Alexandria daily advertiser (Alexandria [Va.]), 1807-09-22 00:00:00

Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 1807.
[No. 2024.]
VOL. VII.]
Sales at Vendue.
On every Tuesday and Friday, WILL BE SOLD Vendue Store, corner of Prince and Water streets. A Variety of Dry Goods, Groceries, &c. Particulars of which will be expressed in the day—All kinds of goods are on limitation and the prices of each are established, can at any time be viewed and purchased at the lowest limitation prices. P. C. Marsteller, V. M.
TWO APPRENTICES to the biscuit-baking business, will be taken on application to B. RICKETTS. September 4. d3w
WANTED A middle aged woman, capable of managing a house. To one of good character liberal wages will be given. Enquire of the Prince. September 9.
Twenty thousand lbs. Porto Rico Green Coffee and Cruz Sugars, received per the schooner Riley, from St. Thomas. For sale by R. Veitch and Co. OR, C. Powell. July 24. dtf.
Wanted to Purchase, A few shares Alexandria Bank Stock and well-secured Ground Rents. WM. GROVERMAN. September 12. d2w
A Miller Wanted. To a man who understands the business, and can produce good recommendations for industry, sobriety, &c. Enquiries will be given by applying to M. Miller. June 30. d.
Public Sale.
Value of a deed of trust from PHILIP WATSON and MARY his wife, to the subscribers, to secure a debt owing by him to the subscribers, on the premises, on THURSDAY the 10th day of October next, will be exposed to sale on credit of six, twelve and eighteen months, and an interest from that day, on the sum of £100, and interest of GROUNDS, in the town of Alexandria, to wit: A undivided Moiety of a piece of ground, with the improvements, lying upon the west side of Royal-street and to the north of King-street, fronting twenty-three feet six inches on Royal-street, and extending one hundred and twenty-three feet to the rear—The whole ground subject to an annual rent of fifteen pounds twelve shillings Virginia currency.
A piece of Ground, lying upon the west side of Columbus-street and to the north of King-street, extending on Columbus-street sixty-six feet seven inches to the rear of the alley one hundred and sixteen feet to the rear of the alley fourteen feet ten inches wide, northwardly with the line of that alley sixty-six feet seven inches, then eastwardly four feet three inches and an half, then northwardly forty feet, then eastwardly ninety feet eight inches and an half—subject to an annual rent of forty-nine dollars fifteen cents.
A Square of Ground, containing two acres, lying on the south side of King-street, north side of Wilkes-street, east side of Patrick-street, and east side of the Potomac.
A large Frame Store & Warehouse, built upon a piece of ground lying on the south side of Prince-street and to the east of Fairfax-street, the ground is thirty feet wide front on Prince-street, the building nearly covers the whole front, the building is ensured.
James Keith, John C. Herbert, September 16 [17] dts
Public Sale.
On SATURDAY, the 10th day of October next, will be sold, on the premises, A Tract of Land, belonging to the estate of Captain Richard Conway, deceased, containing seven hundred and thirty-nine and half acres, adjoining the lands of William Fitzhugh, Mrs. Washington, of Hayfield, Mr. Dulany and Mr. Cooke, and lying between six and seven miles from Alexandria. A particular description of the land is supposed unnecessary, as any disposed to purchase will probably examine it.—The terms of sale will be on a credit of six, twelve and eighteen months; bond, with approved security, together with a mortgage on the premises will be required. Persons disposed to attend the sale will meet at 11 o'clock at Mr. Benson's tavern, on the Colchester road, from whence it is proposed to proceed to the land and to commence the sale precisely at 12 o'clock. This tract will be divided to accommodate purchasers. And on the Monday following, the 12th day of October,
Will be sold, on the premises, A tract of Land, lying on the west side of the old road leading from the falls church to Alexandria, containing one hundred and eighty-five acres, being a part of a tract of land sold by William H. Territt to Baldwin Duke. This land will be laid off in lots of about twenty-five acres each. At the same time and place will be sold, Some Lots of the Stump Hill Tract, containing from three to five acres each—the terms of sale the same as the above. And on Wednesday, the 14th of the same month, Will be sold for ready money, at public auction, at the coffee-house, in Alexandria, Thirty-six Shares of Alexandria Bank Stock. WILLIAM HERBERT, N. FITZHUGH, E. I. LEE, September 15. dts
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 3 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 555 acres, and is laid off into four 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.
Thoma Swann, G. Deneale, Edmund I. Lee, August 23. dts
Notice is hereby given, THAT in consequence of a deed of trust from Henry D. Hooe, late of Prince William county, deceased, to secure the sum of three hundred and eighty-one pounds nineteen shillings and three pence, due to Alexander Smith, of Alexandria, from the said H. D. Hooe—on the first day of the next district court to be held at Hay-Market, in Prince William county, (being the 18th day of next month) I shall proceed to sell to the highest bidder, for ready money, A TRACT OF LAND, situate in the county of Fauquier, containing one hundred and fifty acres—which Land has on it a Mill, a Store House and a comfortable Dwelling House, with necessary Out Houses; is situated about five miles from Hay-Market, and was formerly occupied by Nathan Matthew. The sale will take place at the tavern of Benjamin Bronough, in the town of Hay-Market.
R. Young. September 12. dts ALMANACS for 1808, Just published and for sale, by Cotton and Stewart. August 24.
THE SUBSCRIBER
Takes the liberty, respectfully, of informing the inhabitants of Alexandria, THAT HE WILL COMMENCE AN EVENING SCHOOL, On MONDAY EVENING the 21st of this present month. TERMS—Three Dollars, if the learner furnish himself with light: or if the subscriber supply him with light, Four Dollars per quarter of a year. Note.—If any young gentlemen should be inclined to study Geometry, Trigonometry, Surveying, Navigation, &c. they will please to apply to the subscriber to know the terms; for to such the subscriber could make it convenient to attend, if requested, either a little before or after the regular hours of school. Hours of attendance, from six till nine o'clock, P. M.
J. PARADISE.
PUBLIC SALE.
In pursuance of a decree of the Superior Court of Chancery, holden at the capitol in Richmond, March 5, 1807, will be sold, on the premises, on Tuesday the 1st day of October next, to the highest bidder, for cash, A House and Lot—Also, an unimproved Lot, situated on the north side of Duke-street, between Columbus and Alfred-streets, the property of Amos Alexander. The sale will commence at 12 o'clock. Cuthbert Powell, Phineas Janney, Thomas Janney, Sept. 3. dts
Land for Sale.
TO be Sold, on the premises, on Thursday the 15th of October next, a small TRACT OF LAND, lying in the county of Fairfax, containing about one hundred and forty acres. This Land lies about seven or eight miles of Alexandria and George-Town, has a sufficient quantity of wood and meadow land, and is well watered. It lies adjoining the seat of Dr. Henry Rose, and would make a comfortable retreat for a town family in the sickly season. Capt. Joseph Powell will show the Land to any person wishing to view it, before the day of sale, when the terms which is expected to be accommodating, will be made known by The Legatees of Nathan Smith, dec'd. September 9. dts
Just Received,
By the brig Louisa, John Macnamara, master, from Madeira, And for Sale by the Subscriber, 7 pipes and 12 quarter casks prime London particular WINE, of the brand of Scott & Co. fit for immediate use. James Patton. August 21
ALSO,
Bills on London for Sale,
Drawn by J. P.
The subscriber has on hand,
A few Bales of GOODS, suitable to the approaching season, which he will dispose of at a low advance, on a liberal credit, viz. BLUE KERSEYS BLUE CLOTH MIXED COATINGS BAIZES WHITE SWANSKIN MIXED FLANNELS NARROW CLOTHS FLANNEL SERGE BEAVER COATING DOWLAS
Also, just Landing,
13 hhds. St. Croix SUGAR, of good quality. 2 puncheons St. Croix RUM, 3d prf. and 3 pipes Cognac BRANDY, 4th prf. James Patton. September 10. 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 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.
IN COMMON COUNCIL,
19th September, 1807. ORDERED, THAT Samuel Harper, Benjamin Shreve, and Richard Weightman, be appointed commissioners to hold an election at the house lately occupied by John Bogan, on the first day of October next, for the purpose of electing a member of the Common Council for ward no. 1, in place of Benjamin Shreve, junior, resigned. Teste. JAMES M. M'REA, c. c. September 21. d1w
OYSTERS.
JOHN BOGAN Has just received, a fresh supply of nice OYSTERS, which he will dispose of on application at the Garden. September 21. d
JUST RECEIVED,
Per schooner Freight, Capt. Thomas, from Portland, and for sale by Lawrason and Fowle, 45,000 feet prime boards 100 barrels New-England rum 2 pipes cognac brandy, 4th proof 100 sides seal leather. September 18. d
SOAL LEATHER.
800 sides RED SOAL LEATHER, just received and for sale by Lawrason and Fowle, Who have also on hand, 4 bales plains 7 ditto Kendall cottons—which they will sell on liberal terms. September 18. d
BRYAN HAMPSON
HAS FOR SALE. 10 pipes old port 5 do. Madeira 30 quarter casks Lisbon 12 do. particular Teneriffe 15 do. Malaga 15 pipes old cognac brandy 5 do. 4th proof Holland Gin 5 hhds. 3d proof Antigua rum 12 do. first quality molasses 6 do. green copperas 2 do. alum 20 do. brown sugar 20 bags pimento 15 do. pepper 10 chests young hyson 10 do. hyson skin 5 do. imperial 100 bags green coffee 150 kegs madder 50 do. ground ginger 30 do. raisins 1200 lbs. bacon, well cured 5 kegs salt petre A quantity of fine and ground alum salt.
At all times he has the first quality flour for family use on hand—with a number of other articles—all of which he will sell low on his former terms. Aug. 31. d
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 authorised the subscriber to legalize all papers that may be necessary for vessels bound from the ports of this district to any in Portugal or Madeira. Those masters of vessels who may omit having their bills of health thus certified, will be liable to undergo quarantine. It is requisite that any article shipped for account of a Portuguese subject, should be declared and sworn to, as Portuguese property; and the bills of lading legalized as above. Lewis Deblois. May 16. d
This is to give Notice,
THAT the subscriber, of Alexandria county, in the district of Columbia, hath obtained from the Orphans' Court of the said county, letters of administration on the personal estate of Forrest Richardson, 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 second day of March 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 second day of September, 1807. Elizabeth Richardson, Administratrix. September 2 [3] 28w3w

TRIAL
OF COLONEL A. BÜRR.
(Continued by adjournment and held at the Capitol in the Hall of the house of Delegates,) for High Treason against the U. States.
OPINION
Of the Court on the motion to arrest the evidence. Delivered on
MONDAY, August 31.
[CONTINUED.]
On that division of the subject which respects the merits of the case connected with the pleadings, two points are also made.
1st. That this indictment having charged the prisoner with levying war on Blannerhasset's island and containing no other overt act, cannot be supported by proof that war was levied at that place by other persons, in the absence of the prisoner, even admitting those persons to be connected with him in one common treasonable conspiracy.
2dly That admitting such an indictment could be supported by such evidence, the previous conviction of some person who committed the act which is said to amount to levying war, is indispensable to the conviction of a person who advised or procured that act.
As to the first point, the indictment contains two counts, one of which charges that the prisoner, with a number of persons unknown, levied war on Blannerhasset's island, in the county of Wood, in the district of Virginia and the other adds the circumstance of their proceeding from that island down the river for the purpose of seizing New Orleans by force.
In point of fact, the prisoner was not on Blannerhasset's island, nor in the county of Wood, nor in the district of Virginia.
In considering this point the court is led first to enquire whether an indictment for levying war must specify an overt act, or would be sufficient if it merely charged the prisoner in general terms with having levied war, omitting the expression of place or circumstance.
The place in which a crime was committed is essential to an indictment, were it only to show the jurisdiction of the court. It is also essential for the purpose of enabling the prisoner to make his defence. That, at common law, an indictment would have been defective which did not mention the place in which the crime was committed, can scarcely be doubted. For this it is sufficient to refer to Hawkins B 2, ch. 25, sect. 84. and ch. 23. sect. 91. This necessity is rendered the stronger by the constitutional provision that the offender "shall be tried in the state and district wherein the crime shall have been committed." and by the act of congress which requires that twelve petty jurors at least shall be summoned from the county where the offence was committed.
A description of the particular manner in which the war was levied, seems also essential to enable the accused to make his defence. The law does not expect a man to be prepared to defend every act of his life which may be suddenly and without notice alledged against him. In common justice the particular fact with which he is charged ought to be stated, and the circumstances which will be adduced against him. The general doctrine on the subject of indictments is full to this point. Foster, p. 149, speaking of the treason of compassing the king's death, says, "From what has been said it followeth that in every indictment for this species of treason, and indeed for levying war and adhering to the king's enemies an overt act must be alledged and proved. For the overt act is the charge to which the prisoner must apply his defence."
In page 220, Foster repeats this declaration. It is also laid down in Hawkins, B. 8, ch. 17, sect. 29. 1st Hale 121. 1st East 116. and by the other authorities cited, especially Vaughan's case. In corroboration of this opinion, it may be observed, that treason can only be established by the proof of overt acts, and that by the common law as well as by the statute of 7th William 3d, those overt acts only which are charged in the indictment can be given in evidence, unless perhaps as corroborative testimony after the overt acts are proved. That clause in the constitution too which says that in all criminal prosecutions the accused shall enjoy the right "to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation" is considered as having a direct bearing on this point. It secures to him such information as will enable him to prepare for his defence.
It seems then to be perfectly clear that it would not be sufficient for an indictment to alledge generally that the accused levied war against the U. S. The charge must be more particularly specified by laying what is termed an overt act of levying war. The law relative to an appeal as cited from Stamford, is strongly corroborative of this opinion.
If it be necessary to specify the charge in the indictment it would seem to follow irresistibly, that the charge must be proved as laid.
All the authorities which require an overt act, require also that this overt act should be proved. The decision in Vaughan's case is particularly in point. Might it be otherwise, the charge of an overt act would be a mischief instead of an advantage to the accused. It would lead him from the true cause and nature of the accusation instead of informing him respecting it.
But it is contended on the part of the prosecution that, although the accused had been never with the party which assembled at Blannerhasset's island, and was, at the time, at a great distance, and in a different state, he was yet legally present, and therefore may properly be charged in the indictment as being present in fact.
It is therefore necessary to enquire whether in this case the doctrine of constructive presence can apply.
It is conceived by the court to be possible that a person may be concerned in a treasonable conspiracy and yet be legally as well as actually absent while some one act of the treason is perpetrated. If a rebellion should be so extensive as to spread through every state in the union it will scarcely be contended that every individual concerned in it is legally present at every overt act committed in the course of that rebellion. It would be a very violent presumption indeed, too violent to be made without clear authority, to presume that even the chief of the rebel army was legally present at every such overt act. If the main rebel army with the chief at its head should be prosecuting war at one extremity of our territory, say in N. H. if his indictment, instead of alledging an overt act which was true in point of fact, should alledge that he had assembled some small party which in truth he had not seen, and had levied war by engaging in a skirmish in Georgia at a time when in reality he was fighting a battle in N. H. if such evidence would support such an indictment by the fiction that he was legally present though really absent, all would ask to what purpose are those provisions in the constitution which direct the place of trial and ordain that the accused shall be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation?
But that a man may be legally absent who has counselled or procured a treasonable act, is proved by all those books which treat upon the subject, and which concur in declaring that such a person is a principal traitor, not because he was legally present, but because in treason all are principals. Yet the indictment I say upon general principles, would charge him according to the truth of the case. Lord Coke says "if many conspire to levy war and some of them do levy the same according to the conspiracy, this is high treason in all." Why? Because all were legally present when the war was levied? No. "For in treason, continues Lord Coke, all be principals, and war is levied." In this case the indictment, reasoning from analogy, would not charge that the absent conspirators were present but would state the truth of the case. If the conspirator had done nothing which amounted to levying of war and if by our constitution the doctrine that an accessory becomes a principal be not adopted, in consequence of which the conspirator could not be condemned under an indictment stating the truth of the case, it would be going very far to say that this defect, if it be termed one, may be cured by an indictment stating the case untruly.
This doctrine of Lord Coke has been adopted by all subsequent writers; and it is generally laid down in the English books that whatever will make a man an accessory in felony, will make him a principal in treason; but it is no where suggested that he is by construction to be considered as present when in point of fact he was absent. [To be continued]
For Sale or Rent,
A convenient two story BRICK HOUSE with back buildings, &c. situate on D-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.
August 21.
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TRANSLATED For the New York Mercantile Advertiser.
FROM LATE FRENCH PAPERS.
VIENNA, July 15.
On the 9th instant a French courier & a Russian courier arrived here in the same carriage, and with only one passport, bearers of the intelligence of the cessation of hostilities. Both couriers, after having alighted each at the hotel of the ambassador of his nation, continued together their route for Dalmatia and Corfu.
The Court Gazette of this day gives the following news from Turkey.
"On the second of June, the Janissaries assembled at the place of Emeidan, were publicly informed of the absolute abolition of the Nizami Gedad (a great reform in the system of imposts and of the war assimilated to those of the Western empires,) and 2 500 purses were distributed to them on the part of the new emperor.
One of the principal chiefs of the Janissaries (a Bairakdar) has been appointed commander of the fortress of Kavac, in the room of Halil Aga, who had been massacred. Another chief, inspector of the Arsenal, has been raised to the rank of captain of frigate.
Kazani Mustapha first instigator of the insurrection, a tinker by trade, Janissary, and Mutewelli, or manager of the 2d division (since banished under the old government, on account of his mutinous disposition) had been appointed commander of the important castle of Kavak with the title of Zargi Bachi; but the garrison would not accept him, and demanded another chief, less attached to a particular party.
"On the 7th June, the Sultaness Valide, (mother to the present Sultan) left the Old Seraglio (where Selim now is) and made her solemn entry into the New Seraglio. The Grand Signior, her son, went to meet her on horseback, in the richest dress. An innumerable crowd of people accompanied the retinue.
The alterations that have befallen Constantinople, have had no influence upon the army of the Grand Vizier, who still occupies the same position.
BERLIN, July 18.
Previous to the memorable battle, which in the month of June decided the fate of his war, the emperor Napoleon issued the following decree.
From our imperial camp at Finckenstein, July 4, 1807 (June 4, we presume.)
"Napoleon, emperor of the French and king of Italy: desirous of rewarding the services rendered to us by a great number of Polish officers, have decreed and do decree as follows:
Art. 1. Royal domains, to the value of twenty millions of livres tournois, shall be held by the commission of the Polish government at our disposal to be given in reward, and in full property to the individuals of the Polish army who have rendered us the greatest service.
2. The statement of these domains shall be addressed within five days, by the minister of the interior of the Polish government, to Mr. Vincent, our commissary near that government; reserving to ourselves to make ulterior dispositions.
3. The commission of the Polish government, and our commissary near it, are charged with the execution of the present decree.
Signed
NAPOLEON.
FRANKFORT, July 21.
The emperor Napoleon is momentarily expected in this city, where every thing is prepared for his reception. The prince primate arrived here yesterday from Aschaffenburg and again set off this evening to go to meet his imperial and royal majesty, who is coming from Dresden, where he made a short stay. Diverse momentous interests seem to have been settled on this occasion at the residence of the king of Saxony. Several German princes have sent ministers thither.
TILSIT, July 9.
The exchange of the ratifications of the treaty of peace between France and Russia took place this day at 9 o'clock in the morning. At 11 the emperor Napoleon, bearing the grand cordon of the order of St. Andrew, repaired to the emperor Alexander, who received him at the head of his guards, and having the grand decoration of the legion of honor. The emperor desired to see the soldier of the Russian guard who had distinguished himself the most; he was presented to him. His majesty in testimony of the esteem he bore for the
Russian imperial guard, has given to the brave man the golden eagle of the legion of honor.
The two emperors remained together three hours, and then they mounted on horseback. They rode to the borders of the Niemen, where the emperor Alexander embarked. The emperor Napoleon remained on the bank of the river until the emperor Alexander had reached the opposite shore.
The emperor Napoleon has caused the grand cordon of the legion of honor to be presented to the grand duke Constantine, to prince Kurakin, to prince Labanoff, and to M. de Budberg. The emperor Alexander has given the grand order of St. Andrew to prince Jerome Napoleon, king of Westphalia; to the grand duke of Berg, of Cleves, to prince Neufchâtel and prince Benevento.
From a Leyden Gazette of July 28.
ZURICH, July 10.
The Helvetic Diet, which has been assembled here since the 1st June, has held its last sitting. In view of the 2d motion adopted the following letter and decree in answer to the letter of the emperor Napoleon to the landamman of Switzerland dated from Finckenstein the 18th May.
To the most august, most high, most potent prince and lord, our gracious friend & ally Napoleon I, emperor of the French and king of Italy.
"SIRE,
"The letter of your imperial and royal majesty, written to the landamman of Switzerland from the head quarters of Finckenstein the 18th of May, has been presented to the diet at the opening of its session. It is impossible for us to express the sentiments of gratitude with which our hearts were impressed at its reading.
"Honored by the flattering terms used by your majesty to express the regard for your majesty entertained for our nation; encouraged in our dearest hopes, at seeing a federative constitution (the beneficent work of your majesty, to which we owe for the last four years our tranquility and happiness) receive in every testimony of sentiments of the grand ally of Switzerland a new warranty and a new sanction we have felt during the whole course of deliberations the happy effect of that confidence to which the letter of your majesty had given rise.
"The Swiss regiments, called upon the service of your crown, shall be the constant object of our affection and of our care. We have cause to hope that they will shortly attain to their complement, and know they will ever endeavor to render themselves worthy of their honorable destination.
"With regard to the wish expressed by your majesty, we have taken under consideration with the greatest earnestness. The diet knows too well the essential interests of Switzerland, not to cherish the relations which unite her to the French empire. The subjoined decree approved with an unanimous voice, is offered to your majesty as a pledge of our devotedness to the principles of the close alliance established between your crown and the whole of the Swiss cantons.
"SIRE We follow with admiration every one of your steps in the career of glory. You have caused us to enjoy amidst the general commotion, the benefit of a mild tranquility. At the happy epoch of peace, which successes the most beautiful seem to promise to humanity, may the heart of your majesty be also for us; may all that Switzerland can still desire find then (as we make bold to hope) its entire accomplishment.
"We remain, with sentiments of the most profound respect for your imperial and royal majesty, your very humble and most obedient servants, faithful allies and good friends."
DECREE.
The diet of the Swiss confederation having seen the article VII. of the treaty of alliance with the crown of France, which Switzerland has engaged herself to conclude any military arrangement that may be contrary to said treaty: considering that the honor of the confederation requires to renew and confirm, by a formal decree, the laws of the late cantons, and to forbid in an absolute manner the receiving for the unavowed service of a foreign power: do decree,
Art. 1. Any recruiting for the service of a foreign power, not done in consequence of a stipulation or agreement concluded to be concluded according to the tenor of the sense of the art. VII. of the alliance with the crown of France of the 28th Sep 1803 is interdicted in the most severe manner.
Art. 2 The laudable canons shall, without the least delay, determine, conformably

their respective constitutions, the mode of punishment incurred by those who may offend against the present ordinance. The loss of the privilege of a cantonal city, and that of the right of communal freedom, shall, in all cases, be the least punishment that can be inflicted.
Art. 3. His excellency the landamman of Switzerland is invited to convey as soon as possible the present decree to the knowledge of the laudable confederate states.
Done at Zurich, July 2, 1807.
The Landamman of Switzerland, (Signed) REINHARD. The Chancellor of the Confederation. (Signed) MOUSSON. BOSTON, September 14.
POSTSCRIPT. GAZETTE OFFICE, 12 o'clock.—The brig Liger, captain Bartlett, arrived a few days since from London. His papers are of the same date as those, brought by capt. Wood, we have therefore nothing of interest to add to our stock of intelligence, pre-empted in this morning's Gazette.
NEW ORLEANS, July 30. The Conchatto Indians, who are settled on the Sabine river have lately killed two Americans near Natchitoches, and threaten to commit further hostility. The Conchatto, like with other tribes west of the Mississippi, pay great attention to the opinion and advice of the Caddos, whose chief is said to be the most influential Indian on this side of the river Grande. The gov. of this territory has sent addresses to the Conchattos and the Caddo chief, of which the following are copies.
AN ADDRESS From Wm. C. C. Claiborne, governor of the territory of Orleans, and commander in chief of the militia thereof, to the chief head-men and warriors of the Conchatto nation.
Brothers, THE talk from Natchitoches is not straight! I learn that the path is red, and that the blood of two citizens of the United States has been spilled by the people of your nation.
Is it true that you wish for war? Is it true that you wish to raise your tomahawks against the Americans? If so you listen to my talks and are guided by wicked counsels. What do you expect from a contest. Do you know that the Americans are brave and numerous, and that their enemies have at all times and on all occasions acknowledged them to be men and warriors. As your elder brothers the Creeks, they gained by going to war against the United States, and they will tell you that they fought many hard battles; but nevertheless their old people could not keep undisturbed and their nation could never find safety or happiness until they became the fast friends of the Americans, and received the care and protection of the President of the United States.
Brothers—The great American chief wishes well to his red children; it would relieve him to be obliged to order out his warriors against any of them. I therefore beseech you to desist from further mischief, and to live in peace with all your neighbors, as well whites as red men. This talk is good and deserves a straight answer, which I ask you to send by runner to Dr. Sibley, who will transmit it to me. (Signed)
Wm. C. C. Claiborne. New Orleans, July 1, 1807. From governor Claiborne to the grand chief of the Caddo Nation.
FRIEND AND BROTHER, I have heard some unpleasant news from Natchitoches! I learn that the hearts of the Conchattos emigrated from the Alabama river in West-Florida, in the year 1794 and first settled on the Bayou Chico, in the district of Opelousas; but about four years ago, they removed and made a settlement on the East Branch of the Sabine river, about 8 miles to the southward of Natchitoches. They have about 160 warriors; but they themselves say, that when collected together their men would exceed two hundred;—several families of them live in detached settle-
ments. The Conchattos are cross—that they have already spilt the blood of two Americans, and threaten to do more mischief.
When first I saw you, Brother, I esteemed you as a man; but when I heard you speak, I respected you as a chief.—Your sentiments were such as every chief should feel. Your great object is, the happiness of your people, and one of your means, the support of a just and honorable peace with all nations. Impress, I pray you, like sentiments on the chief, head men, and warriors of the Conchatto nation. Tell them that their happiness and interest can be best promoted by keeping peace with all their neighbors.
The great beloved chief, the president of the U. States, would be sorry to send his warriors against the Conchattos—He wishes not to destroy them, but rather that they should increase and be happy. When the big river Mississippi raises its waters, what, I ask, can arrest its current? When the president sends forth his numerous warriors, can the Conchattos stop their march?
BROTHER, Receive my best wishes for you and for your people. I hope that since we shook hands at Natchitoches, many of your young women have been married; that they have presented you several young warriors; and that your war with the deer has been successful. Farewell Brother. My head and my heart shall remember you. Signed, WM. C. C. CLAIBORNE. New Orleans, July 1st, 1807.
Alexandria Daily Advertiser. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22.
Thomas Stockdale, a citizen of the United States and born in Harford county, Maryland, arrived at this place on Sunday morning last by land from Lynn-Haven Bay, having about eight or nine days since made his escape from the British ship Tamar, Capt. Robison—he states that they sent him together with two officers and five seamen on shore in disguise to procure fresh provisions; that while the officers were at a farmer's house procuring them, he the said Stockdale with two other seamen (Englishmen) made their escape thro' the country, the two Englishmen went to Norfolk, and he having been registered as a seamen in the Collector's office of Alexandria made his way here, after having been on board said vessel for three years—he never accepted any of his majesty's bounty.
The farmers at Lynnhaven Bay are in the practice of furnishing the officers of the British ships with fresh provisions, in consequence of their going on shore and calling themselves Americans, being in disguise as such.
Extract of a letter from Amsterdam, dated in the beginning of August.
The present emperor of Austria is in future to be king of Bohemia, and the archduke Charles is to be king of Austria, the archduke Constantine, brother to Alexander, comprehending Moldavia, Wallachia and part of Poland—the present king of Prussia to have part of his dominions restored to him; Murat, duke of Berg, to be king of Poland; Jerome Bonaparte to be king of Westphalia, and to marry the daughter and only child of the king of Saxony; Jean Beauharnois, son of the present empress Josephine, to be king of Holland, (Louis Napoleon retiring) Joseph Bonaparte present king of Naples to be king of Italy; and Ferdinand the former king of Naples to be restored, the present confederation of the Rhine to remain, and a confederation of the North to be formed under the patronage of Alexander, whose sister the empress Napoleon is to marry after repudiating his present wife."
Loss of the bark Eliza —The bark Eliza, of Salem, left the coast of Sumatra, April 14, and left the ship John, Dodge, of Salem, expected to sail in about two months—On the 28th of Aug. lat. 37, 30, N. long. 65 50 west, experienced a very severe gale of wind which entirely disabled her, and she sprung a leak. The mast was cut away and some of the cargo thrown overboard but to no purpose. Finding all endeavors to save her ineffectual, they cleared the long boat, got in what provision- &c. they could, and all took to the boat at ten A. M. At six P. M. she was seen to go down. The men continued in the boat 3 days when they were taken on board the brig Venus. Loot, from Portland for the West Indies, which had been dismasted, lost her deck load and had put about for home. On the 1st of September fell in with the brig Hope, Crafts, of Salem, took the Eliza's crew on board his vessel, and arrived at Salem on Monday. On board of both the above brigs the captain and
crew of the Eliza received the most polite attention, which captain R. wishes gratefully to acknowledge.
A pamphlet has been published at Halifax of the trial of John Wilson, alias Jenkins Ratford, for mutiny, desertion and contempt. It will be recollected that this was one of the seamen found on board the Chesapeake. In this pamphlet we observe the following correspondence.
To John Erskine Douglass, esq. captain of his majesty's ship Bellona, and senior officer, &c. &c. Chesapeake.
His majesty's ship Leopard, at sea, 22d June, 1807.
SIR, IN obedience to our signal this morning to weigh and reconnoitre S. E. by E. I have the honor to acquaint you, that having arrived off Cape Henry, to the distance of about four or five leagues I bore up pursuant to orders from the commander in chief, to search for deserters on board the United States frigate Chesapeake. On arriving within hail an officer was dispatched according to my instructions, to shew the order to her commander together with the following note from myself:
"The captain of his Britannic majesty's ship Leopard, has the honor to enclose the captain of the United States frigate Chesapeake, an order from the hon. vice-admiral Berkely, commander in chief of his majesty's ships on the North American station, respecting some deserters from ships, therein mentioned) under his command, and supposed now to be serving as part of the crew of the Chesapeake."
"The captain of the Leopard will not presume to say any thing in addition to what the commander in chief has stated, more than to express a hope, that every circumstance respecting them may be adjusted, in such manner that the harmony subsisting between the two countries may remain undisturbed."
The boat after an absence of three quarters of an hour, returned with the following answer.
"I know of no such men as you describe; the officers that were on the recruiting service for this ship, were particularly instructed by the government thro' me, not to enter any deserters from his B. majesty's ships, nor do I know of any being here."
"I am also instructed never to permit the crew of any ship I command, to be mustered by any other but her own officers—it is my disposition to preserve harmony and I hope this answer to your dispatch will prove satisfactory."
JAMES BARRON, Commander of the U. States' ship Chesapeake.
On the receipt of this letter motives of humanity, and an ardent desire to prevent bloodshed, induced me if possible to endeavor to make the search without recurring to more serious measures, by repeatedly hailing and remonstrating without effect. I then directed a shot to be fired across the bow; after which he was again hailed, the answers were equally evasive; conceiving therefore that my orders would not admit of deviation, I lament to state that I felt under the necessity of enforcing them by firing into the United States ship; a few shot were returned but none struck this ship—at the expiration of ten minutes from the first shot being fired, the pendant and ensign of the Chesapeake were lowered. I then gave the necessary direction for her being searched, according to my instructions, and herewith send you a statement of the number and names of the deserters found on board. Several other English subjects composed part of the crew of the frigate, but as they did not claim the protection of the British flag, and not within the limits of my orders from the commander in chief, I therefore allowed them to remain.
After the search had been made, and previous to separation, the captain sent me the annexed note; which, with my answer, I have the honor to subjoin; and
Have the honor to be, SIR, Your most ob't humble serv't, S. P. HUMPHREYS.
Copy of a letter from commodore Barron to capt. Humphreys.
SIR, I consider the frigate Chesapeake as your prize, and am ready to deliver her to
* William Ware, Daniel Martin, John Strachan, alias Story—his majesty's ship Melampus.
John Wilson, alias Jenkins Ratford—H. M. ship Halifax.
any officer authorized to receive her. By the return of the boat I shall expect your answer; and
Have the honor to be, Sir, Your most ob't humble serv't JAMES BARRON. At sea, 22d June, 1807.
ANSWER. His majesty's ship Leopard, at sea, 22d June, 1807.
SIR, Having, to the utmost of my power, fulfilled the instructions of my commander in chief, I have nothing more to desire; and must, in consequence, proceed to join the remainder of the squadron: repeating, that I am ready to give you every assistance in my power, and do most sincerely deplore, that any lives should have been lost in the execution of a service, which might have been adjusted more amicably, not only with respect to ourselves, but to the nations to which we respectively belong.
I have the honor to be, Sir, Your most ob't humble serv't, S. P. HUMPHREYS.
Flour, inspected in the town of Alexandria, for the quarter, ending the 11th of September 1807— 33,252 barrels flour, 1,854 half barrels flour. AMOS ALEXANDER, Flour Inspector.
Thirty casks fresh Rice, Just received, And for sale by Mordecai Miller. September 22.
ONE CENT Reward. RAN AWAY from the subscriber about the tenth of May last, a Mulatto Boy named Christopher Duffey, about 5 feet 2 or 3 inches high, 19 years of age. Whoever takes up said Runaway and brings him home, shall receive the above reward but no charges. Henry Nicholson. September 22.
ALEXANDRIA THEATRE.
Last Night but Two. FOR THE BENEFIT OF MR. CONE.
ON TUESDAY EVENING, SEP. 22,
WILL BE PRESENTED, A much admired DRAMA, (in three acts) CALLED THE MOUNTAINEERS.
(Written by George Coleman—author of the Poor Gentleman, John Bull, &c. &c.) Octavian, Mr. Cone. Violet, Mr. Miller. Kilmallock, Mr. Cross. Roque, Mr. Rutherford. Lope Tocho, Mr. Jefferson. Perequillo, Master T. Jefferson. Goatherds, Messrs. Barnett, Cunningham, &c. Bulcazin Muley, Mr. Wood. Ganem, Mr. Charnock. Sadi, Mr. Jefferson.
Zorayda, Mrs. Jefferson. Floranthie, Mrs. Wood. Agnes, Mrs. Woodham.
After the play, a favorite COMIC SONG, KNOWING JOE; OR THE, Ploughman Turned Actor. By Mr. Jefferson.
Recitation, ALEXANDER'S FEAST; OR THE, Power of Music. By Mr. Cone.
To conclude with (by particular desire.)
THE SPOILED CHILD. Little Pickle, (with the additional SENG of The Flowing Cunn,) Mrs. Woodham. Old Pickle, Mr. Cross. John, Mr. Charnock. Thomas, Mr. Miller. James, Mr. Barnett. Cook, Mr. Cunningham. Tag, Mr. Jefferson.
Miss Pickel, Mrs. Cunningham, Maria, Mrs. Jefferson.
Admittance—BOX, ONE DOLLAR—PIT, SEVENTY-FIVE CENTS—GALLERY, FIFTY CENTS.