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

Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
Vol. VII.]
THURSDAY, JANUARY 1, 1807.
[No. 1795.]
SALES AT VENDUE.
On every Tuesday and Friday WILL BE SOLD, AT THE VENDUE STORE, Corner of Prince and Water streets, 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.
Fresh Raisins.
Landing and for sale by the subscriber, 100 casks Malaga best Sun raisins. JOHN G. LADD.
Dec. 27 d
Just Received,
By the schooner Betsy, and FOR SALE, 15,000 lbs. COFFEE, 10 barrels and tierces of SUGAR, and 6 tons of LOGWOOD.
E. JANNEY.
I wish to Rent,
A TWO STORY BRICK HOUSE, on the west side of Fairfax street, nearly opposite to Rickett and Newton's. It will accommodate a family, and a flour and grocery store. There is a shed sufficient to hold 4,000 bbls. flour. E. J. dif
September 2
FOR RENT,
The STORE, on Prince-street, between Fairfax and Prince-street, lately in the occupation of Mr. Ramsay. It is well calculated for a dry or wet goods store. The rent moderate. Apply to
William Hodgson.
Sept. 25. d
Wanted to Purchase,
A NEGRO SERVANT, who has been accustomed to wait in a family, and can be well recommended.—Enquire of the Printer. November 10. d
Wanted to Purchase,
A FEW ACRES of LAND, on the north end of the town, to bind on the river or early so. Apply to the Printer. September 25. d
September 25. d
A MILLER WANTED.
One who can come well recommended will find employment by applying to the subscriber Alexandria. E. JANNEY. 9th mo. 29th, 1806.
FOR SALE,
On advantageous terms, The large commodious well-built three story BRICK WAREHOUSE on King-street occupied by Messrs. Richard Veitch & Co.—Apply to
James Patton.
October 20. d
60 quarter-casks of the best quality Moun-tain Wine, for sale by
John G. Ladd.
November 19. d
23 hhd. SUGAR of good quality, 33 bbls. do. do.
5 pipes 4th proof Brandy
4 qr. casks Sherry Wine } of excellent
11 do. do. Malaga do. } quality.
Boxes of Cotton Cards
Sacks of Licorice Root and Sago
Barrels of Clover and Herds Grass Seed
And a large quantity of Red Sole Leather, For Sale by
Benjamin Shreve, Jun.
July 26.
Robert Gray,
HAS JUST RECEIVED,
A large supply of SLATES, of an excellent quality,
For sale by the dozen or single.
November 6.
CARR'S
Stranger in Ireland.
A few copies received, for sale by ROBERT GRAY, Bookseller, King-street.
ALSO,
Ladies' and Gentlemen's Pocket
Almanacks,
FOR THE YEAR 1807.
November 23.
Will be Rented, FOR THE ENSUING YEAR, THE MOUNT-AIR-HOUSE,
Which is large and convenient—AND ALL THE LAND ADJOINING: Supposed to be upwards of 600 acres. There is also a Kitchen with 4 or 5 rooms, two of them with fire places and other out-houses. The land is well adapted to the culture of corn, wheat and tobacco.—It is near the stage road, about half way between Alexandria and Colchester.—The situation is remarkably healthy and the water good.
Sarah M c Carty, John W. Bronaugh.
Cedar-Grove, Dec. 4—17 d
A. C. Cazenove,
King-street, opposite Mr. Mott's tavern, has just received and for sale,
A handsome selection of FANCY MUSLINS.
Black and colored Italian and India lute-strings.
Ladies' and gentlemen's white, black, and colored silk hose
Silk, kid, extra long and habit gloves
Lace gloves and sleeves
Brown, black, and scarlet silk velvets,
Fine split straw Jipsey hats
White and black crapes
Fawn colored cassimeres and beaverets
Milled gloves, hose and caps
Men, women, and childrens lists and mil-lead socks
A few bales German oznaburgs and bur-laps
2 cases Irish linens
1 do. Nuns' threads
Real Martinique and other French cordials, in cases.
A few Prints of the Apotheosis of General Washington, in elegant Gilt Frames.
December 15. d
FOR SALE,
BY LEWIS DEBLOIS,
Three bales of assorted 7-4 superfine Broad-Cloths, from 15 to 18s sterling cost.
Three bales of Ladies Habit Cloth, at 11s to 14s sterling.
Two bales of assorted plain and knapt Coat-ings, from 5s 9d to 12s sterling.
The above goods are of the latest importation, and purchased on advantageous terms, and will be sold at a very low advance for ap-proved endorsed notes.
December 1. dtf
Salt afloat.
500 bushels Ground Allum Salt, on board Sloop Maria Antoinette, and for sale, by
Wadsworth & Butler.
Who have also landing, from said Sloop, at Vowell's wharf,
3 pipes Cognac Brandy,
20 boxes mould Candles,
50 barrels prime Beef,
10 do. do. Pork,
5 quarter casks Teneriffe Wine.
November 26.
FOR SALE,
BY THE SUBSCRIBERS,
27 hogsheads Jamaica rum, 4th proof
20 do. St. Croix do. 3d do.
10 do. N. Eng. do.
10 pipes Holland gin
4 do. American do. of superior qual.
2 do. L. P. Madeira wine } of excellent
2 do. L. M. do. do. } qual. war-
4 quarter casks do. do. } rantia pure.
3 do. Marsalla wine
20 bbls. prime beef—Connecticut inspec.
30 do. prime pork—New Jersey do.
10 boxes mould candles
25 do. English white soap—very dry
2 chests hyson-skin tea
300 bushels St. Ubes salt.
Wadsworth and Butler,
Union, between King and Prince-street.
October 18.
Just Received
And for Sale by the Subscriber,
10 hhd. retailing Molasses
12 tierces of good Rice
100 bbls. kiln-dried Corn Meal
3 hhd. old Antigua Rum
6 hhd. Green Coffee
20 casks of Lime, and
3000 bushels of Salt.
M. MILLER.
December 2. d
Printing in its various branches, handsomely executed at this office.
For Sale or Freight,
The good Schooner
MARIA,
Charles Stodder, master,
Eighty-nine tons burthen. If
not sold immediately, she will
take freight for the W. Indies.
Apply to
Henry K. May.
December 26. 6t
PUBLIC SALE.
WILL be sold to the highest bidder, for ready money, on THURSDAY, the 8th day of January, 1807, if fair, if not, the next fair day, at the plantation of the late Samuel Adams, deceased, near the Little Falls of Potomac, Fairfax county; all his Household and Kitchen Furniture, one waggon and Harness, several Negro Women and Children, and one Lad about 16 or 17 years of age, for a term of years, to be made known on the day of sale.
Hannah Adams, Exr'x.
December 24. 2aw4w*
40 boxes of fresh Bloom Raisins,
AND
40 boxes dipt Candles,
For Sale by
M. MILLER.
December 12.
10 pipes third proof Holland Gin,
8 pipes fourth proof Bourdeaux
Brandy,
For sale by
Roberts and Griffith.
December 8. 2aw3w
The Subscriber has received
The following ARTICLES,
Which he offers for Sale very low:
15 hogsheads first quality St. Croix
Sugar
10 bales Tennessee cotton
6 pipes 4th proof cognac brandy
10 hogsheads well flavored 4th proof Ja-
maica rum
30 barrels New-England Rum.
AND ON HAND,
Imperial
Hyson
Young Hyson
Hyson Skin, and
First quality Souchong } of the latest im-
Best green coffee in bags
Chocolate
Loaf and lump sugar
London particular Madeira
Particular Teneriffe
Lisbon, Sherry, and 150 dozen bottled
Port, very old WINES.
A few cases claret, superior quality
Cognac and old peach brandy
Jamaica and Antigua spirits
Holland gin
NewEngland rum and whiskey
Mace, nutmegs, cloves and pimento
Black pepper, allspice, & ground ginger
Pearl barley, rice, starch, and fig blue
Dixon's Philadelphia, & English mustard
Refined Salt-Petre
Brown and white soap
Mould and dipt candles
Indigo, allum, madder, copperas, & roll
brimstone
English gun-powder
Demijohns
James Sanderson.
September 17.
Patent Elastic Suspenders,
To be had, wholesale and retail, of the patentee next door below Mr. Alexander McKenzie's, lower end of Prince street, Alexandria.
July 8. RICHARD HORWELL.
ALSO,
Red, Green and Black Morocco
Leather,
By the dozen or single Skin—for sale at
HORWELL'S Patent Suspender Manufactory,
Prince street.
PUBLIC SALE.
ON SATURDAY NEXT,
At 11 o'clock, will be sold, at the late captain
R. Conway's meadow, a large quantity of
Well cured HAY,
In lots to suit purchasers, on a credit of 6 months
P. G. Marsteller, v. M.
December 30. d
Grain and Yeast may now be
had—and in a few days MILK and BEER, at
the brewhouse of
THOMAS CRUSE.
December 29. 62w
NOTICE.
The subscriber intending to leave this country early next spring for Europe, requests all those indebted to her to make immediate payment, as no farther indulgence can be given—and all such as have claims against her to exhibit them for payment.
She proposes letting on moderate terms,
That commodious HOUSE occupied by the late John Dunlap as a dwelling house, of which immediate possession may be had.
ELIZA DUNLAP.
Dec. 26. d
MUFFS AND TIPPETS.
The Subscriber has just received from Boston, a handsome assortment of
MUFFS AND TIPPETS,
Which shall be sold low.
Ephraim Gilman.
Dec. 27. cost
If they can read who are in the habit of buying with my Coats, because she is gentle, they are invited to come and ask for a part, instead of going for the whole. "The way of transgressors is hard," which they will find abundantly so, if I detect them.
Liverpool Salt, afloat
The Cargo of the Schooner Thomas Jefferson, Capt. Hall, from Boston, consisting of 500 hogsheads coarse Liverpool Salt, For sale by
Lawrasan and Fowle.
Who have also landing, from said Schooner,
100 boxes mould candles
5 chests young hyson tea
4 bales Beerboon Gurrahs
20 boxes chocolate
5 hogsheads N. E. rum
30 kegs fresh raisins.
IN STORE,
25 chests young hyson } TEAS
15 do. imperial } first quality.
15 bales Beerboon Gurrahs
6 do. Plains
7 do. Kendall cottons
50 rolls heavy Ravens duck
2 cases hats
1000 pair coarse and fine shoes
15 hogsheads } Muscovado Sugars.
10 barrels }
150 barrels N. E. rum
4 hogsheads Grenada do.
2 pipes Rebus wine

WASHINGTON, Dec. 29.
The great importance of the intelligence from the westward, has superceded much miscellaneous matter, as well as congressional proceedings.
The house of representatives were principally engaged on Friday on the punishment of certain crimes against the U. S. which was re-committed to a select committee.
They adjourned over to Monday.
The resolution as agreed to on Wednesday, are as follows:
Resolved, That provision ought to be made by law, to fortify and defend such position on the Mississippi, below the city of New Orleans, as the president of the United States shall designate, for the protection of that city; and that further provision ought to be made by law for guarding the approaches to the same from the east.
Resolved, That the president of the U. S. be authorised to accept of any company or companies of volunteers, either of artillery, cavalry or infantry, who may associate and offer themselves for the service (not exceeding thirty thousand men) who shall be clothed and furnished with horses at their own expense, and armed & otherwise equipped at the expence of the United States, except such of them as may choose to furnish their own arms, and whose commissioned officers shall be appointed by the respective state and territorial authorities; who shall be liable to be called upon to do military duty at any time the president shall judge proper within two years after he shall accept the same; and when called into actual service, and whilst remaining in the same, shall be under the same rules and regulations, and be entitled to the same pay, rations, forage, and allowance for clothing, with the regular troops of the U. S.
The Palladium of Frankfort says that col. Burr was present in the circuit court on the 2d inst.
WESTERN NEWS.
A letter has been received from general Wilkinson, dated November 30th at New Orleans. At that time the larger part of our forces were descending the Red river under col. Cushing. The latest information previously received from New Orleans was only to the 7th of November, and the intermediate intelligence is consequently wanting. But it is to be inferred from the return of our troops to the Mississippi that amicable arrangements have been made with the Spanish commanders which have probably agreed to their forces remaining at Nacogdoches.
General Wilkinson writes, that in connection with governor Claiborne, and captain Shaw of the navy, he was taking decisive measures to protect the mouth of the Mississippi, as well as several stations above it, effectually to guard against any hostile attempts that might be made from without or within our limits.
Extract of a letter from Governor Tiffin, dated Dec. 14, 1806, to the secretary of war.
"I have this night received yours of the 26th of November, directing that one hundred and fifty or two hundred volunteer militia may be immediately raised under the authority of the United States, to take post at Marietta, for the express purpose of preventing the flotilla from moving from the Muskingum river, which is believed to have been built with hostile views—and observing that the troops so raised shall while in service receive the pay and rations allowed by law.
"The same mail that brought yours brought me also a communication from judge Meigs of Marietta, informing me that in obedience to my instructions sent to him by virtue of a law of our state passed about a week ago, an account of which I enclosed to the president, a detachment of our militia on the night of the 10th inst. seized ten of the bateaux as they were descending the Muskingum river, and that 4 more remain on the stocks unfinished, which will be also arrested. These bateaux were forty feet long, very wide, covered and constructed to carry one company of men each: 100 barrels of provisions were on board those seized, and 100 more not got on board. It appears notice had been sent on of my orders being issued by some spy or other, and they were hurrying off; but they are happily secured. Comfort Tyler, styled by his men col. Tyler, was lying with a number of fast rowing boats at Blennerhasset's island, and my informant adds with a number of men, fifty were counted, armed indiscriminately with muskets, pistols, cutlasses, &c. waiting for the Muskingum flotilla to join them, in order to descend the river; that they were alarmed upon hearing of the
militia being in motion, and had centinels placed, and lanthorns burning at different parts of the island: that Blennerhasset and Tyler have pushed down the river, and left the boats to follow them, upon hearing of those on the Muskingum being seized.
"In this state of things I have thought it best, which I hope will meet with your approbation, to send off an express this night to Marietta and another to Cincinnati. At Marietta, I have appointed by virtue of your letter, one major, one captain, one lieutenant, one ensign and directed to be raised a company of sixty noncommissioned officers, privates and musicians, to guard the flotilla arrested, and guard the river Ohio, and arrest any boats or armaments which may come down. At Cincinnati, I have directed to be raised two companies, each consisting of one major, one captain, one lieutenant, one ensign, & sixty noncommissioned officers, privates, and musicians. These troops will be under arms in one day after my expresses arrive. I have at Cincinnati ordered two pieces of artillery to be planted on the bank of the river, to keep spies every ten miles up the river to give notice of the approach of the boats, to throw a bridge of boats across the river, and not to suffer a boat to pass unexamined, or sink every one which may attempt forcibly to pass.
"I believe the Muskingum flotilla and Comfort Tyler's flotilla were the whole of the boats prepared for this secret expedition, and that they were to take troops on board below our state, and depended on these boats, provisions, &c. to enable them to prosecute the enterprise. We have therefore completely frustrated their intentions. The Muskingum flotilla is secured, and I have no doubt but that I shall soon give you a good account of Tyler's."
Extract of a letter from Return J. Meigs, Esquire, dated Marietta, December the 17th.
"The governor of Ohio having commissioned me to carry into effect a law of the state, passed on the 6th instant entitled "An act to prevent certain acts hostile to the peace and tranquility of the United States within the jurisdiction of this state"—I have on the ninth by a detachment of the militia seized fifteen bateaux and about two hundred barrels of provisions, prepared on the Muskingum river, by Harmer Blennerhasset, a colleague of col. Burr, for a military expedition against the dominions of Spain, and for other purposes. I issued a warrant for the apprehension of Blennerhasset, who resided 13 miles below this, and without the jurisdiction of this state. He fled immediately upon hearing of the seizure of the boats, in the night with Comfort Tyler and about fifty men in fast rowing boats. He is pursued by land in order to Tyler's flotilla passed this in the night, head him, at some point on the Ohio. Had not the mail failed us from Washington for a whole trip, we should have received the president's proclamation in time to have seized Blennerhasset, Tyler & his whole party.
"The bateaux preparing and prepared on the Ohio, at different places, for a length of six hundred miles, are all of the same model, and will carry from forty to sixty men, & are calculated to ascend shallow rivers.
"Captain Stoddert with the U. S. troops have just left this place; the ice retarded his progress.
A letter of the date of the 17th December, from Marietta, says, "I have no doubt but that colonel Burr will push his projects, and that a considerable number of men will collect near the mouth of the Ohio, ready to execute them. Unless disappointed by checks I expect they may seize arms at the arsenal at Newport, Kentucky, if not opposed by the militia at Cincinnati, which would doubtless be the case."
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Erie (P.) to a member of congress, dated Dec. 10, 1806.
"I have this day seen John Reed*—since his return here he has been recruiting for a secret expedition, to God knows where, but declares that it is countenanced by the government. A great number is going from this and the adjoining counties. I am pressed very much to join them, but will not till I am satisfied that it is authorised by the government, for that I hold sacred and will support and defend with my life, when necessity requires it. As you are at the fountain of information a word from you will be sufficient.
* His name in full is Charles John Reed.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Frankfort (Kentucky) dated December 6, 1806.
"Sebastian resigned, but not before the pension he had been charged with receiving from Spain had been mentioned to the house of representatives, and the committee to which the subject was referred, prosecuted the enquiry without attending to the resignation. C. Wilkins and James Martin, of Lexington, and Thomas Bullitt, of Louisville, fully established the fact—the latter and Mr. Innes stated what they conceived to be the consideration. A letter was received from baron Carondelet by Sebastian in 1795, mentioning a wish on the part of the crown of Spain to make some commercial concessions to this country, and requesting that some agent might be sent down to treat of the subject. Sebastian consulted one or two friends, I think Innes and Nicholas, and went down himself with their concurrence—a treaty was formed reducing to little or nothing the dues we had been subject to at New Orleans. This treaty was read by Mr. I.—Nothing was stipulated on our part. Our good will was expected in exchange for the favor, and Sebastian was promised a pension for the trouble he had taken in the business of 2000 dollars per annum: the treaty took place with Gayoso. This the witnesses had from Sebastian himself very lately after the conversation on the subject of the pension had become general. But Mr. I. on his second appearance before the committee, stated another transaction, that in '96 or '97 a letter was received from Dr. Powers, directed to Messrs. S. N. I. M. meaning Sebastian, Nicholas, Innes, Murray, it contained another from Carondelet giving full power to the doctor. The latter proposed a separation from the union, and detailed the means; arms, ammunition, men and money were offered, 200,000 dollars the sum mentioned. Murray was not consulted. Sebastian wrote to Nicholas and Innes that whatever they agreed on he would accede to. N. & I. disagreed & wrote a joint answer; they sent it to Sebastian, but what he did with it I know not. He made no communication on the subject to the general government because J. Adams was then president, and he was afraid of a standing army here—all the testimony will be published. Mr. Brown declared on oath that he knew nothing of the transactions. Mr. Burr has been twice before a grand jury, Davies had the first discharged for want of a witness. Yesterday the second found a verdict for him. He was accused of a design to attack Mexico. From what I have been able to gather from the jurors the testimony established the design of a settlement on the Washita grant which B. purchased from Lynch and L. from Van Bastrop. This grant is now said to be confirmed by the commissioners below. One or two of the witnesses said something concerning the agreement of the people hired to act as volunteers in case war should take place between the U. S. and Spain."
FEDERAL COURT, KENTUCKY DISTRICT.
Tuesday, November 25th, 1806. This day came the attorney for the U. S. and moved the court to award a warrant to summon a grand jury to appear here on Tuesday the 26th day of this term, to enquire upon the breach of the laws of the U. S., alluded to in the affidavit filed on the sixth day of this term by the said attorney, and upon such other matters as may be submitted to them. And on the farther motion of the said attorney for the United States, stating that it was necessary to have subpoenas issued to compel the attendance of witnesses to give testimony to the said grand jury to support the indictments he intends to prefer against the said Aaron Burr, esq. it is ordered that the clerk issue subpoenas upon the request of the said attorney for witnesses.
Tuesday, December 2. The grand jury ordered to be summoned to this day having appeared were empanelled and sworn. Judge Innes then delivered to them the following charge:
Gentlemen of the Grand Jury, You are convened this day upon a special occasion. The event exhibits to the world the importance of the institution which secures to the citizens of America the inquiry of a grand jury in all cases affecting either life or liberty.
Grand jurors are constituted judges of the actions of their fellow citizens, which they are to examine agreeably to that rule, which compels mankind to make their moral actions conformable to it.
This rule of action is defined to be the law of the land, from which we ought
not to deviate, and which it is our duty to obey, by conforming to all its requisites.
The law doth not restrain a man's actions otherwise than by exhibiting a penalty for a breach thereof; it is therefore clearly understood that all our actions are lawful which are not prohibited.
Men of virtuous minds find no difficulty in conforming to and squaring their actions with the rules prescribed by law. It is the vicious part of mankind who have from time to time, and in all past ages, given rise to the many penal laws which are enacted in every well regulated government, to prevent the perpetration of acts of violence upon persons or property, acts which are considered injurious to government.
If a man commits an act which the law prohibits, it is rebelling against the society in which he lives, and setting the power of the law at defiance. Reason and justice require that such a man should be punished for his rash and presumptuous deed. It is the duty of one and all who compose the society to exert their united endeavors in bringing the offender to trial and punishment, not only with a view of correcting the culprit for his disobedience, but by exemplary punishment to deter others from the perpetration of crimes and misdemeanors.
It is the duty of those persons who are entrusted with the administration of government to keep a watchful eye over the conduct of their fellow citizens; to prevent as far as practicable the breach of the laws, and to direct an enquiry to be made whenever a probable cause shall require it.
This enquiry, when requisite, at an early stage of the business becomes, gentlemen, your particular province. All the penal laws of the American government are subject to your examination, and it is your duty to enquire whether any of our fellow citizens have committed offences prohibited by them within this district; and if the knowledge of any offence is known to your body, or in the course of your enquiries if it shall be proved to you that any person has been guilty of a breach of the laws, you are to make it known in order that the culprit may be brought to a trial, and upon conviction receive the punishment affixed to the offence.
To the faithful discharge of this duty you have solemnly engaged in the presence of God and your country, to enquire diligently and true presentment make of all offences which shall come to your knowledge upon the present occasion. Act therefore with deliberation—with impartiality—without favor or affection to any person. Be superior to all manner of temptation—to fear or resentment, and make truth the standard of your proceedings. This line of conduct will be the means of convicting and punishing the guilty—of acquitting the innocent, and produce in your minds the pleasing reflection of having conscientiously discharged the trust committed to you.
Your duty, gentlemen, is of a two-fold nature, viz. to find indictments and make presentments. An indictment is the verdict of the jurors, founded on the accusation of a third person, and is drawn by the immediate officer of the government, specially authorised to prosecute in her behalf, upon which the jury endorses a true bill, or not a true bill, agreeably to the testimony adduced to them.
A presentment is the special act of the grand jury, founded upon their knowledge of an offence, or upon the information of some individual made to their body.
In making presentments it is necessary to examine the several statutes inflicting penalties, as to the time limited for issuing prosecutions. If they be silent as to that point you refer to the 32d section of the "act for the punishment of certain crimes against the United States." Be careful to note down in any presentment you shall make, the time and place, when and where the offence was committed, if made by an informer, set his name down at the foot of the presentment, together with the place of his residence.
The particular laws to which I shall at this time request your attention, you will find under the following titles, namely.
An act for the punishment of certain crimes against the United States; an act to punish frauds committed on the bank of the United States; an act for the punishment of certain crimes therein specified; an act to regulate trade & intercourse with the Indian tribes and to preserve peace on the frontiers; an act in addition to the act for the punishment of certain crimes against the U. S.

To the 5th section of the last law, your enquiry will, I expect, be particularly directed.
Gentlemen of the grand jury, In your retirement I require you to consider well the situation in which you are placed. You are said to be the great palladium of liberty, and the bulwark standing between the chief executive power and the citizen, to shield and protect him against oppression. Standing in this important situation it will become you to examine well the evidence which may be adduced to you; and carefully to distinguish between that which is legal and that which is illegal—confine the examination of the witnesses to the facts which shall be stated in the indictment to be preferred to you—confine the examination to facts within their own knowledge, and do not permit them to relate that which has been told them by others, because that is hearsay and not legal evidence. A proper attention to this subject will save you much trouble and it is proper that you should be thus circumspect, because, your examination is confined to the prosecuting witnesses only, but from them I trust you will extract the truth and the whole truth; and confine your enquiries to facts committed within the district, because your jurisdiction cannot exceed its limits.
Although, gentlemen, you are thus placed as a barrier against oppression, it is nevertheless your duty to accuse upon legal evidence those who are guilty, that they may be exhibited to public view, tried and punished agreeable to law; otherwise you defeat the object of your institution, and will permit the fundamental principles of government to be subverted.
Gentlemen, you will now retire and consider of the subjects which shall be submitted to your consideration. If any difficulty occurs, the court will be ready to advise you.
Frankfort (K.) Dec. 5. The grand jury are happy to inform the court, that no violent disturbance of the public tranquility, or breach of the laws, has come to their knowledge.
We have no hesitation in declaring, that having carefully examined and scrutinized all the testimony which has come before us, as well on the charges against Aaron Burr, as those contained in the indictment preferred to us against John Adair, that there has been no testimony before us which does in the smallest degree criminate the conduct of either of those persons; nor can we, from all the enquiries and investigation of the subject, discover that any thing improper or injurious to the interest of the government of the United States, or contrary to the laws thereof, is designed, or contemplated by either of them.
December 5th. Abra Hite, foreman. William Steele. George Madison. John Patrick. Thomas Lewis. Richard Apperson. P. B. Ormsby. George Greer. Richard Davenport. E. M. Covington. Abra. Owen. Thomas Johnston. Robert Johnson. Nicholas Lafon. John Kenton. N. Miller. J. Winlock. Richard Fox. Richard Price. Nathaniel Hart. John Bacon. Thomas Respass.
A true copy from the records of my office as clerk of the district court of the U. States, in and for the Kentucky district, this 5th day of December, 1806, and of the independence of the U. S. the thirty-first.
Attest, THO. TUNSTALL, C. K. D. C.
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 26.
Extract of a Letter. dated NEW-YORK, Dec. 25. "This day arrived here the ship Jenny, Ward, 46 days from Bordeaux. Paris dates to the 26th of Oct. Bordeaux to the 30th, inclusive. The latest battle was that of Jena; after which the king of Prussia asked an armistice of six weeks, which was refused by the emperor. We send you some of the latest papers. The brig Ann. Jane, Perroleau, was to sail for Philadelphia 10th Nov. No other Philadelphia vessels mentioned. There had been very few arrivals from America in the month of October. Freights were on the rise. West India produce looking up.
Twelfth bulletin, That the French had entered Magdeburg. Thirteenth bulletin, reports, that the French entered Berlin the 21st Oct. The above is a manuscript memorandum of those two bulletins.
Also arrived the schooner Jane, 19 days from St. Jago de Cuba. Sailed in company with Tom Jefferson, and brig Marys, for Philadelphia. Left schooner Americannus, condemned; Grey Hound, Holmes, and Dart, of Baltimore; Nancy, Grafton, of Philadelphia. The brig Ceres, and schr. Robert, had just arrived from Philadelphia.
Also brig George, Buskirk, St. Croix, 19 days.
POSTSCRIPT. St. Thomas again destroyed by Fire! The schooner Delight, Jenkins, 19 days from St. Thomas, has arrived here, and brings accounts that on the 3d inst. a fire broke out in a coffee house in that place, occasioned by the carelessness of a servant, which continued raging till the 5th. All the business part of the town was destroyed."
FROM OUR FRENCH PAPERS.
PARIS, OCT 20. The firing of cannon, which was yesterday heard in the capital, announced a memorable victory gained on the 14th, over the Prussian army. We are anxious to collect the details of the movements of that day, on which was fought what will undoubtedly be called the battle of Weimar. Weimar is a town contiguous to the scene of action, and will only be cited, after Marengo and Austerlitz, to continue the order of dates and events.
The following are the particulars of the battle of Weimar, which are not less authentic from being announced unofficially. They are confirmed by several private letters from our correspondents, and by the report of persons whose veracity may be relied on.
The emperor it need not be said, commanded in person on the 14th, and such was the force of the attack, that by noon the defeat of the Prussians was complete. They fled in disorder before the victorious army, leaving behind them one hundred pieces of cannon, and nearly thirty thousand prisoners. The field of battle was covered with their killed and wounded. It may be easily conceived that the battle was sanguinary, when almost all the Prussian general officers, among others the duke of Brunswick and general Mollendorf were severely wounded.
We may have some idea of the kind of defeat experienced by the Prussians, when we find that their army, after the battle of Weimar, consisted of 120 000 men, flying in all directions, with none to direct their retreat and point out the means of safety in a situation so critical, but a few generals of inferior rank. It is remarkable that the duke of Brunswick had attained his 72d year two days before the action, when his anniversary was celebrated at Erfurt. Eight and forty hours after, he was numbered among the prisoners taken by the French. This prince was not a partisan of the present war. Plunged into affliction by the recent death of his son, he made a twofold sacrifice to his country in accepting a command. It will be recorded in history that all the Prussian officers who had acquired fame in the last century were partisans of peace, whilst the young men, who had never seen a battle, inconsiderately supposed they were about to dictate laws to France.
A letter, which we have just received from Mayence, dated the 18th, gives us the following account:
"I am this moment come from the palace, and I take advantage of the departure of an extra courier, just arrived, and who is setting off again immediately, with the official report of the proceedings of the 14th, to inform you that our invincible emperor has taken 100 pieces of cannon, and from 25 to 30 thousand prisoners. Many of the Prussian generals in chief are wounded; and among others are mentioned the duke of Brunswick, generals Mollendorf, Richet and Scatin. Their rout is complete."
They add (and we can assert that these new accounts come from persons of consequence) that prince Augustus Ferdinand, the king's uncle, and father of prince Louis (killed at an early part of the action) is also so wounded and taken prisoner: that the rest of this formidable army, 120 000 men, was closely pursued; and that the queen of Prussia, and soon afterwards the king himself, have fallen into the power of the conqueror.
The emperor, far from taking repose, which his trials might seem to render necessary, spent the night of the 14th in vi-
siting the different posts, and assisting to dress the wounds of those who had suffered in the engagement.
This great victory is conceived to be so decisive, that they already talk of terminating a campaign which has only been a few days commenced.
Another letter from Mayence, does not mention that the king and queen of Prussia had been taken prisoners, as above related; but that they escaped in disguise, & the king had sent a general officer to the emperor's head-quarters, to sue for peace.
October 24. His majesty the emperor, profiting always skilfully by his successes, and wishing to reap the fruits of the bloody battle of the 14th instant, went in pursuit of the enemy.
Marshal Davoust, having advanced with his body of troops on the rear of Naumberg, took post on the 15th in the passes of Kesen, and engaged a battle. He fought the whole day against the centre of the Prussian army, where the king was with the generals Mollendorf and Kalkreuth.
The divisions of marshals Lannes, Soult and Augereau shared the glory of that day. The divisions of dragoons and cuirassiers commanded by the grand duke of Berg, arrived only at the close of the battle. They immediately attacked the enemy, with the prince at their head and pierced several square battalions of Prussian infantry that were obliged to surrender.
The number of prisoners taken at the battle of the 15th, is estimated at 28,000 men, that of the killed and wounded ought to be far greater; 200 field pieces, 50 colors and almost the whole baggage of the Prussian army taken.
The duke of Brunswick died in the tent of the emperor, in consequence of his wounds. The general Ruchel and prince Henry were killed. We had 3000 men wounded; and our loss, compared with that of the enemy, is inconsiderable. We have only to regret general Debilly, who was killed.
The queen of Prussia had fled at first to Weimar, that she left soon. Ten minutes after her flight from that place, the cavalry entered it. As the road which the queen has taken is covered with our troops, it may happen as it was said at first, that she will fall into the hands of the French.
The king of Prussia, the generals Mollendorf and Kalkreuth are retiring with about 60 000 men, by Franhausen, towards Magdeburg, in the hope of rallying under the guns of that fortress.
Two couriers brought news of a second victory obtained on the 15th inst. over the Prussians, with their king in person — One of these couriers was himself covered with laurels. The details that are now circulating, are the same as those sent by letters from Mentz.
Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 1.
The Editor of this paper presents the Compliments of the Season to his Friends and Customers.
It is with extreme regret that the Editor finds himself obliged again to apologize to his Subscribers for the disappointment in not receiving their Papers yesterday. Every effort to obtain a supply time enough for the usual hour of publication proved ineffectual.
From Washington, Dec. 31.
The committee have reported in favor of the turnpike from Alexandria to Mason's island.
On Monday the senate will decide the fate of the bridge bill. The interference of the legislature of Maryland to prevent its passing will rather tend to favor it. The senate are not pleased with the idea of receiving either information or orders from one of the state legislatures: some of them are much displeased.
The question in the slave bill whether the punishment of death, or of fine and imprisonment, should be inflicted on any person hereafter detected importing slaves, has occupied more than three hours of the time of the house this day, and is at last decided in favor of imprisonment.
All is still darkness and doubt concerning Burr. The president suspects that Miranda is off New Orleans.
Extract of a letter from Washington, of the 27th Dec. 1806.
"Captain Shaw writes the secretary of the navy, that general Wilkinson arrived at New Orleans on the 27th of November and had shewn him such letters and had given him such information as induced him to consider it his duty to make every preparation in his power to prepare for defence as well against an attack from above as from the sea. That he had asked from the shipping a supply of four hundred seamen, that he intended to arm such vessels in port as were fit for cannon, that he meant on the arrival of the boats with the descending troops to arm them, that weak as was his force, consisting of one keel and four gun boats, he should be under the necessity of dividing it, and sending a part to Bafile to meet the expected approach of vessels which are to appear Americans, but are in truth commanded by the officers of a foreign nation.
"General Wilkinson writes the secretary of war, that colonel Cushing is descending with the troops from Natchitoches -- that the Red river was low & his progress would be slow; that the agents of colonel Burr had declared that he would soon appear with a force of five thousand men, at least, that Burr had proceeded too far to recede; that his adherents had pledged their lives and fortunes in aid of his enterprise; and report says, that col. Burr had had an agent at each of the courts of London, Paris, and Madrid; that prior to the death of Pitt the plan was digested and agreed on; but that the same countenance had not been given to the project by Fox: General Wilkinson writes that he was placing Orleans in a posture of defence; he expressed no fears for its safety. I understand that 1500 militia had been ordered some time past to assemble at Natchez, and to take post there until further orders."
To Contractors.
THE president and directors of the Little River Turnpike Company propose to let out the paving any distance of the road, not exceeding five miles, and the board of directors will attend at Gadsby's tavern, on Monday next, the fifth of January, to receive proposals for completing the same, where they wish to see any gentleman disposed to undertake the work.
JONAH THOMPSON, Treasurer. January 1
PUBLIC SALE.
WILL be sold, on Thursday the 15th instant, on a credit of three months, for all sums over five dollars, at the late dwelling house of Mr. John Fowler, deceased, near Pohick church, Fairfax county—all the Household and Kitchen Furniture of the said deceased—Also the stock of horses and cattle, together with a double chair, and sundry plantation utensils.
William Dencal, Adm'r. January 1
LIBBY & CARNE, HAVE RECEIVED,
Thirty kegs of GUNPOWDER, Which they will sell very low for cash, or on a short credit.
Likewise, a variety of STOVES, open & close, suitable for burning wood and coal, from 8 1-2 to 30 dollars.
Also, some hundred castings, such as Ovens, Pots, Andirons, Skillets, &c. January 1
Just Received,
AND FOR SALE BY THE SUBSCRIBERS, 2 pipes L. P. Madeira WINE 2 half do. do. do. 6 pipes Cognac BRANDY, 4th proof. Wadsworth & Butler,
WHO HAVE ON HAND, 20 hhd. Jamaica RUM, 4th proof 10 do. St. Croix do. 2d & 3d do. 8 do. New-England do. 5 pipes Holland GIN 2 do. country do. 1 hhd. L. market Madeira Wine } of a superior quality 4 quarter casks do. do. 3 do. L. P. Teneriffe do. do. 6000 bushels Lisbon SALT. January 1
For Sale or to Let,
A THREE STORY BRICK WAREHOUSE, ON Prince street, next door to B. Shreve, jun's. store. For terms apply to J. LAWRASON.
N. B. I will also Rent, or Lease on moderate terms for ever, a number of valuable Lots on Duke street. January 1
Wanted to Hire,
Two NEGRO MEN, accustomed to plantation work, and to whom liberal wages will be given. Dec. 26.
JOHN GADSBY,

LAND TO RENT.
I WILL LEASE for a term of years, two tracts of land, part of the tract on which I live, each containing about 240 acres, cleared and enclosed, for cash rents, or to men of good credit who are possessing a sufficient number of hands to cultivate the land, for a share of the crops. Immediate possession may be had of part of each tract, with liberty to get wood from the other tracts of the subscriber for all necessary purposes.
I will also rent for one or more years, The fishery at the Mouth of Douge Creek. Bushed Washington. Mount-Vernon, Dec. 23.—26 2aw
PUBLIC SALE.
PURSUANT to a decree of the circuit court of the United States for the fifth circuit and district of Virginia, will be sold at public auction on the 7th day of January next, at the town of Occoquan in the county of Prince William, about forty likely Virginia born Slaves, consisting of men, women, and children, among which, are a number of boys and girls, of from 8 to 15 years of age. These slaves have been brought up in the neighborhood of Occoquan, and have for some years past been under the management of the late James Lawson deceased—and have been heretofore commonly called Lawson's slaves—They will be sold for cash.
Under the same decree, will also be sold, at public auction, on the 8th day of January next, at the same place, sundry Tracts of Land lying in the counties of Fairfax & Prince William, formerly mortgaged by John Sempie to the said James Lawson, deceased.—These tracts of land are situated in the neighborhood of the town of Occoquan, and some of them lie upon the Occoquan river. They are well known in that neighborhood by the name of Lawson's Land, and could be shown by most of the landholders in that part of the country. Those who may be inclined to become purchasers of these lands, may obtain accurate information of the situation and contents of the tracts, by applying to Mr. Robert Ratcliffe, of Fairfax county, who hath lately made surveys of the greater part of them.—The lands will be sold in tracts or divided so as to accommodate purchasers, and this will be arranged on the day of sale. The terms of sale will be, one fourth part of the purchase money to be paid in one year from the day of sale, and the payment to be secured by bond with approved security—the other three-fourths in three equal annual installments; the payment of the first of these installments commencing at the end of two years from the day of sale, and to be secured by the bonds of the purchaser. A mortgage will also be required upon the lands purchased, to secure the payments of the whole of the purchase money.—Deeds will be made by the Commissioners upon securing the payments in the manner above mentioned.
One or more of the commissioners will attend at Occoquan, with Mr. Robert Ratcliffe the surveyor, on the 5th and 6th of January next, for the purpose of giving to persons inclined to purchase those lands such information as may be in their power touching the title, situation, and boundaries of the different tracts.
Thomas Swan, Edward Washington } Com'rs. Benjamin Botts, } December 3. 2awts
This is to give Notice,
THAT the subscriber, of Alexandria county, in the district of Columbia, hath obtained from the Orphans' Court of said county letters of administration de bonis non , on the estate of William Henry Washington, late of the county aforesaid deceased; all persons having claims against the said estate, are hereby warned to exhibit them with the vouchers thereof to the subscriber, on or before the 17th day of June next ensuing, or they may by law be excluded from all benefit to said estate—and those indebted thereto, are requested to make immediate payment.—Given under my hand this 17th day of December, 1806.
John Luke, Adm'r. DE BONIS NON.
December 17.—18 2aw4w
To be Rented,
THE BRICK STORE & COMPTING HOUSE now occupied by Messrs. Ricketts Newton & Co.—Also, the vacant STORE adjoining. They are large and convenient, as will be rented low. Apply to J. H. HOOE. law
July 28.
Just Published,
BY COTTON AND STEWART, [PRICE ONE DOLLAR] An Abridgment of the History of England,
From the Invasion of JULIUS CAESAR, to the Death of GEORGE the II. BY DOCTOR GOLDSMITH.
And continued down to the PEACE of AMIENS, (1802) by an eminent writer.
December 5.
VALUABLE LANDS,
To be Sold very Cheap.
I WISH to sell my Mill Tract of Land, situate on Back-Lick and Indian-Runs, about six miles from the town of Alexandria; containing about eleven hundred acres. On this tract are two plantations besides the mill farm—on the latter there is a very good mill, in which are one pair of burr, and one pair of cullen stones, with elevators, &c. complete for merchant work—a distillery convenient to the mill, with four stills and every necessary utensil in complete order—a dwelling-house, kitchen, barn, with stables under it to accommodate 20 stalls, with every other out-house requisite on a farm—a very good garden, an orchard of about 2500 trees of the choicest fruits this country can afford. There is about 300 or 400 acres of the tract cleared, the remainder in woods and a great part of it heavily timbered; about 30 or 40 acres of meadow, and nearly 300 acres more may be made on the bottoms adjoining the two runs.
ALSO,
One other tract of one hundred acres, about two miles from Alexandria, part of the Cleish Tract, and adjoining the lands of Messieurs John C. Herbert, Robert Patton, and John Richter, the Mount-Vernon road running through it. This tract is mostly in woods, and conveniently situated for country seats. If these lands should be sold at private sale, (which I would prefer) I will take in payment, if more convenient to the purchasers, stock of any of the banks from Richmond to New-York, or any kind of stock of the United States.
If they are not sold before Friday the first day of May next, the Mill Tract will, on that day, be sold at public auction, to the highest bidder—and on the following day the Cleish Lands will be sold in like manner. The Mill Tract will be divided into three or four farms and sold subject to a lease of four and an half years from the first day of July last. The Cleish Tract will be divided into lots of 10 or 20 acres each. If sold at public auction the terms will be made known on the days of sale.
William Hepburn.
December 4. eo3w law till 1st May
NIGHT SCHOOL.
The subscriber returns his grateful thanks to his friends and patrons, for their past favors and liberality towards him; and begs leave respectfully to inform them, and the inhabitants of Alexandria generally, that he will commence his NIGHT SCHOOL on Monday the 22d instant, at his Academy in Prince-street.
Young gentlemen, desirous of becoming acquainted with the arts of Surveying, Navigation, use of the Globes, or any of the different branches of the Mathematics, will meet with due attention from
William Slade.
September 29 d3t aw
Just Published,
BY ROBERT GRAY, at his Book and Stationary Store, King-street, ORIGINAL ANECDOTES OF FREDERICK the Second, KING OF PRUSSIA,
And of his Family, his Court, his Ministers, his Academics, and his Literary Friends:—Collected during a familiar intercourse of twenty years with that Prince. Translated from the French of Duclosse Thiebault , Professor of Belles Lettres , in the Academy of Berlin—Printed on fine wove paper, with a good type, in two volumes, octavo. Price, in boards, four dollars—bound in sheep, five dollars—bound in calf and elegantly gilt, six dollars.
Just Received, and for Sale as above, Goldsmith's History of England, abridged for the use of schools.
Do. do. of Rome.
Webster's Grammar, Clark's Nepos, Mair's Introduction. Took's Pantheon. Ruled Music Paper, and English and German Almanacs, for 1807—
And the following Law Books:
Bacon's abridgement, 7 vols. Price $37 50 cents. Espanasse's reports, 3 vols. $9 Dallas's reports, 3 vols. $15 East's reports, 8 vols. complete, $30 Wilson's law lectures, 3 vols. $10 50 cts. Sullivan's lectures, $3 Peake's nisi prius, 2ds. — Evidence, in boards, 2ds. 25 cts.
R. Gray,
Has lately published, a new and elegant edition, greatly enlarged, of Modern Philosophers; or Terrible Tractation:
A Poem, addressed to the Royal College of Physicians, London, by Christopher Caustic M. D. A. S. S. Price, in boards, 2 dollars—in plain sheep, 2 dollars 50 cents—in calf and elegantly gilt, 3 dollars.
Life and Pontificate of Leo the tenth, by William Roscoe, in 4 volumes, octavo. Price in boards, 10 dollars—in sheep, 12 dollars—in calf and gilt, 14 dollars.
ON HAND,
A large stock of Books, in the different branches of science and literature, and a very extensive assortment of School Books, and other articles suitable for country sales.
November 4. d3t&ow1stJan
Office of the People's Friend, } NEW-YORK. }
THE PEOPLE'S FRIEND FOR THE COUNTRY,
THE first number of this paper will be published on Thursday, the 1st of January, 1807, and continue to be published afterwards regularly, every Wednesday and Saturday. It will contain the whole of the editorial matter contained in the daily print of that name.
Price four dollars a year—one year to be paid in advance.
Subscriptions for the above paper received at the office of the ALEXANDRIA DAILY ADVERTISER.
December 19.
This is to give Notice,
That the subscribers, of Alexandria county, in the district of Columbia, have obtained from the Orphans' Court of said county, letters testamentary on the personal estate of John Dunlaff, late of the county aforesaid deceased; all persons having claims against the said deceased, are hereby warned to exhibit them with the vouchers thereof, to the subscribers, on or before the 19th day of May next, or they may by law be excluded from all benefit to said estate. Given under our hands this 19th day of November, 1806.
Samuel Craig, } Ex'rs. Wm. Herbert, } November 19. 2aw6w
N. B. All persons indebted to the above estate are requested to make immediate payment to the executors,
This is to give Notice,
THAT the subscribers, of Alexandria county, in the district of Columbia, have obtained from the Orphan's Court of said county, letters of administration on the personal estate of John Wilson, late of the county aforesaid deceased, all persons having claims against the said deceased are hereby warned to exhibit them with the vouchers thereof to the subscribers on or before the 17th day of June next ensuing, or they may by law be excluded from all benefit to said estate—and those indebted thereto are requested to make immediate payment.—Given under our hands this 17th day of December, 1806.
Sarah Wilson, Adm'r x. Aaron Wilson, } Adm'r s. Benjamin Brown, } December 17.—18 3aw4w
Notice is hereby given,
To the Stockholders of the Bank of Alexandria, THAT an election will be held at the court-house, in this town, on the third Monday in January next, for the purpose of choosing nine Directors of said Bank for the ensuing year.
Gurden Chapin, Cashier.
December 16.—17 eo3w
Mr. Davis, Printer, Richmond; Mr. Green, Fredericksburg; and Mr. Bowen, of Winchester, are requested to insert the above advertisement, as directed, in their respective papers.
TO BE SOLD,
For ready Money.
To the highest bidder, at Public Auction, at DAWSON'S TAVERN, in the county of Loudoun and town of LEESBURG, on TUESDAY, the 6th day of January next, by virtue of a decree of the court of the United States, for the fifth circuit, in the Virginia district, pronounced at May term last, in a suit depending in said court between the executors of Daniel Mildred , deceased, who was surviving partner of Mildred and Roberts , plaintiffs, and Samuel Hough and theirs defendants—
300 acres of Land, near Leesburg, on the waters of Tuscarora, in the county of Loudoun—three acres of Meadow near Leesburg, and a House and Lot in Leesburg, or so much thereof as will be sufficient to raise certain sums of money, interest and costs in said decree mentioned.
William Mann, } Com'rs. Armstead Long, } Charles F. Mercer, } Richmond, 17th Oct.—22. (Nov. 4.) 2aw8w
Valuable Property for Sale.
Pursuant to a decree of the circuit court for the district of Columbia, held at Alexandria, and the last will of Benjamin Shreve , deceased; his executors offer for sale,
THAT Valuable Property at the corner of King and Fairfax-streets, part of which is occupied by Charles Bennett. The lot extends 40 feet on King and 70 feet on Fairfax-street, is subject to a rent charge of 50 dollars per annum.
To those who are desirous, either of securing a good stand for business, or vesting their money in real estate, this is a most inviting piece of property. A small part of the money will be required in hand or in an approved note at 60 days—on the balance a liberal credit will be given. For terms apply to either of the executors or to Benjamin Shreve.
William Paton, } Ex'rs. Edward Stabler, } John Janney, } November 28. 2aw
This is to give Notice,
THAT the subscribers of Alexandria county, in the district of Columbia, have obtained from the Orphans' court of said county letters testamentary on the estate of Richard Conway , late of the county aforesaid deceased; all persons having claims against the said deceased, are hereby warned to exhibit them with the vouchers thereof to the subscribers on or before the 17th day of June next ensuing, or they may by law be excluded from all benefit to said estate, and those indebted thereto are requested to make immediate payment. Given under our hands this, 17th day of December, 1806.
William Herbert, } Ex'rs. Nicholas Fitzhugh, } Edmund I. Lee, } December 17. 3aw6w
This is to give Notice,
That the subscriber, of Alexandria county, in the district of Columbia, hath obtained from the Orphans' Court of said county, letters testamentary on the personal estate of James Smith Deblois , late purser of the United States frigate Constitution , deceased; all persons having claims against the said deceased, are hereby warned to exhibit them with the vouchers thereof, to the subscriber, on or before the 21st day of May next, or they may by law be excluded from all benefit to said estate—and all persons indebted thereto are requested to make immediate payment, or suits will be instituted to enforce the same. Given under my hand this 21st of November, 1806.
Lewis Deblois, Ex'r. November 21. 3law6w
To be Rented,
THE two story FRAME HOUSE, on King-street, nearly opposite to Mr. James Bacon's store—Also the HOUSES on Jones's Point, formerly occupied by Mr. William Patterson, with six or seven acres of land adjoining, for one or more years, as may be agreed on—Also one or more acres of its marsh, and the upland adjoining next to Col. Hooe's fence.—Any person or persons disposed to build may have a lot or lots 20 feet by 100 feet, for ten years, at one shilling a foot ground rent; and at the end of the term of ten years, he or they, his or their heirs & assigns, shall be entitled to a renewal of the lease for ten years longer, on paying such ground-rent as the lot or lots shall be worth in the opinion of three impartial men, and shall be entitled forever to a renewal of the lease at the expiration of each term of ten years on the same conditions; or they may have lots on a moderate ground rent forever. Apply to Mr. John Tucker for the houses, and to the subscriber for the lots.
Stephen Cooke. Leesburg, Nov. 24. 2aw3w&ow1st
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,
Loaf and Lump ditto, Gunpowder, Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, Hyson-Skin, and Souchong } TEAS, particularly selected for family use.
Best green Coffee, Chocolate, of a superior quality,
Madeira, Buscello, Sherry, Lisbon, Teneriffe, Malaga, and Genuine old Port } WINES.
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, dyp and
spermaceti candles, refined salt-petre, fluted
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, demijohn's, &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.
July 16. d