Alexandria daily advertiser (Alexandria [Va.]), 1807-12-04 00:00:00

Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
VOL. VII.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1807.
[No. 2033.]
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.
JOSEPH RIDDLE,
Has received by the ship William and John, from Liverpool.
FALL GOODS.
October 24. d
WANTED
A middle aged woman, capable of managing a house. To one of good character liberal wages will be given. Enquire of the Printer. Sept. 9. d
Wanted to Purchase,
A NEGRO MAN from 18 to 25 years of age; for whom a liberal price will be given. Apply to
John Gadsby.
November 19. d
TO RENT,
and possession given on the 14th of November next,
The three story Brick House
On the corner of King and Columbia-streets, now occupied by Mr. John Roberts.—For terms apply to Col. GEORGE DENEALE, living next door, or to the subscriber.
Nicholas Voss,
City of Washington, Oct. 20. dtf
JAMES SANDERSON,
Offers for sale very low,
25 hogsheads Muscovado Sugar
70 bags green Coffee
15 hogsheads well flavored Rum
5 pipes Cognac Brandy
12 quarter casks Sherry Wine
12 bales Tennessee Cotton
And as usual
A general assortment of the best Wines, Spirits, Liquors, Teas and Groceries.
October 12. d
BRYAN HAMPSON
HAS FOR SALE.
 10 pipes old port  5 do. Madeira  20 quarter casks Lisbon  12 do. particular Tenerife  15 do. Malaga  15 pipes old cognac brandy  5 do. 4th proof Holland Gin  5 hds. 3d proof Antigua rum  12 do. first quality molasses  6 do. green copperas  2 do. alum  20 do. brown sugar  20 bags pimento  15 do. pepper  10 chests young hyson  10 do. hyson skin  5 do. imperial  100 bags green coffee  150 kegs madder  30 do. ground ginger  20 do. raisins  100 lbs. bacon, well cured  5 kegs salt petre  A quantity of fine and ground alum salt. 
At all times he has the first quality flour for daily use on hand—with a number of other articles—all of which he will sell low on his former terms.
Aug. 31. d
NOTICE.
THOSE who have claims upon the estate of William Oxley , an insolvent debtor, are hereby required to bring in and exhibit the same to the Trustee on or before the 10th day of December next.
N. Fitzhugh.
Nov. 10.
On the 15th of December next, I promise to make a dividend of such of the assets belonging to the estate of W. Oxley an insolvent debtor as have come to my hands. The creditors of that estate will therefore be pleased to be present at my office to receive their respective dividends.
Thomas Swann, Trustee.
d. 15 D.
Public Sale.
On FRIDAY next, at half past 3 o'clock, will be sold, on Merchants wharf, The SLOOP GEORGE, Burthen fifty-seven tons, in compleat order, only 4 years old—Terms, one fourth paid in hand, the balance on a credit of three and six months.
P. G. Marsteller.
December 2. 3t
Freight Wanted
For the Schooner SWAN, Benjamin Spooner, Master; to the West-Indies; burthen 650 barrels. Apply to
E. JANNEY.
11th mo. 30th. d
Freight wanted
For Brig IZETTE, JOHN BARNES, Master; Burthen eighteen hundred barrels or two hundred and sixty hogsheads.
Also, for sale on board said Brig, 45,000 feet of Lumber, New-England Rum, Potatoes and Oars. Apply to
William Yeaton.
November 2. d
Wanted to Purchase or Hire,
Two NEGRO MEN, accustomed to plantation work, one other as a striker to a smith, one as cook, and one hostler. None need apply but such as can be well recommended. Apply to
John Gadsby.
November 24. d
TEN PIPES
Choice Cognac Brandy,
 8 hds. West-India Rum,  10 qr. casks L. P. Tenerife Wine,  16 casks Rice,  195 Shares Marine Insurance Stock, 
For Sale by
Catlett and Fisk.
November 19. d
LANDING THIS DAY, FROM ON BOARD THE SCHOONER FAIRPLAY,
AND FOR SALE, 75 hds 15 tierces and 16 barrels of first quality Sugars 33 hogsheads and a few tierces of retailing Molasses. Apply to Mordecai Miller.
LANDING
From the schooner Freighter , captain Thomas, from Portland and for sale by Lawrason & Fowle;
 40,000 feet lumber,  100 bbls. New England rum,  150 boxes mould candles,  100 sides seal leather,  50 quintals cod fish,  20 casks cheese,  20 boxes chocolate.  IN STORE,  5 tons St. Petersburg clean hemp,  3 bales plains,  2 do. Kendal cottons,  100 doz. English sewing twine,  1500 sides red seal leather,  10 chests young hyson tea,  20 pipes Holland gin,  6 do. Bordeaux brandy,  6 hds. New England rum,  300 boxes brown soap,  50 do. mould candles,  50 do. chocolate,  30 do. Havana sugar,  Hogsheads and barrels retailing sugar, Half barrel and kegs beef, 30 barrels and half barrels mackerel, 2 trunks coarse and fine shoes.
November 21.
Information wanted of Mr. PETER ELLIOTT, born in the city of Limerick, Ireland, came to this country about 18 or 20 years ago, and carried on the Boot and Shoe-making business in the Borough of Norfolk—I have since been informed that he resided near Alexandria. His sister named Mary Major, now in Alexandria, would be glad to hear from him, or be informed of his place of residence.
JOHN HAYRE,
At Anthony Rhodes, Prince-street, Alexandria.
December 1. 5t
Jamaica Rum.
JUST RECEIVED, Fifteen hogsheads fourth proof JAMAICA RUM—for sale by
Wadsworth & Butler.
December 2. d3t
Public Sale.
On THURSDAY, the 10th day of December next, at eleven o'clock, will be sold, on the premises, on a long credit, That three story Brick House situated on the south side of Prince-street, in the occupation of Mrs. Nickol's between Fairfax and Water-streets.—Terms will be made known at the place of sale.
P. G. Marsteller.
December 1. d
A valuable Mill Seat
For sale, the 21st instant, on the premises, about four miles from Alexandria, on the side of the turnpike road leading to Winchester, between the ford of Holmes's run and the trough hill.
THE fall of water as has been levelled by two different men, is made by one of them a little over and by the other something under thirty feet, is accommodated with four and one quarter acres of land for the buildings, &c. together with a sufficiency for the head and tail race and also for the dam.
The terms are—One fourth ready money, the remainder in equal payments of three, six, and nine months. A title will be made when all the payments are completed—This sale is authorised by a decree of the court of chancery of Virginia, and the title will be made by the subscriber in consequence thereof.
William Hartshorne,
Receiver of the effects of John Sutton and John Mandeville, under the order of the Chancellor of Virginia.
December 2. dts
Just Received,
Per the Brig LOUISA , Captain JOHN MAC NA MARA,
23 hogsheads of the first quality Muscovado Sugars—and 62 ditto second quality.
40 ditto Martinico white clayed—all of a very superior quality, stored on Col. Gilpin's wharf, in the house lately occupied by John G. Ladd.—Apply to
George Slacum.
TO RENT,
A convenient two story brick dwelling-house on the corner of Fairfax and Wilkes-streets, with a good garden and stables, conveniently calculated for a small family, in a very pleasant situation. Immediate possession can be given.—Apply to
George Slacum.
ALSO,
A part of the three story brick house where the post-office is kept, with five rooms, in one of the best stands in this town. Apply as above.
November 26. dtf
Public Sale.
BY virtue of a decree of the Superior Court of Chancery for the Richmond district, will be Sold, at public auction, on Tuesday the 15th day of December next, if fair, if not, the next fair day, that very valuable and delightful SEAT, in the county of Stafford, on the Rappahannock river, about six miles below Fredericksburg, called
TRAVELLER'S REST,
The residence of the late Mr. Tho. Garnett The terms of sale will be one fourth of the purchase money, and so much more as shall be sufficient to defray the costs of suit and expences attending the sale, in cash; one third of the residue payable when George Garnett shall attain his age of twenty-one years, with interest from the day of sale; one other third payable when Joseph Garnett shall attain his age of twenty-one years, with like interest; one sixth, or a half of the remaining third, payable when Elizabeth W. Garnett shall attain her age of twenty-one years, or marry, with like interest; and the residue when the youngest daughter of the said Mr. Thomas Garnett deceased, shall attain her age of twenty-one years, or marry, with like interest; subject to the dower of the widow of the said Mr. Thomas Garnett. The interest on each payment to be paid annually, and no title to be made to the purchaser until the whole money is paid, the title being held as a security therefor.
Wm. Lovell, Ex'tr.
November 12. d4w.
FOR SALE,
The Brig PRESIDENT, Burthen about eight hundred barrels.—She is a strong sound vessel, and well found. A liberal credit will be given.—Apply to
John Tucker.
Nov. 24. d3t
JOSEPH JANNEY
Has received by the late arrivals, an extensive assortment of
FALL GOODS.
10th mo. 20, d6t 5t
Joseph H. Mandeville, KING-STREET, NEAR THE RIVER, Has for Sale,
Muscovado SUGAR in hhds. and
bls. various qualities
Loaf and Lump do. in bbls.
200 barrels inspected HERRINGS.
COFFEE in bags
MOLASSES in hhds.
Imperial
Old Hyson
Young Hyson
Hyson Skin and Souchong
Port
Madeira
Claret
Sherry
Lisbon and Malaga
Cognac and Spanish Brandy
Jamaica
Antigua
Windward Island and New-England
Rye Whiskey in barrels
Cherry Bounce in do.
Salt, coarse and fine
Pepper, Pimento, Snuff, Chewing Tobacco, Segars, Mould and Dipp'd Candles, Soap, Copperas, Madder, Wrapping Paper, Rice, Chocolate, Philadelphia Porter, Havana Honey.
ALSO,
A constant supply of nice Flour for family use.
October 27. d
JOSEPH MANDEVILLE,
CORNER OF KING AND FAIRFAX-STREETS; HAS RECEIVED,
6000 lb. Goshen Cheese 1st quality,
1 1/2 ton assorted Patent Shot,
30 half chests & boxes
Imperial,
Young Hyson, & Hyson-skin,
5 pipes choice Cognac Brandy,
40 bbls. Rye Whiskey,
15 cases old Medoc Claret superior quality,
70 lb. Nutmegs,
50 dozen London Mustard,
5 casks London refined Salt-petre,
15 casks chewing Tobacco small twist,
30 boxes Soap,
25 do. mould and dipp'd Candles,
45 kegs yellow ground Ginger,
30 boxes Havana Segars,
5 cwt. Zante Currants,
Raisins in boxes and casks,
Pearl and hulled Barley.
A small quantity basket Salt,
Which with a very general assortment of
Wines, Liquors and Groceries he will sell
low for cash, produce, or the usual credit.
Nov 26. d
FOR SALE.
On Tuesday the twenty-second of December next, WILL BE SOLD at public sale, on the premises, that pleasant seat—
PROSPECT HILL,
the late residence of John Gibson, esq. deceased. Containing about one hundred and seventy acres of LAND; the greater part under good inclosures, with a large, handsome, and commodious dwelling-house, and every necessary outhouse in good order—convenient and well finished stables—a young apple orchard of choice fruit beginning to bear—an excellent garden—and a well of fine water.
This place is situated near Dumfries—is very healthy—and commands a delightful prospect of the Potomac.
A further description is deemed unnecessary, as it is presumed any gentleman wishing to purchase, will view the premises.
The terms of sale will be six months credit, the purchaser giving bond with approved security. Immediate possession will be given.
John Spence,
James Reid,
Executors of John Gibson.
Dumfries, Nov. 16. cots

TRIAL OF COLONEL A. BURR.
MOTION FOR COMMITMENT.
EXAMINATION OF EVIDENCE.
WEDNESDAY, October 7.
Mr. M c Rea requested, that on account of the extreme indisposition of one of Mr. Wirt's children, which prevented him from attending, the court might be adjourned till to-morrow. Independently of this circumstance, general Wilkinson, whose feelings had been severely wounded by the testimony of a witness yesterday, was in the course of preparation to remove those unjust imputations. He hoped that no objection would be made to the adjournment.
Mr. Hay said, that by an arrangement of the counsel of the U. S. the principal part of the reply would devolve upon Mr. Wirt. It was therefore important that he should be present, to know what ground had been occupied by the counsel who preceded him. He did not expect any inconvenience would result from the proposed adjournment, and hoped it would not be opposed.
The adjournment was opposed by colonel Burr, who stated that one of his counsel had been placed in the same situation as Mr. Wirt, and no indulgence was asked of the court on that account. He also mentioned that the court had, at his own request, proceeded with the examination when he was too much indisposed to attend.
The Chief Justice, after hearing an explanation from major Bruff, about that part of his testimony respecting his daily attendance for orders, and going through the examination of John Brockenbrough and Joseph C. Cabell, esqs. two of the members of the grand jury, adjourned till to-morrow.
Major Bruff begged leave to correct an error in part of his evidence given yesterday, in a point not material. This respected his attendance at the office of general Wilkinson every day. After his remark about Cold Water, and his saying that he should discover plans and measures which put to hazard the peace and safety of the U. S. he would not keep silence be the consequence what it might. General Wilkinson was not visible to him for several days. Other officers attended, said Major Bruff, but I was not admitted to his presence. I wrote to the general; and I received an answer, which I have not here. It however stated that I should receive such attention as my conduct and rank entitled me to.
John Brockenbrough and Joseph C. Cabell, members of the grand jury, were called by colonel Burr.
Colonel Burr. I will ask you both, gentlemen, whether general Wilkinson, before the grand jury, acknowledged that in any of his letters he had used the words, "he was ready"?
Mr. Brockenbrough. I recollect that general Wilkinson acknowledged that, in the winter 1805-6, he had written to you several letters, in one of which he used the expression, "what has become of the grand expedition. I fear Miranda has taken the bread out of your mouth. I shall be ready before you." He assigned as a reason for writing such a letter, his wish to draw from you a full disclosure of your project; if it should be correct and patriotic, that he might unite in it; if improper, that he might reject it. I asked general Wilkinson whether he had written the letter "post marked 13th of May." He said that he did not recollect, but that it was possible he might have written some note about that time.
Colonel Burr. What period was assigned to that letter containing the expressions just quoted? A The winter of 1805-6, or the following spring.
Mr. Cabell being requested by colonel Burr to state his recollection of the evidence of general Wilkinson as to the points above mentioned, proceeded in substance as follows: general Wilkinson had stated, that he had had an interview with you at St. Louis, at which you mentioned a grand project; but that you did not enter into particulars. He remarked that he had made some enquiries as to the nature of the enterprise; but you observed it was unnecessary to enter into particulars for it was possible it might never be carried into effect. After colonel Burr left St. Louis, General Wilkinson remarked that he had revolved in his mind the conversation which had passed between him and colonel Burr,
when he spoke of a western enterprise, and concluded that an attack on Mexico was contemplated, which was to be carried on by the aid of a British fleet through the gulf of Mexico: That he had written several letters or notes to colonel Burr, with a view to ascertain his real design, between the time of their interview at St. Louis, and the commencement of the following summer; but did not appear to be positive as to the number or nature of those letters. But he remarked, that his object was to draw from colonel Burr a disclosure of the nature of the enterprise; if it were proper, that he might participate in it; if not, that he might communicate the information to the government. General Wilkinson, on being interrogated, as to the contents of his letters, said that he could not recollect precisely their terms, and but only two expressions which he had used in one of them; "I fear Miranda has taken the bread out of your mouth. I shall be ready for the grand enterprise before you are." I must repeat that general Wilkinson did not appear to be positive as to the dates, number or contents of those letters; but only as to these two expressions.
With respect to the letter "post marked 13th May," general Wilkinson, on being interrogated, was not positive whether he had written it; but said he believed he had.
(Mr. Cabell's evidence to be continued.)
CONGRESS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
MONDAY, November 30.
Mr. Findley moved that the petition of Arthur St. Clair, presented at a former session, be referred to the committee on claims barred, &c. Agreed.
Mr. Porter presented the petition of sundry copper smiths and braziers of the city of Philadelphia, which was referred to the committee of commerce and manufactures.
Mr. Mumford moved that the petition of the inspectors of the city of Philadelphia, presented at a former session, be referred to the committee of the whole, to whom several reports on like petitions had been referred—Agreed.
Mr. Findley presented the petition of the Associate Reformed Church in the city of Washington, praying for an act of incorporation; which was referred to a committee composed of three.
Mr. Cook said that the house had been long in session, and had yet done nothing towards the purpose for which they were called together. For the purpose of coming to the consideration of the subject, and for obtaining the proper information he offered the following resolutions:
1st. Resolved, That the secretary of the navy be directed to lay before this house a statement of the frigates and other armed vessels composing the navy of the U. S. distinguishing those in actual service from those in ordinary, and noting such as want repairs, with an estimate of the sums necessary to prepare them for immediate service, and the probable time necessary to make such repairs.
2d. Resolved, That the secretary of the navy be directed to lay before this house, a statement of the number of officers and men respectively belonging to the navy of the U. S. and the corps of marines.
3d. Resolved, That the secretary of the navy be directed to lay before this house, an estimate of the number of officers and men which would be necessary to complete the manning the whole and entire navy of the U. S. including the gun-boats with an estimate of the expenditures respectively necessary for maintaining them in actual service during one year.
4th. Resolved, That the secretary of the navy be directed to lay before this house a statement of the quantity, quality, and present state of the timber and other materials belonging to the U. S. now on hand suitable for building ships of war, describing the force and size for which such timber and other materials are suitable.
Mr. Blount objected to the passage of the first resolution as entirely unnecessary, as he had in his hand a letter from the secretary of the navy, giving part of the information asked for by that resolution, and as the committee of aggressions had actually requested of the secretary of the navy information which would embrace all that was contemplated by it.
Some conversation ensued on the particular information wished, and the propriety of calling for it, between Messrs. Cook, Blount, Smilie, Milnor, Mumford, Dana, Tallmadge and Gardner; during which a motion was made by Mr. Smilie to postpone the consideration of the resolutions till this day week, on which Mr. Mumford offered the following remarks:
He said, that more than a month had expired since they were assembled here on an extraordinary occasion, and the nation had
been constantly looking up to them in full expectation that they were occupied in measures of defence. It was true that a select committee had made a report authorising the secretary to sell a few muskets & establish a cannon foundry in this place; it was also true that the committee of aggressions had made a report. He did not mean to arraign the measures of their committees; it was far from his intention; he had the fullest confidence in them; he made no doubt they had discharged their duty with fidelity. But they had also duties to perform to themselves and to their country, and he did hope they would immediately proceed on measures of defence. Would they put it in the power of a foreign minister to write to his court that they might pursue their own measures, that they had nothing to apprehend from the American Congress, as they were occupied in their domestic concerns? Although they had no official information of late date before them relating to their affairs with Great Britain, he yet presumed every member of the house was convinced of the hostile disposition of that government. Look to Nova Scotia said Mr. M. you there find her militia in a state of requisition, fortifying the port and harbor of Halifax with all possible expedition, numerous reinforcements daily & hourly arriving there, and at Quebec, under the command of a vigilant enterprising officer; the whole of their naval force on the lakes prepared for war; numerous tribes of savages assembled at their instigation in the neighborhood of Detroit, a secret expedition from Europe consisting of 20,000 men, ostensibly given out for South America, to re-conquer Buenos-Ayres, when in fact they might attack some vulnerable part of our country; 14 sail of the line and 18 frigates they had heard were bound to the West-Indies, when in reality they might together with what force they had at Halifax, blockade the whole of our ports and harbors in order to overawe our government, and enforce the demands very likely to be made by their Minister Extraordinary daily expected to arrive in this country. When they were thus threatened, there could be but one sentiment, and he hoped they would not delay a moment in taking such efficient measures as would at least defend the country.
The ideas suggested by other gentlemen, being nearly correspondent with those already given, are omitted for want of room, and to allow the admission of a greater part of the debate on fortifications.
Mr. Cook consented to withdraw the first resolution till the information asked for by the committee of aggressions was received which might altogether supersede it, or induce him to modify it so as to obtain his object.
The three last resolutions were then agreed to without a division.
On motion of Mr. Blount the House went into a committee of the whole,
Mr. Bassett in the chair; On the second report of the committee of aggressions, which recommends the following resolutions.
Resolved, That it is expedient to authorise the president of the U. S. to cause such fortifications to be erected as in addition to those heretofore built, will with the assistance of gun boats, afford effectual protection to our ports and harbors, and preserve therein the respect due to the constituted authorities of the nation, and that there be and hereby is appropriated for that purpose, out of any monies in the treasury not otherwise appropriated the sum of dollars,
Resolved, That it is expedient to authorise the President of the U. S. to cause to be built an additional number of gun-boats, not exceeding and to arm, equip, man, fit, and employ the same for the protection of our ports and harbors; and that there be, and hereby is appropriated for that purpose out of any monies in the treasury not otherwise appropriated the sum of
The report being read, and the first resolution under consideration.
Mr. Blount said he would state in as few words as he could, the views of the committee in presenting to their consideration the resolution now before them. It would be seen that the committee were of opinion that the fortifications contemplated were equally necessary in time of peace & in time of war. For the circumstance of our being at peace hitherto had not restrained the rapacity and inuendo of British naval commanders, and similar conduct would be continued, unless there were created in our harbors a force sufficient to repel it. The contemplated sum to complete the fortifications already established and to erect others, was in addition to what remained unexpended of former appropriations for that purpose, about 750,000 dollars, in case a war took place; in case of peace, or our former state not properly of peace or war, 300,000 dollars would be sufficient, that being as large a sum as could conveniently be expended in the course of the year. It was not necessary that the blank in the resolution should
be filled at present, and it would accord better with his wishes, if it were left till a bill should be brought in conformably to the resolution.
The second resolution proposed an appropriation for building a certain number of gun-boats. The reason of preference by the committee of this mode of defence, was, that it was the only defence that could be provided in a short time. However gentlemen might differ in opinion with respect to a naval force, all would agree that at this time they had not means or time to provide any other defence than that proposed by the committee. It was proposed to erect 188 additional gun-boats which with the number already built, would amount to 267, the number proposed as sufficient for the purpose of defence. The secretary of war, who was not called upon in form to give information to the committee, was requested to call on the committee, and converse with them on the subject, and the substance of his answers was contained in a paper which Mr. B. held in his hand, but which the committee did not propose should be submitted to the house at present as it might contain matter not proper for disclosure. He would put it in the hands of the clerk who might read such parts of it as would show what were the views of the secretary of war on the subject; such as gave entire satisfaction to the committee, and such as they hoped would be satisfactory to the house. With these observations, and one other, that these fortifications were not contemplated to be of a fixed or expensive kind; but principally heavy artillery mounted on travelling carriages, that might be moved from place to place, he would submit the subject to the consideration of the committee.
Mr. Dana enquired if there was any statement of the balance remaining unexpended of former appropriations.
Mr. Blount said there was not a distinct statement, nor was it in the power of the secretary to give it, but it was upwards of 100,000 dollars, which in addition to 750,000 dollars, would make about 874,000 dollars.
Mr. Quincy wished to know of the chairman of the committee, whether this money was to be appropriated exclusively to erect new fortifications or to repair old ones, or for both.
Mr. Blount said the sum of $750,000 was considered sufficient to complete such fortifications as have been erected on proper sites, and to erect such others as might be necessary in aid of gun-boats. The secretary of the navy could not state the particular sum that each place would require. Past experience had shown that such express appropriations could not be made. It was the wish of the committee to afford to the president the power of applying these sums to such places as he should think best.
Mr. Quincy wished to know whether the terms of the resolution expressed the intention. He conceived that this sum of money should be placed in the hands of the president of the U. S. not only to erect new fortifications, but to repair old ones where necessary. As he understood the resolution the president was to apply the whole sum to new fortifications, and could not appropriate it, without misapplication, to repair old ones.
Mr. Blount said the object of the committee was to put so much money at the disposal of the president, as to answer both the purposes of repair and erection. If the words did not express that sense, he should cheerfully acquiesce in any amendment which might be made.
An amendment was offered by Mr. Dana, but afterwards withdrawn, to make way for one offered by Mr. Crowninshield to the same effect; by which the resolution was amended to read as follows:
Resolved, That it is expedient to authorise the president of the U. S. to cause such fortifications to be repaired and erected as will, with the assistance of gun-boats, &c.
Mr. Thomas enquired as to filling the blank.
Mr. Blount said he had stated while up before, that 300,000 dollars in time of peace was as much as could be expended in the course of a year. But if they could not enjoy peace, more would be necessary; and from the uncertainty of this, the committee wished to decline filling the blank at the present time. When the bill should be laid before them, they might be better qualified to judge.
[Debate to be continued]
Both resolutions were adopted; the first without a division, and the second, ayes 93. When the committee rose, and the house agreed to the resolutions, which were referred to the same committee that introduced them, to bring in a bill.

Tuesday, December 1.
Mr. Quincy offered the following resolution: Resolved , That the secretary for the department of war be directed to lay before this house an account of the state of the fortifications of the respective ports and harbors of the U. S. with a statement of the monies appropriated for fortifications remaining unexpended; and an estimate of the sums necessary for completing such fortifications as may be deemed requisite to their defence.
Which being under consideration, Mr. Quincy said, the house would perceive the object of this resolution was to obtain information; there was a document on their table which gave some information on the subject, but was not explicit. This resolution was exactly similar to one passed last session, by which the house obtained some important and interesting information; this being the case, he hoped no objection would be made to it. The resolution was agreed to without a division.
Mr. Bard presented the petition of Duncum M'Vicker, which was referred to the committee of claims.
Mr. Basset moved that the petitions of Edward Brook and Presley Thornton, presented at a former session, be referred to the committee on claims barred, &c. Agreed.
Mr. Barker moved that the petition of a number of inhabitants of Plymouth, Duxbury and Kingston (Mass.) praying for erection of buoys, &c. presented at a former session, be referred to the committee of commerce and manufactures. Agreed.
Mr. M. Williams offered the following resolution—
Resolved , That a committee be appointed to enquire whether any additional compensation ought to be made to the marshal for the district of North Carolina, and that they have leave to report by bill or otherwise.
On motion of Mr. Southard the resolution was amended, so as to include the state of New Jersey; and so amended, was agreed to, and a committee of five appointed.
On motion of Mr. Lewis, the house went into committee of the whole on the report of the committee to whom was recommended the bill for erecting a bridge over the river Potomac. Mr. Pitkin in the chair. Having fixed 60 years as the term of the corporation previous to the right of the U. S. to purchase the bridge, the committee rose, and the bill was ordered to a third reading to-morrow.
Mr. Blount from the committee to whom the resolutions on the subject yesterday agreed to were referred, reported a bill for fortifying the harbors of the U. S. and for building gun-boats, which was read twice and referred to a committee of the whole on Thursday next.
On motion of Mr. Wm. the house went into a committee of the whole on the report of the committee appointed to prepare standing rules and orders for the house. The committee having made some progress, and the usual hour of adjournment being arrived, the committee rose and obtained leave to sit again.
Late Foreign Intelligence.
LONDON, October 14.
Last night we received a regular series of Paris journals to the 30th ult. inclusive. They are very barren of political intelligence. The Moniteur gives the capitulation of Copenhagen, and calls it as before, "a horrid transaction" but says nothing of the similar design formed by the emperor against Portugal!
One paragraph in these papers is singular—the dominions of the emperor of Austria are to be narrowed to the east and widened to the west! In other words, Trieste will be wrested from him by some means or other, and he will be cut off from all chance of ever becoming a maritime power, or of interfering with the French in their projects upon Turkey.
One of the French journals quotes from a Naples newspaper a paragraph announcing that king Ferdinand and his whole family embarked in an English vessel, and left Sicily at the end of August.
We know not what degree of credit is due to this statement, but if we may credit a rumour in circulation this morning, it is probably correct. It is reported at the west end of the town that the British troops have before this time evacuated Sicily, the French troops preparing for the attack of that Island being too powerful to be resisted with any hopes of success. We cannot, however, ascertain on what authority the rumour rests.
It is rumored that sir John B. Warren
will proceed in a few weeks to take upon him the command of the squadron on the American station, in the room of admiral Berkeley.
The report of the Argus cutter having been lately captured in the North sea is but too true. The Paris papers state her arrival at Dunkirk, being brought in by the Etoile French privateer after a smart action, on the 18th ultimo, off the Galloper Sand. The Argus was boarded by the crew of the privateer, and 7 English seamen were killed before she struck. The Argus carried 18 guns—the strength of the privateer is not mentioned.
Captain Gordon, who brought the last dispatches from admiral Collingwood, was chased off Toulon by a French fleet.
The remains of the late marquis Townshend were laid in the family vault at Rainham.
Corn Exchange, Mark lane, October 14. The supply of wheat to-day is rather large, and the sales are made heavily, at a small reduction in price. Barley, with malt likewise; white peas again at more advance; beans of each kind are rather cheaper; of oats there are several fresh arrivals, and sales of this article are at lower prices. Flour dull sale at the quotation; fine American, 35 to 37s per barrel.
Liverpool, October 12.
The sloop Hope , of Flaggard, from Dublin to Swansea, with copper ore, sprung a leak on Monday the 18th ult. and immediately went down. One man drowned, the remaining four were picked up on Thursday in a small boat, by the Cotton Planter , and put on board a sloop bound to Greenock.
NEW YORK, Dec. 1.
Arrived, British brig Ann , Ross, 16 days from Bermuda.
Left the barque Mary , Clarke, from N. York, for Jamaica, had been on the rocks had repaired and was to sail in 5 days; brig Sea Nymph , Waring, for Philadelphia the next day.
Nov. 22, lat. 30, long. 66, spoke barque Nixon , Harper, from Lisbon for Alexandria, with the loss of sails, and short of provisions—supplied them with provisions, and they intended to put into Jamaica.
NORFOLK, November 30.
On Saturday arrived here the fast-sailing ship Sheffield , Captain Davis, left Helvoet the 14th of October and the Channel the 22d. By this ship we have received files of Dutch papers to the 10th, and hope to be able to get some translations for this day's paper. We learn by this vessel that the decree of Bona-part, dated at Berlin, declaring Great-Britain, and her dependencies in blockade has been republished in France and Holland, with orders to enforce it without respect to the vessels of any nation. The Decrees relative to intercourse with England are enforced with great rigor. A camp was again forming at Bolougne, to alarm England, or what is probable to furnish a pretext for keeping up a military force that may be able to fix the destinies of Continental Europe as the Emperor Napoleon pleases.
A pilot from Dover boarded the Sheffield on the nineteenth of October, informed that Mr. Monroe was in London on the 17th of that month, and that the Revenge was then at Cowes. A passenger who came in the Sheffield , while at Rotterdam, saw London letters and papers of the 7th of October, they were at that time in the same state of uncertainty that they had been for some time.
The pilots report at Dover we believe was correct as far as it went, and we think augurs well. Mr. Monroe would hardly remain, without he judged there was a prospect of bringing matters to a favorable issue.
By St. Kitts papers to the 30th of October, we notice that in consequence of a report that war had been declared between the United States and Great Britain, that all American vessels had been seized. The report was contradicted in a few days, and the vessels put into possession of their masters again.
Arrived, in distress, sch'r Richard and Mary , Higbee, 13 days from Ocracoke Bar, bound to Philadelphia. On the 16th inst. lat. 39, 30, long. 74, 20, in a heavy gale of wind, carried away the foremast, jib boom and main-top mast, which obliged her to bear away for this port.
Sloop Sally , Spencer, 5 days from Rhode Island.
In Hampton Roads, the sch'r Superior , Forbes, 42 days from Barcelona bound to Baltimore—Brought dispatches for government from Mr. Irvine, our minister at Madrid.
15 pipes Particular Teneriffe WINE , of a superior quality, imported into Philadelphia early in the year 1804, just received and for sale by
Phineas Janney.
November 28.
co9t
Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4.
On Tuesday last, in the House of Representatives, Mr. Randolph said, that as long as the subject of the public defence had been before a respectable committee of the house, and as long as their report was pending in the house, he had deemed it unimportant, or at least unavailing in him, to offer any thing upon the subject. But he felt a necessity so pressing that he could no longer dispense with it; to offer some propositions to the house on this all important subject. That necessity grew out of the general opinion which appeared to prevail in the house, that a peculiar mode of defence was the only one proper to be adopted. It arose too out of the enormous sums which he had heard proposed for that mode of defence; and which, if agreed to, we should, when we wished to adopt other measures of defence equally essential, find an empty treasury, and be compelled to resort to the system of loans recommended in the report of the secretary of the treasury. He said the Militia ought to be armed and equipped, ready at all times to oppose an invading enemy. He had hoped, that some of the committees of the house would have turned their attention to this subject. It had been said, that if a war took place, we should have to contend with enemies on our frontiers; we should be attacked by the savages from Montreal . Whether we considered ourselves on the eve of a war, or actually at war, it behoved us to arm the natural defence of the country, which had carried us through dangers, and on which we should always have to rely. There was another subject on which no man could doubt, and that was, the purchase of field artillery . Whilst our natural enemies were known to be on terra firma , we were turning all our attention to defence on the water. He contended, that muskets in the hands of our citizens, and cannon on our shores, were the proper methods of defence. There was another measure, he said, which ought to be adopted previous to any step for the defence of the nation—a measure of justice, a measure which would not only entitle us to success, but which was eminently calculated to ensure it; a measure which would unite all hearts and all hands in our service. This was, that the house should no longer permit the nation to labor under the stigma of leaving the men, who had formerly fought in its service, to perish in the streets . With what propriety could we call upon the youth of the country to arm in its defence, when they saw their fathers standing at the door of the hall begging for bread.
Mr. Randolph then submitted the following resolutions.
Resolved , That provision ought to be made by law for an adequate and comfortable support of such officers and soldiers of the revolutionary army as are still existing in a state of indigence, disgraceful to the country which owes its liberties to their valor.
Resolved , That provision ought to be made by law for arming and equipping the whole body of the militia of the U. States.
Resolved , That provision ought to be made by law for procuring a formidable train of field artillery for the service of the U. States.
Mr. R. moved that these resolutions be referred to a committee of the whole house on Wednesday, which was agreed to, nem. con.
We learn from Milledgeville, by a gentleman who arrived in town yesterday, that the legislature have elected Wm. H. Crawford , Esq. to fill the place of the late Mr. Baldwin in the Senate of the U. S.
[Savannah pap.]
Capt. Whipple arrived at Savannah from London, was boarded off Cape Ortugal by a British frigate, one of a fleet of three sail of the line, and two frigates. The boarding officer informed that they were preparing an expedition to burn one of the largest ships of war ever built by the Spaniards then on the stocks at Cape Ortugal.
In the latitude of Bermuda, capt. W. was boarded by the Theseus frigate capt. Cochrane, who had on board the crew of an American schooner, wrecked the night before.
Loss of the Ship Intrepid.
The ship Intrepid of 282 tons, Henry Hutchinson commander, sailed from Philadelphia on the 26th of Oct. bound for Tonningen, with a cargo of cotton, sugar,
coffee, &c. On the 5th of Nov. it was found she had sprung a leak; finding the next day that the leak increased, it was determined to put about, and endeavor to get into Halifax, or the first port they could make. On the 7th they suffered from a heavy gale, when the water increased so fast that one pump was insufficient to keep the ship free; from that time to the 10th all hands were employed at both pumps, but the water still gained upon them, and there was then five feet in the hold.
There was now little hope of saving the ship or the lives of the crew, when fortunately they fell in with the schooner Thomas , Calligo , from the Banks for Beverly, who lay by the ship till 5 or 6 in the evening, when all hands quitted her, and went on board the schooner, having first got out about 20 barrels of flour, some sails and rigging, & their clothing. The schooner still staid by the Intrepid till about midnight when she went down. The captain and crew, 11 in number, thus happily escaped from destruction; all arrived safe at Beverly, in the Thomas , on Tuesday afternoon the 24th ultimo.
SHIP NEWS.
Port of Alexandria.
ARRIVED,
Schooner Alert , Captain Luckett 35 days from Jamaica—ballast—Jonah Thompson and Son.
Spoke, 26th November, in latitude 36, 20, longitude 72, ship Thomas . Capt. Jones, of and for Alexandria from St. Ubes—The Captain informed he had spoke two days before the schooner Fame , Captain Dangerfield, of this port.
Off the Capes spoke brig Eiram , of Baltimore, Captain Redmond, for Trinidad.
On the 19th of October, capt. Luckett had occasion to send his boat on shore for stores, with one hand named Thomas Sockdale (the person mentioned in this paper some time since as having deserted from a British ship where he had been impressed) while on shore he was impressed by a party belonging to the British brig de Courveit , lieut. Campbell, and taken to the dock yard at Port Royal. Mr. Campbell, merchant of Kingston, brother to the lieut. furnished capt. Luckett with a letter to his brother, requesting the delivery of the man, and when he waited on him was told he would deliver up the man in consequence, but that he cared not for the protections, as there were so many British sailors in our service who had protections that he should pay no attention whatever to them, and that he wanted seamen and would have them. At the same yard where capt. Luckett got his man, there were about 30 American seamen who had been impressed, all of them had protections, some of them for ten years, and they requested him to state this circumstance on his arrival; among them was a Mr. Thompson, who has a wife and family in Philadelphia, and a brother master of a vessel out of that port.
A meeting of the Gentlemen who wish ASSEMBLIES, is requested at Mr. Gadsby's, at 6 o'clock to-morrow evening, for the purpose of choosing Managers and making other arrangements to carry them into effect.
Friday, December 4.
Public Sale.
ON TUESDAY next will be sold at the VENDUE STORE, on a credit of four months, for approved indorsed negotiable notes,
6 Bales of NEGRO COTTONS. P. G. Marsteller.
Dec. 4.
3t.
Found this Morning,
A BANK NOTE, the owner may have it again on application at the Printing Office, describing it, and paying for this advertisement.
Dec. 4.
3t.
ISAAC M C PHERSON
HAS LATELY IMPORTED & NOW OFFERS FOR SALE,
A GOOD ASSORTMENT OF
BOLTING CLOTHS,
Of the Manufactory of the Old Three Kings, that are warranted good, are purchased with cash, and sold at a small profit.
ALSO, ON HAND,
A large quantity of BURR BLOCK, of good quality and a sufficient number of hands to execute any order for MILL-STONES at a short notice, No. 30, Fayette-street, Baltimore.
11th mo. 23.
22W18t

Joseph Mandeville, Corner of King and FAIRFAX-STREETS, ALEXANDRIA:  HAS FOR SALE, An assortment of WINES, LI- QUORS, GROCERIES, &c. Consisting of
MADEIRA Port } WINES. Sherry } Lisbon } Malaga } Teneriffe } Corsica } Old St. Estophe Medoc haret, in cases of one dozen A few dozen fine old frontinac Ditto do. best wine bitters Jamaica and West-India rum New-England do. Cogniac, Bourdeaux and Naples brandy Holland and country gin Schiedam gin in cases Irish whiskey, very old 70 barrels Pennsylvania rye whiskey Cider in barrels White wine and Cider vinegar Florence oil in flasks 2 hogsheads Havanna honey 15 do. choice retailing molasses
TEAS Gunpowder } of good quality. Imperial } Hyson } Young Hyson } Hysen-Skin and } Souchong } Muscovado sugars, different qualities Bengal white do. Loaf and lump sugars, Philadelphia, Bal- timore and Alexandria. Leiper's, Garrett's, and Hamilton's in bottles and bladders. Macula and raper do. Clover-seed, (Penz. warranted) Mace; nutmegs; cloves; cassia; pimento; ; pepper; ginger, race and ground; Cay- enne pepper; refined salt-petre. Coffee; chocolate; rice; pearl barley; London and Philadelphia mustard; basket salt; starch; fig blue; flout indigo; Geor- gia and Tennessee cotton; flax; wool; mad- der; copperas; alum; brimstone; chalk; pipes in boxes; wrapping paper and twine; traces; bed cords; leading lines; demijohns; gin cases; patent shot; brandy wine gunpow- der; Harvey's gunpowder, [the only real Bri- tish battle powder] from F to treble sealed; chewing tobacco; best Havanna segars. Muscatel and bloom raisins in boxes. Sun raisins in casks. Zante currants; prunes; soft shelled al- monds. A few boxes excellent pickles, each one dozen bottles assorted; capers, olives and n- choies, for sale by the box. A quantity of clean good alum salt suitable for the fishery, &c. &c.
JAMES BACON, At his GROCERY STORE, on King-street, has in addition to his former stock, added  A fresh Supply of Genuine Articles in the Grocery Line; Which makes his assortment complete. He now offers for sale, on his usual low terms  Muscovado Sugars, of various qua- lities, Loaf and Lump ditto, Gunpowder, } TEAS, Imperial, } particularly select- Hyson, } ed for Young Hyson, } family use. Hyson-Skin, and } Souchong } Best green Coffee, Chocolate, of a superior quality Madeiras, } WINES. Busellos, } Sherry, } Lisbon, } Teneriffe, } Malaga, and } Genuine old Port } Cognac and Bourdeaux Brandy, Old Jamaica Spirit, for family use, Antigua, St. Croix, St. Vincents, and New England Rum, Holland Gin, Irish and country Whisky, Molasses, Wine, and Cider Vinegar, Stoughton's Bitters, Mace, nutmegs, cloves, cassia, pimento, Cayenne and black pepper, race and ground Ginger, basket salt for table use, pearl barley, rice, starch, fig blue, soap, mould, dip and spermaceti candles, refined salt-petre, flout indigo, alum, copperas, madder, brimstone, spinning cotton, patent shot all sizes, best en- glish and country made gunpowder, segars and smoking tobacco, very best chewing to- bacco. Hamilton and Leiper's snuff, Hunter's pipes in boxes. London mustard, warranted of a superior quality, Dixon's best ditto, wrapping paper demijohn's, &c. &c. with generally every ar- ticle in his line—the whole of which have been selected with care, and will be disposed of on the very lowest terms.
ALMANACS for 1808, Just published and for sale, by Cotton and Stewart.
HORWELL'S  Celebrated Patent Suspender  FOR Ease, Elegance, Strength, &c. far ex- ceeds any in use. To be had wholesale and retail at the MANUFACTORY, lower end of Prince Street Alexandria. N. B. The Subscriber has a complete as- sortment well adapted for the Winter Season, and can supply wholesale purchasers on ad- vantageous terms.
Richard Horwell, Sept. 25 d6m.  DIRECTIONS. The buttons on the back parts of the waist- band ought to be placed the same distance from each other, as the two center buttons on the Suspender, to prevent improper strain- ing and thereby destroying the case designed in the construction of the article.
BALTIMORE  Rolling and Slitting-Mill. THE subscribers are daily receiving from the manufactory a complete supply of 3d, 4d, 5d, 6d, 7d, 8d, 10d, 12d and 20 pen- ny Hoop Iron suitable for cut nails—Also, Spike and Nail Rods of all sizes, manufactur- ed from iron of the best quality and executed in the neatest manner, which they sell at Phi- ladelphia prices for cash, or on the usual cre- dit for acceptances in Baltimore. They also execute orders (if for more than a ton) in the neatest manner at very short notice. Andrew & Thomas Ellicott. Baltimore, Oct. 31. [Nov. 5] col194
Ten Dollars Reward. RAN AWAY from the subscriber yester- day morning, a stout black man, named Jack, about 6 feet high, his nose was cut about two weeks since almost off, it is now getting bet- ter and has a patch on, his head has been con- siderably bruised lately, it is supposed he will change his clothes. Whoever takes up said fellow and confines him in Alexandria jail, shall receive the above reward, if taken with- in ten miles of Alexandria, if twenty miles fifteen dollars, and if a greater distance twen- ty dollars and reasonable charges. John Ball, jun.
ST. MARY'S COLLEGE.  GRAND LOTTERY,  BALTIMORE. AUTHORIZED by the general assembly of the state of Maryland, the scheme of which is the most brilliant ever offered to the citizens of the U. S. containing besides a large number of other good prizes, 1 prize of 30,000 dollars. 1 do. of 15,000 3 do. of 10,000 2 do. of 5,000 4 do. of 1,500 7 do. of 1,000 Not two blanks to a prize, and the lowest prize is twelve dollars. The scheme contains only 21,500 tickets; 10,000 of which are ac- tually sold to a company of gentlemen, in N. York, to whom the Managers have obligated themselves to commence the drawing in the city of Baltimore, On THURSDAY the 31st day of DECEMBER next, and to draw 500 tick- ets per day. Tickets and Shares are now selling in a va- riety of numbers and very rapidly, at TEN DOLLARS a half each, for a short time at  G. & R. WAITE'S Truly Fortune LOTTERY-OFFICE, corner of MARKET and CHARLES-STREETS, BALTIMORE.
The grandeur of the scheme of the above Lottery, together with an assurance from the Managers that it will positively commence drawing on the 31st day of December next, have been a sufficient inducement for the sub- scribers to come to the city of Baltimore for the express purpose of facilitating the sale of the tickets.  G. & R. Waite. One of the above firm will personally attend the drawing daily, to take down the numbers correctly, as will also one of their clerks. The next New York Lottery will not com- mence drawing till April next—tickets of which Lottery may be had at Waite's offices, No. 64 and No. 88. Maiden Lane New-York. Subscribers, accompanied by their wives, with bank notes of any descrip- tion to either of Waite's offices, in New-York or Baltimore, may have Tickets and Shares forwarded to any amount with the utmost punctuality, and the earliest advice sent them of their success. All prizes sold by G. and R. Waite, will be paid by them. Tickets in the above Lottery are to be had at J. Mance's book-store, George-Town, where the prize-list will be regularly received. October 13. New 2m
ROBERT GRAY, Bookseller, in King-street Alexandria: Has just received for sale, a large supply of  FAMILY BIBLES. Cash given for clean Linen and Cotton Rags. Apply as above. November 27. 81new 1m
MR. GENERIS Has the pleasure to inform his Friends and the Public, THAT he has commenced his Practising  Balls , and will continue them as heretofore. Mr. Generis begs the parents who have children to be instructed, will please to send them as soon as possible, so as to give them an opportunity of improving sufficiently, as he intends to have an Exhibition at the con- clusion of his school for their amusement which will serve to create ambition. November 12.
This is to give Notice, That the subscribers, of George-Town, in the district of Columbia, have obtained from the orphan's court of Washington county, in the district of Columbia, letters testamentary on the personal estate of George Lee, Esq. late of Washington county aforesaid, deceased—All persons having claims against the said deceased, are hereby warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof, to the subscribers, on or before the 26th day of April next, they may by law be excluded from all benefit of the said estate. Given under our hands the 26th day of Oc- tober, 1807.
NICHOLAS LINGAN,  JNO. R. MACRUDER, jun. } Exrs. All those indebted to the estate are desired to make payment without delay. N. L. J. R. M. jun. } Exrs. October 28. [Nov. 26] 2aw3w*
To Parents, Guardians, & Teachers.  JUST PUBLISHED,  BY COTTON AND STEWART, ALEXANDRIA,  MAVOR'S  UNIVERSAL SPELLING-BOOK, Accompanied by a progressive series of Easy and Familiar Lessons.
Intended as an Introduction to the first Ele- ments of the English Language.  THE AUTHOR'S PREFACE. NOTWITHSTANDING the vast number of initia- tory books for children in the Nursery, which have been written within these few years by persons of dis- tinguished abilities and sanctioned with their names, it must still be allowed, that there has not appeared one introduction to Reading, for the general use of schools, that rises above the level of the vulgar, through popular compilations of Dyche, Dillworth and Penning. The superstructure has been attended to with sedulous care; and writers of the first eminence have contributed to rear the fabric of learning, while the foundation has al- most invariably been suffered to be laid, by the most taste- less and ignorant workmen. The consequence has fre- quently been, as might be expected from such a proce- dure: the taste has been vitiated at the very commence- ment; and it has often proved more difficult to remove error, than it would have cost pains to plant originally the principles of truth. For the neglect we have alluded to, it would be im- possible to produce any consistent reason. Perhaps the pride of acknowledged literature could not stoop to an occupation reputed so mean, as that of compiling a Spel- ling Book. Yet to lay the first stone of a noble edifice, has ever been a task delegated to the most honorable hands; and to sow the first seeds of useful learning in the nascent mind, is an employment that cannot be dis- graceful to the most illustrious talents. Bishop Lowth wrote an excellent English grammar, and several men of rank in literature have benefited the public by similar productions; yet it is in vain that grammars are written, if no one has learned to read: it is in vain that the sublim- est discoveries are made in any art or science, if the generality of the world are precluded from profiting by them, for want of previous instruction in the first prin- ciples with which they are connected. The Editor of the following sheets is fully convinced of the solidity of his inferences and the justice of his re- marks, in whatever light his present undertaking may be regarded. Humble or degrading as it may appear to those who, perhaps, have no higher pretensions than himself, he cannot think that labor dishonorable, which is so manifestly beneficial to the rising generation; nor has he any reason to fear, but that the candid and judi- cious will appreciate his motives and his production as they deserve. Our sentiments and our conduct are more influenced by early impressions than many seem willing to allow. The stream will always flow tintured with the nature of its source. A just maxim, a humane prin- ciple, a germ of knowledge early imbued, will be per- manent to the last. The first books we read can ne- ver be forgotten, nor the principles they inculcate, era- dictated. Hence, in the prosecution of this work, care has been taken to make every lesson or essay, as far as the nature and intention of the plan would allow, tend to some useful purpose of information or instruction. Even in the more easy progressive lessons, where sense was limit- ed to a single syllable, it is hoped something will be found to please and to improve, nor will this be thought diffi- cult. To read in the steps of a Barbault, a Jauffret, an Edgeworth, a Trimmer, a Berquin, and to accommo- date their labors to the benevolent design in hand, only acquired a little taste and judgment, which any person conversant with education and books ought to pos- sess.
In short, the Editor feels inclined to believe, that this manual for early youth will be found much better adapted for the purpose than any that has preceded it; and in consequence he anticipates the kind patronage of Teach- ers in general. It probably will tend to facilitate their labour, by furnishing subjects more agreeable to the pupil, than the dry inanity of most books of the kind; and it cannot fail to redound to their credit also, by giving youth an opportunity of gaining as much general know- ledge as could be crowded within the limits prescribed. Indeed it was a remark of the publisher, (to whom British youth are under singular obligations for furnish- ing them with many valuable opportunities of improve- ment) when he earnestly pressed this work on the Edi- tor's attention. That a Spelling Book frequently con- tains the whole library of a poor child, as soon as he can take a bible into his hands, & it consequently ought to contain as great a variety of useful matter as the pupil will permit. The compilation has been formed by one of the Editors.
FOR SALE,  OAK HILL MILL,  And two valuable Leases,  SITUATED in the county of Fauquier on the great road leading from Ashby and Manassas's Gap, in the Blue Ridge, to Alexandria, Falmouth, and Fredericksburg. The mill seat commands a fall of 24 feet in a very constant stream, issuing immed- iately from the Cobler Mountain, and is im- proved by a merchant mill fifty-five by forty- five, three stories high, two of stone and one of wood, containing two water wheels, six- teen feet in diameter, one pair of burr and one of Allegany stones, with the necessary run- ning gear and machinery, in perfect repair. To the mill is attached a lot of twenty acres, in fee simple, on which there is a framed dwelling house, 38 feet by 20, with two rooms below stairs and two above, an unfinished por- tic behind, of the whole length of the house, and a porch in front, two excellent springs ris- ing within a few feet of the dwelling house, and the mill supply both with water. The leases are for two unexpired lives, contain- ing one hundred acres each, and lay adjacent to each other, and to the mill lot. They have on them houses for the reception of tenants, twelve acres of improved timothy meadow, and one hundred and forty acres of inclosed land, adapted for pasture of Paris and be- clover, and now in a state of high cultivation. The terms of sale of the above property will be made to suit the convenience of the pur- chaser, to whom will be given an indisputable title. For the terms of sale or a view of the premises, application may be made to Rev. Merford, Esq. residing thereupon, who is fully authorized to dispose of the same—on the subscriber.  Charles Fenton Mercer. Little River, Loudoun county, Virginia. May 16. 1808 P. S. If the above property is not sold by the first of October, it will, after that period, be rented out for one or more years. C. F. M.
PROSPECTUS  OF  LEWIS AND CLARK'S TOUR  TO THE  PACIFIC OCEAN,  THROUGH  THE INTERIOR OF THE CONTINENT  NORTH AMERICA, Performed by order of the Government of the United States. During the years 1804, 1805, and 1806. This work will be prepared by Capt. Mer- rweather Lewis, and will be divided into two parts, the whole comprized in three volumes octavo, the first containing at least seven hun- dred pages, the second and third from four to five hundred each, printed on good paper, and fair pica type. The several volumes in suc- cession will be put to press at as early peri- ods as the avocations of the author will per- mit him to prepare them for publication. This distribution of the work has been made with a view to the accommodation of every description of readers, and is here of- fered to the patronage of the public in such shape, that all persons wishing to become sub- scribers, may accommodate themselves with either of the parts, or the entire work, as it shall be most convenient to themselves. Subscriptions received by ROBERT GRAY, Alexandria. Detached from this work, there will be pub- lished
LEWIS AND CLARK'S  MAP OF NORTH AMERICA. From longitude 9 1/2 west, to the Pacific Ocean, and between 36 and 52 north latitude, with extensive Marginal Notes. Dimensi- ons five feet eight inches by three feet ten inches. EMBRACING all their late discoveries, and that part of the continent heretofore the least known. This map will be compiled from the best maps now extant, as well published as in manuscript, from the collective information of the best informed travellers through the various portions of that region, and corrected by a series of several hundred celestial obser- vations, made by Captain Lewis during his late tour.
For the convenience of subscribers, these several works will be delivered at the most respectable commercial towns, and at the seats of government of the respective states and territories within the Union: no advance re- quired, nor will payment be demanded un- til such delivery is made. The price of part the first, is two dollars. will be ten dollars, and that of part the second, in one volume, eleven dollars, delivered in boards. Price of the Map, ten dollars. Any persons who may have subscribed for these works, to lists which contained the stipulated prices for the whole, and who may be dissatisfied with the terms now proposed, are at liberty to withdraw their names from such lists, at any time prior to the 1st day of December next. Philadelphia, June 2. [Aug. 7] Printing in all its various branches handsomely executed at this office. PRINTED DAILY BY  SAMUEL SNOWDEN (For the Proprietor)