The national intelligencer and Washington advertiser. (Washington City [D.C.]), 1806-09-24 00:00:00

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, AND WASHINGTON ADVERTISER.
VOL. XI. WASHINGTON CITY, PRINTED BY SAMUEL HARRISON SMITH, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE. No. DCCCXXXVIII
FIVE DOLLARS PER ANNUM. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 1806. PAID IN ADVANCE.
National Intelligencer.
Towards the close of the last session of Congress, the following bill was brought into the House of Representatives by a committee, of which Mr. Thomas M. Randolph was chairman. Owing to the important national concerns which continued to engage Congress from that time to the end of the session, this bill was not further acted on. As it is, however, probably that it will at the ensuing session be taken up among the unfinished business of the last, we now publish it, that the inhabitants of the district may examine its principles and details, and take such measures as they may see fit to obtain its passage or rejection, accordingly as it may be agreeable or disagreeable to them.
A BILL
Adding to and amending the different acts of February twenty-seventh and March third, eighteen hundred and one, and May third, eighteen hundred and two, "concerning the district of Columbia," and the act of March third, eighteen hundred and five, entitled, "An act to amend the charter of George-town."
Be enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That the jurisdiction of the corporation of George-town, shall in future extend to the following boundary lines: from the mouth of Rock creek, along the creek upward, to the mouth of a small branch of the said creek, upon its right bank, near Rowles' mill dam, called Deep branch; thence along the said branch; upward, being a course generally north-west, to the point at which the small stream running from the tan-yard, at present owned and occupied by Thomas Hyde, joins the said branch; thence along the main stream of the said branch of Rock creek upward, being a course inclining north-east, to the point at which the line constituting the present northern boundary of the corporation when extended in the same rectilinear course to the said branch shall intersect it from that point of intersection by a right line coinciding with the said northern boundary, to a small stream called Mill branch, which runs by a course nearly south, into the Potomac, and along the said stream to its junction with the Potomac.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted , That the powers and duties of the justices of the peace of the county of Washington, as justices of the levy-court, or commissioners of the county, but not as conservators of the peace or individual magistrates, shall, in future, be confined within the local limits of the corporate jurisdiction in which they have fixed residence at the time, if such residence be in the city of Washington or in George-town, & within the limits of the county of Washington, exclusive of the city and of George-town, if such residence be in the country part of the county of Washington; a special function hereinafter prescribed and provided for, excepted.
Sec. 3. And be it further enacted , That the justices of the peace already appointed, and hereafter to be appointed by the President of the U. S. for the county of Washington pursuant to the eleventh section of the act, entitled, "An act concerning the district of Columbia," shall henceforward constitute separate and distinct levy-courts for the city of Washington, for George-town, and for the country part of the county of Washington exclusive of the city and of George-town, according as the said justices may have fixed residence at the time within the limits of either, and the said levy-court shall severally possess and exercise the same powers and perform the same duties within their respective limits, which the levy court for the county of Washington now possesses, exercises, and performs; & the clerks and collectors to be by each appointed, shall be subject to the same laws, perform the same duties, possess the same powers, and receive the same fees, and like proportionate emoluments as the clerks and collectors employed by the existing levy-court, are entitled to receive; and any three of the said justices, having fixed residence at the time in the city, in George-town, or in the country, shall constitute a quorum of the levy-court for that place, or for the country, as it may be.
Sec. 4. And be it further enacted , That the city of Washington, George-town, and the country part of the county of Washington, shall henceforward bear separately the charge of the maintenance and care of the sick and disabled poor, resident within the respective limits of each; and all other corporation or county charges whatsoever, except such as are herein provided for, which shall be jointly defrayed according to ap-
portionment made in the manner herein prescribed.
Sec. 5. And be it further enacted , That the justices of the peace having fixed residence in the city of Washington, in George-town, or in the country part of the county of Washington, exclusive of both, shall every year individually, by certificate under their hands, attested, or collectively, in such manner, & at such time, in each place, as may be convenient, select from each of their respective bodies, three of their number, who shall altogether, or at least two from each levy-court jurisdiction, together, meet as often as may be requisite, shall appoint their clerk, and shall constitute a general levy-court, or board of commissioners, for the whole county of Washington, including the city and George-town; the duties of which shall be, to determine what sums shall be levied upon the city of Washington, upon George-town, and upon the country part of the county of Washington, by the separate levy-courts of each, for the purpose of defraying their just proportions of the expense of supporting the orphan's court, the office of register of wills, the clerk's office, with all necessary provision for the safe keeping of records, the jail, if at any time the fees should become deficient for that purpose; of laying off, making and repairing convenient roads through the county without the city and George-town, and also of the compensation of the clerks of this court, all of which shall be subjects of general charge besides such other subjects as two thirds of the justices present, provided there be one or more from each levy court jurisdiction in the majority, may agree upon; which sums so determined shall be accordingly assessed and levied by the several levy courts within their respective limits, & paid forthwith to the clerk of this court, unless the said sums be voluntarily paid by the corporations or others, in which case there shall be no levy; & in case of failure or neglect in the separate levy courts of any of them, to levy and pay as herein directed, but in no other case, the general levy court shall appoint a collector, who shall have the same powers, perform the same duties, and receive the same fees and emoluments in proportion, as the other collectors.
Sec. 6. And be it further enacted , That it shall be lawful for the several justices of the peace of the city of Washington, of George-town, and of the country part of the county of Washington, to ask and receive for services performed by them, any where within the county, the fees allowed for similar services by the law of Maryland, intituled "An act for the better administration of justice in the several counties of this state," passed in the year 1796, any thing contained in the eighth section of the act of Congress, intituled "An act additional to amendatory of an act, intituled "An act concerning the district of Columbia," or elsewhere, to the contrary notwithstanding.
By his excellency ROBERT BOWIE , Governor of Maryland. A PROCLAMATION.
WHEREAS it has been stated to me, by the petition of number of respectable persons, inhabitants of Prince George's county, that a MURDER hath been committed on the person of CHARLES NEVITT , junior, late of Prince George's county—by a certain negro man, (slave of Basil Soper,) called WALL , who hath since absconded and fled from justice. And whereas , it is the duty of the Executive to guard as much as may be against the commission of such enormities, and to bring such offenders against the laws and peace of society to justice. I have therefore thought proper to issue this my Proclamation , and do, by and with the advice and consent of the Council, offer a reward of One Hundred Dollars to any person or persons who shall apprehend and secure the said negro WALL , in any jail in the United States, so that he be brought to justice.
Given in Council, at the city of Annapolis, under the Seal of the state of Maryland, this sixth day of September, in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and six.
ROBERT BOWIE , By his Excellency's command. NINIAN PINENEY , Clerk of the Council.
Ordered, That the foregoing Proclamation be published once in each week until countermanded, in the Maryland Gazette, at Annapolis; the Federal Gazette and Evening Post, at Baltimore; the Frederick-town Advertiser, and in the National Intelligencer, at the City of Washington.
By order, NINIAN PINENEY , Clerk of the Council. Sept. 22—Wtt.
FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.
HAMBURGH, July 12.
We are assured that Bonaparte has ordered marshal Bernadotte to march his corps into the country of Hesse Cassel. The elector having refused 10 months ago to lend 5 millions of rix dollars to France, and Napoleon being in want of that sum. Talleyrand has advised that measure as the only means to extort it from that Prince. However, its success is not quite certain, as it is very well known that the elector, who has never been a friend to Bonaparte, has guarded against his rapacity, by sending his treasure to Berlin.
In the same manner, the elector of Saxony has been summoned to lend six millions of rix dollars to the French Emperor—and as he has also refused the loan, it is apprehended that Bernadotte has been directed to pay a visit to the Grave Gewoelb , who is now at Dresden.
The new constitution of the German empire is daily expected at Ratisbon. It is already known that the three Imperial cities of Hamburg, Lubec, and Bremen, will be under the immediate protection and control of Bonaparte.
M. Bourrienne has given notice to our venerable Senate, that the policy superintendence of the French Theatre at Hamburg, belongs to him in consequence of orders to that effect, that he has received from the same prince who has sent him as his minister to the circle of Lower Saxony.
July 25.
A Frenchman has been taken up here, at the instance of M. Bourrienne, suspected of being one of twelve persons who conspired against Bonaparte, mentioned in our last. At the examination before the Pretor, Mr. Senator Schroeder, M. Bourrienne has constantly attended, and, even frequently interrupted the proceedings to put questions to the witnesses himself, or to quicken the progress of the examination. The circumstance is highly unpleasant to the Pretor. By a misunderstanding it was supposed here on Wednesday, that the blockade of the Elbe, &c. was raised; the Captain of the English frigate has announced that no more hostilities would be committed, by the English on the coast and on the Elbe.
July 26.
A letter from M. Alopus, the Russian Envoy at the Court of Stockholm, dated July 18, to M. Stender, the Russian consul at Hamburg, expresses a positive assurance, that all Russian vessels, having Russian property only on board, will be respected by the Swedish ships of war, consistent with the laws of nations; and that if any thing to the contrary should occur the ministers will not fail to protest against it with spirit. In the mean while Russian vessels must not expect to enter Prussian ports, while they are blocked by the Sweds.
VIENNA, July 16.
Letters from the frontiers of Turkey, dated the 21th June, say, "It is supposed with some appearance of probability from the relations which now subsist between France and the Porte, as well as from the great number of French troops assembling in Dalmatia, a number which is continually augmented, that a French army of from 50 to 60,000 men will aid the Turks against the Servians, and that the Porte will make some concessions in recompence for this service. The Porte will, it is said, consent that Butrinto, and the neighboring district which formerly belonged to Venice but which the Porte was put in possession of in 1799, shall be again united to Dalmatia & occupied by French troops. Butrinto being situated in the neighborhood of Corfu, it will favor any undertaking against that Isle."
By letters from Trieste great consternation prevailed there on account of unpleasant events which were there considered as probable and near at hand. Several families had taken measures against such events, to secure a retreat to Hungary or Austria.
ULM, July 2.
Yesterday a battalion of Corsicans, who have been some time at Augsburg, passed through this city to Wingensteig. Between 4 and 500 conscripts from the Rhine have also passed through here for Bavaria. The Corsicans have been removed, in consequence of the continual disorder between them and the Bavarian soldiers at Augsburg, where about 12 men remain who have been wounded in some of their affrays. In Suabia, in Upper Suabia, similar disputes have occurred between the French and the troops of Wittenberg.
NAPLES, July 2.
On the evening of the 29th of June, the king visited the works before Gaeta.
Arrived at the spot where general Vallonques was killed, he decided that a monument should be erected there, to perpetuate the memory of a general of so much merit, and who had contributed so much to the advancement of the works, the direction of which was confided to him. Persons versed in the military art will be surprised to learn, that the last parallel was pushed to within 160 yards of the fortress, and that the besieged made no use of their immense artillery.
Major Thomas, of the 10th of the line, was at dinner with four of his officers, a shell fell upon the table, wounded the five guests, pierced through the floor, and killed the cook in the kitchen.
His majesty has taken up his quarters at Garigliano, where a great number of troops are encamped. At Avrsah he reviewed the first regiment of Neapolitan Chasseurs, who requested to go to the siege of Gaeta. It is not known whether the king will grant them this honor, which the first regiment of Neapolitan light infantry has obtained.
GENOA, July 2.
One hundred and fifty Neapolitan galley slaves revolted against the guard, as they were coming out of Parma. They killed some of them, seized their arms, and made off towards the coast, in the hope of finding vessels. They are, however, closely pursued and measures have been so well taken, that there is reason to expect not one of them will escape.
LONDON, August 4.
A letter received by the Thalia, from Bengal dated the 20th of March, has relieved us from considerable solicitude, as to the nature of some recent disturbances in the province of Agra, during the preceding month; particularly at Gohud, where a British officer is stated to have fallen. The Prime Minister of Scindia, who has ever been hostile to the English, is suspected of having carried on a correspondence with the disaffected Rajahs in the vicinity of Gohud—but Scindia has, in the most unqualified terms, disavowed any participation in or knowledge of the plans of the malcontents. Holkar has made a like declaration, and the Peshwa, to whom the Gohud Rajahs have long been tributary, was engaged in arrangements for their reduction, when the British forces on the Jumna restored order.
Strong symptoms of mutiny have appeared amongst the troops at Hyderabad and Oude, but order had been perfectly restored at the date of our letter, and the ringleaders punished.
Sir E. Pellew has made application for some soldiers being drafted from the regiments in India, to serve on board the fleet as marines.
An attempt was lately made by the French to throw a large supply of arms and military stores ashore in the Gulf of Cutch, for the use of Una Mahal, who lately opposed the Guicavar Rajah, and who assembled a large party on the coast to receive them. An alarm, was however, given, the stores seized, several of Una's followers put to death, and the rest driven into the desert.
The enemy's cruisers in the eastern seas, which brave even the dangers of the monsoons, continue greatly to annoy the native commerce.
On Saturday evening, about 5 o'clock, lord Lauderdale, appointed minister plenipotentiary on the part of our government, to conduct the negotiation that has for some time been going on with the court of St. Cloud, left town. Mr. Goddard, the person who brought over the dispatches received on Friday, did not accompany his lordship as stated in some morning papers, but followed him yesterday. His lordship was accompanied by professor Dugald Stuart, and Mr. Basilico, the messenger, who will bring back the first dispatches from his lordship.
About one o'clock yesterday morning lord Lauderdale reached Deal; and soon after, embarked on board the Clyde frigate, commodore Owen, which sailed for the French coast between 5 and 6 o'clock, and landed his lordship at Calais at 10 o'clock the same morning. His lordship would probably reach Paris this day.
THE EXPEDITIONS.
Were it not that Lord Lauderdale has actually set out for Paris, we should have been inclined to think that several circumstances connected with the expedition to Sicily seemed rather to indicate apprehensions of the failure of the negotiation. The Guards, who have been for some time kept rather in an undressed state at Chatham, Deal, Ramsgate, &c. and marched and countermarched in various directions, after being at length embarked, have been ordered to proceed with all expedition to Portsmouth, whence the expedition for Sicily will start.
Many officers of the Guards have proceeded to Portsmouth; and most of the staff of them have done so. They are to be immediately embarked, and to follow to Portsmouth with all speed—the Royal Staff corps, the Royal Wagon
corps, the Royal artillery, the 93th reg., five companies, the 40th regiment, the 52d do. the 62 do. and the 88th do.
A letter from N. ples of the 17th inserted in one of our last French papers, contains the following account.
"On the 1st July 6000 English disembarked at the gulf of St. Euphemia, in Calabria. They were attacked on the 4th by the general of division Regnier with the Polish regiment and the 2d of the line, who were warmly repulsed. Gen. Compere, grievously wounded, and 320 Poles, were made prisoners. The English having been joined by a reinforcement of 3000 men, and by 8 or 4000 Calabrian insurgents, committed the error of advancing into the country; and quitted the protection of their vessels. Within a league of Cosenza they were seriously attacked by the general of division Verdier, at the head of 15,000 infantry and 2000 cavalry. The English were beaten, put to the route, & at the moment of writing 1800 English prisoners have arrived at head quarters. General Verdier is in pursuit of the fugitives. On the other hand general Regnier having marched to Cotrone has given up to pillage the Village de Lissola, 500 Calabrian rebels have been put to the sword."
The same paper says "A French prisoner in England writes that general Rochambeau, so long detained in that island, having requested by virtue of his capitulation, that himself and his army should be debarked in France, has obtained his return, on parole. It was given to the solicitation of Marshall Rochambeau his father, who demanded it in reciprocity for his own conduct to Lord Cornwallis, made prisoner with his army, an event which produced the peace of 1783. Lord Cornwallis, as well as all his men, received, on this occasion from general Rochambeau a treatment so generous that he conceived himself obliged to acknowledge it to his countrymen in the journals of the time."
August 5.
Major general Wynard, brigadier gen. Stewart, col. French, and many others of the Staff of the Sicilian army have arrived at Portsmouth, where they now wait for the transports from Ramsgate, which have, for some days been delayed by contrary winds.
The wind having become more favorable, these transports yesterday sailed from the Downs with a fine breeze. They were joined off Deal by the Explosion, Fury, and Devastation, bomb vessels, which are to see them safe to Portsmouth, where the staff will be received on board, and the expedition will take the first favorable opportunity of proceeding on its destination.
It is now pretty certain that the troops that have for some time been wind-bound at Portsmouth, commanded by Gens. Grey and Auchmuty, are immediately intended to go to the Cape of Good Hope.
The Bombay Gazette of the 11th of last Jan. contains some interesting intelligence; the government of Bombay has taken the most effectual steps to put a stop to the frequent injuries sustained by our coasting trade from the piratical states in those seas, particularly the people of Bate, Aram, Pissottra, and Gontree. Capt. Dobbie, of his majesty's ship Fox, proceeded with some smaller vessels to Bate Roads in the beginning of Dec. expressed the earnest desire of the British government to preserve peace, and amity with their neighbors by all just and honorable means; but peremptorily demanded restitution of the British property which had been captured, by those pirates. The menace soon had the desired effect. The Rajah of Bate was justly apprehensive that his town and temples would not long resist the pointed guns of the Fox; and he restored, upon oath, all the property taken by his subjects. A similar summons produced the like result; but some force was necessary to obtain adequate compensation for other plunder, which had been done. Capt. Dobbie having fully accomplished the object of his enterprise, returned to Bombay, leaving the Scrombolo, Lively, and a large Patta-mar, to cruise along the piratical shores.
The Clyde frigate returned to Deal yesterday, after having safely landed Lord Lauderdale at Calais. Some messengers have proceeded to Paris with dispatches, since his lordship's arrival, but no dispatches have yet been received from his lordship. The dispatches with the result of his first audience with the French Plenipotentiary or the minister for foreign affairs himself, may be expected at the close of the present, or early in the next week.
Many people are so sanguine in the expectation of peace, that they all themselves to believe the business such forwardness, that Lord Lauderdale will have little else to do but to sign preliminaries immediately, and that

Definitive treaty will be concluded soon after. This, however, will not be so speedily effected as they promise themselves, for there are many important points to arrange, which will take up a considerable time; nor must we infer any thing from the precipitancy with which M. D'Oubril signed a preliminary treaty for Russia. Indeed, 'we can take upon us to state with confidence, that he is believed to have exceeded the powers which were given him, and that not only our government, but the Russian embassy here, were very much surprised at the haste with which plenipotentiary signed a treaty, which must have been ready drawn up by the French ministry, before he arrived in Paris, and which could not possibly have been discussed with that deliberation which a matter of such magnitude required. Now that it has been signed, the court of St. Petersburg has to decide on the ratification, but to many politicians it would, even now, be no surprising event to see that court hesitate on the measure.
The emperor of Russia is understood to have proposed to his Swedish majesty to discontinue the blockade of the Prussian ports; and it is supposed, if his representations should not be attended to, that he would give his permission for the invasion of Pomerania. It was generally believed in that province, that the Prussians would pass the frontier on the 28th ult. This apprehension, however, may be considered as premature. Prussia will scarcely proceed to extremities until the result of the representations last made by her to the court of St. Petersburg are known.
There is nothing now in the state of the continent to induce his Swedish majesty to continue that dignified attitude which he has so long preserved, with so much honor to his country, and advantage to his personal character.
It is now pretty well known that Lt. general Simcoe is to be the successor to lord Lake in the E. Indies.
Accounts by the Lisbon mail state, that Bonaparte had required of the king of Spain to receive an ambassador from the new created king of Naples. It was also insisted on, that his catholic majesty should agree to the dethroning of his own daughter, the queen of Etruria, and that he should further consent to the incorporation of four of his provinces with the kingdom of France, viz. Catalonia, Arragon, Navarre and Biscay, thereby making the river Ebro the boundary between France and Spain instead of the Pyrenees. The court of Madrid made strong remonstrances against such unjustifiable pretensions; and war was even declared by the French minister six hours before his catholic majesty consented to the measure.
Yesterday dispatches were received by a flag of truce from Boulogne. Their contents have not yet transpired.
Stocks declined yesterday towards the close of the market. The fall was variously accounted for. Some would have it that dispatches had been received from France, which brought accounts unfavorable to peace. Others sent a messenger after lord Lauderdale to order his immediate return. The real cause however was simply this: Several holders of omnium finding the price high enough, wished to realize their profits, and brought large sums into the market for sale. The following were the prices at one o'clock this day: Consols for money 65—do. for Aug. 65 1-8 1-4—Reduced, 65 5.8 3 4—Omnium, 11—Exchequer bills, par, 34 premium.
We stated yesterday, and on the best authority, that M. d'Oubril had, in signing the preliminary treaty with France, gone beyond his instructions.
We can now add, that the terms are so ignominious and disadvantageous to Russia, that it is thought by some diplomats the emperor Alexander will probably hesitate to ratify them.
In the mean time Napoleon acts as if even the Definitive Treaty was signed. On the very day that D'Oubril signed the preliminary treaty, it was intimated to the Austrian ambassador, that his master must immediately abdicate the crown he has so long worn as head of the German empire, and confine himself in future to such matters as concern only his own house.
Twenty Dollars Reward.
WILL be given for apprehending and securing in jail a young Mulatto man named ANDREW. He was hired by me last year to Mr. Joseph Thomas who keeps the wide ferry to Alexandria, and absconded from that place about the latter end of August last. He is about 23 years of age, 5 feet 8 or 9 inches high, lufy and well made, has short curly hair, and is frequently subject to have several large pimples on his face. He is reckoned to be a tenable fellow of an easy agreeable address for a man in his low sphere of life. As he has not been heard of by me since his elopement, I suspect he has had the address to ship himself as a freeman on board some vessel either at Alexandria or Baltimore. Whoever takes him up and secures him in jail shall receive from me the above reward, or as soon due information thereof is given to me or to Dr. N. P. Caufin at Port Tobacco.
O. B. CAUSIN. Maryland Charter County, January 29--wtf
To BOARDERS.
A MISS of YEARLY BOARDERS will be reasonably and well accommodated, at MYER'S HOTEL from the 1st of October next. Washington City, Sept. 19--2W.
FROM THE LITCHFIELD WITNESS OF September 10.
The following is a careful, but compendious report of the prosecution and trial of Selleck Osborn, editor, and Timothy Ashley, late printer of "the Witness," for an alleged libel on Julius Deming, which resulted in the rigorous and yet continued imprisonment of the editor.
County court, Litchfield county, December term, 1805.
State of Connecticut, vs. Selleck Osborn and Timothy Ashley.
On the first day of the term, the Editor and printer of the Witness, by order of the court were arrested, and on the same day, were arraigned, and pleaded not guilty to an information filed by the attorney for the state, and exhibited against them for the following publication (viz).
REIGN OF TERROR.
Glorious fruits of the Stand up Law.
On the last freemen's meeting day capt. Solomon Simmons, of this town, rose with the republicans, in voting for assistants. This was observed by Julius Deming, Esq. who looked directly at capt. Simmons for a moment; and observing that he continued to vote on the same side, twitched a constable who stood near him by the shoulder, on whose turning round squire Deming pointed directly and significantly at capt. Simmons; though this spoke denunciation as plain as signs could speak, the capt. voted as before, all the while eyeing his persecutor in a manner which would have discouraged a man less persevering than squire Deming. Finding his signs not understood or not regarded, J. Deming, esq. left his seat before they had gone through the nomination, and came round to the seat where captain S. sat. "Does Russel Hunt live with you?" said the squire. "He does" said the captain. "I wonder if he has drawn out a CROW BAR for me," said the squire. "I cannot tell," said the captain. "I furnish him with iron, and he does business pretty much in his own way." "Captain Simmons," said the squire abruptly, quitting the subject of the crow-bar, "you must call on me before you leave town to day," "I will if you wish it," was the reply. "You had better call on me," said the squire. "you know what I mean." To be sure capt. Simmons knew what he meant—and by and by the reader will know what he meant.
Captain Simmons, undaunted by this conduct, voted as usual. After meeting he called on squire Deming, whom he found with two other gentlemen; & who, with little or no introduction, said "Capt. Simmons, I suppose you know that you owe me." "I do know it," said the capt. "and I suppose it ought to be paid—do you recollect how much is on the face of the note?" About fifteen dollars." On some doubt of this amount suggested by the captain, the squire recurred to his books and files—the two gentlemen left the room—the note appeared to be for 12 dollars—besides a trifling book account—"Now," said the squire, "if you do not pay me the cash this week, I will have two writs served upon you by Monday morning." "I wonder," said the capt. "you did not mention something of this business to me when I saw you the other day, if you was so much in need of it?" "That is nothing to the purpose," said squire Deming, sternly—"I have only to say that if I am not paid every cent this week, I will send an officer after you on Monday morning!" "Thank God!" replied capt. Simmons, firmly and feelingly, "I am able to pay you—I have money by me sufficient to pay you—but I will not at present—I shall pay it this week, if it suits me—I have paid you much money, squire Deming—but this shall be the last! if you will not frighten me out of my principles in this way, if I am poor." On this he left the house. The money was paid before Saturday night.
To Julius Deming, Esq.
After tracing your conduct through this narrative, an ardent and patriotic mind can hardly find composure to associate the sentiments of justice with the language of respect. In contemplating the man, there is danger of forgetting the magistrate.
Did you not take the constable by the shoulder and point to captain Simmons for the express purpose of influencing his vote?
Was not his steady and independent exercise of suffrage in favor of the republican nomination, the sole reason of your addressing him, in the manner you did after wards, at your store?
It is said, sir, that you at one time disapproved the measures of the late administration—that you lamented its extravagance and its increasing taxes—but that a small commission under that administration poured new light into your benighted soul—exhibited to you as beauties what had before seemed deformities, and in fact wrought in you a thorough political regeneration—and that you are now among the most malignant foes of the present economical and wise administration. That you are a foe to its friends is sufficiently evinced by your daily conduct; and particularly by your monstrous outrage upon the rights and feelings of captain Simmons.
Can a republican, sir, who has witnessed your conduct as a man, apply to you with confidence as a magistrate? Can he, without apprehension, see the scales of justice, in which is thrown his property or life, lifted by that finger which pointed with proscriptive intolerance, at a republican vo-
ter? And can you, venerable dispenser of justice, with such malignant feelings against a part of your neighbors, ascend the seat of judgment, without trembling, when you remember your oath to act without respect to persons.
Remember, sir, I am not accusing you as a magistrate—I am not impeaching your official rectitude—I would only suggest the awful difficulty of faithfully wielding the sword of justice with the same hand that hurls the firebrands of persecution.
Let me take you by the hand, sir—let us presume untroubledly to unbar the gates of futurity—let us anticipate the march of time, and hasten on the wings of imagination to the scene which will be open to us all, sooner or later—suffer yourself to be exhibited on a dying bed—the voice of conscience long stifled, must, will then be heard—she will present to your languid eyes, as in a mirror, the retrospect of former strivings, party contentions, all the enormities of malignant intolerance and abused wealth—the darling object of your soul, wealth and power will then lose their lustre—nor will a long list of the votes you have influenced serve to enliven the scene—all your present enjoyments will then appear loathsome or insipid—all your present fancied wisdom will then appear as folly—disgusted with the picture, your sickening eyes will seek in vain to avoid it—the eye of the soul cannot be closed—thus far you will fare like most others—happy will it be for you, if among the retrospective objects of folly, your soul is not harrowed with one of superlative wickedness—happy, if the scene does not exhibit the bench of justice, polluted by prejudice, and her scales corroded by the canker of intolerance—happy, if the voice of conscience, which is sometimes terrible as the last trumpet, shall say to you in a tone of soothing complacence—"Deming! among all the errors of ignorance or obstinacy, among all your frailties and wanderings, one fatal rock you have narrowly escaped—you have left the seat of the magistrate unpolluted, and resigned the sword of justice with pure hands."
In the first emotions of wounded pride, you may deem this language insolent; but the time will come, sir, when you will be sensible it is much more wholesome than the closet language of those who are goading you on to these extremities, and playing upon your sanguine temper for the gratification of their ambition or revenge. (To be Continued.)
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RUNAWAY NEGRO.
WAS committed to the jail of Washington county, Maryland, on the 11th day of August (ult.) as a runaway, a negro man, who calls himself WILLIAM SMITH, he is about 28 years old, about 5 feet high 10 or 11 inches high, and a very likely well made fellow; he had on a short blue coat, brown linen shirt and trowers. He says he is a free man; and that he is known in and about George town, Columbia. The owner (if he is a slave) is desired to release him, otherwise he will be sold for his jail fees agreeably to law. N. ROCHETER, Sheriff of Washington county. September 10--w3t
AGREELY to an order of the Orphans Court of Prince George's county the subscribers will offer for sale on Thursday the 25th day of September at the plantation of the late JAMES BEALL deceased, all the personal property of the said BEALL, consisting of 6 negroes, hogs, sheep, and plantation utensils. A credit of six months will be given for all sums above five pounds, and for all sums to the amount of five pounds for cash. JAMES BEALL, Jun. } Executors. OVID BEALL. September 1--w3t
WASHINGTON CITY.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24.
Extract of a letter dated Curazao, Aug. 15, 1806.
"About the first of the month Miranda landed on the Maine, and took possession of a fort of six 12 pounders near Coro without resistance. We cannot learn the number of his troops; but it is generally believed to be about 600. I saw a letter of the 13th instant, which came by a dispatch boat from Porto Cavello, and which says, "this day will arrive 2,000 regulars from Carracas. They will embark immediately for the neighborhood of Coro; for which purpose all the shipping in the harbor are put in requisition;" among which there are two schooners already laden for Curazao, and on debarking their troops they will proceed for this port. I have conversed with a young man that was interpreter to the prisoners that were taken on board Miranda's schooners. He says that William Lippincott, jun. is sent to Porto Rico, that Daniel R. Durning died of a wound he received when they were taken, that Daniel D. Kemper, Robert Saunders, Thomas Donahue, Captain of one of the schooners, Joseph Erle, Thomas Billop and James Gardin were hung. The names of the others he does not recollect. It is said, and I believe with truth, that the dispatches per the boat from Porto Cavello were to ask the assistance of this government by the loan of a Dutch frigate and sloop of war that are stationed here, but that the governor has declined."
Extract of a letter, dated Leghorn, July 30.
"On the 19th inst. the garrison of Gaeta surrendered, after the mortal wound which prince Phillipstadt received who commanded the fortress, & as the besiegers were on the point to enter the breach, the garrison capitulated, consisting of 7000 men, under the condition of retiring into Sicily, and not bearing arms against the French for the term of 18 months. The singularly favorable situation of Gaeta for defence, especially while they remained undisturbed on the side of the sea, gave to the coalition of Sicily a reasonable expectation of maintaining this post against all the power of the French, and thus remain a continual thorn in the side of the new king."
The siege was conducted by Massena, and I am told that the utmost intelligence has been discovered in the conquest, of what appeared hitherto impregnable. The affairs of Calabria have not taken so favorable a turn, for the English having landed some forces, which being joined by the discontented and unwary, has excited no small alarm in the capital; however, Massena has been sent at the head of 20,000 men, unconfined by the impediment of instructions; of course ensues the burning of villages, the immediate execution of those found in arms, with all the train of evils which fall to the lot of what is termed rebellious subjects. My own opinion is, that this flame of rebellion will be suppressed by the unqualified measures of Massena, but if I might hazard another, it would be, that he will never extinguish it; and that if the Neapolitans are not able by open force to free themselves from their new masters, that all the little arts of individual revenge and treachery, will at least render uneasy the possession of Naples to its present holders. The fortress of Stagno, and Cataro on the Adriatic are now completely in the possession of the French, as likewise is the republic of Ragusa; when the latter was taken possession of by gen. Lauriston, he in his proclamation, consoled the inhabitants with the prospect of returning to their former independence, whenever the Russians shall have evacuated Corfu, Zante, &c. &c. I have been informed by a friend just returned from Rome, and I am inclined to believe his information is correct, that the French government has demanded of the Pope the peaceable relinquishment of his capital; but that his holiness replied, "it is true I have not the power of resisting by arms your pretensions, but my consent shall never be extorted from me for the delivery of Rome." However there is no doubt remaining, that they will very shortly take possession of it, though the castle of St. Angelo or what was formerly the tomb of Adrian, is capable of long resistance. The French have now 3,500 troops at Civita Vecchia, which is more than is requisite to become masters of all the dominions of the Pope.
As far as we have received information from Vermont, the votes for governor stand as follows:
For Mr. Smith, repub. 4,682 Mr. Tichenor, fed. 4,563 Scattering 45
NEHEMIAH KNIGHT and ISAAC WILLBOUR, have been elected Representatives to Congress from the State of Rhode-Island.
We have received a file of the Moneiteur as late as the 23d of July. On examining them, we find but few articles worthy of notice which have not been already given. We have, however, gleaned the following—
CONSTANTINOPLE, June 18.
A correspondence between Constantinople and Cairo has been carried on for some time past: it relates principally to the form of government which is hereafter to be established in the
province of Egypt, and to removing those difficulties which to this moment endangered the tranquillity of that country. A plenipotentiary from the Bey is actually at this place; and a negotiation has already been entered into with the Ottoman ministers, who have evinced a disposition favourable to accommodation. It appears certain that the Porte will consent to restore the Bays to all the prerogatives which they have heretofore enjoyed, and their chief, Elphi Bey, will be nominated governor of Egypt.
PETERSBURGH, June 18.
The chamberlain Barkoff, who lately returned from the city of Urga, on the frontiers of China, again departed from hence, eight days ago, for Pekin. The ambassadors count Golowkin, is still at Irkoutzk, and the commerce between the two empires continues with activity. The official reports give a result of 1,597,838 roubles as the amount of merchandise exchanged.
HAGUE, July 15.
His Majesty this day received the oath from the grand officers of the crown, of his household, and of the household of his queen, who are at present at the Hague. The form of the oath is as follows:
"I swear obedience to the constitutional laws of the kingdom, and fidelity to the king. I swear to serve his majesty with zeal and sincerity in all the posts which it may please his majesty to confer upon me; to obey, and to cause to be obeyed the orders which his majesty may cause to be given me; and should any thing come to my knowledge, which can endanger the honor, the security, or the service of his majesty, to give immediate notice thereof to his majesty."
The superior functionaries, who have the disposal of the funds of his majesty, have moreover promised "to be attentive to and economize the interests of the king in respect to the expenditures entrusted to them."
A decree of the 1st of July regulates the organization of the council of state. There will be thirteen resident, and an indefinite number of extraordinary counsellors. The council is divided into five sections: The king presides in the council. The ministers have a deliberative vote when called upon. There are to be two classes of auditors attached to the council. The first class, to be called auditors of the king, is to assist in the general assembly of the council: the other will be employed in the sections.
ALTONA, July 4.
M. de Thiebra, director of the mines at Fribourg, and the professor Lampadius, have ascertained by different experiments the relative temperature of the interior of the earth. They placed at different depths in the mines, two thermometers of Reaumur, which they compared twice a day with one exposed in the open air. Whatever may have been the variation of the temperature above ground, one of the two thermometers has constantly indicated 12 degrees above nought, and the other nine and a half.
MILAN, July 4.
By an act of the 24th of June, his imperial highness the prince viceroy has assured to their authors the profits of all new discoveries and inventions; and regulated the forms which are to be observed to ensure these profits, and to determine the rights and obligations of patentees.
DIED,
At New-Orleans, on the 14th day of May last, Col. FREDERICK H. BARON DE WEISSENEL, aged 78 years. A military Escort, under the command of Lieut. Taylor, conducted his remains to the grave. This gentleman was born near Elbing, a Hanse town in Prussia, in 1728, of a noble family, which gave a name, still retained, to a town of Germany. He was trained to arms under Frederick the Great, King of Prussia, in whose army at an early age he commenced his military career, as a cadet. After quitting this service, he entered into that of the Dutch, which he afterwards exchanged for that of the English.
In 1756 he came to America, under the command of the Earl of Loudon, and was appointed an officer in the royal American regiment. At the breaking out of the American Revolutionary war, in strong opposition to his own interest, his political principles led him to sacrifice his prospects in the British service, and join the American army, in which in the year 1779 he received from Congress a commission of Lieut. Colonel Commandant of the 4th New-York Regiment.
He was also a member of the Cincinnati and Free Masons Societies. His conduct and reputation in the different stages of his military career were unimpeached; a life of arms was supported with honor. He died full of years, and escaped from the chain of life without scarcely a struggle or a groan—though his friends had fondly hoped still to continue to soften the disappointments of life, and piously to rock the cradle of his old age.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Linnwold county, to his friend in Frederick county (Virg.) dated 17th August last.
"Our anxiety to hear from your part of the country is much increased by the present very alarming prospect of our

own. Never, in the recollection of our oldest inhabitants, did the face of nature wear so gloomy an aspect. A drought has continued nearly fifteen months, and its effects are truly distressing. Crops of every description are cut off at least two thirds—our wheat crops have fallen far short of their usual returns—and it was a rare thing for any person to raise more than their seed from their oats. The cold dry spring destroyed so many plants as to disable most people from planting more than half their usual crops of tobacco—and slack seasons at the time of planting, and subsequent dry weather, have killed a great proportion of what was planted. There cannot be more than one third of a crop made. With corn the important crisis is past. However favorable the weather may be hereafter it cannot revive. There will not be one third of a crop made between Meherrin and the Potomac. The great scarcity of grain renders it impossible to raise meats. If, therefore, there is not a liberal supply both of bread and meat from some distant source, there must certainly be a famine.
All our water courses are nearly dried. Springs and wells never before known to fail, do not afford a drop of water. Meal cannot be obtained anywhere. Wyatt's and Hardin's mills do not make out to grind hominy for meal for their customers; and unless it runs shortly, they will not be able to do that. You may walk over either of their ponds, or any part of the river, by throwing a fence rail across. Carts have come quite from the Isle of Wight to Wyatt's mills, which he has been obliged to turn off, in order to supply his customers. This dreary prospect has raised the spirit of emigration to a high pitch; every body talks of moving somewhere or other; but Tennessee appears to be the place where most of the emigrants from this country will move to.
* Wyatt's and Hardin's mills, on Astoria river, a large deep stream, generally impassable, except at the numerous bridges which cross it. * Isle of Wight county, distant from Wyatt's mills from fifty to seventy miles.
Norfolk, Sept. 13. NO PEACE! —Captain Trevelyan of the ship Eliza Eliza
New York, Sept. 20. Captain Storey, of the ship Connecticut , was boarded on the 16th of Aug. by the British cutter brig L'Espoir , capt. Hope, and was informed that preliminaries of Peace were signed at Madrid on the 4th of August between G. Britain and Spain; and that the news was received at Gibraltar by express on the 14th, which was the day on which L'Espoir left port.
By the ship Connecticut from Leghorn, Italian papers to the latter end of July are received at the office of the Mercantile Advertiser . They contain nothing of an interesting nature, if we except the following official notice of the surrender of the garrison fort of Gaeta , in a letter from Naples under the date of the 19th:
Yesterday the 18th, at 6 o'clock, P. M. the fortress of Gaeta surrendered to the French. As soon as the great breach was formed in the citadel, at the foot of the counterscarp, which in extent was sufficient to contain 15 men in front, three columns of French troops were ready to ascend it; and the grenadiers which composed the first, waited with glorious impatience the signal of assault.
The marshal Massena demanded the surrender for the last time. The besieged asked for several hours delay, to obtain the permission of the prince of Phillipstadt (who, it appears by another paper, had been wounded, and repaired on board a British vessel); but they were answered, that in one hour the place would be taken by force of arms. The appearance of the columns ready to march at a moment's warning, a breach already made and easy to be mounted, and the security of being treated agreeably to the laws of war, were the potent reasons which induced the garrison to capitulate.
The garrison are prisoners of war, with permission to march off, but not to serve in 18 months. The artillery and magazines were delivered to the French in the state in which they were found. The other articles are not yet known.
The artillery of all sorts of the capital, this morning announced this important event."
New-York, Sept. 20. MIRANDA. We received a letter last evening from a gentleman at the quarantine ground, of which the following are extracts:
TO THE EDITOR OF THE EVENING POST. "Quarantine ground, on board the Schooner Amazon , Sept. 18, 1806." "Sir, Having just arrived in the schooner Amazon , Thompson, master, in 24 days from Laguira, I lose no time in enclosing to you, what I presume to be, the latest news from Miranda." "The schooner Amazon , left Laguira in the evening of Sunday the 24th Aug.—early the next morning was boarded by lieut. Boyd, of the British armed schooner Gypsy , who gave us the following information: that about
the 18th Aug. he went into Coro in order to ask leave of Gen. Miranda to repair his schooner in that harbor; that a day or two after his arrival there, capt. Johnson of the ship Leander went with a number of his people to the watering place (about five miles from Coro) in order to obtain water for his ship—that the Spaniards, finding so small a party at such a distance from Coro, attacked and killed capt. Johnson and 14 of his men—as soon as Miranda had notice of this attack, he marched his troops out towards the watering place, upon which the Spaniards immediately retreated to the mountains. Captain Boyd says this is the only engagement of any kind, that has taken place between Miranda and the Spaniards since the former got possession of Coro. Capt. Boyd states further, that Gen. Miranda having only between 3 and 400 men and surrounded by from 3 to 4000 Spaniards, (who, notwithstanding had never dared to attack him) had thought proper to abandon his situation; he was inclined to do this more, particularly on account of having no advantageous heights near Coro, on which to fortify. General Miranda accordingly embarked his troops in the night of the 18th of August, (at which captain Boyd assisted) and the next evening left Coro with his whole squadron, in order to seek a more eligible situation, but which way he has directed his course, whether to windward or to leeward, captain Boyd could not tell. Captain Boyd came out of Coro in company with Miranda's fleet, and parted from it the same night: He states, that the English shipping now assisting Miranda, are the Lilly sloop of war, two brigs, and several gun boats."
"I staid at Laguira a fortnight; I found that the Spaniards (whatever may be their private feelings) dare not express any other opinion concerning Miranda, than that he is a "pirate," a "plunderer," and a "villain," &c. The Spanish government has taken every means to render this general as unpopular, and to make his success as much dreaded as possible: it has taught the planters that his design is to liberate all their slaves; the merchants, that he has come to plunder, and the poor to oppress them. Miranda has, notwithstanding, many friends in the country, but they dare not declare themselves; and in the present posture of affairs, it is no ways probable, and, I think, not possible, that he will be able to effect any thing without the aid of, at least, 3 or 4000 good troops."
"The Spanish government, immediately on Miranda's taking possession of Coro, marched all the troops, militia, &c. that they could muster both from Laguira and from Carraccas, and put all the miles of the country in requisition for the expedition. They keep the most vigilant watch over every one. They have been extremely jealous of the Americans, and gave orders that only one person from each American vessel should come on shore during their stay in the country."
"Capt. Boyd (mentioned in the enclosed paper) was strongly of the opinion, that Miranda would eventually succeed; and from his statement to me, as well as from every appearance, it is certain that the English are assisting him with good will."
In addition to the misrepresentations propagated at Laguira to ruin Miranda, as mentioned by our correspondent, we are credibly informed that the Spanish Ambassador, the Marquis de Casa Yrujo had caused it to be reported that Capt. Lewis had prevailed on five-and-twenty hundred mulattoes of St. Domingo to join him; and that no quarter was to be given any Spanish prisoners that might be taken; but that orders were for an indiscriminate massacre. The effect of this report was to spread dismay far and near, & to make the people regard Gen. Miranda as an asainu instead of a deliverer.
FROM KINGSTON, JAN. AUG. 11.
A story is in circulation respecting a rencontre between the brig Atkinson , Martin, of and from this port, and an armed American ship near Hatteras, but we cannot completely ascertain the particulars. It is said that the brig supposing the vessel in fight to be Spanish, fired a shot athwart her bow for the purpose of bringing her to, when the ship heaving to, poured in a broadside of langridge and grape shot, and an action commenced, which continued but a short time, the American after a few broadsides striking his colours. On coming to a proper understanding the vessels separated.
Terms may be known by applying to James White or Rev. John Breckenridge near the property. Jan. 24-wit.
500 DOLLARS REWARD. It appears that Messrs. WALKER and KENNEDY put two letters into the Post Office at Philadelphia on the 30th and 31st of July last, addressed to Messrs. JAMES & JOHN DWYER at Petersburg, Virginia, each letter containing 2000 dollars, in bank notes, which have probably been stolen from the mail. Whoever will discover and procure the thief or thieves to conviction shall be entitled to the above reward. GIDEON GRANGER, Post Master General. General Post Office, September, 22, 1806.
One of the notes transmitted in the letter of the 31st of July, has been found in circulation; it is probable that others are also circulated; any person who may have either of the notes mentioned in the following list is requested to advise the Post Master General of it, mentioning any circumstances that may enable him to trace the subject.
List of Bank Notes remitted the 30th of July, 1806.    VIRGINIA BANK NOTES. DOLLARS.    A 614 July 21, 1803 550  B 51 February 1, 1804 100  A 933 February 14, 1805 100  B 450 November 12, 1805 100  A 104 March 17, 1806 50  A 1743 October 8, 1804 20  C 2536 June 10, 1805 20  A 1205 January 30, — 20  A 2138 March 9, — 20  B 1330 October 2, 1804 20  B 304 October 1, — 20  A 2690 November 14, 1805 20  B 1156 October 2, 1804 20  C 1002 January 19, 1805 10  A 1285 December 3, — 10  A 165 October 2, 1804 10  B 412 October 15, — 10  C 1333 March 16, 1805 10  D 1857 December 3, — 10  A 626 November 26, 1804 10  A 1831 December 3, 1805 10  D 191 October 2, 1804 10  A 909 March 5, 1805 5  A 768 January 14, — 5  A 911 March 5, — 5  D 800 January 14, — 5  B 1207 February 7, 1805 5  C 546 November 16, 1804 5  
Virginia Fredericksburg Branch Bank Notes.    A 612 April 6, 1805 50  A 1155 April 2, — 20  D 1121 — 20  C 1954 Dec. 4, — 20  A 1840 Aug. 3, — 20  D 1324 — 20  B 3007 March 12, 1806 10  A 2894 Jan. 13, — 10  A 117 Feb. 7, 1805 10  A 2384 Aug. 6, — 10  C 5064 March 12, — 10  C 2404 Nov. 14, — 10  D 2752 Dec. 16, — 10  A 2876 Jan. 13, 1806 10  C 1197 July 17, 1805 5  A 2244 April 18, 1806 5  
Virginia Petersburg Branch Bank Notes.    A 773 July 7, 1805 50  B 309 March 2, — 20  C 1154 March 6, — 10  A 838 March 3, — 10  B 695 March 1, — 10  A 1703 May 14, — 10  B 564 April 19, — 5  B 561 — 5  
Alexandria Bank Notes.    42 October 22, 1802 50  46 — 100  765 June 20, 1804 100  
Bank of Potomac.    P 287 December 4, 1804 100  
Farmers Bank of Maryland.    D 477 October 10, 1805 5  
LIST OF BANK NOTES REMITTED SIST OF JULY, 1806.    VIRGINIA BANK NOTES. DOLLARS.    A 1978 Feb. 7, 1806 5  D 980 March 5, 1805 5  A 1982 Dec. 12, 1805 10  B 2309 May 2, 1806 10  A 860 Jan. 4, 1805 10  A 634 Nov. 26, 1804 10  A 1023 Jan. 19, 1805 10  A 2286 March 24, 1806 10  C 1479 March 17, 1805 10  A 652 Nov. 26, 1804 10  A 1545 April 14, 1805 10  D 1825 Dec. 3, — 10  A 921 Jan. 10, — 20  A 1101 Oct. 2, 1804 10  A 618 Oct. 4, — 20  A 339 Oct. 1, — 20  A 2699 Nov. 14, 1805 20  B 944 Oct. 9, 1804 20  A 1714 Oct. 8, — 20  D 2397 March 12, 1805 20  B 1229 June 14, 1806 100  
Virginia Petersburg Branch Bank Notes.    B 1006 July 6, 1805 5  d 665 March 1, — 10  C 2123 Jan. 14, 1806 20  B 1862 August 3, 1805 20  A 183 Feb. 7, — 100  C 772 May 7, — 100  B 857 July 6, — 100  A 153 Feb. 7, — 100  D 818 July 6, — 100  A 784 May 7, — 100  A 652 May 6, — 100  A 736 May 7, — 100  A 390 Feb. 9, — 100  D 303 Feb. 9, — 100  A 163 Feb. 7, — 100  A 339 Feb. 9, — 100  B 786 May 7, — 100  
Valuable Property For Sale. THE Subscriber offers for sale a number of valuable heights convenient to the city of Washington about 2 1/2 miles from the President's House and near the same distance from the Capitol, and command a handsome view of the City, river Potomac, and Alexandria. Lot No. 1. contains 60 acres, No. 2. contains 42 acres. No. 3 contains 102 acres. No. 4 contains 19 acres; Likewise a lot lying between John Layloe, and Dr. Worthington, containing from 80 to 100 acres. Those lots will be sold together or apart as may suit purchasers. Terms may be known by applying to James White or Rev. John Breckenridge near the property. Jan. 24-wit.
Virginia Fredericksburg Branch Bank Notes.    B 2257 August 6, 1805 10  d 2440 Nov. 14, — 10  C 163 Feb. 7, — 10  d 2895 Jan. 15, 1806 10  A 1766 July 17, 1805 20  B 92 Feb. 6, — 100  
FIVE DOLLARS REWARD. STRAYED from the Commons near the Navy Yard, on Saturday evening last, A Roan Horse , about 12 hands high, has a blaze on his face, fore legs white to his knees, hind legs white to his hocks and a streak of white from that to his flanks, he is good before and has a switch tail. Any person taking up said horse and delivering him to Dr. McWilliams near the Navy Yard, or secure him that he may be got shall receive the above reward. September 21—3t
Prince George's county, ff. On the 17th day of September 1806, RICHARD ROSS brought before the subscriber, two Bay HORSES , one a dark bay 15 hands high, about 9 or 10 years old, the other a light Bay nearly the same size, and age about 13 hands high, neither of which horses have any perceptible brand or other flesh marks. Given under my hand the day and year aforesaid. GARIZEL P. VANHORN. The owner is requested to prove property, pay charges and take them away. RICHARD ROSS. September 24—3t
EDUCATION. THE Subscriber, late a Professor in St. John's College, Annapolis, respectfully informs the inhabitants of Upper Marlboro' and the friends of learning generally, that he INTENDS TO OPEN A SCHOOL in this town, on Monday the 22d inst. for the education of Young Gentlemen, who will be instructed in the different Greek and Latin Authors, Roman and Grecian History, English Grammar, Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, &c. He hopes from his long experience as a public teacher, to meet with the support of a generous public. The subscriber will board in his family young gentlemen—Terms for five days in the week 120 DOLLARS. For constant boarders 120 DOLLARS per annum, bed and bedding being supplied by their parents—Terms of tuition for Greek and Latin, Ten Guineas—for English, &c. Ten Pounds per annum, one Dollar for House rent and half a cord of fire wood. HUGH MAGUIRE. Upper Marlbro' Sept. 24—4w
WALHINGTON JOCKEY CLUB RACES. WILL commence on TUESDAY the 28th day of October next free for any horse, mare or gelding—carrying the following weights, viz. Aged horses, 126 lbs. Six years old, 120 lbs. Five years old, 112 lbs. Four years old, 100 lbs. Three years old, 86 lbs. There will be an allowance of three pounds for mares and geldings. The first day's purse, Four mile Heats, it is supposed will be at least 750 dollars—that being the amount of it last year. On Wednesday the 29th, the second day's Jockey Club Purse, the Three mile Heats, it is supposed will be worth 400 DOLLARS. Thursday the 30th will be run for a cup of Fifty Guineas value—a single Four mile Heat, free only to subscribers. And one hour after, will be run for the LADIES'S PLATE —170 mile Heats—free only to members of the Club. Each day's race to begin precisely at one o'clock, P. M. All delinquent members of the Club, are earnestly requested to make immediate payment of their dues to the Secretary and Treasurer. Tolls, as usual, will be collected at the gates, for the benefit of the Club. No person will be permitted to stand within the cords—and all dogs found on the course, will be destroyed. All persons desirous of erecting Booths, will make speedy application to the Secretary and Treasurer, for licences for that purpose. The foregoing regulations will be strictly enforced, by persons employed to carry them into effect. By order, JOHN TAYLOE, Pr. W. J. C. John Mason, Thomas Peter, Henry O'Reilly, Nathan Lufborough, } Stewards. Test DENNISON DARLING, Secretary and Treasurer. CHESTER BAILEY, Clerk of the course. September 15—tavit R
ELISHA RIGGS, HAS received by the late arrivals, via Philadelphia and Baltimore, a part of his Fall Goods , and daily expects from the Leonidas and William and John, (from Liverpool to Alexandria) a Large supply of coarse goods, which will make his assortment extensive—among those received, are, Plain and plain B B, and flannels, mullins, Dimities, calicoes, and L. Linens, Petticoats, Dimities, calicoes, and trimmings, Carpeting, flannels and counterpans, and many other articles, all of which are direct from the manufacturers, or bought in this country for cash, and will be sold at a small advance for money, or to punctual persons only. Geo. Town. September 19—2w4w
BANK OF COLUMBIA: The Board of Directors having this day declared a dividend for the half year, ending the 20th inst. at the rate of Eight percent. per annum. The same will be paid to the Stockholders or their representatives any time after Saturday the 20th inst. Wm. WHANN Cash. r Sept. 19th.
FOR SALE, That valuable tract of L and belonging to the estate of the late Richard Henderson, lying in Prince George's county on the Eastern Branch of Potomac, and nearly adjoining the town of Bladensburg containing about 500 acres—this land is well watered, lays level and is productive, from 15 to 20 acres is now in good, timothy meadow, and a much larger quantity of rich marsh may be brought into this state, the wood land is thriving and abundant for the support of the farm. Its vicinity to the city of Washington & Georgetown and laying on tide water, makes it desirable estate. One fourth of the purchase money will be required in hand, the payment of the balance will be made easy. Mr. Joseph Wilson who lives on the land will show it to any person who may wish to view the same. JAMES LINGAN, JOHN HENDERSON, } Executors. R. Henderson. August 20—tavit
PROPOSALS, FOR PUBLISHING BY SUBSCRIPTION, THE WORKS OF DR. BENJAMIN FRANKLIN, PHILOSOPHICAL, POLITICAL, AND LITERARY. Hominum rerumque referor.
THE publication of the writings of Dr. Franklin in a complete edition, was long contemplated by the late E. FRANKLIN BACON, his grandson, who transferred the copy which was devoted to Mr. W. Temple Franklin, for the purpose. It was on many accounts, that the corrected edition should appear in three languages, and in England, Germany, France and America, at the same time. This design was frustrated by the death of (W. Temple Franklin) who it is now believed, sacrificed the work and the honorable trust reposed in him, for money to the mortal hatred of the English ministry against the deceased sage. As soon as this fact was known, the present editor of the Aurora turned his attention to the collection of every paper and circumstance which could tend to preserve and do honor to the memory of a man to whom America is so much indebted, and who, as he was in the habit of from his genius and talents, reflected back light on his native country, must continue to be ranked to the latest posterity

JUST RECEIVED, FROM PHILADELPHIA, And now opening at D. KAPLAN'S BOOKSTORE, CAPITOL HILL, DR. REES' NEW CYCLOPEDIA, VOL. I PART II. Gentlemen who have patronized the work will please send for their copies. Walt's treatise of the 'Pics of the Crown, & vols. —Reports, vols. 5 and 6. Flower's history of Ireland, 5 vols. The secret history of the Court and Cabinet of St. Cloud, Conversations on Chemistry, The Mariner's Chronicle, being a collection of the most interesting narratives of shipwrecks, fires, famines, &c. vols. 1, and 2. And a great variety of other late and valuable publications, all which will be sold at reasonable prices. September 15—3t
50 Dollars Reward. RANAWAY from the subscriber, on the 20th ult. JOE , Joe is a stout well made dark mulatto fellow, 5 feet 10 inches high, about 30 years of age, has several scars on his hands and body. He has a little Ned-on and took with him a tow linen shirt, & a pair of brown leather breeches, and a one old garment coat and old hat which he wore. Joe can write a tolerable good hand & has run away before when he was taken up & put in the Frederick town jail & sold out by George Creager in 1805. Any person tak- ing up said fellow, and securing him in any jail so that I get him again, shall receive if taken within the county, 20 dollars, and if out of the county the above reward. It brought home all reasonable charges will be paid by the subscriber living in Frederick county, Md. near New Market. ST. GURTON BURKE. N. B. I forewarn all persons from harboring or carrying off said fellow at their peril. P. S. Joe ran off in company with a fellow named Adam, and they were both lately ad- vertedised together; since which Adam has been taken and secured in the jail of York, (Pa.) Joe was in the same direction, and will pro- bably make for Philadelphia, and endeavor to get on board some vessel and go to sea. Sept. 12—epf
WANTED IMMEDIATELY. As an apprentice to the Druggist bus- iness—an active lad of about fifteen years of age—one who has some knowledge of the in- vogue, or who has been accustomed to attend in a store would be preferred. Enquire of the Printer. Sept. 15—tf
Scheme of Lottery No. V. FOR the encouragement of Literature, and for improving the Navigation between Troy and Waterford, and for other pur- poses.  4 Prizes of D. 30,000 is D. 120,000  1 20,000 20,000  1 10,000 10,000  2 5,000 10,000  2 2,000 4,000  5 1,000 5,000  10 500 5,000  30 200 6,000  20 100 2,000  120 50 6,000  200 20 4,000  700 10 7,000  4000 8 32,000  21753 prizes, 210,000  23149 Blanks.  35000 tickets at 6 dollars each, is 210,000 Less than two blanks to a prize—subject to a deduction of 15 per cent. Prizes payable thirty days after the conclusion of the drawing. The first 4000 blanks will be entitled to 3 dollars each  21st drawn number 1st day, D. 10,000  whether blank or prize,  10th 2,000  15th 1,000  20th 5,000  25th 1,000  30th 10,000  35th 1,000  40th 20,000  45th 2,000  A company of gentlemen in the city of New York having contracted with the mana- gers for the unford tickets, the drawing will commence on the second Tuesday in Decem- ber next, and will be continued at the rate of 600 tickets per day until completed, excepting the last day when there will remain 800 to be drawn. Tickets in the above lottery will continue to be sold by the managers at the original price of 6 dollars each until the second Tues- day in September next, on which day all that remains unsold will be delivered to the con- tractors.  THOMAS STORM, Managers.  DANIEL HALE,  SOLOMON SOUTHWICK,  JOHN H. SICKLES, JOHN L. BROOME,  August 15—*
LEONARD TOWN JOCKEY CLUB RACES. On the 2nd and Tuesday in October next, a PURSE of Forty Guineas will be run for over a handsome course—beats four miles, free for any horse, mare, or gelding, agree- able to the rules of the Club, & on the follow- ing day a Purse of 10 Guineas will be run for over same course, beats two miles, free as above, only excepting the winning horse of the preceding day. By order of the Club, B. J. MILLERD, Sec. Sept. 2—epf
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
THE SUBSCRIBER HAS just supplied his shop in F street with a complete assortment of fresh Medicines & Drugs, among which are Spermaceti & Linseed oils— also Paints of every description. THOMAS PATTERSON. Washington city, June 23—tf
On a liberal credit. THE subscriber will dispose of at private sale, his estate called Chichester, lying on the eastern branch, immediately opposite the city of Washington. This tract of land containing 697 acres is laid off in lots from 33 to 144 acres for the convenience of pur- chasers. Plats of the estate and the terms of sale are in the hands of colonel Mansfield at the navy yard, and Charles Wayman of George Town. The lots will be shown by Mr. Wedden, living on the premises, near the Eastern Branch bridge. ANTHONY ADDISON. Barnaby, 12th June 1805—tf
Sale of Valuable Property AT MY HOUSE. THE Land which I have heretofore advertised and fully described, I now again offer on the same terms to the highest bidder on Monday the 22nd of next month, together with a valuable woman qualified for either house or field work, a well grown boy and a lusty girl, both of whom are able to do good work, and three young girls. The woman to serve 10 years, the boy until he is 25, and the girls to 30 years of age. These negroes will be sold for cash or negotiable notes at 60 days. Also a variety of household and kitchen furniture, plantation implements of husbandry, horned cattle, horses, sheep and hogs. For all sums of 30 dollars or under the cash must be paid. Above 30 dollars and not exceeding 50 dollars, a credit of 3 months will be given from 50 to 80 six months, from 80 to 100, nine months, and for all above 100 dollars 12 months, all on necessity with interest from the date. This sale to commence at 11 o'clock and continue from day to day till completed. GEO. LEE. Charles County, Aug. 20—tdol
TO RENT, THE COMMODOUS BRICK STORE near the CAPITOL, now in the occupation of Messrs. P. HEALY & Co. Possession to be given on the 1st of May. Enquire of Frederick May. March 28—tf
Lots in Washington for Sale. I will sell by public sale to the highest bidder at Rhode's tavern in the city of Washington on Wednesday the 1st of October next at 11 o'clock, A. M. LOTS numbers 13 and 14 in square No. 321 in said city. These lots lie at a very little dis- tance from the Branch Bank. Six months credit will be given. The payment to be secured by notes negotiable at the Bank of Columbia duly endorsed. JOHN MURDOCH. Georgetown, September 3—tdol
50 DOLLARS REWARD. STOLEN out of the subscriber's pasture in London county in the night of the 26th June, a wright B. V. MARE with a bald face, the left hind foot white, the right hip a little lower than the other, a mark like a seam down the hoof of the right hind foot, and it is differ- ent in shape from the other; about 15 hands and 1 1/2 high, three years old last spring, a natural trotter, had on when she was taken three shoes. Whoever will apprehend the thief and secure the mare to that the owner may get her again and the felon brought to conviction, shall have the above reward or for the mare only twenty five dollars and all reasonable charges. WILLIAM NICHOLS. London county, Vir. July 11—3m
CHARLES H. VARDEN, Merchant Taylor New Jersey Avenue, near the Capitol. ESQ. C. F. U. I. informs the gentlemen of the district of Columbia, that he has received by late arrivals at Philadelphia from Lon- don, a fresh supply of the best superfine cloths, callicoes, &c. with a choice assortment of plain napkins, cotton callicoes, India nan- keens, blue and yellow, fashionable Transalgar white and fancy Meselies, with a variety of other articles suitable for the summer. N. B. Ladies habits, regimentals, and navy uniforms made in the first style of fashion. Richard Marwell's new invented patent elastic suspenders, which are far superior to any heretofore in use, can be had on the same terms as at his manufactory. June 23—tf
District of Columbia, Washing- ton County, ss. IN the case of BENJAMIN BURCH an insolvent debtor confined in the prison of Washington county aforesaid for debt, notice is therefore given to the creditors of the said BENJAMIN BURCH that on Monday the 29th inst. at the Capitol, in the court room at the hour of 10 o'clock A. M. the oath prescribed by the act of Congress, entitled, "An act for the relief of insolvent debtors within the district of Columbia" will be administered to the said Benjamin Burch & a trustee appointed unless sufficient cause be then and there shown to the contrary. It is ordered that this notice be published twice in a newspaper printed in the city of Philadelphia, and twice in a newspaper printed in Baltimore before the 22nd inst. and in the National Intelligencer and Washington Fe- deralist three times before the 29th inst. By order of the hon. Wm. Cranch chief judge of the circuit court of the district of Columbia. WM. BRENT, Clk. September 19—2t
STELL'S HOTEL & CITY TAVERN. THE Subscriber takes this method of thanking his friends and the public for their favours whilst on the Capitol Square and begs leave to acquaint them that he has taken the Spacious Hotel lately erected by Mr. Carroll, near the Capitol. The hotel being above one hundred feet in front, and containing fifty rooms enables the subscriber to offer every accommodation to members of Congress and travellers which can be expected in a public house. PONTIUS D. STELL. Washington City, March 25—tf N. B.—P. D. S. will rent the house lately occupied by him on the adjoining square
A FARM TO RENT. I have a farm in Montgomery county at the FALLS of SENECA, on Potomac, 13 miles from George Town, which I will rent to good tenant on reasonable terms, for one or a term of years. JOSEPH FORREST. City of Washington, September 5—3w
Treasury Department of the United States, June 21, 1806. WHEREAS the commissioners of the Sink- ing fund, at a meeting held on the 28th day of April, 1806, did resolve, that the sum re- maining to complete the expenditure of the annual appropriation of eight MILLIONS of DOLLARS, should among other purposes be ap- plied to the reimbursement of the navy six per cent. Stock, created in pursuance of an act of Congress passed on the 30th day of June, 1798 and to the reimbursement of the five and half per cent. Stock, created in pursuance of an act of Congress, passed on the 3rd day of March, 1795. This is therefore to give notice, that the principal of the said navy six per cent. Stock, with the interest due thereon, will on surren- der of the certificate, be paid on the 31st day of October next ensuing the date hereof, to the respective stockholders or their lawful repre- sentatives or attorneys duly constituted and au- thorised, either at the Treasury, or at the Loan office, as the case may be, where credits have been given for the amount of stock, respec- tively held by them: and that the principal of the five and half per cent. Stock, with the interest due thereon, will in like manner, and at the same places, be paid on the 31st day of January, 1807, to the respective stockholders, or their lawful representatives or attorneys duly constituted and authorised. It is further made known, for the informa- tion of the parties concerned, that no transfer of the navy six per cent. Stock, either from or to the books of the treasury, or from or to the books of a Commissioner of Loans, will be al- lowed after the 31st day of September ensuing, nor of the five and half per cent. Stock, after the 31st day of December ensuing. And the interest on all certificates of said stocks, which shall not have been surrendered, in pursuance of this notification, will cease and determine, on the day preceding the day hereby fixed for the reimbursement thereof. ALBERT GALLATIN, Secretary of the Treasury. June 23—tf
Valuable Property, for SALE. THE subscriber offers for sale the following very valuable property: About 1000 acres of good land in Culpepper county in Virginia, lying on Plat run, and distant 30 miles from Frederickburg, and 60 from Alexandria and Washington. The im- provements are extensive, consisting of a large commodious dwelling house, and every other necessary building on an extensive scale, and all in order. The soil is calculated for the culture of Indian corn, wheat and tobacco and it produces grasses of all kinds. A three story brick house in the town of Alexandria, at the corner of King and Colum- bia streets. 40 by 30 feet, now occupied by Mr. John Roberts. It is calculated either for a store or dwelling house; also, a valuable unimproved lot, in the same town, on King- street. In the city of Washington, an elegant three story BRICK HOUSE, on F street, now in the occupation of Mr. Madison, with the framed building adjoining; a two story Brick House on M street fronting the Navy Yard, 34 by 24 feet, suited for both a store and dwelling; a two story Brick House, 24 by 22 feet, on square 281, lying between the Capitol and Navy Yard. The dwelling house and brewery now in lease to Dr. Coningham, two squares above the Navy Yard, on the Eastern branch, emi- nently calculated for a most extensive brewery and distillery; also, the valuable wharf on which the fame flannels, suited for a Lumber yard. The dwelling house I now live in, with five unimproved Lots adjoining, and an unim- proved Lot fronting the President's square. Terms, one third cash. For the balance will be given a credit of 6, 12 and 18 months, with interest; or will be taken for said bal- ance, lands in the Mississippi territory, in the vicinity of Natchez, or young negroes at a fair valuation. Should not the Virginia Lands be sold be- fore the 20th of October next, 700 acres of them will be offered for lease on good terms. Apply to Robert B. Voss, of Cupper county, col. Geo. Deneale, of Alexandria, or to the subscriber in the city of Washington, near the navy yard. NICHOLAS VOSS. Sept. 3—1m.
FOR SALE, AT Bath (Berkeley Springs) Virginia, a HOUSE & LOT thereto belonging (late the property of Thomas Palmer, deceased.) The premises are calculated for a genteel family, or would make an excellent Boarding house, having thereon a smoke-house, coach house and stables, with a garden laid out with much taste and inclosed with a good stone fence. Also near the town, are for sale, SEVEN acres of LAND, inclosed with a stone wall. The whole will be sold very low, or ex- changed for property in or near any of the large towns or cities. Apply to John Davidson, Washington city, or to Wm. Alexander, esq. Bath, aforesaid. Note.—If not sold, it will be let for the season. April 16—tf
TO RENT, On very low terms, FOUR con- venient two story brick Dwelling Houses directly north of the six buildings. Apply to T. H. GILLISS, Washington city, Aug. 15—wtf
A FACT. THOSE indebted to me must make im- mediate payment, as I am determined to close my books finally, and all accounts which are not settled in a very short time, will be put in a way for collection. Finding it very un- pleasant, and troublesome to make collections, I will for the future sell for CASH only, which will be much more to my satisfaction, and give me the pleasure to do business quick, and twenty per cent. lower than any person who sells on a credit. Shall have for sale a handsome assortment of stationable, substantial and fashionable goods; and be giving the best prices Cash for Tobacco inspected in this place. ROMULUS RIGGS. George Town, August 15—ep6w
350 DOLLARS REWARD. FLOPED from the subscriber, residing in Washington, District of Columbia in 1800, a black man named BASSIL , of a dark com- plexion, about 5 feet 8 or 9 inches high, a remarkable wen on his forehead, and has had the first joint of his left fore finger cut off, he is about 50 years old, and has worked at the ship carpenter's and caulker's business, as also at the house carpenter's and wheelwright's business. Also, in November 1805, two ne- gro slaves, named PETER and GERARD ; Peter is of a light complexion, approaching a mulatto, long wool, about 6 feet high, 22 years old, and works as a laborer. Gerard is ra- ther of a light complexion, short wool, re- markable thick ankles, about 5 feet 10 inches high, and a blacksmith by profession. I will give 100 dollars each, for the above mention- ed negroes, if confined in any jail so that I get them again. Also, on the 13th of August 1806, a negro woman named KEZZIAH , a- ged about 24 years, 5 feet 6 inches high, and of a light complexion, but not mulatto, she took with her several pieces of wearing appa- rel, among which are recollected a black leathering habit, and also a light ground cal- lico; she carried off with her an only child named Hanson , a boy about three years old, well grown and remarkable for a pronun- ciation on his navel, it is supposed she will dress him either in an osnaburg frock, or in a red flannel jacket and pantalettes. I will give 50 dollars reward for the above mentioned ne- gro woman, if confined in any jail so that I get her again, and will pay all reasonable charges if brought home. ROBERT ALEXANDER. Sept. 3d—3wep.
N. B. It is supposed they all have forged certificates of freedom, therefore all masters of vessels and others are warned not to harbor or carry them off. ** The Editors of the Aurora , Citizen , and Independent Chronicle , are requested to insert the foregoing adver- tisement three times in their respective papers, and to transmit their accounts to the Editor of the National Intelli- gencer for settlement.
Proposals FOR PUBLISHING BY SUBSCRIPTION, PYRROLOIMOGIA, Or; Inquiries into the PESTILENCE CALLED THE YELLOW FEVER.
CONTAINING the history of its symptoms and prevalence in different parts of the world; a comparative statement of all controverted respecting its origin, modes of propagation and treatment; with an attempt towards a new theory of the electrical phenomena and galvanic influence arising from terraqueous & petrid exhalations, which explains the causes of pestilential diseases, their remedies and preventatives. By FELIX PASCALIS, M. D. Of New York, Formerly Physician and Member of the Board of Health in the state of Pennsylvania, Honorary Member of the Medical Societies of Philadelphia, and of Connecticut and Associate to other American and European Literary institutions.
The author has been a medical practitioner in Philadelphia during seven epidemic re- currences of the Yellow Pestilence. To en- large the sphere of his experimental observa- tions on that interesting subject, he has lately travelled in the south of Spain, and also visited South Carolina, where that disease has by many been supposed to be endemic. With so many motives to trust to his opinions, the author wishes, notwithstanding, to be honored with the support of the learned in the U. States, who have had so many more opportu- nities than those of Europe to exercise their judgment on a subject highly important to the wellfare of this country—a country with which many European nations frequently in- terdict the intercourse of their subjects as if it were absolutely the abode of pestilence. Whatever claims the author may imagine he derives from his experiences, he will, however, thankfully receive any documents contrary to the theory he propels. He, therefore, res- pectfully solicits communications tending either to establish or to invalidate the truth of an Electrical and Galvanic influence, &c. as a cause of pestilential diseases. Such interesting papers on these subjects as he shall be favored with previously to the first of November next (post paid) will be gratefully acknowledged and duly noticed, unless otherwise requested.
CONDITIONS. This work shall be printed in a handsome style, on fine wove paper and new type, as soon as a sufficient number of subscribers shall be obtained to defray the necessary ex- pences. It will be comprised in two volumes octavo, each volume containing more than 300 pages; to be delivered to subscribers in boards at Five Dollars the set, or hand- somely bound and lettered at Six Dollars. Subscriptions received at the Courier office No. 1. Broad Street. Charleston, Aug. 15—*
60 DOLLARS REWARD. RANAWAY from the subscriber living in Prince George's county on Sunday the 29th inst. the three following slaves—a mulatto young man who calls himself BILL STEW- ART , he was born at Montgomery court house, where the property of Roscoe Martin, was purchased of him by the late Rich. Contee who sold him to me; he is a likely well made fellow about 21 years of age, 5 feet 10 inches high, his hands and feet are large; the evening before he absconded he had his hair cut close; he had with him a variety of clothing, viz. a blue coat and overalls, one light colored beaver skin coat and overalls, a swandown waistcoat, 3 fine Irish linen shirts and some coarse shirts, three muslin neckcloths, a fine hat, price 7 dollars; he took away a prayer book, in the first page of which is written Mary Ducker. J. B. who calls himself Joe Grimes , alias Graham, and HARRY , both young negro men about 21 years of age—the clothing of these cannot be described. Joe has one of his arms broken near the wrist, which makes it longer than the other; when he is spoken to he speaks fast as if his tongue was too large for his mouth. Harry , I am informed, has seve- ral large scars on his body and one of his thighs occasioned by burns when he was young. The above reward will be paid for confining the three in jail, or 50 dollars for confining Bill in jail so that I get him again. WALTER BOWIE. July 7—2wtf
SAMUEL VAIL, & Co. SUBMIT TO THE PUBLIC THE FOL- LOWING PROPOSALS, FOR PUBLISHING AT ST. LOUIS, IN THE LOUISIANA TERRITORY, A WEEKLY NEWSPAPER MISSOURI CORRESPONDENT, AND ILLINOIS GAZETTE.
PREPARATORY to undertaking the Editorial labors of a Newpaper, we presume to offer the following remarks: While the United States by their rapid pro- gress in population, agriculture, commerce and the arts, are becoming every day more and more powerful and opulent, the limits of our western settlements are widely extending themselves far beyond our ancient boundaries, even to a very great length into our newly acquired territories, beyond the utmost expec- tation of the most sanguine of our fellow citizens. Since the important acquisition of Louisiana, comprising a tract of the finest country on the face of the globe—embracing almost every climate between the north and south poles—a tract of country more extensive than all the United States besides, and capable of affording subsistence to more people than all the continent of Europe; with all the necessa- ries and almost all the luxuries that can possibly be conceived of. We consider this as rational anticipation, entirely unconnected with anything prophetic or visionary. There are other considerations which operate power- fully upon our minds, and tend absolutely to induce us as a belief, of the growing con- sequence of the region in question; the citizens of which have a guarantee of all the rights of the citizens of the United States in the constitution; and equally entitled to enjoy the rights and security of life, liberty, property, and reputation, as well from the invasio- n of any foreign nation, as from Indian war. Although far removed from the present greatest population of the United States, by the compact of federal union, the physical force and power of the nation must be extended to the government and people, for their pro- tection forever, or at least so long as the union exists. In this view of the subject we are compelled to believe, that the period is not far distant, when the face of this healthy and beautiful country, will be covered with a numerous population, and that seminaries of learning will appear throughout the whole— so that the arts and sciences may find their way thither, without the trouble, labor and expense, of importation from abroad. It is believed that no country has yet been discover- ed, which affords such great temptations to emigrants from the old settled states and for- eign countries, as the one of which we are now speaking. The MISSOURI CORRESPONDENT & ILLINOIS GAZETTE , will always be open for the exposition of public measures. In the discussion of local questions, the Editors will know no party, but will give place to all essays that are couched in decent and correct language. Its columns will contain a summary of the acts and proceedings of Congress during and after their session; and the proceedings of the Legislatures of Louisiana and Indiana territories in detail—together with a due por- tion of political, historical, philosophical, mor- al, poetical and amusing essays. Ever mindful of the respect due to a Ga- zette intended for circulation among a nume- rous, virtuous and independent people, whose generous patronage we hope to merit and receive—in return for which, it will be our endeavor to become a civil member of the community, and cultivate a friendly inter- course with all our patrons. We shall always in an independent manner keep in mind our constitutional guarantee— the Liberty of the Press—remembering, too, at the same time that the great Montesquieu in his Spirit of Laws has declared, that, "Liberty without control is licentiousness."
CONDITIONS. 1. It shall be printed weekly on the day which shall be found best adapted, to the purpose of affording the earliest intelligence, and the most speedy distribution of the papers. 2. It shall be printed on a royal sheet, in folio, and on a good type. 3. Subscriptions; price THREE DOLLARS per annum paid in advance, or promissory notes for Four Dollars at the expiration of the year. 4. Advertisements of no more length than breadth, will be inserted three weeks, for one dollar and fifty cents—for each continuance, thirty-seven and a half cents—Those who with their advertisements in the French lan- guage, will be accommodated.