Alexandria daily advertiser (Alexandria [Va.]), 1807-06-11 00:00:00

Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
Vol. VII.]
THURSDAY, JUNE 11, 1807.
[No. 1933.
SALES AT VENDUE.
On every Tuesday and Friday, WILL BE SOLD, AT THE VENDUE STORE, Corner of Prince and Water streets, A variety of Dry Goods, Groceries, &c. Particulars of which will be expressed in the bills of the day. ALL kinds of goods which are on limitation and the prices of which are established, can at any time be viewed and purchased at the lowest limitation and prices.
P. G. Marsteller, v. m.
FREIGHT WANTED
For Boston or any Northern Port, For Schooner ELIZA, JAMES WELDEN, Master, 800 barrels burthen. For terms apply to W. YEATON, Ramsay's Wharf.
June 9. 143 hhds. of MOLASSES, 5 puncheons RUM, 100 bbls. Shad and Herrings, Just Received and for Sale by Marsteller & Young.
May 25. Freight Wanted, For a new Schooner of 1000 barrels, To any of the Windward Islands or Lisbon. She will be at Alexandria in five days. Apply to W. Yeaton, Ramsay's wharf.
May 9. SPANISH HIDES, First quality Porto-Rico GREEN COFFEE, and St. Croix SUGARS, Just received, per schooner Fame, from St. Thomas. FOR SALE, BY Richard Veitch & Co.
April 23. Just received from Philadelphia, By Captain Hand, 2 chests Young Hyson, and 2 boxes Hyson Shulan Tea, of a superior quality, which will be sold low. Likewise on Hand, 6 hhds. good Sugar, 10 hhds. Molasses, of a good quality, Salt of various kinds, And a constant supply of Flour suitable for family use. Joseph Dean.
March 27. Just Received, AND FOR SALE BY THE SUBSCRIBERS, 2 pipes L. P. Madeira WINE, 2 half do. do. 5 pipes Cognac BRANDY, 4th proof, Wadsworth & Butler, WHO HAVE ON HAND, 20 hhds. Jamaica RUM, 4th proof, 10 do. St. Croix do. 2d & 3d do. 9 do. New-England do. 5 pipes Holland GIN, 2 do. country do. 1 hhd. market Madeira Wine } of a superior quality, 5 quarter casks do. } 3 do. L. P. Teneriffe do. 600 bushels Lisbon SALT. January 1.
District of Columbia. NOTICE is hereby given to all whom it may concern, That the Census General of Portugal to the United States of America, has authorized the subscriber, to legalize all papers that may be necessary for vessels bound from the ports of this district to any in Portugal or Madeira. Those masters of vessels who may omit having their bills of health thus certified, will be liable to under 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.
WANTED, A MILLER who is master of his business, to take care of a merchant mill. To such a one good wages will be given. For the person who wants, please apply to Mr. Joseph Smith, Alexandria. March 17.
Corn, Wheat, &c. for Sale.
By virtue of a deed of trust made to me by Richard B. Lee, Esq. of Fairfax county, to secure to Ellicott, Campbell and Wheeler, the payment of a certain sum of money therein mentioned, I will offer at public auction, on SATURDAY, the 20th of June next, for ready cash, at the plantation of the said R. B. Lee, on which he now lives, the following
VALUABLE PROPERTY,
TO WIT: All the Wheat of last crop which grew on the said farm, supposed to be 2000 bushels. All the Wheat of last crop which grew on his Longly estate, near the falls of Potomac supposed 1500 bushels. 500 barrels Indian Corn, upon the said two estates. 30 Horses and Mules, upon the two estates, and 50 head of neat Cattle. The sale will commence at ten o'clock in the forenoon, and continue until all is sold or so much thereof as is sufficient to satisfy the said claim. Edmund I. Lee.
Public Sale of Lands.
On Saturday the 27th day of June next, will be sold at the Coffee House, in the town of Alexandria, at 12 o'clock, of that day—By virtue of a decree of the honorable the United States Circuit Court, of the District of Columbia, for the County of Alexandria, on 6 and 12 months credit, the following tracts of land to wit: One Tract or parcel of Land, lying in the county of Fairfax, adjoining the lands of the late Col. Charles Breadwater, containing about 300 acres. One other Tract of Land, in the county of Montgomery, on the waters of Piney River and Paint Creek, branches of the Kenawha, granted by the commonwealth of Virginia to Nicholas Hannah, containing 960 acres. Also, One other Tract of Land, in the county of Hampshire, in the state of Virginia, formerly granted to Bryan Bruin, and by him sold to John Pankake, containing 482 acres. The above mentioned lands were, by the last will and testament of Robert Alexander, deceased, devised to his son Robert, and are now sold to satisfy a debt due to George Chapman, junior. Thomas Swann, George Deneale, Edmund I. Lee, Com'rs.
FOR SALE,
May 26. BY LEWIS DEBLOIS, An assortment of BROAD CLOTHS, from eleven to eighteen shillings sterling cost—part of them entitled to drawback. Ravens Duck. French Brandy. Catalonia Wine, in half pipes and quarter-casks. New-England Rum, in barrels. Cod-Fish, and Stone Lime. May 7.
Exuma Salt---afloat.
Just received, by WADSWORTH and BUTLER—per brig Martha, 3500 bushels coarse EXUMA SALT— which they will sell low, from on board. April 29.
Plaster Paris—afloat.
70 tons Plaster Paris, on board the sch'r. Agness, at Lawrason and Fowle's wharf—and for sale by Lawrason and Fowle. Said schooner will take a few hundred barrels on freight for BOSTON, if immediate application is made. May 19.
JAMES SANDERSON
Offers for Sale, on moderate terms, 5000 lbs. best Green Coffee, 10 tierces fresh Rice, 50 kegs fresh Raisins, 12 tierces green Copperas, 5 pipes Cognac Brandy, 10 hhds. 4th proof Jamaica, 30 barrels N. E. Rum, 25 barrels Whiskey, 10 bales Cotton, 5 boxes Cotton and Wool Cards, 12 boxes Tin Plates. AND IN STORE, 11 hhds. south Potomac Tobacco. May 26.
JUST RECEIVED,
By Sloop Maria Antoinette, from St. Ja-go de CUBA, and for Sale, by the subscribers, 275 Spanish Hides, 12 hogheads Molasses, 1764 lbs. Bees-Wax, 39 boxes white and brown Sugars, 7000 lbs. Coffee, 150 boxes Segars, 9 tons Fustic, 6 do. Logwood, June 9. Wadsworth & Butler.
WANTED,
A NUMBER of good Working Men—also Horses and Carts to work on the public road between the poor house and Alexandria.—Apply to John Gadsby. June 6.
FOR SALE,
A likely Negro Girl, about 11 years of age. Apply to the Printer. June 3.
Joseph Mandeville, Corner of KING and FAIRFAX-STREETS, ALEXANDRIA: HAS FOR SALE,
An assortment of WINES, LIQUORS, GROCERIES, &c. Consisting of
MADEIRA } Port } WINES. } Sherry } Lisbon } Malaga } Teneriffe & } Coriaca }
Old St. Estephe Medoc claret, in cases of one dozen, A few dozen fine old frontinac, Ditto do. best wine bitters, Jamaica and West-India rum, New-England do. Cognac, Bourdeaux and Naples brandy, Holland and country gin, Schiedam gin in cases, Irish whiskey, very old, 70 barrels Pennsylvania rye whiskey, Cider in barrels, White wine and Cider vinegar, Florence oil in flasks, 2 hogheads Havana honey, 15 do. choice retailing molasses.
Gunpowder } Imperial } TEAS } Hyson } Young Hyson } Hyson-Skin and } Souchong } of good quality.
Muscovado sugars, different qualities, Bengal white do. Loaf and lump sugars, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Alexandria. Leiper's, Garrett's, and Hamilton's snuff, in bottles and bladders. Macuba and rapee do. Clover-seed, (Penn. warranted) Maize; nutmegs; cloves; cassia; pimento; pepper; ginger, race and ground; Cayenne pepper; refined salt-petre. Coffee; chocolate; rice; pearl barley; London and Philadelphia mustard; basket salt; starch; fig blue; fletant indigo; Georgia and Tennessee cotton; flax; wool; madder; copperas; alum; brimstone; chalk; pipes in boxes; wrapping paper and twine; traces; bed cords; leading lines; demi-johns; gin cases; patent shot; brandy wine-guns; powder; Harvey's gunpowder, [the only real British battle powder] from F to treble sealed; chewing tobacco; best Havana segars. Muscatel and bloom raisins in boxes. Sun raisins in casks. Zante currants; prunes; soft shelled almonds. A few boxes excellent pickles, each one dozen bottles assorted; capers, olives and anchovies, for sale by the box. A quantity of clean good allum salt suitable for the fishery, &c. &c. March 19.
For Sale or Rent,
MY LAND, TOBACCO WARE-HOUSES, and other buildings at Boyd's-Hole; at present in the occupancy of Mr. John W. Timberlake. Possession may be had the first of April. For further particulars apply to Mr. William F. Grymes, near the place, Mr. William Wedderburn, of Alexandria, or the subscriber. W. Fitzhugh. February 21.
For N. York & Rhode-Island
The Schooner H I R A M, I L. Valentin master. At Irwin's wharf—For freight or passage apply to the captain on board or to LEWIS DEBLOIS. June 10.
PUBLIC SALE.
ON FRIDAY NEXT, Will be sold at the Vendue-Store, on a credit of four months, Three half pipes, 5 quarter casks, six years old London Particular Madeira WINE, and two pipes old Teneriffe. P. G. Marsteller. June 10.
JUST LANDING,
From Charleston, 20 tierces fresh RICE, and five bales of COTTON, which is said to be of the first quality—and are for sale by Mordecai Miller. June 10.
WANTS TO PURCHASE,
20 or 30 likely young Negroes, or Negroes in families, For which a generous price will be given. Apply to the subscribers at Hodgkin's tavern, Alexandria. William Robins and Co. June 10.
I HAVE JUST RECEIVED
And offer for Sale, A considerable quantity of FRESH TEAS, This spring's Philadelphia Importation, and of excellent quality—consisting of Hyson, in quarter chests. Young Hyson do. Hyson-Skin do. Souchong boxes. I have also for Sale, 10 pipes 4th proof Cognac Brandy, 5 do. 4th proof Gin, (superior) 25 crs. queens and blue edged earthenware, particularly assorted for country stores. 30 boxes and half boxes Prunes. 100 sacks stoved Salt. 2000 bushels do. 4000 do. ground Allum. W. HODGSON. June 10.
TO RENT,
A STORE, on Prince-street, (adjoining my own) well suited for the wet goods business. John M. Wilkinson. June 10.
Three Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY about the 21st of May last, a negro boy slave, named SOLOMON, the property of Miss Nancy Morton, living in Prince-William county, and hired of her until the end of this year: he is about 14 years old, of a black complexion, with a very wide mouth: his clothes are unknown: The above reward will be given to any person who will apprehend and deliver him to Miss Nancy Morton, or the subscriber, living in Prince-William county. John M. Wilkinson. June 10.
Freight Wanted,
For Boston or any of the Northern Ports, FOR THE SLOOP WILLIAM, WM SPEAR, Master; About 800 barrels burthen. Apply to Lewis Deblois. May 7.
Freight Wanted
FOR THE Sloop PATTY, Captain WILLIAM BURNS; to any eastern port; burden about eight hundred barrels. John G. Ladd. May 19.
PLAISTER OF PARIS.
FOR SALE, The cargo of said Sloop, being about 1000 tons Plaster Paris. Apply to John G. Ladd. May 19.

TRIAL
OF COL. AARON BURR.
Circuit Court of the United States for the fifth Circuit and District of Virginia.
Present JOHN MARSHALL, chief Justice of the United States, AND CYRUS GRIFFIN, judge of the district of Virginia.
Monday, May 25.
Mr. Edmund Randolph addressed the court to the following effect:
Sir, it would have been impossible for us, even had we received due notice of this motion, to have availed ourselves of the time that was allowed to us. That would have been impossible, because the enormity of the proposition itself would have baffled all our consideration and all our researches. Mark the course, sir, which has been pursued towards my unfortunate client. First he was brought here under a military escort. Then that little folio of depositions and affidavits was laid before your honor: Then the charge of treason; and then that little cock boat which was destined to attend this great ship on a foreign expedition? You heard it all, sir, and what did you say? You bound colonel Burr to bail, simply on the charge of a misdemeanor, to appear here at the opening of the court; but not content with this security, you superadded, that he was not to leave the court until it had discharged him. You opened the door too for an ulterior prosecution; you declared, that if the attorney for the U. S. should obtain any additional evidence, the judgment which you then rendered, would not prevent his indicting col. B. on the charge of treason.
Sir, thus stands the case, as it was understood by the whole universe. On Friday we came here to meet the world; Friday however passes away and nothing is done. On Saturday, we came here again; Saturday also passes away and nothing is done. But on Sunday, sir, is broached this new fangled doctrine, which now excites our astonishment. They demand precedents, sir, for our conduct; and who are they that require it? Why, sir, they that take things out of the ordinary course of the law. For thirty years, I never saw such a proceeding: I have never read of such a one in the English books; and yet these gentlemen call upon us for precedents.
If we were asked for our reasons, sir, we should have enough to offer. And first: a judge in the federal court, sitting in the capacity which your honor now fills, would be in the same relation to the United States as an examining judge is in the state courts. But, sir, whoever invited a single magistrate or a state court to augment the bail of any individual in the situation of colonel Burr? If a man be bound in a distant county to answer to a misdemeanor, and another crime was to be alleged against him, to be predicated on the very same evidence, have you, sir, ever known the trying court to increase his bail? There never was such an example, sir.
Mr. Bots' remark, sir, is not to be answered. You are charging the constitutional organ of justice. You are completely blotting out the functions of a grand jury. The witnesses will be all produced before you: but no, improper as this proceeding will be, it is still less so than that which they will actually pursue: none of the U. S. witnesses will be brought before you, but those whom they may think it politic to introduce; and depend upon it, that such testimony will be gabled for the ears of this court, as may be expected to bias their judgment. Well, sir, and what will be the consequence? When the grand jury are about to retire to their own chamber, they will be told that you have demanded additional bail. Are you then, sir, to be a pioneer of blood for the grand jury? Is not this precedent outrageous, sir? The boasted principle that no man is to be condemned but upon the verdict of 24 of his peers, is gone. Throughout this town, it will be universally reported that you have solemnly declared A. Burr guilty of high treason against the U. S. and some of those to whom the rumor may extend may hereafter be impanelled on the petit jury. And will they feel themselves altogether unbiased by your judgment? Why, sir, let it be declared at once, that the grand jury is to be struck out as an intermediate organ of justice.
Do not, I pray you, sir, let us suffer for the delays and negligence of other people; I cannot blame the United States attorney; it is his business to obey the instructions of the government; and if the witnesses
are not here, it is certainly no fault of his. But surely there is time enough to travel from New Orleans to this city in 17 days; even with the gigantic "bulk" of general Wilkinson himself.
Mr. Hay says, our tone is changed.—And how, sir? We demand a trial now. We demand a fair trial. But must we not therefore protest against a measure, which is calculated to defeat this object? Certainly, sir. You are called upon to prejudice the minds of the grand jury—But, sir, in this interesting case, where liberty and life themselves are endangered, I trust that some hard-mouthed precedents will be found in opposition to this procedure. We have come here to answer to every charge which may be urged against us: We come here to answer in a precedent and constitutional manner. But little did we expect that the court would decide in the first instance, instead of the grand jury; that the sentiments of the grand jury were to be prejudicated by an unconstitutional decision; and that the court itself was to commit its opinion on certain points, which would be regularly brought before them for argument and for decision at some of the ulterior stages of the prosecution.
"Why, said Mr. Wirt, do you shrink." Sir, trace the course of the prosecution, and see who it is that retires from the contest. On Friday the U. S. attorney was not ready; on Saturday he was not ready; and now indeed he will not probably be ready before Monday next. Sir, who is it that shrinks? And yet does the attorney positively aver that he has evidence enough.
We are charged, sir, with addressing the multitude. Mr. Wirt says that he could but would not imitate the example. But neither he nor Mr. Hay have spared the theme. Sir I will not deny the justice of his eulogiums upon the administration;—but permit me only to remark, that there has been a certain conduct observed towards col. B. which excites my deepest astonishment. When I look at the first man in the government, I behold an individual whom I have long known, and whose public services have commanded my admiration. When I look at the second, sir, he has my whole heart. But, sir, the enquiry which is now before us relates not so much to the intention as to the effect. An order has been given to treat col. B. as an outlaw; and to burn him and his property. And, sir, again, when the house of representatives demanded certain information, as it was their right and their duty to do, the president granted it; and would to God, sir, that he had stopped here, as an executive officer ought to have done.—He proceeded, however, to say that col. Burr was guilty of a crime; and consequently to express an opinion, which was calculated to operate judicially upon the judges and the juries. Such was the sub. stratum of all the censures which have been heaped upon col. Burr.
Mr. R. proceeded to touch upon a subject, to which Mr. Hay had referred. Colonel Burr was arrested in the Mississippi territory. Was there no court there? Was there no judge of integrity to try him? Arrested too after he had been acquitted by a grand jury!!! Well! He was transported thence (with humanity it has been said) dragged on by eight musketeers who were ready to shoot him at a moment's warning; refused any appeal to the judicial authority; denied even the melancholy satisfaction of writing to his only child. Was all this humanity? Dragged before this court, which derives its only jurisdiction from a little speck of land on the Ohio. Yes! Sir, but for that little spot of an island, Virginia would never have enjoyed this honor! What is all this, sir, but oppressive and bitter inhumanity? I trust, sir, from what I have said; that no one will think with Mr. Wirt, that I am shifting the question from col. Burr to Mr. Jefferson. I should not have made the observations which have escaped me, but to show that my client is justified by his situation in stating every objection that he can, to the present measure.
Mr. R. observed that at least one disadvantage would result from this enquiry; that it was not clear, as Mr. Hay had asserted, that the affidavit would be laid before the court only and not before the grand and petit juries, for the grand jury would soon be possessed of the substance of them; and that it was next to impossible for them to separate the impressions thus illegally to be produced upon their minds, from the weight of the legal, viva voce testimony.
Mr. R. said, he did not understand Mr. H.'s expressions about certain persons in holes and corners: that if, however, he meant spies, there none such; and that although the government certainly had em-
ployed no spies, yet that it has excited so much prejudice against colonel Burr as was sufficient to make every man in the country desirous of contributing his full quota of information against him. Mr. R. concluded with remarking, that the present argument had perhaps been permitted to embrace too wide a field of discussion; and that there were two great questions which he should submit to the consideration of the court: 1st, Whether there were any precedents in favor of the present motion; and 2d, Whether if a proposition like this, and of such great importance, was adopted, it would not yield a precedent, that would expose every man in the country to oppression.
Mr. R. contended, that this was a charge which the judge had already decided on a former examination; that it was not a supplementary crime, but the old one; that perhaps there might be some little affidavit to splice out some defect in the former evidence; but what would be the consequence of this proceeding? Day after day, another and another affidavit would be brought forth; facts, like polypi, are easily cut into two or three pieces; and each of those atoms is to require a new recognizance.—For one affidavit there must be a bail of 1000 dollars; another affidavit another 1000 dollars; until the burthen of bail is so oppressive as to leave no other resource, but in the four walls of a prison.
Mr. Hay observed, that he should simply notice one remark of Mr. R.'s. That gentleman had used the expression of "Pioneer of blood." But surely it would not have escaped him, had he but for one moment seriously reflected upon the court whom he addressed, upon the counsel he opposed or the government. Satisfied of this, Mr. Hay said he should pass the observation by, without further notice.
Mr. Randolph stated that no similar case had occurred in his 30 years practice. It was not wonderful that such a case had not occurred. Mr. H. here expatiated at some length upon the difference between the state courts of Virginia and the federal court. He proceeded then to observe, that the U. States was a most extensive country, compared to the state of Virginia; that a most material witness might be 1500 miles from the court, before whom he was to appear; and that he might be at the same time at the head of an army; in all which circumstances, the federal and the state sovereignties were different. So that this difference altogether defeated the application of Mr. R.'s experience, to this subject, even if that experience had been admitted as a good authority in the state courts. But even that gentleman would admit, that had a similar case occurred before the state courts, the accused would have been committed.
Mr. Randolph asserts, that this motion is made to draw forth the opinion of the court, and thus to prejudicate the minds of the grand jury. But Mr. R. has certainly forgotten, that this intelligent and impartial jury is on their oaths and their consciences; and surely this court will not pay so little compliment to their independence, as to admit, that its own opinion will be sufficient to bias their judgments; more particularly too when the point before the court is so different from that before the jury. It is the business of the court to commit; and of the jury to indict: and it is certainly the privilege of the court to decide upon written testimony, although that point is not so perfectly established and settled, as it relates to the grand jury. How the court would decide upon this point, Mr. Hay said he could not pretend to know.
There is another consideration which should be weighed by the opposite council. The grand jury is now already embodied. They are ready to proceed with any business which may be brought before them. But, my great object, said Mr. H. is to prosecute Col. Burr on the charge of treason. I make this declaration, because I believe him to be guilty of it. Let us suppose, however, that the grand jury was to discharge Col. Burr from the misdemeanor; and then that I was to bring the present motion before the court: what resource then would Mr. Randolph have? From the present proceeding, however, Mr. Burr would derive the advantage of an immediate trial; whereas, according to the other mode of proceeding, weeks and months might elapse before he would be brought to trial. And certainly it is in every point of view more desirable both for the government and himself to terminate this business at once, than to impose upon us the necessity of moving for an adjourned trial.
Mr. Randolph says, "we are ready; we were ready on Friday; we were ready on Saturday, &c." Sir, there are two sorts of readiness; one in point of fact, and one under certain circumstances. Now these gentlemen will scarcely persuade me that they could be ready to resist the whole weight of evidence, if it were ready to be laid before them: But there is certainly no difficulty in believing, that they are now ready to proceed to trial, when the whole evidence and particularly general Wilkinson's, is not present.
One more remark! Mr. Randolph has expressed a reverence for Mr. Jefferson, which is not certainly derived from trifling considerations.
I will make but one remark, and that gentleman will agree with me in opinion; survey the many peopled globe through all ages and nations, and you will not find a man more anxiously bent on promoting the liberty of the people. This was certainly the idea which Mr. Randolph intended to convey.
Mr. R. next proceeded to Mr. Madison, upon whom he has not hesitated to lavish the most unreserved encomiums. Surely then, after this solemn declaration of the oldest counsel for the prisoner, we shall hear no more about persecution. Sir, it is a state of things which it is impossible to reconcile with the amiable character ascribed to the two first officers in the government.
Mr. Wickham observed that he should offer a few remarks on the supplementary arguments of Mr. Hay; that in this case colonel B's counsel had called—They had a right to call—for the precedents—that Mr. Randolph, who had so ably represented this commonwealth, as a criminal prosecutor for 30 years, had never known a single one to justify this motion; that however true it might be, that the state of Virginia was now of smaller extent than the United States, yet that it was then cut up into small judicial districts as the United States at present are, and that the witnesses in a criminal prosecution might have been scattered over those districts, as they are said to be in the present circumstances; that Mr. Randolph, had represented not one of those districts, but the whole, not only on this side of the mountains, but beyond them; and even the uncultivated region of Kentucky, where the traveling was at that time liable to so many difficulties, and from which it was extremely laborious to transport the witnesses to this side of the mountain; that it was not until Kentucky had been more thickly populated, that a particular court had been established there. And what is the case in England and her dependencies? Certainly that it is not equally extensive with the United States but her subjects may at all events be scattered over the world. Why then is there no precedent in that country? Is it not possible that a man might happen to be as far from the court of King's bench, as general Wilkinson is from this court? And yet there is no precedent to justify this motion.
What is the crime? Is it of so little importance that this court upon the production of every little affidavit should consent to hear new motions for commitment? This crime is treason; it is a 'levying of war' against the United States. And where is the proof of it? Where was col. Burr's forces? Was his army like that of Bayes' kept in disguise? Wilkinson's testimony cannot establish this fact; for it is the opinion of the chief justice that his affidavit does not at all bear upon this subject, and yet two months have since elapsed, and no testimony has been collected. Wilkinson's deposition contains an improbable, mysterious tale, about a key and cypher: Mr. W. said that he would not at present expose this transaction; but does this mysterious tale constitute treason? "You, sir, have already decided that there is no treason in Wilkinson's deposition; but were the man himself in court, what could he establish further than his deposition can do?"
Mr. Hay is satisfied that he has sufficient evidence to convict col. Burr. No man doubts his ability or his inclination to discharge his duty. Why then does he not lay his indictments before the jury? Because there happens to be a man in New Orleans, and one perhaps in the East Indies; and therefore "to make assurance doubly sure," he must wait for their appearance. And all this too, whilst the gentleman most seriously protests against oppression and delay. Though the gentleman may not be conscious of such a sentiment, there must still be something like it in his heart: But whatever may be the motive, the result to ourselves is the same. It produces delay, and all its consequent oppressions. No court should sanction this proceeding. This case is like that of a man whose cause stands for trial.—When subpoenas alter subpoenas have been issued; when sums after sums have been expended, he moves for a continuation of his suit. At the very same time he insists upon the sufficiency of his evidence. Surely the court would rule him to trial.
Why is not the attorney for the U. S. ready for trial? He has indeed made a computation of time to show that Wilkinson could not have been here before this period; and he has besides introduced an affidavit to show that an express was on his way to Orleans to give him an early summons. There is, however, nothing in proof that the drawer of this affidavit was not imposed on by this express; or that the express himself was not mistaken as to the contents of his dispatches. And how stands the computation as to time? The post goes from Washington to New Orleans in 17 days. Mr. Rodney left this city in the last of March. The express must therefore have reached New Orleans about the 20th of April; and yet where is

Wilkinson? Though the Mississippi runs down to New Orleans, and opposes a strong current to those who ascend it, yet it is surely a reasonable proposition that on land it requires no longer time to come than to go, and yet gen. Wilkinson is not here!
Mr. Hay says it is of no consequence whether the grand jury is present or not. But is this consonant with the sound principles of law? Is it constitutional, sir, where there is a particular body set apart for the investigation of facts, for the court to step in and rudely take this power from them? He says that perhaps he shall not send up his bills before the present grand jury. But I trust in God, sir, that this determination will be overruled by the court; and that if this prosecution is ever to be closed, we may see the curtain drop upon it now and forever! If, sir, the prosecution obtains a postponement of this trial and for want of evidence on their part, we might properly contend that col. Burr, if bound to bail at all, should be held in a smaller recognizance than at present. But we shall waive the right. It is not our wish to discharge the grand jury, but to set the question at rest forever.
We have said that we were ready for trial. We are so, sir, in fact as well as in the abstract. The prosecutors say that we do not believe them to be ready. But how the gentleman can suppose that we mean to pay so poor a compliment to their veracity, as to believe that he acts upon his own facts as if no himself did not believe them to be true?
The gentleman, sir, has warmly eulogized the present administration. As a private citizen, sir, no man has less to say with the politics of this country than myself. That gentleman has drawn a picture of our national prosperity; and I am happy to hope that it is true to the life in every thing, one feature only excepted. What, however, will he say of the persecution of my client? Sir, let that gentleman draw the most animated pictures of our happiness which his imagination can supply; let them be howsoever cheering or howsoever just, it will be but little alleviation to the wounds of my persecuted client, that he is the only man in the nation whose rights are not secure from violation.
Mr. Burr then rose and addressed the court to the following effect:
I am not, I hope, sir, wasting the time of the court upon the present occasion. The motion proposed is admitted on all hands to be important: and it is certainly a new one. Perhaps it was to have been expected that on a point so novel, some precedent would have been produced: but in this expectation we have been disappointed. Its novelty will, however, be productive of another effect. It will still better qualify it for making another small feature in a picture of oppression and grievances, which have never been paralleled in the records of criminal law.
The case is this—no man denies the authority of the court to commit for a crime, but no commitment ought to be made except on probable cause. This authority is necessary, because policy requires that there should be some power to bind an accused individual for his personal appearance, until there shall have been sufficient time to obtain witnesses for his trial. But this power ought to be controuled as much as possible.
The question in the present case is whether there is probable cause of guilt; and whether time ought to be allowed to collect testimony against me. This time ought generally to be limited; but there is no precise standard on the subject; and much is of course left to the sound discretion of the court. Two months ago, however, you declared that there had been time enough to collect the evidence necessary to commit on probable cause; and surely if this argument was good then, it is still better now.
As soon as a prosecutor has notice of a crime, he generally looks out for witnesses. It is his object to obtain probable cause for committing the accused. Five months ago a high authority declared that there was a crime, that I was at the head of it; and it mentioned the very place too where the crime was in a state of preparation. The principal witness against me is said to be Mr. Wilkinson. Now from what period is the time to be computed? If from the time I was suspected, five months; if from the time I was seized, three months; or is it only to be computed from the time I was committed? So that it is near 40 days since the notice must have arrived at New Orleans. But a vessel navigates the coast from New Orleans to Norfolk, in three weeks. I contend, however, that witnesses ought to be procured from the very time
when the crimes are said to be committed. There is then no apology for the delay of the prosecution, as far as it respects the only person for whom an apology is attempted to be made.
There are other serious objections to my situation. Must I be ready to proceed to trial? True, sir, but then it must be in their own way. Are we then on equal terms here? Certainly not.
And again as to affidavits. The U. S. can have compulsory process to obtain them; but I have no such advantage. An ex parte evidence then is brought before this court on a motion for commitment. The evidence on one side only is exhibited, but if I had more also to adduce, it would probably contradict and counteract the evidence of the U. S. Well, sir, and these affidavits are put into the newspapers; and they fall into the hands of the grand jury. I have no such means as these, sir, and where then is the equality between the government and myself?
The opinion of the court too is to be committed against me. Is this no evil?
A sufficient answer, sir, has been given to the argument about my delay; and its disadvantages to myself have been ably developed. But my counsel have been charged with declamation against the government of the U. S. I certainly, sir, shall not be charged with declamation. But surely it is an established principle, sir, that no government is so high as to be beyond the reach of criticism. And it is more particularly laid down, that this vigilance is more peculiarly necessary, when a government institutes a prosecution, and one reason is, on account of the vast disproportion of means which exists between it and the accused. But if ever there was a case which justified this vigilance, it is certainly the present one, when the government has displayed such uncommon activity. If then this government has been so peculiarly active against me, it is not improper to make the assertion here, for the purpose of increasing the circumlocution of the court.
Mr. Burr observed that he meant by persecution the harassing of any individual contrary to the forms of law, and that his case unfortunately presented many instances of this description. He would merely state a few of them. He said that his friends had been every where seized by military authority; a practice truly consonant with European despotism. He said that persons had been dragged by compulsory process before particular tribunals, and compelled to give testimony against him. His papers too had been seized. And yet in England where we say they know nothing of liberty, a gentleman who had been seized and detained two hours in a back parlor, had obtained damages to the amount of one thousand guineas. He said that an order had been issued to kill him as he was descending the Mississippi and seize his property. And yet they could only have killed his person, if he had been formally condemned for treason. He said that even post offices had been broken open, and robbed of his papers: that in the Mississippi territory, even an indictment was about to be laid against the post master; that he had always taken his for felony, but that nothing seemed too extravagant to be forgiven by the amiable morality of this government. Mr. Burr said there seemed to be something mingled in these proceedings, which certainly manifested a more than usual inclination to attain the ends of justice. As far as related to himself perhaps these things were of no account; but what then was to be said of those and other measures, such as the suspension of the habeas corpus act, which concerned the whole nation? If in the island of Great Britain, such a measure was calculated to produce so much disturbance, what kind of sensation ought it to produce in this country?
Our president said Mr. Burr is a lawyer and a great one too. He certainly ought to know what it is that constitutes a war. Six months ago he proclaimed that there was a civil war, and yet for six months have they been hunting for it, and still cannot find one spot where it existed. There was to be sure a most terrible war in the newspapers, but no where else. When I appeared before the grand jury in Kentucky, they had no charge to bring against me; and I was consequently dismissed. When I appeared for a second time before a grand jury of the Mississippi territory there was nothing to appear against me; and he judge even told me attorney for the United States, that if he did not send up his bill before the grand jury he himself would proceed to name as many of the witnesses as he could, and bring it before the court. Still there was not proof of war. At length however the Spaniards
invaded our territory, and yet there was no war. But sir if there was a war, certainly no man cannot pretend to say that the government is able to find out—The scene to which they have now hunted it, is only 300 miles distant; and still there is no evidence to prove this war.
Mr. Burr requested the court to consider the consequences which would now result from a commitment for treason; that if he were bound now, the law of Virginia declared that he should so remain till the next term; that this delay was the very inconvenience he would wish to avoid; and that he presumed he was to remain in prison six months, until they could find out this war.
[Debate to be continued.]
PHILADELPHIA, June 9.
Our correspondent at the Lazaretto, under date of yesterday noon, writes us as follows: "Last night arrived, schooner Jefferson, capt. Goff, 24 days from Kingston, Jam. Sailed in company with the English fleet, also the ship Eliza, Parker, for Philadelphia. Captain G. left at Kingston the brig Eliza, for Havana in a few days. Came passenger, captain Jones, of the ship Pilgrim, taken coming from St. Bartholomews to St. Domingo."
A letter received from London, per the Young Factor, dated in April, says, "Bonaparte has sent an ambassador to St. Petersburg, with very liberal offers if that court will withdraw from its allies. The Russian minister has left this court, not well pleased with the scantiness of our subsidies."
Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
THURSDAY, JUNE 11.
In Ferguson's packet arrived at Norfolk on Friday last, from Baltimore, came passenger Mr. PURVIANCE—He is the bearer of dispatches to our ministers in London, and goes in the United States sloop of war Wasp, capt. Smith, which was to sail on Saturday last, for England.
Capt. Pratt, who arrived at New-York on Friday last in 79 days from Naples, states, that wheat sold there at only 50 cents per bushel.
A gentleman who came passenger in the Amelia from London, arrived at Boston, assures us, that the conduct of Mr. Monroe, has been highly approved of by the mercantile interest of that city—and that a public and very splendid dinner was to be given him by the merchants, as a mark of respect for his vigilant exertions in endeavoring to restore a friendly intercourse between that country and the United States.
By captain Hunt of the ship Minerva, from New Orleans we learn that general Wilkinson continued at that place the 4th May, and it was understood did not mean to come on to the United States!!! General Claiborne has taken his passage in the ship Comet for Baltimore, to sail in a few days.
(Phil. nat.)
It is currently reported, that Perez Morton, esq. speaker of the house of representatives of the state of Massachusetts, is appointed governor of the Michigan territory, and governor of Hull to be secretary at war.
(Bost. Cent.)
A letter from an officer on board a British man of war, off Cadiz, dated March 31, says, "Capt. Hallowell, of the Tigre, has sailed from Sicily with 5000 troops for the Levant, under the command of colonel Fazer. It is supposed they are to take possession of Alexandria."
The following is an extract of a letter from a British officer, at Monte Video, dated February 7.
"We are at length in possession of this place; the only fortified one in this country. It would have fallen an easy conquest had not some French adventurers Mordelli their chief, stirred the country against us. Mordelli and most of his companions were killed in the assault, and the natives flock in numbers, returning to their homes and occupations. If we can but reconcile the country to our government, hundreds from Britain and Ireland would emigrate. This is the finest climate imaginable."
On Wednesday the 3d inst. the Hope-well captain R-a, arrived at Salem from Hamburg, which place she left on the 17th of April. The last news received there respecting the war was similar to what we have had here. Massena had made a movement which it was expected would immediately bring on another general battle. As to peace, though there had all winter been some talk of it, yet it was an event that in Hamburg was not expected soon to take place.
With respect to the events of the war which had taken place between the French and Russians, it was difficult to judge of the truth from the Hamburg papers, as they are issued under the inspection of a French intendant. Of public and official statements there is generally a distrust, from the supposed policy of each party to conceal its own disasters, and exaggerate those of its enemy; private information is therefore often more relied on. From persons who had been at the theatre of war, and from the communications of the French officers themselves, it was well known, that though the French had maintained their military reputation in all the battles they had fought, yet that Bonaparte had at length met with an enemy that required the full exercise of all his genius and energy, and had received such a check as he had never before experienced. Persons who had seen both the French and Russian armies, allowed that the former were vastly superior to the latter in military science and experience; but yet Bonaparte had engaged his means with such skill and judgment as greatly to harass and strain the French, and to make them suffer severely from the rigors of the climate and the want of provisions, as well as from his arms.
The greatest exertions were making on both sides to repair their losses by recruits. Vast numbers were pouring into the French grand army, from all parts of Germany, as well as from France, thousands of wretched creatures being obliged to enlist, to get bread; and even many of the Prussian prisoners had entered among the recruits. The shock from the next meeting of the two armies was expected to be even more terrible than that of the former.
It seems the good generalship of Bonaparte had not preserved him from the jealousy of the other officers of the Russian army, who think themselves dishonored by having a foreigner placed over them. The emperor Alexander had arrived at Revel, on his way to the army, with a view probably of composing the difficulties.
There are now no French troops in Hamburg; the place is garrisoned by the Dutch; the river is blockaded by the British, and its trade has ceased.
[Salem Gaz.]
Port of Alexandria.
CLEARED, Sloop Henry, Birk, Providence, by the Master
GASPARD LIONI, FROM NEW BEDFORD, As his stay in town will be but short, has opened at ISAAC ROBBINS and Co's. store, and offers for sale.
 TEN pieces coarse Linens  Ten do. White Rolls  Twelve do. Batamias  Six do. Bed-Ticking  Four do. Cotton Muslin  Half dozen Silk Umbrellas  One box containing 50 wt. Half Powder  One hogshead soft-shelled Almonds  One barrel English Walnuts  Two cases Figs  Twenty boxes M. Raisins  Two cases Gruyere Cheese  Three do. Vermicelli  Two do. Martinique Cordials  Four quarter chests Young Hyson Tea  Two casks Old Haut Brion Claret. 
June 11. dlw
JUST RECEIVED,
 AND FOR SALE BY THE SUBSCRIBER,  120 boxes Mould & Dips CANDLES  1000 pieces yellow NANKIENS  4 cases Irish LINENS  10 bales India COTTONS, assorted  4 barrels Glauber's SALTS  20 casks Malaga WINE  And a few boxes choice Bordeaux CLARET,  John G. Ladd. 
June 11. d
One Cent Reward.
RAN AWAY from the Norfolk Packet, Montezuma, a mulatto boy named John Bell. The above reward will be paid on delivering him to me in Norfolk—but no charges.
Job Palmer.
June 11 cost
NOW LANDING
From the schooner Hiram, captain Valentine, from Charleston,
 44 bales Prime Cotton,  25 tierces Freight Rice.  FOR SALE BY  E. GILMAN. 
June 10. cost

Public Sale.
By virtue of a deed of trust from Philip Wan- to the subscriber, for the purpose of se- curing the payment of certain sums therein mentioned, will be exposed to public sale, on the premises, at 11 o'clock, in the fore- noon, on SATURDAY , the 27th day of June next, on a credit of six months—
Six LOTS handsomely situated , contiguous to the town of Alexandria; con- taining between 5 and 6 acres, each being a part of the tract lately known by the name of Stump-Hill , and in the sub-divi- sion thereof, as laid off by Col. Gilpin—distinguished by the numbers 18, 19, 20, 23, 24, 25.
To accommodate purchasers, these Lots will be set up separately—and for the con- sideration money notes with approved indorsers, will be required.
JOHN M C IVER.
May 29. 3tawds
Public Sale.
ON MONDAY,
The 6th day of July next, at 4 o'clock, in the afternoon, will be sold, at public auction, on the premises, (if not previously dis- posed of by private sale, of which timely notice will be given)
That LOT on the west side of Fairfax-street, to the south of the Marshal's late office, and nearly opposite Mr. Thomp- son's, measuring 39 feet 1 3-4 inches on Fairfax-street, and backwards parallel with Cameron-street 123 feet 5 inches.
The dwelling house consists of five rooms, a kitchen, and good large cellar. A thorough repair of the house, building a new stable, and other improvements on this lot, cost up- wards of $1000 in the year 1802.
AND IMMEDIATELY THEREAFTER, at the Coffee-House, That half acre lot in the town of Dum- fries, near the tobacco warehouse & Quantico creek, designated in the plan of the said town by No. 146; on which are erected a substantial, well built brick house, 54 by 28 feet, a bale, or store house, 30 by 18 feet, stable, &c.
The purchaser to give bonds with security for the price, payable by equal portions in one, two and three years, without interest if punctually paid; and to secure the payments a deed of trust on the property purchased. A good title will be made by
Colin Auld.
May 20. [22] 3tawds
The U. States—Libellants, against The Schooner Hyland, her Rigging, Tackle, Apparel and Furniture—Respondents.
IT IS ORDERED,
THAT a special court be held, on the 6th day of July next, for the trial of this cause, in this court, then to be held in the town of Alexandria, and that the Marshal do give public notice of the seizure and libel, by causing the substance of the libel, together with this order, citing forth the time and place of trial, to be published at the court-house door of this county, at the coffee-house door, in Alexandria, and in the public newspapers of the said town, at least fourteen days previ- ous to the day of trial.
George Deneale, C. C.
May 15. eots
Pursuant to the above order of court, Robert Moss, D. M. for Daniel C. Brent, marshal of the district of Columbia, hereby gives Notice, That the seizure and li- bel in the case above stated, is for a breach of the revenue laws, in trading to a certain port in the island of St. Domingo, not under the acknowledged government of France. The trial will commence on the day, and at the place above mentioned; where all persons concerned are notified to attend.
R. MOSS, D. M.
May 15. eots
R. GRAY
HAS JUST RECEIVED,
A few copies of Memoirs of the Life of Marmontel, in two volumes, 12 mo. Price two dollars bound and lettered.
Geographical Compilations, two volumes. Price two dollars fifty cents.
Tucker's Universal History for schools.
R. GRAY has on hand,
A good stock of Writing and Wrapping Paper, Bonnet Boards, Spelling-Books, Bi- bles, Testaments, Slates and Slate Pencils, Playing and Blank Cards, Ink-Powder, &c. &c. which he will sell low for cash.
May 13. colm
To be Rented,
A three story Brick Dwelling and Ware house, on King and Henry-streets—together or separate. Likewise, on the opposite side, a two story Brick Dwelling-House.
For terms apply to
Jonathan and M. Scholfield.
May 1. eo
JUST RECEIVED,
80 chests, boxes and cannisters of fresh TEAS, carefully selected, 20 hhds. Muscovado SUGARS, 10 hhds. MOLASSES, With a general assortment of GROCE- RIES, as usual.
For Sale by Roberts & Griffith.
June 1 taw3w
A Brewery Establishment
FOR SALE.
WISHING to quit the brewing business, I offer for sale all my right and inte- rest in that extensive BREWHOUSE which I now occupy. There is an established busi- ness, 1500 barrels having been sold in one season, 2000 might be made—all the work- ing utensils complete, with malt house, kiln, mill, casks, and 300 bushels of malt.—Also a line of wharf extending along the Potomac 150 feet, very suitable for a lumber yard, or to receive flour by water—this may be treated for separately.
These premises are held by lease from the Corporation, who are to pay for all improve- ments of stone and brick, at the end of the lease, of which there are ten years unexpired from the 7th September next. One third of the purchase money will be required—for the remainder a liberal credit will be given on sufficient security. For further particulars apply to
Thomas Cruse.
May 27. 3taw1m
If not sold at private sale by the first of August, it will on that day be sold by pub- lic auction, at ten o'clock, on the premises, to the highest bidder.
FOR SALE,
THAT BEAUTIFUL SEAT,
SITUATED on the banks of Great Hunt- ing Creek, called Rural Felicity , for- merly owned by Mr. John Duff. It is at pre- sent rented for one year, for the sum of one hundred and fifty dollars, reserving the right of possession at any time during the above term, on giving one month's notice.—For terms apply to RICHARD LEWIS.
April 28 eo
FOR SALE,
A NEGRO MAN, about 23 years of age, who has been brought up as a body-ser- vant to a single gentleman, is a good Ostler, is well acquainted with all the duties of a house servant, and has served a regular ap- prenticeship to a barber, and is now a very good one—He is remarkable for his honesty, and the goodness of his disposition. For fur- ther particulars apply to the PRINTER.
May 8. eo
LUMBER YARD.
THE subscriber respectfully informs his friends and the public in general, that he has established a LUMBER YARD , ad- joining Colonel Ramsay's wharf, where he intends keeping a constant supply of the best materials in that line, and will sell low for cash or on a short credit.
James McGuire.
May 6. eo2m
N. B. He continues the House-Joiners' business, and from his knowledge in that line, will pay particular attention to any orders for Lumber that he may receive.
20 Dollars Reward.
ELOPED from the subscriber living near Richmond Court-House, Virginia, on the last of April, a lad by the name of George .—He is short, of a dark complexion, and about 18 years of age, had his right thigh broken by a fall from a horse at Hanover court house, when living with John Tayloe, esq. Mount Airy; it has occasioned a small lameness. He took with him, a variety of clothes, parti- cularly a pair of buckskin pantaloons, almost new. The above reward will be given, for apprehending and confining him in any jail in the state. Should he be apprehended out of the state, an additional reward will be given by
Landon Carter.
Richmond County, (Va.) {
May 23. (J. L.) } eo2w.
This is to give Notice,
THAT the subscriber, of the county of Alexandria, hath obtained from the Orphans' Court of the county aforesaid, letters testa- mentary on the personal estate of WILLIAM CRAIK , late of the said county, deceased: All persons having claims against the said de- ceased, are hereby warned to exhibit the same with the vouchers thereof, to the subscriber, at or before the 14th day of November next, or they may otherwise by law be excluded from all benefit of the said estate. Given un- der my hand this 11th day of May, 1807.
Edmund I. Lee, Ex'r.
All persons indebted to the said deceased, are required to make speedy settlement.
May 11. 2aw4w
To Sell or Rent,
Sundry LOTS in Alexandria—Also seve- ral in the city of Washington. For terms ap- ply to
Sarah Porter.
February 14. 2aw
To Parents, Guardians and Teachers.
JUST PUBLISHED,
BY COTTON AND STEWART,
ALEXANDRIA,
MAVOR'S
UNIVERSAL SPELLING-BOOK,
Accompanied by a progressive series of Easy and Familiar Lessons.
Intended as an Introduction to the first Ele- ments of the English Language.
THE AUTHOR'S PREFACE.
NOTWITHSTANDING the vast number of initia- tory books for children in the Nursery, which have been written within these few years by persons of dis- tinguished abilities and fancied with their names, it must still be allowed, that there has not appeared one Introduction to Reading, for the general use of schools, that rises above the level of the vulgar, though popular, compilations of Dyche, Dilworth and Fenning. The superstructure has been attended to with sedulous care; and writers of the first eminence have contributed to rear the fabric of learning, while the foundation has al- most invariably been suffered to be laid, by the most taste- less and ignorant workmen. The consequence has fre- quently been, as might be expected from such a proce- dure: the taste has been vitiated at the very commence- ment; and it has often proved more difficult to remove error, than it would have cost pains to plant originally the principles of truth.
For the neglect we have alluded to, it would be im- possible to produce any consistent reason. Perhaps the pride of acknowledged literature could not stoop to an occupation reputed so mean, as that of compiling a Spel- ling Book. Yet to lay the first stone of a noble edifice, has ever been a task delegated to the most honorable hands; and to sow the first seeds of useful learning in the nascent mind, is an employment that cannot be dis- graceful to the most illustrious talents. Bishop Lowth wrote an excellent English grammar, and several men of rank in literature have benefited the public by similar productions; yet it is in vain that grammars are written, if no one has learned to read; it is in vain that the sublim- est discoveries are made in any art or science, if the generality of the world are precluded from profiting by them, for want of previous instruction in the first prin- ciples with which they are connected.
The Editor of the following sheets is fully convinced of the solidity of his inferences and the justice of his re- marks, in whatever light his present undertaking may be regarded. Humble or degrading as it may appear to those who, perhaps, have no higher pretensions than himself, he cannot think that labor dishonorable, which is so manifestly beneficial to the rising generation; nor has he any reason to fear, but that the candid and judi- cious will appreciate his motives and his production as they deserve. Our sentiments and our conduct are more influenced by early impressions than many seem willing to allow. The stream will always flow tintured with the nature of its source. A just maxim. A humane prin- ciple, a germ of knowledge early imbibed, will be per- manent to the last. The first books we read can ne- ver be forgotten, nor the principles they inculcate, era- dictated. Hence, in the prosecution of this work, care has been taken to make every lesson, or essay, as far as the nature and intention of the plan would allow, tend to some useful purpose of information or instruction. Even in the more easy progressive lessons, where sense was limi- ted to a single syllable, it is hoped something will be found to please and to improve, nor will this be thought diffi- cult. To tread in the steps of a Barbault, a Juffre, an Edgeworth, a Trimmer, a Berquin, and to accommo- date their labors to the benevolent design in hand, only required a little taste and judgment, which any person long conversant with education and books ought to pos- sess.
In short, the Editor feels inclined to believe, that this manual for early youth will be found much better adapt- ed for the purpose than any that has preceded it; and in consequence he anticipates the kind patronage of Teach- ers in general. It probably will tend to facilitate their labour, by furnishing subjects more agreeable to the pu- pil, than the dry inanity of most books of the kind; and it cannot fail to redound to their credit also, by giving youth an opportunity of gaining as much general know- ledge as could be crowded within the limits prescribed.
Indeed it was a remark of the publisher, (to whom British youth are under singular obligations for furnish- ing them with many valuable opportunities of improve- ment) when he earnestly pressed this work on the Edi- tor's attention "That a Spelling Book frequently consti- tutes the whole library of a poor child, unless when chari- ty puts a bible into his hands, & it consequently ought to contain as great a variety of useful matter as the price will permit." The compilation has been formed strictly on this principle.
Woodstock, Oct. 20th, 1802.
Notice.
WHEREAS the subscriber has obtained letters of administration from the or- phans court for the county of Alexandria, in the district of Columbia, on the personal es- tate of Hugh West, deceased, late of the said county—this is to request all persons who have claims against the said estate to exhibit the same, legally proven, to the subscriber, on or before the 1st day of December next, and all who are indebted are required to make imme- diate payment.
Ann West, Adm x .
June 1 2aw4w
Thirty Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY from the subscriber in Au- gust last, a negro woman named Tabb ; she is about 35 years of age, of the common size, of a yellowish complexion, long face, high cheek bones, and her eyes sunk in—she understands every kind of house work, wash- ing, nursing, &c. In the latter capacity she has been passing herself in Alexandria, and has said by my authority. There are various circumstances which lead me to believe she has been and is now secreted by her husband Jerry (the property of Joseph Mandeville, ju- nior). He is hired to his father John Mandeville , as a laborer, and sometimes drives a cart on the streets. Twenty Dollars will be paid if taken in the district, and the above re- ward if taken above 10 miles without, provi- ded that she is so secured that I get her a- gain.
All persons are cautioned against harboring or employing said negro, in any capacity whatever.
H. ROSE.
April 24. [23.] 3aw
JUST RECEIVED,
Dr. Rees's CYCLOPAEDIA,
Vol. 3d. Part 1st and 2d.
AND
Vol. 4th. Part 1st.
Subscribers are requested to send for their copies, which must be paid for on delivery.
Robert Gray.
May 27.
JAMES BACON,
At his GROCERY STORE, on King-street, has in addition to his former stock, added
A fresh Supply of Genuine Articles in the Grocery Line;
Which makes his assortment complete,
He now offers for sale, on his usual low terms,
Muscovado Sugars, of various qua- lities,
Loaf and Lump ditto,
Gunpowder,
Imperial,
Hyson,
Young Hyson,
Hyson-Skin, and
Souchong
Best green Coffee,
Chocolate, of a superior quality
Madeira,
Busellos,
Sherry,
Lisbon,
Teneriffe,
Malaga, and
Genuine old Port
Cognac and Bourdeaux Brandy,
Old Jamaica Spirit, for family use,
Antigua, St. Croix, St. Vincents, and New
England Rum,
Holland Gin,
Irish and country Whisky,
Molasses, Wine, and Cider Vinegar,
Stoughton's Bitters,
Mace, nutmegs, cloves, cassia, pimento,
Cayenne and black pepper, race and ground
ginger, basket salt for table use, pearl barley,
rice, starch, fig blue, soap, mould, dipt and
spermaceti candles, refined salt-petre, flotan
indigo, allum, copperas, madder, brimstone,
spinning cotton, patent shot all sizes, best en-
glish and country made gunpowder, segars
and smoking tobacco, very best chewing tu-
bacco.
Hamilton and Leiper's snuff, Hunter's pipes
in boxes.
London mustard, warranted of a superior
quality, Dixon's best ditto, wrapping paper
demijohn's, &c. &c. with generally every ar-
ticle in his line—the whole of which have been
selected with care, and will be disposed of on
very lowest terms.
Suwarrows Boots.
JOHN G. FRANCIS,
From New-York,
RESPECTFULLY informs the public, that he manufactures Suwarrows Boots with all the modern improvements, warranted equal to any in the United States. After many years of experience in his business, he has discovered a new method of retaining the elas- ticity in boots. He warrants to fit the leg be it ever so badly shaped. He makes boots of various descriptions, viz. Suwarrows—Fair- Tops, Three Quarters, Corsican Spring Tops, Duck Bills, Round Toes, Bonaparte's Graves, Jefferson's Boots and Shoes. He warrants to fit the Suwarrows equal to the tuck boots—Gentlemen will please to call and choose for themselves, at his shop in King-street, be- tween Mr. Mott's and Mr. Hodgkin's tavern.
M. B. He intends selling cheap for cash.
January 5. d5m
Patent Elastic Suspenders,
To be had, wholesale and retail, of the Pa- tentee, next door below Mr. Alexander M c Kenzie's, lower end of Prince-street, A- lexandria.
THEY surpass any yet extant, for ease, elegance, &c. Masters of vessels and other gentlemen going to the West-Indies, Spanish Main, &c. may be furnished with an assortment, and a great allowance to those who purchase by the quantity.
N. B. The buttons on the back parts of the waistband ought to be placed the same distance from each other, as the two center buttons on the Suspenders, to prevent improper strain- ing, and thereby destroying the case designed in the construction of the article.
Richard Horwell.
ALSO,
Received per ship Leonidas from Liverpool,
Red, Green, Blue and Yellow
Morocco Leather,
Good quality for saddlers, shoe-makers, book- binders, hatters, &c.
LIKEWISE,
Sadlers' Seating Leather, and a few dozen
Morocco suitable for the West-Indies.
May 2. d12m
PRINTED DAILY BY
SAMUEL SNOWDEN.