Alexandria daily advertiser (Alexandria [Va.]), 1807-10-29 00:00:00

Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
VOL. VII.]
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29, 1807.
[No. 2059.]
Sales at Vendue.
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 bills of the day. All kinds of goods are on hand and the prices of which are established, can at any time be viewed and purchased at the lowest limitation and prices.
P. G. Marsteller, v. m.
For Freight or Charter,
The Ship MARY, Henry Bosdick, Master; Burthen about three hundred and fifty tons, is a good vessel, & will be ready to receive a cargo in a few days. For terms apply to
Lawrason and Bowie.
Who have for sale, on board said ship, 1000 barrels Liverpool Cods, for grates, October 20.
Public Sale.
PURSUANT to a deed of trust from John Spencer to the subscribers, made to secure the payment of a certain sum of money to Cuthbert Powell, will be sold for cash to the highest bidder, at the dwelling-house on the premises, on SATURDAY the 21st day of November next.
Two Tracts of Land,
Being in the neighborhood of the Gum-Spring, in Loudoun county, adjoining each other and lying on the lands of Thompson and Veitch and Benjamin James, containing one hundred and fifty acres. The sale will take place at twelve o'clock.
Israel Lacey, Charles Lewis, Stephen Beard, } Trustees.
October 15. dts
Public Sale.
By virtue of a decree of the county court of Prince-William, will be exposed to sale, before the front door of the court-house, in the town of Dumfries, on the first MONDAY in November next, the following PROPERTIES, viz.
Ten likely NEGROES, consisting of men, women and children; among whom are, a good house carpenter and an excellent house servant—one Harpsichord, in tolerable good order. This property will be sold on a credit of six months, the purchaser giving bond and security for the payment. Also, at the same time and place will be sold,
A Tract of Land, commonly called "Ted's Dats," situated on Quantico Creek, about one mile and a half below Dumfries; containing about three hundred acres. On this land, whose situation and quality eminently recommends it, is a good dwelling-house and offices.
A Lot in the town of Dumfries, on which is erected a large and convenient stable.
Several Lots in the town of Carborough, at the mouth of Quantico-Creek, some of which are improved, and all of which will be particularly designated on the day of sale.
The real property above mentioned, will be sold on a credit of six months for one half the purchase money, and of twelve months for the balance, the purchaser giving bond and approved security for the payment.
Benjamin Botts, John H. Peyton, Wm. A. G. Dade } C. H. October 8. [10.] dts
The Subscriber
Returns his most grateful thanks to the inhabitants of this town, for the patronage he has heretofore received, and earnestly solicits the continuance of the same: He likewise takes this method to inform them that, on Monday evening, the 28th of September inst. he intends opening a NIGHT SCHOOL at his Academy or Prince-street, where will be taught Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, and a branch of the Mathematics.—Any young gentlemen desirous to become acquainted with one or more of the above branches will meet with due attention from G. W. CARLIN. September 13.
PUBLIC SALE.
In pursuance of a decree of the Superior Court of Chancery, held at the capitol, in Richmond, March 5, 1807, will be sold, on the premises, on FRIDAY, the 30th instant, to the highest bidder, for cash: A House and Lot—Also, an unimproved Lot, situated on the north side of Duke-street, between Columbus and Alfred-streets—the property of Amos Alexander. The sale will commence at 10 o'clock.
Cuthbert Powell, Phineas Janney, Thomas Janney, } Com. rs. dts
October 7.
JUST RECEIVED,
By the Schooner THOMAS, from SALEM, and for sale by LEWIS DEBLOIS, 20 tons of RUSSIA HEMP, RUSSIA DUCK, RAVENS DITTO, TANNERS' OIL. Also for sale, The said Schooner Thomas,
If applied for immediately to the Captain on board at Hepburn's wharf, or to LEWIS DEBLOIS. October 13. d
BRYAN HAMPSON
HAS FOR SALE.
 10 pipes old port  5 do. Madeira  30 quarter casks Lisbon  12 do. particular Tenerife  15 do. Malaga  15 pipes old cognac brandy  5 do. 4th proof Holland Gin  5 blds. 8d proof Antigua rum  12 do. first quality molasses  6 do. green copperas  2 do. alum  20 do. brown sugar  20 bags pimento  13 do. pepper  10 ches & young hyson  10 do. hyson skin  5 do. imperial  100 bags green coffee  150 kegs madder  50 do. ground ginger  30 do. raisins  1200 lbs. Bacon, well cured  5 kegs salt petre 
WINES.
TEAS.
A quantity of fine and ground alum salt. At all times he has the first quality flour for family use, on hand—with a number of other articles—all of which he will sell low on his former terms. Aug. 31. d
JAMES SANDERSON,
Offers for sale very low,
 25 hogsheads Muscovado Sugar  70 bags green Coffee  15 hogsheads well flavored Rum  5 pipes Cogniac Brandy  12 quarter casks Sherry Wine  12 bales Tennessee Cotton 
And as usual
A general assortment of the best Wines, Spirituous Liquors, Teas and Groceries. October 12. d
For Sale by the Subscribers,
 Lisbon Carpeting for summer, of different qualities,  Bucellos and Caravello Wines in quarter casks,  Window Glass of different sizes,  Mould Candles of a superior quality in small boxes,  Soft-shelled Almonds in bags,  A quantity of patent Iron Hollow ware. 
R. T. Hooe & Co. June 1. d
NOTICE.
THE partnership heretofore subsisting between the subscribers was dissolved the 30th day of September, by mutual consent.
John Horner, sen.
John Horner, jun.
JOHN HORNER, jun.
RESPECTFULLY INFORMS THE PUBLIC, THAT he carries on the Wheelwright and Blacksmith's business in its various branches, at his shop on Royal-street, near the corner of Prince-street, where he will execute all orders with neatness and despatch. October 1. 4w
ALMANACS for 1808,
Just published and for sale, by Cotton and Stewart.
WILLIAM M'MECHEN,
Nearly opposite to Cotton and Stewart, on Royal-street, is opening
A general assortment of DRY GOODS, LIQUORS and GROCERIES.
ALSO,
A consignment of 19 bags prime GREEN COFFEE and 10 pieces first quality Russia Sheeting, which will be sold low for cash. October 24. eo3t
GROCERIES,
By ISAAC ROBBINS & Co. at their Grocery store, opposite the Indian Queen tavern, KING-STREET, Where country store-keepers can be supplied on moderate terms. October 22. d2wco2w
JOHN LLOYD,
Has received per the William and John, and the George from Liverpool, a general assortment of
FALL GOODS,
Which are for sale on the usual terms. October 26. d6teolm,
195 Shares Alexandria Marine Insurance Stock for sale by CATLETT & FISK. October 14. d
JOSEPH RIDDLE,
Has received by the ship William and John, from Liverpool, FALL GOODS, October 24. d
WANTED
A middle aged woman, capable of managing a house. To one of good character liberal wages will be given. Enquire at the Printer. Sept. 9. d
TO RENT.
And possession given on the 14th of November next,
The three story Brick House
On the corner of King and Columbia-streets, now occupied by Mr. John Roberts. For terms apply to Col. GEORGE DENEALE, living next door, or to the subscriber.
Nicholas Vofs
City of Washington, Oct. 20. tf
SWEDISH IRON.
Best Swedish Bar-Iron, for sale at M c Call's Nail Manufactory—Price One Hundred and Twenty Dollars per Ton. A L S O,
A good assortment of Nails, Brads and Strips—which will be sold low for cash, or to punctilious customers. October 14. d
Paton and Butchers,
Have received by the ships William and John, Captain Woodhouse, and the Mary, Captain Babbidge, from Liverpool, a general assortment of
IRON MONGERY,
AMONG WHICH ARE—
Waggon boxes; blistered, Crowley, & east steel; sheet iron; shovels and spades; patent shot; shovels and tongs; green wire fenders; Coal hods; brass battery kettles; patent and copper tea kettles and stewpans; ditto japanned and brass lamps; japanned plate warmers; chaffing dishes; Britannia coffee and tea pots; penknives and razors, table and desert knives and forks, plated and brass wares, of various descriptions; coffee mills; files; locks; bolts; screws; curriers' knives; fleshers; workers; graining boards and steels; saddle trees; gig and carriage harness; gig furniture.
THEY HAVE ALSO ON HAND,
A large assortment of bar iron, steel and upper leather and Spanish hides— AND DAILY EXPECT
An assortment of Brass Andirons, and Looking-Glasses. 10th mo. 24. d1w 3aw2w
District of Columbia.
NOTICE is hereby given to all whom it may concern, that the Consul General of Portugal to the United States of America, has authorised the subscriber to legalize all papers that may be necessary for vessels bound from the ports of this district to any in Portugal or Madeira.
Those masters of vessels who may omit having their bills of health thus certified, will be liable to undergo quarantine.
It is requisite that any article shipped for account of a Portuguese subject, should be declared and sworn to, as Portuguese property; and the bills of lading legalized as above.
Lewis Deblois. May 16. d
NOTICE.
THE Subscribers to the ALEXANDRIA COFFEE-House, are requested to meet at the Coffee-House on SATURDAY next, at 11 o'clock, for the purpose of choosing a committee to manage the affairs of the Coffee-House for the ensuing year. October 28. 4t
FOR FREIGHT
To a Port in the south of Europe, without the Straights,
The fast sailing staunch brigantine TAME, James Ham, commander; burthen about 1200 L. reals, is now perfectly equipped and ready in a few days for the reception of a cargo—Apply to
John G. Ladd.
Who has for sale, now landing from the said brig,
 12 pipes Holland Gin of superior quality  5 tons best St. Petersburg clean Hemp  175 reams Writing paper  A few tons of Building Stone  A quantity of Potatoes, &c. &c. 
October 23. d
PUBLIC SALE.
On FRIDAY next, at half past 2 o'clock, will be sold, at the premises,
A TWO story frame dwelling-house and Lot of Ground, situated on King-street, between Washington and St. Asaph streets; fronts 20 feet and runs back to a 10 feet alley, subject to a rent of fifty dollars. A credit of two, four and six months will be given.
P. G. Marsteller. October 27. d
Public Sale of Lots.
The subscriber will, on Thursday the 12th day of November next, expose to sale, on the premises, near the new turnpike gate, SEVERAL LOTS, being part of Pearson's Tract.
THE land is fertile, and full of a young growth of hickory, oak, &c. There is some springs of excellent water on the lots, with handsome and convenient sites for building. Meadow may be made on each lot—They contain from eight to fourteen acres, according to the survey and plat, which is to be seen in Mr. Snowden's printing office. The lots will be sold on a credit of sixty, ninety, and one hundred and twenty days, the purchaser giving bond, with approved security, for the payment at the stated periods. The title papers will be shown on the day of Sale, or any time previous to that day, by
Charles Little,
Exor of J. West dts
October 27. dts
Joseph H. Mandeville,
KING-STREET, NEAR THE RIVER, Has for Sale,
Muscovado SUGAR in hhds. and bbs. various qualities
Loaf and Lump do. in bbs.
200 barrels inspected HERRINGS
COFFEE in bags
MOLASSES in hhds.
Imperial
Old Hyson
Young Hyson, Hyson Skin and Souchong } TEAS
Port
Madeira
Claret
Sherry
Lisbon and Malaga } WINES
Cogniac and Spanish Brandy
Jamaica
Antigua
Windward Island and New-England } RUM
Rye Whiskey in barrels
Cherry Bounce in do.
Salt, coarse and fine
Pepper, Pimento, Snuff, Chewing Tobacco, Segars, Mould and Dipped Candles, Soap, Copperas, Madder, Wrapping Paper, Rice, Chocolate, Philadelphia Porter, Havana Honey.
ALSO,
A constant supply of nice Flour for family use. October 27. d
Fall Goods.
JOSEPH JANNEY
Has received by the late arrivals, an extensive assortment of
FALL GOODS.
10th mo. 20. d6t 3aw2w

TRIAL
OF
MOTION FOR COMMITMENT.
EXAMINATION OF EVIDENCE.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2.
COMMODORE SHAW.
Mr. Wickham. For what is commodore Shaw introduced?
Mr. Hay. To authenticate the copy of the letter from general Jackson to governor Claiborne, shown to general Wilkinson.
Commodore Shaw. I recollect to have seen the original.
Mr. Wickham. You will please, sir, to state its contents.
Commodore Shaw. Governor Claiborne sent his servant to me with an invitation to dinner; adding that he wished to see me on public business. I was unable to wait upon him that day; but I saw him on a subsequent day, when he took a letter from his pocket & showed it to me. It was a letter from general Jackson to himself, and had been thrown into the office by some anonymous person. This letter gave governor Claiborne a strong suspicion of general Wilkinson and reminded him of the iles of March, and insisted upon the necessity of placing New Orleans in a state of defence.
Chief Justice. When was this? A. Some time in December. Chief Justice. Did report convey any information of troops approaching New Orleans? A. Yes. Every day in December and January rumors were arriving of the movement of troops on our S. W. frontiers; and my impression was, that every thing should be done for the safety of the city; and that if general Wilkinson had not taken the measures that he did, he would have deserved censure.
Mr. McRae (looking in the letter in his hand) Do you recollect whether general Jackson recommended in his letter, that the governor should use every possible means of defence? Mr. Wickham objected to putting questions from the letter. Chief Justice. You must not, sir, take the letter in your hand, and propose questions from it. It is really of no consequence whether the letter was read or not. No doubt the substance of it has been stated.
Mr. McRae. Have I no right to read over the letter, and afterwards to interrogate the witness as to its substance? It is my object, I confess, to draw out the substance of the original letter.
Mr. Wickham. In that letter were there not strong suspicions expressed against general Wilkinson? A. There were. Mr. Wickham. I should suppose then, that general Wilkinson might have easily judged from that circumstance, of the correctness of the rumors which were circulated about colonel Burr.
Mr. McRae. State, sir, what you know of these transactions? A. The alarm at N. Orleans in December and January was very considerable. We did not know when the enemy would advance upon us. There was an apprehension of an attack by sea, and I was then authorized to purchase a large ship, to be stationed at the Balize. The gun boats which had been ordered to enter lake Pontchartrain, were commanded to take a different position. Some time after, there was a report, that a fleet under English colors were actually cruising off the mouth of the Mississippi, and this increased the alarm.
Mr. Burr. Was it a fact or not, that this fleet was there? A. I do not know. Such was the report and it was brought up by a packet which comes weekly from the Balize. It was not said to be a fleet of merchantmen but of ships of war. The report was I believe on the custom house books. Mr. Bradford, the printer, also made a communication to me on the 6th of Jan. which produced a considerable effect. He informed me that he had spent some time in the city of Washington and Philadelphia and from Philadelphia he had travelled to Pittsburg; and from thence to New Orleans; that he had seen a number of men under arms at the mouth of Cumberland river; two gun boats building, which the men at work on board told him would be delivered up by col. Lyon to col. Burr; besides a number of small arms, and a 24 pounder, ready to go aboard, and that this flotilla was to be under the command of capt. Talbot.
Mr. McRae. Did this information reach gen. Wilkinson? A. Yes. I told him of it, myself. The communication was made in the company of Mr. Hynes and major Spence.
Mr. Wirt. What was the situation of New Orleans at that time? Was it in a condition to defend itself against any attack by sea? A. It was in a very defenceless condition.
Mr. Wickham. Were these rumours before general Wilkinson's arrival at New Orleans or afterwards? A. Afterwards. General Wilkinson made me a full communication of all he knew, I dare say a week before it was known to the public. He showed me the cyphered letter from general Dayton with his signature to it. This enabled me the sooner to get my naval preparations ready.
Mr. Hay. Did general Wilkinson give you this information under injunctions to keep it secret until the proper time should arrive for divulging it? A. He did; until he could obtain more complete information from some of col. B's agents then in town.
Mr. Hay. Was col. Freeman then at N. Orleans? A. He was.
Mr. Wirt. What was the strength of the garrison in New Orleans? A. In the upper fort there were 2 3 pounders and 1 24 pounder. All the guns in the lower fort were dismantled. In the upper fort there were 6 men and a corporal's guard. I am sure there were not more than three guns there.
Mr. Wirt. What was the number of regular men in garrison? A. It was a small garrison. Generally there were parts of 4 companies of regulars there. What was the precise number of men I do not recollect.
Mr. Hay. Did not those who were responsible for the safety of New Orleans suspect many of disaffection? A. I did suppose that there were many in and near New Orleans who were inimical to the government of the U. S.
Mr. Wirt. Suppose an attack had been made by a fleet from below and an army from above, would the people of the city have resisted with a proper spirit? A. I thought, sir, that the people were not as patriotic as they ought to have been. Many endeavored to discourage the belief that there was any danger of an attack.
CROSS-EXAMINED.
Mr. Wickham. Did gen. Wilkinson show you the cyphered letter? A. Yes, in manuscript. Q. Did he show you the translation? A. He did. Q. Was it gen. Wilkinson's copy? A. I so understood it. Q. As a copy of the whole letter? A. Yes; as the true copy of the whole of the letter, received by gen. Wilkinson through Mr. Swartwout. Q. Did you say there were 4 companies of regulars at New Orleans? A. I said they were not full. Q. Was there any alarm before gen. Wilkinson got down? A. None that I heard of.
Mr. Wickham. Did you suspect the people of New Orleans to be disaffected because they would not believe these rumours? A. No; not for that reason. I believed them disaffected for other reasons. Mr. Wickham. Whilst these rumours prevailed, did the ordinary commerce of the flat-bottomed boats coming down the river continue? A. It did. Q. Did the mails arrive as usual? A. They were not regular in January, I thought some of my letters were detained, and I then determined to communicate with the government by water. Q. Did you obey any orders from general Wilkinson? A. No; our service was quite distinct. But I had orders to co-operate with gen. W. and he might send the squadron to what point he pleased.
Q. Who gave you the orders to apprehend col. Burr? A. They were from government and I think from gen. Wilkinson. My orders from the government have been published, and I suppose col. Burr may have seen them at Natchez. The original orders are at my lodgings. Here Mr. Hay produced a copy of these orders.
Mr. Burr. That is not the order, commodore Shaw, which was published at Natchez? A. (Having read it.) The very same, sir, verbatim . Q. Did you not see an order in the newspapers, directing my boats to be destroyed, &c.? A. I did not, sir. These orders (those in his hand) were put on the custom house books. Mr. Burr. Was there any qualification "if attacked" in the order that was published? A. There was. Q. Was it not an order, to attack & destroy; without any qualification? A. Oh! no, sir.
Witnesses on behalf of the accused.
Littleton W. Tazewell was called to be sworn on the part of the accused.
I wish, before I am sworn, that the point would be determined by the court whether as a grand juror, I am bound to give evidence of what passed in the grand jury room. I do not wish that the community or the grand jury should lose any right they may have, by any acquiescence of mine, if by law, a grand jury man ought not to be called upon to state what happened before the grand jury. I submit myself to the court, and will act according to its judgment.
Chief Justice. There is no doubt but it would be improper for a grand juror to be examined to establish facts as founded on the evidence given before a grand jury, because the statements sworn to before them are only ex parte ; but as to what a witness now called upon, did say before the grand jury, evidence may be given by any grand jurymen to prove the consistency or inconsistency of the witness. As an individual I cannot say but I approve of the original policy of the law, which prescribed in the oath of grand jurymen, a clause of secrecy; but when the legislature of my country have changed the law, and struck out of the oath what relates to secrecy, it proves to me that the legislature thinks differently.
Mr. Hay. This circumstance has weight. I thought we could not come to this question to day, but it involves the most serious consequences. The grand jurymen is called to establish some charge between the statement of gen. Wilkinson before the grand jury, and his statement made known in the court. The court ought to hesitate before they admit such testimony. I have been told that the reason which induced the legislature to make the alteration in the oath of grand jurymen was this: All presentments were to be made on the knowledge of two of their own body (or on other legal evidence) and as their oath required that they should keep secrecy, it was often impossible for the attorneys who prosecuted for the commonwealth, to prosecute with effect, as they could not know the names of the witnesses, and to remove this obstacle to public justice, the clause of secrecy was struck out. If the opinion of the court be not decisively made up, I should wish to have an opportunity of reflecting on the subject, and shewing that this evidence ought not to be admitted.
Mr. Wickham observed that the legislature had no doubt well weighed the policy of the clause requiring secrecy and had determined against it; that there was no reason why they could and should not adhere to this legislative alteration; and that as to a witness, any thing he had said, and where, might be given in evidence against him, to shew his inconsistency.
Mr. Martin. A grand jurymen can like any other man, prove facts known to himself, independently of what the witness proved before the grand jury.
Mr. Hay said that Mr. Martin did not understand him, and explained further that Mr. Hening had informed him that the legislature were induced to make the alteration in the oath, for the reasons already stated.
Mr. Martin observed that the only reason that justified the grand jury's oath of secrecy, was to prevent offenders against the laws from getting information of inquiries made against them and escaping. That this held no longer after the grand jury had been discharged—that while the grand jury were deliberating, it was proper to keep these proceedings secret: and that those against whom presentments were to be made, should not have notice to make their escape; but that to prevent grand jurors from giving evidence after they are dispersed, was to lay the foundation for the most atrocious and most infamous perjuries—that any man might go before the grand jury, and charge another who was innocent with the most intricate and enormous crimes in the world, and have him arrested and confined, and yet remain perfectly safe and secure from any punishment for his perjury.
Chief Justice. The question as to the policy or motives of the legislature in changing the oath is different from the question before the court, which is, what is the legal effect of the change? The original policy required the oath; but as the legislature have changed it, I cannot see how the inference can be avoided, that their opinion of the policy is altered.
Mr. Wirt. If it should be discovered that in the original institution, secrecy was necessary independently of the oath, the court would not then receive the testimony without the consent of both parties.
After some few desultory remarks relative to referring their objection to Mr. Tazewell's testimony, Mr. Burr said that gentlemen might submit to his testimony with a protestando.
The Chief Justice again stated, that the original policy of the institution which presented the oath of secrecy being changed. The testimony he supposed must be heard and
Mr. Tazewell was sworn.
Mr. Burr. Can you state the questions you put to Gen. Wilkinson in the grand jury and his answers?
Mr. Tazewell. It would be perfectly impossible to state them all, from the length of time he was under examination; but I have notes of the facts stated by him from
which and my memory, I may be able to answer any questions which gentlemen may be pleased to ask.
Mr. Burr. State what you recollect about the information of the cypher?
Mr. Tazewell. There are three kinds of cyphers. The original cypher was produced before the grand jury, in order to enable them to decipher the letter received from yourself, addressing himself to col. Burr. It is the alphabetical cypher, formed from an edition of Entick's pocket dictionary, now before the court; but as proper names occurred the dictionary would not answer the purpose and arbitrary marks were invented to represent them. The hieroglyphics were stated by gen. Wilkinson himself, without any interrogatory put to him, to have been devised by captain Campbell Smith in the year 1791; the dictionary and arbitrary alphabet and arbitrary signs for units were designed in 1799, or 1800.
Col. Burr. Were there any objections made as to any of these dates? A. There were objections as to these dates in my own mind. The cypher was formed in 1793. On the face of the cypher these words occur, "Canada, Louisiana, and New Orleans." It seemed to me a circumstance somewhat singular, that as early as the year 1794, cyphers relative to those countries should have been adopted, when probably no individual in this country had the acquisition of Louisiana in contemplation, as it was not purchased till some years afterwards. I asked him why he thought of a cypher expressive of that country at that time? He said that he could not explain the reason then, but that he would examine his papers, and would tell us.
The next day general Wilkinson of his own accord told, that the treaty with Spain about the free navigation of the Mississippi was formed about the year seventeen hundred and ninety four. But he had correspondence on that subject, which was of great moment to the western country—That in the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety four he was an officer in the army, which marched near Canada against the Indians, and thus therefore part of the cypher had relation to Canada. He said that the cypher might have been formed in the year 1794, 1795, or 1796, but he believed in the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety four. He was asked whether he could be more explicit as to the time, and he gave the same answer as he gave to day in court.
Mr. Burr. Did he assign any other reason, why the cypher had relation to this country? A. I do not recollect that he did, or whether we asked any further questions on that subject.
Mr. Burr. Did gen. Wilkinson say any thing about this letter to me? A. It was a subject of great interest with the grand jury to understand the cypher and the contents of the cyphered letter, after deciphering it, it excited a strong wish in them to see the letter post marked the 13th of May, referred to in it, as having been received from gen. Wilkinson in the course of the correspondence between you. That wish was strengthened by the testimony of Mr. Swartwout, who said, that he had seen a letter from gen. Wilkinson to yourself—that it was partly in common writing and partly in writing in cypher. And that the letter contained these words, "I am ready." Questions were then put to general Wilkinson, whether he had written such a letter. He answered that his impression was, that he had written one, perhaps two or three letters; that he was not sure, but that his impression was, that he had written some letters.
He was then interrogated as to the contents of those letters. He said he could not recollect them, but there was one expression which he wrote on that occasion, which he did recollect; and his object in writing it was, to discover Mr. Burr's real designs—that expression was, "I fancy Miranda has taken the bread out of your mouth—and I shall be ready for the grand expedition before you are."
Mr. Burr. What motive did he assign, for saying that Miranda would take the bread out of my mouth, and that he would be ready for the grand expedition before you were? A. He said that he had had an interview with you at St. Louis; in which you stated, that you had some great project in contemplation; but whether it was authorised by the government or not, you did not explain, nor did he then enquire.
He said that this was all the information he was possessed of, at that time of your designs, that he was satisfied you had some great project in view, but had not expressed what that project was; that he was therefore anxious to extract from you your real designs. That the object of the correspondence was to develop those designs.

Did he assign any reason to develop my design? All I can recollect that he did, or did not; — the avowed object was to communicate to the government. (To be continued.)
PHILADELPHIA, October 26 Latest from France.
The arrival of the brig Nancy and Ka- we have received a regular file of Pa- papers to the 1st of September; up- a busy perusal we find nothing of moment. Every preparation for rein- ating France in her agriculture, com- merce and manufactures, is taken by the Legislative Council, assisted by Bona- parte and his ministers. The following particular account of the capture of Stralsund we translate for this day's paper.
Paris, August 29. Marshal Brune has made the following report to the minister at war:
HEAD QUARTERS, Stralsund, 20th of August. We entered Stralsund this evening, six days after the trenches were opened; during which time the works were pushed with such vigor, that I promised myself to take the place in less time. There was the greatest harmony and order in the whole army. The king of Sweden perceiving the progress of our works, the unsuitability of his position against our artillery, and the number of our batteries ready to bombard the place, judged it most proper to embark with his troops for Rugen, leaving Stral- sund under the command of one of his aid- de-camps, M. Peyron, who this day came to the town accompanied with two of his principal magistrates to propose a capit- ulation; I thought it my duty to refuse it; and assured the affrighted magistrates that if they had not been abandoned by their ridiculous sovereign, I immediately placed three companies of grenadiers at each gate and entered the town. I have appointed gen. Thuvenot, commander of the place. The astonishment of the inhab- itants was extreme; but I assured them in the name of his majesty and the honor of a soldier that their property and lives should be sacred. We have learnt that the king was sensible of the danger he run the risk of the 6th when we carried his outward posts, and on the 15th when we opened our trenches; the king carried away a number of cannon, as also a part of a num- ber of those left. I shall render your ex- cellency a more particular account of this event so dishonorable to the KING OF SWEDEN, as a sovereign and a general, but I cannot express the satisfaction which I have experienced in the regular conduct of the French troops and allies under my command. Signed,
BRUNE. P.S. I forgot to state to your excellency in my former dispatch that the king ab- sented 4 days, since sent an aid to propose terms the most ridiculous; he thought he had to transact with his equal! — The officers, soldiers and citizens of this place adore Frenchmen and admire his majes- ty.
KIEL, August 20. Lieut. gen. Peyman, governor of Co- penhagen, has burnt in the suburbs all the houses which might favor the enemy and prevent the operations going on, to defend the place; the loss is estimated at several thousand six dollars. The suburbs were razed and completely built up; but the inhabitants of Copenhagen are so exasper- ated against the enemy, that they consent to the destruction of their houses with plea- sure. The English have landed; the town is invested by sea and by land; gen. Cathcart has fixed his head quarters at Fredericks- berg, and hostilities have actually com- menced. The flag of truce which the En- glish sent would not be received, and was returned with indignation by gen. Peyman, telling them at the same time, "You are not an enemy, but a band of robbers; — if you want a declaration of war, without any pretext whatever, you come to attack us; you may kill us, if you are the strongest; but our lives are not worth keeping, if we are to live by your permission." On the 18th the Danes made a sortie, the English were repulsed, with many kill- ed. A small engagement took place be- tween the Danish and English ships. Never was there a people more animated against the enemy, and the zeal for the common cause, exceeded all expres- sion. What a spectacle of the worst kind of oppression and tyranny does England
present to the world; a spectacle never before exhibited; they attack the capital of a king, their friend, their ally, without any negotiation with him, and without declar- ing war against him; and, moreover, a king partial to them, who has had no com- munication with the continent the last year but thro' their agents. Would to God, that this horrible government were without troops and generals on this earth.
HAMBURG, August 22. The last English packet boat that arrived at Tonningen has been seized and the pas- sengers made prisoners. M. Didelot, minister from France to the court of Denmark, has arrived at Kiel.
BY THIS DAY'S MAIL.
NEW YORK, Oct. 26. Arrived ship Hanton, Fleming, 47 days from St. Ubes. Left brig Thomas, Samp- son, for Duxbury in ten days; ship Uncle Tommy, Parr, New York in 8 days; Ophelia, Waterman, do 24; Minerva, Heron, do 30; James, Parker, do 30; Commodore Barry, Tully, Philadelphia, in ten days; Ann, Mark, do. ten; Commerce, Rea, do 30; Mary, Clark, Charleston; Mac, Seiver, Portsmouth, N. H. Hiram, Loghead, Warren; Thomas, Jones, Alexandria; In- terpreting King, Norfolk; Swan, Woodbury, Marblehead; Daube, Hathaway, New- bedford. Left at Lisbon, Jenny, Myres, New York; America, Hunter, do; Nixon, Harper, Alexandria; Betsy, Chipman, Bos- ton; Juno, Rutherford, Newburyport — Oct. 16 spoke brig Aurora, three days from N. Y. for St. Bartholemews. 21st spoke ship George, three days from New York for Dublin.
FREDERICKSBURGH, October 27. Another Fire!! Last evening about seven o'clock, we were again alarmed by that most awful of all sounds the cry Fire! Fire! It proved to be in a large Warehouse and Stable, owned by capt. Robert Lewis, situated on the back street, about 60 yards to the west ward of this office. Providentially the even- ing was unusually calm, and the building was consumed without any further damage. Gerard Evans, a free man of colour, has been committed on suspicion of setting the Stable on Fire.
Alexandria Daily Advertiser. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29.
The governor of New Providence has issued a proclamation for the admission in- to the different ports of that colony, of American vessels with lumber, provisions, live stock, &c. (as formerly) until the 1st day of July, 1808.
The governor of Trinidad issued his proclamation on the 26th day of August last, laying a duty of two shillings per quin- tal upon all sal ed codfish imported and sold in that island from the U. S. of America in American vessels.
The British packet Duke of Kent left Falmouth on the 10th of September, and brings no London papers later than the 7th to which date they have previously been re- ceived at this office. [N. Y. Mer. Adv.]
Captain Cropsey, of the sch'r Manche- ter, informs us, that St. Croix is in a state of blockade. The inhabitants were remov- ing their property into the country. Two British frigates and a schooner, on the 5th instant, cut all the vessels out of the west end of St. Croix, and sent them to Tortola with the exception of the brig Enterprise, Lovell, of Boston, a lumber vessel, who escaped with the loss of only 13 hhds of rum. Amongst those sent into Tortola, is the sch'r Silenus, Field, captured on her passage from St. Croix to New York. [Ibid]
A respectable gentleman of this city has received a letter from an intelligent friend in Dublin, of the 10th September, which states the situation of Ireland as being perfectly tran- quil. The same letter adds, that the general opinion was, the resistance of the Danes would be much more obstinate than had been at first imagined. [Bal. paper.]
If a wise and pacific policy is adopted by the United States, in the ensuing session of Congress, the American flag may be made the carrier of all the neutral commerce of the world. Our shipping will be in high demand. All our hardy seamen have full employ- ment. The "sound of the ax and the hammer" will again enliven our ship yards; and all the pro- ducts of the earth and the sea find good mar- kets and rich returns. Bos. Centinel.
The following is a complete list of the 10th Congress.
SENATE. New-Hampshire. Nahum Parker, Nicho- las Gilman. Massachusetts. Timothy Pickering, John Q. Adams. Rhode-Island. Benjamin Howland, one vacancy. Connecticut. James Hillhouse, Chauncy Goodrich. Vermont. S. R. Bradley, Jonathan Robin- son. New York. S. L. Mitchell, John Smith. New Jersey. John Condit, Aaron Kit- chell. Pennsylvania. Samuel Maclay, Andrew Gregg. Delaware. James A. Bayard, Samuel White. Maryland. Philip Reed, Samuel Smith, Virginia. Andrew Moore, William B. Giles. North Carolina. Jesse Franklin, James Turner. South Carolina. John Gaillard, Thomas Sumpter. Georgia. John Milledge, George Pohe. Kentucky. Buckner Thruston, John Jones. Tennessee. Daniel Smith, Joseph Ander- son. Ohio. John Smith, Edward Tiffin.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTA- TIVES.
NEW-HAMPSHIRE. Peter Carlton, Daniel M. Durell, Francis Gardner, Jediah H. Smith, Clement Storer. MASSACHUSETTS. Ezekiel Dacon, Joseph Barker, John Chandler, Orchard Cook, Jacob Crowninshield, Richard Cutts, Josiah Daine, William Ely, Isaiah L. Green, Dan. Ilsey, Edw. S. L. Livermore, Josiah Quincy, Ebene- zer Seaver, William Stedman, Joseph B. Varnum, Samuel Taggart, Jabez Upham. RHODE ISLAND. Nehemiah Knight Isaac Wilbour. CONNECTICUT. Ephahredus Champion, Samuel W. Dana, John Davenport, Jonathan O. Moseley, Timothy Pitkin, jun. Lewis B. Sturges, Benjamin Tallmadge. VERMONT. Martin Chittenden, James Elliot James Fisk, James Withers. NEW YORK. John Blake, jun. Geo. Clinton jun. Barent Gardner, John Harris Wm. Kirk- patrick, Josiah Masters, Gurdon S. Mumford Samuel Riker, John Russell, Peter Swart, David Thomas. John Thompson, James J. Van Allen, P. Van Cortland, Killian K. Van Ren- selaer, Daniel C. Verplanck, Ruben Hum- phries. NEW JERSEY. Ezra Darby, Wm Helms, John Lambert, Tho. Newbold, James Sloane, Henry Southard. PENNSYLVANIA. David Bard, Robert Brown Joseph Clarke, Wm. Finley, John Heister, Wm Hoge, Robert Jenkins, James Kelly, William Milner, Daniel Montgomery, John Porter, John Pugh, John Rea, Jacob Richards, Matthias Richards, John Smilie, Samuel Smith, Robert Whitehill. DELAWARE. Nicholas Vandyke. MARYLAND. John Campbell, Charles Goldsborough, Philip B. Key, Edward Lloyd William Mac Creery, John Montgomery, Ni- cholas R. Moore, Roger Nelson, Archibald Fan Horn. VIRGINIA. Burwell Bassett, Wm A. Bur- well, John Claiborne, Matthew Clay, John Clopton, John Dawson, John W. Eppes, Js. M. Garnett, Peterson Goodwyn, Dd. Holmes, Edwin Gray, John G. Jackson, Walter Jones, Joseph Lewis, jun. John Love, John Mor- row, Thomas Newton, jun. Wilson C. Nicho- las, John Randolph, John Smith, Abram Trigg, Alexander Wilson. NORTH-CAROLINA. Evan Alexander, Wil- lis Alston, jun. Wm. Blackledge, Thomas Blount, John Culpeper, James Holland, Tho- mas Kenan, Nathaniel Macon, Lemuel Saw- yer, Richard Stanford, Marmaduke Wil- iams, Meshack Franklin. SOUTH-CAROLINA. Lemuel J. Alston, Wil- iam Butler, Joseph Calhoun, Robert Marion, Thomas Moore, John Taylor, D. R. Wil- iams, Richard Winn. GEORGIA. William W. Bibb, Howell Cobb, Dennis Smelt, George M. Troup. KENTUCKY. John Boyle, Joseph Desha, Benjamin Howard, Richard M. Johnson, Mat- thew Lyon, John Rowan. TENNESSEE. G. W. Campbell, Jno. Rhea, Jesse Wharton. OHIO. Jeremiah Morrow. INDIANA TERRITORY. Benjamin Parke. MISSISSIPPI TERRITORY. George Poin- dexter. ORLEANS TERRITORY. Daniel Clarke.
SHIP NEWS.
Port of Alexandria. ARRIVED, Ship George, Walker, Liverpool — Salt and Crates, different Merchants. Brig Fame, Harm, Providence — Sun- dries, Jodo G. Ladd. Corporal Trim, Elwell Gloucester, Mas. — Sundries, Lawson & Fowle.
Swift, Randall, Providence — Sun- dries, Jodo G. Ladd. Sch'r Citizen, Doyle, George town — Rum, to the master. Fair American, Clements, N. York — Sundries, different merchants. Polly and Sally, Keub, Baltimore, — Sundries, different merchants. Sloop Lydia, Potter, Providence — Sun- dries, the master.
CLEARED. Ship George Augustus, Jackson, Lisbon by Henry K. May. Sch'r. Carolina, Hand, Philadelphia, By the Master. Sally, Rhodes, Providence — do. Sloop Two Brothers, Bennett, Newport (R. I.) do. Science, Hawksburst, Newburyport, do. The brig Maria, from Lisbon, is below bound up.
For Freight or Charter, The substantial Ship LEONIDAS, Upwards of 300 tons burthen, now ready to receive a cargo. Freight to Li- verpool or Clyde, would be preferred. Apply to James Patton. ALSO, The good Ship GEORGE, Capt. WALER Burthen 207 tons; will be ready for a car- go in ten days. Apply to the Master on board or to James Patton. October 29. d
CAUTION. ALL persons are cautioned against suffer- ing their Dogs to accompany them to the race course during the races, as persons will be employed to shoot all Dogs on those days trespassing. The Renters of Booths will be called on for the Rent at four o'clock of the second day of racing. John Hodgkins, Clerk of the Course. October 29.
Public Sale. On FRIDAY next, will be sold, at the Ven- due Store, One bale blue & white Kerseys, P. G. MARSTELLER. October 29.
Public Sale. On FRIDAY next, at ten o'clock, will be sold, at the Vendue Store, for the benefit of the underwriters, Two bales Duffil Blankets, one bale Coatings, and one bale Half-thicks one cask Hardware — damaged on board the ship William and John, Captain Woodhouse, on her passage from Liverpool. PHILIP G. MARSTELLER. October 29.
Public Sale. WILL be exposed at public sale, on the premises, on WEDNESDAY, the 11th day of November, a LOT of GROUND containing ten acres, adjoining Cameron, a- bout one mile and a half from Alexandria, known by the name of William Ward's ta- vern, on which is a comfortable dwelling house and out houses. The terms of sale will be one third in cash, one third in four months, and the remaining third in eight months. The title papers will be shown on the day of sale. Richard Freeman. law3tf October 29.
LANDING, From the brig Swift, Capt. RANDALL, 15 hhds. 20 bls. New Rum. 7 tons Russia clean Hemp 154 casks Lime — for sale by John G. Ladd. October 29. d
Removal. JOHN TUCKER, Has removed from King-street to his whar- adjoining Messrs. Jonah Thompson & Sons, where he has for sale — 1700 SPANISH HIDES 2000 bushels coarse Turk's-Island SALT First quality Muscovado SUGAR in hogs- heads and barrels — and GROCERIES as usual. He also takes the liberty to inform his friends in the country, that he has a large and commodious Warehouse for the reception of flour, either by water or waggons, and would take in flour on storage. October 10. ed10d 3taw3w
A great Bargain. THE subscriber offers for sale the House he lately purchased of the Bank. It will be sold much below its real value, and a credit given that will suit the purchaser. If not sold shortly it will be rented. A. Holbrook. October 9. 80