Alexandria daily advertiser (Alexandria [Va.]), 1807-08-10 00:00:00

Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
Vol. VII.]
MONDAY, AUGUST 10, 1807.
[No. 1988.]
SALES AT VENDUE.
On every Tuesday and Friday, WILL BE SOLD, AT THE VENDUE STORE, Corner of Prince and Water streets, A quantity of Dry Goods, Groceries, &c. Particulars of which will be expressed in the bills of the day. ALL kinds of goods which are on hand at the time of sale, and the prices of which are established, can at any time be viewed and purchased at the vendue limitation and prices. P. G. Marsteller, v. m.
FOR SALE,
20 hhds. South-west Mountain TOBACCO, Selected for the West-India market. 1 pipe } London Bill Wine, 1 half pipe } excellent quality. 4 qr. casks } Wm. Hodgson. July 31. d
Twenty thousand lbs. Porto Rico Green Coffee and St. Croix Sugars, received per sch'r. Fletcher and Riley, from St. Thomas. For sale by R. Veitch and Co. or C. Powell. July 31. d
128 hhds. of MOLASSES, 5 puncheons RUM, 100 bbls. Shad and Herrings, Just received and for Sale by Marshall & Young. May 23. d
Joseph Mandeville, Corner of King and Fairfax-streets, HAS RECEIVED 20 barrels WHISKEY 100 lbs. cheese, of superior quality 10 bales cotton 10 boxes best Florence oil, in bottles 15 casks choice small twist tobacco 40 boxes mould and dipped candles 10 boxes fresh chocolate 140 reams wrapping paper Imperial } TEAS. Hyson } Of this year's im- Young Hyson, and } portation & very Hyson-skin } fine qualities. Which, with a general assortment of wines, liquors and groceries, he will sell very low for cash, produce, or the usual credit. June 15. d
I HAVE JUST RECEIVED
And offer for Sale, A considerable quantity of FRESH TEAS, This spring's Philadelphia importation, and of excellent quality—consisting of Hyson, in quarter chests. Young Hyson do. Hyson-Skin do. Souchong boxes. I have also for Sale 10 pipes 4th proof Cogniac Brandy. 5 do. 4th proof Gin, (superior.) 25 crates queens and blue edged earthen- ware, particularly assorted for coun- try stores. 30 boxes and half boxes Prunes. 100 sacks stoved Salt. 2000 bushels do. 4000 do. ground Allum. W. HODGSON. June 10. d
TO RENT,
A STORE, on Prince-street, (adjoining my own) well suited for the wet goods busi- ness.
JAMES SANDERSON Offers for Sale, on moderate terms, 4000 lbs. best Green Coffee 10 tierces fresh Rice 20 bags fresh Raisins 10 bags green Copperas 5 pipes Cogniac Brandy 10 hhds. 4th proof Jamaica 30 barrels N. E. Rum 25 barrels Whiskey 10 bales Cotton 5 boxes Cotton and Wool Cards 12 boxes Tin Plates. AND IN STORE. 28 hhds. south Potomac Tobacco. May 11. d
PUBLIC SALE.
WILL be sold, at public sale, for ready money, on the premises, on Wed- nesday the 12th day of August next, the es- tate called CLIFTON, on Panther-Skin, in Loudoun county, consisting of 295 acres of land, on which was formerly erected a mer- chant and saw mill, distillery, &c. or so much thereof as will be sufficient to raise 1600 dol- lars 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. (2.) dts.
Public Sale.
Pursuant to the last will and testament of Cap- tain John Harper, deceased, will be sold, to the highest bidder, at public auction, on the premises, on SATURDAY, the 15th day of August next, at four o'clock in the afternoon, 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 in- tersection of the said streets, being one hu- dred and twenty-five feet to the eastward of Water, and running westwardly with Frank- lin-street thirty-two feet six inches, from hence 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 Frank- lin-street, beginning on Union-street one hun- dred and 26 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 in- tersection of Royal and Gibbon streets.
Mary Harper, Ex'rx.
Wm. Hartshorne, Samuel Craig, Wm. Herbert. July 27. dts.
Twenty-five Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY, sometime in the months of No- vember or December last, A NEGRO MAN by the name of SAM, who was hired in the town of Alexan- dria to a Mr. Robert Smith. He was about 30 years of age, about 5 feet 10 or 11 inches high, very strait, of rather a yellowish or ta- ney complexion, stutters a little, has a soft voice, and generally seems humble and timid when spoken to. He had a wife at Col. Jeim- merson'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 Twenty Dollars reward. Baldwin M. Lee. Virginia, Westmoreland } county, July 24. [30] d
FOR SALE, BY LEWIS DEBLOIS, An assortment of BROAD CLOTHS, from eleven to eighteen shillings sterling cost— part of them entitled 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. d
District of Columbia.
NOTICE is hereby given to all whom it may concern, That the Consul General of Portugal to the United States of America, has 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 proper- ty; and the bills of lading legalized as above. Lewis Deblois. May 16. d
FOR SALE,
The SLOOP MORNING STAR: Burthen about 50 tons, in good condition.—If not sold by the eleventh instant, she will take freight for Phila-  delphia or New-York .—For terms apply to E. SHAY. August 7. 3t
1500 bushels Corn, For sale on board said vessel. Apply as above.
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.
For Freight or Charter, The SHIP COMMERCE, Capt. JAMES CROUCHILL, A stout fine vessel, sails well, about 2400 barrels burthen, and ready to take a cargo on board. William Hodgson. July 20. d
NOW LANDING,
From on board the brig Dolphin and schooner  Mohawk , from Boston, schooner Freighter from Portland, and sch'r Zilpha from Wind- sor, Nova-Scotia, and for Sale by Lawrason & Fowle,
150 tons Plaister Paris 25 hhds. } New-England Rum 50 bbls. } 70 hhds. Molasses 3 pipes French Brandy 10 do. Holland Gin 250 boxes brown Soap 32 do. mould } Candles 20 do. dipt } 10 do. spermaceti 25 bbls. salt Mackerel 10 do. whale Oil 30 cases Claret 40 boxes fresh Lemons, and A quantity of Cheese. August 3. d
Public Sale of Lots.
AGREEABLE to the will of Mr. JOHN WEST, deceased, the subscriber will, on MONDAY, the 24th day of August next, expose to public sale, at the New Turnpike Gate, near to Mr. Rickett's, his Moiety, or One Half of a Tract of Land adjoining there- to, lying on Timber Branch, known by the name of "PEARSON'S TRACT"—which land was devised by John West, jun. late of Cameron, to his two sons Thomas and John West, to be equally divided between them.— The land is naturally fertile and full of a young growth of timber, which with proper care and attention will soon become valuable. There is some excellent springs of water upon it, and elegant sites for buildings.—The land will be laid off in lots from five to ten acres. The Terms of Sale will be— One-third payable in cash—the other two- thirds in negotiable notes in either of the banks in Alexandria, with approved indorsers, at 30 and 60 days, which is as far as the credit can be extended, the land being sold for the im- mediate payment of debts. A plat of the land as now surveyed and laid off into lots, may be seen in the coffee-house, in the town of Alexandria, or in the hands of Charles Little, Ex'or. of J. West. July 31. d
Just received from Philadelphia, By Captain Hanif, 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 Dean. March 27. d
Printing, in its various branches, handsomely executed at this office. May 16. d
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.
TWENTY DOLLARS Reward.
RAN AWAY, from the subscribers, on the 5th of August, instant, a NEGRO MAN named HUMPHREY, about twenty- six years of age, five feet five or six inches high, has a good countenance. Whoever takes up said fellow and secures him in jail so that the owners get him again, shall re- ceive Five Dollars if taken in Alexandria— Ten Dollars if taken ten miles—Fifteen Dol- lars if twenty miles—and the above Reward if thirty miles, and reasonable charges if bro't home. Korn and Wisemiller. August 7. 3t
All masters of vessels and others are forewarned against harboring or carrying him off at their peril.
Joseph Mandeville,
Corner of KING and FAIRFAX-STREETS, ALEXANDRIA: HAS FOR SALE,
An assortment of WINES, LI- QUORS, GROCERIES, &c. Consisting of
MADEIRA } Port } Sherry } Lisbon } Malaga } Teneriffe } Corsica }
WINES.
Old St. Estephe Medoc 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 } Hyson } Young Hyson } Hyson-Skin } Souchong }
TEAS
of good quality.
Muscovado sugars, different qualities Bengal white do. Loaf and lump sugars, Philadelphia, Bal- timore and Alexandria. Leiper's, Garrett's, and Hamilton's snuff in bottles and bladders. Macuba and rapee do. Clover-seed, (Perm. warranted) Mace; nutmegs; cloves; cassia; pimen- to; pepper; ginger, race and ground; Cay- enne pepper; refined salt-petre. Coffee; chocolate; rice; pearl barley; London and Philadelphia mustard; basket salt; starch; fig blue; floutant indigo; Geor- gia and Tennessee cotton; flax; wool; mad- der; copperas; alum; brimstone; chalk; pipes in boxes; wrapping paper and twine; traces; bed cords; leading lines; demijohns; gin cases; patent shot; brandywine gunpow- der; Harvey's gunpowder, [the only real Bri- tish battle powder] from F to treble sealed; chewing tobacco; best Havana segars. Muscadel and bloom raisins in boxes. Sun raisins in casks. Zante currants; prunes; soft shelled al- mends. A few boxes excellent pickles, each one dozen bottles assorted; capers, olives and ni- chovies, for sale by the box. A quantity of clean good allum salt suitable for the fishery, &c. &c. March 19. d
JUST PUBLISHED,
And for sale at R. Garet's Book-Store, AN ORATION DELIVERED ON THE 4TH OF JULY, At the request of the Washington Society of Alexandria, by J. H. THOMAS, Esq. of Fredericktown (Md.) July 15.

Alexandria Price Current.
CORRECTED WEEKLY.
   Articles. Per. Prices Dolls. Cts. B. C.     Bread, Ship 100lb. 3 33   Navy 4   Filot 5 23   Crackers 5 75   Leaf cargo No. 1. bbl. 11   Bacon lb. 11   Butter for export 18 20   Coffee, West India 29 31   Cotton 24 plenty   Chocolate 22 25   Candles Mould 20 21   Dipt 19 20   Spermaceti 50 43   Cheese, American 13 16   English none   Duck, Best Russia bolts. 20 22   Fish, Salmon bbl. none   Herrings 4 25   Mackerel none   Salt 7 50 8   Flax Seed 75 1 00   Flour Superfine 5   Fine 4 50   Midlings 3 50   Grain, Indian Corn bus. 75 80   Wheat 1 47 1 20   Rye 75   Barley 1   Oats 50   Hides, Spanish lb. 10 11   Hemp cwt. 9 11   Hoglard lb. 12 1/2   Iron ton 125 130   Leather, Sole lb. 22   Lime bbl. 2 50   Lines 5   Lemons none   Lumber 100ft.   Oak timber and scantling 5 7   Pine scantling 2 3   Boards 4-4 1 70   5-4 2 10   White do. common 4-4 1 50   do. clean 4-4 2 20   Hingles, Jump. 24 in. M. 4 50   Common 3 50   Cypress 34 3   Do. 18 2   Staves hhd. 28   bbl. 20   bbl. Red Oak 10   hhd. do. 9   Meal bus. 1 00   Molasses gal. 38 42   Nankeens piece 84   Pork, prime bbl. 16 18   Cargo 15 16   Southern 2d qual. 15 16   Plaister Paris c. pr. ton 7 50   Do. retail 10   Pimento 28   Porter, American doz. 2 25   London none   Rice 100lbs. 4 50   Soap, Amer. white lb. dull 10 11   Do. brown 9   Castillo 15 17   Salt-Petre, refined 31   Not refined 14   Spirits gal.   Brandy 4th proof 1 5 1 15   Rum Jam. 4th do 93 95   Antigua 2d 75 80   American 48 50   Whiskey 48 55   Sugar 11. white 100lb 13   Do. brown 11   Candy white 13   Do. brown 11   Muscovado 1st qual. 11 50   Do. 2d do. 10 50 plenty.   Do. 3d do. 10 5   Loaf lb. 19 22   Salt St. Ubes bus. 70   Lisbon 80   Cadiz 80   Liverpool blown 50 plenty.   Do. coarse 60   Turk Island 90   Isle of May 70 75   Liverpool fine sack 3   Shot all sizes cwt. 13 50 14   Sheetings, Russia piece 22   Steel blistered cwt. 8 33   Crowley 17 18   TOBACCO, Alex. Ins. 6   Tobacco Md. 100lb   Up. Patuxent 1st qual. 6 56   Do. 2d 5 50 6 52   Virginia 4 4 50   Lower do. 3 50 3 75   Rappahannock 4 50   Teas, Y. Hyson lb 1   Imperial 1 40   Tallow, Amer. 16 scarce   Wax Bees 37 1/2   Wines, Madeira pipe 260 300   Lisbon gal. 1 25 1 33   Sherry 1 15 1 25   Teneriffe 80 1 20   Claret doz. 8 12   Malaga gal. 95 1   Port 1 50 scarce.   Wine, in boxes 19 20  
PRICE OF STOCKS.
   Alexandria Bank, 202   Potomac do 100   Exchange on London, per  
NEW YORK, August 4.
We received yesterday, by the ship Hare, a file of late Paris papers, from which we extract the following articles of intelligence:
PARIS, June 9.
Loss of the Blanche Frigate.
INTERESTING PARTICULARS.—By the Morning Star cartel, from Morlaix, arrived at Plymouth, a letter has been received from sir Thomas Lavie, captain of his majesty's late frigate Blanche, from which we are enabled to give the following interesting extract:
Brest, March 9, 1807.
"We sailed from Portsmouth on the 3d, as you may remember. At 2 o'clock the next morning we made Portland lights, distant about 4 leagues; we, afterwards steered a west course until eight o'clock, then west by south half south. At eight at night it began to blow hard; and, from being under all sail, we were reduced to close reefed fore and main-topsails, and got down top-gallant yards; Ushant, at this time, by our reckoning bore SSW. half W. 16 leagues. I left orders in writing to haul to the northward, the wind being ENE. when the ship had run ten leagues, which I thought a good position to join admiral sir James Saumarez in the morning. At 11, lieut. Aprecece awoke me, to say that it blew harder, on which I ordered the ship to be brought to the wind on the starboard tack, and the fore-topsail to be taken in; he had hardly got out of the cabin before she struck; every body was on the deck in an instant, sails were clewed up, and anchors were let go; we rode a little while until she parted from her anchors, and was driven on the rock. The night was dreadfully dark and cold, and there was no possibility of discriminating whether the rocks were distant from the land, or connected with the shore; however, happily it proved the latter. I immediately ordered the masts to be cut away, and recommended the officers and men to stay by me and the ship to the last; a few hands got into the quarter boats, and they were no sooner on the water than they were dashed to pieces: it was about high water, and while the tide flowed the ship lay tolerably easy, until it began to fall, when most tremendous breakers covered us. I remained by the wheel until she divided amidships, and fell over seaward. The crew were all on the side, and hauled me up to them; it was pleasing to observe the attention they paid to me to the last, and now they caress me as their father; we lay in this state about three hours, when the water left the wreck sufficient for us to attempt a landing, and, with the exception of a few, got safe on shore, and assembled under a rock, when three cheers were given to the remains of the poor dear Blanche. At day light, not two pieces of wood were left together, and the masts were scattered into shivers. Nothing was saved, and we make a most shabby appearance. A cask of rum was the only thing found on the shore; and after I was carried to a cottage some of the crew were imprudent enough to broach it, by which about 16 died; it is not possible to ascertain our exact loss, but should think 45, 20 of whom were marines. All the officers are saved. Mr. Goodhew, passenger, died through fear—we landed on a shocking coast, but every attention possible was paid to us. We have already been marched about 30 miles, and are now at Brest, which is a heaven to all hands, as they are most comfortably lodged and fed in the navy hospital. I am present at the house of the commander in chief, Mr. Caffarelli, a perfect gentleman. Our destination is fixed for Verdun, and I would not leave my people was freedom offered me. Gregg is quite well. It is my intention to put all the boys to school, and to secure their maintenance while they continue in France. Excepting a few bruises my people are quite well."
The Officers saved are—Sir Thomas Lavie, captain; Robert Basien, 1st lieutenant; Wm. Aprecece, 2d do.; Roger Taylor, master; J. T. Willcock, purser; James Brenant, surgeon; James Campbell, lieut. of marines.
T. J. P. Masters, James Lyall, John Rooks, Henry Stanhope, W. J. Williams, Robert Hay, George Gordon, J. T. Secretary, Thomas Gregg, Charles Street, and F. E. St. Vincent, midshipmen. Joseph Slingsby, master's mate, John Moisse, do.; J. C. G. Moreals, clerk; John Patterson, assistant surgeon; John Garr, gunner; William Loomin, boatswain; John Parro, carpenter.—180 seamen, and 25 marines.
MUNICH, May 27.
Our court has received dispatches from Silesia. Gen. Klein had conceived the
daring scheme of advancing by a circuitous route to Breslaw, and taking that town by a coup de main. He had already obtained some advantages when gen. Lefebvre and Roglovich attacked him and dispersed his troops after having taken from him many prisoners.
Extract of a letter from a Bavarian officer of the General staff, dated Pultusk, 17th May.
"On the 10th, at four in the morning, we passed the Narew, in front of Pultusk, where, after having driven in the advanced Russian posts, we took up a position on the left bank with five battalions of infantry, for the purpose of covering the building of the head of a bridge. Our labors met with no disturbance on the 12th; but the 13th was only so much the more terrible and destructive; at half past 12 we were attacked on all points by two regiments of infantry, two regiments of light horse, a regiment of hussars and a party of Cossacks, who principally directed their force against the first battalion of duke Charles. This battalion, after having formed a square, and defended itself with unexampled obstinacy, was at length obliged to yield to the enemy's superior force, which threatened to turn our left wing. It made its retreat by degrees, and in such a manner as to afford time for our artillery placed on the battery in the island to let off the howitzers, which spread terror amidst the enemy's line. The enemy's infantry which kept up a dreadful fire against the whole of the line, now attacked it with great impetuosity, but were twice repulsed. He was not discouraged but made a third attack, which lasted 4 hours against our weak battalions, to whom no other alternative was left than for to conquer or die. The brave lieutenant general Von Werden, who kept behind the infantry with his staff, went from one battalion to another encouraging the troops."
"As a few hundred paces further was the prince royal with his adjutants none of whom quitted their position although several balls fell at their feet. The enemy's line at length began to give way; our rushed forward and thus decided the victory in favor of the Bavarian arms. This victory glorious as it is for us, has cost us dear, by depriving us of several brave fellows. The field of battle to the left was crowded with the enemy's slain, by means of our grape shot. Our loss in killed is not very heavy, but the number of wounded is more considerable. The enemy allows himself to have lost several hundred men in killed and wounded, and does justice to the courage of the Bavarian infantry."
From the RICHMOND ENQUIRER.
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.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5.
Present JOHN MARSHALL, chief Justice of the United States.
Mr. Hay requested, that the names of the witnesses might be called over, who had not appeared on Monday and of whose arrival he was not yet informed.
The following witnesses answered to their names:
Charles Wylic, John Graham, Samuel Swartwout, Julien Dupiestre, P. H. M. Prevost, Israel Miller, William Eaton, George Morgan, Cyrus Jones, Simeon Poole, Dudley Woodbridge, John G. Henderson, Samuel Morley, Ambrose D. Smith, John A. Frost, and Hugh Allen.
The names of the witnesses being called over, Mr. Hay observed, that the court would perceive that the number of witnesses attending, was greater than it had been on Monday—that he presumed the whole of them would be here in a few days; that he had no doubt they would go into trial during the present term; but that he could not now furnish the accused with such a list of the witnesses as was required by law; for though he knew their surnames, yet he was ignorant of christian names of many and their places of residence. He was not certain to what day the court might properly adjourn.
Chief Justice. It is of no sort of difference to the court whether it adjourns from day to day: or to a certain day.
Mr. Botts. We must observe again, that it is sufficient for us to have the names of the witnesses without their being particularly exact about their places of residence.
Mr. Hay. There will then be only one more circumstance necessary to go into trial: it is, to know whether the material witnesses are present. If gentlemen ac-
cept of the list which I am prepared to make out we may perhaps go into trial on Friday. But I presume, if other witnesses may be summoned, and appear, whose names are not on the list, that they may be added from time to time.
Mr. Wickham. Perhaps it may be material to know the places of residence of the witnesses: I suppose the attorney for the United States will furnish all the indications, that he may possess, for ascertaining that circumstance.
Chief Justice. All that we can say is, that if the list made out should not prove satisfactory, the cause cannot proceed. Let the court be adjourned until the day after to-morrow.
Mr. Hay. I must take the liberty of mentioning once circumstance, which may save the trouble of the court, if it can be adjusted before the jury is impanelled. It relates to the manner of proceeding in this trial. The practice in Pennsylvania is the same as in Great Britain. After reading of the indictment, the counsel for the prosecution state the case and the facts on which it will be supported; witnesses are then brought and examined on behalf of the prosecution; the counsel for the accused next state the principles of law on which they oppose the charge, and then exhibit their witnesses; and the attorney for the prosecution then winds up the argument. This is the practice in Great Britain and in Pennsylvania; but not so in Virginia, where a short statement is first made of the case; then the testimony on both sides is exhibited, which is finally argued and commented on by the counsel on both sides. It is almost indifferent to us what course is pursued, though I should prefer the former; because it may contribute to save the time of the court. It rests with the court to point out the system which shall be pursued. I believe that in this state there never has been such a trial as the present! a trial for treason.
Mr. Wickham. This is a point sir, which never occurred to us. We presume that the general practice will be pursued, though certainly a deviation might be made, if there was any real necessity. We shall consider the present motion as a mere intimation of the wishes of gentlemen; and we may hereafter close with or object to their proposition. It has been a matter of deliberation with them but not with us.
Chief Justice. I suppose the present motion will be brought up on Friday; but if in the mean time the gentlemen on both sides can agree to any arrangement among themselves, it will most certainly meet the convenience of the court.
Mr. Hay. Mr. Wickham is mistaken in saying, that it is with us a matter of deliberation: because it was only mentioned among ourselves, in coming into court. It was at first indifferent to me, what course should be pursued, but it becomes the less so, the more I think upon the subject. The arrangement is an important one, not only in relation to this cause, (if we can see any end to it) but to several others of the same complexion. I am informed that Blannerhasset was yesterday brought to this city; and it is rumoured that Mr. Dayton is in the neighborhood.
Mr. Hay. I could not suppose this motion had been made on any deliberation; he presumed that the same course would be pursued in a prosecution for treason as for murder.
Chief Justice. We need not come to any arrangement at present; but if gentlemen can agree on any mode among themselves by Friday it will be acceptable to the court.
Mr. Hay. I shall beg leave to observe sir, that this case may be opened on Friday, and if the English mode be pursued, it will be opened in a very different way, from that which is pointed out by the criminal practice of Virginia. Is it not therefore better to adopt some previous arrangement on the subject?
Mr. Wickham. Certain habits, sir, are familiar to us all: we feel at home while pursuing them; and it produces a species of embarrassment to depart from them in any degree. We are used, for example, to certain ways of proceeding in a criminal prosecution: Why, sir, depart from them, to run into embarrassment? But it is time enough to decide this question, when the jury shall have been impanelled. We should have time to deliberate on it, as well as to consult our client, in a case which may so materially concern him. [Mr. Burr was not this day in court.]
Mr. Hay. This is not a case, sir, in which the consent of counsel is at all necessary; for to the court belongs the sole privilege of prescribing the order of proceeding. But permit me to observe, that if this arrangement is postponed until Friday, we may not then be prepared immediately to pursue that course which the

Public Sale.
Will be sold for cash, at Fauquier court-house, on the 29th day of this month, Several valuable Negroes , conveyed to us in trust by Turner Morehead , to satisfy a debt due Roberts and Griffith .
John A. W. Smith, Hugh R. Campbell.
TRUSTEES. col 2t
August 3.
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 Anle , 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 Berkeley , now Jefferson county, near Harper's ferry.
Charles Lee, Tho's Swann, } Com'rs.
August 4
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Valuable Property for Sale.
TO BE SOLD, in four distinct lots or together, four acres of LAND, containing from one and a quarter acre to two acres each, most eligibly situated without the territory of Columbia, extending in a right line from Gibbon-street to Great Hunting-Creek , intersecting Jefferson , Franklin , and Green-street , and bounding east and west on Fayette and Payne-streets .
A plan of the ground and further particulars may be obtained by application to
James Patton.
June 22.
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FOR SALE
OAK HILL MILL, And two valuable Leases.
SITUATED in the county of Fauquier, on the great road leading from Ashby's and Manasseh's Gaps , in the Blue Ridge , to Alexandria , Falmouth , and Fredericksburg . The mill seat commands a fall of 24 feet in a very constant stream, issuing immediately from the Cobler Mountain , and is improved by a merchant mill fifty-five by forty-five, three stories high, two of stone and one of wood, containing two water wheels, sixteen feet in diameter, one pair of burr and one of Allegany stones, with the necessary running gear and machinery, in perfect repair. To the mill is attached a lot of twenty acres, in fee simple, on which there is a framed dwelling house, 38 feet by 20, with two rooms below stairs and two above, an unfinished partico behind, of the whole length of the house, and a porch in front, two excellent springs rising within a few feet of the dwelling house, and the mill supply both with water.
The leases are for two unexpired lives, contain one hundred acres each, and lay adjacent to each other, and to the mill lot. They have on them houses for the reception of tenants, twelve acres of improved timothy meadow, and one hundred and forty acres of inclosed land, adapted for Plaster of Paris and red clover, and now in a state of high cultivation. The terms of sale of the above property will be made to suit the convenience of the purchaser, to whom will be given an indisputable title. For the terms of sale or a view of the premises, application may be made to Robert Mercer , Esq. residing thereupon, who is fully authorized to dispose of the same—or to the subscriber.
Charles Fenton Mercer.
Little River, Loudoun county, Virginia, May 16. [18] lawtf
P. S. If the above property is not sold by the first of October, it will, after that period, be rented out for one or more years.
C. F. M.
The Subscriber has just Received
And offers for sale,
Ninety hampers BRISTOL PORTER BOTTLES , containing one gross each.
Seven bales COTTON , of a superior quality for retailing—and
A few tierces fresh RICE .
ON HAND,
Best PHILADELPHIA PORTER AND PALE ALE , in hds.
Do. BEER , in barrels.
AND AS USUAL,
First quality PHILADELPHIA PORTER AND PALE ALE , in bottles, just up for home, or export consumption.
ALSO,
WHITE AND BROWN SOAP , old and dry, and in nice order for retailing, or family use.
WM. DUNLAP.
June 10.
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NOTICE.
AT a meeting of the President and Directors of the Little River Turnpike Company , it is ordered, that the Stockholders, on the additional Shares, do and are hereby required to make a third payment to the Treasurer of said Company of Ten Dollars on each share by them respectively subscribed, on or before the fifteenth day of August —Also, the further sum of Ten Dollars on each Share by them respectively subscribed, on or before the fifteenth of September next ensuing the date hereof.
Jonah Thompson,
TREASURER.
August 5.
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NOTICE.
ALL those who have any claims or demands against the estate of John Dunlop , merchant, late of the town of Alexandria, are hereby informed, to bring in their accounts, legally proved, before the first day of November next, at which time a full and final settlement and distribution of his estate, will be made. Should any accounts be exhibited after that period, they will be disregarded, and this Notice pleaded in bar of them. Those that are indebted to the estate, will be pleased to make immediate payment.
Samuel Craig, William Herbert, } Ex'rs.
April 6.
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To be Rented,
A three story Brick Dwelling and Ware house, 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.
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To Parents, Guardians, & Teachers.
JUST PUBLISHED, BY COTTON AND STEWART , ALEXANDRIA,
MAVOR'S
UNIVERSAL SPELLING-BOOK , Accompanied by a progressive series of Easy and Familiar Lessons.
Intended as an Introduction to the first Elements of the English Language.
THE AUTHOR'S PREFACE
NOTWITHSTANDING the vast number of elementary books for children in the Nursery, which have been written within these few years by persons of distinguished abilities and sanctioned with their names, it must still be allowed, that there has not appeared one introduction to Reading, for the general use of schools, that rises above the level of the vulgar, though popular compilations of Dyche, Dilworth and Fenning. The superstructure has been attended with sedulous care; and writers of the first eminence have contributed to rear the fabric of learning, while the foundation has almost invariably been suffered to be laid, by the most tasteless and ignorant workmen. The consequence has frequently been, as might be expected from such a procedure: the task has been vitiased at the very commencement; and it has often proved more difficult to remove error, than it would have cost pains to plant originally the principles of truth.
For the neglect we have alluded to, it would be impossible to produce any consistent reason. Perhaps the pride of acknowledged literature could not stoop to an occupation reputed so mean, as that of compiling a Spelling Book. Yet to lay the first stone of a noble edifice, has ever been a task delegated to the most honorable hands; and to sow the first seeds of useful learning, in the nascent mind, is an employment that cannot be disgraceful to the most illustrious talents. Bishop Lowth wrote an excellent English grammar, and several men of rank in literature have benefited the public by similar productions; yet it is in vain that grammars are written, if no one has learned to read; it is in vain that the sublime discoveries are made in any art or science, if the generality of the world are precluded from profiting by them, for want of previous instruction in the first principles with which they are connected.
The Editor of the following sheets is fully convinced of the solidity of his inferences and the justice of his remarks, in whatever light his present undertaking may be regarded. Humble or degrading as it may appear to those who, perhaps, have no higher pretensions than himself, he cannot think that labor dishonorable, which is so manifestly beneficial to the rising generation; nor has he any reason to fear, but that the candid and judicious will appreciate his motives and his production as they deserve. Our sentiments and our conduct are more influenced by early impressions than many seem willing to allow. The stream will always flow tintured with the nature of its source. A just maxim, a humane principle, a germ of knowledge early imbibed, will be permanent to the last. The first books we read, can never be forgotten, nor the principles they inculcate, eradicated. Hence, in the prosecution of this work, care has been taken to make every lesson or essay, as far as the nature and intention of the plan would allow, send a useful purpose of information or instruction. Even in the more easy progressive lessons, where sense was limited to a single syllable, it is hoped something will be found to please and to improve, nor will this be thought difficult. To tread in the steps of a Barbauld , a Juffruit , an Edgeworth , a Trimmer , a Berguin , and to accommodate their labors to the benevolent design in hand, only required a little taste and judgment, which any person long conversant with education and books ought to possess.
In short, the Editor feels inclined to believe, that this manual for early youth will be found much better adapted for the purpose than any that has preceded it; and in consequence he anticipates the kind patronage of Teachers in general. It probably will tend to facilitate their labour, by furnishing subjects more agreeable to the pupil, than the dry inanity of most books of the kind; and it cannot fail to redound to their credit also, by giving youth an opportunity of gaining as much general knowledge as could be crowded within the limits prescribed.
Indeed it was a remark of the publisher, (to whom British youth are under singular obligations for furnishing them with many valuable opportunities of improvement) when he earnestly pressed this work on the Editor's attention: "That a Spelling Book frequently constitutes the whole library of a poor child, unless when charity puts a Bible into his hands, & it consequently ought to contain as great a variety of useful matter as the price will permit." The compilation has been formed strictly on this principle.
Woodstock, Oct. 22d, 1802.
THE SUBSCRIBERS
Being desirous of bringing the affairs of the late firm of THOMPSON and VEITCH , to a final close, OFFER FOR SALE the following
REAL PROPERTY, viz.
THREE comfortable Dwelling-Houses, with elegant stores, on the south side of King , between Fairfax and Royal-streets , lots extending back 175 feet; at present occupied by Joseph Janney , James Russel , and James R. Riddle and Co. The situation is considered to be amongst the best for business in Alexandria.
A dwelling house and lot on the north side of King-street , near the corner of King and Pitt-streets , occupied by Samuel Snowden .
A lot, fronting 56 feet on Pitt-street , extending back 119 feet, and bounded on the south by an alley, on which is a shed occupied by M. Dorsey , coach-maker.
A brick dwelling house on Prince-street , betwixt Fairfax and Royal-streets , occupied by William Lovering .
Also, the vacant lots adjoining, on each side of said house. Their situation for business equal to any unimproved property in town.
That large and commodious brick tavern, in George-Town , with all the buildings and improvements attached thereto, situated on the main street leading from the public ferry; occupied by Joseph Semmes .
Three handsome three story brick dwelling houses, with brick stables and carriage houses, being part of the six buildings, situated on Pennsylvania avenue , in the city of Washington .
A handsome, commodious, and well finished brick dwelling house, in Charlottesville , Jefferson county , late the property of Van Rutherford , with a large garden and the corner storehouse on same lot, situate near the centre of the main street.
Also, a tan-yard with sundry improvements, a comfortable dwelling house and lot adjoining, very handsomely situated, &c. Late the property of George Hite .
Also, a two story house and lot on the main street, at present occupied by Charles Foulk .
And a vacant lot on the main street, in a central situation for business.
For particular information respecting the above property in Charles-Town , application may be made to William Tate , Esq. of that place, or to Henry St. George Tucker , Esq. of Winchester .
A tract of land in Loudoun county , containing 400 acres, situate near the Gum Spring , late the property of J. Spencer . On this tract there are two settlements and about 60 acres in cultivation, the rest of the land well timbered; the new turnpike road will pass thro' a part of this tract. Captain Charles Lewis living near the Gum-Spring , will shew this land to any person desirous of viewing it.
One other tract of 196 acres, in Frederick county , about four miles from Winchester and near the lands belonging to Judge Holmes . For particulars apply to Henry St. George Tucker , Esq.
One other tract of 400 acres, in Hampshire county , on a branch of Fairley's Run , near the town of Frankfort , formerly owned by Daniel Jones .
One other tract of 500 acres, in Randolph county , being part of an old military survey, on the south side of Gladys Creek , considered to be of excellent quality. This tract is situated in a thickly settled part of that country, and contiguous to the main road leading from Randolph to the horse-shoe-bottom, on Cheat-river .
One other tract, named Fertility , of 263 acres, in Westmoreland county , state of Pennsylvania ; situated on the Monongahela river , and binding thereon for 3-4 of a mile, about one quarter of a mile below Casner's ferry, and 4 miles above Purkinson's ferry. A large proportion is rich bottom land, with a valuable orchard of sugar trees and about 60 acres in cultivation. The main road from Union-Town to Pittsburg passes close by this land.
Any part of the above described property we are disposed to sell at reasonable rates, on the following terms, viz. One fifth in hand, and the residue in three or four equal annual payments, the purchaser giving bonds with security, on the premises.
Jonah Thompson, Richard Veitch.
Alexandria, April 25.
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A Miller Wanted.
To a Man who understands the Milling Business, and can produce good recommendations for industry, sobriety, &c. liberal wages will be given by applying to M. MILLER.
June 29
d.
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 17.
d.
FOR SALE,
THAT BEAUTIFUL SEAT,
SITUATED on the banks of Great Hunting Creek , called Rural Retreat , formerly owned by Mr. John Duff . It is at present rented for one year, for the sum of one hundred and fifty dollars, reserving the right of possession at any time during the above term, on giving one month's notice. The terms apply to RICHARD LEWIS.
April
Thirty Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY from Freetown Point , near Dumfries , on Sunday the 17th of last month, two Negro Men slaves, named ANDREW and JAMES , the property of Sarah Foulk , in Prince William county , and hired of her until the end of the year. They had each of them a pass for three days, being Whitsuntide holiday.
ANDREW is about 21 years of age, 5 feet 9 inches high, a black complexion, has a scar near the corner of one of his eyes, is a little cross eyed, and has a forward, impudent countenance.
JAMES is about 19 years of age, 5 feet 7 inches high, a black complexion, has a scar near his mouth of the size of a pea, reels and swaggers very much in his walk. Each of them had on when they went away a shirt and trowsers of plain coarse Virginia cotton, and their other clothing is not known.
A reward of 15 Dollars will be given for each of them, to any person who will apprehend them and secure them in any gaol, so that the subscriber, living near Dumfries , may get them again.
John Stone.
Prince William County,
June 27.
P. S. All persons are forbid from harbouring them, and from conveying them away either by land or water.
Catalogue of Plays,
For sale by ROBERT GRAY , King-street, Alexandria—
JOHN BULL: Blue Board; Paul & Virginia; Inkle and Yarico; Country Girl; Spoiled Child, School for Arrogance; Quaker; My Grand Mother; Hamlet; Wild Oats; Valentine and Orson; More Ways than One; Cabinet; Weather Cock; Rule a Wife and have a Wife; Disappointments; School for Fathers; School of Reform; Deserter; Count Benyowsky; Battle of Hexham; Love laughs at Locksmiths; Robbers; Rod to Ruin; Duenna; Wags and Means; Puff of Honor; Rump; Lock and Key; Peveril; Child of Nature; Honest Thieves; Warner; Alphonso; To Marry, or Not to Marry; Caravan; Fortune's Fool; Richard the 3d; School for Scandal; Antonio; Mountaineers; Cheap Living; Too Cagly by Half; Love in many Masks; Royal Shepherd; Wit without Money; Jew; Love in a Village; Modern Antiques.
July 22.
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, particularly selected for family use.
Best green Coffee, Chocolate, of a superior quality,
Maderas, Buselles, Sherry, Lisbon, Teneriffe, Malaga, and Genuine old Port, } W I N E 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, dip,
spermaceti candles, refined salt-petre, flax,
indigo, alum, 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 pipe 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 at the very lowest terms.
PRINTED DAILY BY SAMUEL SNOWDEN.