Alexandria daily advertiser (Alexandria [Va.]), 1807-02-04 00:00:00

Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
Vol. VII.]
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 1807.
[No. 1824.
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.
Plaster Paris, afloat. The CARGO of sch'r. Dove, Capt. Newcomb, from Portland; For sale, by Lawrafon & Fowle. Who have also for sale, 100 boxes brown Soap, 12 ditto Cheese. January 9.
40 boxes of fresh Bloom Raisins, AND 40 boxes dipt Candles, For Sale by M. MILLER. December 12.
Wanted to Purchase, A FEW ACRES of LAND, on the north end of the town, to bind on the river or nearby-so. Apply to the Printer. September 25.
FOR SALE, On advantageous terms, The large commodious well-built three story BRICK WAREHOUSE on King-street occupied by Messrs. Richard Vetch & Co.—Apply to James Patton. October 20.
13 hds. SUGAR of good quality, 33 bbls. do. 5 pipes 4th proof Brandy 4 on casks Sherry Wine } of excellent quality. 11 do. do. Malaga do. Boxes of Cotton Cards Sacks of Licorice Root and Sago Barrels of Clover and Herds Grass Seed And a large quantity of Red Sole Leather, For Sale by Benjamin Shreve, Jan. July 25.
JOHN G. LADD, Has just received and for sale, 10 pipes choice old Cognac Brandy 20 bales of excellent flax 5 do. do. 50 barrels prime beef 60 pieces Russia sheetings 50 do. Ravens duck 60 barrels sweet cider 100 casks lime 100 barrels new rum 50 boxes mould candles. January 13.
Liverpool Salt, afloat. The Cargo of the schooner Thomas Jefferson, Capt. Hall, from Boston, consisting of 300 hogsheads coarse Liverpool Salt, For sale by Lawrafon and Fowle. Who have also landing from said schooner, 100 boxes mould candles 5 chests young hyson tea 4 bales Beerboon Gurrahs 20 boxes chocolate 5 hogsheads N. E. rum 30 kegs fresh raisins. IN STORE, 25 chests young hyson } TEAS 15 do. imperial } of first quality. 15 bales Beerboon Gurrahs 6 do. Plains 7 do. Kendall cottons 50 rolls heavy Ravens duck 2 cases hats 1000 pair coarse and fine shoes 15 hogsheads } Muscovado Sugars. 10 barrels } 130 barrels N. E. rum 4 hogsheads Grenada do. 2 pipes Rebus wine 200 kegs, and 20 lids salmon Half barrels and kids of beef 200 boxes soap 50 boxes chocolate 30 do. cod-fish. December 27.
JUST RECEIVED AND FOR SALE, 500 Spanish Hides, 5 tierces Clover Seed, 1 ditto Timothy, AND 5 hogsheads JAMAICA RUM. Mordecai Miller. January 20.
NOTICE. THE members of the Mechanical Relief Society, are hereby requested to attend a quarterly meeting of said Society at Hodgkin's tavern, on Wednesday, February 4th, at six o'clock in the evening. John McLeod, Sec'y. January 31.
FOR SALE, Six Shares in the Potomac Canal. Apply to the Printer. January 13.
JUST RECEIVED AND FOR SALE, 150 Sacks Liverpool stoved Salt, 2600 Bushels do. On very moderate terms. Wm. Hodgson. Jan. 3.
Just Received, AND FOR SALE BY THE SUBSCRIBERS, 2 pipes L. P. Madeira WINE 2 half do. do. do. 2 pipes Cognac BRANDY, 4th proof. Wadsworth & Butler, WHO HAVE ON HAND, 20 hds. Jamaica RUM, 4th proof 10 do. St. Croix do. 2d & 3d do. 8 do. New-England do. 5 pipes Holland GIN 2 do. country do. 1 hhd. L. market Madeira Wine } of a superior quality 4 quarter casks do. do. 3 do. do. L. P. Teneriffe do. do. 6000 bushels Lisbon SALT. January 1.
FOR RENT, The STORE, on Prince-street, between Fairfax and Prince-street, lately in the occupation of Mr. Ramsay. It is well calculated for a dry or wet goods store. The rent moderate. Apply to William Hodgson. Sept. 25.
Suwarrows Boots.
JOHN G. FRANCIS, From New-York, RESPECTFULLY informs the public that he manufactures Suwarrows Boots with all the modern improvements, warranted equal to any in the United States. After many years of experience in his business, he has discovered a new method of retaining the elasticity in boots. He warrants to fit the leg be it ever so badly shaped. He makes boots of various descriptions, viz. Suwarrows—Fair-Tops, Three Quarters, Corsican Spring Toes, Duck Bills, Round Toes, Bonaparte's Graves, Jefferson's Boots and Shoes. He warrants to fit the Suwarrows equal to the stock boots. Gentlemen will please to call and see for themselves, at his shop in King-street, between Mr. Mott's and Mr. Hodgkin's tavern. January 5. N. B. He intends selling cheap for cash.
Patent Elastic Suspenders, To be had, wholesale and retail, of the Patentee, next door below Mr. Alexander M'Kenzie's, lower end of Prince-street, Alexandria. THEY surpass any yet extant, for ease, elegance, &c. Masters of vessels and other gentlemen going to the West-Indies, Spanish Main, &c. may be furnished with an assortment, and a great allowance to those who purchase by the quantity. N. B. The buttons on the back parts of the waistband ought to be placed the same distance from each other, as the two center buttons on the Suspenders, to prevent improper straining, and thereby destroying the case designed in the construction of the article. Richard Horwell.
ALSO, Red, Green, & Black Morocco Leather, By the dozen or single skin—for sale at Horwell's Patent Suspender Manufactory, in Prince-street. July 8.
Butter for Sale. BRYAN HAMPSON, HAS JUST RECEIVED, A quantity of BUTTER, in the very best order for shipping—which he will sell low on a long credit. February 2.
Wanted to Purchase, A Negro Man Servant, who has been accustomed to wait in a family, and can be well recommended.—Enquire of the Printer. November 10.
SEINE TWINE. 2,000 pounds excellent Seine Twine. ALSO, 10 quarter casks Port Wine 10 boxes Spermaceti Candles 12 kegs fresh Raisins— For sale by James Sanderson. January 19.
JOSEPH H. MANDEVILLE, KING-STREET, At his Grocery & Flour Store, HAS ON HAND AND OFFERS FOR SALE, Muscovado SUGAR of various qualities Moore's Loaf and Lump do. MOLASSES in hds. Havanna HONEY Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson & Hyson Skin } TEAS, Of a good quality COFFEE & CHOCOLATE Spanish SEGARS in boxes RAISINS in kegs and boxes Jamaica and Antigua SPIRIT, old and good Low priced West-India RUM New-England do. French and Peach BRANDY Holland GIN Rye WHISKEY Stoughton's BITTERS in bottles Manufactured TOBACCO Mould and dipt CANDLES Coarse and fine Liverpool SALT in sacks or by the bushel American GUNPOWDER Wrapping Paper, Demijohns, Snuff in bottles, Loading Lines and Bed Cords, Black Pepper, &c. 100 tons Plaster Paris. 20 bbls. whole or gross HERRINGS 100 bbls. cut do. 20 bbls. SHAD Clover Seed. Cheshire CHEESE of an excellent quality. —ALSO— FLOUR constantly kept and selected for family use. January 3.
Strong BeerBrewery. THE subscriber respectfully informs the drinkers of malt liquor, that this season he has been able to improve the quality of his malt liquor so as to warrant a comparison with any imported. The citizens can now have this wholesome beverage brewed in their own town and laid down at their doors regularly and cheaper than any imported. Any gentleman wishing to make a shipment to the West-Indies or Charleston, can have 40 or 50 barrels in a few days notice, and a half concern will be taken if required. Thomas Cruse. January 29.
Negrees for Sale. To be Sold, for ready money, at Fairfax court house, on Monday the 16th day of February next, being court day, several valuable Slaves, consisting of men, who are stout, healthy, and good farmers; girls, who have been accustomed to house work; and boys capable of ploughing. Also, a negro man, who has eight years to serve; he is a good waggoner. The above may be treated for in private bargain, any time previous to the day of sale. Enquire of the printer. January 26.
This Day is Published, BY COTTON AND STEWART, [PRICE 25 CENTS.] A full Statement of the Trial and Acquittal of Aaron Burr, Esq. Containing all the Proceedings and Debates that took place before the Federal Court, at Frankfort, Kentucky, Nov. 25, 1806. By Joni Webb, Editor of the Western World—who attended at the trial. January 9.
MARSTELLER AND YOUNG, HAVE JUST RECEIVED, A quantity of BEEF—Boston inspection—No. 1 and 2—which will be sold on moderate terms. Feb. 3.
OYSTERS. THE subscriber has just received a supply of OYSTERS, which will be served up on the shortest notice. John Hogan. February 3.
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 } WINE. 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 sal-petre, floatant indigo, alum, copperas, madder, brimstone, spinning cotton, patent shot all sizes, best English and country made gunpowder, segars, and smoking tobacco, very best chewing tobacco. Hamilton and Leiper's snuff, Hunter's pipes in boxes. London mustard, warranted of a superior quality, Dixon's best ditto, wrapping paper demijohns, &c. &c. with generally every article in his line—the whole of which have been selected with care, and will be disposed of on the very lowest terms.
The Subscriber has received The following ARTICLES, Which he offers for Sale very low: 15 hogsheads first quality St. Croix Sugar 10 bales Tennessee cotton 6 pipes 4th proof cognac brandy 10 hogsheads well flavored 4th proof Jamaica rum 50 barrels New-England Rum. AND ON HAND, Imperial Hyson Young Hyson Hyson Skin, and First quality Souchong } of the latest importations. Best green coffee in bags Chocolate Leaf and lump sugar London particular Madeira Particular Teneriffe Lisbon, Sherry, and 150 dozen bottled Port, very old WINE. A few cases claret, superior quality Cognac and old peach brandy Jamaica and Antigua spirits Holland gin New England rum and whiskey Mace, nutmegs, cloves and pimento Black pepper, allspice, & ground ginger Pearl barley, rice, starch, and fig blue Dixon's Philadelphia, & English mustard Refined Salt-Petre Brown and white soap Mould and dipt candles Indigo, alum, madder, copperas, & pyrolusite English gunpowder Demijohns James Sanderson. September 17. Printing, in its various branches, handsomely executed at this office.

CIRCUIT COURT
Of the district of Columbia, in the case of Messrs. Bollman and Swartwout.
JANUARY 24, 1807.
The U. S. attorney appeared in court and informed the court that William Eaton and James L. Donaldson, esquires, were material witnesses to support the motion made yesterday for a warrant against Erick Bollman and Samuel Swartwout, and prayed the court to order a summons to be issued for the immediate appearance of the said witnesses, and the court directed the summons accordingly.
A short time after, Mr. Caldwell rose, and addressed the court as follows:
May it please the court,
I hold in my hand a petition, on which I shall ground a motion, relative to the business now before the court. The petition is in these words:
To the judges of the circuit court of the United States, in and for the district of Columbia.
Your petitioners, Erick Bollman and Samuel Swartwout, respectfully represent that they are confined within the body of Washington county, in the district of Columbia, in the marine barracks, under a military guard, without just and legal cause, and are deprived of the benefit of counsel, or being confronted with their accusers, and of being informed of the nature of their offence, or of the cause of their commitment. Your petitioners therefore request a writ of habeas corpus, in the usual form, directed to lieut. colonel Franklin Wharton, or to such other person as may have the custody of your petitioners, that they may be proceeded against as the laws direct, and have an opportunity of being heard in their defence.
For and on behalf of Erick Bollman & Samuel Swartwout
ELIAS B. CALDWELL.
Attorney.
My motion is for a writ of habeas corpus to bring the body of these petitioners before this court, that they may be released from their present illegal confinement, that they may have an opportunity of advising with counsel, and that they may be heard on the charges preferred against them. The petition is signed by me on their behalf, because as they have not an opportunity of advising with counsel, this is the only mode in which their complaint could be laid before the court.
All the facts contained in that petition, except one, are already before the court, either by the official information of the district attorney, or in the documents which he has presented. The fact of their being deprived of the benefit of counsel, rests upon the authority of the petition. It could easily be substantiated by affidavit, but I do not consider it material to support the present motion; there being sufficient disclosed by the district attorney for the court to issue the writ prayed for. The court is informed, that the petitioners were arrested by general Wilkinson in New Orleans, that they were sent from thence under the care of an officer of the army, and that they are now in this city, under a military guard, at the marine barracks. It does appear to me that the whole of these proceedings, from the first military arrest to the present moment of confinement, are illegal. Whoever may be thought, however, of the first arrest, every one, I believe, will agree with me in saying, that the present confinement is illegal. I do not mean by these observations to cast any reflections on the person who arrested, or on those who have had the custody of the petitioners. I am not sufficiently informed on that subject to form an opinion. If the safety of the country depended upon the arrest of a few individuals, I should feel very much disposed to acquit, nay to applaud the man, who should yield to the impetuous law of self preservation, without waiting to enquire into the nice forms of law. The principal enquiry in my mind would then be, did the necessity for such extraordinary and novel procedure actually exist? Was the safety of the country really endangered by those persons apprehended? Was not the usual course of legal proceedings sufficient to apprehend and punish the guilty—and had the assumed authority been exercised, with the delicacy, attention and humanity which the danger to be avoided and the public safety required? On this point, however, it is not necessary to dwell. Whatever circumstances may have given rise to the extraordinary commitment of the petitioners, no cases exist here which will justify the confinement under it. The president in his message has given us reason to hope,
that the disturbances in the western country, are, by this time, quelled. The gathering storm has burst without our scarce hearing of it. We have not only been removed from danger, but almost from the apprehension of it. We may now permit the laws to take their regular and quiet course. We may now permit the prisoners to enjoy those invaluable privileges, which are secured by the laws and constitution of our country, to the meanest individual, to the most petty offender.
I am sensible that the proceedings of the district attorney are incipient, and that the parties on their trial will have the benefit of the privileges which it is the object of my motion to give them immediately. They are privileges secured to persons accused, in my opinion, in all stages of proceedings against them, after their being apprehended—and it is of great consequence to the petitioners, that they should enjoy the full benefit of these advantages as early as possible. They have been accused in open court by the U. S. attorney, of a very heinous offence. The public curiosity has been lately awakened on this subject by the president's message. It is therefore of great moment to them, that they should have an early opportunity of meeting the accusation, and of being heard in their defence, before the public mind becomes biased by the public documents, which have been disseminated throughout the U. S. and the observations to which they have given rise. Let them come fairly before the world, and not have to contend against a forest of public prejudice, excited by exparte proceedings and by observations and statements which they have not an opportunity of examining or disproving. It is not my intention, nor will the granting the habeas corpus have the effect to embarrass the proceedings of the U. S. attorney, or stop the regular course of enquiry. The course of proceeding which I propose is in perfect accordance and harmony with his motion. It will be in aid of that motion. He wishes to take them out of the hands of the military to place them in the hands of the civil power, and to institute proceedings against them for their trial. This will be precisely the effect of the habeas corpus. They will be brought before this court—you will examine into the cause of their commitment—the U. S. attorney will have a full opportunity of being heard on the subject, and if there be sufficient ground you will commit them for their trial. Here is a plain and simple course of proceeding pointed out which the wisdom of the law, sanctioned by time and experience approves, and which consults equally the interests of the U. S. and the security of the accused. The character and standing which these gentlemen have hitherto maintained in society, might at least secure to them, those advantages which are solemnly guaranteed to the meanest individual, and which it is the pride and boast of America to enjoy—should at least preserve their characters from being the sport of idle rumors and vague conjectures, and prevent their being the victims of partial representations and exparte proceedings.
THURSDAY January 29.
Mr. Jones moved for the commitment of Messrs. Bollman and Swartwout on the same charge for which they had been arrested.
A short conversation having taken place between Mr. Dorsey and Mr. Jones, with respect to the counsel entitled to the right of closing the argument, the attorney general (Mr. Rodney) suggested his opinion that the proceedings of the court on this preliminary question ought to be on exparte grounds. That it was neither consistent with the principles of the constitution, the practice of courts, or even with humanity, that an argument should be made by the counsel for the accused in this incipient stage of the business, which would necessarily tend to a certain degree to excite prejudice which might operate ultimately to their disservice.
Mr. Lee went into an argument of considerable length to establish the right of the accused to be heard on the motion to commit. He contended that the right was strictly legal, and that on the ground of humanity towards the accused, as they themselves claimed the right, there could be no objection to their being indulged.
Mr. Rodney replied.
The court then gave it as their opinion that counsel should be heard.
Mr. Key then opined the argument on the part of the accused, against the motion to commit on the charge of treason.
He was followed by Mr. Jones on the other side, who terminated his remarks about 4 o'clock in the afternoon. The
court rose for half an hour—when Mr. Lee spoke against the motion to commit until half past ten o'clock, at which hour the court adjourned until the next morning.
ON FRIDAY Mr. Lee adduced a number of additional authorities and made some further remarks.
Mr. Rodney then closed the argument in a speech of about an hour and a half in length.
The volume of matter adduced on this occasion was so great that scarcely a brief outline of it can be expected at present. We shall content ourselves with touching on the most prominent points.
The counsel of the accused contended that the messages of the president, on this occasion, were not entitled to the least attention, however worthy of regard by the legislature to whom they were addressed, or generally by the people, they could not in a case that required legal evidence, be of any avail. That if, however, the court should be of a different opinion, they notwithstanding would be found on examination to be destitute of any specific facts which justified the opinion that any act of treason had been committed by Aaron Burr, and much less by the accused. That they in fact established the commission of no crime whatever, and that at any rate the only offence which could be charged with any color, was the making preparations for an enterprise against the province of a foreign nation in amity with the U. S. The 6th article of the amendments to the constitution says—"The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures shall not be violated, and no warrants shall issue but upon probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized."
In this case there was no probable cause supported by oath or affirmation; and therefore the messages of the president were entitled to no weight in a court of justice.
With regard to the depositions of gen. Wilkinson it was alledged that they were totally inadmissible in a court of justice. They were taken before individuals who declared themselves to be justices of the peace, of which fact however there was no evidence which could be legally received. Such papers uniformly required a certificate of authentication, proving that the magistrate was duly appointed. This objection was therefore fatal to the reception of these papers as testimony. It was besides an established principle of criminal jurisprudence that none other than the magistrate who examined the accused was competent to arrest him.
But even if this insuperable objection was over-ruled and the depositions received as testimony, it was contended that they did not establish the commission of a single overt act of treason by Aaron Burr, much less did they establish the implication of the accused in any such act.
The counsel on the part of the prosecution, maintained that to a certain extent, in the incipient stages of prosecution, the information contained in the messages of the president merited credit. Being, as to the discharge of certain duties, the highest organ of the government, specially entrusted with the preservation of the public peace, and with the command of the armed force, obliged under the sanction of an oath to discharge these duties and to give information to congress of the state of the union, it must be presumed that he would not lightly make known to congress the existence of acts of a treasonable nature, or call out the militia without the existence of serious danger; and that consequently his communications, connected with other circumstances, conspired to establish the probable cause required under the constitution for arrest or commitment. That there was probable cause of the existence of treasonable acts was evinced by the extreme agitation of the public mind, by the marsh of the army from the Sabine, by the spirited operations conducted at New Orleans for its defence, and by the energetic measures pursued by the several state and territorial governments in the western part of the union.
This probable cause it was allowed must be supported by oath or affirmation. This had been abundantly done in the depositions of General Wilkinson, General Eaton and other persons. The criminal intent of Aaron Burr was demonstrated by his conversations with general Eaton, and all that was besides necessary was the commission of some overt act, which would constitute levying war against the United States. That such acts had been
committed there was every reason to infer from the contents of the depositions. No doubt could be entertained that there had been a bellum levatum, if not a bellum per-cussum. All that was further necessary to show that there was probable cause that the accused were involved in the treason, was to show that they were the confederates of Aaron Burr. Of this the depositions of general Wilkinson furnish abundant proof—they had presented letters from Burr to Wilkinson developing his views, with which they appeared to be well acquainted—they had gone further, and stated additional facts and urged additional arguments to seduce Wilkinson from his duty.
They contended that the different territories of the United States were in law to be considered as one family, the officers of which were bound to respect and take notice of the acts of each other without any of those authorisations required in one state to the official acts of another. They all derived their authority either mediately or immediately from the same source. To remove however all objection to the want of authentication to the depositions of general Wilkinson, they produced a certificate from the department of state, proving that the justices of the peace before whom the depositions had been taken were legally commissioned. With regard to the principal of law assumed, that none other than the magistrate who examined the accused was competent to his arrest, it was pronounced altogether untenable.
The court then gave their opinion.
Chief judge Cranch said it was the opinion of a majority of the court that Erick Bollman and Samuel Swartwout should stand committed of the crime with which they were charged: and it was also the opinion of a majority of the court, that they ought not at present to be admitted to bail. He assigned at some length the reasons which had induced him to dissent from the opinion of his brethren.
Justices Fitzhugh and Ducket also delivered their opinions at length in favor of the commitment of the prisoners for treason, and against admitting them to bail.
Mr. Lee moved for a special court to try the accused, and urged their desire to have a speedy trial.
Some conversation ensued between the court and the counsel, as well on the time of trial as on the competency of the circuit court of the district of Columbia to take cognizance of the crime charged to the accused. No decided opinions were expressed though the prevailing sentiment was that this court had jurisdiction of the case.
The court observed that they were obliged in April to hold a court at Alexandria, and that as a special court had been ordered in the county of Washington on the 4th Monday of March, they would then take order in the case.
Mr. Lee expressed a wish as well at the instance of the marshal as of the accused, that the court would give directions whether they were to have the privilege of pen, ink and paper. The court declined giving any positive direction on the point. They expressed an opinion that they saw no objection to the indulgence, but rested it on the discretion of the marshal, of whose humanity and faithful performance of duty there could be no doubt.
LETTER
From the secretary of war, transmitting a report in relation to invalid pensioners, made in pursuance of the act of the 10th of April last, intituled "an act to provide for persons who were disabled by known wounds received in the revolutionary war." January 14, 1807. Read, and referred to the committee of claims.
WAR DEPARTMENT,
January 12, 1807.
SIR, I have the honor herewith to transmit you a report in relation to invalid pensioners, made in conformity with the 3d and 5th sections of an act of the 10th of April last, entitled "an act to provide for persons who were disabled by known wounds received in the revolutionary war."
I am, sir, With respectful consideration, Your obedient servant, H. DEARBORN.
The honorable The speaker of the house of representatives of the U. S.
REPORT.
The secretary of war has the honor to report to congress, in conformity with the

3d and 5th sections of an act of the 10th of April last, entitled, "an act to provide for persons who were disabled by known wounds received in the revolutionary war," That the following named persons have, during the recess of congress, made application to be placed on the pension list of the U. S. namely: Robert B. Wilkins & Noah Robinson, of the state of New Hampshire; Daniel Hickey, John Barry, Jonas Barnsworth, Robert Ames, Charles Gowan, Thomas M. Baker, Ambrose Homan, Spafford Ames and Jonathan Patch, of the state of Massachusetts; Eliphalet Easton, of the state of Connecticut; Richard Fairbrother, of the state of Vermont; Peter D. Demarest and John Devoc, of the state of New York; Stephen Ogden, Benom Hathaway, William Rebeck and Samuel Dowdney, of the state of New Jersey; Charles M. Thruston & Thomas Coverly, of the state of Virginia; Francis L. Straughter, Benjamin Kendrick, John King and James Dysart, of the state of Kentucky.
The evidences adduced in support of these claims respectively, will accompany this report, together with such remarks on each, as the secretary of war has thought it his duty to suggest.
The secretary of war farther begs leave to report, that the following named persons have, in the recess of congress, made application for an increase of pension, which has heretofore been granted to them, namely: Joseph Morrill, William Neely, Matthew Chambers, Seth Wyman, Jonathan Holsen, Joseph Hunt and Jonathan Ward, of the state of New Hampshire; John Maynard, Thomas Avery, Gustavus Aldrich, Daniel Nutting, Asa Ward, Ebenezer Bancroft and Moses Wing, of the state of Massachusetts; George Bradford and Charles Scott, of the state of Rhode Island; Ebenezer Coe, Abel Torney and David Hawley, of the state of Connecticut; Abel Woods of the state of Vermont; Benjamin Smith, William Burrill, Elisha Frizzle and William Worthington, of the state of New York; Jabez Pemberton, of the state of New Jersey; Jacob Bernitz, of the state of Pennsylvania; Richard Hardin, of the state of Maryland, and Thomas Pearson, of the state of Kentucky.
The evidences in support of these claims will accompany this report, to which the secretary of war has subjoined several remarks. All which is respectfully submitted.
H. DEARBORN. War Department, January 12, 1807.
Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4.
Alexandria, 3d Feb. 1807.
MR. SNOWDEN, SIR,
In your paper of the 2d inst. I observed with regret the death of Mr. C. R. Mosehatt announced. The eulogium of such a man is due as well to the memory of great virtues as to that of public fame.
In the character of Mr. Mosehatt were blended all the attractive and endearing qualities of the heart. His duty as a son, his tenderness as a husband, and his character as a man, are worthy of imitation.
His friendship was strong and ardent; he never hesitated to sacrifice his own interest to promote that of his friend; uncommonly susceptible, his impressions were quick and permanent. To those alone who possessed his confidence the extent of his virtues can be known; and even to them who were but partially acquainted with his merits, his early death will be a subject of melancholy concern.
A Friend to the Deceased.
MARRIED, last evening by the Rev. Dr. Coultier, Mr. John Jamieson, baker of this town, to the amiable and accomplished Miss Violette La Idler, eldest daughter of Mr. Laidler of Rose-Hall, Charles county, Maryland.
COMMUNICATION.
The marquis de Casa Yrujo, his Catholic majesty's envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary, has instituted, thro' the means of the attorney general of the state, a prosecution against William Duane, editor of the Aurora, for his slanderous and calumnious publications on the marquis, endeavoring to make him appear either a traitor to his sovereign, or involved in the guilt of machinations and conspiracies against the U. S. or both. We know from a source to be relied on that the marquis has requested the attorney general to permit Duane to give the truth in
evidence should a bill be found by the grand jury.
[True American.]
To the politeness of a gentleman just arrived from St. Thomas, we are indebted for the latest intelligence from the republic of Hayti. The papers furnished, contain an account of operations down to the 27th December, inclusive—on which day the new republican constitution was adopted. This constitution, and the spirited address prefixed, shall be presented to the readers of the Gazette without further loss of time than is necessary for a correct translation. We have only time this evening to furnish the following:
On the 5th December, 1806, general Christophe appeared on the skirts of Port-au-Prince, with an army of about 10,000 men, to compel the body of people assembled together, to frame a constitution to appoint him emperor of Hayti. On his arrival there, he sent in a flag of truce, and desired to have a conference with gen. Pichon, commander at Port-au-Prince, who went out to meet him with what soldiers he had; and instead of a conference, as soon as Pichon came within gun shot of him, his men were fired on by Christophe; when a short engagement ensued, in which there were some officers and men killed on both sides. Pichon got into Port-au-Prince, and kept Christophe from committing any material depredations on the town: As his army was but few in number, he thought it most advisable to act only on the defensive, and not pursue Christophe, after having driven his troops out of town, at the end of which they had entered it.
Dispatches were immediately sent by Pichon to all parts of the South, where they have dominions for troops, arms, ammunition and provisions, and on the day following, there was not a mile to be found, or scarce a man that could bear arms in the town of Jacmel—all had repaired to Port-au-Prince, to join Pichon's army, carrying with them provisions and ammunition for the occasion. Several skirmishes took place in the course of eight or ten days—during which time, Christophe's army was within two or three miles of Port-au-Prince and had several times entered it, but was as often repulsed.
On the 10th of January, news was received at Jacmel, that Christophe had been defeated, and that the greater part of his soldiers revolted & joined the other side; that he had fled for his life; that Pichon's army were in pursuit of him, and no doubt prevailed, but they would overtake him, in which case, death would inevitably be his lot, as they were determined to behead him and establish a federal or republican government.
On the night of the 10th January, Jacmel was illuminated on the occasion.
The following vessels were left at Jacmel the 10th Jan.
English schooners Porcupine and Parkinson; Swedish brig Elizabeth, Selas Caulkeas, master; schooner Autoinette; Swedish brig Goody Catherine, and a schooner, both from Philadelphia.
Passed in the bay brig Actress, captain Murphy, bound up.
[Balt. Fed. Gaz]
Extract of a letter to the editors of the Charleston Courier, dated Havana, Jan. 3. 1807.
By a late order issued by the Intendant of this city, it is required that all merchandise of every description, shipped from this port must be accompanied with a Spanish certificate of the consuls residing in the different ports; under the penalty of the seizure and confiscation of the goods and vessels. The time given to put this order in force, is to the 1st of March, but the vessels now in this port should they come back, without having every package so certified, will be liable to the penalty. Nothing is excepted but negroes, it might be well to make this known thro' your paper, for the government of all concerned."
Extract of a letter from Kingston, [Jam.] dated Dec. 5.
"The Resistance frigate, capt. Adam, arrived here lately, after having landed Don Mendoza, a Spanish Nobleman at Carthagena. There are now on board a Portuguese and an English merchant—They are to proceed in her to La Vera Cruz, and ballast her with dollars. Capt. Adam is to receive ten thousand pound sterling, in lieu of freight, &c. There are many conjectures respecting this expedition. The admiral does not know whether the money is for individuals, or for the English or Spanish governments."
Judge alias Thompson apprehended some time ago for forgery on the bank of Baltimore, we understand received his sentence on Saturday last (seven years employment on the public roads.) It is stated that he pleads guilty. Balt. pap.
Captain Franklin, arrived at Philadelphia from Jamaica, has furnished Kingston papers to the 20th ult. inclusive. They give only the following. It will be seen that a British squadron of five sail of the line, six frigates and 5000 troops had arrived at St. Bartholomews, and that Currasoa surrendered to the British arms on the 2d Dec.
KINGSTON [J.] Dec. 20.
The schooner Betsey, Stephens, from St. Bartholomews bound to Alexandria, with cocoa, sugar, &c. detained on the 8th instant by the H. B. frigate, arrived on the 15th. She parted from the H. B. on the 9th instant, in lat. 25, long. 68; she had then in company with her the American brig Antelope, which she had detained a few days before. We have since learnt that the crew of this vessel, having overpowered the prize master and seamen put on board of her, had regained possession of her, and directed their course, it was supposed, for the American coast. Captain Stephens mentions that several vessels had anchored at St. Bartholomews from Barbadoes, Martinique and Guadalupe, bringing accounts of the arrival of five British ships of the line and six frigates at the first mentioned island, with a considerable number of troops on board (stated to be 5000) but for what destination was unknown.
The American schooner Sally, Cambell, from St. Thomas bound to Baltimore with coffee, put into Port Royal the same evening, on account of sickness amongst the crew. On the 5th instant she spoke a Danish schooner from Currasoa bound to St. Thomas, and was informed that the former island had surrendered to the British on the 2d inst.
Extract of a letter from Captain GARDINER, (received at Philadelphia) dated
"GIBRALTAR, Dec. 6.
"Yesterday arrived, the ship Mary, of Salem, from New-York. She was captured the 24th ult. by a Spanish privateer, and anchored under a Spanish battery. The captain, [Landers] not being willing to lose his property without a struggle thought proper to put the privateer's men below, after some resistance, in which 3 of his people being badly wounded, and the captain stabbed in the back, he arrived safe yesterday, and received every attention from the English ships of war in this harbor. The Spaniards plunder every vessel they fall in with, or carry them into port and condemn them."
PROCLAMATION OF THE GALLIC EMPEROR TO HIS ARMY.
SOLDIERS! You have justified my expectation, and worthily answered the confidence of the French people. You have supported privations and fatigues with as much courage as you have shown intrepidity and coolness in the midst of combats—You are the worthy defenders of my honor and crown and of the Great People—as long as you are animated with this spirit, nothing will be able to withstand you. The cavalry have vied with the infantry and artillery—I no longer know which part of the army to give the preference to. You are all good soldiers—These are the results of our labors.
One of the first military powers of Europe, who lately dared to propose to us a shameful capitulation, is annihilated. The forest and defiles of Franconia, the Saal and the Elbe, which our forefathers would not have crossed in seven years, we have crossed in seven days, and fought in the interval four engagements and a great battle. We have procured at Potsdam and Berlin the renown of our victories. We have made 60,000 prisoners—taken 85 stand, of their colors, among which are those of the king of Prussia's guards, 600 pieces of cannon, three fortresses, and upwards of twenty generals. Nevertheless, more than one half of you regret not to have fired a musket shot. All the provinces of the Prussian monarchy, as far as the Oder, are in our power.
Soldiers! The Russians boast of coming to us—We will march to meet them, and thus spare them half the road—They shall again find Austerlitz in the heart of Prussia. A nation which has so soon forgotten the generosity we shewed it after that battle, in which its emperor, court, and the wreck of its army were only indebted for their safety to the capitulation we granted them, is a nation which cannot successfully cope with us.
Nevertheless, whilst we march to meet the Russians, new armies found in the interior of the empire, come to take our place, in order to keep our conquests. My whole people have risen, indignant, at the unworthy capitulation which the Prussian ministers, in their delirium, proposed to us. Our roads and frontier towns, are full of conscripts, who burn to
march in our footsteps. We will be no longer the sport of a treacherous peace, and we will not lay down our arms until we have obliged the English, those eternal enemies of our nation, to renounce the scheme of disturbing the continent, and the tyranny of the seas.
Soldiers, I cannot better express to you the sentiments I entertain for you, than by telling you that I bear in my heart the love you daily show me.
From our Imperial camp at Potsdam, October 26, 1806.
By order of the Emperor, Signed, NAPOLEON.
EXTRACT.
"Every governor is in the situation of a gaoler, whose very office arises from the criminality of those, over whom he presides; those sometimes suffer much from the abuse of his power; but they would suffer more from their mutual usage, if untrammelled by any superior authority. A vicious and corrupt people can never be free, because they are obliged to take shelter under Despotism, which alone can defend them from the oppressions and injuries which they would every hour inflict upon each other; and a virtuous people will never be slaves, because they stand in need of no such defence as Despotism.
"What is government itself, but the greatest of all reflections on human nature? If men were angels, no government would be necessary. If angels were to govern men, neither external nor internal controls on government would be necessary."
FOR SALE
Mould Candles of a superior quality in small boxes suitable for private families. 8 by 10 and 10 by 12 Window Glass of the Baltimore manufacture. Patent Castings and Teacakes, Bucellos and Carcavella Wines. By ROBERT T. HOOE & Co. Feb. 4. BAW4W.
Education.
THE citizens of Alexandria and its vicinity are most respectfully informed, that the subscriber, formerly a tutor to the Rev. Mr. Moscrop, has engaged an apartment in the dwelling of Mr. Ephraim Mills, for the purpose of teaching School. As he intends undertaking the task, with an assurance of his capability and a resolution of exerting himself for the great improvement of his pupils, he expects to gain that applause which is but justly due to industry and merit. His price is four dollars and a half per quarter, for teaching reading, writing, arithmetic, geography, and the English language grammatically—and for the languages six dollars. He furthermore hopes, by his vigilance and strict attention to his duty, to render real satisfaction to all parents and guardians who may think proper to entrust their children to the care and tutelage of the public's most humble and obedient servant, William Messenger. February 4. WSMtu
The School will be opened on the fifteenth of this month.
Dissolution of Partnership.
WILLIAM DOUGLASS intending to retire from business in this place, the partnership of Douglass & Mandeville is this day dissolved by mutual consent, and Joseph H. Mandeville is solely authorised to adjust and settle all the accounts of the partnership. It is earnestly requested that all persons indebted to them will settle the same with him immediately, as longer indulgence cannot be given. William Douglass, Joseph H. Mandeville. January 3. dtf
Joseph H. Mandeville
Intends to carry on the FLOUR and GROCERY BUSINESS in the same manner & on the same terms as heretofore done by D. and M. and solicits a continuance of favors from his friends. January 3. dtf
FAXON, METCALF & CO.
Have received per schooner Good Intent, John Baxter, from Boston, AND OFFER FOR SALE, 100 boxes Mould Candles 12 hogsheads New-England Rum 40 barrels do. 6 pipes French Brandy 6 do. Holland's Gin 53 barrels Boston Beef 4 half barrels Pork 3 hogsheads Cod Fish 54 boxes ditto 6 barrels Cheese 231 reams Wrapping Paper 20 nests Hingham Boxes ALSO,
A general assortment of SHOES, among which are a few Ladies' White Kid Slippers, which will be opened immediately, and disposed of on moderate terms. February 3. eod2w
Printing, in its various branches, handsomely executed at this office.

Coach-Making.
REA AND TAYLOR,
LATE OF NEW-YORK, Respectfully inform their Friends and the Public,
THAT they have commenced the above business at the shop formerly occupied by W. T. Peck, in Royal-street, near Gadsby's hotel, where they propose carrying it on in all its various branches, on the most reasonable terms, for cash. They flatter themselves the experience they have acquired in the principal cities in the United States, will secure them public patronage, which will be thankfully received and punctually attended to.
February 2.
PUBLIC SALE.
BY virtue of a deed of trust from General HENRY LEE, for securing to WILLIAM LUDWELL LEE, deceased, the payment of a debt of sixteen thousand six hundred and sixty-six dollars and sixty-six cents, with interest thereon from the 17th day of April, 1798, and upon the request of the legal representatives of the said WILLIAM LUDWELL LEE, deceased, I shall sell at public auction, to the highest bidder, the following
Tracts of Land,
At the periods hereafter mentioned—that is to say—
One tract of land, lying in Westmoreland county, called "Bolis's Marsh," containing, as mentioned in the said deed, two thousand eight hundred acres or thereabouts—and
One other Tract of Land, called "Black Grounds," containing eleven hundred acres, more or less, in Westmoreland county—at Westmoreland Court-House, on the 23d day of March next, being court day:—
One other Tract of Land, stated to contain sixteen hundred acres, called "Buffalo Marsh," lying in the county of Frederick, together with a moiety of the Mill upon the said tract—at Winchester, on the 4th day of May next:—
And all the Right, Title, Interest or Claim of the said HENRY LEE and WIFE, to five hundred acres, lying in Fairfax county, at the mouth of Difficult Run, on the west side thereof, at or near the great falls of Potomac—at Fairfax Court-House, on the 18th day of May next.
It is expected that persons wishing to purchase either of the above tracts, will previously view the same.
Bushrod Washington, TRUSTEE.
January 30.
This is to give Notice,
THAT the subscribers, of Fairfax county, in the state of Virginia, have obtained from the Orphans' court of Alexandria county, in the district of Columbia, letters of administration on the personal estate of Henry Zimmerman, late of the county first aforesaid, deceased: ALL PERSONS having claims against the said deceased, are hereby warned to exhibit them with the vouchers thereof, to the subscribers, on or before the 28th day of July next ensuing, or they may by law be excluded from all benefit to said estate—And those indebted thereto are requested to make immediate payment.—Given under our hands this 28th January, 1807.
Eliza Zimmerman, Adm'x. John Zimmerman, Adm'r.
January 30.
FOR SALE,
A WELL finished three story BRICK HOUSE and LOT, on King-street, the most commercial street in town and in the center of it.
A well finished two story Brick House and Lot, on Duke-street, near the river.
A Lot of Ground a short mile above town, containing five and one eighth acres, near the river.
Twelve hundred and eighty acres of military Land, in the state of Tennessee, on Obeys's river, a branch of the Cumberland river.
A tract of Land containing 510 acres, in Greenbrier county, Virginia.
Also, a very convenient and well finished Brick House and Lot, in George-Town, with Brick Stable, Coach House, &c.
Also, a two story Frame House and Lot, in George-Town, and Bake House—the lot is 38 feet 4 inches front and 107 feet deep.—A part payment will be expected down, and a liberal credit given for the balance.
If the George-Town property is not sold by private sale, it will be offered at public sale, on the first Monday in May next.
Samuel Craig.
January 22.
Estray Cow & Heifer.
TAKEN UP, as estrays, a small dark brindled COW, and a small red two year old HEIFER. The owner or owners are desired to come forward, prove property, pay charges, and take them away.
William Yeates.
29th 1st mo.
Dissolution of Partnership.
THE partnership of Davey and Mills, was dissolved on the 17th instant—and William N. Mills is solely authorised to settle all accounts of the late firm.
William N. Mills, Surviving Partner of Davey and Mills. January 23.
William N. Mills,
CONTINUES to carry on the Grocery & Flour Business, in the house formerly occupied by Davey and Mills—
And has just received, 2500 weight Firkin Buter, In complete order for shipping. January 23.
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.
BOOKS,
Lately received and for sale by ROBERT GRAY, at his Book and Stationary Store in King-street, between Fairfax and Royal-Street, Alexandria.
Carey's Family Bibles, assorted—Oxford quarto bibles, octavo and school bibles and testaments, Brooke's universal gazetteer; Bell's surgery, Mrs. Chapone's letters, Goldsmith's Rome, Lavoiser's chemistry, Milton's works, medical pocket book, prayer-books assorted, Plutarch's lives, Porteus's sermon's, Thompson's seasons, Watts's psalms and hymns, a neat pocket edition—Young's night thoughts in plain and gilt binding, Morse's American geography, American precedents of declarations, domestic encyclopaedia, History of America, by Richard Snowden, fasts and festivals of the church of England, new whole duty of man, Rollin's ancient history, Goldsmith's natural history, pilgrim's progress, Russell's ancient and modern Europe, Tucker's Blackstone, Wakefield's family tour, Pennsylvania farmer, an epitome of universal history, domestic recreations, polite learning, introduction to astronomy, Mayor's universal history, in 25 vols. boards, Mayor's voyages and travels, 24 vols. bound in calf, British classics, 39 volumes bound in calf, life and pontificate of pope Leo the 10th, by Wm. Roscoe, anecdotes of Frederick the great, terrible tracts, a new edition, enlarged by the author—Roscoe's life of Lorenzo de Medici.
ON HAND,
A good assortment of Latin classics and other school books—And in a few days will be published, a new edition, printed on good paper with an excellent type, Murray's English Reader, bound in strong leather, price 75 cents.
Stationary Articles.
Quills, wafers, sealing wax, slates and slate pencils, lead pencils, black and red—penknives assorted, glass inks and sands with plated tops, suitable for portable writing desks, fountain inkstands, playing and blank cards by the gross, dozen or single pack, paints in boxes, camels hair pencils, thermometers, mathematical instruments, scales and dividers, &c.
Writing Paper.
Super royal, royal, medium, demy, folio post, quarto post plain and hot pressed, foolscap no. 1, 2 and 3, of various prices, by the ream, for cash only.
Blank Account Books ready made.
Ledgers, journals, day books, cash books, invoice books, bank books, receipt books, record books, cyphering and copy books, &c. made of the best paper and well bound—Blank books of every description ruled and bound to any pattern, at a short notice.
R. GRAY will contract for the binding whole editions of printed books, at the Philadelphia prices, and warrant his work to be equal in neatness and strength, to any done in America at the same prices, January 13.
TO RENT,
A TWO STORY FRAMED DWELLING HOUSE, situate on Cameron-street, near the corner, together with a Frame Building on the corner of Cameron and Pitt-streets, now occupied as a coach-makers' shop, but would make a good stable, and a vacant lot.—For terms apply to.
James H. Hooe, Adm'r. B. DANDRIDGE, deceased.
September 12.
VALUABLE LANDS, To be Sold very Cheap.
I WISH to sell my Mill-Tract of Land, situate on Back-Lick and Indian-Runs, about six miles from the town of Alexandria; containing about eleven hundred acres. On this tract are two plantations besides the mill farm—on the latter there is a very good mill, in which are one pair of burr, and one pair of culm stones, with elevators, &c. complete for merchant work—a distillery convenient to the mill, with four stills and every necessary utensil in complete order—a dwelling-house, kitchen, barn, with stables under it to accommodate 20 stalls, with every other out-house requisite on a farm—a very good garden, an orchard of about 2500 trees of the choicest fruits this country can afford. There is about 300 or 400 acres of the tract cleared, the remainder in woods and a great part of it heavily timbered; about 30 or 40 acres of meadow, and nearly 300 acres more may be made on the bottoms adjoining the two rivers.
ALSO,
One other tract of one hundred acres, about two miles from Alexandria, part of the Cliesh Tract, and adjoining the lands of Messieurs John C. Herbert, Robert Patton, and John Richter, the Mount-Vernon road running through it. This tract is mostly in woods, and conveniently situated for country seats. If these lands should be sold at private sale, (which I would prefer) I will take in payment, if more convenient to the purchasers, stock of any of the banks from Richmond to New-York, or any kind of stock of the United States.
If they are not sold before Friday the first day of May next, the Mill Tract will, on that day, be sold at public auction, to the highest bidder—and on the following day the Cliesh Lands will be sold in like manner. The Mill Tract will be divided into three or four farms and sold subject to a lease of four and an half years from the first day of July last. The Cliesh Tract will be divided into lots of 10 or 20 acres each. If sold at public auction the terms will be made known on the days of sale.
William Hepburn.
December 4. 603w law till 1st May
This is to give Notice,
THAT the subscriber, of Alexandria county, in the district of Columbia, hath obtained from the Orphans' Court of said county letters of administration on the personal estate of Alexander Latimer, 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 21st day of July next ensuing, or they may by law be excluded from all benefit to said estate—and those indebted thereto, are requested to make immediate payment.—Given under my hand this 21st day of January, 1807.
Mercy Latimer, Adm'x.
January 21. 2aw6w
This is to give Notice,
THAT the subscribers, of Alexandria county, in the district of Columbia, have obtained from the Orphans' Court of said county, letters of administration on the personal estate of John Lightfoot, late of the county aforesaid, deceased: ALL PERSONS having claims against the said deceased, are hereby warned to exhibit them with the vouchers thereof to the subscribers, on or before the 21st day of July next ensuing, or they may by law be excluded from all benefit to said estate—And all persons indebted thereto are requested to make immediate payment.—Given under our hands this 21st day of January, 1807.
Elizabeth Lightfoot, Adm'x.
Samuel Lightfoot, Adm'r.
January 21. 2aw6w
Land for Sale.
THE subscriber wishes to sell about fifteen and an half acres of Land, within half a mile of Alexandria, situate on the south side of the lane leading from Mr. Hodgson's dwelling to the poor house, and directly opposite that building. Although this property from its situation must soon become valuable, it will be sold low for cash, or good negotiable paper at ninety, one hundred and eighty, and two hundred and seventy days. Apply to JAMES IRVIN, or myself
Robert Adam.
January 28. eotf
PROPOSALS, BY CONRAD AND CO.
OF PHILADELPHIA; FOR PRINTING, BY SUBSCRIPTION, A NEW WORK, ENTITLED
THE AMERICAN REGISTER. [After the Plan of the British Annual Register.]
Price, to subscribers, three dollars per volume, in half binding.
Subscriptions received by John Conrad and Co. Philadelphia; M. and J. Conrad and Co. Baltimore; Somervell and Conrad, Petersburg; Bonsal, Conrad, and Co. Norfolk, and by Robert Gray, Alexandria.
January 16. eotf
Just Received,
10 chests Young Hyson TEA 20 boxes Young Hyson do. 10 chests Hyson Skin do. 20 casks Malaga WINE A quantity Sole LEATHER, For Sale by
John G. Ladd.
January 23.
Marsteller and Young,
Have just received, and will sell low if taken from on board,
8000 bushels Turks Island Salt, ALSO,
17 Tierces Barbadoes Molasses. January 16.
Valuable Property for Sale.
Pursuant to a decree of the circuit court for the district of Columbia, held at Alexandria, and the last will of Benjamin Shreve, deceased; his executors offer for sale,
THAT Valuable Property at the corner of King and Fairfax-streets, part of which is occupied by Charles Bennett. The lot extends 40 feet on King and 70 feet on Fairfax-street, is subject to a rent charge of 50 dollars per annum.
To those who are desirous, either of securing a good stand for business, or vesting their money in real estate, this is a most inviting piece of property. A small part of the money will be required in hand or in an approved note at 60 days—on the balance a liberal credit will be given. For terms apply to either of the executors or to Benjamin Shreve.
William Paton, } Exrs. Edward Stabler, } John Janney, }
November 28.
ESTRAYS.
CAME to the subscriber's in Fairfax county, some time in November last, a pied COW, about 7 years old, with both ears cropt and a slit in the under part of the ear—two HELPERS, one black, the other black with a white hock and belly—both unmarked, about two years old—Also three SHEEP, one a ewe with both ears cropt, another both ears cropt with an upper bit in the left, and one unmarked. The above estrays have been appraised, and the owner or owners is requested to prove property, pay expenses and take them away.
Gabriel D. Childs.
January 31.
This is to give Notice,
THAT the subscribers, of Alexandria county, in the district of Columbia, have obtained from the Orphans' Court of said county, letters testamentary on the estate of Davey Davey, late of the county aforesaid, deceased—all persons having claims against the said deceased are hereby warned to exhibit them with the vouchers thereof to the subscribers on or before the 21st day of July next ensuing, or they may by law be excluded from all benefit to said estate—and all persons indebted thereto are requested to make immediate payment.—Given under our hands this 21st day of January, 1807.
Elizabeth Davey, Exec'x. John Korn, Executor.
January 21.
TO RENT,
A CONVENIENT two-story FRAME HOUSE lately occupied by Mark Butts situate in Duke, between Water and Union streets, next door to Thomas Preston's. Apply to
Mark Butts, or Thomas Preston.
January 7.
TO BE RENTED,
For the ensuing season, A valuable FISHERY on Great Hunting Creek.
J. H. HOOE.
January 3.
TO BE RENTED,
THE BRICK STORE & COMPTING HOUSE now occupied by Messrs. Ricketts, Newton & Co.—also, the vacant STORE adjoining. They are large and convenient, and will be rented low. Apply to
J. H. HOOE.
July 28.
Office of the People's Friend, NEW-YORK.
THE PEOPLE'S FRIEND, FOR THE COUNTRY.
THE first number of this paper will be published on Thursday, the 1st of January, 1807, and continue to be published afterwards regularly, every Wednesday and Saturday. It will contain the whole of the editorial matter contained in the daily print of that name.
Price four dollars a year—one year to be paid in advance.
Subscriptions for the above paper received at the office of the ALEXANDRIA DAILY ADVERTISER.
December 12.
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