The national intelligencer and Washington advertiser. (Washington City [D.C.]), 1801-09-14 00:00:00

The National Intelligencer,
AND WASHINGTON ADVERTISER.
VOL. I. WASHINGTON CITY, PRINTED BY SAMUEL HARRISON SMITH, NEW-JERSEY AVENUE, NEAR THE CAPITOL. No. CXXXVI.
FIVE DOLLS. PER ANN.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14th, 1801.
PAID IN ADVANCE.
Twenty Dollars Reward,
RAN AWAY from the subscriber on Saturday the fifth instant, a dark mulatto man named TOM, about forty years of age, five feet ten inches high, spare built, curses much, very fond of strong liquors, and talks incessantly when intoxicated. He is a very brisk servant, cleans boots and shoes well, and is a good hostler. I know of no mark except on his back, which is much scarified. His dress I cannot describe, having carried with him several changes. I think it probable he has obtained a pass and is making for the Eastern Shore of Maryland. Whoever delivers the said fellow to me, shall receive the above reward.
JOHN STEVENS.
Washington City, Sept. 9, 1801.
VALUABLE PROPERTY.
FOR SALE,
Seven thousand Acres of Land,
LYING on the north side of James River, in the county of Albemarle, eighty miles above Richmond. In the heart of this estate the town of Warren is situated, in which there is an inspection of Tobacco, and a large merchant mill. The quality of this land is equal to any in this state; and is well adapted to the produce of tobacco, wheat, corn, clover, and timothy. This tract of land contains a great proportion of rich, well lying, highland, four hundred acres of first rate river low grounds, and a considerable quantity of creek low grounds; it is well watered and timbered, and includes Balenger's creek for about five miles from its mouth. Besides a market on the spot, there is a fair and cheap water transportation to Richmond, usually at the rate of one shilling per hundred.
There are five large plantations on this land, furnished with all necessary houses for farming and planting, there being among other houses, six large barns lately built, that cost at least 1500l. The inclosures are remarkably good, and the cleared land in the best state of preservation of any known to the subscriber. Most of this land was cleared by himself, and has been from its first cultivation under a rotation of crops most favorable to its improvement. Near the centre of this estate is situated a large DWELLING HOUSE, (in which the subscriber now resides) with every necessary accommodation for a large family.
The Warren Mills,
Adjoining the town of Warren, and near the mouth of Balenger's creek, double geared, with three pair of Burr stones, finished in the completest manner; the whole of the gear and machinery renewed last fall. There are few situations above the falls of the rivers, that unite as many advantages as the Warren Mills possess, commanding a fine wheat country, and standing on a plentiful and navigable stream.
A large Distillery,
With five large stills, and every thing necessary for that business. The Mills and Distillery are at present under lease for two years, at 450 pounds a year.
The Tobacco Warehouses in Warren, At which are usually inspected about one thousand hogheads of tobacco annually.
A two story stone Tavern in Warren, With the ferry across James River, and sixty acres of land adjoining.
2583 Acres of Land,
In the county of Albemarle, within seven miles of Warren, part of that body of land called GREEN MOUNTAIN, which has ever been esteemed among the most valuable in Virginia; it abounds with the heaviest growth of the most valuable timber, contains a great proportion of fine meadow land, and is surpassed by no land in the state, for the production of Tobacco, wheat, &c. The superior quality of this land is so well known that it is unnecessary to give a more particular description of it.
In the county of Buckingham, 2100 Acres of Land, Within six miles of Warren, this land is well timbered, lies well, and will produce good crops of corn and wheat.
In the county of Kanawha, 2100 Acres of the first rate Land,
On the Ohio river, about 20 miles below the mouth of the Kanawha; this land is one half of the old military survey, known by the name of the GREEN BOTTOM, and cost the subscriber 5000 pounds several years ago.
Either of the above tracts of land, may be divided into parcels of from 300 to 1000 acres, to suit the purchasers. The terms of sale will be made perfectly convenient, and any reasonable credit given for the whole, or any part of the purchase money, provided the regular payment of the interest, and the ultimate payment of the principal, is well secured.
The subscriber confidently believes, that for fertility of soil, convenience to market, and health, there is no part of this state, in which a man can purchase land to a greater advantage than of him.
WILSON CARY NICHOLAS.
Warren, Aug. 4, 1801.
Latest Foreign Intelligence.
LONDON, July 26.
The alarm diffused through the country during the last week, by the terror of invasion, outstrips in every respect the danger with which it is threatened by any attempts of the enemy. The public solicitude probably has been increased by the vigilance and activity of government in the preparations which are carrying on to meet even the possibility of an attack; but there are certainly at the present less ground for apprehension and anxiety with respect to our means and resources, both for defence and aggression, than at any period since the commencement of hostilities. It is not by the vigorous exertions and prompt measures of government that men should measure the perils of the meditated descent, for it is the policy of all administrations to prepare for every casualty, and to surround the state by every safeguard and protection which can be derived from the power of the nation and the patriotism of the country. Government, therefore, in calling forth the force of the kingdom, does but its duty; and in proportion to the extent and magnitude of its exertions, the public mind, instead of feeling an increase of alarm, should be strengthened with a real pledge and assurance of additional security. Of the ability and energy of the executive power, in providing for the national defence, no doubt can be entertained by any one who takes a short review of the measures which have been already adopted both internally and externally.
By land, certainly our most vulnerable side, the precautions have been peculiarly gratifying. The lord lieutenants of the maritime counties have received directions to cause the cattle, public magazines, stores of corn, and provisions of every description, to be removed further into the interior. The principal points along the eastern coast have been strengthened by re-inforcements of engineers and horse artillery. A considerable number of cannon and light field pieces have been sent into that quarter from the Tower. An encampment, which will in a very short time consist of 15000 men, has been commenced near Chatham, from which, by its favorable situation, the troops will be enabled to act with promptitude in several points, according to the exigency of the case, and the military force at Dover, both in militia and regulars, has been greatly augmented. The volunteer corps have in several parts expressed their eagerness to perform the duties of the troops of the line; and as this offer will no doubt become a general measure, it will leave at the disposition of government a very large body of well disciplined men in immediate readiness to take the field. The patriotic examples will be given to the rest of the kingdom by the metropolis, and we learn that in the course of the present week, the services of the volunteers both in London and Westminster will be substituted for those usually performed by the guards and the other regulars. At Colchester, there is an effective force of no less than 6000 men, and the volunteer corps of Suffolk and Essex have offered to assemble at their customary place of rendezvous in case of actual invasion. The arms of all the Midland corps have been actually inspected; and we are informed by letters from several correspondents, that a similar degree of vigilance and activity pervades the most distant counties. With these means of defence, we must not forget to combine the glorious results that must be derived from the magnanimity of the national spirit and character in the hour of danger. Should such an hour approach, we understand it is in the contemplation of government to issue a proclamation, requiring all persons of a certain age, and under particular circumstances, to take up arms.
By sea, there is hardly a single point of importance along the coast that is not protected by our Squadrons and numerous Cruisers, most of which are at the same time employed in the blockade of all
the enemy's ports. From the Texel to the Bay of Biscay, there is not a harbour belonging to France or Holland of any importance, without British ships of war either before it or in its vicinity. In our dock-yards, the most extraordinary activity prevails; and at Portsmouth, Plymouth, Chatham, and Sheerness, all the ships and vessels capable of service, are getting ready for sea. The mouths of the Thames and Medway are defended by the Ardent, the Glutton, and several Dutch ships of war converted into floating batteries; several sail of the line are to be stationed in the Severn, for the defence of the Eastern Coast, and the entrance of the Colne and Blackwater Rivers is effectually guarded. The return of the gun vessels from the Baltic has added much to the security of our shores, and the arrival of the whole fleet, which is shortly expected, will increase the number of the Channel and Texel fleets and enable the admiralty to have a formidable squadron in constant readiness for the defence of Ireland. The impress service has been carried on with great success, and several hundred able seamen have been procured since last Thursday on the River, and in the City. It has been determined as a measure of general policy, that no person shall leave this country for France or return hither, and all licences which have been granted to that effect in favour of English subjects, or of foreigners, are suspended for the present crisis.
Every precaution has been also taken in Ireland for the defence of that country; and instructions of importance were sent off last Friday to Admiral Lord Gardner, who commands in chief on that station. With exception of the action at Algesiras, the intelligence from the Continent has been for the last week of little importance. Whatever our loss may have been upon that occasion, we are confident that our naval glory will suffer nothing by an impartial investigation into the circumstances of the engagement. The Admiralty had not, at a late hour yesterday evening, received any details of it from Sir J. Saumarez.
An article from Havre of the 6th, bro't by the Hamburg Mail, states, "Yesterday evening fourteen more gun boats and three pinks failed from our harbour; it is said they are going to Dieppe. The wind has been in their favour the whole of last night; and another from Ostend, of the 14th, observes, "Since the flotillas from Havre, Boulogne, Calais, Nieuport, and Ostend, have been in motion, the English cruisers have collected before Dunkirk, where it is supposed all those flotillas will rendezvous, and form a naval force of near 200 vessels of war, among which are several frigates. In any case important events may now soon be expected to take place on the Belgic coasts."
The report of the invasion of Hanover by France is revived; and it is asserted, upon the authority of letters from Berlin, that Bonaparte has again urged, in pressing terms, the King of Prussia to consent to the shutting up of the Elbe, the Weser, and the Ems. Neither of these communications is entitled to credit.
It is reported that a correspondence of a very alarming nature, between the disaffected in this country and Ireland, and the French Government, has been discovered in papers seized by one of our cruisers on board a smuggling vessel.
Government has refused permission for any more Aliens to return to France at present. We have also that a stop was put to the great exportation of fine horses from this country of which a very considerable number have latterly been exported to France.
In consequence of some explanations with the Government of this country, respecting the protection to be given to the French fishery on their coasts, the Prefect of Rochefort has notified that English cruisers will not respect the great fishery, nor the trade in oysters and fish, which is to be subject to the same check as other commerce. The Prefect says, that by this the freedom of fishery is reduced to that of shell fish on the coast, and he gives warning to the fishermen accordingly.
Eight French Emigrants of distinction have been arrested at Bareuth, by order of the King of Prussia, and sent to prison, where they are strictly guarded. Pichegru, it is supposed, was also to have been taken into custody, but he left Bareuth some days before the arrest took place.—This circumstance, as far as it becomes a question of politics, serves to prove that the King of Prussia, in dealing thus rigidly by the enemies of the Republic, entertains no immediate hostility to the Consular Government of France.
Talleyrand has written a letter to the Swiss Government, demanding that the Valais may be ceded to France, for the purpose of establishing a grand road by the Simplon to the Cisalpine Republic.—France gives to Switzerland the Frickthal in return.
The First Consul of France allows his mother a pension of 24,000 frans (1000l. sterling) a year. On the first day of every month a servant brings her 2000 frans.
The return of Generals Regnier, Dumas, and Boyer, in the Lodi, from Egypt, proves that a misunderstanding existed among the French Officers, which no doubt facilitated the defeat of the Republican army. Menou is known to possess no military talents, and it is probable that any other officer would have made a better stand; but then Menou is the officer the most determined on keeping possession of Egypt, a circumstance which must strongly recommend him to the Chief Consul.
The number of political journals has diminished in France, within the last 14 months, by from a fourth to a third, while the journals exclusively devoted to agriculture, commerce, &c. have increased within the same time nearly one half.
It is confidently reported the House of Austria and Prussia have assented to the plan of indemnity for the Prince of Orange proposed by France.
FROM THE LONDON GAZETTE.
Admiralty-office, July 28.
The following letter is addressed to Admiral Cornwallis.
Doris, off St. Matthew's, July 22.
SIR, I have the honor of informing you, that a most daring and gallant enterprise was last night undertaken by the boats of his majesty's ships Doris, Beaulieu, and Uranie, entirely manned by volunteers, under the direction of lieut. Lofack, of the Ville de Paris, whose gallantry on this occasion is better felt than expressed, who succeeded in boarding and carrying the French national ship La Chevrette, mounting 20 guns, manned and completely prepared with 350 men, under the batteries in the Bay of Cameret, and in the presence of the combined fleets of France and Spain.
Any comments of mine would fall short of the merits due to those gallant officers, seamen and marines employed in the service; it is but justice to subjoin their names and qualities,* who have so nobly added an additional lustre to his majesty's arms.
I have most sincerely to regret the loss of the killed and wounded, but when compared with that of the enemy, it is comparatively small. I cannot conclude without returning my warmest thanks to the caps. Ponytz and Gage for their judicious arrangements of their boats. I beg to mention that capt. Jarvis, of his majesty's ship Robust, very handsomely sent his barge and pinnace on this service; likewise lieutenant Spencer, who placed his majesty's hired cutter Telemachus in the Goulet, and prevented any assistance, by boats, the enemy might have attempted. I have the honor to be, &c.
C. BRISBANE.
Total of the killed, wounded and missing in the boats of his majesty's ships Doris, Beaulieu, Uranie, and Robust. 11 killed, 57 wounded and missing.
Total killed and wounded on board La Chevrette. 42 killed, and 62 wounded.
* Ville de Paris, Lieut. Lofack—Doris, Lieut. Rols, Crokic, Clark and Burke; Lieut. Rose, of the Marines.—Beaulieu, Lieut. Maxwell, acting Lieutenant Palsey; Lieut. Sinclair, of the marines.—Uranie,

Lieut. Neville, and several midshipmen from the different ships.
July 30.
This morning we received by express Paris papers to the 27th inst. inclusive.
We are concerned to find in them an account of the loss of the Jason frigate, of 36 guns, wrecked in the bay of St. Malo. As this statement is announced in a telegraphic dispatch from the principal commissioners of the marine at that place, to the minister of marine, dated the 25th inst. it is probable the event took place on that day. The officers and crew have, no doubt, been saved.
The military preparations along the Flemish coast are continued with undiminished activity. A corps of 1000 light cavalry, for some secret expedition, has been lately selected from the troops at Brussels; and Carnot, inspector general of engineers, the brother of the ex-director, has inspected Bruges, Ostend, and Nieuport.
An article extracted from the Journal de Bourdeaux, states, that a private letter had been received by a merchant of that city from Cadiz, giving an account of the loss of the British flag ship, which had been so much damaged in the action off Algiers, as to sink soon after her arrival in Gibraltar Bay.
It appears from the Madrid Gazette of the 10th that the peace with Portugal had been formally announced by an order of his Catholic Majesty, who has in person taken possession of the town of Olivenza, and the adjacent territory, ceded to him by the treaty of Badajoz. From this circumstance we are inclined to think, that the treaty had been ratified by the French government, as without that sanction it can scarcely be supposed that the court of Madrid would compromise itself by solemnly proclaiming the conclusion of a treaty which, according to the language of the king, constitutes the happiness of his people.
LONDON, July 29.
The French funds have not of late been subject to any fluctuation worthy of notice. The Tiers Consolidés, was at 44 from the 24th.
The Paris Journals brought over in a flag of truce with dispatches for our government and M. Otto, which were immediately forwarded to London.
Yesterday afternoon, a heavy firing was heard at Dover from the opposite coast of France. It appears that a flotilla of gun-boats had sailed from Calais about one o'clock in the morning with a view of gaining the harbor of Boulogne, and that they were attacked on the passage by our cruisers. The result of the engagement was not known when our Dover letters came away.
This flotilla is probably the same which attempted to escape from Calais on the 17th. As Boulogne is closely blocked up, the present exertions of the enemy will no doubt prove as fruitless as the former. A letter from an officer belonging to the Medusa frigate, Captain Gore, stationed off Boulogne, and dated last Monday, contains the following particulars:
"This morning, at half after three o'clock, all hands were called up, as the enemy was in motion. Their gun-boats and a number of small craft formed an extensive line, when the signal of attack was made, and a lugger and cutter under our command went in, and notwithstanding a heavy fire from the batteries, completely succeeded in breaking the enemy's line. The batteries along the French coast are numerous and well provided with artillery. We anxiously expect to be soon joined by some of our brigs and bomb-ketches when a vigorous attempt will be made to bombard the town. The damage done by the lugger and cutter has not been yet ascertained. We can see the colors flying in the enemy's encampment near Boulogne."
LONDON, July 25.
We yesterday deemed it improper to lay before the public all we had heard respecting the communication of government to the Lord Mayor, as publicity would have defeated the object in view, and impeded the service of the country; but since a suspicious print, which pretends to support ministers, has disclosed that the court of aldermen met to grant warrants for impressing men in the city, thereby warning such men as may be the object of this measure to escape, we feel ourselves released from further restraint.
On Wednesday evening Mr. Vansittart, one of the secretaries of the treasury, waited on the Lord Mayor from the Chancellor of the Exchequer to represent, that his Majesty's Ministers FULLY EXPECTED the French would attempt an IMMEDIATE DESCENT on this island; that many leaving
men, whose services at this time would be invaluable, had taken refuge in the city to avoid being pressed; and to request that the Lord Mayor would permit a pressing, under any circumstances of modification which the city magistrate could suggest. The Lord Mayor said he could not give an answer till he took the opinion of his brother magistrates; and for this purpose he summoned a court of aldermen to meet early next forenoon, prior to the court of common council. The court, in consideration of the impending danger, and the handsome manner in which the application had been made, rather as a request to the chief magistrates for aid in the defence of the country, than a mean exercise of influence over an individual, who might bow to power, begged of the Lord Mayor to back the warrants for a month, upon the express condition that a peace officer should attend every party, and that freemen and householders should not be taken away without the consent of the Lord Mayor. The Lord Mayor and aldermen pledged themselves to each other not to disclose their proceedings, as publicity would defeat the very object ministers had in view.
So greatly do ministers find themselves in want of men, that they have ordered one hundred pensioners from the Royal Hospital at Greenwich, to be drafted on board the different ships which are to be stationed as floating batteries along the coast. It is with much satisfaction we perceived, by our Deal letter, that a considerable fleet of fire-ships and gun-boats has arrived there from the Baltic, as they are peculiarly calculated to frustrate the enemy's designs. Very great movements of troops are making towards the coasts, particularly in Kent and Essex.
While an intention is manifested of invading the eastern coast of England, Ministers have strong suspicions that the actual point of attack is Ireland, and that the threats against the Metropolis are made only to divert our attention from the real object. We are assured that Talleyrand, who writes and speaks good English, while he has been conducting a negotiation with his country, has also been managing a traitorous correspondence with disaffected British subjects. This has been his particular department, and it has proved a business of considerable activity. He has retired from it, not in disgrace, as it has been reported, but really on account of ill health.
Before his retreat, however, Government intercepted dispatches from him in cypher, bringing over in a smuggling vessel, and a large reward was offered in certain quarters to decipher them, but without effect. We are assured that the Jacobin faction in particular urges the invasion of England; and that Bonaparte, conscious of the hazard of the enterprise, listens to them with apprehension. Carnot has the most weight with him, and Augereau is the loudest in calling for the expedition. Should it be attempted, that General will no doubt have a command. He is the most remarkable officer in the service of France, for an attachment to splendid parade, to luxury and extravagance, and he may be weak enough to hope, that he will be able to indulge his passions by the plunder of London; for he is as shallow-brained as he is ostentatious. Ministers have very good information of the designs and proceedings of the French Government. They fear for Ireland as much as England, and it is necessary to prepare in both. Mr. Klyne, an Admiralty Messenger, was dispatched at a late hour on Thursday night to Admiral Lord Gardner, Commander in Chief at Cork, with instructions for the defence of the Irish coast. With the view of preventing the enemy from gaining intelligence from this country, no passports to France are at present granted, and very few to Hamburg, or other parts of the Continent. It is expected that some measure relative to the calling out of the volunteers will speedily be proposed.
[Morning Star.]
LONDON, July 8.
In my last letter, dated the 29th ult. I informed you in the concluding part, that it was generally supposed by the ministers of this country "that the French government would not ratify the treaty." This supposition is fully confirmed; the French government insist upon the Portuguese receiving French and Spanish garrisons in its cities and forts, as also on the cession of the province of Algarva to Spain. The Portuguese government is making very great exertions to defend itself. They are working in the arsenal day and night, and the greatest activity prevails in every branch of the war department. The government here still hope for succours from England—Vain, delusive hope! Six Portuguese sail of the line are on the eve of failing to join our fleet off Cadiz; very
large bounties are offered to seamen to enlist. The Portuguese government is becoming rich now, and can afford it, as part of the subsidy from England, which arrived in the Anson frigate a few days since. It has filled its coffers, and will serve as pocket money for general St. Cyr, who, informed you in my last, had invested Almeida, and is now advancing very rapidly towards this place. The Duc d'Alfons, the Portuguese commander in chief, has quitted his strong position at Abrantes, leaving a strong corps there under the command of general Forbes (a Scotchman, many years in the Portuguese service) and is gone with the main army towards St. Cyr's army, and has taken a very favorable position to prevent a further irruption if possible. The French, Spanish and Portuguese negotiators still continue at Badajoz, where the King of Spain also is, expecting to have met the Prince of Portugal had the peace been ratified. Notwithstanding these warlike appearances, there is no doubt that Portugal must make peace, and submit to any terms.
Chevalier d'Aranjo, who was sent to L'Orient in a frigate, did not obtain permission from the French government to proceed to Paris, but remained at L'Orient. He was lodged in the house of the Prefect, and was highly pleased at his treatment. The Chief Consul informed the unfortunate disappointed diplomatist, that as the ministers were assembled at Badajoz for the purpose of negotiating, he ought to proceed thither. M. d'Aranjo sailed in consequence for Coruna, and was there informed that peace was signed; he then returned hither. M. d'Aranjo is not much liked at present in France. He played a ridiculous part in the year 1797.
DEFENCE OF THE COUNTRY.
The following are the orders circulated by the commanding officer from the south-west district, and they are nearly similar through the country:
Winchester July 23, 1801.
G. O.—The troops in the south-west district are again called upon, in the most pointed manner possible, to be in constant readiness to move on the shortest notice, according to the orders and regulations already delivered to the several battalions.
The commanding officers of corps are especially required to pay constant attention to the state of the regiments, as regards the readiness on the instant to move to any part in the district which may be threatened by the enemy, and they will be held responsible for that particular circumstance of duty.
The commanding officers of regiments will frequently turn them out, and parade them according to the order for the light equipment, and see that the officers, as well as men, are properly appointed in every respect, in conformity to his Royal Highness the Commander in Chief's orders.
The general concludes, it is on this occasion unnecessary to repeat what he expects from the zeal, ardour, bravery, and, above all, discipline of the troops he has the honour and satisfaction to command; but he relies on the unremitted exertions of commanding officers, on whom he again calls to make known to the troops the nature of the service they may expect in case of invasion from the enemy, to point out to them distinctly, how much, at this crisis, the country depends upon them for its preservation and defence against a barbarous, implacable, and a desperate enemy.
Every thing will of course be expected from the high state of discipline in which the troops in this district are; and should the occasion offer, there is no doubt, it is to be hoped, that every advantage will be reaped from it.
The portion of the companies already ordered, must continue to be practised constantly in the mode of service adopted by light troops, as these will be found essentially useful.
Commanding officers will take care that their battalion guns, with every thing belonging to them, horses, harness, drivers, and the men appropriated for them are expert in their exercises. Ammunition for their guns must be filled without delay, and ball cartridges ready to be instantly delivered out to the men when ordered.
The women, sick, and heavy baggage will be disposed of according to the orders already given, and be sent to Amesbury; if the army moves forward to the coast, any superfluous baggage found on the march, will be immediately burned, and as the general is resolved on this point, officers are again cautioned accordingly.
A most rigid observance of his Royal Highness the commander in chief's orders will be expected, and the commanding officers of corps will, upon all occasions, be looked upon as responsible for a strict obedience to them in every respect whatever.
If any officers be absent on any other leave, except his Royal Highness the commander in Chief, they are to be recalled without delay; and on no account is any officer to be absent from his regiment.
The officers of the Royal Navy who command the Sea Fencibles along the south-west district, will immediately distribute the men, and report accordingly to the Admiralty and the general; they will see the batteries put in the best order they can without delay, and point out separately and distinctly what they require for the defence and service of them.
(Signed) T. BRINLEY, A. A. Gen.
PARIS, July 22.
[FROM THE MONITEUR.]
It is reported at Vienna, that the French are forming considerable magazines at Peschiera and Mantua; that numbers of recruits are passing the Alps to complete the corps in Italy, and that thus France appears disposed to war.
Rumours are circulated by the same agents at Paris, that the court of Vienna are raising new corps; that it preserves on the war establishment its artillery, accelerates the recruiting service, and is collecting its army. It is therefore concluded that the Court of Vienna is not disposed to war.
It is said in Germany, that the French troops have entered Rome, and taken possession of the territory of the Holy Father.
It is said at Paris, that the Austrian troops have invaded the Upper Palatinate, and that actions have taken place there. The officers killed and wounded are named; and thus the house of Austria has already commenced war and violated the treaty of Luneville.
It is announced at Vienna that 35,000 French troops have passed the Rhine at Cassel, and are advancing by forced marches into Westphalia.
It is stated at Paris, that a considerable corps of Austrians are embarking at Trieste, on board of English vessels, in order to reinforce the English army in Egypt.
At Vienna, it is mentioned, that the Republic will not send an ambassador to his imperial majesty.
At Paris, it is said that the count de Cobentzel sets off in a few days.
All these rumours, originating from the same source, and tending to the same end, are equally false.
Never has the continent been less exposed to war. It exists only in the heads and imaginations of the agents of England, whose impudence and art are extraordinary. Bulletins drawn up to suit the occasion, and secretly sent to all the different Journals, diffuse at once all these alarming details; and the Journalist proud of possessing at first hand such important articles, arranges them in his own way, in order that they may be accredited.
How detestable is that system of politics which can only find repose and tranquility in the disorder and confusion of the world!
Were all the mothers who have lost their sons—were all the wives who have lost their husbands—were all the children who have lost their fathers in Germany and France, in this long and horrible war, to pass the channel and present themselves in a crowd in Windsor Park, they would say to the English cabinet—"It was in your passions, that we lost all that was most dear to us!"
"The chancellor of the exchequer might then procure from the Treasury an account of all the money expended by England during the war; but he would soon be sensible, that the three or four hundred millions granted in subsidies to the princes of the continent are trifling, when compared with the aggregate of the calamities produced by his politics; and all this crowd of people would exclaim—"Why did you not keep your money, and leave our fathers and husbands and our children in the enjoyment of life?" Instructed by experience, all the people of the Continent now vie with each other in saying—"English, keep your money; we will no longer cut each others throats on your account."
BOTTLED PORTER.
THE subscriber wishing to establish himself in the bottling of Porter informs the public in general that he at present has by him for sale at his bottling cellar, corner of Bridge Street, opposite the Post Office,
Fine Philadelphia Porter, in excellent order—Also, FAUNTON ALE of the first quality, and CIDER in bottles.
The public may depend upon always finding a constant supply at the cellar as above—and he is thankful for favours received.
R. C. STANLEY.
George-Town, August 6. 1801. N. B. Families in the City may be supplied on the same terms, at J. Gardiner's store, Pennsylvania Avenue near the War-Office.

WASHINGTON CITY.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 1801.
We have received very extensive files of London and Paris papers. The dates are anterior to those already received at New-York, and furnish but little interesting news. But we shall present it, such as it is, to our readers.
MARYLAND ELECTION.
We have already stated the electors of the Senate chosen by the counties of Baltimore, Frederick, Prince George, Calvert, Cecil, Harford, and the city of Baltimore, to be republican. In addition to these returns we are enabled to add those of the counties of Ann Arundel, in which John F. Mercer and Edward Hall, are chosen, of Washington, in which Samuel Ringgold and H. Schelly, are chosen, of Kent, in which J. Parker and B. Chambers, are chosen, and the city of Annapolis, in which Gabriel Duval is chosen. All these are republican, making in the whole twenty Electors.
On the other hand, we have to repeat the election of two federal Electors by Montgomery county.
In Prince George County, the votes stand thus:
   Republican Federal.     Upper Marlboro, 33 maj.   Vanville, 175   Nottingham, 160   Bladensburg, 8   Piscataway, 290 maj.   376   290  
Republ. maj. 86 In Kent County, thus:
   Republican. Federal.     J. Parker, B. Chambers,   Upper District, 178 173   Middle District, 173 184   Lower District, 136 137   487   494        T. Freeman, W. Barroll.     Upper District 129 118   Middle District, 142 141   Lower District, 122 122   393   381  
Nine counties remain to be heard from, of which three will, without the least doubt, be republican.
Twenty-one electors constitute a majority of the Board. The republican interest has already, from actual returns, twenty of these, as appears above. The election, therefore, may be considered as unequivocally decided.
Election for GOVERNOR of VERMONT.
In Brattleboro, for Isaac Tichenor, federal, 162 votes; for Israel Smith, republican, 6; and four scattering.
The close of August and beginning of September appear to have been unusually warm throughout that part of the union from which time has allowed us to hear. On the 25th of August, the mercury in Fahrenheit's thermometer stood in Savannah, at 92 degrees; in Philadelphia, on the 4th of September, it stood at 90 degrees; and on the 7th of September, at Baltimore, it stood at 98 degrees.
In consequence of Silas Lee's acceptance of the office of attorney for the district of Maine, a precept has been issued for the election on the 21st of September of a representative to supply his place in the next Congress.
We notice in the late London prints the publication of a work entitled, "History of the principal Events in the Reign of Frederick William II. king of Prussia; and a political Picture of Europe from 1786 to 1796; containing a Summary of the Revolutions of Brabant." By L. P. SEGUR, the elder, formerly ambassador of Louis XVI. at St. Petersburg, Berlin, and Vienna. Translated from the French.
From the agency of M. SEGUR in the most important transactions of the period he describes, and from his intimate intercourse with the most eminent diplomatic characters, we are persuaded this work will be found to be uncommonly interesting.
Mr. SOUTHEY, has just published a work entitled, "THALABA, the Destroyer," a metrical Romance, in 2 vols. 8vo.
The Lieutenant Governor of the Province of Upper Canada, has issued a proclamation, notifying the inhabitants of the province of the appointment of two commissioners, for carrying into effect the resolution of the House of Assembly, praying the application of certain sums of money for the purchase and distribution of HEMP SEED gratis among the farmers, and for the payment of premiums and bounties to the deserving cultivators and exporters of Hemp.
Charleston, August 29.
To those who feel an interest in the prosperity of our state, it must be highly gratifying to notice, that the Santee Canal proposes shortly to become the medium of conveyance for the rich produce of the interior country. Several boats laden with provisions, &c. arrived during the last week; and we are informed, that most of the planters are building boats for the purpose of sending the whole of their crops through the canal.
NAVAL COURT MARTIAL.
We mentioned in our last, that the Court Martial, upon the trial of Captain Little , after being organized on Tuesday, adjourned to meet on board the Constitution. The Court, being convened in the cabin upon motion from Captain Little , it was unanimously ordered, that he should be permitted to have the aid of council, in examining his witnesses, and making his defence. Mr. Otis was then introduced as counsel, and the Court was daily and constantly occupied in the examination of the witnesses in behalf of the complainants, until two o'clock on Friday. The defendant's counsel then informed the Court, that although many witnesses were present in behalf of Captain Little , he should dispense with the examining of all but two, who were called merely to the credit of a witness, whose testimony was so contradictory, that it was stigmatized by the Court, on their record. He was then proceeding to make a defence, founded on the evidence adduced by the complainants, when the Court informed him, it must be in writing. On Saturday, the defence in writing, at considerable length, was produced, and read, Mr. Blake , the Judge Advocate, then minutely stated the evidence, and his observations thereon, with great candour; and the Court was cleared of spectators. We learn that the Court agreed upon their sentence in a very short time. The result, we presume, cannot be known, until ratified by the President. But from the complexion of the case, and the observations of the gentlemen, who addressed the Court, we are induced to hazard an opinion, that it cannot prove otherwise than highly honorable to the defendant.
[Boston Paper.]
Citizen Berard, associate of the society of agriculture at Paris, has invented a sort of lamp, which he calls a photophorus , and which, without consuming above four ounces of oil in 24 hours, affords light to read the smallest type at a considerable distance.
It is not very likely that the Americans would wish to interfere in the warlike intrigues of Europe, even if the President should manifest an inclination to one or other party. The President of the United States is not an Autocrat; and it is pleasing to think that, in an age of general infatuation, there is one Government to be found that has some small knowledge of its true interest.
[London Print.]
The Constitutional bishops at Paris are preparing to hold a council; an Assembly which, in the Romish Church, like the convocation in that of England, has not for a number of years been held. The last national council which sat was that at Embrun, in 1727; the general council that of Trent, in 1545. The number of the former species since the establishment of Christianity is 512; while no more than 20 general councils have met in the same period.
The total population of the city of Vienna amounted, in the year 1795, to 231,105 souls.
Extract of a letter from Messrs. Venteeva Gomer de la Torre & sons, dated Bilbao, June 30, 1801.
"We will thank you to make it public on the authority of our house, that the quarantine for American vessels is now dispensed with in our port, in case the crew be found in perfect health, after a strict visit from the doctor."
SALE AT AUCTION.
On Wednesday 16th Inst. at 10 o'clock A. M. will be sold at Public Vendue for cash only, the sloop ANN and MARY, with all her Tackle and Apparel, as she now lies at Barry's Wharf—She was built in the Summer 1800, of the best materials, and sails remarkably well—Sale to be held on Barry's wharf.
JOHN T. FROST, Auctioneer
Sept. 14.
By virtue of a decree from the Chancery Court of Maryland, will be exposed to PUBLIC SALE,
To the highest bidder, at Mr. William Rhodes's Tavern, on the eighth day of September next, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon (the same being part of the real estate of Abraham Young, deceased)
A LOT of ground situate in the District of Columbia, adjoining the City of Washington; whereon is erected a two story brick house 32 by 36 feet, unfinished; one small frame house in good repair about 12 by 16, one meat house 12 by 12, and one small log house; subject to the widow's right of dower. A credit of 12 months will be given to the purchaser or purchasers, on giving bond with approved security, on interest.
On the ratification of the sale by the chancellor, and on payment of the purchase money, a deed will be made to the person or persons purchasing, conveying all the right, title, interest and estate, belonging to the heirs of Abraham Young deceased.
A Plat of the premises will be shewn on the day of sale.
HENRY WHETCROFT, Trustee.
Washington City, August 14, 1801. The sale of the above property is postponed until the 29th September.
Sept. 14.
H. W.
The subscriber respectfully acquaints the public, that he has removed to the corner of Ninth and B streets, where he continues to manufacture and sell all kinds of Ornament, for Chimney pieces, Door Caps, Frontispieces, Metal Sashes, &c. which may also be had at his store No. 51, Barclay Street, New-York, and at Mr. Wild's store, Market Street, Baltimore.
GEORGE ANDREWS.
Who has gold leaf for sale by the package or book
May 8, 1801
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A GREAT BARGAIN.
I WILL sell or lease for ten years, a valuable Farm, in the county of Culpepper, and state of Virginia, on Flat Run, containing 750 acres the land is extremely fertile, and yields abundantly in the production of corn, wheat, and tobacco; there are about 100 acres of meadow land, 50 or 60 of which are cleared, and 15 acres well set in Timothy, about 350 acres of the tract are cleared and well inclosed. This land is distant from Fredericksburg about 28 miles, and 5.5 miles from Alexandria and the City of Washington. There are several valuable merchant mills, in the vicinity, one within the distance of a mile where the Fredericksburg prices are given for all kinds of grain.
I will also sell the Reversion of 250 acres of land adjoining the above, on which are erected a number of valuable buildings, among them a large dwelling house of 60 feet by 40, with four rooms on a floor, with fireplaces, and every necessary out houses—A valuable peach and an orchard.
A further description is deemed unnecessary, as any persons desirous of purchasing or leasing, will doubtless wish to view the premises. For terms apply to Robert Brooke Voss, Esq. who lives adjoining the premises, or to the subscriber.
I will also Sell or Rent,
Two three story brick houses in Alexandria, completely finished, on King and Columbia-street, with sundry valuable property near the same, possession whereof may be had immediately. The situation for the flour and grocery business is equal to any in Alexandria.
For terms apply to Henry Thomas Moore Alexandria, or to the subscriber
NICHOLAS VOSS.
City of Washington, July 13, 1801. N. B. I wish to hire by the month, or until the 1st day of November, ten or twelve labourers, for whom liberal wages will be given, Apply to N. Voss, on F street, or W. I. Voss at the Navy-Yard.
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ANTHONY SAWYER,
LADIES' & GENTLEMEN'S HAIR-DRESSER. RESPECTFULLY informs the public, that he has opened a shop opposite the Little Hotel, in the City of Washington. Turban wigs of the newest fashion are made for the ladies, fillets, &c. He will wait upon any lady with he patterns. Any other business in his line shall be strictly attended to. F Street August 19, 1801.
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VARDEN & CARPENTER, TAYLORS,
Gratefully acknowledge the favors of the public, whilst carrying on business opposite Mr. Stille's Tavern, and inform, that they have removed to the next house east of Mr. Juncliff's Hotel, where gentlemen and ladies will be served in a style of fashion and elegance, which it has ever been, and ever will be, their study to execute, and they presume, equal to the most populous cities in the Union.
Regimental and Ladies Habits made in the nearest manner.
May 15, 1801.
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The schooners Dolphin & Kitty , now lying at Mr. Young's Wharf will constantly take freights every three weeks from this to Annapolis or Baltimore. For terms apply to BROTHAWN and BOYS. Washington July 15, 1801
Nail Manufactory,
ALL kinds of Cut Nails for Sale by Wholesale and Retail at the Factory on F Street, and at the Hardware Store of the Subscriber, where persons building and all others wishing to purchase may be supplied with any quantity at the most reasonable rates.
JOHN JACK
Washington Feb. 4, 1801
LAND FOR SALE.
A VALUABLE TRACT OF LAND, LAYING on Mountain Run, in the county of Culpepper, whereon the subscriber now lives, containing 1130 acres and well improved, with buildings for a large and genteel family; orchards, barns, corn houses, &c. a large proportion of meadow land, which is now in grass sufficient to cut 50 or 60,000. of hay annually; 5 or 6 acres of highly improved red clover lots, the first cutting this spring and very luxuriant; the whole of the cleared land in good farming order and in a progressive state of improvement; the tract may with great convenience be divided into two good farms with equal advantages except that of buildings. The buildings on one of them would be small, but might with no great expense be made comfortable for a small family with the necessary buildings now on it, with a very productive garden; convenient to church, court house and three valuable merchant mills two of them within one mile and an half and the other seven and an half miles, immediately on the road leading to Fredericksburg; distant 50 miles from Alexandria and the Federal City; 30 miles from Fredericksburg and Palmouth. As to its naturalness of situation and agreeableness of neighborhood, I am fully persuaded no one will be disappointed in them. Wishing to sell the land to make a more equitable division among my children, and as some of them are young, the payments will be made easy on paying the interest annually; one third or one fourth of the purchase money will be expected on giving possession, which may take place on or about Christmas next, or perhaps sooner if required, with the liberty of feeding this fall. All kinds of stock, plantation utensils, corn, fodder, hay, household and kitchen furniture, except beds, may be had with the plantation. Also a parcel of likely NEGROES in families, who can be well recommended for their honesty, &c. Any person wishing to retire from trade, and set himself in the farming line, will seldom find an opportunity of doing it more to his mind than the present one.
One other tract of nearly 700 acres of Land, laying on the river, 4 or 5 miles above Fredericksburg, known by the name of Sutherland's tract of land, the greatest part of which is now in wood, containing a quantity of valuable timber, and its vicinity to so thriving a town as Fredericksburg, will render it truly valuable; there is a small plantation on it now in cultivation and may be converted into a small grass farm to great advantage. It is needless to say much on its quality or other advantages, presuming any one wishing to purchase, will chuse to satisfy themselves by taking a view of them. The payments for the last tract of land will be one third on giving possession on or about Christmas next, the other two thirds in two equal annual payments. The price of each tract may be known on application to the subscriber, either by letter or otherwise; the price of the latter tract may also be known of Mr. D. Grinnan, of Fredericksburg, or my son, living with Mr. Stone, of Fredericksburg.
R. SLAUGHTER, jun.
Culpeper, Virg. August 21.
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CONVEYANCERS OFFICE, AND OFFICE FOR SALE OF CITY LOTS,
On the Pennsylvania Avenue fronting the President's Square, near Rhodes's tavern, City of Washington,
THOMAS HERTY has connected with the business of drawing Conveyances of Land, Wills, Mortgages, Leases, Bonds, Assignments powers of Attorney, petitions, and every other pecies of deed or contract in the profession; that of buying, selling and leasing lots and houses in the City, negotiating loans, &c.
His long experience as a draftsman, and knowledge of the laws relative thereto—the knowledge which he has acquired by residence of the situation of City Lots, and how their titles have been acquired, or are liable to be affected; together with his impartial and strict regard to the interest of those who may be pleased to employ him, will, he hopes, secure to him a continuance of public patronage.
Titles to real property investigated, and opinions given thereon when required.
For sale a great variety of Lots, in desirable situations in the City
N. B. At the above office may be had, his Abridgement of the Laws of Maryland, price 6 dollars. Also his Digest of the Laws of the United States, price 3 dollars. As the Laws of Maryland are in full force on this side the Potomack, it behoves settlers to avail themselves of that information which affects their lives, liberties and property. He who is without a knowledge of his "rule of conduct" is like a stranger in his native land.
May 4.
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FOR SALE,
LOTS IN DIFFERENT PARTS OF THE CITY; To Rent—A House and Lot, pleasantly situated for a genteel family—Enquire of ROBERT W. PEACOCK, Attorney at law and Conveyancer. Near the corner of F and 14th street west, City of Washington, Sept. 2, 1801. } 3t

POPULATION.
Abstract of the Answers and Returns made pursuant to an Act passed in the 41st of his Majesty, King George the Third, intitled, "An Act for taking an account of the Population of Great Britain, and of the Increase or Diminution thereof;" in so far as such answers and returns have been transmitted to his Majesty's principal Secretary of State for the Home Department, up to the 26th day of June, 1801.
ENGLAND.
   Counties. Inhabited. Males. Females. Total of Persons.     Bedford 11,888 30,523 32,870 63,393   Berks 19,486 50,577 53,671 104,248   Buckingham — — — —   Cambridge 14,193 39,604 40,508 80,112   Chester 34,169 91,948 98,136 190,086   Cornwall 32,204 87,933 95,064 183,997   Cumberland 25,199 58,743 68,243 126,976   Derby 31,822 79,401 81,746 161,147   Devon 57,955 137,231 185,756 342,987   Dorset 21,137 52,949 60,782 113,737   Durham 27,447 75,449 86,217 161,666   Essex 38,407 111,465 111,173 226,638   Gloucester 41,951 106,486 121,869 228,355   Hereford 15,143 39,099 40,144 79,243   Hertford 17,551 47,650 49,120 96,770   Huntingdon 6,814 18,465 18,984 37,449   Kent 91,617 145,787 151,438 297,225   Lancaster 101,723 233,246 305,465 588,711   Leicester 25,992 63,943 67,138 130,081   Lincoln 39,310 97,242 100,279 197,521   Midlesex 112,755 373,327 444,313 817,710   Monmouth — — — —   Norfolk 47,699 129,965 143,664 273,629   Northampton 26,585 63,276 68,154 131,430   Northumberland 27,578 76,223 87,245 163,468   Nottingham 25,456 65,508 68,219 133,727   Oxford 20,615 53,784 55,937 109,721   Rutland 3,266 7,930 8,350 16,300   Salop 28,442 74,625 77,315 151,940   Somerset 33,984 88,454 101,769 190,223   Southampton — — — —   Stafford 46,002 120,408 124,443 244,851   Suffolk 31,656 99,627 107,551 207,148   Surrey 45,535 126,152 141,136 267,288   Sussex — — — —   Warwick 40,285 98,215 106,336 204,657   Westmoreland 8,014 20,573 21,814 42,387   Wiltshire 29,396 74,382 82,888 157,270   Worcester 26,309 66,431 71,113 137,544   York, East 25,781 68,437 70,976 139,433   — North 31,512 74,904 80,602 155,506   — West 105,662 263,442 274,474 537,916   1,326,366 3,580,844 3,911,640   7,492,484  
OBSERVATIONS.
 Bedford Complete.  Berks Complete, except the town of Newbury.  Buckingham Seventy-three returns wanting. The clerk of the peace has made urgent application to the defaulters.  Cambridge The entire hundred of Clifton wanting. In all, fourteen returns wanting.  Chester Fourteen returns wanting.  Cornwall Five boroughs, and two other returns wanting.  Cumberland Probably about ten returns wanting.  Derby Complete.  Devon Complete.  Dorset Above twenty returns wanting; but the clerk of the peace is endeavouring to obtain them.  Durham Complete.  Essex Complete.  Gloucester Forty-nine returns wanting.  Hereford Forty-four returns wanting.  Hertford Complete.  Huntingdon Complete.  Kent Five boroughs and members of the same, and thirty one other returns wanting.  Lancaster Complete.  Leicester Sixteen returns wanting.  Lincoln Complete; except Grantham and Soke, of the same, and Stamford borough; in all, nineteen returns wanting.  Middlesex Complete; except a few Inns of Court wanting.  Monmouth More than half the county wanting.  Norfolk Four parishes wanting.  Northampton Seven returns wanting.  Northumberland Probably complete.  Nottingham Complete.  Oxford Probably complete.  Rutland Complete.  Salop About a fifth part of this county (fifty returns) wanting.  Somerset One third of this county (above 140 returns) not included.  Southampton About one hundred and thirty returns wanting. The clerk of the peace has sent them back for amendment to the several parishes.  Stafford Complete.  Suffolk Twelve returns wanting.  Surrey Complete; except Worplesdon near Guilford, wanting.  Sussex Above 150 returns wanting.  Warwick Complete.  Westmoreland Complete.  Wilts One seventh of this county (above 40 returns) wanting.  Worcester Three returns wanting.  York, East About twelve returns wanting.  — North Complete. 
—, West The Wapentake of Osgoldness and 35 other returns; in all, ninety returns wanting.  N. B. The counties of Buckingham, Monmouth, Southampton, and Sussex, too imperfect for insertion; and above six hundred returns wanting in the counties inserted.
WALES.
   Counties. Inhabited. Males. Females. Total of Persons.     Anglesey — — — —   Brecon 6,654 13,801 14,902 28,413   Cardigan — — — —   Carmarthen 13,449 31,419 35,878 67,290   Carnarvon — — — —   Denbigh 11,637 27,081 28,734 55,815   Flint — — — —   Glamorgan — — — —   Merioneth 5,787 13,896 15,610 —   Montgomery — — — —   Pembroke 11,776 25,165 30,650 55,815   Radnor 3,075 9,347 9,703 19,950   52,978 120,712 136,477   255,889  
OBSERVATIONS.
 Anglesey About half of this county returned.  Brecon Twenty-five returns wanting. The clerk of the peace is endeavouring to procure them.  Cardigan Only two returns arrived from the whole county.  Carmarthen One return from the hamlet of Cynamon wanting.  Carnarvon No return yet transmitted.  Denbigh Six returns wanting.  Flint About half of this county returned.  Glamorgan Forty returns (about half the county) wanting.  Merioneth Complete.  Montgomery Nineteen returns (about one third of this county) wanting.  Pembroke Six returns wanting.  Radnor Complete.  N. B.—Six Welsh counties too imperfect for insertion; and above thirty returns wanting in the counties inserted.
TOTAL OF PERSONS.
   Regular Forces, Fencibles, and Militia, on March 10, 1801, 186,733   Artillery and Engineer Forces, ditto, 11,618   Seamen and Marines in the Royal Navy, ditto, 106,128   Marines at Head-quarters, &c. 20,151   Seamen employed under the board of Customs, ditto, 897   Seamen employed in registered trading vessels, ditto, 143,661   469,188  
GENERAL TOTALS.
   Inhabited. Males. Females. Total of Persons.     England 1,326,366 3,580,844 3,911,640   Wales 52,978 120,712 136,477   Army, Navy, &c. 469,188 469,188 469,188   1,379,344 4,173,744 4,046,817   8,217,562  
 Observations on the second column. The number of families returned by Middlesex is far beyond the truth; because many parishes in London returned each lodger as a separate family.  Observations on the third column. It is often remarked in the schedules, that, of the houses returned "Uninhabited," many are ruinous and uninhabitable; and in many counties the uninhabited houses are said to be mostly houses now building, and consequently not yet habitable. 
CONSULATE.
ARRETTE OF THE 18th JULY.
The Consuls of the Republic on the Report of the minister of the Interior, approved by the council of state decree:—
Art. 1. In the first ten days of Thermidor, the prefects of the departments of the Roer, the Saine, the Rhine and the Moselle, and Mount Tonerre, shall cause the proclamation annexed to the present arrete, to be published through the whole extent of their department.
2. They shall assemble the mayors and members of municipal councils of the adjacent communes on a particular day in the same month, in order to receive the promise of fidelity to the republic, which shall be made by the said mayors and members of municipal councils, as well in their own name as in that of the inhabitants of their communes.
3. The said prefects shall, each of them, be present in the cities respectively appointed, on the day of meeting of the mayors and members of municipal councils. They shall be accompanied by the prefect of the district.
4. They shall read to the assembly the promise of fidelity to the republic, in the following terms:
"We promise fidelity to the French republic, being, and acknowledging ourselves to be discharged, by the treaty of Luneville, from all oaths and obligations towards any foreign Seignor, Prince, or Sovereign. We promise to maintain with them, neither directly nor indirectly, any relation as subjects. We promise to the republic, to regard as enemies all whom she shall declare to be such; to hold no communication with them, and to lend
them no aid, directly or indirectly; but, on the contrary, to inform the government of all communications, plots, intrigues, and attempts tending to injure the interests of the republic, to assist with all our means in its defence, and loyally to perform towards it all the duties of good and faithful Frenchmen."
5. The Secretary General of the Department shall draw up a minute of the administration of the oath.
BONAPARTE.
PROCLAMATION.
The Consuls of the Republic to the inhabitants of the four departments of the Left Bank of the Rhine.
A solemn treaty concluded between the republic, the head of the empire, and the Germanic Body, and ratified at Paris on the 16th of March, has definitively conjoined your destiny to that of France.
The interests and rights of the republic have become yours; your interests and your rights have become hers. In adopting you, she has vowed to extend her beneficence and solicitude to you, in the same manner as to all her other children; she calls upon you to promise, as they have done, fidelity towards her. Let that promise make all forget the ties from which the treaty has disengaged you, and impress respect for those which now bind you to the republic. Let it put an end to the vain apprehensions which prevent some persons from enjoying the advantages of the union, and to the absurd hopes which lead others to disguise or misrepresent them. What reasonable person can be blind to these advantages? Odious privileges no longer fetter the industry of mechanics—the game no longer ravage the fields of the husbandman, and devour the fruits of his labour—debasing corvees, and the degradation of feudal servitudes, have ceased with respect to all. Tythes are abolished—contributions of all kinds are diminished—the taxes are equally divided between manorial and church lands, formerly exempt from all burden, and those of private individuals, which formerly bore the whole. The inland customs, on passing from one country to another, and which impeded the navigation of the rivers, are repressed. You have a free commerce with France, the most advantageous market in the world; and it will no longer meet those obstacles opposed to it by the ancient frontiers. Impartial justice and a regular administration are substituted for the arbitrary authority of bailiffs. Such are the advantages secured by the union with respect to liberty and prosperity. Its effects are not less beneficial with respect to the security and the tranquility of the country.
Instead of being under the guardianship of interests opposite and always at variance, it will be protected by the common interest of 30,000,000 of citizens. Instead of being subject to a multitude of petty Sovereigns, too feeble to defend, but strong enough to oppress it, you will be protected by a power which can always make its territory be respected. The union of the four departments to France is to them a pledge of prosperity, and their promise of fidelity to the Republic will be as much an expression of their affection for her, as an acknowledgment of the acts which have united them.
Given at Paris, Palace of the government, 29th Messidor, 9th year of the French Republic, (July 18.)
BONAPARTE.
FESTIVAL OF THE 14th.
Paris July 16.
Nothing could surpass the effect of the spectacle presented in the Champ-Elisees; all the people of Paris repaired thither; balls and music parties in every direction; pantomimes, different theatrical entertainments, and concerts; the ascension of balloons, fire-works, and general illuminations; all producing an effect beyond any idea that could have been formed. In the morning, the First Consul reviewed the troops. As he passed he was received by the people with universal shouts of admiration and applause, and the repeated cries of "Long live Bonaparte." On this occasion, he presented a pair of colours to the first battalion of the chasseurs of the guards, and a standard to the cavalry. After the parade, he received a deputation from the Tribune, who went to testify their joy upon the re-establishment of his health. The commission of inspectors of the Legislative Body was then presented to him. Immediately after, the First Consul gave audience to the foreign ambassadors. Several generals and other Austrian officers were presented to him by count Cobentzel. The marquis de Lucchesini introduced two Prussians, and the ambassador of the Cisa-
pine Republic presented to him general Lecchi. The first consul afterwards gave a dinner, of 240 covers, which was partook of by the foreign ambassadors, the cardinal de Gonsalvi, the Senators, the ministers and counsellors of state, the general officers, the members of the Legislative Body, who were at Paris, the Judges of the Tribunal of Cassation, the Prefects, and a great number of other Functionaries, both civil and military.
JULY 17.
On the 19th inst. will be celebrated, in the Temple of Victory, a festival consecrated to the principles of theism and toleration, as propagated by Voltaire.
The Batavian squadron in the Texel consists of four ships of the line and four frigates.
IN CHANCERY, August 21. 1801.
James Ray, v. Thomas Law, James Piercy, and others.  THE object of the complainant's bill among other things, is, to procure a title to the following lots in the City of Washington, to wit: Number one, in square numbered seven hundred and forty-four, being the fourth half part of the said square, containing sixty three thousand four hundred and forty square feet of land; whereon a sugar house is erected, and the whole of the square known and distinguished on the plat of said city, by the name of square fourth of square seven hundred and forty four; or to obtain out of the said property, payment for the amount of a mortgage given by the said James Piercy to the complainant. The bill among other things states that the said James Piercy, on the fifteenth day of May, in the year one thousand eight hundred, to secure the payment of fourteen thousand nine hundred and eighty-four dollars, twenty three cents, in six per cent stock; twelve thousand, six hundred and seventy four dollars, and ninety-one cents, of three per cent stock; and the further sum of seven thousand, four hundred and ninety-two dollars, and thirty-six cents, in six per cent deferred stock, did mortgage to the complainant the aforesaid lots of ground and premises. It also states, that the said James Piercy hath fled from the state of Maryland, and gone to parts unknown.
It is thereupon, on the motion of the complainant, adjudged and ordered, that the complainant cause a copy of this order to be inserted three weeks successively in a Washington newspaper or papers before the fifteenth day of September next, to the end that the said James Piercy may have notice of the complainant's application to this court, and of the substance and object of his bill, and may be warned to appear in this court on or before the fifteenth day of January next, either in person or by his solicitor, to show cause, if any he hath, why the prayer of the said complainant should not be granted.
True copy— cste,
SAM. H. HOWARD, Reg. Cur. Can. Sept. 2. e p. 31. M. 41.
DISTRICT OF POTOWMAC, To wit:
BE IT REMEMBERED, That on the thirty first day of August, in the twenty sixth year of the Independence of the United States of America, AUGUSTUS B. WOODWARD, of the said District, hath deposited in this office the title of a book, the right whereof he claims as author, in the words following, to wit: "Considerations on the Substance of the Sun"; in conformity to the act of the Congress of the United States, entitled, "An act for the encouragement of learning, by securing the copies of maps, charts, and books, to the authors and proprietors of such copies, during the times therein mentioned." Witness GEORGE DENEALE, clerk of the DISTRICT OF POTOWMAC, the day, month, and year aforesaid.
GEORGE DENEALE, clerk. September 9, 1801. WST
The quarterly court of Northumberland in Chancery, have decreed that part of the Tract of Land in the said county, commonly called
MOUNT SION,
THE property of Catesby Jones deceased, together with the MILL adjoining, BE SOLD on the 10th day of October next, for ready money, to satisfy a deed of mortgage made to Walter Jones for the payment of a certain sum of money, by the said Catesby Jones; unless the heirs of the said C. Jones shall on or before the 20th day of September next, redeem the premises, by payment of the money, for which they are mortgaged, referring to the widow her dower in the said Land and Mill. They have also decreed, that the residue of the said tract of land together with FIFTEEN NEGROES, and the flocks of cattle, sheep and hogs be sold at the same time and under similar conditions, to satisfy a mortgage made to Jekyll and Skelton Jones, for the payment of another sum of money, and have also appointed William Claughton, Hierom Opie and Samuel Beachum, commissioners for executing these their decrees. Now, this is to give notice, that the commissioners will, on the premises on the said 10th day of October, proceed to execute the said decrees according to their tenor.
The Land and Mill are very valuable, and are situated on the navigable waters of the river Potowmac in the county of Northumberland.
Wm. Claughton, Hierom Opie, Samuel Beachum, Commissioners. September 7, 1801. ep62