinson could not be bound to answer the question.
Mr. Wickham thought directly the reverse.
Late Foreign Intelligence.
Further extracts from London papers to the 7th ult inclusive, received at the office of the Mercantile Advertiser by the ship Swift.
LONDON, Aug. 28.
We stated above a month ago that a report was prevalent upon the continent, that it was the intention of Bonaparte to take upon himself the title of Emperor of the West, and that the emperor Alexander was to assume the title of Emperor of the East or of the North.
There is a passage in the speech of Bonaparte to the legislative body, which tends very strongly to corroborate the report, for in speaking of the peace which he granted to the king of Prussia, he says, "The house of Brandenburg is indebted for still being permitted to reign to the sincere friendship with which the powerful emperor of the north has inspired me."
Bonaparte having bestowed this title upon the emperor of Russia, will we have no doubt soon assume the title of Emperor of the West.
The tribunate is about to be abolished, for what cause we are not informed.
Within these few days orders have been issued for twelve sail of the line, with frigates, to be prepared for the North Seas, during the winter months.
NATIONAL RANK.
Upwards of three hundred years ago, (in 1506) the important officer called master of the ceremonies, who officiated for Julius II. ranked the powers of Europe in the following order.
 1 The emperor of Germany,  2 King of the Romans,  3 France,  4 Spain,  5 Arragon,  6 Portugal,  7 England,  8 Sicily,  9 Scotland,  10 Hungary,  11 Navarre,  12 Cyprus,  13 Bohemia,  14 Holland,  15 Denmark,  16 Republic of Venice,  17 Duke of Brittany,  18 Duke of Burgundy,  19 Elector of Bavaria,  20 Elector of Brandenburg,  21 Elector of Saxony,  22 Arch-Duke of Austria,  23 Duke of Savoy,  24 Grand Duke of Florence. 
Russia, Prussia, nor Sweden do not appear in the Catalogue; and the papal sovereign who presided over the college princes has now in a manner, withdrawn from the political hemisphere.
August 29.
A Dublin paper states that the Ross Island and Enniseorthy mines have for three years past afforded employment to upwards of ten thousand people: and adds that a new mine has lately been discovered on the estate of the earl of Derry, near the town of Tipperary.
It is said that the chief food of Bonaparte's immense hosts during the late campaign was biscuit. It is obvious that at last they got into good bread.
September 1.
BRITISH NAVY.
The following is the amount of the British naval force up to this day. At sea 96 ships of the line, 10 from 50 to 44 guns, 134 frigates, 153 sloops, &c. and 199 gun brigs and other vessels. Total 592. In port and fitting, guard ships, &c. 74 ships of the line, 8 from 50 to 44, 38 frigates, 42 sloops &c. and forty three gun brigs and other vessels. Total 178. Building, 34 ships of the line, 25 frigates, 25 sloops, &c. and four gun brigs and other vessels. Total 88. In ordinary, forty two ships of the line, twelve frigates from 50 to 44, fifty four frigates, forty four sloops, &c. and seventeen gun brigs and other vessels. Total two hundred and sixty eight. Grand Total 1,046.
Yesterday evening the Russian frigate Sywihay arrived in the Downs direct from St. Petersburg. The circumstance was immediately communicated to the admiralty by the Telegraph, and some importance was at first attached to the arrival of this vessel. It appears however that she was bound to Lisbon with the prince and princess Galizin on board. The latter was going to Lisbon for the recovery of her health, but died upon her passage.
The misunderstanding which appears to have taken place between the English and the Chinese at Canton, is a subject of great exultation to the editors of the American newspapers, who confidently predict the exclusion of British subjects from the Chinese market, and who expect, with equal confidence, that the whole of that trade will fall into the hands of the Americans. We have little doubt that the circumstances of this dispute are very much exaggerated in the American accounts, and it is in all probability long since amicably adjusted. The Americans would no doubt be glad to see the English excluded from the Chinese market, as they would then not only acquire a great part of our trade, but would also get rid of the title which the Chinese, upon comparing their conduct with that of the English merchants, have given them, viz: "Second-chop Englishmen;" or, "Englishmen of the second sort."
Sam.
Major-general Grant has announced the discovery of the longitude by a mathematical instrument, which shews the rate of a ship sailing continually with the greatest accuracy. This instrument is concocted with others, which point out the rate of the ship, her latitude and longitude, in direct or oblique sailing.
The MSS. belonging to the Stewart family, about which so much has been said, and to inspect which Mr. Fox was understood to visit Paris a few years ago for historical purposes, are, according to report, now in this country. An envelope, stating that the contents were those papers, was, we are informed, exhi-
bied at the secretary of state's office some time ago, and is not unlikely to be produced again before lord Ellenborough.
Notice of the French having laid an embargo on all the Portuguese and Danish vessels in their ports, is stuck up in Lloyd's.
It is stated that, agreeable to the call of our proclamation, persons of consideration and magistrates, in Denmark, have agreed to act under the direction of the commanders, with a view to prevent disorder, and to secure the peaceable supply of articles which must have been taken by force.
According to private letters received from Denmark, it is confidently stated to be the general understanding, that Bonaparte made a most tempting proposition to the regent prince, in case he consented to co-operate in his views. This proposition is said to be the reunion of the kingdom of Sweden with that of Denmark & Norway; and this union to be accomplished by French troops, provided the prince regent would agree to close the Sound against our trade, and place the Danish fleet at the disposition of France. That such a proposition may have been made, is extremely probable; but no assertion is hazarded, nor is any reason stated, to induce a belief that the prince regent had manifested a disposition to accede to it.
The Danish ships of war are, we are assured by professional men, quite incapable of being converted to any warlike purpose for this country. Unless as transports, they are of little value to us. As such, they are so constructed as to afford accommodation for a much greater number of troops than any vessels of the same tonnage in this country. But, as men of war, they are not fit to be placed in line with our vessels of that class, and of course are not, in that point of view, to be reckoned as any acquisition to us. They might, however, in the hands of the enemy, be rendered extremely injurious to us in the Baltic, for which they are peculiarly built and suited.
An order has been sent to the squadron in the West Indies, for the immediate capture of Santa Cruz, St. Thomas, and other Danish colonies.
The surrender of Stralsund was hastened by the pressing importunities of the inhabitants, who almost hourly entreated his Swedish majesty to surrender the place, in order to save it from the dreadful effects of a continued siege. The Swedes marched out on the 23d, and the city and fortress were on the same day occupied by the French. The former were conveyed to Rugen.
September 5.
If in the end we are successful in our expedition against the Danes, we do not think it practicable to maintain Zealand during the winter, even if we leave a garrison of 20,000 men in Copenhagen. Our fleet during the stormy months, will be of but little assistance to us in such a dangerous sea as the Baltic; and the passage of the Belts must be quit entirely—it being too dangerous for our ships of war to enter. In this situation what can 20,000 English do against the force the Danes will send from Holstein? If the equinox sets in early in the year, and before we have accomplished the capture of Copenhagen, we shall consider our whole expedition in jeopardy.
(Statesman.)
The circumstance of the prince royal of Denmark having committed the defence of Copenhagen to general Peymann and retired to Holstein, has led many to imagine he has given up all hopes of successfully defending the place against the attacks of the English. This may be found to be the case; it is very probable that his journey to Holstein is for the purpose of devising means to succor the besieged; for in stormy weather our vessels of war cannot completely guard the passage of the Belts; and it would be practicable, at least, to land officers and engineers, which, we understand constitute the principal wants of the Danes. If landed, though not able to enter Copenhagen, they might organize the militia of the island, and with them make a powerful diversion.
(Ibid.)
It affords us much satisfaction to find, that the American government has not been so far influenced by the senseless clamor excited in that country, as to abandon the passions and violence of the mobs on the banks of the Chesapeake. Letters of the 3d ult. were received yesterday from Virginia, which mention, that by an order of the executive, the two officers and three seamen belonging to the Melampus frigate who were detained, had been released, and taken on board one of the British squadron.

From the fleet station, that the intention of Lord Cathcart to... the final summons would probably be made on the 23d.
From a Liverpool paper of Sept 5, 1807.
DENMARK.
The awful circumstances in which this kingdom is placed, and the impenetrable secrecy which veils the operation of our expedition lately sent against it, induce us to give the following brief account of that monarchy which may be unacceptable to our readers:
Denmark consists of several islands in the Baltic; and of Jutland, Schleswick, Holstein and Norway, upon the continent of Europe; Iceland and the Feroe Isles in the North sea. The following is the present state of the naval and military force.
Table with 2 columns: Item, Count. Rows include: Line of battle ships (27), Frigates (14), Bombarded boats, mounted (300), 24 cannons (20,003), Men in the dock yards (3,100). Totals: Infantry (14,000), Cavalry (3,000), Artillery (13,000), Pioneers (5,000), Grand Total (35,000).
The entire population of the kingdom of Denmark may be estimated at upwards of 2,000,000. Its revenue exceeds 2,000,000 sterling, and the whole kingdom contains 100,000 square miles. Her troops are brave and her seamen well skilled in nautical affairs.
Copenhagen which is the capital, is situated in a Bay or Haven in the island of Zealand and contains about 100,000 inhabitants and more than 180 streets, with remarkably well built houses. Its distance from Elsinore or the Sound is about 21 English miles. The city was founded in the 12th century, and was originally a place of resort for fishermen only. The harbor is circular, and the entrance into it from the sea is a channel or gut, the middle of which only is navigable. The water on each side is very shallow, and defended by a peculiar kind of military work called naval horns, the nature and strength of which merit a more detailed explanation. They are made of large beams from 16 to 30 feet long, shod with iron and put together like chevrons. They are then put on flat bottomed vessels, and sunk, 3, 4, and 5 feet below the surface of the water. In the Eels and other passages, particularly in the narrow channels where the water has neither tide nor current, they are easily laid down and taken up. The Swedes were the first who made use of these works and they have subsequently been adopted both at Cronstadt and Copenhagen.
Elsinore was a small village till 1446, when it was made a staple town by Eric of Pomerania, who conferred several immunities upon it. From that period it has gradually increased in size and wealth; and is now the most commercial town in Denmark except Copenhagen, from which it is distant three miles. It contains about 6,000 inhabitants.
The passage of the sound is guarded by the Fortress of Cronberg, which is situated on the edge of a peninsula promontory, the nearest point of land to Sweden distant about three miles. It is strongly fortified towards the land by ditches, bastions, and entrenchments, and towards the sea by several batteries, mounted with 60 pieces of cannon, the largest 41 pounders. Every vessel as it passes lowers her topsails, and pays a toll at Elsinore. It is generally asserted that this fort guards the sound, and that all vessels must, on account of the shallowness of the water, and currents, steer close to the batteries, as to be exposed to their fire. This, however, is a mistaken notion. On account, indeed, of the narrow and opposite currents in the sound, the safest passage lies near the fort; but the water in any place is of sufficient depth for vessels to keep at a distance and the largest ships can even sail close to the coast of Sweden. The kings of Sweden claimed an exemption from toll, but by a treaty in 1720, they agreed to become subject to all vessels, beside a small duty, estimated at 1 1/2 per cent. of their cargoes, except the English, French, Danish and Swedish, which only pay 1 per cent. and in return the crown takes the charge of light houses, signals, &c.
The place of Cronberg which is in the form of a square gothic buildings. In it resided the unfortunate Matilda sister to the English king.
Elaineur is also remarkable for being the scene of Shakespeare's Hamlet, and there is a garden half a mile from Cronberg, which is said by tradition to be the very garden where the murder of his father was perpetrated. The garden occupies the side of the hill & is laid out in terraces rising one above the other.
Copenhagen. August 18.
Since the landing of the English, upwards of twenty spies have already been apprehended, some dressed as peasants and others in women's clothes. Yesterday the English commenced in the Road to bombard the castle and Three Crown Battery. The bombs are of the same description as those on the 2d April 1801; that is most pitiful, most of them burst in the air.
Our fleet of bomb vessels were out this morning, and have done them considerable mischief. We are in high spirits, and entertain no doubt of their being defeated.
They were allowed to land undisturbed in order to surround and destroy them.
Hamburg Correspondent, Aug. 22.
Denmark, Aug. 20.
The prince royal has given orders rather to burn the fleet, in case of extremity, than to suffer them to fall into the hands of the enemy. When Mr. Jackson, it is said, gave him twelve hours to take his final resolution, he did not employ so many seconds in positively rejecting his propositions.
Dresden, July 23.
It is reported here, on what is believed to be good authority, that the French marshal Ney will be appointed commander in chief of the whole Saxon army; which army will be entirely new organized.
ELIZABETH TOWN, Oct. 13.
Cornelius Hatfield an obnoxious refugee character, who came here a short time since from England via Nova Scotia, to possess a very valuable landed estate left him by his father, he was apprehended by the civil authority last week and conveyed to Newark jail, on a charge of being a principal in the brutal murder of Stephen Ball, a citizen of this state during the revolutionary war, who went into the British lines under the assurances of protection; and on Thursday last was brought before judge Pennington on a writ of habeas corpus. Aaron Ogden, Isaac Williamson, and William Chetwood, esqrs. appeared on the part of the culprit; and Alexander C. McWhorter, Wm. Halsey, and Elias Van Arsdol, esqrs. on the part of the prosecution, when after a patient hearing of the argument on both sides until yesterday, the judge discharged Hatfield, being of opinion, by the spirit of the treaty of one thousand seven hundred and eighty three, he was not now answerable for that transaction; but we hear that the friends of Ball were still determined to prosecute him before another tribunal. To correct erroneous statements which are gone abroad, we publish the following authentic document, given at the time the transaction took place.
A statement of facts, respecting the cruel and deliberate murder of Stephen Ball, on Bergen Point, the 25th of January 1781. This unfortunate man was deluded by a declaration made by the commanding officer on Staten Island, that all persons who would bring provisions should have liberty to sell the same, and return unmo- lested, in consequence of which declaration, Ball carried over four quarters of beef with a full assurance of being well treated and expected to return undiscovered by his countrymen; but soon after his arrival on the island, he was seized by Cornelius Hatfield, who commanded a party of six or seven men, and was carried before gen. Patterson, who refused to call a court-martial to try him. From thence he was carried before general Skinner in order for trial; but he also refused; pretending to shudder at the thought of trying and executing a person who came to bring them relief.
Nevertheless the said Hatfield and his party, being lost to every sense of humanity, after robbing their prisoner of what property he had with him, carried him across to Bergen Point, and, without even the form of a trial, immediately informed him that he had but ten minutes to live, and accordingly put their horrid design into execution, notwithstanding the prisoner strenuously urged that he came with provision agreeably to the above mentioned declaration; and when he found they were determined to take his life, he begged for a few minutes longer, but was answered that his request could not be granted; but if he had a desire that any person should pray with
him, one of their party would officiate. When he was near expiring, James Hatfield one of the banditti, put a knife in his hand, and swore that he should not go into another world unarmed. The persons who perpetrated this cruel act were Cornelius Hatfield, John Smith Hatfield, Job Hatfield, James Hatfield, sen. James Hatfield, jun. Elias Mann and Samuel Mann, all late inhabitants of Elizabeth Town; and Job Smith, late an inhabitant of Bergen. When Ball's father became acquainted with the tragical death of his son, he solicited a flag which he obtained, for the purpose of bringing over the corpse, but the enemy, with a savage brutality, would not suffer them to land.
Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20.
The following intelligence is from Louisville, Aug. 13, 1807.
Yesterday Davis Floyd was found guilty of a misdemeanor by the circuit court of the India Territory, held at Jeffersonville on a charge of the U. S. as concerned with Aaron Burr in his late treasonable expedition. It is expected the court will pronounce their sentence this day. The hon. judges Davis and Taylor presided.
By the President of the United States of America, A PROCLAMATION.
WHEREAS information has been received that a number of individuals who have deserted from the army of the United States, and sought shelter without the jurisdiction thereof, have become sensible of their offence, and are desirous of returning to their duty, a full pardon is hereby proclaimed to each and all of such individuals as shall, within four months from the date hereof, surrender themselves to the commanding officer of any military post within the United States, or the territories thereof.
In testimony whereof, I have caused the seal of the United States to be affixed to these presents, and signed the same with my hand. Done at the city of Washington, the fifteenth day of October, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and seven, and of the Independence of the United States of America the thirty second.
TH: JEFFERSON.
By the President, JAMES MADISON, Sec'y of State.
SHIP NEWS.
Port of Alexandria.
ARRIVED,
Ship William and John, Woodhouse, Liverpool; Dry Goods, Hardware, &c. to different Merchants.
—Diana, Harper, Amsterdam & Cadiz; Salt and Gin, to Robert Young and John and T. Vowell.
—Mary, Fosdick, Liverpool; Salt and Coal to Lawrason and Fowle.
—Brig Mary, Hall, Boston, Sundries to the Master.
—Schr Philip, Taber, Barbadoes to Marsteller and Young.
—Thomas, Larcam, Beverly, Sundries, different persons.
—Independence, Toby, Passamaquoddy; Plaster, to the Master.
—Emily & Jane, Hollydayork, Baltimore Sundries different persons.
—Sloop Little Sarah, Potter, Providence; to the Master.
—Little Poll, Lenter, New-York; Sundries, different persons.
—Olive Branch, Mann, Baltimore
—Harmony, Elwood, Philadelphia
CLEARED,
Sloop Flora, Huchins, Newburyport, by the master.
Brig Economy, Smith, Providence, do.
Schr. Mason's Daughter, Willet, Beverly, do.
Schr. Dolphin, Berry, City Point, do.
Schr. Patsey, Skinner, Barbadoes, Wm. Wilkinson and master.
TO RENT,
And possession given on the 14th of November next,
The three story Brick House
On the corner of King and Columbia streets, now occupied by Mr. John Roberts. For terms apply to Col. GEORGE DENEALE, living next door, or to the subscriber.
Nicholas Vofs.
City of Washington, Oct. 20. tf
For Freight or Charter,
The Ship MARY, Henry Fosdick, Master; Burthen about three hundred hogheads, is a good vessel, & will be ready to receive a cargo in a few days.—For terms apply to
Lawrason and Fowle.
Who have for sale, on board said ship, 1200 bushels Liverpool Coal, for grates, October 20.
For BOSTON,
Or other Eastern Port,
The strong fast sailing Schooner INDEPENDENCE, John Tobey, Commander; Burthen 1000 barrels, now lying at Hartshorne's wharf, and will soon be ready to receive a cargo, which will be taken on moderate terms. Apply to
John G. Ladd.
Who has for sale, now landing from said vessel, 125 tons Plaster Paris. October 20. d
Public Sale.
On FRIDAY next the 23d instant, at eleven o'clock, will be sold, at Vowell's wharf, the CARGO of the ship Diana, Capt. Harper, consisting of 9000 bushels clean Cadiz Salt, in lots of 500 to 1000 bushels, on terms that will then be made known.
AND ALSO,
One-third of said Ship, as she now lies at said wharf, on a credit of 3, 6 and nine months, for approved endorsed notes. October 20. d
Fall Goods.
JOSEPH JANNEY
Has received by the late arrivals, an extensive assortment of FALL GOODS.
10th mo. 20, d6t 3tawtf
I WILL RENT
MERCHANTS' WHARF, With a convenient Store and Yard adjoining it.
J. SWIFT.
October 20. 3t
Any person who is provided with a Waggon or Carts, that is inclined to haul WOOD to town on shares, can have an opportunity of doing it on liberal terms, by applying to the Printer. October 20 3t
Just Received,
DR. REE'S CYCLOPEDIA, vol. 5th part 2d. SUBSCRIBERS are requested to call, or send for their copies, which must be paid for on delivery.
ALSO,
AN ADDRESS to persons of Fashion, Relating to BALLS: with a few occasional hints concerning PLAY-HOUSES, CARD-TABLES, &c.
Carr's Tour in Holland, Misses Magazine, Dodridge's Rise and Progress of Religion in the Soul, Life of John Wesley, Ramsay's Life of Washington, Smollet's History of England, &c. &c.
R. GRAY.
October 20.
Forty Dollars Reward,
FOR APPREHENDING JAMES & GEORGE.
RAN AWAY from the subscriber, on the third instant, a Mulatto Lad named James; about 16 years old, slender made and very likely: He was purchased of Baldwin Dade, of this town.
Also ran away at the same time,
A likely black man, named GEORGE, about 22 years old, six feet high, well made, rather heavy eyed and slow in speech: he was purchased of Basil Bowling, of Prince George county, Maryland.
The above reward will be given to any person who will lodge the above slaves in any jail so that I get them again, or Twenty Dollars for either of them. Information to be given to Mr. Hodgkin, at the Indian-Queen tavern, Alexandria.
John Franklin.
October 20.
NOW LANDING
At Vowell's wharf, from on board sloop Maria Antoinette, from St. Jago de Cuba, and for sale by the subscribers—
62 bhd's Molasses
65 barrels green Coffee
226 boxes Segars, superior qua.
ALSO ON HAND,
25 barrels Coffee
1700 lbs Bees Wax
270 Spanish Hides
10,000 bushels Salt.
Wadsworth and Butler.
September 3. d6w cotfaw

JAMES SANDERSON
Offers for sale very low
 85 hogsheads Muscovado Sugar  70 bags green Coffee  15 hogsheads well flavored Rum  5 pipes Cognac 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
ST. MARY'S COLLEGE.
GRAND LOTTERY, BALTIMORE.
A UTHORISED by the general assembly of the state of Maryland, the scheme of which is the most brilliant ever offered to the citizens of the U. S. containing besides a large number of other good prizes,
 1 prize of 30,000 dollars.  1 do. of 15,000  2 do. of 10,000  2 do. of 5,000  8 do. of 1,500  7 do. of 1,000 
Not two blanks to a prize, and the lowest prize is twelve dollars. The scheme contains only 21,500 tickets; 10,000 of which are actually sold to a company of gentlemen, in N. York, to whom the Managers have obligated themselves to commence the drawing in the city of Baltimore, On THURSDAY the 31st day of DECEMBER next, and to draw 500 tickets per day.
Tickets and Shares are now selling in a variety of numbers and very rapidly, at Ten Dollars and a Half each, for a short time at
G. & R. WAITE'S
Truly Fortunate LOTTERY-OFFICE , corner of MARKET and CHARLES-STREETS , BALTIMORE.
The grandeur of the scheme of the above Lottery, together with an assurance from the Managers that it will positively commence drawing on the 31st day of December next, have been a sufficient inducement for the subscribers to come to the city of Baltimore for the express purpose of facilitating the sale of the tickets.
G. & R. Waite.
One of the above firm will personally attend the drawing daily, to take down the numbers correctly, as will also one of their clerks.
The next New York Lottery will not commence drawing till April next—tickets of which lottery may be had at Waite's offices, No. 64 and No. 38, Maiden Lane New-York.
Distant adventurers, accompanying their orders with bank notes of any description to either of Waite's offices, in New-York or Baltimore, may have Tickets and Shares forwarded to any amount with the utmost punctuality, and the earliest advice sent them of their success. All prizes sold by G. and R. Waite, will be paid by them.
Tickets in the above lottery are to be had at J. March's book-store, George-Town, where the prize list will be regularly received. October 13. Stav2m
GREAT BARGAINS.
I NTENDING to remove to the state of Tennessee as soon as possible, I wish to dispose of the following valuable and increasing property upon low terms, which property I inherited from my ancestors, who have had a legal title to the same for upwards of one hundred years.
One tract well known by the name of ABINGDON , being on the Potomac river between Alexandria and George Town, and nearly opposite the city of Washington, beautifully situated, containing about Four Hundred acres, now leased to the Mr. Wises, for three hundred and sixty dollars per annum, with other stipulations contained in the said lease.
One other tract contiguous to the first, leased to William Fraser for forty dollars per annum, containing about six acres.
One other tract containing ten acres of bottom land, adjoining the Four-Mile Mill tract.
One other tract contiguous to the Abingdon estate, and within two and a half miles of George-Town, containing 725 acres. The greatest part of this land is heavily covered with red and white Oak.
A L S O,
Three thousand acres on the Scioto River, in the state of Ohio.
This tract descended to me from my uncle George D. Alexander, being one moiety of the land he was entitled to for his military services during the revolutionary war. All the title papers with the wills under which I am entitled to the above property, are in the hands of BALDWIN DADE, Esq. to whom application will please to be made for terms &c. he being legally authorised to contract and dispose of all the above valuable property, for which good and satisfactory titles will be given.
Walter S. Alexander.
August 13. eo
Joseph Mandeville, Corner of KING and FAIRFAX-STREETS , ALEXANDRIA. HAS FOR SALE,
An assortment of WINES, LIQUORS, GROCERIES, &c. Consisting of
 MADIRA  Port  Sherry  Lisbon  Malaga  Teneriffe & Corsica 
WINES.
Old St. Estephe Medoc Iaret, in cases of one dozen
 A few dozen fine old frontinac  Ditto do. best wine bitters  Jamaica and West-India rum  New-England do.  Cogniac, Bourdeaux and Naples brandy  Holland and country gin  Schiedam gin in cases  Irish whiskey, very old  70 barrels Pennsylvania rye whiskey  Cider in barrels  White wine and Cider vinegar  Florence oil in flasks  2 hogsheads Havanna honey  15 do. choice retailing molasses 
TEAS
 Gunpowder  Imperial  Hyson  Young Hyson  Hyson-Skin and Souchong  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; floutant 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.  Muscavel 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 allum salt suitable for the fishery, &c. &c. 
JAMES BACON,
At his GROCERY STORE , on King-street , has in addition to his former stock, added
A fresh Supply of Genuine Articles in the Grocery Line;
Which makes his assortment complete. He now offers for sale, on his usual low terms Muscovado Sugars , of various qualities,
 Loaf and Lump ditto,  Gunpowder,  Imperial,  Hyson,  Young Hyson,  Hyson-Skin, and Souchong  TEAS, particularly selected for family use.
 Best green Coffee,  Chocolate, of a superior quality  Madeira,  Buscelles,  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 spermacceti candles, refined salt-petre, floutant 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 
Printing in its various branches, executed at this office.
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
For BOSTON, The Schooner MOHAWK, Capt. Newcomb; Will sail in a few days.—For freight or passage apply to Lawrafon and Fowle, Who have for sale, now landing,
 20 bales upland cotton  700 sides seal leather  8 cases cotton and wool cards  30 boxes first quality Havanna segars. 
IN STORE,
 7 bales Kendal cottons } will be sold at a small advance.  4 do. plains  10 bales Beerboon gurrah 
 700 sides seal leather  5 chests imperial } FEAS.  15 do. young hyson } 
 20 pipes Holland Gin, superior quality  5 pipes Bourdeaux } Brandy.  2 do. 4th proof Cogniac } 
 20 hogsheads } NEW-ENGLAND  50 barrels } RUM. 
 1 pipe L. P. Madeira wine  cases claret do. 
 25 hogsheads retailing molasses  200 boxes mould } CANDLES.  10 do. spermacceti } 
 250 boxes brown soap  70 do. chocolate  50 do. cod fish 
 30 barrels and half barrels mackerel  Hogsheads and barrels retailing sugars 
 Spermacceti oil in small casks  100 dozen English sewing twine 
 Bellona gunpowder, &c.  October 6. 
TO BE SOLD,
FOR READY MONEY,
To the highest bidder, at public auction, at Dawson's tavern, in the county of Loudoun, and town of Leesburg, on FRIDAY , the 13th day of November next, if fair; if not, the next fair day; by virtue of a decree of the court of the United States, for the 5th circuit, in the Virginia district, pronounced at May term 1806, in a suit depending in said court between the executors of Daniel Mildred, deceased, who was surviving partner of Mildred and Roberts, plaintiffs —and Samuel Hough and others defendants —
300 Acres of Land,
Near Leesburg, on the waters of Tuscarora, in the county of Loudoun—three acres of Meadow near Leesburg, and a House and Lot in Leesburg; or so much thereof as will be sufficient to raise certain sums of money, interest and costs, in said decree mentioned.
William Mann, Armstead Long, Charles F. Mercer, } Com'tees. September 11. 2awts
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, Exec't.
Oct. 6. 2aw4w.
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 30 dollars reward.
Baldwin M. Lee.
Virginia, Westmoreland } county, July 24. [34] 4.
Valuable Property for Sale.
TO BE SOLD , in four distinct lots or together, four acres of LAND , contiguous from one and a quarter acres to two acres each, most eligibly situated without the territory of Columbia, extending in a right line from Gibson-street to Great Hunting-Creek , intersecting Jefferson, Franklin, and Green-street , and bounding east and west on Fayette and Payne-streets .
A plan of the ground and further particulars may be obtained by application to
James Patton, Esq. June 22.
THE SUBSCRIBERS
Being desirous of bringing the affairs of the 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-street , 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 pt 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 commodious and 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, situated 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 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 506 acres, in Randolph county , being part of an old military survey, on the south side of Gladys 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 Chester-river .
One other tract, named Fairley's , of 203 acres, in Westmoreland county , state of Pennsylvania ; situated on the Monongahela river , and binding thereon for 3-4 of a mile, above one quarter of a mile below Casson's ferry , and 4 miles above Purkinson's ferry . A large proportion is rich bottom land, 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 cash, 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 25.
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