Herald of the United States (Warren, R.I.), 1807-01-10 00:00:00

Gerald of the United States.
WARREN:—PUBLISHED NEAR THE POST-OFFICE, BY NATHANIEL PHILLIPS.
[No. 12, of Vol. XV.]
SATURDAY, JANUARY 10, 1807.
[Whole No. 740.]
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November 28, 1806.
United States.
NINTH CONGRESS.—SECOND SESSION.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. MONDAY, DECEMBER 13.
MR. ELLIOT, rising to move certain Resolutions upon the subject of National Defense , said:—
I will presume, Mr. Speaker, for the honor of my country, that but one sentiment has pervaded and agitated the American mind, in relation to what has been called, with more energy indeed than propriety, the blockade of the port of New-York, in April last, by a small British naval force, and the atrocious murder of our fellow-citizen, JOHN PRINCE, while in the peaceable pursuit of his honest occupation, by the order of the officer commanding that force. At that melancholy moment, when a dark cloud seemed to overshadow our political prospects, the laws of our country were, to borrow one of the bold figures of antiquity, silent amidst arms; they were languid, they were lifeless, when they ought to have been energetic and irresistible. The Executive made a prompt and patriotic use of the law and feeble means which the laws had placed in his power; but few and feeble indeed they were, and the most energetic exercise of them could not, in a degree calculated to add lustre to the national character, command the respect of foreign nations. I have not ascertained whether JOHN PRINCE was the father of a family: If such should be found to be the fact, and if some doubts which I have been led to entertain of the constitutionality of the proposition should be dissipated by further investigation, I shall probably deem it my duty to propose that his children shall be educated at the public expence. I am opposed from principle to the erection of monuments, except in cases of a very extraordinary character; and in this case there can be no necessity for any thing of that kind, as PRINCE will have sufficient monuments in the memory of his fellow-citizens, and in the pages of his country's history.
But it is not my present purpose to compose an epitaphium upon PRINCE, or to move the erection of his monument. I have objects of more consequence in view. At the time of the occurrence of the unfortunate event to which I have alluded, and ever since, the question must have been continually in vogue, must have been commanding and irresistibly forcing itself upon public attention, have we not, or do we not pretend to have, a naval armament for the purposes of national defense and protection? We have indeed the shadow of a navy. Economical, excessively economical as we are, we have already wasted millions upon our infant navy to no useful purpose; and we are in a very fair way to waste millions more. The event which I have mentioned has, at least I am greatly mistaken if it has not, prepared the public mind for a discussion and decision upon two important questions, relative to the naval establishment. First, whether it be not proper, under existing circumstances, to augment, in some small degree, that establishment? Secondly, whether, supposing the establishment to be increased or to remain as it is, it be not proper it be not indispensably necessary, to organize and manage it in a different manner from what has been heretofore practiced; to give it more efficiency and more energy? To these questions it is my intention to invite the attention of this House and the American nation.
It is time, however, to think and talk of something else beside our little navy;—that armament, which the wicked wits of our own country, and the still more wicked politicians of the old world, have called a Lilliputian navy; and which the latter description of persons, rather the most important of the two, in point of influence upon human character and human happiness, affect to consider as the disgrace of America, and the ridicule of Europe. It is time to extend our views. It is time (if we can elevate our enfeebled optics to a more ample field of political vision) to look over the St. Croix on the one hand, and the Sabine on the other, to behold the course of events in other regions of the world, to reflect upon the influence of those events on our own concerns, and to inquire and understand how our own interests are affected by or involved in them. It is time to explode the narrow, the ridiculous, the all-destroying policy, that would dictate to the people of this western world a total unconcernedness about the scenes that are displaying in the other regions of the globe. It is time to know who and where we are, and what will probably be our future destiny. In a word, it is time to change our system. What is the news of the day? Here many will inquire, what have we to do with the news of the day? And some will consider it a species of treason to interest ourselves in the fortunes of other nations. Treason against whom or what? Against the power of France, I suppose; for it can be treason against nothing else. But what is the news, and what is it to us?—Rumor announces that Prussia—Prussia, one of the first monarchies of Europe, has fallen! Fallen in a war purely defensive—in defence of the integrity of her territory! She has had the singular
fate to fall unaided, and yet covered with imperishable glory; Unconquered by superior courage, or even by superior discipline, but overwhelmed by numbers. And what have the people of republican America to do with the destruction of the monarchy of Prussia? Why, sir, upon every sober and solid principle of human calculation, it is our turn next. I will undertake to demonstrate, on some future day, that except in point of local situation, excepting our remoteness from the great scene of European action, we occupy substantially the same ground that Prussia did, ante bellum ; and that we ought to prepare ourselves to avert the same awful fate. I shall deem it my duty, when I go into this subject, to take a view of the present state of almost all the world; and if I prove not the fact which I have stated, I will instantly descend from this seat. Descend, did I say? No—I am not so fond of going down hill—I will ascend to a place among that most illustrious body, the people. Prussia was required to give up some provinces of her dominions, or have them taken from her. So are we. It will be said, not by the same power; but it shall be shewn to the satisfaction of this nation (for we ourselves know already) that it ought to be so considered by us. The demand is made by Spain, a power which all the world knows to be subservient to the policy of France, and to be directed and governed by France in her concerns with the United States, in consequence of a treaty of alliance offensive and defensive between the two nations, to say the least of their connections. In proving this important, this solemn fact, not a word shall be said concerning certain documents, which have derived most astonishing celebrity from their impenetrable obscurity. No, Mr. Speaker, I will not disturb the repose of your seat, or that of the chairman of the committee of the whole on a future day, by any transgression of the rules of the House. I will not wander for a moment from the circle of perfect order.—Nothing shall be said of the contents of those documents; but much, very much, shall be said of what they do not contain, and much of what the people may have suspected that they do contain, and regret shall again and again be expressed, that our superiors and masters, the sovereign people of this great nation, whom in all things else we delight to honor, are not permitted to see, examine, reflect and decide upon them for themselves. In the mean time, I say, change your system of foreign politics. We must enlarge our views and alter our course of conduct, or we shall deserve the chains that are forging for us. Political life and death are set before you. Choose ye, therefore, whether ye will live or die.
Let me not be misunderstood. I approve the domestic administration of the government of this country, and the general system which the Executive is pursuing in relation to our concerns with foreign nations; approve it with all my heart, and will support it with all my powers. And how is all this to be reconciled with the declaration that we must change our system? The easiest thing in the world.—The system of national defence and protection is a part of your foreign politics, strictly considered, rather than of domestic politics. And where and what are your arrangements for national defence? Or rather, is not your country almost totally defenceless? We, we ourselves, not the Executive, we, the immediate representatives of the people, hold the purse-strings of the nation; and the world has long looked on with astonishment, not unmingled with contempt, at the miserly but covetous grasp with which we embrace them: And what is the state of our finances? Is it such as to render necessary this extreme parsimony?—With an overflowing treasury; with an accumulation of revenue, which enables us to purchase empires, and at the same time rapidly reduce a debt, the pressure of which no man feels or ever can feel; with a debt which is but the dust of the balance in which are suspended our national resources; our naval establishment is inferior to that which was possessed by the little state of Ragusa, the last of the republics of the ancient world, previously to its recent destruction by the power of France. Ragusa, which possessed but one considerable port, perhaps twenty or thirty miles of barren sea-coast, and a population of from 80,000 to 120,000 souls. Apropos of Ragusa. Who would not mourn for Ragusa? Every Republican on earth ought to shed a tear for its fate! Who were the Ragusans? Were they among the conspirators against the liberties and national independence of France, who are said to have held their cancuffs at Pilsnitz and at Pavia? Were they subsidized by British gold? Were they the enemies of any people on the globe? Ah! No. They were a simple, peaceful, unambitious, industrious, virtuous, republican people. They were so far from being the enemies of any nation, that they were the friends of all the world; that they might enjoy the privilege of managing their own concerns in their own manner, as to their domestic legislation; they always paid tribute to every nation that demanded tribute from them; and on this humiliating condition they were suffered to exist as a republic, through almost all the revolutions of ages. They did exist—they are now slaves. And it is a memorable fact that the
Emperor of France, has not even pretended that the Ragusans were hostile to his interest. Political necessity alone justified, or attempts to justify, the seizure of their dominions. And when would their fate be ours, if the means of destruction were at hand? To-morrow!
It is certainly time to think and act with more energy. This great and solemn subject has long attracted my attention, and occupied my silent reflections. Our local habitation is our only security. Were it not for the vast waves of the vast ocean, it would be the merest folly that could be imagined, to tie up your roof with those strings that dangle so delightfully over our heads. Were it not for that noble and all protecting element, why in the name of heaven would you prop up these tottering walls any longer? Let them alone, and crazy as they are, and they are crazy enough in all conscience, they would last ten times as long as the noble structure of your republic itself! At least ten times as long. But many think we are in no danger. They must be very pious men, they must have a confidence in Divine Providence, in which I should not like to be behind them: or they must possess a degree of self-confidence, the possession of which I do not envy them. Does any one believe that our army and navy, that our militia, numerous, brave, and patriotic as it is, could resist for a moment three millions of European veterans in arms? Could we resist the power of France, if that power could be brought to bear upon us? He, who could say so, should wander into the wilderness, he should go at least to the extreme limit of the desert heath that surrounds us, and talk to the winds and to the trees. No human ear could listen for a moment with patience to such idle fanfaronade. One word more upon the subject of our treasury and our debt. It has frequently been said that the present is the age of wonders; and we have another proof of it in this very session within these walls. Could you call old SOLOMON himself from the "very deep," and give him a seat among us—and as he would be but a shade, I suppose you would consider him only as a kind of territorial delegate, with a right of debating but not of voting—could you get him here, the very first step of his parliamentary career would be to move to strike out a section of the sacred volume, inserted by his own pen; the words, there is nothing new under the sun . In the journal of our proceedings upon the President's Message, we have a record of this sort—"Resolved, That so much of the Message of the President of the United States, as relates to the future appropriation of the surplus revenue, &c. be referred to a select committee." This is a new kind of committee of Ways and Means. It must be called, I suppose, committee of Ways and Means, No. 2. Committee of this description, organised for the purpose of devising means to carry on the great concerns of nations are of some antiquity; but this is the first committee that has ever been created for the purpose of devising ways and means to get rid of the surplus monies of a government. I can point the gentlemen of this committee to an object worthy their attention; THE DEFENCE OF THEIR COUNTRY opens an ample and honorable field for their labors. But it is time to disclose my own system more particularly. I will keep the House in suspense no longer. I would imitate the magnanimous but at the same time very prudent policy of the Emperor of Austria, approved, or at least not censured by the Emperor of France himself, by establishing a powerful armed neutrality. I would organize a general and effectual system of national defence. Here again let me not be misunderstood. I am no friend to large armies and navies, or new and oppressive taxes. The system should be economical as well as energetic.
Upon this subject I have long waited, like ELIJAH of old, that older men might speak, but no one opens his lips; and silence in future would be a dereliction of what I deem one of the first and dearest interests of my country.—Perhaps in my manner of announcing my intentions and objects, although it has been conformable to every day's practice in the British Parliament, I may not have been considered as conforming perfectly to the rules of order here; but if order has been violated, the transgression shall not be repeated. I have risen at this time merely to call the attention of the House to the subject, and to give notice, that I shall, on Tuesday of next week, (as it is proper to lead the public mind gradually to the contemplation of concerns of such importance,) offer to the consideration of the House, a series of resolutions, the objects of which will be: To produce a discussion and decision upon the two great questions which I have mentioned, relative to the naval establishment: To introduce, at all events, into the organization and management of that establishment, a new and more efficient system: And to prepare and organize other measures, calculated for the farther and more effectual protection of the commerce, the seamen, the harbors, the coasts, and the frontiers of the United States.
Mr. J. Randolph, in support of the resolution he offered for a detailed account of the public monies expended on buildings, &c. in Washington, said, his object was to get information, for which purpose he wished to have a

condensed view of the whole expenditures within the city of Washington. At present when an appropriation for a particular object was called for, he possessed no standard of comparison whereby to determine its propriety. He wished to know the aggregate amount which this fork of expense, of increasing expense, had cost the nation, together with the several items of expenditure. He desired this information to guide him in judging of the future appropriations that might be asked. Suppose the House should undertake to build a University—he understood there was such a project—and they should have an estimate for it—by knowing what these buildings had cost, the frequent appropriations called for, and recollecting that every appropriation was the last, they would know how to ask, and whether they were about to be involved in a sea of expense, the confines of which they could never learn. He believed this had been the case, in the building in which they sat, the conduct of the persons employed on it having always fallen short of the promise made.
TUESDAY, DEC. 16.
Several petitions were presented; and several reports made; but on subjects only of local importance.
Mr. Dana called up his resolution on the subject of the survey of the coast, to include Georges Bank, or any other shoals or banks, that may be dangerous to vessels approaching the coast of the United States; which was agreed to.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 17.
The engrossed bill for a Bridge across the Potomac, passed, Yeas 60, Nays 39.
The Speaker said he had received an anonymous communication, addressed to Congress, the writer professing himself a foreigner; and desiring that his communication might be read with closed doors. After a short conversation, it was agreed to take no notice of it.
SLAVE TRADE.
The bill to prohibit the importation of slaves after Dec. 31, 1807, was taken up in committee of the whole, Mr. Vernon in the chair. Debated, and amended; but not finished. The committee rose, and obtained leave to sit again. The bill contains six sections. By it, every person building or using a vessel in the Slave Trade shall forfeit 500 dollars. A vessel, having slaves on board, if found within the waters of the United States, after said 31st Dec. 1807, to be forfeited, with her cargo, and the owner and master to forfeit 10,000 dollars. All negroes, mulattoes, or persons of color, imported as slaves at any time, become forfeited; and the persons who buy or sell them forfeit 500 dollars for each negro, &c.
In a part of the debate, it was moved, that the slaves forfeited, should be entitled to their freedom. This amendment was supported by Messrs. Sloan, Barker, Bidwell, and Smith; and opposed by Messrs. Alston, Emer, Early, Macon, J. Clay, Quincy, and Cook; and disagreed to—Ayes 19.
THURSDAY, DEC. 18.
Mr. Clinton presented a memorial from New-York, praying that measures may be taken more effectually to fortify that port.—Referred to the committee on Fortifications.
The bill for the prohibition of the importation of slaves, was again taken up, in committee of the whole, and debated.—The committee rose, and asked leave to sit again, which was refused; and the bill was recommitted to a select committee for amendment.
Mr. Dawson, from a committee, reported a bill, providing for the punishment of certain crimes against the United States, which was referred, as usual.
Mr. J. Randolph, from a committee, reported two Resolutions; one, stating, That provision ought to be made to fortify and defend such portion of the Mississippi, below New Orleans, as the President shall designate for the protection of that city; and that further provision ought to be made by law for guarding the approaches to the same from the east. The other Authorizing the President to accept of any volunteers (not exceeding 1000) who shall offer their services, to be clothed and furnished with horses, at their own expense, and armed at the expense of the United States, &c. While in service, to receive the same pay, rations, forage and allowance for clothing with the regular troops of the United States. Referred to the committee of the whole, for tomorrow.
Petitions from New Bedford, and Martha's Vineyard, praying for a light-house in Taupaulin Cove, were referred to the proper committee.
The committee of Commerce, &c. on motion of Mr. Crowninshield, were instructed to report on the expediency of providing for the erection of buoys and beacons in Salem harbor.
FRIDAY, DEC. 19.
The Slave Trade prohibitory bill was again reported amended.—One amendment provides the punishment of Death for being concerned in the importation of slaves; and that in those States where Slavery is permitted, all imported slaves shall be forfeited.
The Committee of Commerce, was instructed to report on the expediency of reducing the duties on foreign refined sugar, and sugar candy!
An order passed, for an account to be exhibited of the amount of the Land Tax.
A petition from collectors of revenue, in Maine, praying an augmentation of compensation, was committed.
Some private bills, petitions, &c. were acted upon.
MONDAY, DEC. 22.
A favorable report on the petition of George Little, was made, and referred for
Petitions from New-York praying for the adoption of measures for the defence of that port, were read, and referred.
The committee on Post-Roads were directed to report on the expediency of one from Newburyport to Exeter.
A resolution for appropriating a sum of money further to enable the President to explore the Western Waters, was committed.
A petition praying, that the deposit of custom-house bonds be no longer exclusively confined to the Bank of the United States, was referred to a committee to report thereon.
One Bruce, of North-Carolina, complained to the House, that Mr. Granger P. M. G. had given a contract to another person for a higher sum than that bid by him; but it appearing, that this Bruce had been a contract-breaker; and that one of Bruce's sons had robbed the mail; no order was taken on the subject.
A great number of private and local articles were acted upon.
TUESDAY, DEC. 23.
Mr. Elliot, after a short introduction, offered nine Resolutions, on the subject of the Defence of the Nation; by fortifying the coast, erecting navy yards near the ocean, building frigates, &c. which he moved might be referred to a Committee of the whole.
It was observed that most, if not all, the subject moved, were in the hands of committees; on which the motion to refer was lost, only 32 rising in favor of it. It was then ordered to lie on the table.
The bill to prohibit the Importation of slaves, was again taken up, in C. of the W.—The section to punish with DEATH the importers of slaves, was struck out.—Ayes 60—Nays 41. Discussion postponed.
The Army and Navy Appropriation Bills, for 1807, were presented, read, and referred.
Foreign Intelligence.
CONTINUATION OF THE FRENCH BULLETINS.
EIGHTH BULLETIN OF THE GRAND ARMY. WEIMAR, OCT. 16, P. M.
PRISONERS, cannon and stores are continually coming in. The enemy's army is so much mixed with our troops, that one of our battalions took possession of one of our tents, mistaking it for their own. Marshal Mollendorf is very ill at Erfurth. The Duke of Berg has sent him his surgeon. The Queen of Prussia has been several times in sight of our lines. She has been constantly stirring up the King and Generals to war. She wanted blood, and the most precious blood of Prussia has been shed.
NINTH BULLETIN.
Is dated Weimar, Oct. 17.
It mentions the departure of the garrison of Erfurth; of Gen. Clarke being appointed Governor; of the capture of 60 instead of 30 standards, one of which was embroidered by the Queen's own hands; and of the marching of all the divisions for Magdeburg. Expresses were hourly arriving, informing of new captures. The Emperor lodges in the palace at Weimar, where the Queen of Prussia lodged a few days before. She came here to animate the army. She is a handsome woman; but of little understanding, incapable of foreseeing consequences. She must be filled with remorse for the evils she has occasioned her country; and the ascendancy she exercised over the King—who is universally looked upon as a perfectly bonafide man—desirous of peace, and the good of his people.
TENTH BULLETIN.
Is dated Naumburg, Oct. 18.
The King of Prussia has requested an armistice for six weeks. The Emperor replied, it was impossible after a victory, to give the enemy time to rally.
On the 16th the Prussian King was at Gensleben, with about 12,000 men. Marshal Soult was in pursuit of him. The Prussian General informed him, an armistice had been agreed upon. Marshal Soult replied, it was impossible; he would not believe it; and that it was his business to do the Prussians as much harm as he could. The two Generals separated; hostilities recommenced; the village was carried; and the enemy routed.
The disorders of the Prussians hourly accumulate. Prince Eugene of Wurtemberg, who commands the Prussian Corps de Reserve, is at Halle. It will be attacked to-morrow, if it holds its position.
ELEVENTH BULLETIN.
Is dated Merseburg, Oct. 19.
It gives account of the attack and defeat of the Prussian reserve, under Prince Eugene; by the Prince of Ponte-Corvo. Gen. Dupont led the charge. The Prussians were driven from Dienitz, Peissen, and Robatz; and retreated four leagues (16 miles.) The Prussian cavalry charged the French infantry; but were repulsed—5000 Prussians were made prisoners; several standards, and 34 pieces of artillery were taken. Our loss is 40 killed and 200 wounded. General Leopold Berthier, distinguished himself; 5000 Prussians, under Gen. Blucher, escaped, by making General Kleins believe an armistice had taken place. A French officer detained by the Prussians, says, their disorder is indescribable. Before the battle all was confidence and bragging. They had no information of our movements.
TWELFTH BULLETIN.
Is dated Halle, Oct. 19.
Marshal Soult has pursued his enemy to the gates of Magdeburg. The Prussians rallied several times; but were always routed.
At Nordlingen we found a royal chest full of money. Soult has added 1200 to his prisoners, 30 cannon, and between 200 and 300 waggons. Saxony, Westphalia, and the left of the Elbe are delivered of the Prussians. The Prussian army, driven 200 miles, is now reduced to less than one third of its number eight days ago; without artillery, baggage, officers, confidence and character. Bridges are thrown over the Elbe. A Prussian intercepted letter mentions, that the Queen had been wounded, but was in good health; and gives a lamentable account of the situation of the Prussians after the battle.
THIRTEENTH BULLETIN.
Is dated Halle, Oct. 20.
The Emperor has published a proclamation at Leipzig, for the seizure of the English. Since the tyranny of the sea respect no flag, says he, I am determined to seize their merchants every where; and "block them up" effectually in their island. 15,000 quintals coin have been found at Leipzig. The Duke of Berg has surrounded Magdeburg, with his cavalry.—Numbers of the Prussians are continually made prisoners. General Ruchel and Schwartzen, prisoners are both dead.
Of the 160,000 men, which inspired the King of Prussia with so much confidence, as that he dared to order the Emperor Napoleon to quit Germany, by the 8th October, it will be difficult to reassemble more than 50,000; without artillery and baggage.
PRUSSIA.
BERLIN, OCT. 18.
RUSSIAN ACCOUNTS.
Yesterday the following bulletin was published by the Governor of this city:
"The King has lost a battle.—The first duty of a citizen is to be tranquil; this is what, the Governor, demands of all the inhabitants of Berlin. The King and his brother are living."
The following is an account of the unfortunate battle. It was fought the 14th on the high road between Naumburg and Erfurth, by the French and Prussian armies, in which the fortune of war was on the side of the French. The march of the French troops along the Saal towards Weissenfels and Naumburg had induced his Majesty to alter the position of his army, in order to prevent the enemy from advancing upon his rear. The headquarters were removed from Blackenburg, through Weimar, to Auerstadt, while General Ruchel advanced to occupy the position of Weimar. The attack was made at three in the morning, on the 14th, when a dreadful cannonade was heard at Leipzig, and that neighborhood, from Auerstadt. The attack was made by the French, and the advance of the Prussian troops was prevented by some defiles which were in possession of the enemy.
Both sides fought with the greatest courage and animosity. The Duke of Brunswick had the misfortune to be wounded in the face by a grape shot in the beginning of the action, while he was reconnoitering the enemy with a telescope; and it was found necessary to remove his Highness from the field. The battle, however, was carried on with the greatest spirit. His Prussian Majesty led the troops in person, and had two horses shot under him.
Every Prussian General exposed himself to the greatest dangers, and the Prince of Orange Fulda, distinguished himself in a most remarkable manner.
The murderous fire of the musketry and grape shot swept away whole ranks of warriors. The conflict lasted till five in the afternoon; and according to the information received, Marshal Ney's division of 10,000 men, coming up fresh, gave a decisive turn to the affair.
It was the centre of both armies which were particularly engaged. The Emperor Napoleon directed the whole of the French operations.
The loss on both sides cannot as yet be exactly ascertained. The killed and wounded are generally estimated at 40,000 men. Marshal Mollendorf and General Kalkreuth are not killed.
The strength of the combined armies united, is computed at 200,000 men.
Of Prince Hohenlohe's corps we have no positive information. A part of the reserve, under the Duke of Wurtemberg, passed through Leipzig on the 15th. A number of wounded French have been brought into Naumburg and its environs. Marshal
Davoust, according to some accounts, is upon the march to Dessau.
Prince Louis has been decently and solemnly interred by the French. This gallant Prince had a presentiment of his fate, saying, when he went from hence, "It is probable that I shall never more see Berlin!" He had also made his last will.
GERMANY.
HAMBURG, OCT. 30.
The latest advices from Vienna state, that the garrison of that city were under orders to proceed to Bohemia, to reinforce the army collected there for the purpose of maintaining the neutrality of Austria. All the Austrian prisoners are sent off to the same quarter as they return from France. A new levy is also ordered to the amount of 80,000 men.
The garrison of Magdeburgh is reported to have made a sally on the 26th: the result is not mentioned.
An army is to be formed to reconquer Poland, which is to be entrusted to Jerome Bonaparte!!
Four thousand French have entered Osnaburg, and taken possession of it in the name of the King of Holland.
NOV. 1.
The Duchy of Brunswick is taken possession of as a conquered country.
BRUNSWICK, OCT. 21.
Our beloved Sovereign was bro't here to day from Blankenburg in a litter. Both his eyes are considerably swelled; great hopes are entertained of the preservation of one of them.
OCT. 24.
This day several Prussian regiments passed through this place for Magdeburg. The French are at the distance of only four miles from this place. Yesterday they entered Blankenburg. The Duke of Brunswick made a very able retreat, with 10,000 men, and after joining the corps under the Duke of Weimar, continued his retreat. Wolfenbuttel is full of Prussian troops.
The following has been published here.
"By the command of the Duke, our Gracious Sovereign, the inhabitants of this place, as well as those of the towns and villages are ordered and admonished, under the present circumstances of hostility near this country, to wait the progress of events with confidence and tranquillity; and especially to conduct themselves in a friendly manner towards any foreign troops that may happen to pass through, to whatever power they may belong, and also to contribute towards the subsistence of those troops as much as possible."
"The Provincial Government will co-operate with all their power in these measures upon every occasion that may offer."
(Signed) "V. BOTTICHER."
LAYBACH, OCT. 8.
The Gazette of this place says, that 20 French ships, laden with provisions, and bound to Dalmatia, have been taken in the Adriatic Sea by the Russians, and that the French troops in Dalmatia have, in consequence, been reduced to great extremity.
ENGLAND.
LONDON, NOV. 1.
We learn from the Hamburg Papers, that the Garrison of Erfurth, consisting of 7000 Prussians, which surrendered to Prince Murat after the battle, was rescued from an escort of 300 French, by a Prussian detachment of hussars under the command of Lieut. Halwig, who fell upon the French escort, and cut it to pieces. This, in a less disastrous moment, would have been matter of no small consolation;—but, alas in circumstance like the present, it is but of small avail!
NOV. 8.
Three Gottenburgh Mails arrived at an early hour yesterday morning. The following is the only article of any importance brought by this conveyance.
Extract of a Letter from Lund, in Scania, dated Oct. 23, 1806:—"I have to tell you sad news; the Prus-

sian army is totally defeated; the Queen of Prussia and her children are at this moment in Stralsund, whither, it is said, the King of Sweden has sent to invite her to come over, and take refuge in this country."
This article evidently alludes to the disastrous affair of the 14th ult.—Of the remnant hopes and forces of Prussia, we are still without any precise account, and as the Postmaster of Hamburg gave notice, on the evening of the 31st, that "he would no longer receive letters from Prussia or Austria, as he could not engage to forward them till some political change took place," we are doomed to wait with anxiety for some time for further advices from the North of Germany. It is now an ascertained fact, that when the Marquis Lucchesini was sent to the French head-quarters with a Commission to obtain peace on any terms, Bonaparte returned this insolent answer—"Je ne connais pas le Roi des Prussiens."—"I do not know the King of the Prussians." The last letters from Hamburg say that the troops under the Dukes of Brunswick and Weimar amount to 30,000 men. In this case we rather doubt whether the French are in sufficient force at Berlin to cut them off; at least it is hardly possible that they should have had such a decided superiority as would render it impossible for the Prussians to fight their way through. It was also there stated, that the Prussians were expected to make a stand on the Banks of the Oder, and that they expected to be speedily joined by 200,000 Russians, commanded by the Emperor Alexander, in person.
Domestic Occurrences.
STATE OF NEW-YORK.
NEW-YORK, DEC. 31. British Consul General's Office, New-York, Dec. 31, 1806.
GENTLEMEN,
YOU will do me a favour and render a service to the Merchants of the Eastern States of America by inserting the order of His Majesty in Council, of the 1st of Oct. last.
I am Gentlemen,
Your humble servant,
THOMAS BARCLAY.
Messrs. Lang & Turner,
AT the Court, at the Queen's Palace, the 1st of Oct. 1806, present, the King's most excellent Majesty in Council.
IT is this day ordered by his Majesty, by and with the advice of his Privy Council, that horses, mules, asses, neat cattle, sheep, hogs, poultry, and every other species of live stock and live provisions, be added to the articles which his Majesty, by his order in Council of the 17th of last month, has authorised the Governors and Lieutenant-Governors of his Majesty's Islands and Colonies in the West-Indies, (in which description the Bahama islands, and the Bermuda or Somers's islands, are included,) and of any lands or Territories on the Continent of South America to his Majesty belonging, to permit to be imported into the said islands, colonies, lands, and territories respectively; and that the said additional articles be accordingly permitted to be so imported, in the manner, for the time, and under the terms and conditions, mentioned in the said order.
W. FAWKNER.
JAN. 1.
A gentleman who arrived here in the schooner Maria Theresa, from Havana has given the following translation of the official account of the re-capture of Buenos Ayres.
SOUTH-AMERICA.
Extract from the official accounts received at Havana relative to the retaking of Buenos-Ayres, by Don S. Liniers.
AUG. 1. —LAST night a detachment of 500 English attacked 200 Spaniards, encamped 4 leagues from the city, and made them leave the field, with 4 cannon and 8 prisoners: few were killed or wounded on either side.
5th. —Our transports crossed from Sacramento to the river of Las Conchas, with a favorable S. E. wind, and landed 2700 men, with cannon, other arms, &c.
8th. —Very heavy rain from the 6th until last night. We have this moment received news that our troops are marching towards this city, suffering great hardships from the many swamps that lay between us, and impede the passage of the artillery.
10th. —At 12 o'clock, Gen. Liniers sent the Lieutenant of Infantry Don Hilario Quintance, to ask the British General, to surrender himself in the course of fifteen minutes; but that officer returned without an answer, as he was denied admittance into the fort.
At four o'clock the following letter was sent to the British General:
"Very excellent Sir,
The fate of arms is variable—it is less than a month since your Excellency took this capital without any opposition; attacking with a very small number of troops a multitude of people, who surely were more deficient of a good commander, than courage to oppose your intention: But at present, penetrated with the highest enthusiasm and valour, they are ready to throw off a hateful yoke, and to demonstrate that the courage shown by the inhabitants of Ferrol, the Canary Islands, and Porto-Rico, is not a stranger to that of Buenos-Ayres: I come at the head of well disciplined troops very superior to yours. The maritime forces that occupy the entrance of the river, will not leave a retreat for your Excellency. Thousands of inhabitants, well armed, full of honour and courage, only wait for a signal from me to overthrow the British troops. The just esteem due to the courage of your Excellency, the great generosity of the Spanish nation, and the horrors that inspires the destruction of men, induces me to give your Excellency this advice; and I expect that as your Excellency is well acquainted with your perilous situation, without resource, you will let me know in the precise term of fifteen minutes, if you are disposed to a desperate effort, and give your troops up to total destruction, or surrender to a generous enemy.
"May our Lord guard your Excellency many years."
(Signed) "SANTIAGO LINIERS."
Army before B. Ayres, Aug. 10, 1806.
To the very excellent Sir Wm. Carr Beresford.
This letter was answered in the following lines:
"I have taken this town after two victories: Its fate, arms will decide."
(Signed)
"BERESFORD."
On the 11th Aug. our troops attacked and entered by assault at the Retiro, where we took a guard of fifty men prisoners. We entrenched ourselves here, and placed a 24-pounder facing every street. All night several skirmishes between our patrols and the advanced guards of the enemy took place.
12th. —All this day and night several skirmishes between the Catalonians and the enemy; our artillery fired also on the British shipping, and did damage. Our long expected long-boats, in which we place great hopes, are not arrived yet.
13th. —At 10 o'clock this morning, our brave Catalonians, the Blandengues and Dragoons on foot, attacked the enemy on all points. Our artillery was placed fronting the Retiro, and several 24-pounders at every street, taking the enemy between two fires. The attack continued very hot till evening, when the English flag was pulled down and the Spanish hoisted. The enemy surrendered themselves prisoners of war, but the officers are to have the honours. The British general and officers were quartered in several houses, and the troops locked up in the Corporation houses. The enemy has had many killed and wounded; and we have also had great loss. On the 14th Te Deum was sung with great rejoicings.
MASSACHUSETTS.
BOSTON, JAN. 8.
LATEST FROM EUROPE.
London dates to the 9th Nov. have been received at New-York, by the Packet. They do not furnish any further official accounts of the war operations on the continent. The private intelligence is, however, later than our previously received advices, and state, with an appearance of probability, that the French army were in such close pursuit of the Prussians as to leave little chance of the escape of any considerable body of them. The King, with a part of his guards, and probably some other portion of his army, had retreated to Curtrin; in the vicinity of which a division of his troops, under Prince Hohenlohe, had retired; and to which post, a corps of 30,000 Prussians, under the Duke of Weimar, was endeavoring to make his
way. He passed the Elbe, on the 26th Oct. at which time the French, who were apprised of his plan, and had pushed towards the Oder, by forced marches, could not have been at any great distance in the rear, if not actually advanced beyond that river. The event of this step will probably decide the fate of Prussia, unless she is immediately strengthened by those auxiliaries which were promised by Russia, but of whom nothing of certainty is yet known.
MASSACHUSETTS LEGISLATURE.
Yesterday, both branches of the Legislature of this Commonwealth, convened at the New State House, in this town, according to adjournment. The Senate made choice of the Hon. Mr. Maynard, as President pro tem. Both Houses, after they were organized, appointed a joint committee, consisting of Messrs. Hoie and Hill, of the Senate, and Messrs. King, Elliot and Stearns, of the House, to inform His Excellency the Governor that they were ready to receive his Communication. He informed them, that he would meet both branches in convention, to-morrow (this day) at 12 o'clock.—After disposing of some local business, both Houses adjourned to 10 o'clock this day.
WARREN:
SATURDAY, JAN. 10, 1807.
At the Annual meeting of the Stockholders of the Warren Bank, on Monday the 5th of Jan. last, for the choice of Directors for the ensuing year, the following gentlemen were re-elected, viz.
John T. Child James Maxwell Charles Wharton John Haile Sylvester Child, jun. Dunsen Kelley Levi Maxwell Joseph Smith.
At a subsequent meeting of the Directors, John T. Child was chosen President.
A letter received at New-York, dated Trinidad, Nov. 22, states, that Miranda had gone to Barbados: that a British expedition for the Spanish Main was preparing there: that Miranda was to receive a brigadier-general's commission; and that a number of his officers were also to receive commissions in the British service.
The account of the destruction of St. Thomas, by fire, the 4th Dec. is confirmed.
An address from the Government of Hayti, to the merchants of neutral nations, was published at Cape Francois the 24th of October. It is signed by Christophe, and thus concludes: "Be not afraid of having your expectations of certain profits disappointed, whatever may be the number of your vessels trading to our ports, or however extensive your speculations may be; an abundant crop, and produce of every kind, already manufactured, await your arrival, and you are assured of meeting with a quick and ready disposal of your adventures."
BEWARE OF COUNTERFEITS.
We are desired to inform the public, that Bank Notes of the United States have been offered at a discount to shop-keepers in a neighboring town, by a well-dressed man, marked with the small-pox in his face, and whose accent denotes an European—a little vigilance among the receivers of money may prevent a fraud, and bring an offender to punishment.—Printers are requested to re-publish this notice for the public good.
MARRIED.
At Middletown, Mr. WILLIAM PECKHAM, to the amiable Miss NANCY WHITMAN, daughter of Mr. Paul Whitman.
At Rehoboth, Mr. AARON READ, to Miss AMEY PACK, daughter of Mr. Henry Peck.
DIED.
At Providence, on Sunday morning the 21st ult. Mrs. SUSAN JACKSON, wife of Capt. Richard Jackson, closed her long and useful life, in the 74th year of her age. Through the various stages of her earthly pilgrimage, she exemplified in her conduct the practical virtues of the CHRISTIAN—and, in her domestic sphere of action, embellished the interesting character of wife and mother by the tenderness and fidelity with which she discharged their important and multiplied duties.—A suavity of manners and sweetness of temper, which graced her in youth, accompanied her even in the vale of years, and engaged the esteem and attached the affections of all who knew her—while her philanthropic heart prompted her not only to acts of friendship and neighbourly kindness, but to commiserate and relieve, to the extent of her ability, the wants of the necessitous.—This is not the language of adulation, but a heart-felt homage justly due to VIRTUE.—On Wednesday afternoon the remains of this venerable woman, attended by many forsooth relatives and sympathising friends, were respectfully deposited in the silent tomb, in the north burying-ground.—On Thursday morning last, universally lamented, Mr. WILLIAM G. BOWEN, aged 22 years.—This morning, in the 40th year of his age, Mr. WILLIAM OLNEY, late editor of the Providence Phoenix. [Prov. Gaz.]
At Newport, on the 27th ult. Capt. CALAS GARDNER, (President of the Bank of Rhode-Island,) in the 69th year of his age.
At Franklin, on the 6th inst. Mr. PHILIP MASON, formerly of Swansey, in the 25th year of his age, son of Mr. Amos Maf-
Herald Ship News.
STATE OF RHODE-ISLAND.
DISTRICT OF NEWPORT.
ENTERED. From Sloop Golden Age, Jussip, New-York Snow Rising Sun, Shearman, Guadalupe Ship Milford, Morgan, Antwerp CLEARED. For Sloop Fame, Waldin, New-York
DISTRICT OF PROVIDENCE.
ENTERED. From Sloop Little Sarah, Rhodes, Alexandria — Belsey, Fenner, Richmond CLEARED. For Sloop Victory, Oldridge, Washington Brig Abiona, Hill, Norfolk Ship Columbia, Rodman, Charleston
At Montevedo, Oct. 25, ship Resource, Magee, of Providence; brig Trial, Malbone, (former captain dead) of Newport, from Mozambique and Rio Janeiro.
The brig Matilda, from Providence for Havana, was spoke December 31, 24 hours from Rhode-Island.
The Dutch spice fleet (valued at three millions of Spanish dollars) bound from the Moluccas to Batavia, was captured in Sept. last, by two English ships, one of them a frigate.
The Traveller, from Guadalupe for Newburyport, has been sent into Antigua by the Melampus frigate.
Warren Insurance Company.
THE STOCKHOLDERS are hereby notified, That their general Meeting will be held at the Company's Office, on the 12th instant, at 3 o'clock, Afternoon, for the Election of Directors, and the transaction of such other Business as may be thought necessary, agreeably to the Charter of Incorporation.
By Order of the President and Directors. NATHANIEL PHILLIPS, Sec'y. *Warren, Jan. 1, 1807.
TO BE SOLD
AT PUBLIC AUCTION,
On Monday the 26th Inst. at 10 o'Clock, A. M. if fair weather, if not the first fair day, at the late Dwelling House of JOSHUA KENT, late of Barrington, deceased.
HOUSEHOLD Furniture, Farming Utensils, and Stock, viz. —One Horse, Oxen, Cows and Young Cattle, and a number of Tons of English and Salt Hay.—Conditions of Sale made known at said time and place.
JOSHUA BICKNALL, Adm'tr. *January 10, 1807.
TO LET
THAT well noted Stand, formerly occupied by Mr. Josiah Munroe, in Warren, which is convenient for any kind of Business.—Terms made easy by applying to JOHN WATSON, in Rehoboth, or MATHEW WATSON, in Providence. *January 7, 1807.
WHEREAS the Hon. Court of Probate, for the Town of Warren, appointed the Subscriber Administrator to the Estate of
BETSEY SANDERS, late of Warren, widow, deceased.—All persons having demands against said Estate, are hereby notified to exhibit the same to the Subscriber, at his dwelling house.—All persons indebted to said Estate, are requested to make immediate payment to NATHANIEL SANDERS. *January 8, 1807.
DIRECT TAX.
PURSUANT to an Act of Congress, intitled "An act to lay and collect a Direct Tax within the United States," will be sold at public sale at the dwelling of Benjamin Howland, Esq. in Tiverton, on the 27th day of February, A. D. 1807, at 10 o'Clock in the forenoon, the undermentioned estates, situated in said Tiverton, or so much thereof, as may be necessary to satisfy the taxes due thereon, together with costs and charges, unless the said Taxes, costs, and charges, shall be paid previous to that time.
   Name of proprietor or occupant in Oct. 1798. Name of reputed owner in Oct. 1798. Kinds of Estates. TAX     Wm. Borden, Wm. Borden, house & land 9 54   Paul Crossman, P. Crossman, house & land 70   Sufannah Cory, Wm. Freemens, house & land 3 16   Russell Fifth, Russell Fifth, land 1 4   Stephen Grinnell, Daniel Grinnell, house & land 46   Lewis Grinnell, Lewis Grinnell, land 31   Richard Gilford, Richard Gilford, land 1 22   Isaac Hart, Isaac Hart, land 1 85   Godfrey Lake, Godfrey Lake, land 31   G. Manchester, G. Manchester, land 41   P. Manchester, P. Manchester, house & land 32   Henry Negus, Henry Negus, land 44   Refrom Sanford, Refrom Sanford, land 31   Elizabeth Tripp, Elizabeth Tripp, land 61   Sarah Taber, Sarah Taber, land 52   Abial Tripp, Abial Tripp, land 3 26   Ichabod Williston, Ichabod Williston, land 1 22   John Wilcox, John Wilcox, house & land 53   Wm. Woddle, Wm. Woddle, house & land 6 54  
BY NICHOLAS E. DURFEE, Collector. *Tiverton, Dec. 22, 1806.
J. T. Child & E. Gardner, HAVE FOR SALE,
BALTIMORE Superfine and Fine FLOUR by the Barrel. Pilot BREAD of a superior Quality for Family use, by the 100 ct. or qt. Country and Imported Bar IRON. *Warren, Dec. 19, 1806.

APOLLO'S FOUNT.
From the PROVIDENCE GAZETTE.
WINTER.
THE hoary DESPOT, cloth'd in storms, impends, And on chill Boreas borne, with frowns descends. From polar climes, where ne'er his genial ray...
DOMESTIC.
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.
WASHINGTON, DEC. 24.
BURR!
WE are informed that three drafts amounting to 10,000 dollars, drawn by Burr, endorsed by Blennerhasset and accepted by Ogden of New-York...
We have perused a letter which, among other things, states the following: That some men high in office in Kentucky are concerned in Burr's project.
That an offer was made to ***** of letters of introduction and credit to a member of Congress, who was concerned, by which he would have received advances payable in Kentucky or Orleans.
That Burr has his emissaries in Washington, who watch the cabinet, and give regular information.
DEC. 27.
"Official letters have been recently received from Gen. Wilkinson and Lieut. Shaw, both at New-Orleans. Gen. Wilkinson has left the Sabine and gone to New-Orleans to defend that place. Col. Cushing and the troops are marching after him with all speed.
Extract of a letter from the City of Washington, dated Dec. 27.
"Letters from New-Orleans arrived last evening, dated the 29th and 30th of November. General Wilkinson arrived there the 24th. Col. Cushing with the troops, was descending the Red River on his way to New-Orleans.
"It is stated, that Gen. Wilkinson had received such information and letters as left no doubt that Burr's expedition is destined against N. Orleans.
The letters from Orleans are, one from Gen. Wilkinson, the other from Capt. Shaw who commands the naval force at that place.
CHILLICOTHE, DEC. 11.
Last evening the governor of this state caused to be apprehended, Dennis Casset, Esq.
"The governor has forwarded dispatches to John S. Gano, general of the first division of the militia, with directions and special instructions how to act on this important occasion.
ctions and special instructions how to act on this important occasion.
"The trial of Mr. Casset, will come on to day, the result of which we cannot at this time determine. Witnesses are summoned to attend at the trial, and it is said that acknowledgements will be made that he tendered money to an individual to enlist under the banners of Col. Burr.
[The following Communication was made to the Legislature of Ohio, by the Governor.]
"I have it from a gentleman of great respectability clothed by the U. States with a public character, that a person living near Marietta on the Ohio river, but out of the jurisdiction of this state, has avowed himself the agent of a gentleman late high in office in the United States, and is empowered, and actually preparing a flotilla, consisting of from 10 to 15 bateaux, forty feet long, on the Muskingum river, and is purchasing up provisions to load them with, and endeavouring to engage active, enterprising young men to sail down the Ohio...
"On Friday last, I received a communication from a general officer in the militia, in the first division, informing me that two boats loaded with artillery, muskets, and bayonets, new, and of French manufacture, passed down the Ohio, on board of which were gentlemen who spoke the French language; that for want of legal authority he was not able to gratify his patriotic wishes in arresting them.
EDWARD TIFFIN.
Chillicothe, Dec. 24, 1806.
Extract of a letter from the governor of Ohio, to a member of Congress, dated Dec. 14, at night.
"I have this night received a letter from Marietta, announcing the seizure of Blennerhasset's flotilla by a party of our militia in obedience to my orders. Blennerhasset and Comfort Tyler have escaped."
STATE OF NEWYORK.
NEW-YORK, DEC. 31.
MOVEMENTS IN THE WEST.
Advices from the western states, relative to Col. Burr's movements (says the Register) as these advices are given through the National Intelligencer, and other channels are extremely contradictory. The latest and most official article, on this interesting subject, is the report of the grand jury for the district of Kentucky.
Presuming that all the evidence, with which the administration had furnished the district attorney, or which he could collect, was laid before the grand jury, it would seem from their explicit
acquittal of Col. Burr—and the emphatical denial that any cause of suspicion existed against the loyalty of the people in that quarter of the union—that either the administration had proceeded without due consideration of the subject, or that a scheme of this immense magnitude had been conducted with such secrecy and address as to elude the possibility of bringing it home to the projector.
ACQUITTAL OF COL. BURR.
Copy of a hand-bill received by the mail of last evening:
"FRANKFORT, (KEN.) DEC. 5.
"The grand jury are happy to inform the court, that no violent disturbance of the public tranquility, or breach of the laws, has come to their knowledge."
"We have no hesitation in declaring, that having carefully examined and scrutinized all the testimony which has come before us, as well on the charges against Aaron Burr, as those contained in the indictment preferred to us against John Adair, that there has been no testimony before us which does in the smallest degree criminate the conduct of either of those persons; nor can we, from all the inquiries and investigation of the subject, discover that any thing improper or injurious to the interest of the government of the United States, or contrary to the laws thereof, is designed or contemplated by either of them."
December 5, 1806.
Abr. Hite, foreman; William Steel; George Madison; John Patricler; Thomas Lewis; Richard Apperson; F. B. Ormsley; George Greer; Richard Davenport; E. M. Covington; Abraham Owen; Thomas Johnston; Robert Johnston; Nicholas Laston; John Kenton; N. Miller; J. Winloche; Richard Fox; Richard Price; Nathaniel Hart; John Bacon; Thomas Respass.
A true copy from the records of my office as clerk of the district court of the U. S. in and for the Kentucky district, this 5th day of Dec. 1806, and of the independence of the U. S. the 31st.
Attest, THOS. TUNTALL, Clerk Ken. Dist. Court.
There were seventeen witnesses, mostly the intimate friends of Col. Burr. It appeared clearly on the examination, that the rumour circulated throughout the U. States, that Col. Burr's object was to divide the Union, and to separate the Eastern from the Western States, is totally false and groundless.
The whole proceedings will be published in a few days, containing the testimony of all the witnesses, among whom are Street and Wood, editors of the Western World, which will, we are authorised to say, give entire satisfaction to the public as to Col. Burr, and acquit him of all suspicion of improper views.
Palladium office, Frankfort } (K) Dec. 5, 1806. } JAN. 3. Letters are received in this city, confirming the news stated below.
Report says, That General Wilkinson, on the arrival of Col. Burr's forces at New-Orleans, is to co-operate with them—
That Edward Livingston, and other leading men at New-Orleans, are to aid Burr in severing our newly acquired possessions from the Union—
That several members of Congress and the most influential Kentuckians are to aid in the great work—and so extravagant is surprise, that it implicates Mr. Jefferson himself!
That upwards of one hundred young men from this city, are with Col. Burr—and
That several of Burr's friends here are regularly advised of his progress, and yet profess to know nothing about the business!
It is also said, that two young gentlemen of this city (known to be firm Burrites) are on the eve of embarking for France, and who cannot, from their former pursuits, have any commercial objects to call them away.
Upon the whole, there is something strange and unaccountable in all these movements.
MORE OF COL. BURR.
The following article appears in the Gazette of the United States.—Other letters from Washington are said to corroborate its contents. It is no doubt true that considerable uneasiness must prevail at New-Orleans, on the subject. This uneasiness must be heightened by the reflection, that they have been left totally unprotected by the government, as if to invite attack. It is a fact, that at the moment, when the government manifested a most hostile disposition towards Spain, the important city of New-Orleans could have been laid under contribution by 300 or 400 troops.
It may not be amiss to observe that Mr. Burr was at Frankfort, (K.) on the 16th ult.
LEXINGTON, (K.) DEC. 8.
Col. Aaron Burr arrived in town on Friday evening last. On the same evening two gentlemen arrived here, who informed that they had passed two boats descending the Ohio—one was a large Keel loaded with French muskets; and believed the other was loaded with ordnance and muskets. The crew spoke nothing but French during their stay on board, and that they passed every town on the river after night.
They further mention, that several large boats loaded with provisions would shortly follow, under the command of Blennerhasset.
Burr's arriving here on the same evening, gives it rather a squalid appearance.
The above is from a Cincinnati paper. We had heard of the quiz, before we knew it had extended to the newspaper. Our information goes farther, and states, that a strong guard was placed on the margin of the river, with artillery, to stop the boats on their appearance. During the night only one family boat hove in sight, which was brought to. But early in the morning the two boats as described made their appearance—the guard was strengthened, and every preparation made for action, when the boats put to shore without being summoned.—They were found to be Mr. Berthoud's boats with merchandise for Louisville!—And so the bubble burst.
FROM A LONDON PAPER.
THE JEWS AND BONAPARTE.
Translation of a Hebrew letter from A. I. S. B. S. Dated Paris, Sept. 28, according to the western calculation, to S. P. S. Esq. London.
Rejoice with me, my dear brother, in that deliverance, which after a lapse of so many ages, is at length wrought out for us. The bondage of Israel is terminated; the shackles are burst asunder. A mighty deliverer hath appeared in splendour, and stretched forth a powerful arm to minister to our glory! The great Emperor and King, a chosen scion of the stock of Israel, hath planned our restoration to the land of our fathers. You have doubtless heard the glad tidings! But few, except the faithful, knew that our august Emperor and King was of the Royal Seed of David. This our glorious Prince, who despiseth all forms, and setteth at nought all human rules of action, hath now permitted us to publish, and proclaim to the Gentiles; and declare his genealogy, which is as follows:—From David to Napol, he reckons nine generations—from Napol to Joseph, 17—from Joseph to Jerome, 23—from Jerome to Lazar, 6—and from Lazar to Napol, who was distinguished in our holy tongue by the holy cabalistic epithet of Ben-ab-bar, i.e. the Son of the Father of the Mountain, in allusion to SION. Now it came to pass that Napol Benabbar, after the dispersion of our nation, went and sojourned in one of the isles of the Gentiles, where, in compliance with the prejudices of the inhabitants, and to conceal his Royal descent, he Italianized Benabbar into Bonaparte!
From him is our Emperor and King descended, of this, doth he now make his boast, and called us together, to prove his high descent, and restore Zion. And he has also vouchsafed to inform us that the great Talleyrand is no less a personage than the Sage Abishophel re-incarnated, to regulate the world by his Counsels; who hath in his turn, made known unto us, that the Emperor and King, with his whole Court, will in grand gala, in presence of the Empress, and Queens, and all the Princesses of his august House, submit to the operation enjoined by our holy law: And moreover he hath commanded the Pope and Cardinals in full consistory, together with all the Kings of his Creation, to submit to a curtailment, which will secure to us a complete triumph over the ancients! cuncised!