The national intelligencer and Washington advertiser. (Washington City [D.C.]), 1806-01-03 00:00:00

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER  AND WASHINGTON ADVERTISER.
VOL. VI. WASHINGTON CITY, PRINTED BY SAMUEL HARRISON SMITH, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE. No. DCCCXVII.
FIVE DOLLARS PER ANNUM. FRIDAY, JANUARY 3, 1866. PAID IN ADVANCE.
National Intelligencer.
We lately published a report of the committee of the Senate on a projected road to unite the Atlantic with the Western country. This object yields in importance to few that can be named within the scope of Congressional powers. We, therefore, trust that it will receive the attention it merits. The following letter, from Mr. ELIE WILLIAMS to a member of Congress, is offered as throwing light generally on the subject, without any intention of the Editor to intimate an opinion respecting the best route for the contemplated road.
City of Washington, 12 Feb. 1864
DEAR SIR, In conformity to your request, I herewith submit a few observations relative to the road bill now under consideration in Congress.
I presume that the object of the government in this institution, is not merely to facilitate the conveyance of the mails, but that it contemplates a measure, which in its consequences, will operate as a cement in the union, inasmuch as it will encircle the attachment of the western people to the general government, and to the Atlantic shore: I mean the opening of one great and easy avenue through the mountains and rugged space which lies between the seat of the general government and the western country.
With this grand object in view your bill very properly directs the location of a point on some part of the Potomac (that river having its source in a part of the Allegany mountain which lies nearest the city of Washington) and no doubt contemplates the location of such a point westward of the Laurel Hill, as may be thought best calculated to accommodate the largest possible scope of country on that side. The fixing of these points then, constitutes the most important part of the business and will of course become a subject of deliberate and careful enquiry. How far my ideas are correct in this enquiry, can only be determined by time and experience; I am however under impressions that Cumberland on the Potomac, and the mouth of Georges creek on the Monongahela, are points worthy of attention in the commencement of this great establishment. Various considerations favor this direction of the road. It would enter the western country at a point which, in my opinion, embraces the largest possible latitude in the calculation of general utility and the accommodation of the country settled and capable of settlement, and by being extended to the nearest point on the Ohio or below Wheeling, would, from the circuitous course of the Monongahela and Ohio rivers, increase these advantages in a degree worthy of consideration. In this direction the road would lay in the centre of the richest and best settled parts of the Monongahela country, and would afford an important accommodation to an establishment in the vicinity of Laurel Hill, a situation which commands in a high degree the requisite resources of a public arsenal and laboratory, from whence, ordnance and military stores could be transported at will to the seat of government or any part of the Mississippi; the Laurel Hill abounding in iron ore of various qualities, will, with the copper and lead of the Illinois, the sulphur and salt-petre of Kentucky, and other resources of our country, at some future period, render our military and naval stores completely independent of foreign countries.
The towns and settlements on each side of this grand road, will provide for their own accommodation by carrying post and other roads into it, and from the point mentioned on the Ohio, mails may pass to Detroit by way of Sandusky, accommodating on their way, the settlements rapidly forming on the military donation lands, on the waters of Muskingum, and the Connecticut settlement on the Conyuga and Lake Erie, and from the same point mails may pass to Marietta, to Lancaster on the river Hockhockin to Chillicothe on the Sciota, and proceed to Fort Wayne, or Post Vincennes and Kaskaskias.
I mention Cumberland because I think it the highest point on the Potomac to which navigation can be relied on, and because by being at the confluence of the north branch and Wills creek, the improvement of the navigation of both these streams will thereby meet with encouragement. Although boats have come from higher points up the north branch of Potomac, yet from the circumstance of the whole of its navigable parts lying almost south of Cumberland, little or no advantage could be gained as to distance by land, by beginning the road at New Creek (the highest point of safe navigation in the best season) instead of Cumberland, and the difference of distance in getting up by water to these points is nearly or quite twenty miles. If the object of the institution was merely the establishment of post roads, Morgan Town, Clarkersburg, Marietta, Chillicothe and other remote places could be provided for on routes something shorter, but the roads, in that case, must be carried over a great extent of country, mountainous and rough, neither settled
or capable of being so, leaving the most valuable settlements on the waters of the Monongahela and upper parts of the Ohio much to the north, with very scattered settlements and broken country, for a great extent on the south. On this route there would be a small distance in the Allegany mountain, more level than the other route, but being, what is called glades, and more miry and deep, would in the event of there being made a stone cap'd turnpike, cost considerably more than the route on grounds, which, tho' more uneven, abound in the materials for covering the road. But it must be useless for me to trouble you with further observations on a route incapable of serving the purposes which I must suppose the government have in view.
The experience of half a century in the Indian trade has shown us that exclusive of the trade engrossed by the British North West company, merchandise taken up the St. Lawrence and to the Illinois by way of the lakes, can be sold on the Mississippi so much lower in price than goods taken up that river, as to give them a decided preference, even as far down the Mississippi as the mouth of the Ohio; the St. Lawrence route affording transportation so much easier than that found in ascending the rapid current of the Mississippi; and I have no hesitation in saying, that if such a road was taken through the Allegany Mountain as in my opinion is very practicable, the transportation of merchandise from the seat of government to the mouth of the Ohio would be less expensive than from Orleans to that place. This fact, which I think cannot be controverted, must satisfy us that the trade of the western country must pass thro' a circular channel, the exportations descending the various branches of the Mississippi through its mouth, and the importations come thro' the Atlantic states; it remains then to remove from this channel, the obstructions, which so heavily tax its importations. This certainly is an object of tenfold value compared with the expense of effecting it, and is a subject in which the community are so generally interested that general joy must result from its meeting the attention and patronage of the government.
My observations, relative to the water courses and their capacity in navigation, the face and geography of the country mentioned, are founded on information derived from the circumstances of my having been engaged for several years in business which compelled me to traverse the country, in the purchase of supplies for the western army, and in examining and procuring the best means of transportation by land and water in various directions through the Western country, and in the transportation of merchandise across the Allegany mountain on various routes. I find however that with all these advantages it is impossible for me in a description by letter to give you that comprehensive information which the magnitude of the subject requires. This can only be done by a reference to an accurate map of the country.
It will give me pleasure, at all times, to promote by any thing in my power the object of your researches.
With highest respect, I am, Your obedient servant, ELIE WILLIAMS.
MESSAGE from the President of the United States, communicating a report of the surveyor of the public buildings at the city of Washington, on the subject of the said buildings, and the application of the monies appropriated for them.
To the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States.
I lay before Congress a report of the surveyor of the public buildings, stating the progress made on them during the last season, and what may be expected to be accomplished in the ensuing one.
TH: JEFFERSON. Dec 27, 1805.
To the President of the United States of America.
The Report of the Surveyor of the public buildings of the United States, at Washington. Washington, December 22d, 1805.
SIR, IN applying the appropriations of the last session of Congress, of 110,000 dollars, to the prosecution of the work on the south wing of the capitol, and of 20,000 dollars to the service of the other public buildings, I have endeavored so to comply with your directions, as to forward the progress of the works to the utmost extent of the limited resources of this city. The mass of building which has been erected, is the best evidence of the industry and fidelity of the workmen who have been employed: but the hopes which were entertained that it might be possible to complete the hall of representatives in time for their occupancy, during the present session, have been disappointed. The interference and competition of several large public and private buildings, which have been carried on in the district and at Baltimore, rendered it difficult to pro-
cure any considerable body of workmen; and the quarries of freestone, at Acquia, have proved more than usually precarious, in the supply of the larger and finer blocks required for the interior of the capitol.
At the commencement of the season, the external walls of the south wing of the capitol were carried up above the windows of the principal floor, but of the interior, no part, except one half of the cellars, was constructed. The cellar story, and the whole of the ground story, are now completely built & vaulted, & all the exterior & interior walls of the upper stories are carried up. The colonnade, which is to support the roof, is not yet erected, but all the bases are wrought, two thirds of the shaft blocks are at the work, and half of these are wrought. A great part of the entablature is also delivered, and of the remainder, a large portion is quarried and ready to be brought up to the city. There are also on hand, materials sufficient to commence the work of the next season with vigor, and early, without waiting for the tardy supplies of the spring.
The whole of the ground story being vaulted, less carpenter's work is required than in ordinary buildings. The doors, sashes and frames, with their dressings, are now in hand. A considerable supply of excellent boards, plank and timber is procured. The roof is also in progress, and will be in great forwardness before next spring; nor will such part of the work, in freestone, as can be executed under cover, be interrupted by the winter.
I herewith submit a plan and description of the ground story of the south wing of the capitol, as the uses of the several apartments cannot be understood in their present state, without it.
1. A survey of the north wing of the capitol, and especially of its roof, was made early in the season, with a view to such repairs and improvements as could be effected with advantage. This survey was made with great care, and was the more necessary, as several very alarming failures appeared in the floors and timber work of the building. It was discovered that these failures arose, not only from the extremely injudicious construction of the framings, but that the rot had attacked timbers of principal importance. Such ceilings, therefore, or parts of them, as appeared to cover defects, were stripped. The ceiling of the library, now occupied by the house of representatives, though cracked, was found to be perfectly safe. But it was absolutely necessary to support the floor of the room in a substantial manner. This was performed by dividing the office of the Secretary of the Senate into two committee rooms, by strong partitions. Such other defects as were discovered in the Senate chamber, and in other apartments, were also corrected in such a manner as to render every part of the wing secure from danger for some time to come.
It became however, evident, in consequence of this minute examination of the state of the building, that nothing but the safety of the floors & ceilings, & the tightness of the roof, ought at present to become the objects of attention. For it is very certain, that had such operations been undertaken, as would have rendered the Senate chamber more commodious and warm, and have procured for that branch of the legislature the offices and committee rooms which are so much wanted, or if any attempt had been made to accommodate the supreme court of the United States in such a manner as to prevent the disturbance of legislative proceedings, by the crowd of citizens that sometimes attend the court, and necessarily fill the passages and vestibules, so much time would have been occupied, and such a general derangement of the building occasioned, as to have made it doubtful, whether either house would have had their chamber finished for use in sufficient time for the session. The improvements, therefore, which must ultimately be made for the better accommodation of the national legislature in this wing, have been postponed until after the completion of the south wing.
II. At the President's house two small buildings have been erected, containing some of those domestic offices without which that building could not conveniently be inhabited. They contain a meat house, cellars for liquors, coals and wood, and privies, and are intended to be faced to the south by a co-
* The freestone of Acquia, used in the public buildings, is a calcareous sand stone, of very excellent quality, and the quarries are, in appearance, inexhaustible; it is, however, subject to clay holes, to nodules of iron ore (pyrites) and to masses of flint; and the hardness and durability of the rock is often very various in the same stratum, it also suffers expansion and contraction, from moisture and dryness, to a greater degree than any stone with which I am acquainted: even after a block is taken out of the quarry and delivered in the city, and in some cases after it has been wrought, it is liable to fly to pieces, if rapidly dried by violent heat or wind; but if it once becomes dry, and remains sound, it has never been known afterwards to fail.
vered passage, or colonnade,* Further, several offices, and some of them of the first necessity, are still wanted, before the dwelling of the President of the United States will be provided with all those domestic accommodations which are required by most private citizens.
III. As none of the works on the public buildings are suspended, or completed, it is not possible now to give an exact statement of the claims to which the several appropriations are liable, together with the money already paid. On application, however, to the superintendent of the city he has obligingly furnished me with the present state of his account of monies paid, from which results the following statement, which cannot materially differ from the truth.
   Dollars.     1. Appropriation for the south wing of the capitol, 110,000   Dec. 26th 1805. Monies actually paid for labor and materials, Estimated outstanding claims, 67,94,15 7,500   Balance unexpended, 34,605,85   Dollars 110,000   2. Appropriation for the other public buildings, 20,000   Dec. 26th, 1805. Monies actually paid, 1. North wing capitol, 2. President's house Estimated outstanding claims, 282,34 11,951,74 1,500   Balance unexpended, 6,255,92   Dollars 20,000  
Whether the balance of dollars, 34,605 85 cents will be sufficient to complete the south wing of the capitol, cannot in the present mixed state of the work be accurately calculated. The course of disappointments, accidents, & fluctuations in the prices of materials & labor, which always attend the execution of so complicated a work, and have especially occurred in this city, naturally tend rather to increase than diminish the expense relatively to the estimate. And in some instances this has actually taken place. Should then the balance now unexpended be exhausted before the building be entirely ready for the reception of the house, the work must inevitably stop, even if it were in such a state that a small comparative sum would complete it, and thus one year be lost. And it must also be taken into view, that this fund is liable to a deduction for a portion of salaries which formed no part of the estimate of the building, they being chargeable to the public work generally; and that it ought also to cover the fitting up of the house which though indispensably necessary is not chargeable to the building account, nor is included in the estimate.
I therefore respectfully submit to you the apparent necessity of a further appropriation to meet any eventual deficiency, and to provide for fitting up the house when finished.
It is also my duty to state to you another point which appears to be of considerable importance.
As the whole south wing of the capitol is occupied by the house of representatives in one great apartment, there could be no approach or entrance into the hall but from the center of the capitol, that is, through the center of the north wall of the wing, which is indeed, both as to beauty and convenience, the only proper point of entrance.
Now, as the ground story is occupied by the offices, there can be no communication between the house and the offices, but by the stairs which are intended to be carried up close to the north wall, in that part of the building which corresponds to the south end of the north wing, in which is placed the door of entrance, and the vestibule of the senate chamber. In the estimate, submitted to the committee of the house of representatives, there was an item for the erection of this part of the wing; but as it was not afterwards included in the appropriation, the work itself was necessarily omitted, much to the disadvantage of the building, which, both in expense and solidity, loses by the partial erection of its detached parts, at different periods of time.
This part of the work, I respectfully presume it is now necessary to erect.—Otherwise a very expensive, though only temporary building of wood, must be constructed, containing the stair cases and communications of the house with its committee rooms and offices.
Under all these considerations, I beg to submit the following estimate of sums required to proceed to the completion of the work next season, independently of the sums now in hand.
   1. To meet any eventual deficiency in the appropriation for the south wing, &c. 25,000   2. To erect that part of the building which is to contain the communication of the offices with the house of representatives, 13,000  
* In all these offices the house was wholly deficient.
3. To render the building accessible by removing earth & rubbish to fill up, on the south front, to the gallery doors, & to restore the communication with the north wing,
2,000
Total—Dolls. 40,000
In the above estimate, I have confined myself to the works on the south wing of the capitol. The unexpended balance, applicable to the other public buildings, and to the north wing for repairs, and their progressive improvement and completion, is 6,255 dollars and 92 cents. I submit to your consideration, in how far this sum may be sufficient for the probable expenditure of next season.
I am, with true respect, Yours, faithfully, &c. B. HENRY LATROBE, Surveyor of the public buildings, United States, Washington.
Plan of the office story of the south wing of the Capitol.
In viewing the arrangement of the office story of the south wing of the capitol, it must be remembered, that the place and number of the windows is unalterably fixed by those of the north wing, and that no light can be procured for the numerous apartments from the north side of the south wing. It must also be considered, that the hall of representatives, which occupies the whole of the principal floor above in one great apartment, cuts off all possibility of carrying the flues of the fire places through the interior part of the building, and also determines the place of the walls and piers below, by the place of the colonnade that will surround the area of the house, and which approaches in the center of each front to the external walls.
Many difficulties have arisen from these two sources, and objections have been made to the narrowness of a few of the rooms which a knowledge of these facts may remove. Every room however has been so contrived that there will be no deficiency of light and space, when the windows, many of which are blocked up by the workmen, shall be opened, and the materials which fill the apartments shall be removed.
The entrance to the office story will be in the recessed part of the building, proposed to be added, the next season. Beyond the vestibule are the stairs which lead to the hall of representatives, the stairs will be lighted by a lantern light in the roof, and give light both to the vestibule and to the passage leading to the offices. Beyond the stairs is a small octagon lobby, which to the right opens towards the north wing, and to the left leads to the offices. From this lobby a passage leads towards the south, the opposite door is that of the clerk's office, within this apartment are two small offices for the engrossing clerks, and very spacious depositaries of the public records. A passage or corridor also extends from east to west; at each end it opens into a waiting room or antechamber to three committee rooms on each front, two smaller and one large. Each of these rooms are separately accessible.
On each side of the corridor by which you enter, is a large vault to contain fuel and coal, and also a stove or furnace, by which the hall above will be heated, whenever its fire places are not sufficient for that purpose. These vaults communicate with the very capacious cellar below.
On the east side, and separated from this passage, are the privies, which are so constructed as to prevent their being a nuisance, and on the west is a separate entrance to the large north west committee room.
The access to the galleries is by external doors, near the angles of the south front, by which the citizens may enter without passing through any part of the building or crowding the passages of the house or offices.
Inaugural Speech of Thomas McKean, Governor of Pennsylvania.
Friends and Fellow Citizens,
The honor which our constituents have conferred, by my election, for a third period to the office of Governor, I accept with a grateful sense of their confidence and with an undiminished zeal for their service.
It is true, that some circumstances have occurred, in the course of the election, which I did not anticipate, as respected myself; but which more than on my own, I lament on account of the public. I did not anticipate that the close of a life sincerely devoted, as far as my means and judgement extend, to advance the liberty, independence and prosperity of my native country, would have been embittered by any imputation of a dereliction of principle, or any usurpation of power:—by artful combinations to impair the confidence of the people; or by groundless slanders to destroy an honest reputation. These, however, are evils, in relation to the individual, of too little moment to attract your attention; but as they affect the great interests, political and social, of the community, you will re-

gard them with an anxious eye.—If therefore in the course of a short retrospect, you should discover, that the press has been contaminated by the foullest pollutions; that political incendiaries, just landed on our shores, attempt to acquire, for sinister purposes, the mastery of the passions and prejudices, of the people; nay, that the influence of legislative names have been insidiously employed in the party practices of party; I pray you, by all the force of precept, as, I know you will, by all the weight of example, to resist and repel the danger, with which such proceedings threaten the fame, the honor and the tranquility of the state.
The oaths, that have been just now administered, bind me to a co-operation in this as well as in every other public duty resulting from the constitution and the laws. Accept then a renewal of my assurances of cheerful co-operation; for our interests, and that of our fellow citizens, cannot be separated: And, although we may sometimes differ in our opinion of the best means to attain the object, let us reciprocally believe, that still our object is the same; to obey and support the constitution and laws; and to promote the welfare and happiness of the people.
THOMAS M'KEAN. Lancaster, Dec. 17, 1805.
Foreign Intelligence.
Continuation of translations from Dutch papers, received at the office True American.
AUGSBURG, Oct. 21.
A report is now in circulation, that the French having passed the Inn, had turned the corps of the enemy's army which occupied the route of Lintz. It was composed of the Austrian division of gen. Kienmeyer, and of 18,000 Russian infantry. This corps has been entirely defeated and dispersed; the Russians in particular have been terribly cut up.
October 22.
At 10 o'clock last night the emperor Napoleon arrived here from Ulm with several of his generals. He had deprecated before hand all kind of public honors.
At 5 o'clock last evening arrived the I. F. M. Baron Mack, accompanied by two French officers, but he only changed horses and continued his journey towards Bavaria. This day arrived four divisions from the grand army near Ulm, here in this city and its neighborhood. The number of all the French being here at present is calculated at 32,000 men, the number of horses 12,000, besides 8000 prisoners and 4 or 5000 wounded, both Austrians and French. This afternoon at 4 o'clock, 2 companies of the beautiful guard on foot marched up with 62 colors and standards taken from the enemy, under complete military music to the electoral residence, and presented the same to the emperor in a solemn manner.
October 24.
These 14 days past the streets of our city look like a camp. Every hour troops arrive, and others march out.
From 4 o'clock in the morning till 9, the emperor was engaged in the cabinet with his ministers. From 9 to 11 there was a great council of war, to which the principal of the generals here present were called. In the course of last night 4 French couriers arrived in Augsburg. The French grand army is now on its march towards the Inn. Seven French army depots and 5 hospitals are to come to this city. In order to secure the city against a coup de main, the principal avenues are secured by palisades; and 40 cannon are mounted on the city ramparts, which indeed are but very insignificant.
At one o'clock this afternoon the emperor and king Napoleon departed from here for Munich, having taken first a most affectionate leave of his most electoral highness of Trier. The head quarters, general staff, and the French field post office, followed; and just now a part of the Galle Batavian army is marching thro' this city.
The following official bulletin from the French army in Italy has been published here.
On the 26 Vendemiare (Oct. 18) the Italian army passed the Elsch near Verona—marshal Massena commanded in person. The batteries erected against Italian Verona are taken. At the departure of the courier who brought this news, 500 prisoners had been made already. The army had advanced towards Vicenza.
NEUREMBERG, Oct. 23.
We have received here the following official accounts:
His majesty the emperor Napoleon had charged prince Murat to pursue a division of 25 or 30,000 men, which was retreating under the command of archduke Ferdinand. Prince Murat marched from Ulm on the 17th October, he came up with and beat the Austrians on the same day near Nereskellen. On the 18th he beat them near Nereskellen. On the 19th he took from them 50 cannon and 400 waggons.
Prince Murat surrounded gen. Werneck on all sides, so that he was obliged to sign a capitulation, whereby he obliged himself to lay down the arms, with all the troops he commanded. Contrary to this, generals Hohenzollern, Rohan, Mizieri and others, made their escape in the night with all the troops they could carry off. Prince Murat pursued them, and with much concern found himself obliged to follow them into the Russian dominions, which they had entered. He abstained from attacking them there, and wished to postpone his vengeance until they should arrive at Egra, but they themselves attacked his van guard near Nu-
remberg, supposing it at a great distance from the body of the army.
Prince Murat saw himself thereby compelled to repel force by force, it came to a very serious engagement, whereby 40 pieces of cannon with their powder waggons, 200 baggage waggons, the Treasury of the army, and 2 pair of colors; in short, all that the Austrians had remaining of their grand park of artillery, their baggage, their army monies and their ammunition fell into the hands of the French.
Gen. Mizieri, who was mortally wounded, was made prisoner, 1500 infantry laid down their arms; 100 cavalry, most all wounded in the different attacks, were made prisoners. Archduke Ferdinand was actually surrounded in the engagement, and only escaped by throwing himself upon the horse of an officer, who was made prisoner by lending it to him. He has only 12 or 15,000 cavalry with him, which are the remains of the regiments of cavalry which marched with him from Ulm, & of the army of 80,000 men which he commanded.
October 25.
The dismounted division of dragoons of gen. Baraguey d'Hilliers of 13,000 men has received Austrian horses.—Prince Murat is appointed commander in chief of the army which is to operate on the left bank of the Danube; under him stand the marshals Bernadotte, Lannes, Soult, &c. &c. He went from hence into the neighborhood of Regensburg, and had his head quarters the day before yesterday at Newmarks.
The four capitulations of Ulm, Memmingen, Trochtelfingen, and Bopfingen have appeared in print here, together with the 12th French bulletin.
From the Main, Oct. 19.
When the French emperor came to the destroyed part of the bridge at Donawerth he caused boards to be laid across and himself to be led over: and then he cried, come, my grenadiers! & every one hastened after his chief.
STUTTGARD, Oct. 22.
We have received accounts from Bavaria which state, that the army of marshal Bernadotte, composed of his own corps of the army and of those of marshal D'Avoust, of the Bavarian generals Wrede and Deroy, has arrived in 3 columns on the banks of the Inn.—The Austrians had not time to defend the right bank of this river, on which, in the preceding year, they had established very formidable entrenchments. The French van guard, consisting of a corps of cavalry under gen. Kellerman (the son) advanced against Braunau, where the first Russian column had joined the Austrian corps of Kienmeyer. It is said the Austro-Russians are already falling back to Lintz. Another column of the French and Bavarian troops is on its march towards Salzburg, it will meet no obstruction in Salza.—The head quarters of marshal Bernadotte have been removed from Wasserbourg on the Inn, where they had been established for some days past.
ANSPACH, Oct. 20.
On the 7th inst. the Bavarian army advanced from Schwabach to Spalt & Abenberg. They made considerable requisitions of cattle, bread, beer, forage, &c. under threats of military execution. At Spalt, where no flour or grain had been left on hand, general Wrede commanded the bailiwick to deliver the grain which he required from the royal granary of Prussia, and when protestations were made against this proceeding, he sent a detachment to open it by force.
Lower Rhine, Oct. 15.
The Russians and Prussians will immediately occupy Hanover in conjunction. The report of a declaration of war by Prussia is premature. The relations of this potentate with France, will probably depend on the answer of the emperor Napoleon to the Prussian note, delivered by baron Hardenberg to generals Duroc and Laforest, respecting the march of the troops thro' the territory of Anspach.
PASSAU, ON THE INN, Oct. 16.
The Russian army, to the amount of about 50,000 men, besides that of gen. Kienmeyer 20,000 strong is on the Inn—Yesterday they received a part of their artillery, and to-morrow the remainder is expected. About the 20th, these troops will be enabled to act, and to pass the Inn; the first column has been over it; but merely to cover the retreat of gen. Kienmeyer.—It being asserted, that the French are marching hitherwards, it has been found advisable to break down some of the bridges.
At 8 o'clock this evening, two I. R. officers of the general staff, with twenty-four light horsemen of O'reilly arrived here and desired to speak to the electoral city commissary Mr. Leng. One hour after he went accompanied by the two officers to the fortress of Oberhausen, which was summoned to surrender to the Russian troops. As they met with a refusal, we expected here to day a visit from the enemy, but hitherto we see no more than twenty-two Austrian light horsemen, guarding the bridge over the Danube. To the neighboring town of Scheerding are about two thousand Russians, who have made pretty strong requisitions. Last night a strong cannonade was heard from the neighborhood of Eggenfeldt.
LAUENBURG, Oct. 29.
Last evening at dusk a Russian regiment of infantry, upwards of 2000 men strong marched into this city; all fine muscular young men. This regiment arrived only the day before yesterday morning from Mecklenburg at Ralzeburg at 4 o'clock in the afternoon, marched yesterday morning immediately
a gain from Ralzeburg and performed a long march of 30 miles in one day; and for all that the troops appeared so little fatigued, that every one, who observed the sprightliness, wherewith they marched on, would have supposed they came only from the next village. The body of officers consists entirely of fine, handsome, very well behaved young men. The regiment is under command of gen. Werderelsky.
STRALSUND, Oct. 19.
His Royal Swedish majesty is expected here the day after to-morrow. As soon as he arrives, all the Russians as well as Swedes, and even a part of the German garrison here will begin their march.
The English Ambassador at Stockholm, Mr. Pierrepont, accompanies his Swedish majesty to Pomerania.
Among the Swedish troops which are expected here is likewise the regiment of gen. Wachmeister 1,200 strong.
MENCHEN, Oct. 16.
Our this day's paper gives a general order of marshal Bernadotte, of the 13th October, wherein it is said that part of the 5th regiment of chasseurs, and a division of the company of guards had on the 12th inst. made 1400 men prisoners, taken 160 horse, 2 cannon and 50 baggage waggons. On the day before yesterday the Electoral Major Elbracht of the Leiningen light horse attacked an Austrian train of artillery, on the road to Wassenburg, and after a smart engagement dispersed the escort and took 17 cannon, 380 stand of arms, 114 swords and 3 waggons, which arrived here last night. Several Austrians were killed or taken prisoners—he lost only two men. Yesterday a spy was shot here before the city.
VERONA, Oct. 18.
Marshal Massena having learnt the successes of the French in Germany, made arrangements for passing the Etch.
The Archduke Charles has reinforced his troops on the Tagliamento, by part of those lately in the Venetian territory. The Austrians retired from Lintiano the 14th. The Archduke has ordered a general conscription.
Two divisions of Marshal Massena's troops have crossed the Etch, and taken 700 prisoners and four pieces of cannon.
BERLIN, Oct. 19.
His Serene highness, the reigning duke of Brunswick, set out from hence for Brunswick, from whence he is going to Hildesheim, to take upon himself the command of the army of Lower Saxony.
Oct. 19.
Our political system has undergone a complete alteration within a few days. The king has given leave to the Russians to pass through any part of his dominions; and the armies which were assembled to prevent them, will now be sent upon a different destination. Four armies are assembling in Franconia, Hildesheim (near Hanover) on the Rhine, and in Brandenburg. They are to be commanded by Prince Hohenlohe, the Duke of Brunswick, the Elector of Hesse, and gen. Mollendorff.
Oct. 22.
Our minister of state Von Hardenberg has presented a note to Marshal Duroc, and the French Ambassador Laforest, which has occasioned the march of the French troops through the dominion of Anspach. As the Ambassadors of Russia, Austria and England, sent immediately afterwards counters to their respective courts, it is supposed that these missions have likewise been occasioned by said note.
Oct. 26.
His majesty the emperor of Russia arrived here yesterday afternoon at 3 o'clock, on a visit to our Royal Court.—The major general and first aid-de-camp of the king, Van Korknitz, had been sent to meet him as far as Frankfurt on the Oder. He was received in this city by the joyful acclamations of an immense concourse of people. After breakfasting in the king's apartment he went in the same carriage with the king and Queen, to Potsdam, where he is to remain for several days, and then once more to return here again. A number of the first Russian nobility accompany him.
Next Tuesday the emperor begins his journey to Weimar, from thence to Prague and back to Petersburg, unless circumstances should render it necessary to alter this plan.
Last night the marshal Duroc received a courier, who is supposed to bring the answer of the emperor Napoleon to the declaration of our court, presented to the French negotiators. This courier has occasioned a general curiosity.
PARIS, Oct. 29.
N. O. AUGSBURG, Oct. 22. After the capitulation of Gen. Werneck, near Nordlingen, Prince Ferdinand with about 1000 horse, fled into the Prussian territory, for Nuremberg. Prince Murat followed him and overtook his rear near Nuremberg; when all the rest of the park of artillery, baggage, &c. were taken, Murat and his troops particularly those belonging to the Imperial guard covered themselves with glory. 1500 waggons, 50 pieces of cannon and 16,000 have been taken of the columns which fled from Ulm.
The division of Wurtemberg is at Gessengen. The Baden troops (3,500) are on their march to Augsburg. The emperor has presented the Batavians 20,000 Austrian muskets; and the Elector of Wurtemberg six pieces of Austrian cannon.
LETTERS FROM CONSTANTINOPLE, Sept. 13.
According to authentic accounts from
the borders of the Black Sea, the marching orders and other measures, for the Russian troops that were collected there have suddenly been changed, by orders arrived from St. Petersburg.
The body collected near Sebastopolis, which was intended to be embarked for Corfu, has been augmented to 25,000 men, and has received orders to begin the march through Moldavia, to the borders of the Adriatic, for which purpose, the Russian Ambassador, in the name of his court, had procured leave from the Porte.
A yet stronger force has been collected in the Crimea, which is to march through Wallachia, for the place of its further destination.
A great many sailors and marines are engaged in Turkey for the English service, and are well paid, and sent to Malta.
ERLANGEN, Oct. 22.
On the 19th inst. the following royal declaration was affixed throughout the Franconian principalities:
"The quite unexpected occurrences, whereby the neutrality of his royal majesty in his Franconian provinces has been disturbed; and the measures which the same has seen himself obliged to take for his satisfaction and security, will excite disquietude and alarm amongst the inhabitants. I therefore most earnestly call upon all the magistrates and public officers in the principalities of Anspach and Bayreuth, to labor against these fears, and to exhort the royal subjects on every opportunity to abstain from all false explanation of measures acquired for the benefit of the whole and to be most certainly convinced, that his royal majesty will take the most proper means, to give his Franconian faithful subjects the most powerful protection."
(Signed,)
HARDENBURG.
Berlin, Oct. 14, 1805.
In support of this most gracious declaration of a corps troops is forming in the principality over the mountain, of which our garrison makes part.
MECKLENBURG, Oct. 23.
Next day after to-morrow Col. Von Alkandchild, with 100 men cossacs, and 140 men cuirassiers, of the van of the Russian army will arrive in Boitzenburg. The first column thereof, consisting of 2000 men infantry is to arrive there on the 26th; and the second column of 1600, on Sunday the 27th in Ratzeburg; it has 18 pieces of cannon, and is commanded by gen. Ostermann.
The main body of this army consisting of 12000 men, will enter to morrow the territory of Mecklenburg.
The Swedish adjutant gen. M. de Crasson, is gone to Schwerin to request permission for the march of 10000 Swedish troops through Mecklenburg.
BOITZENBURG, Oct. 24.
To-morrow evening or next day in the morning the Russian troops will arrive here. The Prussian troops have taken another way through the Mecklenburg dominions, and will not pass through Boitzenburg.
Of the Prussian troops 3 regiments of cavalry, amongst whom was the strong regiment of dragoons of Bayreuth and some horse artillery, passed by Luntz and Plaw.
HILDESHEIM, Oct. 21.
Our garrison, which consisted of fusiliers, is marched to other parts of the Duchy, and the regiment of Halberstadt is to come here again. The baking establishment for the army has arrived here, and the head quarters and commissary general's office are likewise to be here; the Prussian army in Lower Saxony is to consist of 60,000 men.
Letter from Berlin, dated Oct. 22.
Just now an express is arrived here, with the account, that on the 18th, a body of Austrian cavalry of 6000 men between Nordlingen and Dunkelbuhl, met 600 French infantry, and 800 cavalry, who were escorting a train of artillery of 50 cannons and 100 ammunition waggons. The escort as well as the artillery and ammunition waggons were taken.
ULM, Oct. 25.
Near Leutkirch several thousand imperial Austrian troops of the division of gen. Wolfskehl, were taken prisoners by the French general Vandamme.
From the Main, Oct. 29.
The elector of Bavaria is returned from Wurzburg to Manchen by the way of Hanspach, together with the minister of state Morlgelas, to which place the French minister Mr. Otto is likewise gone.
HANAU, Oct. 29.
According to private letters from Suabia, the Imperial Royal quarter-master general, lieut. field marshal gen. Mack, had several audiences of the emperor Napoleon, before his departure for Austria, which lasted for three hours each time; and at his departure gen. Mack received two letters in the own hand writing of the French emperor to the Emperor of Germany. It is observed at the same time, that, of all the Austrian generals, gen. Mack alone obtained the favor to travel through the French army by the way of Munich to Vienna. It is likewise supposed, that the dispatches sent after the archduke Ferdinand, contained proposals for peace.
The following enumeration of distances between the subsequent places and the seat of war, may be useful in serving to illustrate the relative situation of the armies:
From Vienna to Munich they are three roads, the two principal of which at this juncture, are those by the way of Bruna and Saltzburgh. From Vienna to Ens the distance is 105 English miles; from thence to Bruna on the Inn,
the last imperial town, 105 miles; to Munich 85; from Ens to Saltzburgh the distance is 100 miles; and from thence to Munich 84; Gen. Kaimmayer has joined the Russians either at Bruna or Saltzburgh; it at the latter place, assistance might have been sent, if there had been time to gen. Mack, by Insbruck in the Tyrol; this place is 60 miles from Fuessen, very strong; and 30 from Kempten which lies by Isheg and Wangen; from Lindau 45 miles; from Memmingen 20, and from that place to Ulm 30 miles. Ulm, by Memmingen to Lindau is 75 miles, and by Ravensburgh 65; Regentz is from Lindau 31-4 miles. From Ulm by Frankfurt and Cologne to Amsterdam, the distance is 410 miles; and by way of Basil to Paris 390 miles. A person may with ease reach Amsterdam in 4 days, and Paris in 3 days.
London Paper.
WASHINGTON CITY.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 3.
On Wednesday sailed from the Eastern Branch for New Orleans, the United States brig Franklin, with transports and military stores for the gun boats in the Mississippi.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 2.
Mr. Varnum, from the committee to whom was referred that part of the message of the President, which relates to the organization and classification of the militia, made a detailed and argumentative report in part, which concludes with recommending the following resolution:
Resolved, That it is inexpedient to adopt measures for the classification or new organization of the militia.
Referred to a committee of the whole on Monday.
Mr. Gregg, from the committee on public lands, made a report on the petition of Geo. Turner, unfavorable to the same.
Whereupon, Resolved, that the prayer of the petition of Geo. Turner ought not to be granted.
Mr. Sully, from the committee appointed to consider the expediency of altering the act for mitigating or remitting fines and penalties, made a detailed report, with an accompanying bill, to extend jurisdiction in certain cases to the state judges and state courts; which was referred to a committee of the whole House on Tuesday next.
The House went into a committee of the whole on the bill for establishing rules and articles for the government of the armies of the U. States.—Mr. J. C. Smith in the chair.
The bill was taken up by sections. On reaching the 8th Article, which authorises a court martial to punish with death or otherwise any one "who, being present at any mutiny or sedition, does not use his utmost endeavor to suppress the same, or coming to the knowledge of any intended mutiny, does not, without delay, give information thereof to his commanding officer,"—Mr. G. W. Campbell moved to strike the words "death or otherwise".
Messrs. Varnum and Nelson opposed the motion, which was disagreed to without a division.
In a subsequent article, Mr. G. W. Campbell moved to strike out that part, which authorises a court martial to punish with death any one who offers violence to his officer.
Messrs. G. W. Campbell, Cook, Southard and Talmadge supported, and Messrs. Nelson, Smilbe and Macon opposed it; when the question was put, and the motion lost—Ayes 20.
As the committee progressed in reading the bill, numerous amendments, principally verbal, were made.
The committee then rose, reported progress, and asked leave to sit again, which was granted.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF NEW HAMPSHIRE.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 16.
The committee to consider the resolves of North Carolina, reported as follows:
Whereas certain resolves of the legislature of North Carolina respecting the importation of slaves, or people of color into the United States, have been laid before this legislature, the subject matter of which being considered, the adoption of similar resolutions appears necessary; therefore, Resolved, that our Senators in the Congress of the United States be instructed and our Representatives requested to take all legal and necessary steps, and use their utmost exertions, as soon as the same may be possible, to obtain an amendment to the Federal Constitution, so as to authorise and empower Congress to pass a law, whenever they think it expedient, to prevent the further importation of slaves or people of color, from any of the West India islands, from the coast of Africa, or elsewhere into the United States, or any part thereof. Resolved further, That his excellency the Governor be, and hereby is requested to transmit copies of the foregoing resolution to our Senators and Representatives in Congress, also to the Governor of North Carolina.
Report accepted.
New-York, Dec. 27.
The memorial of the merchants of this city to Congress was read last evening at The Tontine Coffee House to a crowded and highly respectable meeting of the merchants, called for the purpose, and unanimously approved of. This memorial takes a very extensive view of the situation of the merchants of the U. S. in consequence of the late

Retention of colonial produce by Great Britain—of the treatment which our vessels have received from the unlicensed armed vessels of the belligerent powers—and of the defenceless state of our sea-port towns. The memorial is certainly one of the most able productions of the kind we ever read—it expresses in a mild, yet firm and dignified manner, the grievances of a highly injured people, and asks in a tone not easy to be refused, for redress from the government of their country.
Philadelphia, Dec. 28. GEN. MOREAU—On Thursday an elegant dinner was given to this gentleman, by a very large and respectable party of citizens. The following are the only toasts which were deemed necessary on this occasion, viz. The President of the United States. The memory of Gen. Washington. The land we live in. After General Moreau had retired, the president gave the following, which was drunk amidst the most cordial acclamations. Our illustrious guest.
(By Authority.)
AN ACT Supplementary to the "Act making provision for the payment of claims of citizens of the United States on the government of France, the payment of which has been assumed by the United States, by virtue of the Convention of the thirtieth day of April, one thousand eight hundred and three, between the United States and the French republic." Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the balance of the appropriation of three millions seven hundred and fifty thousand dollars, made by the act to which this is a supplement, which may remain unexpended on the thirty-first of December, one thousand eight hundred and five, shall not be carried to the credit of the surplus fund, but shall remain appropriated to the same purpose for which it was originally appropriated, any act to the contrary notwithstanding.
NATHL. MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives, GEO: CLINTON Vice-President of the United States, and President of the Senate. December 31, 1805. APPROVED, TH: JEFFERSON.
At a meeting of the subscribers and others friendly to the opening the Tyber creek, at Semmes's hotel, for the purpose of electing DIRECTORS to superintend the above-mentioned improvement. The following gentlemen were duly elected, viz. Messrs. Thorpe, Andrews, Morin, Stephenson & Clark, to continue in office for nine months; and Mr. UNDERWOOD for the same time. It was also resolved, that the Directors take charge of the subscription list for the purpose of obtaining further subscriptions. Dec. 30, 1805.
JUST RECEIVED, AND FOR SALE At WILLIAM DUANE'S Book Store, Pennsylvania Avenue. CURRAN'S Speeches 2d edition with an elegant engraving of Mr. CURRAN lately published in Baltimore. The American NEPOS. Also just published in Baltimore, Smith's Wealth of Nations, 2 vols. Cooper's Life, 2 vols. Tapins Farriery. A digest of the Revenue Laws U. S. Mackay's Navigation. Sinclair on the Revenue of the British Empire. Life of Sir Wm. Jones. And an extensive and complete assortment of stationery received by late arrivals from Philadelphia. W. D. offers his books and stationery at Philadelphia prices. January 3—cp6t
BOARDING & LODGING. THREE or FOUR gentlemen may be accommodated with Boarding and Lodging, on moderate terms, by applying at Mrs. Sweeney's in F street nearly opposite the Office of Discount and Dep. fit. January 3—tawtf
20 DOLLARS REWARD. RANAWAY from the subscriber, living in Frederick county, Virginia, near Front Royal, on the 24th inst. a likely mulatto man named BILL WOOD, about 20 years of age, and about 5 feet 6 or 8 inches. The boy was formerly the property of John T. Mason, esq. of George Town; had on when he went away a blue surcoat, a fustian jacket made of white plaid, which he has since dyed black or purple, also a pair of mixed kersey pantaloons a pair of white yarn home-made stockings, a home made pair of shoes, a pair of spurs, and I think he has a red colored waistcoat, besides a great many other clothes which I cannot describe—I am informed he has stolen a bay horse or mare, which he was seen with at Rappahannock near Leesburg. It is highly probable that he is making towards Annapolis, where he has a mother living, he has also a father living by the name of John Wood. Whoever will apprehend said fellow and secure him in any jail so that I get him again, shall receive the above reward. GEORGE DAYLY. January 3—w4t
THE President laid before the Senate the following letter and report, from the secretary of the treasury, which was ready; and Ordered, That they lie for consideration.
SIR, I have the honor to enclose a report prepared in obedience to a resolution of the Senate, of the second of March, 1805. I have the honor to be, very respectfully, sir, Your obedient servant, ALBERT GALLATIN. The honorable the President of the Senate of the United States.
REPORT.
IN obedience to the resolution of the Senate, of the second day of March, 1805, the Secretary of the Treasury RESPECTFULLY REPORTS, That there are no documents in the Treasury, distinguishing from each other, the value of the several species of merchandise imported into the United States, which pay the same ad valorem duty. And that the annexed statements exhibit, first, the value, agreeably to prime cost, of goods paying duties ad valorem, imported during the years 1802, 1803 and 1804, from the dominions of Great-Britain in Europe, and in the East Indies; and also from all other parts of Europe and from China; and secondly, the quantity of salt, rum and nails, imported during the same years from Great Britain and her dependencies. All which is respectfully submitted.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT, Dec. 26, 1805.
A STATEMENT, exhibiting the value (agreeably to the prime cost) in sterling money, of GOODS, paying duties ad valorem, imported from the dominions of Great Britain in Europe, and from her dominions in the East Indies; and also from all other parts of Europe, and from China.
Table with 10 columns: FOR THE YEARS ENDING ON THE 30th SEPT. (1802, 1803, 1804), FROM THE DOMINIONS OF G. BRITAIN IN EUROPE (At 12 1/2, At 15, At 20), FROM ALL OTHER PARTS OF EUROPE (At 12 1/2, At 15, At 20), FROM THE BRITISH DOMINIONS IN THE E. INDS. (At 12 1/2, At 15, At 20), FROM CHINA (At 12 1/2, At 15, At 20). Rows show values in p. cent. for each category.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT, REGISTER'S OFFICE, 23d Dec. 1805. JOSEPH NOURSE, REGISTER.
A STATEMENT exhibiting the quantity of salt, rum, and nails imported from the dominions of Great Britain in Europe, from the British West-Indies, and from other British dependencies.
Table with 10 columns: FOR THE YEARS ENDING ON THE 30th SEPT. (1802, 1803, 1804), From the dominions of G. Britain in Europe (SALT, RUM, NAILS), From the British West Indies (SALT, RUM, NAILS), From other British dependencies (SALT, RUM, NAILS). Rows show quantities in Bushels, Galls, Pounds.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT, REGISTER'S OFFICE, 23d Dec. 1805. JOSEPH NOURSE, REGISTER.
WASHINGTON TONTINE.
NOTICE is hereby given that an election for Five Directors of this institution, for the ensuing year will be held at Rhodes's hotel, on Monday the 6th of January at 11 o'clock. JOSEPH FORREST. Jan. 3—
1500 DOLLARS REWARD.
HIGHWAY ROBBERY.
YESTERDAY about 11 o'clock in the forenoon, Mr. JOHN PETER, an Officer of the BANK OF COLUMBIA, was stopped on horseback on the road between this town and Alexandria, and within about 2 miles of the latter place, by some unknown villain, shot through the body with a pistol, and robbed of a sum of money in his possession belonging to this Institution which he was taking to Alexandria, for the purpose of exchanging with the banks there. The whole sum taken amounted Eighteen Thousand One hundred and Fourteen Dollars and Sixty-five Cents, made up in several packages, among which were, Dol. C 1 post note of the Bank of Virginia, for 800 1 do. of the same, for 500 1 do. of the same, for 500 1 do. of the same, for 450 1 do. of the Bank of Potomac in favor of Joseph Riddick by him endorsed to Washington Bowie, dated 6 July, 1805. No 117 149 65
A check of the Union Bank, on the Bank of Alexandria, drawn by R. Higginbotham, cashier, in favor of Greatham and Devereux, by them endorsed and by Senj. Stoddert, and C. Smith, Teller. There were also a parcel of post notes of the Bank of Alexandria for 100 dolls. and for 50 dolls. each. The remainder was in current notes, principally of the banks of Alexandria and Potomac, and some few of the Bank of Virginia of different sizes and denominations.
As the attack was sudden, and the wound received of a nature to deprive Mr. Peter instantly of his senses, (although it is now hoped he will recover) the description obtained may not be very accurate—so far as we are informed—the man who perpetrated the act, is of middle stature, good countenance, and had a genteel appearance. He had on a dark blue or black coat, nankeen pantaloons, shoes, and a black hat, he was on foot and alone at the time, but may have had accomplices concealed, and will probably change his clothes. FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS will be given to any person or persons, who will detect and bring to conviction the robber: and ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS additional for the recovery of the whole of the money, or in proportion for any smaller sum recovered—should there be accomplices, and one of them make a discovery, so that it leads to the conviction of the robber, or to the recovery of the money he shall receive the above reward, and interest will be made to obtain his pardon. WILLIAM WHANN, Cashier of the Bank of Columbia, George Town, July 31—
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.
THE creditors of the late John Pownall are requested to attend at Rhodes's hotel in the city of Washington, on the 4th Monday of January next, between the hours of 11 o'clock A. M. and 2 o'clock P. M. when a dividend of the assets in hand will be made, under the direction of the Orphan's court. SARAH FOWNALL, executrix. Washington city, Dec. 25—1awt27Jan
CHARLES HERSTON'S.
HAVING commenced business next door to Mr. Edgar Patterson's corner of High street offers for sale a variety of Dry Goods among which are some Very fine India mul mul mufin. Tambored do. do. do. Laced do. do. do. Do. do. book do. Tambored and plain jacquet mufin, 4 4 & 6 4ths white cambric do. Do. black do. do. Elegant leno sleeves, caps and veils, Do. Farren worked muf shawls, India fatin for ladies cloaks, Entefirings and fenchaws, Ladies and gentlemen silk and cotton hosiery, Do. do. gloves, Cambric dimities, &c. Elegant 5 4ths 6 4ths and 3 4ths damask silk shawls, Fine 4 4ths Irish linens and linen cambric, Do. Irish sheeting, Do. 4 4ths shitting mufin, Black and green crapes, Fine chintz furniture for curtains, An handsome assortment of chintzes, calicoes, cloths, Manchester, worked hosiery, blankets, carpeting, &c. together with a variety of goods adapted to the present season all of which he will dispose of low for cash. N. B. A few choice patterns of India bed de and hearth carpets. George Town, Dec. 16—w3t
To be Sold,
Or EXCHANGED for other property in the City, or its vicinity.
TWO valuable and contiguous TRACTS of LAND in the state of Kentucky, the one containing 6880 acres, and the other 6452 acres, by late re-survey. They are under old and indisputable titles of more than twenty years, and situate in a populous county, adjoining flourishing settlements. All taxes thereon have been duly paid. Apply to the subscriber, JOHN BECKLEY. City of Washington, November 6—wtf
Fresh Garden Seeds, &c.
THEOPHILUS HOLT respectfully informs his friends and the public that he has received from London per ship Mars to Baltimore, and for sale, a very extensive assortment of fresh Garden Seeds, garden tools, grass seeds, bird seed. Split peas and flour of mustard by the pound. He also has for sale a variety of bulbous flower roots, fruit trees, flowering shrubs, Lombardy poplars, &c. &c. The customary allowance made to Gardeners and those who purchase to sell again. Washington City, Dec. 13—2awtf P. S. An assortment of the garden seeds are for sale at Dr. Ott's George Town.
Advertisement.
THIS is to give notice that the subscriber hath obtained from the Orphans court of Washington county in the district of Columbia, Letters Testamentary on the personal estate of Stanley Byus, late of Washington county aforesaid deceased; all persons having claims against the said deceased, are hereby warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof to the subscriber, at or before the 11th day of June 1806, they may otherwise by law be excluded from all benefit of the said estate. All persons indebted to the said estate are required to make immediate payment to T. M. GILLISS, Executor. Washington City, Dec. 11—w2m
On the first day of April next, or (if not fair) on the next fair day at noon, will be offered at
PUBLIC SALE
To the highest bidder, for ready money, that very desirable and well known estate formerly the property of James Wo-meley, esq., Called THE ROCKS;
Situated upon the river Shenandoah, in the county of Jefferson, Virginia. It consists of 900 acres of Land (by estimation) more than one third in woods, and has upon it a variety of the most useful improvements with a large scope of river bottom and other distinguished natural advantages. The upland is remarkably adapted to the use of plough & very productive. It will be sold either in one body, or in the convenient divisions of the farm—the mills—the distillery—and the Ferry with a fine Tavern for the accommodation of travellers; to each of which a suitable quantity of Land will be attached, by a division to be made previous to the sale. This farm of about 760 acres with plenty of wood and water, including 20 acres of the richest river bottom, and the rest of the arable Land of an excellent quality, with a large and commodious dwelling, the necessary out houses, two barns, &c. &c. may be had at a price which deserves the attention of any gentleman who wishes a farm detached from the mill property, &c.
Also at the same time, on the same terms, a handsome little tract of 300 acres within two miles of the Rocks called
THE MEADOW FARM,
About 2 3/4 in wood, with fine meadow ground—arable Land, well adapted to the use of plough, a good mill at with a constant stream, constant springs of water, and comfortable farm houses. Also, a little farm of only 115 acres 3 4ths still uncleared, adjacent to the Meadow Farm. The object in this sale being to raise as much money as may be necessary to release the on y encumbrance that exists on the above property; if the several purchasers produce the sum required, they will respectively be allowed a credit of part of the purchase money, as an inducement to them to buy as largely as they may wish to do; and no money will be required, but in exchange for a clear deed. FERDINANDO FAIRFAX.
Thirty Dollars Reward.
Charles Town. Dec. 23, 1805—3t—wtf N. B. The sale will take place at the Rocks; and should any of the above land be previously disposed of by private sale, notice will be published in due time. RANAWAY from the subscriber, living in Ann Arundel county, on Monday night, the 9th of December, a negro man named DICK who is 5 feet 6 or 7 inches high, 38 or 40 years of age, a well fat fellow, has a dark complexion, a wide mouth, thick lips, flat nose, and has lost some of his finger nails from a burn when young; when spoken to is apt to look down; had on, and took with him, new ketsey jacket and trowsers dyed purple, double soled shoes, coarse yarn stockings, two cinzbrig shirts, old felt hat, half worn matchcoat blanket. Whoever secures said fellow in any jail, so that I get him again, shall receive if taken from home 15 DOLLARS, if 30 miles 20 DOLLARS, and if 40 miles, or out of this State, the above reward. HENRY WOODWARD. N. B. All persons are forewarned harboring, employing, or carrying off said fellow. December 2—3w2t
FALL & WINTER GOODS
JOHN COX
HAS this day received a Large addition to his former supply of FALL and WINTER GOODS, which makes his assortment very complete.
Most of his goods were bought on such terms as to enable him to offer them by piece or retail lower than the regular importers can afford to sell at. George Town, Oct. 15—NI&UGctf
The Wahinton Building
Company having determined to suspend payment on their shares after FIFTY DOLLARS shall have been paid on each share.
Resolved, By the Building Committee That one certificate be issued by the Secretary in favor of each share upon which there shall have been paid the full sum of fifty dollars, together with all stock, fines, and monthly payments accruing thereon, which certificate shall specify that all dues and demands on the said share have been paid.
All persons concerned as aforesaid, are notified that unless they comply with the said payments on or before the first day of February 1806, they will at that time, forfeit their shares agreeable to the articles of the company. JOHN DOUGLAS, Chairman pro tem. Dec. 2—wtf
IRON WORKS
ON POTOMAC.
The Subscriber has for Sale or Rent, a good seat for a Furnace upon the North Branch of Potomac in Hampshire county, with plenty of ore already investigated at considerable expence and found to be good, a constant and sufficient stream with upwards of 30 feet fall, and the wood of more than 9000 acres of well timbered land; enough of which is arable to form a complete establishment. Connected with this may also be rented the forge built by Mr. John Potts at the Great Falls of Potomac, now the property of the subscriber. It is conceived that these two seats are particularly worthy of the notice of Iron Masters of capital; as they are fully adequate to the supply of iron, in its various forms, to an extensive country, having great demand for that article, both above and below the Blue Ridge. The Hampshire property is free from every encumbrance, and the payment of a very few thousand dollars due to the proprietor of the fee simple at the Great Falls (my lease of which is for upwards of 90 years at a low rent) for rents in arrears prior to my purchase, will render this property clear; and afford a complete establishment for all the various manufactures of iron, as well as for mills, with a convenient farm, &c. &c. I have seats equally eligible (if not superior) for furnaces and forges, upon the river Shenandoah in this county, with ore, wood, and water, all convenient and abundant; which may be rented for a long term of years, with rich farming land attached thereto. FERDINANDO FAIRFAX. Charles town, Jefferson Co. Virg. November 16—wtf
LIKENESSES ENGRAVED.
THE Subscriber has the honor of informing the citizens of Washington and George Town, that he will in all the month of February next return to this city for the purpose of recommencing his business of drawing and engraving likenesses. That if in the mean time any Gentlemen or Lady should be desirous of being furnished with an additional number of impressions from the plate they may have received from him; they will be pleased to forward it to Baltimore addressed to the subscriber at B Due tell's Market Street, near the corner of Gay street, upon receipt of which their commands will be immediately attended to and the plate either returned or retained as may be directed. ST. MEMIN. Washington, Dec 25—w4t
INDIANA TERRITORY.
Auditor's Office, Vincennes
16th Sept. 1805. Agreeable to an act of the territory for levying and collecting a tax on land I publish the following extracts from the said acts, for the information of non-residents claiming land within this territory. "BE it enacted, that if any non resident claiming lands in this territory either by entry, patent, deed of conveyance, or any other evidence of claim, if his age or attorney shall neglect or refuse to list his or her lands with the assessor of the county, when such lands may have been entered or located, between the first day of January, and the twelfth day of February agreeably to the requisitions of the third section hereof, then the assessor shall immediately proceed to list the lands of such non-resident that may be in his county. "It is enacted, that the collector of said county, by the twenty fifth day of May, shall demand payment of the tax or sum assessed on each inhabitant in his county, in person or by notice in writing left at his usual place of residence. "Be it enacted, that in case of non payment of taxes at the time appointed, it shall be the duty of the collector to levy and collect the tax, so in arrear with costs by a sale in the court house of his county of the lands of such delinquent, whether resident or non resident giving at least forty days notice by advertisement at the county seat, and in some public newspaper in this territory, of the time and place of such sale. PETER JONES, Auditor of said territory. October 30—
Louiana Territory, ss.
In the General Court, October 1805.
Pierre Menard, versus On Petition. T. L. Surpy. In the above cause it is ordered by the court that all persons interested in the above case and in which the late firm of Tardiveau and company & others are also interested be and appear before our next general court to be held at St. Louis in the said territory, on the first Tuesday in May next, to show cause if any they have why an immediate and final settlement should not be had of the said respective claims, and also, why the money now in the hand of Pierre Antoine Laforbe, being the proceeds of the sales of the property of said Tardiveau and Co and of Louis Vander Sarden deceased should not be paid over to the said P. Menard. T. L. Surpy. W.M. PRIN. E. Ck. G. C. January 2—UG3t

STELLE'S HOTEL & CITY TAVERN. THE subscriber takes this method of thanking his friends and the public for their favors 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. STELLE. Washington City, March 25—tf N. B. P. D. S. will rent the house lately occupied by him on the adjoining square.
NOTICE Is hereby given that a joint committee of the City Council, will meet on the first Monday in January next, at 10 o'clock A. M. to hear complaints of those persons who conceive themselves aggrieved by the assessment of 1803. By order of the Council of Washington. WASHINGTON BOYD, Treasurer of Washington city. Dec. 20—tJan. 6
Thereby certify that John Orr, brought before me as a truly living horse , a dark Bay horse, about 15 hands high, his hind feet white shod all round, he trots, paces, and canters well, no perceivable brand. Given under my hand this 27th day of December 1805. SAMUEL HAMILTON. The owner of the above horse is requested to prove property, pay charges and take him away. Washington, Dec. 30—3t
NEW DAY GOOD STORE. BENJ. & HORATIO JONES, Have just received at their store in High street, next door to Mr. John Cox's, a handsome assortment of Fall and Winter Goods, which being laid in on the best terms, they will dispose of them unreasonably low, for cash. George Town, Nov. 12—6w
CHARLES H. VARDEN, MERCHANT TAYLOR, NEW JERSEY AVENUE, NEAR THE CAPITOL Respectfully informs the gentlemen of the District of Columbia that in addition to his former stock he has received by late arrivals at Philadelphia from London a choice assortment of superior cloths, single and double milled cassimeres, Bennetts pince cord, woolvesteen and waistcoating, fancy and black silk mouselins, all of superior quality and newest fashion, plain and stripe black velvets, constitution cord, snap coatings, finishing hannels, &c. &c. with a variety of other articles in his line, and he pledges himself to those gentlemen who shall favor him with their orders to complete them in the newest style of fashion. N. B. Ladies habits, regimentals, navy uniforms, made in the most fashionable manner. Washington Dec. 18—tf
KING'S HOTEL. The subscriber begs leave to inform his friends and the public generally, that he has moved from the Navy Yard to the Capitol Hill, in the hotel lately occupied by Mr. P. D. Stelle, where he hopes to be favoured with a part of their patronage. It being a desirable situation, and the conveniences of the hotel excelled by none in the city. He therefore hopes to please those that call upon him in every instance. WILLIAM R. KING. Aug. 30—tf
NOTICE. By virtue of a decree of the high court of chancery of the state of Maryland will be sold at 12 o'clock on Friday the 27th day of January next at public auction on the premises. Two tracts or parcels of Land in Montgomery county called Magruders purchase and addition to survery on Magruders purchase, late lately distinguished by the name of "Fruit Hills," containing by estimation two hundred and ninety five and one half acres. On the premises are tolerable buildings and an excellent orchard. The whole situated about five or six miles from the city of Washington and George Town, and has great facilities of communication in all directions. The terms of sale are that the purchaser shall at his or her election either pay the purchase money on day of sale or on the day of the ratification of the sale by the chancellor or which will not be less than five weeks nor more than six weeks from the day of sale, and will be notified in the newspaper where the sale is advertised. NICH. BREWER, Trustee. Nov. 29—tdof
N. B. If the day appointed be a bad day the sale will take place the first fair day there after. N. B. Twenty Dollars Reward,
WILL be given for apprehending negro FAMB a very low and tolerable lusty woman about 38 years of age, but from appearance older, very black and much marked with the small pox which occasioned a small defect in one of her eyes, has lost one of her foreteeth, is very sly and cunning, having procured a free pass, and passes by the name of Charity Shorter; she was formerly the property of John Christens of this county, and was run away for near eight years, was apprehended and sold to me in 1803 and was hired by me to a certain Thomas King of Prince George's county, from whom she absconded in C.E. 1804 and has been lurking. I do suppose near where she was hired or gone to Calvert county where I have understood her husband has gone. The above reward will be given to any person who will lodge her in jail so that I get her again, or deliver her to Mr. Samuel Speake city of Washington, or to the subscriber living in Charles county Maryland, near Port Tobacco. P. S. I forewarn any person from harboring or employing said woman, at their peril. MARY SIMMS. Nov. 27—tf
Twenty Dollars Reward. AARON, a mulatto man about 43 years old, left the city of Washington early in October, and was seen on the road leading from Alexandria to Leesburg in company with a black woman, who I am informed is the property of some person in the vicinity of this place—he is about 5 feet 10 inches high, has a flat nose, very bald, in one of his eyes a wound (I think it is the left) near his nose, there is an indented scar occasioned by a stroke he received, which fractured the bone in that place, and whenever he has it in his power never fails to drink to excess. It is probable that he has gone to Jefferson or Berkeley county in Virginia, where he formerly resided, and from thence will endeavor to go to Kentucky. The above reward will be paid to any person who will have him committed to jail, and give information thereof to the subscriber in George Town, district of Columbia. EDWARD GANTT. Nov. 11—tf
Prince George County. Pursuant to a decree from the court of chancery, I shall offer for SALE, at PUBLIC AUCTION, in the town of Piscataway, on Monday, the 3d of February next, ALL the real estate, not heretofore sold, of Thomas Clagett, esq. late of Prince George's county, deceased, to wit: that handsome well improved lot, in the town of Piscataway; 850 acres of rich fertile land, part of several different tracts, commodiously adjoining each other, on Piscataway branch, near the tobacco warehouse, and on the navigation of Potomac river, well wooded, and a great proportion of rich meadow; it will be sold in one body, or in lots, as may best suit those who wish to purchase. The terms of sale are, that the purchaser or purchasers of the whole, or of any part, shall give bond, with approved security to the trustee for the payment of the purchase money, with the interest thereon from the day of sale, in four equal annual instalments. On the chancellor's ratifying the sale and on the payment of the purchase money and interest, and not before, a good deed to be given by the trustee to the purchaser or purchasers, and his, her or their heirs, for the and to him, her, or them, free, clear, and discharged from all claims of the heirs of the said Thomas Clagett. THOMAS DUCKETT, Trustee. Dec. 23—ep
COMMISSION MERCHANT. To an order issued from the hon. court of Calvert County at September term last, the subscribers will offer at public auction on Tuesday the 4th day of February next, if fair, if not the first fair day thereafter, at the late residence of Nathan Smith deceased, at the hour of 12 o'clock.
A valuable Tract of Land containing Four Hundred and Fourteen acres, and Fourteen Perches.—This truly fertile spot may justly be ranked as first rate land, the soil being extremely rich, capable of producing wheat, hemp, flax, clover, timothy, Indian corn and fine tobacco; the greater part of this beautiful place lies extremely level and we should do injustice to it, did we neglect to say that few places are equal and none can excel it; the improvements are convenient and tolerable repair, and as it is presumable those who are inclined to purchase will view the premises previous to the day of sale, it renders a full detail of the improvements unnecessary. This place lies within four miles of Nottingham and about six from Pig Point, has a sufficiency of timber and wood to support it, a tolerable apple orchard, with other fruit trees. The terms of sale are, that bond and approved security will be required, on the day of sale, payable in two equal payments, the first in twelve, and the second in eighteen months, with 6 per cent interest on the purchase money unpaid, the sale to be subject to the ratification and confirmation of the court, and upon the whole purchase money and interest being paid (and not before) the purchaser or purchasers will receive an indispensable title to the premises so bargained and sold. Possession will be given on the day of sale. This land will be sold altogether or in lots as may appear most conducive to the interest of the representatives. Joseph Blake, Charles Williamson, Richard Ireland, Jun. Com'rs. Nov. 27—2m
CENTREVILLE ACADEMY. ON the second day of January next an academy will be opened in this place for the reception of students under the direction of the Rev. Mr. SNYDER, assisted by one or more Officers. This Gentleman has conducted different Academies for the space of several years past, with great credit; his department is consonant to his station, and to the accomplishments of the scholar. He adds the happy facility of exciting in his pupils the symptoms of literary genius, and to cultivate their mental improvements. In this institution will be taught the Latin and Greek Languages; the English Language grammatically; Geography, History, Elocution; the various branches of the Mathematics; Writing; Arithmetic and Book Keeping. There are few places in our country more advantageously situated for an institution of this nature, than this. Its situation is very elevated and the air salubrious; and in the centre of a remarkably healthy neighborhood; the necessaries of life are cheap and easily procured. The British attention, will be paid to the morals of the students both in and out of school. The terms of tuition will be; for the Latin and Greek Languages, including Grammar, &c. 25 DOLLARS; for the Mathematics 20 DOLLARS; for Reading, Writing, and Arithmetic, 12 DOLLARS per annum, paid quarterly in advance. A small contribution will be required from each pupil for the purchase of fire-wood. Centreville Dec. 18—ep
WANTED, A WOMAN that understands plain cooking and house work; likewise a GIRL of about 14 years of age to take care of children—none need apply but those who can bring unexceptionable recommendations. Enquire at the and house from the west end of the Six Buildings and at this office. Nov. 27—tf
R. C. & Co. Have also just opened the most complete assortment of books for YOUTH and CHILDREN ever offered for sale in this part of the country. December 13
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
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 83 to 141 acres for the convenience of purchasers. Plats of the estate and the terms of sale are in the hands of colonel Hanlon at the navy yard, and Charles Wayman of George Town. The lots will be shown by Mr. Weddon, living on the premises, near the Eastern Branch bridge. ANTHONY ADDISON. Barnaby, 12th June 1805—tf
LUMBER Wanted Immediately. PROPOSALS sealed up, post paid & addressed to Robert Underwood, of this city, will be received until the fourth Monday in the present month, rating precisely the lowest term on which the proposer is willing to contract for supplying the following described lumber, to be delivered at the Tiber creek in this city, and which is designed for improving the navigation of said creek, to wit: to admit vessels of One Hundred Tons and upwards to pass up at least 3000 feet from its junction with the Potomac viz 4 or 500 Red Cedar or White Oak poles, from 15 to 18 feet long, capable of squaring 7 inches at the but end, and to designate the price of each kind of timber. Four hundred White Oak Poles, 20 feet long, to square 3 1/2 or 4 inches at the top end. Thirty thousand feet of 2 inch pitch pine plank, from 10 to 12 feet long. Washington City, Dec. 16—tf
The subscriber will fulfil his present engagements, but declines undertaking any new business in the territory of Columbia. His office is removed to the house lately occupied by Charles Wayman, where Mr. Francis S. Key will attend and conduct as an Attorney at Law any professional business offered him. PHILIP B. KEY. George Town, December 23—2w
City of Washington, Sept. 9, 1805. Several persons under the impression that the public lots in this city are to be disposed of in future by public sales only , having made enquiries when the next sale will probably take place, we are requested to state that those lots may at any time be purchased at private sale of the Superintendent of the City. Sept. 9—tf
The Partnership of JOHN CROW & THOS. C. WRIGHT, Trading under the firm of Crow and Wright is this day dissolved by mutual consent—those indebted to the said firm are requested to make immediate payment to Thomas C. Wright, and all persons having any claims thereon, are requested to send them in without delay, as the books will be closed and put into the hands of Thomas C. Wright for collection and suit after the 25th of December. JOHN CROW, THOS. C. WRIGHT. George Town, Nov. 30 The business will be conducted in future at the same store by THOS. C. WRIGHT, for cash. December 9—1m
Notice is hereby given, that the subscriber is authorized by the administrator to collect all debts due to the estate of John Dunlap late of George Town deceased—All persons indebted are therefore desired to call and settle their accounts, as otherwise suits will be commenced immediately. JOHN MURDOCH. George Town Dec. 12—tf
Adam King, and Co. Have this day received, and are now opening a very handsome assortment of FALL GOODS with which they can afford to accommodate their customers on better terms than they are usually bought, and which having arrived so late in the season induces them to sell by the piece or package at the most reduced prices for cash or tobacco—They have also added to their former stock of old wines at 4 liquors, a complete assortment of groceries, and expect in a few days a large supply of fresh fruits—they have likewise on hand a large and general assortment of hard ware and cutlery. Geo. Town, Dec. 2—tf
Rapine, Conrad, and Co. IN NEW JERSEY AVENUE, NEAR THE CAPITOL;
HAVE JUST opened for sale a valuable collection of new and rare books, amongst which are, Godwin's Life of Chaucer, 4 vols. Rankin's History of France, 3 vols. Adolphus do. do. 4 vols. Williams abridgement of cases argued and determined in the Courts of Law during the reign of George the Third, 5 vols. Murray's Elements of Chemistry, 2 vols. Johnson's history of the progress and present state of animal chemistry, 3 vols. Fellowes's memoirs of the life and doctrine of Christ, 3 vols. Morrice's practical treatise on breeding, Debates of the Virginia Convention on the adoption of Federal constitution, Pinkerton's Modern Geography, 2 vols. with a quarto atlas containing 63 Maps, executed in a superior style. Harris' minor Encyclopaedia, 4 vols. The works of Frederic Second, King of Prussia, 13 vols. The naval chronicle of Great Britain, 11 vols. Johnston's works, 12 vols. Belsham's Memoirs, 10 vols. Bisset's Spectator, 8 vols. Trial of the judges in Pennsylvania, Do. of judge Chase, Debates on the repeal of the judiciary, complete.
Thirty Dollars Reward,
FOR apprehending and securing in jail negro JOB who is a low well made fellow, about 25 years of age, complexion rather black, tho' not deep, has a pleasant countenance, is stout made about the shoulders and breast with small legs, has a lisp in his speech and cannot make a quick reply, when spoken to without shutting his eyes or being in motion, which is very observable, his clothing was blue negro cotton jacket and overalls, ozanburg shirt, and wool hat, though they are subject to change, he was late the property of Richard E. Beall of Fauquier county, Virginia, and cloped about the 6th of November last. The constables and others of the city of Washington George Town, Alexandria, Baltimore, Philadelphia and Norfolk are requested to look out for the said runaway slave, as the above reward will be immediately paid them on the terms specified by JOH KEDGLIE. City of Washington, Dec. 16—2awtf
BOLTING CLOTHS. RECEIVED a general assortment of warranted Bolting Cloths of Oliver Evans of Philadelphia and have constantly for sale at my store in Bridge street, George Town Co. lumbe. WM. MORGAN. 1st month 1, 1806—2aw5w
FOR SALE. IN the county of Albemarle Virginia, 971 acres of land lying on both sides of Hardware river, generally adapted to small grain corn and tobacco with a great abundance of meadow land. About four hundred acres are cleared most of which are low ground and it is perhaps capable of the highest improvement of any land in this part of the world by having an inextinguishable source of rich mud or soil that has been accumulating for ages. The situation is fine, healthy, convenient to two tobacco warehouses, the court house and several merchant mills and in a very respectable neighborhood. Hardware river is capable of being made navigable into James river from seven miles above this tract for which there is an act of assembly. There is on the land a large two story dwelling house, almost new and other convenient houses—about half a mile from which, there is also an old dwelling house, kitchen and fore house, that may be made with some repairs capable of accommodating a genteel family. There is also on the premises between 90 and 100,000 brick well burnt which will be disposed of on reasonable terms. The payments required will be one third cash and the remainder at two equal annual instalments. Any person wishing to purchase or view the said land will apply to the subscriber living on the premises. CHARLES WINGFIELD. January 1—6w
District of Columbia, county of Washington, ss. ON the petition of James Thecker an insolvent debtor, confined in the prison of Washington county for debt, notice is hereby given to the creditors of the said James Thecker, that on the sixth day of January next at 9 o'clock A. M. at the court room in the capitol the oath prescribed by the act of Congress for the relief of insolvent debtors within the district of Columbia, will be administered to the said James Thecker and a trustee appointed unless sufficient cause then and there be shown to the contrary. It is ordered that this notice be published twice in the National Intelligencer prior to that day. By order of the hon. Wm. Cranch, esq. an assistant judge of the circuit court of the district aforesaid. WM. BRENT, Ck. January 1—2t
NOTICE, THE Commissioners appointed by virtue of a commission of Bankruptcy issued and awarded on the 10th April 1802 against Washington Bowie, will meet at the Union Tavern on Saturday the 18th day of February next at 10 o'clock A. M. for the purpose of receiving proofs of such claims against the estate of the said Bowie as have not yet been exhibited and proven. They will then also declare a dividend of the assets in hand, from the benefit of which such creditors as shall not then have proved their claims will be excluded. The dividend will be paid on application to the subscriber. WALTER SMITH, surviving assignee of Washington Bowie George Town, January 1—tf
WASHINGTON CITY. BOARDING HOUSE. MRS. THOMPSON, RESPECTFULLY informs the Members of Congress and others, that having taken two of the Six Buildings, she is prepared for genteel accommodation of a number of Ladies and Gentlemen, as transient boarders or by the year. Those who honor her with their custom, will find it an eligible spot, situated half way between the President's house and George Town; dry, healthy, and convenient for servants, excellent stables and coach houses, and will spare no pains to give general satisfaction. November 25—
25 DOLLARS REWARD, Will be given for apprehending a negro man named LEN—he is 37 or 40 years of age, 5 feet 8 inches high or thereabout, and of a very dark complexion, with short wool and cross eyes; he is also pockmarked and stammers very much; he formerly belonged to major Chew, living at the head of Herring Bay, who disposed of him to Mr. Wm. Campbell near Fredericktown Maryland; Dr. Manuel Kent who lives at Lower Marlboro, purchased him of Mr. Campbell and sold him to the subscriber. LEN was taken during the months of April and May last, near Lower Marlboro and it is presumed that he is now near one of the abovementioned places. I will give FIFTEEN DOLLAR on his being secured in jail and information given to me, so that I may get him immediately, or the above reward if he be delivered to me at the Navy Yard in the city of Washington. NICHOLAS VOSS. Nov. 22—2awtf
PROPOSALS. For carrying mails of the United States on the following post roads will be received at the General Post Office until the 8th day of February next, inclusive. 1st. From Washington city by Upper Marlboro and Queen Anne to Annapolis twice a week. Leave Washington every Wednesday and Saturday at 5 A. M. arrive at Upper Marlboro by 10 A. M. and at Annapolis same days by 6 P. M. Returning—Leave Annapolis every Monday and Thursday at 5 A. M. and arrive at Washington the same days by 6 P. M. 2nd. From Annapolis by Rock Hall to Chestertown once a week. Leave Annapolis every Wednesday at 6 A. M. and arrive at Chestertown by 6 P. M. Returning. Leave Chestertown every Tuesday at 6 A. M. and arrive at Annapolis by 6 P. M. 3rd. From Chestertown by Church Hill and Centerville to Balton twice a week. Leave Chestertown every Wednesday and Saturday at 4 A. M. and arrive at Balton by 6 P. M. Leave Balton every Tuesday and Friday at 6 A. M. and arrive at Centerville by 6 P. M. 4th. From Chestertown by Georgetown & Roads, Sassafras, Warwick, Middletown and Wilmington to Wilmington twice a week. Leave Wilmington every Tuesday and Friday at 5 A. M. and arrive at Chestertown by 8 P. M. Leave Chestertown every Wednesday and Saturday at 5 A. M. and arrive at Wilmington by 8 P. M. 5th. From Camden by Stateburg, Jamesville, Nelsons ferry and Monks Corner to Charleston twice a week. Leave Camden every Thursday and Sunday at 4 A. M. and arrive at Charleston on Saturday and Tuesday by 10 A. M. Leave Charleston every Saturday and Tuesday at 4 A. M. and arrive at Camden on Monday and Thursday by 8 P. M. 6th. From Nashville T. by Franklin, Occoquoppie, Minto's, Grindstone Ford, Port Gibson, Greenville, Hutton, Washington and Natchez. To Fort Adams once a week. Leave Nashville every Friday at 4 A. M. and arrive at Natchez on Sunday by 2 P. M. in 9 1/2 days, and at Fort Adams on Monday by 10 A. M. Returning. Leave Fort Adams every Monday at 2 P. M. and arrive at Nashville T. in 10 1/2 days, on Thursday by 9 P. M. The contracts for the first five routes are to be in operation on the 12th day of April next and to continue in force for one year and the contract for the route number 6 is to commence at the same time and to continue in force for six months until the 30th of September next. On the customary conditions and penalties for forfeitures and delays. GIBSON GRANBER, Postmaster-general. General Post Office, Dec. 30. 1805—tawtf105
PHILADELPHIA IRON FOUNDRY. THE subscriber has taken the Philadelphia Iron Foundry, situate in Southwark between Front and Second and Queen and Christian streets, for the convenience of executing his own castings for his steam engines, &c. But proposes to execute any orders that he may be favored with in that line; either for engines, mill-works, sugar, rollers, rolling slitting Mills Forge Work, Cranks, Gudgeons, Cogwheels, Kettles, Pans, &c in short all casting of iron, either in sand or loam—He will also draw the attention of millers to their own interest, by adopting for all the running gears of a mill, cast iron cog wheels, of spur and bevel gear, they will come cheaper in the first instance and last for ages. He means to have made by an experienced workman, a set of the most perfect moulds from which all the necessary movements for rolling reels and the machinery for merchant flur mills may be produced. He will undertake to assist in the arrangement of the suitable sizes of wheels to produce the proper motions, upon being informed of the number of revolutions per minute, and number of cogs in the wheel, by which the machinery is to be put in motion. He makes steam engines on his new and simple principles, for any purpose for which they may be wanted; their cost will be about half that of the old construction and consume less fuel. He keeps for sale as usual, Stone Coals, Burr Millstones, and holding cloths of the best quality. Application to be made either at the Furnace or his Counting house, near the corner of Ninth and Market-streets. OLIVER EVANS. Jan. 1. 2aw5w
NEW INVENTIONS. JUST Published, and for sale by the Author, corner of Market and Ninth streets, Also by Jas. Cruikshank, John Conrad and Co. and P. Byrne, booksellers, Philadelphia, a new scientific work on the principle and power of steam, entitled, The Abortion of the Young Steam Engine's Guide; (Price, for the first year, neatly bound and lettered, One Dollar and a quarter In Boards One Dollar. CONTAINING, An investigation of the principles, construction and powers of different Steam Engines. 1. A drawing and description of a steam engine on new principles and of a new construction, already in useful operation. It is much more powerful, more simple, and less expensive, requiring much less fuel, than engines on the old construction; and is application to every purpose for which power may be wanted, from that of a man to one hundred horses. 11. Drawings and descriptions of four other patented inventions of useful machines, viz. 1. For breaking and grinding pebble and other hard substances. 2. For packing flour. 3. For cutting straw. 4. For removing earth to make turnpike roads, levelling land, &c. 111. A description of a machine and its principles, for cooling water and making ice, in large or small quantities, to supply cities or private families, in hot countries. By OLIVER EVANS, Of Philadelphia, author of the Millwright and Millers Guide. The author conceives that he has laid down a new and true theory, and developed principles of nature that may lead to highly important discoveries and improvements; to the saving of many thousand dollars to those who use steam engines; to great improvements in distillation; to the navigation of the Mississippi, etc. against the current. The author constructs steam engines, on his new principles, suitable for any purpose for which they may be wanted. Dec. 27.