Alexandria daily advertiser (Alexandria [Va.]), 1807-09-04 00:00:00

Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
Vol. VII.]
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 1807.
[No. 2010.
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 hand and the prices of which are established, may at any time be viewed and purchased at the vendue limitation and prices.
P. G. Marsteller, v. m.
For Sale or Rent.
A convenient two story BRICK HOUSE, with back buildings, &c. situate on Duke-street, between Pitt and St. Asaph-streets.
ALSO,
A commodious frame STORE, on King-street, between Royal and Pitt-streets.
Apply to
Lawrence Hooff.
August 21.
Twenty thousand lbs.
Porto Rico Green Coffee and St. Croix Sugars, received per ship Fletcher and Riley, from St. Thomas—
For sale by
R. Veitch and Co.
or
C. Powell.
July 21.
FOR SALE,
20 hhds. South-west Mountain TOBACCO, Selected for the West-India market.
ALSO,
1 pipe London Bill Wine, 1 half pipe excellent quality, 4 qr. casks
Wm. Hodgson.
July 31.
FOR SALE,
BY LEWIS DEBLOIS,
An assortment of BROAD CLOTHS, from eleven to eighteen shillings sterling cost—part of them intended 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.
A Miller Wanted.
To a Man who understands the Milling Business, and can produce good recommendations for industry, sobriety, &c. liberal wages will be given by applying to M. MILLER.
June 29.
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.
Twenty-five Dollars Reward.
ANY WAY, sometime in the months of November or December 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 tawny complexion, stutters a little, has a soft voice, and generally seems humble and timid when spoken to. He had a wife at Col. Jemmeson's, in the county of Caroline, and may perhaps now be lurking in that neighborhood, but I think it more probable he may have gone to the state of Maryland. If he is 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 Thirty Dollars reward.
Baldwin M. Lee.
Virginia, Westmoreland county, July 24. [30] d
Just Received,
By the brig Louisa , John Macnamara, master, from Madeira, and for sale by the subscriber, 7 pipes and 12 quarter casks prime London particular WINE, of the brand of Scott & Co. fit for immediate use.
James Patton,
August 21.
ALSO, Bills on London for Sale,
Drawn by J. P.
JUST RECEIVED,
Per schooner Patty from Portsmouth, and for sale by
Lawrason & Fowle,
50 tons PLAISTER 100 boxes SOAP 50 boxes Mould and Dipped CANDLES 30 barrels MACKAREL, and 200 boxes Nova Scotia HERRINGS.
August 8
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.
Public Sale.
WILL be sold, at public sale, for ready money, on the premises, on Wednesday the 12th of August next, the estate called CLIFTON on Panther-Skin in Loudoun county, consisting of 205 acres of land, on which was formerly erected a merchant and saw mill, distillery, &c. or so much thereof as will be sufficient to raise 1600$ and the costs of suit, to satisfy Joseph Tidball.
This sale is made pursuant to a decree of the county court of Loudoun, at which time and place due attendance will be given by
The Commissioners.
July 13. [21]
THE badness of the weather on Wednesday last, prevented a sale of the above property on that day as advertised. It will again be offered for sale on the 12th of September next, at the same place and upon the same terms as above.
The Commissioners.
August 19.
JAMES BACON,
At his GROCERY STORE, on King-street, has in addition to his former stock, added
A fresh Supply of Genuine Articles in the Grocery Line;
Which makes his assortment complete.
He now offers for sale, on his usual low terms, Muscovado Sugars, of various qualities,
Loaf and Lump ditto,
Gunpowder,
Imperial,
Hyson,
Young Hyson,
Hyson-Skin, and
Souchong
Best green Coffee,
Chocolate, of a superior quality
Madeira,
Busellos,
Sherry,
Lisbon,
Teneriffe,
Malaga, and
Genuine old Port
Cognac and Bourdeaux Brandy,
Old Jamaica Spirit, for family use,
Antigua, St. Croix, St. Vincents, and New
England Rum,
Holland Gin,
Irish and country Whisky,
Molasses, Wine, and Cider Vinegar,
Stoughton's Bitters,
Mace, nutmegs, cloves, cassia, pimento,
Cayenne and black pepper, race and ground
ginger, basket salt for table use, pearl barley,
rice, starch, fig blue, soap, mould, dipt and
spermaceti candles, refined salt-petre, floatant
indigo, alum, copperas, madder, brimstone, spinning cotton, patent shot all sizes, best English and country made gunpowder, segars and smoking tobacco, very best chewing tobacco.
Hamilton and Leiper's snuff, Hunter's pipes in boxes.
London mustard, warranted of a superior quality, Dixon's best ditto, wrapping paper demijohn's, &c. &c. with generally every article in his line—the whole of which have been selected with care, and will be disposed of on the very lowest terms.
CAUTION:
WHEREAS the subscriber issued to Mr. WILLIAM HODGSON two Notes of hand, one dated on or about the 22d of April, 1807, at six months, for 330 dollars 56 cents—the other date not recollected, but believe it is dated 3th of May at six months, for 235 dollars—which notes are not yet due.—And whereas the said William Hodgson now stands justly indebted to me in the sum of 566 dollars and 66 cents: This is therefore to caution all persons from taking an assignment of the above mentioned notes, as I am determined to stop the payment thereof, till satisfied for my claim against him.
James Anderson.
September 2.
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For BOSTON,
The Brig MARY ,
ROBERT B. HALL, Master;
Will sail in a few days, and will take a few hundred barrels on freight if immediate application is made to
Lawrason and Fowle—
Who have for Sale,
The CARGO of said Brig,
Consisting of
112 tons plaister Paris; 20 pipes Holland gin, of a superior quality; 150 boxes brown soap; 30 ditto chocolate.
IN STORE,
10 boxes Beerboon gurrahs; 15 chests imperial and hyson teas; 20 hhds. and 30 barrels N. E. rum; 5 pipes French brandy; 10 do. Holland gin; 1 pipe Madeira and 30 cases claret wine; 20 hhds. retailing molasses; 5 hhds. and 60 barrels Muscovado and clayed sugars; 6 casks superior oil; 10 boxes spermaceti; 130 do. mould, and 30 do. dipt candles; 150 do. brown soap; 100 ditto chocolate; 40 ditto cod-fish; a few quintals ditto, suitable for family use; 150 boxes herrings; 3 casks English sewing twine; 1 case cotton and wool cards; 50 kegs Bellona gunpowder, and a quantity of chess.
August 21.
LANDING,
By the brig Louisa , from Madeira,
DEIRA,
AND FOR SALE;
4 pipes
8 hhds.
8 quarter-casks,
Choice
Madeira Wine,
Shipped by Messrs Murdoch, Yuille, Wardrop and Co. Of the same quality as they have for some years past sent to Judge Washington and others for their own use, and which is deemed very superior.
William Hodgson.
August 20.
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Valuable Lands for Sale.
In pursuance of a decree of the Honorable the United States Circuit Court, of the district of Columbia, for the county of Alexandria, will be sold, on the premises, on TUESDAY, the 29th day of September next, to the highest bidder, on a credit of six, twelve, and eighteen months—
One Moiety of a Tract of Land, called 'ABINGDON,' formerly the residence of Mr. Robert Alexander, lying on the Potomac and four-mile-creek, and about three miles above the town of Alexandria; commanding a handsome view of the Potomac, Alexandria, Washington City and George-Town, and the new road to Washington passing nearly through the center of the tract, which contains five hundred and fifty-three acres, and is laid off into fourteen lots of different sizes to accommodate purchasers, a plat of which may be seen at any time on application to the subscribers.
The sale will commence at 12 o'clock.
Thomas Swann,
G. Deneale,
Edmund I. Lee,
Comrs.
August 28.
dts
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 hhds. good Sugar,
10 hhds. Molasses, of a good quality,
Salt of various kinds,
And a constant supply of Flour suitable for family use.
Joseph Dean.
March 27.
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Printing, in its various branches, handsomely executed at this office.
NOW LANDING
At Powell's wharf, from on board stock Maria Antoinette , from St. Jago de Cuba, and for sale by the subscribers—
62 hhds Molasses
65 barrels green Coffee
226 boxes Segars, superior qua.
ALSO ON HAND,
25 barrels Coffee
1700 lbs Bees Wax
370 Spanish Hides
10,000 bushels Salt.
Wadsworth and Butler.
September 2.
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Journeyman Shoemakers.
WANTED immediately, twenty Journeyman Shoemakers, to make strong shoes, to whom constant employment will be given. Also a Foreman capable of conducting a small manufactory.
Bootmaking carried on as heretofore. On hand a large assortment of fashionable Boots.
John Minchin.
Five or six Apprentices wanted to the Boot and Shoemaking business. Apply as above.
Washington City, Sept. 2.
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ALEXANDRIA, Sept. 1, 1807.
THE Committee, appointed by Council to contract for the building of a Powder House, hereby give notice, that a plan is lodged with Mr. James Russell, who will shew the same to any person desirous to contract for building thereof with hard brick.
Proposals will be received by Mr. Russell, any time before Saturday next at 3 o'clock.
September 2.
BRYAN HAMPSON
HAS FOR SALE,
10 pipes old port, 5 do. Madeira, 30 quarter casks Lisbon, 12 do. particular Teneriffe, 15 do. Malaga, 12 pipes old cognac brandy, 5 do. 4th proof Holland gin, 5 hhds. 3d proof Antigua rum, 12 do. 1st quality molasses, 6 do. green copperas, 3 do. alum, 30 do. brown sugar, 30 bags pimento, 15 do. pepper, 10 chests young hyson, 10 do. hyson skin, 5 do. imperial, 100 bags green coffee, 150 kegs madder, 50 do. ground ginger, 30 do. raisins, £200 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.
August 21.
Notice is hereby given,
THAT the subscriber attends at his office on TUESDAY and SATURDAY in every week, agreeable to law, for the purpose of transacting testamentary and all other business appertaining thereto: on which days all persons concerned are required to attend.
Alexander Moore,
Register of Wills for Alex. County.
August 1.
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MR. EDWARD
WHEN the government of a great people has, by a combination of folly and wickedness in the governed, been placed in the hands of weak and designing men, no means of guiding the public sentiment to opinions of honor and patriotism remain, but the communication of them through the medium of a free press, the palladium of freedom. Widely different views of the same question, may be taken by men actuated by the same principles; it is for the sober and reflecting part of the community, to decide on the arguments adduced by either.
A writer in your paper of Wednesday last, stigmatizes with the name of folly, the warmth which has been displayed throughout the U. States, at the late outrage committed, on our flag and our countrymen; he is shocked that the injury should be considered unappeasable but by blood! Sir, what can expiate the crime of having shed the blood of our unsuspecting, and unhappily commanded fellow-citizens, by the blood of their aggressors? Were the latter unauthorised by their government; they are pirates, murderers, and deserve death! Was the outrage committed by their masters, and therefore a national act? Let the blood of Englishmen flow, till it has washed away the stain upon the honor of America! Is this a vindictiveness of character, which has not hitherto passion, when insult and injury are poured in torrents on our country? Then farewell the proud name of freemen ; the cap of liberty covers only the disgrace which bends down Columbia's head! Is it not rejoicing at the prospect of war, to frown with severity on our lawless foe? If the means of defence have been, thro' criminal inattention in our rulers, neglected, are they therefore destroyed? and does the epithet of infatuation apply with propriety, to crouching under the present blow, in slavish expectation of the next; or to the continuance of the neglect and ignorance which have exposed us without defence to the insults of a foreign nation? What reign of terror more stupifying and degrading than that exercised by insolent foreigners; or what result is to be dreaded more shocking than the repetition of injury, infallibly consequent on present tameness?
But one hundred millions of dollars belonging to Americans, may by a combination of improbabilities, fall into the hands of our enemies. Past are we descending to the tomb of opprobrium and annihilation, if our national virtue is to be bartered for the advantage of a small portion of the community. But no—were this exaggeration of our losses even to be verified, the country would not be ruined—after the lapse of a few years, commerce would rise from its ashes in her proper form, unincumbered with the glittering tinsel which now exposes her, like a glaring prostitute, to the attack of every unprincipled scoundrel. Supported by agriculture and manufactures, defended by those arms with which necessity and experience will have surrounded her, she may once more venture abroad, secure in the strength and protection of her parent.
That inflamed and inveterate animosity towards a nation which had waged an unjust war against us would exist, is probable: that this would engender favoritism towards the enemies of our country, and that this will please to be made for terms, &c. he being legally authorized to contract and dispose of all the above valuable property, for which good and satisfactory titles will be given.
WALTER S. ALEXANDER.
August 13.
To be Rented.
A three story Brick Dwelling and Warehouse, on King and Henry streets—together or separate. Likewise, on the opposite side, a two story Brick Dwelling-House.
For terms apply to Jonathan and M. Schofield. May 1.
FOR SALE,
On advantageous terms.
A THREE STORY BRICK WAREHOUSE, on Union-street, next door to Benjamin Shreve, jun. well situated for the Shipping or Grocery business—Also, a LOT of ground, difficult to describe or our people, their love of liberty and independence, is, to my understanding, inexplicable. Aye, if our defence rest upon the system of torpedoes, and the languid exertions of a feeble and disjointed administration, if the ignorant and the base sit in the national councils, are exalted to the highest offices of our country, and are enthroned in the hearts of the multitude—and no, no; if
the talents, the virtue, the energy of the nation obey the call of patriotism, and by their services to their countrymen, claim the place in their confidence and affection which will not be refused them.
AMMIAN.
From the Virginia Gazette.
CHOICE KIND OF WHEAT.
For eight or nine years past I have bestowed careful attention upon the culture of a particular kind of wheat, culled from the forward May Wheat, beginning with a small quantity. To this course of time I have made myself perfectly satisfied of its decided superiority, in all respects, over any wheat with which I am acquainted. It is that wheat which every attentive farmer who has sowed of the forward kind, may have seen rising six or eight inches higher, with an ear, stalk and blade of extraordinary size, and ripening about six days later; its superiority over that wheat became evident from its rapid increase, appearing first in the rates of, perhaps not more than one to twenty, and in a few years seeming to predominate. Minutely attentive to it in each successive year I have never discerned the slightest change in the manner of its growth, in the color or form of the grain, nor in the production of the crop; rust, blast, nor any accident have disappointed me in a single year. The harvest before the last I got as much seed as sufficed for sowing all my land, and to spare a little to three or four neighbors. It is remarkable (and the remark is made by no indifferent person who had taken more notice than myself,) that not one crop had failed from the seed of my wheat, whilst the crops of the neighborhood have suffered greatly from the Hessian Fly .—Upon my own farms I never had such abundant crops; indeed I never saw such production on lands of the same quality. That the crops made from the seed of this wheat have escaped wonderfully, though not exempt from the evident attacks of the Fly , is a fact. But whether this escape should be attributed to accident, or to any power of resistance to the ravages of that mischievous insect in preserving this species of wheat I cannot pretend to decide. I can conceive but one ground upon which any one kind of wheat can claim a superiority over another in resisting or recurring upon the spoils of the insect, that is the superior size and strength of the straw, and of the roots, the first bearing substance enough in the stalk to sustain the ripened ear, after receiving the wounds, the latter affording an extraordinary supply of sap to repair the interruption by the Fly . I have never seen any wheat possessing so large a stalk and blade; from its extraordinary branching and the largeness of the growth I infer the certainty of its strong roots—I have tried, fairly and fully, the purple straw; of the yellow Lomas I made trial two years; of the yellow bearded Maryland (the superior kind of that class) I made a single small experiment. The first, a good wheat, yet succeeds not as well because it branches not equally nor grows upon land so high, the grain too is inferior. The yellow Lomas seems equally subject to rust, with the old English white wheat of the bearded, the grain pleased me, but heads so small, with only two grains in a whorl, I cannot be persuaded are capable of yielding a large crop. Independence of these one consideration induced me to discard it. Cattle nor any other stock, I am afraid will not eat the chaff on account of its beard, nor even the straw, except on the point of starving—confirmed in the decided superiority of my own wheat, over that evil or the rust. I had a guinea enough for rejecting all other and confining myself to that alone. I have no doubt, of this new species of wheat being a product of the forward May, by some unaccountable means as that in its origin, was of the common English white wheat. I believe this, because I never saw a crop of wheat (after it became common among us) in which this latter and later kind was not intermixed: because at the time of this mixture appearing upon my own farm, there seems to be not a possibility of so considerable a mixture growing out of the accident of mingled seed, since there had not been upon my land, to my knowledge, a grain of such wheat, and further because I have never any where seen a wheat nearly resembling it in its growth, grain, &c. except the May wheat itself.
In the size of the stalk, in its height, and in its superior branching, consist the eminent superiority it claims over other wheat, in its grain it appears not inferior to the best, in its production I have never seen it exceeded. Part of my crop, in a piece of ground put into turnips, was not sowed until January of the present year—it came
not up until March and yet made itself most perfectly, the season was favorable. The grain is shaped nearly like the forward wheat, its color somewhat darker, but much lighter than the purple straw, it ripens precisely with that wheat the purple straw. I will send as soon as convenient, samples to Mr. Gallego, Richmond; Mr. William Pollard, Hanover court house; and Mr. John Lewis, Fredericksburg. I can spare perhaps five or six hundred bushels of this wheat. It may be expected that I should say something about a price, the article has no price—it may suffice to say, that a trifle, a new pence, &c. but above the ordinary price, at market, will content me. I would not be thought indifferent to my interest, nor yet destitute of that disposition common to agricultural men, fully to impart to others the benefit of a discovery or improvement. Wishing investigation, that my word or my judgment may not be received upon alone, I mention the names of persons to whom I furnished seed last fall, Mr. Charles Thompson, Mr. Wingfield Cosby, Mr. Thomas Mallory, near Negro Foot, and Mr. Goodman.
W. FONTAINE.
Hanover, August 7, 1807.
From the RICHMOND ENQUIRER.
TRIAL
OF COLONEL A. BURR.
Continued by adjournment and held at the Capitol in the Hall of the house of Delegates, for High Treason against the U. States.
On Friday Mr. Martin resumed the discussion on the important motion before the court; and spoke 8 hours.
On Saturday, he continued his argument and spoke till 3; that is, 14 hours in all.—He was followed by Mr. E. Randolph, who spoke till 5.
We intended to have commenced in this number our sketch of the arguments of counsel on this question—but not being furnished in time with the notes of one of the counsel, and this argument assuming additional interest from the circumstance of its being almost certainly the concluding argument on the prosecution for treason, we have determined to reserve it to our next paper, to give it more correctly and in greater detail.
MONDAY, August 31.
This day the court met a few minutes after 11, and the chief justice was occupied until half after two, in delivering the opinion of the court, on the motion before it.—The opinion was of course extremely elaborate and voluminous. We shall present a complete copy of it as soon as possible, to the public, and in the mean time they must be satisfied with the following statement of its principal and very interesting conclusions. The following explanation will make those points more intelligible to our readers.
The counsel for Mr. Burr stopped the interrogation of Maurice P. Bellnap, who was examined on the 20th ult. and moved the court to exclude other evidence upon this ground, that the accused was proved not to have been present at the time of the overt act laid in the indictment.
In support of this motion they urged the following reasons:
1. That Burr not being present was merely an accessory, and not a principal, and therefore not punishable under the constitution and laws of the U. S.
2. That if he was a principal only in the 2d degree, where guilt is merely derivative, and that therefore no parol evidence could be admitted against him, until a record was produced of the conviction of the offender in the 1st degree.
3. That the facts must be proved as laid in the indictment, and evidence proving the accused to have been absent at the time of the overt acts is inadmissible to support an indictment charging him with the commission of that act.
4. That no parol evidence could be given to connect the prisoner with the men assembled on Blannerhasset's island, until an act of treason in these men was proved; and that the assemblage there was not an act of treason.
We understand that on the first point the opinion of the court was, that a man might commit treason in levying war against the U. S. without being present at the time of the overt act alleged in the indictment. Being leagued in the general conspiracy and performing a part in it was deemed sufficient.
The court admitted the second & third positions to be correct.
On the fourth point the court gave a very long and a very elaborate opinion as to
an overt act of levying war. The opinion delivered by the supreme court in the case of Bollman and Swartwout was declared to be not correctly understood; and that there must be, before an overt act of treason is completed, either the actual employment of force, or a military assembly of men, who are in a posture of war.
As soon as the Chief Justice had concluded, Mr. Hay rose to observe that the opinion just expressed by the court was the final matter for the very serious consideration of the prosecution. As he had not very distinctly heard every part of the opinion, he hoped the court would allow him an hour or two for its more complete consideration. He requested also the use of the opinion for his more particular inspection. Some desultory conversation ensued on the possibility and propriety of printing it for the use of the court. This arrangement was however waved, when Mr. Hay requested the chief justice to permit him to have the use of the paper itself. The latter expressed some doubts about Mr. Hay's ability to decipher it, but cheerfully conceded to the request.
Mr. Hay moved an adjournment of the court until Wednesday 12 o'clock, which Mr. Lee objected to, on account of the number of witnesses who were detained on the trial; and Mr. Randolph, on account of the inconveniences to which it would subject some of the jurymen. The chief justice then proposed to adjourn the court till 6 o'clock this evening; by which time perhaps the counsel for the prosecution might determine on the course which they would pursue.
Mr. Wirt observed, that it would take at least till 6 o'clock to decipher the opinion.
Chief Justice. We will adjourn the court till 6 o'clock; and if the prosecution are not ready, we may adjourn till a more distant time.
Mr. Burr. I would ask, if necessary, that the jury should in the mean time go more at large. This proposition was finally rejected.
The court adjourned at 6, without doing any thing.
TUESDAY, September 1.
Mr. Hay observed that the opinion delivered by the court on yesterday, has been maturely considered by the counsel for the U. S. the result of which was, that he had nothing further to offer to this jury, either of evidence or argument.
The jury then retired, and after an absence of 20 minutes returned a verdict in these words:
"We, of the jury, find that AARON BURR is not proved to be guilty under this indictment, by any evidence submitted to us. We, therefore, find him NOT GUILTY."
This form of a verdict was objected to by colonel Burr and his counsel, who insisted that it should be in the usual form, simply, Not Guilty .
Mr. Hay contended that the jury had a right to find their verdict in this form if they thought proper; and that it should be recorded in the very words of the verdict. It might be more satisfactory to them, and amounted in effect to the same thing as a general verdict of not guilty . He knew of no law, and he was certain there was no principle against it.
Mr. Randolph answered that form was against it; and in criminal cases, form was law. Why else are precedents always consulted to ascertain what the law is.
Colonel Burr contended that the jury had no right to bring in a written verdict, or to say more than whether he was guilty or not guilty . The form of the charge given to the jury (which was read, at his request, by the clerk) would point out their duty. This was, that they were to say whether guilty or not guilty , and no more.
Mr. Hay observed that if the verdict were not in writing the same objections might occur, if the jury should persist in the form adopted by them. They might direct their foreman to deliver it ore tenus , in the very words which had been indorsed on the indictment.
Col. Burr. The charge given to the jury so far from including such matter as they have inserted in their verdict expressly excludes it. If they had delivered it ore tenus it would have been considered as mere conversation addressed to the audience, and nothing more would have been thought of it. But they had no right to deface a record of the court.
Mr. Parker, one of the jury, enquired whether the indorsement on the indictment could not stand, as the jury, and the verdict be entered on the record in the common form of not guilty . If he were sent out again he should not agree to return a verdict in any other form, and if he

were to answer ore tenus, he should use the very same words. Chief Justice. If the jury think proper to alter their verdict it is very well; but if they insist upon retaining the form in which they have returned it, the court cannot reject it; because it is a full answer to what was given them in charge. The in- dictment remained as the jury had in- dorsed it, & the clerk recorded the verdict in the common form not guilty .
Col. Burr observed that he should not move for a discharge till to-morrow. If any objection should occur to that course it might now be made.
General Jonathan Dayton appeared in court to answer the indictments found against him by the grand jury for treason and misdeemean-
Mr. Wickham stated that after the decision of the court yesterday, there could be no doubt but gen. Dayton was bailable. He read two affidavits, one of a Mr. Williamson of Eliza- beth-Town in New-Jersey, and the other of gen. Dayton himself, both going to shew that the latter could not have been at Blannerhas- sett's island at the time when the overt act was committed which is charged in the indict- ment.
The Chief Justice mentioned twenty thou- sand dollars, as the sum which should be given.
Mr. Wickham thought it was excessive; and was more than appeared to have been usu- ally required in the state trials in England.
Mr. Hay said he was not very solicitous with respect to the sum.
The court fixed the sum at ten thousand dollars, and Mr. Williamson and Mr. Martin entered as his sureties in the recognizance.
The court adjourned till to-morrow twelve o'clock; at which time the counsel for the U. States will determine upon the course to be pursued with respect to Col. Burr.
BY THIS DAY'S MAIL.
NEW YORK, Sept. 1.
Captain Bourne, who left Montevideo on the 23d of June, informs us, that the British fleet with a reinforcement, under admiral Murray, from the Cape of Good Hope, consisting of 5000 troops, sailed from Montevideo two days before the Wasp, for Buenos Ayres, for the pur- pose of re-taking that place, which they expected to accomplish with little trouble. The whole force was said to consist of 10 000 men, under the command of gen. Whitelocke.
The following articles are copied from a file of Montevideo papers to the 20.h of June, with which captain Bourne has favored the editor of the Mercantile Ad- vertiser:
MONTEVIDEO June 13.
Head-Quarters, Montevideo, June 10, 1807.
Last night a dispatch was received by his excellency, lieut. general Whitelocke, from col. Pack, commanding the troops at Colonia, with the important and gratifying intelligence, that he had obtained a com- plete victory over the Spanish army, con- sisting of upwards of two thousand men, under the command of col. Elio, and strongly posted at St. Pedro.
The enemy had his front and flanks strongly secured by a deep and marshy ri- ver, and defended by six pieces of cannon. The difficulties of the position were, how- ever, overcome by the bravery of the Bri- tish troops, consisting only of nine hun- dred and fifty men; and they completely succeeded in routing the enemy, with the loss of one hundred and twenty killed, and a great many wounded, leaving in our possession, a standard, six pieces of ord- nance, near three hundred stand of arms, with a quantity of ammunition and ord- nance stores, and one hundred and five prisoners.
The second in command (lieut. col. Ju- an Baptista Raymond) one major, two cap- tains, and two lieutenants, are among the prisoners.
The British, in this affair, had only 2 men killed and 28 wounded. But we are sorry to add, that major Gardner and as- sistant surgeon Turner was slightly wound- ed by the explosion of an ammunition cart, after the action was over.
June 20.
The fleet expected from England has not arrived.
On Tuesday last a flag of truce arrived at this place from Buenos Ayres, we un- derstand that he brought letters to his ex- cellency the commander of the forces, pro- posing the exchange of a few prisoners of war; but that the offer was rejected; the terms of the capitulation entered into with major gen. Beresford not having been com- plied with. The bearer of the dispatch from the other side of the river, had no doubt different motives for his journey to this place, and he was without hesitation placed in a situation to have ocular de-
monstration of our force and of the use about to be made of it.
Arrived, brig Aspasia, Marriner, in 16 days from Laguira. Left ship Alert, of Philadelphia, from Porto Cavello, having had all her English manufactured goods taken out; ship Minerva, of do. from Curraoa, had not been permitted to an entry; sch'r Julet Seymour, Weston, of New York, cargo not sold; three masted sch'r Jason, of Baltimore, had sold her flour at 9 dollars; ship Thomas Wilson, of Baltimore, just commenced loading.— On Sunday, 20 leagues from Sandy Hook, spoke sch'r Jane, from New York, for St. Jago-de-Cu-a. The minister of marine at Porto Cavello had written a letter to a merchant in Laguira, stating that he should not grant more licences to Spanish priva- teers.
Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4.
MARRIED, last evening, in this town, Mr. AARON RICHTER LEVERING, of Baltimore, to the amiable Miss NANCY BUTCHER LAW- RASON, daughter of Mr. James Lawrason, of this town.
FRENCH PRISONERS.
Yesterday Judge Houston, the district judge of the United States, for the district of Mary- land, proceeded in the examination of the af- fair of the Othello, and took the deposition of Mr. Hardin, a passenger on board the ship— after which, the judge decided that the crime for which the French prisoners, then in the custody of the marshal, were committed, was committed within the jurisdiction of the state of Maryland and that the United States court had no cognizance of it.
The prisoners were then committed to the custody of the sheriff of Baltimore county, by Mr. Coale, the register of the city, who at- tended agreeably to the request of the court, the mayor not being able to attend on account of indisposition.
It is understood that Calvert county is the nearest inland to the place in the Chesapeake, where the crime was committed, therefore the court of that county alone has jurisdiction; and that the prisoners will be tried there.
[Baltimore Fed. Gaz.]
Extract of a letter from Geneva, to a gentle- man in Albany, dated 23d August, 1807.
"We have just received intelligence, that the Indians have been committing depredati- ons in the neighborhood of Detroit, and mas- sacred several of the inhabitants; and that the people in the vicinity were flying to the fort for protection.
"This intelligence came in a letter from Judge Porter, who resides on the Niagara ri- ver, to his brother Col. Porter, in Cananda- gua. If this is the case (as I am apprehensive it is) our company will have to march sooner than they expected."
Commodore PREBLE
Had just completed the 45.h year of his age, being born in Portland in August, 1761. The following sketch of his life is copied from " The Polyanthos :"
Our young hero, almost from his infan- cy, discovered a noble and invincible cou- rage, and admirable resolution and perse- verance in all his pursuits. Blest with an athletic constitution, and having no great inclination to sedentary amusement; his hours of leisure from his academical and o- ther early studies were mostly devoted to hunting and other exercises of the greatest activity.
In his youth he became a mariner in the mercantile service, which he successfully followed during some years after the com- mencement of the revolutionary war. In this war he was once made a prisoner. Af- ter his liberation from captivity, his enter- prize and vigor were displayed in armed vessels of the state of Massachusetts, with honor and success.
"About the year 1779, he entered as a midshipman on board the ship Protector, commanded by capt. John Foster Williams, with whom he served one or two years, till he was promoted to a lieutenancy on board the sloop of war Winthrop, commanded by capt. George Little. In this station he per- formed a very brilliant and heroic action, boarding and capturing with a very few men, a vessel of more than equal force, lying in the harbor of Penobscot; under a furious cannonade from the battery and an incessant firing from the troops. After this he continued with capt. Little, till the peace of 1783.
In the year 1801, he had the command of the U. S. frigate Essex, in which he performed a voyage to the east Indies, for the protection of our trade in those seas; and having driven off the cruisers, return- ed in the following year with a convoy from Batavia under his care, consisting of fifteen ships and other vessels, esti-
mated at the value of four millions of dol- lars.
In the year 1803, captain Preble was honored with the appointment of commo- dore, and with the command of the U. S. frigate Constitution, with a squadron con- sisting of 7 sail of vessels in all; and be- fore the end of the year made his passage to the Mediterranean sea.
In the following year, 1804, though he was destined to act in the Mediterranean with his fleet, and particularly designed to subdue or humble the Tripolitan barbari- ans; yet, on his arrival at Gibraltar, he found the emperor of Morocco had made war upon the vessels of the U. S. This prevented for a time the fleet's progress up the Mediterranean, till the commodore had taken measures to obtain a peace with that power, on terms honorable to his country, which was happily effected. But after the unfortunate loss of the frigate Philadelphia he found that his remaining force was by no means equal to the attack of the strong holds of Tripoli, with any rational prospect of success. Rather than fail however in his design, he obtained a number of gun boats from the king of Naples, by which he was the better able to oppose the gun boats of the enemy. After the burning of the Philadelphia, thro' the va- lor, of the brave lieut. Decatur, under the mouths of the enemy's cannon, he made his first general attack; and all the attacks which he made on the city and fortifica- tions were so little distant in time from each other, and so judiciously conducted with consumate bravery and alertness, that though the obstinate bashaw was not induced to surrender, or flee, yet he was induced to make great abatements, from time to time, in his demands for the emancipation of the prisoners whom he then held in durance.
It is thought that one vessel more added to the small fleet would have enabled the commodore to complete the ruin or cap- ture of the place. Much indeed was done toward compelling the enemy to set at li- berty captain Bainbridge, with his officers and men, and towards obtaining a peace on moderate and honorable terms, which has since taken place. The conduct of our prudent and intrepid commander, was such as to do much honor to himself and the flag of the United States in the view of Europe, as well as of America. His con- duct has extorted praise from the Bashaw of Tripoli himself: And what affords a peculiar and unexpected honor to this A- merican warrior, though a heretic is the declaration of his Holiness of Rome.— That he has done more towards humbling the anti christian Barbarians on that coast, than all the Christian states of Europe had ever done. "
SHIP NEWS.
Port of Alexandria.
ARRIVED, Sloop Maria Antoinette, Grimes, St. Jago de Cuba— Molasses, Sugar, Coffee and Se- gars— to Wadsworth and Butler.
Schooner Adventure, McKnight, Barbadoes —Ballast—to McKnight and Stewart.
CLEARED, Ship United States, Coleman, Barbadoes— by James Patton and Marsteller and Young.
Brig Hunter, Borrowdale, do. do.
Ship Alexandria, M'Kenzie, Cowes— James Lawrason.
Brig-President, Smith, Antigua— John Tuck- er.
Brig Calliste, Tyler, Malaga— Lawrason & Fowle.
Brig Louisa, M'Namara, Antigua— Geo. Slacum.
The Volunteer Company of Infantry, are requested to meet at the Court-House, this Evening, at seven o'clock, on business of the Compa- ny. Sept. 4.
Public Sale.
This afternoon at 4 o'clock, Will be sold, without reserve, on Mer- chants wharf, 30 hogheads first quality Mus- covado Sugar, on a credit of 60 and 90 days, for approved endorsed negotiable notes. Philip G. Marsteller. Sept. 4.
TWO APPRENTICES to the Biscuit-baking business, will be taken on ap- plication to
R. RICKETTS.
September 4. d3w Printing, in its various branches, handsomely executed at this office.
Pursuant to a Decree
Of the honorable the circuit court of the dis- trict of Columbia, in a suit depending, in Alexandria county, in chancery, wherein Colin Auld, administrator of Robert Milli- gan, deceased, is complainant, and William Wilson, defendant, will be exposed to PUB- LIC SALE, on SATURDAY, the FIFTH day of SEPTEMBER NEXT, at TEN o'clock in the forenoon, at the coffee-house in the town of Alexandria, for ready mo- ney,
ALL the said William Wilson's right and title in and to three fourth parts of an undivided interest in the whole of the lands heretofore attached to the Keep-Tryst furnace, being about 1400 acres, with the exception of the works and 221 acres sold to the govern- ment of the United States, lying in Berkley, new Jefferson county, near Harper's ferry.
Charles Lee, } Com'rs. Tho's Swann, }
August 4
2awts
By reason of the absence of the Commissioners, the sale of the a- bove mentioned property is postponed until Saturday, the 26th current, at ten o'clock, in the forenoon, at the coffee-house, when it will take place. September 4.
Twenty Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY, from the subscribers, on Tuesday the first instant, a Negro man, named BEN, about 24 or 25 years of age, 5 feet 8 or 9 inches high, stout made, seems to have an impediment in his speech when inter- rogated—took with him sundry cloaths not recollected. FIVE DOLLARS will be given if taken up and secured in the county of Alex- andria; TEN DOLLARS if taken up and se- cured ten miles from Alexandria; & TWEN- TY DOLLARS if taken up and secured twenty miles or upwards from Alexandria. And we will give Twenty Dollars ever and above to any one who will prove to conviction any person who may harbor or secrete the said Negro.
Masters of vessels and all others are strictly forbid carrying off said Negro at their peril.
Jamieson & Anderson. Sept. 4. df
ALEXANDRIA THEATRE.
FOR THE BENEFIT OF MRS. MELMOTH and Mr. RU- THERFORD.
ON SATURDAY EVENING, SEPT 5, Will be presented, the celebrated TRAGEDY, OF DOUGLAS.
  Lord Randolph,  Mr. Cone.    Glenalvon,  Mr. Wood.    Old Norval,  Mr. Cross.    Douglas,  Mr. Rutherford.    Officer,  Mr. Miller.    Attendants,  Messrs Barnett and Cunningham.  
  Lady Randolph,  Mrs. Melmoth.    Anne,  Mrs. Jefferson.  
END OF THE PLAY.
The Comic Song—"The York- shire Concert, or Madam Figs Gala" By Mr. Jefferson.
AFTER WHICH—THE PORTRAIT PAINT- ER—Mrs. Melmoth—In which character she will draw the pictures of a Beau—A Belle—A Fine Lady—A Miser—A Glutton—Two Speculators—A Sailor—and Herself.
Between the first and second acts of the Farce, The Favorite Air, "Blest as the Immortal Gods is he,"—Mrs. Melmoth.
The evenings entertainments to conclude with the admired musical Farce, of THE REVIEW;
OR, The Wags of Windsor.
  Deputy Bull,  Mr. Charnock.    John Lump,  Mr. Rutherford.    Looney McWolter,  Mr. Cross.    Captain Beaugard,  Mr. Wood.    Dubbs,  Mr. Barnett.    Caleb Quotem,  Mr. Jefferson.    Servant,  Master Cunningham.  
  Grace Gaylove,  Mrs. Jefferson.    Lucy,  Mrs. Woodham.  
The Evenings of performance in future will be TUESDAY, THURSDAY and SATURDAY. Admittance—BOX, ONE DOLLAR—PIT, SEVENTY-FIVE CENTS—GALLERY, FIFTY CENTS.
Tickets to be had at the office, in front of the THEATRE, at Gadsby's Hotel, and at the Office of the Daily Advertiser. September 4.

Pursuant to a Decree Of the honorable the circuit court of the district of Columbia, in a suit depending, in Alexandria county, in chancery, wherein Colin Auld, administrator of Robert Milligan, deceased, is complainant, and William Wilson, defendant, will be exposed to PUBLIC SALE, on SATURDAY, the FIFTH day of SEPTEMBER NEXT, at TEN o'clock in the forenoon, at the coffee-house in the town of Alexandria, for ready money.
ALL the said William Wilson's right and title in and to three fourth parts of an undivided interest in the whole of the lands heretofore attached to the Keep-Tryst furnace, being about 1400 acres, with the exception of the works and 221 acres sold to the government of the United States, lying in Berkley, now Jefferson county, near Harper's ferry.
Charles Lee, } Com'rs. Tho's Swann, }
August 4 2awts
For Sale or Rent,
A COMPLETE two story brick DWELLING HOUSE, and Lot of Ground, situate on Princess-street, between Washington and Columbu-streets. There are on the premises, a Smoke House and other out buildings. For terms apply to
John F. Smith.
August 10. d6t law2w d4t
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 28. eo
For Sale by the Subscribers,
Lisbon Carpeting for summer, of different qualities, Bucellos and Garavello 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
Just Received and for Sale,
By the Subscribers,
A choice cargo of MAHOGANY, From the Bay of Honduras, of different lengths and sizes, which they will sell by the log or larger quantity.
They have also for Sale,
Sugar in hogsheads London particular Madeira Wine, Catalonia ditto, by the quarter cask Virginia Rum, of excellent quality Molasses by the hogshead Liverpool Stoved Salt And Logwood.
Nathanial Wattles & Co.
January 26 2aw
JAMES SANDERSON
Offers for Sale, on moderate terms,
5000 lbs. best Green Coffee
10 tiers fresh Rice
20 kegs fresh Raisins
12 tiers green Copperas
5 pipes Cogniac Brandy
10 hds. 4th proof Jamaica
20 barrels N. E. Rum
25 barrels Whiskey
10 bales Cotton
5 boxes Cotton and Wool Cards
12 boxes Tin Plates.
AND IN STORE,
26 hds. south Potomac Tobacco.
May 11.
The Subscriber has just Received
And offers for sale,
Ninety hampers Bristol PORTER BOT-TLES, containing one gross each.
Seven bales COTTON, of a superior quality for retailing—and
A few tiers fresh RICE.
ON HAND,
Best Philadelphia PORTER AND PALE ALE, in hds.
Do. BEER, in barrels,
AND AS USUAL,
First quality Philadelphia Porter and Pale Ale, in bottles, just up for home, or export consumption.
ALSO,
WHITE AND BROWN SOAP, old and dry, and in nice order for retailing, or family use.
WM. DUNLAP.
June 10. eosf
Complete sets of SALM-SUNDI as far as published, or any number to complete broken sets, may be had of
R. GRAY,
Bookbinder, King Street
August 14.
Valuable Property for Sale.
TO BE SOLD, in four distinct lots or together, four acres of LAND, containing from one and a quarter acre to two acres each, most eligibly situated without the territory of Columbia, extending in a right line from Gibbon-street to Great Hunting-Creek, intersecting Jefferson, Franklin, and Green-street, and bounding east and west on Fayette and Payne-streets.
A plan of the ground and further particulars may be obtained by application to
James Patton.
June 22. tawtf
NOTICE.
ALL those who have any claims or demands against the estate of John Dunlop, merchant, late of the town of Alexandria, are hereby informed, to bring in their accounts, legally proved, before the first day of November next, at which time a full and final settlement and distribution of his estate, will be made. Should any accounts be exhibited after that period, they will be disregarded, and this Notice pleaded in bar of them. Those that are indebted to the estate, will be pleased to make immediate payment.
Samuel Craig, } Ex'rs. William Herbert, }
April 6. Stav
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
Málaga
Teneriffe &
Corsica
WINES.
Old St. Estephe Medoc laroi, 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 Havana 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 raper do.
Clover-seed, (Penn. warranted)
Mace; nutmegs; cloves; cassia; pimento; pepper; ginger, race and ground; Cayenne pepper; refined salt-petre.
Coffee; chocolate; rice; pearl barley; London and Philadelphia mustard; basket salt; starch; fig blue; floatant indigo; Georgia and Tennessee cotton; flax; wool; madder; copperas; alum; brimstone; chalk; pipes in boxes; wrapping paper and twine; traces; bed cords; leading lines; demijohns; gin cases; patent shot; brandy wine gunpowder; Harvey's gunpowder; [the only real British battle powder] from F to treble sealed; chewing tobacco; best Havana segars.
Muscavil 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 allura salt suitable for the fishery, &c. &c.
March 19. d
JUST RECEIVED,
For Sale by ROBERT GRAY, King-street,
The Novice of St. Dominick, by Miss Owenson, author of the Wild Irish Girl, 2 vols. 12 mo. $ 2 50
St. Clair, or the Heiress of Desmond, by the same author, 1 00
Margaretta, 1 25
Azunia Maritime Law, 3 vols. octavo, gilt, 6 00
Pieces of Irish History, by W. J. Mac Nevan, in boards, 2 00
Secret History of the Court St. Cloud 2 00
Blackstone's Commentaries, with Christian's Notes, 4 vols. 6 00
Sugden's Law of Vendors, 6 00
Saunders's Reports, 3 vols. 16 00
Do. do. calf, 3 do. 17 50
Esdaile's Nat. Price, 2 vols. 7 00
Williams's cases, 5 vols. calf, Lon. 32 50
August 21.
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'ry.
August 25 d3tawtf
THE SUBSCRIBERS
Being desirous of bringing the affairs of the late firm of THOMPSON and VELITCH, 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 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, 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 shew 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 500 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 263 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 Purkinsons'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 Pittsburgh 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 25. wscatf
ALMANACS for 1808, Just Published, and for sale, By COTTON & STEWART. Aug. 24.
This is to give Notice,
THAT the subscriber, of Alexandria county, in the district of Columbia, hath obtained from the orphans' court of said county letters of administration on the personal estate of Matthew Eakin, 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 11th day of February next ensuing, or they may by law be excluded from all benefit to said estate. All those indebted thereto, are requested to make immediate payment.—Given under my hand this 10th day of August, 1807.
Fredericka Augusta Helena Eakin, Administratrix.
August 10. 2aw6w
The Subscriber has on Hand,
About 20,000 feet Mahogany, of a good quality; which he will sell low for cash or on a short credit, by the log or plank.
John Muir.
August 20. eosf Rawdy
M. B. He still continues to carry on the Cabinet and Chair Manufactory, in the neatest and most fashionable manner.
A Journeyman Cabinet-maker wanted.
** 2000 feet of half-inch Walnut Plank for sale.
To Parents, Guardians, & Teachers.
JUST PUBLISHED, BY COTTON AND STEWART, ALEXANDRIA, MAVOR'S
UNIVERSAL SPELLING-BOOK, Accompanied by a progressive series of Easy and Familiar Lessons.
Intended as an Introduction to the first Elements of the English Language.
THE AUTHOR'S PREFACE.
NOTWITHSTANDING the vast number of introductory books for children in the Nursery, which have been written within these few years by persons of distinguished abilities and sanctioned with their names, it must still be allowed, that there has not appeared one introduction to Reading, for the general use of schools, that rises above the level of the vulgar, though popular compilations of Dyche, Dilworth and Fleming. The superstructure has been attended to with sedulous care; and writers of the first eminence have contributed to rear the fabric of learning, while the foundation has almost invariably been suffered to be laid, by the most trifling and ignorant workmen. The consequence has frequently been, as might be expected from such a procedure: the taste has been vitiased at the very commencement; and it has often proved more difficult to remove error, than it would have cost pains to plant originally the principles of truth.
For the neglect we have alluded to, it would be impossible to produce any consistent reason. Perhaps the pride of acknowledged literature could not stoop to an occupation reputed so mean, as that of compiling a Spelling Book. Yet to lay the first stone of a noble edifice, has ever been a task delegated to the most honorable hands; and to sow the first seeds of useful learning in the infant mind, is an employment that cannot be disgraceful to the most illustrious talents. Bishop Lowth wrote an excellent English grammar, and several men of rank in literature have benefited the public by similar productions; yet it is in vain that grammars are written, if no one has learned to read; it is in vain that the sublime discoveries are made in any art or science, if the generality of the world are precluded from profiting by them, for want of previous instruction in the first principles with which they are connected.
The Editor of the following sheets is fully convinced of the solidity of his inheritance and the justice of his marks, in whatever light his present undertaking may be regarded. Humble or degrading as it may appear to those who, perhaps, have no higher pretensions than himself, he cannot think that labor dishonorable, which is so manifestly beneficial to the rising generation; nor has he any reason to fear, but that the candid and judicious will appreciate his motives and his production if they deserve. Our sentiments and our conduct are more influenced by early impressions than many seem willing to allow. The stream will always flow in the direction of its nature of its source. A just maxim, a humane principle, a germ of knowledge early imbibed, will be permanent to the last. The first books we read can never be forgotten, nor the principles they inculcate, etc. dictated. Hence, in the prosecution of this work, care has been taken to make every lesson or essay, as far as the nature and intention of the plan would allow, read to some useful purpose of information or instruction. Even in the more easy progressive lessons, where sense was limited to a single syllable, it is hoped something will be found to please and to improve, nor will this be thought difficult. To tread in the steps of a Barbauld, a Janney, an Edgeworth, a Trimmer, a Berquin, and to accommodate their labors to the benevolent design in hand, only acquired a little taste and judgment, which any person conversant with education and books ought to possess.
In short, the Editor feels inclined to believe, that this manual for early youth will be found much better adapted for the purpose than any that has preceded it; and in consequence he anticipates the kind patronage of Teachers in general. It probably will tend to facilitate labour, by furnishing subjects more agreeable to the child, than the dry inanity of most books of the kind; and it cannot fail to redound to their credit also, by giving youth an opportunity of gaining as much general knowledge as could be crowded within the limits of a Spelling Book.
Indeed it was a remark of the publisher, (to whom British youth are under singular obligations for furnishing them with many valuable opportunities of improvement) when he earnestly pressed this work on the public, that the whole library of a poor child, unless when chance puts a bible into his hands, & it consequently ought to contain as great a variety of useful matter as the Spelling Book will permit." The compilation has been formed strictly on this principle.
Woodstock, Oct. 29th, 1807.
PRINTED DAILY BY SAMUEL SNOWDEN.