Alexandria daily advertiser (Alexandria [Va.]), 1807-08-28 00:00:00

Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
Vol. VII.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 1807.
[No. 2004.]
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 limita- tion, and the prices of which are established by law, may be viewed and purchased at the vendue store, and prices. P. G. Marsteller, v. M.
FOR SALE, 20 hhds. South-west Mountain TOBACCO, Selected for the West-India market. A L S O, 1 pipe London Bill Wine, 1 half pipe excellent quality. 4 qrs. casks Wm. Hodgson.
Twenty thousand lbs. Porto Rico Green Coffee and Black Sugars, received per sch. Fletcher from St. Thomas. For sale by R. Veitch and Co. or C. Powell.
FOR SALE, BY LEWIS DEBLOIS, Assortment of BROAD CLOTHS, from 18 to 18 3/4 shillings sterling cost— profit in included to drawback. Lucas Duck. French Brandy. Catalonia Wine, 12 half pipes and quarter- casks. Old England Rum, in barrels. Casks, and Stone Lime.
For Sale or Rent, A convenient two story BRICK HOUSE, with back buildings, &c. situate on Duke- street, between Pitt and St. Asaph streets. A L S O, A commodious frame STORE, on King- street, between Royal and Pitt streets. Apply to Lawrence Hooff.
A Miller Wanted. To a Man who understands the milling business, and can produce good re- ferences for industry, sobriety, &c. li- beral wages will be given by applying to M. MILLER.
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. These masters of vessels who may owe their bills of health thus certified, will be liable to undergo quarantine. It is further stated that any article shipped for Portugal by a Portuguese subject, should be dutied, and sworn to, as Portuguese proper- ty, and the bills of lading legalized as above. Lewis Deblois.
Twenty-five Dollars Reward. Any person, sometime in the month of No- vember or December last, found a NEGRO MAN by the name of SAM, who was hired in the town of Alexan- dria in a Mr. Robert Smith. He was about 30 years of age, about 5 feet 10 or 11 inches high, very stout, of rather a yellowish or ta- ny complexion, stutters a little, has a soft voice, and generally seems humble and timid when spoken to. He had a wife at Col. Jem- person's, in the county of Caroline, and may perhaps now be lurking in that neighborhood, or I think it more probable he may have gone to the state of Maryland. If he is taken to the state of Virginia and brought to me I will give the above reward; if in the state of Maryland and brought to me I will give Three Dollars reward.
Baldwin M. Lee. Virginia, Westmoreland county, July 24. {30}
FOR BOSTON, The Brig HARMONY, ROBERT HENRY master. A fine fast sailing vessel, commodious for passengers—Six hundred barrels will be tak- en on freight. Apply to JOHN G. LADD. Who has received per said brig a few half pipes, Choice Old Port Wine. Also, per brig Ruth, a quantity of New Rum in barrels & hogsheads. Aug. 19.
For Freight or Charter, The SHIP COMMERCE, Capt. JAMES CROUDHILL. A stout fine vessel, sails well, about 2400 barrels burthen, and ready to take a cargo on board. William Hodgson.
For Amsterdam (direct) The Ship ALEXANDRIA, Capt. Weston. For freight of one hundred and twenty hhds. tobacco, and coffee in bags, or bbls. Apply to Lawrason & Fowle, Alexandri- a, Washington Bowie, Georgetown. July 23.
JUST RECEIVED, Per schooner Patty from Portsmouth, AND FOR SALE BY Lawrason & Fowle, 30 tons PLAISTER 100 boxes SOAP 50 boxes Mould and Dipped CANDLES 20 barrels MACKAREL, and 200 boxes Nova Scotia HERRINGS. August 8
WANTED, A MILLER who is master of his business, to take care of a merchant mill.— To such a one good wages will be given.— For the person who wants, please apply to Mr. Joseph Smith, Alexandria. March 17.
JAMES BACON, At his GROCERY STORE, on King-street, has in addition to his former stock, added A fresh Supply of Genuine Articles in the Grocery Line; Which makes his assortment complete. He now offers for sale, on his usual low terms, Muscovado Sugars, of various qua- lities; Loaf and Lump ditto; Gunpowder, Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, Hyson-Skin, and Souchong; Best green Coffee, Chocolate, of a superior quality; Madeira, Buskett's, Sherry, Lisbon, Teneriffe, Malaga, and Genuine old Port; Cognac and Bourdeaux Brandy, Old Jamaica Spirit, for family use, Antigua, St. Croix, St. Vincent's, and New England Rum, Holland Gin, Irish and country Whisky, Molasses, Wine, and Cider Vinegar, Sleughton's Bitters, Mace, nutmegs, cloves, cassia, pimento, Cayenne and black pepper, race and ground ginger, basket salt for table use, pearl barley, rice, starch, fig blue, soap, mould, dipt and spermaceti candles, refined salt-petre, floatant indigo, alum, copperas, wadler, brimstone, spinning cotton, patent shot all sizes, best English and country made gunpowder, segars and smoking tobacco. Hamilton and Leiper's snuff, Hunter's pipes in boxes. London mustard, warranted of a superior quality, Dixon's best ditto, wrapping paper demijohns, &c. &c. with generally every article in his line—the whole of which have been selected with care, and will be disposed of on the very lowest terms.
WANTED, A WET NURSE. Enquire of the Printer. August 21.
Just Received, By the brig Louisa, John Macnamara, master, from Madeira, and for sale by the subscriber, 7 pipes and 12 quarter casks prime Lon- don particular WINE, of the brand of Scott & Co. fit for immediate use. James Patton.
Bills on London for Sale, Drawn by J. P. August 21.
FOR BOSTON, The Brig MARY, ROBERT B. HALL, Master; Will sail in a few days, and will take a few hundred barrels on freight if immediate applica- tion is made to Lawrason and Fowle— Who have for Sale, The CARGO of said Brig, Consisting of 112 tons plaster Paris; 20 pipes Holland gin, of a superior quality; 150 boxes brown soap; 20 ditto chocolate. IN STORE, 10 bales Beerboon gurrahs; 15 chests im- perial and hyson teas; 20 hhds. and 30 bar- rels N. E. rum; 5 pipes French brandy; 10 do. Holland gin; 1 pipe Madeira; and 30 cases claret wine; 20 hhds. retailing mo- lasses; 5 hhds. and 60 barrels Muscovado and clayed sugars; 6 casks superior oil; 10 box- es spermaceti; 150 doz mould, and 30 do. dipt candles; 150 do. brown soap; 100 ditto chocolate; 40 ditto cod-fish; a few quintals ditto, suitable for family use; 150 boxes herrings; 2 casks English sewing twine; 1 case cotton and wool cards; 30 kegs Bellona gunpowder, and a quantity of cheese. August 21.
LANDING, From on board the brig Louisa, from M.A. DEIRA, AND FOR SALE, Choice Madeira Wine, 4 pipes 8 hhds. 8 quarter-casks, Shipped by Messrs Murdoch, Yuille, Ward- rop and Co. Of the same quality as they have for some years past sent to Judge Washing- ton and others for their own use, and which is deemed very superior. William Hodgson.
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 Cogniac Brandy 10 hhds. 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, 26 hhds. south Potomac Tobacco. May 11.
Public Sale. WILL be sold, at public sale, for ready money, on the premises, on Wednes- day the 12th of August next the estate call- ed CLIFTON on Panther-Skin in Loudoun county, consisting of 205 acres of land, on which was formerly erected a merchant and saw mill, distillery, &c. or so much thereof as will be sufficient to raise 1600$ and the costs of suit, to satisfy Joseph Tidball. This sale is made pursuant to a decree of the county court of Loudoun, at which time and place due attendance will be given by The Commissioners. July 13. [21]
THE badness of the weather on Wednesday last, prevented a sale of the above property on that day as ad- vertised. It will again be offered for sale on the 12th of September next, at the same place and upon the same terms as above. The Commissioners. August 19.
Second Legion of Militia, ATTENTION! BATTALION Courts of Enquiry will be held at the court-house, on Monday, for the assessment of fines—and a Legionary Court of Enquiry will be held at the same place, on Saturday the 12th September next, for hearing appeals, and performing other du- ties required by law. The Courts will be opened at ten o'clock on each day. By order, Philip Triplett, Adjutant. 2d L. M. D. C. August 27.
NOTICE. Under the authority of a deed of trust from Thomas West to the subscriber, to satisfy a debt due to John Hodgkin's, of seven hun- dred sixty-two dollars forty-two cents—on SATURDAY the 19th day of September, will be exposed to public sale, on the premises in Lots containing from 10 to 14 acres— A Tract of Land, near Alexan- dria, to the north of the new turnpike road, and lying on the east of stump-hill, being one moiety of a tract of land commonly called "Pearson's Tract." The terms of sale will be—One-third cash, one-third in sixty, and one-third in ninety days. Conveyances to be made on the receipt of the last instalment. R. MOTT.
Loft, or Stolen, A YOUNG liver-colored spaniel BITCH, has two of her toes joined on the off fore foot and the mark of a wart on her under lip; answers to the name of Umba. Any person will be handsomely rewarded by leaving her at Mr. Woodham's, of the theatre. August 27.
NOTICE. ALL PERSONS are cautioned against trespassing on my land near the Spring Garden, as I am determined to prosecute any one offending. Frederick Tridell. August 27.
Just Received and for Sale, By the Subscribers, A choice cargo of MAHOGANY, From the Bay of Honduras, of different lengths and sizes, which they will sell by the log or larger quantity. Nathaniel Wattles & Co. January 26
They have also for Sale, Sugar in hogsheads London particular Madeira Wine; Catalonia ditto, by the quarter cask; Virginia Rum, of excellent quality; Molasses by the hogshead; Liverpool Stoved Salt And Logwood. Nathaniel Wattles & Co. January 26
The Subscriber has just Received And offers for sale, Ninety hampers Bristol PORTER BOT- TLES, containing one gross each. Seven bales COTTON, of a superior qua- lity for retailing—and A few tierces fresh RICE. ON HAND, Best Philadelphia PORTER AND PALE ALE, in hhds. Do. BEER, in barrels. AND AS USUAL, First quality Philadelphia Porter and Pale Ale, in bottles, just up for home, or export con- sumption. ALSO, WHITE AND BROWN SOAP, old and dry, and in nice order for retailing, or family use. Wm. DUNLAP. June 16.
Valuable Property for Sale. TO BE SOLD, in four distinct lots or to- gether, four acres of LAND, contain- ing from one and a quarter acre to two acres each, most eligibly situated without the terri- tory of Columbia, extending in a right line from Gibson-street to Great Hunting-Creek, intersecting Jefferson, Franklin, and Green- street, and bounding east and west on Pay- ette and Payne-streets. A plan of the ground and further particulars may be obtained by application to James Patton. June 22.

TRIAL
OF COLONEL A. BURR.
(Continued by adjournment and held at the Capitol in the Hall of the house of Delegates, for High Treason against the U. States.)
TUESDAY, August 13.
Present JOHN MARSHALL, chief Justice of the United States.
(Mr. Eaton's evidence concluded.)
Little more passed between col. Burr and myself relevant to this enquiry, whilst I remained at Washington, though he was solicitous to engage me in his western plans. I returned to Massachusetts; and thought no more of col. Burr or his projects until in October last a letter was put into my hands, from M. Belloap, to T. E. Danielson stating that boats were building on the Ohio. Mr. Burr have you that letter? Mr. E. No. Mr. B. It is improper then to state it. Mr. Hay. It is immaterial Mr. Belnap is here. Mr. E. As to letters, I have had no correspondence with colonel Burr. I was about to state that I made a communication to the President of the United States through the hands of the Post-master general, stating the views of col. B.
Questioned by the Prosecution.
Mr. Wirt. Was there any conversation between you and the prisoner, in which you spoke of the odium attached to the name of usurper? A. That conversation was excluded by the opinion of the court, as relating to the central project.
Mr. Hay. Did you mean to state that the honorable indemnity proposed to you by the prisoner was to be included in this plan? A. I understood it to be included in the permanent rank and emolument to be assigned me; in his full confidence, that he should erect a government of which he was to be the chief. Cross-questioned.
Mr. Martin. Do you recollect when you arrived in Washington? A. I said, that I did not recollect particularly. But the principal parts of these conversations must have been between the middle of February and the latter end of March. Q. Was there any particular conduct calculated to put an end to col. Burr's importunities? A. Yes. At some of our last interviews, I laid on his table, a paper containing this toast which I had given to the public: The United States—Palsy to the brain that should plot to dismember, and leprosy to the hand that will not draw to defend our union. Q. Where was that toast drunk? A. I cannot say. This question was made to me from authority. It was sent with other toasts I had corrected, to a paper at Springfield. I laid this paper on colonel Burr's table, that he might see it; and I have reasons to believe that he did. Q. Was it drunk at any distant place? At Philadelphia? A. I do not recollect. I thought at first it was Philadelphia; but I had received many hospitalities throughout the union; many of my toasts were published; and in the hurry of passing and repassing, I have completely forgotten.
Mr. Burr. Do you recollect, when you left Washington? A. About the 5th or 6th of April. Q. Can you not be certain where this toast was drunk? At Washington or at Philadelphia? A. I am certain it was not at W. because I gave another there when called upon. Q. Did you say, that all those conversations happened between the middle of February and the last of March? A. No: I did not say so. I said the principal part of these conversations. Q. You say that this toast was printed at Springfield? A. I did. Q. Have you in your possession a paper containing that toast? A. I have not here. Q. You mentioned something about a communication which you made to the President through the P. M. General. Look at that paper. Is that your signature? A. It is; and I must give a short account of that paper. Mr. E. then mentioned that the notes on the two first pages were drawn up by Mr. Granger, from conversations which had passed between Mr. G. and a Mr. Ely, on certain communications made to Mr. Ely by Mr. Eaton, respecting Col. B's plans: that he had seen Mr. Ely at Northampton at the session of the court of common pleas, at a time when they had first heard of the building of boats on the Ohio. The notes on the last page, in Mr. Granger's writing, and subscribed by himself, were from subsequent conversations between him and Mr. G.
Mr. Burr. You spoke of accounts with the government. Did you or the government demand money? A. They had no demand on me. I demanded of them. Q. Did they state in account a balance against you? A. I expended money for the service of the U. S. when employed in my agency at Tunis; an account of which being presented to the accounting officers of the treasury, they, I was told, had no legal discretion to settle it. As there was no law to authorise this adjustment, I did refer to the Congress of 1803-4. A committee had reported on my claims, favorably as I had supposed. I repaired however
to the coast of Barbary, and when I returned, found that new difficulties had occurred to an adjustment. Leaving out the sums which I had advanced, the government had a balance against me. The last session of Congress has provided for the payment and the commissioners have settled it.
Mr. Martin. What balance did you receive? A. That is my concern, sir.
Mr. Burr. What was the balance against you?
Mr. E. (To the court) is that a proper question, sir?
Mr. Burr. My object is manifest. I wish to show the bias which has existed on the mind of the witness.
Chief Justice saw no objections to the question.
Mr. E. I cannot say to a cent or a dollar: but I have received about 10,000 dollars.
Mr. Burr. When was the money received? A. About March last. Q. You mentioned Miranda. Where did you understand he was gone to? A. On the benevolent project of revolutionizing the Spanish provinces. Q. What part of them? A. Carracas. I had some reason too to know something of that project: because I too was invited to join in that. He too was to have been a little emperor; he might have been troublesome to us; and of course when I asked you what was to be done with him, you observed, "hang him." Q. Did you understand I was to do all at once; to execute the central project too as well as those in the west? A. I have no objections to answering that; but it will be nothing in your favor. When col B. was speaking of a central revolution, not much was said about his revolution in the west. Had the other been effected, I doubt much whether you would have been willing to have separated that part. Q. You spoke of a command. A. You stated, from the arrangements which you had made, that an army would be ready to appear when you went to the waters of the western country. I recollect particularly the name of Ephraim Kibby. You asked me about his spirit. You asserted that his brigade was ready to join you, and that the people also in that country were ready to co-operate. You spoke of your riflemen, your infantry, your cavalry. It was with the same view you mentioned to me that that man (pointing to gen. Wilkinson just behind him) was to have been the first to aid you; and from the same views you have perhaps mentioned me.
Mr. Martin objected to the witness interposing his own opinions in this manner.
Mr. Hay. Some allowance is to be made for the feelings of a man of honor. Mr. Eaton bowing apologised to the court for the warmth of his manner.
Mr. Burr. You spoke of my revolutionizing the western states. A. Your line was to be the Alleghany mountain. You were certain about Kentucky and Tennessee; but expressed some doubts about Ohio; I well recollect that on account of the reason you gave; that they were too much of a plodding, industrious people to engage in your plans. Q. How was this business to be effected? A. I understood that your agents were in the western country; that the commander in chief was ready to co-operate with his army; and that these with the adventurers that would join you, would compel the states to a separation. Indeed you seemed to consider New Orleans as already yours and that from this point you would make conquests and consolidate your empire. Q. Was it after all this that you recommended me to an embassy? A. Yes; and because I thought it the only way to avert a civil war. Q. Did you communicate your recommendation to me? A. Yes; you seemed to assent to the proposition.
Q. What had become of your command? A. That I had disposed of myself. Q. Did you understand that you had given me a definitive answer? A. No: after you had developed yourself, I determined to use you until I got every thing out of you; and on the principle that "when innocence is in danger, to break faith with a bad man is not fraud but virtue." Q. Did you think that your proposition as to a foreign embassy, which was so incompatible with my own plans, would be received by me with indifference; had I abandoned the project? A. You seemed to me to want some distinguished place: as to the mode, you were indifferent; and you seemed to acquiesce in the plan of a foreign embassy.
Mr. Hay. You said that you received about 10 000 dollars from the government. The act of congress did not give a definitive sum. A. The act of congress gave the accounting officers the power of settling with me, under the inspection of the secretary of state: under whose depart-
ment I had served; and the settlement was accordingly made.
Late Foreign Intelligence.
WESTERN PRUSSIA.
Marienburgh, June 9.
Particulars of the events which took place on the 4th and 5th of June, at the first corps of the grand army.
"On the 4th of June, at three o'clock in the morning the enemy made demonstrations to attack Petteikan and Zegern, by Braunsherg. Part of the ninth regiment moved accordingly to the point where he attempted to cross the river, and compelled him to retreat. A cannonade ensued from both banks of the river, from Zegern to Petteikan, which lasted some hours, but produced no important result.
At eleven o'clock two columns of the enemy's troops were observed from the redoubt near Spanden, which advanced on the road of Mehlbach and Wormdit against the bridge head. Soon after, these two columns, estimated at three thousand foot each, supported by numerous cavalry, displayed, formed in front of the bridge head, and unmasked a battery of ten pieces of cannon, and two howitzers, which immediately commenced to play on our entrenchments. The fire was returned with great vigor, and after a conflict which lasted two hours the enemy was obliged to retreat both on the road of Mehlbach and Wormdit.
"At three o'clock in the afternoon everything was quiet along the line. On the 5th at four o'clock in the morning, the advanced posts reported that a brisk cannonade was heard on the right and soon after intelligence was received of a severe attack being made on the 4th and 5th corps—The first corps took up arms and prepared for any event which could happen. The prince of Ponte Corvo made the necessary dispositions for offensive operations, in order to make a diversion when once the fire ceased in the right wing.
"General Frere, who commanded at the bridge head of Spanden, reported at nine o'clock, that two heads of columns were perceived on the road of Mehlbach and Wormdit: The enemy advanced with from 10 to 12,000 foot 3000 horse, & 20 pieces of ordnance, posted some battalions on the banks of the Passage on the right and left of the tete de pont, and his sharpshooters took post on the banks of that river, under cover of the woods which are on the right bank.
"The prince of Ponte Corvo ordered thereupon six battalions to march from Newark to Deutschendorf, and directed at the same time general Gerard's brigade to advance from the camp at Corvenden, on the heights between Schlodien and Spanden. The 63d regiment received orders also to support Spanden. The four regiments of dragoons under marshal La-houssaye, which joined soon after were distributed in that line. The 17th regiment was posted in such a manner as to be able on the enemy's first retrograde movement, to advance to the right bank. Whilst those dispositions were carried into execution, the prince passed the line on horseback, and approached Spanden, in order to ascertain the enemy's views. The road which leads from Schlodien to that village was rendered dangerous by the Russian sharpshooters who were posted on the right bank of the river, and seemed ready to attempt the passage. The prince ordered them to be dislodged from the woods they occupied by grape shot & howitzer shells; but unfortunately the pieces of ordnance, destined for that purpose did not arrive in due time. The prince had proceeded to the bridge head, and given his orders to general Frere. On his return he perceived the 17th regiment of dragoons taking a position under the fire of the Russian infantry. He was desirous to post it to a less dangerous place, but while he was approaching the regiment his serene highness was struck by a musket ball in the neck under the right ear; the concussion was so violent that he fell forward, with his head on the saddle. The troops for a moment were struck with dismay; they thought their general in chief was killed; but this painful error did not last long; the prince raised his head and employed his remaining strength to inspire the soldiers to avenge him. An exclamation of revenge was their answer, and the prince was endeavoring to avail himself of this favorable disposition of the troops when the blood streaming forth from his wound, and the weakness thereby occasioned compelled him to withdraw to a house and get his wound bound up. He therefore directed general Maison chief of
the general staff, to convey his orders to the different generals, strenuously to maintain their positions.
The prince's absence did not last more than half an hour. His wound had been scarcely bound up, when he received a report that the enemy was attempting to cross the river near Bourdon, and immediately proceeded, with the 27th regiment of dragoons, to the heights of Deutschendorf. Soon after general Lapiesse arrived at the head of three regiments and a battalion of light infantry, and marched to the river to attack all who should attempt to cross it. By the perseverance of these troops the enemy's design was frustrated; the prince thereupon received intelligence that fresh troops of the enemy had made their appearance, and that the two first columns were advancing to carry the bridge head by assault. He ordered gen. Frere to hold out to the last extremity, and in case of need to cause himself to be buried, with the 26th regiment of light infantry, under the ruins of the redoubt. General Weliate was at the same time directed to support general Frere, and to fall upon the enemy's flanks.
"General Maison soon after reported to the prince, that the five Russian regiments had made an attempt to carry the bridge head by assault, but had been vigorously repulsed by the 27th regiment of light infantry, which kept its fire until the Russians were within musket shot. In consequence thereof the fire supported by grape shot, became so destructive, that the enemy was compelled to retreat in disorder. He was pursued by the 27th regiment of dragoons beyond Wotpen. The surgeons say, that the prince's wound will not take more than a fortnight or three weeks to cure, and that he soon will be able to appear again at the head of his corps.
BALTIMORE, August 26.
TRANSLATION.
Extract of a letter from Joseph Tonard, esq. to his correspondent in this city, dated, consulate of the U. S. of America at Cadiz, the 8th June, 1807.
Sir,
Although I had long ago made up my mind not to waste my time nor my paper in announcing to the public the sentiments, as well moral as political, by which I have always been animated; yet, as it is true that men of real sense in the U. S. of America do not give credit to ribbing reports, nor to impersonal injuries, more particularly when the libels are anonymous & the calumny of a mischievous tendency, and as I have to live but a short time in this world, and am in expectation of seeing the duties of this consulship discharged by another (when my merits only will shine) yet in justice to myself and to the public decorum, and from respect to my friends in that country, I think it just to summon my calumniator, let him be whom he will (notwithstanding I do really believe him not far distant from me, and that all he has published is false and of course unjust) to prove the contrary, and I will inflict upon him the chastisement that by law he deserves to suffer. In a few words, I will satisfy the public, and thereby remove disadvantageous impressions that my enemies have created against me with their malicious falsities.
In a letter sent from this place on the 15th December, 1806, and published, it was insinuated that at last, to satisfy the wishes of our worthy president; I had taken a house in this city, as if I had not had one before that time. It is well known and notorious, that since the year 1768, I have kept house in this city, living under the same roof with Mr. Francis D. Heguillaz, with whom I had mercantile concerns until the year 1794, without becoming a bankrupt, and always transacted my affairs with honor. In 1794, I took the house in San Alexander street, No. 78, owned by Don Juan Vico, which I quit in 1797, and went to live in another in the same street, No 178, owned by Don Francis Alvarez Campana, from which I removed last year, the 1st of October, to another in Aduana Vieja street, No. 2, belonging to Senores Palau, as appears by the Mercantile Almanack of this city, shewing that during 39 years past my residence has been in this city, and that at the same time I have kept my own house at Rota since the year 1760. Rota is only eight miles distant from Cadiz by sea, and by land through Puerto Santo Maria 12 miles; and from my house at Rota, I can see Cadiz and its bay. I have also a view of the sea to the distance of 20 miles; so that if Rota was the place of my abode, it would be as well as Cadiz, being a port belonging to my consular district. Although these are in Rota ferry boats go-

ing almost hourly to Cadiz, I kept one of my own constantly ready at a minute's notice for my business, and for this reason I have a certain part of the year at my disposal for the benefit of my health, without prejudice to my consular duty; besides that I have a good agent to act in my absence, who never leaves the consular office, and myself signing daily and necessary documents; and if I chuse to put myself to the trouble and expence without prejudice to my office, what are the faults of which I am so falsely accused? With this my declaration, I also contradict every thing published in the year 1805, of having resided myself 50 miles from Cadiz, which was intended only to deceive the public.
In the same publication of the 15th of December 1806, in the very face of truth, it is made a subject of complaint that the report of Algeciras was entirely neglected, when I had appointed at that place as my agent Don Pedro Parillo, who fulfilling his duty as well as he is able, and as a man who has no salary for his services, nor even American consignments, because the few going there are taken from him by any one who solicits them; his services are only to oblige me out of a particular respect he has for me; and although I have represented to the government, since the beginning of this war, the necessity of appointing to that place a man of their own confidence, nothing has been done; and what can the ablest man do, when the supercargoes and masters of vessels abandon their property, provided their freights are paid to them, without thinking to appoint an attorney, or leaving money to appeal? Notwithstanding this, I have myself caused appeals to be entered officially, giving information of it to Mr. Young, agent at Madrid, and by so doing I have fulfilled my duty; and as to the prizes brought to this port the concerned have empowered others to defend their property, and of course no assistance of mine has been solicited, although I have seen many of them wrongfully conducted, and lost for want of proper judgment, yet I could do nothing. Thus these evils will continue until the public is undeceived. And let it be understood, that after a suit has been improperly commenced, it is not an easy thing to prove the justice of it; and the consul being restrained from taking notice of it without authority from the owners, would render himself responsible for the consequences. Besides that, they expose the public representative, as he is always the last person they consult with after their affairs are embarrassed.
I write this letter from Rota, where I came yesterday from Cadiz. I think proper to make to you this one remark, as I do not wish it should be said I conceal my departure, nor that I come here secretly. Without any other tidings, I pray God to keep you many years.
JOSEF YSNARDY.
Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 28.
Israel Smith, of New York, one of the persons against whom true bills were found by the grand jury, arrived in this city on Sunday last, in custody of the marshall.
Richmond Argus.
From the Richmond Enquirer. Since our last paper, the court have been principally engaged in the discussion of the points which we therein touched upon. On Friday, Mr. Wickham concluded his remarks; in which he attempted to prove the other proposition, that an actual or potential force is essential to levying war. Upon this principle he reviewed the evidence already adduced.
To complete the evidence relative to the overt act, Israel Miller and Purley Howe, were then introduced on the part of the U.S. Mr. Randolph occupied the rest of the day in support of the motion. Mr. Hay requested the court to wave the further discussion of these points till Monday, to allow him time for studying such extremely novel and important questions. Granted.
On Saturday, Herman Blannerhasset appeared in court and the indictment against him was read.
Mr. Lotts suggested that there was a misnomer in the indictment, and as he had not had an opportunity, since discovering it, of consulting the gentlemen united with him in his defence, he should ask for a postponement of the arraignment of Herman Blannerhasset till some day in the next week. This course was still further recommended by the consideration, that the late of this indictment and the time to
be fixed upon for summoning of the witnesses on the trial, if there was one at all, might materially depend upon the fate of the questions now before the court.
The Chief Justice observed that there was only one of these points which could affect him. There was no sort of question, considering the evidence adduced, that Mr. Bl. had been present on the island; and he was of course not interested in that point.
Mr. Martin. The question which affects him is, whether any evidence has been produced that there is any thing like an overt act of levying war. The arraignment was accordingly put off.
Mr. M c Rea hoped that the court when it adjourned would adjourn till Monday 12 o'clock; and assigned the importance of the questions now before it as a sufficient reason.
Chief Justice admitted that upon the fate of these questions, being decided in favor of the prisoner, would depend the fate of the prosecution. He was extremely willing to give all the time to the counsel for the prosecution which they might require for a consideration of these questions.
Mr. Martin observed that before they adjourned he would suggest new authorities on two points for the consideration of gentlemen: 1. That it was the right and duty of the court to decide, whether an overt act has been proved by two witnesses; 2d. What authority extrajudicial opinions ought to have with the court. Mr. M. alluded to the opinion of the supreme court in the cases of Bollman and Swartwout, which has been relied on by the prosecution as authority, that the exertion of force is not essential to treason. The counsel for the prisoner contend it is not authority, because it was an extrajudicial opinion.
Yesterday the court met at 12, when Mr. M c Rea proceeded with the discussion before them: This day Mr. Wirt will resume the argument. It is not expected that the court will deliver their opinion before Friday or Saturday. We shall present a sketch of all the arguments, when they are concluded.
AMERICA & GREAT-BRITAIN.
The editor of the Boston Centinel, after having attentively perused his files of English newspapers, gives the following result on this subject, of his diligent enquiries:
"On the great topic in controversy between the United States and Great-Britain, we have made diligent search and enquiry. We cannot find or learn any thing in the proceedings of the English government, or conduct of the English people, that does not bear the most pacific aspect towards this country. A war with us is deprecated by all orders of men, and every thing but the sacrifice of the national security, or prostration of the national honor would be conceded to preserve a good understanding. And we are assured from good authority, that all the treaty differences in dispute will be amicably and satisfactorily adjusted, if the government of the United States wishes a friendly adjustment. This disposition, we are assured, did not arise from any fear of the consequences of war; but from a desire to prolong the blessings of peace and good will."
The London Courier of June 13, contains the following: "It appeared by the entry in the books at Lloyd's on Thursday morning, that of fifty-two ships which had arrived, forty-seven were American, and only five British! We notice this circumstance in the hope that the public attention will still be directed to the resumption of the navigation and colonial system, as the only means by which this country can maintain its maritime superiority, and afford relief and encouragement to the West-India shipping interest."
A fact like the above, the Courier ought to have known, was no proof of the relative importance of the American navigation. The American vessels sail detachedly, while the British sail together under convoy. The next day an English convoy of 300 sail might have arrived, and not a single American. It is wrong to endeavor as some British editors do to render the people of Great-Britain particularly jealous of American Commerce. But if there should be found many more American than British merchantmen who arrive at English ports—is it at all to be ascribed to the relaxation of the "Navigation Act"? Is no diminution of ships occasioned by the war?—None by the exclusion of British vessels from nearly all the ports in Europe? No increase of American vessels in consequence of our almost exclusive peace and neutrality?
   ASSIZE OF BREAD,   Made of Superfine Burr Flour.     The 8 pound loaf to be sold for CENTS.   4 pound loaf 32   3 pound loaf 16   1 pound loaf 8   4    JOHN LONGDEN, Clerk of the Market.  August 28.
For the Alexandria Advertiser.
THE LAW-STUDENT'S ADIEU TO HIS MUSE.
WHEN first I sought, my Muse, thy need- ful aid, I sung in raptures of a charming maid, Who long has reign'd the mistress of my heart, And her I sung in strains devoid of art. Then youthful fancy, unrestrained by rules, And legal precepts drawn from learned schools Took frequent flights; but now those flights are o'er, My much-lov'd fair one I must sing no more. Thou knowest well, how ill thou could'st agree With Coke's dry strictures on 'Estate in Fee; Quaint and pedantic, full of barb'rous terms, Replete with tiresome and fictitious forms. E'en Blackstone's smoother style would scarce go down, With one ambitious of Apollo's crown; That call'd Richard Roe would sweep away Poetic thoughts and quickly gain the day, Or thou, my muse, wouldst drive him from thy sight, And backward force him to the murky realms of night. Yet law's the road to honor, wealth and fame: At which aspiring mortals ever aim; Law gives the power of aiding the distrest, And forcing proud oppressors to be jus- tice. Of curbing villains who thro' fear alone, Obey those precepts which their hearts dis- own. But ah! my muse, 'tis fixt by fates decree, No jurisconsult can thy vot'ry be. Since then I'm forc'd between the two to choose— Renounce the law, or cease to invoke the muse— I say with grief, Parnassian nymph adieu! I cease to invoke thee, and the law pursue. L—D—N—NS—S.
SHIP NEWS.
Port of Alexandria.  ARRIVED, Ship Century, Capt. Dade, 47 days from London—ballast—P. Janney & B. Shreve, jun. By this arrival we have received London papers to the 3d July, but they contain nothing later than the news received via Boston. July 1st, in London river, spoke brig Tiger of Boston, from St. Ubes bound to London. 9th, in lat. 47, 44, N. long. 12, 58, W. spoke ship Moridian, 40 days from Norfolk bound to Amsterdam. 27th, in lat. 34, 44, N. long. 36, 43, W. spoke brig Mary, of Charleston, S. C. 100 days from Buenos Ayres, bound to Gibraltar; in want of provisions—supplied her with what she wanted. August 14, in lat. 35, 42, N. long. 59, 38, W. spoke ship South-Carolina, of Philadelphia, 58 days from Marseilles, bound to New York. 21st, in lat. 29, 6, long. 71, 17, W. spoke ship Mary-Ann, of Baltimore, out 5 days, bound to Amsterdam. 22d, in lat. 39, 6, spoke a brig from Demerara, bound to Boston.
Nor New-York,
The staunch Sloop LITTLE POLE, CAPT. WM. LINTON, A CONSTANT TRADER. For Freight or Passage, apply to the Master on board, at Ricketts & Newton's wharf, or Abel Willis, or Anthony Rhodes.
Valuable Lands for Sale.
In pursuance of a decree of the Honorable the United States Circuit Court, of the district of Columbia, for the county of Alexandria, will be sold, on the premises, on TUESDAY, the 29th day of September next, to the highest bidder, on a credit of six, twelve, and eighteen months—
One Moiety of a Tract of Land, called 'ABINGDON,' formerly the residence of Mr. Robert Alexander, lying on the Potomac and four-mile-creek, and about three miles above the town of Alexandria, commanding a handsome view of the Potomac, Alexandria, Washington City and George-Town, and the new road to Washington passing nearly through the center of the tract, which contains five hundred and fifty-three acres, and is laid off into fourteen lots of different sizes to accommodate purchasers, a plat of which may be seen at any time on application to the subscribers.
The sale will commence at 12 o'clock. Thomas Swann, G. Deneale, Edmund I. Lee, August 28.
Withers and Sangster.
Have just received per schooner CITIZEN, from New-York, a large supply of FANCY AND OTHER GOODS: Which they offer on reduced terms. August 28.
BOGAN'S GARDEN.
THE subscriber respectfully informs the public, that he has removed to the Garden formerly occupied by him, where he will be happy to accommodate such as will favor him with their custom: he will always be supplied with good Liquors, and will prepare Ketches at the shortest notice. Private parties can be handsomely accommodated. John Bogan. August 28.
ALEXANDRIA THEATRE.
Mr. & Mrs. CLAUDE'S Benefit.
On SATURDAY EVENING,
AUGUST 29,
Will be presented, a favorite TRAGEDY,
CALLED
THE GAMESTER.
(Written by Dr. Moore.)    Stukely,  Mr. Wood.    Beverly,  Mr. Claude.    Lowson,  Mr. Cone.    Jarvis,  Mr. Cross.    Dewson,  Mr. Charnock.    Bates,  Mr. Miller.    Servant,  Mr. Barnett.  
Mrs. Beverly, Mrs. Woodham. Charlotte. Mrs. Villiers.
Between the Play and Farce,
A Recitation, Shakespearean Address.
By Mr. RUTHERFORD.
After Which, A COMIC SONG,
The Yorkshire Irishman—or, the
Potatoe Merchant.
By Mr. JEFFERSON.
(NEVER PERFORMED HERE.)
To which will be added, a New Opera, in two acts, called
PAUL AND VIRGINIA.
Founded on the celebrated Tale of that name—
Translated from the French of Bernardine St. Pierre—By Helen Maria Williams.
With the original Music by Mazinghi and Reeve.
The Orchestra Parts by Mr. Reinagle.
  Don Antonio,  Mr. Cone.    Tropic,  Mr. Rutherford.    Paul,  Mrs. Claude.    Dominique,  Mr. Jefferson.    Alambra,  Mr. Cross.    Diego,  Mr. Charnock.    Sebastian,  Mr. Miller.    Sailor,  Mr. Barnett.  
Virginia, Mrs. Woodham. Mary, Mrs. Jefferson.
The Evenings of performance in future will be TUESDAY, THURSDAY and SATURDAY.
The doors to be opened at six, and the performance to begin precisely at a quarter past seven o'clock.
Admittance—BOX, ONE DOLLAR—PIT, SEVENTY-FIVE CENTS—GALLERY, FIFTY CENTS.
Tickets to be had at the office, in front of the THEATRE, at Gadsby's Hotel, and at the Office of the Daily Advertiser.
August 26.
Mrs. Opie's Tales,
Being the FIRST AMERICAN EDITION, are just received, for sale by
JAMES KENNEDY, sen. King-street.
In two vols. Price two dollars in boards. THE character of these delightful and instructive Tales is so well known as hardly to require a recommendation. To the friends of piety and virtue they will be peculiarly acceptable, as tending to correct those errors in conduct and manners which are too common in the present day. The typographical execution of the work will be found to do credit to the American press, and little inferior to the British edition, though less than one third of the price.
St. Clair, Margareta and the Birds of Scotland, are also received, and the Wild Irish Girl and Novice of St. Domenick, are daily expected.
August 27. e03t
To be Rented,
A three story Brick Dwelling and Warehouse, on King and Henry-streets—together or separate. Likewise, on the opposite side, a two story Brick Dwelling-House.
For terms apply to
Jonathan and M. Schofield. May 1.

NOTICE.
WAS committed to the jail of Franklin county, Pennsylvania, on the 29th of April last, on suspicion of being a runaway, a negro man who calls himself JACK—he is about 5 feet 9 or 10 inches high, very black; when spoken to any way, cross, looks very surly; has a scar on the top of his right hand; is about 36 or 37 years old, and is pretty slender made.—If he is not taken away before the 15th of September next, he will be discharged by the court.
John Snyder, jailor.
August 26.
For Sale by the Subscribers,
Lisbon Carpeting for summer, of different qualities, Bucellos and Carcavello 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.
FOR SALE.
THAT BEAUTIFUL SEAT,
SITUATED on the banks of Great Hunt Lick Creek, called Rural Felicity , for merly owned by Mr. John Duff. It is at present rented for one year, for the sum of one hundred and fifty dollars, reserving the right of possession at any time during the above term, on giving one month's notice.—For terms apply to RICHARD LEWIS. April 28.
NOTICE.
ALL those who have any claims or demands against the estate of John Dunn , merchant, late of the town of Alexandria, are hereby informed, to bring in their accounts, legally proved, before the first day of November next, at which time a full and final settlement and distribution of his estate, will be made. Should any accounts be exhibited after that period, they will be disregarded, and this Notice pleaded in bar of them. Those that are indebted to the estate, will be pleased to make immediate payment. Samuel Craig, William Herbert, Exr's. April 6.
Property for Sale.
NOTICE is hereby given, That in pursuance of a deed of trust from Mr. William Wilson to the late William Craik, Esq. to secure the payment of a certain sum of money therein mentioned, to William Fitzhugh, Esq. I shall, as the executor of the said William Craik, proceed to sell, on the first day of September next, on the premises, one moiety of a three story Brick House, situate on Water-street, in the town of Alexandria, now in the occupation of Dr. James Kennedy, and also a small Lot adjoining it; upon a credit of 60 and 120 days, with interest from the date of the notes, the purchasers to give their notes with an approved endorser or endorsers. EDMUND I. LEE, Executor of William Craik, deceased, who was the trustee. August 8.
Pursuant to a Decree
Of the honorable the circuit court of the district of Columbia, in a suit depending, in Alexandria county, in chancery, wherein Colin Auld , administrator of Robert Milligan , deceased, is complainant, and William Wilson , defendant, will be exposed to PUBLIC SALE, on SATURDAY, the FIFTEENTH day of SEPTEMBER NEXT, at TEN o'clock in the forenoon, at the coffee-house in the town of Alexandria, for ready money.
ALL the said William Wilson's right and title in and to three fourth parts of an undivided interest in the whole of the lands heretofore attached to the Keep-Trust furnace, being about 1400 acres, with the exception of the works and 221 acres sold to the government of the United States, lying in Berkeley, now Jefferson county, near Harper's ferry. Charles Lee, Thos Swann, Comr's. August 4.
FOR SALE,
On advantageous terms, A THREE STORY BRICK WAREHOUSE, on Union-street, next door to Benjamin Shreve, jun. well situated for the Shipping or Grocery business—Also, a LOT of GROUND, at the corner of Water and Wolfe-streets.
TO RENT,
And immediate possession given, The STORE and DWELLING HOUSE on Fairfax-street, occupied by Jacob Hoffman —an excellent stand for the DRY GOOD business.—Apply to Jonah Thompson & Son. March 14.
Printing, in its various branches, handsomely executed at this office.
New Invented Oven.
I HAVE obtained from the general government an exclusive privilege in an OVEN I have invented on entire new principles, for baking all kinds of bread, the advantages of my plan over those hitherto used are in the usual mode: The oven is first heated the fire scraped out and the dough put in to bake, when the oven is hottest and as the bread bakes the oven gradually cools, it will surely be conceded when bread is first put into an oven it is most tender and least capable of bearing heat—on my plan the bread is put into the oven at the extreme end, or where the heat is least and as it bakes it regularly progresses into a keener heat until baked. Again, it is acknowledged the thinner bread is baked the better it is and the longer it will keep; in the usual mode of baking the thinner the bread the smaller quantity the oven will bake per day; on my plan as the oven is constantly a blast, the thinner the bread the more the oven will bake; added to this the labor of splitting wood is saved—the heating, cleaning and setting an oven also. An oven on my plan if well built, is much more durable, takes up less room to do the same business, costs much less money to build it, requires less fuel to bake the same quantity of bread, fewer hands can do the same business, in fact, a mind (superior to prejudices often attendant on customs long established) will be satisfied on a view of my oven in operation. I have narrated facts only for those who have not an opportunity of seeing the oven in operation.
I subjoin the certificates of gentlemen whose respectability will not be questioned. For an oven of twenty feet length and three feet six inches width, or the privilege of using it, my price is five hundred dollars, and in proportion for a larger or smaller one. I will dispose of my privilege for states, counties or towns, on liberal terms, letters addressed to me post paid, Dumfries, Virginia, will be duly attended to.
James Deneale.
Dumfries, July 20.
WE, Richard and Stephen Winchester, residing in the town of Fredericksburg and commonwealth of Virginia, do certify, we have built an Oven under the immediate direction of James Deneale of Dumfries and commonwealth of Virginia aforesaid, on a plan entirely different from the ovens in common use, and we believe, invented by the said Deneale. It requires much less fuel than the common oven and may be used without splitting the wood, of course there is great saving of labor; we have baked every kind of biscuit and can say truly that it bakes well. We consider it as a valuable improvement and well worthy the attention of bakers. R & S. Winchester. Fredericksburg, January 23, 1806.
These are to certify to all whom it may concern, that I, Andrew Jamieson, biscuit baker, in the town of Alexandria, and district of Columbia, was in the town of Fredericksburg, in the state of Virginia, some time since the middle of last January, and there did attend great part of one day to see the operation of biscuit baking in the new invented oven in the possession of Messrs. Richard and Stephen Winchester, of Fredericksburg, which oven I have every reason to believe is the sole invention of Mr. James Deneale, of Dumfries, in the state of Virginia, and hereby declare and aver, that I saw said New Invented or Perpetual Oven bake large and small biscuits in as short a time and as regular a manner as any oven I have seen these forty years I have been at the baking business. Given under my hand this sixth day of February (in Alexandria and district of Columbia) in the year one thousand eight hundred and six.
Andrew Jamieson.
N. B. Not having sufficient experiment of said oven above mentioned, I cannot ascertain what may be saved in wood or labor, only that cord wood will do without the labor of chopping and splitting, as is necessary with old fashioned ovens. A. J.
New York, December 1, 1806.
THIS is to certify that I have been using the patent oven, invented by James Deneale esq. of Dumfries, Virginia, since April last to considerable advantage in this city, I have no doubt of its possessing considerable advantages over the old method, such as a saving of fuel and labor, in consequence of which the proprietor is enabled to make the bread much thinner and consequently more proper for long voyages on a hot climate.
Again, as a part of the operation requiring most skill and practice is abridged by this method; more of the work may be done by boys or men little experienced in the business.
Not being acquainted myself with the old method, I will not attempt to state the differences between them, but that it is greatly in favor of Deneale's method must be evident to the most superficial observer.
Robert Hartshorne.
Complete sets of SALMAGUNDI as far as published, or any number to complete broken sets, may be had of R. GRAY, Bookseller, King Street. August 14.
Iron Works for Sale.
THE subscriber is duly empowered to contract for the sale of a handsome Site for Iron Works and eight thousand acres of Land adjoining, lying on the river Rappahannock, about nine miles above Fredericksburg. This tract abounds with inexhaustible mines of the richest iron ore and an ample supply of wood for coal. The site for the works are advantageous in the extreme, commanding the whole course of the Rappahannock by a natural canal, into which the whole force of the river may be turned at a small expence. There has been a furnace and other works formerly erected here, and the ore found on trial abundant and good. When it is considered that this property is within nine miles of tide water, and that the navigation from the site of the works to tide water may at a small expence be rendered practicable to transport every heavy article to market: when it is considered from the contiguity of these works to the seat of government, no iron establishment can supply cannon and shot on so good terms (competent judges having pronounced the ore on this tract of superior quality for cannon) a doubt cannot be entertained of the great value of this property. The title is indisputable, and a great bargain may be had. The subscriber will at any time attend those inclined to view the premises, and can shew an accurate survey of the tract on application to him at Dumfries, in Virginia. James Deneale. detlaw July 22.
This is to give Notice,
THAT the subscriber, of Alexandria county, in the district of Columbia, hath obtained from the orphans' court of said county letters of administration on the personal estate of Matthew Eakin , late of the county aforesaid, deceased: All persons having claims against the said deceased, are hereby warned to exhibit them, with the vouchers thereof, to the subscriber, on or before the 11th day of February next ensuing, or they may by law be excluded from all benefit to said estate. And all those indebted thereto, are requested to make immediate payment.—Given under my hand this 10th day of August, 1807. Fredericka Augusta Helena Eakin, Administratrix. August 10.
Joseph Mandeville,
Corner of KING and FAIRFAX-STREETS, ALEXANDRIA: HAS FOR SALE, An assortment of WINES, LIQUORS, GROCERIES, &c. Consisting of
  MADEIRA  } WINES.    Port    Sherry    Lisbon    Malaga    Teneriffe & Corsica    Old St. Estephe Medoc 1aret, in cases of one dozen    A few dozen fine old frontinac     Ditto do. best wine bitters     Jamaica and West-India rum     New-England do.     Cogniac, Bourdeaux and Naples brandy     Holland and country gin     Schiedam gin in cases     Irish whiskey, very old     70 barrels Pennsylvania rye whiskey     Cider in barrels     White wine and Cider vinegar     Florence oil in flasks     2 hogsheads Havanna honey     15 do. choice retailing molasses     Gunpowder  } TEAS of good quality.    Imperial    Hyson    Young Hyson    Hyson-Skin and Souchong   
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. Macaba and rapce do. Clover-seed, (Penn. warranted) Mace; nutmegs; cloves; cassia; pimento; pepper; ginger, race and ground; Cayenne pepper; refined salt-petre.
Coffee; chocolate; rice; pearl barley; London and Philadelphia mustard; basket salt; starch; fig blue; floatant indigo; Georgia and Tennessee cotton; flax; wool; madder; copperas; alum; brimstone; chalk; pipes in boxes; wrapping paper and twine; traces; bed cords; leading lines; demijohns; gin cases; patent shot; brandy wine gunpowder; Harvey's gunpowder, [the only real British battle powder] from F to treble sealed; chewing tobacco; best Havanna segars. Muscari and bloom raisins in boxes. Sun raisins in casks. Zante currants; prunes; soft shelled almonds. A few boxes excellent pickles, each one dozen bottles assorted; capers, olives and anchovies, for sale by the box. A quantity of clean good allum salt suitable for the fishery, &c. &c. March 19.
THE SUBSCRIBERS
Being desirous of bringing the affairs of the firm of THOMPSON and VEITCH , to a final close, OFFER FOR SALE the following
REAL PROPERTY, VIZ.
THREE comfortable Dwelling-Houses, with elegant stores, on the south side of King, 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 M. Dorsey, coach-maker.
A brick dwelling house on Prince-street, betwixt Fairfax and Royal-streets, occupied by William Lovering.
Also, the vacant lots adjoining, on each side of said house. Their situation for business equal to any unimproved property in town.
That large commodious and brick tavern in George-Town, with all the buildings and improvements attached thereto, situated on the main street leading from the public ferry, occupied by Joseph Semmes.
Three handsome three story brick dwelling houses, with brick stables and carriage houses, being part of the six buildings, situated on Pennsylvania avenue, in the city of Washington.
A handsome, commodious, and well finished brick dwelling house, in Charles-Town, Jefferson county, late the property of Van Bruff, 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 central situation for business.
For particular information respecting the above property in Charles-Town, application may be made to William Tate , Esq. of the 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 through a part of this tract. Captain Charles Lewis, living near the Gum-Spring, will show this land to any person desirous of viewing it.
One other tract of 196 acres, in Frederick county, about four miles from Winchester and near the lands belonging to Judge Holmes. For particulars apply to Henry St. George Tucker , Esq.
One other tract of 400 acres, in Hampshire county, on a branch of Fairley's Run, near the town of Frankfort, formerly owned by Daniel Jones.
One other tract of 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 600 acres, in Westmoreland county, state of Pennsylvania; situated on the Monongahela river, and binding thereon for 3-4 of a mile, about one quarter of a mile below Casner's ferry, and 4 miles above Purkinson's ferry. A large proportion is rich bottom land, with a valuable orchard of sugar trees and about 60 acres in cultivation. The main road from Union-Town to Pittsburg passes close by this land.
Any part of the above described property we are disposed to sell at reasonable rates, on the following terms, viz. One fifth in hand, and the residue in three or four equal annual payments, the purchaser giving bonds with security on the premises.
Jonah Thompson, Richard Veitch. Alexandria April 25.
New Novels,
Just received, for Sale by R. GRAY.
ST. CLAIR, or the Heiress of Dormant, by Miss Owen, author of the Wild Irish Girl. Novice of St. Dominick, &c. Price One Dollar. Wild Irish Girl, One Dollar. Twenty-five Cents. Margaretta, or the Fortunes of the heart, One Dollar Twenty-five Cents.
R GRAY has just received, Dr. Rees's Cyclopaedia, vol. 5th, part 1st. Subscribers are requested to call or send for their copies, which must be paid for on delivery.
August 4. PRINTED DAILY BY SAMUEL SNOWDEN.