Alexandria daily advertiser (Alexandria [Va.]), 1807-01-30 00:00:00

Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
Vol. VII.]
FRIDAY, JANUARY 30, 1807.
[No. 1820.
SALES AT VENDUE.
On every Tuesday and Friday. WILL BE SOLD, AT THE VENDUE STORE, Corner of Prince and Water streets, A variety of Dry Goods, Groceries, &c. Particulars of which will be expressed in the bills of the day. ALL kinds of goods which are on limita- tion and the prices of which are established, can at any time be viewed and purchased at the lowest limitation and prices.
P. G. Marsteller, v. M.
Plaister Paris, afloat.
The CARGO of sch'r. Dove, Capt. New- comb, from Portland.
For sale by
Lawrason & Fowle.
Who have also for sale,
100 boxes brown Soap, 12 ditto Cheese.
January 9.
40 boxes of fresh Bloom Raisins, AND 40 boxes dipt Candles, For Sale by
M. MILLER.
December 12.
Wanted to Purchase,
A FEW ACRES of LAND, on the north end of the town, to bind on the river or nearly so.
Apply to the Printer.
September 25.
FOR SALE,
On advantageous terms,
The large commodious well-built three story BRICK WAREHOUSE on King-street occupied by Messrs. Richard Veitch & Co.— Apply to
James Patton.
October 20.
13 hhds. SUGAR of good quality, 33 bbls. do. do. 5 pipes 4th proof Brandy 4 qr. casks Sherry Wine } of excellent 11 do. do. Malaga do. } quality. Boxes of Cotton Cards Sacks of Licorice Root and Sago Barrels of Clover and Herds Grass Seed And a large quantity of Red Sole Leather, For Sale by
Benjamin Shreve, Jun.
July 26.
JOHN G. LADD,
Has just received and for sale,
10 pipes choice old Cognac Brandy 20 bales of excellent flax 5 do. glue 50 barrels prime beef 60 pieces Russia sweetings 50 do. Ravens duck 60 barrels sweet cider 100 cases wine 100 barrels new rum 50 boxes mould candles. January 13.
Liverpool Salt, afloat.
The Cargo of the Schooner Thomas Jeffer- son, Capt. Hall, from Boston, consisting of 500 hogsheads coarse Liverpool Salt,
For sale by
Lawrason and Fowle.
Who have also landing from said Schooner; 100 boxes mould candles 5 chests young hyson tea 4 boxes Beerboon Gurrahs 20 boxes chocolate 5 hogsheads N. E. rum 30 kegs fresh raisins.
IN STORE,
25 chests young hyson } TEAS 15 do. imperial } first quality. 15 bales Beerboon Gurrahs 6 do. Plains 7 do. Kendall cottons 50 rolls heavy Ravens duck 2 cases hats 1000 pair coarse and fine shoes 15 hogsheads } Muscovado Sugars. 10 barrels } 150 barrels N. E. rum 4 hogsheads Grenada do. 2 pipes Rebus wine 200 kegs, and 20 kids salmon Half barrels and kids of beef 200 boxes soap 50 boxes chocolate 30 do. cod-fish. December 27.
Marsteller and Young, Have just received, and will sell low if taken from on board, 3000 bushels Turks Island Salt. ALSO, 17 Tierces Barbadoes Molasses. January 16. d
JUST RECEIVED
AND FOR SALE, 500 Spanish Hides, 5 tierces Clover Seed, 1 ditto Timothy, AND 5 hogsheads JAMAICA RUM. Mordecai Miller. January 20. d
FOR SALE,
Six Shares in the Potomac Ca- nal.
Apply to the Printer.
January 13.
JUST RECEIVED
AND FOR SALE, 150 Sacks Liverpool Stoved Salt, & 2600 Bushels do. On very moderate terms. Wm. Hodgson. Jan. 3. d.
Just Received,
AND FOR SALE BY THE SUBSCRIBERS, 2 pipes L. P. Madeira WINE 2 half do. do. do. 6 pipes Cognac BRANDY, 4th proof. Wadsworth & Butler,
WHO HAVE ON HAND,
20 hhds. Jamaica RUM, 4th proof. 10 do. St. Croix do. 2d & 8d do. 8 do. New-England do. 5 pipes Holland GIN 2 do. country do. 1 hhd. L. market Madeira Wine } of a super- 4 quarter casks do. do. } nor quality 3 do. do. L. P. Teneriffe do. do. 6000 bushels Lisbon SALT. January 1
Suwarrows Boots.
JOHN G. FRANCIS,
From New-York,
RESPECTFULLY informs the public that he manufactures Suwarrows Boots with all the modern improvements, warranted equal to any in the United States. After many years of experience in his business, he has discovered a new method of retaining the elas- ticity in boots. He warrants to fit the leg be it ever so badly shaped. He makes boots of various descriptions, viz. Suwarrows—Fair- Tops, Three Quarters, Corsican Spring Toes, Duck Bills, Round Toes, Bonaparte's Graves, Jefferson's Boots and Shoes. He warrants to fit the Suwarrows equal to the tuck boots.— Gentlemen will please to call and see for themselves, at his shop in King-street, be- tween Mr. Mott's and Mr. Hodgkin's tavern. January 5. d6m
N. B. He intends selling cheap for cash.
FOR RENT,
The STORE, on Prince-street, between Fairfax and Prince-street, lately in the occu- pation of Mr. Ramsay. It is well calculated for a dry or wet goods store. The rent mo- derate. Apply to
William Hodgson.
Sept. 25. d
Patent Elastic Suspenders,
To be had, wholesale and retail, of the Pa- tentee, next door below Mr. Alexandre M'Kenzie'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,
Red, Green, & Black Morocco Leather,
By the dozen or single skin—for sale at Horwell's Patent Suspender Manufactory, in Prince-street.
July 3.
d12m
SEINE TWINE.
2,000 pounds excellent Seine Twine.
ALSO,
10 quarter casks Port Wine 10 boxes Spermaceti Candles 12 kegs fresh Raisins—
For sale by
James Sanderson.
January 19. d
Dissolution of Partnership.
WILLIAM DOUGLASS intending to retire from business in this place, the partnership of Douglass & Mandeville is this day dissolved by mutual consent, and Joseph H. Mandeville is solely authorised to adjust and settle all the accounts of the partnership. It is earnestly requested that all persons in- debted to them will settle the same with him immediately, as longer indulgence cannot be given.
William Douglass, Joseph H. Mandeville. January 3. dtf
Joseph H. Mandeville
Intends to carry on the FLOUR and GRO- CERY BUSINESS in the same manner & on the same terms as heretofore done by D. and M. and solicits a continuance of favors from his friends.
January 3. dtf
JOSEPH H. MANDEVILLE
KING-STREET,
At his Grocery & Flour Store,
HAS ON HAND AND OFFERS FOR SALE, Muscovado SUGAR of various qualities Moore's Loaf and Lump do. MOLASSES in hhds. Havanna HONEY Imperial, } Hyson, } TEAS, Young Hyson & } Of a good quality Hyson Skin } COFFEE & CHOCOLATE Spanish SEGARS in boxes RAISINS in kegs and boxes Jamaica and Antigua SPIRIT, old and good Low priced West-India RUM New-England do. French and Peach BRANDY Holland GIN Rye WHISKEY Stoughton's BITTERS in bottles Manufactured TOBACCO Mould and dip'd CANDLES Coarse and fine Liverpool SALT in sacks or by the bushel American GUNPOWDER Wrapping Paper, Demijohns, Snuff in bot- tles, Loading Lines and Bed Cords, Black Pep- per, &c.
100 tons Plaister Paris. 20 bbls. whole or gross HERRINGS 100 bbls. cut do. 20 bbls. SHAD Clover Seed. Cheshire CHEESE of an excellent quality. ALSO— FLOUR constantly kept and selected for fa- mily use. January 3. d
Wanted to Purchase,
A NEGRO SERVANT, who has been ac- customed to wait in a family, and can be well recommended.—Enquire of the Printer. November 10. d
MOLASSES.
Faxon, Metcalf & Co.
HAVE FOR SALE,
20 hogsheads best retailing MOLASSES ALSO, 10 pipes Holland GIN 4 pipes 4th proof BRANDY 20 bbls. N. E. RUM 20 boxes Dipt CANDLES 200 boxes smoked Alewives 6 quintals Cod Fish. 100 nests Hingham Boxes, and, A supply of SHOES as usual, all of which will be disposed of on liberal terms. Apply as above. January 26. dlw
CARR'S
Stranger in Ireland.
A few copies received, for sale by ROBERT GRAY, Bookseller, King-street.
ALSO,
Ladies' and Gentlemen's Pocket Almanacks,
FOR THE YEAR 1807.
November 23.
PUBLIC SALE.
On SATURDAY next, at 11 o'clock, will be sold, on Messrs. Vowell's wharf, on a credit of 90 days, for approved indorsed no- tiable notes—
10 hhds. Antigua Rum.
P. G. Marsteller.
January 29.
Strong Beer Brewery.
THE subscriber respectfully informs the drinkers of malt liquor, that this sea- son he has been able to improve the quality of his malt liquor so as to warrant a compar- ison with any imported.
The citizens can now have this wholesome beverage brewed in their own town and laid down at their doors regularly and cheaper than any imported.
Any gentleman wishing to make a ship- ment to the West-Indies or Charleston, can have 40 or 50 barrels in a few days notice, and a half concern will be taken if required.
Thomas Cruse.
January 29. d2w
Negroes for Sale.
To be Sold, for ready money, at Fairfax court house, on Monday the 16th day of February next, being court day, several valu- able Slaves, consisting of men, who are stout, healthy, and good farmers; girls, who have been accustomed to house work; and boys ca- pable of ploughing. Also, a negro man, who has eight years to serve; he is a good wag- goner. The above may be treated for in pri- vate bargain, any time previous to the day of sale. Enquire of the printer. January 26. 1107
Just Received,
10 chests } Young Hyson TEA 20 boxes } 10 chests Hyson Skin do. 20 casks Malaga WINE A quantity Sole LEATHER, For Sale by
John G. Ladd.
July 26
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,
Leaf and Lump ditto,
Gunpowder,
Imperial,
Hyson,
Young Hyson,
Hyson-Skin, and
Souchong
Best green Coffee,
Chocolate, of a superior quality,
Madeira,
Busellos,
Sherry,
Lisbon,
Teneriffe,
Malaga, and
Genuine old Port
TEAS, particularly selected for family use.
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-peetre, floatant 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 demijohn's, &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 the very lowest terms.
Dr. Ree's Cyclopaedia,
VOL. II, PART II,
IS JUST RECEIVED.
Subscribers are requested to send for their copies, which must be paid for on deli- very.
R. GRAY.
January 8

DISTRICT COURT.
Case of Swartwout and Bollman.
MONDAY, January 26.
The following are the depositions made in open court, and alluded to in yesterday's paper.
THE DEPOSITION OF WILLIAM EATON, ESQ.
Early last winter, colonel Aaron Burr, late vice president of the United States, signified to me, at this place, that, under the authority of the general government, he was organizing a secret expedition against the Spanish provinces on our south western borders; which expedition he was to lead, and in which he was authorised to invite me to take the command of a division. I had never before been made personally acquainted with colonel Burr; and having for many years been employed in foreign service, I knew but little about the estimation this gentleman held in the opinion of his countrymen and his government: the rank and confidence by which he had so lately been distinguished left me no room to suspect his patriotism. I knew him a soldier. In case of a war with the Spanish nation, which from the tenor of the president's message to both houses of congress seemed probable, I should have thought it my duty to obey so honorable a call of my country; and, under this impression I did engage to embark in the expedition. I had frequent interviews with col. Burr in this city—and, for a considerable time, his object seemed to be to instruct me by maps, and other information, the feasibility of penetrating to Mexico—always carrying forward the idea that the measure was authorised by government. At length some time in February, he began by degrees to unveil himself—he reproached the government with want of character, want of gratitude and want of justice. He seemed desirous of irritating resentment in my breast by dilating on certain injuries he felt I had suffered from reflections made on the floor of the house of representatives concerning my operations in Barbary, and from the delays of government in adjusting my claims for disbursements on that coast during my consular agency at Tunis; and he said he would point me to an honorable mode of indemnity. I now began to entertain a suspicion that Mr. Burr was projecting an unauthorised military expedition; which, to me, was en-veloped in mystery; and, desirous to draw an explanation from him, I suffered him to suppose me resigned to his counsel. He now laid open his project of revolutionising the western country, separating it from the union, establishing a monarchy there, of which he was to be the sovereign, New Orleans to be his capital; organising a force on the waters of the Mississippi, and extending conquest to Mexico. I suggested a number of impediments to his scheme—such as the republican habits of the citizens of that country, and their affection towards the present administration of government; the want of funds; the resistance he would meet from the regular army of the United States on those frontiers; and the opposition of Miranda in case he should succeed to republicanise the Mexicans.
Mr. Burr found no difficulty in removing these obstacles—he said he had, the preceding season, made a tour through that country, and had secured the attachment of the principal citizens of Kentucky, Tennessee and Louisiana to his person and his measures—declared he had inexhaustible resources to funds; assured me the regular army would act with him, and would be reinforced by ten or twelve thousand men from the above mentioned states and territory, and from other parts of the union; said he had powerful agents in the Spanish territory—and, as for Miranda, said Mr. Burr, we must hang Miranda. He now proposed to give me the second command in his army. I asked him who should have the chief command? He said general Wilkinson. I observed it was singular that he should count on general Wilkinson: the elevated rank and high trust he now held as commander in chief of our army and governor of a province, he would hardly put at hazard for any precarious prospects of aggrandizement. Mr. Burr said, general Wilkinson balanced in the confidence of government, was doubtful of retaining much longer the consideration he now enjoyed, and was consequently prepared to secure to himself a permanency. I asked Mr. Burr, if he knew general Wilkinson? He answered yes: and echoed the question. I said I knew him well. "What do you know of him?" said
Mr. Burr. I know, I replied, that general Wilkinson will act as lieutenant to no man in existence. "You are in error," said Mr. Burr, "Wilkinson will act as lieutenant to me." From the tenor of repeated conversations with Mr. Burr, I was induced to believe the plan of separating the union which he had contemplated had been communicated to and approved of by general Wilkinson (though I now suspect it an artful argument of seduction) and he often expressed a full confidence that the general's influence; the offer of double pay and double rations; the prospect of plunder and the ambition of achievement would draw the army into his measures. Mr. Burr talked of the establishment of an independent government west of the Alleghany as a matter of inherent, constitutional right of the people; a change which would eventually take place, and for the operation of which the present crisis was peculiarly favorable. There was, said he, no energy in the government to be dreaded, and the divisions of political opinions throughout the union was a circumstance of which we should profit. There were very many enterprising men among us who aspired to something beyond the dull pursuits of civil life and who would volunteer on this enterprize, and the vast territory belonging to the United States, which offered to adventurers, and the mines of Mexico would bring strength to his standard from all quarters. I listened to the exposition of colonel Burr's views with seeming acquiescence. Every interview convinced me more, and more that he had organised a deep laid plot of treason in the west, in the accomplishment of which he felt fully confident. Till, at length, I discovered that his ambition was not bounded by the waters of the Mississippi and Mexico, but that he meditated overthrowing the present government of our country. He said, if he could gain over the marine corps, and secure the naval commanders, Truxton, Preble, Decatur, and others, he would turn congress neck and heels out of doors; assassinate the president; seize on the treasury and the navy, and declare himself the protector of an energetic government. The honorable trust of corrupting the marine corps, and of sounding commodore Preble and captain Decatur colonel Burr proposed confiding to me. Shocked at this proposition I dropped the mask, and exclaimed against his views. Not talked of the degraded situation of our country, and the necessity of a blow by which its energy and its dignity should be restored—said, if that blow could be struck here at this time, he was confident of the support of the best blood of America. I told colonel Burr he deceived himself in presuming that he, or any other man could excite a party in this country who would countenance him in such a plot of desperation, murder and treason. He replied, that he, perhaps, knew better the dispositions of the influential citizens of this country than I did. I told him, one solitary word would destroy him. He asked, what word? I answered, USURPER! He smiled at my hesitation, and quoted some great examples in his favor. I observed to him, that I had lately travelled from one extreme of the union to the other: and, though I found a diversity of political opinion among the people, they appeared united at the most distant aspect of national danger. That, for the section of the union to which I belonged, I would vouch, should he succeed in the first instance here, he would within six weeks afterward have his throat cut by Yankee militia.
Though wild and extravagant Mr. Burr's last project; and though fraught with premeditated slaughter, I felt very easy on the subject, because its defeat he had deposited in my own hands—I did not feel so secure concerning that of disjoining the union. But the very interesting and embarrassing situation in which his communication placed me, left me I confess at a stand to know how to conduct myself with propriety. He had committed no overt act of aggression against law. I could draw nothing from him in writing; nor could I learn that he had exposed his plans to any person near me by whom my testimony could be supported. He had mentioned to me no persons who were principally and decidedly engaged with him except general Wilkinson, a Mr. Alston, who I found was his son in law, and a Mr. Ephraim Kibby, late a captain of rangers in general Wayne's army. Satisfied that Mr. Burr was resolute in pushing his project of rebellion in the west of the Alleghany and apprehensive that it was too well and too extensively organized to be easily suppressed; though I dreaded the weight of his character when laid in the balance against my solitary assertion, I brought
myself to the resolution to endeavor to defeat it by getting him removed from among us, or to expose myself to all consequences by a disclosure of his intentions. Accordingly I waited on the president of the United States; and after some desultory conversation in which I aimed to draw his view to the westward, I used the freedom to say to the president I thought Mr. Burr should be sent out of this country; and gave for reason, that I believed him dangerous in it. The president asked me where he should be sent? I mentioned London and Cadiz. The president thought the trust too important and seemed to entertain a doubt of Mr. Burr's integrity. I intimated that no one perhaps had stronger grounds to mistrust Mr. Burr's moral integrity than myself; yet I believed ambition so much predominant over him that when placed upon an eminence & put on his honor, respect to himself would ensure his fidelity: His talents were unquestionable. I perceived the subject was disagreeable to the president; and to give it the shortest course to the point, declared my concern that if Mr. Burr were not in some way disposed of, we should within eighteen months have an insurrection, if not a revolution on the waters of the Mississippi. The president answered that he had too much confidence in the information, the integrity and attachment to the union, of the citizens of that country to admit of an apprehension of the kind—I am happy that events prove this confidence well placed. As no interrogatories followed my expression of it I am I thought silent on the subject at that time & place became me. But I d failed about the same time, the whole projects of Mr. Burr to certain members of Congress. They believed colonel Burr capable of any thing and agreed that the fellow ought to be hanged—but though his projects too eminent and his circumstances too desperate to give the subject the merit of serious consideration. The total security of feeling in those to whom I had wronged the topic induced me to suspect my own apprehensions unreasonable or at least too deeply admitted; and of course I grew indifferent about the subject.
Mr. Burr's visits to me became less frequent, and his conversation less familiar. He appeared to have abandoned the idea of a general revolution; but seemed determined on that of the Mississippi, and although I could perceive symptoms of distrust in him towards me, he manifested a great solicitude to engage me with him in the enterprize. Weary of his importunity, and at once to convince him of my serious attachments I gave the following toast to the public:
The UNITED STATES—Palsy to the brain that should plot to dismember, and leprosy to the hand that will not draw to defend our Union!
I doubt whether the sentiment was better understood by any of my acquaintances that col. Burr. Our intercourse ended here, we met but seldom afterward. I returned to my farm in Massachusetts, and thought no more of Mr. Burr nor his empire, till some time late in September or beginning of October, when a letter from Morris Belknap, of Marietta to Timothy E. Danielson, fell into my hands at Brimfield, which satisfied me that Mr. Burr had actually commenced his preparatory operations on the Ohio. I now spoke publicly of the fact; transmitted a copy of the letter from Belknap to the department of state and about the same time forwarded through the hands of the post-master general to the president of the United States, a statement in substance, of what is here above detailed concerning the Mississippi conspiracy of the said col. Aaron Burr, which is said to have been the first formal intelligence received by the executive on the subject of the conspiracy being in motion.
I know not whether the country will allow me the merit of correctness of conduct in this affair. The novelty of the duty might have embarrassed stronger minds than mine. The uprightness of my intentions I hope will not be questioned.
The interviews between col. Burr and myself, from which the foregoing statement has resulted, were chiefly in this city, in the months of February & March, last year.
Wm. EATON. Washington-city, Jan. 26, 1807. Sworn in open court this 26th day of Jan. 1807.
Wm. BRENT, clk.
Deposition of JAMES L. DONALDSON.
In open court personally appears James Lowry Donaldson, who being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that he was in the city
of New Orleans, in the Orleans territory, and the environs of said city, from the 15th of October to the 10th day of Dec. 1806—that during the latter part of this time he was frequently in the company of general James Wilkinson, and visited the general the day after his arrival at New Orleans. On this occasion this deponent received in confidence from general Wilkinson information to the following purport: That the general had undoubted and indisputable evidence of a treasonable design formed by Aaron Burr and others to dismember the union, by a separation of the western states and territories from the Atlantic states—that New Orleans was in immediate danger, and that he had concluded a hasty compromise with the Spaniards, so as to be able to withdraw his troops instantly to this the immediate object of attack and great vulnerable point. That he had received a letter from Burr holding forth great inducements to him to become a party, of which he shewed me the original in cypher, and another written paper purporting to be a decyphered copy of the letter. He expressed great indignation at the plot, and surprize that one so well acquainted with him as Burr, should dare to make to him so degrading a proposal, and declared his determination of defeating the enterprize, or perishing in the attempt. He observed in addition that there were many agents of Mr. Burr then in the town, who had already been assiduous in their visits, and towards whom he was determined to act with cautious ambiguity, so as at the same time to become possessed of the whole extent of the plan, the persons engaged, and the time of its execution, and also to prevent any attempt on his person, of which he declared he had serious apprehensions. Of the number of these agents he was not aware, but mentioned the name of two of whom he was certain. Messrs. Bollman and Alexander. From time to time, as the deponent had interviews with general Wilkinson, he informed this deponent that he had received additional information respecting the movements and designs of Burr by means of these agents, of whom he considered Bollman as the principal. In the course of these transactions, this deponent was employed by general Wilkinson in the copying of certain papers and documents, and preparing certain dispatches for the general government, which the general intended to forward by the brig Thesis . While thus employed at the general's lodgings, this deponent has remarked upon two different occasions, a person knocked for admittance at a door with a window in it opposite the table where this deponent was sitting, was this deponent was informed by gen. Wilkinson was Dr. Bollman. Upon these occasions the general has suddenly risen from his seat and accompanied this person in a number of turns up and down a balcony in the front of the house, apparently engaged in deep conversation. Upon the latter of these occasions the general on his return into the chamber said to this deponent "that is Dr. Bollman, his infatuation is truly extraordinary, he persists in his belief that I am with Burr, and has this moment shewed me a letter from the latter, in which he says that he is to be at Natchez on the 20th December with two thousand men, that 4000 will follow in the course of a few days, and that he could with the same ease have procured double that number." General Wilkinson then observed that he had obtained all the information he wanted, and that the affair would not be kept much longer a secret from the public.
When this deponent left the city of New Orleans, the inhabitants of that city were in a state of great alarm and apprehended a serious attack from Mr. Burr and his confederates, this deponent understood that mercantile business was much embarrassed and great fears were entertained of considerable commercial failures in consequence of the embargo which had been imposed—that general Wilkinson was taking strong measures of defense, and that four hundred persons were then actually engaged in the fortifications of the city.
And further this deponent saith not. JAS. L. DONALDSON.
Sworn to in open court. Wm. BRENT, Clerk. Jan. 26, 1807.
Deposition of Lieut. W. WILSON.
I left New Orleans on my way to this city on the 15th of December last: at that time, and for some time preceding, the strongest apprehensions and belief universally prevailed among the inhabitants of that city, that Aaron Burr and his confederates had prepared an armed force,

and were advancing to attack and plunder the city; in consequence of which the greatest alarms prevailed, a general stagnation of business ensued, and the danger was credited there as matter of public notoriety: That brigadier general Wilkinson with the army of the U. S. was at New Orleans, occupied in the most active military preparations for the defence of the place; repairing the forts, mounting cannon, collecting ammunition, &c. All under the firm persuasion and belief that such an attack was meditated, and about very speedily to take place, by the said Burr and his confederates; this deponent knows that the general was decidedly of opinion, from the most satisfactory information, that the said Burr and his confederates were advancing with an armed force against the place: and further this deponent saith not.
Signed,
WM. WILSON.
Sworn to in open court this 27th day of Jan. 1807.
WM. BRENT, Clk.
The deposition of cousin W. C. MEAD is precisely similar to that of lieut. Wilson, except that the former states that he left New Orleans on the 19th of December.
The following Message, containing a further development of the Conspiracy, was communicated to the two houses of Congress on Monday.
To the Senate and House of Representatives of the U. States.
I received from general Wilkinson, on the 23d inst. his affidavit charging Samuel Swartwout, Peter V. Ogden, and James Alexander, with the crimes described in the affidavit, a copy of which is now communicated to both houses of congress.
It was announced to me at the same time, that Swartwout and Bollman, two of the persons apprehended by him, were arrived in this city, in custody each of a military officer. I immediately delivered to the attorney of the U. S. in this district, the evidence received against them, with instructions to lay the same before the judges, and apply for their process to bring the accused to justice; and I put into his hands orders to the officers having them in custody, to deliver them to the marshal on his application.
TH: JEFFERSON.
Jan. 25, 1807.
I, James Wilkinson, brigadier general and commander in chief of the army of the U. S. do warrant the arrest of Samuel Swartwout, James Alexander, esq. and Peter V. Ogden, on a charge of treason, misprision of treason, or such other offence against the government and laws of the U. S. as the following facts may legally charge them with, on the honor of a soldier, and on the holy Evangelists of Almighty God—do declare and swear, that in the beginning of the month of October last, when in command at Natchitoches, a stranger was introduced to me by colonel Cushing, by the name of Swartwout, who a few minutes after the colonel retired from the room slipped into my hand a letter of formal introduction from colonel Burr, of which the following is a correct copy.
Philadelphia, 26th July, 1806.
DEAR SIR,
Mr. Swartwout, the brother of colonel S. of New York, being on his way down the Mississippi, and presuming that he may pass you at some post on the river, has requested of me a letter of introduction, which I give with pleasure, as he is a most amiable young man, and highly respectable from his character and connections. I pray you to afford him any friendly offices which his situation may require, and beg you to pardon the trouble which this may give you.
With entire respect,
Your friend and obedient servant, A. BURR.
His excellency general Wilkinson.
Together with a packet which he informed me he was charged by the same person to deliver me in private. This packet contained a letter in cypher from colonel Burr, of which the following is substantially as fair an interpretation as I have heretofore been able to make, the original of which I hold in my possession.
"I (Aaron Burr) have obtained funds and have actually commenced the enterprise—detachments from different points and under different pretences will rendezvous on the Ohio 1st November—every thing internal and external favors views—
protection of England is assured—T— is gone to Jamaica to arrange with the admiral on that station; it will meet on the Mississippi—England—navy of the United States are ready to join and final orders are given to my friends and followers; it will be an host of choice spirits—Wilkinson shall be second to Burr only—Wilkinson shall dictate the rank and promotion of his officers—Burr will proceed westward 1st August—never to return—with him go his daughter—the husband will follow in October with a corps of worthies—send forth—with an intelligent and confidential friend with whom Burr may confer. He shall return immediately with further interesting details—this is essential to concert and harmony of movement. Send a list of all persons known to Wilkinson west of the mountains, who may be useful, with a note delineating their characters. By your messenger send me 4 or 5 of the commissions of your officers which you can borrow under any pretence you please—they shall be returned faithfully—already are orders to the contractor given to forward six months provisions to points Wilkinson may name; this shall not be used until the last moment, and then under proper injunctions—the project is brought to the point so long desired—Burr guarantees the result with his life and honor—with the lives, the honor and fortunes of hundreds, the best blood of our country—Burr's plan of operations is to move down rapidly from the falls on the 15th of November with the first 500 or 1000 men in light boats now constructing for that purpose—to be at Natchez between the 5th and 15th of December—there to meet Wilkinson; there to determine whether it will be expedient in the first instance to seize on or pass by Baton Rouge—on receipt of this send Burr an answer—draw on Burr for all expenses, &c. The people of the country to which we are going are prepared to receive us—their agents now with Burr say that if we will protect their religion and will not subject them to a foreign power, that in three weeks all will be settled. The Gods invite to glory and fortune—it remains to be seen whether we deserve the boon. The bearer of this goes express to you—he will hand a formal letter of introduction to you from Burr, he is a man of inviolable honor and perfect discretion; formed to execute rather than to project; capable of relating facts with fidelity and incapable of relating them otherwise. He is thoroughly informed of the plans and intentions of —, and will disclose to you as far as you enquire and no farther—he has imbued a reverence for your character and may be embarrassed in your presence—put him at ease and he will satisfy you—29th July."
I instantly resolved to avail myself of the reference made to the bearer and in the course of a few days drew from him (he said Swartwout,) the following disclosure. "That he had been dispatched by colonel Burr from Philadelphia, had passed through the states of Ohio and Kentucky, & proceeded from Louisville for St. Louis where he expected to find me, but discovering at Kaskaskias that I had descended the river, he procured a skiff and hired hands, and followed me down the Mississippi to Fort Adams and from thence set out for Natchitoches, in company with captains Sparks and Hooke, under the pretence of a disposition to take part in the campaign against the Spaniards then depending. That col. Burr with the support of a powerful association extending from New York to New Orleans, was levying an armed body of seven thousand men from the state of New York and the western states and territories, with a view to carry an expedition against the Mexican provinces, and that five hundred men under col. Swartwout, & a col. or maj. Tyler were to descend the Allegany for whose accommodation light boats were built and were ready." I enquired what would be their course. He said, "This territory would be revolutionized, were the people ready to join them and that there would be some seizing he supposed at N. Orleans; that they expected to be ready to embark about the 1st of February and intended to land at Vera Cruz, and to march from thence to Mexico." I observed that there were several million of dollars in the bank of this place, to which he replied 'we know it full well,' and on my remarking that they certainly did not mean to violate private property, he said, they merely meant to borrow and would return it; that they must equip themselves in New Orleans, that they expected naval protection from Great Britain; that he capt.—and officers of our navy were so disgusted with the government that they were ready to join; that similar disgust
prevailed throughout the western country where the people were zealous in favor of the enterprise, and that pilot boat built schooners were contracted for along our southern coast for their service; that he had been accompanied from the falls of Ohio to Kaskaskias, and from thence to Fort Adams by a Mr. Ogden, who had proceeded on to New Orleans with letters from Col. Burr, to his friends there." Swartwout asked me whether I had heard from Dr. Bollman, and on my answering in the negative he expressed great surprise and observed, "That the doctor and a Mr. Alexander had left Philadelphia before him with dispatches for me and that they were to proceed by sea to N. Orleans where he said they must have arrived."
Though determined to deceive him if possible, I could not refrain telling Mr. Swartwout it was impossible I could ever dishonor my commission; and I believe I duped him by my admiration of the plan, and by observing "That although I could not join in the expedition, the engagements which the Spaniards had prepared for me in my front, might prevent my opposing it." Yet I did, the moment I had deciphered the letter, put it into the hands of col. Cushing, my adjutant and inspector, making the declaration that I should oppose the lawless enterprise with my utmost force. Mr. Swartwout informed me he was under engagements to meet col. Burr at Nashville the 20th of Nov. and requested of me to write him, which I declined, and on his leaving Natchitoches about the 15th of Oct I immediately employed lieut. T. A. Smith to convey the information in substance to the president, without the commitment of names, for from the extraordinary nature of the project, and the more extraordinary appeal to me, I could but doubt its reality, notwithstanding the testimony before me, and I did not attach solid belief to Mr. Swartwout's reports respecting their intentions on this territory and city, until I received confirmatory advice from St. Louis.
After my return from the Sabine, I crossed the country to Natchez and on my descent of the Mississippi from that place I found Swartwout and Peter V. Ogden at Fort Adams; with the latter I held no communication, but was informed by Swartwout, that he, Ogden, had returned so far from New Orleans on his route to Tennessee, but had been so much alarmed by certain reports in circulation that he was afraid to proceed. I enquired whether he bore letters with him from New Orleans, and was informed by Swartwout that he did not, but that a Mr. Spence had been sent from New Orleans through the country to Nashville with letters for Colonel Burr.
I reached this city the 24th ultimo, and on the next morning James Alexander, esquire, visited me—he enquired of me, aside, whether I had seen doctor Bollman, and on my answering in the negative, he asked me whether I would suffer him to conduct Bollman to me, which I refused. He appeared desirous to communicate something, but I felt no inclination to inculpate this young man, and he left me. A few days after he paid me a second visit and seemed desirous to communicate, which I avoided until he had risen to take leave, I then raised my finger, and observed, "take care, you are playing a dangerous game"—he answered, "it will succeed"—I again observed, "take care"—and he replied with a strong affirmation, "Burr will be here by the beginning of next month." In addition to these corroborating circumstances, against Alexander, I beg leave to refer to the accompanying documents A. and B.—From all which I feel no hesitation in declaring, under the solemn obligation of an oath, that I do believe the said Swartwout, Alexander and Ogden, have been parties to and have been concerned in the insurrection formed or forming in the states and territories on the Ohio and Mississippi rivers, against the laws and constitution of the United States.
Signed,
JAMES WILKINSON.
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 26th day of December, in the year of our Lord 1806.
GEORGE POLLOCK, Justice of the peace for the county of Orleans.
Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 30.
We understand the Senate have postponed the bill for erecting a Bridge across the Potomac—17 to 16, till the next session.
Extract of a letter dated New Orleans, Dec 24.
"This place is at present agitated with the greatest apprehension, from the daily expected descent of Burr and his army from the western country; every thing
here has assumed a military appearance. Business is entirely suspended.
"Our only prospect of salvation is the faint hope that Burr will be arrested in the western country before he sets out, as we have no means of opposing him here."
The citizens of Alexandria are hereby informed that Mr. William Gurney, present Pastor of the Christian Church, in this place, will preach in the Christian meeting-house, on Fairfax-street, [late the old Methodist meeting-house] on Sunday next, at the ringing of the Presbyterians' bell, both forenoon and afternoon.
As the house has been completely repaired so as to commodiously accommodate a congregation, and a large and excellent stove placed near the center of it, it is presumed that none will forbear to attend either for fear of taking cold or sitting uncomfortably in time of divine service.
January 27.
The next Assembly will be on TUESDAY EVENING, the third of next month.
January 29.
NOTICE.
A MAJORITY of the stockholders of the Alexandria theatre, having agreed to purchase the ground rent of $100 per annum, arising from the ground on which the theatre is erected, give this public notice to stockholders residing out of Alexandria, that unless they forward notes to the subscriber payable at 3, 6, and 9 months, from the first of January, 1807, for their proportions, by the first day of March next, a deed will be then taken for the property to those who shall agree to the above purchase by that day—Any stockholder disagreeing to the above stipulations, will only be entitled to the one and thirtieth part of the net proceeds of the sale of the property, sold at public auction by the direction of the trustees of said theatre, on the 30th August, 1806.
Guy Atkinson,
Agent for the Stockholders.
January 29—30.
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The above theatre to rent.
This is to give Notice,
THAT the subscribers, of Fairfax county, in the state of Virginia, have obtained from the Orphans' court of Alexandria county, in the district of Columbia, letters of administration on the personal estate of Henry Zimmerman, late of the county first aforesaid, deceased: ALL persons having claims against the said deceased, are hereby warned to exhibit them with the vouchers thereof, to the subscribers, on or before the 28th day of July next ensuing, or they may by law be excluded from all benefit to said estate—And those indebted thereto are requested to make immediate payment—Given under our hands this 28th January, 1807.
Eliza Zimmerman, Adm'x.
John Zimmerman, Adm'r.
January 30.
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PUBLIC SALE.
BY virtue of a deed of trust from General HENRY LEE, for securing to WILLIAM LUDWELL LEE, deceased, the payment of a debt of sixteen thousand six hundred and sixty-six dollars and sixty-six cents, with interest thereon from the 17th day of April, 1798, and upon the request of the legal representatives of the said WILLIAM LUDWELL LEE, deceased, I shall sell at public auction, to the highest bidder, the following
Tracts of Land,
At the periods hereafter mentioned—that is to say—
One tract of land, lying in Westmoreland county, called "Hollis's Marsh," containing, as mentioned in the said deed, two thousand eight hundred acres or thereabouts—and
One other Tract of Land, called "Black Grounds," containing eleven hundred acres, more or less, in Westmoreland county—at Westmoreland Court-house, on the 23d day of March next, being court day:—
One other Tract of Land, stated to contain sixteen hundred acres, called "Buffalo's Marsh," lying in the county of Frederick, together with a moiety of the Mill upon the said tract—at Winchester, on the 4th day of May next:—
And all the Right, Title, Interest or Claim of the said HENRY LEE and WIFE, to five hundred acres, lying in Fairfax county, at the mouth of Difficult Run, on the west side thereof, at or near the great falls of Potomac—at Fairfax Court-house, on the 18th day of May next.
It is expected that persons wishing to purchase either of the above tracts, will previously view the same.
Bushrod Washington,
TRUSTEE.
January 30.
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This is to give Notice, THAT the subscribers, of Alexandria county, in the district of Columbia, have obtained from the Orphans' Court of said county, letters of administration on the personal estate of John Lightfoot , late of the county aforesaid, deceased:—ALL PERSONS having claims against the said deceased, are hereby warned to exhibit them with the vouchers thereof to the subscribers, on or before the 21st day of July next ensuing, or they may by law be excluded from all benefit to said estate:—And all persons indebted thereto are requested to make immediate payment.—Given under our hands this 21st day of January, 1807. Elizabeth Lightfoot, Adm'x. Samuel Lightfoot, Adm'r. January 21. 2aw6w
This is to give Notice, THAT the subscriber, of Alexandria county, in the district of Columbia, hath obtained from the Orphans' Court of said county letters of administration on the personal estate of Alexander Latimer , late of the county aforesaid, deceased; all persons having claims against the said deceased, are hereby warned to exhibit them with the vouchers thereof to the subscriber, on or before the 21st day of July next ensuing, or they may by law be excluded from all benefit to said estate:—And those indebted thereto, are requested to make immediate payment.—Given under my hand this 21st day of January, 1807. Mercy Latimer, Adm'x. January 21. 2aw6w
NOTICE  TO CAUTION the public against trespassing on our enclosures adjoining and contiguous to Cameron Mills, with dogs, guns, or otherwise. The late destruction to the winter grain and hedging by such thoughtless mischievous conduct already has been very injurious, done generally by those passing back and forward to Alexandria, preferring such mischievous to a better track through open fields, which is less surprising in thoughtless slaves than the free inhabitants, who may expect hereafter to be treated as the law points out in such cases. They are further noticed to be aware of such conduct after night, when proof can be seldom ascertained—we have therefore prepared armed men with fierce dogs to worry and cripple all such unreasonable intruders, more especially when detected on the hedge rows. Licence will be granted to enter the premises near the bridge over the row, where steps will be erected for the protection of the thorns; this is not to be considered as a thoroughfare, but only for the use and convenience of those with actual business at the mills. We are well satisfied by late experience of the necessity to adopt these rigorous methods, otherwise abandon the hedges, at a certain loss of the expense and trouble already expended. The premises must not be entered only at the place pointed out, on any pretence whatever. J. Stump & D. Ricketts. Cameron Mills, 30th Dec. 2aw1m
Land for Sale. THE subscriber wishes to sell about fifteen and an half acres of Land, within half a mile of Alexandria, situate on the south side of the lane leading from Mr. Hodgson's dwelling to the poor house, and directly opposite that building. Although this property from its situation must soon become valuable, it will be sold low for cash, or good negotiable paper at ninety, one hundred and eighty, and two hundred and seventy days. Apply to JAMES IRVIN, or myself Robert Adam. January 20. cotf
To be Rented, THE two story FRAME HOUSE, on King-street, nearly opposite to Mr. James Bacon's store—Also the HOUSES on Jones's Puff, formerly occupied by Mr. William Patterson, with six or seven acres of land adjoining, for one or more years, as may be agreed on—Also one or more acres of the marsh, and the upland adjoining next to Col. Hooe's fence.—Any person or persons disposed to build may have a lot or lots 20 feet by 100 feet, for ten years, at one shilling a foot ground rent; and at the end of the term of ten years, he or they, his or their heirs & assigns, shall be entitled to a renewal of the lease for ten years longer, on paying such ground-rent as the lot or lots shall be worth in the opinion of three impartial men, and shall be entitled forever to a renewal of the lease at the expiration of each term of ten years on the same conditions; or they may have lots on a moderate ground rent forever. Apply to Mr. John Tucker for the houses, and to the subscriber for the lots. Stephen Cooke. Leesburg, Nov. 24. 2aw3w&conwf
TO BE RENTED, THE BRICK STORE & COMPTING HOUSE now occupied by Messrs. Ricketts Newton & Co.—Also, the vacant STORE adjoining. They are large and convenient, as will be rented low. Apply to J. H. HOOE. July 22. law
FOR SALE, A WELL finished three story BRICK HOUSE and LOT, on King-street, the most commercial street in town and in the center of it. A well finished two story Brick House and Lot, on Duke-street, near the river. A Lot of Ground a short mile above town, containing five and one eighth acres, near the river. Twelve hundred and eighty acres of military Land, in the state of Tennessee, on Obey's river, a branch of the Cumberland river. A tract of Land containing 510 acres, in Greenbrier county, Virginia. Also, a very convenient and well finished Brick House and Lot, in George-Town, with Brick Stable, Coach House, &c. Also, a two story Frame House and Lot, in George-Town, and Bake House—the lot is 39 feet 4 inches front and 107 feet deep.—A part payment will be expected down, and a liberal credit given for the balance. If the George-Town property is not sold by private sale, it will be offered at public sale, on the first Monday in May next. Samuel Craig. January 22. 2aw
VALUABLE LANDS,  To be Sold very Cheap. I WISH to sell my Mill Tract of Land, situate on Back-Lick and Indian-Runs, about six miles from the town of Alexandria; containing about eleven hundred acres. On this tract are two plantations besides the mill farm—on the latter there is a very good mill, in which are one pair of burr, and one pair of cullet stones, with elevators, &c. complete for merchant work—a distillery convenient to the mill, with four stills and every necessary utensil in complete order—a dwelling-house, kitchen, barn, with stables under it to accommodate 20 stalls, with every other out-house requisite on a farm—a very good garden, an orchard of about 2500 trees of the choicest fruits this country can afford. There is about 300 or 400 acres of the tract cleared, the remainder in woods and a great part of it heavily timbered; about 30 or 40 acres of meadow, and nearly 300 acres more may be made on the bottoms adjoining the two rivers. ALSO, One other tract of one hundred acres, about two miles from Alexandria, part of the Cleish Tract, and adjoining the lands of Messrs John C. Herbert, Robert Patton, and John Richter, the Mount-Vernon road running through it. This tract is mostly in woods, and conveniently situated for country seats. If these lands should be sold at private sale, (which I would prefer) I will take in payment, if more convenient to the purchasers, stock of any of the banks from Richmond to New-York, or any kind of stock of the United States. If they are not sold before Friday the first day of May next, the Mill Tract will, on that day, be sold at public auction, to the highest bidder—and on the following day the Cleish Lands will be sold in like manner. The Mill Tract will be divided into three or four farms and sold subject to a lease of four and an half years from the first day of July last. The Cleish Tract will be divided into lots of 10 or 20 acres each. If sold at public auction the terms will be made known on the days of sale. William Hepburn. December 4. cotf law till 1st May
Valuable Property for Sale. Pursuant to a decree of the circuit court for the district of Columbia, held at Alexandria, and the last will of Benjamin Shreve , deceased; his executors offer for sale, THAT Valuable Property at the corner of King and Fairfax-streets, part of which is occupied by Charles Bennett. The lot extends 40 feet on King and 70 feet on Fairfax-street, is subject to a rent charge of 50 dollars per annum. To those who are desirous, either of securing a good stand for business, or vesting their money in real estate, this is a most inviting piece of property. A small part of the money will be required in hand or in an approved note at 60 days—on the balance a liberal credit will be given. For terms apply to either of the executors or to Benjamin Shreve. William Paton, } Ex'rs. Edward Stabler, } John Janney, } November 28. 2aw
PROPOSALS, BY CONRAD AND CO. OF PHILADELPHIA, FOR PRINTING, BY SUBSCRIPTION, A NEW WORK, ENTITLED THE AMERICAN REGISTER. [After the Plan of the British Annual Register.] Price, to subscribers, three dollars per volume, in half binding. Subscriptions received by John Conrad and Co. Philadelphia; M. and J. Conrad and Co. Baltimore; Somervell and Conrad, Petersburg; Bonsal, Conrad, and Co. Norfolk, and by Robert Gray, Alexandria. January 15. colst
THE AMERICAN REGISTER. Price, to subscribers, three dollars per volume, in half binding. Subscriptions received by John Conrad and Co. Philadelphia; M. and J. Conrad and Co. Baltimore; Somervell and Conrad, Petersburg; Bonsal, Conrad, and Co. Norfolk, and by Robert Gray, Alexandria. January 15. colst
Dissolution of Partnership. THE partnership of Davey and Mills , was dissolved on the 17th instant—and William N. Mills is solely authorised to settle all accounts of the late firm. William N. Mills, Surviving Partner of Davey and Mills. January 23. cotf
William N. Mills, CONTINUES to carry on the Grocery & Flour Business , in the house formerly occupied by Davey and Mills— And has just received, 2500 weight Firkin Buter, In complete order for shipping. January 23. cotf
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 hogsheads London particular Madeira Wine, Catalonia ditto, by the quarter cask Virginia Rum, of excellent quality Molasses by the hogshead Liverpool Stored Salt And Logwood. Nathaniel Wattles & Co. January 26. 2aw
BOOKS, Lately received and for sale by ROBERT GRAY, at his Book and Stationary Store in King-street, between Fai-fax and Royal-Street, Alexandria. Carey's Family Bibles, assorted—Oxford quarto bibles, octavo and school bibles and testaments, Brooke's universal gazetteer, Bell's surgery, Mrs. Chapone's letters, Goldsmith's Rome, Lavoisier's chemistry, Milton's works, medical pocket book, prayer-books assorted, Plutarch's lives, Porten's sermons, Thompson's seasons, Watts's psalms and hymns, a neat pocket edition—Young's night thoughts in plain and gilt binding, Morris's American geography, American precedents of declarations, domestic encyclopaedia, History of America, by Richard Snowden, fasts and festivals of the church of England, new whole duty of man, Rollin's ancient history, Goldsmith's natural history, pilgrim's progress, Russell's ancient and modern Europe, Tucker's Blackstone, Wakefield's family tour, Pennsylvania farmer, an epitome of universal history, domestic recreations, polite learning, introduction to astronomy, Mavor's universal history, in 25 vols. boards, Mavor's voyages and travels, 24 vols. bound in calf, British classics, 39 volumes bound in calf, life and pontificate of pope Leo the 10th, by Wm. Roscoe, anecdotes of Frederick the great, terrible tractions, a new edition, enlarged by the author—Roscoe's life of Lorenzo de Medicis. ON HAND, A good assortment of Latin classics and other school books—And in a few days will be published, a new edition, printed on good paper with an excellent type, Murray's English Reader, bound in strong leather, price 75 cents.
Stationary Articles. Quills, wafers, sealing wax, slates and slate pencils, lead pencils, black and red—penknives assorted, glass inks and sands with plated tops, suitable for portable writing desks, fountain inkstands, playing and blank cards by the gross, dozen or single pack, paints in boxes, camels hair pencils, thermometers, mathematical instruments, scales and dividers, &c.  Writing Paper. Super royal, royal, medium, demy, folio post, quarto post plain and not pressed, foolscap no. 1, 2 and 3, of various prices, by the ream, for cash only.  Blank Account Books ready made. Ledgers, journals, day books, cash books, invoice books, bank books, receipt books, record books, cyphering and copy books, &c. made of the best paper and well bound—Blank books of every description ruled and bound to any pattern, at a short notice. R. GRAY will contract for the binding whole editions of printed books, at the Philadelphia prices, and warrant his work to be equal in neatness and strength, to any done in America at the same prices. January 13. 2aw3w
This Day is Published, BY COTTON AND STEWART, [PRICE 25 CENTS.] A full Statement of the Trial and Acquittal of Aaron Burr, Esq. Containing all the Proceedings and Debates that took place before the Federal Court, at Frankfort, Kentucky, Nov. 25, 1806. By JOHN WOOD, Editor of the Western World—who attended at the trial. January 9. d
THE AMERICAN REGISTER. Price, to subscribers, three dollars per volume, in half binding. Subscriptions received by John Conrad and Co. Philadelphia; M. and J. Conrad and Co. Baltimore; Somervell and Conrad, Petersburg; Bonsal, Conrad, and Co. Norfolk, and by Robert Gray, Alexandria. January 15. colst
This is to give Notice, THAT the subscribers, of Alexandria county, in the district of Columbia, have obtained from the Orphans' Court of said county, letters testamentary on the estate of Davey Davey , late of the county aforesaid, deceased—all persons having claims against the said deceased are hereby warned to exhibit them with the vouchers thereof to the subscribers on or before the 21st day of July next ensuing, or they may by law be excluded from all benefit to said estate—and all persons indebted thereto are requested to make immediate payment.—Given under our hands this 21st day of January, 1807. Elizabeth Davey, Exec'x. John Korn, Executor. January 21. 2aw6w
Rappahannock Mills, &c. THE subscriber could lease or rent, that valuable property, called "HUNTER'S WORKS," consisting of a Manufacturing Mill (late in the occupancy of Messrs. Cooch and Hollingsworths) having two water wheels, with four pair burr stones, and all necessary machinery—good Grist Mill, Saw Mill, and houses suitable for millers, coopers, & blacksmiths. At this place are the walls and remains of a forge and slitting mill, formerly carried on, the sites of which, and others in the same canal, are excellent for water works of various kind. This property is on the north edge of the Rappahannock, within two miles of Fredericksburg and one of Falmouth, has peculiar advantages of water, and is well situated for the purchase of wheat, now the staple of the country, and one of the best crops large proprietors yet to come to market. Also, a valuable MANUFACTURING MILL, with two water wheels, two pair of stones, and all usual machinery, situated on the same edge of the river, within half a mile of Falmouth, having a convenient and comfortable miller's house attached to it, and a canal which now affords water communication from Falmouth to the mill door, and at the expense of only three or four hundred dollars may be extended to the doors of the forge mills—Or, I will sell the whole of the above Property, under stipulations, for the benefit of contiguous property, but no way injurious to this, and give credit seven years if necessary, for three fourths of the amount, and accommodating time for the other fourth. Robert Dunbar. January 26. 2aw6w
TO RENT, A TWO STORY FRAME DWELLING HOUSE, situate on Cameron-street, near the corner, together with a Frame Building on the corner of Cameron and Pitt-streets, now occupied as a coach-makers' shop, but would make a good stable, and a vacant lot—For terms apply to James H. Hooe, Adm'r. B. DANDRIDGE, deceased. September 13. cotf
TO RENT, A CONVENIENT two-st. FRAME HOUSE lately occupied by Mark Butts situate in Duke, between Water and Union streets, next door to Thomas Preston's. Apply to Mark Butts, or Thomas Preston. January 7. cotf
The Subscriber has received  The following ARTICLES, Which he offers for Sale very low: 15 hogsheads first quality St. Croix Sugar 10 bales Tennessee cotton 6 pipes 4th proof cognac brandy 10 hogsheads well flavored 4th proof Jamaica rum 30 barrels New-England Rum. AND ON HAND, Imperial Hyson Young Hyson Hyson Skin, and } of the latest im- First quality Souchong } portations. Best green coffee in bags Chocolate Loaf and lump sugar London particular Madeira Particular Teneriffe Lisbon, Sherry, and 150 dozen bottled Port, very old WINES. A few cases claret, superior quality Coniac and old peach brandy Jamaica and Antigua spirits Holland gin New England rum and whiskey Mace, nutmegs, cloves and pimento Black pepper, allspice, & ground ginger Pearl barley, rice, starch, and fig blue Dixon's Philadelphia, & English mustard Refined Salt-Petre Brown and white soap Mould and dip candles Indigo, allum, madder, copperas, & not brimstone English gun-powder Demijohns James Sanderson. September 17. PRINTED DAILY BY SAMUEL SNOWDEN.