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NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, AND WASHINGTON ADVERTISER.
VOL. VII.
WASHINGTON CITY, PRINTED BY SAMUEL HARRISON SMITH, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
No. 1039.
FIVE DOLLARS PER ANNUM
FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 1807.
PAID IN ADVANCE.
SPEECH of the Governor of Massachusetts. Gentlemen of the Senate, and Gentlemen of the House of Representatives.
I am induced by the respect, I entertain for you and by a wish to comply with the usage of this government, to request the indulgence of this meeting.
An attempt, to lay before you, the consideration of particular measures, which, in my opinion, might tend to the advantage of the commonwealth, would appear, as a piece of ostentation. The time that has elapsed, since I was introduced to the chair, has not been sufficient for a minute review of our internal police. I shall, therefore, by special message, suggest to you, such matters, as shall appear to me to deserve your legislative attention.
Though I do not make a communication to you on the business of this session, yet, my constituents at this interesting crisis, have a right to expect from me, without reserve, or equivocation, a declaration of my sentiments on the duties of the office, they have called me to sustain. In complying with this, I must, of course, express my ideas, of some of the most important, general principles of our government.
The constitution is formed on principles, to guard the legislature from an interference of the executive department; yet, in order to prevent those errors, which might otherwise happen, from the hurry of business, or from a change of members in either house, it is made a part of the governor's duty, carefully to revise the acts passed by the legislature, and to propose such objections, as he may have to any bill they shall lay before him. In the performance of this important duty, I shall always treat you with the respect due to the legislature of the state. And, as I can have no object in view, but the true interest of the commonwealth, you will receive my objections, should I make any, as offered with an intention to preserve the happiness of the state, and to promote the public welfare. Should a question happen to arise on the constitutionality of a bill, I must submit myself, explicitly, to your candor and justice: for however we may differ in opinion, on the application of the constitution, in this we shall always agree, that on an entire reservation of the social compact, by which we exist as a commonwealth; and which is the supreme law of the legislature itself, the safety, and prosperity of the people depend.
The Judiciary department of our government, will, invariably claim the first regard of patriotism. Upon the wisdom, and purity of that department, freedom, property, and all the valuable possessions in civil society, depend. In all countries, the principles, and feelings of the magistrates, and judges, ought to be in a coincidence with the nature of the government; this is its principal source of energy. The judiciary department being so necessary, and important, is an expensive branch of the administration. In a state, where an inquiry by grand juries, and trials by petit juries, are fixed, by the constitution, as the strong barriers of the people's rights, the modes of punishing crimes, and of obtaining justice on private demands, are more expensive still. A cheap, ready, and plain manner of obtaining remedies for wrongs, and of compelling the execution of contracts, by fixed, established rules, forms the strongest lines of a good government. Under this impression, the people, in forming the constitution, declared, that all the Judges should hold their offices as long as they should behave themselves well, and that the judges of the Supreme Judicial Court should have permanent and honorable salaries established by law.
The office of jurors, may be thought by some, to be a burthen, but if that institution should be abolished, there would no longer be freedom or property. It ought to be guarded by laws, not only against corruption, but against all undue influence and party prejudice.
There is no doubt but that improvements may be effected in the Jurisprudence of the commonwealth; and therefore, the attention of the legislature will not be withdrawn from it. But in all alterations, a sacred regard will be had to the constitution; while the plans adopted, shall have such a degree of perfection, as to render them respectable and permanent. The governor being commander in chief of the militia, when they are not in the actual service of the U.S. must have a duty devolved upon him, which is of no less consequence to the other states in the nation, than it is to this commonwealth. When we contemplate the innumerable shores we give to the sea; the vast extent of territory our national dominion spreads itself over, we are obliged to confess the error of a reliance on a standing army, for an effective defence against the invasion of a foreign enemy. To preserve the forms of war, with the principles and feelings of military discipline, some regular troops are necessary; but our defence must
remain with the militia. They are, a perpetual guard against internal commotions, an invincible power to shield a country against its external enemies. The soil must be protected by its owners. This description, includes all the people, because all have an equal right to acquire, and possess fee simple estates. Impressed with these sentiments, the militia shall have my unceasing attention throughout the year.
Peace with all the world, is the great object of our national councils; yet, if we would maintain so invaluable a blessing, we must be prepared to meet every hostile aggression, and to repel every invading insult. A dependence, on any other power for assistance, will finally involve us in difficulties, from which, we cannot extricate ourselves, without great expense and danger. A treaty of alliance must open a wide door to the influence of a foreign nation: it would weaken the natural pillars of our national independence.
Europe, as the illustrious Washington has told us, "has a set of primary interests, which to us, have none, or a very remote relation. Hence she must be engaged in frequent controversies, the causes of which are essentially foreign to our concerns." Those cautious sentiments have been carefully adopted by the present President. From the wisdom, firmness and moderation of his measures, under the favor of God, we remain the quiet spectators of those wasting wars, which, the situation of European powers, may have rendered expedient, or necessary, amongst them; but by which, they are deluged in blood, and oppressed with expences.
Should a suitable proportion of our militia, in the U.S. be trained to a proper degree of discipline, and be properly armed, though the first column of an invading enemy, might not be instantly repelled, yet the decisive appearance of victory would be soon exhibited on the standard of our union. It is true, that the art of war, like other arts, is to be most perfectly learned from practice and experience: but this is a bloody and an expensive method of acquiring knowledge. In a nation, where it is not received, as an established truth, that war is the natural state of man; in a country where no invasion is to be expected, but from the error or rashness, not from the interest of a foreign power, the art of war may be sufficiently cultivated, at a moderate expence, by military schools, and otherwise, in time of peace. Each state in the nation has the same interest in the discipline of the militia of the others, as it has in that of its own; and therefore, there can be no impropriety in contemplating this, as a subject of national concernment. Whether you, gentlemen, will conceive it to be your duty, to use your influence with Congress, on an affair of such magnitude, as far, as it shall comport with the national and state constitutions, or whether, you will turn your attention to the militia of your own state alone, I cheerfully submit to your wisdom. But this I venture to affirm, that all neglect or delay in the business, is incompatible with the safety of the country.
No foreign power, will dare to invade our country, in a project of conquest, unless the U.S. like the ancient republics, by controversies and animosities, amongst themselves, shall furnish their enemies with the hopes, as well as the means, of success. To preserve an union of interest, and sentiment, so absolutely necessary to our existence, as a nation, jealousies are to be laid aside, charity cherished, and a reciprocity of affection, and civility, to be exhibited. All the states must be the country of the citizens of each; and each state the country of all. Our national union, glowing on the public opinion, is the best defence of our sovereignty: and those, who would check it there, would sever the root, from whence the tree of liberty draws its copious streams, its principal nourishment.
The chief magistrate of the nation, being an elective officer, the voice of the majority, taken according to the form of the constitution, must be decisive in the choice: it is the voice of all. To treat the election with disrespect, it is to treat the constitution with contempt. Nothing can tend more to derogate from the respect due to us, as a nation, than an appearance of uneasiness, and dissatisfaction at the forms, and principles, of our own governments.
Gentlemen, The great improvements, in agriculture, the increase of commerce, and the encouragement of the arts, in our country, furnish the most satisfactory proofs of the perfection of our political institutions. But the path of public as well as private prosperity is to be trod with care. Government, depending, for their execution, in so great a measure, upon the will of the governed so frequently expressed by their suffrages, demand, for their preservation, great intelligence in the body of the people. To maintain this, our institution of town schools is admirably adapted. These, with the academies,
and colleges, are rendered indispensable by the nature of our governments, and claim the constant attention of the legislature, for their support, and encouragement.
The sentiments, in regard to public worship, piety, religion, and morality, interwoven with the constitution of the commonwealth, so far as we have a right to decide have had great influence on the people. We observe with great pleasure, the erection of edifices for public worship of various denominations in christianity. Teachers everywhere settled, and supported; and public devotion generally attended upon. These circumstances, under an established form of government, which excludes all persecution & intolerance, on principles of religion and modes of worship, to give our state a very honorable appearance in the view of the enlightened part of the world. The principles, and precepts of the Gospel, if they are attended to, and improved for religious, and moral purposes only, will always make good men, and good men can never be bad citizens. Upon the literary, and religious institutions of the state, our happiness, as a people, essentially depends: & I shall rejoice in seeing the legislature attentive to their encouragement & support. While at the same time, that freedom of opinion, and those rights of conscience, which are solemnly recognized in the constitution, are sacredly maintained.
Gentlemen, Government, in its nature, is a concentration of public opinion to a certain form of public rule. This may be maintained in a despotism, by terror; but in a republic, it must be supported by an attachment of the people to their country. By public virtue—To produce this attachment the powers of the government must be exerted, to give equal advantages to all its subjects; not to create wealth, or exclusive privileges to any; but in securing to all, respectively, as far as it can be done by general laws, well executed, the enjoyment of the various gifts which God bestows upon them. For to use the language of our declaration of rights, "no man, or corporation or association of men, have any other title to obtain advantages, distinct from those of the community, than what arises from the consideration of services rendered to the public." Where the laws secure to every man the same privileges to acquire and hold property, the wish to accumulate wealth by fair means and honest industry, is inseparable from patriotism. Enterprise and industry are in the class of public virtues, because they are the unfailing source of wealth to a nation.
A respect to the civil authority a correct regard to the rights of others, & a ready obedience to the laws, confer, on a people, a dignity of character, which is intimately blended with the social virtues; and habitually becomes the strength of a civil community.
Should any one be daring enough to suggest the idea, that the people of Massachusetts are now, in the enlightened situation God has bestowed upon them, under the advantages they are favored with, and the habits acquired from the manner of their education, competent to the support of a free government, by their suffrages, frequently exercised, such person ought to be restrained as a dangerous incendiary—because it is as essentially wrong to speak as to act treason. Every citizen has an unalienable right to express his opinion upon the administration of the government, and the conduct of his rulers. But there are certain primary principles, which constitute the leading, essential, distinguishing features of an elective republic. These are to be treated with solemn reverence and supported by a religious respect.
Gentlemen, I embrace this opportunity to express the sense I have of the honor done me by my fellow citizens, and to assure them of my attachment to the principles of the commonwealth. They may rely, with safety, that it is my determination to exert myself uniformly to maintain the dignity and faith of this state, and to strengthen and consolidate the national union, on the principles of the national government. At the same time I assure you, gentlemen, that on my part nothing shall be omitted, which will render this session pleasant to you, and beneficial to your constituents.
JAMES SULLIVAN. June 3d, 1807.
From the Literary Magazine. LITERARY AND PHILOSOPHICAL INTELLIGENCE.
Great Britain. The important and interesting science of physical geography seems to be every where making rapid advances to the utmost perfection of which it is capable. In England, the most extensive work ever published upon this subject may shortly be expected from the press. It consists of a plate, engraved by Mr. Rigby, of Purdie, from a drawing by Mr. Riddell, in which all the principal mountains on our globe are represented in their proportions of actual height
above the level of the sea, with every possible attention to accuracy of form, with the varying boundary of perpetual congelation which determines the height to which vegetation reaches, in every degree of latitude. In the intervals between the mountains are introduced the heights of all the different cities, inhabited places, and sources of rivers, which indicate the general level of each continent, and enable the observers to ascertain the elevation of the principal mountains above their own bases, as above the level of the sea. The plate contains, upon the whole, upwards of 750 objects, so grouped as to form a very interesting picture. It is explained by a scale graduated in feet, which slides along the surface of the plate, and contains the name of every mountain opposite to its respective height. This is more than twice the size of any plate ever engraved on one piece of copper, or printed on one sheet of paper, being four feet eight inches by three feet, exclusive of margins, and has consequently required both the presses and paper to be made on purpose, at a very great expence. It will be accompanied by a geographical and physical account of mountains, their mineral composition, &c. &c. in three quarto volumes, by Mr. Wilson, which will concentrate in one work all the best ascertained geological facts, as well with regard to those mountains which have been measured, as those whose height has not been ascertained. Messrs. Humboldt, Buck and Tralles have recently taken up the same idea at Berlin, and are employed upon a plate which will represent about 150 mountains; but their work is connected with a theory on the general elevation of strata.
Miss Owenson, whose Niece of St. Dominick , and Wild Irish Girl , have proved the title of her genius to the attention of the public, is about to exhibit new claims to respect in a volume of original poetry, which will speedily be published, under the title of The Lay of an Irish Harp .
Mr. Thomas Burnet is about to publish the Sweets of Solitude , and other poems, by subscription.
The late John Russell, Esq. R.A. celebrated amongst men of science for the production of the lunar globe, left at his death two lunar planispheric drawings, the result of numberless telescopic observations, scrupulously measured by a micrometer: one of which drawings exhibits the lunar disk in a state of direct opposition to the sun, when the eminences and depressions are undetermined, and every intricate part, arising from color, form, or inexplicable causes, is developed; the other, of precisely the same proportion, represents the eminences and depressions of the moon, determined as to their form with the utmost accuracy, producing their shadows when the sun is only a few degrees above the horizon of each part. The former of these was correctly engraved by Mr. Russell, who had likewise very considerably advanced in the engraving of the latter, when death terminated his labors: it is, however, left in such a forward state, that it will be finished with the greatest exactness.
The Rev. James Cordiner, A.M. chaplain to the honorable Frederick North, during his late government of Ceylon, is about to publish a description of that island, containing an account of the country, inhabitants, and natural productions, with a tour round the island, a journey to Ramisseram, and a detailed narrative of the late warfare with the king of Candy; embellished with twenty four engravings, from original drawings: in two volumes, 4to.—This work contains much new information, and gives a view of every subject which is interesting in the island of Ceylon: the manner of ensnaring and taming the wild elephants, the mode of diving for the pearl oysters, the stripping of the cinnamon bark, and the process of collecting natural salt, are all minutely described from actual observation and authentic documents. The plates exhibit the costume of the country, the most striking scenes along the coasts of the island, as well as some expressive features of the inland districts, executed by eminent artists, from drawings made on the spot. Descriptions of the forts and towns, the rural scenery, the dresses and manners of the natives, and the state of the English society, enter into the plan. To which is added, a list of the present civil and military establishment in Ceylon.
Dr. Percy, nephew to the bishop of Dromore, is preparing, with his approbation, a fourth volume of the Reliques of Ancient English Poetry .
Mr. Joseph Nightingale is preparing for publication an Impartial View of the Origin, Progress, Doctrines, Discipline, and Singular Customs of the Wesleyan Methodists , in a series of letters, addressed to a lady. This work is intended to include several interesting particulars relative to the divisions which have taken place among
* It is an anecdote which deserves notice, that the late Mr. Pitt employed the last hours of his life in the perusal of this elegant novel.
the methodists, since the death of Mr. Wesley, and will be interspersed with a variety of curious anecdotes.
Mr. François Huet, one of the architects of the late king of France, and who, after the 10th of August, was selected by his majesty to remain with the royal family, has a new work in the press, entitled " The last Years of the Reign and Life of Louis the Sixteenth ."
Mr. Pratt has in preparation a work of the novel kind, called Great and Little Folks .
Mr. Bennet, of Pythonse, in Wiltshire, is preparing to lay before the public a number of original letters of Charles I. and his friends, which have been preserved in his family.
The Rev. Mr. J. Joyce, author of Scientific Dialogues , will shortly publish two volumes on the first principles of chemistry, on the same plan.
A volume of sermons, from the pen of the late Dr. Horsley, prepared by the author for the press, will shortly appear.
The method most in use for discovering the very injurious mixture of litharge with wine, is by pouring into it some pure sulphuric acid, which causes a white precipitate to fall to the bottom of the vessel. This is not so accurate a test of lead as water charged with sulphurated hydrogen, which is thus prepared: put into a phial a paste of sulphur and iron filings, pour on it a little sulphuric acid, and pass the gas produced into a flask of water by a bent tube. This water, poured on wine mixed with litharge, renders it black and flaky, and produces an abundant precipitate, which soon falls to the bottom of the vessel.
Sir Joseph Banks has laid before the Board of Agriculture a very valuable paper on the culture of spring wheat, which is much practiced in Lincolnshire. Besides other details, we are informed that Mr. William Showler dibbled four pecks and a half of spring wheat on one acre and two roods of middling land, which had borne turnips the winter before, and had no extraordinary preparation for this crop; the rows were eight inches asunder, and two inches deep: two grains were put into each hole. The produce was seven quarters, which was as much, at least, as could have been expected from eighteen, or even twenty-one bushels, sown broadcast on the same land.
Dr. Wollaston has invented a new portable blow pipe for chemical experiments. It consists of three parts, so adapted to each other that they may be packed together, one within another. The interior tube is longer than the exterior, and the upper edge of the large end is turned outward, to diminish the effort of the lips requisite for retaining it in the mouth. The small extremity is placed obliquely, that the flame may be carried to a convenient distance from the eye.
Mr. F. S. Stuart, of Billerica, in Essex, announces that he was brought to the verge of the grave by a consumption of the lungs, and restored to perfect health, by eating three or four pints per day of ripe currants, white and red; and he mentions other persons who have been recovered from the same disease by the same means.
J. Pierson, Esq. read the Croton Lecture on Muscular motion to the Royal Society last winter. It occupied the greater part of two evenings; in the course of which the lecturer entered into an elaborate detail concerning the heat and pulsations of animals in different latitudes, in order to shew their effect on their muscles. As an instance: in Britain, the pulse of horses beat 36 times in a minute, that of cows 48, and that of men about 72; in Lapland, and other high northern latitudes, the human pulse does not beat more than from 45 to 50 times in a minute. Mr. P. has made numerous experiments on the muscles, in all which he found the muscular irritability completely destroyed by plunging them in water at the temperature of 96 deg. electricity, after such immersions, sometimes gave slight symptoms of excitability, but no human effort could ever again restore the muscular fibre to its proper tone and vigor. Cold produced similar effects on the muscular fibre, by instantly destroying its irritability. Hence the necessity of great caution in applying warm water to the surface of bodies recently immersed in water, in cases of suspended respiration, as heat may be equally as bad as cold with regard to its effects on the muscular fibre, which by Mr. P. is considered in some degree the organ of life. Blood he regards as essential to life only as a stimulus to muscular irritability, and the abstraction of blood occasions death through the want of its stimulating powers to the muscles. The stomach he considers as the most important organ of the human frame, and its irritability is so excessive, that a blow on it will instantly destroy life, though the heart can support a wound some days.
By a careful analysis by professor Dava, the following results have been obtained from different kinds of wheat:
   insoluble   gluten. starch. parts.     From 100 parts of Sicilian wheat 21 75  

  Do. of spring wh. at 24 70 6   Do. of good English wheat of 1803 19 77 4   Do. of blighted do. of 1804 13 52 4   Hence it may be deduced, that bread made of flour of spring wheat is more nutritious than that made of winter wheat, because spring wheat contains a larger proportion of the gluten or half animalized matters; and, also, that a miller ought not to deduct from the price of spring wheat more than two per cent. on the money price of winter wheat of the same weight, as the excess of the weight of insoluble matter, or bran, is no more than two per cent. when compared with good English wheat. Bread made of spring wheat is less white than that made of the better sort of winter wheat, but it is more palatable; qualities probably owing to the excess of gluten contained in it. 
Prussia. Mr. Hultz, a Prussian astronomer, published an opinion, in August last, that the sun at that time was undergoing some considerable change. This opinion was founded on a number of spots occupying one fifth part of its diameter in their length, and one twentieth in their breadth. These spots varied in their forms and were perceptibly changed in the course of 2 or 3 hours.
M. Bouchholz has transmitted to the academy of sciences at Efurt, an account of some new experiments on the ore of Platina. The author endeavors to reconcile the contradictions of the English and French chemists relative to this metal. He finds that platina, in its crude state, contains four other metals, viz. osmium, iridium, rhodium, and palladium.
Austria. The late M. Haasi Niko, an eminent Russian, founded a school at Cronstadt for the education of modern Greeks. It already contains 34 students. The objects of instruction are the principles of religion, reading, writing, and arithmetic, and the ancient Greek. The professors are monks of Mount Athos. Of the literary journals published in Germany, that of Halle is the most read; after this, that of Jena; of other periodical works, the Freie Denker is most in request, and after that, the Gazette of the Politic World. The Minerva of Achenholz is read with much approbation. The Gazette of Neuwied retains its former estimation.
Portugal. The literature of Portugal is about to receive a valuable accession in translation of Voltaire's Henriade, by the marquez de Buss, formerly ambassador extraordinary at the court of London, and now at the head of the judicial department in his own country. This work is to be inscribed to his accomplished and amiable daughter, and it is reported to do no small honor to the poetical talents of the illustrious translator.
Italy. Last year was marked by terrible explosions of Vesuvius. On July 28, a concussion shook most of the houses in several towns and villages were almost entirely destroyed, and 30,000 inhabitants lost their lives. Soon after, Vesuvius appeared agitated; and on Aug. 12, a violent eruption ensued, and the lava took its direction towards the sea with incredible velocity. Many naturalists, as Humboldt, Buck, the duke Della Torre, Guy-Lussac, &c. were eye-witnesses of this eruption, and have published accounts.
East-Indies. It is said that the directors of the East India Company, some time since, sent orders to their supercargoes to procure certain elementary books of the Chinese language for the use of their college at Oxford. Their agent was zealous to obtain them from Peking, but the government immediately prohibited their exportation, under the severest penalties!
District of Columbia, county of Washington Circuit court. June term 1807. IN CHANCERY, JUNE 6TH, 1807. John Threlkeld, versus Jacob Gros and Bernard French.
The report of Daniel Buillard the trustee formerly appointed in this cause having been returned, sworn to, and filed and the proceedings thereon approved.
It is therefore ordered and adjudged that the said report be ratified and confirmed unless cause be shown to the contrary on or before the twenty-second day of June instant. Provided a copy of this order be published in the National Intelligencer three times before that day.
The report states that the property therein mentioned was sold, for the sum of two hundred and five dollars, and that Isaac Dawes became the purchaser thereof.
By order WM. BRENT, Ck. June 8 - 37
JUST RECEIVED,
AND for sale at the subscriber's store, adjoining the Seven Buildings, Orange, Lemmons, Ouyes, Capers, Fresh Imperial and Old Hyson teas, latest importation - 20 boxes best Spanish segars, Clareland Frontignac wine of superior quality imported last May, &c.
P. MAURO. June 5 - wgt.
FRESH TURNIP SEED. (WARRANTED GOOD.)
Early Turnip seed, Large white round, do. Roots, or Swedish, do. For sale at THO: HOL, 3 Buttery Garden city of Washington, and at Dr. OTT's George town. June 10 - wgt.
TRIAL OF COL. AARON BURR.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3.
The same Judges present as yesterday.
The names of the grand jury being called over, they retired to their chamber.
A few minutes after the Attorney for the U.S. entered; and observed, that he had a proposition to submit to the court, which he wished the grand jury to hear. He requested therefore that they might be called in.
Counsel for Mr. Burr: We have no objection.
The Chief Justice directed the marshal to call the jury into court.
Some minutes intervened before they appeared. In the mean time, Mr. Hay informed the court that he only wished to know from the grand jury, at what time it would be most convenient for them to attend the court, if they were adjourned to some distant day, should such an adjournment equally suit the arrangements of the opposite counsel, that he had just made a calculation, with his friend the marshal, which satisfied him that General Wilkinson had not, perhaps, sufficient time to reach this city; the distance from New Orleans, on the map, was about 1,370 miles; if he came by land, he must travel on horseback; but judging him by himself, he could not probably ride more than 30 miles per day; by these data he would require about 43 days (besides a fragment of a few miles) to travel from New Orleans to this city. This calculation would bring him to the 14th or 15th of this month. He was, therefore, willing if it suited the wishes of the opposite counsel to have the grand jury adjourned for about ten days: That Gen. Wilkinson's situation called upon the court to make this arrangement; he need not expatiate upon the importance of his official duties nor the perilous condition of that part of the country, where the head of the army ought always to be present; that Gen. W. should be detained here as short a time as possible; and that it would be particularly inconvenient for him to stay here till the meeting of an intermediate court, for the present trial: that it was, therefore, the interest of the U.S. to have the trial concluded during the present term; and that he had no doubt the very same considerations would not only lead every member of the grand jury cheerfully to submit to any private inconvenience which they might sustain, but punctually to return at the time appointed by the court.
The Chief Justice observed, that there would be no difficulty on the part of the court.
Mr. Wickham owned, that this communication somewhat surprised him; as Mr. Hay had but a few days before announced to the court, from a letter of the secretary of war, that Gen. W. would be here between the 28th or 30th of May.
Mr. Hay observed, that the letter from Gen. Wilkinson admitted of an easy explanation; that according to Mr. Minnickson's affidavit, the express could not have reached New Orleans before the 3rd or 4th of May; and that this exceeded the time which General D. had allowed: His opinion was founded on the circumstance of the messenger's leaving Washington on a certain day, and of course his reaching New Orleans on a certain day: that Mr. Minnickson's affidavit had shown this calculation to be not altogether incorrect; that Mr. M. had therefore given him some information, which Gen. D. could not have possessed. Mr. H. was sorry he could not inform the court how Gen. W. travelled, and of course how to make any calculation about the time of his arrival.
The Chief Justice said, that before the grand jury came in, he could not express his regret at the great inconvenience which they were likely to sustain: but he believed that less of it would arise from the course pointed out by the U.S. attorney, than from any other. The court would continue to sit as usual; its ordinary business would go on; and no further steps would be taken in the prosecution, until the return of the grand jury: the court would observe, that it seemed desirable in every point of view, that this business should be closed during the present term; that a number of witnesses were now present, all of whom would not probably attend at any other term; and that it would be more convenient for the court itself to wait a fortnight longer after its usual period of adjournment, than to hold an intermediate court for this purpose.
Mr. Wickham had no doubt himself that if General Wilkinson had intended to have come at all, he would have been here before this time; certainly the government had not failed in its duty in taking every necessary measure to have him here: if the grand jury was adjourned to some distant day, the great difficulty would be to collect them all again at the end of the time appointed - and that if Gen. W. was to come at all, he may be expected here every day; and that of course it was better to adjourn the grand jury only from day to day.
Mr. Hay stated, that a large allowance ought to be made for the distance and uncertainty of the journey; and that he should remind the court of a corresponding fact. Mr. Perkins who escorted Col. B. left Fort Stoudier about the 23rd or 24th of March; but he himself did not reach this city before the 33rd or 36th day. Now, Mr. P. certainly travelled with greater advantages than Gen. Wilkinson would; as he pressed or purchased horses to expedite his journey. Admit then, Mr.
P. used due diligence (and he has been even charged with too much); now can Gen. W. be certainly expected? Gentlemen ought not to be so confident in their hopes. Gen. W. will be here, as sure as he is a living man. Nothing but death will prevent him.
The Chief Justice observed, that a large calculation ought certainly to be made, as the distance was very considerable, and it was very uncertain, when General W. set out, or how he travels.
At this moment the grand jury returned into court.
Mr. Hay addressed them in the following terms: "Gentlemen of the grand jury, I have already stated to the court and the opposite counsel that this business should be concluded, if possible, during your present session. I have moved the court that you be called again at the end of 10 days or a fortnight. My calculation is, that Gen. W. cannot be here before the 14th or 15th of this month. I am sorry to detain you here a single moment; but I flatter myself that you will still continue to display the same praise worthy patience which has hitherto marked your conduct. I am, therefore, anxious to consult your own convenience as much as possible; and I wish to know at what time it will be most convenient for you to return to this place, if you are adjourned to a distant day."
Mr. J. Randolph (the foreman). - At any time, may it please the court, and be most convenient to ourselves, that is most convenient to the court and the parties. We should, however, prefer a distant day.
Mr. Burr observed, that there were manifest inconveniences in the measure proposed; he had, for instance, a number of witnesses here, from a distance; would it not be inconvenient for them to be kept here? Certainly, however, they may be detained. But why an adjournment to a distant day? Mr. Wilkinson may be expected here every day. The attorney's estimate of the time is not perhaps correct. Perkins came about the same distance as Mr. W. is to come; but he performed his journey in 31 days. What we want, however, is some data from the government on this subject; such for instance, as the time when the express left Washington. As to Minnickson's affidavit, what great reliance can be placed in it? Did he certainly identify the express? But suppose that this express reached New Orleans about the time mentioned: Mr. W. may come by water; and is to be expected here every day. Mr. B. hoped that this measure would not be adopted; particularly it was uncertain, whether 8 or 10 days hence all of the grand jury would meet here again. Mr. W. may be near to this place at this moment; and he may arrive almost immediately after the jury is adjourned.
According to Mr. Dearborne's letter, Mr. W. ought to have been here between the 28th and 30th of May. Allowing, however, 6 days more than he said, Mr. W. may be expected tomorrow.
Mr. Hay observed, that it was of no sort importance to him personally or officially, to what time the grand jury was adjourned. All that he wished, was that the public business should go on and this prosecution close during the present court. Whether Gen. Wilkinson would be here to morrow or a fortnight hence, he knew not. He merely made the present proposition for the accommodation of the grand jury. If gentlemen on the other side chose to object to it, and the court would adjourn the jury from day to day, he was satisfied. He had in the early part of April, received a letter from Mr. Rodney, stating that every exertion would be made to have him here. It was not probable that the messenger could have arrived in New Orleans, before the 3rd or 4th of May. If Gen. W. travelled by land, he would not come so expeditiously as Mr. Perkins, because Mr. P. had exhausted the frontier parts of Georgia of its horses. Such at least was Mr. Minnickson's representation.
Mr. Martin submitted to the court, whether it was not better to adjourn the jury from day to day. Any calculation on such a subject was uncertain; it was uncertain whether Gen. W. would travel by land or by water; but if he came by land he might certainly travel further than the gentleman had allowed 30 miles a day; nor would be obliged to use the same horse, as that gentleman had also supposed. As Gen. W. was a military gentleman, he would not be confined to 30 miles a day; nor might he deny himself the convenience of frequent relays of horses. And suppose that he should arrive here tomorrow, all the other important witnesses are present and the business might be concluded, before the time should come to which the grand jury may be adjourned. He hoped, therefore, that the court would not adjourn them to a distant day: - As to himself, he said, he did not wish his own situation to enter into the consideration of the grand jury, or the court: that certainly he ought to be on the Eastern Shore on - to attend the court: - but that notwithstanding this circumstance, he was determined to stay here, so long as he could expect to do any service to the gentleman, whom he had come to defend.
Mr. Wickham stated, that if Gen. W. did not even arrive here in two or three days, intelligence at least might be obtained within that time of the period of his arrival. Every post from the north or south might bring the information: Every person that came by land or water. Under such circumstances ought they to be adjourned for 10 days or a fortnight?
Mr. Randolph (the foreman.) It is, sir, almost indifferent to the jury, what
steps may be taken. - They have made no motion for their prorogation or their discharge. Their great anxiety is to fulfil their duty.
The Chief Justice said that he was fully impressed with the patience which the grand jury had manifested. Perhaps Monday next would be convenient to them, as any other day, to re-assemble.
Mr. Hay hoped that the grand jury would be punctual in their attendance, as he sincerely wished to have the business closed during this term; and a number of witnesses were present who cannot all be expected here again.
Mr. Wickham expressed his opposition to their adjournment; for altho' the jury had hitherto exhibited so much patience, yet if they retired home, some one might find his domestic affairs in such a situation, as to think himself excused from further attendance.
Chief Justice. Let it then be understood, that not before Monday next, 3 o'clock will the jury be called again.
A desultory conversation here ensued between the jury & the chief justice, some of the former wishing as distant a time as possible. Tuesday was then named; when
Mr. Wickham observed, that if the grand jury preferred Tuesday, he should have no objection; though he himself should prefer an earlier day.
Chief Justice. Gentlemen of the grand jury, you will attend here on Tuesday next, 2 o'clock.
Wednesday, May 27.
Mr. Hay stated to the court, that all hopes of the arrangement which he had mentioned yesterday, were at an end; for he had received a letter from col. Burr's counsel, positively refusing to give any additional bail: - that he should therefore go on with his motion for commitment. - He observed, that he was ready to proceed with the evidence, in laying which before the court, he should observe something like a chronological order. He should read first the depositions of such witnesses, as were absent; and afterwards bring up such witnesses as were present, in such an order as to disclose all the events as they successively arose.
Mr. Wickham stated that there were two distinct charges against col. Burr; the first was a charge of misdemeanor, for which col. B. had already entered into recognizance. - The other was a charge of High Treason against the U.S.; which was once proposed without success and is now again repeated. On this charge the U.S. must substantiate two essential points: 1st: that there was an overt act committed; and 2ndly that col. Burr, was concerned in it. - Every thing that does not bear upon these points is of course inadmissible. The course therefore laid down by the attorney for the U.S. is obviously improper. He proposes to examine his witnesses in a kind of chronological order.
Col. B. requires that the evidence should be taken in strict legal order. The court and even the opposite counsel will see the propriety of observing this order. If the Attorney for the U.S. has affidavits to produce let him first demonstrate that they have a right to produce them. We first call upon him to prove by strict legal evidence, that an overt act of Treason has been committed. If he cannot establish that one point, all the evidence which he can produce, is nugatory and unavailing.
Mr. Hay had no doubt, that the gentleman would, if he could, suppress all the evidence; that although that gentleman had been so good as to prescribe for him the course he ought to pursue, he should still pursue his own course; and he would assure that gentleman, that he was almost the last person in the world, whose advice on the present occasion he would pursue. Mr. H. observed, that he could not consent to such a separation of the evidence, as that gentleman required; that he should lay all the evidence before the court & that the court will separate for themselves.
The two charges which are brought against Aaron Burr, are naturally and intimately blended. They form distinct parts of one great design. What that great design was, in all its bearings and ramifications, I am not absolutely certain. But I have always conceived, that before Mexico was invaded, New Orleans was to be taken. How then is it possible to separate those two great allegations? This monstrous design consists of two great plots; both going on together; and both so strongly connected, that accomplishing the one is preparatory to accomplish the other. If A. Burr's object was to plant his standard in Mexico, he was first to have seized the shipping and banks of New Orleans. We ask then, how can we separate line by line and word by word, the evidence produced to prove these two distinct allegations. The designs are connected: & the evidence is connected.
Mr. Burr rose to speak; when Mr. Hay proceeded to the following effect: I have a little more yet to say. If sir, exceptions are thus to be continually taken to the most common measures; if in this way every inch of ground is to be disputed, contrary to every practice that has prevailed in our coun-
try; instead of 10 hours or 10 days this trial will take up 10 years. What an extraordinary proceeding is this, sir! Why, sir, we are not to steer our course even five inches without encountering some unusual difficulty or other! - And yet these gentlemen talk of precedents. And where, sir, is the precedent for this, that the counsel before an examining court is to be instructed how, to bring out his evidence? I never saw such a thing done before; such a thing ought not to be done. It is novel in itself; it is impossible to be practised. Gentlemen may make motions as they please; but they will not drive me from my purpose. I will or I will not produce my evidence, whether it pleases them or not - And, sir, it is a poor compliment indeed that these gentlemen offer to the bench whom they address? If a deposition flatters any thing or a witness lays any thing which is irrelevant to the cause, cannot the court be trusted for these distinctions? Cannot they decide, whether this evidence is to be weighed, or that to be rejected? Do they distrust the judgement of the court? No, sir, they do not; but they wish to hamper us with every trifling difficulty which they can throw into our path. - The present, sir, is a most serious allegation. It affects the life and character of the accused. He has come forward with assertions of his own innocence: and he charges us with persecution. But, sir, does it evince any consciousness of innocence, thus to be going against every precedent established in this or any other country? Sir, I trust, that the court will go on in spite of all opposition.
Mr. Wickham stated, that, having taken the liberty of suggesting this course of proceeding, he should advance a few observations on it: - and he did this the more readily, because it has been intimated that no man flanding like himself as a professional man, would have made a motion of this sort. - (Mr. Hay declared he had said no such thing.) - Mr. W. said he had rights as counsel for his client and he had rights belonging to himself: No man is heard for himself; but so long as they employed professional men to defend them these had a right to pursue the best course they could devise for the benefit of their client. - He would therefore go on:
Mr. Hay speaks of two distinct charges; the invasion of Mexico and the seizing of New Orleans: but he declares them to be necessarily blended. How so? Could not a man 'levy war' against the U.S. without an invasion of Mexico? In Pennsylvania we have seen an insurrection against the U.S. but no invasion against Mexico. Much is said of the loss of time and of certain difficulties thrown in the way of the prosecution.
As to the first, sir, let the world decide whether we or himself have most plead for delay. At all events, we cannot entertain any fear that this court will be impatient. As to the difficulties in their way, we will say this, let the gentlemen pursue a regular course; let them bring this business before the grand jury, and we shall make no objections. But, sir, if they pursue this course over and over again; if they are continually throwing difficulties in our way; we shall mete out to them the same measure which they mete to us. Who has ever known of a proceeding like the present? Who has ever heard of the practice of coming out at such a stage as this with a distinct substantive charge; not growing out of the evidence before the court, but from other sources? Surely these gentlemen do not cry out for mercy; they stand upon the law; and law they shall have. Gentlemen say, that no such exception as this was ever taken before an examining magistrate. But, sir, where are the reporters that attend private magistrates, to record their precedents? Magistrates are to go by law; and what law? They must observe the rules of evidence. Would gentlemen introduce their witnesses without swearing them?
But the court must have all the evidence before them; and "they must separate" the good from the bad. But is this consistent with common sense; is it consistent with the books? The practice has always been, when an attorney introduced a writing into court, to ask what he is to prove by it: when he introduces a paper to shew the general contents of that paper. This was the practice on the memorable trials of Hardy and Tooke in England, in chancery business, indeed, a practice has crept in for the judge himself to read papers without knowing anything of their general contents; but this is done merely for the sake of convenience, and will not certainly apply to criminal prosecutions.
It is asked, "are we afraid to trust the court" with this evidence. No, sir. We are afraid to trust the court with nothing; but we do fear to prejudice the mind of the Grand Jury by this premature and illegal exhibition of evidence. Let the time come, when col. B. is to come regularly before the Jury, and we shall then see, who shrinks from the testimony. A number of other remarks have been made, sir, about col. B's apprehensions. All propriety and decorum have been set at nought; every idle tale which is set afloat has been eagerly caught at. The people here are interested by them; and they circulate all over the country. Sir, if the attorney for the U.S. shall choose to send up his bills before the

grand jury, then I hope the whole evidence will be laid before the world; and we shall hear no more of rumors and prejudices.
These gentlemen say "shall you pretend to order us? shall you dictate." No, sir, the law must dictate. The gentlemen, indeed, have produced a series of irrelevant writings and papers; and they must forsooth pursue a chronological order. No, sir. Away with such informality. Let gentlemen prove an assemblage of men for war. Let them prove the overt act. If they do not, I confidently hope that Colonel Burr will be discharged. Mr. Wickham here read a quotation from "Foster's Discourse on High Treason."
Mr. Burr did not expect an opinion of the court since no motion had been made. Mr. Wickham had only given notice to the opposite side, that they should follow the strictest rules of law. If it was for a suit of 10l. only, he should ask for the laws of evidence.
The Chief Justice said, it would certainly be better, if evidence was produced to prove the fact first, and the evidence to show their coloring; for no evidence certainly has any bearing upon the present case, unless the overt act be proved. However, if the attorney for the U. S. thinks the chronological order the best, he may pursue his own course; but the court trusts to him that he will produce nothing, which does not bear upon the case.
Mr. Wirt. We coincide with the opinion of the court, that an overt act ought to be proved, and that we ought to produce no evidence at all, unless we believed we had enough to prove the overt act. We do believe that we have sufficient evidence for this purpose; but we think it best, to pursue something like a chronological order; to take this conspiracy in its germ, to go on step by step, and to trace out every event as they subsequently arose.
Mr. Hay observed that it would be necessary to give evidence to show the temper of mind of the accused: as for instance, Mr. Stoddert would show his hostility to the administration, and even to the government: to show how his disposition of mind might lead to treasonable designs, to plans, and thence to overt acts. This was the natural order of things and of the evidence. He hoped; that in drawing out his evidence, the court would rely upon his humanity, that he would produce none which he did not believe to bear upon the fact.
Mr. Randolph said, that however he might respect that gentleman's humanity, he knew too well the temper of any prosecution, to expect much from it. They are for strict law, said Mr. R. and so are we. In England before a witness is heard, it must be stated in general terms what he intends to prove. The same practice ought to prevail here. Let the attorney for the U. S. state the substance of each part of the testimony he is to produce, and the court will then perceive whether it is calculated to bear upon the case itself, or whether it is only intended to inflame the public prejudices against col. Burr. We demand, that the overt act be first proved; without that, the accessory evidence is of no kind of use. Let that be established, and the accessory facts will then have their weight. I hope, sir, if the attorney for the U. S. does not introduce his evidence on that point, we shall be at liberty to suppress all the irrelevant testimony.
Mr. Botts, said he should leave it to the court.
Mr. Hay. Agreed.
The Chief Justice decided, that the attorney of the U. S. might pursue whatever course he thought best.
Mr. Botts. Send us the written testimony before you submit it to the court.
Mr. Hay. As I said before, I shall take up the depositions first; and then the viva voce testimony, in a chronological order. I shall first introduce gen. Wilkinson's deposition.
Some desultory conversation, then ensued between Mr. Hay and Mr. Botts, on the latter's demanding the liberty of examining the deposition. At length Mr. Hay handed the paper to him.—Mr. Botts then addressed the court.
(As Mr. Botts's speech contains an explanation of much of the course, which is probably to be pursued by col. Burr's counsel, particularly in regard to instructions from the court to the grand jury on the evidence; we have published it at some length.)
Mr. Botts. In my objections to gen. Wilkinson's affidavit, I may be compelled to question the correctness of principles, in favor of which the court has expressed an impression. It has been our misfortune to have been drawn out into a desultory discussion of some of the propositions fixing limits to the examination; when these propositions had such relation to each other and among themselves as to render it difficult to fortify one effectually against assault, without the support of the others. And although the subject was not wanting in novelty or importance to fit it for solemn argument, yet the complaints of the prosecutor so often, so loudly, and so causelessly repeated, has forced from the court a premature intimation of judgment. I feel the perplexity of my situation most sensibly, and shall hope for the indulgence of the court, if I should unwarily stray into the seeming indecorum of resisting, now and then, an inclination of the mind of the bench. Whenever I venture into a scene so delicate, I shall present to the court authorities not to be resisted.
The opinion of the supreme court overruling the objection, that the oath administered to gen. Wilkinson was extrajudicial, fixes the law for this court.
The best evidence that the nature of the case will admit of, should be pro-
duced. This rule applies to every stage of every case in every court. The failure to produce the best evidence that the nature of the case admits of, furnishes a presumption, that the higher evidence left behind, would, if produced, make against the party offering the weaker. All this is familiar in civil cases, where 40s. may be the quantum of interest in litigation. The benefit of this common law & common sense ought not to be lost, when the liberty of a citizen is concerned—when a 6 months' durance may be the object of the motion.
The supreme court considered an affidavit as the best evidence the case then admitted of. The accusation was fresh, and neither time or means had been allowed for procuring a personal attendance. Now the accusation is old and the government has had all the necessary means of bringing the witness here. The circumstances do therefore now admit of higher evidence than an exparte affidavit.
The viva voce testimony of gen. Wilkinson is the right of my client. No man should be deprived of the benefit of a cross examination without necessity. You have in another place said, sir, that it was to be made 'out only by inference from gen. Wilkinson's affidavit that col. Burr was the writer of the letter in cypher. If the witness was here he would impugn that inference by swearing that it was not in col. Burr's hand writing. If general Wilkinson were present would you admit his affidavit? If he ought to have been present and the government would not get him, shall the prosecution be favored for its negligence?
But the present charge is confined to High Treason in levying war against the U. S. and the great question is, whether Wilkinson's evidence is in any form pertinent to the charge? I do not mean to urge the objection, that if it develops any criminal purpose, it is not a treasonable purpose, for this construction has been settled by the supreme court. Admitting for the time, that it contained evidence of a treasonable purpose, and that the supreme court is to be overruled, still the evidence would be most impertinent upon the present charge of actual treason.
I have alluded to the legal propositions, intended to be pressed, as forming legal restrictions upon the task in which we are engaged. I will first combine them, that their fitness to each other, and their collective effects, may be seen. My second process will be to disunite them, and by an analytical comparison of them, with the known principles of our treason laws, to ascertain their legality.
No evidence of any matter ought to be given until proof shall be adduced that there was an actual war levied in the district of Virginia; and until it is proved that an overt act of treason, in that war, was done by Col. Burr: which proofs shall be by two witnesses at least.
First: It must be proved that there was an actual war. A war consists wholly in acts and not in intentions. The acts must be in themselves acts of war; and if they be not so intrinsically, words or intentions cannot make them so. In England, when conspiring the death of the king was treason, the quo animo formed the essence of the offence; but in America, the national convention has confined treason to the act . We cannot have a constructive war, within the meaning of the constitution. An intention to levy war, is not evidence that a war was levied. Intentions are always mutable and variable. The continuance of guilty intentions is not to be presumed. If this were not the case, the avowal of a purpose to levy war, would fix the crime: For a proved intention might be attached to the next innocent act of the person who formed it; and so preparations of emigration be turned into a levying of war. It has been eloquently declared that war cannot exist in a closet or a corner; but when levied it must be in the face of the world. This cannot be true, if the recesses of the bosom are to be explored for any of the ingredients in the composition of the crime of levying war. The guilty intention must be made manifest from the act alone.
Gen. Wilkinson professes to know nothing but of the intentions which are not evidence of acts.
Endly: The war must not only have been levied, but col. Burr must be proved to have committed an overt act of treason in that war. A treasonable intention to co-operate is no evidence of an actual co-operation. The acts of treason of others even if in pursuance of his plan, would be no evidence against him. It might not be necessary that he should be present perhaps, but he must be, at the time of levying the war, co-operating by acts; or in the language of the constitution, be committing overt acts. The act of associates in a treasonable plan, in countries where the doctrine of constructive war prevails, can never be given in evidence against the accused until after the plan has been proved on the latter, and until such acts shall appear to have been within the limits of that plan, 1 Ealt's Power Law 96 97. Part of the proof in this affidavit is of the declarations of a supposed associate as to what the plan itself was. But in this country, as there cannot be a constructive treasonable war plans and acts of associates can only come in, when the former has been executed and the latter has been visibly and publicly alluded. Vol. 4, Tucker's Black, Appendix B.
(Mr. Botts's speech to be continued.)
WASHINGTON CITY.
FRIDAY, JUNE 12.
Among the late donations to Peale's Museum we notice "a specimen of paper made according to the patent of Mr. Charles McKenzie for manufacturing paper of any length and of considerable breadth."
It would be highly satisfactory to be advised what is the relative price of various sizes of paper above the ordinary dimensions.
A gentleman who came passenger in the Amelie, from London, assures us, that the conduct of Mr. Monroe has been highly approved of by the mercantile interest of that city—and that a public and very splendid Dinner was to be given him by the merchants, as a mark of their respect for his vigilant exertions in endeavoring to restore a friendly intercourse between that country and the U. States.
Boston Paper.
Mr. Jefferson's reply to the ministers and Messengers of the Bap. Church of North Carolina.
Washington, June 24, 1806.
SIR, I have duly received the address signed by yourself on behalf of the ministers and messengers of the several Baptist churches of the North Carolina Chowan association held at Salem, and I proffer my thanks for the favorable sentiments which it expresses towards my country enjoys in the pursuits of peace and industry ought to endeavor that cause to all its citizens, and to kindle their hearts with gratitude to the Being under whose providence these blessings are held. We owe to Him especially, thanks for the right we enjoy to worship Him, every one in his own way, and that we have been singled out, to prove by experience, the innocence of freedom in religious opinions and exercises, the power of reason to maintain itself against error, and the comfort of living under laws which assure us that in these things, "There is none who shall make us afraid."
I am peculiarly gratified by the confidence you express that no attempt will ever be made by me, to violate the trust reposed in me by my fellow-citizens—or to endanger their happiness. In this confidence you shall never be disappointed. My heart never felt a wish unfriendly to the general good of my fellow citizens.
Be so kind to present my thanks to the churches of your association, and to assure them of my prayers for the continuance of every blessing to them now & hereafter; and accept yourself my salutations and assurance of great respect and consideration.
TH: JEFFERSON.
Mr. George Outlaw.
FOR THE NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER.
Mr. Smith, TO plant or cover seed shallow in a wet season, and deep in proportion to the dryness, and stiffness of the soil, is known, and generally believed to be a correct principle in agriculture. However like many other articles of belief it lies dormant in the minds of many as has no effect upon their conduct. This has been very fully proved this last spring, which has been uncommonly backward, rainy, and cold. The corn and oats have generally come up very badly, owing to the inattention to that principle and covering the grain in the customary manner, the oats with the plough, and the corn with a hoe full of earth. Many of our planters are not done replanting yet, and several have lost all their oats. A neighbor of mine, aware of the importance of consulting the season, the nature of the soil, and circumstances, began planting on the 13th of April, which this year was early. He attended in his field during the whole time of planting, and was careful not to suffer his workmen to cover too deep, which from long habit, they are prone to do, he told me had infinite difficulty to get them out of the old common way in which they were hankered. This knack is one and the same for all seasons. His method was to throw on one spoonful of light earth just enough to hide it from the birds. In eight days in that humid chilly season, it was all up. I walked through it two days ago and there was not one single hill missing, and was most flourishing, notwithstanding it had been bitten by a severe frost. This gentleman was much dissuaded by several persons from adopting that mode, he was told that the seed would all wash out of the ground and a variety of other evils were threatened, no doubt that the roots would not have sufficient hold—that in one hot day the sun would kill it—that the crows would pull it up—and so by the by they would, unless it was watched or tarred, and limed or soaked in hellebore, and rolled in plaster of Paris or some other preventives used. However in spite of all these threatened evils, his success has been complete. Many will lament not having followed his example, and not having used a harrow instead of a plough to put in oats, and no one here so than A St. Mary's farmer.
FOR THE NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER.
"The Friends of Order."
Among the deceptive art, which have been resorted to, by the party styled Federalists , none appear more palpable, than that of assuming to themselves the appellation of "friends of order". A brief view of their conduct for the last ten years will prove the truth of this remark.
It is notorious that during the late administration, when every person who questioned the infallibility of the Ex-President, was denounced as a jacobin, and a disorganizer, those who arrogantly assumed the appellation of "friends of order," were continually violating the laws of their country. As a proof of which witness the lawless acts and daring outrages which were committed by armed associations, of these pretended "friends of order." Who can forget the disgraceful scenes which were acted in the streets of our principal cities during the years 1798 and 1799—A period which has justly been called "the reign of terror," and which threatened to demolish the temple of liberty, and erect on its ruins Basilles and other edifices of despotism.
Although we have not witnessed a repetition of these outrages, since the mild reign of the law has succeeded that of terror and procription, the party styled federalists have nevertheless given fresh proofs of their love of order and respect for the constituted authorities. This must be admitted by every candid and unprejudiced person who has (for the last six years) perused the papers attached to this faction. Marats, L'Ami du Peuple and some other jacobin papers, (which were published during the French Revolution) have frequently been noticed on account of the disorganizing principles which were therein advocated, but I question whether even those papers contained more sedition, more calumny more misrepresentation, more malignancy, and unfounded charges against the constituted authorities, than can be found in the Boston Repository and New York Evening Post , as well as in many other papers which are patronized by "the friends of order."
Some of the opposition papers, have indeed ventured a step farther than even L'Ami du Peuple . Marat never advocated a dismemberment of the French Republic, whereas a dissolution of the American Confederacy has been indirectly recommended in several papers that are in the interest of "the friends of order." There is likewise reason to believe that many of these worthy patriots were concerned in a recent attempt to separate the Western from the Atlantic States. The lively interest which "the friends of order" seem to take in the fate of the principal conspirator, seems to justify a belief that his treasonable machinations were not unknown to them, or at least to their leaders. Many other facts and circumstances might be listed to show that the federalists (as they are called) do not merit the appellation which they have assumed, I shall however conclude with calling on every candid person who has hitherto adhered to this junto, to open his eyes and consider the management of these ambitious men, who to make themselves powerful in their party, study nothing but how they may foment divisions in the Commonwealth.
CATO.
Norfolk, June 5.
Mr. Purviance, secretary of legation at London, has arrived from Washington with dispatches of the government for our Ministers and Commissioners Extraordinary at the court of St. James's, with which he will proceed immediately on board the Wasp sloop of war, capt. Smith.
Philadelphia, June 9.
A passenger on board the schooner Hannah, captain Brownlow, arrived at Baltimore in 29 days from New Orleans informs, that Gen. Wilkinson and Commodore Shaw, were to sail for the former place about the 12th of May, in one of the U. States' schooners.
Boston, June 5.
The following is an extract of a letter from a British officer, at Monte Video, dated Feb. 7.
"We are at length in possession of this place, the only fortified one in this country. It would have fallen an easy conquest, had not some French adventurers (Mordelli their Chief) stirred the country against us. Mordelli and most of his companions were killed in the assault, and the natives flock in numbers, returning to their homes and occupations. If we can but reconcile the country to our government, hundreds from Britain and Ireland would emigrate. This is the finest climate imaginable.
"Gen. Craufurd, with a force equal to ours, is expected hourly. The object of his expedition was intended to be distant from this; but he has orders to call here, and I fancy the commander of the forces will think it necessary to detain him before we proceed to Buenos Ayres. One half of our troops are in the fortifications, the other half encamped on a neck of land, three miles from town. We are all in high spirits."
Salem, June 5. On Wednesday last the Hopewell, capt. Rea, arrived here from Hamburg, which place she left on the 17th of April. The last news received there respecting the war was similar to what we have had here—that Massena had made a movement which it was expected would immediately bring on another general battle. As to peace, tho' there had all winter been some talk of it, yet it was an event that in Hamburg was not expected soon to take place.
HAMBURG, APRIL 10.
We have just received the important news of the failure of the English at Constantinople. After sustaining some loss, they were obliged to leave the Dardanelles. It is reported that Gen. Sebastiani is charged with the defence of the coasts. The courier who brought this intelligence to Vienna, left Constantinople on the 12th of March. It is supposed that the English merchandise in Constantinople, amounts to more than 50,000,000 (probably six dollars) and is expected to be seized. The Turks manifest great ardor, and gen. Sebastiani and frequently finds it difficult to restrain them.
The head quarters of his majesty the Emperor of France, were still at Osterode on the 2d of April.
The Editor of the National Intelligencer, having, from a regard to his health, determined to exchange his present profession for one less laborious, offers to dispose of his establishment, consisting of the National Intelligencer, printed three times a week, and the Universal Gazette, printed weekly. This disposition will only be made to a person of sound republican principles. It is desirable that the terms should be arranged by personal communication with the Editor.
The Editors of Republican prints throughout the union will confer a favor by inserting this advertisement a few times in their papers.
FOR SALE.
TWO HOUSES on a corner lot, on Eighth and L. Streets, in the city of Washington, opposite the entrance into the Navy Yard. —This property, as a stand for business, is equal, if not superior, to any in the city. One of the houses, now in the occupation of David Bates, is a frame; the other a brick. A particular description is deemed unnecessary, as it is presumed no one will purchase without viewing the property, which will be shown, and the terms made known, upon application to Mr. M. Trout near the premises, who is authorized to rent the brick building, until the whole can be sold. June 12, 1807. 3t
By virtue of a decree of the hon. the circuit court of the district of Columbia for the county of Washington in the suit of Charles Wadsworth—complainant, versus Owen Roberts and Jane his wife, George M. Lyles John Harper and James Keith—defendants.
Will be sold at Public Auction to the highest bidder on Saturday the 28th day of July next at Rhodes's hotel in the city of Washington, the easternmost part of Lot No. 18 in square number 168 in the 1st city of Washington, together with the two story Brick Dwelling House thereon erected and other the improvements to the said part of a lot belonging or appertaining. The above house joins the one now in the occupation of Mr. White the teacher of the Western School. Any person desirous of purchasing said property may be shown it by applying at the Clerk's Office. The sale to commence at 12 o'clock precisely. The terms cash, or money to be paid immediately on the sale's being ratified by the court. LEWIS FORD, Trustee. June 12—wtdof
FOR SALE.
A HANDSOME GIG and HARNESS. Apply to Joseph Semm's tavern-keeper for further information. Georgetown, June 12—3t
TEAS, SUGARS, BRANDY, RICE, &c.
WALTER & CLEMENT SMITH, have just received by the Schooner Citizen, captain Sturges, and Providence captain Travers, from New York, and offer for sale at their Warehouse opposite Lowndes's wharf—30 chests fresh Hylon, Young Hylon, and Hylon Skin teas of fine quality; 100 boxes of 7lb. Superior and fresh Hylon, and 14lb. each Imperial and Gunpowder tea, put up in Canton for family use, 4 chests single Hylon, 7 pipes high 4th proof and well flavored Bordeaux Brandy, 20 tiers Rice, 15 hds best Surinam Molasses, 40 hds. 3 Prime St. Croix and Trinidad, 30 barrels Sugars, 15 hds. Martinique claret Sugar, entitled to drawback and certificate, 40 boxes Clarret and Frontignac wines, one dozen each, 30 boxes Olives and Capers, 10 baskets best refined sweet Oil, 6 bottles each, 10 boxes London Mufard, 6 hds. Spermaceti and Whale Oil, 100 Demijohns, Pineapple, Ginger, Nutmegs, Cloves, Fruits, &c.
And in Store,
Old Cogniac Brandy, very fine, Holland and country Gin, Whiskey, Peach and Apple Brandy, Sherry Lisbon, Tenerife, Port, Catalonia, and old Madeira Wines, old Jamaica Spirit, West India Rum & p. Lemons in boxes. Loaf and Lump Sugars, coarse Lisbon Salt, &c. Georgetown, May 27—22wtd

Will be sold at Public Sale on Monday the 6th day of July next at Mr. Chapallers tavern near Charlotte Hall academy in St. Mary's county, a Track or parcel of LAND called Hutton, situate lying & being in the vicinity of said academy, containing about 250 acres, on six months credit, the purchaser giving bond with approved security. Possession will be given immediately after the sale, and when the purchase money is paid a good and sufficient title will be given. At the same time and place will be sold Six NEGROES, consisting of three valuable men, a lad, woman and child. The terms of sale of the negroes will be made known on the day of sale by SAMUEL TYLER , agent for Mary Pottinger .
R. C. WEIGHTMAN, PRINTER, BOOKSELLER AND STATIONER, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, Having purchased the Extensive and Valuable establishment of WM. DUANE , consisting of Books, Stationery, Binding implements, and Printing materials, offers for sale at the lowest Philadelphia rates, Books and Stationery of all kinds;—Music and Musical Instruments—Printing Ink of the first quality, and Patent Ball skins. Printing in all its various branches, will be executed to order, with taste and on the shortest notice.
Blank Mortgages, Deeds, Leases, Bills of Lading, Powers of Attorney, Apprentices' Indentures, Warrants, &c. kept constantly for sale, by the quire or single sheet. Lawyers & others, by taking a quantity will be allowed a liberal discount. R. C. W. Solicits the attention of his friends, and hopes by unremitted assiduity to his business, to merit a share of public patronage. May 27—tf
A HANDSOME SORREL HORSE For Sale, Apply as above.
All my creditors are requested to take Notice. THAT I shall apply to Charles county Court, at August term eighteen hundred and seven, for the benefit of the laws passed in favor of insolvent debtors, in the years of eighteen hundred and five and eighteen hundred and six. JOHN B. HANSON , Charles county, state of Maryland, June 6, 1807—3t
COMMITTED to my custody , on the 23rd day of May last as a runaway, a dark mulatto man, who calls himself DENNIS , appears to be about 25 years of age, who lays he belongs to John M'Ray in Dumfries in the state of Virginia: he is about 5 feet 8 inches high; his clothing is a blue roundabout and pantaloons, coarse linen shirt, an old hat, old shoes, and has a scar in one of his eye lashes. The owner is requested to come forward, pay charges, and take him away, otherwise he will be sold agreeably to law for his prison fees, &c. JOHN FLEMING , Sheriff of Montgomery county. June 10—3t
TAKE NOTICE. THE creditors of Zadock Baldwin, an insolvent debtor, are desired to take notice that the subscriber, legally appointed assignee of said insolvent debtor, will attend at the house of Johnson Tuttle, innkeeper in the town of Newark on the 3rd day of July next at 10 o'clock A. M. to examine and ascertain the debts due to each creditor; and that he will on Thursday the 3rd day of December next, at 10 o'clock A. M. attend at the same place to make a division of all the money which shall then have come to his hands of the estate of the said Zadock Baldwin. W. AS CONDIT. Dated Newark, N. Jersey, 18th June 1807—June 10—tm
ICE. HONORE JULIEN respectfully informs the public that he has for sale a large quantity of ICE, which he will sell at the rate of 50 Cents per bushel or 18 3/4 cents per peck. Any person wanting ICE CREAM may be furnished any time this Season, by speaking them. (His store is between the Bank and the Treasury Office, F Street.) June 3—3t
APPEALS. NOTICE is hereby given that the Board of Commissioners of the county of Washington will meet from the 15th to the 25th inst. both days inclusive, at Steele's hotel, city of Washington, and at Semine's tavern, Georgetown, from the 26th inst. to the 6th inst. inclusive, between the hours of 10 and 12 o'clock for the purpose of hearing appeals under the late assessments. JOHN MOUNTZ , Jun. Clk. June 8—3t
A GOOD STAND. TO LET, the House next west of Rhodes's Hotel, where Mr. M'Laughlin carries on the boot and shoemaking. ALSO, A House for a genteel private family. To Let, the House adjoining Josiah W. King's, Esq. on F Street. Enquire of JAMES HOBAN. June 29—ep
This is to give notice, that the subscriber of the city of Washington in the district of Columbia, hath obtained from the Orphan's Court of Prince George's county in the state of Maryland, letters of administration on the personal estate of Thomas Duckett, 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 on or before the first day of October next, they may otherwise by law be excluded from all benefit of the said estate. Those indebted to the deceased are desired to make immediate payment. ALLEN B. DUCKETT , Adm. City of Washington, March 18—tf All claims forwarded by mail must be paid.
AN ACT, Supplementary to the act intitled "An act making provision for the redemption of the whole of the public debt of the United States." WHEREAS it is desirable to adapt the nature of the provision for the redemption of the public debt to the present circumstances of the United States, which can only be done by a voluntary subscription on the part of the creditors.
Sec. 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That a subscription to the full amount of the old six per cent. deferred and three per cent. stock, be and the same is hereby proposed; for which purpose books shall be opened at the Treasury of the United States, and by the several commissioners of loans, on the first day of July next, to continue open until the seventeenth day of March next following, inclusively, the fourteen last days of each quarter excepted, for such parts of the abovementioned descriptions of stock, as shall, on the day of subscription, stand on the books of the treasury, and of the several commissioners of loans, respectively, which subscription shall be effected by a transfer to the United States, in the manner provided by law for such transfers, of the credit or credits, standing on the said books, and by a surrender of the certificates of the stock subscribed.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That for the whole or any part of any sum which shall thus be subscribed, in old six per cent. or deferred stock, credits shall be entered to the respective subscribers, and the subscriber or subscribers shall be entitled to a certificate, or certificates, purporting that the United States owe to the holder or holders thereof, his, her, or their assigns, a sum to be expressed therein, equal to the amount of principal of the stock thus subscribed, which shall remain unredeemed on the day of such subscription, bearing an interest of six per centum, per annum, payable quarterly, from the first day of the quarter, during which such subscription shall have been made, transferable in the same manner as is provided by law for the transfers of the stock subscribed, and subject to redemption at the pleasure of the United States: Provided, That no single certificate shall be issued for an amount greater than ten thousand dollars: And provided further, That no reimbursement shall be made except for the whole amount of any such new certificate, nor till after at least six months previous public notice of such intended reimbursement.
Sec. 3. And be it further enacted, That for the whole or any part of any sum which shall thus be subscribed in three per cent. stock, credits shall likewise be entered to the respective subscribers; and the subscriber, or subscribers, shall be entitled to a certificate, purporting that the United States owe to the holder or holders thereof, his, her, or their assigns, a sum to be expressed therein, equal to sixty five per centum of the amount of principal of the stock thus subscribed, bearing an interest of six per centum, per annum, payable quarterly, from the first day of the quarter, during which such subscription shall have been made, and transferable and subject to redemption in the same manner, and under the same regulations and restrictions, as the stock created by the preceding section of this act: Provided, That no part of the stock thus created shall be redeemable, without the assent of the holder or holders of such stock, until after he who holds the eight per cent. and four and a half per cent. stock, as well as all the six per cent. stock which may be created by virtue of the preceding section, shall have been redeemed.
Sec. 4. And be it further enacted, That the commissioners of the sinking fund shall be, and they are hereby authorised to appoint an agent in London, and another in Amster dam whose duty it shall be to receive subscriptions and transfers, and to issue new certificates in the manner, and at the times abovementioned, and as the officers of the treasury department or the commissioners of loans might do; that is to say, the agent in London, in favor of such stock holders residing in the dominions of Great Britain in Europe, and the agent in Amsterdam in favor of such stock holders residing in any other part of Europe, as may respectively become subscribers: Provided, That the certificates issued by the said agents, shall bear interest only from the first day of the quarter next succeeding that in which the subscription shall have taken place, and that in relation to subscriptions made in old six per cent. or deferred stock, the sums expressed in such new certificates shall be equal to the amount of the principal of the old six per cent. or deferred stock thus subscribed, which shall remain unredeemed after payment of the dividend payable on such stock, on that day from which the interest on the new certificates shall commence. The foreign stock holders thus subscribing with either of the said agents, shall be entitled to receive the dividend in the old six per cent. deferred, or three per cent. stock subscribed by them, respectively, which shall be payable on that day, from which the interest on the new certificates shall commence. And it shall be the duty of the said agents, respectively, to transmit, before the end of each quarter, to the register of the treasury, and to the several commissioners of loans, respectively, triplicate abstracts of the certificates of stock subscribed, and of the new certificates issued by them, during such quarter, in order that the proper credit may be entered on the books of the treasury, and of the commissioners of loans, as the case may be, to the holders of such new certificates. And the said agents, before they enter upon the execution of their several offices, shall, respectively, take an oath or affirmation for the diligent and faithful execution of their trust, and shall also become bound with one or more sureties to the satisfaction of the commissioners of the sinking fund, or of the secretary of the treasury, in the penal sum of twenty thousand dollars, with condition for their good behavior in their said offices.
Sec. 5. And be it further enacted, That the holders of old six per cent. deferred, or three per cent. stock, who may become subscribers, as aforesaid, either in the United States, or in Europe, and who, on the first day of July next, and also on the day of the subscription, shall be resident in Europe, may, at their option, which must be made at the time of subscribing, receive the interest accruing on the stock created by virtue of the preceding sections of this act, either in the United States, or at Amsterdam; that is to say, the stock holders residing, at the times abovementioned, in the dominions of Great Britain in Europe, at London, and at the rate of four shillings and six pence sterling, for each dollar; and the stock holders residing, at the times abovementioned, in any other part of Europe, at Amsterdam, and at the rate of two guilders and a half guilder, current money of Holland, for each dollar: in which last mentioned option the condition shall be expressed in the new certificates to be issued, and the credit or credits, to be given to the proprietors thereof, shall be entered, and shall thereafter be transferable only on the books of the treasury: Provided, however, That the interest thus payable in London and Amsterdam, shall not be payable until the expiration of six calendar months from the day on which the same would be payable in the United States, and shall be subject to a deduction of one half of one per cent. on the amount payable, for commission to the bankers paying the same: And provided also, That every proprietor of such stock may, on surrendering his certificate, receive another to the same amount, the interest whereof shall be payable quarterly yearly in the United States in the same manner as that accruing on the stock held by persons residing in the United States.
Sec. 6. And be it further enacted, That the same funds which heretofore have been, and now are, pledged, by law, for the payment of the interest, & for the redemption or reimbursement of the stock which may be subscribed by virtue of the provisions of this act, shall remain pledged for the payment of interest accruing on the stock created by reason of such subscription, and for the redemption or reimbursement of the principal of the same. It shall be the duty of the commissioners of the sinking fund to cause to be applied, and paid out of the said fund, yearly, and every year, such sum, and sums, as may be annually wanted to discharge the annual interest and charges accruing on the stock which may be created by virtue of this act. The said commissioners are hereby authorised to apply, from time to time, such sum and sums, out of the said fund, as they may think proper, towards redeeming, by purchase, or by reimbursement, in conformity with the provisions of this act, the principal of the said stock. And the annual sum of eight millions of dollars, vested by law in the said commissioners, shall be, and continue appropriated to the payment of interest and redemption of the public debt, until the whole of the stock which may be created by the preceding sections of this act, shall have been redeemed, or reimbursed.
Sec. 7. And be it further enacted, That there shall be allowed to each of the agents to be appointed by virtue of this act, in addition to the necessary expenses incurred by them, for printing, stationery, and postage, a sum of three thousand dollars, as a full compensation for their services. The said agents, and the commissioners of loans, shall also be allowed such additional sum as may be actually and necessarily expended for the clerk hire requisite for carrying this act into effect. And for defraying the said compensations and allowances, and such other contingent charges as may be incurred for carrying this act into effect, a sum not exceeding sixteen thousand dollars, to be paid out of any monies in the treasury, not otherwise appropriated, is hereby appropriated.
Sec. 8. And be it further enacted, That whensoever notice of reimbursement shall be given, as prescribed by the second and third sections of this act, the certificates intended to be reimbursed, shall be designated therein. In every reimbursement the preference shall be given to such holders of certificates as, previously to the said notice, shall have notified in writing to the treasury department their wish to be reimbursed. If there should not be applications to the treasury sufficient to require the payment of the whole sum to be applied to that purpose, the secretary of the treasury, after paying all sums for the payment of which applications shall have been made, shall determine by lot what other certificates shall be reimbursed so as to make up the whole amount to be discharged:—and in case the applications shall exceed the amount to be discharged, the secretary of the treasury shall proceed to determine by lot what applications shall be entitled to priority of payment.
Sec. 9. And be it further enacted, That the agents appointed by virtue of this act, and the several commissioners of loans, shall observe and perform such directions and regulations, as shall be prescribed to them by the secretary of the treasury, touching the execution of this act.
Sec. 10. And be it further enacted, That nothing in this act contained shall be construed, in anywise, to alter, bridge, or impair, the rights of those creditors of the United States, who shall not subscribe to the loan created by virtue of this act.
NATHL: MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives.
GEO: CLINTON, Vice-President of the United States, & President of the Senate.
February 11, 1807.
APPROVED, TH: JEFFERSON.
FOR SALE, At the TANYARD of UNDERWOOD and Stockwell on Saturday 13th June
Timothy & Clover, By the act of commencement at 12 o'clock.
SAMUEL SPEAKE, Auctioneer. June 10—2t
ropes, may, at their option, which must be made at the time of subscribing, receive the interest accruing on the stock created by virtue of the preceding sections of this act, either in the United States, or at Amsterdam; that is to say, the stock holders residing, at the times abovementioned, in the dominions of Great Britain in Europe, at London, and at the rate of four shillings and six pence sterling, for each dollar; and the stock holders residing, at the times abovementioned, in any other part of Europe, at Amsterdam, and at the rate of two guilders and a half guilder, current money of Holland, for each dollar: in which last mentioned option the condition shall be expressed in the new certificates to be issued, and the credit or credits, to be given to the proprietors thereof, shall be entered, and shall thereafter be transferable only on the books of the treasury: Provided, however, That the interest thus payable in London and Amsterdam, shall not be payable until the expiration of six calendar months from the day on which the same would be payable in the United States, and shall be subject to a deduction of one half of one per cent. on the amount payable, for commission to the bankers paying the same: And provided also, That every proprietor of such stock may, on surrendering his certificate, receive another to the same amount, the interest whereof shall be payable quarterly yearly in the United States in the same manner as that accruing on the stock held by persons residing in the United States.
Sec. 6. And be it further enacted, That the same funds which heretofore have been, and now are, pledged, by law, for the payment of the interest, & for the redemption or reimbursement of the stock which may be subscribed by virtue of the provisions of this act, shall remain pledged for the payment of interest accruing on the stock created by reason of such subscription, and for the redemption or reimbursement of the principal of the same. It shall be the duty of the commissioners of the sinking fund to cause to be applied, and paid out of the said fund, yearly, and every year, such sum, and sums, as may be annually wanted to discharge the annual interest and charges accruing on the stock which may be created by virtue of this act. The said commissioners are hereby authorised to apply, from time to time, such sum and sums, out of the said fund, as they may think proper, towards redeeming, by purchase, or by reimbursement, in conformity with the provisions of this act, the principal of the said stock. And the annual sum of eight millions of dollars, vested by law in the said commissioners, shall be, and continue appropriated to the payment of interest and redemption of the public debt, until the whole of the stock which may be created by the preceding sections of this act, shall have been redeemed, or reimbursed.
Sec. 7. And be it further enacted, That there shall be allowed to each of the agents to be appointed by virtue of this act, in addition to the necessary expenses incurred by them, for printing, stationery, and postage, a sum of three thousand dollars, as a full compensation for their services. The said agents, and the commissioners of loans, shall also be allowed such additional sum as may be actually and necessarily expended for the clerk hire requisite for carrying this act into effect. And for defraying the said compensations and allowances, and such other contingent charges as may be incurred for carrying this act into effect, a sum not exceeding sixteen thousand dollars, to be paid out of any monies in the treasury, not otherwise appropriated, is hereby appropriated.
Sec. 8. And be it further enacted, That whensoever notice of reimbursement shall be given, as prescribed by the second and third sections of this act, the certificates intended to be reimbursed, shall be designated therein. In every reimbursement the preference shall be given to such holders of certificates as, previously to the said notice, shall have notified in writing to the treasury department their wish to be reimbursed. If there should not be applications to the treasury sufficient to require the payment of the whole sum to be applied to that purpose, the secretary of the treasury, after paying all sums for the payment of which applications shall have been made, shall determine by lot what other certificates shall be reimbursed so as to make up the whole amount to be discharged:—and in case the applications shall exceed the amount to be discharged, the secretary of the treasury shall proceed to determine by lot what applications shall be entitled to priority of payment.
Sec. 9. And be it further enacted, That the agents appointed by virtue of this act, and the several commissioners of loans, shall observe and perform such directions and regulations, as shall be prescribed to them by the secretary of the treasury, touching the execution of this act.
Sec. 10. And be it further enacted, That nothing in this act contained shall be construed, in anywise, to alter, bridge, or impair, the rights of those creditors of the United States, who shall not subscribe to the loan created by virtue of this act.
NATHL: MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives.
GEO: CLINTON, Vice-President of the United States, & President of the Senate.
February 11, 1807.
APPROVED, TH: JEFFERSON.
FOR SALE, At the TANYARD of UNDERWOOD and Stockwell on Saturday 13th June
Timothy & Clover, By the act of commencement at 12 o'clock.
SAMUEL SPEAKE, Auctioneer. June 10—2t
June 10—2t
BRANDY, TEAS, SUGARS, &c.
ROSS & GETTY , have just received by the Schooner Citizen, Capt. Sturges, and by the Providence, Capt. Travers, from New-York, and offer for sale at their store, corner of Washington and Bridge streets, opposite the Union Tavern, the following
Groceries, viz. 1 pipe London particular Madeira wine. 4 do. very strong 4th pr. of Bordeaux Brandy. 2 hds. do. do. Jamaica Spirits. 12 chests froth Hyson, Young Hyson, Hyson thuan, and Hyson skin teas. 2 chests Imperial. 60 boxes gun powder tea } Put up pur- of seven lbs. each, } posely for- 20 canisters do. 2 lbs. each, } family use- 60 do. Hyson 2 lbs. do. } 2 chests single Hyson 16 hds. St. Croix and Trinidad Sugars. 3 do. Surinam Molasses. 6 do. Spermat Oil. 100 dozen half pint tumblers. 3 boxes of 1 dozen each, Claret. } Of 3 do. do. Frontignac. } Superior 3 do. fruit preserved in brandy. } quality, 3 do. Olives. } 5 do. English mustard. } Superior quality. 104 lbs. Pimento. 700 lbs. Golden Cheese. 8 barrels country Gin. Iron Assorted. 128 bars English flat iron assorted. 48 do do square do. 37 do Sweden Tire. 10 casks of 3d. 4d. 6d. 8d. 10d. and 12d. cut nails, of a very excellent quality.
In Store, Old London particular Madeira wine Lisbon, Sherry, Sicily, Madeira, and Malaga Wines. Holland and country Gin in pipes & barrels. 40 barrels Whiskey, old Cogniac brandy of a superior quality. West India and New-England Rum. 12th Whiskey. Anointed, Cinnamon, Orange, and Perfect Love Cordials. Fresh Spices of all kinds. Mould and dip Candles. Loaf and Lump Sugar. A few prime Flemington Cheeses Spanish and Carolina Indigo Hair Powder, Starch, and Glue Domijohus Powder and shot of all sizes With almost every other article in the Grocery line; all of which they will dispose of on the lowest terms for cash or on short credits.
DAILY EXPECTED, from Philadelphia, by the Sloop Unity, captain Hand, 700 bushels Indian Corn 2 pipes of superior Old Port Wine 6 hogheads crab apple Cider 5 tons flat and square iron assorted 20 boxes Spanish Segars 60,000 country do. N. B. Tavern and Storekeepers in both town and country supplied on the lowest terms. Country produce, such as flour, whiskey, &c. purchased. Georgetown, June 8—4t
TRIAL of COL. JARON BURR. WESCOTT & CO. Eleventh street near Pennsylvania avenue, Washington city,
INFORM the public, that they have engaged Mr. THOMAS CARPENTER , one of the most able and correct Stenographers in the United States, to attend the Circuit Court to commence its session in Richmond, on the 2nd of this month; and if the trial comes on, to publish as speedily as possible, a full and complete account of it, accompanied by all the documents relative to this memorable and important decision. May 18—tf
LAND FOR SALE.
The Subscriber offers for sale 780 acres of land on Bullskin run in Jefferson county Virginia about 10 miles from Harper's Ferry, and a miles from the Shenandoah river 400 acres of this land is cleared, the rest in woods, on it there is a valuable Mill seat with 22 feet fall, the stream affording a sufficiency of water to turn two pair of stones, 25 acres of watered meadow which produces abundant crops of Hay, and as much more may be made at a trifling expense—the cleared land may be laid off into fields of 50 acres and each field have running water in it; there is generally sown on this farm 20 acres in wheat, which has not for some years past, produced less than 2500 bushels per annum—the improvements are a Stone Dwelling House and kitchen, a horse Dairy with a large never failing spring near the dwelling, a barn with stables under it for 30 horses, an apple orchard of 200 trees of choice fruit, and a variety of other fruit trees; on another part of this farm, there is a small frame Dwelling House, Kitchen and Dairy. Smoke house, Barn and Stables—this property will be shown and the terms made known on application to the subscriber on the premises. JOHN GANTT, Sen. April 29—epam
ELIAS B. CALDWELL, ATTORNEY AT LAW, Has removed his Office, to the house lately occupied by Mr. LAW, on Capitol Hill. Washington. July 26—tf
Ran away from the Subscriber living near the Eastern Branch bridge, a negro woman of about 32 years of age of a middle stature, rather blockier than common, somewhat pitted with the small pox about the nose; she has had liberty at different times to choose a master; she has left a sucking child, and I believe has contracted an acquaintance with a certain Cato Day, a black man who has worked some years past in the Navy Yard in the city of Washington. I have reason to believe she is either harbored or concealed or rather conveyed from this place under her own charge a change of clothing therefore cannot be well desired by her dress.
Whoever takes up the said negro and delivers her to me or to her master shall have TEN DOLLARS reward and all reasonable expenses if brought home. June 5—tf
JOAN MASTER.
It is more than probable she takes her route towards alliance all persons are warned against harboring or concealing her at their peril. J. M.
WM. S. NICHOLLS,
HAS just received from Philadelphia, and now for sale, a large and very handsome supply of SPRING GOODS, which he can offer his friends and customers on terms which will be pleasing to them—having taken great pains to select a general assortment, and goods of the best quality. He has on hand, Irish Linens, Dimities, India Mullins, and Calicoes, which he will sell very low: well worth the attention of those who purchase by the piece. Georgetown, June 5—3w
FOR RENT,
The House now occupied by Mr. Edward Jones—its advantageous situation to Market and the many real and essential conveniences appertaining thereto, render it a very desirable residence for any genteel family to a person, who I can be satisfied will make a good tenant, a lease of years will be granted if required. Possession can be given the first day of July next ensuing. WM. STEUART. Georgetown, April 20—sept July.
The thorough Bred Horse MONTICELLO, NOW IN HIGH ORDER.
WILL be Let to Mares the ensuing season to commence the first of April, at my farm near Georgetown, at FIFTEEN DOLLARS , per Mare, for which a note must be sent payable the first of September, and one dollar to the groom; or in lieu thereof, ELEVEN DOLLARS in money. Good and extensive pasture, well enclosed, at 50 cents per week, and the mare fed, if required, at the market price, for which the money must be sent. The greatest care taken to prevent accidents or escapes, but will not be responsible for either. JOHN THRELKELD. March 23—tf
20 DOLLARS REWARD.
RAN AWAY from the subscriber in August last, Negro Charles —he is a straight well made black man, about 26 years of age, 5 feet 9 or 10 inches high; has lost some of his fore teeth; is remarkably polite and much of a gallant. The above reward will be paid to any person who will bring him home or lodge him any jail so that I get him again. WM. B. BEANES. Upper Marlbo', Jan. 9—twtf
THE INSPECTION OF TOBACCO IN THE
City of WASHINGTON Will commence on the 10th day of next month, (June) until the Warehouse now Building is finished, the Tobacco which may be brought will be inspected and stored at Mr. Smallwood's warehouse, near the one building by the city. MICHAEL LOWE, Inspector. May 27—3w
CHARLES H. VARDEN, Merchant Taylor
New Jersey Avenue, near the Capital. RESPECTFULLY informs the gentlemen of the district of Columbia, he has imported by Miss ANN lately arrived at Philada. A choice assortment Of Extra Superfine cloths, Bennets, Velvets, and Cords, Cashmeres, single and double milled Satin cloths, fashionable Spanish Orleans and Toilets, rich silk Molekin velvets, silk and satin Florentines, with a variety of other articles suitable for the season. N. B. Ladies habits, regimentals, and navy uniforms made in the first style of fashion. Richard Marwell's celebrated patent parallel Suspender, can be had on the same terms as at his manufactory. November 12—tf
THE CELEBRATED ENGLISH RUNNING HORSE CLIFDEN,
WILL stand the ensuing season at my Farm in Prince George's county, about 5 miles from Queen Ann, 9 from Bladensburg, the same distance from Upper Marlborough, and about 15 from the city of Washington, at 25 DOLLARS the season; but 20 DOLLARS will be received in full if paid within the season; which will commence in March and end on the 1st of August. Good pasture will be furnished gratis, as soon as the grass is good, and in the mean time hay and corn furnished at the common price, for the Mares, according to orders. The utmost care will be taken of the mares, but I will not be answerable for accidents or escapes. CLIFDEN is a horse of uncommonly fine form above 15 and 1-2 hands high, of a beautiful deep blood-bay, and perhaps the strongest made thorough blooded horse on the continent. Large and powerful horses produce the only real good turf horses. Notes of hand must be sent with the Mares ISAAC DUCKETT. March 6—1807.
China, Glass, & Queen's-ware.
A. L. JONCHEREZ
HAS just received a fresh and a very extensive supply of Glass and Queen's-Ware, and expects, by the first packet from Philadelphia, an assortment of China, among his goods lately received, are 25 crates assorted ware Cotes common half pint tumblers; which he will sell, by the Crate or Cote, at a very moderate advance. Country and town merchants may be supplied with an assortment on as reasonable terms as can be had in the state of Maryland, or district of Columbia. N. B.—A. L. Joncherez here desire to inform his customers, that his prices are laid in such a way that no abatement can take place except when the goods are damaged. He therefore requests those who may honor him with their custom, not to charge them, as it would only be losing time, and state with him is precious. Georgetown, May 29—w7t