Alexandria daily advertiser (Alexandria [Va.]), 1807-08-20 00:00:00

Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
Vol. VII.]
THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 1807.
[No. 1997.
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 at any time be viewed and purchased at the lowest limitation and prices.
P. G. Marsteller, V. M.
FOR SALE,
20 hhds. South-west Mountain TOBACCO, Selected for the West-India market. A L S O,
1 pipe } London Bill Wine, 1 half pipe } excellent quality. 4 qr. casks } Wm. Hodgson.
July 31. Twenty thousand lbs. Porto Rico Green Coffee and Coix Sugars, received per sch'r. Fletcher and Riley, from St. Thomas— For sale by
R. Veitch and Co. OR C. Powell.
NOW LANDING,
From on board the brig Dolphin and schooner Mohawk, from Boston, schooner Freighter from Portland, and sch'r Zilpha from Windsor, Nova-Scotia, and for Sale by Lawrason & Fowle,
150 tons Plaster Paris 25 hhds. New-England Rum 50 bbls. Molasses 10 hhds. French Brandy 10 do. Holland Gin 250 boxes brown Soap 30 do. mould 30 do. dipt 10 do. spermaceti 25 bbls. full Mackerel 10 do. whale Oil 30 cases Claret 49 boxes fresh Lemons; and A quantity of Cheese. August 3.
FOR SALE,
BY LEWIS DEBLOIS, An assortment of BROAD CLOTHS, from eleven to eighteen shillings sterling cost—part of them intended to drawback. Ravens Duck. French Brandy. Catalonia Wine, in half pipes and quarter casks. New-England Rum, in barrels. Cod-Fish, and Stone Lime. May 7.
JAMES SANDERSON
Offers for Sale, on moderate terms, 3000 lbs. best Green Coffee 10 tierces fresh-Rice 20 kegs fresh Raisins 12 tierces green Copperas 5 pipes Cognac Brandy 10 hhds. 4th proof Jamaica 40 barrels N. E. Rum 25 barrels Whiskey 10 bales Cotton 5 boxes Cotton and Wool Cards 12 boxes Tin Plates. AND IN STORE, 75 hhds. south Potomac Tobacco. May 11.
Twenty-five Dollars Reward.
RAY AWAY, sometime in the months of November or December last, A NEGRO MAN by the name of SAM, who was hired in the town of Alexandria to a Mr. Robert Smith. He was about 30 years of age, about 5 feet 10 or 11 inches high, very straight, of rather a yellowish or tawny complexion, stutters a little, has a soft voice, and generally seems humble and timid when spoken to. He had a wife at Col. Jeimerson's, in the county of Caroline, and may perhaps now be lurking in that neighborhood, but I think it more probable he may have gone to the state of Maryland.—If he is taken in the state of Virginia and brought to me I will give the above reward; if in the state of Maryland and brought to me I will give Thirty Dollars reward.
Baldwin M. Lee. Virginia, Westmoreland county, July 24. [30]
I WANT TO HIRE
A sober, industrious, honest, careful Man, to take care of an Orchard, Garden, and small Farm, near this own.
R. T. Hooe.
August 12. For Freight or Charter, The SHIP COMMERCE, Capt. James CROUCHHILL, A stout fine vessel, sails well, about 2400 barrels burthen, and ready to take a cargo on board.
William Hodgson.
For Amsterdam (direct)
The Ship ALEXANDRIA, Capt. Weston. For freight of one hundred and twenty hhds. tobacco, and coffee in bags, or bbls.
Apply to Lawrason & Fowle, Alexandria OR, Washington Bowie, Georgetown. July 23.
WANTED,
A MILLER who is master of his business, to take care of a merchant mill.—To such a one good wages will be given.—For the person who wants, please apply to Mr. Joseph Smith, Alexandria. March 13.
Just received from Philadelphia,
By Captain Hand, 29 chests Young Hyson, and 9 boxes Hyson Shulan Tea, of a superior quality, which will be sold low. Likewise on Hand, 6 hhds. good Sugar, 10 hhds. Molasses, of a good quality, Salt of various kinds, And a constant supply of Flour suitable for family use. Joseph Dea. March 27.
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
Best green Coffee, Chocolate, of a superior quality
Madeira, Buscelles, Sherry, Lisbon, Teneriffe, Malaga, and Genuine old Port
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, floatant 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, handsomely executed at this office.
Complete sets of SALMAGUNDI as far as published, or any number to complete broken sets, may be had of R. GRAY, Bookseller, King Street
JUST RECEIVED,
Per schooner Patty from Portsmouth, AND FOR SALE BY Lawrason & Fowle, 50 tons PLAISTER 100 boxes SOAP 50 boxes Mould and Dipped CANDLES 20 barrels MACKAREL, and 200 boxes Nova Scotia HERRINGS. August 8
District of Columbia.
NOTICE is hereby given to all whom it may concern, That the Consul General of Portugal to the United States of America, has authorized the subscriber, to legalize all papers that may be necessary for vessels bound from the ports of this district to any in Portugal or Madeira. Those masters of vessels who may omit 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.
Joseph Mandeville,
Corner of KING and FAIRFAX-STREETS, ALEXANDRIA: HAS FOR SALE, An assortment of WINES, LIQUORS, GROCERIES, &c. Consisting of
MADEIRA } Port } WINES. } Sherry } Lisbon } Malaga } Teneriffe & } Corsica } Old St. Estephe Medoc laret, 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
Gunpowder } Imperial } TEAS. } Hyson } Young Hyson } Hyson-Skin and } Souchong } of good quality. Muscovado sugars, different qualities Bengal white do. Leaf and lump sugars, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Alexandria.
Leiper's, Garrett's, and Hamilton's snuff in bottles and bladders. Macuba and rapée do. Clover-seed, (Penn. warranted)
Mace; nutmegs; cloves; cassia; pimento; pepper; ginger, race and ground; Cayenne pepper; refined salt-petre. Coffee; chocolate; rice; pearl barley; London and Philadelphia mustard; basket salt; starch; fig blue; floatant indigo; Georgia and Tennessee cotton; flax; wool; madder; copperas; 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.
Muscateil 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 alum salt suitable for the fishery, &c. &c. March 19.
PUBLIC SALE.
On FRIDAY next, at ten o'clock, will be sold, at the Vendue-Store,
The following Goods, viz. 1 case of Nankeenets 1 case country striped and blue Nankeenets Fancy Waistcoating, Platen Silks, &c. 1 bale of Baging 1 bale of Duck and Tow Linen 1 case of Wool Hats 1 box of ladies Velvet and Morocco Slippers 1 box misses Morocco do. A L S O, An eight day Clock, Household and Kitchen Furniture, some Medical Books, &c. Philip G. Marsteller, V. M. August 19.
FOR BOSTON,
THE BRIG HARMONY, ROBERT HENRY master. A fine fast sailing vessel, commodious for passengers—Six hundred barrels will be taken on freight. Apply to JOHN G. LADD. Who has received per said brig a few half pipes,
Choice Old Port Wine.
Also, per brig Ruth, a quantity of New Rum in barrels & hogsheads. Aug. 19.
Public Sale.
WILL be sold, at public sale, for ready money, on the premises, on Wednesday the 12th of August next the estate called CLIFTON on Panther-Skin in Loudoun county, consisting of 205 acres of land, on which was formerly erected a merchant and saw mill, distillery, &c. or so much thereof as will be sufficient to raise 1600$ and the costs of suit, to satisfy Joseph Tidball. This sale is made pursuant to a decree of the county court of Loudoun, at which time and place due attendance will be given by The Commissioners. July 13. [21]
THE badness of the weather on
Wednesday last, prevented a sale of the above property on that day as advertised. It will again be offered for sale on the 12th of September next, at the same place and upon the same terms as above. The Commissioners. August 19.
Public Sale.
Pursuant to the last will and testament of Captain John Harper, deceased, will be sold, to the highest bidder, at public auction, on the premises, on THURSDAY, the 27th instant, at one o'clock, at the COFFEE-HOUSE, the following
Very valuable Property
IN THE TOWN OF ALEXANDRIA, viz. ONE piece of ground lying on the south side of Franklin-street, and on the west side of Potomac-street, beginning at the intersection of the said streets, being one hundred and twenty-five feet to the eastward of Water, and running westwardly with Franklin-street thirty-two feet six inches, from thence southwardly eighty-eight feet three inches and one half.
One other piece lying on the west side of Union-street, and to the southward of Franklin-street, beginning on Union-street one hundred and seventy-six feet seven inches to the southward of Franklin-street, and running northwardly with Union-street 88 feet 3 inches and an half, thence westwardly 62 feet 6 inches—Also one half acre of ground, lying at the intersection of Royal and Gibbon streets.
Mary Harper, Ex'x.
Wm. Hartshorne, Samuel Craig, Wm. Herbert, Ex'rs. August 18.
NOTICE.
THE Members of the ARTILLERY COMPANY, are requested to attend a meeting at Mr. Davis's, opposite to the market-house, at seven o'clock, on Thursday evening next. Punctual attendance is expected. All those wishing to join, are invited to attend. By order of FERDINAND MARSTELLER, Captain. NEHEMIAH CARSON, 1st Lieut. August 18.

TRIAL
OF COL. AARON BURR
(Continued by adjournment and held at the Capitol in the Hall of the House of Delegates,) for High Treason against the U. States.
TUESDAY, August 11.
Present JOHN MARSHALL, chief Justice of the United States.
Mr. Batts observed that every crime consisted of a great many component parts, and the question was when upon analysis, a jurymen says he has not committed himself upon two or three of these points, he can be regarded as an impartial jurymen. The intention is certainly an important feature in the crime. Fix twelve jurymen whose minds are made up as to his designs and col. Burr is already half condemned. These men would be prepared to find a verdict of guilty if the acts only could be proved, when twelve other impartial jurymen might be willing to acquiesce in the evidence of the acts, when they could not be satisfied from the testimony, that there was the least guilty intention. With what face could col. Burr's counsel stand before a jury thus predetermined, going upon them an innocent intent?
Mr. Burr rose to narrow the argument not to extend it, not to add any thing more to throw out of the discussion what had been accidentally introduced. That the public mind was prejudiced against him was an obvious fact; but how this prejudice had been produced he knew not. He had not wished this point to be at all introduced. Certain analogies had been introduced between treason and other crimes. It was his hope that the court would for the present dismiss such analogies, as they might hereafter be construed into opinions. It was evident enough that no jurymen could be impartial whose mind was made up as to the intention. In the case of slaying for instance, the act might be differently construed. It may be a murder, it may be a clergyble felony. Could a jurymen be considered as impartial, that thinks the accused person guilty of a murder intent?
Mr. McRae stated that it had never been his wish in this controversy before the court, to wander from the way, in order to defend a government that needs no defence, or to give an unnecessary wound to the bosom of the prisoner. He had most studiously avoided to excite the resentment or disturb the feelings of the opposite counsel. Frequent as had been the occasions when he was prompted to imitate their example; he had carefully avoided profiting by the opportunity; unless on one occasion when he had been forced to retaliate the attack. He should not however always pursue this course, if some of the opposite counsel should still persist in disregarding the admonitions of the court. He should attempt to retort with the force such attacks deserved in every case, and more especially in cases of this description. He declared before that court, before that people, and before the God of his being that he never felt the inhuman wish of demanding the blood of the prisoner; or of any human being. That man was a stranger to him who should attribute to him such a disposition. He wished the prisoner to have an impartial jury; and if there was a single one among those set over, who was not impartial, who was not capable of passing between the United States and Aaron Burr, he requested the court to reject him. As to the principles stated by Mr. Martin he did not intend to controvert them. He only differed with him in their application to the present case. Which of these jurymen has informed the court, that he has an ill-will against Aaron Burr? a personal prejudice? and that on the question of treason, he has a bias against him? It is true they have formed some opinions about his intentions, but they have received no evidence on which they can form any opinions as to the question of actual treason. And as to these intentions they may have related to other acts, than those charged in the indictment; as to acts done without the district, which are not now before the court. The distinction which they have drawn between intentions and acts is perfectly clear and rational. These jurymen prove that they have adverted to this distinction, because they quote the opinion of one of the judges now on the bench who has formally adopted it. And if this impartiality does not reside in the bosom of the judge, what reason is there to ascribe less of it to the minds of the jurors?
Mr. Hay admitted that the prisoner was entitled to an impartial jury; but the question was, who was an impartial jurymen? He must be one said Mr. Hay that partakes of the common sentiments of the majority of the people among whom he resides. Will the court undertake to say that the majority of this district is incapable of judging properly? If so he would unite with Mr. Martin in saying that, it was a libel on the state; and the majority would very truly return the compliment, by saying, you alone who brand us with this censure prove by this very act the prejudices with which you yourself are actuated. The opposite counsel have spoken of newspaper publications. He would venture to say that there is not a man of however remote a situation, or of however supine a disposition, who has not received some impressions on this subject. These impressions were taken up without any sentiment of ill will to the accused; or without even knowing him. Is it reasonable to pronounce, that with these impressions the majority is incapable of deciding fairly? There may perchance be some one ignorant man, who has received no impression upon this subject, some solitary Hermit that is shut up in the hollow of a tree; some human being cut off from all human concerns, into whose solitary bosom the history of these transactions has never yet penetrated; but such is not the picture of the world at large. Our society is divided into two great parties; he knew that these two were not to a man united on this occasion; but he knew too that there was not a man among them, who had not taken his side the one way or the other. Some authorities had been cited from Reeves and MacNally; they did not bear upon this case; but he should cite two others which did. The first was the case of Callender, where it was supposed sufficient to ask a jurymen, whether he had formed and delivered an opinion upon the point at issue. The other was from 2 Hawkins, ch. 48. p. 418 on the subject of challenges where it is said to be no good cause of challenge, that a man is a jurymen on an indictment similar to that on which he has already found a verdict. Mr. H. commented upon these authorities at considerable length.
(A sketch of the remarks of Messrs Wirt, Wickham and Randolph is our next.)
The Chief Justice observed that the sole object of the constitution when it required an impartial jury was to have a fair trial; that is, no man should sit as a jurymen who was not ready to judge by the testimony. Why were the most distant connections excluded? Not because they were connections, but because the law presumed that they would not hear the testimony so impartially, as those who were not in that relation. Very probably the man himself might think that he was capable of giving a fair result; but the law will not admit of an exception. Now, it would be strange if the law had excluded a connection on the supposition that this might have influenced his judgment, and yet would be regardless of a man's having actually formed and expressed an opinion on the subject! It has been said (perhaps truly said) that in such a case as the present an absolute state of indifference cannot be obtained. There certainly are cases where the law must bend to possitive necessity; but then this necessity must first be proved before it can be proper to bend the law to its dictates. (The chief justice illustrated these positions by the rebellions of England and Ireland) The alternative would in such a case be, either to have no trial at all, or to have it decided by partial jurymen. But the principle of law does not certainly bend, until it be established that all mankind are impressed with prejudices. This brings us then back to the law, and that disqualifies every man from serving, who has made up and declared an opinion as to the whole case itself. The court has not said that every slight impression brings him under this disqualification. There are different degrees of impressions. If these are so strong as to combat all truth and evidence — if they dispose a man, to one side with great complacency, and to resist the other with great force; reason declares that such a man is an incompetent jurymen. If a man declares on a trial for murder, that he knows not whether the man was killed, but he was sure that the prisoner had malice prepense and was determined to kill him, he is clearly an incompetent jurymen — The same principle is applicable to the cases of Burglary, and uttering false money. As to the particular case relative to the intention of the prisoner the court is of opinion, if a man thinks that the prisoner has been machinating treasonable designs
up to the time charged in the indictment, that in this case the impression is too strong to be consistent with that fairness due to the prisoner. In this case the court is of opinion that the jurymen ought to be set aside. The chief justice made many additional remarks, & then proceeded to apply his opinion to the cases of the jurymen, who were suspended yesterday.
1. John H. Upshaw. Chief Justice. Did you conceive that the prisoner was pursuing his treasonable designs up to the time charged in the indictment? A. Yes. C. J. Mr. Upshaw is not then qualified to serve, because his opinion of the treasonable design has extended thro' the whole of these transactions.
2. Miles Selden; 3. Lewis Trueheart; 4. William Yancey; 5. Thomas Prosser; 6. Nathaniel Selden; 7. John W. Ellis; and Armistead T. Mason, were successively set aside.
Mr. Hay then moved the court to award a new venire; and for such a number as would probably supply the number of deficient jurymen. He conceived that this number ought to exceed even the first pannel. Perhaps 150 would not be too few.
Mr. Burr was sorry that any such inferences should be drawn from that pannel. He conceived that very different ones ought to be made; and that when it was once demonstrated, that the officer of this court was honestly to seek for proper jurymen, the number could easily be completed.
Mr. Wirt hoped that when insinuations were thus thrown out against the marshal of the court, a man of as respectable a character as any in the state, he might be called in to justify himself.
Mr. Wickham objected to this pannel, that it contained too many members of assembly and candidates for public office. The marshal should have gone among those who were not so much in the habit of expressing their political opinions.
Mr. Wirt appealed to the pannel itself as the best proof of the intelligence and integrity of those who had been selected. It had been announced from the bench itself, that some very complicated doctrines of treason were to be settled during the trial: It was natural therefore that the marshal should look for the most enlightened men, and that he should light upon some of those very persons whom the people had before selected for their public concerns.
The Chief Justice stated, that the difficulty of getting jurors was now in some measure removed, as the opinion of the court was now known and the marshal would not summon a man, whose opinion he had previously understood, although he ought not then to interrogate him on the subject; and would have a good reason for not placing him on his pannel, if he should inform him that his opinions were strongly in conflict with the test laid down by the court.
After a desultory conversation, the court awarded a venire for 48; and then adjourned.
THURSDAY, August 13.
Mr. Burr observed, that just before coming into court he had received a copy of the pannel awarded yesterday. It was deficient in not having the places of residence affixed to the name of the jurors. He should perhaps require till the day after to-morrow to examine it. After some conversation, the court determined to adjourn till Saturday, 11 o'clock.
Some conversation then ensued respecting the subpoena duces tecum, when Mr. Hay stated that he had found gen. Eaton's letter, among certain papers transmitted by Mr. Rodney, and had filed it with the clerk. As to gen. Wilkinson's letter of the 21st October, he had not found it amongst those papers; but would seek for it again.
The Public are informed, that the CARRIERS of this paper are not authorised, but strictly forbidden to sell papers in the streets; and the Editor cautions all persons against purchasing from them, as he will put the law in force against offenders.
August 17.
To be Rented,
A three story Brick Dwelling and Warehouse, on King and Henry-streets—together or separate. Likewise, on the opposite side, a two story Brick Dwelling-House.
For terms apply to
Jonathan and M. Scholfield.
May 1.
After the details by the ship Arab had been prepared for the press, we received by the Packet, captain Scott, who arrived yesterday afternoon, from Liverpool, files of London papers to July 3, which afford some reason for believing, that the Russian army, though it has met with considerable loss in the late engagements, was not discouraged; nor were the means of a continued resistance thought to be materially affected. The London Courier of the 20th June, states, that the battles which commenced on the 9th and ended the 14th, were very bloody, and attended with great loss on both sides; that the last one was the most desperate conflict ever recorded in history; which, although terminated against the Russians, in consequence of some mistake in manoeuvring a part of the army, was nevertheless attended with immense loss to the French; this was proved by the successful retreat which the Russians made on that occasion. Another paper states, that the battle was so dreadful, that both parties remained for some time after the battle, in nearly the same position as before it; and that in point of loss or important advantages, it was considered as an event in which neither could claim a decisive victory. The following is of July 2, 3 P. M. "We have just been favored with a sight of a letter from Koningsberg, received by a gentleman of the first respectability on whom we can fully rely. It places the battle of the 14th in a very different point of view from the French account. So far from being a defeat, and in favor of the French, it states, with evidence, that the consequences of the battle, which was very bloody on both sides, will in the end be to the advantage of the allies; that only a part of the Russian army was engaged; that they fell back as a matter of prudence, and not from defeat; that many French prisoners were brought into Koningsberg on that day; and at the departure of the letter they had no fear for the perfect safety of the town.
Some unofficial accounts state, that not only Koningsburg, but Pillau and Memel had been taken by the French
Alexandria was not to be evacuated, gen. Moore having been despatched with a large reinforcement to that quarter.
The Russian official account of the battle of the 14th, was expected in London on the 2d or 4th of July.
The second and third expedition will sail immediately for the continent.
Friedland is situated near Prussian Eylau, and is about 5 German miles from Koningsburg.
A revolution is said to have taken place in Turkey, and the Grand Seignor deposed and beheaded, together with his ministers.
In a division of the two houses of parliament, on the address to the king, in answer to his speech, the parties stood thus; House of Lords, majority for the ministers, 93. House of Commons, 195.
By captain Scott from Liverpool we have received London papers to the 3d ultimo.
Of the French victory of the 14th June, they contain the same account furnished by the Paris papers, brought to that city by the prince Borghese. They also state a rumor, that on the 15th of June, Buonaparte followed up his victory of the preceding day, by successes which nearly annihilated the remains of the Russian army; but if we may credit a letter from Koningsburg, nothing extraordinary was done from the 14th to the 17th of June, when that city still remained in the hands of the Prussians; and as the Russians have been stated to have a large corps of reserve, other important battles may be expected before the fate of Europe is decided, altho' there is little reason for the British to hope the result will be agreeable to their wishes — There is no rumour of negotiations.
The king of Sweden is very ready in giving one sort of proof of his hostility to the French. He has successively declared in a state of blockade every place communicating with the Baltic which has come into their possession. He has just announced the blockade of Danzic.
The news of the British misfortunes in Egypt, has reached London, but it is still intended to endeavor to retain possession of that country.
The cidevant king of Naples has been unsuccessful in a new expedition against his late dominions.
The British expedition for Stralsund, has sailed in two divisions, but will arrive too late to render any service.
The late ministers have tauntingly ex-

quired of the present, whether they mean to pursue a less conciliatory course with respect to neutrals, than that which they pursued? the answer has been "No"—but what might not be right at first, it might afterwards be best to adhere to. Gen. Crayford's expedition sailed from St. Helena on the 26th of April for the Rio de la Plata.
Great numbers of American vessels continue to sail from the ports of G. Britain to S America.
Sir John Duckworth is to hoist his flag in the channel fleet, as second in command.
Among the British squadron said to be ordered to the Baltic, is the Maida, of 74 captain Linzee.
The accouchement of the lady of Mr. Pinckney, American envoy, is mentioned in a London paper.
The late papers shew that the present British ministers are anxious for the preservation of peace with America. Report states, that the negotiation on the return treaty was in favorable train; but we would imagine our envoys would feel obliged to wait for the particular instructions sent by Mr. Purvis in the Wasp.
Four Dutch soldiers have been shot at Hamburg for misleading their comrades to desertion; most of the garrison of Hamburg was ordered thither to be present at the execution.
(Hamburg paper.)
The splendid embassy from the emperor of Russia to the emperor of China is said to have been refused admittance into the capital. On its arrival at the great wall, the ambassador was met by an officer from the Chinese court, with a letter and presents from the emperor to his brother of Russia, & desiring him to make the best of his way back, his Imperial majesty being unwilling, after so long a journey, to allow him to extend it beyond what was necessary!
Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 20.
One of the seamen, (Daniel Martin) to obtain whom the outrage was committed, who is said to be a native of Westport, is ascertained to have been born in St. Domingo. He is a mixture of Indian and Spanish. When a boy he was taken and brought away as an apprentice, by a captain Howland, who was there on a whaling voyage. He lived with captain H. till his death, which happened about four years ago, but soon afterwards ran away from his mistress, being then about 19 years of age. It is not probable he was ever naturalized.
CHRISTOPHE AND PETION. An English print in noticing the affairs of Hayti, says, "Christophe is of British birth, and part of his government is composed of men who have had the honor to serve his Britannic majesty under generals Williamson and Forbes, and under colonel Lapontee; while Petion's adherents are a set of men who accompanied Le Clerc, and afterwards left him.
JAMES M. BROOK, esq lately removed from the state of Delaware, has resigned his seat as Representative of that state in the Congress of the United States.
To the Editor of the Public Ledger.
SIR, I HAVE observed several publications in the Herald, and other prints, calculated to injure my character, and have deemed it only necessary to say, that I have seen them without considering it my duty to reply, as a court of enquiry will shortly convene for the purpose of investigating the affair of the Chesapeake and Leopard and through that channel the public may expect a correct knowledge of facts; therefore any publication on my part would be useless and improper. Something more substantial than the mere declarations of the parties concerned, will be required.
Respectfully, I am, sir, Your's, &c.
JAMES BARRON.
Near Hampton, Aug. 3, 1807.
We extract the following article from a London paper of the 21st of June.—"Captain Love's letter, upon which we animadverted last week, has, as was reasonably to be expected, excited a very strong sensation in America. It was sent express to the President, and some strong measures it is supposed will be resorted to by the government on the occasion. The promptitude of this country in protesting against captain Love's conduct, will, it is hoped, convince the Americans the sense of their nation upon this man's puerile folly, and contumelious impudence."
A letter from an officer of rank at Monte Video to his friend in England, states the important fact of the people of Buenos Ayres having declared themselves an independent nation:
"MONTE VIDEO, March 16.
"An event of the most extraordinary nature has just come to our knowledge, which is, that the people of Buenos Ayres, with a Frenchman of the name of Liniers at their head, have declared themselves an independent nation, like North America. In answer to a flag of truce, they say that if we support them in this object, they will receive us with open arms, as their deliverers; but, on the contrary, if we want to make the country a colony to G. Britain, they will contest it to the last inch. In the mean time, we are obliged to content ourselves with remaining as we are, as our general wisely conceives his force too small to divide, by leaving a garrison here, and with the remainder to attack Buenos Ayres; he therefore has determined to wait reinforcements, or perhaps, as they are quarrelling among themselves, we may at last be called on to settle the dispute. I have been with the general 50 miles up the country which is one continued flat, as we are told, of 500 leagues without even a hill. It is thinly inhabited, and those poor & wretched in the extreme, owing to the narrow policy and oppression of the Spaniards. They are as you know from what has been written of the country, of a dark copper color, with remarkable long black hair; but I think, the finest muscular made men I ever beheld: in general they are very tall. I think the women extremely handsome; they live to be sure in the greatest filth. I do not exaggerate when I tell you the price of an ox is a dollar, and of a very good horse from two to five. With both of these animals the whole face of the country for miles is covered."
PUBLIC SALE.
At twelve o'clock on Saturday next, will be sold at the Coffee House, 100 shares of Alexandria Marine Stock, on a credit of sixty days for approved notes.
P. G. Marsteller.
August 20.
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Pickling Vinegar.
200 gallons excellent Cider Vinegar Pennsylvania Virgin Honey, fit for Mead or other purposes
A few boxes fresh Lemons, in good order Limes and Raisins in boxes, &c.
* * An assortment of Groceries as usual.
For sale by
Thomas Simms.
August 20.
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The Subscriber has on Hand,
About 20,000 feet Mahogany, of a good quality; which he will sell low for cash or on a short credit, by the log or plank.
John Muir.
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N. B. He still continues to carry on the Cabinet and Chair Manufactory, in the neatest and most fashionable manner.
A Journeyman Cabinet-maker wanted.
LANDING,
From on board the brig LOUISA, from MA-DEIRA,
AND FOR SALE,
4 pipes } Choice 8 hhd. } Madeira Wine, 8 quarter-casks, }
Shipped by Messrs Murdoch, Yuille, Wardrop and Co. Of the same quality as they have for some years past sent to Judge Washington and others for their own use, and which is deemed very superior.
William Hodgson.
August 20
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Pursuant to a Decree
Of the honorable the circuit court of the district of Columbia, in a suit depending, in Alexandria county, in chancery, wherein Colin Auld, administrator of Robert Milligan, deceased, is complainant, and William Wilson, defendant, will be exposed to PUBLIC SALE, on SATURDAY, the FIFTH day of SEPTEMBER NEXT, at TEN o'clock in the forenoon, at the coffee-house in the town of Alexandria, for ready money,
ALL the said William Wilson's right and title in and to three fourth parts of an undivided interest in the whole of the lands heretofore attached to the Keep-Tryst furnace, being about 1400 acres, with the exception of the works and 221 acres sold to the government of the United States, lying in Berkley, new Jefferson county, near Harper's ferry.
Charles Lee, } Com'rs. Tho's Swann, }
August 4
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District of Columbia. County of Alexandria, ss. July Term, 1807. Alexander McKinzie, complainant. vs. Jesse Green, Thomas Preston, & Wm. Harper, defendants. The defendant Jesse Green, not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, upon affidavit, that the said defendant Jesse Green, is not an inhabitant of this district—on motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendant Jesse Green, do appear here on the first day of November term next, and enter his appearance to the suit, and give security for performing the decrees of the court, and that the other defendants Thomas Preston and William Harper, do not pay away, convey or secrete, the debts by them owing to, or the estate and effects in their hands belonging to the said absent defendant Jesse Green, until the further order or decree of the court; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in both of the public newspapers published in this county, for two months successively, and that another copy be posted at the front door of the court-house of said county. A Copy. Teste. G. Deneale, C. C. August 13. law2m
District of Columbia. County of Alexandria, ss. July Term, 1807. James Sanderson, complainant. vs. Francis Peyton, and Cuthbert Powell, defendants. The defendant Francis Peyton, not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, upon affidavit, that the said defendant Francis Peyton, is not an inhabitant of this district—on motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendant Francis Peyton, do appear here on the first day of November term next, and enter his appearance to the suit, and give security for performing the decrees of the court, and that the other defendant Cuthbert Powell, do not pay away, convey or secrete, the debts by him owing to, or the estate and effects in his hands belonging to the said absent defendant Francis Peyton, until the further order or decree of the court, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in both of the public newspapers published in this county, for two months successively, and that another copy be posted at the front door of the court-house of said county. A Copy. Teste. G. Deneale, C. C. August 13. law2w
District of Columbia. County of Alexandria, ss. July Term, 1807. Nathaniel S. Pierce, complainant. vs. Washington Pierce, and Henry K. May, defendants. The defendant Washington Pierce, not having entered his appearance, and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, upon affidavit, that the said defendant Washington Pierce, is not an inhabitant of this district—on motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendant Washington Pierce, do appear here on the first day of November term next, and enter his appearance to the suit, and give security for performing the decrees of the court; and that the other defendant Henry K. May, do not pay away, convey or secrete, the debts by him owing to, or the estate and effects in his hands belonging to the said absent defendant Washington Pierce, until the further order or decree of the court; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in both of the public newspapers published in this county, for two months successively, and that another copy be posted at the front door of the court-house of said county. A Copy. Teste. G. Deneale, C. C. August 12. law2m
Thas as 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 Matthias Eakin , late of the county aforesaid, deceased: All persons having claims against the said deceased, are hereby warned to exhibit them, with the vouchers thereof, to the subscriber, on or before the 11th day of February next ensuing, or they may by law be excluded from all benefit to said estate. And all those indebted thereto, are requested to make immediate payment.—Given under my hand this 10th day of August, 1807. Fredericka Augusta Helena Eakin, Administratrix. August 10. law2m
District of Columbia. County of Alexandria, ss. July Term, 1807. Ebenezer Thompson, complainant. vs. Washington Pierce, and Henry K. May, defendants. The defendant Washington Pierce, not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, upon affidavit, that the said defendant Washington Pierce, is not an inhabitant of this district—on motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendant Washington Pierce, do appear here on the first day of November term next, and enter his appearance to the suit, and give security for performing the decrees of the court; and that the other defendant Henry K. May, do not pay away, convey or secrete, the debts by him owing to, or the estate and effects in his hands belonging to the said absent defendant Washington Pierce, until the further order or decree of the court, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in both of the public newspapers published in this county, for two months successively, and that another copy be posted at the front door of the court-house of said county. A Copy. Teste. G. Deneale, C. C. August 12. law2m
District of Columbia. County of Alexandria, ss. July Term, 1807. James Sanderson, complainant. vs. Hannay and Logan, and Wm. Hodgson, defendants. The Defendants Hannay and Logan, not having entered their appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, upon affidavit, that the said defendants Hannay and Logan, are not inhabitants of this district—on motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendants Hannay and Logan, do appear here on the first day of November term next, and enter their appearance to the suit, and give security for performing the decrees of the court, and that the other defendant William Hodgson, do not pay away, convey or secrete, the debts by him owing to, or the estate and effects in his hands belonging to the said absent defendants Hannay and Logan, until the further order or decree of the court; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in both of the public newspapers published in this county, for two months successively, and that another copy be posted at the front door of the court-house of said county. A Copy. Teste. G. Deneale, C. C. August 12. law2m
District of Columbia. County of Alexandria, ss. July Term, 1807. John Stickney, complainant. vs. Elpalet Loring and John G. Ladd, defendants. The defendant Elpalet Loring, not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, upon affidavit, that the said defendant Elpalet Loring, is not an inhabitant of this district, on motion of the complainant, by his counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendant Elpalet Loring, do appear here on the first day of November term next, and enter his appearance to the suit, and give security for performing the decrees of the court; and that the other defendant, John G. Ladd, do not pay away, convey or secrete the debts by him owing to, or the estate or effects in his hands belonging to, the said absent defendant, Elpalet Loring, until the further order or decree of the court; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in both of the public newspapers published in this county for two months successively, and that another copy be posted at the front door of the court house of said county. A Copy. Teste. G. Deneale, C. C. August 12. law2m
New Novels, Just received, for Sale by R. GRAY. ST. CLAIR, or the Heiress of Dermond, by Miss Oweusou, author of the Wild Irish Girl. Notice of St. Dominick, &c. Price One Dollar. Wild Irish Girl, One Dollar. Twenty-five Cents. Margaretta, or the incidents of the heart, One Dollar Twenty-five Cents. R GRAY has just received, Dr. Rees's Cyclopaedia, vol. 5th, part 1st. Subscribers are requested to call or send for their copies, which must be paid for on delivery. August 4. PRINTED DAILY BY SAMUEL SNOWDEN.