Alexandria daily advertiser (Alexandria [Va.]), 1807-06-01 00:00:00

Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
Vol. VII.]
MONDAY, JUNE 1, 1807.
[No. 1924.
SALES AT VENDUE.
On every Tuesday and Friday, WILL BE SOLD, AT THE VENDUE STORE, Corner of Prince and Water streets, a variety of Dry Goods, Groceries, &c. Particulars of which will be expressed in the bills of the day. ALL kinds of goods which are on limitation and the prices of which are established, can at any time be viewed and purchased at the lowest limitation and prices. P. G. Marsteller, v. m.
142 hhds. of MOLASSES, 5 puncheons RUM, 100 bbls. Shad and Herrings, Just Received and for Sale by Marsteller & Young. May 25.
LEWIS LANNAY, [Of the House of McCulloch and Lannay's, Baltimore] at his Store, King-street, between Royal and Pitt-streets, HAS JUST RECEIVED, An additional supply of Prints
From their manufactory, viz. 293 pieces 5-8 CALICOES. 400 do. 3-4 do. 100 do. 7-8 do. 100 do. 4-4 do. 400 Bed Covers, of different sizes. 150 dozen Pocket Handkerchiefs, do. do. ALSO, 200 pieces Cambric Muslin, from 9-8 to 8-4. 300 do. Madras Handkerchiefs. 150 do. Rolls. 20 do. Irish Linen. 2 bales Emerys. White and black (English) Silk Stockings.
Which will be sold low for cash or acceptances in town. May 21.
Freight Wanted, For a new Schooner of 1000 barrels, To any of the Windward Islands or Lisbon. She will be at Alexandria in five days. Apply to W. Yeaton, Ramsay's wharf. May 9.
SPANISH HIDES, First quality Porto-Rice GREEN COFFEE, and St. Croix SUGARS, Just received, per schooner Fanny, from St. Thomas. FOR SALE, BY Richard Veitch & Co. April 25.
Just received from Philadelphia, By Captain Hand, 28 chests Young Hyson, and 9 boxes Hyson Shulan Tea, of a superior quality, which will be sold low. Likewise on Hand, 6 hhds. good Sugar. 10 hhds. Molasses, of a good quality, of various kinds, and a constant supply of Flour suitable for family use. Joseph Dean. March 27.
District of Columbia. NOTICE is hereby given to all whom it may concern, That the Consul General of Portugal to the United States of America, has authorized the subscriber, to legalize all papers that may be necessary for vessels bound from the ports of this district to any in Portugal or Madeira.
Those masters of vessels who may omit paying 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.
WANTED, A MILLER who is master of his business, to take care of a merchant mill. Such a one good wages will be given. For the person who wants, please apply to Mr. Joseph Smith, Alexandria. March 17.
PUBLIC SALE.
Will be sold, at public auction, at the Coffee House, in Alexandria, at twelve o'clock, on MONDAY, 27th of June—
Three Lots of Ground, containing together about 20 acres, covered with a small growth of wood, lying within about two miles of the town, and adjoining a lot of John Green's, near the Leesburg road. It will be sold on a credit of six months, in such lots as may suit those disposed to purchase. The sale made under a deed of trust from John Green to the subscribers for the benefit of his creditors.
Cuthbert Powell, } Trustees. George Slacum, } May 20 [22] dlw 3tawts
Public Sale.
By virtue of a deed of trust from GEORGE BEARD to the subscriber, made for the purpose of securing to Philip Darrell and Elliott Muse, who became security for the said Beard in a forth-coming bond, given by him to John Janney, merchant, in Alexandria, will be exposed to sale, at Colonel James Wren's tavern, on THURSDAY, the 11th day of June next, for ready money,
All the Property mentioned in the said Deed, viz.
One Negro Woman, called Betty—Ben—Matilda, and Jess—one Waggon, one Cart, and Farming Utensils—eleven head of horned Cattle, twelve head of Sheep, and five Shoats.
Charles Little, Trustee. May 9. dl1thle
Corn, Wheat, &c. for Sale.
By virtue of a deed of trust made to me by Richard B. Lee, Esq. of Fairfax county, to secure to Elliott, Campbell and Wheeler, the payment of a certain sum of money therein mentioned, I will offer at public auction, on WEDNESDAY, the 10th of June next, for ready cash, at the plantation of the said R. B. Lee, on which he now lives, the following
VALUABLE PROPERTY,
TO WIT: All the Wheat of last crop which grew on the said farm, supposed to be 2000 bushels. All the Wheat of last crop which grew on his Longly estate, near the falls of Potomac supposed 1500 bushels. 500 barrels Indian Corn, upon the said two estates.
20 Horses and Mules, upon the two estates, and 50 head of neat Cattle.
The sale will commence at ten o'clock in the forenoon, and continue until all is sold, or so much thereof as is sufficient to satisfy the said claim. Edmund I. Lee. May 13. dts
Public Sale of Lands.
On Saturday the 27th day of June next, will be sold at the Coffee House, in the town of Alexandria, at 12 o'clock, of that day—By virtue of a decree of the honorable the United States Circuit Court, of the District of Columbia, for the County of Alexandria, on 6 and 12 months credit, the following tracts of land to wit:
One Tract or parcel of Land, lying in the county of Fairfax, adjoining the lands of the late Col. Charles Broadwater, containing about 300 acres.
One other Tract of Land, in the county of Montgomery, on the waters of Piney River and Paint Creek, branches of the Kenawha, granted by the commonwealth of Virginia to Nicholas Hannah, containing 960 acres. Also,
One other Tract of Land, in the county of Hampshire, in the state of Virginia, formerly granted to Bryan Bruin, and by him sold to John Pankake, containing 482 acres. The above mentioned lands were, by the last will and testament of Robert Alexander, deceased, devised to his son Robert, and are now sold to satisfy a debt due to George Chapman, junior.
Thomas Swann, } Co-trustees. George Deneale, } Edmund I. Lee, } May 26. d
Printing, in its various branches, handsomely executed at this office.
Freight Wanted,
For Boston or any of the Northern Ports, FOR THE SLOOP WILLIAM, WM SPEAR, Master; About 800 barrels burthen. Apply to Lewis Deblois. May 7. d
Freight Wanted
FOR THE Sloop PATTY, Captain WILLIAM BURNS; to any eastern port; burden about eight hundred barrels.
PLAISTER OF PARIS.
FOR SALE, The cargo of said Sloop, being about 100 tons Plaister Paris. Apply to John C. Ladd. May 19. d
Exuma Salt---afloat.
Just received, by WADSWORTH and BUTLER—her brig Mariha, 3500 bushels coarse EXUMA SALT—which they will sell low, from on board. April 29.
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, 14 hhds. south Potomac Tobacco. May 26. d
I have for Sale,
A few thousand White Oak Staves, twenty barrels of southern Pork and one hundred barrels Tar. Mordecai Miller. May 16. d
Just Received,
AND FOR SALE BY THE SUBSCRIBERS, 2 pipes L. P. Madeira WINE 2 half do. do. 6 pipes Cognac BRANDY, 4th proof. Wadsworth & Butler,
WHO HAVE ON HAND, 20 hhds. Jamaica RUM, 4th proof 10 do. St. Croix do. 2d & 3d do. 3 do. New-England do. 5 pipes Holland GIN 2 do. country do. 1 hhd. L. market Madeira Wine } of a superior quality 4 quarter casks do. do. 3 do. do. L. P. Teneriffe do. do. 6000 bushels Lisbon SALT. January 1.
FOR SALE,
BY LEWIS DEBLOIS, An assortment of BROAD CLOTHS, from eleven to eighteen shillings sterling cost—part of them entitled to drawback. Ravens Duak. French Brandy. Cabalonia Wine, in half pipes and quarter casks. New-England Rum, in barrels. Cod-Fish, and Stone Lime. May 7. d
Plaister Paris—afloat.
70 tons Plaister Paris, on board the sch'r. Agness, at Lawrason and Fowle's wharf—and for sale by Lawrason and Fowle. Said schooner will take a few hundred barrels on freight for BOSTON, if immediate application is made. May 19. d
FOR SALE,
THAT BEAUTIFUL SEAT, SITUATED on the banks of Great Hunting Creek, called Rural Felicity, formerly owned by Mr. John Duff. It is at present rented for one year, for the sum of one hundred and fifty dollars, reserving the right of possession at any time during the above term, on giving one month's notice. For terms apply to RICHARD LEWIS. April 29. eo
Just Received,
From Philadelphia, Mr. Murray's fashionable Kid and Morocco Slippers. Charles Pascoe. May 28. d3t-2awvni
NOW RECEIVED,
12 tierces RICE, AND ON HAND, A few bales COTTON, For Sale by E. GILMAN. May 29. eo3t
FISH FOR SALE.
I have about 600 barrels of well cured Herrings for sale. James Douglass. May 29. eo3t
FOR SALE,
TWO NEAT GIGS. Apply to Mial Dorsey, Alexandria. May 28. 4aw2w
Joseph Janney
HAS JUST RECEIVED His SPRING GOODS, in a considerable quantity and a good assortment, which are offered for sale. He has removed his Store to King-street, opposite to Paton and Butchers. 5 mo. 12. d3teo
James R. Riddle,
Has received a large and general assortment of SPRING GOODS, Which he offers for sale very low, by the piece or smaller quantity. May 18. eo1y 2aw2w
Landing, at Merchants' Wharf,
From on board the ship John Andrew, the balance of her cargo of SALT—Consisting of About 5000 bushels Ground Allum, and 200 sacks stowed.
ALSO, 30 crates Queens and blue edged Ware, For Sale by William Hodgson. May 18. d
FOR CHARTER,
THE SHIP JOHN ANDREW, Capt. MOORE Burthen about 2300 barrels, nearly new. For terms apply to Wm. HODGSON. May 14. d
I have just Received,
AND OFFER FOR SALE, 34 boxes, } PRUNES, 16 half do. } fresh and in good order, William Hodgson. May 14. d
10 bales Beerboom Gurrahs,
For Sale by Joseph Riddle. March 2. d3t1awtf
JUST RECEIVED,
Dr. Rees's CYCLOPAEDIA. Vol. 3d. Part 1st and 2d. AND Vol. 4th. Part 1st. Subscribers are requested to send for those copies, which must be paid for on delivery. Robert Gray. May 27.
Public Sale.
By virtue of a deed of trust from Philip Warrington to the subscriber, for the purpose of securing the payment of certain sums therein mentioned, will be exposed to public sale, on the premises, at 11 o'clock, in the forenoon, on SATURDAY, the 27th day of June next, on a credit of six months—
Six LOTS handsomely situated, contiguous to the town of Alexandria; containing between 5 and 6 acres, each being a part of the tract lately known by the name of Stacey-Hill, and in the sub-division thereof, as laid off by Col. Giffin—distinguished by the numbers 18, 19, 20, 23, 24, 25.
To accommodate purchasers, these Lots will be set up separately—and for the consideration money notes with approved indorsers, will be required.
JOHN MIVER. May 29. 3tawds

Alexandria Price Current.
   CORRECTED WEEKLY.   Articles. Per. Prices D. C.   Dolls. Cts.     Bread, Ship 100lb. 3 33   Navy 4 25   Pilot 5 50   Crackers 6 00   Beef cargo No. 1. bbl. 11   Bacon lb. 11   Butter for export 18 20   Coffee, West India 29 31   Cotton 24 plenty   Chocolate 22 25   Candles Mould 20 21   Dipt 19 20   Spermaceti 50 53   Cheese, American 13 16   English none   Duck, Best Russia bolts. 30 22   Fish, Salmon bbl. none   Herrings 4 25   Mackerel none   Shad 7 50 8   Flax Seed 75 1 00   Flour Superfine 5 75   Fine 5 25   Midlings 4 75   Grain, Indian Corn bus. 75 80   Wheat 1 17 1 20   Rye 75   Barley 1 50   Oats 10 11   Hides, Spanish lb. 10 11   Hemp cwt. 9 11   Hogslard lb. 12 1/2   Iron ton 125 130   Leather, Sole lb. 22   Lime bbl. 2   Lines 8   Lemons none   Lumber   Oak timber and scantling 100ft. 5 7   Pine scantling 2 5   Boards 4-4 1 70   5-4 2 10   White do. common 4-4 1 50   do. clean 4-4 2 20   hingles, Junp. 24 in. M. 4 50   Common 3 50   Cypress 24 3   Do. 18 2   Staves hhd. 28   bbl. 20   bbl. Red Oak 10   hhd. do. 9   Meal bus. 1 00   Molasses gal. 38 42   Nankeens piece 84   Pork prime bbl. 16 18   Cargo 15 16   Southern 2d qual. 15 16   Plaster Paris c. pr. ton 7 50   Do. retail 10   Pimento 25   Porter, American doz. 1 25   London none   Rice 100lbs. 4 50   Scap, Amer. white lb. dull 10 11   Do. brown 9   Castile 15 17   Salt-Fetre, refined 31   Not refined 14   Spirits   Brandy 4th proof gall. 1 5 1 13   Rum Jam. 4th do 93 95   Antigua 2d 75 83   American 48 50   Whiskey 48 50   Sugar H. white 100lb 13   Do. brown 11   Candy white 13   Do. brown 11   Muscovado 1st qual. 11 50   Do. 2d do. 10 50 plenty   Do. 3d do. 10   Loaf lb. 19 22   Salt St. Ubes bus. 70   Lisbon 80   Cadiz 80 plenty   Liverpool blown 50   Do. coarse 60   Turk Island 90   Isle of May 79 75   Liverpool fine sack 13   Shot all sizes cwt. 13 50 14   Sheetings, Russia piece 22   Steel blistered cwt. 8 33   Crowley 17 13   TOBACCO, Alex. Ins.   Tobacco Md. 100lbs 6   Up. Patuxent 1st qual. 6 56   Do. 2d 15 50 6 32   Virginia 4 50 4 50   Lower do. 3 50 3 75   Rappahannock 4 50   Teas, T. Hyson lb 1   Imperial 1 40   Tallow, Amer. 16 scarce   Wax Bees 37 1/2   Wines, Madeira pipe   Lisbon gal. 1 20 1 25   Sherry 1 15 1 23   Teneriffe 80 1 20   Claret doz. 3 12   Malaga gal. 95 1   Port 1 50 scarce   Tin, in boxes 19 30  
PRICE OF STOCKS.
   Alexandria Bank, 202   Potomac do 100   Exchange on London, pay.  
FROM THE VIRGINIA ARGUS.
TRIAL
OF
COL. AARON BURR.
Saturday, May 23d, 1807.
Present the same judges as on yesterday.
The following witnesses appeared in behalf of the United States, and were bound in a recognizance of one thousand dollars each, for their attendance on the court.
John G. Henderson, Alexander Henderson, Eric Bollman, Samuel Swartwout, Robert Spence, William Eaton, John Morgan, George Morgan and Thomas Morgan.
The names of the following persons, summoned as witnesses on the part of the United States, were called, but they did not appear.
Ambrose Smith, Hugh Phelps, James Read, William Duane, Leonore Dovaïne, Thomas Peterkin, Elias Glover, Samuel Fairlamb, James Lowry Donaldson, William Wilson, and William C. Meade.
The counsel for col. Burr observed, that, if it was the pleasure of the court, the discussion intended for this day on the propriety of giving special instructions to the grand jury, would take place on Monday.
This proposition was assented to. The grand jury appearing pursuant to adjournment, the chief justice informed them that the absence of a witness deemed important by the counsel for the U. S. and the uncertainty of his arrival at any particular period, made it necessary that they should be adjourned. They were accordingly adjourned till Monday.
Some conversation ensued between the court and bar with respect to the propriety of adjourning the grand jury to some distant day in the term.
The chief justice stated it as his opinion that as there was no necessity for calling over the names of the grand jury every day, they might be considered in contemplation of law still in their chambers till they were called into court; and that it might be understood that they would not be called till some particular day. This, he said, was the practice in some of the states, nor did he know any sound objection to it. But, unless it was considered by counsel on both sides that this course was free from all exception, he should be unwilling on any account, to adopt it.
The counsel for col. Burr stated that they knew no objection to the measure, but were unwilling to express any decided opinion, especially as col. Burr was not then in court.
The chief justice said that he felt much inclined to accommodate the grand jury, but until farther consideration of the subject, they would stand adjourned till Monday next.
Monday, May 25th, 1807.
Present the same judges as on Saturday.
The grand jury appeared in court; and on its being stated by the foreman that they had been two days confined to their chambers and had no presentment to make, or bills before them; Mr. Hay observed that he had two bills prepared, but wished to suspend the delivery of them till the witnesses were called, and it was ascertained that all the evidence relied upon by the counsel for the prosecution, could be had. He thought it probable, that, in the course of a week, he should hear of gen. Wilkinson, who was still absent, and whose testimony was deemed very important.
A further conversation took place as to the propriety of adjourning the grand jury to a distant day of the term; and Monday next was mentioned as the time when they would probably be required to attend.
The Chief Justice observed that from the researches which he had been enabled to make, he was still inclined to favor the opinion which he had expressed on Saturday, that there was no necessity for calling the grand jury every day. This opinion was the result of his reflections upon principle, not from any positive authority on the subject.
Mr. Wickham having stated that as a number of witnesses were attending at a considerable distance on the part of col. Burr, it might be important to know when the grand jury would be again called; Mr. Hay observed that a motion might be made which would render their presence necessary even on that day.
Mr. Wickham then requested that before any order should be taken in relation to the adjournment of the grand jury, the counsel for the U. S. might state the nature and object of his motion.
Mr. Hay. The object of my motion is to commit Mr. Burr, on a charge of high treason against the U. S. On his examination, there was no evidence of an overt act, and he was committed for a misdemeanor only. The evidence is different now.
Mr. Wickham hoped that the application might be made, and counsel heard.
Mr. Hay. Gentlemen may be assured that they will be apprised of the application, but is it their wish that the application should be made, and the subject discussed in the presence of the grand jury?
Colonel Burr. The gentleman has mistaken the object of my counsel, as far as it is comprehended in my motion. The design was not that the grand jury might hear, but that the impropriety of mentioning the subject in the presence of the grand jury might be made more manifest. I think it may be demonstrated that while there is a grand jury attending before whom a question may be determined, there is an obvious impropriety in submitting it to any other tribunal for any other purpose.
The grand jury were requested to withdraw.
Mr. Hay renewed his application, stating more at large the grounds on which it was made. The discussion of this question took up the time of the court till nearly 5 o'clock, when it adjourned without coming to any decision.
During the discussion the grand jury requested to be brought into court, and if it should be deemed improper for them to hear any arguments which might be addressed to the court, they wished them to be suspended while they were present.
They were accordingly brought into court, and a wish being expressed that they would not listen to the discussion of the subject then before the court, they were adjourned until the next day, at twelve o'clock.
Tuesday, May 26th, 1807.
Present the same judges as on yesterday.
The grand jury were called, and adjourned over till the next day.
On the motion made yesterday to commit col. Burr on the charge of treason, the Chief Justice delivered the opinion of the court as follows:
IN considering the question which was argued yesterday, it appears to be necessary to decide—
1st. Whether the court sitting as a court possesses the power to commit any person charged with an offence against the United States.
2d. If this power be possessed, whether circumstances exist in this case which ought to restrain its exercise.
The first point was not made in the argument, and would, if decided against the attorney for the U. S. only change the mode of proceeding. If a doubt can exist respecting it, that doubt arises from the omission in the laws of the U. S. to invest their courts, sitting as courts, with the power in question. It is expressly given to every justice and judge, but not to a court.
This objection was not made on the part of colonel Burr, and is now mentioned, not because it is believed to present any intrinsic difficulty, but to show that it has been considered.
This power is necessarily exercised by courts in discharge of their functions, and seems not to have been expressly given, because it is implied in the duties which a court must perform, and the judicial act contemplates it in this light. They have cognizance of all crimes against the U. S. they are composed of the persons who can commit for those crimes; and it is obviously understood, by the legislature, that the judges may exercise collectively, the power which they possess individually so far as is necessary to enable them to retain a person charged with an offence in order to receive the judgment which may finally be rendered in his case. The court say this is obviously understood by the legislature, because there is no clause expressly giving to the court the power to bail or to commit a person, who appears in discharge of his recognizance, and against whom the attorney for the U. S. does not chuse to proceed, and yet the thirty-third section of the judicial act, evinces a clear understanding in the legislature that the power to take bail is in possession of the court.
If a person shall appear, in conformity with his recognizance, and the court passes away without taking any order respecting him, he is discharged. A new recognizance, therefore, or a commitment on the failure to enter into one, is in the nature of an original commitment, and this power has been uniformly exercised.
It is believed to be a correct position, that the power to commit for offences of which it has cognizance, is exercised by every court of criminal jurisdiction, and that courts as well as individual magistrates are conservators of the peace.
Were it otherwise the consequence would only be that it would become the duty of the judge to descend from the bench, and in his character as an individual magistrate, to do that which the court is asked to do.
If the court possesses the power, it is certainly its duty to hear the motion which has been made on the part of the U. S. for in cases of the character of that under consideration, its duty and its power are coextensive with each other. It was observed when the motion was made, and the observation may now be repeated, that the arguments urged on the part of the accused rather prove the motion on the part of the U. S. unnecessary, or that inconveniences may result from it, than the want of a legal right to make it.
The first is, that the grand jury being now in session ready to receive an indictment, the attorney for the U. S. ought to proceed by bill instead of applying to the court, since the only purpose of a commitment is to bring the accused before a grand jury. This statement contains an intrinsic error which destroys its operation. The commitment is not made for the sole purpose of bringing the accused before a grand jury; it is made for the purpose of subjecting him personally to the judgment of the law, and the grand jury is only the first step towards that judgment.
If, as has been argued, the commitment was simply to detain the person until a grand jury could be obtained; then its operation would cease on the assembling of a grand jury; but such is not the fact. The order of commitment retains its force while the jury is in session, and if the prosecutor does not proceed, the court is accustomed to retain a prisoner in confinement, or to renew his recognizance to a subsequent term.
The arguments drawn from the general policy of our laws, from the attention which should be bestowed on prosecutions, instituted by special order of the executive, from the peculiar inconveniences and hardships of this particular case, from improper effects which inevitably result from this examination, are some of them subjects for the consideration of those who make the motion, rather than of the court, and others go to the circumvention with which the testimony in support of the motion ought to be weighed, rather than to the duty of hearing it.
It has been said that col. Burr already stands charged with treason, and that, therefore, a motion to commit him for the same offence is improper. But the fact is not so understood by the court. The application to charge him with treason was rejected by the judge to whom it was made, because the testimony offered in support of the charge did not furnish probable cause for the opinion, that the crime had been committed. After this rejection, col. Burr stood so far as respected his legal liability to have the charge repeated, in precisely the same situation as if it had never been made. He appears in court now as if the crime of treason had never before been alleged against him. That it has been alleged, that the government had had time to collect testimony for the establishment of the fact, that an immense crowd of witnesses are attending for the purpose, that the prosecutor in his own judgment has testimony to support the indictment, are circumstances which may have their influences on the motion for a commitment, or on a continuance, but which cannot deprive the attorney for the U. S. of the right to make his motion. If he was about to send up a bill to the grand jury, he might move that the person designed to accuse should be ordered into custody and it would be in the discretion of the court to grant or to reject the motion.
The court perceives and regrets that the result of this motion, may be publications unfavorable to the justice, and to the right decision of the case; but if this consequence is to be prevented, it must be by other means than by refusing to hear the motion. No man feeling a correct sense of the importance which ought to be attached to all to a fair and impartial administration of justice, especially in criminal prosecutions, can view without extreme solicitude any attempt which may be made to prejudice the public judgment, and to try any person, not by the laws of his country and the testimony exhibited against him—but by public feelings, which may be and often are artificially excited against the innocent, as well as the guilty. But the remedy for a practice not less dangerous than it is criminal, is not to be obtained by suppressing motions, which either party may have a legal right to make.
If it is the choice of the prosecutor on the part of the U. S. to proceed with this motion, it is the opinion of the court, that he may open his testimony.
Mr. Hay then rose and declared that he was fully sensible of the inconveniences which might result from a public examination of the witnesses at this stage of the prosecution; that nothing but the necessity of taking this step, to secure the appearance of col. Burr to answer the charge, had induced him to make the motion for col. Burr's commitment.

present administration can maintain themselves with the present parliament or not. No account had reached England of the reception of the treaty in this country, which is in England thought to be so favorable to the United States, that not a doubt is entertained of its ratification. Mr. Munroe we are assured from a source which we can rely on, will leave London for the United States in all April, or sooner as he can find a suitable vessel for himself and his family.
In Hampton Roads bound to city Point, Sheffield, Davis, forty days from Liverpool. Sailed the 15th of April in company with the Sally Hincley, of Boston bound to Philadelphia, and Fair American of New Bedford bound to N. Y. Spoke at New Boyne, going in, the ship Averick, of New Bedford from Charleston; ship Governor Strong, Bryant, 49 days from New Orleans; ship Brutus of Newburyport, 29 days from Charleston, and ship Union of and from Philadelphia. April 12, long. 12, spoke ship Sally, Fosdick, of N. Y. 32 days from New Orleans, bound to Liverpool. May 1, long 47, 10, ship Hercules, Hewitt, of Duxbury, from Baltimore bound to Liverpool. May 6 long. 46, 10, brig Nancy, Coles of Boston from New York, bound to Bordeaux, out 14 days—May 25, spoke ship Severn from Baltimore out 18 hours bound to Buenos Ayres. At Falmouth the 5th of April, the ship Virginia, from Batavia and New York bound to Amsterdam, detained by the Scorpion; Commerce, Crowdhill, from Virginia with flour, in 64 days passage; Eliza, from Lisbon bound to Cherbourg.
American vessels carried into Algesiras between the 1st of Feb and 9th of March. Brig Rebecca from Alexandria; Nancy, from Savannah for Gibraltar; Flora, Anderson, from Baltimore for Leghorn.
Alexandria Daily Advertiser. MONDAY, JUNE 1. LITERARY INTELLIGENCE.
Dr. Akin observes in his Athenaeum, No 2, that Mr. Janson who has lately returned from America, has brought with him many interesting materials towards furnishing a complete Summary of the state of society and manners in that country; which will speedily appear in one quarto volume accompanied with a number of engravings.
Mr. Janson at first proposed to publish his work in a periodical form, but has now determined to publish it in one volume which he calls, "The Stranger in America." Mr. J in a letter to a gentleman of Philadelphia, says, there is much said in his work of Philadelphia, and many public characters in the United States are introduced, and that he does not expect it will be reprinted in the United States, because he has mentioned truth* which should not at all times be told—From this we may conclude he intends to make it a good British book.
* Probably untruth which should at no time be told. A letter from Fort Stoddert, of April 14, says, "The Spaniards at Mobile have assumed a degree of insolence altogether intolerable. In open opposition to the assurances which we last fall received from general Howard of Pensacola, of the free passage of our vessels and effects by Mobile, they put our people to the trouble, risk and expense of unloading every article of their cargoes, and made them pay a toll of 12 per cent thereon. The schooner Victory, of New York left this port a few days ago, with a cargo of cotton, for New Orleans, the duties on which at Mobile, amounted to 1,140 dollars. The sloop Castor, laden with stores for the troops at this place, and goods for the Choctaw factory has been detained since the middle of last month, under the pretext that some of his papers are wanting to enable them to lay the duties."
By the Swedish schooner Ana, arrived at Wilmington in 11 days from Pau-Prince, we learn that Pétion had declared all the ports under the authority of Christophe, in a state of blockade! Pétion had strongly fortified Port au Prince. Markets were overstocked with English goods.
Mr. Samuel Nightingale, jun. supercargo of the ship Nancy, arrived at Providence, from Alicante and Gibraltar gives the following information: "Previous to leaving Alicante, the governor had declared that all neutral vessels from an English port with a cargo should be seized, and if arriving without a cargo, they should be turned out of the port. He had ordered the captain of a Danish ship to leave the harbor, but he refused, alleging that his ship was too leaky. Mr. Montgomery, the American consul, had protested against the measure, as contrary to the treaty between the United States and Spain. The Spanish government had ordered a new tonnage duty on each foreign vessel, as the ships of Spain pay on entering the ports from which such vessels came, and this duty to increase or diminish with that of other nations. Bonaparte has ordered a large number of troops from Spain, and 500 men, drawn from among the inhabitants of Alicante, had left that place to join his armies. It was reported that the French had sent 60,000 troops to the assistance of the Turks, and that they had got as far as Dalmatia. Left at Alicante, a number of American vessels, names unknown."
Left at Gibraltar, ship Minerva, Barnes, of Baltimore; schooner Experiment, Clarke, detained by the brig Redwing; schooner Maryland, Merry, of Baltimore, bound up the Straits; United States schooner Enterprize, from Tunis and Algiers, with a Tunisian ambassador on board, going to Spain. The dey of Algiers had declared war against Tunis, and blockaded the port with a large squadron. The Barbary powers were said to be very well disposed towards the United States. The Nancy sailed in company with the ship Resolution, Bell, of Portsmouth, and Indian Chief, of New York, bound to Tonningen; ship Freedom, Buff, of Salem; ship Alonzo, Tabor, of New Bedford; and Grand Turk, Staples, of Providence; under convoy of his Britannic majesty's brig Grass-hopper, the commander of her having very politely offered to protect her through the Straits—Bonaparte's decree declaring the ports of Great-Britain in a state of blockade, was published at Algiers the 18th March, and had rendered the pirates fitter from that place and Taris more daring and insolent than ever; seldom meeting with a defenceless neutral, but they plunder him of something if they did not send him in—An English squadron of 8 sail of the line had passed Constantinople, to join the Russians in the Black Sea. They were fired upon by the Turks, but did not return the fire. The British ship Ajax, of 84 guns, had been burnt in the Levant, and 250 of her crew lost their lives. It was thought the accident was occasioned by lightning."
ROBERT GRAY, BOOKSELLER, KING-STREET, Has just received a few copies of BOWDITCH'S NAVIGATOR, Second edition, with many improvements, price 3 dollars 50 cents. And expects to receive in a few days, MACKAY'S NAVIGATION, with additions and corrections, by Mr. Delamar, of Philadelphia, price 3 dollars 50 cents. Lately received, Memoirs of Marmontel, Chemical Catechism, Geographical Compilation, and Carr's Stranger in Ireland. June 1 eo3w
PROPOSALS Are issued in Boston, for publishing by subscription, ARROWSMITH'S, MAP OF THE WORLD; The size of which, will be six feet eleven inches, by four feet ten inches, handsomely engraved and printed on fine thick paper—Price to subscribers, from nine to fourteen dollars, according to the mounting, coloring, varnishing, &c. &c. ** Subscriptions received by R. Gray, Alexandria. June 1.
FOR SALE, A Negro Woman with a Child about a year old. She is honest and sober, and understands House-work, washing, ironing and cooking well, and is a good spinner. Apply to the Printer. Wanted to Hire or Purchase, A truely Negro Man; To attend a Warehouse. Apply as above. June 1. 3t
Notice. WHEREAS the subscriber has obtained letters of administration from the orphans court for the county of Alexandria, in the district of Columbia, on the personal estate of Hugh West, deceased, late of the said county—this is to request all persons who have claims against the said estate to exhibit the same, legally proven, to the subscriber, on or before the 1st day of December next, and all who are indebted are required to make immediate payment. Ann West, Adm x . June 1 2aw4w
Forty Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY from the subscriber, living in Brentown, Fauquier county, Virginia, on the 26th May, A MULATTO FELLOW named Jesse, about 5 feet 4 or 5 inches high, about 21 or 22 years of age, has been raised a house servant, but has worked in the field for the last three years, he took with him two large coats, country cloth under jacket and pantaloons, a new wool hat, and one pair of laced half-boots, he is a very dressy fellow, and may change his cloathing. I will give the above reward, with all reasonable charges, to any person who will bring him home, or lodge him in any jail so that I get him again. George Sweeney. Brentown, Fauquier county, May 8th, 1aw3w
JUST RECEIVED, And for Sale, 10 pipes fourth proof Cogniac Brandy. William Hodgson. June 1. d
FOR SALE, By the Subscriber, 60,000 twenty-two inch shingles 10 tierces fresh rice 50 barrels tar, and 20 pork. M. Miller. June 1. d
JUST RECEIVED, 30 chests, boxes and cannisters of fresh TEAS, carefully selected, 20 hds. Muscovado, SUGARS, 10 hds. MOLASSES, With a general assortment of GROCERIES, as usual, For Sale by Roberts & Griffith. June 1 taw3w
For Sale by the Subscribers, Lishon Carpeting for summer, of different qualities, Buccellos 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. co
20 Dollars Reward. ELOPED from the subscriber living near Richmond Court-House, Virginia, on the last of April, a lad by the name of GEORGE; He is short, of a dark complexion, and about 18 years of age, had his right thigh broken by a fall from a horse at Hanover court house, when living with John Tayloe, esq. Mount Airy; it has occasioned a small lameness. He took with him, a variety of clothes, particularly a pair of buckskin pantaloons, almost new. The above reward will be given, for apprehending and confining him in any jail in the state. Should he be apprehended out of the state, an additional reward will be given by Landau Carter. Richmond County, (Va.) May 23. (J. 1.) 602w
WILL BE SOLD OR LEASED, ON GROUND RENT, For a term of Years, or for ever, A NUMBER OF VALUABLE AND ELIGIBLY SITUATED BUILDING LOTS, in this Town—on Fairfax, Cameron, Water, Union and Princess streets. They will be laid off to accommodate purchasers. Application may be made to William Herbert, Esq. or to the subscriber near Patuxent Iron-works, Prince George's County, Maryland. John C. Herbert February 12. 2aw

Joseph Mandeville, Corner of King and Fairfax Streets, ALEXANDRIA.  HAS FOR SALE, An assortment of WINES, LI- QUORS, GROCERIES, &c. Consisting of
MADEIRA Port } WINES. Sherry } Lisbon } Malaga } Teneriffe & } Corsica } Old St. Estephe Medoc claret, 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 hogheads Havanna honey 15 do. choice retailing molasses Gunpowder Imperial } TEAS Hyson } of good quality. Young Hyson } Hyson-Skin and } Souchong } Muscovado sugars, different qualities Bengal white do. Loaf and Lump sugars, Philadelphia, Bal- timore and Alexandria. Leiper's, Garrett's, and Hamilton's snuff, in bottles and bladders. Macaba and rapee do. Clover-seed, (Penn. warranted) Mace; nutmegs; cloves; cassia; pimen- to; pepper; ginger, race and ground; Cay- enne pepper; refined salt-petre. Coffee; chocolate; rice; pearl barley; London and Philadelphia mustard; basket salt; starch; fig blue; flout indigo; Geor- gia and Tennessee cotton; flax; wool; mad- der; copperas; alum; brimstone; chalk; pipes in boxes; wrapping paper and twine; traces; bed cords; leading lines; demijohns gin cases; patent shot; brandy wine gunpow- der; Harvey's gunpowder, [the only real Bri- tish battle powder] from F to treble sealed; chewing tobacco; best Havanna segars. Muscatel and bloom raisins in boxes. Sun raisins in casks. Zante currants; prunes; soft shelled al- monds. A few boxes excellent pickles, each one dozen bottles assorted; capers, olives and n- olives, for sale by the box. A quantity of clean good allum salt suitable for the fishery, &c. &c. March 19. d
Patent Elastic Suspenders, To be had, wholesale and retail, of the Pa- tentee, next door below Mr. Alexander McKenzie's, lower end of Prince-street, A- lexandria.
THEY surpass any yet extant, for ease, elegance, &c. Masters of vessels and other gentlemen going to the West-Indies, Spanish Main, &c. may be furnished with an assortment, and a great allowance to those who purchase by the quantity. N. B. The buttons on the back parts of the waistband ought to be placed the same distance from each other, as the two center buttons on the Suspenders, to prevent improper strain- ing, and thereby destroying the case designed in the construction of the article.
Richard Horwell. ALSO, Received per ship Leonidas from Liverpool,  Red, Green, Blue and Yellow  Morocco Leather, Good quality for saddlers, shoe-makers, book- binders, hatters, &c. LIKEWISE, Saddlers' Seating Leather, and a few dozen Morocco suitable for the West-Indies. May 2. d12m
LUMBER YARD. THE subscriber respectfully informs his friends and the public in general, that he has established a LUMBER YARD, ad- joining Colonel Ramsay's wharf, where he intends keeping a constant supply of the best materials in that line, and will sell low for cash or on a short credit.  James McGuire. May 6. co2m N. B. He continues the House-Joiners' business, and from his knowledge in that line, will pay particular attention to any orders for lumber that he may receive.
A Brewery Establishment  FOR SALE.
WISHING to quit the brewing business, I offer for sale all my right and inte- rest in that extensive BREW-HOUSE which I now occupy. There is an established busi- ness, 1500 barrels having been sold in one season, 2000 might be made—all the work- ing utensils complete, with malt house, kiln, mill, casks, and 300 bushels of malt.—Also a line of wharf extending along the Potomac 150 feet, very suitable for a lumber yard, or to receive flour by water—this may be treated for separately. These premises are held by lease from the Corporation, who are to pay for all improve- ments of stone and brick, at the end of the lease, of which there are ten years unexpired from the 7th September next. One third of the purchase money will be required—for the remainder a liberal credit will be given on sufficient security. For further particulars apply to  Thomas Cruse. May 27. 3taw1m
R. GRAY  HAS JUST RECEIVED, A few copies of Memoirs of the Life of Marmontel, in two volumes, 12 mo. Price two dollars bound and lettered. Geographical Compilations, two volumes. Price two dollars fifty cents. Tucker's Universal History for schools. R. GRAY has on hand, A good stock of Writing and Wrapping Paper, Bonnet Boards, Spelling-Books, Bi- bles, Testaments, Slates and Slate Pencils, Playing and Blank Cards, Ink-Powder, &c. &c. which he will sell low for cash. May 13. colm
NOTICE. ALL those who have any claims or de- mands against the estate of John Dun- laft , merchant, late of the town of Alexandria, are hereby informed, to bring in their ac- counts, 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 please- d to make immediate payment. Samuel Craig, } Exrs William Herbert, } April 6. 3taw
IN THE CASE OF  DAVID WILSON SCOTT.
THE Subscriber having been appointed trustee of the estate and effects, rights and credits, of the said David Wilson Scott , for the benefit of his creditors, in conformity with the provisions of the insolvent law for the district of Columbia, hereby requires all per- sons ANY WISE indebted or who may have property in their possession, belonging to the said David Wilson Scott , to make payment, and to deliver such property to the subscriber, or to such person or persons only as may be duly authorised by him to receive the same.  Cleon Moore, Trustee. May 13. 3taw4w
Suarrow Boots.  JOHN G. FRANCIS, From New-York, RESPECTFULLY informs the public that he manufactures Suarrow Boots with all the modern improvements, warranted equal to any in the United States. After many years of experience in his business, he has discovered a new method of retaining the elas- ticity in boots. He warrants to fit the leg be it ever so badly shaped. He makes boots of various descriptions, viz. Suarrow—Fair- Tops, Three Quarters, Corsican Spring Toes, Duck Bills, Round Toes, Loupart's Graves Jefferson's Boots and Shoes. He warrants to fit the Suarrow equal to the tuck boots.— Gentlemen will please to call an themselves, at his shop in King-street, be- tween Mr. Mott's and Mr. Hodgkin's tavern. N. B. He intends selling cheap for cash. January 5. d6m
Trial of Col. Aaron Burr.  WESTCOTT & CO. ELEVENTH STREET, NEAR PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, WASHINGTON CITY,
INFORM the Public that they have en- gaged THOMAS CARPENTER , one of the most able and correct Stenographers in the United States, to attend the circuit court, to commence its session at Richmond the 22d instant; and in case the said trial comes on, to publish as speedily as possible a compleat and full account thereof, accompanied by all the documents relative to this all important case. The Enquirer, and Argus, of Rich- mond, and the American, of Baltimore, will please to publish this advertisement in their respective papers, three times immediately on receipt thereof, and charge the same to the Editor of the Expositor. N. B. The copy right will be secured. May 19.
TICKETS, In the Muskigum Bridge Lottery ,  Highest Prize 10,000 Dollars. For sale at R. Gray's Book-store ; Where a scheme of the Lottery may be seen. May 20.
TO RENT, And immediate possession given,  THAT commodious two story FRAME  HOUSE , on the lower end of Water- street, 32 feet front, with two wings 16 feet each, with smoke house, dairy and stable, and fine garden—Also, the use of a large vacant lot well calculated for a garden. For further particulars enquire of  T. Sanford,  T. Preston. May 5. co12m
Bottled Porter, Ale and Cider. THE subscriber offers for Sale, at his Cel- lar, next door to Mr. Smith's china store, King-street, the following bottled LI- QUORS, warranted of the best quality.—Or- ders, for home or export consumption, will be carefully attended to, as respects length of voyage and climate, viz. Albany PALE ALE, first quality. Do. do. do. second do. Philadelphia PALE ALE, } From Do. PORTER. } Abbott and Also, } Stewart's BEER & ALE, on draught. } Brewery. Newark CIDER, rich and high flavored.  John Macleod. N. B. About 40 BARRELS recently emp- tied, suitable for fish. May 7. d1wontf
Thirty Dollars Reward. RAN AWAY from the subscriber in Au- gust last, a negro woman named Tabb ; she is about 35 years of age, of the common size, of a yellowish complexion, long face, high cheek bones, and her eyes sunk in—she understands every kind of house work, wash- ing, nursing, &c. In the latter capacity she has been passing herself in Alexandria, and has said by my authority. There are various circumstances which lead me to believe she has been and is now secreted by her husband Jerry (the property of Joseph Mandeville, ju- nior). He is hired to his father John Man- deville, as a laborer, and sometimes drives a cart on the streets. Twenty Dollars will be paid if taken in the district, and the above re- ward if taken above 10 miles without, provi- ded that she is so secured that I get her a- gain. All persons are cautioned against harboring or employing said negro, in any capacity whatever.  H. ROSE. April 24. [28.] 2aw
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, } TEAS, Imperial, } particularly select- Hyson, } ed for Young Hyson, } family use. Hyson-Skin, and } Souchong } Best green Coffee, Chocolate, of a superior quality Madeira, } WINE. Busellos, } Sherry, } Lisbon, } Teneriffe, } Malaga, } and } Genuine old Port } Cognac and Bourdeaux Brandy, Old Jamaica Spirit, for family use, Antigue, St. Croix, St. Vincents, and New England Rum, Holland Gin, Irish and country Whisky, Molasses, Wine, and Cider Vinegar, Stoughton's Bitters, Mace, nutmegs, cloves, cassia, pimento, Cayenne and black pepper, race and ground ginger, basket salt for table use, pearl barley, rice, starch, fig blue, soap, mould, dipt and spermaceti candles, refined salt-petre, flout indigo, alum, copperas, madder, brimstone, spinning cotton, patent shot all sizes, best en- glish and country made gunpowder, segars and smoking tobacco, very best chewing to- bacco. 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 ar- ticle in his line—the whole of which have been selected with care, and will be disposed of on he very lowest terms.
Just Received and for Sale, By the Subscribers, A choice cargo of MAHOGANY, From the Bay of Honduras, of different lengths and sizes, which they will sell by the log or larger quantity. They have also for Sale, Sugar in hogheads London particular Madeira Wine, Camlonia ditto, by the quarter cask Virginia Rum, of excellent quality Molasses by the hoghead Liverpool Stored Salt And Logwood.  Nathanial Wattles & Co. January 26 2aw
FOR SALE,  OAK HILL MILL, And two valuable Leases, SITUATED in the county of Fauquier, on the great road leading from Ashby's and Manassas's Gaps, in the Blue Ridge, to Alexandria, Falmouth, and Fredericksburg. The mill seat commands a fall of 24 feet in a very constant stream, issuing immedi- ately from the Cobler Mountain, and is im- proved by a merchant mill fifty-five by forty- five, three stories high, two of stone and one of wood, containing two water wheels, six- teen feet in diameter, one pair of burr and one of Allegany stones, with all the necessary run- ning gear and machinery, a great repair.— To the mill is attached a order, twenty acres, in fee, and a framed dwelling-house, 38 feet by 20 with two rooms, below stairs and two above, an unfinished por- tico behind, of the whole length of the house, and a porch in front, two excellent springs ris- ing within a few feet of the dwelling house, and the mill supply both with water. The leases are for two unexpired lives, con- tain one hundred acres each, and lay adjacent to each other, and to the mill lot. They have on them houses for the reception of tenants, twelve acres of improved timothy meadow, and one hundred and forty acres of inclosed land, adapted for Plaster of Paris and red clover, and now in a state of high cultivation. The terms of sale of the above property will be made to suit the convenience of the pur- chaser, to whom will be given an indisputable title. For the terms of sale or a view of the premises, application may be made to Robert  Hercford, Esq. residing thereupon, who is fully authorized to dispose of the same—or the subscriber.  Charles Fenton Mercer. Little River, Loudoun county, Virginia, May 16. [18] lawtf P. S. If the above property is not sold by the first of October, it will, after that period, be rented out for one or more years. C. F. M.
FRESH SEEDS.  NICHOLAS HINGSTON, Respectfully informs the public, that he has removed from King street, to his old stand, in Fairfax street, Where he hath for sale, RED and white Clover, just receiv- ed, Timothy seed, Orchard Grass, Lucerne— and will receive by first arrival from London, a quantity of Burnet and Rye Grass. Also on hand, a general assortment of Kit- chen Garden and Flower seeds and roots, Me- dicinal and Bird seeds, Pot Herbs, &c. a quan- tity of large Lombardy Poplars, young Loc- ust and Peach trees, large Catalpas, and a variety of flowering trees and shrubs. Also, all kinds of Garden Utensils—best London made Pruning Knives. Flower Pots, Chimney Ornaments and Root Glasses, with a general assortment of China, Glass and Queen's ware, fresh Teas, and a good assortment of Grocer- ies. March 3. d5t, colw, lawtf3dly
Just Received, And for Sale by ROBERT GRAY, Booksel-  ler, King-street,  The New Week's Preparation for a worthy receiving of the Lord's Supper . Recommended to the devout in general, and particularly to the members of the Protestant Episcopal Churches of the United States of America. Consisting of meditations and pray- ers for the morning and evening of every day in the week, with forms of examination and confession of sins; and a companion at the al- tar, directing the communicant in his behav- ior and devotion at the Lord's table. Also, in- structions how to live well, after receiving the holy sacrament. To which is added, a morn- ing and evening prayer for the closet or fami- ly. The Ready Reckoner, and Tradesman's Infallible Guide, in dollars and cents, with a variety of useful tables. Murray's Grammar abridged; designed for the younger classes of learners. R. Gray expects to receive, in a few days, Memoirs of Marmontel. April 29.