Alexandria daily advertiser (Alexandria [Va.]), 1807-10-05 00:00:00

Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
VOL. VII]
MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 1807.
[No. 2034.]
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.
WANTED
A middle aged woman, capable of managing a house. To one of good character liberal wages will be given. Enquire of the Printer.
Sept. 9.
JUST RECEIVED,
By Schooner Frederick, Capt. Thomas, from Portland , and for sale by
Lawrason and Fowle,
4000 feet prime boards 100 barrels New-England rum 2 pipes cognac brandy, 4th proof 100 sides good leather.
September 10.
SOAL LEATHER.
200 sides RED SOAL LEATHER, just received and for sale by
Lawrason and Fowle,
4 bales plains 7 ditto Kendal cottons—which they sell on liberal terms.
September 18.
Just Received,
By the brig Louisa, John Macnamara, master, from Madeira ,
4 d 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
Bills on London for Sale,
Drawn by J. P.
Public Sale.
By virtue of a deed of trust from PHILIP HASTON and MARY his wife, to the subscribers, to secure a debt owing by him to the Bank of Alexandria, on THURSDAY the 8th day of October next, will be exposed to sale, on a credit of six, twelve and eighteen months, carrying an interest from that day, several LOTS and parcels of GROUND, in the town of Alexandria, to wit:
An undivided Moiety of a piece of Ground, with the improvements, lying upon the west side of Royal-street and to the northward of King-street, fronting twenty-five feet six inches on Royal-street, and extending back one hundred and twenty-three feet five inches—the whole ground subject to an annual rent of fifteen pounds twelve shillings Virginia currency.
A piece of Ground, lying upon the west side of Columbus-street and to the southward of King-street, extending on Columbus-street sixty-six feet seven inches to a twenty feet alley, then westwardly with the line of the alley one hundred and sixteen feet to another alley fourteen feet ten inches wide, then northwardly with the line of that alley twenty-six feet seven inches, then eastwardly twenty-four feet three inches and an half, then northwardly forty feet, then eastwardly ninety-one feet eight inches and an half—subject to an annual rent of forty-nine dollars fifteen cents.
A Square of Ground, containing two acres, lying on the south side of Wolfe-street, north side of Wilkes-street, west side of Patrick-street, and east side of Henry-street.
A large Frame Store & Warehouse, built upon a piece of ground lying on the south side of Prince-street and to the eastward of Fairfax-street, the ground is thirty feet some inches front on Prince-street, the building nearly covers the whole front, the building is insured.
James Keith,
John C. Herbert,
September 15 [17]
Printing in its various branches, executed at this office.
Russia Sheetings & Ravens Duck.
Just received a few Bales—
FOR SALE BY
John G. Ladd.
September 25.
Public Sale.
On SATURDAY, the 10th day of October next, will be sold, on the premises,
A Tract of Land, belonging to the estate of Captain Richard Conway, deceased; containing seven hundred and thirty-nine and half acres, adjoining the lands of William Fitzhugh, Mrs. Washington, of Hayfield, Mr. Dulany and Mr. Cooke, and lying between six and seven miles from Alexandria. A particular description of the land is supposed unnecessary, as any disposed to purchase will probably examine it.—The terms of sale will be on a credit of six, twelve and eighteen months; bond, with approved security, together with a mortgage on the premises will be required. Persons disposed to attend the sale will meet at 11 o'clock at Mr. Benson's tavern, on the Colchester road, from whence it is proposed to proceed to the land and to commence the sale precisely at 12 o'clock. This tract will be divided to accommodate purchasers.
And on the Monday following, the 12th day of October,
Will be sold, on the premises,
A tract of Land, lying on the west side of the old road leading from the falls church to Alexandria, containing one hundred and eighty-five acres, being a part of a tract of land sold by William H. Territt to Baldwin Dade. This land will be laid off in lots of about twenty-five acres each.
At the same time and place will be sold, Some Lots of the Stump Hill Tract, containing from three to five acres each—the terms of sale the same as the above.
And on Wednesday, the 14th of the same month,
Will be sold for ready money, at public auction, at the coffee-house, in Alexandria, Thirty-six Shares of Alexandria Bank Stock.
WILLIAM HERBERT, } 1/2 N. FITZHUGH, } 1/2 E. I. LEE, } 1/2
September 15.
Notice is hereby given,
THAT in consequence of a deed of trust from Henry D. Hooe, late of Prince William county, deceased, to secure the sum of three hundred and eighty-one pounds nineteen shillings and three pence, due to Alexander Smith, of Alexandria, from the said H. D. Hooe—on the first day of the next district court to be held at Hay-Market, in Prince William county, (being the 13th day of next month) I shall proceed to sell to the highest bidder, for ready money, A TRACT OF LAND, situate in the county of Fauquier, containing one hundred and fifty acres—which Land has on it a Mill, a Store House and a comfortable Dwelling House, with necessary Out Houses; is situated about five miles from Hay-Market, and was formerly occupied by Nathan Matthew. The sale will take place at the tavern of Benjamin Bronough, in the town of Hay-Market.
R. Young.
September 12.
HORWELL'S
Celebrated Patent Suspenders
FOR Ease, Elegance, Strength, &c. far exceeds any in use. To be had wholesale and retail at the MANUFACTORY, lower end of Prince Street Alexandria.
M. B. The Subscriber has a complete assortment well adapted for the Winter Season, and can supply wholesale purchasers on advantageous terms.
Richard Horwell.
Sept. 25.
DIRECTIONS.
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 straining, and thereby destroying the case designed in the construction of the article.
Richard Horwell.
Thirty casks fresh Rice,
Just received,
And for sale by
Mordecai Miller.
September 22.
REMOVAL.
WILLIAM BARTLEMAN has removed to the lower end of King-street, opposite to Mr. Hugh Smith's glass and china warehouse, where he has an extensive and general assortment of GROCERIES, &c. for sale on his usual terms.
September 25.
Land for Sale.
TO be Sold, on the premises, on Thursday the 15th of October next, a small TRACT OF LAND, lying in the county of Fairfax, containing about one hundred and forty acres. This Land lies about seven or eight miles of Alexandria and George-Town, has a sufficient quantity of wood and meadow land, and is well watered. It lies adjoining the seat of Dr. Henry Rose, and would make a comfortable retreat for a town family in the sickly season. Capt. Joseph Powell will shew the Land to any person wishing to view it, before the day of sale, when the terms which is expected to be accommodating, will be made known by
The Legatees of Nathan Smith, dec'd.
September 9.
The subscriber has on hand,
A few Bales of GOODS, suitable to the approaching season, which he will dispose of at a low advance, on a liberal credit, viz.
 BLUE KERSEYS  BLUE CLOTH  MIXED COATINGS  BAIZES  WHITE SWANSKIN  MIXED FLANNELS  NARROW CLOTHS  FLANNEL SERGE  BEAVER COATING  7 DOWLAS 
Also, just Landing,
13 hhds. St Croix SUGAR, of good quality.
2 punchbees St. Croix RUM, 3d prf. and 3 pipes Cognac BRANDY, 4th prf. James Patton.
September 10.
BRYAN HAMPSON
HAS FOR SALE.
 10 pipes old port  5 do. Madeira  30 quarter casks Lisbon  12 do. particular Teneriffe  15 do. Malaga  15 pipes old cognac brandy  5 do. 4th proof Holland Gin  5 hhds. 3d proof Antigua rum  12 do. first quality molasses  6 do. green copperas  2 do. alum  20 do. brown sugar  20 bags pimento  15 do. pepper  10 ches young hyson  10 do. hyson skin  5 do. imperial  100 bags green coffee  150 kegs madder  50 do. ground ginger  30 do. raisins  1200 lbs. Bacon, well cured  5 kegs salt petre 
A quantity of fine and ground alum salt. At all times he has the first quality flour for family use on hand—with a number of other articles—all of which he will sell low on his former terms.
Aug. 31.
JAMES SANDERSON
Offers for Sale, on moderate terms,
 5000 lbs. best Green Coffee  10 tierces fresh Rice  20 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 boxes Cotton  5 boxes Cotton and Wool Cards  12 boxes Tin Plates. 
AND IN STORE,
26 hhds. South Potomac Tobacco.
ALMANACS for 1808,
Just published and for sale, by Cotton and Stewart.
August 24.
For Freight, [Coastways]
The strong, good Sloop FLORA, SAMUEL HUCKINS, Master;—Burthen 600 barrels.
John G. Ladd.
For sale, on board said vessel, 50 tons Plaister Paris 20 barrels fat Mackerel 1 hogshead and ten barrels Rum. October 3.
DANCING SCHOOL.
MR. GENERIS
RESPECTFULLY informs the ladies and gentlemen of Alexandria that his DANCING SCHOOL will commence on FRIDAY, the 2d inst.
Mr. GENERIS flatters himself that he will give satisfaction to the parents who will trust their children to his care—They will be taught in the most fashionable style, and a variety of New Dances.
AN EVENING or NIGHT SCHOOL for grown Gentlemen, as usual.
October 2.
Lost or Mislaid,
A LIGHT hogshead Tobacco Note, on Aquia Warehouse dated 21st of April, 1807, marked A G no. 75—gross weight is not known without reference to said warehouse—tare 105—inspected by Stone and Edington, for Alexander Cummings—the C may be construed as G.—The public are hereby forewarned from purchasing said Note, as it will be stopped at the warehouse and a new note issued.
James M. Robertson.
October 3.
FOR SALE,
Forty-one Logs of first quality St. Domingo Mahogany.
If it is not sold by the quantity before Monday next, I will then sell it in parcels or in planks, to suit the purchasers.
Joseph Smith.
October 2.
Public Sale.
On TUESDAY next, will be sold, at the Vendue-Store, on a credit of four months, One pipe, four half pipes, and seven quarter-casks of Madeira Wine, of a superior quality.
P. G. Marsteller.
September 29.
Public Sale.
On TUESDAY next, will be sold, at the Vendue Store, One bale of Rose Blankets, & one bale of Negro Cottons, on a credit of ninety days.
P. G. Marsteller.
September 29.
PUBLIC SALE.
On TUESDAY, the 6th day of October next, will positively be sold, at the Vendue-Store, on a credit of three months, for approved endorsed negotiable notes,
Two bales of Broad Cloths, from 11 to 18 shillings sterling costs. 2 ditto napt and plain Coatings, from 6 to 12 shillings sterling costs.
P. G. Marsteller.
September 24.
NOTICE.
Under the authority of a deed of trust from Thomas West to the subscriber, to satisfy a debt due to John Hodgkin's, of seven hundred sixty-two dollars forty-two cents—on TUESDAY the 6th day of October, will be exposed to public sale, on the premises, in Lots containing from 10 to 14 acres—
A Tract of Land, near Alexandria, to the north of the new turnpike road, and lying on the east of Stump-Hill, being one moiety of a tract of land commonly called "Pearson's Tract."
The terms of sale will be—One-third cash, one-third in sixty, and one-third in ninety days. Conveyances to be made on the receipt of the last instalment. The title papers will be shewn on the day of sale.—Sale to begin at twelve o'clock.
R. MOTT.
September 28.
John Hodgkin at the Co. House in Alexandria

TRIAL OF COLONEL A. BURR.
MOTION FOR COMMITMENT. EXAMINATION OF EVIDENCE. (CONTINUED.)
TUESDAY, September 22.
Jacob Dunbaugh was re-examined.
He stated there were two keels and four bateaux; that Mr. Burr had told him between Chickasaw Bluffs and Bayou Pierre, that his first object was to seize Baton Rouge and make that his home until he could collect his forces which he expected would amount to ten or twelve thousand men; he stated that Mr. B. told him that Governor Folk of Baton Rouge would order the men to take the flints out of their guns, he said that some of them went up the Red river.
Upon being cross-examined he stated that he had made a deposition at New Orleans at the request but not the compulsion of general Wilkinson, that he was well acquainted with the construction of bateaux, that they could go up stream and that they were built for that purpose.
Stephen S. Welch.
Q. Were you at the mouth of Cumberland? A. I was; I only joined there. I was there with a load and captain Berry wished me to join and go down the river to make a settlement, for that it was advantageous to young men. I said that I had no incumbrance, and being a single man I was willing to go. Q. Who is Berry? A. John Berry, a man I met there.
Mr. Burr. He was called captain of the boat.
Witness. He was appointed captain of the boat I went in. I agreed to go down. The proposition made to me by captain Berry was to settle the Ouachita country; to have a certain portion of land besides other compensation. Q. What was it? A. Captain Berry offered me ten dollars a month, but I said I was not for hire and would go as a volunteer. Q. Did you descend the river with him? A. Yes. Q. Do you recollect hearing any conversation from Mr. Burr to Mr. Floyd, on the subject of arms? A. I do not. Did you go to Bayou Pierre? A. Yes, and to Natchez. Q. What became of Mr. B.? A. I think that he went to Natchez with us. I think that the boat with his family on board was struck on the point of an island above Natchez, and that I assisted to get her off. I did not see Mr. B. there, but I was told he went to Natchez.
On being further interrogated the witness deposed that he was on the piece of ground cleared for exercising; that he was stationed there with sixteen or seventeen others as a guard to watch the boats about two hundred yards from it; that the boats were then on the west side of the Mississippi; that he understood as the reason of this arrangement, that the militia were expected to come and carry the boats to Cole's Creek; that the orders of the guard were to let no one pass to the boats without giving the countersign 'look sharp' and to fire if any one attempted to pass, not with a view of hitting them, but to alarm the boats; that a Mr. Noland from Berry's boat gave the orders, but he knows not who gave them to him; Noland was some times styled lieutenant and some times ensign; that centinels were placed out who were relieved every two hours through the night till day light, the guard were not. Q. Were you ever better informed about the object of the expedition?
The Witness said he had not been from those who had any authority, or who he supposed were better informed than himself; there was a talk among the men that they were going to take Baton Rouge. Q. Why did your impressions change? A. The witness said that he did not know who was the first person that started such a conversation, but that he had first heard it from two or three or more who were taking in the bow of the boat, that he came forward and heard it, that it was further said they were going to drag the men to Florida. Some of them were very much scared at the time. He further said that there were somewhere about one hundred men at the mouth of Cumberland; that they had no agricultural tools, no ploughs, hoes, or harrows, except edged tools to fell timber; that the search made by captain Fitzpatrick was at Bayou below Bayou Pierre; that being only in one boat when it was searched, he does not know whether the search was a fair one; that he never saw, but did hear that arms had been sunk and concealed; that he saw not
heard of the stopping of a leak produced by two auger holes and ropes in the back part of the gunwale in the cabin occupied by Mr. Burr, for that Mr. Pryor being unable to stop the leak, he had called him and he had stopped it.
Cross-Examined.
Mr. Burr. Did you know Dean's boat? A. It sailed with us in company from the mouth of Cumberland; but I do not certainly know whether it was connected with us. Q. What became of Boyce's boat? A. It went down to Natchez.
Mr. Wirt. Who dismissed you from the party? A. When the boats were stopped and the eruption took place, I went down to Natchez. Mr. Wirt. When col. B. left the party was there any ceremony at parting? any speech? A. He did speak to them. He said he would have to leave them until he could see them again. I think he said his property was to be distributed among them. Q. Was any thing said about wages; about the means of paying them? A. I don't recollect.
Mr. Burr. How did you come round from New Orleans? A. I came with general Wilkinson. Q. Were you subpoenaed? A. I was. Q. Had you any communication with general Wilkinson? A. Not till after I had received the subpoena. Q. Did you receive any money there? any from general Wilkinson? A. Yes, I received ten dollars from general Wilkinson to help bear my expenses as a witness. Did you give any deposition there? A. None; but some statement of my evidence, taken down by general Wilkinson; but I did not give my qualification to it.
William Love called in again.
Mr. Hay. When did you separate from the party? A. At Bayou Pierre. Mr. H. State the circumstances that induced you to leave them.
Witness. The boat was going down to Natchez, and I went down in it. Q. What boat? A. The boat with two horses in it. Mr. Wirt. Did you go in Boyce's boat to Natchez? A. Yes.
Mr. Hay. Did you go in consequence of any direction from Mr. Blannerhasset? A. I did not. Q. Why did you leave them? A. I was not in the party, and I thought I might as well leave them. Q. Was there no particular circumstance as to Mr. Blannerhasset, which induced you to do it. A. Yes. When I was in the boat Mr. Blannerhasset ordered me out, for he wanted to speak to the men in my absence. I was not pleased at this; as I thought my life as sweet as the rest of them. Capt. Elliott, however, came and told me I might join as a volunteer, and gave me a musket. I went over to the party, but finding that I could not keep as high as the rest of them, I got discontented, and was determined to go to Natchez. Q. In what boat did you see the chest of arms? A. In major Floyd's boat.
Mr. Wirt. Do you know any thing of the guard? A. I was not there at that time.
Mr. Hay. In what boat were the other chests? A. I do not say they were arms; but I saw some boxes on board of captain Dean's boat.
Mr. Wirt. Did you say you had no other reason for quitting, but because you could not keep up appearances? A. None.
Cross Examined.
Mr. Burr. Who brought you round here from New Orleans? A. Gen. Wilkinson. I was introduced to him by sergeant Dunbaugh before I was subpoenaed. Every one of the party whom he could find was carried to the general. Q. Did gen. W. ask you any questions? A. He asked some. Q. Was this before or after you were subpoenaed? A. Before. Q. Did you receive any money? A. I received about 20 dollars from the military agent after I was subpoenaed: Since I came here I have refunded it to the marshal.
Samuel Moxley.
Mr. Wirt. Were you with this party? A. I was. Q. Where did you join them? A. At the Falls of Ohio. Q. Were you at the mouth of Cumberland? A. I was. Q. In whose boat did you descend the river? A. In captain Berry's boat; which was built at the Falls of Ohio, and there joined them there; besides a small bateaux, which was not loaded with provisions as the other two were. Q. Did you not proceed down the river with the boats which came from Blannerhasset's island? A. Yes; we were sometimes in company with them. Q. How many men were at the mouth of Cumberland? A. I suppose not more than 100. Did you see these men introduced to col. Burr? A. I did not. Q. Nor heard his speech? A. I heard nothing about it till I got to Orleans. Q. Did you conceive that you belonged to this party? A. I did. Q. With whom did you make an engagement?
ment? A. With Mr. Berry of Indiana, 12 miles from Jeffersonville. Q. What was the nature of that engagement? A. To descend the Ohio and Mississippi and to ascend the Red river, to settle the Ouachita lands. I was not certain whether these lands belonged to col. Burr or Mr. Lynch; but I supposed the latter. It was also stated, that should our frontiers be invaded by the Spaniards, we were to render every assistance in our power to resist them. Q. How many arms were in your boat? A. About 8 or 9. Q. How many men? A. About 10. Q. Were you at the Bayou, below Bayou Pierre? A. I was. Q. Did any thing of consequence occur there? A. I do not know what you may deem important. Q. Were there any guards stationed there? A. There were, and for this purpose: the militia were said to be crossing the river above us in rafs and the guard were to give the alarm. Q. Was any ground cleared to exercise men? A. There was ground cleared, but I do not know for what purpose. Q. How large a slip? A. About half an acre. Q. To what purpose was it applied? A. I know not; but the guard were stationed there. Q. Was it that the guard might stay there? A. I do not know; but when it was cleared, I did not see the necessity of clearing it. Q. What instructions were given to the guard? A. I heard only from others; that if any one approached, they were to fire 2 guns, and then the guard was to go off in a small boat. Q. Did you think that the object of this enterprise was to settle lands?
Mr. Burr objected to such inquiries. How could the mere opinions of a witness have any influence in a court of Justice? Might not these opinions be formed upon idle rumors. The same means of deception were used in Kentucky; but they were not so easily duped as the gentleman represents the Virginians to have been. C. Just. Let the question be proposed in this form: Did you see any thing in the party itself, which induced you to think that there was a different object? A. I did not, before the arrival of the militia, when I began to entertain doubts of the object.
Mr. Wirt. Was there any part of your engagement about a service of 6 months? A. We were engaged for 6 months.
Mr. M c Rae. What service? A. I am not certain. We were to stay there to settle land; and it was supposed the settlement would be made in that time. Q. What consideration were you to receive? A. ten dollars a month and one hundred acres of land.
Mr. Wirt. Had you any manual exercise as you went down? A. We had on the roof of the boat 2 or 3 times. Q. The boats were roofed. A. Yes, they were flat on the top; the exercise was of our own accord.
Mr. Hay. Did you see the same operation in other boats? A. I did not.
Mr. Wirt. Did you see any thing of the search made by col. Fitzpatrick? A. I was there, it happened at Thompson's Bayou. Q. Did Fitzpatrick see all the arms? A. The muskets were taken from our boat before col. F. made the search. Q. To what boat were they carried? A. I know not, but they were taken out of ours. Q. Do you know any thing about burying or concealing the arms? A. I do not. Q. Do you know any thing of holes bored in the gun wales of col. Burr's boat? A. I do not. Q. You were in your own boat I suppose? A. I was. We were at too great a distance from them to have seen any such occurrence. Q. Do you know any thing of it from public conversation among the men? A. I understood that the arms had been concealed. I heard it talked of in the company of the men by different persons, that they were tied to a sawyer,* also that they were taken up by the Bayou and buried; and that they were concealed under col. B's boat.
No Cross Examination.
CHANDLER LINDSLEY.
Q. Where did you begin with your voyage? A. I descended the river from Pittsburg with Mr. Ellis. Q. What was the object of the voyage? A. Mr. Ellis called it a trading voyage. Q. Did you join the party at the mouth of Cumberland? A. I did. Q. What do you suppose was the force at the mouth of Cumberland? A. I should suppose there were about seventy or eighty men. The circle to which col. B. was in reduced, consisted of 30 or 40; and I should suppose, they composed about half of the whole. Q. Did you stop at Cincinnati? A. I did. Q. Did you receive any information of the party there? A. I heard that col. Burr had been there a day or two before; and had excited some consternation among the people there. Q. Did you stop at the Falls of the Ohio? A. The water was low; and occasioned us to remain there two or three days. Q. Was any of the party there? A. Mr. Kibby was there, engaging men to settle the Ouachita land. Q. Do you recollect his christian name? A. I do not. Q. On
NOTE.* A Sawyer is the log of a tree or a whole tree fixed to one end in the bottom of the Mississippi and plays up and down with the current like a man who is sawing timber.
what terms did he wish to engage? A. Mr. Kibby stated to us the articles of agreement. They were nearly the same as those which Mr. Moxley has described. Q. Were there any signatures to the articles? A. There were about ten or twelve. Q. What were the terms? A. It obligated them to go down the Ohio & Mississippi & ascend the Red river to the mouth of Black River and those waters up to the Ouachita river; and it was answered, that if the frontier was invaded they were to resist. Q. Did you descend the Mississippi? A. I went to Natchez with Major Floyd and Ralston and about 15 others in a keel boat purchased by col. Burr from Mr. Ellis. Q. What was in the boat? A. Bur- ron, hoes, mattocks and a few barrels of apples. Q. Do you know where the bar-tron and other things were obtained? A. Yes they were purchased by col. B. of Mr. Ellis at the mouth of Cumberland.
Mr. Wirt. Was Mr. Ellis's being there accidental? A. At the time Mr. Ellis was at the Falls, Maj Floyd talked of making a contract with Mr. Ellis for these articles: he did not however buy them; but told Mr. Ellis that he would see col. Burr on the river, and he was confident that the colonel would purchase the whole. Q. Where were these articles from? A. From Pittsburg. Mr. Wirt. My object is to ascertain, sir, whether Burr's meeting with Ellis was in consequence of any previous arrangement between them, or the mere effect of accident. Can you inform me on the point? Was Mr. Ellis's voyage preconceived with col. Burr? A. Mr. Ellis, Sir, was on a general trading voyage.
Mr. Hay. How many of those articles were there? A. I know not. Mr. Ellis has, I believe, an inventory of them; and he is here.
Mr. Wirt. Was Mr. Blannerhasset at the mouth of Cumberland, when the tools were purchased? A. He was? Q. Was any proposition made to you to join the party? A. There was. Q. Who made it? A. Colonel Tyler asked me. I told him, that if there was nothing hostile in their views and there was a prospect of gain, I would join. He said, if there was any thing hostile, he would be as far from it as any man. Mr. Wirt. Did you not join? A. I did. I had a right to withdraw whenever I pleased. The greater part of colonel Tyler's men were, I think, on the same terms.
Mr. Hay. Why did you make that reservation? A. From the reports that were then in circulation.
Mr. Wirt. What were the terms? A. I joined on the same terms as the other young men who were with him. Colonel Tyler told me, he was going to settle Ouachita land; and those who went on first, were at liberty to purchase land.
Mr. Hay. For what time did you engage? A. I was at liberty to leave them, whenever I pleased.
Mr. Wirt. Did you hear any observations from colonel Burr at the mouth of Cumberland? A. Only a few words. He said, that he had intended to have communicated his designs at that place; but that certain reasons prevented him. I understood him to say, that colonel Tyler, major Smith and Floyd, would make those reasons known to us. Mr. Wirt. Do you know any thing of the transactions at Thompson's Bayou? A. I was not there. No cross examination.
To be continued.
BY THIS DAY'S MAIL.
NEW-YORK, October 2
The ship Delaware, captain Thomson, arrived at this port yesterday in the very short passage of 35 days from Amsterdam, having performed her voyage in 81. Captain T. has favored the editor of the Mercantile Advertiser with Dutch papers to the 25th of August; and informs us verbally that a declaration of war against Great Britain has been issued by the court of Denmark, a copy of which reached Amsterdam previous to his sailing; and that the Danish consul in consequence of orders from Count Bernstorf of the 10th of August, had stopped the sailing of all Danish vessels from Rotterdam, Amsterdam, Helvoet and Brielle.
We learn from the papers, That all British property has been confiscated at Copenhagen and Altona. The king of Denmark had retired from Copenhagen to Colding in Jutland.
That the Crown Prince to organize the army had returned to Kiel; from whence Mr. Jackson the English envoy, had proceeded on board the British fleet in the Danish seas, for the purpose of communicating to admiral Gambier the result of his embassy. He was detained by contrary winds from the 8th to the 11th, so that the Danes gained three days to make preparations for defence.

That the British cruisers had captured several Danish vessels employed in the Greenland trade. The marriage of Jerome Bonaparte with the princess Catharine of Wirtemberg was to take place at Paris on the 19th of August. He left Paris on the 19th to meet her at Meulz, a distance of about ten miles. An article from Naples, of the 29th inst. says, "A French squadron of three ships of the line, two frigates, and two brigs, have taken two English frigates near Sicily; and it was reported that the above squadron had sailed for the Levant."
CHARLESTON, September 18. COMMUNICATION. By the arrival of vessels in this port, which have suffered severely at sea, we have received the unpleasant accounts of a dreadful hurricane on the 25th and 26th of last month; and, as far as we have yet obtained information, it appears to have extended through nearly 10 degrees of latitude, from 25 to 35, 40, and 81 1/2 degrees of longitude, from 64 to 72, 30. The extent of its ravages may have been greater than we have yet heard; it may have swept through those West India Islands which lie in the same latitude. As it has been reported, that a distressed ship from London bound for this port, has been spoken and others in equal distress may be off the coast, would it not be well to send out a vessel with spars provisions &c. to relieve such as may stand in need of assistance? Some may be saved from much painful distress, if not from total destruction. MERCATOR.
Alexandria Daily Advertiser. MONDAY, OCTOBER 5. TRIAL OF COL. BURR. Latest Proceedings. The court have been occupied, since our last, by the examination of evidence. On Sunday Gen. EATON was introduced to complete his testimony, by detailing the communications of the accused respecting a central revolution. He was followed by Gen. JAMES WILKINSON, whose narrative occupied about 2 hours. The court adjourned before his cross-examination was completed. On Monday Mr. Burr was too indisposed to attend the capitol and the court was adjourned to the next day. On Tuesday the cross-examination of Gen. Wilkinson proceeded, but was not completed. The court adjourned at an early hour, to give counsel an opportunity of attending the Chancery Court. Our readers must be patient. We cannot break the chain evidence, to introduce any one witness on the stage whose testimony is deemed more important than the rest. They shall see the whole of it; and in such large portions at a time, as will soon exhaust it. (Richmond Enquirer, Sept. 30.)
Captain Warland, arrived at Boston, in 9 days from Halifax, informs, "That the British August Packet had arrived at that place; that the Jason had returned from New-York, with 50 of her crew in irons; that the Bellona, captain Hardy, had sailed for the Chesapeake; and that a temporary embargo was to be laid, the day after he came away, on account of the sailing of some transports with troops on board supposed for Quebec. Capt. Warland also states, "That the 5 men taken from the Chesapeake frigate with Rastaf, had been tried, and were found guilty of mutiny and desertion; but that the punishment of death had been mitigated, by being sentenced to receive 500 lashes each. This sentence was however, fully remitted, the day before he sailed." We are informed that the English Chinese fleet have sailed for England with only a small part of their cargoes; not having been able to settle the controversy which arose respecting the death of a Chinese. Phil. paper.
The mayor of the city of New York has issued a proclamation interdicting the intercourse between that city and Charleston in consequence of the prevalence of the yellow fever in the latter place. Died at Philadelphia on Friday morn. (October the 2d) general Peter Muhlenberg, late collector of that port.
Extract of a letter from an eminent merchant, dated
" LONDON, Aug. 12. "We have had many meetings of the manufacturers and merchants since the unfortunate affair of the Chesapeake, with the hope of contributing to restore that commercial intercourse under which both countries have flourished for several years past: But, my friend, as we have a difficult task to manage with the administration and shipholders of our country against us in so many particulars, we are astonished that you are so negligent and so awkward in the management on your side the water, for between two rival countries every thing is done by good management: you cannot be ignorant that a great weight in the opposite scale is necessary to counteract the continual eye-sore in the emigration and desertion of above 10,000 persons annually to your country. Now, methinks, you ought to continue and increase the number of links in the chain of our mutual interest in order to prevent our brooding over the losses we sustain. The plan of your funded debt occasioned many of our principal officers to embark their money in your funds. Mr. Baring says there were eight admirals stockholders in your 5 1-4 and 4 1-2 per cent. stocks, whose good behavior was secured by this connection with your funds; then why do you wish to dissolve a charm so powerful and yet so cheap? Where are the eyes and ears of your calculators? Is there no use for money in your country, that you are in such a hurry to return it to Europe, when you paid about 4 1-2 per cent. interest for it? Is it, can it be better to destroy all the interesting links between us, and fight our navies, than civilly to borrow our money of us to subscribe to your banks, turnpikes, and canals, in your infant country, that would increase your population and raise the value of the public lands for the final redemption of the public loans, after all these beneficial plans were effected, to an immense profit. Think of these things, my friend, and that if you would only keep a few sail of men of war cruising on your own coast, to prevent the capture of your vessels direct from England, by which the loss by insurance would fall on us; our ships would not trouble your harbors. In short, my friend, your government must shew a little more attention to natural and sound policy before you can hope to keep at peace: make it more instead of less for the interest of Great Britain to forget her jealousies, and all will be well; but if you go on weakening our friendly chains, you leave us nothing to prevent the quarrels we wish to avoid."
IMPORTANT REPORT. —The committee who were appointed to take into consideration the state of the West India colonies, have reported to the British house of commons, the small profit the planters receive on their sugar and rum; the low price of which they ascribe to the facility of intercourse between the hostile colonies and Europe, under the American flag, by means of which, they say, not only the whole of their produce is carried to a market, but at charges little exceeding those of peace; while the British planter is burthened with all the inconvenience, risk and expense resulting from a state of war. In order to counterbalance, in some degree, the advantages enjoyed by the hostile colonies, and afford relief to the British export trade, the committee recommended a strict blockade of the ports of the enemy's settlements. Also "the enforcement of those restrictions on the trade between neutrals and the enemy's colonies, which were formerly obtained by Great Britain." As it may be apprehended, that from the adoption of such measures, difficulties might arise in that intercourse from which the West Indies at present derive a considerable proportion of some of their supplies, the committee suggested, that supplies of lumber, flour and fish could be supplied from Canada and Nova Scotia, and the deficiencies in other articles of salt provisions, might be made up by supplies from Europe. If the above report be adopted by the British government, need we say, that it will have an alarming effect upon the commerce of the U. S. [Phil. Gazette.]
AMERICAN AFFAIRS. —The British papers had, in a great measure, ceased their observations on the controversy between the U. S. and Great Britain, on the subject of the Chesapeake affair. They waited the arrival of expected dispatches to our ministers. There were some, however, who considered a war as very probable; and that preparations ought to be
made to wage it. On the subject of the treaty points, it was contended, in the ministerial papers, that Great Britain would readily concede the point, that national ships should be exempted from all search; and that a modification of the right to search merchant ships might be acceded: but the general right of a belligerent to search neutral merchant ships for deserters, as well as contraband goods, was one of which they never would surrender; and that if the American ministers were instructed to leave England, unless this right was relinquished, they must leave England. On this head all parties appeared to be united. The celebrated Mr. Sheridan, whose partiality for the U. S. has been avowed in a speech in the house of commons on the thirteenth of August, said, "When I look to the U. S. I see a most disagreeable prospect; although I have no hesitation in saying, we must never give up those rights which have made us a great maritime nation." Sir Thomas Turton, another member of parliament, in a note in the "Oracle," of August 10, 1807, with his signature, says, "I certainly did say, in the house of commons, that it was disgraceful and humiliating to this country, while the non importation act existed, that his majesty's late ministers should have condescended to treat with America, let the terms be ever so advantageous. And I still think if our divisions cease and the unanimous energies of the country are called into action, and properly directed, we are equal to a war with the whole world if such (which God forbid) should be our fate."
In COMMON COUNCIL, 2d October, 1807. Ordered, That the collector proceed in the collection of the taxes for 1807, as soon as he has given bond for the same to the satisfaction of the Mayor. Ordered, That the street commissioner do proceed to regulate the foot way on the West side of St. Asaph street, between King and Prince street. Test—JAS. M. M'REA, C. C.
PUBLIC SALE. TO-MORROW will positively be sold at the Vendue Store, for Cash, 2000 lbs. Green COFFEE 2 hhds. first quality Brown SUGAR 2 pipes Holland GIN 1 pipe French BRANDY 1 bag PEPPER 1 do. ALSPICE 1 chest Young Hyson TEA 1 hhd. Jamaica RUM 1 barrel New-England RUM P. G. Marsteller. September 5
FOR SALE, AT THE VENDUE STORE, On FRIDAY, the second of October, at ten o'clock, About 2500 bushels Ground Alum Salt, in lots to suit purchasers. Credits made known at the time of sale. P. G. Marsteller. September 30. In consequence of the unfavorable-ness of the weather, the above sale was postponed until To-Morrow, when it will commence at 10 o'clock. October 5.
PUBLIC SALE. By virtue of a decree of the county court of Prince William, Will be sold to the highest bidder on the 29th instant, before the tavern of Benjamin Bronaugh at Hay-Market, on a credit of six months, the purchaser giving bond and approved security for the payment—The following tracts of land belonging to the estate of Henry Dade Hooe, deceased, One tract containing about 100 acres, lying in Fauquier County on the road leading from Haymarket to Fredericksburg, the quality of the soil extremely good. One other tract of land situate in Fauquier County near the Thorough fare mills containing 200 acres, having on it a Dwelling-house, Store house and Offices, also a Merchant Mill on a never failing stream, capable of being rendered extremely valuable. The soil of this land is extremely fertile, and about one fourth of it good meadow land. The Decree under which this land is to be sold is founded on the will of said H. D. Hooe ordering the same to be sold for the payment of his debts. John H. Peyton, } Com'rs. Wm. A. G. Dade, } October 5. d3w
FRESH TEAS. Joseph H. Mandeville, King-Street, Has Just Received, and For Sale, 3 qt. Chests Imperial, } TEAS, 3 do. Old Hyson, } Of the latest 5 do. Young Hyson, } Philadelphia 5 do. Hyson Skin, } importations, 3 do. Souchong, } Being anxious to dispose of the above Teas, I will sell them at the most reduced prices for notes on 60 and 90 days. Oct. 5. dlw
Robert Gray, Bookseller, King-street, Alexandria, has lately received for sale the following Articles & Reeves's water colors, in boxes, containing from six to eighteen colors; ladies' japan dressing cases; japan ink-chests; durable ink for marking linen; superfine warranted black lead pencils; pounce and pounce boxes, camels' hair pencils for drawing; superfine red sealing wax; indian ink; parchment; violin strings, bows and bridges; German flutes; one well finished clarinet; one hautboy; instructions for flute and violin; tooth powder and brushes; red military feathers; black do. with red tops; pocket thermometers; mathematical instruments; writing and wrapping paper; quills; wafers; bonnet boards; fullers' press boards, &c. &c. Also the following late Publications. Warner's American revolution, 3 vols. oct. Mease's geological view of the U. States. Mrs. Opie's simple tales, 2 vols. 12 mo. boards. Novice of St. Dominick, by Miss Ovenson; Margaretta, by a young lady of Philadelphia. Domestic Cookery; Murphy's life of Garrick; Steuben's military discipline; Azani's maritime law; pieces of Irish history, by W. J. Mac Nevan, &c.
For sale by the dozen, School bibles and testaments; Scott's lessons; Murray's English reader: introduction to reading; Columbian orator; looking-glass for the mind; Philadelphia latin grammars; school dictionaries assorted; spelling-books; primers; slates; playing and message cards; ink powder; bonnet boards, &c. &c. ON HAND, A large stock of ready-made blank books, of various sizes; blank account books ruled and bound to any given pattern, at a short notice. October 5.
District of Columbia. County of Alexandria, ss: July Term, 1807. Charles I. Catlett and Ann his wife, complainants vs Thomas Fairfax, and the said Tho's Fairfax, executor of the said last will and testament of Bryan Lord Fairfax, deceased, defendants, In Chancery. This cause coming on to be heard this 4th day of August, 1807, upon the bill and exhibits herein referred to, and it appearing to the court that the said bill hath been duly and regularly taken for confessed, and the cause set for decree upon the bill and exhibits, the court doth decree and order that Master Commissioner Moore, do make up and state an account and report between the complainants and the defendant, in his private & fiduciary character, upon the subjects in the bill mentioned; to state an account of one fourth part of the rents of the land, at and near the falls of the Potomac river, which land was formerly leased to Smikle, and which became due after the death of the said Bryan Lord Fairfax the Testator, and during the life of his wife Jane Fairfax the mother of the complainant Anne, and the interest on the same; and also state what portion of the said rents have been received by the said Thomas Fairfax or his agents; also take an account of all the Household Furniture, and also of the Horses, Cattle and other stock which were on the land bought by the said Bryan Lord Fairfax of Bennet, at the time of the said Bryan Lord Fairfax's death; also take an account of the annual rents and profits of that part of the Tract of Land in Fairfax County called Tolston Grange, which is included in a deed of gift from the said Bryan Lord Fairfax to the said Thomas Fairfax, from the time of the date of the said deed to the said Thomas Fairfax, to the time of the death of the said Bryan Lord Fairfax, and from the time of his death, to that of the death of the said Jane Fairfax; also to state an account of the administration of the defendant stating not only the debts due from and to the estate of the said Bryan Lord Fairfax, distinguishing such of the debts as are separate from such as are not; and also the amount of the assets of the estate of the said Bryan Lord Fairfax, and to state what specific legacies the said Bryan Lord Fairfax left, and what has become of the said legacies. And to enable the said Commissioner to perform this Decree Order, he is at liberty to examine witnesses upon oath, and report their testimony together with the several accounts so taken, to this Court, at their next session. A-Copy. Teste. G. Deneale, C. C. October 5. 2aw.
The Parties in the above cause are hereby notified that I shall on Monday the second day of November in this year, commence my attendance at 10 o'clock in the forenoon of that day to go into the business directed by the above decree and order, at my office in the town of Alexandria, when and where they are required to give attendance with their Proofs, Documents and Exhibits. Cleon Moore, M. C. Commissioners Office, Oct. 5, 1807 Printing in its various branches, executed at this office.

Joseph Mandeville, Corner of KING and FAIRFAX-STREETS, ALEXANDRIA: HAS FOR SALE, An assortment of WINES, LI- QUORS, GROCERIES, &c.
Consisting of MADEIRA Port Sherry Lisbon Malaga Teneriffe & Corsica Old St. Estephe Medoc Iaret, in cases of one dozen
WINES.
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 Havanna honey 15 do. choice retailing molasses
Gunpowder Imperial Hyson Young Hyson Hyson-Skin and Souchong of good quality.
TEAS
Muscovado sugars, different qualities Bengal white do. Loaf and lump sugars, Philadelphia, Bal- timore and Alexandria. Leiper's, Garrett's, and Hamilton's snuff in bottles and bladders. Macuba and raper do. Clover-seed, (Penn. warranted) Mace; nutmegs; cloves; cassia; pimen- to; pepper; ginger, race and ground; Cay- enne pepper; refined salt-petre. Coffee; chocolate; rice; pearl barley; London and Philadelphia mustard; basket salt; starch; fig blue; floutant indigo; Geor- gia and Tennessee cotton; flax; wool; mad- der; copperas; alum; brimstone; chalk; pipes in boxes; wrapping paper and twine; traces; bed cords; leading lines; demijohns; gin cases; patent shot; brandywine gunpow- der; Harvey's gunpowder, [the only real Bri- tish battle powder] from F to treble sealed- chewing tobacco; best Havanna segars. Muscatel and bloom raisins in boxes. Sun raisins in casks. Zante currants; prunes; soft shelled al- monds. A few boxes excellent pickles, each one dozen bottles assorted; capers, olives and a- choies, for sale by the box. A quantity of clean good allum salt suitable for the fishery, &c. &c. March 19.
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 particularly select- ed for family use.
TEAS,
Best green Coffee, Chocolate, of a superior quality Madeira, Busellos, Sherry, Lisbon, Teneriffe, Malaga, and Genuine Old Port
WINE S.
Cognac and Bourdeaux Brandy, Old Jamaica Spirit, for family use, Antigua, St. Croix, St. Vincents, and New England Rum, Holland Gin, Irish and country Whisky, Molasses, Wine, and Cider Vinegar, Stoughton's Bitters,
Mace, nutmegs, cloves, cassia, pimento, Cayenne and black pepper, race and ground ginger, basket salt for table use, pearl barley, rice, starch, fig blue, soap, mould, dipt and spermaceti candles, refined salt-petre, floutant indigo, alum, copperas, madder, brimstone, spinning cotton, patent shot all sizes, best en- glish 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
NOTICE.
THE partnership heretofore subsisting be- tween the subscribers was dissolved the 30th day of September, by mutual consent.
John Horner, sen. John Horner, jun.
JOHN HORNER, jun.
RESPECTFULLY INFORMS THE PUBLIC, THAT he carries on the Wheelwright and Blacksmith's business in its various branches, at his shop on Royal-street, near the corner of Prince-street, where he will execute all orders with neatness and dis- patch.
October 1. 12t
The Subscriber
Returns his most grateful thanks to the in- habitants of this town, for the patronage he has heretofore received, and earnestly solicits a continuance of the same: He likewise takes this method to inform them that, on Monday evening, the 18th of September inst. he in- tends opening a NIGHT SCHOOL at his Academy on Prince-street, where will be taught Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, and any branch of the Mathematics.—Any young gentlemen desirous to become acquainted with any of the above branches will meet with due attention from
G. W. Carlin.
September 15.
The Subscriber
RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the public at large, that he always keeps a general assortment of NAILS, BRADS and SPRIGS, of every description, for Sale at his Nail Manufactory, Union-street. Merchants and others may be supplied on as good terms as at Philadelphia or Baltimore. He has lately commenced the Blacksmith business, in its various branches; those who favor him with their custom in that line may depend on having their work done with neat- ness and dispatch. Orders from country mer- chants and others, for Nails, will be duly at- tended to, and every favor gratefully acknow- ledged.
Horace Field.
Hoor-Iron for sale at the factory.
September 3. eo
District of Columbia.
NOTICE is hereby given to all whom it may concern, that the Consul General of Portugal to the United States of America, has authorised the subscriber to legalize all papers that may be necessary for vessels bound from the ports of this district to any in Portugal or Madeira.
Those masters of vessels who may omit having their bills of health thus certified, will be liable to undergo quarantine.
It is requisite that any article shipped for account of a Portuguese subject, should be declared and sworn to, as Portuguese proper- ty; and the bills of lading legalized as above.
Lewis Deblois.
May 16. d
FOR SALE,
On advantageous terms, A THREE STORY BRICK WARE- HOUSE, on Union-street, next door to Benjamin Shreve, 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 busi- ness.—Apply to
Jonah Thompson & Son.
March 14. 3stwf
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
Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY, some time in the months of November or Dec. 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 taney complexion, stutters a little, has a soft voice, and generally seems humble and timid when spoken to. He had a wife at col. Jemmeson's in the county of Caroline, and may perhaps be lurking in that neighborhood, but I think it more probable he may have gone to the state of Maryland. If 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 30 dollars reward.
Baldwin M. Lee.
Virginia, Westmoreland? county, July 24. [30] d.
The Subscriber,
At his Manufactory, Water-street, offers for sale,
Upwards of 12,000 wt. Soap, which, on inspection, will be found of a very superior quality.
Mould and dipped Candles in boxes.
South-Carolina Cotton, in bales.
Ditto Rice, in tierces.
And, as usual, first quality
Philadelphia Porter, in hds. and bottles.
William Dunlap.
September 21, eo
NOW LANDING
At Vowell's wharf, from on board stoop Maria Antoinette, from St. Jago de Cuba, and for sale by the subscribers—
62 hds Molasses 65 barrels green Coffee 226 boxes Segars, superior qua- ALSO ON HAND, 25 barrels Coffee 1700 lbs Bees Wax 270 Spanish Hides 10,000 bushels Salt.
Wadsworth and Butler.
September 3. dlw eosf
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. eo
For Sale or Rent,
A convenient two story BRICK HO SE with back buildings, &c. situate on D. Ke- street, between Pitt and St. Asaph-streets.
A. L. S. O.
A commodious frame STORE, on King- street, between Royal and Pitt-streets.
Apply to LAWRENCE HOOFF. August 21. eo
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
TO RENT,
THE BRICK HOUSE lately occupied by the subscriber, situate on Duke-street. There is a good kitchen with a pump at the door, smoke-house, stables, and garden. For terms apply to E. JANNEY. 9th mo. 3d. 2aw
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 immedi- ately from the Cobler Mountain, and is im- proved by a merchant mill fifty-five by forty- five, three stories high, two of stone and one of wood, containing two water wheels, six- teen feet in diameter, one pair of burr and one of Allegany stones, with the necessary run- ning 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 por- tico behind, of the whole length of the house and a porch in front, two excellent springs ris- ing within a few feet of the dwelling house, and the mill supply both with water.
The leases are for two unexpired lives, con- tain 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 re- 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 pur- chaser, 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 Herford, 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] 1awtf
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.
Valuable Property for Sale.
THE subscriber being desirous of procu- ring some good lands in the south- western country, and to enable him to do so, offers the following Property for sale, viz. A Tract of Land, situate in the county of Fairfax and state of Virginia, where- on I now reside, containing upwards of 200 acres. This land is well adapted to farming, is level, well watered and timbered, full one half being in wood, near the center of which stands the county court-house and other pub- lic buildings, which are included within the bounds of a town lately laid out at this place, authorised by an act of the general assembly of Virginia, to several of which lots buildings have been erecued, &c. On one acre there- of, near the court-house, is a large two-story brick house rented and occupied as a tavern, together with large stables, kitchen, and house for the retirement of a family, &c. Perhaps there is no situation between the eastern and western waters more public, or that afford bet- ter stanzas for taverns, stores, mechanics, &c. Particularly to an inn-keeper calculated to ad- on a large scale. The Little River turnpike paved road, leading from Alexandria, to the westward, passes, immediately at this place, as also the main public and post roads, lead- ing to and from Alexandria, George-Town, the City of Washington, Baltimore, and the western country—distance from Alexandria, 14, and from the City of Washington 15 or 16 miles. To accommodate a purchaser or purchasers, I would dispose of the property at this place, or any part thereof, separate from the other lands—the annual rent of the small part now improved, is near eight hundred dollars, and at little additional expense would produce from one thousand dollars to twelve hundred dollars per annum, exclusive of lots that might be sold, or rented on ground- rent, and I would divide the land in two or three parts to suit purchasers. On that part occupied by myself are a comfortable dwell- ing-house sufficient for the accommodation of a large family, with barn, stables, and other convenient out-houses, orchards, &c.—As it is presumed a person disposed to purchase would first view the premises, a further de- scription is thought unnecessary.
A small piece of Land within one and a half miles of the court-house, situate on Accotink Run, containing 19 acres, mostly rich and valuable grass land, which affords a tolerable mill seat, and was purchased with a view of erecting one thereon, the timber for which [of excellent quality] hath been cut and squared.
A Lot in the town of Alexandria, with a two story brick house, kitchen and sta- ble thereon, situate near the center thereof—
About 1600 acres of Land, situate on the waters of Licking, in the county of Bourbon, and state of Kentucky. This land is classed as second rate, is rich, has well and by judges of that county said to be worth from five dollars to eight dollars per acre, and on which are several small settlements.
For the property in Fairfax and Alexan- dria, indisputable titles will be made, the title to the Kentucky land is thought to be good, an investigation on that subject having lately taken place, and is patented in my own name. Nothing short of a strong desire to provide for a large and growing family, should induce me to offer this property for sale. My terms will be such as cannot fail to accommodate a pur- chaser, as but a small proportion will be re- quired in hand, and on securing the payments of the balances satisfactorily to meet arrange- ments which in such cases I wish to make, lengthy credits will be given. I would receive in part payment good lands in the state of Tennessee, not more than thirty miles from Nashville, or on the waters of Duck-River in said state: but the title thereto must be well established and secured. Application must be made to
Richard Ratcliffe,
Fairfax County, State of } Virginia, Aug. 15. } 1aw3m
FOR SALE,
A TRACT OF LAND, situate in the county of Fairfax, within four miles of the court-house, lying in the fork of Pope's Head-Run and Giant's-Castle-Branch, con- taining four hundred forty-three and a quar- ter acres. It is good farming land, nearly one half in woods, and heavily timbered; it abounds in a sufficiency of good meadow land, and a number of never-failing springs, with a good mill-seat at the junction of the above mentioned streams. The improvements are a framed dwelling-house, that, with a small expence might be made neat and comforta- ble, together with a kitchen, stables, corn- house, negro quarter, &c. all partly new, a healthy situation.
Terms—One half in cash, or negroes at valuation—and a credit of one, two, or three years for the balance. For further informa- tion apply to the subscriber on the premises.
Robert Ratcliffe.
Fairfax County, Aug. 15. } 1aw3m
PRINTED DAILY BY SAMUEL SNOWDEN, (For the Proprietor.)