Alexandria daily advertiser (Alexandria [Va.]), 1807-08-21 00:00:00

Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
Vol. VII.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 1807.
[No. 199 8.]
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 vendue limitation and prices.
P. G. Marsteller, v. m.
FOR SALE,
20 hds. South-west Mountain TOBACCO , Selected for the West-India market.
ALSO,
1 pipe } London Bill Wine, 1 half pipe } excellent quality. 4 qu. casks }
Wm. Hodgson.
July 31. Twenty thousand lbs. Porto Rico Green Coffee and Cacao Beans, received per sch'r. Fletcher and Alley, from St. Thomas—
For sale by R. Veitch and Co. or C. Powell.
July 21. NOW LANDING ,
From on board the brig Dolphin and schooner Mahomet , from Boston, schooner Freighter from Portland, and sch'r Euphemia from Windward, Nova-Scotia, and for Sale by Lawrason & Fowle,
150 tons Plaister Paris 21 hds. } New-England Rum 50 hds. } Molasses 14 hds. Molasses 3 pipes French Brandy 10 do. Holland Gin 210 boxes Brown Soap 50 do. mould } Candles 20 do. dpt } 25 bbls. fall Mackerel 20 do. whale Oil 20 cases Claret 40 boxes fresh Lemons, and A quantity of Cheese. August 3. d
FOR SALE,
BY LEWIS DEBLOIS, Assortment of BROAD CLOTHS from eleven to eighteen shillings sterling cost—put them in to draw back. Rovers Duck. French Brandy. Cordova Wine, in half pipes and quarter-casks. New-England Rum, in barrels. Cod-fish, and Stone Lime. May 7. d
JAMES SANDERSON
Offers for Sale, on moderate terms, 5000 lbs. best Green Coffee 40 tiers fresh Rice 20 tiers fresh Raisins 12 tiers green Copperas 5 pipes Cogniac Brandy 10 hds. 4th proof Jamaica 30 barrels N. E. Rum 25 barrels Whiskey 10 bales Cotton 5 boxes Cotton and Wool Cards 42 boxes Tin Plates. AND IN STORE, 25 hds. south Potomac Tobacco. May 14. d
Twenty-five Dollars Reward.
REV. AM. sometime in the months of November or December last,
A NEGRO MAN by the name of SAM, who was hired in the town of Alexandria to a Mr. Robert Smith. He was about 30 years of age, about 5 feet 10 or 11 inches high, very straight, of rather a yellowish or tawny complexion, stutters a little, has a soft voice, and generally seems humble and timid when spoken to. He had a wife at Col. Jemison's, in the county of Caroline, and may perhaps now be lurking in that neighborhood, but I think it more probable he may have gone to the state of Maryland. If he is taken in the state of Virginia and brought to me I will give the above reward; if in the state of Maryland and brought to me I will give Thirteen Dollars reward.
Baldwin M. Lee. Virginia, Westmoreland county, July 24. [30] d
I WANT TO HIRE
A sober, industrious, honest, careful Man, to take care of an Orchard, Garden, and small Farm, near this town.
R. T. Hooe.
August 12. d
For Freight or Charter,
The SHIP COMMERCE , Capt. JAMES CROUCHILL, A stout fine vessel, sails well, about 2400 barrels burthen, and ready to take a cargo on board.
William Hodgson.
July 20. d
For Amsterdam (direct)
The Ship ALEXANDRIA , Capt. WESTON. For freight of one hundred and twenty hds. tobacco, and coffee in bags, or bbls.
Apply to Lawrason & Fowle, Alexandria
Washington Bowie, Georgetown.
July 23. d
WANTED,
A MILLER who is master of his business, to take care of a merchant mill—To such a one good wages will be given.—For the person who wants, please apply to Mr. Joseph Smith, Alexandria.
March 17. d
For Sale by the Subscribers,
Lisbon Carpeting, for summer, of different qualities, Bucellos and Carcavello Wines in quarter casks, Window Glass of different sizes, Mould Candles of a superior quality in small boxes, Soft shelled Almonds in bags, A quantity of patent Iron hollow ware. R. T. Hooe & Co. June 1. co
June 1. co
JAMES BACON,
At his GROCERY STORE, on King-street, has in addition to his former stock, added A fresh Supply of Genuine Articles in the Grocery Line; Which makes his assortment complete. He now offers for sale, on his usual low terms, Muscovado Sugars, of various qualities,
Leaf and Lump ditto,
Gunpowder, Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, Hyson-Skin, and Souchong } TEAS, particularly selected for family use.
Best green Coffee, Chocolate, of a superior quality
Madeira, Busellos, 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, dipt and
spermaceti candles, refined salt-petre, floatant
indigo, allum, copperas, madder, brimstone,
spinning cotton, patent shot all sizes, best
english and country made gunpowder, segars
and smoking tobacco, very best chewing to-
bacco.
Hamilton and Leiper's snuff, Hunter's pipes
in boxes.
London mustard, warranted of a superior
quality, Dixon's best ditto, wrapping paper
demijohns, &c. &c. with generally every ar-
ticle in his line—the whole of which have been
selected with care, and will be disposed of on
the very lowest terms
Printing, in its various branches,
handsomely executed at this office.
Complete sets of SALMAGUNDI as far as published, or any number to complete broken sets, may be had of
R. GRAY, Bookseller, King Street
JUST RECEIVED,
Per Schooner Patty from Portsmouth, AND FOR SALE BY Lawrason & Fowle, 50 tons PLAISTER 100 boxes SOAP 50 boxes Mould and Dipped CANDLES 20 barrels MACKAREL, and 200 boxes Nova Scotia HERRINGS. August 3.
District of Columbia.
NOTICE is hereby given to all whom it may concern, That the Consul General of Portugal to the United States of America, has authorized the subscriber, to legalize all papers that may be necessary for vessels bound from the ports of this district to any in Portugal or Madeira.
Those masters of vessels who may omit having their bills of health thus certified, will be liable to undergo quarantine.
It is requisite that any article shipped for account of a Portuguese subject, should be declared, and sworn to, as Portuguese property; and the bills of lading legalized as above.
Lewis Deblois. May 15. d
Joseph Mandeville,
Corner of KING and FAIRFAX-STREETS, ALEXANDRIA: HAS FOR SALE,
An assortment of WINES, LIQUORS, GROCERIES, &c.
Consisting of
MADEIRA } Port } Sherry } Lisbon } Malaga } Teneriffe & Corsica } WINES.
Old St. Estephe Medoc laret, in cases of one dozen
A few dozen fine old frontinac
Ditto do. best wine bitters
Jamaica and West-India rum
New-England do.
Cogniac, Bourdeaux and Naples brandy
Holland and country gin
Schiedam gin in cases
Irish whiskey, very old
70 barrels Pennsylvania rye whiskey
Cider in barrels
White wine and Cider vinegar
Florence oil in flasks
2 hogsheads Havana honey
15 do. choice retailing molasses
Gunpowder } Imperial } Hyson } Young Hyson } Hyson-Skin and Souchong } TEAS 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)
Mace; nutmegs; cloves; cassia; pimento; pepper; ginger, race and ground; Cayenne pepper; refined salt-petre.
Coffee; chocolate; rice; pearl barley; London and Philadelphia mustard; basket salt; starch; fig blue; floatant indigo; Georgia and Tennessee cotton; flax; wool; madder; copperas; allum; brimstone; chalk; pipes in boxes; wrapping paper and twine; traces; bed cords; leading lines; demijohns; gin cases; patent shot; brandywine gunpowder; Harvey's gunpowder, [the only real British battle powder] from F to treble sealed; chewing tobacco; best Havana segars.
Muscavel 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 12. d
PUBLIC SALE.
At twelve o'clock on Saturday next, will be sold at the Coffee House, 100 shares of Alexandria Marine Stock, on a credit of sixty days for approved notes.
P. G. Marsteller.
August 20. dts.
Pickling Vinegar.
200 gallons excellent Cider Vinegar. Pennsylvania Virgin Honey, fit for Mead or other purposes.
A few boxes fresh Lemons, in good order. Limons and Raisins in boxes, &c.
An assortment of Groceries as usual. For sale by
Thomas Simms. August 20. dts.
LANDING,
From on board the brig Louisa , from Madeira , AND FOR SALE
4 pipes } Choice 8 hds. } Madeira Wine, 8 quarter-casks. } Shipped by Messrs Murdoch, Yuille, Wardrop and Co. Of the same quality as they have for some years past sent to Judge Washington and others for their own use, and which is deemed very superior.
William Hodgson. August 20. d
FOR BOSTON,
THE BRIG HARMONY , ROBERT HENRY master. A fine fast sailing vessel, commodious for passengers—Six hundred barrels will be taken on freight. Apply to JOHN G. LADD. Who has received per said brig a few half pipes,
Choice Old Port Wine. Also, per brig Ruth , a quantity of New Rum in barrels & hogsheads. Aug. 19. d.
Public Sale.
WILL be sold, at public sale, for ready money, on the premises, on Wednesday the 12th of August next, the estate called CLIFTON on Panther-Skin in Loudoun county, consisting of 205 acres of land, on which was formerly erected a merchant and saw mill, distillery, &c. or so much thereof as will be sufficient to raise 1600$ and the costs of suit, to satisfy Joseph Tidball. This sale is made pursuant to a decree of the county court of Loudoun, at which time and place due attendance will be given by The Commissioners. July 13. [21]
THE badness of the weather on Wednesday last, prevented a sale of the above property on that day as advertised. It will again be offered for sale on the 12th of September next, at the same place and upon the same terms as above. The Commissioners. August 19. dts.
Just Received and for Sale, By the Subscribers,
A choice cargo of MAHOGANY, From the Bay of Honduras, of different lengths and sizes, which they will sell by the log or larger quantity.
They have also for Sale,
Sugar in hogsheads London particular Madeira Wine, Catalonia ditto, by the quarter cask Virginia Rum, of excellent quality Molasses by the hogshead Liverpool Stoved Salt And Logwood. Nathaniel Wattles & Co. January 26 2aw
A Miller Wanted.
To a Man who understands the Milling Business, and can produce good recommendations for industry, sobriety, &c. liberal wages will be given by applying to M. MILLER. June 20. d.

BRITISH PARLIAMENT.
HOUSE OF LORDS, JUNE 29.
AMERICAN TRADE.—Lord Hawkesbury presented, by his majesty's command, the order in council, continuing the provisions of the American intercourse Act, which expired during the recess; and gave notice, that it was the intention of his majesty's government to propose to parliament a bill for continuing the above act for a time to be then specified, and to propose in such bill a clause of indemnity for the advice given to his majesty to continue the provision of the former act, after it had legally expired.
Lord Auckland stated that the reason he did not, when in office, recommend the continuance of the act which had now expired, was the pending negotiation with America. He trusted, that when the treaty which was the result of that negotiation came to be discussed, it would be discussed as a treaty ratified, and he felt satisfied it would be found that every possible attention had been paid to the interests of this country. He thought it but fair now to state, that when the question of the renewal of the American Intercourse Act came to be discussed, he should probably be of opinion that the same reasons which before opened did not exist for the continuance of the act. One part of it in particular, he objected to, and did not object to during the negotiation; we alluded to that part of it which allowed the Americans a carrying trade between our possessions in the East Indies and Europe.
HOUSE OF COMMONS, June 29.
AMERICA.—Lord Temple said, that seeing the chancellor of the exchequer in his place, he would beg leave to ask him a question. In the course of the last session it had fallen to his lot to bring in a bill, which had been passed contrary to the opinion of those who composed the present administration, he meant the American Intercourse Bill; and he wished to know if present ministers meant to move for its repeal?
Mr. Rose said, that he for one had strenuously opposed the bill alluded to during its progress through the house, because he disapproved the measure; but as it had received the approbation of the house, and passed into a law, he did not think it would be decent to move its repeal till its operation was better known.
June 30.
Foreign and British Shipping.—Mr. Eden rose, in pursuance of his notice, to make a motion relative to this subject. This he prefaced by a speech of considerable length, stating the object he had in view to be to show the prosperity and increase of our navigation while the country was under the management of the late administration. One great cause to which the decline of British navigation was ascribed, was the passing of the bill called the American Intercourse Bill, which had been represented as a wanton innovation; and yet, by the answer given last night by the treasurer of the navy he learned that ministers had no intention of repealing it, although they had alleged that it went to do for enemies what they could not do for themselves, and to resign to other nations our naval superiority. The house has been told that the whole conduct of the late ministry was a series of concessions to neutrals, and that they were weak enough to commence a negotiation during the existence of the Non-importation act.
Mr. Rose said, he did not rise to oppose this motion, but to state that he was at a loss to know what the hon. gentleman could possibly make out from such an account. The only law passed during the last session, which had any relation to this matter was the American Intercourse bill, and upon that subject the noble lord opposite to him (Lord Temple) had asked him yesterday whether ministers meant to repeal it, in consequence of the objections formerly stated to it? To this he answered, it was rather an important question to be determined during the pending of a treaty with America; although he was convinced such a repeal must be of advantage to the country. During the time that bill was pending, he was convinced it would prove a mischievous bill, and he was now more confirmed in that opinion, as he could venture to say, that it actually puts this country in a worse situation than we were in before, by enabling the Americans to drive the British shipping out of the colonial trade, as the West Indian had no means of carrying his sugar to America. On these
grounds, he very much doubted whether, upon a competition between British and American ships, the latter would not gain the ascendancy.
Viscount Howick said there was no man more desirous than he was to cultivate the good will and friendship of America, being convinced it was for the interest of both countries; but he could not carry that desire so far as to say, that an act of parliament, detrimental to our interest, and destructive of the British colonies, should not be repealed as soon as its evil effects were discovered. If the right honorable gentleman had experienced the inconvenience he expressed, nothing could justify him in not repealing it. The truth was, all the charges brought forward upon this head formerly were totally unfounded, and had been only made, by the present ministers to serve their own purposes when in opposition, but to which they in their consciences, could not now venture to support. Before he sat down, he could not help saying a word or two respecting the conduct of another right hon. gentleman opposite (Mr. Percival) respecting the order of council passed in consequence of the French decree of the 21st of Nov. The right hon. gentleman had stated, that he thought then, as he seemed still to think, the measure of the last administration wholly inadequate to the purposes intended; and if so, why did he not now take upon himself to advise his majesty to correct the spiritless measure. Was not that decree just as much in force against this country as it was when he first objected to it? The whole conduct of the present ministers manifestly shewed, that they do not believe what they themselves formerly said when in opposition.
Mr. Rose repeated, that so far from repealing the American Intercourse bill, he would rather, under existing circumstances, advise its renewal.
The chancellor of the exchequer rose, he said, not for the purpose of prolonging this discussion—He did still continue to lament, that the measure which the late government had thought proper to adopt at the time when the violent decree of France respecting neutrals was passed, was not met in a manner more efficacious; but still he did not conceive that this would be a proper or convenient time to make any alteration in it.
From the RICHMOND ENQUIRER.
TRIAL
OF
COL. AARON BURR (Continued by adjournment and held at the Capitol in the Hall of the House of Delegates, for High Treason against the U. States.)
SATURDAY, August 15.
Present JOHN MARSHALL, chief Justice of the United States.
It is proper to observe that on Thursday three of the jury, who had been summoned on the second venire, were discharged by the court, viz. gen. Pegram, because he was then engaged in military business; Mr. Lewis, because he owned no freehold in the state of Virginia; and Mr. William Moncure of this city, on account of his indisposition. It was understood before the rising of the court that the marshal was to summon three substitutes, and that the prisoner would accept them. Of course the venire which was this day brought into court, was complete, and consisted of 48.
Benjamin Tate was excused from serving, on account of his indisposition.
Henry Randolph wished to be discharged because he was engaged in collecting the public revenue. The court would not however admit the validity of the excuse.
The venire was then called over, in the following order:
Jacob Michaux, Powhatan; William Randolph, Surry; John Edmunds, Sussex; Geo. Minge, Charles City; William L. Morton, Charlotte; Christopher Anthony, Goochland; John Darticot, Hanover; Washington Truham, Louisa; Martin Smith, Prince Edward; Benjamin Tate, City of Richmond; Christopher Tompkins, do. Benjamin Branch, Dinwiddie; Thomas Branch, Chesterfield; James Sheppard, City of Richmond; Gabriel Ralston, do. Micajah Davis, Bedford; Reuben Blakey, Henrico; Miles Seldon, Sussex; Walter Blunt, Sussex; Richard N. Thweat, Petersburg; John Fitzgerald, Nottoway; Robert M'Kim, City of Richmond; Benjamin Graves, Chesterfield; Wm. M'Kim, City of Richmond; Robert Hide, do. Thomas Miller, Powhatan; Thomas Branch, Chesterfield; Robert Goode, do. Henry Randolph, do. Miles Bott, do. Henry Bridge-
water, do. Edward Hallan, City of Richmond; Anderson Barrett, do. Henry Coleman, Halifax; Edmund Baily, City of Richmond; Holder Hudgins, Matthews; William H. Hudgins, do. John Price, Henrico; Isham Godwin, do. William S. Smith, do. George Blakey, do. Gray Carroll, Isle of Wight; Isaac Medley, Halifax; Richard Cord, Henrico; Edward Mumford, Powhatan; Samuel Allen, Buckingham; John M. Sheppard, Hanover; John Curd, Goochland.
There were 7 absent.
Mr. Burr then observed, that the panel was now reduced to 40; and as it would be exceedingly disagreeable for him to exercise the privilege of making peremptory challenges to which he was entitled, he would lay a proposition before the opposite counsel, which would prevent this necessity. He would select eight out of the whole venire, and they might be immediately sworn & impaneled on the jury.
The Chief Justice suggested the propriety of placing these eight at the head of the panel.
Mr. Hay had no objection to this arrangement. It would be easy for him to examine the qualifications of the eight who were selected, when they were once known.
William S. Smith then requested to be excused, on account of his indisposition.
Mr. Burr observed that Mr. S. was one of those whom he had selected; but he would be sorry to impose such a burden upon any invalid. Mr. S. was discharged.
When Christopher Anthony was called, he observed to the court, that he had uttered some expressions since he came to town, which he had been told would certainly disqualify him from serving.
Mr. Burr. Perhaps they were used through levity. Do you think they would be sufficient to warp your judgment? A. No.
Mr. Burr. Then, sir, you are not disqualified.
Mr. M c Rea. State the tenor of those expressions. A. When I first arrived here, I met with an intimate friend, to whom I observed that I had come to town with a hope of being placed on the jury; and that I would use my exertions to hang col. Burr.
Mr. M c Rea. Did you say so, knowing that such expressions would disqualify you? A. I did not, for I never expected to be put on this panel. Q. Were you serious? A. Far from it. I spoke in the utmost spirit of levity. Q. Have you been in the habit of reading the newspapers? A. I have. Q. Have you read gen. Eaton's deposition?
Messrs. Burr, Martin, and Wickham arose and objected to the question.
Mr. Martin. You have no right to disqualify any jurymen for us.
Mr. M c Rea. We too have rights. Chief Justice. Certainly the counsel for the U. S. may challenge for cause.
Mr. M c Rea. We are entitled to the same rights which the opposite counsel have exercised as to the former venire. When the jurymen were successively called before the court, did the opposite counsel in every case challenge for cause? Did not the prisoner make some general observations, that were intended for the ears of the jury; in which he spoke of his right of challenge, and requested every jurymen who was conscious of prejudice to object to himself? Did they not, in several cases, without exercising the right of challenge, previously enquire of the jurymen, whether they had no declarations to make? Did not the counsel for the prosecution suggest some doubts about the propriety of this course? and did not the prisoner reply, that no jurymen ought to lock up in his own bosom prejudices which he had conceived, and that he ought to declare them himself? Did not Mr. Bous frequently interrogate the jurymen, whether they had nothing to state? Mr. J. Baker's case will be particularly recollected; for that gentleman positively replied that he had no observations to make until he had been challenged; and not until this step had been taken, did any declarations fall from Mr. Baker. We wish to pursue the same course now, that was adopted on that occasion. We wish to challenge no jurymen for cause, until they have previously made declarations of their state of mind. The same justice is due to the U. S. as was awarded to the prisoner: and they have the same right to know whether a jurymen is as perfectly impartial in relation to the prosecution, as to the prisoner. As to the jurors themselves, they would certainly be willing to give all the information in their power.
Mr. Hay was willing to take the persons selected; for he entertained no doubt of the integrity of the gentlemen who were sum-
moned. He was willing to take all whom they should be asked by the court, whether they were conscious of any bias which should disqualify them from serving. —If they themselves were satisfied, should be also satisfied. No man on the panel who had definitely made up his mind, would conscientiously think it his hands on the book and solemnly swear himself on impartial and qualified man.
The Chief Justice understood then, that these selected eight were to pass without challenge, unless they challenged themselves. If the court were required to make up a panel, as seems to be the wish of the prosecution, that any impressions were sufficient cause for challenge, he would ask where could this inquisition stop or where could the chain a jury? Gentlemen, (turning to the jury) if any of you have made up your declared your opinion on the case you are to say so before you come to the book.
Mr. Burr. The law presumes every man to be innocent until he is proved to be guilty. It is therefore the duty of every citizen who serves on this jury, to himself completely unbiased; it is a disqualification then for a man to go forward and declare he believes me to be innocent.
When Christopher Anthony was called to the book he stated that he was in court the other day when the first venire was investigated; that it would be extremely unpleasant to serve on the jury, after having formed the very same opinions which he understood had disqualified others. A's objections were overruled.
John M. Sheppard. I do feel myself disqualified from passing impartially between the United States and Aaron Burr. From the documents that I have seen, I have believed and do still believe, that the intentions were hostile to the U. States.
I would be inflicting a wound on my bosom, to be compelled to serve under my present impressions. Mr. S. observed that considerations of a private nature had also borne upon his mind; for he had a child at home extremely sick.
Mr. Burr. Notwithstanding Mr. Sheppard's impressions, I could rely upon his integrity and impartiality. As to his private considerations, I do not wish wafted by to wound his feelings. I must therefore to set down for a moment, until we shall ascertain whether we can make a jury without him.
Mr. Hay. Has the court understood the extent of Mr. Sheppard's declarations?
Chief Justice. If the prisoner's counsel waive the right of challenge there is an end of it.
James Sheppard was then called; who made no declarations.
Reuben Blakey. I have made up no opinions either way, positively on this subject.
John Fitzgerald. It is incumbent on me to state to the court, that I have formed and delivered an opinion unfavorable to col. Burr. My opinion has been founded upon the depositions of general Eaton and Wilkinson, and other newspaper publications; and it is that col. Burr's intentions are hostile and treasonable against the U. States. On which account I am very unwilling to serve, lest I should possess that bias upon my mind which is unbecomimg a jurymen. Mr. F. was requested to set down for a few moments.
Miles Bott. From the affidavits of gens. Wilkinson and Eaton, my opinion has been completely made up for several months past.
Mr. Martin. I suppose you have only taken up a prejudice, on the supposition that the facts stated were true.
Mr. Botts. I have gone as far as to declare that col. F. ought to be hung.
Mr. Burr. Do you think that such declarations would now influence your judgment? A. Human nature is frail. Nor can I positively say. Q. Have you lately declared them? A. Within a few months. I do not feel myself a competent jurymen.
Mr. Burr. It will be seen either that I am under the necessity of taking my prepossessed against me or of having another venire. I am unwilling to submit to the further delay of other tales, and I must therefore encounter the consequences. I will take Mr. Botts, under a belief that he will do me justice.
Four jurymen then having been selected, the three following were sworn: —Messrs. James Sheppard, Blakey & Botts. Mr. C. Anthony was affirmed.
When Henry Coleman was called, he stated that he had conceived and expressed an opinion that the designs of col. B. were always enveloped in mystery and always inimical to the U. S. and when informed by the public prints, that he was descending the river with an armed force, he had

felt every friend of his country ought to feel. Mr. Burr. It, sir, you have completely prejudged my case—Mr. C. I have not. I have not seen the evidence. Mr. B. That is enough, sir. You are elected. [This day's proceedings to be continued.]
BY THIS DAY'S MAIL.
BALTIMORE, August 18. Arrived, schooner Mary, Almeda, 14 days from Havana—the captain left sch'r. Felicity, of Baltimore, from Carthagena, no number of others, names not recalled. Spoke nothing. Ship William, Bingham, was spoken on the 14th June, lat. 16. N. 28 W. 28 days from Baltimore for Canton; all well. Arrived, schooner Eliza, Husbands, 12 days from Barracoa. Left prize brig —, Crabb, for New York in 4 days: no American vessels had been carried in there lately. Three days before the Eliza sailed an English frigate landed 100 men, for the purpose of taking out the cargoes of two valuable prizes, plundering and burning the place. They were opposed by 400 Frenchmen, who attacked and wounded 20 and took the rest prisoners; which afterwards would have been massacred by the Spaniards, if they had not been protected by the French privateer's men. They expected an attack every day from the British—the place was in great confusion—all the privateers were getting ready to go to St. Jago, to avoid the storm. Also, schooner Pegasus, Boyd, from St. Jago. Left schooner Betsy, from Baltimore in 2 days; brig Eliza and Sarah for do. in 10 days. Six leagues S. of Cape Maze, spoke sloop Maria of New York, 31 days from Carolina for Jamaica. In lat. 32, long. 75, schooner Deborah, from Nevis in Philadelphia; had lost her captain a few days before. Off Cape Henry, was boarded by the British frigate Cleopatra, who opened a number of letters. Also, brig Eliza, Aon, Rathell, 19 days from St. Pierre, Martinique. Left brig Mary Ann, Lawson, for New York in 3 or 4 days; schooner Sarah, Summers, Baltimore, in 6 days. On the 25th instant 25 sail of English merchantmen passed St. Pierre, they bound to the N. W. Also, sloop Dispatch, Forte from Porto Cavello. Was boarded by the British schooner Flying Fish, who pressed James Williams, born in Philadelphia, and put a Scotchman on board who was not a sailor.
Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
FRIDAY, August 21.
On Monday the following gentlemen were sworn as Jurors to try Col. Burr. Edward Carrington, Richard B. Parker, David Lambert, Hugh Mercer, James Sheppard, Reuben Blakey, Christopher Anthony, Miles Bous, Henry E. Coleman, Benjamin Graves, Richard Coad, and John M. Sheppard. After the Jury was sworn Mr. Hay addressed them in a speech of two hours long on the part of the prosecution. When he had finished General Eaton was sworn as a witness for the United States. Col. Burr and his counsel objected to the introduction of Gen. Eaton's evidence, as it is related, to the treasonable intention only, until the testimony relative to the overt-act should be gone through. On this question a most ingenious and interesting debate ensued; which was conducted by Messrs. Botts, Wickham, Lee, and Martin, on behalf of Col. Burr, and by Mr. Wirt on the part of the U. States; and lasted to a very late hour; when the court adjourned until Tuesday 10 o'clock.
TUESDAY, August 18.
The Chief Justice delivered in writing the opinion of the court on the question concerning the order in which the evidence on the part of the United States, was to be introduced. The result was that the counsel for the United States were permitted to examine the witnesses in the order preferred by them; provided that no testimony should be introduced to prove any treason, or intention to commit a treason, different from that charged in the indictment. General Eaton was then examined. Captain King of the sch'r Brutus, who arrived at the Lazaretto yesterday, in 19 days from Laguira, informs, that an express had arrived there from Lima, with an account of the capture of Montevideo by the Spaniards.
[Phil. pap.]
A letter from London, of July 2, to a gentleman in Philadelphia, says that a body of merchants had waited on Mr. Monroe to enquire whether he conceived it safe to continue to make shipments to America. He replied in the affirmative; and added, that a treaty conformable to his instructions from Mr. Jefferson, was progressing, and he had no doubt would be agreed upon in a few days. This information proceeds from a highly respectable source.
Extract of a letter dated Banks of the Elbe, June 24.
"I have not been able to learn either the exact position of the Russian armies of reserve, or their force; but, understand, there is one of 60,000 at least; sufficiently near to receive the retreating army; we may still, therefore, nourish the hope (it will not be sanguine or confident) that Russia is not vanquished.
"Yesterday information was received by the duke of Mecklenburg Schwerin, who resides at Altona, that his territory is declared neutral. The duke is said to have joined the Rhenish Confederacy!
"The Prussian troops in the island of Rugen, under gen. Blucher are now in Pomerania. After the catastrophe which have taken place in Prussia, we have lost all interest in what may occur in Pomerania. And the British expedition, the non-arrival of which several months ago has irreparably injured the English cause on the continent, would now be heard of with indifference by its enemies, and with regret by its friends.
"To conclude—There has issued from Stralsund a proclamation or address in French, in favor of Louis XVIII. king of France and Navarre! The white flag is hoisted and all true and loyal Frenchmen, are promised "une discipline paternelle et une solde plus que double. &c." This pay is also stated even to an odd farthing; and the uniform is carefully described—with a special note that deserters are to enquire for the regiment of the king of France, commanded by Mons. the duke Picene.
"One o'clock P. M.
"A report is generally in circulation, which though I cannot trace to any satisfactory authority, is so important that I must relate it as I have received it. A revolution instigated by the janissaries, is said to have taken place in Constantinople. It is further stated, that the Sultan, his son, and all the immediate ministers have fallen victims to the popular fury, and that the nephew of the late Sultan has been proclaimed successor.
"Others add that the French minister Sebastiani, and many French are among the killed.
"I understand that four hundred wagons have been put in requisition in order to transport the division of Molitor & Boudet to East Prussia.—The circumstance, and the silence of the Hamburg papers this morning has raised our spirits."
The intelligence of a revolution at Constantinople, received by the mail yesterday is liable to much doubt, the report however was thought of sufficient consequence to be included in the dispatch of the British envoy at Altona to government.—Some private letters from Hamburg go so far as to state, that peace had been offered to Great Britain and Russia by the Porte, & that Sebastiani had been obliged to leave Constantinople, dreading the fury of the populace which was vehemently directed against French influence.
We have made some extracts relating to the military operations in the Turkish provinces. It appears from these that the official reports in the French papers of the victories obtained by the Turks over the Russians and Servians are a tissue of falsehoods. So late as the end of May the grand vizier had not been able to advance farther than Adrianople. His army was inconsiderable, insufficiently provided with arms, and in want of almost every necessary requisite for entering upon a campaign—The Russians far from abandoning Wallachia, as it was stated had advanced their head quarters from Bucharest to the Danube. There was every probability that Widdens would be shortly in their possession, as it was approached by a strong Russian corps on one side, while the Servians were advancing in force against it from an opposite direction. We wish the prospect in Poland was as cheering as it is on the banks of the Danube. As soon as the fortresses on that river have fallen into their hands we shall be surprised if the war in that quarter continues a month afterwards.
A favorable breeze spring up yesterday morning, the second division of the expedition sailed from the Downs to the
Northward. The 3d division will sail almost immediately.
Port of Alexandria.
ARRIVED, Brig Ruth, Chace, Newport—Sundries —J. G. Ladd. Harmony, Hervy, Boston—ditto—Law- rason & Fowle. Mary, Hall, do. do. do.
Mr. O'KELLY is expected to preach his farewell SERMONS next Sunday forenoon at 11 o'clock, and in the afternoon at the ringing of the bell, in the old Methodist meeting-house. August 21.
For BOSTON, The Brig MARY, ROBERT B. HALL, Master; Will sail in a few days, and will take a few hundred barrels on freight if immediate application is made to
Lawrason and Fowle— Who have for Sale, The CARGO of said Brig, Consisting of 112 tons plaister Paris; 20 pipes Holland gin, of a superior quality; 150 boxes brown soap; 20 ditto chocolate.
IN STORE, 10 bales Beerboon gurrahs; 15 chests imperial and hyson teas; 20 hhds. and 30 barrels N. E. rum; 5 pipes French brandy; 10 do. Holland gin; 1 pipe Madeira and 30 cases claret wine; 20 hhds. retailing molasses; 5 bags and 60 barrels Muscovado clayed sugars; 6 casks superior oil; 10 boxes spermaceti; 150 do. mould, and 30 do. dipt candles; 150 do. brown soap; 100 ditto chocolate; 40 ditto cod-fish; a few quintals ditto, suitable for family use; 150 boxes herrings; 2 casks English sewing twine; 1 case cotton and wool cards; 50 kegs Bellona gunpowder, and a quantity of cheese. August 21.
Washing Machine. THE subscriber respectfully informs the public, that he obtained on the 24th of July, 1807, a Patent for a Washing Machine vastly superior to any heretofore invented, and calculated to save more labor in washing. As he must go to the northward in a few days he wishes to dispose of the right for Virginia. Those who wish to purchase the whole or a part will find their interest by calling at Mr. John Mason's, King-street, between this and next Monday evening. Ebenezer Jones. August 21.
For Sale or Rent, A convenient two story BRICK HOUSE, with back buildings, &c. situate on Duke-street, between Pitt and St. Asaph-streets. ALSO, A commodious frame STORE, on King-street, between Royal and Pitt-streets. Apply to Lawrence Hooff. August 21.
Public Sale. Pursuant to the last will and testament of Captain John Harper, deceased, will be sold, to the highest bidder, at public auction, at one o'clock, at the COFFEE-HOUSE, on THURSDAY, the 27th instant, the following
Very valuable Property IN THE TOWN OF ALEXANDRIA, viz. ONE piece of ground lying on the south side of Franklin-street, and on the west side of Potomac-street, beginning at the intersection of the said streets, being one hundred and twenty-five feet to the eastward of Water, and running westwardly with Franklin-street thirty-two feet six inches, from thence southwardly eighty-eight feet three inches and one half.
One other piece lying on the west side of Union-street, and to the southward of Franklin-street, beginning on Union-street one hundred and seventy-six feet seven inches to the southward of Franklin-street, and running northwardly with Union-street 38 feet 3 inches and an half, thence westwardly 62 feet 6 inches—Also one half acre of ground, lying at the intersection of Royal and Gibbon-streets.
Mary Harper, Ex'x. Wm. Hartshorne, } Samuel Craig, } Wm. Herbert, } August 18.
Printing, in its various branches, handsomely executed at this office.
THE Water-Street Academy Establishment for Sale.
IF the subscriber can dispose of his Establishment, he proposes to leave Alexandria; therefore a good English teacher, for a moderate sum, on application to him between this and the first of September next, may immediately enter into a school the most completely situated and the best calculated to reach with ease and facility of any in the place, and which has, for many years, been worth from eight to twelve hundred dollars per year, and now has upwards of forty scholars. If it is not disposed of within the above limited time it is more than probable it will not be disposed of at all but continued.
Jonathan Foster. August 21. The payment will be made very easy to the purchaser.
WANTED, A WET NURSE. Enquire of the Printer. August 21.
Just Received, By the brig Louisa, John Macnamara, master, from Madeira, and for sale by the subscriber, 7 pipes and 12 quarter casks prime London particular WINE, of the brand of Scott & Co. fit for immediate use. James Patton. August 21.
ALSO, Bills on London for Sale, Drawn by J. F.
Ten Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY from the subscriber on the 20th instant, an apprentice boy named William Suthard, but sometimes calls himself Gothard Suthard has a down look and light curly hair, five feet two inches high—his cloathing consisted of a bearskin jacket and white pantalettes. Whoever apprehends said boy and brings him home or confines him in jail, shall receive the above reward.
James Nightingale, Shoemaker. August 21.
ALEXANDRIA THEATRE.
On SATURDAY EVENING, AUGUST 22, Will be presented, a Comedy, in three acts, CALLED THE MIDNIGHT HOUR. (Translated from a French piece called RUSE CONTRE RUSE.)
  The Marquis,  Mr. Wood.    The General,  Mr. Jefferson.    Nicholas,  Mr. Rutherford.    Sebastian,  Mr. Cone.    Matthias,  Mr. Cross.    Ambrose,  Mr. Charnock.    Servant,  Mr. Barnett.    Julia,  Mrs. Wood.    Flora,  Mrs. Jefferson.    Cicely,  Mrs. Cunningham.  
END OF THE PLAY, The favorite Scotch SONG of BONNY DOON. (Written by ROBERT BURNS.) By Mrs. MELMOTH.
(NEVER ACTED HERE.) To which will be added, a GRAND PANPTIMIMICAL DRAMA, in two acts,
LA PEROUSE; OR, THE DESOLATE ISLAND.
The Scenery, Machinery, Dresses and Decorations entirely new. Scenery painted by Mr. JEFFERSON. The Music by Moorhead and Davey, with Orchestra Parts by Mr. Reinagle.
EUROPEANS. La Perouse, Mr. Jefferson. Conge, (his Valet) Master Cunningham. Officers, Messrs. Wood, Rutherford, Claude and Cone.
Madame Perouse, Mrs. Jefferson. The Child of Perouse, Master J. Jefferson. INDIANS.
Kanko, (the Chief) Mr. Cross. Nagaski, (the Father of Umba) Mr. Charnock. Petopataw, (the Brother) Mr. Miller. Tetosama, Mr. Barnett.
Umba, Mrs. Woodham. Chimpanzee, (an animal of the Desolate Island) Master Jefferson.
The doors to be opened at six, and the performance to begin precisely at a quarter past seven o'clock. August 20.
Admittance—BOX, ONE DOLLAR—PIT, SEVENTY-FIVE CENTS—GALLERY, FIFTY CENTS.
Tickets to be had at the office, in front of the THEATRE, at Gadsby's Hotel, and at the Office of the Daily Advertiser.

Valuable Property for Sale.
TO BE SOLD, in four distinct lots or together, for acres of LAND, containing from one and a quarter acres to two acres each, most eligibly situated without the territory of Columbia, extending in a right line from Gibbon-street to Great Hunting-Creek, intersecting Jefferson, Franklin, and Green-street, and bounding east and west on Fayette and Payne-streets. A plan of the ground and further particulars may be obtained by application to
James Patton.
June 22.
THE SUBSCRIBERS
Being desirous of bringing the affairs of the late firm of THOMPSON and VEITCH, to a final close, OFFER FOR SALE the following
REAL PROPERTY, viz.
THREE comfortable Dwelling-Houses, with elegant stores, on the south side of King, between Fairfax and Royal-streets, lots extending back 175 feet; at present occupied by Joseph Janney, James Russel, and James R. Riddle and Co. The situation is considered to be amongst the best for business in Alexandria.
A dwelling house and lot on the north side of King-street, near the corner of King and Pitt-streets, occupied by Samuel Snowden.
A lot, fronting 56 feet on Pitt-street, extending back 119 feet and bounded on the south by an alley, on which is a shed occupied by M. Dorsey, coach-maker.
A brick dwelling house on Prince-street, between Fairfax and Royal-streets, occupied by William Lovering.
Also, the vacant lots adjoining, on each side of said house. Their situation for business equal to any unimproved property in town.
That large and commodious brick tavern, in George-Town, with all the buildings and improvements attached thereto, situated on the main street leading from the public ferry; occupied by Joseph Semmes.
Three handsome three story brick dwelling houses, with brick stables and carriage houses, being part of the six buildings, situated on Pennsylvania avenue, in the city of Washington.
A handsome commodious, and well finished brick dwelling house, in Charlestown, Jefferson county, late the property of Van Rutherford, with a large garden and the corner storehouse on same lot, situate near the centre of the main street.
Also, a tan-yard with sundry improvements, a comfortable dwelling house and lot adjoining, very handsomely situated, &c. Late the property of George Hite.
Also, a two story house and lot on the main street, at present occupied by Charles Foulk.
And a vacant lot on the main street, in a central situation for business.
For particular information respecting the above property in Charles-Town, application may be made to William Tate, Esq. of that place, or to Henry St. George Tucker, Esq. of Winchester.
A tract of land in Loudoun county, containing 400 acres, situate near the Gum Spring, late the property of J. Spence. On this tract there are two settlements and about 60 acres in cultivation, the rest of the land well timbered; the new turnpike road will pass thro' a part of this tract. Captain Charles Lewis living near the Gum-Spring, will shew this land to any person desirous of viewing it.
One other tract of 195 acres, in Frederick county, about four miles from Winchester and near the lands belonging to Judge Holmes. For particulars apply to Henry St. George Tucker, Esq.
One other tract of 400 acres, in Hampshire county, on a branch of Faithy's Run, near the town of Frankfort, formerly owned by Daniel Jones.
One other tract of 360 acres, in Randolph county, being part of an old military survey, on the south side of Glady Creek, considered to be of excellent quality. This tract is situated in a thickly settled part of that country, and contiguous to the main road leading from Randolph to the horse-shoe-bottom, on Cheat-river.
One other tract, named Faithy , of 263 acres, in Westmoreland county, state of Pennsylvania, situated on the Monongahela river, and binding thereon for 3-4 of a mile, about one quarter of a mile below Casser's ferry, and 4 miles above Pittsburgh's ferry. A large proportion is rich bottom lands, with a valuable orchard of apple trees and about 50 acres in cultivation. The main road from Union-Town to Pittsburgh passes close by this land.
Any part of the above described property we are disposed to sell at reasonable rates, on the following terms, viz. The cash is fixed, and the residue in three or four equal annual payments, the purchaser giving bonds with security on the purchase.
Joseph Thompson, Richard Veitch.
November, April 25.
The Subscriber has just Received
And offers for sale, Ninety hampers Bristol PORTER BOT-TLES, containing one gross each. Seven bales COTTON, of a superior quality for retailing—and A few tierces fresh RICE. ON HAND, Best Philadelphia PORTER AND PALE ALE, in hds. Do. BEER, in barrels. AND AS USUAL, First quality Philadelphia Porter and Pale Ale, in bottles, put up for home, or export consumption. ALSO, WHITE AND BROWN SOAP, old and dry, and in nice order for retailing, or family use.
Wm. DUNLAP.
June 16.
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Twenty Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY, from the subscriber, on the 18th of June last, a negro woman, named Milly , of a light complexion, somewhat masculine, remarkable large and strong made, when spoken to, if taken by surprize, stammers—Had on when she went away a striped homespun cotton short gown and petticoat—Whoever takes up said negro and brings her home to the subscriber's farm at Gum-Spring, in Fairfax county, or confines her in any jail so that the subscriber gets her again shall receive the above reward.
Elizabeth Peake.
August 1.
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FOR SALE. OAK HILL MILL, And two valuable Leases,
SITUATED in the county of Fauquier, on the great road leading from Ashby's and Manassas's Gaps, in the Blue Ridge, to Alexandria, Falmouth, and Fredericksburg. The mill seat commands a fall of 24 feet in a very constant stream, issuing immediately from the Cobler Mountain, and is improved by a merchant mill fifty-five by forty-five, three stories high, two of stone and one of wood, containing two water wheels, sixteen feet in diameter, one pair of burr and one of Allegany stones, with the necessary running gear and machinery, in perfect repair. To the mill is attached a lot of twenty acres, in fee simple, on which there is a framed dwelling house, 38 feet by 20, with two rooms below stairs and two above, an unfinished portico behind, of the whole length of the house, and a porch in front, two excellent springs rising within a few feet of the dwelling house, and the mill supply both with water.
The leases are for two unexpired lives, contain one hundred acres each, and lay adjacent to each other, and to the mill lot. They have on them houses for the reception of tenants, twelve acres of improved timothy meadow and one hundred and forty acres of inclosed land, adapted for plaster of Paris and red clover, and now in a state of high cultivation. The terms of sale of the above property will be made to suit the convenience of the purchaser, to whom will be given an indisputable title. For the terms of sale or a view of the premises, application may be made to Robert Hareford, Esq. residing thereupon, who is fully authorized to dispose of the same—or to the subscriber.
Charles Fenton Mercer.
Little River, Loudoun county, Virginia. May 16. [18] lawtf.
P. S. If the above property is not sold by the first of October, it will, after that period, be rented out for one or more years. C. F. M.
Property for Sale.
NOTICE is hereby given, That in pursuance of a deed of trust from Mr. William Wilson to the late William Craik, Esq. to secure the payment of a certain sum of money therein mentioned, to William Fitzhugh, Esq. I shall, as the executor of the said William Craik, proceed to sell, on the first day of September next, on the premises, one moiety of a three story Brick House, situate on Water-street, in the town of Alexandria, now in the occupation of Dr. James Kennedy, and also a small lot adjoining it; upon a credit of 60 and 120 days, with interest from the date of the notes, the purchasers to give their notes with an approved endorser or endorser.
EDMUND I. LEE,
Executor of William Craik, deceased, who was the trustee.
August 8.
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FOR SALE.
On advantageous terms, A THREE STORY BRICK WARE-HOUSE, on Union-street, next door to Benjamin Eveve, jun. well situated for the Shipping or Grocery business—Also, a LOT OF GROUND, at the corner of Water and Wolfe-streets.
TO RENT.
And immediate possession given, The STORE and DWELLING HOUSE, on Fairfax-street, occupied by Jacob Hoffman—an excellent stand for the DRY GOOD business—Apply to
Joseph Thompson & Son.
March 14.
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Public Sale of Lots.
AGREEABLE to the will of Mr. JOHN WEST, deceased, the subscriber will, on MONDAY, the 24th day of August next, expose to public sale, at the New Turnpike Gate, near to Mr. Rickett's, his Moiety, or One Half of a Tract of Land adjoining thereto, lying on Timber Branch, known by the name of " PEARSON'S TRACT "—which land was devised by John West, jun. late of Cameron, to his two sons Thomas and John West, to be equally divided between them—The land is naturally fertile and full of a young growth of timber, which with proper care and attention will soon become valuable. There is some excellent springs of water upon it, and elegant sites for buildings.—The land will be laid off in lots from five to ten acres. The Terms of Sale will be—
One-third payable in cash—the other two-thirds in negotiable notes in either of the banks in Alexandria, with approved indorsers, at 30 and 60 days, which is as far as the credit can be extended, the land being sold for the immediate payment of debts.
A plat of the land as now surveyed and laid off into lots, may be seen in the coffee-house, in the town of Alexandria, or in the hands of
Charles Little, Exor. of J. West.
July 31.
NOTICE.
ALL those who have any claims or demands against the estate of John Dunlop, merchant, late of the town of Alexandria, are hereby informed, to bring in their accounts, legally proved, before the first day of November next, at which time a full and final settlement and distribution of his estate, will be made. Should any accounts be exhibited after that period, they will be disregarded, and this Notice pleaded in bar of them. Those that are indebted to the estate, will be pleased to make immediate payment.
Samuel Craig, William Herbert, } Exr's.
April 5.
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PROSPECTUS
OF LEWIS AND CLARK'S TOUR TO THE PACIFIC OCEAN, THROUGH THE INTERIOR OF THE CONTINENT OF NORTH AMERICA, Performed by order of the Government of the United States.
During the years 1804, 1805, and 1806.
This work will be prepared by Capt. Meriwether Lewis, and will be divided into two parts, the whole comprizing in three volumes octavo; the first containing at least seven hundred pages, the second and third from four to five hundred each, printed on good paper, and a fair pica type. The several volumes in succession will be put to press at as early periods as the avocations of the author will permit him to prepare them for publication.
This distribution of the work has been made with a view to the accommodation of every description of readers, and is here offered to the patronage of the public in such shape, that all persons wishing to become subscribers, may accommodate themselves with either of the parts, or the entire work, as it shall be most convenient to themselves.
Subscriptions received by ROBERT GRAY, Alexandria.
Detached from this work, there will be published
LEWIS AND CLARK'S MAP OF NORTH AMERICA.
From longitude 90 west, to the Pacific Ocean, and between 36 and 52 north latitude, with extensive Marginal Notes. Dimensions five feet eight inches by three feet ten inches.
EMBRACING all their late discoveries, and that part of the continent heretofore the least known. This map will be compiled from the best maps now extant, as well published as in manuscript, from the collective information of the best informed travellers through the various portions of that region, and corrected by a series of several hundred celestial observations, made by Captain Lewis during his late tour.
For the convenience of subscribers, these several works will be delivered at the most respectable commercial towns, and at the seats of government of the respective states and territories within the Union: no advance is required, nor will payment be demanded until such delivery is made.
THE price of part the first, in two vols. will be ten dollars, and that of part the second, in one volume, eleven dollars, delivered in boards. Price of the Map, ten dollars.
** Any persons who may have subscribed for these works, to lists which contained no stipulated prices for the same, and who may be dissatisfied with the terms now proposed, are at liberty to withdraw their names from such lists, at any time prior to the 1st day of December next.
M. LEWIS.
Philadelphia, June 2.
[Aug. 7.]
This is to give Notice,
THAT the subscribers of Alexandria county, in the district of Columbia, both elected from the orphan's court of said county before administration on the personal estate of Matthew Lukin, late of the county aforesaid deceased: All persons having claims against the said deceased, are hereby warned to exhibit them, with the vouchers thereof, to the subscriber, on or before the 11th day of February next ensuing, or they may by law be excluded from all benefit to said estate. All those indebted thereto, are requested to make immediate payment.—Given under my hand this 10th day of August, 1807.
Fredericka Augusta Helena Eakin, Administratrix.
August 10.
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FOR SALE,
THAT BEAUTIFUL SEAT, SITUATED on the banks of Great Hunting Creek, called Beaufort , the only owned by the late John West. It is a most beautiful seat, for the summer residence, and for the autumnal hunting and fishing, retaining the right of possession at any time during the lease term, on giving one month's notice.—For terms apply to
RICHARD LEVY.
April 28.
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JUST RECEIVED,
A fresh supply of Dr. Frazar's pure Iodich Ointment and Frazar's Powders, FOR SALE BY R. GRAY, Bookseller, King-street, Alexandria. June 9.
To Parents, Guardians, & Teachers.
JUST PUBLISHED,
BY COTTON AND STEWART, ALEXANDRIA.
MAVOR'S
UNIVERSAL SPELLING-BOOK, Accompanied by a progressive series of Easy and Familiar Lessons. Intended as an Introduction to the first Elements of the English Language.
THE AUTHOR'S PREFACE.
NOTWITHSTANDING the vast number of history books for children in the present day, which have been written within these few years by persons of distinguished abilities and sanctioned with their names, it must still be allowed, that there has not appeared an introduction to Reading, for the general use of schools, that rises above the level of the vulgar, though popular compilations of Dycke, Dilworth and Feaming. The superstructure has been attended to with as much care and writers of the first eminence have contributed to rear the fabric of learning, while the foundation has been laid by the most illiterate of men, by the most talentless and ignorant workmen. The consequence has frequently been, as might be expected from such a structure: the rate has been visited at the very commencement; and it has often proved more difficult to remove error, than it would have cost pains to place originally the principles of truth.
For the neglect we have alluded to, it would be impossible to produce any consistent reason. Perhaps the pride of acknowledged literature could not stoop to an occupation reputed so mean, as that of compiling a Spelling Book. Yet to lay the first stone of a name edition, has ever been a task delegated to the most honorable hands; and to sow the first seeds of useful learning in the nascent mind, is an employment that cannot be disgraceful to the most illustrious talents. Bishop Lowth wrote an excellent English grammar, and several men of rank in literature have benefited the public by similar productions; yet it is in vain that grammars are written, if no one has learned to read; it is in vain that the sublimest discoveries are made in any art or science, if the generality of the world are precluded from profiting by them, for want of previous instruction in the first principles with which they are connected.
The Editor of the following sheets is fully convinced of the folly of his inferences and the justice of his remarks, in whatever light his present undertaking may be regarded. Humble or degrading as it may appear to those who, perhaps, have no higher pretensions than himself, he cannot think that labor un honorable, which is so manifestly beneficial to the rising generation; nor has he any reason to fear, but that the candid and judicious will appreciate his motives and his production as they deserve. Our sentiments and our conduct are influenced by early impressions; and many seem to grow to allow. The stream will always flow tintured with the nature of its source. A just maxim, a humane principle, a germ of knowledge early imbued, will be permanent to the last. The first books we read can never be forgotten, nor the principles they inculcate, eradicated. Hence, is the protection of this work, and has been taken to make every lesson or essay, as far as the nature and intention of the plan would allow, tend to the more easy progressive lessons, where sense was intended to a single syllable, it is hoped something will be found to please and to improve, nor will this be thought difficult. To tread in the steps of a Barbauld, a Fawcett, an Edgeworth, a Trimmer, a Berquin, and to accommodate their labors to the benevolent design in hand, only acquired a little taste and judgment, which any person conversant with education and books ought to possess.
In short, the Editor feels inclined to believe, that a manual for early youth will be found much better adapted for the purpose than any that has preceded it, and in consequence he anticipates the kind patronage of Teachers in general. It probably will tend to facilitate the labour, by furnishing subjects more agreeable to the pupil, than the dry inanity of most books of the kind; and it cannot fail to redound to their credit also, by giving youth an opportunity of gaining as much general knowledge as could be crowded within the limits prescribed.
Indeed it was a remark of the publisher, (to whom British youth are under singular obligations for his filling them with many valuable opportunities of improvement) when he earnestly pressed this work on the Editor's attention. That a Spelling Book frequently constitutes the whole library of a poor child, unless when charity puts a bible into his hands, & it consequently ought to contain as great a variety of useful matter as the writer will permit. The compilation has been formed under this principle.
Woodstock, Oct. 20th, 1802.
PRINTED DAILY BY
SAMUEL SNOWDEN.