Alexandria daily advertiser (Alexandria [Va.]), 1807-02-05 00:00:00

Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
Vol. VII.]
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 1807.
[No. 1825.
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. Marseller, v. m.
Plaster Paris, afloat.
The CARGO of sch'r. Dove, Capt. Newcomb, from Portland. For sale, by Lawrason & 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 nearly 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 Veitch & Co.—Apply to James Patton. October 20.
13 hhds. SUGAR of good quality, 33 bbls. do. do. 5 pipes 4th proof Brandy 4 qr. casks Sherry Wine } of excellent 11 do. do. Malaga do. } quality. Boxes of Cotton Cards Sacks of Licorice Root and Sago Barrels of Clover and Herds Grass Seed And a large quantity of Red Sole Leather, For Sale by Benjamin Shreve, Jun. July 26.
JOHN G. LADD,
Has just received and for sale, 10 pipes choice old Cognac Brandy 20 bales of excellent flax 5 do. glue 30 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 Lawrason and Fowle.
Who have also landing from said schooner, 100 boxes mould candles 5 chests young hyson tea 4 bales Beerboon Currachs 20 boxes chocolate 5 hogsheads N. E. rum 30 kegs fresh raisins. IN STORE, 25 chests young hyson } TEAS 15 do. Imperial } free quality. 15 bales Beerboon Currachs 6 do. Plains 7 do. Kendall cottons 30 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 kids salmon Half barrels and kids of beef 200 boxes soap 50 boxes chocolate 50 do. cod-fish. December 27.
OYSTERS.
THE subscriber has just received a supply of OYSTERS, which will be served up on the shortest notice. John Bogan. February 3. St
JUST RECEIVED
AND FOR SALE, 500 Spanish Hides, 5 tierces Clover Seed, 1 ditto Timothy, AND 5 hogsheads JAMAICA RUM. Mordecai Miller. January 20. d
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. d.
Just Received,
AND FOR SALE BY THE SUBSCRIBERS, 2 pipes L. P. Madeira WINE 2 half do. do. 5 pipes Cognac BRANDY, 4th proof. Wadsworth & Butler, WHO HAVE ON HAND, 20 hhds. Jamaica RUM, 4th proof 10 do. St. Croix do. 2d & 3d do. 3 do. New-England do. 5 pipes Holland GIN 2 do. country do. 1 hhd. L. market Madeira Wine } of a superior 4 quarter casks do. do. } quality 3 do. do. L. P. Teneriffe 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. d.
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 better than any yet extant. He makes boots of various descriptions; viz. Suwarrows—Fair-Tops, Three Quarters, Corsican Spring Toes, Dick Bills, Round Toes, Bonaparte's Graves, Jefferson's Boots and Shoes. He warrants to fit the Suwarrows equal to the tuck boots. Gentlemen will please to call and 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 McKenzie'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 31.
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. d
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. d
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. d
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 dip'd CANDLES
Coarse and fine Liverpool SALT in sacks or by the bushel
American GUNPOWDER
Wrapping Paper, Demijohns, Snuff in bottles, Leading Lines and Bed Cords, Black Pepper, &c.
100 tons Plaster Paris. 20 bbls. whole or gross HERRINGS 100 bbls. cut do. 20 bbls. SHAD 100 bbls. Clover Seed. Cheshire CHEESE of an excellent quality. —ALSO—
FLOUR constantly kept and selected for family use. January 31. d.
Just Received;
10 chests } Young Hyson TEA 20 boxes } Hyson Skin do. 10 chests } Hyson do. 20 casks } Malaga WINE
A quantity Sole LEATHER, For Sale by John G. Ladd. January 26. d
Strong Beer Brewery.
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. d2w
Negroes 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. 116F
Printing, in its various branches, handsomely executed at this office.
MIRSTELLER AND YOUNG,
HAVE JUST RECEIVED, A quantity of BEEF—Boston inspection No. 1 and 2—which will be sold on moderate terms. Feb. 3. d
FOR SALE,
A LOT OF GROUND containing two acres, situate on the line between the district of Columbia and state of Virginia, and adjoining the gardens of A. McKenzie and Capt. Cartwright, near the spring garden.—For terms apply to BEAL HOWARD, WEST END. February 3. eo
JAMES BACON,
At his GROCERY STORE, on King-street, has in addition to his former stock, added
A fresh Supply of Genuine Articles in the Grocery Line; Which makes his assortment complete. He now offers for sale, on his usual low terms, Muscovado Sugars, of various qualities,
Loaf and Lump ditto, Gunpowder, Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, Hyson-Skin, and Souchong } TEAS, particularly selected for family use.
Best green Coffee, Chocolate, of a superior quality
Madeira, Muscels, 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, 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 30 barrels New-England Rum. AND ON HAND,
Imperial Hyson Young Hyson Hyson Skin, and First quality Souchong } TEAS of the latest importations. Best green coffee in bags Chocolate Loaf and lump sugar London particular Madeira Particular Teneriffe Lisbon, Sherry, and 150 dozen bottled Port, very old WINE S.
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, & soj brimstone English gunpowder Demijohns
James Sanderson. September 17.

Proceedings of Congress.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Thursday, January 22,
The house resolved itself into a committee of the whole on the report of the committee of commerce and manufactures on the memorials of the sugar refiners, Mr. Bassett in the chair, it was read as follows:
The committee of commerce and manufactures to whom was referred the petitions of Edward Pennington and others, of Philadelphia, and Charles Garris and others, of Baltimore, sugar refiners, submitted their report:
The petitioners are manufacturers of sugar in the U. S. and request that the sugar refined by them shall be allowed a drawback on the exportation. The subject has been often before congress, and a lengthy and detailed report was made by the committee at the second session of the eighth congress, to which the committee beg leave to refer and request it may be considered as part of this report.
The opinion of the committee is opposed to granting any additional allowance or advantages to the sugar refiners, for the reasons stated in their former report; and they respectfully offer the following resolution:
Resolved That it is inexpedient to grant the prayer of the petitioners.
The reading of the former report was then called for, and the clerk having read the same,
Mr. Mac Creery spoke as follows:
Mr. Chairman—When the report which was last read was presented to the house at a former session, it was referred to a committee of the whole, but owing to a press of business apparently of greater importance, it was not acted on. Notwithstanding that two lengthy reports have been made on this subject by the committee of commerce and manufactures, and that I have generally stood alone in opposition to them, I must now presume to hope that a majority of this committee, and amongst them the members of the committee of commerce and manufactures, will ultimately agree to the desired modification of this branch of trade, when they come to understand the subject more perfectly, and shall be convinced that they have entirely mistaken the object of the petitioners. They neither ask or desire any new duties or restrictions laid on the importation of refined sugars—they are willing, on the contrary, that the present duties on imported refined sugars and on sugar candy shall be made as low as congress may deem necessary—all they ask is, that they may be allowed a reasonable drawback on the exportation of domestic refined sugar, made from foreign materials.
The objections urged in this report are,
 1st. That Louisiana sugar might be refined and exported.  2d. That imported sugar might be kept in store more than a year, and a drawback obtained afterwards.  3d. That the quantity of freight is diminished when the article is refined.  4th. That New England rum, cordage, canvas, made into sails, and manufactured iron are equally entitled to drawback, though not asked for. 
As to the first and greatest objection, I answer that such an imposition is more easily guarded against than in any other species of goods, because, we can have, beside the oath of the employer, that of the refiner also, and he is in this, a disinterested person; but the quality of this sugar being much preferred for retail, renders this precaution less necessary; and besides these reasons the public revenue can run no risk until a greater quantity of Louisiana sugar is furnished to us than is consumed in the U. S. For example, suppose our home consumption amounts to fifty millions pounds of sugar, which I believe it does, and the same quantity to be furnished us by Louisiana, which pays no duty; and suppose that an equal quantity of sugar of foreign growth be imported, and pays a duty of two and a half cents per lb. and that a drawback is allowed on exporting the same; this quantity of fifty million will certainly be re-exported, because it cannot be consumed, and will obtain a drawback of the duties paid on entry; so that in fact the revenue gains nothing by the importation or exportation of any part of this hundred millions; save three and a half per cent. on the debentures granted on the part exported. I would therefore ask what difference it can make to us what half is consumed, or which
exported? Sir, it makes none, and I contend that the revenue can run no possible risk in this business until the quantity of sugar imported from Louisiana exceeds our whole consumption. At present the quantity we receive from thence amounts to about four millions of pounds annually. When it shall exceed our consumption (an event which I shall be proud of) we shall have little difficulty in guarding against the imposition apprehended.
I have often seen, sir, that when subjects of this nature are discussed on this floor, the first question with many gentlemen is, how will this measure affect our revenue? I acknowledge that this consideration should never be lost sight of, but must at the same time avow, that it has always been with me a secondary one. The first, in my estimation, is, how will it affect the people? If the people shall gain ten times as much as the revenue loses by a measure, he must be a poor financier who cannot supply the loss in another shape. But, I am ready to assert, that not only the people, but the government also will benefit by the desired alteration. During the period in which a drawback was allowed on the exportation of domestic refined sugar, the erection of refineries increased to such a degree that at present being in a great measure confined to home consumption, most of them are idle half the year. The amount of that article exported last year, was short of 140 000 pounds, by which no doubt the nation benefited about 7000 dollars, being two and a half cents per pound on the quantity of crude sugar employed; but, sir, if the refiners be allowed a reasonable drawback, the quantity exported would in all probability soon amount to three million pounds or more, annually; and, allowing only one cent per pound to be retained at the custom house, leaves a revenue of 30 000 dollars. In addition to this consideration, sir, let me add, that where a people is confined to the supplying of its own consumption of any article, the manufacture of that article must ever decline. I cannot better illustrate this proposition than by quoting the instance of the late policy of G. B. towards Ireland. The latter nation was not only allowed the free exportation of linens but in some cases a bounty; yet in woollens were restricted to their own consumption. Every body knows that the manufacture of the one, although obliged to import their seed, flourished to an extraordinary degree; whereas in the other, although good wool was always abundant, declined; and they purchased their woollen cloths chiefly from England; and for this simple reason, that the dread of making too much and the surplus perishing, they dare not make enough for their own use. Observe the price of coffee in the U. S. compared with any and every other country that imports and consumes it; we have it infinitely lower than any of them; because our merchants are not afraid of having more than can be consumed; knowing that they can readily obtain a drawback of duty on all they re-export. And it is owing to a defect of this regulation in the case of sugar, that the price of loaf sugar is at this time higher, compared with the price of crude sugar than it was during the existence of the excise law, when a drawback was allowed on the exportation.
We have in some years exported from 50 to 60 millions of pounds of crude sugar; could all this have been exported in a refined state, the revenue might have been decreased much, and the manufacturer still more. It would have brought much more in foreign countries, and enabled the exporters to import so much more of other goods which would still have increased our revenue.
There is yet another advantage of great importance to be derived—Belligerents have undertaken to say that our exportation of raw sugars was in many instances for account of their enemies; therefore, had these sugars been exported in a refined state, such allegation could not have been made.
The circumstance of merchants holding imported sugars in their warehouses for more than a year must occur so seldom, that I am as astonished how it could be thought of as an objection. It may happen that sugar of a bad quality cannot be readily disposed of; but there can be no danger of refiners meddling with it.
The next objection is still more unfortunate—for in place of diminishing freight, it actually augments it: for take a cask of raw sugar and refine it, I defy you to put the loaves made from it into the same volume; therefore, as it takes up more room and pays freight by measurement, while the crude sugar pays by weight, the ship owner is benefited.
The argument that because a drawback is not allowed on rum, cordage, canvas,
and iron, tho' not asked for, there ought not on sugar, is a curious one.
A drawback was allowed on rum when sugar was admitted to it, and why the distillers do not apply for it again, I know not: I do believe, tho' I am not certain of the fact, that a considerable part of what is commonly exported, goes to the coast of Africa; where it is not easy to procure the documents necessary to obtain the drawback. If a drawback on this article should hereafter be applied for, and it can be made appear that it is beneficial to commerce, I shall, for my part, have no objection to grant it.
The manufacturers of cordage will scarcely apply for an indulgence of this sort; the duty on imported hemp being only one per cent. per pound, and one pound of hemp making two pounds of tarred rope, renders the object too trifling.
To allow a drawback on imported canvas made into sails, would be attended with much difficulty; and must cause a deviation in some respects to rules laid down, and a practice at the custom house.
The quantity of nails and spikes exported in one year is so small, that a reasonable drawback allowed on that article would amount to a very few thousand dollars, and will not, until the manufacture shall increase very much, be asked for.
However, sir, as the house is now very thin, and probably will not come to any decision on this measure until we have further information, I move you that the committee now rise, in order that the petitioners and report on this subject be referred to the secretary of the treasury, that he may report thereon.
Mr. Early hoped the committee would not rise for the purpose proposed; he was against any further reference of this business on which so much time had already been spent—as it had been before the house for a number of years and he did not think that new light could be thrown on the subject.
The committee rose, and leave being asked to sit again, it was resolved in the negative.
Mr. Early moved that the house concur with the resolution of the committee of commerce and manufactures.
Mr. Varnum spoke in favor of this motion, and the question being put that the house do agree to the said report, it was carried in the affirmative.
MONDAY, February 2.
As soon as the journal of Saturday was read, Mr. T. Moore rose and said, to his sorrow had been assigned the painful duty of informing the house of the death of one of its members. His colleague, General LEVI CASEY, had died yesterday morning.
On which Mr. Early offered the following resolutions, which were unanimously adopted:
Resolved, That a committee be appointed to take order for superintending the funeral of general Levi Casey, late a representative of the state of South Carolina.
Resolved, That the members of this house do testify their respect for the memory of general Levi Casey, by wearing crape for one month.
On motion of Mr. Holland, the following resolutions were likewise adopted unanimously:
Resolved, That the members of this house will attend the funeral of the late general Levi Casey, this day at one o'clock.
Resolved, That a message be sent to the senate to notify them of the death of general Levi Casey, late a member of this house, and that his funeral will take place this day at one o'clock.
When, on motion of Mr. Early, the house immediately adjourned.
TUESDAY, February 3.
Mr. Brown presented a petition from Elizabeth Broadhead, the widow of Luke Broadhead, a pensioner of the U. S. praying for relief. Referred to the committee of claims.
Mr. Boyle from the committee on public lands presented a bill respecting claims to land in the territories of Orleans and Louisiana, which was made the order for Friday.
Mr. Boyle from the same committee, on the petition of sundry officers who served in America in the war between France and G. Britain, made a report, of considerable length, concluding with a resolution that the prayer of the petition ought not to be granted.
Referred to a committee of the whole on Monday next.
Mr. Early, from the committee of commerce and manufactures, moved their discharge from the further consideration of sundry petitions praying for an extension of credit on the payment of duties on goods imported from the W. Indies to the same period allowed on goods imported from Europe.
Mr. Early observed that the committee had been informed by those who presented these petitions, that they would be able at the next session to furnish information that would show the propriety of the measure prayed for.
After a short conversation the motion of Mr. Early was agreed to.
Mr. Early from the committee of commerce and manufactures, presented a bill for the relief of Edward Toppau, Wm. Currier and George Jenkins, which was referred to the committee of the whole on Friday.
Mr. Holmes, from the committee of claims, made a report on the petition of Charles Minifie, unfavorable to its prayer; which was ordered to lie on the table.
The bill authorizing the issuing of debentures in certain cases, was recommitted to a committee of the whole, Mr. Bassett in the chair.
After considerable discussion, and amendment, the committee reported the bill—when the house adjourned.
From the National Intelligencer.
CIRCUIT COURT
Of the district of Columbia, in the case of Messrs. Bollman and Swartwout.
The following opinions were delivered on the 30th ult. in the circuit court of the district of Columbia, on the motion to commit the prisoners:
Chief judge Cranch delivered the following opinion:
It is the opinion of a majority of the judges that Erick Bollman and Samuel Swartwout should be committed for trial for the crime with which they are charged. It is also the opinion of a majority of the judges that they should not be admitted to bail at present.
Upon the motion heretofore made in this court by the attorney of the U. S. for a warrant to arrest Dr. Bollman and Mr. Swartwout upon the charge of treason against the U. S. I thought myself bound to dissent from the opinion of my brethren on the bench, because I did not think that the facts before us, supported by oath or affirmation, showed probable cause to believe that either of the prisoners had levied war against the U. S.
After further deliberation, and a more mature examination, both of the evidence and the law, my doubts are very much confirmed.
In times like these, when the public mind is agitated, when wars, and rumors of wars, plots, conspiracies and treasons excite alarm, it is the duty of a court to be peculiarly watchful lest the public feeling should reach the seat of justice, and thereby precedents be established which may become the ready tools of faction in times more disastrous. The worst of precedents may be established from the best of motives. We ought to be upon our guard lest our zeal for the public interest lead us to overstep the bounds of the law and the constitution; for although we may thereby bring one criminal to punishment, we may furnish the means by which a hundred innocent persons may suffer.
The constitution was made for times of commotion. In the calm of peace and prosperity there is seldom great injustice. Dangerous precedents occur in dangerous times. It then becomes the duty of the judiciary, calmly to poise the scales of justice, unmoved by the arm of power, undisturbed by the clamor of the multitude.
Whenever an application is made to us in our judicial character, we are bound, not only by the nature of our office, but by our solemn oaths, to administer justice according to the laws and constitution of the U. S.
No political motives—no reasons of state can justify a regard of that solemn injunction.
In cases of emergency, it is for the executive department of the government to act upon its own responsibility, and to rely upon the necessity of the case for its justification; but this court is bound by the law and the constitution in all events.
When therefore the constitution declares that "the right of the people to be secure in their persons," "against unreasonable seizures," "shall not be violated," and that "no warrants shall issue but upon probable cause supported by oath or affirmation," this court is as much bound as any

individual magistrate, to obey its command.  The cause of issuing a warrant of arrest is a crime committed by the person charged. Probable cause, therefore, is a probability that the crime has been committed by that person. Of this probability, the court or magistrate, issuing the warrant, must be satisfied by facts supported by oath or affirmation. The facts therefore which are stated upon oath, must induce a reasonable probability that all the acts have been done which constitute the offence charged.  The question whether a crime has been committed is a question partly of law and partly of fact.  What acts constitute the crime is a question of law.  Whether those acts have been done is a question of fact.  The crime charged in the present case is treason against the U. S.  The question of law is, what acts constitute that crime?  The 3d section of the 3d article of the constitution of the U. S. says, that "treason against the U. S. shall consist only in levying war against them, or, in adhering to their enemies, giving them aid and comfort."  As it is not contended that the prisoners are guilty under the second clause of the definition; if guilty at all, it must be of treason in levying war against the U. S.  To a man of plain understanding it would seem to be a matter of little difficulty to decide what was meant in the constitution by levying war; but the subtleties of lawyers and judges, invented in times of heat and turbulence, have involved the question in some obscurity.  It is not my intention, at this time, to say how far the expression ought to be limited, nor how far it has been extended. It is however to be hoped that we shall never in this country adopt the long list of constructive treasons invented in England by the worst of judges in the worst of times. It is sufficient to say that the most comprehensive definition of levying war against the king, or against the U. S. which I have seen, requires an assemblage of men, ready to act, with an intent to do some treasonable act, and armed in a warlike manner, or else assembled in such numbers as to supersede the necessity of arms.  The advocates for the prosecution have not, as I understand, contended for a more unlimited definition than this.  It is unnecessary and perhaps would be improper for me at this time to say more on the question of fact, than that in my opinion, there is no probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation, within the meaning of the constitution, to charge either Dr. Bollman or Mr. Swartwout with treason by levying war against the United States.  From some of the doctrines urged on the part of the prosecution, I must most explicitly declare my dissent.  I can never agree that executive communications not on oath or affirmation, can, under the words of our constitution, be received as sufficient evidence in a court of justice, to charge a man with treason, much less to commit him for trial.  If such doctrines can be supported, there is no necessity of a suspension of the privilege of the writ of Habeas Corpus, by the authority of the Legislature.  As it is admitted that such communications can not be evidence on the trial, & as an opinion on that point therefore, cannot be considered as prejudging any question which can occur in a subsequent stage of the prosecution, I have thought proper to be explicit on that point. To have said less, I should have deemed a dereliction of duty.  The substance of Judge DUCKETT's opinion.  Mr. D. said he should not make many observations in addition to what he had remarked on granting the district attorney's motion, for a warrant to arrest the prisoners on the charge of treason—Nor should he make any professions of scrupulous attachment to the rights of personal liberty in the citizens of our country; because if the whole tenor of his conduct through life, had not evinced such attachment, he felt assured that no professions on his part could on this point secure the confidence of the public.  He concurred in the sentiment that no reason of state, no political motive should be suffered to influence in the slightest degree the decision of the present question;
but while on the one hand a due regard should be paid to the right of personal liberty in the citizen, we should not be entirely forgetful of the duty we owed to the public, of preserving the constitution and government of the country.  That on the question then before the court, he would observe as he had done when the warrant issued, that he would at that time give no opinion, as to what constituted a levying of war within the definition of treason in the constitution of the United States. That it appeared to him unnecessary, if not improper to do so, as he might be called upon to decide the law, in reference to the facts that might appear on the trial of the prisoners.  That the only question then to be decided, was, whether there was probable cause supported by oath or affirmation, as required by the 6th article of the amendments to the constitution, to induce a belief that the prisoners were guilty of the crime for which they had been arrested.—This question he said had been deliberately considered by the court before the warrant issued, and he thought every thing in this inceptive state of the business, was regularly an exparte proceeding; he therefore had been against permitting counsel to argue on any question, except whether the offence was bailable, and whether under the circumstances, the court in their discretion ought to bail. They had, however, been allowed to argue in effect to the utmost latitude against the propriety of having issued the warrant. To this argument he had given the strictest attention, and could observe with Mr. Fitzhugh, that it would have been well addressed to the jury, if the prisoners had been open to their trial. It had however produced no alteration in his opinion, as he still thought there was probable cause appearing to the court to authorise the commitment of the prisoners for trial.  To determine this question, said Mr. D. let us take a short view of the evidence.  The depositions of general Wilkinson prove unquestionably the connection of the prisoners with col. Burr in carrying into effect one common intent or plan, and their knowledge of this view. They indeed shew, from the acts of the prisoners and their own confessions, their immediate agency in the furtherance of this scheme. If then it can be shewn, that Mr. Burr has probably committed treason, while possessing this knowledge of his treasonable views, create the same probability against them, as in the same treason all in this stage of the business must be considered principals. What then was the intention, the quo animo with which Mr. Burr's expedition was undertaken? This, by general Eaton's deposition, is proved to be the separation of the western from the Atlantic states, and the establishment of a monarchy there, of which Mr. B. was to be the sovereign. It is probable he had another object also in view, the invasion of Mexico; but this does not appear to be distinct from his treasonable plan of dismembering the union. This treasonable intention is also stated in the confessions made to general Wilkinson by one of the prisoners. In the pursuit then of this object, we find that Mr. B. had actually commenced the expedition, and that he expected to be at Natchez with an armed force at a certain period. It appears too, from the confessions of the prisoners themselves, that Mr. B. was levying a large body of armed men, and what may go far to prove their knowledge of and agency in that business is, that the officer who was to command the first five hundred men is stated by name. One of the prisoners also says that he had written to col. Burr for provisions. Should these circumstances, or themselves, not amount to overt acts or levying war, upon which question Mr. D. said he should at that time say nothing yet when taken in connection with the situation of the country, the state of alarm existing among the people, and the active preparations of defence against an expected attack, they furnished strong prima facie evidence that they had been followed up by the commission of other acts on the part of Mr. Burr and the prisoners, that would amount to a levying or war within the strictest definition of the terms. Nor is there any thing in the testimony, said Mr. D. that can positively exclude the inference of an active co-operation on the part of the prisoners in the different measures that are probably imputable to Mr. B.  Mr. D. then remarked that an observation made by himself on issuing the warrant, seemed not to have been correctly understood by the prisoners' counsel.
He had not said, that in the present case it was necessary to resort to public documents to aid the depositions in furnishing probable cause for the arrest; but he would now observe, as he had then done, that altho' the depositions did to his mind establish a probable cause on which he could act, yet that this probability was strongly corroborated by the message of the president and other public documents on the subject. That even admitting that the 6th article of the amendments to the constitution which provides against general warrants, may require an oath or affirmation before any warrant can issue, yet he could not subscribe to the doctrine, that the circumstances showing the probable cause, must in all cases be contained in the oath or affirmation itself. If this principle be once considered correct, it would indeed, when taken in connection with the necessity contended for in the present case, of proving, on a question of commitment the positive existence of the offence charged, be the worst precedent, as it regarded the public safety, that could possibly be established, though at the same time it might be the most convenient cloak for treason that could be invented. Under this doctrine, even an authenticated record showing the conviction of Mr. B. of treason, could it be produced on the present question, would be deemed inadmissible in corroboration of the probable cause contained in the affidavits.  Mr. D. concluded by observing, that he was opposed to bailing the prisoners, for altho' the evidence might also have charged them with a misdemeanor in setting on foot an expedition against a nation at amity with the U. S. yet as they had been arrested on a charge of the highest offence against their country, nothing but their persons could be considered an adequate security to the public.  Alexandria Daily Advertiser.  THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5.  From Washington, Feb. 5.  So much have the members of the house been employed the fortnight past, in attending to a debate in the senate on the subject of a bridge from this city over the Potomac, so as to shorten the distance to Alexandria, which bill has been the principal subject of discussion seven or eight days; and so many of them have been attending to the proceedings of the court relative to Bollman and Swartwout, that almost no business has been done, of a public and interesting nature, except the bill from the senate, suspending the habeas corpus. The prompt rejection of this bill by the house was most certainly correct. I am utterly at a loss to conjecture what haste or madness, or obsequiousness to executive wishes, could have induced the senate to pass this bill.  Bollman and Swartwout are in close prison: it was made a matter of question before the court whether or not they should be allowed the use of pen and ink. Alexander, I am told, has arrived here, but there is no court now sitting, and I suppose he must remain confined in the marine barracks till the last Monday in March, unless the supreme court of the U. S. can have cognizance of his case, and I cannot see how that court can, not having original jurisdiction in these cases.  The counsel for Swartwout and Bollman will attempt to bring before the supreme court, the decision of the district court here, which sent them to prison. Notwithstanding I believe they have been guilty of conspiring to attack the dominions of a nation with whom we are at [an ill-natured] peace, and perhaps deserve punishment, yet confident I am that they have not intended to be nor have been guilty of treason—and they are committed for treason, for having actually "levied war against the United States." No legal evidence of this appeared before the court, yet two of the three judges, tho', or pretended to think they had actually "levied war." If the supreme court has jurisdiction in this, by way of an appeal from the decision of the district court, there is no doubt but that they will set aside that decision.  The general opinion entertained here is, I believe, that Wilkinson and Burr agreed on some enterprise of this nature, two years since, when they were both here, and were continually together; that Wilkinson was as serious as Burr, but finding, during the last summer, that there was little prospect of success, that the western people would not join them, and that by the show of an excess of zeal against conspirators &c he should preserve the office he holds, then tottering; his conscience or his poli-
cy changed his conduct. It is hardly to be believed that Burr would commit his prospects and his very life to a merely possible thing; that is, to the hope that Wilkinson would join him. No; he must have sounded him, and have had strong assurances of co-operation. How could Wilkinson understand Burr's cypher, if not previously agreed upon by them? But we must wait a short time and more will be developed.  The house of representatives were on Saturday engaged almost the whole day in the bill extending the time for taking oath and giving bond in cases of drawback—This whole day has also been spent on that bill—Yesterday the house did nothing; the funeral of gen. Casey, of S. C. being attended by that body.  I expect that to-morrow or next day the supreme court of the United States will grant a writ of Habeas Corpus, for Mr. Alexander, now confined in the Marine Barracks; and that the decision of the district court will be re-decided in the supreme court, as to the legality of the confinement of Swartwout and Bollman.  A letter from a gentleman in CURRACOA, dated December 23, 1806, to his friend in this town, contains the following information:— "I take the liberty of informing you that there has just arrived off this harbor a large fleet of English ships of war—they have sent in a flag of truce—the result is not known, but I believe of a very serious nature. I believe they mean to keep the Island under a blockade; if so, flour will be up to 20 dollars."  The Episcopal Congregation are respectfully informed, that their Rector, the Rev. Mr. Gibson, will attend them on Sunday next.  February 5.  PUBLIC SALE.  On SATURDAY next, at 11 o'clock, will be sold, on Merchants wharf, on a credit of 60 and 90 days, 7 hhds. and 10 barrels of good Brown Sugar.  P. G. Marsteller.  February 5. d  PUBLIC SALE.  On TUESDAY next, will be sold at the Vendue-Store, A likely Negro Woman, about 18 or 19 years of age, and her female Child. She is a good house servant. A credit of 90 days will be given.  P. G. Marsteller.  February 5. d  PUBLIC SALE.  ON SATURDAY next, will be sold, at public sale, at the house of John Lightfoot, deceased, on Duke-street, all the PERSONAL PROPERTY of the said deceased. All persons indebted, in any way, to the said John Lightfoot, are requested to make payment; and those who have demands against him, are desired to present them to the subscribers.  Elizabeth Lightfoot, Adm'rx. John Lightfoot, Adm'r.  February 5. th&f*  Farmers Attend  A complete LIGHT WAGGON & TEAM of HORSES, will be sold on a long credit, or exchanged for YOUNG NEGROES—The owner will accept of the best offer he receives before the 15th instant.  Apply to the Printer.  February 5. th&f  FOR SALE,  A VERY handsome MARE, young and in prime order—fit for the saddle or brood.—Terms cash, or negotiable paper at 60 days. The mare may be seen on application at Mr. Hodgkin's stables.  February 5. 3t*  The Subscriber,  Just arrived in this town, begs leave to inform the public, that he has for sale, a very elegant assortment of JEWELRY, consisting of, EAR RINGS of every description, Finger Rings, Breast Pins, Tortoise shell Combs mounted, Watch Chains, Seals, Keys, Silver and Gold Watches, &c. which he offers for sale on moderate terms.  As his stay in this town will be short, those disposed to purchase are requested to make early application.  LEWIS ZIMMER, King street, between Mr. Caleb Hand's and Mr. Shreve's store.  February 5. ThF&Tu*  TO BE RENTED,  For the ensuing season, A valuable FISHERY on Great Hunting Creek.  J. H. HOOE.  January 3. 2awtf

Richard Lee & Son,
SENSEBLE of the many favors conferred on them by an enlightened community, beg permission to return them their sincere acknowledgments, and solicit them for a continuance of the same.
As all the efforts of Hannah Lee and her colleagues to ruin our characters and injure the reputation of our medicines, have proved abortive, we should think it degrading to ourselves and insulting to the public to pursue the contest into which we have been reluctantly dragged. Here we will drop the subject, leave her to enjoy the consolation her vapid Billingsgate language in her last advertisement is capable of affording, and simply ask those who may have occasion to purchase medicines of the following description, to give ours a trial, under a full confidence that every new trial will corroborate the long established public opinion of their being genuine.
THE FOLLOWING MEDICINES SOLD BY NICHOLAS HINGSTON, At his China, Glass, Queen's-Ware and Seed Store, Fairfax street, facing Movers. Rick-out's and Newton's. Each article has on the outside wrapper the signature of
Richard Lee and Son, Without which none are genuine.
Lee's Worm-destroying Lozenges.
This medicine, which is as innocent & mild as it is certain and efficacious in its operation, cannot injure the youngest infant, should no worms exist in the body; but will, without pain or griping, cleanse the stomach and bowels of whatever is foul or offensive, and thereby prevent the production of worms and many fatal disorders.
From the many cases of cures that daily come to our knowledge, we have selected the following:
Messrs. Richard Lee & Son, You are at liberty to publish the astonishing cure performed by your Lozenges on my son, 10 years old, who was afflicted with levers, pain in his side, and a continual head-ache, which reduced him so low that he was unable to sit up. One of my neighbors advised me to use your Lozenges, which has had the happy effect of restoring him to a better state of health than he has enjoyed for several years, in the short space of seventeen days.
JOHN KELLEY, Pitt-street.
Messrs. Richard Lee & Son,
My son, five years old, has for some time past been very unhealthy, having fevers, head-ache, and loss of appetite. Hearing of the many cures performed by your Worm Lozenges, I was induced to give them a trial. The effect was beyond my expectation, as a large quantity of small worms was expelled; hundreds of them were alive for some time after.
JOHN KENNEDY, Potter-street. Baltimore, Jan. 4th, 1807.
For the prevention and cure of Bilious & Malignant Fevers, is recommended Lee's Anti-bilious Pills,
Prepared by Richard Lee & Son, Baltimore. The operation of these Pills is perfectly mild, so as to be used with safety by persons in every situation, and of every age.
Messrs. Richard Lee & Son, The high opinion I have of your Bilious Pills, and a desire to make known their utility for the benefit of mankind, I wish you to publish the following:
For two months past, I have been afflicted with a violent sickness at the stomach, an inclination to vomit, and loss of appetite—by taking two doses of your pills, I am restored to a perfect state of health—which induced my wife to try them also, which was attended with the same good effects, being now able to attend to her domestic concerns: in my opinion, this medicine is unequalled in stomach and bowel complaints, not being attended with that griping pain, common to other remedies.
JOHN SCOTT, Delaney-street, near Columbia Garden.
LEE'S ELIXIR,
A sovereign remedy for colds, obstinate coughs, catarrhal asthma, sore throats, and approaching consumptions.
Lee's Grand Restorative,
Proved by long and extensive experience to be absolutely unparalleled in the cure of nervous disorders, consumptions, lowness of spirits, loss of appetite, impurity of blood, hysterical affections, inward weaknesses, violent cramps in the stomach and back, indigestion, melancholy, gout in the stomach, pains in the limbs, relaxations, involuntary emissions, obstinate gleets, flour albus (or whites) impotency, barrenness, &c.
Infalible Ague and Fever Drops, For the cure of Agues, remittent and intermittent Fevers.
Lee's genuine Essence and Extract of Mustard.
A safe and effectual remedy for acute and
chronic rheumatism, gout, palsy, lumbago, numbness, white swellings, chilblains, sprains, bruises, pains in the face and neck, &c.
Lee's Sovereign Ointment for the Itch,
Which is warranted an infallible remedy at one application, and may be used with the most perfect safety by pregnant women, or on infants a week old, not containing a particle of mercury or any dangerous ingredient whatever.
Lee's Genuine Eye-Water,
A sovereign remedy for all diseases of the eyes, whether the effect of natural weakness or accident.
Lee's Genuine Persian Lotion.
LEE'S DAMASK LIP SALVE.
TOOTH ACHE DROPS, The only remedy yet discovered which gives immediate and lasting relief in the most severe instances.
THE ANODYNE ELIXIR, For the cure of all kinds of head-ache.
Restorative Powder for the Teeth & Gums
The Indian Vegetable Specific, For the cure of Venereal complaints. January 21
Rappahannock Mills, &c.
THE subscriber would lease or rent, that valuable property, called "HUNTER'S WORKS," consisting of a Manufacturing Mill, (late in the occupancy of Messrs. Cooch and Hollingsworths) having two water wheels, with four pair burr stones, and all necessary machinery—a good Grist Mill, Saw Mill, and houses suitable for millers, coopers, & blacksmith's. At this place are the walls and remains of a forge and slitting mill, formerly carried on, the sites of which, and others in the same canal, are excellent for water works of various kinds. This property is on the north edge of the Rappahannock, within two miles of Fredericksburg and one of Falmouth, has peculiar advantages of water, and is well situated for the purchase of wheat, now the staple of the country, and of the last crop a large proportion yet to come to market.
Also, a valuable MANUFACTURING MILL, with two water wheels, two pair of stones, and the usual machinery, situated on the same edge of the river, within half a mile of Falmouth, having a convenient and comfortable miller's house attached to it, and a canal which now affords water communication from Falmouth to the mill door, and at the expense of only three or four hundred dollars may be extended to the doors of the forge mills—Or, I will sell the whole of the above Property, under stipulations, for the benefit of creditors, but no way injurious to this, and give credit seven years if necessary, for three fourths of the amount, and accommodating time for the other fourth.
Robert Dunbar. January 26. 2aw6w
District of Columbia, County of Alexandria, ff. November Term, 1806.
Alexander Smith, complainant, Against Mordecai Hines, Robert Abercrombie, and Samuel Craig, ex'rs. of W. Mitchell, dec'd. defendants. In Chancery.
The defendant, Mordecai Hines, not having entered his appearance and given security, according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, upon affidavit, that the said defendant Mordecai Hines, is not an inhabitant of this district—on motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is ordered that the said defendant, Mordecai Hines, do appear here on the first day of July term next, and enter his appearance to the suit, and give security for performing the decrees of the court, and that the other defendants Robert Abercrombie and Samuel Craig, executor as aforesaid, do not pay away, convey or secrete the debts by them owing to, or the estate or effects in their hands belonging to the said absent defendant Mordecai Hines, until the further order or decree of the court, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in both of the public newspapers published in this county for two months successively, and that another copy be posted at the front door of the court house of said county.
A Copy. Test. G. Deneale, C. C. January 3. law2m
CARR'S Stranger in Ireland.
A few copies received, for sale by ROBERT GRAY, Bookseller, King-street.
ALSO, Ladies' and Gentlemen's Pocket Almanacks, FOR THE YEAR 1807. November 28.
District of Columbia, County of Alexandria, ff. November Term, 1806.
Warren Ashley, complainant, Against John Drew and Wm. Hartshorne, defendants. In Chancery.
The defendant, John Drew, not having entered his appearance and given security, according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, upon affidavit, that the said defendant, John Drew, is not an inhabitant of this district—on motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is ordered that the said defendant, John Drew, do appear here on the first day of July term next, and enter his appearance to the suit and give security for performing the decrees of the court, and that the other defendant, William Hartshorne, do not pay away, convey or secrete the debts by him owing to, or the estate or effects in his hands belonging to the said absent defendant, John Drew, until the further order or decree of the court, and that a copy of this order be forthwith published in both of the public newspapers published in this county for two months successively, and that another copy be posted at the front door of the court house of said county.
A Copy. Test. G. Deneale, C. C. January 3. law2m
District of Columbia, County of Alexandria, ff. November Term, 1806.
John Corse, Complainant, against Arthur McCann, & John Hodgkin, Defendants. In Chancery.
THE defendant Arthur McCann, not having entered his appearance, and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, upon affidavit, that the said defendant, Arthur McCann is not an inhabitant of this district—on motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendant, Arthur McCann, do appear here on the first day of July term next, and enter his appearance to the suit and give security for performing the decrees of the court; and that the other defendant John Hodgkin, do not pay away, convey, or secrete, the debts by him owing to or the estate and effects in his hands belonging to the said absent defendant Arthur McCann, until the further order or decree of the court—and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in both of the public newspapers published in this county for two months successively, and that another copy be posted at the front door of the court house of said county.
A copy—Test, G. Deneale, C. C. January 8. law2m
District of Columbia, County of Alexandria, ff. November Term, 1806.
John and James H. Tucker, complainants, against Enoch Ward and Thomas Moore defendants. In Chancery.
THE defendant Enoch Ward, not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, upon affidavit, that the said defendant Enoch Ward, is not an inhabitant of this district—on motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendant, Enoch Ward, do appear here on the first day of July term next, and enter his appearance to the suit and give security for performing the decrees of the court; and that the other defendant, Thomas Moore, do not pay away, convey, or secrete, the debts by him owing to or the estate and effects in his hands, belonging to the said absent defendant Enoch Ward, until the further order or decree of the court—and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in both of the public newspapers published in this county for two months successively, and that another copy be posted at the front door of the court house of said county.
A true copy—Test. G. Deneale, C. C. January 8. law2m
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. d
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. DANALDER, deceased. September 18. eo
District of Columbia, County of Alexandria, ff. November Term, 1806.
John C. White, complainant, Against Elias Debuts and Philip G. Marsteller, defendants. In Chancery.
The defendant, Elias Debuts, not having entered his appearance and given security, according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, upon affidavit, that the said defendant, Elias Debuts, is not an inhabitant of this district—on motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is ordered that the said defendant, Elias Debuts, do appear here on the first day of July term next, and enter his appearance to the suit and give security for performing the decrees of the court, and that the other defendant, Philip G. Marsteller, do not pay away, convey or secrete the debts by him owing to, or the estate or effects in his hands, belonging to the said absent defendant, Elias Debuts, until the further order or decree of the court, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in both of the public newspapers published in this county for two months successively, and that another copy be posted at the front door of the court house of said county.
A Copy. Test. G. Deneale, C. C. January 8. law2m
District of Columbia, County of Alexandria, ff. November Term, 1806.
James Lawrason, Complainant, against Isaac M'Pherson, Wm. Douglas, and Joseph Mandeville, jun. trading under the firm of Douglass and Mandeville, Defendants. In Chancery.
THE defendant Isaac M'Pherson, not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, upon affidavit, that the said defendant Isaac M'Pherson, is not an inhabitant of this district—on motion of the complainant by his counsel it is ordered, that the said defendant Isaac M'Pherson, do appear here on the first day of July term next, and enter his appearance to the suit and give security for performing the decrees of the court; and that the other defendants Wm. Douglas, and Joseph Mandeville, jun. trading under the firm of Douglass and Mandeville, do not pay away, convey, or secrete, the debts by them owing to or the estate and effects in their hands belonging to the said absent defendant Isaac M'Pherson—until the further order or decree of the court:
And that a copy of this order be forthwith published in both of the public newspapers published in this county for two months successively, and that another copy be posted at the front door of the court house of said county.
A Copy. Test, G. Deneale, C. C. Jan. 8. law2m
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'r. Samuel Lightfoot, Adm'r. January 21. 2aw6w
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'r. January 21. 2aw6w
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