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NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, AND WASHINGTON ADVERTISER.
VOL. VII.
WASHINGTON CITY, PRINTED BY SAMUEL HARRISON SMITH, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
No. 969.
FIVE DOLLARS PER ANNUM.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 31, 1806.
PAID IN ADVANCE.
CONGRESS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24. Debate on authorising the acceptance of Volunteers. (CONCLUDED.)
The resolution having been read— Mr. Varnum observed that the difficulty started by the gentleman from Connecticut was not ideal; and that although the volunteers might be accepted for two years, yet they might be scattered in a shorter time. This difficulty did not attend calling out a detachment of the militia, whose numbers would remain for a long time pretty nearly the same.
Mr. Varnum said he wished to enquire what kind of troops these volunteers were to be denominated? Were they to be considered as belonging to the militia or the army? He knew of no other description of troops. The constitution had authorised the general government to provide for the defence of the country by raising armies, whose officers are to be appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate, or by organizing and disciplining the militia, whose officers were appointed as directed by the state authorities. The contemplated body appeared to him to be of neither of these descriptions. It also appeared to him that a serious difficulty might occur in the appointment of their officers. It might be considered as doubtful whether the executive department of the government possessed the right of appointing the officers of any corps except those in which authority was given by the constitution—and those were the militia. Mr. V. said he thought if the resolution directed that the volunteer corps should be commanded by officers of the militia, this difficulty would be removed.
Mr. Varnum added that he did not see that the President would be certain of being able to command any particular number of these men that might be wanted at any time. Suppose any of the state governments should neglect to appoint their officers, there were no means to compel the state authorities to make the appointment. Was it safe to rest the defence of the country on this ground?
Mr. Fisk said that the gentleman last up had two objections to the resolution; the first that these corps would belong to no regular force; and the second that there was no power vested in the executive to commission the officers. The second objection was founded on the first, and if the first fell to the ground the last would fall to the ground with it. If it could be shown that these corps would be a part of the militia of the county all difficulty would be removed. If they examined the constitution they would find that Congress had power to organize as well as arm the militia. The gentleman would not contend that Congress was obliged to organize the militia the same way in every state. The present corps were on the same ground with the common militia; they were only subject to be called on at any exigency—so was the existing militia. The advantage, however, of the former over the latter was that they would be equipped and prepared for service.
With regard to the difficulty as to officers it would occur in every case that had been mentioned. If there should be a detachment of the militia, the detachment would not consist of whole companies, but of parts of companies, who, when called into service, must have the officers attached to the entire companies, or new ones.
Mr. G. W. Campbell said he apprehended that the difficulty suggested by the gentleman from Mass. had arisen in a great degree from not understanding the term state authorities in the same way with the committee. The first difficulty stated by the gentleman, of the possibility of the corps separating, appeared to him very extraordinary. The objection went too far to be a sound one. It went to show that because they could not have a force which should be always equally strong, they ought therefore have none at all. But the gentleman might easily overcome this difficulty by augmenting the number of volunteers to 40 instead of 30,000.
Another objection offered Mr. C. said had been answered by the gentleman on his left (Mr. Fisk.) He would, therefore, only add that he could not believe the gentleman had seriously reflected on the subject when he expressed a doubt whether this force would be of the militia or the regular army. It is expressly stated in the resolution that it shall be composed of such company or companies as may offer their services. Mr. C. said he did not pretend to be much conversant in military language. But according to his understanding of the term a company implied a certain number of men with officers appointed over them. The resolution went further, and made it necessary that the officers should be appointed by the state authorities, not meaning that the gentleman seemed to infer, that they should be appointed by
the executive, but in the way prescribed by the respective state laws.
The gentleman had also enquired whether it will be safe to rest the defence of the country on these volunteers. We say that this will be providing a more efficient force than at present exists. As to any other more effective force the propriety of that may be discussed hereafter. The acceptance of volunteers will not preclude the adoption of other measures, if they shall be deemed necessary.
Mr. C. said he would have no objection to any amendment predicated on the principle that the officers should be appointed according to the laws of the several states; but this he considered as matter of detail, which would be better settled when a bill was brought in.
Mr. C. said it had been suggested by the gentleman that the President might appoint the officers; but he differed widely from him on this head. He did not conceive they possessed the power to authorise the President to appoint them. There had been once a law to this effect; but it had been very generally reprobated by the republican party, who had considered it unconstitutional. Mr. C. said in his opinion it was directly in the teeth of the constitution.
Mr. Varnum said he did not know but that the ideas of the gentleman were perfectly correct; but if so, none other than whole companies could be accepted. He, however, rather thought his ideas incorrect, the words of the resolution were [Mr. Varnum here read the first resolution.] Now a company, according to the meaning of the word, was a body of men composed of 64 privates, who, if they should associate together, although drawn from different companies, the President would have a right to accept; and if so the idea of companies, who may offer, having officers, was incorrect.
Mr. Varnum said he was perfectly willing to adopt measures for the protection of the country. And if the militia were not properly organised, that they should be organised anew. If, however, they were so organised as to deserve to be trusted, it was improper to introduce a system which virtually declared them unworthy of confidence. The country was at this time in rather a peculiar situation. They had heard a great deal about conspiracies and people were collecting together for certain purposes. He trusted there was no part of the people that would join in any dangerous attempts against the peace of the country; yet on the principle of the resolution, such men might associate and choose their officers, with the view of carrying on the plans they have in contemplation.
Mr. Bidwell observed that the objects his colleague had in view would be attainable in the details of the bill—viz. that the officers should be taken from the existing militia officers of the state where there was no authority in the executives to appoint them. This was, however, a matter of detail; but to remove the difficulty of his colleague he would offer an amendment to the resolution. Mr. Bidwell then moved to strike out "whose commissioned officers shall be appointed by the respective state and territorial authorities;" and insert "who shall be commanded by such officers of the militia of the states and territories to which such companies shall respectively belong as shall be designated by the executive authority of each state or territory."
The question was then taken on filling the blank with "two" years, and carried without a division.
Mr. G. W. Campbell said he had before remarked that this was a point that would be most properly settled in the details of the bill. But he would observe that it was not his object to give the appointment of the officers to the executives; but that they should be appointed by the respective authorities provided in the several states.
Mr. Bidwell replied that the operation of the amendment would not be such as the gentleman from Tennessee combated. It only went to give the executive of the states a right to designate for the command such of the existing militia officers as they might think proper.
Mr. Smith said he was against the amendment. In the state he represented the militia had a right to make choice of all their officers from a colonel downwards; and he had no doubt of their being many men in the ranks who would make very good officers. As the amendment went to limit the range of choice, he was hostile to it. There were likewise other considerations that made him unfriendly to it. Was it not important, when an army went to sacrifice their lives in defence of their country, they should have the choice of their own officers? Would not this strengthen the attachment both of men and officers? Would not pride too have its influence on them? And would they not be more ready to support men of their own choice? Was it not to men being advanced according to their merit that the French army was indebted for its great ascendancy.
Mr. Aston said, if they hesitated in the passage of any resolution on this
subject, until every gentleman was satisfied as to the mode of officering the militia, there was no period which could be assigned to the protraction; as in every state a different mode prevailed. They could never be able to get along. Could not gentlemen agree to give up, in some degree, their own peculiar ideas, when an object of so much importance was to be effected? He did not care, how the object was effected, provided it was constitutionally effected.
Mr. Elmer said the amendment went, as far as it had any operation at all, to do away the principle contained in the resolution, which was to authorise the calling out a body of volunteers. If the amendment prevailed the men would be volunteers, but the officers be drafted. He could not see where the difficulty existed. The resolution authorised the President to call out any company or companies, which must consist of officers as well as privates; the same would be the case in the instance of larger corps, such as a battalion or a regiment, and the only difficulty which could arise would be with respect to officers of a superior grade. Should there be a difficulty on this head where one company was taken from one regiment, and one from another, it might be provided for in the details of a bill. For these reasons he should vote against the amendment.
Mr. Dana called for a division of the question; when on striking out the words moved by Mr. Bidwell, only ten members rose, and the motion to insert the other words fell of course.
Mr. Masters thought affairs looked very serious, and he rose to enquire whether these were all the measures contemplated to be taken. When the invasion of our territory was in question, he thought the most efficient measures ought to be adopted.
Mr. G. W. Campbell said he really did not suppose it was for the committee to tell the House what they ought to do. They had made a report in part, in which they recommended the adoption of such measures as they considered proper at this time. What might be proper to be done hereafter he would not pretend to say; but he thought there might be a general concurrence in the measure now proposed, even by those who wished to aid it by stronger measures.
Mr. Kelly had no objection to authorizing the acceptance of volunteer corps; his sole objection was as to the proposed mode. He believed such a measure necessary, but he could not give his consent to the terms of the resolution, or to the manner in which it was proposed to raise this force.
If he understood the report, it went to raise a force which according to the first resolution was considered necessary for the defence of New Orleans. The second resolution provides for the acceptance of volunteers. This force was not subject, after being accepted, to the authority of the U. S. till called into actual service. The resolution amounted to this:—When the volunteer corps offered their services, in case they were not armed and equipped, they are to be armed and equipped at the expense of the U. S.—subject to the call of the President of the U. S. within two years; but not subject to the rules for the government of the army until called into actual service. When accepted, they become detached from the rules for the government of the militia of the respective states, without coming under the government of the rules of war, and thus appear to be under no government whatever. Suppose the President should accept of these volunteers immediately, they will not, notwithstanding, until called into actual service, be subject to his control, they will be only subject to such rules as they may chuse to prescribe for themselves. Now it may happen, that volunteer corps may offer at New Orleans, who, before the cession of that country, belonged to the King of Spain, and who, after they are armed by the U. S. may change their sentiments, and chose to go under the government of their old masters, or establish themselves in entirely detached corps. Under this view of the subject, Mr. Kelly said he could not be in favor of the resolution. But if it could be so modelled as to authorise the President to accept volunteer corps which would pass immediately under the government of the U. S. he would agree to it.
Mr. Eppes said he had hardly supposed there would have been any opposition to this resolution. When they considered the present situation of the U. S. and when every man would admit that it was right to resort to preparatory measures of defence of some kind, he would ask gentlemen what course they would wish to pursue? Would they in the existing posture of affairs vote for raising an army, when they were not certain that there would be any occasion for it? If not, what expedient was left? Either to call out the militia, or to resort to a system of volunteers. The objection to calling out the militia had been already stated. Situated as they were, in some points not organised, and at a distance from
the scene where they would be required to act, the public interest would materially suffer if we trusted exclusively to them. On the other hand if volunteers were received, if their patriotism was allowed to rally round the country, there was reason to believe that they would in every respect prove sufficient for its defence, with the cost of the public a dollar until called into actual service. Mr. Eppes said he did not know that he should have said a word on this subject, but that the observations of the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Kell) required some notice.
We had recently acquired territory, and men who supported the character of Americans. He trusted they were disposed to treat and cherish them as such, and not to stamp them with the imputation of suspicion. When we have been officially notified on a recent occasion by the President of the U. S. that they have acted with fidelity towards us, shall it be said that they may hereafter raise their arm in favor of their ancient masters. Mr. Eppes said he begged leave to call the attention of the House to that part of the message which related to this subject. "I inform you with great pleasure, of the promptitude with which the inhabitants of those territories have tendered their services in defence of their country. It has done honor to themselves, entitled them to the confidence of their fellow citizens in every part of the union, and must strengthen the general determination to protect them efficaciously under all circumstances which may occur." Shall men, thus recently presented to our notice, be now branded as traitors to their country?
Mr. Kelly said he had been certainly misunderstood. He did not mean to say any such thing as had been imputed to him. He had barely said that if accepted and not called into service, some of them might hereafter possibly be disposed in favor of a change of masters. He did not mean to brand the people he had referred to, but merely to provide against what might be deemed a possible case.
Mr. G. W. Campbell said he did not expect that this subject would have taken up more than a few minutes, and he should not have again troubled the committee but for the insinuations thrown out by gentlemen.
The gentleman from Massachusetts had insinuated that some of the volunteer corps might prove unfaithful to the U. S. Why such an idea had been thrown out he could not comprehend, even if there was fear of such a result. Nothing was more likely to excite the feelings of persons so disposed, than to know that they were the objects of our suspicion. Are those men, whose services are wanted, to be told that they may turn their arms against their country? Is this the way to command their services or their confidence? Mr. C. regretted this insinuation more than any thing he had heard thrown out in that body. Instead of this treatment, we ought to convince them that they possess our confidence, especially as every gentleman knew that the compensation offered would pay scarcely a fourth part of their expenses. There would therefore be little inducement for them to turn out, if they knew they would be the objects of suspicion.
As to the people on the frontiers, there was as little ground to suspect the purity of their conduct, as the conduct of persons in the heart of the Atlantic states. If there were conspirators against the peace of the country, you will find the body of them, said Mr. C., composed of men who have hitherto resided in the old parts of the confederacy. You will find few or none of them on the frontiers; and so far as I am acquainted with the people of this country I believe there is no part of them more attached to the government and the union than the Americans on the frontier settlements, and I may extend the remark to a large portion of the foreigners.
Mr. Elmer believed that the sentiments of the gentleman from Pennsylvania were such as required notice in the details of the bill, in which it might be necessary to provide for the safe-keeping of the arms confided to the volunteers, as well as to determine by what rules they should be governed until they were actually called into service.
Mr. Dana said, if a bill were before the House, it might be proper to discuss all these details. This, however, was only a resolution fixing the principle. If a bill, it would be totally defective. It contained no provision as to the government of the body, or as to the staff or field officers; but these defects would doubtless be provided for in the bill. Since, however, he was up, he would say he was far from considering the observations of his friend from Pennsylvania, as meriting the animadversions passed upon them. He had merely observed that among 30,000 men there might be some who would be disaffected to the U. S. He had said no particular imputation on any body of men. If he were wrong in this opinion, he was wrong in believing the President of the U. S. who had announced the unpleasant fact, that enterprises had been formed against the possession
of a foreign power. His friend from Pennsylvania had merely alluded to this idea, without specifying any particular point where such disaffected might arise.
Mr. Clarke said it appeared to him that the gentleman from Pennsylvania had not meant any particular allusion to the people of the Orleans territory, who had been invariably attached to every nation under whose protection they had been placed. He was able to state from circumstances within his immediate knowledge that when the forces of the United States were not sufficient for the taking possession of the country, it was owing to the men under his command that the U. S. obtained peaceable possession. The people of the territory had offered their services to the U. S. and had been disregarded by the man put over them, and a preference given to another corps. The militia was in an unorganised state—there was indeed no militia in the territory. But he would venture to say that whenever their services were required they would come forward immediately, and would form a band for the defence of the country; and that if there should be a conspiracy against the U. S. there would be no Louisiana concerned in it.
Mr. Eppes rose merely to put the gentleman from Connecticut right. The gentleman from Pennsylvania had specially alluded to the militia of Orleans, and had spoken of their ancient masters.
The question was then put on the resolution, which was agreed to without a division—when the two resolutions were referred to a select committee to bring in a bill.
OHIO LEGISLATURE.
Debate on the Bill to prevent certain acts hostile to the peace and tranquility of the United States.
TUESDAY, Dec. 2.
The House then resolved itself into a committee of the whole on the bill, Mr. Burr in the chair, and after some delusory observations,
Mr. BEECHER said that he was in favor of the committee rising, reporting progress, and asking leave to sit again, with the view of giving members an opportunity of making themselves better acquainted with the provisions of the bill. That he could not see what necessity there was for hurrying a bill thro' three readings & through the committee of the whole in one afternoon; but that unless its final passage was postponed, he should be under the necessity of voting against it—The governor has said he is informed there are persons engaged in an expedition hostile to the peace and tranquility of the United States. Upon what foundation this information is had, we are not told, possibly it may be on his knowledge; of this we are ignorant. How are we to know whether it be sufficient cause to warrant a law of the purport of the bill now under consideration. This bill goes forward to the world as a declaration of the legislature, that we have traitors in the bosom of our country. If we are ready to sanction this principle, he should like to know on what positive authority it is done.
He said the constitution as if guarding against a question being two halves decided, has declared a bill shall be read three different days; but we can receive a communication the first day of our session, refer it to a committee, who the same day report by bill, and without reflecting on the important provisions of the bill pass it into a law, which in its operation may bear hard on the the peaceable navigator of our rivers. Every citizen has the privilege of transporting down our rivers any kind of merchandise; and gun-powder is often made an article of traffic—which might become the property of an enemy—to be guns, till he could not see why we should levy such heavy penalties—for to be detained until the Supreme Court can grant relief, amounts to a prohibition, as the market may be thus lost, and the adventurer ruined.
It appears necessarily a duty in governments to prevent improper steps being taken by individuals within their jurisdiction. Perhaps this may be one, we are going to prevent, for it has been often reported, something hostile, is in agitation. Grant it to be the case, that report cannot justify us in passing too hastily this act. It would appear as if we feared that we cannot prevent the inter-prize, and therefore go thus rashly to work.
Mr. CASS said he was well aware the provisions of the bill now under consideration, were important and the penalties heavy; but he could see a

ratification for supporting it in the im- minent rumors which are now afloat. Rumors which threaten the peace and tranquility of this state. Nay rumors which daily acquire new credit and additional confirmation; and which he believed were well founded. Shall we therefore sit silent spectators and not endeavor to prevent improper steps being taken in this state. Grant that the provisions of the bill, and all we can do should be fallacious, still it ought to be passed. From common report we are told that great treasure, talents and enterprise are engaged in a scheme which promises no good to the public, and he wished to see a law such as the bill before the House, immediately passed; for it could not be done too soon. Perhaps while we are now debating this question the plan may be carried into effect. A plan, the means whereof had been no doubt duly weighed and particularly ascertained, from the length of time it has agitated the public mind. He could not for a moment doubt but that the officer to whom the carrying into effect this law was trusted to would do his duty, and he was positive would not make an improper use of the power vested in him, and therefore hoped the bill would pass.
WASHINGTON CITY.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 31.
WE have the high satisfaction of informing our readers of the arrival of Captain MERIWETHER LEWIS at this place; after an absence of nearly three years and a half, which have been exclusively and actively employed in exploring the western country under the direction of the President of the U. S. Having already stated an outline of the route pursued by Capt. Lewis and his party, we shall wave at present any further notice of the subject, under the expectation of being soon favored with an ampler detail of his labors. Few expeditions have been conducted with more patience, perseverance, or success; and we have no doubt but that the curiosity of the reader will be fully satisfied by the statements, which we understand, it is the purpose of captain Lewis to lay before the public as early a day as is compatible with the ne- cessary arrangements for a work of such importance. If we are correctly informed, the information of captain L. will not merely gratify literary curiosity, but open views of great and imme- diate objects of national utility; and it will be seen that he has rendered very important services to his country.
At a meeting of a number of Citizens of Washington, ROBERT BRENT, Esquire in the chair,
It was determined to give a public DINNER to Capt. MERIWETHER LEWIS, in evincing of the high sense and affectionate esteem they entertain for him.
It was further determined that the Dinner should be given on Saturday, the 10th inst. So remote a day being fixed that the company might be honored with the presence of capt. Clarke, expected to arrive before that day.
A subscription paper is lodged with Mr. Stelle, to which gentlemen dispos- ed to participate in the entertainment, are desired to affix their names.
We are told that a merchant in Bal- timore has received a letter from Vera Cruz, dated Nov. 24, stating that 5000 cavalry had marched from that place to the frontiers of Louisiana.— Though such a letter has been received we do not attach credit to the accuracy of its contents. We think the informa- tion founded in mistake.
A fire has taken place in St. Thomas's which has consumed a large part of the town.
We have received the French Mo- niteur for the 31st of October, contain- ing the successive Bulletins of the Grand Army from the 1st to the 20th of Oct. inclusive, besides which they present us with the message of the Emperor Napoleon to the Senate, announcing the approaching war and his departure from the capital; accompanied by two reports of M. Talleyrand, dated the 3rd and 6th of Oct. with his correspon- dence with M. Knobelsdorff.
We lay before our readers transla- tions of the Bulletins, and shall in our next paper give the other papers.
FROM THE PARIS MONITEUR.
[The First Bulletin has already ap- peared in the American prints.]
SECOND BULLETIN.
AUMA, OCTOBER 12.
THE Emperor left Bamberg the 8th, at 3 o'clock in the morning, and arrived at 9 o'clock at Cronach; his majes- ty crossed the forest of Franconia at the break of day on the 9th, in order to reach Ebersdorf, and from thence proceeded to Schleitz, where he assist- ed in the first engagement of the cam- paign. He returned to rest at Ebers- dorf, returned on the 10th to Schleitz, and arrived the 11th at Auma, where he rested after having passed the day at Gera. The head quarters were at the same time removed to Gera. All the orders of the Emperor were exe- cuted with great precision.
Marshal Soult went on the 7th to Ba- nig, presented himself on the 9th be- fore it, carried off all the magazines the enemy, made many prisoners,
and reached Plauen on the 10th. The Marshal Ney followed him at a half day's distance. The Grand Duke de Berg turned out with the light cavalry of Cronach, posted himself before Sal- leburg, having with him the twenty-fifth regiment of light infantry. A Prussian regiment strove to defend the passage of the Salle. After a cannonade of half an hour, menaced with being turned, he abandoned his position and the Salle. The Grand Duke de Berg stationed himself on Schleitz. A Prussian gene- ral was there with 10,000 men. The Emperor arrived there at noon, and ordering the Marshal Prince de Ponte- Corvo to attack and take possession of the village, determined to have posses- sion of it before the close of day. The Marshal made his dispositions, placed himself at the head of his columns, the village was taken and the enemy pur- sued. Had not night come on the greatest part of this division would have been taken. General Watier, with the 4th regiment of hussars, and the 5th regiment of chasseurs, made a powerful charge with the cavalry against the three Prussian regiments. Four companies of the 27th of the light infantry were charged by the Prussian hussars; but the former received the latter in the same way that the French infantry had received the Prussian ca- valry.
Two hundred Prussian cavaliers re- mained on the field of battle. General Maison commanded the light infantry. One colonel of the enemy was killed, two pieces of cannon taken, 380 men made prisoners, and 400 killed. Our loss was small. The Prussian infantry threw down their arms and fled af- frighted before the French bayonets. The grand duke de Berg was in the midst of the charge sabre in hand.
On the 10th the prince Ponte-Corvo removed his head quarters to Auma. On the 11th the grand duke de Berg arrived at Gera. The brigade general, Lasalle, of the cavalry of reserve, overthrew the escort of the enemy's baggage—500 baggage waggons were taken by the French hussars. Our light cavalry is covered with gold.
The left had equal success. The marshal Lannes entered Coburg on the 8th; on the 9th stationed himself before Gräfenthal, and on the 10th he attacked at Salsfeld, the advanced guard of prince Hohenlohe, which was commanded by prince Louis of Prus- sia, one of the war champions. The cannonade lasted but two hours. Half of the division of general Suchet sup- ported it. The Prussian cavalry was overthrown by the 9th and 10th regi- ments of hussars. The Prussian army were not able to preserve any order in their retreat. Part was driven into a morass, and part dispersed in the woods. We made a thousand prisoners, 600 men rested on the field of battle, 30 pieces of cannon were taken. Perceiv- ing the entire route of his men, prince Louis, like a brave and loyal soldier, opposed himself personally to an officer of the 10th regiment of hussars—"sur- render yourself, colonel, said the hus- sar, or you are dead." The prince replied with a stroke of his sabre. The officer returned it by a thrust of his sword, and the prince fell dead. If the last moments of his life were those of a bad citizen, his death was glorious and worthy of regret. He died as a brave soldier, would wish to die. Two of his aid-de-camps were killed by his side. Letters from Berlin were dis- covered about him, which showed that the enemy projected an immediate at- tack, and that the war party, at the head of which was the young prince and the queen, were always fearful that the pacific dispositions of the king, and the love he entertained for his sub- jects, would induce him to adopt tempo- rising measures, and disappoint their cruel hopes. It may be said that the first stroke of the war has killed one of its authors. Neither Dresden or Ber- lin are covered by any part of the army. Turned on its left, and taken in the fact at the moment it was about to yield to the boldest combinations, the Prussian army found itself from the beginning in a most critical position. It occupied Eisenach, Gotta, Erfurt, Weimar. On the 10th the French army occupied Sallfeld, and Gera, and marched to Naumburg and Jena. Cour- riers from the French army inundated the plain of Leipzig.
All the intercepted letters paint the council of the king torn by varying opin- ions, always deliberating and never resolved. Uncertainty, alarm and fear seem already to have succeeded to ar- rogance, inconsideration and folly. Yesterday the 11th, on passing to Gera, before the 27th regiment of light infantry, the emperor charged the colonel to testify his satisfaction to this regiment for its good conduct. In all these com- bats we have not to regret the loss of a single officer of distinction. We have had but 40 killed and 60 wounded.
THIRD BULLETIN.
GERA, 13 Oct.
The combat of Schleitz, which op- ened the campaign, and which was very fatal to the Prussian army, and that of Sallfeld which followed the next day, have spread consternation among the enemy. All the intercepted letters say that the consternation has spread to Erfurt, where the king, the queen, & the duke of Brunswick &c. still are; that they are discussing the course proper to pursue, without hav- ing come to any determination. But while they deliberate the French army marches. To this state of fervor al- ready succeeds criticisms on the inutil- ity of the war, the injustice of waging it against France, upon the impossibil- ity of being successful, and upon the indisposition of the soldiers to war, and a thousand other observations, always in the mouths of the multitude when princes are so feeble as to consult them
on great political interests beyond their comprehension.
Meanwhile, on the evening of the 12th the couriers of the French army were before the gates of Leipzig. The head quarters of the grand duke de Berg entered Zeist and Leipzig, that of the prince of Ponte Corvo arrived at Zeist, the imperial quarter at Geran, the imperial guard and the body of the army of marshal Soult at Geran, the body of the army of marshal Ney at Neustadt; the body of the army of marshal Davoust at Naumburg, that of marshal Lannes at Jena, that of mar- shal Augereau at Kale. The prince Jerome, to whom the emperor had con- fided the allies, and a body of the Ba- varian troops, arrived at Schleitz after having surrounded the fort of Kullem- bach with a regiment. The enemy cut off from Dresden, were still on the 11th at Erfurt, and labored to unite the co- lumns which had been sent to Cassel & Wurtzburg with offensive projects, wishing to open the campaign by an invasion of Germany. The Weser, where it had constructed its batteries; the Salle, which it equally pretended to defend, and the other rivers, turned out to as little account as the Iller the year past; so that the French army crossed La Salle, having the Elbe in their rear and marching towards the Prussian ar- my, who on their side had the Rhine in their rear—a whimsical position, from which arose events of great impor- tance.
The weather since our entrance on the campaign has been very fine, the country abundant, the soldiery full of vigor and health. They have made marches of 10 leagues without a strag- gler. Never has the army been in such excellent order. Hitherto the inten- tions of the king of Prussia have been executed. He wished on the 8th of October the French army to evacuate the territory of the confederation. It has evacuated it; but instead of repass- ing the Rhine, it has passed the Salle.
FOURTH BULLETIN.
GERA, 13th Oct.
Events succeed each other with rapi- dity. The magazines of the Prussian army are taken, and it is turned. The marshal Davoust arrived at Naumburg at 9 at night. He there seized the ma- gazines of the army of the enemy. It appeared that the Prussian army had commenced its march to gain Magde- burg, but the French army had gained three marches upon it. The anniver- sary of the affair of Ulm will be cele- brated in the history of France.
FIFTH BULLETIN.
JENA, OCT. 15.
The battle of Jena has erased the shame acquired by the battle of Ros- bach, & thus in 7 days determined a campaign, which has quenched the dreadful thirst for war that tormented the court of Prussia.
The position of the army on the 12th inst. was as follows. The duke of Berg and Marshal Davoust stood with the corps at Naumburg, having divi- sions of their troops at Leipzig and Halle.
The corps of the Prince Ponte Corvo was on its march for Dornburg, and that of Marshal Lannes was posted at Jena while the corps of Augereau was stationed at Kuhlau, and that under Ney at Roda.
The head quarters were at Gera. The French Emperor was on his march to Jena.
The corps of Marshal Soult was on its march from Gera to take a nearer position where the roads from Jena and from Naumburg meet.
The enemy's army was posted as fol- lows—The king of Prussia commenced his operations on the 9th October by advancing his right wing for Frankfort, his centre for Wurtzburg, and his left wing for Bamberg. All the divisions of his army were prepared for the execution of this plan; but the French army, turning its left wing, was in a few days posted at Sallburg, Lobenstein, Schleitz, Gera & Naumburg.
The Prussian army being turned fixed on the days of the 9, 10, 11 and 12th to concentrate his divisions, and on the 15th the whole army presented itself in order of battle between Cappelendorf and Auerstadt to the amount of nearly 150, 000 men.
On the 13th at 2 o'clock P. M. the Emperor arrived at Jena and from a small hill occupied by our advanced pickets viewed the dispositions of the enemy who seemed to manœuvre, for the purpose of forcing on the next day the narrow passage of the Saal.
The enemy made an obstinate re- sistance; and took a strong position on the causeway between Jena and Weimar; and seemed to think that the French could not advance into the plain without forcing this pas- sage. It did not in truth, appear possible, to get the artillery up the hill, which besides was so small that four battalions could not display themselves. They worked all night on a road in the rock, and at last succeeded in raising the artillery.
Marshal Davoust received orders to advance by Naumburg, to defend the defiles of Koosen, should the enemy at- tempt marching to Naumburg, or to go to Apolda, to take it in the rear,
in case it should remain in the posi- tion in which it now was. The corps of Marshal prince de Ponte Corvo was ordered to advance from Dornburg to fall upon the rear of the enemy, in case they should make an attack either upon Naumburg or upon Jena.
The heavy cavalry which had not rejoined the army, nor could not reach it until noon; the cavalry of the im- perial guard was distant 36 hours march, notwithstanding the great marches it had made since it left Paris. The em- peror had his advanced guard drawn up on the hill which the enemy appear- ed to have neglected, opposite to which was stationed the corps of marshal Lannes. This corps was ranged under the direction of gen. Victor, each divi- sion forming a wing. Marshal Le Febvre had ranged on the summit the imperial guards in a square battalion. The emperor was in the midst of his brave soldiers. The night presented a spectacle worthy of admiration. That of two armies, of which the one display- ed a front of 6 leagues and illumined the atmosphere with its fires; the other whose apparent fires were concentrated in a small point. The fires of the two armies were within half cannon shot. Throughout both there were perpetu- al activity and motion. The centinels almost touched each other, and could not move without being heard.
The corps of marshals Ney and Soult marched all night. At break of day, the whole army took up arms. The division Gazan was ranged in three lines, on the left of the hill. The divi- sion Suet formed the right. The im- perial guard occupied the summit of the hill—each of these corps having cannon in the intervals. From the town and neighboring vallies passages had been opened, which permitted an easy display for those troops which could not be placed upon the hill.
A thick fog obscured the day. The emperor passed the line. He recom- mended to his soldiers to be on their guard against the Prussian cavalry which he described as very formidable. He reminded them that but a year had elapsed since they had captured Ulm; that the Prussian, like the Austrian army, was at present disheartened, its plan of operation having been broken and its magazines lost; that it no longer fought to acquire glory, but to secure a retreat; that it would certainly seek to force a passage in different points, but that any corps of the army which should allow it to effect its object, would be forever lost to honor and glory. At this animating discourse, the soldiery replied by shouts of "Let us march." The riflemen commenced the action, and a brisk discharge of musketry was kept up. However advantageous the position of the enemy was, he was dis- lodged, and the French army, advan- cing into the plain, formed its line of battle.
On their side, the main body of the enemy's army, which had not intended to commence the attack till the fog was dispersed, now took up arms. A corps of 50,000 men on the left stationed themselves to cover the defiles of Naum- burg and to take possession of the pas- sages of Koosen; but was prevented by marshal Davoust. The two other corps, forming a force of 80,000 men, station- ed themselves in front of the French army. The fog covered the two armies for the space of two hours; but at last was dissipated by a fine autumnal sun. The two armies had a view of each o- ther at the distance of a cannon shot. The left of the French army supported by a village and a wood, was command- ed by marshal Augereau—the imperial guards separated from the centre, which was occupied by the corps of marshal Lannes. The right was formed by the corps of marshal Soult. Marshal Ney had a single corps of 3,000 men—he only troops which had arrived from his corps of the army.
The enemy's army was numerous and exhibited a fine body of cavalry—its manoeuvres were executed with rapi- dity. The emperor wished to delay the action for two hours in order to wait for, in the position which he had taken after the attack of the morning, the troops which were to join him, es- pecially his cavalry; but the ardor of the French could not be restrained. Many battalions being engaged in the village of Hollstedt, he saw the enemy move in order to dispossess them. Mar- shal Lannes received orders to march immediately to support the village. The enemy having advanced its right towards our left, marshal Augereau was charged to repulse it. In less than an hour the action became general— 250, or 300,000 men, with 7 or 800 pi- ces of cannon, spread every where death and confusion and offered a spec- tacle rare in history. Among our troops there was not the least disorder —victory was not for a moment uncer- tain. The emperor had always near him, besides the imperial guard, a nu- merous corps de reserve, prepared for any unforeseen exigency. Marshal Soult having taken possession of the wood, made a movement in front. At this instant, the emperor was informed that the division of the French cavalry of reserve had arrived and that two new divisions of the corps of marshal Ney had also arrived and formed in line of battle. All the troops of the first line in reserve now advanced, and finding themselves thus supported, over- threw the enemy in the twinkling of an eye, and completely routed them. For the first hour the retreat was conducted with order, but it was thrown into frightful confusion, the moment that our divisions of dragoons and curre- siers, headed by the grand duke de Berg, took part in the action. These brave cavaliers, indignant at the sight of a victory decided without them, flew to every part where they could encoun- ter their enemies. The Prussian ca- valry and infantry could not sustain
their shock. In vain the enemy's in- fantry formed itself into square battal- ions—5 of these battalions were broken —artillery, cavalry, infantry—all were overthrown and taken. The French arrived at Weimar as soon as the ene- my, who was thus pursued for the space of 6 leagues.
On our right the corps of marshal Davoust performed prodigies. This marshal displayed a distinguished bra- very and firmness of character, the most essential quality of a warrior.
The result of the battle was the cap- ture of 30 or 40,000 prisoners, 25 or 30 standards, 300 pieces of cannon, an im- mense number of magazines and stores. Among the prisoners were more than 20 generals, of whom were many lieut. generals, amongst others the lieut. gen. Schmettau. The number of the dead on the side of the Prussians is immense. They reckon more than 20,000 killed and wounded. The field marshal Mol- lendorff is wounded. The Duke of Brunswick is killed. Gen. Rochelle is killed. Prince Henry of Prussia dan- gerously wounded. Disorder and con- sternation pervade every part of the enemy's army.
On our side we have to regret among the generals, the loss of the brigade ge- neral Debilly, an excellent soldier. Among the wounded, brigade gen. Con- roux. Among the colonels who are killed, Verges, of the 12th regiment of infantry, La Motte, of the 30th, Barbe- negre of the 9th of hussars, Marigne of the 20th of chasseurs, Harispé, of the 16th light infantry, Dalembourg of the 1st of dragoons, Nicolas of the 6th of the line, Viau of the 8th, and Higonet of the 108th.
The hussars and chasseurs have on this day displayed a bravery that de- serves the highest eulogiums. The Prussian cavalry could not stand before them.
We need not speak of the French in- fantry. It has long since been acknow- ledged that it is the best in the world. The Emperor has declared that the French cavalry, after the experience of two campaigns, and of this last battle, cannot be equalled.
The Prussian army has in this bat- tle lost all power to retreat, and its line of operation has been totally dis- concerted. Its left, pursued by mar- shal Davoust gained Weimar, just as its right and centre withdrew from it towards Naumburg. The confusion at this moment was extreme. The king escaped across the fields at the head of his regiment of cavalry.
Our loss is estimated at 1000 or 1100 killed & 3000 wounded. The grand duke de Berg at this time founds Erfurt, where there is a corps of the enemy commanded by marshal Mollendorff and the Prince of Orange.
That etat major is now engaged in drawing out an official statement, which will give all the details of this battle; and the services rendered by the differ- ent corps of the army. If this shall add any thing to the claims of the army, to the esteem and consideration of the nation, it can add nothing to that sen- timent of tenderness which all those have experienced, who were witnesses of the enthusiasm and of the love which was testified for the emperor in the heat of the action. If there was a moment's hesitation, the sound of Vive l'Empereur , reanimating every heart and inspired new courage. In the midst of the action the Emperor, seeing his wings menaced by the cavalry, put his horse in full gallop, to order some new manoeuvres. He was encumbered every moment by cries of Vive l'Empereur . The imperial guard saw with a chagrin it could not dispel, every one en- gaged while they were inactive. Many voices were heard to alter the word advance . "What is this," said the Emperor. It can be only some beard- less youth, who dares to prejudice what I am to do. Let him wait till he has commanded in 30 pitched battles, be- fore he pretends to give me advice."
A part of the army was not engag- ed.
A letter from Mayence, of the 16th Oct. says the French troops have taken possession of Erfurt, that they have made prisoners of field marshal Mol- lendorff, who was wounded in the battle of Jena, and the Prince of Orange; & that gen. Clark has been nominated governor of that place.
SIXTH BULLETIN.
WEIMAR, 15th Oct. at night.
Six thousand Saxons, and more than 300 officers have been made prisoners. The emperor called the officers toge- ther, and told them he perceived with pain that their army had made war; that he had taken up arms only to se- cure the independence of the Saxon nation, and to oppose himself to her incorporation with the Prussian monar- chy; that it was his intention to send them all home, on their parole never to serve again against France; that their sovereign had been guilty of extreme weakness in thus yielding to Prussian menaces, and in permitting them to enter his territory. But that it was necessary to put an end to all this. That the Prussians should remain in Prussia, and not meddle in the affairs of Germany; that the Saxons ought to unite in the confederation of the Rhine, under the protection of France—a pro- tection which was not new, since for 200 years, but for France, they would have been invaded by Austria or Prus- sia.
That the emperor had taken up arms only when Prussia invaded Saxony. That it became necessary to put a pe-

riod to these violences; that the continent needed repose; and that notwithstanding the intrigues and the base passions which agitated many courts, it was necessary that this repose take place, even though it should involve the overthrow of some thrones.
In fact all the Saxon prisoners were sent home, and with them the proclamation of the emperor to the Saxons.
We, the undersigned generals, colonels, lieut. colonels, majors, captains, and lower officers, swear upon our word of honor, not to bear arms against his majesty the emperor and king, and his allies, and make the same engagement and oath in the name of all the inferior officers who have been made prisoners with us, even should we receive formal orders from our sovereign the elector of Saxony.
[Here follow the signatures.] JENA, 15 Oct.
SEVENTH BULLETIN.
WEIMAR, 16th Oct.
The grand duke de Berg invested Erfurt the 15th in the morning; the 16th the place capitulated. By this means 14,000 men, of whom 8000 are wounded, and 6000 in good condition, have become prisoners of war. Among whom are the prince of Orange, field marshal Molendorf, lieut. gen. Larish, lieut. gen. Graver, major generals Lettau and Twellfel; a park of 120 pieces of artillery has likewise fallen into our hands.
The king of Prussia has sent an aide-camp to the emperor, with a letter in reply to one written by the emperor before the battle, but which the king of Prussia did not answer till after it. This conduct of the emperor Napoleon is similar to that of the manesfer to the emperor of Russia before the battle of Austerlitz. He said to the king of Prussia—"The success of my arms is not uncertain. Your troops will be beaten; but it will cost the blood of my children. If it can be spared by any arrangement compatible with the honor of my crown, there is nothing which I am not willing to do to spare blood so precious. Honor can alone in my eyes be more precious than the blood of my soldiers." It appears that the wreck of the Prussian army has retired to Magdebourg. Of this immense and fine army nothing can be collected but its ruins!
EIGHTH BULLETIN.
WEIMAR, 16th Oct.—at night.
The several corps of the army that are in pursuit of the enemy announce at every instant the taking of new prisoners, baggage, cannon, magazines and provisions of all kinds. Marshal Davoust has just taken 30 pieces of cannon; marshal Soult a convoy of 3000 barrels of flour, and marshal Berthier 1500 prisoners. The enemy's army is so dispersed and mixed with our troops, that one of its battalions came and placed itself in one of our bivouacs, believing itself in its own.
The king of Prussia is endeavoring to gain Magdebourg. The marshal de Molendorf is very ill at Erfurt. The grand duke de Berg has sent him his physician. The queen of Prussia has been several times within sight of our posts. In the evening she passed her regiment in review. She continually exacerbates the king and the generals. She wished for blood; blood the most precious has been spilled; the most distinguished generals are those who first fell.
The brigade general du Rosuel has, with the 7th and 20th of chasseurs, made a bold charge, and with great effect.
NINTH BULLETIN.
WEIMAR, 17th Oct.
The garrison of Erfurt has withdrawn. We found in it more persons than we expected, and a large magazine. The emperor has named general Clarke governor of the city and citadel of Erfurt, and of the surrounding country. The citadel is a precious acquisition, and will serve us as a rallying point in the centre of our operations. In the 5th bulletin it was stated that 20 or 30 standards were taken. There are now at head quarters 45; it is probable there will be more than 60. These are the standards given by Frederick the Great to his soldiers; that of the regiment of guards, and of the queen's regiment, embroidered by the hands of the princess, are of the number. It appears that the enemy are trying to rally at Magdebourg; but meanwhile we advance on every side. The different corps of the army are in pursuit of them by different roads. Every instant new couriers arrive, announcing that whole battalions were cut off, and cannon, baggage, &c. taken.
The Emperor is lodged at the palace of Weimar, where but a few days ago the Queen of Prussia lodged. It would appear that what they say of her is true. She came here to blow up the war. She is a woman of a beautiful figure, but of little understanding; incapable of foreseeing the consequences of what she does. We ought, however, now rather to pity than accuse her. For great must be her remorse for the evil she has inflicted on her country, and for the ascendancy she has exercised over the king, her husband, who is represented by every one as a perfectly good man, wishing the welfare of his country.
TENTH BULLETIN.
NAUMBOURG, 18th Oct.
Among the standards taken at the battle of Jena, many have been found belonging to the guards of the king of Prussia, and one belonging to his body guards, upon which the legend is written in French.
The king of Prussia has demanded an armistice of six weeks. The Emperor has replied that it was impossible, after
a victory, to give an enemy time to rally itself. The Prussians have, however, so spread this rumor, that many of our generals, having met them, were persuaded that this armistice was concluded.
Marshal Soult arrived on the 16th at Greassen, pursuing before him the column with which the king was, and which they computed at 10 or 12,000 men. Gen. Kalkreuth, who commanded it, informed marshal Soult that an armistice had been concluded. The marshal replied that it was impossible that the Emperor could have committed this fault; that he would not believe it, until it had been officially notified.
Gen. Kalkreuth testified a desire to see marshal Soult, who accordingly repaired to the out posts. "What is it you desire of us," said the Prussian general to him. "The Duke of Brunswick is dead; all our generals are killed, wounded, or taken; the greatest part of our army is fled; your success is sufficiently complete; the king demands a suspension of arms; 'tis impossible for your general to refuse it." "Monsieur le general," replied the marshal Soult, "it is a long time since others have acted in this way towards us. When conquered, they appeal to our generosity; and an instant after forget the magnanimity we have shown. After the battle of Austerlitz the Emperor accorded an armistice to the Russian army. This armistice saved the army. See the dishonorable manner in which the Russians are now acting. It is said they wish to return. We burn with a desire to see them. If they had among them as much generosity as they found in us, they would leave us undisturbed, after the moderation we have displayed in victory."
"We have in nothing provoked the unjust war you have made. You have declared it with a gaiety of heart. The battle of Jena has decided the fate of the campaign. Our business is to do you as much injury as we can. Lay down your arms, and await in that situation the orders of the Emperor."
The old general Kalkreuth found he had nothing to reply. They then separated, and hostilities immediately recommenced. The village of Graussen was taken, the enemy overthrown, and pursued sword in hand.
The grand duke de Berg, the marshals Soult and Ney, were on the 17th and 18th to meet by combined marches and destroy the enemy. They had without doubt surrounded a great many fugitives. The country is covered and the roads obstructed by waggons and baggage of all kinds. A greater victory was never signalled by greater disasters.
The reserve, commanded by prince Eugene, of Wirtemburg, is arrived at Halle. Thus, on the 9th day of our campaign, we have obliged the enemy to draw on its last resource. The Emperor is advancing. It will be attacked to-morrow, if it remains at Halle.
Marshal Davoust has set out to take possession of Leipsick, and to throw a bridge over the Elbe. The imperial guard of cavalry has at length joined us, besides considerable magazines found at Naumbourg, we have found a great number at Weissenfels.
Gen. in chief Rachel has been found in a village, mortally wounded. Marshal Soult sent him his surgeon. It seems as if by a decree of Providence, that all those who promoted this war should be its first victims.
ELEVENTH BULLETIN.
WERDERBOURG, 19th OCTOBER.
The number of prisoners, made at Erfurt, is more considerable than was believed. The passports granted to the officers, in virtue of one of the articles of capitulation, amounted to 600. The corps of Marshal Davoust took possession of Leipsick on the 17th.
The prince de Ponte Corvo, who was on the 17th at Essleben, in order to destroy the Prussian columns, having learnt that the reserve of his majesty the king of Prussia, commanded by the prince Eugene of Wirtemburg, had arrived at Halle, marched to that place. After having made the proper dispositions, the prince de Ponte Corvo ordered Halle to be attacked by gen. Dupont, and left the division Drouet in reserve on his left. The 32d, and the 9th of light infantry passed the three bridges, and entered the city, supported by the 96th.
In less than an hour all was overthrown. The 2d and 4th regiments of hussars, and the whole division of gen. Breyant, passed through the city from Denitz, Pissau, and Rabitz. The Prussian cavalry undertook to charge the 8th and 96th of infantry. It was briskly received and soon repulsed.
The reserve of prince de Wirtemburg was completely routed and pursued for the space of four leagues. The result of this combat, which merits a particular detail, is 5,000 prisoners, 2 generals and 3 colonels, 4 standards and 34 pieces of cannon.
General Dupont conducted himself with great distinction. General of division Rouyer had a horse killed under him. General of division Drouet has taken a whole regiment. On our side the loss amounted only to 40 men killed, and 200 wounded.
General Leopold Berthier, chief de etat major, and of the prince de Ponte Corvo, gained much distinction.
The result of this combat leaves us no more enemies to destroy.
The Prussian general Blucher, with 5,000 men, has passed by the division of dragoons of general Klein, having alleged to general Klein that there was an armistice of six weeks, who had the simplicity to believe it.
The commandant of ordnance near the emperor, Montesquieu, who had acted as an equerry to the king of Prussia the evening before the battle has returned. He was carried for many
days among the fugitives. He describes the disorder of the Prussian army as inexpressibly great. Notwithstanding, the very evening before the battle, their confidence was unrivalled. They talked of nothing less than cutting off the French army, and of carrying off from their columns 40,000 men. The Prussian generals all ape the manners of Frederick the Great.
Although we were in their country, the ignorance of the generals concerning our movements was almost incredible. They believed that there was on the little hill before Jena only 4,000 men. And yet the greatest part of the army were on this hill. The enemy's army is withdrawing its force to Magdebourg. It is probable, that many columns will be cut off before they arrive there. We have had no news for several days from marshal Soult, who had been detached with 40,000 men in pursuit of the enemy.
The emperor has traversed the field of battle of Rosbach. He has given orders for the column erected there to be transported to Paris.
The head quarters of the emperor was on the 18th at Mersebourg, and will be on the 19th at Halle. There were considerable magazines found in this place.
TWELFTH BULLETIN.
HALLE, Oct. 19.
Marshal Soult has pursued the enemy to the very gates of Magdebourg. The Prussians frequently attempted to retake their position, but were always foiled.
We found at Nosshausen a considerable number of magazines, and also a bank of the Prussian king filled with money.
During the five days that marshal Soult was engaged in pursuing the enemy, he took 1200 prisoners, 30 pieces of cannon, and 2 or 300 covered waggons.
The first object of the campaign is accomplished. Saxony, Westphalia, and all the country situated on the left bank of the Elbe, are delivered up in the presence of the Prussian army.
This army, beaten and pursued sword in hand for more than 50 leagues, is already without artillery, without baggage, without officers, reduced to less than one third of what it was eight days ago: and what is still worse it has lost all confidence in itself.
Two corps of the French army are on the Elbe engaged in building bridges.
The head quarters are at Halle.
THIRTEENTH BULLETIN OF THE GRAND ARMY.
HALLE, 20th Oct.
Gen. Macon, commander at Leipsick, has made the following notification to the bankers, merchants and commercial agents in that city.
Since the oppressors of the ocean respect no flag whatever, the intention of the emperor is to seize their merchandise wherever found and thus in reality to blockade them in their island.
We have found in the military magazine of Leipsick, 15,000 quintals of flour, and many other articles of provision.
The grand duke de Berg, arrived at Halberstadt the 19th. On the 20th the plains of Magdebourg were covered with his cavalry, within cannon shot of the gates. The enemy's army, or rather wreck of an army, will be taken the moment we commence the attack. A regiment of the enemy's hussars, believed that Halberstadt was yet in the hands of the Prussians, it was charged by the 22d of hussars and sustained a loss of 300 men.
General Beaumont took 600 men of the king's guards prisoners, and all the military stores of this corps.
Lieutenant-general count Schmettau, who had been taken prisoner, died at Weimar.
Thus this fine and well ordered army, which had but a few days ago menaced us with an invasion of the confederation of the Rhine, and which inspired its sovereign with such a degree of confidence, that he dared to order the emperor to quit Germany before the 8th, on the risk of being constrained to do it by force. This fine army is now a heap of ruins, which may rather be called a mob than an army; so great is its disorder, that of 160,000 men, it would now be difficult to collect 50,000, and what completes their destruction, they are without artillery, without baggage; armed in part and part disarmed.
All these events justify what the emperor announced in his first proclamation, when he thus expressed himself.
"Let them learn that if it is easy to acquire an encroach of domains and of power, aided by the power of a great nation, its enmity is more terrible than the tempests of the ocean."
Nothing in truth can resemble the present state of the Prussian army, but the fragments of a ship wreck. A most beautiful and noble fleet it was, which pretended to nothing less than to subject the ocean, but the impetuous north wind has swoln the mighty waves by which it has been overwhelmed. It has regained its ports, with the feeble remains of the crew, who saved themselves on the shattered wreck.
Let us here acknowledge the decrees of that Providence which leaves to our enemies neither eyes to see, ears to hear, or understanding to judge. Say not that the ambition of France forced you to take up arms; but agree that it was your own ill judged ambition that kindled the war. Because there was a French army at Naples, another at Dalmatia, you formed the project of attacking a great nation; but in seven days your projects have been blasted; you thought to have attacked France without any danger—and already you cease to exist.
It is said that the emperor having before he quitted Paris assembled his ministers, said to them, "I am innocent of this war, I have in no way provoked it, it has not entered in my calculations. May I be conquered, if it is my act; one of the cause of the confidence of victory which I feel, is that I see the hand of Providence in the conduct of my enemies, who determining that traitors should be punished, has so entirely removed all wisdom from their councils, that when they thought to attack me in a moment of weakness, they have chosen a moment when I am best prepared."
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
TUESDAY, DEC. 29.
The bill making appropriations for the navy was passed.
The bill prohibiting the importation of slaves was further considered, and Mr. Bidwell's amendment to strike out the forfeiture of the person of slaves imported rejected.
December 30.
The bill making appropriations for the military establishment was ordered to a third reading to-morrow.
A wide discussion took place on the report of the committee of claims on the petition of George Little, which issued in an agreement to the report, which is in favor of the petitioner.
[A detail of the proceedings of these days in our next paper.]
BY LAST EVENING'S MAIL.
Natchez, Nov. 18.
Gen. Wilkinson, we understand, has made another requisition of five hundred militia from the Secretary of this Territory, to descend the Mississippi to New Orleans—on what service we do not pretend to know. The secretary is said to have refused a compliance with this requisition.
The general departs this morning for New Orleans.
From the Herald Extra.
Tuesday, Nov. 11.—4 o'clock, P. M.
This day at noon, his excellency gen. Wilkinson arrived in town, accompanied by his aid-de-camp, Walter Burling, esq. of this territory, from whom we have the following brief summary of the general's operations on the borders of the province of Texas, in opposition to the Spanish troops under the orders of governors Cordero and Herrera:
The American army marched on the 23d, and reached the left bank of the Sabine river on the 31st ult. The General found gov. Herrera posted on the opposite bank, and encamped near him. Three unarmed Spanish soldiers were taken by the advanced guard on that day, whom the general returned to the Spanish camp, with a desire that the trespass might not be repeated, and which was duly respected. On the march, the general had, by letters from the Spanish chief, been twice prohibited from crossing the Anoyafunda; on the 29th ult. he dispatched captain Burling with a letter to Gov. Cordero, in reply to these prohibitions, which produced some discussion between the chiefs, and on the 24th it was agreed by Gov. Herrera, on the part of the Spaniards, that the American troops should retire to Natchitoches, and those of Spain to Nacogdoches, on the same day, and that these should not recross the Sabine, nor those the Anoyafunda, pending the pacific negotiations of the United States with Spain.
Thus the statu quo at the surrender of the province of Louisiana to the United States has been restored, the lives of our citizens spared, and the peace of our country preserved.—And thus all the noise and trouble on our western frontier has been quieted without bloodshed, by the intelligence, temper, decision and firmness of our general.
The following order was issued by the general on the morning of the 5th inst. on which day he returned to Natchitoches, to make arrangements for accelerating the descent of the troops to New-Orleans. He left that place four days since, and we understand proceeds for New-Orleans in a few days, we are sorry to add, leaving his lady extremely ill at Major Minor's, in this vicinity.
MORNING GENERAL ORDERS, HEAD-QUARTERS, Camp, left bank of the Sabine, November 5th, 1806.
Parole America, C. Sign Washington
His excellency governor Herrera, the military chief, immediately opposed to the corps, having agreed to withdraw his troops to Nacogdoches, and to prohibit their reoccupying the Sabine river, pending the negotiations between the U. S. and Spain, the objects of this expedition are accomplished, and the camp will of course be raised to-morrow or the next day, and col. Cushing will lead back the troops to Natchitoches.
The uniform conduct of the troops engaged on this service has been exemplary, and merits the applause of their country: To major Welch and his mounted volunteers, the general offers his thanks for their vigilance and perseverance. The order, patience, and promptitude of Farar's dragoons, would do honor to a veteran corps, and the general gives them, individually, a place in his affections, convinced that should the occasion ever present, their sabres will reap an harvest of laurels. To the regular troops—his friends, his associates, his companions in hardships, sufferings and perils, it is sufficient for him to say, that he knows they are ready to meet danger, and to dare
death in the cause of honor, and their country, and that as disinterested patriots, they will yield the palm to no citizen of United America.
W. BURLING,
Aid de Camp,
FOR THE NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE.
MR. SMITH.
When numbers of our fellow-citizens in different parts of the Union have thought proper to express the sense they entertain of the public conduct of the CHIEF MAGISTRATE of the union, and to solicit him to suffer his name to be put in nomination again for another constitutional term, notwithstanding we are deprived of the right of suffrage on that occasion, yet being feelingly alive to the interests of our fellow-citizens as well as our own; it cannot be improper for us at such an important crisis as the present to express the sense we entertain of his conduct as Chief Magistrate and as a private Citizen.—If you will therefore publish in your paper the following notice, it will be highly pleasing to many of your friends in Washington.
A MEETING
Of the CITIZENS of the City of Washington is requested on Monday evening the 5th of January 1807, at 6 o'clock, at MYER'S HOTEL, Pennsylvania avenue. December 31.—3t
Positively the Last Night.
AT THE THEATRE.
On THURSDAY EVENING, JAN. 1.
The Performance will commence, With a Spanish Dance by the Little American.
Dancing on the tight Rope.
A dance in character, with the balance pole by Miss LOUISA.
Miss CATHERINE will dance an Italian dance on the rope—after which a ferocious dance.
A grotesque dance, by Madam MANFREDDI—the moving board—she will dance without putting her feet on the rope, with the balance pole,—and play a handsome air on the Mandoline, on the rope, without it.
The Cofiac dance. Mr. Manfredi will dance with a boy on his shoulders. He will give a collation on the rope, to two persons. Without the balance pole, he will go through several feats with the hoop. Also
Grand Military Evolutions, &c.
Mr. Manfredi will perform the DRUKEA DRAGOON, on the rope.
The CLOWN will divert the company with numerous comic capers.
TUMBLING AGILITY
OF THE
CHILDREN, Who will perform several Feats on the Carpet in the Italian style.
Extraordinary Feats of the Tumblers, who will throw Somersets, backwark and forward over tables and chairs,—Ground tumbling, with English and Spanish dances.
The Egyptian PYRAMIDS.
Mr. Manfredi will balance several persons on his arms, legs, &c. shewing several perspectives in the Roman style. He will dance a Spanish FANDANGO over several EGGS.
GRAND INDIAN DANCE IN CHARACTER.
The Chief of the Mandans, and Osage INDIANS will dance several dances of character and the great Calumet Dance which has never been performed before.
The whole to conclude with a GRAND COMBAT with SABRES, between Miss CATHERINE, and Mr. MANFREDDI in the Indian dress.
Washington Academy, West, December 31st, 1806.
MR WHITE most respectfully informs the Parents and Guardians of the Young Gentlemen under his care, that the Christmas Vacation will cease to-morrow.
He also takes this opportunity of acquainting the respectable families in the vicinity of the Academy; that Mrs. WHITE will be prepared to receive a few Young Ladies, under her care; for instruction in the various useful and ornamental kinds of works: for terms application to be made at the Academy.
A Private Collector.
Zephaniah Farrell, of the city of Washington, in the district of Columbia, offers his services to the public as a collector of private accounts, and respectfully solicits the custom of all those whose situation renders it necessary, or convenient to have an agent in the city for that purpose. Any person inclined to favor him with their business, may have good security for his faithful performance, and may depend on his diligence. A reasonable commission in proportion to the nature of the accounts, will be expected for his service. December 29th—w3t
STOLEN OR STRAYED,
FROM the City of Washington on Sunday evening 28th of December, between the hours of 6 and 7 o'clock, a light GREY HORSE about 14 hands high, he is between 6 and 7 years old, gentle and trots remarkable fast, had no saddle and bridle, and on the right shoulder just under the mane, which has been lately trimmed, the hair is rubbed off by the friction of the bridle, whoever finds the said horse and delivers him to me shall receive FIVE DOLLARS reward, and if stolen shall receive TWENTY on conviction of the thief.
CHARLES H. VARDEN.
Capitol Hill, Washington city, 30th December, 1806 at
The subscriber wishes to purchase a NEGRO GIRL from 16 to 21 years of age, that is well acquainted with House work, &c.
BENJAMIN HODGES of Thomas, Upper Marlboro, Dec. 10—3w

AMERICAN COFFEE-HOUSE, WASHINGTON CITY.
The subscribers have opened for the entertainment of travellers, members of Congress, &c. &c. relating to the seat of government, the rooms occupied for several years by Mr. P. D. DRELL, immediately east of the Capitol, to which they respectfully invite the public.
The premises are well known as large and convenient, are provided with new beds and furniture, and the best wines and liquors, suitable for 50 horses, with carriage houses, &c. &c. FROST and QUINN.
Nov. 4—U.
TEN Dollars Reward. AN AWAY on the 18th ult. a negro woman of mine named MOLL. She is about twenty-five years of age, of yellowish complexion, of low stature and rather corpulent. Her face is generally full of pimples; on the upper part of her breast there is a scar nearly the size of a common finger. The above reward of ten dollars will be paid to any person who will bring her home. GEORGE TREACHER. George Town, December 3—18
TO CONTRACTORS.
PROPOSALS will be received at the COLLECTOR'S OFFICE, in Washington, on the 8th day of February next, for clearing the ditch at Abner's Point on the Potomac, from washing away by the high tides, gales of winds and rains. It is presumed no person will contract without viewing the place, a well now stands on the shore, and between it and the bank will be required to be filled up with stone, wood, or oyster shells and clay, or marsh mud, with the grass thereon; not more than three feet of saplings for filling will be admitted at the bottom of the wall, and bank, the rest must be filled with the above-mentioned materials. A pavement of about twenty feet will also be required around the Light House, of stone or bricks, or filled up with oyster shells, or at least one foot deep mixed with clay or marsh mud. THOMAS NEWTON, Collector. November 24—18
CHARLES A. BURNETT, HAS received from London and Liverpool a handsome assortment of articles in his line, consisting of
WATCHES & JEWELRY, Silver, Tortoise-shell, and steel Spectacles, Table knives and forks with ivory handles, Pen knives and scissors, Ladies and Gentlemen's Pocket BOOKS.
He also continues to manufacture gold and silver ware, at the most reduced prices. George Town, Dec. 2d—18
ELIAS B. CALDWELL, ATTORNEY AT LAW, HAS removed his Office, to the house lately occupied by Mr. Law, on Capitol Hill. Washington, July 26—18
CHEAP GOODS.
W. PAIRO, Seven Buildings, has received from Philadelphia and Baltimore, a large assortment of DRY GOODS, which he will sell at a very low price. Also London PIANO FORTE. Liquors and Groceries of a superior quality. November 7—18
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 3 to 143 acres for the convenience of purchasers. Plats of the estate and the terms of sale, are in the hands of Colonel Mason at the Navy Yard, and Charles Wayman of George Town. The lots will be shown by Mr. Wedden, living on the premises, near the Eastern Branch bridge. ANTHONY ADDISON. Barnaby, 12th June 1805—18
ROSS & GETTY,
At their Store, corner of Washington and Bridge streets, next door to the Union Tavern, Georgetown, Have received per the Schooner Rebecca, from New York, 300 bushels potatoes 10 barrels prime mackerel 5 do. white onions 20 boxes spermaceti candles 200 weight currants 10 boxes muscatel raisins 1200 pounds fine yellow cheese. ON HAND, Good old Madeira, Sicily, Sherry, Malaga, Port and Lisbon Wines—Cognac Brandy, Jamaica Rum, New England, do. Moland and country Gin, Rye and Rye Whiskey, Anniseed, Orange, Cinnamon and Pepper, Love Cordials on draught and in bottles; prima St. Croix, Rost and Lump Sugar. Guapowder Tea in canisters Do. do. in chests Imperial Hyson, Young Hyson, Hyson Skin, and Souchong Teas of the Latest Importations. A few lots of handsome French China Five barrels excellent Buck-wheat Meal Bar Irons and Steel Mould and dipped Candles Spanish and country Segars With a great variety of other articles in the GROCERY LINE—All of which they will dispose of on the lowest terms. DAILY EXPECTED. 100 boxes mould Candles from the best manufactory in Philadelphia. Also 500 weight prime Cheese, far superior in quality to any in this market. Five tiers best winter strained Spermaceti Oil. Ten tons light and well assorted iron. Georgetown, Dec. 15—18
RAISINS, ALMONDS & CHOCOLATE.
W. C. SMITH have received by the Welcome Return, Captain Craigton, from New York, 60 Boxes fresh Muscadel Raisins, 10 Kegs Sun Raisins, 10 Boxes Salt Shell Marfeilles Almonds, 15 Boxes warranted Chocolate. Georgetown, Nov. 26—18
CHARLES H. VARDEN, Merchant Taylor
New Jersey Avenue, near the Capitol. RESPECTFULLY informs the gentlemen of the district of Columbia, he has imported by ship Eliza ANN lately arrived at Philadelphia,
A choice assortment Of Extra Superfine cloths, Bennets, Velvets, and Cords, Calimeres, single and double milled Satin cloths, fashionable Spanish Orleans and Toils, etc. rich silk Moleskin velvets, silk and satin Florentines, with a variety of other articles suitable for the season. N. B. Ladies habits, regiments, and navy uniforms made in the first style of fashion. Richard Harwells celebrated patent parallel Sulpanders, can be had on the same terms as at his manufactory. November 12—22
THE SUBSCRIBER
HAS just supplied his shop in F Street with a complete assortment of fresh Medicines & Drugs, among which are Spermaceti & Linseed oils—also Paints of every description. THOMAS PATTERSON. Washington city, June 23—18
FOR SALE.
1 Crate of Liverpool Earthen ware well assorted. 1 Case of Shoes and Boots. 1 Case of bottled London particular Madeira Wine, Marquis de Noyau and Geichup. 1 Small bale of Caffa. 3 Casks of Catalunia and Vidonia Wine. 4 Casks of Gun-Powder. 1 Boxes of Boston Chocolate. 1 Chest of fresh Hyson Tea. Received on consignment and to be sold immediately for Cash or good notes at 60 days.
Who has for sale.
Best Spermaceti Candles and oil of the very first manufacture of the United States. Also on hand as usual, A choice stock of good old Madeira Wine, Bucceloes, Sherry, Port, Clare, Lisbon and other Wines—Cognac, Bordeaux and Virginia, Peach Brandy, Jamaica Spirit, Holland Gin, Bourbon, Whisky &c. French Teas, Porter, Ale, &c. &c.—Which will be warranted good and sold at the most reduced prices by whole sale and retail. JOHN GOULDING Georgetown, Nov. 18—18
W. S. NICHOLS,
HAS for sale a complete assortment of Seasonable Goods, consisting of the best superfine London cloths and calimeres, Bennets, velvets, and cords, silk moleskin and other fancy waistcoating—A complete assortment of Manchester—best Coleraine 4 ths and 7 8ths Irish linens, long lawns, cambric muffs and dimities, London hats, umbrellas, calicoes and chintzes, Trailliger patterns, a large assortment of flannels, silk, cotton, lamb's wool and worked hosiery well assorted, together with a complete assortment of woolens and many fancy goods, which he offers for sale. As he contemplates making this his permanent place of residence, on such terms as will induce those who purchase ONCE to give him their custom hereafter. George Town, Dec. 12—34
FOR SALE,
A healthy negro woman under 30 years of age, with two healthy children. For particulars apply to the proctor. 1st Nov. 1806—18
BY virtue of a decree of the honorable the Circuit Court of the district of Columbia for the recovery of Washington in the suit of AUGUSTUS FRICKE, Complainant, VERSUS THOMAS CARPENTER, Defendant.
Will be Sold at Public Auction to the highest bidder on Saturday the 3d day of January next at Rhodes's hotel in the city of Washington, all that part of a lot of ground numbered fifteen in square numbered one hundred and forty-one, in the city of Washington aforesaid, beginning at the angle formed by the dividing line of lots numbered fifteen and sixteen in said square and the line of North H Street, and running thence due west with the line of said H Street thirty feet, then leaving the said H Street at right angles thereto south one hundred feet, thence with the line of lot numbered seventeen in said square east thirty feet, and thence with a line intersecting the line of said H Street north at right angles thereto one hundred feet to the place of beginning. The improvements on said lot or part of a lot of ground are a two story framed Dwelling House, and an excellent Kitchen. Any person desirous of purchasing said property can be shown it by applying at the Clerk's Office. The sale to commence at 12 o'clock precisely. The terms, a credit of three months. The purchaser giving bond with approved security for the purchase money, with interest from the day of sale. LEWIS FORD, Trustee. December 10—18
NOTICE.
IN pursuance of an order from the Orphan's Court of Prince Georges county the subscriber will offer for sale, on the 18th day of January next, if fair, if not the next fair day at the dwelling place of Samuel D. Beck, jun. late of said county deceased, in the town of Bladensburg, all the personal estate of the said deceased, consisting of negroes, horses, cattle, hogs, sheep, household and kitchen furniture, and a number of other articles too tedious to mention. The terms of sale will be a credit of 9 months, for all sums to the amount of 10 dollars & upwards, & for all sums under 10 dollars for cash, the purchaser or purchasers to give bond with approved security. Sale to begin at 11 o'clock A. M. ANDREW HAMILTON, admr. of S. D. Beck, jr. Dec. 29—31
FOR SALE,
By LEWIS DEBLOIS, At his Store near the United States Navy Yard, city of Washington a GENERAL ASSORTMENT of LIQUORS and GROCERIES, by wholesale and retail. December 29—18
LAST night towed ashore, in distress by the Sailors of the frigate Congress, a Brown Mare. For information call on board. December 29—31
COAL.
2800 Bushels of good VIRGINIA COAL just arrived and for sale at Lear and Dutton's wharf near George Town, and at Thomas Hughes's yard in the city of Washington opposite the Bank. December 29—31
MARY A. PICS MILLINERY STORE.
JUST received and will be opened on Monday a handsome and fashionable assortment of Millinery Goods among which are, Elegant velvet bonnets with beads and feathers, fancy silk, do. black, brown and white beaver hats, dressed caps, ladies opened clove, silk, and cotton stockings, lace sleeves and gloves, lace handkerchiefs, thread lace, do. black lace, do. feathers of all colors, jewelry, mounted combs, muffs and pippets, comfits, white plain and spangled shoes, lift locks, gentlemen's gloves and cravats, new fashioned rubans, gold and silk, trimmings of all sorts, cords and tassels do. I will sell all the above articles as low as any milliner can do it. December 29—31
PROPOSALS
For carrying Mails of the United States, on the following Post roads, will be received at the General Post Office in Washington, until the twenty-first day of January next inclusive. IN DELAWARE.
1. From Wilmington, by New Castle, St. Georgetown, Cantwell's Bridge, Duck Creek, Dover and Frederica, to Milford, three times a week. April 15 to November 15. Leave Wilmington every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 11 a m. Arrive at Dover, by 9 p m. Leave Dover every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 4 a m and arrive at Milford, by 10 a m. Returning. Leave Milford, every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 2 p m. Arrive at Dover, by 8 p m. Leave Dover on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 4 a m and arrive at Wilmington by 2 p m.
November 15 to April 15. Leave Wilmington every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 6 a m. Arrive at Dover by 6 p m and at Milford on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday by 10 a m. Returning. Leave Milford every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 2 p m. Arrive at Dover by 8 p m and at Wilmington on Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday by 6 p m.
2. From Milford, by Georgetown, & Broadkill, to Lewistown once a week. Leave Milford every Saturday at noon, arrive at Georgetown by 5 p m and at Lewistown on next Sunday by 10 a m. Returning. Leave Lewistown every Sunday at 2 p m and arrive at Georgetown by 8 p m. Leave Georgetown on Monday by 4 a m and arrive at Milford by noon.
3. From Georgetown, by Bridge Branch, N. W. Fork Bridge and New Market, to Cambridge once a week. Leave Georgetown every Wednesday, at 6 a m and arrive at Cambridge on Thursday by 11 a m. Leave Cambridge at 1 p m and arrive at Georgetown on Friday by 6 p m.
4. From Georgetown, by Concord, and Laurel to Salisbury once a week. Leave Georgetown every Monday at 6 a m and arrive at Salisbury by 6 p m. Leave Salisbury every Tuesday at 6 a m and arrive at Georgetown by 6 p m.
5. From Georgetown, by Dagsboro' Trap, Snow Hill, Hornsboro' and Accomack ch to Northampton ch once a week. Leave Georgetown every Sunday at 6 a m and arrive at Northampton ch the next Wednesday by 10 a m. Leave Northampton ch every Wednesday at 2 p m and arrive at Georgetown on Saturday by 8 p m.
6. From Wilmington, by Christiana, Middletown, Warwick, Sassafras and Georgetown Cross Roads, to Chestertown twice a week. Leave Wilmington every Monday and Friday at 5 a m and arrive at Chestertown by 8 p m. Leave Chestertown every Tuesday and Saturday at 5 a m and arrive at Wilmington by 8 p m. IN MARYLAND.
7. From Easton, by Hillsboro' Denton, Greenboro' & Whittelsburg, to Frederica once a week. Leave Easton every Tuesday at 6 a m & arrive at Frederica on Wednesday by 10 a m. Leave Frederica every Wednesday at 2 p m and arrive at Easton on Thursday by 6 p m.
8. From Chestertown, by Rockhall, to Annapolis twice a week. Leave Chestertown every Tuesday and Saturday at 5 a m and arrive at Annapolis by 8 p m. Leave Annapolis every Monday & Friday at 6 a m and arrive at Chestertown by 8 p m.
9. From Chestertown, by Church Hill and Centerville, to Easton twice a week. Leave Chestertown every Tuesday and Saturday at 4 a m and arrive at Centerville by 10 a m and at Easton by 5 p m. Returning. Leave Easton every Monday, and Friday at 4 a m, and arrive at Chestertown by 6 p m.
10. From Baltimore, by Ellicott's Lower mills, Poplarstown, and New Market, to Fredericktown twice a week. Leave Fredericktown every Saturday at 9 p m and arrive at Baltimore on Sunday and Wednesday by 6 p m. Returning. Leave Baltimore every Monday and Friday at 8 p m and arrive at Fredericktown on Tuesday and Saturday by 4 p m.
11. From Fredericktown, by Woodstock, Taneytown, Petersburgh, Hanover, York, and Columbia, to Lancaster twice a week. Leave Fredericktown every Monday and Friday at 4 a m & arrive at Lancaster the next days by 6 p m. Leave Lancaster every Monday and Friday at 6 a m, and arrive at Fredericktown by 6 p m the next days.
12. From Hagerstown, by Hancock, Berkeley Springs, Oldtown, Cumberland, Greelapburg, Frankfort and Springfield, to Romney, once a week. Leave Hagerstown every Thursday at 8 a m and arrive at Romney on Sunday by 10 a m. Leave Romney every Sunday at 2 p m & arrive at Hagerstown on Wednesday by 6 p m.
13. From Baltimore, by Ellicott's Lower Mills, Brookville, Montgomery ch and Charlesburg, to Leesburg once a week. Leave Baltimore every Friday at 2 p m & arrive at Leesburg on Saturday by 6 p m. Leave Leesburg every Thursday at 6 a m and arrive at Baltimore on Friday by 10 a m.
14. From Fredericktown, to Leesburg, once a week. Leave Leesburg every Tuesday at 3 a m and arrive at Fredericktown by 11 a m. Returning. Leave Fredericktown every Tuesday at 1 p m, and arrive at Leesburg by 8 p m.
15. From Fredericktown, by Newtown, Harper's Ferry, Charlestown, & Battletown, to Winchester once a week. Leave Fredericktown every Tuesday at 4 a m & arrive at Charlestown by 2 p m. Leave Charlestown at 3 p m & arrive at Winchester on Wednesday by 8 a m. Returning. Leave Winchester every Sunday at 4 p m and arrive at Fredericktown on Monday by 6 p m.
16. From Hartford to Bel-Air once a week. Leave Bel-Air every Tuesday by 7 a m and arrive at Hartford by 9 a m. Leave Hartford at 11 a m and arrive at Bel-Air by 1 p m.
17. From Baltimore to Annapolis twice a week. Leave Baltimore every Monday and Wednesday at 8 a m and arrive at Annapolis same days by 5 p m. Returning. Leave Annapolis every Tuesday and Thursday at 8 a m & arrive at Baltimore by 5 p m.
18. From Annapolis, by Tracy's Landing, Lower Marlboro', Huntingdon, and Calvert ch to St. Leonard's once a week. Leave Annapolis every Friday at 6 a m, and arrive at St. Leonard's on Monday by noon. Leave St. Leonard's every Monday at 2 p m, and arrive at Annapolis on Friday by noon.
19. From Annapolis, by Haddaway's, St. Michael's, Easton, Cambridge, Vienna, Salisbury, Wicomico, Princess Ann and Snowhill, to Salisbury once a week. Leave Annapolis every Sunday at 6 a m and arrive at Easton on Monday by 2 p m. Leave Easton at 2 1-2 p m & arrive at Snowhill on Wednesday by 1 p m. Returning. Leave Snowhill every Wednesday at 3 p m arrive at Easton on Friday by 10 a m. Leave Easton at 2 p m and arrive at Annapolis on Saturday by 8 p m.
20. From Washington, to Brookville once a week. Leave Washington every Wednesday at 4 a m & arrive at Brookville by 11 a m. Leave Brookville every Wednesday at 1 p m & arrive at Washington by 8 p m.
21. From Washington city, by Georgetown, Montgomery ch and Clarkfburg, to Fredericktown, Hagerstown, and Greencastle to Chambersburg three times a week. Leave Washington city every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 8 a m and arrive at Fredericktown same days by 4 p m. Leave Fredericktown every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday at 4 a m & arrive at Chambersburg by 8 p m. Leave Chambersburg every Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday at 4 a m & arrive at Fredericktown by 8 p m. Leave Fredericktown every Monday, Wednesday & Friday at 4 a m and arrive at Washington same days by 4 p m.
22. From Washington city, by Piscataway, Port Tobacco, Allen's Ferry, Newport, Chaptico, Leonardtown, Great Mill & St. Inigoes, to the Ridge. Leave Washington every Friday at 7 a m & arrive at Port Tobacco by 5 p m, and arrive at the Ridge on Sunday by 11 a m. Returning. Leave the Ridge at 4 p m on Sunday and arrive at Washington on Tuesday by 5 p m.
23. From Port Tobacco, by Hilltop, to Nanjemoy, once a week. Leave Port Tobacco every Saturday at 4 a m and arrive at Nanjemoy by 10 a m. Leave Nanjemoy every Saturday at 2 p m & arrive at Port Tobacco by 8 p m.
24. From Washington, to Prospect Hill once a week. Leave Washington every Monday at 2 p m and arrive at Prospect Hill by 6 p m. Leave Prospect Hill every Monday at 6 a m & arrive at Washington by 10 a m.
25. From Washington city, by Upper Marlboro' and Queen Anne's, to Annapolis twice a week. Leave Washington every Wednesday & Saturday at 5 a m and arrive at Annapolis by 6 p m. Leave Annapolis every Monday & Thursday at 5 a m and arrive at Washington by 4 p m.
26. From Upper Marlboro' by Nottingham, Aquasco, Benedict & Charlotte Hall, to Chaptico once a week. Leave Upper Marlboro' every Wednesday noon and arrive at Chaptico on Thursday by 11 a m. Leave Chaptico every Thursday at 1 p m and arrive at Upper Marlboro' on Friday by noon. IN VIRGINIA.
27. From Martinsburg by Williamsport to Hagerstown once a week. Leave Martinsburg every Saturday at 5 a m and arrive at Hagerstown by 10 a m. Leave Hagerstown at 2 p m & arrive at Martinsburg by 7 p m.
28. From Winchester by Stevenburg or New-town, Strasburg, Woodstock, New-Market & Harrisonburg to Staunton once a week. Leave Winchester every Wednesday at 10 a m and arrive at Staunton on Friday by 11 a m. Leave Staunton every Friday at 1 p m and arrive at Winchester on Sunday by 3 p m.
29. From Alexandria, by Prospect Hill, Hillsboro, Leesburg, Waterford, Charlestown, Shepherdstown, Martinsburg & Middleway to Winchester once a week. Leave Alexandria every Monday at 2 p m & arrive at Martinsburg on Wednesday by 5 p m. Leave Martinsburg at 6 p m and arrive at Winchester on Thursday by noon. Returning. Leave Winchester every Friday noon & arrive at Alexandria on Monday by 10 a m.
30. From Alexandria, to Fairfax once a week. Leave Fairfax ch every Friday at 6 a m and arrive at Alexandria by 9 a m. Leave Alexandria every Friday at 3 p m & arrive at Fairfax ch by 7 p m.
31. From Washington city, by Frederickburg, Spotsylvania ch Warrenton, Carterville, Cumberland, Farnville, Prince Edward, Charlotte Coleville, Meadville, Halifax, Danville and Harrisville to Huntertown in N. C. once a week. Leave Washington every Saturday at 8 p m & arrive at Huntertown the next Tuesday by 3 p m. Leave Huntertown every Wednesday at 4 a m & arrive at Washington the next Saturday by 7 a m.
32. From Washington city, by Fairfax ch, Centerville, Goshen, Middleburg, Upperville, Paris, Milwood, Winchester, Romney, Westernport and Green Glades to Gandy's once a week. Leave Washington every Friday at 3 p m & arrive at Fairfax ch by 6 p m. Leave Fairfax ch at 6 1-2 p m and arrive at Gandy's on Monday by 8 p m. Returning. Leave Gandy's every Tuesday at 4 a m and arrive at Fairfax ch on Friday by 5 1-2 a m and at Washington by 9 a m.
33. From Gandy's by Clarkfburg, Marsh's, Marietta & Athens to Chillicothe once a week. Leave Gandy's every Tuesday at 4 a m & arrive at Chillicothe on Friday by 10 a m. Returning. Leave Chillicothe every Friday at 2 p m & arrive at Gandy's the next Monday by 7 p m.
34. From Romney by Moorfields, to Pendleton once a week. Leave Romney every Monday at 6 a m, and arrive at Pendleton ch on Tuesday by 4 p m. Returning. Leave Pendleton ch on Wednesday at 6 a m and arrive at Romney on Thursday by 6 p m.
35. From Marietta by Bel Pre to Wood ch once a week. Leave Marietta every Thursday at 6 a m and arrive at Wood ch by 10 a m. Leave Wood ch at 2 p m, & arrive at Marietta by 6 p m.
36. From Clarkfburg, by Buchanan and Randolph ch to Pendleton ch once in two weeks. Leave Clarkfburg every other Tuesday at 2 p m & arrive at Pendleton ch on Thursday by 6 p m. Leave Pendleton ch every other Friday at 6 a m and arrive at Clarkfburg on Sunday by 10 a m.