The national intelligencer and Washington advertiser. (Washington City [D.C.]), 1808-10-24 00:00:00

National Intelligencer.
WASHINGTON ADVERTISER.
VOL. VIII.
WASHINGTON CITY, PRINTED BY SAMUEL HARRISON SMITH, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
NO. 1254.
FIVE DOLLARS PER ANNUM,
MONDAY, OCTOBER 24, 1808.
PAID IN ADVANCE.
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER
COMMUNICATION—(Concluded from our last.)
Mr. B. thus concludes his account of the differences between the two countries:
"We have now reviewed the neutral commerce of America, and our conduct towards it, from the beginning of the last war until the commencement of the present administration, and it will be difficult to discern those concessions on our part, and those insolent encroachments on that of America, with the repetition of which the Newspaper publications of this country have endeavored to inflame the public mind. We have seen, on the contrary, that America never took any part in the extravagant pretensions of the Northern powers, at whose courts she even had no accredited ministers, and that her complaints of the system of vexation and oppression practised towards her commerce since the year 1805, were but too well founded."
The author thus concludes a very luminous and convincing exposition of the interests of this country in the prosperity of America:
"From the examination which we have concluded of the nature and extent of the commerce of America, the following consequences are obvious: First, that it is for our interest to promote the consumption of the produce of the soil of America in all parts of the world, and that three fourths of the money proceeding from that consumption of the continent of Europe are paid to us: secondly, that we are also interested in the indirect trade of America, and that articles of our own manufacture are the principal objects of it: & lastly, that every dictate of sound policy should lead us to see with pleasure the prosperity of a country, whose accumulating wealth contributes in various ways so essentially to our own."
One of the most serious among the consequences, which Mr. Baring apprehends from the effects of the orders in council, is thus represented:
"A principal danger from sudden and forced changes, produced by the interference of government, in commercial affairs, arises from the difficulty and almost impossibility of tracing its extensive consequences and ramifications through the whole economy of a nation; for, although in the present instance, the decay of our manufactures is the most conspicuous consequence, another evil of a most serious nature presents itself."
"I have shown that, even supposing the cordial co-operation of America in the execution of the orders in council, there would be a diminution of our receipts from the continent of four or five millions sterling. The moderate state of our foreign exchanges for some time past, shews how much we want this large aid, which our American connection indirectly afforded, and every merchant connected with America knows that this demand alone for bills on London, which has prevailed in every part of the continent, has for a long time supported the Exchange, the circulation of which, even between Paris and London, all the vigilance of the enemy has not been able to prevent. In this manner what we have paid to a considerable extent, for the support of fleets and armies in the Mediterranean and the Baltic, by sending our manufactures to America; a circumstance which must be easily understood by those who know the effect of the general circulation of exchanges, and that bills are frequently drawn in Paris, or Madrid whilst the real transaction in merchandise, which gave rise to them, may have taken place in Russia, or in India. Is it probable that this great defalcation will be made up in any other quarter? The only point of the continent with which (to judge from present appearances) we have a chance of direct or indirect trade, is Russia; but in that country, the balance in the best times is against us, and this intercourse would rather encrase than correct the evil."
"When the arm of power interferes and deprives us at a blow of four or five millions sterling which the industry of our manufacturers, if left to
themselves would have procured us; at the same time that political causes prevent that correspondent contraction of our wants abroad, which it would otherwise be hardly possible to produce as suddenly as to meet the exigency; the consequences of such a shock demand the most serious consideration; and more especially when applied to a country standing in the singular predicament of abandoning the general medium of circulation, gold and silver, for paper, which is of no value beyond its own limits."
We would solicit public attention to the remarkable circumstance recorded in the subsequent passage. One or the other party must err:
"We have a strong proof of the opinion of the enemy on the subject in question, in the singular coincidence that, while we are determining that the neutral state of America was injurious to us, he had come to precisely the opposite conclusion; and a very short time before the appearance of our orders in council, it seems that the intention of France to permit no longer the neutrality of America was intimated to the minister of that country at Paris—a circumstance which, reaching America very fortunately before our orders in council, may serve to mitigate the resentment with which the latter must otherwise be received. We therefore evidently differ in opinion with France as to the value of this neutrality, which both countries at the same instant had resolved to extinguish. I am decidedly disposed to think the opinion of our enemies the best judged. At all events, it must serve to reduce our idea of the extreme annoyance to them, which we expect from this measure."
In our selection of extracts, it has not been our object to consult the vitiated taste or to fan the miserable deceptions of the day; we have had solely in view the wishes of those who seek and value real information. Though both the publications which we have been reviewing are possessed of rare merit, they are marked by a great difference of character. In the former, we see acted the part of a dextrous and powerful advocate; in the latter we seem to peruse the advice and councils of a friend; nothing can be more forcible and luminous than the statements of the one, nothing more ingenious and candid than the representations of the other; the one is a most able exparte argument, the other a free and liberal discussion; the one forces, the other wins our assent."
From the extracts exhibited of these two celebrated pamphlets, and the criticism of the authors of the Monthly Review, with their remarks, the American intelligent and impartial reader, will see, how strong a case is made out for America! How honorable is it to our government! How deserving is that government of the support of the whole nation! When lawyers of the first ability—when a merchant second to none in the British empire, either for intelligence, or fortune, and when the most learned men in the empire support the justice of the American cause, in opposition to the encroachments of their own country, by reason, by the law of nations, by an attention to the interest of Britain, and by an undeniable statement of facts. What then is to be thought of that part of our fellow citizens, who vindicate the accumulated wrongs England has heaped upon us, who assert there is no just cause of enmity with Britain, who encourage her transgressions, who use every attempt in their power to alienate the affections of the people from the government, and to destroy the efficacy and energy of that government in their attempts to procure redress. This conduct cannot proceed from ignorance; it must be the offspring of evil designs; they avow in private their approbation of some of the strongest measures of which, in public, in speaking, and in writing, they are the most bitter opponents.
Their last grand effort is their violent and open abuse of the embargo. This measure, without doubt, is calculated to reuse all the feelings and antipathies of the greedy, the covetous, avaricious, and of those who think but of the present moment; but, with the honorable, the high minded, and the intelligent, that mea-
sure stands completely justified. No honest nor intelligent man will allege that the embargo is not an evil, but he will at the same time allow, that, to have permitted our usual foreign trade, would have been a still greater evil; and therefore our government were directed by that excellent maxim, when there is only a choice of evils, to choose the least.
The outcry raised against the embargo, is merely for the purpose of operating upon the public feelings, on the eve of our elections, to try the forlorn hope, of bringing federalism into power.
The great coincidence of conduct between the federalists and some of the English administration, can scarcely escape the observation of my fellow-citizens. Pickering's letter to his constituents, has been much approved of, admired, and circulated by the strongest friends of the British government, in England, whilst that part of Canning's speech, which declares there has been no late communications, nor complaints from the government of the United States, and that their negotiations with England seem to depend on those with France, have been seized on with great avidity by the federalists, and published in all their papers with their accustomed comments.
By this means the federal party in America, and the friends of despotic government in England, play into each others hands; it, by their concurrent exertion, the republican and democratic government can be set aside, and replaced by federalism, then will the league be complete. Jointly they will crush and destroy popular government, they will make common cause together, and as on the one hand, little opposition would be made to British despotism, or British mercantile aggrandizement; so, on the other hand, would not wanting American obsequiousness, power and corruption to maintain at all hazards federal rule, in despite of the opposition and will of the people.
It is a subject of the most sincere gratification to every honest American, and every well wisher of the human race, that there is scarcely a doubt that the event of the present elections will give stability to the republican cause, by placing Madison in the Executive chair, and by choosing a representative body, that shall most completely harmonise with him. By these means, and by these alone, we shall be able to bring our enemies to reason, to negotiate upon fair and honorable terms with our foreign connections, to support the national dignity and honor, to protect all our citizens, and to apply the national treasures to the most laudable objects. So shall we maintain the honor and true glory of the republican character, by conducting ourselves honestly to all nations, by encouraging arts, sciences, and the diffusion of knowledge at home, by the application of the taxable industry of the United States to national improvements, avoiding as far as possible, military and naval establishments, by defending every citizen with the power of the whole body, by submitting individually and collectively to privations, when the necessities of the times in the opinion of the majority render it a probable mode of redress, and in all our actions endeavoring to maintain the unity of the spirit in the bond of peace.
LUCAS.
BY AUTHORITY.
An act supplementary to the act, entitled "An act to regulate the weighing of Hay, Straw and Fodder, in the city of Washington."
Sec. 1. B E it enacted by the First and Second Chambers of the City Council of Washington, That from and after the passage of this act, it shall be the duty of the Weigher of hay, straw or fodder to give the person who has hay, straw or fodder weighed, a certificate describing the gross weight of the hay, waggon and all the pieces that are used in securing the hay in the waggon; also the weight of the waggon and pieces, and the neat weight of the hay, straw or fodder so weighed; and it shall be the duty of the weigher of hay to brand with letters W. C. all waggons, carts, or other carriages used in bringing hay, straw or fodder for sale, also all the pieces used in securing said hay, straw or fodder, & to
number the same, and place the number in the certificate. In case the waggon shall not be in the practice of bringing hay, the certificate is not given till the waggon and pieces are reweighed.
Sec. 2. B e it enacted, That it shall be the duty of the weigher of hay to make any allowance on account of the hay being wet that he shall think just; and that he shall take an oath before a justice of the peace for the county of Washington, that he will carry this act and the act to which this is a supplement into force with justice to all concerned.
Sec. 3. A nd be it enacted, That for each and every breach of this act, or the act to which this is a supplement, the weigher of hay, straw or fodder shall forfeit and pay the sum of ten dollars.
Sec. 4. A nd be it enacted, That the sealer of weights and measures shall proceed to examine and adjust the hay-scales in the East and West ends of the city, and shall be paid one dollar, fifty cents in addition to the fees of his office by each weigher of hay.
Sec. 5. A nd be it enacted, That the gross and neat weights in the body of the certificates given by the weigher shall be written at full length, and shall be set down in the margin of said certificate.
Approved, October 13th, 1808.
An act to amend an act entitled, "An act to open and improve 17th Street West from F street to the wharf on the Potomac, for extending said wharf and opening and improving Maryland Avenue."
Sec. 1. B E it enacted by the first and second Chambers of the City Council of Washington, That the mayor be empowered to expend a sum not exceeding the sum of one hundred and fifty dollars in opening and improving the East end of Maryland Avenue from 7th street West to 7th street East.
Sec. 2. A nd be it enacted, That the said money be expended by two commissioners to be appointed by the mayor.
Approved, Oct. 13, 1808.
An act to repeal in part the act entitled "An act for the establishing City Commissioners."
Sec. 1. B E it enacted by the first and second Chambers of the City Council of Washington, That so much of the act entitled an act for the appointment of the City Commissioners and City Constables as allow compensation to the City Commissioners be, and the same is hereby repealed.
Approved, Oct. 13, 1808.
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IS now landing from on board the POLLY from Baltimore, a few barrels of West India COFFEE and New Orleans SUGAR, Bottles in hampers, Red and White Champagne Wine in boxes, Fresh Tea, &c.
On hand, as usual, most kinds of choice old Wines in bottles and in casks; best Albany Ale; Philadelphia Porter and Ale; Spermaceti Candles, Train Oil; Castile Soap in boxes, with sundry articles in his Ene, to be sold for CASH, and as usual, cheap to his punctual customers.
Georgetown, September 16—2m
WASHINGTON CITY.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 24.
Accusation against the administration of hostility to England and partiality to France—Continued.
We proceed now to a review of the measures of the administration as exposed in the correspondence laid before Congress at their last session. This embraces the whole correspondence on British affairs. It appears to have been commenced with the year 1804, and includes as well the instructions of our government to its ministers, as the correspondence between the latter and the British government. This circumstance is noticed, because of its great importance in the view here taken. The object at present is to test the disposition of our government towards England. This, we say, will be clearly done by attending to their confidential instructions to their ministers, which were exclusively meant as their guide, and were never expected to be published. They mark, moreover, the precise boundaries of discretion vested in our ministers, and shew the real length of accommodation to which our government were disposed to go in their eventual arrangements with the British cabinet. Whatever may, then, be alleged of the other communications, the instructions to our ministers must be viewed as the precise expressions of the views and wishes of the administration.
On the 5th of January, 1804, Mr. Madison gives the first instructions of the President to Mr. Monroe, then at London. In these instructions Mr. Madison says—
"Although there are many important objects which may be thought to invite conventional regulations between the U. S. and G. Britain, it is evidently proper to leave for subsequent consideration, such as are less urgent in their nature, or more difficult in their adjustment; and thereby to render the way plainer and shorter to an agreement with respect to objects which cannot be much longer delayed without danger to the good understanding, between the two nations. With this view the plan of a convention contemplated by the President is limited, to the cases of improvements of our seamen, of blockades, of visiting and searching our vessels, of contraband of war, and of the trade with hostile colonies, with a few other cases, affecting our maritime rights; embracing however, as inducements to Great Britain to do us justice therein, a provision for the surrender of deserting seamen and soldiers, and for the prevention of contraband supplies to her enemies."
On the great subject of Impressments Mr. Madison says, "the commanders of British armed vessels have, as is well known, been long in this practice. They have indeed not only continued it, under the sanction of their superiors, on the high seas; but have, with impunity, extended it to our own coasts, to neutral ports and to neutral territory; and, in some instances, to our own harbors."
Here follows a most able refutation of the British assumption to impress seamen on the high seas, which every American ought to be thoroughly acquainted with, and which has heretofore been inserted in this paper.
In this exposition an appeal is made to official documents, by which it appears that during a period of four years of war there were 2059 cases of impressment; that of this number only 102, after examination, were detained as British subjects, that 1142 were discharged, leaving 805 for further proof, "with the strongest presumption that the greater part, if not the whole, were Americans or other aliens, whose proof of citizenship had been lost or destroyed, or whose situation would account for the difficulties and delays in producing it." "So that it is certain," adds Mr. Madison, "that for all the British seamen gained by this violent proceeding, more than an equal number who were not so, were the victims. It is highly probable that for every British seaman so gained, a number of others not less than ten for one must have been the victims, and it is even possible that this number may have exceeded the proportion of twenty to one."
"It cannot therefore be doubted,
* Bills drawn by our Commissioners in the Mediterranean on the Treasury, to a large amount are frequently received from Leghorn, and other ports, for American accounts.

INSANITY.
QUEM DEUS VULT PERDERE PRIUS DEMENTAT.
We should suffer the following ravings of Bedlam to pass without a comment, but for the palpable untruth they contain relative to the Editor of this paper. Lest some unfair use should be made of it, he considers it proper to say, that no correspondence either now subsists, or ever has subsisted between Mr. Mitchell and himself. He does not recollect ever to have written to Mr. Mitchell, or to have received a single letter from him. If he ever has corresponded with him, the correspondence has been altogether confined to an exchange of newspapers.
Of the truth of the stuff that follows, every man, after this detection, will form his own opinion. It is certainly too contemptible for our notice.
"Mr. Smith is the Editor of the National Intelligencer, the official paper of Mr. Madison."
"Isaac Mitchell, known in old quiddity times as cunning little Isaac, was the chief editor of Morgan Lewis, when Morgan erected his puny crest against the Republican party. Isaac was originally editor of the Poughkeepsie Banner, but as Morgan, when the battle waxed warm, considered Albany the theatre of great actions, he removed cunning little Isaac to the seat of the state government, where he set up and edited the Republican Crisis."
"At Washington, where fashions and opinions are taken from Mr. Madison as of BINDING force, gov. Lewis and his Quids are considered as the very best if not the only Republicans in this state!"
"Hence Mr. Smith, Editor of the National Intelligencer, has commenced and maintains a very free & frequent correspondence with Isaac Mitchell, the late Quid Editor in chief of gov. Lewis."
"Every effect has a cause. Has Mr. Smith informed Mr. Mitchell, with the sorrowful countenance of the knight of La Mancha, that the votes of South Carolina will be against his patron?"
"Are not Mr. Madison and his friends in a quandary?"
"Do they know what to do?"
"Are they not desperate?"
"Do they not, with the sadness and certainty of death, anticipate defeat?"
"Can allurements save them? Can they succeed by dealing out premiums for apostasy?"
"Are there any more MILITARY COMMISSIONS to be disposed of? Duane is now a COLONEL! He was some months since feverishly opposed to the election of Madison, he is now, coolly, treacherously, in favor of his election! Was the COLONELCY the effect of a bargain? Did Duane—having no reliance upon promises—insist upon the COLONELCY before he rendered any Madisonian services?"
"As THIS STATE, the rich and commercial state of New York, the eye-spore of Virginia, is now relied upon for Mr. Madison's success, are there; ay or no, without equivocation or mental reservation, any bargains or sales privately negotiating to accomplish it? Is Apothecary Tillotson, late Quid secretary of this state, employed as one of the plenipos? Has Morgan Lewis a carte blanche? What has excited so much zeal in Morgan and Maturin for Mr. Madison's election? Family motto; "no work without pay!" Is Morgan to be Secretary at War? Is his hopeful son-in-law, a man of "shreds and patches;" one without talent and universally despised, to have a place? Answer frankly. We are tired of a "language official and a language confidential!"
"Will Mr. Madison declare that he has no intention of dividing this state and of making two states of it; of separating the WESTERN DISTRICT from it?"
"Has he not in his bureau a map so separating and dividing the state?"
"Is not this contemplated division designed to retain Virginia an exclusive and perpetual union?"
"Will Mr. Madison declare that he has no such map—no such design? Let him if he dare! He knows that the map of division has been shown at Washington to men whose veracity will not be called in question. I challenge him to deny the projected division, and promise if he does so, to substantiate the fact by most respectable testimony. Let him not rouse the sleeping lions of this state. The man who for the last eight years has been inefficiently and abortively negotiating with foreign nations, cannot even hope to deceive us in this state."
"Mr. Madison, who like a Green House plant has been forced upon us before his time, has but one sale alter-
open the negotiations which are now depending. It is impossible for the British government to doubt the sincerity of these sentiments. The forbearance of the U. S. year after year, and war after war, to avail themselves of those obvious means, which without violating their national obligations of any sort, would appeal in the strongest manner to the interest of G. Britain, is of itself a sufficient demonstration of the amicable spirit which has directed their public councils. This spirit is sufficiently manifested also by the propositions which have been lately made through you, and by the patience and cordiality with which you have conducted the negotiation."
On the passage of the non-importation act, Mr. Madison addresses Mr. Monroe on the 23d of April 1806, as follows—
"You will not fail, however, by due explanations, to guard the act against the imputation of motives and views of a nature to excite feelings on the other side unfriendly to a fair estimate of their true interests. You may with confidence affirm, that a resort to such a manifestation of the sensibility of this country to wrongs so long continued, and of late so grievously extended, has been had with the most sincere reluctance; and that nothing is necessary on the part of Great Britain to smooth the way to perfect cordiality, and to all the beneficial intercourse of commerce, but a redress which the United States are willing to limit to the clearest demands of justice and right. As a proof of their solicitude to bring about a final and amicable adjustment of all points in question between the two countries, add of their readiness to establish the principles of navigation and commerce in a form that will extend the latter, and render the former no longer a source of discord, the measure has been adopted of appointing yourself and Mr. Pinkney, of Baltimore, commissioners extraordinary and plenipotentiary for these purposes."
So much, with regard to the instructions given by our government previous to the joint mission of Mr. Monroe and Mr. Pinkney. It cannot be denied that every injunction made, as well as every view or wish intimated, or sentiment expressed, evince the most amicable and just motives; that nothing was required from the British government, which it ought not to have yielded, and that the manner in which these requisitions were made was perfectly unexceptionable. (To be continued)
RICHMOND,
In Council, October 14, 1808.
JOHN PAGE, of Rosewell, late the governor of Virginia, a citizen not more venerable for his years than illustrious for his virtues, his talents, and his long and faithful services to his country, having departed this life on the 12th day of the present month;
The Governor and Council thinking it highly proper that there should be some public expression of regret for the loss of so distinguished a patriot,
Do therefore resolve unanimously, that they will wear black crape on the left arm for one month, in manifestation of their profound respect for the character of their departed fellow-citizen.
Extract from the Journal, DANL. L. HYLTON, Clerk of the Council
TEN DOLLARS REWARD.
RAN away from the subscriber on Thursday the 13th inst. a negro boy named GILES, about 15 years old; he is a likely well made boy, good countenance, and has lost one of his upper fore teeth; he had on when he went away a suit of German Osaburgs, and the last heard of him he was carried into Alexandria by one William A. Adams. Whoever will deliver the said boy to the subscriber, shall receive the above reward, or five dollars if secured in any jail, so that I get him again.
CHARLES TYLER, Jun.
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October 24—3t
NEW GOODS.
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Which will be sold at the most reduced prices.
TU IS CRAVEN.
Near the Navy Yard,
October 24—1m
the regulations which the parties separately may think fit to establish. It may be expected, however, that the friendship and mutual interest between them, will produce a continuance on both sides of such regulations as are just and equal, and an accommodation to those principles of such as, on either side, are otherwise than just and equal. On the side of the U. S. their commercial regulations place G. Britain in every respect on the footing of the most favored nation. Great Britain cannot say as much with respect to hers. One instance at least is explained in a letter from this department to Mr. King, of which a copy is inclosed, in which you will see that although the act of parliament to which it refers is no longer a breach of stipulation, it is not less a violation, of equality than it is of sound policy. With respect to the British W. Indies, it is not known that the U. States are on a worse footing than other nations, whatever want of reciprocity there may be to the liberal regulations of the U. States. With respect to the East India trade, it is understood that the treaty of 1794, by denying to American vessels both the coasting branch of it and a direct intercourse between India and foreign countries, other than America, the U. States were in both instances placed on a worse footing than other nations, and even on a worse footing than they themselves enjoyed prior to the treaty. The expiration of the treaty, and the friendly and favorable equality allowed by the U. States to G. Britain in every branch of their trade, ought certainly to restore what the treaty suspended.
"These observations are made not with a view to any negotiation whatever leading at the present moment to a treaty on those or any other commercial points, or to discussions which might be misconstrued into a wish to take unreasonable advantage of a critical moment, but to enable you to present the ideas of your government with more precision, to vindicate our commercial policy against misconceptions, and to avail yourself the better of fit occasions for obtaining from the British government such relaxations as may be due to our example, and be calculated to cherish amity and useful intercourse between the two nations."
On the 5th of March 1805 Mr. Madison again writes to Mr. Monroe. We defy ingenuity itself, by any language, to demonstrate more solicitude to promote friendship between the two nations than Mr. Madison manifests.
"The experience," says he, "of every day shews more and more the obligation on both sides to enter seriously on the means of guarding the harmony of the two countries against the dangers with which it is threatened by a perseverance of Great Britain in her irregularities on the high seas, and particularly in the impressments from American vessels. The extent in which these have taken place since the commencement of the war will be seen by the inclosed report required from this department by a vote of the house of representatives; and the call for it, whilst negotiations on the subject were understood to be in train, is itself a proof of the public sensibility to those aggressions on the security of our citizens and the rights of our flag. A further proof will be seen in the motion, also inclosed, which was made by Mr. Crowninshield, and which will probably be revived at the next session. This motion, with his remarks on it, appear very generally in the newspapers, with comments proceeding from a coincidence of the sensibility out of doors with that within. A still stronger proof of impatience under this evil will be found in the proceedings authorized by an act of congress just passed, and which is likewise inclosed, against British officers committing on the high seas trespasses or torts on board American vessels, offences manifestly including cases of impressment."
"In communicating these circumstances it will occur to you that whilst they may be allowed to proclaim the growing sensibility of the United States on the subject of impressments, they ought, by proper explanations and assurances, to be guarded against a misconstruction into marks of illiberal or hostile sentiments towards Great Britain. The truth is, and it may be so stated by you, that this practice of impressments, aggravated by so many provoking incidents, has been so long continued, and so often in vain remonstrated against, that, without more encouragement than yet appears to expect speedy redress from the British government, the U. S. are in a manner driven to the necessity of seeking for some remedy dependent on themselves alone. But it is no less true that they are warmly disposed to cherish all the friendly relations subsisting with Great Britain; that they wish to see that necessity banished by just and prudent arrangements between the two governments; and that with this view you were instructed to
they had not inflicted such serious & extensive injuries on neutral nations. Ports were proclaimed in a state of blockade, previous to the arrival of any force at them, were considered in that state without regard to intermissions in the presence of the blocking force, and the proclamations left in operation after its final departure, the British cruisers during the whole time seizing every vessel bound to such ports, at whatever distance from them, and the British prize courts pronouncing condemnations whenever a knowledge of the proclamation at the time of sailing could be presumed, although it might afterwards be known that no real blockade existed. The whole scene was a perfect mockery, in which fact was sacrificed to form, and right to power and plunder. The U. States were among the greatest sufferers; and would have been still more so, if redress for some of the spoliations proceeding from this source, had not fallen within the provisions of an article in the treaty of 1794.
"From the effect of this and other arbitrary practices of Great Britain, on the temper and policy of neutral nations towards her; from the spirit of her treaty made near the close of the late war with Russia, from the general disposition manifested at the beginning of the present towards the United States and the comparative moderation observed in Europe with respect to blockades; (if indeed the two cases of the Weser and Elbe are not to be excepted) it was hoped that the mockeries and mischiefs practised under the name of blockades, would no where be repeated. It is found however, that the West Indies are again the theatre of them. The three entire and extensive islands of Martinique, Guadaloupe and St. Domingo have been published as in a state of blockade, although the whole naval force applied to the purpose is inconsiderable; although it appears that a part of this inconsiderable force is occasionally seen at the distance of many leagues at sea; although it does not appear that more than one or two ports at most, have at any time been actually blockaded; and although complaints are heard, that the British ships of war do not protect their own trade, against the numerous cruisers from the islands under this pretended blockade."
"In addition to these articles which, with the observations thereon, I am charged by the President to communicate to you as his instructions, he leaves you at liberty to insert any others which may do no more than place British armed vessels, with their prizes, on an equality within our ports and jurisdiction with those of France."
These instructions are closed in the following language—
"The essential objects for the United States are the suppression of impressments, and the definition of blockades. Next to these in importance, are the reduction of the list of contraband, and the enlargement of our neutral trade with hostile colonies. Whilst you keep in view therefore, those objects, the two last as highly important, and the two first as absolutely indispensable, your discretion, in which the President places great confidence, must guide you in all that relates to the interior ones."
Such is the ground-work of the negotiation laid by the American government, and such the disposition and views confidentially imparted to its minister. But two objects are insisted upon, the suppression of impressments and the definition of blockades; the first of which had been actually arranged between Mr. King and lord Hawkesbury, and its justice, consequently, admitted, by one, too, let it be recollected, who had signified himself in the defence of British navigation; and the other had been frequently admitted by the government of Britain in her treaties with neutrals.
Could our government, we demand, have admitted less? Would they not have been considered as traitors to those interests they were appointed to protect; if they had taken less than Britain herself had acknowledged us entitled to?
If, in substance, our demands were just, was there any thing in the manner in which they were urged, calculated to wound the feelings of the British government? On the contrary, we have seen that the manner was in the highest degree dispassionate and conciliating.
On the 5th of March 1804, the Secretary of State follows up these instructions by others. In opening them he observes—
"The treaty of 1794, so far as it relates to commerce, having expired on the 1st day of October last, (that being the date of the preliminary articles) the commercial intercourse between the two countries is left to
that the acquisition of British seamen by these impressments, whatever may be its advantage, is lost in the wrong done to Americans, ignorantly or wilfully mistaken for British subjects; in the jealousy, and ill will excited among all maritime nations by an adherence to such a practice; and in the particular provocation to measures of redress on the part of the United States, not less disagreeable to them than embarrassing to Great Britain, and which may threaten the good understanding which ought to be faithfully cultivated by both. The copy of a bill brought into Congress under the influence of violations committed on our flag, gives force to this latter consideration. Whether it will pass into a law, and at the present session, is more than can yet be said. As there is every reason to believe that it has been proposed with reluctance, it will probably not be pursued into effect, if any hope can be supported, of a remedy by an amicable arrangement between the two nations. But such is the feeling, through this country, produced by the reiterated and atrocious cases of impressments and other insults on our flag, that a remedy of some kind will ere long be called for in a tone not to be disregarded."
Could there, we ask, have been used by any man language more unfeignedly expressive of good will towards Great Britain, or evincive of a cordial disposition to accommodate our differences on this point?
The secretary proceeds to state the important fact of an arrangement having actually been made between Mr. King and lord Hawkesbury, to protect our seamen from impressment, to which the British government had actually agreed, and which was only frustrated by the interposition of lord St. Vincent, at the instance of the admiralty—thus involving the most unequivocal disavowal of this pretension on the part of the British government.
Although this was a perfect right, which we should have been justified in unqualifiedly insisting on, yet our minister is instructed in case the British ministry require it, to agree, as an equivalent, to a provision for the delivery of deserting seamen and soldiers, a term which Britain had no right to demand; thus again evincing a disposition on our part to do Britain the most ample justice, and to promote her interests whenever they did not involve a sacrifice of our own.
The subjects of contraband and search are but lightly touched, and do not seem to have been viewed as of primary importance.
On the head of colonial trade, Mr. Madison, after a general review of the points in controversy, says "These views of the subject have entered into my conversations with Mr. Merry. He expresses, notwithstanding, a belief that Great Britain will turn an unfavorable ear to any proposition calculated to give her enemies the resources of their colonial trade, beyond the degree in which her present regulations permit. This is doubtless to be apprehended, but considering the proposition as an article which may find a balance in the general bargain, it may not be inadmissible; or if inadmissible in the extent proposed, a middle ground may perhaps be accepted. The colonial trade in question consists of four branches; first between the colonies and Great Britain herself; secondly, between the colonies and the neutral countries carrying on the trade; thirdly between the colonies and neutral countries not themselves carrying on the trade; fourthly, between the colonies and the countries to which they belong, or which are parties to the war with Great Britain."
"The first and second branches are those with which her own regulations accord. The last is that to which her aversion will of course be the strongest. Should this aversion be unconquerable, let it be tried then, and then only, whether on our yielding, or rather omitting that point, she will not yield to us in return, the direct trade between hostile colonies and neutral countries generally. You will be careful, however, so to modify the compromise as will mark as little as may be, a positive relinquishment of the direct trade between the belligerent nations & their colonies."
On the subject of Blockades, our government require a stipulation that limits the right of blockade to the existence of danger arising from the actual blocking force. On this point Mr. Madison says, "The fictitious blockades proclaimed by Great Britain, and made the pretext for violating the commerce of neutral nations, has been one of the greatest abuses ever committed on the high seas. During the late war they were carried to an extravagance which would have been ridiculous, if in their effects

native; let him as in the rough days of 1798, when weak men sought shelter in retirement, quietly retreat to his seat in Virginia . We want, and we must have NATIONAL DEFENCE . We want, defence being a primary national object, a liberal and enlightened economy , in providing for that defence. We want order and good government—not denunciation, violence and proscription. We want a fair and real neutrality. We want COMMERCE ; commerce being the disposing medium of our surplus agricultural produce. We want no Chinese system .—We want no truckling to one nation and unnecessary arrogance to another. We want the nation to be brought back to the principles of the constitution . We dread the anti-republican tendency of Mr. Madison's political notions. We have no wish to have an hereditary President imposed upon us by a cabal. We want no Badicia administration! Idleness should be thrown off; business and activity should be revived. We want, in a word, gov. Clinton to be our next President. Will the state of New York keep back from the nation so great a blessing? It is for us to determine the question. If WE say to Virginian domination, to extravagant romance; to the " Wild American Boy ," to deadly hostility to commerce, and to all that is chimerical in theory & pernicious in practice, "hitherto shalt thou go & no farther," " it must be so ." In the name of order, of national prosperity, of wisdom and safety, of national dignity and rights, let us, in this important state , the state of New York, support, vigourously and cordially , GEORGE CLINTON as our next President.
PENNSYLVANIA ELECTION.
Votes for Governor as far as ascer-
   Snyder Res. Spayde     Philadelphia City 2,897 2,737   County 3,360 2,047   Bucks 2,611 2,621   Montgomery 2,786 2,268   Northampton 2,817 1,193 1,364   Cumberland 2,717 1,204   York 2,867 1,651 18   Adams 795 1,372   Bedford 1,193 691 11   Dauphin 3,040 835 71   Chester 3,147 3,264 38   Lancaster 3,598 4,089   Berks 3,558 1,321 1,790   Northumberland 4,131 1,069 135   Centre 1,533 163 10   Franklin 2,039 1,367 12   Luzerne 797 1,284   Allegheny in part 286 301   Mifflin, maj. 1,300   Delaware, maj. 599   Lycoming, maj. 600   Fayette, maj. 1,360   Greene, maj. 900   Westmoreland, maj. 101   Somerset, maj. 600   Washington, in part 3155 731   52,688 30,814 3,449  
Seven counties remain to be heard from, the aggregate votes of which will indubitably increase Mr. Snyder's majority.
It is ascertained that twelve republican representatives in Congress are elected. It is not ascertained that a single federalist is chosen.
South Carolina.
The election at Charleston and in its vicinity has terminated in the complete triumph of the Republican ticket. The following are all the returns we have received:
   Repub. Fed.     Marion, Lowndes, City of Charleston 775 391   Several other parishes 187 41   962 432  
Being, it is believed, a much larger Republican majority than ever given before.
The returns, we have received from Georgia render it almost certain, that Messrs. Troup, Bibb, and Cobb are re-elected representatives in Congress. Mr. Smelt is opposed, but by a republican. Georgia stands as firm as ever on republican ground, and there is no doubt of the general result.
Boston, Oct. 18.
VERY LATE FROM ENGLAND. Yesterday afternoon arrived here the brig Constance , in 28 days from Liverpool. We have received London papers to the 15th ult. but they are not in regular succession; and we learn that Liverpool papers to the 17th are in town.
The late hour at which we received these papers, leaves us only time to make the following summary; in our next we shall give more copious extracts:
Of Spain. —With respect to Spain, we understood that Bonaparte was on his march into that country, with an army of three hundred thousand men.
Accounts from Coruna to the 7th of Sept. had been received in Eng-
land, and from Oporto to the 5d, when nothing was known with respect to the progress of the British armies after the 21st of August, which occasioned the most gloomy apprehensions.
Bonaparte published a long narrative of the War in Spain, in the Moniteur of the 6th September, from which the following extracts are taken:
"The King left Madrid on the 1st of August, and the whole army returned into cantonments. On the 20th of August the insurgents had not yet arrived in Madrid; discord and confusion seem to prevail among them. On the 22d the King was in Burgos, and detachments sent from thence, fifteen and twenty miles into the interior, have not met with the enemy."
"All men of sense cannot but lament that England has obtained the painful advantage of exciting in the bosom of Spain a civil war, the result of which cannot be doubtful. But the lights of the superior classes of society have not sufficient influence over the multitude, to prevent them from destroying the happiness and prosperity of their native land."
"General Duhesme has re-occupied Barcelona, and secured the possession of that important town. The English cruisers having landed some British agents in Bilboa, the populace gave themselves up to seditious commotion, in which, however, the merchants and other respectable inhabitants of the town took no share. General Merin marched thither with two squadrons of horse and two regiments of foot, rendered himself master of two convents, disarmed the insurgents, and restored the Council of Government of the Province. The insurgents lost 500 in killed and wounded; of our corps 3 were killed, and 12 wounded."
"All the accounts given in the English newspapers of the state of affairs in Spain, are false and absurd. England knows full well how to calculate the result of all her exertions. Her object is to keep the spirit of sedition alive in Spain, in order to obtain such of her foreign possessions as shall best suit her ambitious views."
Russia and Austria. —Letters from Vienna of a late date, assert that the Emperor of Austria, following the example of the Emperor of Russia, had formally recognised the new King of Spain Joseph Napoleon.—This intelligence proves, that no credit is to be attached to the reports of the hostility of Austria to France.
Of Sweden. —A Russian fleet of seven sail of the line was off Stockholm at the last date, and had cleared the Baltic of Swedish ships.
Admiral Russell's squadron are gone to the Baltic, and three sail of the line, Warspite from Spithead, Bombay and Venerable from the Downs, are ordered to Yarmouth, to replace, or probably follow those that are sailed. How can government have so far neglected the interest of the Swedes as not to have a force in the Baltic to cope with the Russians and prevent the Swedish navy from being sacrificed, which it will in all probability be, whilst some of our line of battle ships are living idle? The Venerable , Sir Home Popham's ship, has an acting captain, and has been several months in fitting out in the river.
Sir D. Baird, with the expedition under his command, have sailed from Cork with a fair wind.
Extract of a letter from Copenhagen, dated August 20.
"The American ship Galen , which was captured and brought in here, has obtained permission from the King to depart for America. The Magnet , Clark ; the Meridian , Lord ; the Live Oak , Yarrel ; the Jemima and Fanny , Sherborne ; and Sarah , are all condemned in the Lower Court, and are waiting the decision of the High Court of Admiralty. The Pennsylvania , Thomas , and the Susannah , Folger , are not yet come to trial in the Lower Court."
Turkey. —Another revolution has taken place in Constantinople. On the 28th of July, Selim was murdered, and his son Sultan Muhammed, declared Emperor. He is said to be of a mild and generous disposition, and is 26 years old.
Cam Mustapha, a Janissary, with dispatches from the Ottoman Porte, and a messenger from Vienna, passed through Nancy on the 21st August, on their way to Paris.
Boston, Oct. 18. —On Saturday last arrived in this port, the ship Golden Age , Remick, 43 days from Liverpool, who brought us files of London papers to Aug. 29th; and on Sunday evening, the brig Constance , 28 days from Liverpool, by which we have received London papers of the 14th, 15th and 16th Sept. a Liverpool paper of the 17th and Lloyd's list of the 18th.
An official account of the surrender of Junot and his army to the British and Portuguese forces, as prisoners of war has been published in the London papers; likewise of the surrender of the Russian fleet to admiral sir Charles Cotton. These events are considered in England as of great moment, though the conditions do not meet the expectations of the people.
At the date of our last accounts, the French army which had retreated from Madrid, were at Burgos. Accounts from Spain, to the 9th Sept. state—that they had retreated to Pampelona, near 80 miles farther north, and but about 40 miles from St. Sebastians. That they had there been attacked by Gen. Palafox, who in a successful engagement had killed 5000 and taken 1600 prisoners. That the Spanish patriots were hastening towards that place to complete their extirpation. The French troops stationed at Todela a city on the river Ebro, about 35 miles south of Pampelona, had evacuated that place, and joined the main body at Pampelona, previous to the attack of Palafox.
The French army assembling on the Rhine, between Strasburg and Wesel, is to be called "The army of reserve of the Rhine."
The captain of a French privateer, brought into Portsmouth, states that a large number of French privateers had sailed from several ports in France, with provisions for Guadalupe.
An expedition under command of Gen. Baird began to embark at Cork, on the 9th Sept.
It was reported, in London, that an insurrection had taken place at Naples against the government of king Joachim Napoleon (Murat.)
The operation of the conscription levy had occasioned a serious rebellion in the Tyrol country, to quell which, a military force had been dispatched from Munich.
A valuable cargo of cotton had arrived at Liverpool, the first fruits of the Brazil commerce.
Joseph Bonaparte is said to have arrived at Bayonne.
The report of an insurrection having broken out in that part of France bordering on Spain, was reported on the authority of the Captain of a ship from Bordeaux, at which city Gen. New had arrived.
London, Sept. 15. The Moniteur has at length been obliged to notice what could be no longer concealed from the eyes of all Europe, with regard to the political state of affairs between Austria and France; and to impress upon the minds of the people, that the Spanish patriots must ultimately be subdued, though in the first instance the apprehensions of the French government itself is abundantly manifested by the observation, that no doubt can be entertained of the ability of "France and her allies, to make war against Austria and Spain;" though, in the same breath, we are told, there never was a more amicable understanding than that which exists in the present moment with Austria.
Meanwhile the French and Austrian preparations for war seem to keep full pace with each other. The French statement says, the French Gen. Duhesme re-occupied Barcelona—it adds, that the rising in Bilbao had been suppressed.
Advices have been received from Coruna, to the 6th instant. We understand they state that the French had retreated from Burgos. General Blake had broken up from Astorga, and advanced as far as Rio Sequillo, on his march to Burgos. Gen. Castanos was also approaching, with a considerable force. These movements hastened the departure of the French from Burgos.
Although Austria continues to augment her military force, still it is believed that she will not hazard at present any direct hostility against France. Policy seems to dictate this measure; so long as the best generals & armies of France are hanging upon her frontiers. We confidently expect that Austria will rise against her most dangerous foe; but the time for her interference in the great struggle of nations, seems not to have arrived.
Accounts from Holland advise that Bonaparte had determined not to allow any vessel whatever to depart from a French port without special permission. The Hope , an American vessel, which was loaded & on the point of sailing, has been ordered to return and unload.
The French official paper has at length professed to publish a genuine narrative of the present campaign in Spain; in which the French armies are represented as having been everywhere victorious. This one specimen of French veracity, will shew what dependence is to be placed in their official accounts of Spanish affairs.
Algerine Expedition.
The expedition against the Bey of Tunis, by the Dey of Algiers, has failed through the treachery of some of his principal officers, who had conspired against the life and government of the Dey. The insurrection was however finally suppressed, and the ringleaders, among whom was the brother-in-law of the Dey, executed.
American Dispatch Ship.
The U. States Dispatch Ship Hope , has just returned to England from France. Haley is on board. She will take dispatches from Mr. Pinkney and return immediately to the United States.
Madrid, Aug. 24. Yesterday arrived his Excellency Don Francisco Xavier Castanos, with the remainder of his army. It is impossible to form an idea of the enthusiasm manifested by the people on that occasion, each vying with the other to express their admiration, gratitude, and joy.
Lerida, Aug. 13. We learn, that on the 6th and 7th inst. the French made a fresh attack upon Gerona, but were repulsed with inexpressible valor by its inhabitants, who occasioned the enemy the loss of 12,000 men, carrying towards Perpignan 14 wagons of wounded; the miquelets and smugglers followed in pursuit, maintaining a well directed fire of musketry, which caused them much loss.
Santiago Diary, Aug. 23.
Leon, Aug. 22. Yesterday orders were given to all the divisions of Galicia to assemble in that city on the 1st of September, and for the whole army to march the following day for Burgos; the French are in number from 35 to 40,000 men; the army of Galicia about 40,000, and that of Asturias will amount to 30,000. It is to be observed that on the day of attack, of which day we are ignorant, though the 7th of September is named, the greater part of our armies will join, in order to attack the French in different points, and surround them; the army of Spain, which will enter into action in conjunction with our allies, will amount to 70,000 men; consequently we expect that not a single Frenchman will escape out of Spain.
Stockholm Aug. 31. We are in momentary expectation of great news from the fleets. Baron major Dalrymple, and some others, whose names are not known, arrived yesterday. They left Cronstadt on the 23th of August, and on the following day, off Port Baltic, fell in with the Swedish frigate, Camilla , which informed them that the Russians had fled thither, with 9 sail of the line, besides smaller vessels. They were blockaded by the Swedes, with 10 sail of the line, and admiral Hood, with 2 sail, and were in hourly expectation of Sir J. Saumarez with 4 more.
It was the intention of the combined fleets to attack the Russians, in Port Baltic. Admiral Saumarez was off the Gulph on Sunday, and had the needful informed; consequently ere this the business is decided. From Finland we have good news. Near Christianstadt the Swedes have again been victorious in a pitched battle, but they have suffered very severely.
Extract from the French Exposure, September 1808.
The court of Vienna has constantly testified to your Majesty the most amicable intentions; indignant at the policy of England, she has recalled her minister from London, sent back the minister who was at Vienna, shut her ports against England, and placed herself in a state of hostility with that power. She has added to these measures an interdict in her ports against the admission of vessels, which, under a neutral flag, are only the carriers of English produce and merchandise. Latterly, however, this power has carried its armament beyond measure—its military force is out of all proportion to its population and finances. Your ministers, sire, only wish to remark this, in order that your majesty may perceive the necessity of augmenting your force, for the purpose of still preserving the relative superiority which exists between the power and the population of the two empires.
The Americans, a people who involve their fortunes, their prosperity, and almost their existence, in commerce, have given the example of a great and courageous sacrifice. They have suspended, by a general embargo, all commerce and all navigation, rather than shamefully submit to that tribute which the English impose on the navigation of all nations. Germany, Italy, Switzerland, and Holland, wait only for a maritime peace to exert all their industry.
Extract from the Message of the Emperor to the Senate.
I am determined to carry on the war with Spain with the utmost activity, and destroy the armies which England has disembarked in that country. The future security of my
subjects, the prosperity of commerce, and a maritime peace, must alike depend on these important operations.
My alliance with the Emperor of Russia extinguishes every hope which England can entertain from her projects. I have no doubt respecting the peace of the continent, but I neither will, nor ought to rely upon the false calculations and the errors of other courts, and since my neighbors increase their armies, it is a duty incumbent on me to increase mine.
The Empire of Constantinople is struggling with the most violent convulsions; Sultan Selim, the best Emperor the Ottomans have had for a length of time, has just fallen under the hands of his own nephews. This catastrophe has deeply affected me.
Extract from the Report of the Minister at War.
Sire—I have the honor of laying before your Majesty the state and situation of your Majesty's armies in Poland, in Prussia, and in Silesia, in Denmark, in Dalmatia, in Albania, in Italy, Naples, and in Spain. I annex to it that of your Majesty's armies of reserve at Boulogne, on the coasts, on the Rhine, and in the interior. Your Majesty will perceive that France never before possessed more numerous or better appointed armies, and that they were never better kept up, or better provisioned.
Notwithstanding, however, the different events which have taken place in Spain, have occasioned a pretty considerable loss, in consequence of an operation as inconceivable as it is painful, of the division under Dupont—your Majesty has notified the resolution you have taken, of assembling more than two hundred thousand men beyond the Pyrenees, without, however, weakening either the armies in Germany, or that of Dalmatia. For the attainment of this end, a levy of eight thousand men appears to be indispensable.
The Minister concludes with recommending the calling out of the next Conscription.
District of Columbia, Washington county, ss. I HEREBY certify that BENJAMIN HALSEY of said county, brought before me, as a stray trespassing on his enclosures a SORREL HORSE about two years old, and 14 hands high, with a white face, only three shoes on, gallops and trots very well, and was taken up about three miles from the city of Washington. Given under my hand this 13th day of October 1808. SAM. H. SMITH.
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TREASURER'S OFFICE, Oct. 22d, 1808. THE Ordinary Keepers and Retailers of Spirituous Liquors in the City of Washington, will please to take notice, that a number of their Licences will expire on the 31st instant, and that this office will be open on the first day of November next, from ten o'clock in the forenoon until two o'clock in the afternoon, and from four o'clock until six o'clock in the evening, to receive, and give receipts for, the taxes due on the same.
HENRY WHETCROFT, Treasurer of Washington City. October 24.
THOMAS W. PAIRO HAS removed next door to his former store, where he has received from Philadelphia and Baltimore a new supply of goods, which make his assortment very considerable—he has
 London and French Cloths,  Cassimeres and Contings,  Fancy Waistcoatings,  Silk and Cotton Velvets,  Cords and Thicksets,  Rose Blankets,  Scarlet Flannels and others, green, blue and brown bucking bazz,  Bandannoes,  Madras Handkerchiefs,  India Muslins,  Cambrics,  Book Muslin,  Leno Handkerchiefs,  Chambrays,  Tappi Velvet,  Black Silk do.  Parisian Shawls,  Silk and Camels Hair, do.  Shirting Muslin,  Crapes and Fancy Trimmings,  Silk Stockings, and a large assortment of cotton and worsted hosiery,  Ladies and Men's Gloves,  Ladies and Men's Shoes,  Childrens do.  Leish and German Linens,  Irish and Flanders Sheeting,  Knitting and Sewing Cotton,  Spinning do.  Silk Spencers,  Linnen and cotton Checks,  Hats, Ribbone,  Lace, Cotton and Thread,  Sarcenets and Peolongs,  Plaid Silks,  Tortois Shell Combs,  Mock do. do.  Silk Cords,  Suspenders, Razors,  Penknives and Scissors,  Span Buttons,  Gilt and Plated do.  Playing Cards,  Ink Powder, Quills,  Pencils, Slates,  Oil Cloth,  Powder and Shot,  Nails and Augurs,  An assortment of Glass Ware, also,  The following Liquors and Groceries.  Madeira, Lisbon, L. P. Teneriffe, Malaga, Port Wine, Claret, French Brandy, old Jamaica Rum, Gin, Whiskey, Cherry Bounce, Coffee and Tea, Chocolate, Loaf & Brown Sugar, Raisins, Filberts, Nee-Soap, and Candles, Spanish Saguas, and Pina-Porter and Ale. All of which will be sold on low terms for Cash or to punctilious customers.  Washington, October 24.

PLAYING CARDS Of the First Quality, Just received, and FOR SALE By the Gross, Dozen or Pack, at DR. MAGHUBER'S Drug & Medical Store, George Town. October 21-11
FURNITURE. THE Subscriber, residing next door to Mr. LACROIX, and about half way between the Capitol and Navy Yard, will sell at PUBLIC VENUE , on TUESDAY the first day of November next, the whole of his House, Kitchen, & Office Furniture ; among other things there are elegant Mahogany Dining, Card, and Tea Tables; a handsome Side- board, Desk, and Bureau; Beds and Bed- ding, Wash-stands, Chairs, Carpets, Glass, China, Earthen-ware, Andis, Shovels & Tongs; an excellent Harpsichord, a Violin of superior quality, Book Cases, Writing Desk, &c. &c. &c. and every description of Kitchen Furniture. On all sums above Twenty Dollars, a cre- dit of 120 days will be allowed, provided notes with approved endorsers be given, negotiable at any Bank in the district. The sale to commence at 10 o'clock A.M. WM. O. SPRIGG. Any of the above articles may be pre- viously had at private sale. W. O. S. October 21-3t
JOHN PETER Has just received from Philadelphia, a large & complete Assortment of DRY Goods, &c. Superfine Cloths and Cassimeres, Ladies Police Cloths, Silk Velvets, Linen & Sheetings, do. India & British shirting cottons, Hosiery of every description, Silks of all kinds, Bed Tickens, Furniture Chintzes & Dimities, Coarse India Muslins, Best London Hats, Elegant Brussels, Ingrain, Scotch, and Venetian Carpetings, &c. &c. &c. Together with a general supply of coarse Woollens—any of which he will sell at the most reduced prices. Persons who pur- chase to put on again shall find their inter- est to price the goods. They were purchased for cash, and will be sold for small profits. October 21-4w
DOCTORS JAMES H. BLAKE and GERARD T. GREENFIELD have entered into co-partnership in the practice of Medicine. Their Friends, and the Inhabitants of Washington and its vicinity, are res- pectfully informed that in the absence of either, the other will attend to all applica- tions made for professional advice, &c. and, when requested, the attendance of both may be had without any additional expense to the patient. Oct. 21-
PUBLIC SALE. By Order of the Orphan's Court of Calvert county, the subscriber will offer at Public Sale , at Gods Grace Levee , in Calvert county, the late resi- dence of Mrs. Rebecca Mackall, deceased, on MONDAY the 21st day of November next or the first fair day after, the HOUSE- HOLD FURNITURE , Plantation Utensils, stock of Horses, Cattle, Sheep & Hogs, of the said Rebecca Mackall; and also a number of Law Books and other Books . The sale will be on a credit of six months, the pur- chaser giving bond with security, and will commence at 9 o'clock in the morning and be continued from day to day if necessary. RICHARD POTTS, Adm'r. of Mrs. Rebecca Mackall. Calvert county, October 21-3w
NOTICE. PURSUANT to an act of the General Assembly of Maryland, passed at No- vember session, 1806, entitled "An act authorizing the collection of certain ground rents due on lots in the town of Cumber- land, in Allegany county," and a supple- ment thereto, passed at November session, 1807, Public Notice is hereby given to all persons holding unimproved lots in said town, on which ground rents are now due, that unless the said rents are paid on or before the first day of December next, the said lots will on that day be offered at pub- lic sale to the highest bidder, on a credit of 60 days. The sale to be held at Mr. J. Rine's tavern, in said town—to commence at ten o'clock, A.M. and continue from day to day, until the whole are sold. THOMAS BEALL, of Saml. March 21-epids
UNITED STATES PATENT FOR THE IMPROVED LIFE BUOY OR SEAMAN'S FRIEND. A PATENT having been granted by the President of the U. States of America, for the "Improved Life Buoy or Seaman's Friend," the public are respectfully inform- ed that they may be accommodated with this highly useful machine, at the shortest notice and very reasonable. Their utility must be generally allowed, and it is hoped now that they may be had in this city, American Manufactured . The lives of many may be saved, which for want of such pre- caution are untimely snatched into eternity, to be lamented by their families and friends. Their power is so great that it is impossible for the wearer to sink, and if in danger of their vessel being wrecked a man may have it on and not be hindered from working at any thing. The subscriber flatters himself that their utility is too well known to all those who are any ways connected with the waters to need any commenting on. Orders from any part of the United States, (post paid) will meet with punctual attendance by WILLIAM FLOWER, General Commission Agent, No. 53, Walnut street Philadelphia. October 12-
INFORMATION WANTED. IF JOHN BATEBY DOBBINS who came from England some years ago, and re- sided at Washington (it is not certain in what state) for some time, will call on, or write to the subscriber, he will hear some- thing much to his advantage. Any informa- tion that will enable me to ascertain whether the said John Bateby Dobbins is alive or not, will be thankfully received. SAMUEL SPACKMAN, No. 1, Bank Alley, Philadelphia. 10th month, 11, 1808-2m
WASHINGTON JOCKEY CLUB RACES. ON Tuesday the 25th day of October next, will be run for over the Wash- ington Course, a Purse of Five Hundred Dollars , four miles and repeat—free for any horse, mare, or gelding. On Wednesday the 26th will be run for, a Purse of Three Hundred and Fifty Dollars , three miles and repeat—free as above, the winning horse of the preceding day ex- cepted—and On Thursday the 27th will be run for, "The City and Town Purse" of Three Hundred Dollars , two miles and repeat— free only for colts and fillies. Each race to be run and conducted agreeably to the rules of the Club. The Purses will probably be considerably larger than has been stated. The amount of each cannot be stated with positive cer- tainty, because it is made up, in part, from the tolls collected at the gates, and from the rent of the booths. SAMUEL BOOTES, Sec. George Town, August 31-1R N. B. The members of the Club are particularly requested to meet at the Union Tavern, at 6 o'clock on the evening of the day preceding the first day's race, in con- formity to a standing rule of the Club. S. B.
CHARLES M. VIRDEN, MERCHANT TAYLOR, RESPECTFULLY informs the gentlemen of the district of Columbia and Public in general, that he has received by a late ar- rival from Philadelphia, a Choice Assortment of superfine Cloths, Cassimeres, single and double milled, superfine Continy, black silk Florentines. Likewise an elegant assortment Sponcelts & rich silk Molekins for Waist- coats with a variety of other articles suitable for the season. Regimentals and Navy Uniforms made in the most elegant and uniform style of fashion. Richard Horvath's celebrated PATENT PARALLEL SUSPENDERS far superior to any hitherto in use can be had on the same terms retail, as at his Manufactory. November 27-4f
THE COMMERCIAL COMPANY OF WASHINGTON. Now landing from on board the ship Maria , capt. Fitzhugh, and for SALE , at low prices, Jamaica Spirit, Antigua and New England Rum, Muscavado Sugars, Molasses, Coffee, Muscavado and Bloom Raisins, Holland and country Gin, Spermaceti Candles, Spermaceti Oil, Spanish Segars, Corks, Powder and shot of the best quality, White Lead in oil, A few crates of Stone Ware. They have also on hand, and for Sale , Madeira, Marsala, and } Wine by the cask. Catalonia, } Claret in boxes of 1 dozen each, Cogniac and } Brandy 4h proof. Bordeaux, } Hyson and Young Hyson, Tea, Best Salid Oil, Mould and Dip Candles, Soap, Whiskey, and A few Logs of Mahogany. JOSEPH FORREST, Pres. August 22-
By Virtue of a decree of the High Court of Chancery for Maryland, the Subscriber as trustee for the sale of part of the REAL ESTATE of James Beall son of Robert, deceased, will sell at PUBLIC AUCTION at Mr. Daniel Beall's, living on the premises, on Monday the 31st day of October next—the following Tracts or par- cels of LAND , lying in Montgomery county and adjoining the lands of the late Allen Boyer: Part Buster, 142 acres. First Vacancy, 41 Part Second Vacancy, 38 Resurvey on Batchelor's } Purchase, 49 270 A further description of the property will be given to any person wishing to purchase, on application to the subscriber. The terms of sale are, that the purchaser or purchasers shall give bond with security to be approved of by the trustee for paying the purchase money with legal interest thereon, within twelve months from the day of sale. SOLOMON HOLLAND, Trustee. Rockville, October, 7-3w
PRINTING INK SUMMER, WINTER, and First Quality of Book Printing INK, for sale at the store of Mr. THOMAS W. PALMER, adjoining the Seven Buildings, & at Mr. JOHN MYCHIN'S New Jersey avenue, near the Capitol. October 10-3p&w3m
SLOOP UNITY— HAND. Arrived at Philadelphia the 20th inst. in three days from NORFOLK, is taking in Freight, and will sail soon for this place. October 3-
FOR SALE. A likely Young NEGRO WOMAN about 16 years of age; has been used to house work; she can spin either cotton, flax or wool, and is very handy at the needle. Apply to JOHN WOODWARD, near Vansville. October 17-3t
WASHINGTON BRIDGE COMPANY. The Stockholders of the Washington Bridge Company, are hereby notified that the third instalment of ten dollars on each share is called for by the directors, and must be paid on or before the 1st day of November next, agreeably to the act of Congress, entitled "An act authorizing the erection of a Bridge over the river Poto- mac within the district of Columbia." By order of the directors. DANL. CARROL of Dud. President. Oct. 18-epN1
A LIST OF LETTERS Remaining in the Post-Office, Washington City, October 1st, 1808. A—Lucy Austin, John Abron, John Ar- nott. B—Samuel Button, Benjamin Bryan, Thomas Brister, Clement C. Biddle, Robert Brown 2, Rev. O. B. Brown, William Bank- son, Lazarus Beach, Mr. Bruff, Bree- kenridge, John Babcock, James Bankhead, Jonathan T. Bell, Thomas Beatty, John W. Bronaugh, John M. Baker, Thomas Blount, Thomas P. Price, James Button. C—Col. Thos. Cushing 2, Overton Carr, Philip Cevaleer, John Crafts, James Ches- nut, George Curtis, Walter Cure, Philip Clayton, John Chamberlain, Capt. Wm. Campbell 2, Anne Crone, Ann Cooper. D—Dawson (M. C.) W. M. Duncan- son 2, Beall Duval, W. W. Davis, Anthony Doibler, Monsieur Dauci 2, John P. Decatur, William Donnison. E—Charles E. Ekel 2, Mid'n. Jesse D. Elliott, Robert L. Edmond, Frederick E- bece, Elisha E. Elam, Mrs. Elizabeth. F—C. Floris, Wm. Ferguson, Mary Fox, Mrs. Fletcher, Ferdinando Fairfax, Rev. Edward Fenwick, Elizabeth H. Finch. G—George Gillespy, Hannah H. Gibbs, Adam Grossbrenner, Silas Grigg, Capt. G. Gill, Dr. Wm. Grayson, Walter Guither. H—Peter Hagney, Wm. Hines, Robert Holliday, Simon Hultbert, George Hodge, Maj. James Heard, B. G. Hopkins 2, Hanson Hedges, Lt. Dan. Hughes 2, David Henly, Hill & Nichols, Alex. Hunter, Joseph Hen- ricker, Levi Hollingsworth, John Herron, Gustavus Higdon, Ben. Howard. J—Francis Jenkins, Thomas Johnson, (black man) Peggy Jones, Mary Jones, Henry B. Joy. K—Henry Kramer, John Kramer, jun. Sarah King, Joseph Kerr, Alexander Kerr 2. L—Lt. Wm. Lewis 4, Capt. Winslow Lewis, Conrad Lang, Lt. Jas. T. Leonard 2, Jas. Livingston, Richard Leake, Andrew Lady, Edward Livingston 3, J. Lockwood, Joseph Lewis, jun. Owen Lyon, Alexander Lucas, Thomas Lynch, John Lyon. M—Hon. J. Marshall 2, Mary Matthews, Peter Mills, Capt. Wm. A. Murray, Capt. Myer Moses, Capt. Andrew M'Clary 3, John Maddox, Leonard Matly, Miss Mile, Horatia Moore 7, Mr. Moore, Edward L. Miles, Lt. Daniel Murray, Enoch Miller, James Moore, Ebenezer B. Morse, Lieut. G. A. Marcellin, William March, Mr. Mil- lar, Wm. R. McKay, William Minnie, Charles Mullen, Serj. D. Maher, Jacob Miller sen. David Magruder. N—Lt. Noah, Nicholl & Peck, Wm. L. Neale, John Nowland. O—Warren Offutt, Daniel Osterday, James Oldham, Col. Archibald Orme. P—Capt. Jos. Perry, David Parish, R. W. Peacock, John Peabes, Capt. N. Pinckney, Bernard Parsons, Stephen Perry, Capt. Joseph Perry. R—John B. Rittenhouse, Dr. John Ridg- ley, George Rowland, Gilbert C. Russell, Edmund Rogers, Com. John Rogers. S—Mrs. Simon, Mr. Spalding, Horatio Smallwood, David Slater, Thomas Simpson, Thos. Y. Sprogle 2, Susan Sotorious, John Smith, John Sharp, Wm. Sherard, Maj. Ames Stoddard, William Shorthouse 2, Foxhall Sturman, Thomas Shields, John Smith, George C. Sibley, Richard Spalding, R. Stanford, Ebenezer Sturges, Jacob Sum- mers, Col. Patrick Sim, Miles Smith. T—William Thornton 2, Joseph Thom, Col. Abisha Thomas, Robert Tilley, Eliza- beth Tucker, Stephen Thomas, Elisha Thomas, John Thompson. W—John G. Woolfolk 2, James White 2, Philip Williams, Stephen Woodland, Serj. Sam. Whitmore, Edward Webb, Jacob T. Walden 2, Joseph Walker, D. Whitehurst 3, Henry Watson 2, Joshua E. White, Levi White, John Westcott jun. 2, Rubin Whips, David Woods, George Wolgan, Miss Catha- rine M. Wood. Y—John E. Young, Mrs. Cloe Young. October 7-w3t
MANHATTAN ACADEMY FOR YOUNG GENTLEMEN. MR. DAPONTE informs his Friends and the public, that he has opened his Academy nearly adjoining the Manhattan Bank, up Broadway road, where he will instruct Young Gentlemen in the French, Latin, & Italian Languages . Every at- tention will be paid to the morals of those entrusted to his care. N. B. Mr. Daponte begs to say he has, at the request of several parents engaged a very able person to teach, not only Writing and Cyphering in his Academy, but also the English Grammar, Geography, and other Juvenile rudiments . October 5-
AMERICAN HEMP. THE Secretary of the Navy will receive until the 1st November next, prop- osals for furnishing water rotted Hemp of the growth of the United States, to be de- livered either at Portsmouth, N. H.; Bos- ton; New-London; New-York; Philadel- phia; Newcastle; Baltimore; Norfolk; Wilmington; N. C.; Charleston; S. C.; Sa- vannah, Georgia, or New-Orleans. For well water rotted and well cleaned American Hemp, the Secretary of the Navy is disposed to allow a liberal price beyond the usual price of such Hemp when dew rotted. Navy Department, May 3-w1N
ILLUSTRATIONS OF THE PROPHECIES. JUST published and for sale at R. C. Weight- man's Bookstore. Illustrations of the Prophecies, by the Rev. Joseph Towers, L. L. D. In two vol- umes octavo, price 5 $ in boards. In the course of which are elucidated many predictions which occur in Isaiah and Daniel , in the writings of the Evangelists , and the Books of Revelation ; and which are thought to foretel among other great events A REVOLUTION IN FRANCE , favorable to the interests of Mankind, and the overthrow of the Papal power and of Ec- clesiastical Tyranny , the downfall of Civil Despotism and the subsequent meliora- tion of the state of the World. The trade supplied with the above inter- esting work on usual terms. R. C. W. has lately received a few splen- did pocket editions of valuable works. A few copies of Sampson's memoirs . A supply of Stationary . Several new plays from New York. Travelling Secretaries from 11 to 13 $ each. Patent ball skins, &c. &c. Oct. 17-6t
ORPHAN'S COURT, Prince Georges county, July 19th 1808. IT being represented to this court by pe- tition in writing of Robert McGill admin- istrator of Benjamin Gaither late of said county, deceased, that in consequence of the absence of the deceased's representa- tives from the state of Maryland, and of doubts being entertained whether the said absent representatives are in existence or have left any issue to repre- sent them, he cannot safely make distribu- tion of the assets in his hands without the interposition of this court. It is therefore ordered, that unless the said absent repre- sentatives appear before the 20th day of January next to receive their respective divi- dends, that the court will then proceed to make distribution of the assets in the hands of the said Robert McGill, among the de- ceased's representatives, residing in the state of Maryland, provided the said Ro- bert McGill shall cause a copy of this order to be inserted in the National Intelligencer once a week for eight weeks before the 20th day of November next. Test, TRUEMAN TYLER, Reg. of Wills for Prince George's county. August 29-w8t
VALUABLE LAND & MILLS. THE Subscriber offers for sale or bar- ter, for Property in the City of Wash- ington or George-Town , 125 acres of LAND ; one half well timbered, the soil of an ex- cellent quality, with a proportion of mead- ow ground, a never failing stream a water running directly through it, on which is a Grist and Saw Mill adjoining, all in com- plete order, with a fifteen foot water wheel, overshot, also a small comfortable Dwelling and other out houses, with a variety of young fruit trees, and a spring of excellent water bursting out of a large rock near the house. It is deemed unnecessary to de- scribe the natural advantages of this seat, as it is presumed those inclined to pur- chase will view the premises. The above property is beautifully situated in Montgo- mery county , four miles from Richard Ross's tavern on the Baltimore road , seven miles from Bladensburg , and twelve from the city of Washington and George-Town . RICHARD LANSDALE. September 28-1awtf
BANK OF COLUMBIA. THE President and Directors having this day declared a Dividend for the half year ending the 20th inst. at the rate of eight per cent. per annum. The same will be paid to the Stockholders or their re- presentatives on or after Tuesday the 20th inst. WM. WHANN, Cash'r. September 19-6w
THIS DAY! Published by Joseph Milligan, George-Town, Price $1 75 cents, ADELINNE MOWBRAY, OR THE MOTHER AND DAUGHTER, A TALE, IN 2 VOLUMES, By Mrs. Opie. The above work has passed the ordeal of criticism in Europe and America with un- common success, and from the flattering reception which the Simple Tales (by the same author) has met with, the publisher of Adeline Mowbray has no doubt, but the few copies which he has on hand, will soon be purchased by a discerning public, who are always inclined to encourage merit. * * * The above work may be had of the publisher, in George-Town , and of R. C. Weightman ; or Daniel Rapine , Washing- ton, & of the principal booksellers through- out the United States. October 10-6t
PUBLIC SALE. THE Public are notified that on MONDAY the 24th day of October inst. at Rhodes's Tavern , at noon, in Washington city Will be exposed to Public Sale , under the direc- tion of James A. Porter, LOTS No. 1 and 2 in Square No. 141 , making the southeast corner of that square which is opposite to Dr. Elzey's, containing 8795 square feet— LOT No. 6 , in Square No. 84 , ad- joining Thomas Taylor, and near the Glass House, containing 5293 square feet, and, LOT No. 20 in Square No. 166 , containing 5293 square feet. One eighth only of the purchase money will be required in hand, and the remainder in 1, 2, 3 and 4 years, with interest. Undoubted titles will be given as soon as the payment is completed, or approved paper given. JOHN TEMPLEMAN. October 17-4t
PUBLIC SALE OF LOTS IN THE CITY OF WASHINGTON. By virtue of a decree of the High Court of Chancery of the state of Maryland, passed in October, 1806, in a suit instituted therein, (prior to the separation of the dis- trict of Columbia from the said state) by the Executors of Mordecai Lewis, and by Ed- ward Burd, against Morris, Nicholson and others, the subscribers, Trustees, appointed under the said decree, will, on the 28th day of November next, offer at Public Sale , at Rhodes's Hotel , in the city of Washington , Seven hundred and thirty-nine Lots , in the said city, which, on a division with the ori- ginal proprietors, were allotted to the pub- lic, and are contained in the following Squares, viz. in Square No. 777 seven lots, in sq. 778 twelve lots, in sq. 779 nine lots, in sq. 780 twelve lots, in sq. 781 one lot, in sq. 809 five lots, in sq. 810 ten lots, in sq. 811 seven lots, in sq. 812 eight lots, in sq. 813 two lots, in sq. 833 five lots, in sq. 834 ten lots, in sq. 835 seven lots, in sq. 836 eight lots, in sq. 837 two lots, in sq. 839 eleven lots, in sq. 860 thirty-two lots, in sq. 864 four lots, in sq. 865 eight lots, in sq. 894 sixteen lots, in sq. 895 eight lots, in sq. 917 nine lots, in sq. 938 eight lots, in sq. 939 ten lots, in sq. 940 three lots, in sq. 963 eight lots, in sq. 964 ten lots, in sq. 965 eight lots, in sq. 980 nine lots, in sq. 987 eleven lots, in sq. 1009 nine lots, in sq. 1010 nine lots, in sq. 1011 four lots, in sq. 1012 one lot, in sq. 1031 five lots, in sq. 1032 two lots, in sq. 1033 seven lots, in sq. 1034 five lots, in sq. 1035 ten lots, in sq. 1036 nine lots, in sq. 1056 thirteen lots, in sq. 1057 ten lots, in sq. 1058 ten lots, in sq. 1059 eight lots, in sq. 1068 one lot, in sq. 1069 nine lots, in sq. 1070 eight lots, in sq. 1071 eight lots, in sq. 1072 nine lots, in sq. 1092 five lots, in sq. 1083 nine lots, in sq. 1094 eight lots, in sq. 1095 eight lots, in sq. 1096 nine lots, in sq. 1097 four lots, in sq. 1098 twelve lots, in sq. 1099 ten lots, in sq. 1099 ten lots, in sq. 1096 nine lots, in sq. 1097 eleven lots, in sq. 1098 eleven lots, in sq. 1107 twelve lots, in sq. 1108 ten lots, in sq. 1109 ten lots, in sq. 1110 ten lots, in sq. 1111 ten lots, in sq. 1112 thirteen lots, in sq. 1118 eight lots, in sq. 1119 seven lots, in sq. 1120 six lots, in sq. 1121 six lots, in sq. 1122 seven lots, in sq. 1125 eight lots, in sq. 1126 seven lots, in sq. 1127 six lots, in sq. 1128 six lots, in sq. 1129 seven lots, in sq. 1132 eight lots, in sq. 1133 seven lots, in sq. 1134 six lots, in sq. 1135 six lots, in sq. 1136 seven lots, in sq. 1137 eight lots, in sq. 1138 seven lots, in sq. 1139 six lots, in sq. 1140 six lots, in sq. 1141 eight lots, in sq. 1142 seven lots, in sq. 1143 six lots, in sq. 1144 eight lots, in sq. 1145 seven lots, and in sq. 1146 six lots. The sales of the said property will be made in squares, or lots, or parts of lots, as may be determined and declared before the commencement thereof; and a plan of the city, and particular lists of the squares, and of the lots which they respec- tively contain, will be then exhibited, so that persons desiring to purchase may be enabled to ascertain the exact situation of the property, which they may also do in the mean time by application to either of the Trustees. The terms of sale are that each purchaser of a square or lot or part of a lot is to pay into the chancery court of the state of Maryland the full amount of the purchase money thereof immediately after the ratifi- cation of the sale, which ratification if it takes place, will, according to the stipula- tion of the decree aforesaid, be passed with- in five weeks from the time of the report to be made by the Trustees; and, on the approval and ratification, by the Chan- cellor, of any sales made, and on the pay- ment of the purchase money into the chan- cery court, the Trustees will by good and sufficient deeds convey to the purchasers and their heirs the property so by them respectively purchased; that is to say, all the right, title, and interest therein of any and all the parties to the said suit. The sales to commence on Monday the 28th of November aforesaid, at 11 o'clock. A. M. and to be continued till 3 o'clock, P. M. and held during the same hours on every succeeding day until completed. JOHN KILTY, JOSIAS W. KING, } Trustees. October 17-w3t
NOT DISPOSED of at Private SALE by application to Mr. JOHN TRAVERSE, will positively be sold at PUBLIC SALE , at 10 o'clock P. M. TUESDAY 25th of this month at the Union Tavern , Geo. Town, an ELEGANT CARRIAGE , suited for a private family—to be seen at any time previous to the sale on application as above. October 19-3t
FOR SALE, ONE Full blooded Bright Bay STUD HORSE of good size and figure, six years old, and several pair of CARRIAGE HORSES , with three second hand Coach in good order, and little worse for service; any persons desirous of purchasing will please apply to SAMUEL SPEAKE, Auc. Washington city, October 19-tf
Washington and Alexandria Turnpike Com- pany. THE Stockholders of the Washington & Alexandria Turnpike Company are hereby notified that the Third Instalment of Ten Dollars on each share is called for by the President and Directors of the said company, and is required to be paid to Charles Page, Treasurer, in Alexandria, on or be- fore the 25th day of October next, agree- able to an act of Congress, entitled "An act for the establishment of a Turnpike Com- pany in the county of Alexandria, in the dis- trict of Columbia." By order of the Directors, G. DENEALE, President. September 28-13t
A BALL. MR. GENERES has the honor of in- forming the Gentlemen of the city of Wash- ington, that his BALLS will commence on Wednesday evening next, 26th inst. at Mr. LINDSAY'S Hotel & be continued the same evening during the Season. Tickets of invitation will be sent to the Ladies. Mr. Generes also informs the Ladies and Gentlemen, that he gives Lessons on Mon- day and Wednesday at twelve a'clock, every week at the same place. Oct. 21-3t
MRS. LEE , begs leave to acquaint the Ladies & Gentlemen of Washington and its Vicinity , that in addition to the Masters of MUSIC, DANCING and DRAWING , who attend her ACADEMY , she has engaged a Gentleman of known ability to attend to instruct in ARITHMETIC and GEOGRAPHY with the GLOBES . Mrs. LEE flatters herself with a conti- nuance of that patronage, she has ever ex- perienced; and hopes still to merit by an unremitted attention to the duties of the trust reposed in her. Mrs. Lee wishes to form a Class for Arithmetic, and Geogra- phy, by 28th inst. Washington, October 20-2m