Alexandria daily advertiser (Alexandria [Va.]), 1808-01-22 00:00:00

Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
VOL. VIII.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 22, 1808.
[No. 2074.]
Sales at Vendue.
On every Tuesday and Friday, WILL BE SOLD at the Vendue Store, corner of Prince and Water streets, a variety of Dry Goods, Groceries, &c. Particulars of which will be expressed in the bills of the day—All kinds of goods which are on limitation and the prices of which are established, can at any time be viewed and purchased at the lowest limitation prices.
P. G. Marsteller, v. M.
PROFILES, CUT AND FRAMED,
AND PROFILE LIKENESS'S DONE IN GOLD LEAF ON GLASS; NEXT door to Mr. I. Robins's Store on King-Street, nearly opposite the Indian Queen Tavern. January 13. d.f.
RAILS WANTED.
The Subscriber wishes to purchase about two thousand Chesnut or Oak RAILS, to be delivered at his farm on Cam-ron. Jan. 15. 2aw.
J. H. HOCE,
FOR SALE,
A Negro Woman, a complete House Servant. Apply to
The Printer.
December 22. d
TEA PIPES
Choice Cognac Brandy, 8 hlds. West-India Rum, 10 gr. casks L. P. Teneriffe Wine, 16 casks Rice, 195 Shares Marine Insurance Stock, For Sale by Catlett and Fisk. November 19. d
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
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 Voss,
City of Washington, Oct. 20. dtf
JAMES SANDERSON
Offers for sale very low, 25 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.
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 hlds. 3d proof Antigua rum, 1 do. first quality molasses, 6 do. green copperas, 2 do. alum, 20 do. brown sugar, 20 bags pimento, 15 do. pepper, 40 chests young hyson, 10 do. hyson skin, 5 do. imperial, 100 bags green coffee, 150 kegs madder, 30 do. ground ginger, 30 do. raisins, 1500 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.
HEMP FOR SALE.
I HAVE on hand, ten tons of the first quality CLEAN COUNTRY HEMP, I wish to sell for cash, or on a time.
Bryan Hampson.
December 30.
TO RENT,
The three story Dwelling-House, Bake-House, Flour-Shed and Out-Houses, belonging to Thomas Crandell, deceased situate on Union-street, between King & Prince-streets—Also, a House, Stable and Out-House, together with the Lot adjoining, situate at the West End, For further particulars enquire of Anthony Rhodes.
January 12.
A Brick House for Sale.
THE Brick House occupied by Mrs. Fitzchalls, on the north side of Prince-street, between Fairfax and Water-streets, is offered for sale on a liberal credit. For particulars apply to
John C. Vowell.
ALSO, TO RENT,
The House lately occupied by Mrs. Fitzgerald, situate on Water-street, having every convenience to accommodate a genteel family. Immediate possession may be had.—Apply as above. January 12. 6ra
Ten Thousand Dollars worth OF GOODS FOR SALE.
Will be sold, to the highest bidder, on MONDAY, the first day of next February, in the town of DUMFRIES, at the store-house formerly occupied by Mr. JAMES MUSCHETT, deceased:
About 10,000 dollars worth of GOODS tolerably well assorted. The said goods will be laid off and sold in parcels of from forty to one hundred dollars amount in each parcel.
A credit of nine months will be given on one half of the purchase and fifteen months on the balance, the purchaser to give bond (to carry interest from the date if not punctually paid) and approved security before the goods are removed.
The sale of said goods will continue from day to day until the whole are sold. ALL PERSONS indebted to the firms of JOHN M. MUSCHETT and Co. JAMES MUSCHETT, senior, and Co. and JOHN and CHARLES MUSCHETT and Co. are hereby notified and requested to come forward without delay and settle their respective accounts and pay off the same to the subscriber, who is fully authorised and empowered by JOHN M. MUSCHETT, the surviving partner in the aforesaid firms, to settle and receive all such debts; otherwise I shall be under the necessity of bringing suits against every person owing any thing to said firms immediately, who fails to comply with the foregoing request.
All those who have claims against said firms will please to forward them to me as soon as convenient.
John Linton,
Attorney in fact for JOHN M. MUSCHETT.
Dumfries, Dec. 9, [11] { dts.
Twenty Dollars Reward.
LOST from the town of Alexandria, on Christmas day,
A Negro Man named Ben,
Belonging to Mrs. Fendall; AGED about 21 years, tall, straight and spare in his form, with hollow eyes, short nose, head long and projecting behind, full high forehead, a small scar on one of his legs, supposed the left leg; he is somewhat timid, answers quickly when spoken to dan sometimes stammers a little, by trade a gardener, but he has been lately employed in Mr. Moore's sugar refinery in Alexandria, and it is probable can read and write. Had on and took with him a variety of clothing, which as well as his name, he will probably change. It is supposed he has taken the road to Baltimore. Ten Dollars will be given, if he is taken up in this neighborhood, or the above reward, if more than twenty miles from Alexandria.
Edmund I. Lee.
January 4.
ALMANACS for 1808,
Just published and for sale, by Cotton and Stewart.
JOSEPH RIDDLE,
Has received by the ship William and John, from Liverpool,
FALL GOODS.
October 24. d
AUGUSTINE NEWTON,
King-Street, nearly opposite to Mott's Tavern,
HAS ON HAND,
Old Cognac BRANDY, Madeira and London Particular Teneriffe WINES, Holland GIN, Rye WHISKEY and Barbadoes MOLASSES. TOGETHER WITH
Brown, lump and loaf Sugars, by the barrel or smaller quantity; Young Hyson, Hyson and Imperial Teas; Coffee; Chocolate; Soap and Candles.
With a general assortment of
German, English and East-India GOODS. All of which will be sold wholesale and retail, at very moderate prices for prompt pay. A constant supply of FLOUR for family use, and an elegant REGISTER STOVE for sale. January 11. d.
Landing, this Day,
From Schooner Freighter, Captain Thomas, from Portland, and for sale by Lawrason and Fowle,
 10 tons St Peterburgh clean hemp  100 bolts Russia duck  50 do. Raven's do.  400 barrels New-England rum  30 do. tanner's oil  30 boxes mould candles  30 tons Plaister Paris  400 sides seal leather.  IN STORE,  15 pipes Holland Gin  3 do. Bordeaux brandy  6 boxes mould candles  10 do. spermacaeti do.  300 do. brown soap  70 do. chocolate  20 casks cheese  1000 sides seal leather  5 hlds. and 20 bjs. Mus. sugars.  January 13. d
Just Received,
Per the Schooner Jane, Captain Crocker, from Boston, and for sale by the subscriber, 8 puncheons Jamaica Spirits, 6 barrels first quality Cheese, 10 do. mens stout shoes, 100 sides Seal Leather of extra nice quality, 30 boxes dry Cod-Fish.
Said Schooner Jane returns to Boston. For freight or passage apply to John G. Ladd. December 31. d
JOSEPH MANDEVILLE,
CORNER OF KING AND FAIRFAX-STREETS;
HAS RECEIVED,
6000 lb. Goshen Cheese 1st quality
 1 1/2 ton assorted Patent Shot,  30 half chests & boxes Imperial,  Young Hyson, & } TEAS,  Hyson-skin,  5 pipes choice Cognac Brandy,  40 bjs. Rye Whiskey,  15 cases old Medoc Claret superior quality,  70 lb. Nutmegs,  50 dozen London Mustard,  5 casks London refined Salt-petre,  15 casks chewing Tobacco small twist,  30 boxes Soap,  25 do. mould and dipp'd Candles,  45 kegs yellow ground Ginger,  30 boxes Havana Segars,  5 cwt. Zante Currants,  Raisins in boxes and casks,  Pearl and hulled Barley. 
A small quantity basket salt.
Which with a very general assortment of Wines, Liquors and Groceries, he will sell low for cash, produce, or the usual credit. Nov 16
NOTICE.
ALL persons indebted to John Horner and Son and Horners and Piles, are desired to pay all accounts due to the above firms, to Abel Janney as their agent, and his receipt shall be good against us; and he is hereby authorised to bring suits against all persons indebted to the above firms where necessary, and to collect the debts due us.
John Horner, sen.
John Horner, jun.
Lewis Piles.
January 7.
Thirty Dollars Reward.
ELoped from the subscriber, on the 28th of last month a negro man by the name of HARRY, about 24 or 25 years old, he is about 5 feet 6 inches high, dark complexioned, thick lip'd, hollow eyed, he had one of his eyes badly hurt which is hardly well yet, he has two small scars on his right leg by the stroke of a scythe, he is likely and well looking—He had on when he went away a short kersey coat and pantaloon, of the blue and white colour, white yarn stockings, his shoes were well nailed with broad headed nails, blue great coat and white hat; it is supposed that he has a free pass and will make an attempt to get into the northern states.
Whoever will bring the said negro to me shall receive Ten Dollars reward if taken within ten miles of my house; if taken over the distance of fifty miles, Fifteen Dollars; if at a hundred miles thirty; or for securing the said negro in jail so that I get him again, if in this state Fifteen Dollars, if out of the state Thirty Dollars.
Ephraim Abell.
Fauquier county Va. (near the lower part) January 14, 1808 Jan 21
Broker's Office.
THE subscriber again tenders his service to the public, and will at all times be ready to make advances on deposits—or to procure cash for good paper.—The strictest delicacy and secrecy may be relied on.
A. LINDO, Broker.
Dec 23 d
Joseph Mandeville,
Corner of KING and FAIRFAX-STREETS, ALEXANDRIA:
HAS FOR SALE,
An assortment of WINES, LIQUORS, GROCERIES, &c. Consisting of
 MADEIRA  Port  Sherry  Lisbon  Malaga  Teneriffe & Corsica 
WINES.
Old St. Estephe Medoc haret, 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 
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 rapée do.  Clover-seed, (Penn. warranted)  Mace; nutmegs; cloves; cassia; pimento; to; pepper; ginger, race and ground; Cayenne pepper; refined salt-petre.  Coffee; chocolate; rice; pearl barley; London and Philadelphia mustard; basket salt; starch; fig blue; floatant indigo; Georgia and Tennessee cotton; flax; wool; madder; copperas; alum; brimstone; chalk; pipes in boxes; wrapping paper and twine; traces; bed cords; leading lines; demijohns; gin cases; patent shot; brandywine powder; Harvey's gunpowder, [the only real British battle powder] from F to treble sealed; chewing tobacco; best Havana segars.  Muscadel and bloom raisins in boxes.  Sun raisins in casks.  Zante currants; prunes; soft shelled almonds.  A few boxes excellent pickles, each one dozen bottles assorted; capers, olives and anchovies, for sale by the box.  A quantity of clean good alum salt suitable for the fishery, &c. &c. 

CONGRESS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
FRIDAY, December 11.
DEBATE
On the bill from the Senate for making appropriation for building an additional number of gun boats, for the protection of our ports and harbors.
[CONTINUED.]
MR. KEY said he conceived he possessed the right to give his sentiments on this subject; and he felt it a duty to assign the reasons which would induce him to vote for the bill under consideration.
He greatly regretted that the house had no general system of defence laid before them, for the protection of the country &c. especially at its vulnerable points. If a plan would have been attended with good consequences; it would have enabled them to progress gradually from one point to another, feeling as they went along, so, that whether the event were peace or war, the honor of the nation might have been preserved. He took up this subject as presented to him by the committee who were appointed not to devise a defence for our shores, but for our ports and harbors; and in this point of view the bill did not strike him as comprising a general system of defence, but as a particular measure for aiding in the protection of the most prominent parts of our country. He did not like that different parts of a great national subject should come before the house from different committees, because they should properly form a connected series; but as the measure had come under consideration in this form, he would endeavor to show that the principles of the bill as far as they did go, were correct and proper.
Mr. K. had no doubt but in forming a general system of defence some few frigates would be found necessary; but he strongly feared they could neither construct line of battle ships or frigates before it would be necessary to use them. Some gentlemen had asserted that the nation was at war; he would not combat this position, though it was not tenable. Some gentlemen said we were on the eve of war, with whom he thought. If they were engaged in war, it would not be in any other part of the frontier than that accessible by water; of course the most vulnerable points of the country were upon the sea shore. He therefore thought that every species of defence competent to the protection of these points should be adopted, and of this description were fortifications and batteries, aided by gun boats, not that they composed the best possible means of defence, but the best that could be constructed within a given time.
It had been said that gun boats could not act efficiently alone; but he believed that, as auxiliaries to fortifications, they could be applied in such manner and under such circumstances, as to prevent ships of war from acting to effect. It was known that a ship of war in making an attack on any particular point, always placed herself in such a manner as would enable her to act with the greatest effect; she anchored with her broadside to the battery; and under such circumstances gun boats were competent to make her charge her station.
There were, as far as Mr. K. knew, in modern times but two instances, and but one that was remarkable, of the efficacy of gun boats as a part of a system. One case was the defence of Cadiz, when Nelson and his whole fleet anchored in the bay of Cadiz, and was repulsed principally because of the instrumentality, but chiefly by the assistance of gun boats. In case of attack made on our ports, gun boats being loco-motive, would in such circumstances be advantageous. Another case of the success of gun boats, occurs in the bay of Gibraltar; they are there secured from attack until, like spiders darting upon flies, they spring out in calm weather, and always capture their prey.
These gun boats took their origin in an early part of this century; when Gibraltar was surprized by the enemy gun boats were then introduced into the gut of Gibraltar; and from the time that Britain captured Gibraltar, to the present day, such had been the effect of these boats, that the British were obliged always to send supplies and provisions to Gibraltar under convoy. He had mentioned this circumstance to show that gun boats had acted offensively as well as defensively.
If gentlemen, however, considered them as alone a sufficient defence for this country, they were most miserably mistaken;
they were merely eligible as a means of defence in aid of fortifications.
Mr. K. agreed with the gentleman who had yesterday said that these boats would be no protection against ships of war, with wind and tide in their favor, in Chesapeake bay; but as offensive weapons they might be placed at points where they might lie in readiness till a proper time should arrive, in which they could act with advantage. A number of frigates had been for some time lying in the Chesapeake; Mr. K. did religiously believe, if the nation had been in a state of war (and a contrary situation alone had prevented the experiment from being made) that twelve gun boats stationed at Norfolk, could have driven them away from their anchorage. And why did he believe so? Because they could have chosen their time when the weather was calm, and large ships could not be worked. It was this way that gun boats could greatly injure ships of war; and if not destroy them, could injure them so much as to render them unmanageable.
[Speech to be continued.]
FROM THE AMERICAN CITIZEN.
OUR NATIONAL AFFAIRS.
'Tis better to be much abus'd, Than but to know't a little.
SHAKSPEARE.
Opposed to my ease, feelings and comfort, I have undertaken a task which, although extremely agreeable to nine-tenths of our citizens, I regret is unacceptable to the remaining few; for at a period like this, when our independence is threatened when the hard hand of a foreign tyrant is upon us, secretly directing our national affairs, it is infinitely to be regretted, that whether from deep rooted prejudice, predetermined incredulity, or any other cause, a dissention should be found amongst us. How easily might I glide along upon the surface of a quiet and morbid current into the ocean of national degradation and slavery!
But, informed as I am, and experiencing those feelings which that information necessarily excites, I must and will do my duty, and let the consequences follow. — The few whose displeasure I may now incur, will, I am sure, ere long, thank me in their hearts for my present exertions to avert a terrible calamity. In the mean time I will not stoop to notice the empty clamors of sinis er men. Be assured that when our national affairs are settled, I shall be found among the foremost in the held of political contests against the federal party. But this is no time for party. The NATION should rouse itself like a lion and shake the enemy from it.
The immortal poet from whom I have quoted, no where exhibits a more accurate acquaintance with human nature, with the very essence of the mind, with all its diversified operations than where he says — 'tis better to be much abus'd, and not to know it, than to be much abus'd, and know't but little, for in the former case abuse can give us no pain, while in the latter the very anticipation of evil, beyond what we do know, is less tolerable than the evil itself.
He that is robb'd, not wanting what is stolen, Let him not know it, and he's not robb'd at all.
A gentleman of education, great respectability and talents, who represents one of the most republican counties in this state, who has been a uniform, zealous & active republican, and who in the capacity of an ELECTOR, has voted for Mr. Jefferson, says in a letter of the 3d inst.
"It appears to be the order of the day to keep every thing in mystery until we are plunged into an unnecessary and disgraceful war, to meet the views and interest of —"
My opinion is, and it would be that of any intelligent gentleman on reading the letter that the blank should be filled up with the word Buonaparte.
For in another part of the same letter he, says,
"I hope in God that N. York never will submit to imperial decrees."
Does the reader call for proof that we are at this moment under the secret control and direction of Napoleon? What proof does he want? What proof can he expect.
Let him recollect that the doors of congress were closed.
That "two miserable extracts" only of Gen Armstrong's correspondence were laid before congress, and that even with respect to those "miserable extracts" (Armstrong and Champagny's letters) the lips of Congress are closed with the seal of legislative honour.
What proof then I again ask can he expect for the "main correspondence" of general Armstrong with the French government was kept back."
Can he under such circumstances reasonably wish for better proof than the opinions of enlightened and uniform republicans?
Not a member of Congress, of Congress, the supreme power of the nation, of Congress the great and immediate guardian of the people, is at liberty to say, without violating his honor, what even those "miserable extracts" contained. Congress is tongue tied and hand tied, and the nation, wrapped in mystery, is left to preserve itself if it can at the purity and energy of the press. Who at such a time can blame me for stopping forward to save by the locks a drowning people?
But suppose Congress at liberty to speak. Suppose that management had benignantly left the representatives of the people the freedom of will and the use of the tongue; that it had suffered it to say to its constituents to those who must sustain and suffer an "unnecessary and disgraceful" war, if on the demand of Bonaparte one is to be levied; suppose congress allowed to tell its constituents what those "miserable extracts" contained, yet the "main correspondence," the menaces of Napoleon, the cause and gist of the embargo, if I am correctly informed, is "kept back;" and this is the mystery to which the letter alludes, and by the magick of which we are to be "plunged into an unnecessary and disgraceful war."
COURT OF INQUIRY
IN THE CASE OF GEN. WILKINSON.
Friday, January 15, 1808.
General Wilkinson appeared, and the court having stated that they were ready to proceed to business, he enquired whether it was expected that the gentlemen notified would attend, as he would wish to make the remarks he purposed to offer in their presence. It was replied that no answers had been yet received from them.
A short time after, the following letters were received from Messrs. Clark and Rowan, in answer to the notices served upon them. The letter of Mr. Randolph was subsequently received.
The form of the notices is as follows. with the variation of the name of the gentleman to whom it was addressed:
To the Hon. Daniel Clarke, Delegate to Congress from the territory of New Orleans.
The President of the United States, at the request of Brigadier General Wilkinson, having appointed a military Court of Enquiry for the purpose of hearing testimony in relation to the said General Wilkinson having been, or now being a pensioner to the Spanish government, while holding a commission under the government of the United States; and it being duly intimated to the court that your testimony, touching the matter in question, will be material on behalf of the U. States; it is therefore especially requested by the court, that you will please attend the court on Friday next at ten o'clock, A. M. in order to give evidence in the case in hearing.
Done by order of the court this 13th day of January, 1808.
WALTER JONES, acting as Judge Advocate.
Wednesday, 13th Jan. 1808.
The following are the ANSWERS received:
Washington, 15th Jan. 1808.
SIR, I have received your note of the 13th inst. intimating the request of the military court of enquiry, instituted at the request of general James Wilkinson by the president, that I should attend as a witness to give evidence, relative to the charge made against general Wilkinson, of his being or having been a pensioner to the Spanish government. You will permit me, sir, to inform the court that under the order of the house of representatives I have already communicated in a deposition the substance of my knowledge and information respecting the subject of the matter before the court. This deposition by order of the house has been transmitted to the president to be used according to his discretion. I shall have no objection to testify further before any court legally authorized to call citizens before them competent to the full investigation of so complicated a case; but understanding as I do that a military court of enquiry has no power of acting but in relation to military men, and that the attendance of a citizen to testify before them would be considered merely voluntary, though I am in no degree disposed to withhold when properly called upon any information I possess as to the subject of the charges before the court, yet I cannot consent to appear before a tribunal whose rule of proceedings is purely military and whose power cannot enable them to call for corroborative proofs upon points which might be rendered questionable on the testimony of a sin-
gle witness by adverse evidence.
I have the honor to remain, Very respectfully, Sir.
Your most obedient serv't.
DANIEL CLARK.
W. Jones, jr. esq.
SIR.
Your note of the 13th inst requesting that I would on this day attend as a witness at the Military Court now sitting for the purpose (as it is said) of enquiring into the conduct of brigadier general Wilkinson relative to his having been a pensioner of Spain whilst in the service of the U.S. was received by me on yesterday — I am not personally acquainted with that court nor do I (although I have heard and believe much) of my own knowledge know any thing which according to the established rules of evidence in civil cases could be heard by that court on the subject of their enquiry: But if I did — my ignorance of military tribunals in the general, and of this in particular — my impressions as to its creation and object — and its impotence to secure the attendance of corroborative witnesses would restrain me from appearing as a witness before that court — the court with whom I have not the honor of a personal acquaintance, so far from inferring from my non-attendance any want of respect to them individually, will have the goodness to ascribe it to the motives above assigned, to my habitual and decided preference for the civic institutions, and to my firm belief that they only are competent to make the present enquiry efficiently.
Accept for yourself the assurance of my high respect and esteem.
JOHN ROWAN.
January 15th, 1808.
Walter Jones, jun. esq.
SIR,
Your summons did not reach me until about an hour ago; to which circumstance alone you will impute the delay of this answer. I have no personal knowledge of any circumstances which can be material to the enquiry in which you are engaged and therefore beg leave to decline attending the military court of which you are judge advocate.
I am very respectfully,
Sir.
Your obedient servant.
JOHN RANDOLPH.
Jan. 17, 1808, 2 o'clock, P. M.
Walter Jones, esq.
The foregoing notice and answers are "attested as a true copy, furnished general Wilkinson, at his request and by direction of the court."
Teste.
WALTER JONES, Officiating as judge advocate.
General Wilkinson then rose and delivered the following
ADDRESS,
GENTLEMEN,
From a sense of respect towards the court, and of propriety to my own situation, I have been induced to trespass a few observations on your patience, preliminary to the introduction of testimony.
On receiving the first intimation of the imputation pronounced against me on the floor of congress, by a member of that honorable body, (Mr. John Randolph) highly distinguished for decorum and modesty as he is for impartiality and candor; I appealed to the proper authority for an investigation into my conduct, by that tribunal which is secured to me by the constitution and the law, and you gentlemen have been ordered to sit in judgment on me.
The occasion was certainly unexpected, yet it was not the less desirable, and although the occurrence so recently after the order at Richmond, may dispose some invidious persons to derogate from the motives of an honorable accuser, he candid and intelligent part of the world, when possessed of all the facts, will do him ample justice; for surely no unmanly vindictive personality can be ascribed to a gentleman of Mr. Randolph's lofty carriage and exalted honor. Indeed when we survey the court which the accusation has travelled to this court, and examine the manner of its introduction into the house of delegates, would imply an unpardonable degree of scepticism to doubt the uninterested proceeding, which has guided the proceedings before that honorable body; much less a complaint of a failure in those chaste observances and delicate regards, which are due to the unfortunate, who may become the subjects of public accusation.
Though highly flattered by the manner of my accuser, I must confess that my

neglectance to unrighteous and unnecessary innovations, inclined me to prefer the plain, regular, and invariable course to military enquiry, by complaint to the superior—because it secures to the individual a constitutional right, prevents the obnoxious concerns purely executive, upon the attention of the legislative body, and spares gentlemen of glowing sensibilities the deep regret inseparable from the analysis of individual character, on ex parte testimony, or no testimony at all.
The victim of suspicion and obloquy for more than thirteen years, I have treated with frigid indifference the paragraphists and pamphleteers, who have pointed their at my reputation, resolved to resist their calumnies, by a redoubled zeal in the discharge of my duties; but I must now thank the patriots who have given the outline of my offences, for the opportunity he has furnished me to meet him on the ground of his preference, and there to try him and his depraved informer, with the host of conspirators who participate their sympathies.
The blights with which men invited for the ruin of their country, had recently attempted to sully my humble fame, in consequence of my feeble efforts in her defence served but to excite my pity and my contempt; I did indeed believe that the scene of persecution had been closed forever, and began to hope, that after a long and not inactive life of military service, I might be permitted to wear out its remnant, somewhat cheered, under those privations of the heart which leave us little to wish for but the retrospect of days without reproach, and the consciousness that whatever might have been my utility I had lived without dishonor.
But I had forgotten that I had sinned beyond forgiveness, and that my destruction had been sealed in New Orleans by a band of hardened traitors, who have advanced so far that they place their safety in their success; and now for the first time stand voluntarily before a military tribunal, to vindicate all for which I had lived, and for which I will die. The precious gift of my father—the inestimable inheritance of my children—a soldier's honor—after it has been worried, and torn, and mangled, and degraded by whom? Let expressive silence mark the avengers of a traitors cause! And may the angel of mercy blot out the remembrance of my wrongs. For my services shall live and be remembered, when the disciples of detraction, those pestiferous vermin who feed on calumnies shall have perished and are forgotten.
There are certain terms in our language so offensive to an American ear, that to couple them with a mans name is sufficient to tarnish his character, such are corruption, bribery, pension, poison and poltroonery—my enemies aware of this, and knowing that a stain on military honor like an aspersion on female chastity, sinks deep and is not to be erased—
“To make assurance doubly sure And take a bond of fate—” That they might tell pale-hearted fear it “lied.” Have not been content to arraign me before my country, but in their rage for personal vengeance, they have condemned me unheard and stigmatised me to the world, on the evidence of made up documents, perjuries and forgeries; I am sensible of the irreparable injury done me, and yet in this our government of laws, I have found my case remediless; I have therefore suffered in silence, consoling myself with the hope, that the example of my persecutions might be a future protection to the war worn veteran, and a useful example to those who too readily credit the tale of detraction.
It is an easy matter to charge virtue itself with corruption, and alas, in these times we find it almost as easy to sustain the allegation by the oaths of profligate, abandoned men. But Gracious God! Shall the unqualified imputation of corruption, without some word, deed, act, influence or instance to consummate the offence or to designate the criminal intent or effort, suffice to rob a public officer of his hard earned repute the price of more than twenty years of arduous faithful service? Shall bold assertions without facts or circumstances to substantiate them, even when sanctioned the single oath of a faithless, lying interloper unprincipled man, prostrate the barons of honor, which rest on the broad base of approved patriotism, and long tried integrity. Genius of my country forbid it! Robbid it heaven.
I ask only a suspension of the public judgment, pending the inquiry at issue. I call on my countrymen to pause and reflect before they decide. I do not address
myself to Burries of embittered party men, who would hazard the security of the nation to gratify their malice, from such wretches I expect hatred and I solicit abuse. But I speak to the sweet blooded true hearted American, who is ready to renounce political dogmas, for the safety of the state, and to bleed or die in defence of its rights. I request all such to examine the characters and motives of my accusers—the time and circumstances of the accusation—he one writhing under the anguish of public detection and merited dishonor—whilst in this awful crisis of national affairs, he seeks the distraction of the public councils, to promote a sinister ambition and indulge his vengeful passions—the other scarcely a citizen—the enemy of our government and a disturber of the public repose—who has sought to embroil us in the face of treaties, and in face of the law, with a foreign power, for the promotion of those infamous designs, which he now charges upon me, and which with inflamed zeal he now affects to reprobate—and who when stripped of imposture will present a spectacle to the world, from which the eye and the mind will revolt with detestation and abhorrence.
In your honor and independence, gentlemen, however they may be questioned by those, who do not feel the force of those sacred bonds by which military men hold, I have an infallible guarantee for all I can desire, a patient, impartial, and I trust, rigorous scrutiny—in which I hope the nature of the accusation, the remoteness of the time, the hostility of the witness, the complexion of the first attack, and the shiftings, changes and prevarications which have ensued, may be strictly compared & combined.
Permit me to express the further desire, that this court may insist on knowing, from whence the documents submitted by my accuser and his accomplice, have been derived, as this fact may furnish a clue by which to trace the foul combination to its infamous source, and to identify, in this murderous assault of my honor, the minister of that Mexican Association, formed at New Orleans (and referred to by Blannerhasset) for the purpose of co-operating with Aaron Burr, and which it has been my crime to detect, expose and put down. The court adjourned to Monday.
MONDAY, January 18. The court met according to appointment and after a short time adjourned without transacting any business to Wednesday 10 A.M.
NORFOLK, January 16. Arrived, brig Catherine, Stewart, 19 days from Montego Bay, Jamaica. Dec. 28, off Cape Antonio. Was boarded by a British government schooner who had in tow a Spanish privateer which she had taken after an action of two hours. A number of the crew of the privateer were Americans, of whom 6 were killed and 5 wounded during the action. In Hampton Roads, bound to Alexandria, schooner Columbia, Southworth, 26 days from Kingston, Jamaica, in ballast.
FIFTY HOGSHEADS Choice Jamaica Spirits, FOR SALE BY Catlett and Fisk. January 11.
Extract from an Act of the Corporation of Alexandria, for the extinguishment of Fire.
Section 7. If any person who shall be present at any fire shall neglect or refuse to obey the order or direction of any officer who shall be appointed by any fire company now established, or which may be hereafter established, knowing him to be an officer, such person shall forfeit and pay the sum of five dollars: Provided the name of such officer shall have been first published in one of the public papers in the town.
An annual meeting of the Friendship Fire Company, held at John Hodges's Tavern, Jan. 11, 1808, the following officers were elected for the present year.
  John Hunter, 1st  Commanders.    Wm. Patton, 2d    Aaron Hewes, 3d    Charles M'Knight,  Subordinate Directors.    James M'Guire,    Joseph Thornton,    Walker Turner,  Regulators.    James S. Scott,    Nicholas Hingson,    Matthew Robinson,    John Horner,  Trustees.    Ephraim Evans,    Rich. Weightman,   
Extract from the Minutes; Test, MATTHEW ROBINSON, Sec'y. January 20.
Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 22.
Captain Rose, of the brig Swift, arrived at New York, from Cadiz, informs that the court of Madrid have decreed that the cause of Portugal shall not be acknowledged on the continent; that the arms of the Portuguese ambassador had been taken down at Madrid, and that the Portuguese consul at Cadiz had sailed for Lisbon—that a war was expected to take place between Spain and Portugal, and that the prince of Asturias was going to take the command of the French and Spanish armies, the latter of which was assembling on the borders of Portugal. The governor or general of Cadiz, had gone to Seville, to take command of the army of Andalusia, and a French army of 40 000 men, under the command of general Janot, was within 12 miles of Madrid, on their way to Gibraltar, which place was besieged by 9,000 Spanish troops, commanded by general Castine.
Extract of a letter from Washington, received at Philadelphia, dated Sunday evening, 9 o'clock.
“Nothing has occurred in this vast City during the last twelve hours. Conversation in select parties during the day, has turned principally on the subject of Mr. Rose's mission. Opinions vary according to the political opinions or wishes of the different parties. With those who profess to be friendly to the administration, there appears to prevail a most incorrigible disposition to multiply & magnify the obstacles in the way of an adjustment of differences with G. Britain.
On the other hand men of an opposite creed, and even those who practise any moderation in politics, perceive but very small “specks of war” in the national hemisphere—Upon the whole if we are permitted to infer an opinion from the conversation of men, who though not in the secrets of state, are yet certainly very fully possessed of all the grounds of dispute, & have with great seriousness discussed the principles involved in it, we may venture to hope and believe that sober reflection & correct reason are rapidly dissipating the late stormy indications, which threatened the repose and prosperity of this country.”
Captain Minugh, of the ship Ceres, arrived at New-York from Calcutta, informs, that on the first of January, in lat. 24, long. 63, 30, he was boarded by the Lord Melville, sloop of war, captain King, and treated politely; was informed, that the British had taken Madeira—and that an expedition was fitting out against Martinique.
French Dispatches.
New-York, Jan. 15.—It is reported in a manner deserving credit, that Mr. Rose was put in possession of general Turreau's dispatches to his own government, sent on board the American brig Caroline, which was taken by a British frigate and sent into Portsmouth for examination. We cannot but think it rather unlucky that this should have come out before Mr. Rose's actual reception.
WASHINGTON, Jan 19.
The house went into a committee of the whole on the resolutions reported on the 2d December last, by the committee to whom was referred so much of the president's message as relates to our military and naval establishments.
The resolutions are as follows:
 1. Resolved, That it is expedient to increase the military establishment of the U. S. by raising regiments of infantry, to consist of men each; regiments of artillery of men each; regiments of rifle men of men each; regiments of cavalry of men each.  2. Resolved, That it is expedient to increase the marine corps by raising additional number of men.  3. Resolved, That provision ought to be made by law for the speedy equipment of all frigates and other vessels of war belonging to the U. S. and, to render the war establishment more effectual, that ships of war, of guns each, be built. 
Mr. Dawson submitted the following additional resolution:
 4. Resolved, That it is expedient to authorize the president of the U. S. to employ on board the gun boats such additional number of seamen, not exceeding as in his opinion the public service may require. 
The first, second and fourth resolutions were agreed to; when the committee of the whole rose and obtained leave to sit again on the third resolution.
The house went into a committee of the whole on the bill respecting the MILITIA some time since reported by Mr. Clay.
Mr. Clay spoke at considerable length in favor of the bill; when the committee of the whole rose, reported progress, and obtained leave to sit again.
The house immediately adjourned (about half past one) there being a great noise in the room, occasioned by the bursting of one of the flues by which the floor is warmed.
AIR BY A CASMERIAN INDIAN.
WHEN shall we three meet again? When shall we three meet again? Oft shall glowing hope expire, Oft shall death and sorrow reign, Ere we three shall meet again!
Tho' in distant lands we sigh, Parch'd beneath a hostile sky, Tho' the deep between us rolls, Friendship shall unite our souls; Still in Fancy's rich domain Oft shall we three meet again,
When around this youthful pine Moss shall creep and ivy twine, When our burnished locks are gray, Thinn'd by many a toil-spent day, May this long loved bower remain, Here may we three meet again!
When the dreams of life are fled, When its wasted lamp is dead, When in cold oblivion's shade Beauty, Power and Fame are laid, Where immortal spirits reign, There may we three meet again.
SALE BY AUCTION.
ON WEDNESDAY next, the 27th Jan. at 10 o'clock, at the WASHINGTON TAVERN; A Variety of Household and Kitchen Furniture, On terms that will be made known at the time of sale. Randolph Mott.
The Subscriber intending to close his business, requests all persons having claims against him, to bring them forward; and all those indebted to make immediate payment. R. M. Jan. 22. dts.
FOR SALE.
A likely, smart, MULATTO BOY, About 13 years of age. APPLY TO THE PRINTER. Jan 22, d.
NOTICE.
THE partnership heretofore carried on under the firm of William Hatton & Co. has this day dissolved by mutual consent: All those indebted to the concern (as well the late firm of Cook and Co.) are requested to make payment as soon as possible to James Russell, who is authorised to settle the affairs of the partnership, and by whom the business will in future be conducted.
William Hatton, James Russell. January 22. 3tlw &lt3w
The Proprietor of the Alexandria Daily Advertiser, will dispose of the Establishment on moderate terms—there are now nearly six hundred Subscribers and the Lift encreasing,—To a Person of Industry and Talents for conducting a Newspaper, this would be a desirable Situation. Circumstances beyond his Controul render it necessary to make Sale, it will therefore be sold a great Bargain if application be made soon.
APPEALS.
In Common Council, 16th Jan. 1808. ORDERED, THAT the Council will sit as a Court of Appeals, on Saturday, the 30th instant, at the Council-Chamber, from the hour of 10 to 2 o'clock, where all persons having appeals to make on their assessment will attend, or otherwise be excluded from a hearing. Test. JAMES M. M'REA, c. c. January 18. dt20thJan
TWO OR THREE HANDS WANTED IMMEDIATELY,
THAT are well acquainted with the cut nail business: those that can come well recommended will be preferred: liberal wages will be given by the subscribers, living at the nail factory, on the turnpike road to Little river, near Middleburg, Loudoun county, Virginia. Gibson & Vernon. January 14 Taw5w

THE SUBSCRIBERS Being desirous of bringing the affairs of the late firm of THOMPSON and VEITCH , to a final close, OFFER FOR SALE the following
REAL PROPERTY, VIZ. THREE comfortable Dwelling Houses, with elegant stores, on the south side of King, between Fairfax and Royal-streets, lots extending back 175 feet; at present occupied by Joseph Janney, James Russell, 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 the Morsey, 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 to any unimproved property in
the town is commodious and brick tavern, in the town, with all the buildings and improvements attached thereto, situated on the main street leading from the public ferry; occupied by Joseph Semmes.
Three handsome three story brick dwelling houses, with brick stables and carriage houses, being part of the six buildings, situated on Pennsylvania avenue, in the city of Washington.
A handsome, commodious, and well finished brick dwelling house, in Charlestown, Jefferson county, late the property of Van Rutherford, with a large garden and the corner storehouse on same lot, situate near the centre of the main street.
Also, a tan-yard with sundry improvements, a comfortable dwelling house and lot adjoining, very handsomely situated, &c. Late the property of George Hite.
Also, a two story house and lot on the main street, at present occupied by Charles Foulk.
And a vacant lot on the main street, in a central situation for business.
For particular information respecting the above property in Charles-Town, application may be made to William Tate, Esq. of that place, or to Henry St. George Tucker, Esq. of Winchester.
A tract of land in Loudoun county, containing 400 acres, situate near the Gum Spring, late the property of J. Spencer. On this tract there are two settlements and about 60 acres in cultivation, the rest of the land well timbered; the new turnpike road will pass thro' a part of this tract. Captain Charles Lewis living near the Gum-Spring, will show this 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 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 Cheat-river.
One other tract named Fertility , of 269 acres, in Westmoreland county, state of Pennsylvania; situated on the Monongahela river, and binding thereon for 3-4 of a mile, about one quarter of a mile below Casner's ferry, and 4 miles above Purkinson's ferry. A large proportion is rich bottom land, with a valuable orchard of sugar trees and about 60 acres in cultivation. The main road from Union-Town to 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.
ROBERT GRAY,
has just received and for Sale, The following BOOKS,
The American Register, or General Repository of History, Politics, and Science, for 1806-7. Vol. 1st. Price $3 25.
Memoirs of illustrious and celebrated Women, of all ages and countries. 3 vols. 8vo. $7 50.
The Father and Daughter, a Tale. By Mrs. Opie, author of Simple Tales. Price 37 and half cents.
Stultifera Navis; the Modern Ship of Fools: a new satirical work. Price $1 25 Geographical Compilation. 2 vol. Price $2 50.
Ladies' and Gentlemen's Packet Almanack, for the year 1808, in Morocco and Sheep Binding. Price $1 25 and 75 cents.
Cavalry Discipline. Price 62 and half cts.
Doctor Rees's New Cyclopaedia. Vol. 8th, part 1st. Vol. 6th, part 3d. is expected by the next arrival from Philadelphia.
Notice is hereby given
To the Stockholders of the Bank of Alexandria, THAT a dividend of three and a half per cent. on the capital stock of said bank, for the half year ending this day, is declared, and will be ready to be paid to them, or their representatives, on Thursday next the seventh instant.
By order of the President and Directors, Gurden Chapin, Cashier. January 4. [5] 3taw4w
MR. GENERIS
Has the pleasure to inform his Friends and the Public,
THAT he has commenced his Practising Balls, and will continue them as heretofore.
Mr. GENERIS begs the parents who have children to be instructed, will please to send them as soon as possible, so as to give them an opportunity of improving sufficiently, as he intends to have an Exhibition at the conclusion of his school for their amusement which will serve to create ambition.
November 12. eo
NOTICE.
THE subscriber having qualified as executor to the estate of Col. Thomas Blackburn, deceased, respectfully requests those who have claims against the estate, to lodge them properly authenticated, in the hands of Robert L. Taylor, of Alexandria, or John H. Peyton, of Dumfries, attorney at law, who will forward them immediately to the subscriber.
Those persons indebted to the deceased, will please make payment to either the above mentioned gentlemen, or
T. Blackburn.
Rippon Lodge, Jan. 8. oeff
Twenty dollars reward.
RAN AWAY yesterday morning, a negro man named Charles Johnson, about 5 feet 8 or 9 inches high, very black, has a small scar on one of his cheeks; his legs are small for a person of his size: had on and took with him a grey coating roundabout lined with flannel, and trousers of the same, a black coat & an old grey great-coat, with a variety of other clothing not recollected. Five Dollars will be given if taken in the county, or the above reward if out, and reasonable charges if bro't home.
Lawrence Hooff, Sen.
Masters of vessels and others are cautioned against harboring or carrying him off. December 26 eo
ISAAC MCPHERSON
WAS LATELY IMPORTED & NOW OFFERS FOR SALE,
A GOOD ASSORTMENT OF BOLTING CLOTHS,
Of the Manufactory of the Old Three Kings, that are warranted good, are purchased with cash, and sold at a small profit.
ALSO, ON HAND,
A large quantity of BURR BLOCK , of good quality and a sufficient number of hands to execute any order for MILL-STONES at a short notice, No. 30, Fayette-street, Baltimore.
14th mo. 23. 2aw18t
GREAT BARGAINS.
INTENDING 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 ARINGTON , 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 sixty 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 DARE, 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
TO RENT,
A convenient two story Dwelling House and Store, situate on the corner of King and Pitt-streets, lately occupied by Mr. John Ramsay. Apply to
Eliza Wilson, or Robert I. Taylor.
January 12. eo
Philadelphia Grand Lottery.
HIGHEST PRIZE TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS.
Authorized by an act of the Legislature of Pennsylvania, for the encouragement of USEFUL ARTS.
   CASH PRIZE.     1 Prize of 10,000 Dollars 10,000   2 do. of 5,000 10,000   5 do. of 1,000 5,000   10 do. of 500 5,000   10 do. of 200 2,000   40 do. of 100 4,000   100 do. of 50 5,000   200 do. of 20 4,000   500 do. of 10 5,000   1,000 do. To consist of machines for opening off-east worsted and open wro't woollen clothing into wool, valued at one hundred dollars each, (patent right included) 100,000   1,000 do. To consist of rights for manufacturing ornamental mouldings for dwelling houses and shipping, valued at fifty dollars each, 50,000  
Subject to a deduction of fifteen per cent. dollars 200,000
The most valuable cash Prizes, from 200$ and upwards to be determined as follows:
   Dollars.     First drawn number on the first ten days drawing, each 200   First drawn Number on the succeeding ten days, each 500   First drawn Number on the succeeding five days, each 1,000   First drawn Number on the succeeding two days, each 5,000   First drawn number on the last days drawing 10,000  
This Lottery will positively commence drawing on the 23d day of February next, & will be completed in 28 days at intervals, under the superintendence of Gentlemen appointed by the Governor, to whom approved security has been given for the faithful drawing of the Lottery agreeably to the Scheme. The numbering for the wheels has so far progressed, under the direction of Mr. James Oellers, as to justify fixing the day of drawing. The cash prizes will be paid at the bank in 30 days after the conclusion of the drawing, and the Machines and Composition rights delivered to order, on payment of the deduction as above. All prizes must be demanded in one year after the drawing, or they will be considered as forfeited after that time.
TICKETS at one Dollar and fifty Cents to be had of
 JAMES OELLERS, No. 1 South Third-street.  LEONARD KEEHMLE, No. 79, North Third-street.  THOMAS PETERS, No. 22, North Second-street.  THOMAS BEDWELL, No 178, North Third-street.  SILAS WILSON, No. 341, North Front-street.  JOHN SHAW, No. 232, North Second-street.  CHARLES BITTERS, No. 11 North Third-street.  ISAAC CARPENTER, No. 245, South Second-street.  DANIEL MILLER, No. 427, North Second-street.  And at the office of the Aurora , and Freeman's Journal .
The Price of Tickets will advance as the drawing progresses.
Note the purchaser or holder of every ticket, will be entitled to a valuable Patent right for manufacturing Sago, Starch, and Hair-Powder from Potatoes, by a process entirely new, besides a chance of the many valuable cash prizes.
Tickets to be had at Mr. ROBERT GRAY'S Book-Store, in Alexandria; who will be furnished with a regular and correct list of every day's drawing. January 7. eot15th Feb.
Printing in all its various branches handsomely executed at this office.
Fishing-Shore to Rent.
I will rent my Fishing-Shore , at the mouth of Dogue-Creek, for the next season, or longer, if desired.
Bushrod Washington.
Mount-Vernon, Jan. 15. 2aw6w
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 Great-street, and bounding east and west on Grotte and Payne-streets.
A plan of the ground and further particulars may be obtained by application to
James Patton.
June 22. 2aw7
FOR SALE,
Or to be RENTED for one or more years; THE whole of the REAL ESTATE belonging to Pressley Carr Lane , lying in and adjacent to the town of Centreville, in Fairfax county.
This property consists of the well known TAVERN now occupied by Mr. Adam McChett.
The STORE HOUSE now in the occupancy of Mr. Daniel Harrington —and from eight hundred to a thousand acres of FARMING LAND, at present in the possession of Mr. Carr W. Lane , and Mr. Walter Locker , which will be disposed of in separate tracts or entire.
It is presumed that any person disposed to buy or rent any of the above property will view the same and judge for themselves, a further description is therefore unnecessary.
Mr. Lane would take a small proportion in Negroes.
Harrison Fitzhugh.
Fairfax County Oct. 23. law
PROSPECTUS
OF LEWIS AND CLARK'S TOUR TO THE PACIFIC OCEAN,
THROUGH THE INTERIOR OF THE CONTINENT OF NORTH AMERICA, Performed by order of the Government of the United States,
During the years 1804, 1805, and 1806.
This work will be prepared by Capt. Meriwether Lewis , and will be divided into two parts, the whole comprized in three volumes octavo, the first containing at least seven hundred pages, the second and third from four hundred each, printed on good paper, and fair pica type. The several volumes in succession will be put to press as early periods as the avocations of the author will permit him to prepare them for publication.
This distribution of the work has been made with a view to the accommodation of every description of readers, and is here offered to the patronage of the public in such shape, that all persons wishing to become subscribers, may accommodate themselves with either of the parts, or the entire work, as shall be most convenient to themselves.
Subscriptions received by ROBERT GRAY , Alexandria.
Detached from this work there will be published
LEWIS AND CLARK'S MAP OF NORTH AMERICA.
From longitude 92 west, to the Pacific Ocean and between 36 and 52 north latitude with extensive Marginal Notes. Dimensions five feet eight inches by three feet six inches.
EMBRACING all their late discoveries, and that part of the continent heretofore the least known. This map will be compiled from the best maps now extant, as well published as manuscript, from the collective information of the best informed travellers through various portions of that region, and corrected by a series of several hundred celestial observations, made by Captain Lewis during his late tour.
For the convenience of subscribers, several works will be delivered at the respectable commercial towns, and at the seat of government of the respective states or territories within the Union: no advance required, nor will payment be demanded until such delivery is made.
The price of part the first, in two volumes will be ten dollars, and that of part the second, in one volume, eleven dollars, delivered in boards. Price of the Map, ten dollars.
*** ANY persons who may have subscribers for these works, to lists which contain the stipulated prices for the same, and who are dissatisfied with the terms now proposed, are at liberty to withdraw their names from such lists, at any time prior to the 1st of December next.
M. LEWIS.
Philadelphia, June 3. [Aug. 7]
PRINTED DAILY BY SAMUEL SNOWDEN, (For the Proprietor.)