Alexandria daily advertiser (Alexandria [Va.]), 1807-10-27 00:00:00

Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
VOL. VII.]
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 1807.
[No. 2057.]
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.
For New-York,
The new and excellent Sch t CATHARINE, GEORGE RILEY, Master; About one hundred and twenty tons burthen.—For freight apply to Lewis Deblois. October 21. d6t
Freight wanted
For Brig IZETTE, JOHN BARNES, Master; Burthen eighteen hundred barrels or two hundred and sixty hogsheads. Also, for sale on board said Brig, 45,000 feet of Lumber, New-England Rum, Potatoes and Oars. Apply to William Yeaton. October 21. d7t
For Freight or Charter,
The Ship MARY, Henry Fosdick, Master; Burthen about three hundred hogsheads, is a good vessel, & will be ready to receive a cargo in a few days.—For terms apply to Lawrasan and Fowle. Who have for sale, on board said ship, 1200 bushels Liverpool Coals, for grates, October 20.
For BOSTON,
Or other Eastern Port, The strong fast sailing Schooner INDEPENDENCE, John Tobey, Commander; Burthen 1000 barrels, now lying at Hartshorne's wharf, and will soon be ready to receive a cargo, which will be taken on moderate terms. Apply to John G. Ladd. Who has for sale, now landing from said vessel, 125 tons Plaister Paris. October 20. d
Public Sale.
By virtue of a decree of the county court of Prince William, Will be sold to the highest bidder on the 29th instant, before the tavern of Benjamin Brumbaugh at Hay-Market, on a credit of six months, the purchaser giving bond and approved security for the payment.—The following tracts of land belonging to the estate of Henry Dade Hooe, deceased, One tract containing about 100 acres, lying in Fauquier County on the road leading from Haymarket to Fredericksburg, the quality of the soil extremely good. One other tract of land situate in Fauquier County near the Thoroughfare mills containing 200 acres, having on it a Dwelling-house, Store and Offices, also a Merchant Mill on a never failing stream, capable of being rendered extremely valuable. The soil of this land is extremely fertile, and about one fourth of it good meadow land. The Decree, under which this land is to be sold is based on the will of said H. D. Hooe, ordering the same to be sold for the payment of his debts. John H. Peyton, Wm. A. G. Dade, } Com rs . October 5. d3w
The Subscriber
Returns his most grateful thanks to the inhabitants of this town, for the patronage he has heretofore received, and earnestly solicits a continuance of the same: He likewise takes this method to inform them that, on Monday evening, the 28th of September inst. he intended opening a NIGHT SCHOOL at his Academy on Prince-street, where will be taught Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, and any branch of the Mathematics.—Any young gentlemen desirous to become acquainted with any of the above branches will meet with due attention from G. W. CARLIN. September 15.
JUST RECEIVED,
By the Schooner THOMAS, from SALEM, and for sale by LEWIS DEBLOIS, 20 tons of RUSSIA HEMP, RUSSIA DUCK, RAVENS' DITTO, TANNERS' OIL. Also for sale, The said Schooner Thomas, if applied for immediately to the Captain on board at Hepburn's wharf, or to LEWIS DEBLOIS. October 15. 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 hds. 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
JAMES SANDERSON,
Offers for sale very low, 25 hogsheads Muscovado Sugar 70 bags green Coffee 15 hogsheads well flavored Rum 5 pipes Cognac Brandy 12 quarter casks Sherry Wine 12 bales Tennessee Cotton And as usual A general assortment of the best Wines, Spirituous Liquors, Teas and Groceries. October 12.
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 FRIDAY, the 30th instant, 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 10 o'clock. Cuthbert Powell, Phineas Janney, Thomas Janney, } Com rs . October 7. dts
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
For Sale by the Subscribers,
Lisbon Carpeting for summer, of different qualities, Bucellos and Caravello 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. on
GROCERIES,
By ISAAC ROBBINS & Co. at their Grocery store, opposite the Indian Queen tavern, KING-STREET, Where country store-keepers can be supplied on moderate terms. October 22. d2weo2w
195 Shares Alexandria Marine Insurance Stock for sale by CATLETT & FISK. October 16. d
Fall Goods.
JOSEPH JANNEY
Has received by the late arrivals, an extensive assortment of FALL GOODS. 10th mo. 20, det Stavff
WANTED
A middle aged woman, capable of managing a house. To one of good character liberal wages will be given. Enquire of the Printer. Sept. 9. d
TO RENT,
and possession given on the 14th of November next,
The three story Brick House
On the corner of King and Columbia-streets, now occupied by Mr. John Roberts.—For terms apply to Col. GEORGE DENEALE, living next door, or to the subscriber. Nicholas Vofs City of Washington, Oct. 20. d
SWEDISH IRON.
Best Swedish Bar-Iron, for sale at McCall's Nail Manufactory—Price One Hundred and Twenty Dollars per Ton. A L S O, A good assortment of Nails, Brads and Shrivels—which will be sold low for cash, or to punctilious customers. October 14.
Public Sale.
On WEDNESDAY, 28th October, will be sold on a credit, on the premises, A two story frame dwelling House and Lot of Ground, situated on the south west corner of Union and Duke-streets. Terms will be made known at the place of sale. Philip G. Marsteller. October 21. dts
PUBLIC SALE.
By virtue of a deed of trust from HILIP WANTON and MARY his wife, to the subscribers, to secure a debt owing by him to the Bank of Alexandria, on THURSDAY the 29th inst. will be exposed to sale, on a credit of six, twelve and eighteen months, carrying an interest from that day, several LOTS and parcels of GROUND, in the town of Alexandria, to wit:
An undivided Moiety of a piece of Ground, with the Improvements, lying upon the west side of Royal-street and to the northward of King-street, fronting twenty-five feet six inches on Royal-street, and extending back one hundred and twenty-three feet five inches—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 southward of King-street, extending on Columbus-street sixty-six feet seven inches to a twenty feet alley, then westwardly with the line of the alley one hundred and sixteen feet to another alley fourteen feet ten inches wide, then northwardly with the line of that alley twenty-six feet seven inches, then eastwardly twenty-four feet three inches and an half, then northwardly forty feet, then eastwardly ninety-one 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 Wolfe-street, north side of Wilkes-street, west side of Patrick-street, and east side of Henry-street.
A large Frame Store & Warehouse, built upon a piece of ground lying on the south side of Prince-street and to the eastward of Fairfax-street, the ground is thirty feet some inches front on Prince-street, the building nearly covers the whole front, the building is ensured, James Keith, John C. Herbert, Oct. 9.
Paton and Butchers,
Have received by the ships William and John, Captain Woodhouse, and the Mary, Captain Babbige, from Liverpool, a general assortment of
IRON MONGERY,
AMONG WHICH ARE—Waggon boxes; blistered, Crowley & cast steel; sheet iron; shovels and spades; patent shot; shovels and tongs; green wire fenders; Coal hods; brass bat ery kettles; patent and copper tea kettles and stewpans; ditto japanned and brass lamps; japanned plate warmers; chaffing dishes; Britannia coffee and tea pots; penknives and razors, table and desert knives and forks, plated and brass wares, of various descriptions; coffee mills; files; locks; bolts; screws; curriers' knives; fleshers; workers; graining boards and steels; saddle trees; gig and carriage harness; gig furniture.
THEY HAVE ALSO ON HAND,
A large assortment of bar iron, coal and upper leather and Spanish hides—
AND DAILY EXPECT
An assortment of Brads Andirons, and Looking-Glasses. 19th mo. 24. d1w 2aw3w
JOHN LLOYD,
Has received per the William and John, and the George from Liverpool, a general assortment of
FALL GOODS,
Which are for sale on the usual terms. October 26. detcolm,
JOSEPH RIDDLE,
Has received by the ship William and John, from Liverpool,
FALL GOODS.
October 24. d
WILLIAM M C MECHEN,
Nearly opposite to Co. Tom and STEWART, on
Royal-street, is opening
A general assortment of DRY GOODS, LIQUORS and GROCERIES.
A L S O,
A consignment of 10 bags prime coffee and 10 pieces first quality Russia Sheeting, which will be sold low for cash, October 24. cost
Public Sale.
By virtue of a decree of the county court of Prince William, will be exposed to sale, before the front door of the court-house, in the town of Dumfries, on the first MONDAY in November next, the following PROPERTY, viz.
Ten likely NEGROES, consisting of men, women and children; among whom are, a good house carpenter and an excellent house servant—one Harpsichord, in tolerable good order.—This property will be sold on a credit of six months, the purchaser giving bond and security for the payment. Also, at the same time and place will be sold,
A Tract of Land, commonly called "Tebb's Dale," situated on Quantico Creek, about one mile and a half below Dumfries; containing about three hundred acres. On this land, whose situation and quality eminently recommends it, is a good dwelling-house and offices.
A Lot in the town of Dumfries, on which is erected a large and convenient stable.
Several Lots in the town of Carrborough, at the mouth of Quantico Creek, some of which are improved, and all of which will be particularly designated on the day of sale.
The real property above mentioned, will be sold on a credit of six months for one half the purchase money, and of twelve months for the balance, the purchaser giving bond and approved security for the payment.
Benjamin Botts,
John H. Peyton, Wm. A. G. Dade } Com rs . October 8. [10.] dts
Bank of Potomac,
OCTOBER 9, 1807.
NOTICE is hereby given the Stockholders of this institution, that an Election for twelve Directors, for the ensuing year will be held at the Court-House, in this town on the second Monday of November next.
By order of the President and Directors.
C PAGE, Cashier. 2 aw t 9th Nov
ALMANACS for 1808,
Just published and for sale, by Cotton and Stewart.

TRIAL
OF COLONEL A. BURR.
MOTION FOR COMMITMENT.
EXAMINATION OF EVIDENCE.
THURSDAY, October 1.
(Mr. Poindexter's testimony concluded.)
Col. Burr. Did you not hear Mr. Meade solicitate me on my fortunate escape from a party who were armed with knives and tomahawks for the purpose of coming on board my boat and massacring me? A. I was not present at any such solicitation. Q. Had Mr. Meade in his possession any document which would authorize him to issue any civil process against me? A. Mr. Meade was an executive officer and could not issue a civil process in any case. Q. Did not Mr. Meade declare to me that there was no document in the territory to authorize the issuing of a civil process against me? A. I do not recollect to have heard any such declaration. Q. Had Judge Rodney any document before him which would authorize the issuing such a process? A. That is a matter of opinion. There were sundry depositions in his possession, some of which were given by persons belonging to your party; many of whom voluntarily came forward and had their own depositions taken, in order to induce a belief that they had forsaken you. That was the general impression, as it appeared to me, & I believe it to be the fact. In those depositions they stated nothing of importance against you. Q. Were not some persons seized by military force, and brought before Judge Rodney? A. Not after your surrender to the civil authority, until the discovery of a paper which was said to have been taken out of the cape of a negro boy's coat. There was then some seizure at Natchez by order of the executive; and the persons seized were detained under guard a short time; but whether they were brought before Judge Rodney, or not, I do not know.
Here Mr. Poindexter observed—one circumstance I omitted to mention yesterday. It took place at the time when I visited Burr's boat. A boat commanded by a lieutenant Patterson of the militia, with between twenty and thirty armed men landed about two hundred yards below, on the west side of the Mississippi, for the purpose of ambuscading the men of Burr's party who were separated from their boats and were amusing themselves in the woods. A person whom I did not know at that time, but whom I have since found to be Davis Floyd, approached col. Burr, and asked him what was to be done; saying that a boat had landed a short distance below on the same side the river; that he was not afraid to attack the boat, provided such were his directions. Col. Burr immediately requested col. Fitzpatrick to interfere to prevent any attack from the boat; which he immediately did, and directed the lieutenant to return with his men to the mouth of Coles Creek.
Col. Burr. Did you not hear Mr. Meade say that, if Wilkinson should attempt to arrest me by military force, he should join me with the militia to prevent it? A. I never did; but I remember Mr. Meade said that he would not permit any military force to come into the territory and arrest you out of the hands of the civil authority if he could prevent it. He kept some militia in readiness for the purpose of supporting the civil authority, and acting as circumstances might direct. We were of opinion that a majority of the people who were about the court-house at Washington at the time the grand jury made their presentments were the friends of Burr, consisted generally of persons who had come promiscuously into the territory; and it was supposed would interfere to rescue him, if necessary. My own impression was, and I believe it was the general impression, that he wished the force immediately about himself to cut a diminutive figure, while a majority of his adherents were dispersed over the country for the purpose of making favorable impressions on the people concerning him.
Mr. Hay here produced the paper said to be found in the cape of the negro boy's coat, which paper is in the following words: "If you are yet together, keep together, and I will join you to-morrow night. In the mean time put all your arms in perfect order. Ask the bearer no questions, but let him all you may think I wish to know. He does not know that this is from me,
nor where I am." Directed to T. C. and D. F.
Mr. Hay asked Mr. Poindexter if that was the original paper said to have been found in the cape of the negro boy's coat. He answered yes.
Mr. Hay. Who were supposed to be meant by T. C. and D. F. A. Comfort Tyler and Davis Floyd. Q. Is that paper in the hand writing of col. Burr? A. I believe it is.
Mr. Wickham. Where did you first see that paper? A. In the hands of governor Williams.
Col. Burr. How long were the persons who were seized at Natchez after that note was found, detained in custody? A. I do not recollect how long particularly; but one or two days I believe. Many of the young men arrested at Natchez declared that if Burr's designs were against the government of the U. S. they would be the first men to turn against him and cut his throat. There are a number of them now remaining in the territory; for he has supplied us with school masters, singing masters, dancing masters and doctors in abundance.
Mr. Hay. Where was col. Burr at the time when this paper was found? A. He had disappeared, and was generally supposed to be at Dr. Cumming's near Gibson Port.
The undersigned certifies, that the foregoing fifteen pages contain a true statement of his evidence as given in open court in the examination, on a motion to commit Aaron Burr, on a charge of treason against the United States.
GEO. POINDEXTER.
October 13th, 1807.
FRIDAY, October 2.
Mr. Wickham called on gen. Wilkinson to produce the president's letter approving his measures.
Gen. Wilkinson. By referring to my papers, I discover I have made a mistake, I find I have no orders from the president, directing the seizure of col. Burr—The order is from the secretary of war and has been already published, directing me to seize the principals of the enterprise. I did believe I had an order from the president specifically directing the arrest of col. Burr—The mistake arose from my misapprehension of the tenor of a letter from the president of Feb. which blends public communications with private affairs.
Mr. Wickham. Have you no letter from the secretary of war approving your conduct in general terms? A. I never had such letter from him. The approval of my conduct is expressed in qualified terms.
Mr. Wickham. You wrote the president about these transactions, was the letter to which you referred an answer to these communications? A. That letter in its public relation merely acknowledges the receipt of two letters from me, and the arrival of a confidential messenger I sent to the president. It gives some directions, but generally conveys information merely.
Mr. Wickham then applied for the production of this letter. It might be important to col. Burr in this point of view. Gen. Wilkinson sends on certain communications by Mr. Briggs, and in this letter the president acknowledges the receipt of them. So that by referring to that letter, it was easy to know what were the communications made to the president by gen. Wilkinson.
Mr. Martin. We have a right to demand this letter.
C Justice. It is easy to read the passage which refers to the two letters and to Mr. Briggs's communications.
Mr. Martin proposed to put the letter into the hands of the Chief Justice, who might mark such passages as he might think improper to be read.
Gen. Wilkinson. The letter is in the hands of the attorney for the U. S.
Mr. Hay. If the court will state those subjects to which the letter should relate to have any bearing on this case, I am ready to produce the passages.
Mr. Burr observed, that he knew of but one ground on which a public document should be withheld from a court of justice, which was, that it might contain something relative to foreign negotiations, actually pending, and the public good required its concealment. But in the present case, the transactions referred to in the letter might have passed over; a letter too, which is not a public document, but a private communication.
Mr. Martin. No government ever dared to suppress information, which was necessary to an individual against whom it had commenced a prosecution. There never was such an attempt to establish a new principle, as is done on the present occasion.
Mr. Hay. Mr. Martin asserts that there never was such an instance as the present, and that we are attempting to establish principles altogether new. I do not, sir, attempt to establish new principles; I do aver my confident opinion that this paper does not in the slightest degree relate to the present case. I will not say that the gentlemen know this fact, nor do I say that they have other objects in view. What effects they may have out of doors; what materials of declamation they may furnish to gentlemen of a certain way of thinking, I know not. But I do assure gentlemen, that when this letter is produced, it will have a very different effect from what they may contemplate. (Mr. Hay then read the last paragraph in the letter.)
Mr. Burr. If there be a single sentence in that letter relating to me, I have a right to demand it. Why is greater regard paid to the president's secrets than to mine? My papers have been fraudulently seized and such passages only culled from them as suited the purposes of my enemies.
Mr. Hay. I am placed in an embarrassing situation. I have no objection to the production of this paper; but in my opinion it has not the smallest application to the present case. If this letter ever is produced, it will but place the conduct of the president on that high ground of propriety which has ever been contemplated and assigned to him by the people of the U. S. If gentlemen want this letter, let them state how it is relevant. I am content that you, sir, (the C. J.) should read this letter, or that any other person should; but I cannot consent to produce every paper which gentlemen may think proper to ask for.
Mr. Wirt. These gentlemen it seems are carrying on an impeachment against the president of the United States. What is their object in demanding this letter?—It is no more than vainly to attempt to inculpate the president, and to gratify their spleen and resentment against him. Is that the object? Is Aaron Burr more or less guilty, because he has approved or disapproved the measures of Gen. Wilkinson? They want to ask you which is the most guilty Thomas Jefferson or Aaron Burr? Are you then trying the president? And even if you were would you not have him here and give him an opportunity of answering his accusers? This letter sir if ever it is produced, will show that the motives of the administration were as pure & as proper as its friends could wish or its enemies could fear; it will appear that the reprobated conduct of general Wilkinson, was such as was justified by the circumstances of the case, and that if the administration have approved it, they have approved of nothing but what was proper. We hope unless the court be satisfied of the relevancy of this paper, they will not unnecessarily violate the sanctity of private correspondence.
Mr. Wickham. It has been said that we wish to inculpate the government: No sir, our object is to defend ourselves; & if in doing this we do inculpate the government, so much the worse for them—When sir the government has spent one hundred thousand dollars on this prosecution; when every quarter has been ransacked for evidence against us; is it not important for us to show from what motives this prosecution has been commenced?—General Wilkinson has been under examination these two days. He has produced documents which he has mutilated and then restored. Gentlemen say that he is the pivot on which the prosecution turns. We wish to examine sir how far the witness has been consistent with himself and what credit is due to his declarations.
Mr. Martin. It has been already decided in this court, that the president has no more rights here than the man who walks the streets in rags. "What! says the gentleman, will you then violate the sanctity of private correspondence?" Sir, when that gentleman made this declaration I looked at his face to see whether it did not blush with shame and even burst blood at expressing such a sentiment.
Mr. Wirt. I hope sir the redness of a man's face is no evidence of his guilt. Mr. Martin mistakes me. I demanded whether this court would violate the sanctity of private correspondence, unless there was an adequate necessity for it.
The argument was continued for some time in this desultory manner, after which the Chief Justice observed, that he much regretted that any difficulty had occurred on the subject, that it was irksome to him and that it was with considerable reluctance, that he required the production of such a paper; that he did only what his duty prescribed to him, that it was impossible for him to determine, even if he saw the letter how much of it was relevant to
the present case, because he could anticipate what ground of defence would be taken by the accused. He saw however no necessity for reading it in public.
Mr. Wickham. Let us see the letter, and then if we think it to be relevant to the present case, we may read it in the cause, but no copy need be taken.
Mr. McRae. I should rather sir, that he exhibited in the most public form, that is the only way to avert the misrepresentation of its contents.
Mr. McRae then read the letter marked (Z)
Mr. Wickham demanded the production of the whole letter of the 12th of November—General Wilkinson, did you lay it before the grand jury? A. I did.
Mr. Burr. The entire letter has been used against me before the grand jury. All ideas of state secrets are therefore at an end; and there can be no objection to produce the whole of it in court. I shall expect that gen. Wilkinson will bring the whole of it into court to-morrow.
Mr. Hay. I have nothing, sir, to say on this subject.
Chief Justice. The president has certified his reasons for communicating only certain parts of that letter; and he believes that the other parts have no application to the present prosecution.
Mr. Martin. I hope the court has not already decided that point. Has not this court already declared that the president has no more power here than any other man? If this be law, for which gentlemen now contend, God forbid that I should remain a citizen of the United States! And is Mr. Jefferson to be judge of the relevancy of evidence, in a prosecution in which he has taken so active a part against the accused? Mr. Jefferson, sir, is a man of no great legal knowledge. He was of no celebrity as a lawyer before the revolution, and he has since been so much engaged in political pursuits, that he has had time enough to unlearn the little law he ever knew.
Mr. Hay. The only end of this conversation is to abuse Mr. Jefferson.
Mr. Martin. Sir, we shall so use Mr. Jefferson, as not to abuse him. Remember that the life and liberty of colonel Burr are shown to be no longer dependant on Virginians; and therefore I am freed from any restraint, in declaring what I think. If Mr. Jefferson himself was here, would not this court call him before it, and make him disclose upon oath the contents of that letter? Suppose, sir, that in this letter general Wilkinson has denounced governor Claiborne and Cowles Mead: suppose that he has represented all the people of New Orleans as disaffected; suppose that he has attempted to throw every influential man but himself under the suspicions of the government, in order that he may raise himself into favor; is this a satisfactory reason why this letter should be respected or withheld?
Mr. Burr repeated that this letter had been laid before the grand jury; that it was therefore no longer a state secret; and that he had a right to ask for any thing which gen. Wilkinson had showed or said to the grand jury.
Chief Justice. After such a certificate from the president of the United States as has been received, I cannot direct the production of those parts of the letter, without sufficient evidence of their being relevant to the present prosecution. I should suppose, however, that the same source, which informed you of the existence of this paper, might inform you of the particular way in which it was relevant.
Mr. Burr. In such a case I ask no man's opinion, but my own:
Chief Justice. I cannot assist you. Mr. Burr. Have not I a right to ask what any one said before the grand jury?
Mr. Wickham read certain parts of the extracted and furnished copy, to show that from the context of those parts the omitted passages bore directly on the subject. The president of the United States might have had proper reasons on account of general Wilkinson, to withhold those parts, but general Wilkinson himself has no right to withhold them; and if he produced the whole letter before the grand jury for the sake of criminating colonel Burr, he may certainly be called upon to lay it before this court.
General Wilkinson begged leave to correct the expression of the gentleman about his motives. He did not produce this letter before the grand jury to criminate colonel Burr, but to vindicate himself.
Mr. Wickham. That is the very thing which I say. Why did he wish to vindicate himself, but to give greater effect to his crimination of colonel Burr.
Gen. Wilkinson begged leave to state another consideration. When he appeared before the grand jury, he recollects Mr. Taylor of the grand jury enquired of him, whether he introduced certain papers to vindicate his own conduct, and that he replied to the negative; he remembers also observing to the grand jury, that certain parts of his information involved such delicate personalities, that he should not willingly give it publicity, and therefore he hoped what he said would be taken in confidence to which a member (Mr. Barbour) after some pause replied, "whatever was said here, sir, is received in confidence."
Mr. Hay. Mr. Tazewell is here & will confirm that statement.

Burr. Then they did a very im- proper thing; and I hope this court will countenance such a proceeding. The jury must be sworn, sir. The jury could not thus receive secret in- struction. Mr. Hay observed that gentlemen act- ing very precipitately in condemning the jury unheard; and appealed to Mr. Burr for what he knew on the subject. Burr. They have a right to intro- duce a witness now, when we have one un- der examination. Mr. West supposed that when the grand jury was thus charged by the accused or his counsel, they had a right to appear in defence of their own conduct. Mr. Burr. That may be a pleasant oc- casion to the court hereafter. But at pre- sent we have a witness under examina- tion. After a long and desultory argument. The Court determined that the correct practice was to leave the accused all the ad- vantages which he might derive from the evidence produced; and to allow him all the advantages of supposing that the omitted parts related to any particular point. The ac- cused may avail himself as much of them, as if they were actually produced. Mr. Wickham. We shall then insist in the course of argument, that our suppositions if not disproved, must be received as evidence. Mr. Martin. And I shall take the liberty of stating what is actually contained in the o- mitted parts of the letter. For I know what they are. Mr. West. Mr. Martin, sir, is privileged to say what he pleases of any person or thing. (General Wilkinson's testimony continued.)
(2) DUPLICATE. WASHINGTON, Jan. 3, '07. Dear Sir, I had intended yesterday to re- commend to Gen. Dearborn the writing you recently by post, to convey information of our Western affairs as long as they are to continue; because it is possible, though not probable you might sometimes get the information quicker this way than down the river, but the general received yesterday information of the death of his son in the West Indies, and of course cannot now at- tend to business. I therefore write you a few lines for the present week, and send a copy by the Athens and Nashville papers.
The information in the enclosed paper respecting proceedings in the state of Ohio, is correct. Biennchasset's flotilla of 15 boats and 200 barrels of provisions is seized, & there can be no doubt that Tyler's flotilla is also taken, because on the 17th of Dec. we knew that there was a sufficient force assembled at Cincinnati to intercept it there, and another party was in pursuit of the River above. We are assured that these two flotillas composed the whole of the boats provided. Biennchasset and Tyler had fled down the river. I do not know that the number of persons engag- ed for Burr ever amounted to 500, tho' some have carried them to 1000, or 1500. A part of these were engaged as settlers on Bestrop's land, but the greater part were engaged under the express assurance that the projected enterprise was against Mexi- co, and secretly authorised by this govern- ment. Many were expressly enlisted in the name of the United States. The pro- clamation which reached Pittsburg Dec. 2 and the other parts of the river successive- ly, deceived both these classes and of course drew them off; and I have never known any proof of their having assembled more than 40 men in two boats from Ben- nington, said Tyler's flotilla, and the boatmen of Biennchasset's. I believe therefore that the enterprise may be considered as abandoned, but we are not to relax in our at- tention, till we hear what has passed at Lou- isville. If every thing from that place up- wards be successfully arrested there is no- thing from below that is to be feared. Be- cause that Tennessee and particularly Jackson are faithful. The orders issued at Massac and the Chickasaw will probably secure the interception of such fugitives from justice as may escape from one of them. Still I would not wish to hear from Louisville; that this in- formation should relax your preparations in the least, except so far as to dispense with the militia of Mississippi and Orleans for the present. Only let them consider them- selves under requisition, and be in a state of readiness, should any force, too great for your regulars escape down the river. I will have been sensible that those or- ders were given while we supposed you on the Mobile, and the supposed crisis did not prevent the formality of their being passed on you. We had considered Fort St. Philip as the place to make a stand, be-
cause it covered the mouth of Red River. You have preferred New Orleans as the apprehension of a fleet from the W. Indies. He assured there is not any foundation for such an expectation; but the lying ex- aggerations of these traitors to impose on others and swell their pretended means. The very man whom they represented to you as gone to Jamaica to bring the fleet, has never been from home and has regu- larly communicated to me every thing which had passed between Burr and him. No such proposition was ever hazarded to him. France or Spain would not send a fleet to take Vera Cruz; and the one of the expeditions now near arriving from Eng- land is probably for Vera Cruz; and per- haps already there, yet the state of things between us renders it impossible they should countenance an enterprise unauthor- ised by us. Still I repeat that these grounds of security must not stop our pro- ceedings or preparations, until they are farther confirmed. Go on therefore with your works for the defence of N. Orleans, because they will always be useful, only looking to what should be permanent rather than means merely temporary. You may expect further information as we re- ceive it; and tho' I expect it will be such as will place us at our ease, yet we must not place ourselves so, until we be certain, but act on the possibility that the resources of our enemy may be greater and deeper than we are yet informed.
Your two confidential messengers deli- vered their charges safely. One arrived yesterday only with your letter of Nov. 12. The oral communications he made to me are truly important. I beseech you to take the most special care of the two let- ters which he mentioned to me, the one in cypher, the other from another of the con- spirators of high standing, and send them to me by the first conveyance you can trust. It is necessary that all important testimony should be brought to one centre, in order that the guilty may be convicted & the innocent left untroubled. Accept my friendly salutations and assurances of great esteem and respect. TH: JEFFERSON.
Alexandria Daily Advertiser. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27.
SELECTIONS FROM LATE LONDON PAPERS. THE SOLDIER'S HARP.
Charles the XII, in his descent on Copen- hagen, near a century since, landed at the same spot where the British lately debarked their troops. Charles himself, eager to reach the shore, leaped into the sea, sword in hand, where the water rose above his middle. His example was followed by all his officers and soldiers, who quickly put to flight the troops that attempted to oppose the debarkation.— Charles who had never before been present at a general discharge of musquets loaded with ball, asked a British officer who stood near him what occasioned that whistling which he heard? Being informed that it was the sound of the bullets, the King exclaimed—"This shall henceforth be my music."
FATE OF PORTUGAL. The detention of the Portuguese vessels by Bonaparte, seems ominous of much danger to the future independent existence of that nation. It cannot with justice, be regarded as a measure of precaution, calculated to insure compliance with the demand of the French gov- ernment to exclude British commerce from the Tagus. The enormous power of one party, when contrasted with the imbecility of the other, leaves no room to doubt of immediate and ready compliance with such a demand.— We can only therefore suppose the measure to intimate, that Portugal comes within the li- mits of those vast plans of territorial changes entertained by our enemy. Plans which, so far from being impeded by the hostility of o- ther powers, have hitherto been most rapidly carried into effect during a state of warfare.
THE TRUE AMERICAN—No. I.
The time has arrived when a just dis- crimination should now be made between the citizens who at present compose the American nation. By a fatally mistaken indulgence its complexion has become en- tirely changed. New men and new prin- ciples cover the face of our country: and our character abroad has become entirely different from what it was at the close of our revolutionary war; or, rather, at that of the glorious administration of our im- mortal Washington. Foreign influence has gained that ascendancy which has produced this great evil. The real, or former char- acter of the country is lost; and, if not speedily recovered, will be sunk forever. In the course of a very few papers or numbers, I will endeavor (and I am sure successfully) to prove the truth of what I have asserted.
I am not going, however, to draw an invidious line of distinction between the native citizens and the many, very many, respectable foreigners who do honor to their adopted country. No—my statements and remarks will have a very different di- rection.
I profess not to be a classical correct writer. As a man of business, too, I shall write at my leisure; and, as one feeling keenly for the honor and welfare of his na- tive country, will, holding forth none but plain truths, humbly attempt a vindication of its character.
In commencing such an undertaking, I cannot, perhaps, do better than to take up that atrocious libeller William Cobbett , and if I do not even "out of his own mouth convict him" to the satisfaction of every liberal and impartial mind, it might be as well that my first essay should also be the last.
To attempt a justification of the Ameri- can character against all the attacks of Mr. Cobbett, would, I confess, be giving him more attention than his versatile and un- principled conduct would deserve. I leave to those who have affected to admire him, an examination of his conduct in England, since his return from the U. States; and then to feast upon his supposed virtue and excellence, "with what appetite they may." I consider him to be in politics what his co- adjutor is in slander. Peter Pindar , has been in poetry—equally licentious; selecting such objects as suit his changeable views and purposes, regardless of truth, and without any respect for persons or for things.
For the present I have selected a pas- sage from his "Political Register" for Oct. 1805 (page 549) wherein he has summed up all that he has at infinite length, detailed in his most excellent "works" of 12 vo- lumes!
In this quotation he states the American merchants, 'to be generally (mark the distinction) without probity. The law- yers (no distinction at all!!) mere petti- foggers, and the people, in toto it would seem, full of cheating and profligacy.'
Now also courteous reader mark the condescending discrimination which does follow. After stating that he ob- served a part of the American people to be among the best among mankind—scru- pulously upright, hospitable, kind and ge- nerous to excess, and most nobly steady in their friendship, he observed for that a- mong the descendants of the ancient set- tlers, among the real Americans, that this description of persons was found, and that in general the more recent the emigration the worse the character.
The most fastidious real American, and no others are concerned, could desire, (if he could receive it from Wm. Cobbett, at all no great Elogium:
A True American.
"In short I found that there was no such thing as impartial justice in the coun- try; and of course no such thing as real freedom. There was a hundred ways in which the powerful oppressed the weak; ways quite unknown in England. I found that the government was a despotism of the many over the few; for every act of oppression was committed in the name of the people; hence the sufferer experi- enced no compassion, and the oppressor no punishment, and very little hatred. The merchants were in general without probity —the lawyers were mere pettifoggers, and the people full of cheating and profligacy. The general character of the nation I found to be a mixture of insolence and mean- ness. Many, very many exceptions were however to be found. A part of the peo- ple of the United States always appeared to be among the best of mankind. Scru- pulously upright, hospitable, kind, and ge- nerous to excess, and most nobly steady in their friendships. I observe too that it was among the descendants of the ancient settlers, amongst the real Americans, that this description of persons was found, and that in general the more recent the emigra- tion the worse the character."
Six Cents Reward.
R AN-AWAY from the subscriber, an ap- prentice boy named JOHN MOODEY, about nineteen years of age, dark complexion, and about five feet two or three inches high, by trade a shoe-maker. Whoever apprehends said Boy shall receive the above reward, but no thanks, from
James Boyd. A. B. All persons are hereby cautioned against harboring or employing said Boy, at their peril. October 27. 3t
Joseph H. Mandeville, KING-STREET, NEAR THE RIVER, Has for Sale, Muscovado SUGAR in hhds. and bbls. various qualities Loaf and Lump do. in bbls. 200 barrels inspected HERRINGS COFFEE in bags MOLASSES in hhds. Imperial Old Hyson Young Hyson, } TEAS Hyson Skin and } Souchong } Port Madeira Claret Sherry Lisbon and } WINES Malaga } Cogniac and Spanish Brandy Jamaica Antigua Windward Island and } RUM New-England Rye Whiskey in barrels Cherry Bounce in do. Salt, coarse and fine Pepper, Pimento, Snuff, Chewing Tobac- co, Segars, Mould and Dipped Candles, Soap, Coppers, Madder, Wrapping Paper, Rice, Chocolate, Philadelphia Porter, Havana Ho- ney.
ALSO, A constant supply of nice Flour for family use. October 27. d
PUBLIC SALE. On FRIDAY next, at half past 3 o'clock, will be sold, on the premises, A TWO story frame dwelling-house and Lot of Ground, situated on King-street, between Washington and St. Asaph streets; fronts 29 feet and runs back to a 10 feet alley, subject to a rent of fifty dollars. A credit of two, four and six months will be given. P. G. Marsteller. October 27.
WANTS BUSINESS, In either of the Western States, A Young Man who has acted as a manager to different estates, and can produce unexcep- tionable recommendations as to the requisite qualifications for such an undertaking. Please to enquire of the Printer. October 27. 2awtf
Public Sale of Lots. The subscriber will, on Thursday the 12th day of November next, expose to sale, on the premises, near the new turnpike gate, SEVERAL LOTS, being part of Pear- son's Tract.
THE land is fertile, and full of a young growth of hickory, oak, &c. There is some springs of excellent water on the lots, with handsome and convenient sites for build- ing. Meadow may be made on each lot— They contain from eight to fourteen acres, ac- cording to the survey and plat, which is to be seen in Mr. Snowden's printing office. The lots will be sold on a credit of sixty, ninety, and one hundred and twenty days, the purchas- er giving bond, with approved security, for the payment at the stated periods. The title pa- pers will be shewn on the day of Sale, or any time previous to that day, by
Charles Little, Ex'or of J. West dts. October 27.
The Subscriber Has just received per the schooner Citizen, from Antigua, a parcel of Excellent Limes and Oranges, Just in time for our races—and Bottled Cider, from Philadelphia. ON HAND, A general assortment of Groceries, Fruits and Nuts. A. WILLIS. October 26. 3t*
TO BE SOLD, FOR READY MONEY, To the highest bidder, at public auction, at Dawson's tavern, in the county of Loudoun, and town of Leesburg, on FRIDAY, the 13th day of November next, if fair; if not, the next fair day; by virtue of a decree of the court of the United States, for the 5th circuit, in the Virginia district, pronoun- ced at May term 1806, in a suit depending in said court between the executors of Da- niel Mildred, deceased, who was surviving partner of Mildred and Roberts, plaintiffs— and Samuel Hough and others defendants— 600 Acres of Land,
Near Leesburg, on the waters of Tuscarora, in the county of Loudoun—three acres of Meadow near Leesburg; and a House and Lot in Leesburg; or so much thereof as will be sufficient to raise certain sums of money, interest and costs, in said decree mention- ed.
William Mann, Armstead Long, Charles F. Mercer, } Comrs. September 11. 2awtf

NOW LANDING
At Powell's wharf, from an on board sloop Maria Antonette, from St. Jago de Cuba, and for sale by the subscribers—
 62 hhds Molasses  65 barrels green Coffee  226 boxes Segars, superior qua—  ALSO ON HAND,  25 barrels Coffee  1709 lbs Bees Wax  270 Spanish Hides  10,000 bushels Salt. 
Wadsworth and Butler.
ST. MARY'S COLLEGE.
GRAND LOTTERY. BALTIMORE.
A UTHORISED by the general assembly of the state of Maryland, the scheme of which is the most brilliant ever offered to the citizens of the U. S. containing besides a large number of other good prizes,
 1 prize of 30,000 dollars.  1 do. of 15,000  2 do. of 10,000  2 do. of 5,000  3 do. of 1,500  7 do. of 1,000 
Not two blanks to a prize, and the lowest prize is twelve dollars. The scheme contains only 21,500 tickets; 10,000 of which are actually sold to a company of gentlemen, in N. York, to whom the Managers have obligated themselves to commence the drawing in the city of Baltimore, On THURSDAY the 31st day of DECEMBER next, and to draw 500 tickets per day.
Tickets and Shares are now selling in a variety of numbers and very rapidly, at TEN DOLLARS and a HALF each, for a short time at
G. & R. WAITE'S
Truly Fortunate Lottery-Office, corner of MARKET and CHARLES-STREETS, BALTIMORE.
The grandeur of the scheme of the above Lottery, together with an assurance from the Managers that it will positively commence drawing on the 31st day of December next, have been a sufficient inducement for the subscribers to come to the city of Baltimore for the express purpose of facilitating the sale of the tickets.
G. & R. Waite.
One of the above firm will personally attend the drawing daily, to take down the numbers correctly, as will also one of their clerks.
The next New York Lottery will not commence drawing till April next—tickets of which lottery may be had at Waite's offices, No. 64 and No. 88, Maiden Lane New-York.
Distant adventurers, accompanying their orders with bank notes of any description to either of Waite's offices, in New-York or Baltimore, may have Tickets and Shares forwarded to any amount with the utmost punctuality, and the earliest advice sent them of their success. All prizes sold by G. and R. Waite, will be paid by them.
Tickets in the above lottery are to be had at J. MARSH's book-store, George-Town, where the prize list will be regularly received. October 13. Stav2m
GREAT BARGAINS.
I NTENDING to remove to the state of Tennessee as soon as possible, I wish to dispose of the following valuable and increasing property upon low terms, which property I inherited from my ancestors, who have had a legal title to the same for upwards of one hundred years.
One tract well known by the name of ABINGDON, being on the Potomac river between Alexandria and George Town, and nearly opposite the city of Washington, beautifully situated, containing about Four Hundred acres, now leased to the Mr. Wises for three hundred and sixty dollars per annum with other stipulations contained in the said lease.
One other tract contiguous to the first, leased to William Fraser for forty dollars per annum, containing about sixty acres.
One other tract containing ten acres of bottom land, adjoining the Four Mile Mill tract.
One other tract contiguous to the Abingdon estate, and within two and a half miles of George-Town, containing 725 acres. The greatest part of this land is heavily covered with red and white Oak.
ALSO,
Three thousand acres on the Scioto River, in the state of Ohio.
This tract descended to me from my uncle George D. Alexander, being one moiety of the land he was entitled to for his military services during the revolutionary war. All the title papers with the wills under which I am entitled to the above property, are in the hands of BAZALEW DANE, Esq. to whom application will please to be made for terms &c. he being legally authorised to contract and dispose of all the above valuable property, for cash and satisfactory titles will be given.
Walter S. Alexander.
August 12.
Joseph Mandeville, Corner of KING and FAIRFAX-STREETS, ALEXANDRIA. HAS FOR SALE, An assortment of WINES, LI- QUORS, GROCERIES, &c. Consisting of
 MADEIRA  Port  Sherry  Lisbon  Malaga  Teneriffe &  Corsica 
WINES.
Old St. Estephe Medoc Iaret, in cases of one dozen
 A few dozen fine old frontinac  Ditto do. best wine bitters  Jamaica and West-India rum  New-England do.  Cogniac, Bourdeaux and Naples brandy  Holland and country gin  Schiedam gin in cases  Irish whiskey, very old  70 barrels Pennsylvania rye whiskey  Cider in barrels  White wine and Cider vinegar  Florence oil in flasks  2 hogsheads Havana honey  15 do. choice retailing molasses 
 Guapowder  Imperial  Hyson  Young Hyson  Hyson-Skin and  Souchong 
TEAS
of good quality.
 Muscovado sugars, different qualities  Bengal white do.  Loaf and lump sugars, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Alexandria.  Leiper's, Garrett's, and Hamilton's snuff in bottles and bladders.  Macuba and rapoe do.  Clover-seed, (Penn. warranted)  Mace; nutmegs; cloves; cassia; pimento; pepper; ginger, race and ground; Cayenne pepper; refined salt-petre.  Coffee; chocolate; rice; pearl barley; London and Philadelphia mustard; basket salt; starch; fig blue; floutant indigo; Georgia and Tennessee cotton; flax; wool; madder; copperas; allum; brimstone; chalk; pipes in boxes; wrapping paper and twine; traces; bed cords; leading lines; demijohns; gin cases; patent shot; brandywine gunpowder; Harvey's gunpowder, [the only real British battle powder] from F to treble sealed; chewing tobacco; best Havana segars.  Muscovado and bloom raisins in boxes.  Sun raisins in casks.  Zante currants; prunes; soft shelled almonds.  A few boxes excellent pickles, each one dozen bottles assorted; capers, olives and anchovies, for sale by the box.  A quantity of clean good allum salt suitable for the fishery, &c. &c 
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 qualities,
 Leaf and Lump ditto,  Gunpowder, Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, Hyson-Skin, and Souchong  TEAS, particularly selected for family use.  Best green Coffee,  Chocolate, of a superior quality  Madeira, Buselles, Sherry, Lisbon, Teneriffe, Malaga, and Genuine old Port  WINE S.  Cognac and Bourdeaux Brandy,  Old Jamaica Spirit, for family use,  Antigua, 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, floutant indigo, allum, copperas, madder, brimstone, spinning cotton, patent shot all sizes, best english and country made gunpowder, segars and smoking tobacco, very best chewing tobacco. 
Hamilton and Leiper's snuff, Hunter's pipes in boxes. London mustard, warranted of a superior quality, Dixon's best ditto, wrapping paper demijohns, &c. &c. with generally every article in his line—the whole of which have been selected with care, and will be disposed of on the very lowest terms
Printing in its various branches, executed at this office.
PURSUANT to a deed of trust from John Spencer to the subscribers, made to secure the payment of a certain sum of money to Calhert Powell, will be sold for cash to the highest bidder, at the dwelling-house on the premises, on SATURDAY the 21st day of November next.
Two Tracts of Land,
Lying in the neighborhood of the Gum-Spring, in Loudoun county; adjoining each other and binding on the lands of Thompson and Veitch and Benjamin James, containing one hundred and fifty two acres.—The sale will take place at twelve o'clock.
 Israel Lacey,  Charles Lewis,  Stephen Beard, 
Trustees.
October 16.
dts
NOTICE.
THE partnership heretofore subsisting between the subscribers was dissolved the 30th day of September, by mutual consent.
 John Horner, sen.  John Horner, jun. 
JOHN HORNER, jun. RESPECTFULLY INFORMS THE PUBLIC, THAT he carries on the Wheelwright and Blacksmith's business in its various branches, at his shop on Royal-street, near the corner of Prince-street, where he will execute all orders with neatness and dispatch.
October 1.
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Tanners OIL, at 15 dols. per barrel Spanish HIDES, at 10 to 13 cents, some of which will average 25 pounds, and are equal to any ever imported from the Spanish Main
Best green COFFEE
SUGAR in hogsheads and barrels
Loaf and lump SUGARS, of the first quality
A few seroons of floutant INDIGO, and A variety of GROCERIES as usual. 3000 bushels of ground ALLUM SALT afloat, and 1000 bushels Cadiz in store; which is a consignment, and will be sold on reasonable terms by
Mordecai Miller.
October 15.
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Robert Gray,
Bookseller, King-street, Alexandria, has lately received for sale the following Articles.
Reeves's water colors, in boxes, containing from six to eighteen colors; ladies' japan dressing cases; japan ink-chests; durable ink for marking linen; superfine warranted black lead pencils; pounce and pounce boxes, camels' hair pencils for drawing; superfine red sealing wax; indian ink; parchment; violin strings, bows and bridges; German flutes; one well finished clarinet; one hautboy; instructions for flute and violin; tooth powder and brushes; red military feathers; black do. with red tops; pocket thermometers; mathematical instruments; writing and wrapping paper; quills; wafers; bonnet boards; fullers' press boards, &c. &c. Also the following late Publications.
 Warren's American revolution, 3 vols. oct.  Mease's geological view of the U. States.  Mrs. Opie's simple tales, 2 vols. 12 mo.  Novice of St. Dominick, by Miss Owen son;  Margaretta, by a young lady of Philadelphia.  Domestic Cookery; Murphy's life of Gar rick; Steuben's military discipline; Azani's maritime law; pieces of Irish history, by W. J. Mac Nevan, &c. 
For sale by the dozen,
School bibles and testaments; Scott's lessons; Murray's English reader; introduction to reading; Columbian orator; looking-glass for the mind; Philadelphia latin grammars; school dictionaries assorted; spelling-books; primers; slates; playing and message cards; ink-powder; bonnet boards, &c. &c.
ON HAND,
A large stock of ready-made blank books of various sizes; blank account books ruled and bound to any given pattern, at a short notice. October 5.
HORWELL'S
Celebrated Patent Suspenders
FOR Ease, Elegance, Strength, &c. far ex ceeds any in use. To be had wholesale and retail at the MANUFACTORY, lower end of Prince Street Alexandria.
N. B. The Subscriber has a complete as sortment well adapted for the Winter Season, and can supply wholesale purchasers on ad vantageous terms.
Richard Horwell.
Sept 26
dms.
DIRECTIONS.
The buttons on the back parts of the waist band 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.
Valuable Property for Sale
TO BE SOLD, in four distinct lots or together, four acres of LAND, containing from one and a quarter acre to two acres each, most eligibly situated without the terri tory of Columbia, extending in a right line from Gibbon-street to Great Hunting-Creek, intersecting Jefferson, Franklin, and Green ette and Payne-streets.
A plan of the ground and further particulars may be obtained by application to
James Patton.
June 22.
THE SUBSCRIBERS
Being desirous of bringing the affairs of the late firm of THOMPSON and VEITCH, to a final close, OFFER FOR SALE the follow ing
REAL PROPERTY, viz.
THREE comfortable Dwelling-Houses, with elegant stores, on the south side of King, between Fairfax and Royal-streets, lots extending back 175 feet; at present oc cupied by Joseph Janney, James Russell, and James R. Riddle and Co. The situation is considered to be amongst the best for business in Alexandria.
A dwelling house and lot on the north side of King-street, near the corner of King and Pitt-streets, occupied by Samuel Snowden.
A lot, fronting 56 feet on Pitt-street, ex tending back 119 feet, and bounded on the south by an alley, on which is a shed occupi ed by M. Dorsey, coach-maker.
A brick dwelling house on Prince-street, betwixt Fairfax and Royal-streets, occupied by William Lovering.
Also, the vacant lots adjoining, on each side of said house. Their situation for busi ness equal to any unimproved property in town.
That large commodious and brick tavern, in George-Town, with all the buildings and improvements attached thereto, situated on the main street leading from the public ferry; occupied by Joseph Semmes.
Three handsome three story brick dwel ling houses, with brick stables and carriage houses, being part of the six buildings, situ ated on Pennsylvania avenue, in the city of Washington.
A handsome, commodious, and well finish ed brick dwelling house, in Charles town, Jef ferson county, late the property of Van Ru therford, with a large garden and the corner storehouse on same lot, situated near the cen tre of the main street.
Also, a tan-yard with sundry improvements, a comfortable dwelling house and lot adjoin ing, very handsomely situated, &c. Late the property of George Hite.
Also, a two story house and lot on the main street, at present occupied by Charles Foulk.
And a vacant lot on the main street, in a central situation for business.
For particular information respecting the above property in Charles-Town, application may be made to William Tate, Esq. of that place, or to Henry St. George Tucker, Esq. of Winchester.
A tract of land in Loudoun county, contain ing 400 acres, situate near the Gum Spring-late the property of J. Spencer. On this tract there are two settlements and about 60 acres in cultivation; the rest of the land well tim bered; the new turnpike road will pass thro' a part of this tract. Captain Charles Lewis living near the Gum-Spring, will show this to any person desirous of viewing it.
One other tract of 196 acres, in Frederic county, about four miles from Winchester and near the lands belonging to judge Holmes. For particulars apply to Henry St. George Tucker, Esq.
One other tract of 400 acres, in Hampshire county, on a branch of Fairley's Run, near the town of Frankfort, formerly owned by Daniel Jones.
One other tract of 500 acres, in Randolph county, being part of an old military survey, on the south side of Gladys Creek, considered to be of excellent quality. This tract is situ ated in a thickly settled part of that country, and contiguous to the main road leading from Randolph to the horse-shoe-bottom, on Cheat river.
One other tract, named Fertility, of 263 acres, in Westmoreland county, state of Penn sylvania; situated on the Monongahela river, and binding thereon for 3-4 of a mile, about one quarter of a mile below Casner's ferry, and 4 miles above Purkinson's ferry. A large proportion is rich bottom land, with a valu able orchard of sugar trees and about 60 acres in cultivation. The main road from Union Town to Pittsburg passes close by this land.
Any part of the above described property we are disposed to sell at reasonable rates, on the following terms, viz. One fifth in hand, and the residue in three or four equal annual payments, the purchaser giving bonds with security on the premises.
Jonah Thompson, Richard Veitch
Alexandria, April 25.
PRINTED DAILY BY SAMUEL SNOWDEN. (After the Proprietor)