Alexandria daily advertiser (Alexandria [Va.]), 1807-06-12 00:00:00

Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
Vol. VII.]
FRIDAY, JUNE, 12, 1807.
[No. 1934.
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, can at anytime be viewed and purchased at the lowest valuation and prices.
P. G. Marsteller, v. m.
FREIGHT WANTED
For Boston or any Northern Port, For Schooner ELIZA, JAMES WALDEN, Master, 800 barrels burthen. Non-terms
W. YEATON, Ramey's Wharf.
June 9. 14 1/2 hlds. of MOLASSES, 5 puncheons RUM, 100 bbls. Shad and Herrings, Just Received and for Sale by Marsteller & Young.
May 25. Freight Wanted, For a new Schooner of 1000 barrels, To any of the Windward Islands or Lisbon. She will be at Alexandria in five days. Apply to
W. Yeaton, Ramey's wharf.
May 9. SPANISH HIDES, First quality Porto-Rico GREEN COF. FEE and St. Croix SUGARS, Just received, per Schooner Fame, from St. Thomas. FOR SALE, BY Richard Veitch & Co.
April 15. Just received from Philadelphia, By Captain Hand, 22 chests Young Hyson, and 9 boxes Hyson Shute Tea, of a superior quality, which will be sold low. License as Hand, 6 Mds. good Sugar, 10 hlds. Molasses of a good quality, Salt of various kinds, And a constant supply of Flour suitable for family use. Joseph Dean.
March 27. Just Received, AND FOR SALE BY THE SUBSCRIBERS, 2 pipes L. P. Madeira WINE, 2 half do. do. do. 6 pipes Cognac BRANDY, 4th proof. Wadsworth & Butler,
WHO HAVE ON HAND, 20 hlds. Jamaica RUM, 4th proof, 10 do. St. Croix do. 2d & 3d quality, 8 do. New-England do. 5 pipes Holland GIN, 2 do. country do. 1 half L. market Madeira Wine of a superior quality, 4 quarter casks do. do. do. 3 do. do. L. P. Teneriffe do. do. 6000 bushels Lisbon SALT. January 1.
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 15. d
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 7. d
Corn, Wheat, &c. for Sale.
BY virtue of a deed of trust made to me by Richard B. Lee, Esq. of Fairfax county, to secure to Ellicott, Campbell and Wheeler, the payment of a certain sum of money therein mentioned, I will offer at public auction, on SATURDAY, the 20th of June next, for ready cash, at the plantation of the said R. B. Lee, on which he now lives, the following
VALUABLE PROPERTY,
TO WIT: All the Wheat of last crop which grew on the said farm, supposed to be 2000 bushels.
All the Wheat of last crop which grew on his Longly estate, near the falls of Potomac, supposed 1500 bushels.
510 barrels Indian Corn, upon the said two estates.
30 Horses and Mules, upon the two estates, and 50 head of neat Cattle.
The sale will commence at ten o'clock in the forenoon, and continue until all is sold, or so much thereof as is sufficient to satisfy the said claim.
Edmund I. Lee.
May 19. dts
Public Sale of Lands.
On Saturday the 27th day of June next, will be sold at the Coffee House, in the town of Alexandria, at 12 o'clock, of that day—By virtue of a decree of the honorable the United States Circuit Court, of the District of Columbia, for the County of Alexandria, on 6 and 12 months credit, the following tracts of land to wit:
One Tract or parcel of Land, lying in the county of Fairfax, adjoining the lands of the late Col. Charles Broadwater, containing about 300 acres.
One other Tract of Land, in the county of Montgomery, on the waters of Piney River and Paint Creek, branches of the Eanawha, granted by the commonwealth of Virginia to Nicholas Hannah, containing 960 acres.—Also,
One other Tract of Land, in the county of Hampshire, in the state of Virginia, formerly granted to Bryan Bruin, and by him sold to John Pankake, containing 482 acres.—The above mentioned lands were, by the last will and testament of Robert Alexander, deceased, devised to his son Robert, and are now sold to satisfy a debt due to George Chapman, junior.
Thomas Swann, George Deneale, Edmund I. Lee, } Comrs. FOR SALE.
May 26. d
BY LEWIS DEBLOIS,
An assortment of BROAD CLOTHS, from eleven to eighteen shillings sterling cost—part of them intended to draw back.
Ravens Duck. French Brandy. Catalonia Wine, in half pipes and quarter casks.
New-England Rum, in barrels. Cod-Fish, and Stone Lime. May 7. d
JAMES SANDERSON
Offers for Sale, on moderate terms,
5000 lbs. best Green Coffee 10 tierces fresh Rice 20 kegs fresh Raisins 12 tierces green Copperas 5 pipes Cognac Brandy 10 hlds. 4th proof Jamaica 30 barrels N. E. Rum 25 barrels Whiskey 10 bales Cotton 5 boxes Cotton and Wool Cards 12 boxes Tin Plates.
AND IN STORE, 11 hlds. south Potomac Tobacco. May 26. d
Exuma Salt--afloat.
Just received, by WADSWORTH and BUTLER—per brig Martha, 3500 bushels coarse EXUMA SALT—which they will sell low, from on board. April 29. d
Plaster Paris—afloat.
70 tons Plaster Paris, on board the sch'r. Agassiz, at Lawrason and Fowle's wharf—and for sale by
Lawrason and Fowle.
Said schooner will take a few hundred barrels on freight for BOSTON, if immediate application is made. May 19. d
R. C. WEIGHTMAN,
At his Book Store, (late Duane's) City of Washington,
KEEPS CONSTANTLY FOR SALE,
A large and general assortment of
Books and Stationary of every kind:
Printing Ink of the first quality—Patent Ball Skins—and Music and Musical Instruments. All of which he sells at the lowest Philadelphia prices for cash.
R. C. W. has new in the press, and purposes publishing on the first of August next, MAPLE TALES, by Mrs. Orie. 2 vols. 2 mo. of about 350 pages each. Price to subscribers $1 75 in boards—to non-subscribers 28. Subscriptions for this work, are received at this office, at the book store of Messrs. Cotton and Stewart, and at Mr. Shultz's circulating library. May 23.
Subscriptions and payments received as heretofore by R. C. W. for the Aurora, who is constituted agent for that purpose.
For N. York & Rhode-Island
The Schooner
H I R A M,
I L Valentin master.
At Irwin's wharf—For freight or passage apply to the captain on board or to LEWIS DEBLOIS. June 10. d
JUST LANDING,
From Charleston,
20 tierces fresh RICE, and five bales of COTTON, which is said to be of the first quality—and are for sale by
Mordecai Miller.
June 10. d
Just Received,
From Philadelphia, Mr. Murray's fashionable Kid and Morocco Slippers.
Charles Pascoe.
May 28. d3t-2aw1m
WANTED,
A NUMBER of good Working Men—also Horses and Carts to work on the public road between the poor house and Alexandria.—Apply to
John Gadsby.
June 6. d
FOR SALE,
A likely Negro Girl, about 11 years of age. Apply to the Printer. June 3. d
JUST RECEIVED,
By Sloop MARIA ANTOINETTE, from St. Jaco-de-Cuba, and for Sale, by the subscribers,
275 Spanish Hides 12 hogsheads Molasses 1764 lbs. Bees-Wax 39 boxes white and brown Sugars 7000 lbs. Coffee 150 boxes Segars 9 tons Fustic 6 do. Logwood June 9. Wadsworth & Butler.
For Sale by the Subscribers,
Lisbon Carpeting for summer, of different qualities, Bucellos and Carcavelló 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. d
Joseph Janney
HAS JUST RECEIVED
His SPRING GOODS, in a considerable quantity and a good assortment, which are offered for sale.
He has removed his Store to King-street, opposite to Paton and Butchers. 5 mo. 12. dsteo
TICKETS,
In the Muskingum Bridge Lottery,
Highest Prize 10,000 Dollars.
For sale at R. GRAY's Book-store; Where a scheme of the Lottery may be seen. May 29. d
GASPARD LIONI,
FROM BALTIMORE,
As his stay in town will be but short, has opened at ISAAC ROBBINS and Co.'s store, and offers for sale,
TEN pieces coarse Linens Ten do. White Rolls Twelve do. Britannias Six do. Bed-Ticking Four do. Cotton Muslin Half dozen Silk Umbrellas One box containing 50 wt. Hair Powder One hogshead soft-shelled Almonds One barrel English Walnuts Two cases Figs Twenty boxes M. Raisins Two cases Gruyere Cheese Three do. Vermitchelle Two do. Martinique Cordials Four quarter chests Young Hyson Tea Two cases Old Haut Brion Claret June 11. d1w
JUST RECEIVED,
AND FOR SALE BY THE SUBSCRIBER,
120 boxes Mould & Dipp CANDLES 1000 pieces yellow NANKENS 4 cases Irish LINENS 10 bales India COTTONS, assorted 4 barrels Glauber's SALTS 22 casks Malaga WINE And a few boxes choice Bordeaux CLARET, John C. Ladd. June 11. d
NOW LANDING
From the Schooner Hiram, captain Valentine, from Charleston,
44 bales Prime Cotton, 25 tierces Fresh Rice.
FOR SALE BY
E. GILMAN.
June 10. d3t eo3t
WANTS TO PURCHASE,
20 or 30 likely young Negroes, or Negroes in families,
For which a generous price will be given. Apply to the subscribers at Hodgkin's tavern, Alexandria.
William Robins and Co. June 10. d3t*
I HAVE JUST RECEIVED
And offer for Sale, A considerable quantity of
FRESH TEAS,
This spring's Philadelphia importation, and of excellent quality—consisting of
Hyson, in quarter chests, Young Hyson do. Hyson Skin do. Souchong boxes.
I have also for Sale, 40 pipes 4th proof Cognac Brandy. 5 do. 4th proof Gin, (superior.) 25 crates queens and blue edged earthenware, particularly assorted for country stores. 30 boxes and half boxes Prunés. 100 sacks stoved Salt. 2000 bushels do. 4000 do. ground Allum. W. HODGSON. June 10. d
TO RENT,
A STORE, on Prince-street, (adjoining my own) well suited for the wet goods business.
The Subscriber has just Received And offers for sale,
Ninety hampers Bristol PORTER BOTTLES, containing one gross each Seven bales COTTON, of a superior quality for retailing—and A few tierces fresh RICE.
ON HAND, Best Philadelphia PORTER AND PALE ALE, in hlds.
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. p. 12.

COL. AARON BURR Circuit Court of the United States Circuit and District of Columbia Present JOHN MARSHALL, Chief Justice of the United States, AND CYRUS GRIFFIN, Judge of the District of Columbia.
Wednesday, May 27.
Mr. Hay stated to the court that all hopes of the arrangement which he had mentioned yesterday were at an end; for he had received a letter from Col. Burr's counsel, positively refusing to give any additional bail; that he should nevertheless go on with his motion for committal. He observed, that he was ready to proceed with the evidence, in laying which before the court he would observe something like a chronological order. He should read the depositions of such witnesses as were absent, and afterwards bring up such witnesses as were present, in such an order as to disclose all the events as they successively arose.
Mr. Wickham stated that there were two distinct charges against Col. Burr; the first was a charge of misdemeanor, for which Col. Burr had already entered into a recognizance. The other was a charge of high treason against the U. S.; which was once proposed without success and is now again repeated. On this charge the U. S. must substantiate two essential points: 1st. that there was an overt act committed; 2dly, that Col. Burr was concerned in it. Every thing that does not bear upon these points is of course inadmissible. The course therefore laid down by the attorney for the U. S. is obviously improper. He proposes to examine his witnesses in a kind of chronological order.
Col. B. requires that the evidence should be taken in strict legal order. The court and even the opposite counsel will see the propriety of observing this order. If the attorney for the U. S. has affidavits to produce, let him first demonstrate that they have a right to produce them. We first call upon him to prove by strict legal evidence, that an overt act of treason has been committed. If he cannot establish that one point, all the evidence which he can produce is nugatory and unavailing.
Mr. Hay had no doubt that the gentleman would, if he could, suppress all the evidence; although that gentleman had been so good as to prescribe for him the course he ought to pursue, he should still pursue his own course; and he would assure that gentleman, he was almost the last person in the world whose advice on the present occasion he would pursue. Mr. H. observed, that he could not consent to such a separation of the evidence as that gentleman required; that he should lay all his evidence before the court; and that the court must separate for themselves.
The two charges which are brought against Aaron Burr are naturally and intimately blended. They form distinct parts of one great design. What that great design was, in all its bearings and ramifications, I am not absolutely certain. But I have always conceived that before Mexico was invaded, New Orleans was to be taken. How then is it possible to separate these two great allegations? This monstrous design consists of two great plots; both going on together, and both strongly connected, that accomplishing the one is preparatory to accomplishing the other. If A. Burr's object was to plant his standards in Mexico, he was first to have seized the shipping and banks of New Orleans. We ask then, how can we separate line by line, and word by word, the evidence produced to prove these two distinct allegations. The designs are connected; and the evidence is connected.
Mr. Burr rose to speak; when Mr. Hay proceeded to the following effect: I have a little more yet to say. If, sir, exceptions are thus to be continually taken to the most common measures; if in this way every inch of ground is to be disputed, contrary to every practice that has prevailed in our country; instead of 10 hours or 10 days, this trial will take up 10 years. What an extraordinary proceeding is this, sir! Why, sir, we are not to steer our course even five inches, without encountering some unusual difficulty or other! And yet these gentlemen talk of precedents. And where, sir, is the precedent for this, that the counsel before an examining court is to be instructed how to bring out his evidence? I never saw such a thing done before; such a thing ought not to be done. It is novel in itself; it is impossible to be practiced. Gentlemen may
make motions as they please; but they will not drive me from my purpose. I will or I will not produce my evidence, whether it pleases them or not—And, sir, it is a poor compliment indeed that these gentlemen offer to the bench whom they address. If a deposition states any thing or a witness says any thing which is irrelevant to the case, cannot the court be trusted for the distinctions? Cannot they decide whether this evidence is to be weighed or that to be rejected? Do they distrust the judgment of the court? No, sir, they do not; but they wish to hamper us with every trifling difficulty which they can throw into our way. The present, sir, is a most serious allegation. It affects the life and character of the accused. He has come forward with assertions of his own innocence; and he charges us with persecution. But, sir, does it evince any consciousness of innocence, thus to be going against every precedent established in this or any other country? Sir, I trust that the court will go on in spite of all opposition.
Mr. Wickham stated, that having taken the liberty of suggesting this course of proceeding he should advance a few observations on it; and he did this the more readily, because it has been insinuated that on a standing like himself as a professional man, would have made a motion of this sort [Mr. Hay declared he had said no such thing] Mr. W. said he had rights as counsel for his client and he had rights belonging to himself: No man is heard for himself; but so long as they employed professional men to defend them, these had a right to pursue the best course they could devise for the benefit of their client. He would therefore go on:
Mr. Hay speaks of two distinct charges, the invasion of Mexico, and the seizing of New Orleans; but he declares them to be necessarily blended. How so? could not a man 'levy war' against the United States without an invasion of Mexico? In Pennsylvania we have seen an insurrection against the United States, but no invasion against Mexico. Much is said of the loss of time and of certain difficulties thrown in the way of the prosecution.
As to the first sir, let the world decide whether we or himself most plead for delay. At all events, we cannot entertain a fear that this court will be impatient. As to the difficulties in their way, we will say this, let the gentlemen pursue a regular course; let them bring this business before the grand jury, and we shall make no objections. But, sir, if they pursue this course over and over again; if they are continually throwing difficulties in our own way; we shall mete out to them the same measure which they mete to us. Who has ever known of a proceeding like the present? Who has ever heard of the practice of coming out at such a stage as this with a distinct substantive charge, not growing out of the evidence before the court, but from other sources? Surely these gentlemen do not cry out for mercy; they stand upon the law; and law they shall have.—Gentlemen say, that no such exception as this was ever taken before an examining magistrate. But, sir, where are the reporters that attend private magistrates, to record their precedents? Magistrates are to go by law; and what law? They must observe the rules of evidence. Would gentlemen introduce their witnesses without swearing them?
But the court must have all the evidence before them; and they must separate the good from the bad. But is this consistent with common sense? is it consistent with the books? The practice has always been, when an attorney introduced a writing into court, to ask what he is to prove by it: when he introduces a paper to show the general contents of that paper. This was the practice on the memorable trials of Hardy & Tooke in England. In chancery business, indeed, a practice has crept in for the judge himself to read papers without knowing any thing of their general contents; but this is done merely for the sake of convenience, and will not certainly apply to criminal prosecutions.
It is asked, "are we afraid to trust the court" with this evidence. No, sir. We are afraid to trust the court with nothing; but we do fear to prejudicate the mind of the grand jury by this premature and illegal exhibition of evidence. Let the time come, when Col. B. is to come regularly before the jury, and we shall then see who shrinks from the testimony. A number of other remarks have been made, sir, about Col. B's apprehensions. All propriety and decorum have been set at nought: every idle tale which is set afloat has been eagerly caught at. The people here are interested by them; and they circulate all over the country. Sir, if the attorney for the U. S. shall choose to send up his bills before the
grand jury, then I hope the whole evidence will be laid before the world; and we shall hear no more of rumors and prejudices.
These gentlemen say "shall you pretend to order us; shall you dictate." No, sir, the law must dictate. The gentlemen, indeed, have produced a series of irrelevant writings and papers; and they must forsooth pursue a chronological order. No, sir. Away with such formalities. Let gentlemen prove an assemblage of men for war. Let them prove the overt act. If they do not, I confidently hope that Col. B. will be discharged. Mr. Wickham here read a quotation from "Foster's Discourses on High Treason."
Mr. Burr did not expect an opinion of the court since no motion had been made. Mr. Wickham had only given notice to the opposite side, that they should follow the strictest rules of law. If it was for a sum of 10L only, he should ask for the laws of evidence.
The Chief Justice said, it would certainly be better, if evidence was produced to prove the fact first, and the evidence to show their coloring; for no evidence certainly has any bearing upon the present case, unless the overt act be proved. However, if the attorney for the U. S. thinks the chronological order the best, he may pursue his own course; but the court trusts to him that he will produce nothing, which does not bear upon the case.
Mr. Wirt We coincide with the opinion of the court, that an overt act ought to be proved, and that we ought to produce no evidence at all, unless we believed we had enough to prove the overt act. We do believe that we have sufficient evidence for this purpose; but we think it best, to pursue something like a chronological order; to take this conspiracy in its germ, to go on, step by step, and to trace out every event as they subsequently arose.
Mr. Hay observed that it would be necessary to give evidence to show the temper of mind of the accused: as for instance, Mr. Stoddert would show his hostility to the administration, and even to the government: to show how this disposition of mind might lead to treasonable designs, to plans, and thence to overt acts. This was the natural order of things and of the evidence. He hoped, that in drawing out this evidence, the court would rely on his humanity, that he would produce none which he did not believe to bear upon the fact.
Mr. Randolph said, that however he might respect that gentleman's humanity, he knew too well the temper of any prosecution, to expect much from it. The yae for strict law, said Mr. R. and so are we. In England before a witness is heard, it must be stated in general terms what he intends to prove. The same practice ought to prevail here. Let the attorney for the U. S. state the substance of each part of the testimony he is to produce, and the court will then perceive whether it is calculated to bear upon the case itself, or whether it is only intended to inflame the public prejudices against Colonel Burr. We demand that the overt act be first proved; without that the accessory evidence is of no kind of use. Let that be established, and the accessory facts will then have their weight. I hope, sir, if the attorney for the U. S. does not introduce his evidence on that point, we shall be at liberty to suppress all the irrelevant testimony.
Mr. Bots said he should leave it to the court.
Mr. Hay, Agreed. The Chief Justice decided, that the attorney for the U. S. might pursue whatever course he thought best.
Mr. Bots. Send us the written testimony before you submit it to the court.
Mr. Hay. As I said before, I shall take up the depositions first; and then the viva voce testimony, in a chronological order. I shall first introduce Gen. Wilkinson's deposition.
Some desultory conversation, then ensued between Mr. Hay and Mr. Bots, on the latter's demanding the liberty of examining the deposition. At length Mr. Hay handed the paper to him. Mr. Bots then addressed the court.
[As Mr. Bots's speech contains an explanation of much of the course, which is probably to be pursued by Col. Burr's counsel, particularly in regard to instructions from the court to the grand jury on the evidence, we have published it at some length.]
Mr. Bots. In my objection to general Wilkinson's affidavit I may be compelled to question the correctness of principles, in favor of which the court has expressed an impression. It has been our misfortune to have been drawn out into a desultory discussion of some of the propositions, fixing limits to the examination;—
when these propositions had such a relation to each other and among themselves as to render it difficult to form one effectually against assault without the support of the others. And although the subject was not wanting in novelty or importance to fit it for solemn argument, yet the complaints of the prosecutor so often, so loudly and so causelessly repeated, has forced from the court a premature intimation of judgment. I feel the perplexity of my situation most sensibly, and shall hope for the indulgence of the court, if I should unwarily stray into the seeming indecorum of resisting now and then an inclination of the mind of the bench. Whenever I venture into a scene so delicate, I shall present to the court authorities not to be resisted.
The opinion of the Supreme Court overruling the objection that the said administered to general Wilkinson was extrajudicial, fixes the law for this court.
The best evidence that the nature of the case will admit of, should be produced. This rule applies to every stage of every case in every court. The failure to produce the best evidence that the nature of the case admits of, furnishes a presumption that the higher evidence left behind, would if produced, make against the party offering the weaker. All this is familiar in civil cases, where 40s may be the quantum of interest in litigation. The benefit of this common law and common sense ought not to be lost, when the liberty of a citizen is concerned—when a six months dungeon may be the object of the motion.
The Supreme Court considered an affidavit as the best evidence the case then admitted of. The accusation was fresh, and neither time or means had been allowed for procuring a personal attendance. Now the accusation is old, and the government has had all the necessary means of bringing the witnesses here. The circumstances do therefore now admit of higher evidence than an ex parte affidavit.
The viva voce testimony of general Wilkinson is the right of my client. No man should be deprived of the benefit of a cross examination without necessity. You have in no other place said so, that it was to be made out only by inference from General Wilkinson's affidavit, that Col. Burr was the writer of the letter in cypher. If he witnesses here he would impugno that inference by swearing that it was not in Col. Burr's hand writing. If general Wilkinson was present would you admit his affidavit? If he ought to have been present and the government would not get him, shall the prosecution be favored for its negligence?
But the present charge is confined to high treason in levying war against the United States and the great question is, whether Wilkinson's evidence is in any form pertinent to the charge? It does not mean to urge the objection, that if it develops any criminal purpose, it is not a treasonable purpose, for this construction has been settled by the supreme court. Admitting for the time, that it contained evidence of a treasonable purpose and that the supreme court is to be overruled still the evidence would be most immaterial upon the present charge of actual treason.
(Mr. Bots' speech to be continued)
BY THIS DAY'S MAIL.
Late Foreign Intelligence.
VIENNA, March, 27.
According to letters from Turkey, the terrible chain by which the canal was to be barricaded, had not been finished when the English hazarded the passage of the Dardanelles. It is thought that it was Sidney Smith, who persuaded his government to undertake this bold enterprise having demonstrated to them its practicability. In the last war this sea officer was at Constantinople, and it must be supposed that he did not lose that opportunity of informing himself of the state of defence of the Dardanelles. At that time the Porte was in alliance with England. As soon as the English fleet had arrived before Constantinople, admiral Duckworth sent two swift sailing cutters through the Bosphorus for the Black Sea, probably to carry the news to the Russian fleet, which is near Kilia, at the mouth of the Danube.
March 28.
The following intelligence dated the 1st of March, has been received from Constantinople. On the 28th of February the English attempted a landing on Prince's island, but it miscarried. Their loss on the occasion is stated at four hundred killed and wounded, and 200 taken prisoners.

District of Columbia, county of Alexandria, ss.
April adjourned Session, 1807.
Thomas and Robert Wilson and Co. Complainants,
Against Joseph Comarque, executor of Bartholomew Dandridge, deceased, Bennett & Watts, William Newton, John Mills and James H. Hooe, Mary Dandridge, widow and relict of Bartholomew Dandridge, and William Dandridge, Clairborne Dandridge, John Langdon, Burwell Bassett, and Philadelphia Ann, his wife, John Dandridge, Lucy Dandridge, George Cocke, & Rebecca, his wife, Julius B. Dandridge, Wm. Dandridge and William Hollyburton, and Ann, his wife, Mary Dandridge, George Minge, and Frances his wife. Def's
The defendants Mary Dandridge widow & relict of Bartholomew Dandridge, & William Danbridge, Clairborne Dandridge, John Langdon, Burwell Bassett, and Philadelphia Ann, his wife, John Dandridge, Lucy Dandridge, George Cocke and Rebecca his wife, Julius B. Dandridge, William Dandridge, and William Hollyburton and Ann, his wife, Mary Dandridge, George Minge, and Frances, his wife, not having entered their appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, upon affidavit, that the said defendants, Mary Dandridge, widow and relict of Bartholomew Dandridge, and Wm. Dandridge, Clairborne Dandridge, John Langdon, Burwell Bassett, and Philadelphia Ann, his wife, John Dandridge, Lucy Dandridge, George Cocke, and Rebecca, his wife, Julius B. Dandridge, William Dandridge, and William Hollyburton, and Ann, his wife, Mary Dandridge, George Minge, and Frances, his wife, are not inhabitants of this district, on motion of the said complainants, by their counsel—
It is ordered, that the said defendants do appear here on the first day of July term next and answer the bill of the complainants, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in both of the public newspapers published in Alexandria, for two months successively, and that another copy be posted at the front door of the court house of said county.
A copy.—Test
G. Deneale, C. C.
May 8. law2m
District of Columbia,
County of Alexandria, ss.
April adjourned session, 1807.
Benjamin Dean complainant,
vs. Eli Legg & John Hodgkin, defendants.
THE defendant, Eli Legg, not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, upon affidavit, that the said defendant, Eli Legg, is not an inhabitant of this district, on motion of the complainant, by his counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendant, Eli Legg, do appear here on the first day of July term next, and enter his appearance to the suit, and give security for performing the decrees of the court; and that the other defendant, John Hodgkin, do not pay away, convey or secrete the debts by him owing to, or the estate or effects in his hands belonging to, the said absent defendant, Eli Legg, until the further order or decree of the court; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in both of the public newspapers published in this county for two months successively, and that another copy be posted at the front door of the court house of said county.
A copy.—Test
G. Deneale, C. C.
May 8. law2m
District of Columbia,
County of Alexandria, ss.
April Adjourned Session, 1807.
John Potts, complainant,
against Ward Cade, James Keating, John M. Matthews, administrator of Kenneth Matthews, deceased, and Dorothy Skinner, administrator of Isaac Skinner, deceased, defendants.
The defendant Dorothy Skinner, not having entered her appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, upon affidavit, that the said defendant Dorothy Skinner, administrator of Isaac Skinner, deceased, is not an inhabitant of this district—on motion of the said complainant, by his counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendant do appear here on the first day of July term next, to answer the bill of the complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in both of the public newspapers published in Alexandria, for two months successively, and that another copy be posted at the front door of the court house of said county.
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G. Deneale, C. C.
May 8. law
Three Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY about the 21st of May last, a negro boy slave, named SOLOMON, the property of Miss Nancy Morton, living in Prince-William county, and hired of her until the end of this year; he is about 14 years old, of a black complexion with a very wide mouth; his clothes are unknown: The above reward will be given to any person who will apprehend and deliver him to Miss Nancy Morton, or to the subscriber, living in Prince-William county.
John M. Wilkinson.
June 10. 2t
Just Received,
And For Sale by COTTON & STEWART Carr's Stranger in Ireland. (Price One Dollar.)
District of Columbia,
County of Alexandria, ss.
April adjourned session, 1807.
Wm. Hopburn and John Dunlass, complainants.
vs. Eli Legg, Casper Stonemetz & Daniel C. Brent, marshal of the district of Columbia, defendants.
THE defendant, Eli Legg, not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, upon affidavit, that the said defendant, Eli Legg, is not an inhabitant of this district, on motion of the complainant, by his counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendant, Eli Legg, do appear here on the first day of July term next, and enter his appearance to the suit, and give security for performing the decrees of the court; and that the other defendants, Casper Stonemetz and Daniel C. Brent, marshal of the district of Columbia, do not pay away, convey or secrete the debts by them owing to, or the estate or effects in their hands belonging to, the said absent defendant, Eli Legg, until the further order or decree of the court; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in both of the public newspapers published in this county for two months successively, and that another copy be posted at the front door of the court house of said county.
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G. Deneale, C. C.
May 8. law2m
Twenty Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY from Freestone Point, near Dumfries, on Sunday the 17th of last month, two Negro Men slaves named ANDREW and JAMES, the property of Sarah Foushee, in Prince William County, and hired of her until the end of the year. They had each of them a pass for three days, it being Whitsuntide holiday. ANDREW is about 21 years of age, 5 feet 9 inches high, a black complexion, has a scar near the corner of one of his eyes, is a little, and has forward, impudent countenance. JAMES is about 19 years of age, 5 feet 7 inches high, a black complexion, has a scar near his mouth of the size of a pea, reels and swaggers very much in his walk. Each of them had on when he went away a shirt and trowsers of plain coarse Virginia cotton, and their other clothing is not known. A reward of Ten Dollars will be given for each of them, to any person who will apprehend them and deliver them to the subscriber, or to Sarah Foushee, living near Dumfries.
John Stone.
Prince-William county, June 1. P. S. All persons are forbid from harboring them, and from conveying them away, either by land or by water. eo2w
Twenty Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY from the subscriber living in Loudoun county, Virginia, near Lacey's tavern, on the night of the 20th inst. a Negro Man named HENSON, about 22 years of age, 5 feet 6 or 7 inches high, has a scar on his nose just between his eyes, occasioned by the bite of a dog, as also on his arm, a little above his wrist—Had on when he left home a country made linen shirt & trowsers and a brown woolen groundabout. The above reward will be paid if taken out of this county and secured in any jail so that I get him, or Ten Dollars if in this county, with all reasonable charges.
JACOB ISH.
Loudoun County, June 5. [8] eo3t
IN THE CASE OF
DAVID WILSON SCOTT.
THE Subscriber having been appointed trustee of the estate and effects, rights and credits, of the said David Wilson Scott, for the benefit of his creditors, in conformity with the provisions of the insolvent law for the district of Columbia, hereby requires all persons any wise indebted or who may have property in their possession, belonging to the said David Wilson Scott, to make payment, and to deliver such property to the subscriber or to such person or persons only, as may be duly authorised by him to receive the same.
Cleon Moore, Trustee
May 18. 3taw
Bottled Porter, Ale and Cid
THE subscriber offers for Sale, at his late, next door to Mr. Smith's store, King-street, the following bottle QUORS, warranted of the best quality. ders, for home or export consumption be carefully attended to, as respects len voyage and climate, viz.
 Albany PALE ALE, first quality.  Do. do. do. second do.  Philadelphia PALE ALE, } Fr  Do. PORTER. } Abbo  Also, } Steu  BEER & ALE, on draught, } Bre  Newark CIDER, rich and high flavo } John Macle 
N. B. About 40 BARRELS recently tied, suitable for fish.
May 7. dlw
Suwarrows Boots.
JOHN G. FRANCIS,
From New-York,
RESPECTFULLY informs the public that he manufactures Suwarrows Boots with all the modern improvements, warranted equal to any in the United States. After many years of experience in his business, he has discovered a new method of retaining the elasticity in boots. He warrants to fit the leg be it ever so badly shaped. He makes boots of various descriptions, viz. Suwarrows—Puff-Tops, Three Quarters, Corsican Spring Toes, Duck Bills, Round Toes, Bonaparte's Graves, Jefferson's Boots and Shoes. He warrants to fit the Suwarrows equal to the tuck boots. Gentlemen will please to call and chuse for themselves, at his shop in King-street, between Mr. Mott's and Mr. Hodgkin's tavern. N. B. He intends selling cheap for cash. January 5. dom
Printing, in its various branches, handsomely executed at this office.
La Plata Hides.
7944 South America OX HIDES, of the first quality, from Monte Video, are now landing and for sale at No. 4, Water-street, Baltimore, by
William Jenkins.
Also on Hand,
Laguira, Oronoko and Curracoa Hides.
A general assortment of
Tanners' and Curriers' Tools; Tanner's Oil and Leather, of all kinds; which is offered on accommodating terms.
June 8. [10] eo5w
FAXON, METCALF & Co.
Have for sale, landing from schooner Good Intent, from Boston,
50 boxes Mould CANDLES
8 pipes fourth proof BRANDY, superior quality
5 do. first do. do.
20 chests Young Hyson TEA, late importation
6 hhd. Cod FISH
60 boxes do.
50 barrels N. E. RUM
150 reams Wrapping PAPER
30 dozen SIFTERS
1 dozen sets MEASURES
1 dozen HALF BUSHELS
IN STORE.
130 boxes Mould CANDLES
10 pipes GIN
20 hhd. N. E. RUM
5 hhd. MOLASSES
20 barrels BEEF, Boston inspection
20 Do. PORK, do. do.
10 half barrels do.
20 boxes Brown SOAP
1500 bushels Ground Alum SALT.
June 10 eo2w
Valuable Property for Sale.
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 is defendant—will be exposed to Public Sale, on MONDAY, the 6th day of July next, at 10 o'clock, in the forenoon,
AT THE COFFEE-HOUSE,
A LOT, containing one acre, extending on Washington-street three hundred and fifty-three feet two inches, and on Oronoko-street one hundred and twenty-three feet five inches; on which there are erected a substantial, commodious and well-finished dwelling house and other suitable buildings, as lately occupied by Mr. WILSON. Subject to a ground rent of twenty pounds per annum.
A FARM, called "MOUNT-HYBLA," handsomely situated, containing about 250 acres, six miles from town, and adjoining the lands of James Patton and Thompson Mason.
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 Berkely, now Jefferson county, near Harper's ferry.
And at the same hour, on the following day, also on the Premises,
Twenty-six Acres and forty-five Perches of Ground, lying within the limits of the corporation, bounded to the northward by the lands formerly belonging to Richard Conway, deceased; on the eastward by the lands of the heirs of Samuel Arvell; on the southward by the lands of Lawrence Hoel and King-street continued; and on the westward by the lands of Charles Lee and Benjamin Dulany: eight acres of which are under a lease to Purkis and Workman, which expires on the first of April next, and are in a state of high cultivation as a garden.
Nine Acres of Ground, being on the north side of Queen-street, with