The national intelligencer and Washington advertiser. (Washington City [D.C.]), 1808-10-17 00:00:00

National Intelligencer.
WASHINGTON ADVERTISER.
VOL. VIII.
WASHINGTON CITY, PRINTED BY SAMUEL HARRISON SMITH, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
NO. 1251.
FIVE DOLLARS PER ANNUM,
MONDAY, OCTOBER 17, 1808.
PAID IN ADVANCE.
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER.
In presenting the following valuable information to our readers, we cannot withhold from them a statement made to us lately by a very respectable character, who has passed the summer in Rhode Island. He says that the ardor with which manufactures are prosecuted there is astonishing, that in the course of the year at least 30,000 spindles will be at work, which, on a moderate computation, will produce manufactured goods to the annual value of two millions of dollars.
FROM THE ENQUIRER.
Extract of a letter from Providence, Rhode Island, to a gentleman in this city, dated July 24, 1808.
"I may observe, that if the manufacturing society in Richmond should want aid in getting the Engines which are actually necessary in the process of this art; I mean the art of the cotton spinning. This is the place and the only place where they can be had so good and so cheap. An engine which I was told in Philadelphia would cost $250 may be had at this place for $150. The greater part of this machinery for spinning is made by the operation of the water on those engines, which make the work much more accurate, cheap, and the dispatch great. I do suppose that $500 would be about the cost of all the tools and engines which would not be got or made in Richmond. It would be pleasing to every well-wisher to his country to see what steps are taken at this place, in spinning, weaving, &c. it being the only place on the continent where the art is to perfection executed."
"If you should conclude to have the engines made at this place, I could do it perhaps with more convenience than any other person, as I have got into a manufacture where all the different machines are made, and where I could get the castings done upon the best terms."
From the same to the same, dated Providence R. I. Aug. 15.
"I would set in and have a mill by the spring, which would have about 150 spindles, and have the carding frames made also; and there are mills enough in and about Richmond."
"It probably will cost 8 or $900 to get the cards and the engines. Great improvements have been made in the art of making the cards. The whole operation is now performed by one stroke of this engine, that is, the teeth are cut and put into the leather at a stroke of the engine. I have not seen it, but if I could see it with a little money, I could see it and have one made. I am truly desirous to have it in my power and would prefer it in my native state to display my information in this art."
The following Queries were addressed by a gentleman of this city.
1st. What will it cost in machinery to set in motion to the best advantage, 1,000 or 100 spindles to prepare yarn (including carding, &c. &c. &c.) ready for the looms for cloth and stockings.
2nd. How many persons will be necessary to attend to the above, and what description of persons, grown and young, and the hire or wages at which they may be got.
3d. What sized houses will be necessary, and the probable cost of erection to put the machinery in motion on the large and small scale.
4th. What sized water wheel and the quantity of water in cubic inches, and the pressure necessary to carry 1000 or 100 spindles, &c.
5th. How many pounds of cotton and of wool can be manufactured of a described fineness and value when spun, &c. in each of the above machines in the usual manner of working, that is, in other words, what will each spindle do daily, and the worth of its labor.
6th. What is the number of spindles worked in the largest manufactory in Rhode Island, the number of hands employed, their probable cost per day, week or month, and the quantity of materials wrought up, and their value when manufactured (independent of weaving); note also, whether the persons employed feed themselves or draw rations, if rations, of what they generally consist?
7th. What is the cost of looms and weaving per yard single cloth and
double cloth, both cotton and wool yarn, single and double?
ANSWERS.
To the Gentlemen who are about to build a Factory near Richmond, Virg. for the purpose of spinning cotton yarn.
SIR:—By experience we have proved that a force of power equal to 1—500lb. will drive 100 spindles with all the preparatory machinery full speed. By this standard, the power required to drive any number of spindles with the quantity of water may be found by the height of the fall (reckoned from the surface of the stream) and the radius of the water wheel.—Ans. to enquiry 1 and 4.
A building 54 feet long and 37 feet wide, two story high, will hold 1000 spindles, with the preparation machinery to supply them.—Ans. to enquiry 3.
The number of persons to attend 1000 spindles and the preparation machinery thereto, will not exceed the following statement. Eight men, eight girls or women above 16 years old, and thirty children, boys and girls from 10 to 16 years old.—Ans. to enquiry 2.
A thousand spindles well attended, will open 200lbs. of yarn per day, by working 11 hours, of the quality containing ten hanks or skeins in the pound; the neat profits whereof according to the prices of yarn here in Rhode Island would be 100 dollars.—Ans. to enquiry 5.
The prices given to grown persons are various, from one to two dollars per day, with and without rations; to girls or women, from seven to nine shillings per week without rations. Answer to enquiry 6.
A loom here costs about $26, the prices given for weaving are from 6 to 12 cents per yard. Answer to enquiry 7.
1000 spindles with the preparation machinery warranted good would not cost less than $19000 if built by me. I am, gentlemen,
Your most obedient, &c. &c. &c. SAMUEL OGDEN.
From the same to the same, Providence, (R. I.) August 24.
"Mr. Ogden in making out these answers, has used the utmost caution to allow the abundant plenty of hands to attend this work. He has allotted to them less work for the day than is generally done. The lowest calculation of profits upon the capital put in to erect the works and also the active stock to carry on the spinning, have not been less, I am told by the clerks who kept the books, that 300 per cent. have often been made."
"Mr. Ogden, several weeks past, commenced the preparing plates for engraving the cases or plates in order to defuse the art of cotton-spinning. He has advertised in the Providence papers that he intended to publish a treatise on that subject, but the opposition of the inhabitants, whose minds have been much inflamed on the subject has been truly discouraging to the subject."
The inclosed Advertisement is taken from a Providence paper:
NOW preparing for the press, and will in a short time be published A Treatise on Cotton-Spinning , with a complete set of plates in which every description of Preparation and Spinning Machinery, on the most improved construction, will be laid down, with references, so as to make it easy to a common capacity, to construct and build the whole or any part of said machinery:
By SAMUEL OGDEN. Providence, July 23.
This work is to be bound in calf-skin, & shall not exceed three dollars.
From the same to the same, Providence, August 25.
"I have been impatient for several days, impressed with a desire to send to Virginia a specimen or two of cotton-yarn, which I have not before sent, preparing for stockings, some two threaded, and some three threaded; it will be a good example for the people of your country to follow, which I believe will be examined in every part of the United States in a short time—more desirable establishments could not be defused at this or any period of time. It not only prepares us to clothe ourselves with the comforts of our country, but is
the greatest accumulation of wealth that ever has or ever will be in all probability under any institution—and as the profits have been represented to me, I cannot resist the inclination I have to inform you—but by many will be said to be a vastly exaggerated statement. I am told by the clerks who kept the books, that not less than 120 per cent. per annum or yearly has been made where attention has been observed, and in many instances 300 per cent.—this is upon the whole stock expended and in action."
"The gentleman, who I am now engaged with, has almost daily and perhaps more than daily application for machinery for the carding and spinning of cotton. He has lately engaged to prepare a large parcel for a gentleman in Vermont, about 200 miles from this place; an association at Boston has been entered into for the erection of a considerable manufacture, near that place, and various other parts of the union."
"RICHARD HARRIS."
Charleston, August 27. The following letter was received yesterday by David Ramsay, who has been so obliging as to hand it for publication.
Sir:—Having recently observed in the Carolina Gazette, the formation of a company for the purpose of picking, carding, spinning, &c. of cotton, and various kinds of useful clothes, we have taken the liberty to inform you as President of the company, that we are in possession of a machine of entire new construction, which we believe is well calculated to promote the interests of such an institution. To enable you to estimate, with as much correctness as the present time will afford, the merits of this machine, we submit to your consideration the following facts:
That this machine (the Columbian Spinster) is calculated to pick, card & spin cotton by one continued operation, receiving the cotton in the seed and delivering it in the spool:
That the construction of the machine is so small, as to admit of one, of 30 spindles, being worked in a room of 10 feet square:
That we have reason to believe each spindle will average one cut per hour, while the machine is in operation:
That one hand is fully competent to attend a machine of that size:
That the yarn spun by this machine is equal to that spun by the Jenny or the Mule:
That the Columbian Spinster is of permanent construction, its principal moving parts being made of cast steel:
That this machine, though of delicate structure, does not require more skill in its management than that of persons of common acquaintance with the business:
That it admits of the size of the thread being varied from that of ten hundred to that of four, or perhaps three:
That in the course of 30 days it will be in our power to inform you, with certainty, the rate at which the machine will work, as in that time we shall have made a fair trial of it when impelled by water.
We are, with sentiments of much respect and consideration, sir, your obedient servants, CUNNINGHAM HARRIS, JAMES HARRIS, Harrisburg, Lancaster District, (S. C.) August 17, 1808.
Alexandria, October 12.
TURNPIKE ROADS.—We have the pleasure of mentioning that the undertaker has completed his contract with the Washington and Alexandria Turnpike Company, in making a paved road from the almshouse lot, adjoining the town of Alexandria, to the entrance of the bridge across Potomac river, and we are persuaded it will bear a comparison, in neatness and construction, with any paved road in the United States: the magnitude of the work reflects considerable credit on the undertaker, in its being completed in so short a space of time.
This road will render the distance from Alexandria to the capitol a little over six miles, and in travelling it affords an interesting view of Alexandria, the Navy-Yard at the Eastern Branch, the City and Georgetown, nearly the whole distance; and as this is the first commencement of a turn-
pike road from the great capital of the United States, it ought to entitle it to the particular interest and attention of Congress, because in making turnpike roads there are many difficulties to encounter, for men being too much the creatures of habit, when their habits as well as interests are combined, it renders it almost impossible to separate them; thus those who are interested in some favorite route of an old road, will oppose, in every shape, a change, however much it may contribute to public accommodation and convenience; but the different parts of the district of Columbia may hereafter become bound together by easy access, by turnpike roads and reciprocal interests; and thereby exhibit to the United States at large, the advantage of effecting the same object, by a sense of mutual interests, arising from easy modes of mutual intercourse and mingled commerce; it has long been an interesting subject of contemplation by the general government, the commencement of a turnpike road through the continent; and considerable difference of opinion has arisen as to the place of commencing such a work of reform; certainly no place can be more proper than the centre of the union; and as this laudable undertaking has been commenced at a proper point by individual enterprise, it is to be anxiously hoped that the representatives of the nation will in future contribute their aid to the furtherance of so desirable an object, by holding out every possible inducement to individuals to embark their money in this kind of public improvement and convenience.
SENTIMENTS OF GEORGIA.
To the Democratic Republicans of Chatham County.
FELLOW-CITIZENS—With the view of promoting unanimity among you, we have been requested to nominate four citizens, whom we may suppose would be acceptable to you as members to represent the county in the next general assembly.
Sincerely devoted to the principles of republicanism, and believing that those principles only can secure our happiness as individuals, as individuals or as citizens, we have proceeded to discharge the duty assigned us, and selected candidates in whose talents and political tenets we think the utmost confidence may be reposed.
At all times, but more particularly at a crisis like the present, & when a party exists, prescribing no bounds in their opposition to our national government, it becomes us to support, as our political agents, men firm to our constitution, to republican principles, and to the welfare and true interest of their country.
This party, opposed to our national administration, is arrayed under the appellation of FEDERAL, and is the more zealous and rancorous in proportion as it has wisdom and justice to combat.
We have chosen no individual attached to this sect of politicians; nor can we be charged with singularity in this course of conduct. The federalists never give their support to a republican candidate, if they find a federal candidate possessing a little fleeting popularity to oppose him. They concentrate their strength on such occasions, direct its operation with energy and system, and are never known to desert their political friends.
Why should not the same unanimity animate you? Are you not equally as solicitous for the maintenance of your principles as the federalists are for the maintenance of theirs?
Nor have we chosen politicians who affect a moderation equally friendly to republicanism and to federalism.
We conceive that no citizen can, at the same time, be a sincere republican and an honest federalist; for, with the latter are associated principles, which tend to a prostration of our republican system.
The federalists are also, at this moment, by an abuse of the petitioning prerogative, stirring up discontent against the national government, for the wise, just and salutary measures which have been adopted by the supreme authorities of the nation.
We have therefore selected, as fit persons to represent you, individuals whom we regard as INFLEXIBLE REPUBLICANS.
The electors for this state, of President and Vice-President of the United States, are chosen by her legislature, and will be appointed at their next meeting.
Believing that the great body of the people, properly estimating the value of liberty, and justly appreciating the blessings which flow from our republican form of government, as wisely administered, are enthusiastic in their desire that JAMES MADISON should be elected the next President of the United States, we have chosen for their consideration, men whom we conceive will decidedly promote that desirable object; and unless you depute persons devoted to Mr. Madison, you will, as far as depend on your members, defeat the hopes and wishes of the American people.
These are among the many reasons which have induced us to nominate, FRANCIS COURTOISIE, as Senator; and
Joseph Bryan, Thomas Telfair, and Moses Sheffall,
as Representatives, from this county, to your next legislature.
And, as Representatives from this state to next Congress of the United States are elected at the same time we would also nominate for your consideration,
Col. Geo. M. Troup, Dr. W. W. Bibb, Major J. B. Houstoun, and Capt. H. Cobb,
as gentlemen every way worthy your support.
Chatham county has ever been distinguished for the patriotism of her citizens; and, with a few exceptions, her representatives to the legislature have for many years past been composed of sound & consistent republicans. We trust, on this occasion, that she will be true to the reputation which she has heretofore sustained.
Republicans, you are only required to act with firmness and unanimity, and success will ever follow your wishes.
William Stephens, Thomas U. P. Charlton, W. B. Bulloch, A. Pemberton, John Elphinger, Andrew M c Lean, Timothy Barnard, jun. Patrick M c Kenty, Joseph Stutz.
Committee appointed by a meeting of democratic Republicans.
Lexington, Sept. 13.
A petition, of which the following is a copy, was agreed on at a meeting of naturalized citizens residing in the town of Lexington.
To the Honorable the Senate and House of Representatives, in Congress assembled.
The petition of the Subscribers humbly represents,
That his Britannic Majesty having, by his proclamation of the 16th of October, 1807, claimed the allegiance of all persons who may have been born in his dominions, who were not inhabitants of the United States at the period of the revolution; disregarding the laws of naturalization of other countries, impressing into his service his pretended subjects, and treating as traitors such as may take up arms against him in the service of their adopted country; we being thereby precluded from the privilege of following commercial pursuits on the high seas, in safety, even from one port in the union to another, as we should be liable to be torn from our families, and constrained to risk our lives in a contest in which we have no interest; and our property would be subject on the same principle, to capture and confiscation, by any power at war with Great Britain—
Therefore we, your petitioners, (availing ourselves of the right of citizenship) although we are highly satisfied with, and have the fullest confidence in the exertions of the government of the United States, to protect her citizens of every denomination, humbly conceive, that we may supplicate your firm resistance to this unnatural and unjust assumption—Whilst we declare, that although we do not presume to dictate the measures to be adopted on your part, best calculated to afford us relief, we pledge ourselves, that whatever may be the result, we will support our country with our lives and properties in all extremities; although when

taken in arms, we may be treated as traitors, and denied the rights of prisoners of war.
And your petitioners, as in duty bound, will ever pray.
From the Public Advertiser.
The urbanity of the republican party arising from the mildness of its principles has in a greater measure consigned the errors of the preceding administration to oblivion. Federalists calculating upon a forbearance which must appear extraordinary to them, appear to imagine that we have forgotten their extravagance and their misdemeanors. It is much to be wished that some political character who possesses the requisite experience and information, would furnish the people of the United States with a regular detail of our national concerns during the period they were administered by the opposition party. The recent opposition of those people to the measure which they know to have been necessary, ought to provoke a full disclosure of their conduct. If I could divert the time from other pursuits, I should be greatly inclined to undertake the task. Permit me at present to give you the following statement:
During an administration of ten years, the federal administration borrowed near twenty-six millions of dollars, and such was the low ebb of public credit, or the high statement of ministerial prodigality, that a part was taken up at the exorbitant interest of eight per cent. a circumstance before unknown in the history of funding.
  1789, 1790, 1791 $208,600   1792 $208,995 56   1793 1,124,000   1794 4,600,000   1795 3,300,000   1796 320,000   1797 70,000   1798 200,000   1799 5,929,200   $25,775,795 56 
By this statement you will perceive there was not a year in which the former administration did not borrow money. Contrast then its conduct with that of the Jefferson administration. Consider that the latter has not only acquired an immense and valuable territory, and defrayed our national debt, to an amount equal to the sum borrowed by its predecessors, but has also upwards of thirteen millions of dollars, in cash, in the Public Treasury.
STATISTICUS.
* Observe, the government under the federalists gave an interest against the laws, which, in an individual, would have been usury.
ILLUSTRATIONS OF THE PROPHECIES.
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Illustrations of the Prophecies, by the Rev. Joseph Towers, L. L. D. In two volumes octavo, price 5 $ in boards.
In the course of which are elucidated many predictions which occur in Tobiah and Daniel, in the writings of the Evangelists, and the Books of Revelation; and which are thought to foretel among other great events A REVOLUTION IN FRANCE, favorable to the interests of Mankind, the overthrow of the Papal power and of Ecclesiastical Tyranny, the downfall of Civil Despotism and the subsequent melioration of the state of the World.
The trade supplied with the above interesting work on usual terms.
R. C. W. has lately received a few splendid pocket editions of valuable works.
A few copies of Sampson's memoirs. A supply of Stationery.
Several new plays from New York. Travelling Secretaries from 11 to 13 $ each.
Patent ball skirts, &c. &c.
Oct. 17—Et.
SALE AT AUCTION.
ON Wednesday next, at the Hotel lately occupied by P. D. STELLE, will be sold to the highest bidder, sundry articles of HOUSEHOLD and KITCHEN FURNITURE. Sale to commence at 10 o'clock, A. M. where the conditions will be made known, by
S. SPEAKE, Auct.
Washington, October 7—2t
SALE POSTPONED.
The above Sale is postponed until WEDNESDAY the 19th inst. S. S.
PUBLIC SALE.
THE Public are notified that on MONDAY the 24th day of October inst. at RHODES's Tavern, at noon, in Washington city Will be exposed to Public Sale, under the direction of James A. Porter, LOTS No. 1 and 2 in Square No. 141, making the south-east corner of that square which is opposite to Dr. Elzey's, containing 8795 square feet—LOT No. 6, in square Square No. 84, adjoining Thomas Taylor, and near the Glass House, containing 5223 square feet, and LOT No. 20 in square No. 166, containing 5223 square feet. One eighth only of the purchase money will be required in hand, and the remainder in 1, 2, 3 and 4 years, with interest. Undoubted titles will be given as soon as the payment is completed, or approved paper given.
JOHN TEMPLEMAN
October 17—4t
WASHINGTON CITY.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 17.
There is nothing which more unequivocally tends to prove the wisdom of the embargo than the almost universal approbation of all our great revolutionary characters. We find it supported by a Langdon, an Adams, a Gerry, a Thomson, a Jefferson, a Page, a Pinckney, and a host of other men whose patriotism in the worst of times was most signally exerted for the salvation of their country. We have looked over the names of the illustrious band of patriots who signed the declaration of independence, and among those who survive, we do not find the name of a single individual who has avowed his disapprobation of this measure, whilst we find the names of several of the most distinguished on the list who have come forward with a decided avowal of its propriety. What can more clearly shew the similitude between our revolutionary contest and our present differences with foreign powers? Have we then so degenerated from the high minded spirit and stern virtue of our forefathers, as to think of submitting in the comparative greatness of our power, when they, in our infancy, disdained the degradation?
This strong fact ought to have great weight with that part of the community that trusts to the authority of great names. If we take the opinions of any men for our guide, who are entitled to equal confidence with those illustrious characters who risked their lives and property in the most awful and unequal conflict that could have been waged by freemen against tyrants? Whose virtue burns brighter? Who dares to claim for themselves higher measures of wisdom? If then they are among the most virtuous and wise of our fellow-citizens, let us now follow the light they set before us, as we have most honorably and profitably followed it in the darkest times this country ever saw. Let us rest satisfied that the same councils which extricated from danger and crowned us with honor will, if supported by the virtue and gratitude of the people, again lead to the same results?
There is one very important consideration, which ought to address itself powerfully to the people of N. York.
If the electoral votes of that state be given to Mr. Clinton for President, they must be given to some one else for Vice-President.
As the republicans in the other states will either universally, or for the most part, vote for Mr. Clinton as Vice-President, it may follow, owing to New-York not so voting for him, that he will lose the Vice-Presidency, and it may likewise happen that that important station may be filled by a federalist.
If it should happen from this mode of voting that Mr. Clinton should be President, & Mr. King Vice-President, the U. S. will exhibit the extraordinary spectacle of having its two highest officers from the same state, which the Constitution appears to have viewed with so much jealousy, as to have made the special provision that the electors of the respective states should vote for two persons "of whom one at least shall not be an inhabitant of the same state with themselves."
This, however, will be a very unimportant result, compared with another that will inevitably ensue.
Saying nothing of the weight of the Vice-President in the Senate, which ought not to be lightly estimated, on him will devolve the functions of the President in the event of his "removal from office, of his death, resignation, or inability to discharge the powers and duties of the said office." These are the precise terms of the constitution. Now let us briefly notice these several events.
1. "Removal from office." This may be by impeachment. Suppose the federalists should have sufficient strength in Congress successfully to conduct an impeachment against a republican Chief Magistrate, would they hesitate about doing it? Can we ever have a Chief Magistrate, who will more faithfully discharge his duty than Mr. Jefferson has done? And yet is not he threatened with an impeachment by the federalists, even from the impotency of their power? Can there then be a doubt of their actually doing that in its plenitude which they now menace?
For this there will be an additional and most powerful stimulus. In case the President be convicted on an impeachment, on his consequent removal from office, the federal Vice-President will assume the reins of government.
The House of Representatives may impeach by a bare majority. Suppose they have this majority, but can-
not command two-thirds of the votes of the Senate, which are requisite for a conviction. Suppose they impeach the President. Will not this, pending the trial, produce "an inability to discharge the powers and duties" of his office? If it does, they will devolve on the Vice-President. Should this construction not be considered as a thing of course, then the Congress may, according to the constitution "provide for the case of removal, death, resignation or inability." I do not say that this would be the legitimate construction of the constitution but I do think it extremely probable that it would be put upon it by the federalists, had they a bare majority of the two branches of the legislature.
2. "Death." In case of Mr. Clinton's death Mr. King would become President. Now, by consulting the best tables of the chances of life, it will be found that the probability is, that of three individuals of the age of seventy one will die within the period of four years. Supposing then Mr. Clinton to be seventy years of age, there is one chance out of three that he will die during the Presidency. Are the republicans of the U. States willing to incur this great risque? This circumstance very satisfactorily accounts for the impression that is understood to exist, that the federalists, if they cannot carry a man of their own, will prefer Mr. Clinton to either of the other candidates, because they are much younger men.
3. "Resignation." Just in proportion to a man's age is the chance of his resigning a station full of care and trouble, which, it is acknowledged, in times like these requires the most active powers. Here then the chances of the federalists are double; first by Mr. Clinton's advanced years, and secondly by having a Vice-President, on whom, on his resignation, the duties of President will devolve.
4. "Inability to discharge the powers & duties" of President. We mean no reproach on Governor Clinton, when we say that generally just in proportion to a man's years, after a certain period of life, becomes his inability to discharge great and important duties. That the chances of such inability in case of his being President are greatly multiplied, there can be no doubt. This, therefore, presents a strong inducement, on the part of the federalists to prefer him to any other republican candidate, and more especially in case by making him President they gain the Vice President. But this is not all. Although there may be no inability in Mr. Clinton, during the term for which he is elected, to discharge the duties of his office, may not the federalists allege that there is? Will there not be the strongest motive to allege it, when by substantiating the allegation, they will be able to get rid of him, and thereby make way for their Vice-President? Should they possess a majority in the two houses of Congress, is there not a great probability of their doing so? For, although the constitution does not in express terms vest this power in Congress, yet, in declaring that in the case of the inability of the President to discharge the powers and duties of his office, the same shall devolve on the Vice-President, a necessary implication is involved of some body or individual being the judge of such event; and who can be this judge besides the Vice-President, or Congress? If both be federal, it is evident, that with a federal Vice-President, the cards will be entirely in their own hands; and that they would under such circumstances play them most dexterously cannot admit of a doubt.
Such are some of the considerations which it behoves the republicans of New York solemnly to weigh; & we are greatly mistaken if they do not involve principles and effects infinitely more momentous than personal gratitude and respect or local partialities.
Col. THOMAS HUNT, of the 1st regiment U. States Infantry, deceased at Belle Fontaine Cantonment, on the Mizami Tery. Louisiana, on the 18th August, 1808.
Of the biography if this good man, let it suffice for the present to say, that at an early age, when yet a boy, he left his parents, and took up arms in defence of his injured country, offering his life a sacrifice for the reparation, when liberty or death was the watch word, and oppression and tyranny the countersign.
He entered the lists as defender of his country as a private centinel, bearing with patience the innumerable toils and fatigues, under which thousands of his countrymen fell, whose memory are still dear to us. His merit as a soldier, and the uniformity of his general deportment was such, that his promotion progressed through the regular gradations until the peace of eighty-three, when
he left the service with the grade of captain, laying down his sword when the cause for which it had been taken up ceased to exist.
We see him after this bloody and unnatural conflict between a parent country and her injured colonies—retire to his small patrimonial retreat, where he espoused the tender and affectionate consort whom he has left behind, agonized by the irreparable loss of her once fond husband, and the tender father of a numerous and infantile offspring. Happy in his retirement, he enjoyed the peace and liberty which he had assisted in procuring for his country, himself and his children. But he had not long remained in this happy situation, until called on again by his country, he obeyed, and entered the service under the command of General Wayne, for the Western expedition; since which he has continued to wear the sword, which he never drew without cause, nor sheathed without honor.
FROM THE AURORA. To the Editor of the Morning Chronicle. Sir,
If the dissatisfaction which followed the toast, I gave at the public dinner last week, by many supposed to have been "the President of the United States," but actually "the President and United States of America," had been confined to the company present, I should have considered any blame that might have attached to me, fully removed by the general approbation expressed afterwards of my conduct, but as it has excited much observation, I must request your indulgence, to insert a few lines in justification of myself. I have always considered it to be the duty of a chairman to act with impartiality and propriety, and not to introduce any toast at a public dinner in a clandestine manner. To prove that I had no such intention, the toasts were printed, with a translation, for the information of the visitors, and distributed at the table at which I sat, although I believe they were only partially circulated at the other tables. All the friendly governments, with their respective sovereigns, were given in regular succession; Spain, Portugal, Sweden, Sicily, concluding with America. My situation was a public one, and it was not permitted for me to indulge a private opinion or feeling—a strict impartiality and correct propriety demanded that I should propose, and not omit America, with whom we are in amity and friendship, placing that country on an equal footing with the rest. An American minister is here; we have one in America; a state of peace must therefore be supposed to exist; and it would have been presumption for me, in the chair of so respectable an assembly, and in the presence of his majesty's ministers, to have decided whether the present state of the connexions between the two countries was more or less friendly. Under these circumstances, I must confess that I felt neither doubt or difficulty in referring my conduct to the judgment of very dispassionate person. To accusations of party motives or self interested meanness, I can oppose with confidence a long life passed under the eyes of many who were present, and I flatter myself that its uniform tenor renders it not necessary for me to enter into any further defence.
I am, sir, Your most ob't serv't. FRANCIS BARING. Hill-street, Aug. 11.
This letter was published by Sir Francis Baring, in consequence of the scandalous scene acted at the dinner given to the deputies of the Spanish junta of Seville—the light which this occurrence throws upon the disposition and character of the British ministers, and indeed upon the general hatred and animosity that prevails against the U. S. cannot be without its use.
Very rarely at the festive board in England has animosity or gross indecency appeared; the decencies of life have generally been respected in most instances where there has not been open hostility; and the tone of ministerial measures has generally outstript the tone of convivial sentiment. But the degeneracy of England every day becomes more manifest, and indicates both the decay of intellect and of virtue.
The hostility manifested towards the Executive of the United States, or if Sir F. Baring's sentiment was apparent what is more grossly still, towards the "President and people of the United States," is in that tone which their enmity and most inveterate hatred always displays itself towards an open and warring enemy.
Take it in whatever light you may, it indicates—an enmity, rare, extraordinary of character, inso-
lent, and pitiful; the dirty brawls of a British mob, hired at half a crown a day to insult a political opponent, or to supply the absence of sentiment in the people, by exhibiting a shew of rejoicing; the cellars of St. Giles's, or the dirty dung-hills of the Tower hamlets, might exhibit such grossness, without surprise, but that that the ministers of England should partake in such orgies & be capable of such vulgar malignity, argues indeed a humiliation of spirit and degradation so low as never before been exhibited.
Was it personal enmity to the President?
If we take it in this point of view—we must enquire why and wherefore? Is it a latent long concealed enmity breaking out in a new place? Is it the declaration of independence or is it the defeat of Hammond and Grenville in the discussions of 1774? Or is it the defeat of Lisbon in 1800? Or is it the defeat of the combined and co-operative attacks of Yrujo and Merry, in 1805? Is it all of these, or must we connect these with the more recent and noble resistance to the outrages and insolence—the violence and brutal barbarity of Berkeley and Humphreys, and the imbecile cajolery of Rose? Was it the triumph of pacific principles, or that pacific warfare, which, instead of murdering the innocent subjects of England, made a more effective war on British revenue, and, by curtailing her commerce, at once taught her the value of our friendship, and the danger of enmity? Was it because the embargo has already established in America manufacturing establishments, which must for ever preserve to America a circulation of ten millions of dollars annually, which were before sent to England; but which will now not only remain at home, but form the basis of similar establishments, which will multiply with the increase of population and consumption—or is it in a single word, because the statesmen of America for the last eight years, are the only statesmen of the civilized world, who have not been bullied into subservency, corrupted or duped, by Great Britain? This is indeed the true cause—and for America it is a proud day, when the enmity of the most profligate, corrupt, and imbecile administration, that England or Europe has ever seen, is excited by the talents, and wisdom, and virtue, that preserves America in that peace and security, which was the primitive object of the declaration of independence.
But Sir Francis Baring says the sentiment he gave was the President of the U. S.; & Mr. Baring observes "An American minister is here, we have one in America, a state of peace must be therefore supposed to exist." And it appears, nevertheless, that in a company composed of so much of the best blood, the well born, the well bred, and the most accomplished in liberal acquirements from their education and station, that among 400 of these, such a scene of riot and indecorum took place and perhaps has never before occurred among any company of men aspiring to the character of gentlemen.
We have looked at it as addressed to the executive of the U. States. Let us now examine it in the same way as Sir F. Baring represents it. Did those who hissed the sentiment, understand him as he wishes to be understood, or as we have above examined it; in the matter as it applies to the hostility to the President, no American can feel any other than a sentiment of increased respect for the man whose virtues, talents, wisdom, and services to his country, have drawn upon him the resentment of the worst sort of English mob, the great vulgar.
Let us then take it in Mr. Baring's own point of view. How does it stand with him? Why truly he thinks it very bad, because it was the President and United States; the inference is that he would not think it so bad, if it had been the President only! This is the very celebrated, and most opulent Sir Francis Baring's opinion.—We cannot forget John Swanwick, nor that it was by a conspiracy between this same Baring and Timothy Pickering, and their English bloodhound, Porcupine, that poor honest Swanwick was literally murdered in the prime of life!
But look at it further—we make no doubt that those who were so clamorous against the separation of the President from the people a few years ago, will now say Sir Francis was wrong; and that it was right now, though it was wrong formerly, to separate the President from the people, and for the very reasons that we have above stated, that he has not been the dupe or minion of British corruption.
Yet it is not at all improbable, whatever color Mr. Baring may attempt to give it—that the British ministers present did not at all mistake or separate

the parts of the sentiment, but that they actually hissed both "the President and the United States of America."
This is probable from the conduct that government has pursued to every president of the U. States of America. Their orders of council of 1793, their insult on the Maryland American ship of war in 1798, and their orders of council of November 11, 1806, were all in the same spirit—whether Washington, or Adams, or Jefferson, were president, the hostility and contempt of America have been uniform—under all presidents and all parties—whatever they professed for the president, the hated, insulted, plundered and oppressed the "United States of America." Mr. Baring therefore appears to have published his letter as a finesse ; the ministers, or a few men of better sense and manners than the ministers, may have warned them of their folly, in betraying their true character and dispositions; to abuse a people whom they wished to deceive, was the last stage of stupidity; and sir Francis Baring endeavored to deliver them out of the dilemma, by plunging them into another equally contemptible and significant of the approaches of his danger.
We take it for granted then, that it was really meant for the "President and people of the United States."
And this is consistent with a peculiar feature of the British politics.
The union of the American states is an object of British abhorrence; the permanency of the American union is to them an object of as much terror and apprehension, as the power and arms of imperial France—in her view the prosperity of the American states, is as dangerous as the military array of modern Gaul. And the secession of the American union is as much an object of British solicitude, as the overthrow even of the Bonaparte dynasty. The military supremacy of France, gives France in peace the regulation and command of all the commerce of continental Europe—beside the inevitable augmentation of manufacturing and commercial industry, all of which have their measure & quantity regulated by consumption and price . France triumphant, and at peace, must become that rival, and with her population, revived genius and power, must break up the monopoly.
These points are touched with the direct view to illustrate the comparison of cases—for commercial monopoly, and the power dependant on it, are the real causes and objects of the wars that have deluged Europe for seventeen years. The increase of American prosperity, was one of those effects which was either not foreseen nor duly estimated, when the British government plunged France into its miseries; and this prosperity, if it were to increase in security for thirty years, would give the U. States as perfect possession of the sea as seventeen years have given France possession of the land of Europe.
Every work on commerce, policy, or political economy, published in England for ten years, by whatever party, holds the same language of envy, jealousy, and apprehensions of American prosperity!
The orders in council— The acts of parliament— The conduct of their ministers— The publications of their presses— and The hissing at the London tavern—
All bespeak the same language, only in different tones and dialects. The jargon of law and the jargon of diplomacy—the jargon of jargonical orders of council—are all to be interpreted by the cackling of the geese in the British capital.
But, do we not see the same foul perfidily breathed through pestilential lungs across the Atlantic—it is not ten months ago since, in a public debate in the house of lords, lord Holland warned lord Hawksbury not to proceed in the projected attempts to overthrow the American government—in the house of lords this happened.
At a less distant period, their lord chancellor declared that the orders of council were intended to compel the U. States to join England in a war against France.
Knoxville, September 21.
We congratulate the farmers of this end of the state on the fruitfulness of the present season. From the best information we have received the crops of corn will be at least double the produce of any preceding year.
Charleston, October 3.
A piece of Hempen Cotton Bagging , manufactured at the works of Messrs. Potter and Robertson, in the vicinity of this city, was exhibited at the store of Mr. Potter, on Saturday last, which in width, thickness, strength, weight and texture, is superior to that of the
of the best kind imported here from any part of Scotland, and is for sale at the market price of the latter. Those gentlemen undertook, a few weeks ago, to make an experiment at their rope walks, of fabricating this article now in such demand; and we have understood, that though they had to procure their looms and several necessary articles, from mechanics not skilled in the construction of them, yet, the success of their experiment has equalled their most sanguine expectations, and encourages them to extend their undertaking very considerably—perhaps to always keeping a supply on hand, in a great measure sufficient to alleviate the wants of the country, if they can procure a sufficiency of hemp; it is therefore hoped, that our back country planters when they are planting their cotton, will be careful also to sow a considerable quantity of hemp seed; the product of which will be equally advantageous to them, and will always command ready money. Those planters also, who plant rice would do well to appropriate some acres of their valuable lands to the culture of this staple, which will sell, when, perhaps, their rice will be in no demand.
The following paragraphs in relation to a circumstance which has excited considerable interest in N. York, seem to present a correct view of the affair:
On Monday last, the 10th inst. the British Packet was seized by the frigate Chesapeake, at the watering place, going out for (it is said) having specie on board for exportation, which is prohibited by one of the supplementary embargo laws. The packet is now in arrest.
As accounts are published in the evening papers of yesterday differing from the above, I deem it proper to say that my information is from the custom house. Citizen.
We have forborne mentioning anything relative to the detention of the British packet, as there was so many contradictory reports concerning it. The following, we learn, to be a correct statement: The officer, undoubtedly, only performed his duty, although, perhaps, the particular circumstance of the vessel being a packet allows certain customary privileges. It appears that a quantity of specie had been shipped on board, which formed a breach of the embargo law. Intelligence had been received of this circumstance, and she was stopped by the Chesapeake. We understand, however, that this affair has been properly explained, and the packet has received permission to proceed on her voyage. Oracle. She has since actually sailed.
Boston, Oct. 11.
FROM HALIFAX.
The following interesting articles are copied from the Halifax papers to the 30th ult received by an arrival at this port.
Halifax, Sept. 27.—On the 25th arrived his majesty's ship Eurydice. She left Plymouth, England, on the 17th of August—arrived at Oporto on the 24th—off Lisbon on the 31st and on the morning of the 1st instant took her departure for this place.
The intelligence she has brought is very important.
BATTLES IN PORTUGAL—SURRENDER OF THE FRENCH ARMY.
On the 19th of August, near Malta, there was a partial action between the British army, under the command of Sir Arthur Wellesley, and the French under Gen. Junot, in which the former lost upwards of 400 men and two field officers: one of whom it was said was Col. Lake of the 29th regiment, which, with the German legion, suffered severely. On the 21st a general action took place; Junot's army was completely defeated, with the loss of 5000 men, in killed, wounded and prisoners; our loss was 800. On the night of the 22d, "an agreement for the suspension of hostilities between the British and French armies preparatory to an arrangement of a convention for the evacuation of Portugal by the latter," was entered into. On the 30th the convention was completed: Junot and his army were to march out of Lisbon with the honors of war, and to return to France in British transports, which were assembling in the Tagus. The French, while the outlines of the convention were in discussion, urged that the Russian ships should be permitted to return home, which was refused, and their surrender we have no doubt, was made early in the present month. Junot's army, at the time of its surrender, amounted to 16,000 men.
The troops under the command of Sir Harry Burrard were landing at Peniche during the action of the 21st.
Joseph Bonaparte is said to have taken a strong position at Burgos, about 117 miles from Madrid with 40,000 men.
Corunna Gazette Extraordinary, August 1.
[By order of the Government.]
The following official dispatches have been received by express:
Head-quarters at Andujar, at six o'clock in the evening, July 19.
Most Serene Seignors, At half past five an officer came in with a flag of truce, requesting that orders should be given to Gen. La Pena to suspend hostilities, whilst general Dupont should hold a conference with general Reding. I replied in the negative.—A few moments after, I received a letter from general Pena himself, informing me that they had solicited terms of capitulation. I grant them no other terms than that they shall be prisoners of war, with permission to the general and officers to wear their swords, and to take with them a portmanteau each, filled with their clothes only, in consequence of the pillage which they have committed in our towns; assuring however, at the same time, that they shall be treated with the same respect as those belonging to the squadron at Cadiz, and in a manner worthy of Spanish generosity. Whilst the details are preparing, I beg leave to acquaint your highnesses, that we have taken some cannon and prisoners, and, in short, that general Dupont is completely hemmed in on all sides.
May God preserve your highnesses many years.
The most serene seignor XAVIER DE CASTANOS.
The Most Serene the Supreme Junta of Government.
N. B. A dispatch of the same date, and communicating the same intelligence, has been received from seignor count Tilly, a member of this Supreme Junta, who accompanies the general of the army.
Note of the Supreme Junta.
SEVILLE, July 30.—The Supreme Junta has the most entire satisfaction to inform the public, that by a dispatch received this day, by express, from the most excellent seignor D. Francisco Xavier Castanos, captain general of the forces of Andalusia, of which a literal extract is annexed, a convincing proof is given of the military talents with which the operations have been conducted, inasmuch as the results exactly correspond with the well digested plan which had been formed. So fortunate have they been, that from the very first encounter, the enemy has continued to fly with the utmost disgrace, and his flight has been a complete one; this effect having been produced by events which the certainty could not have prevented.
Most Serene Seignors,
In my dispatch of the 17th, I acquainted you with the state of our operations and proceedings. On the 13th, general Reding wrote to inform me, that at nine in the morning he had entered Beylen with his own division and that of the marquis de Compeigne, which I had ordered to join him; and that the enemy were retreating from that place to Guarraman, having left behind only a grand guard, which was put to the route. I instantly wrote to general Reding to attack Andujar in flank, with the two divisions, whilst I should attack it in front. I was preparing to execute my plan at day break this morning, when at two o'clock I was apprised that the enemy were evacuating Andujar, and making a precipitate flight by the road to Madrid. I cannot conceal my surprise, that the inhabitants of Andujar did not give me the slightest notice of this movement.
Finding that the enemy were making their escape from me, I ordered general La Pena, with his division and some reinforcements, to harass their rear; a disposition so much the more proper, as I had just received a letter from general Reding, informing me that he had marched from Baylen, at three in the morning, with the intention of making his attack upon Andujar at eleven; so that in consequence of his active and opportunely movement, Dupont will find himself placed between these two divisions and that of general La Pena. I flatter myself that the result will correspond with the well combined dispositions of the plan.
Your highness may hourly expect intelligence of the intended attack of to day, for which every thing is prepared.
I occupy this city with the division of general Jones, where I have taken a position adapted to circumstances. The enemy have left 300 sick; and it is believed that general Vedel was killed in the affair of Mengibar.
I have received advice from Commandant Cruz, that he had proceeded with his sharpshooters to Los Banos, in order to cover the movements of the respective divisions and if colonel Buldecanos has followed my instructions to him, a most favorable opportunity will occur, of occupying Despenaperros; since, in a dispatch we have intercepted, dated the 16th, from the chief of the staff of the French army at Baylen, to the command of Santa Elena, the latter is directed to march to Guarraman, leaving only 500 men at that point.
May God preserve your Serene Highness many years.
Head-quarters at Andujar, eight o'clock in the morning, July 9.
The most Serene Seignor, XAVIER DE CASTANOS.
The most Serene Seignors the President and Members of the Supreme Junta of Government."
WASHINGTON CITY.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 17.
PENNSYLVANIA ELECTION.
The following is the result of the late election in Pennsylvania, so far as we have been able to ascertain:
Votes given in the city of Philadelphia for Governor.
Table with 4 columns: NAMES OF WARDS, Whig, Tory, Total. Rows include Upper Delaware, Lower Delaware, High Street, Chestnut, Walnut, Dock, New Market, North Mulberry, South Mulberry, North, Middle, South, Locust, Cedar, Totals.
COUNTY.
Table with 4 columns: Northern Libert. East, West, Southwark, East, West, Moyamensing, Passyunk, Moreland and Byberry, Lower Dublin, Frankford, Germantown, Bristol, Totals.
Votes for Governor as far as ascertained.
Table with 4 columns: Snyder, Ross, Spence. Rows include Philadelphia City, Delaware, Montgomery, Bucks, Chester, Lancaster, Berks, Northampton, Dauphin, Cumberland, York, Franklin, Repub.
These counties at the last election gave M c Kean a majority over Snyder of seven thousand five hundred & nineteen votes. The above majorities therefore makes a difference of above 16,000 in favor of Snyder. M c Kean's entire majority was but 6,211.
Dr. Benjamin Say, Dr. John Porter, and Wm. Anderson, Republicans, are elected members of Congress; and Dr. Say to serve next session, vice J. Clay, resigned.
The foregoing statement almost reduces it to a certainty that Mr. Snyder will be elected Governor by a great majority, and that there will be a large republican majority in the legislature.
NEW-JERSEY.
To the Editors of the Public Advertiser.
Newark, Oct. 12.
Our Jersey election closes this day—A great and glorious triumph will inevitably crown our exertions. The Tories are this moment sneaking from the polls, dismayed at the formidable phalanx of Whigs who have embodied to support and sustain the upright cause of democracy. We shall give the Whig Ticket in this county a majority of two thousand five hundred at least.
GEORGIA.
We have received the return of the Election for members of Congress in the town of Savannah. All the votes given in were for Republican candidates.
MARRIED, in the county of Albemarle, Virginia, Mr. GEORGE HAY, of Richmond, to Miss ELIZA MONROE, eldest daughter of James Monroe, late Minister to Great Britain.
DIED, on Sunday the 9th inst. at Mr. Drummond's in Brunswick county, Virginia, of a lingering consumption, Dr. JOHN CLARBOURNE, lately a member of Congress from the state of Virginia.
PUBLIC SALE OF LOTS
IN THE CITY OF WASHINGTON. By virtue of a decree of the High Court of Chancery of the state of Maryland, passed in October, 1806, in a suit instituted therein, (prior to the separation of the district of Columbia from the said state) by the Executors of Mordecai Lewis, and by Edward Burd, against Morris, Nicholson and others, the subscribers, Trustees, appointed under the said decree, will, on the 28th day of November next, offer at Public Sale, at Rhodes's Hotel, in the city of Washington, Seven hundred and thirty-nine Lots, in the said city, which, on a division with the original proprietors, were allotted to the public, and are contained in the following squares, viz. in square No. 777 seven lots, in sq. 775 twelve lots, in sq. 779 nine lots, in sq. 780 twelve lots, in sq. 781 one lot, in sq. 809 five lots, in sq. 810 ten lots, in sq. 811 seven lots, in sq. 812 eight lots, in sq. 813 two lots, in sq. 833 five lots, in sq. 834 two lots, in sq. 836 seven lots, in sq. 836 eight lots, in sq. 837 two lots, in sq. 839 eleven lots, in sq. 860 thirty-two lots, in sq. 864 four lots, in sq. 865 one lot, in sq. 891 sixteen lots, in sq. 893 eight lots, in sq. 917 nine lots, in sq. 938 eight lots, in sq. 939 ten lots, in sq. 940 three lots, in sq. 963 eight lots, in sq. 964 ten lots, in sq. 965 eight lots, in sq. 986 nine lots, in sq. 987 eleven lots, in sq. 1009 nine lots, in sq. 1010 nine lots, in sq. 1011 four lots, in sq. 1012 one lot, in sq. 1033 five lots, in sq. 1032 two lots, in sq. 1033 seven lots, in sq. 1034 five lots, in sq. 1035 ten lots, in sq. 1035 nine lots, in sq. 1056 thirteen lots, in sq. 1057 ten lots, in sq. 1058 ten lots, in sq. 1059 eight lots, in sq. 1066 one lot, in sq. 1069 nine lots, in sq. 1070 eight lots, in sq. 1071 eight lots, in sq. 1072 nine lots, in sq. 1073 five lots, in sq. 1083 nine lots, in sq. 1084 five lots, in sq. 1085 eight lots, in sq. 1086 nine lots, in sq. 1087 four lots, in sq. 1093 twelve lots, in sq. 1094 ten lots, in sq. 1095 ten lots, in sq. 1096 nine lots, in sq. 1097 eleven lots, in sq. 1098 eleven lots, in sq. 1107 twelve lots, in sq. 1108 ten lots, in sq. 1109 ten lots, in sq. 1110 ten lots, in sq. 1111 ten lots, in sq. 1112 thirteen lots, in sq. 1118 eight lots, in sq. 1119 seven lots, in sq. 1120 six lots, in sq. 1121 six lots, in sq. 1122 seven lots, in sq. 1123 eight lots, in sq. 1126 seven lots, in sq. 1127 six lots, in sq. 1128 six lots, in sq. 1129 seven lots, in sq. 1132 eight lots, in sq. 1133 seven lots, in sq. 1134 six lots, in sq. 1135 six lots, in sq. 1135 seven lots, in sq. 1137 eight lots, in sq. 1138 seven lots, in sq. 1139 six lots, in sq. 1140 six lots, in sq. 1141 eight lots, in sq. 1142 seven lots, in sq. 1143 six lots, in sq. 1144 eight lots, in sq. 1145 seven lots, and in sq. 1246 six lots. The sales of the said property will be made in squares, or lots, or parts of lots, as may be determined and declared before the commencement thereof; and a plan of the city, and particular lists of the squares, and of the lots which they respectively contain, will be then exhibited, so that persons desiring to purchase may be enabled to ascertain the exact situation of the property, which they may also do in the mean time by application to either of the Trustees. The terms of sale are that each purchaser of a square or lot or part of a lot is to pay into the chancery court of the state of Maryland the full amount of the purchase money thereof immediately after the ratification of the sale, which ratification if it takes place, will, according to the stipulation of the decree aforesaid, be passed within five weeks from the time of the report to be made by the Trustees; and, on the approbation and ratification, by the Chancellor, of any sales made, and on the payment of the purchase money into the chancery court, the Trustees will by good and sufficient deeds convey to the purchasers and their heirs the property so by them respectively purchased; that is to say, all the right, title, and interest therein of any and all the parties to the said suit. The sales to commence on Monday the 28th of November aforesaid, at 11 o'clock, A. M. and to be continued till 3 o'clock, P. M. and held during the same hours on every succeeding day until completed.
JOHN RILEY, JOSIAS W. KING, } Trustees. October 17—
FOR SALE.
A Likely Young NEGRO WOMAN about 16 years of age; has been used to house work; she can spin either cotton, flax or wool, and is very handy at the needle.
Apply to JOHN WOODWARD, near Vanvile.
October 17—3t
WASHINGTON BRIDGE COMPANY.
THE Stockholders of the Washington Bridge Company, are hereby notified that the third instalment of ten dollars on each share is called for by the directors, and must be paid on or before the 1st day of November next, agreeably to the act of Congress, entitled "An act authorizing the erection of a Bridge over the river Potomac within the district of Columbia."
By order of the directors. DANL. CARROL of Dud. President.
Oct. 18—epNL
LOST on or about the 23d of September last, a NELSON DIRK with an Ivory handle Gilt mountings, together with black Leather Waist Belt, worked with gold thread. Any person finding the same and lodging it at Mr. STELLE's Hotel, Capitol Hill, will be suitably rewarded by the owner. October 5—3t
LOST.
A CHECK on the Branch Bank in this City, bearing date the 3d inst. for $250 in favor of Robert King or bearer, as the payment of which is stopped, it can be of no use to any person but the original reasonable reward will be paid to the finder by delivering it to the subscriber at the Treasury Department. ROBERT KING. Washington, October 5—3t

TO OUR SUBSCRIBERS. Subscribers in arrears are earnestly requested to comply with the terms of this Paper, which, it will be recollected, require the annual payment of Five Dollars in advance. As no period, in the affairs of our country, has been more momentous than the present, so, never has there been a time that required greater exertions from the public prints. While the most undeviating and unremitted efforts are made to mislead the public mind, and to give it a direction destructive to the great interests of the nation, it becomes the duty of the republican press to be firm, vigilant and active in the diffusion of truth. This duty shall be performed by us. As heretofore the public view of the proceedings of the government, including the Debates of Congress, and the interesting Documents that emanate from the several departments of the government, have been more important than the one at hand.
To enable the Editor the more satisfactorily to discharge these duties, he has associated with himself, JOSEPH GALES, Jun. who, during the sittings of Congress, will be principally occupied in reporting their proceedings; a department in which he has already shown his competency and impartiality.
As this, together with other arrangements, will involve great additional expenses, we are compelled, notwithstanding the peculiar circumstances of the times, to address ourselves to the justice of our subscribers, under the hope that they will, by their punctuality, enable us faithfully to comply with our engagements.
FIFTY DOLLARS REWARD. STOLEN from the stable of the subscriber last night, the 6th inst. a handsome BLACK RIDDLING HORSE , about 15 hands high, white blaze face, hind feet white, an M. branded on the right side of the neck, and a W on the left shoulder; a scar on one of his fore legs. He is about eight years old, is in high order, and his coat shining black.
The above reward will be paid for the detection of the Thief and return of the Horse, or one half that amount for either. FREDERICK MAY. Washington city, October 10—
THIS DAY! Published by Joseph Milligan, George-Town, Price $1 75 cents. ADELINNE MOWBRAY, OR THE MOTHER AND DAUGHTER, A TALE, IN 2 VOLUMES, By Mrs. Opie.
The above work has passed the ordeal of criticism in Europe and America with un-common success, and from the flattering reception which the Simple Tales (by the same author) has met with, the publisher of Adeline Mowbray has no doubt, but the few copies which he has on hand, will soon be purchased by a discerning public, who are always inclined to encourage merit.
PURSUANT to an act of the General Assembly of Maryland, passed at November session, 1806, entitled "An act authorizing the collection of certain ground rents due on lots in the town of Cumberland, in Allegany county," and a supplement thereto, passed at November session, 1807, Public Notice is hereby given to all persons holding unimproved lots in said town, on which ground rents are now due, that unless the said rents are paid on or before the first day of December next, the said lots will on that day be offered at public sale to the highest bidder, on a credit of 60 days. The sale to be held at Mr. J. Rine's Tavern, in said town—to commence at ten o'clock, A. M. and continue from day to day, until the whole are sold. THOMAS BEALL, of Saml. March 21—aprls
BANK OF COLUMBIA. The President and Directors having this day declared a Dividend for the half year ending the 20th inst. at the rate of eight per cent. per annum. The same will be paid to the Stockholders or their representatives on or after Tuesday the 20th inst. WM. WHANN, Cashr. September 12—5w
UNITED STATES PATENT FOR THE IMPROVED LIFE BUOY OR SEAMAN'S FRIEND. A PATENT having been granted by the President of the U. States of America, for the "Improved Life Buoy or Seaman's Friend," the public are respectfully informed, that they may be accommodated with this highly useful machine at the shortest notice and very reasonable. Their utility must be generally allowed, and it is hoped now that they may be had in this city, American Manufactured . The lives of many may be saved, which for want of such precaution are annually launched into eternity, to be lamented by their families and friends. Their power is so great that it is impossible for the wearer to sink, and if in danger of their vessel being wrecked a man may have it on and not be hindered from working at anything. The subscriber flatters himself that their utility is too well known to all those who are any ways connected with the waters to need any commenting on. Orders from any part of the United States, (post paid) will meet with punctilious attendance by WILLIAM FLOWER, General Commission Agent, No. 58, Walnut street Philadelphia. October 12—
JOHN GOULDING Is now landing from on board the Polly from Baltimore, a few barrels of West India COFFEE and New Orleans SUGAR , Bottles in hampers, Red and White Champagne Wine in boxes, Fresh Tea , &c. On hand, as usual, most kinds of choice old Wines in bottles and in cases; best Armey Ale ; Philadelphia Porter and Ale ; Spermaceti Candles , Trap Oil ; Castle Soap in boxes, with sundry articles in his line, to be sold for CASH , and as usual, cheap to his punctilious customers. Georgetown, September 16—2m
WASHINGTON JOCKEY CLUB RACES. ON Tuesday the 25th day of October next, will be run for over the Washington Course, a Purse of Five Hundred Dollars , four miles and repeat—free for any horse, mare, or gelding.
On Wednesday the 26th will be run for, a Purse of Three Hundred and Fifty Dollars , three miles and repeat—free as above, the winning horse of the preceding day excepted—and
On Thursday the 27th will be run for, "The City and Town Purse" of Three Hundred Dollars , two miles and repeat—free only for colts and fillies. Each race to be run and conducted agreeably to the rules of the Club.
The Purses will probably be considerably larger than has been stated. The amount of each cannot be stated with positive certainty, because it is made up, in part, from the tolls collected at the gates, and from the rent of the booths. SAMUEL BOOTES, Sec. George-Town, August 31—1R
N. B. The members of the Club are particularly requested to meet at the Union Tavern, at 6 o'clock on the evening of the day preceding the first day's race, in conformity to a standing rule of the Club. S. B.
CHARLES H. FARDEN, MERCHANT TAILOR. RESPECTFULLY informs the gentlemen of the district of Columbia and Public in general, that he has received by a late arrival from Philadelphia, a Choice Assortment of superfine Cloths, Cassimeres, single and double milled, superfine Coating, black silk Florentines. Likewise an elegant assortment of Spencelets & rich silk Moleskins for Waistcoats with a variety of other articles suitable for the season. Regimentals and Navy Uniforms made in the most elegant and uniform style of fashion. Richard Barwell's celebrated PATENT PARALUEL SUSPENDERS for superior to any hitherto in use can be had on the same terms retail, as at his Manufactory. November 27—4f
THE COMMERCIAL COMPANY OF WASHINGTON. Now landing on board the schr. Maria , capt. Fitzhugh , and for SALE , at low prices, Jamaica Spirit, Antigua and New England Rum, Muscavado Sugars, Molasses, Coffee, Muscateel and bloom Raisins, Holland and country Gin, Spermaceti Candles, Spermaceti Oil, Spanish Segars, Corks, Powder and shot of the best quality, White Lead in oil, A few crates of Stone Ware. They have also on hand, and for Sale, Madeira, } Wine by the cask. Marsala, } Catalonia, } Claret in boxes of 1 dozen each, Cogniac and } Brandy 4th proof. Bordeaux, } Hyson and Young Hyson, Tea, Best Salid Oil, Mould and Dipt Candles, Soap, Whiskey, and A few Logs of Mahogany. JOSEPH FORREST, Pres. August 22—
BY VIRTUE of a decree of the High Court of Chancery of Maryland, the Subscriber as trustee for the sale of part of the REAL ESTATE of James Beall son of Robert, deceased, will sell at PUBLIC AUCTION at Mr. Daniel Beall's, living on the premises, on Monday the 31st day of October next—the following Tracts or parcels of LAND, lying in Montgomery county and adjoining the lands of the late Allen Bowie: Part Beall, 142 acres. First Vacancy, 41 Part Second Vacancy, 38 Resurvey on Batchelor's? 49 Purchase, } 270
A further description of the property will be given to any person wishing to purchase, on application to the subscriber. The terms of sale are, that the purchaser or purchasers shall give bond with security to be approved of by the trustee for paying the purchase money with legal interest thereon, within twelve months from the day of sale. SOLOMON HOLLAND, Trustee. Rockville, October, 7—3w
PRINTING INK. SUMMER, WINTER, and First Quality of Book Printing INK, for sale at the store of Mr. THOMAS W. PATRO , adjoining the Seven Buildings, & at Mr. JOHN MINGHIN'S New Jersey avenue, near the Capitol. October 10—3p&w3m
SLOOP UNITY— LAND. Arrived at Philadelphia the 20th inst. in three days from NORFOLK , is taking in Freight, and will sail soon for this place. October 3—
TEN DOLLARS REWARD. DESERTED on the evening of the 29th of September last, DANIEL HARGIN , a recruit belonging to this rendezvous, says he is thirty-one years of age, but appears older; five feet seven inches in height, has hazel eyes, black hair and sallow complexion, was born in Ireland, and by occupation a blacksmith; had on of the public clothing, a black hat bound with white tape, cockade and Eagle, a coarse shirt ruffled at the breast, white frize vest with an Eagle button marked first regiment, a pair of coarse linen trousers, short stockings, and shoes. He had on of his own an old cloth coat, of a dark mixture, wore out at the elbows.
The above reward with reasonable charges will be paid for apprehending and delivering him to me, or to any other officer of the army, or securing him in any Jail in the United States, and giving me or any other officer of the army information thereof. ROBERT CHERRY, Commanding Recruiting Rendezvous. Washington City, October 3.
A LIST OF LETTERS Remaining in the Post-Office, Washington City, October 1st, 1808. A—Lucy Austin, John Abron, John Arrott. B—Samuel Button, Benjamin Bryan, Thomas Brister, Clement C. Biddle, Robert Brown 2, Rev. O. B. Brown, William Bankson, Lazarus Beach, Mr. Bruff, Breekenridge, John Babcock, James Bankhead, Jonathan T. Bell, Thomas Beatty, John W. Bronaugh, John M. Baker, Thomas Blount, Thomas P. Brice, James Button. C—Col. Thos. Cushing 2, Overton Carr, Philip Covelean, John Crafts, James Chestnut, George Curtis, Walter Cure, Philip Clayton, John Chamberlain, Capt. Wm. Campbell 2, Anne Croone, Ann Cooper. D—Dawson (M. C.) W. M. Duncan 2, Beall Duvall, W. W. Davis, Anthony Doibler, Monsieur Dauti 2, John P. Decatur, William Donnison. E—Charles E. Eckel 2, Mid'n. Jesse D. Elliott, Robert L. Edmond, Frederick E. Elice, Elisha E. Elam, Mrs. Elizabeth. F—C. Floris, Wm. Ferguson, Mary Fox, Mrs. Fletcher, Ferdinando Fairfax, Rev. Edward Fenwick, Elizabeth B. Finch. G—George Gillespy, Hannah H. Gibbs, Adam Glossbrenner, Silas Grigs, Capt. G. Gill, Dr. Wm. Grayson, Walter Gauthier. H—Peter Hagner, Wm. Hines, Robert Holliday, Simon Hulbert, George Hodge, Maj. James Heard, B. G. Hopkins 2, Hanson Hedges, Lt. Dan. Hughes 2, David Henly, Hill & Nicholls, Alex. Hunter, Joseph Henebicker, Levi Hollingsworth, John Herron, Gustavus Higdon, Ben. Howard. J—Francis Jenkins, Thomas Johnston, (black man) Peggy Jones, Mary Jones, Henry R. Joy. K—Henry Kramer, John Kramer, jun. Sarah King, Joseph Kerr, Alexander Kerr 2. L—Lt. Wm. Lewis 4, Capt. Winslow Lewis, Conrad Lang, Lt. Jas. T. Leonard 2, Jas. Livingston, Richard Leake, Andrew Lady, Edward Livingston 3, J. Lockwood, Joseph Lewis, jun. Owen Lyon, Alexander Lucas, Thomas Lynch, John Lyon. M—Hon. J. Marshall 2, Mary Matthews, Peter Mills, Capt. Wm. A. Murray, Capt. Myer Moses, Capt. Andrew M'Clary 3, John M'Glothry, Leonard Matly, Miss Mile, Horatia Moore 7, Mr. Moore, Edward L. Miles, Lt. Daniel Murray, Enoch Miller, James Moore, Ebenezer B. Morse, Lieut. G. A. Marcelin, William March, Mr. Miller, Wm. R. M'Kay, William Minnifie, Charles Mullen, Serj. D. Maher, Jacob Miller sen. David Magruder. N—Lt. Noah, Nicholl & Peck, Wm. L. Neale, John Nowland. O—Warren Offit, Daniel Osterday, James Oldham, Col. Archibald Orme. P—Capt. Jos. Perry, David Parish, R. W. Peacock, John Peebles, Capt. N. Pinckney, Bernard Parsons, Stephen Perry, Capt. Joseph Perry. R—John B. Bittenhouse, Dr. John Ridgely, George Rowland, Gilbert C. Russell, Edmund Rogers, Com. John Rogers. S—Mrs. Simon, Mr. Spalding, Horatio Smallwood, David Slater, Thomas Simpson, Thos. Y. Sprague 2, Susan Sotourious, John Smith, John Sharp, Wm. Sherard, Maj. Amos Stoddard, William Shorthouse 2, Foxhall Sturman, Thomas Shields, John Smith, George C. Sibley, Richard Spalding, R. Stanford, Ebenezer Sturges, Jacob Summers, Col. Patrick Sim, Miles Smith. T—William Thornton 2, Joseph Thom, Col. Abisha Thomas, Robert Tilley, Elizabeth Tucker, Stephen Thomas, Elisha Thomas, John Thompson. W—John G. Woolfolk 2, James White 2, Philip Williams, Stephen Woodland, Serj. Sam. Whitmore, Edward Webb, Jacob T. Walden 2, Joseph Walker, D. Whitehurst 3, Henry Watson 2, Joshua E. White, Levi White, John Westcott jun. 2, Rubin Whips, David Woods, George Wolgar, Miss Catharine M. Wood. Y—John E. Young, Mrs. Cloe Young. October 7—y3t
MANHATTAN ACADEMY FOR YOUNG GENTLEMEN. MR. DAPONTE informs his friends and the public, that he has opened his Academy nearly adjoining the Manhattan Bank, up Broadway road, where he will instruct Young Gentlemen in the French, Latin, & Italian Languages . Every attention will be paid to the morals of those entrusted to his care. N. B. Mr. Daponte begs to say he has, at the request of several parents engaged a very able person to teach, not only Writing and Cyphering in his Academy, but also the English Grammar, Geography , and other Juvenile rudiments. October 5—
THE LAWYER; OR MAN AS HE OUGHT NOT TO BE; A TALE. Price One Dollar. The above highly interesting work is just published, and may be had at J. March's Book-Store, George-Town. September 26—6t
AMERICAN HEMP. The Secretary of the Navy will receive until the 1st November next, proposals for furnishing water rotted Hemp of the growth of the United States, to be delivered either at Portsmouth, N. H.; Boston; New-London; New-York; Philadelphia; Newcastle; Baltimore; Norfolk; Wilmington, N. C.; Charleston, S. C.; Savannah, Georgia, or New-Orleans. For well water rotted and well cleaned American Hemp, the Secretary of the Navy is disposed to allow a liberal price beyond the usual price of such Hemp when dew rotted. Navy Department, May 3—w1N
WANTED to purchase or hire by the year, a NEGRO WOMAN, who is acquainted with washing and plain cooking. Also a NEGRO MAN, as a waiter, and who has some knowledge of horses.—Satisfactory testimonials of their honesty and sobriety will be required. Enquire of the Printer. October 5—wtf.
JOHN W. HOLLINGSWORTH, MERCHANT TAILOR FROM BALTIMORE, Near the Navy Yard in 8th street, RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the public in general, that he has for sale a quantity of ready made goods, viz. Coats, Surtracas, Jackets, &c. and also a quantity of Hair Powder , suitable for Barbers at a moderate price. October 3—3t
Orphan's Court, Prince Georges county, July 19th 1808. IT being represented to this court by petition in writing of Robert McGill administrator of Benjamin Gaither late of said county, deceased, that in consequence of the absence of the deceased's representatives from the state of Maryland, and of doubts being entertained whether the said absent representatives are in existence or have left any issue to represent them, he cannot safely make distribution of the assets in his hands without the interposition of this court. It is therefore ordered, that unless the said absent representatives appear before the 20th day of January next to receive their respective dividends, that the court will then proceed to make distribution of the assets in the hands of the said Robert McGill, among the deceased's representatives, residing in the state of Maryland, provided the said Robert McGill shall cause a copy of this order to be inserted in the National Intelligencer once a week for eight weeks before the 20th day of November next. Test, TRUEMAN TYLER, Reg. of Wills for Prince George's county. August 29—w8t
VALUABLE LAND & MILLS. THE Subscriber offers for sale or barter, for Property in the City of Washington or George-Town, 125 acres of LAND; one half well timbered, the soil of an excellent quality, with a proportion of meadow ground, a never failing stream, a water running directly through it, on which is a Grist and Saw Mill adjoining, all in complete order, with a fifteen foot water wheel, overshot, also a small comfortable Dwelling and other out houses, with a variety of young fruit trees, and a spring of excellent water bursting out of a large rock near the house. It is deemed unnecessary to describe the natural advantages of this seat, as it is presumed those inclined to purchase will view the premises. The above property is beautifully situated in Montgomery county, four miles from Richard Ross's tavern on the Baltimore road, seven miles from Bladensburg, and twelve from the city of Washington and George-Town. RICHARD LANSDALE. September 28—1awtf
IN THE CASE of ROBERT BROWN JAMESON an insolvent debtor, late of the district aforesaid. Notice is hereby given, to the several creditors of the said Robert Brown Jameson, to bring in and exhibit to Colin Auld , trustee, appointed for the benefit of the said creditors, their respective claims within five months from the 24th day of September 1808—and it is ordered, that notice of this order be published in the Alexandria Daily Gazette , and the National Intelligencer , once in each week, for three successive weeks. By order of the honorable Nicholas Fitzhugh, assistant judge of the Circuit Court of the district of Columbia and acting judge in the case of the discharge of the insolvent debtor, aforesaid. Witness my hand and seal this 24th September, 1808. G. DENEALE, C. C. September 30—w3t
ON APPLICATION to me the subscriber in the recess of the court as Chief Judge of the first Judicial District of the state of Maryland by petition in writing of HENRY ADDISON CALLIS , of Prince Georges county, praying for the benefit of the act for the relief of sundry insolvent debtors, and the several supplements thereto on the terms mentioned in the said acts—a schedule of his property and list of his creditors on oath as far as he can ascertain them, being annexed to his petition; and the said Henry Addison Callis, having satisfied me by competent testimony that he has resided in the state of Maryland two years immediately preceding the time of his application; having also stated in his petition that he is now in actual confinement for debt and not on account of any breach of the peace or for the non-payment of any fine, or penalty for the breach of the laws of this state or of the United States, and having produced to me the certificate of the sheriff of Prince Georges county to that effect, and having prayed to be discharged from confinement on the terms prescribed in the said acts, and having given security for his personal appearance at the next county court to answer any allegations that may be made against him by his creditors. I do hereby order and adjudge that the said Henry Addison Callis be discharged from his imprisonment, and by causing a copy of this order to be inserted in the National Intelligencer for three months successively before the first Monday in December next, to give notice to his creditors to appear before the county court at the court house of said county, at 12 o'clock of the said first Monday in December next for the purpose of recommending a trustee for their benefit, on the said Henry Addison Callis then and there taking the oath prescribed for the delivering up his property and to show cause if any they have why the said Henry Addison Callis should not have the benefit of the several acts of Assembly for the relief of insolvent debtors. Given under my hand this 12th day of August 1808. JOHN GANTT. September 2—w3m
PUBLIC SALE. ON MONDAY the 31st October next will be sold at Public Auction a Two Story BRICK HOUSE , with adjacent FRAME BUILDING, and the LOTS NO. 10 and 11, on Square No. 925, near the MARINE BARRACKS. The house was lately inhabited by Col. Wharton, now in the occupancy of Thomas Cartwright. The terms will be made known on the day of sale, at STELLE'S Hotel. The Sale to commence precisely at 12 o'clock. SAMUEL SPEARE, Auct. September 19—tdos
TO BE LET. A Comfortable dwelling house, with every convenience to accommodate a genteel family, now occupied by the Rev. Mr. Laurie—possession may be had on the 17th of this month—Stable and Carriage House if required. Apply to PIERCE PURCELL. Also a Two Story Brick House on F. Street—an excellent stand for business—a large store completely finished, a dry cellar, &c. &c. Stable and carriage house. Apply as above. October 3—3t
THIS is to give notice, that the Subscriber of Prince George county, hath obtained from the Orphans Court of Prince Georges county in Maryland, letters of administration on the Personal Estate of CASSANDRA HILLEARY , late of said county, deceased. All persons having claims against the said deceased are hereby warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof, to the subscriber at or before the 10th day of April next, they may otherwise by law be excluded from all benefit of the said estate. Given under my hand this 6th day of October, 1808. GEORGE HILLEARY, Adm'r. of Cassandra Hilleary. October 7—3t
FOR SALE. THE two story BRICK HOUSE, situate on square No. 930, in the city of Washington, now occupied by Mr. Tunis Craven, as a retail store. The eligibility of this stand for the retail business is excelled by none in this city; being situated on the principal street to the Navy Yard, and very near the Navy Yard Gate. Any person desirous of purchasing the above property may be shown it by applying to the subscriber, who will also make known the terms of sale. WM. BRENT. Washington city, Dec. 18—wtf
This is to give Notice, THAT the subscribers of Prince George's county, hath obtained from the Orphans Court of Prince George's county, in Maryland, letters, of administration on the Personal Estate of Isaac Magruder , late of Prince Georges county, deceased. All persons having claims against the said deceased, are hereby warned to exhibit the same with the vouchers thereof to the subscribers, at or before the 13th day of March next; they may otherwise by law be excluded from all the benefit of the said estate. Given under our hands this 13th day of September, 1808. ANN MAGRUDER, THOS. MAGRUDER, Administrators. September 14—w6t
NEW GOODS. The Subscriber has just received from New-York, and now opening, at his Store, in Bridge-Street, the following Goods, viz. 1 Case 4-4th and 6-4th cotton cambric muslins, 1 do. 7-8th Irish linens well assorted, 1 do. 8-4th and 10-4th Irish damask table diapers, 6 do. men's low priced fird hats, 1 do. men and women's cotton stockings, plaid, laced, and sandals, 1 trunk low priced English calicoes, 1 do. 8-4th cotton damask table diapers, 1 do. containing 35 dozen cotton damask towelling, 1 do. 60 pieces scarlet and brown Bandano handkerchiefs, 1 do. dark plaid gingham and black cambric muslins, 6 bales India cottons, different kinds, 4 do. white and brown German ticklenburgs, 46 boxes Havannah segars, All of which will be sold low for cash or approved paper at 60 or 90 days. EDWARD L. SMITH. George-Town, September 2—5w
PUBLIC SALE. BY Order of the Orphan's Court of Calvert county, the subscriber will offer at Public Sale, at "Gods Grace Levels," in Calvert county, the late residence of Mrs. Rebecca Mackall, deceased, on THURSDAY the 10th day of November next or the first fair day after, the HOUSE, HOLD FURNITURE, Plantation Utensils, stock of Horses, Cattle, Sheep & Hogs , of the said Rebecca Mackall; and also a number of Law Books and other Books . The sale will be on a credit of six months, the purchaser giving bond with security, and will commence at 9 o'clock in the morning and continue from day to day if necessary. RICHARD POTTS, Adm'r. of Mrs. Rebecca Mackall. Calvert county, October 12—w3t
District of Columbia, Washington county, ss. I HEREBY certify that BENJAMIN HALL a resident of said county, brought before me, as a stray trespassing on his enclosures a SORREL HORSE about two years old, and 14 hands high, with a white face, only three shoes on, gallops and trots very well, and was taken up about three miles from the city of Washington. Given under my hand this 13th day of October 1808. SAM. H. SMITH. October 14—3t
Washington and Alexandria Turnpike Company. THE Stockholders of the Washington & Alexandria Turnpike Company are hereby notified that the Third Instalment of ten Dollars on each share is called for by the President and Directors of the said company, and is required to be paid to Charles Page, Treasurer, in Alexandria, on or before the 25th day of October next, agreeable to an act of Congress, entitled "An act for the establishment of a Turnpike Company in the county of Alexandria, in the district of Columbia." By order of the Directors, G. DENEALE, President. September 28—13t
SALE—NEAR LEONARD TOWN. ON THURSDAY the 10th day of November next will be offered at Public Sale, at the late dwelling of PHILIP FORD , deceased, all the PERSONAL PROPERTY of the deceased, (except Negroes) consisting of an excellent, Stock of Horses, Cattle, Sheep and Hogs, Household and Kitchen Furniture of all sorts, Plantation utensils, &c. Six months credit will be given to purchasers for all sums over $20, upon their giving good security for the payment of the same with interest from the day of sale. All sums of $20 and under, the cash must be paid to PHILIP FORD, surviving Adm'r. October 14—3w
WANTED , to Teach ARITHMETIC & GEOGRAPHY in a Female Academy , a Gentleman who is competent thereto, and who can devote three afternoons in the week to those objects. For particulars enquire of N. KING , War Office. October 7—3t