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National Intelligencer
WASHINGTON ADVERTISER
WASHINGTON CITY, PRINTED BY SAMUEL HARRISON SMITH, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
NO. 1397.
NO. IX.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 1809.
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FROM THE ABBE DEILLE'S RURAL PHILOSOPHER.
IN town or country one great truth be known; That pleasure's best, which is not all our own. Wretched or happy, man from man receives, And lives by halves if for himself he lives. Ye that in verdant fields no pleasures view, Learn to do good, and pleasure will ensue. Amidst the city, and its thronging host, Riches and poverty alike are lost; But where industrious want and slothful pride,
The castle and the cot, are side by side, A contrast sad they to the mind present, And 'gainst the wealthy rouse the indigent. Then should thy bounty cover envy's spite, Give life its balance, and misfortune right: Correct the seasons, and allow the poor That field to glean his hands has furrow'd o'er;
Fill by its gifts the long, though useful, space, That into different ranks divides our race
Where canst thou else more strong example find, Than in the fields, to rouse the generous mind? There, all around by mutual kindness live: The beasts, that graze the field, its fitness give. Yon tree, that moisture from the soil receives, Gives to the mother earth its dying leaves: The mountains pour the torrent o'er the lands, That cools the air; the air in dew expands. All gives and takes, all serves, and all enjoys! Man's heart alone the harmony destroys!
Observe yon heir, that runs the treacherous die, Run o'er his forests with exacting eye; Without a tear his rich domains betray, And, like a burthen, cast his gold away. Thy gold a burthen?—Impudence of wealth! Why then does Famine sap yon infant's health? Why then yon widow'd dame, with pittance scant? Yon dow'tless maid, or sire that dies for want?
Oh! had it pleas'd the will of bounteous Heaven To me some subject-hamlet to have given, Full happy then, and worthy to be so, Around my dome should plants and flow'rets grow; The richest fruits should deck the teeming soil, But most should human faces round me smile. Never should Famine's pale and haggard mien Send dismal gloom athwart the happy scene. But man should toil: the plough-share and the spade, With sure reward, should wait th' industrious hand, And labor banish mis'ry from the land.
Nor that suffice; let sickness, age, & pain, With thee a sure and ready succour gain: Select the smallest of thy chambers vast, Adorn'd with order, neat and decent taste; Let it, with various meals amply stor'd, To want diseas'd a constant aid afford. Sloth, that from town-tigue his visit pays, Your carpet, mirrors, and saloon, may praise; But this retreat to goodness set apart, Is sacred only to the feeling heart.
Oft with thy bounties, too, thy presence show, And thus enhance the blessings you bestow; And let thy children there, with timid air, 'To timid went the secret offering bear: But most thy daughter, wearing on her face The first of beauties, Virtue's modest grace, Should to the wretched like an angel shine, And pay her first-fruit vows at Bounty's shrine. Thy offspring thus, with whom thy features grow, Thy mind, and manners, shall in image show: Their richest portion your example gives; And, read by you, their infant virtue lives. Ye worldly men, disgust that dearly buy, These pleasures contemplate with jealous eye!
EXTRACTS
From a late performance entitled CONSIDERATIONS ON THE EXECUTIVE GOVERNMENT OF THE U. S. OF AMERICA. By A. B. WOODWARD, Chief Justice of the Territory of Michigan. (Concluded.)
Although our policy is pacific, yet the impression that the military departments do not require talent or genius, but professional skill and mechanical assiduity alone, ought not to be too extensively received. It ever our nation, listening to the dictates of folly, or yielding indulgence to her passions, should embark in the mad contests of the world; she may pay by her existence, the forfeit of her mistake. Nor are we perfectly secured from the evil of war; the heav-
calamity to mankind, the most dangerous to republics. The system of revenue, which we have selected, has a tendency, constantly, to expose us to it. While it weakens our attachment to that internal intercourse, the national profits of which are so much superior; it increases our appetite for, and our dependence upon, an external commerce. It annihilates our resources in the exertion to preserve them. It exposes us to all the temptations of war; and debilitates us in the prosecution of it. It paralyzes republican valor; and sinks us into the mercenary dependents of foreign countries.
Knowledge being the basis of republican government, none, but men of highly cultivated mind, are generally called to the eminent offices of a republic. Accordingly, in America, the weight of personal talent is so far the strongest inducement to advancement, that it may almost be said to be the only passport to political promotion. In the elections of chief magistrate, the strongest geographical pretensions have been made to yield to superiority of cultivation and talent.
Nor is this high predilection for talent unreasonable. The man of cultivated mind is most liable to be virtuous and disinterested. The petty and dishonorable artifices of attaining, or displaying wealth, sink in his eyes. Wealth holds its proper estimation; regarded as a machine to do good, less than a source of positive enjoyment. Without a turbulent ferocity of character; in trying and splendid emergencies, he exhibits more firmness, energy and courage. From such a man may be expected a stern, fearless, and inflexible integrity. He carries a high sense of personal dignity and independence. There is, in truth, no scale or graduation of merit, by which to estimate the value of a man of sense, genius, and sublime virtue. Before such men titled opulence has depressed her pride; and royalty itself has stood abashed.
Talents and virtue cannot however be duly appreciated, before they have been tried. In a plural depositary of political authority the defect of them, in one, may be compensated by the possession of them in another. In a single administrator of executive power, the consequences of a mistake of the character, are too serious and too delicate to bear full contemplation.
That subserviency and servility, which the weak and ostentatious mind, invested with political elevation, exacts in its immediate vicinity, extends itself through all the ramifications of office. A portion of the citizens, perhaps, from official weight, the most valuable portion too, have their opinions as it were bought, and forestalled. That independence of sentiment and of action; so honorable and so useful in a republic; is undermined in its foundation. The man, constantly surrounded by his personal friends; the companion only of his flatterers and dependants; loses, by degrees, a just sense of himself. He will repel the presence of virtue and talent. He will call around him the weak and subservient alone. He will delight to behold his greatness reflected only by the mirror of imbecility.
In the system proposed, the casual, and probably the eventual successor of the President, participates from the beginning, in the public measures. He is acquainted with the principles on which they have been proposed; and on which they have been conducted. Not merely the confidential adviser, he is, perhaps, the originator of them. The public mind, his own, that of his associates, is naturally led to his succession. Sudden death, or indisposition; the approach of mental or bodily infirmity; produce no sudden and hasty shocks in the government. It becomes really a government of measures, and not of men. An annual expression of the public sentiments, or indication of its wishes, will always serve as a monitor; where it does not operate as a command. Where there is a persevering opposition to it, if well founded, it will come at last, with a strength, at which wicked men will tremble; and which good men will obey. Neither can the course of the government be suddenly changed, nor the reasons of that change remain a mystery, and an enigma to the people. There is every probability of which the imperfection of human nature can give us the assurance, that the approbation bestowed will be uniform; and that confidence will be re-
posed only where merited, and removed only when necessary.
In changing the construction of the executive department of our government prudence will dictate to us to guard vigilantly against the evils which might attend a political measure of so much consequence.
In monarchical forms of government so many strong and personal interests connect the man with his public functions, that it is highly dangerous to propose a change, in any, the smallest respect. Indeed this form of government cannot bear discussion. It shrinks from the eye of reason. It is terrified, with a deadly terror, at the aspect of investigation. It thinks itself safe only when discussion is suppressed. Its subjects too, unused to compare, to reflect, and to act, are soon thrown into disorder. They fight when they are called on to deliberate. Discussion is, with them, an impossibility. Difference of opinion is a cause of hatred; and, from reason, the appeal is quickly made to force. Accordingly, dissention and trouble, and commotion, and bloodshed, mark the revolutions of monarchical countries.
It is eminently honorable to the calm and reflecting mind of America, that there is neither difficulty nor danger in free, but decent and respectful discussion. Her whole system of government, and of action, is the work of reflection and reason. Daily is her citizen called upon, not merely to examine the conduct of his government; but to act on his sense and apprehension of it. To dwell on the dangers of anarchy in the discussion or adoption of any constitutional measures, would be to libel the American people. Their character is already established; and it is known to be neither sanguinary nor fickle. A calm, but insatiable self-possession, has never abandoned them. To speak of dangers and tumult, and violence, as worthy of apprehension, would be fancifully to create them. Silence is the best response to these suggestions.
A radical and constitutional change in the construction of the executive department of her government is, therefore, now respectfully submitted to the consideration of my country.
Its details are exhibited in the appendix to this discussion. They are exhibited thus with more precision; & as most of the propositions, with an informed mind, carry their reasons upon the face of them, a minute and elaborate discussion of them is spared. Two modes of sanctioning amendments being contemplated by the constitution, and the form of effecting one of them, that through the medium of Congress, having been perfectly settled; a form of resolutions is prefixed, in case the other mode should be selected, and with a view to promote uniformity and harmony of action, in such an event. They are succeeded by some tables, illustrating the practical expences under different modifications.
When the quantum of expence, attending the administration of any government, becomes stationary; its burthen is diminished one half, by every duplication of its population. Economy is one, among the many republican virtues. To be distinguished by public confidence, and honor, is alone a happiness; and which can be the lot but of few in society. To be relieved from those cares of subsistence, which consume the days of the great mass of mankind, is no inconsiderable felicity. The depositaries of political power, therefore, in a republic, are required to serve with more assiduity, firmer fidelity, and greater ability; for less compensation, than in corrupt governments.
We are however becoming a great nation; and can bear any expence necessary to secure our invaluable government. Thousands correctly dispensed, on this object, save millions, and hundreds of millions, to us as a nation. By a correct government alone can friendship be maintained with foreign countries; and wars, both external, and civil, averted. The advance of our population has been demonstrated, by past experience, to be at the rate of three per centum per annum, in compound ratio; producing a duplication in periods of a little more than twenty-three years. The causes which, for two centuries, have operated to give us this rate of advance, are likely to continue for a considerable period to come. Our rate of advance is indeed more than quadruple that of any part of Europe, three-fourths
of one per centum per annum being above their highest rate of increase. But a review of the checks which nature has interposed to the progress of population will shew that there is little probability of any material diminution in the rate of our advance for a considerable time. A table is therefore subjoined exhibiting, with allowance, the population of the United States for a century to come; if we should so long remain a free, happy, and united people.
In the operation of the third section there exists a peculiar check.—Harmony and unanimity are the truest proofs of wisdom, in the administration of public affairs. Where reason cannot produce it, there ought to be mutual concession. The world has witnessed wise and learned men acting with unanimity for a course of years. When a permanent division of sentiment arises it is important that the nation should know it. The recurrence of the annual period of election enables it to manifest its sense.—A table is annexed shewing the operation of this principle.
The principle of rotation is now become familiar to the American mind. It is to the state of Virginia we are indebted for the introduction of this valuable political principle. The state of Delaware was the first to follow the example; but to the state of N. York belongs the honor of having given it that modification, which was afterwards engrafted into the constitution, and has since served as a model to many of the states. It has ever been a high gratification that the constitution of my native state is, perhaps, unquestionably the most perfect republican constitution, which the world had yet beheld, at the period of its formation. With others, it is probable that this principle of rotation, in the construction of the Senatorial branch of the legislative department, will gradually become universal among the American republics. The subjoined tables exhibit the progress and present state, of this great political improvement.
The elucidations which have been given are perhaps sufficient to enable the candid investigator to form his judgment. My care has been to render it dispassionate; and without any particular application to times, places, and persons. Avoiding the road of precipitancy, and passion; public opinion marches with a firm and steady step. I know however that our affections, on these subjects, are contagious. We wait to feel with others; nor has ever a proposition, intimately affecting its fate and happiness, engaged the attention of a nation, which has not been either rejected or adopted, with a certain portion of enthusiasm.
Citizens of the United States of America! You are possessed of my sentiments. They have been unfolded to you with unlimited frankness, with unreserved sincerity. They spring warm from a heart whose every pulsation beats for your felicity and fame. If you disapprove them, no bosom shall submit in more humble obedience than mine. If they obtain your sanction, my last anxiety shall be that they may be attended with no dangers to your safety and happiness. Already the Greek and Roman name is fading before the lustre of your virtues.—May your liberty and independence endure with the world; and may the deeds of this day entwine a fresh laurel in the wreath of your glory!
New York, March 4th 1809.
APPENDIX.
Form of Resolutions submitted to the Legislatures of the respective States.
WHEREAS the Constitution of the U. States of America provides, that Congress, on the application of the legislatures of two thirds of the several states, shall call a convention, for proposing amendments, which shall be valid, as part of the Constitution, when ratified by the legislatures of three fourths of the several states, or by conventions in three fourths thereof, as the one or the other mode may be proposed by the Congress; and whereas, during a period of more than twenty years, of great agitation and difficulty among nations, in which many of them have experienced, or been threatened with, terrible and sanguinary revolutions, it has been the happiness of the good people of these U. S. under the blessing of Divine Providence, to enjoy with slight exceptions, uninterruptedly tranquility and prosperity; & whereas
it is, in the opinion of this legislature essentially necessary to the further continuance of the happiness and tranquility of these U. S. to the preservation of the fraternal affection of their citizens, to the perfection of their republican institutions and to the permanence of their union as a nation; that the construction of the executive department of the government of the U. S. should be amended and improved, and that a convention, of the good people of these U. S. should be called, for that purpose, therefore,
Resolved by the Senate, and House of Representatives, of this State in General Assembly, that the legislature of this state do apply to the Congress of the U. S. to call a convention, for proposing amendments to the Constitution, in the construction of the executive department of the government of the U. S.
Resolved, that the following be recommended, on the part of this legislature, to the good people of these U. S. and to their convention, as articles in addition to, and amendment of, the Constitution of the U. S.
Articles submitted in addition to, & amendment of, the Constitution of the United States.
ARTICLE I.
From & after the fourth day of July, which shall be in the year one thousand eight hundred seventeen, the second article of the Constitution of the U. S. and the amendments made thereto, in the year one thousand eight hundred four, shall have no further any force, or effect; and, in lieu thereof, the following article shall be in force.
ARTICLE II.
SECTION I.—The executive power shall be vested in a Presidency of the U. S. of America. The Presidency shall be composed of a President of the U. S. and four Councillors. The President, and, after the first election, the Councillors, shall hold their offices during the term of five years; and the office of one of them shall expire annually.
The President and Councillors shall be elected in the following manner.
There shall be elected in each state, by the people thereof, a number of electors equal to the number of representatives to which the state may be entitled in the House of Representatives of the U. S. The elections shall be held in districts, equal in number to the number of electors, so that each district shall elect one elector; and so that, as far as conveniently may be, the districts shall be of equal population. The places, and manner, of holding the elections, shall be prescribed, in each state, by the legislature thereof; but the Congress may, at any time, by law, make, or alter, such regulations. In addition to the said electors, the legislature of each state shall elect two electors, being as many as the state is entitled to senators, in the Senate of the U. S. The said election shall be by ballot; and, where the legislature consists of two branches, both branches shall be assembled in one chamber, & the majority of the whole shall determine the persons elected. No senator, or representative, or person holding an office of trust, or profit, under the U. S. shall be an elector.
The electors shall meet in their respective states, and vote by ballot, for one person to be President of the U. S.; for one person to be first councillor of the U. S.; for one person to be second councillor; for one person to be third councillor; and for one person to be fourth councillor.
The person elected to be first councillor of the U. S. at the first election, shall hold his office during the term of four years; the person elected, at the first election, to be second councillor, shall hold his office during the term of three years; the person elected, at the first election, to be third councillor, shall hold his office during the term of two years; and the person elected, at the first election, to be fourth councillor, shall hold his office during the term of one year.
At each election the electors shall make a list of all the persons voted for, and of the number of votes for each; which list they shall sign and certify, and transmit, sealed, to the seat of the government of the U. S. directed to the President of the Senate. The President of the Senate shall, in the presence of the Senate, and House of Representatives, open all the certificates; and the votes shall then be counted. The person having the greatest number of votes shall be the

contract of this company, signed by the president and countersigned by the cashier of the company for the time being, or dealing with it in any other manner whatsoever, thereby respectively giving credit to the said joint stock or property of the said company, and thereby respectively disavowing recourse on any pretence whatever to the person or separate property of any present or future member of this company (excepting as before mentioned). And in case it shall be brought against this company (or any shall be) against the president for the time being, and in case of his death or removal from office, against any such measures as aforesaid, it shall be taken at the expense of the company for substituting his successor in office as aforesaid, so that persons having demands upon the company may not be prejudiced or delayed by that event; or if the person suing shall go against the person first named as defendant (notwithstanding his death or removal from office) this company shall take no advantage, by writ of error or otherwise or such proceeding on that account; and all recovery had, in manner aforesaid, shall be conclusive upon the company, so far as to render the company's said joint stock or property liable thereby; and no further; and the company shall immediately pay the amount of such recovery out of their joint stock, but not otherwise. And in case of any suit at law the president shall sign his appearance upon the writ, or file common bail thereto; it being expressly understood and declared, that all persons dealing with said company, agree to these terms and are bound thereby; and will not require special bail from any person for or on account of any claim or demand upon the said company.
ARTICLE 15. Dividends of the profits of the company, or so much of said profits as shall be deemed expedient and proper, shall be declared half yearly in the first week in October and April in each year; the amount of said dividend shall from time to time be determined by the president and directors, at a meeting held for that purpose, and shall in no case exceed the amount of the net profits actually acquired by the company, so that the capital stock of the said company shall never be impaired by dividends; but the directors shall be at liberty to retain at least one per cent. upon the capital as a fund for future contingencies.
ARTICLE 16. If the said directors shall at any time wilfully and knowingly make or declare any dividend which shall impair the said capital stock, all the directors present at the making or declaring of said dividend and consenting thereto, shall be liable in their individual capacities to the company, for the amount or proportion of said capital stock so divided by the said directors; and each director who shall be present at the making or declaring such dividend, shall be deemed to have consented thereto, unless he shall immediately enter in writing his dissent on the minutes of the proceedings of the board, and give public notice to the stockholders, that such dividend has been declared.
ARTICLE 17. These articles of agreement shall be published in one newspaper in Georgetown, and one in Washington, once a week for one month, and for the further information of all persons who may transact business with or in any manner give credit to said company, every bond, bill, note, or other instrument or contract, by the effect or terms of which the company may be charged, or held liable for the payment of money, shall specially declare, in such form as the president and directors shall prescribe, that payment shall be made out of the joint funds of the Union Bank of Georgetown, according to the present articles of association, and not otherwise: a copy of the 14th article of this association shall be inserted in the bank book of every person depositing money or other valuable property with the company for safe keeping, or a printed copy shall be delivered to every such person, before any such deposit shall be received from him. And it is hereby expressly declared, that no engagement can legally be made in the name of said company, unless it contain a limitation or restriction to the effect above recited; and the company hereby expressly disavow all responsibility for any debt or engagement which may be made in their name, not containing a limitation or restriction to the effect aforesaid.
ARTICLE 18. The company shall in no case be owners of any ships or vessels, or directly or indirectly be concerned in trade, or importation or exportation, purchase, deposit, or sale of any goods, wares or merchandise whatever, (bills of exchange, bank stock, public securities, and bullion only excepted,) and except such ships, vessels, goods, wares, or merchandise, as shall be truly pledged to them by way of security for debts due, owing or growing due to said company, or purchased by them to secure such debts so due, to the said company.
ARTICLE 19. If any vacancy shall at any time happen among the directors by death, resignation, or otherwise, the residue of the directors for the time being shall elect a director to fill the vacancy.
ARTICLE 20. The company shall not purchase or hold any lands, tenements or other real estate, other than what may be necessary for the convenient transaction of its business, unless such lands, tenements and real estate shall have been bona fide mortgaged to the company by way of security, or conveyed to it in satisfaction of debts previously contracted in the course of dealings, or purchased to secure debts contracted with or due to the company, and in every instance in which the company may become owners or claimants of lands, tenements, or real estate, the president and directors are empowered to sell or dispose of the same in such manner as they may deem beneficial for the company.
ARTICLE 21. As soon as the bank goes into operation, it shall be the duty of the president and directors, if they should think it expedient, to open an interest account for every deposit that may thereafter be made in bank, under such regulation as they may prescribe; and for such deposits they may allow an interest at the rate of not more than three per centum per annum. And such rule, if thus adopted, shall be immutably, unless, by the authority of the stockholders at a general meeting, it should be ordered otherwise.
ARTICLE 22. Thirty days preceding every election (after the first) of president and directors, there shall be made out a complete list of the stockholders, showing their names and
residence, and the number of shares held by each, and the same shall be open to the inspection of any stockholder at the office of the company for the time being.
ARTICLE 23. The said president and directors shall have power to call a general meeting of the stockholders for the purposes relative to the concerns of the company, giving at least six weeks notice in one or more of the newspapers in Georgetown, specifying in such notice the object or objects of such meeting.
ARTICLE 24. The shares of capital stock at any time owned by any individual stockholder, shall be transferable according to such rules as may, conformably to law, be established in that behalf by the president and directors; but all debts actually due and payable to the company (days of grace for payment being past) by a stockholder must be satisfied before such transfer shall be made, unless the president and directors shall direct to the contrary.
ARTICLE 25. No transfer of stock in this company shall be considered as binding upon the company, unless made conformably to a rule to be established in that behalf by the president and directors; and it is further expressly agreed and declared, that any stockholder who shall transfer, in manner aforesaid, all his stock or shares in this company to any other person or persons whatever, shall thereupon cease to be a member of this company; and that any person or persons whatever, who shall accept a transfer of any stock or share in this company, shall thereupon become, and be a member of this company, according to these articles of association.
ARTICLE 26. It is hereby expressly and explicitly declared to be the object and intention of the persons who associate under the name or firm of "The President and Directors of the Union Bank of Georgetown," that the joint stock or property of the said company, exclusive of dividends to be made in the manner hereinafter mentioned, shall alone be responsible for the debts and engagements of the said company; and that no person who shall or may deal with this company, or to whom there shall or may become in any wise indebted, shall on any pretence whatever have recourse against the separate property of any present or future member of this company, or against their persons, excepting the officers and servants of said company, in regard to the fair discharge of their respective duties in the conduct of the affairs and administration of the funds of said company; but all persons accepting any bond, bill or note, or other
subscribing, which receipts with the original subscription shall be deemed good evidence of the quantity of stock to which each subscriber shall be entitled in this company, until scrips or certificates therefor shall be issued; and as soon as the bank goes into operation the president and directors will issue the scrips or certificates.
ARTICLE 27. The affairs of the company shall be conducted by fifteen directors and a president, whose place, if chosen from among their number, shall be supplied by that body; and four of the directors, with the president, shall form a board or quorum for transacting all the business of the company. In case of his sickness or necessary absence, his place may be supplied by any director whom he, by writing under his hand, may nominate for that purpose, or in case of his not making such nomination, the board may appoint a president from their own body to act during his absence; and the directors who may be appointed at the first election, shall hold their seats until the first Monday in April, one thousand eight hundred and eleven. And the directors from and after that period shall be elected for one year, by the stockholders for the time being, and each director shall be a stockholder at the time of his election, and shall cease to be a director, if he should cease to be a stockholder; and no director of any other bank shall at the same time be a director of this bank. Every share shall entitle its proprietor to a vote, and all stockholders shall vote at elections by ballot, in person or by proxy, which proxy, in all elections after the first, shall be made in such form as the president and directors shall prescribe. But no officer of the bank receiving a salary shall be permitted to vote as a proxy for any stockholder.
ARTICLE 28. A general meeting of the stockholders of the company shall be held on the first Monday in April in every year (except the next April) at such place as the president and directors shall appoint, by giving four weeks notice in one or more of the newspapers in Georgetown, for the purpose of electing directors for the ensuing year, who shall take their seats at the board the succeeding day, and immediately proceed to elect the president; but for the more immediate organization of the business of the company, the first election shall be held on the fifth Wednesday in November next, under the direction of the commissioners appointed to receive subscriptions in Georgetown. And the president and directors for the time being shall continue to hold their offices until others shall be appointed in their places.
ARTICLE 29. The president and directors are hereby fully empowered to make, revise, alter or annul all such rules, orders, bye-laws and regulations for the government of the company, and that of their officers, servants and affairs, as they shall, from time to time, think expedient, not inconsistent with law or these articles of association; and to use, employ and dispose of the joint stock, funds or property of the said company, (subject only to the restrictions hereinafter mentioned) as to them may seem expedient.
ARTICLE 30. All bills, bonds, notes and every contract and engagement on behalf of the company, for the payment of money, shall be signed by the president and countersigned or attested by the cashier of the company; and the funds of the company shall in no case be held responsible for any contract or engagement whatever, unless the same shall be so signed, and countersigned or attested as aforesaid.
ARTICLE 31. The books, papers, correspondence and funds of the company shall at all times be subject to the inspection of a board of directors.
ARTICLE 32. The said president and directors shall have power to appoint a cashier, and all other officers and servants for executing the business of the company, and to establish the compensation to be paid to the president and all other officers and servants of the company respectively, and which, together with all other necessary expenses, shall be defrayed out of the funds of the company.
ARTICLE 33. The president and directors shall have power to call a general meeting of the stockholders for the purposes relative to the concerns of the company, giving at least six weeks notice in one or more of the newspapers in Georgetown, specifying in such notice the object or objects of such meeting.
ARTICLE 34. The shares of capital stock at any time owned by any individual stockholder, shall be transferable according to such rules as may, conformably to law, be established in that behalf by the president and directors; but all debts actually due and payable to the company (days of grace for payment being past) by a stockholder must be satisfied before such transfer shall be made, unless the president and directors shall direct to the contrary.
ARTICLE 35. No transfer of stock in this company shall be considered as binding upon the company, unless made conformably to a rule to be established in that behalf by the president and directors; and it is further expressly agreed and declared, that any stockholder who shall transfer, in manner aforesaid, all his stock or shares in this company to any other person or persons whatever, shall thereupon cease to be a member of this company; and that any person or persons whatever, who shall accept a transfer of any stock or share in this company, shall thereupon become, and be a member of this company, according to these articles of association.
ARTICLE 36. It is hereby expressly and explicitly declared to be the object and intention of the persons who associate under the name or firm of "The President and Directors of the Union Bank of Georgetown," that the joint stock or property of the said company, exclusive of dividends to be made in the manner hereinafter mentioned, shall alone be responsible for the debts and engagements of the said company; and that no person who shall or may deal with this company, or to whom there shall or may become in any wise indebted, shall on any pretence whatever have recourse against the separate property of any present or future member of this company, or against their persons, excepting the officers and servants of said company, in regard to the fair discharge of their respective duties in the conduct of the affairs and administration of the funds of said company; but all persons accepting any bond, bill or note, or other
subscribing, which receipts with the original subscription shall be deemed good evidence of the quantity of stock to which each subscriber shall be entitled in this company, until scrips or certificates therefor shall be issued; and as soon as the bank goes into operation the president and directors will issue the scrips or certificates.
ARTICLE 37. The affairs of the company shall be conducted by fifteen directors and a president, whose place, if chosen from among their number, shall be supplied by that body; and four of the directors, with the president, shall form a board or quorum for transacting all the business of the company. In case of his sickness or necessary absence, his place may be supplied by any director whom he, by writing under his hand, may nominate for that purpose, or in case of his not making such nomination, the board may appoint a president from their own body to act during his absence; and the directors who may be appointed at the first election, shall hold their seats until the first Monday in April, one thousand eight hundred and eleven. And the directors from and after that period shall be elected for one year, by the stockholders for the time being, and each director shall be a stockholder at the time of his election, and shall cease to be a director, if he should cease to be a stockholder; and no director of any other bank shall at the same time be a director of this bank. Every share shall entitle its proprietor to a vote, and all stockholders shall vote at elections by ballot, in person or by proxy, which proxy, in all elections after the first, shall be made in such form as the president and directors shall prescribe. But no officer of the bank receiving a salary shall be permitted to vote as a proxy for any stockholder.
ARTICLE 38. A general meeting of the stockholders of the company shall be held on the first Monday in April in every year (except the next April) at such place as the president and directors shall appoint, by giving four weeks notice in one or more of the newspapers in Georgetown, for the purpose of electing directors for the ensuing year, who shall take their seats at the board the succeeding day, and immediately proceed to elect the president; but for the more immediate organization of the business of the company, the first election shall be held on the fifth Wednesday in November next, under the direction of the commissioners appointed to receive subscriptions in Georgetown. And the president and directors for the time being shall continue to hold their offices until others shall be appointed in their places.
ARTICLE 39. The president and directors are hereby fully empowered to make, revise, alter or annul all such rules, orders, bye-laws and regulations for the government of the company, and that of their officers, servants and affairs, as they shall, from time to time, think expedient, not inconsistent with law or these articles of association; and to use, employ and dispose of the joint stock, funds or property of the said company, (subject only to the restrictions hereinafter mentioned) as to them may seem expedient.
ARTICLE 40. All bills, bonds, notes and every contract and engagement on behalf of the company, for the payment of money, shall be signed by the president and countersigned or attested by the cashier of the company; and the funds of the company shall in no case be held responsible for any contract or engagement whatever, unless the same shall be so signed, and countersigned or attested as aforesaid.
ARTICLE 41. The books, papers, correspondence and funds of the company shall at all times be subject to the inspection of a board of directors.
ARTICLE 42. The said president and directors shall have power to call a general meeting of the stockholders for the purposes relative to the concerns of the company, giving at least six weeks notice in one or more of the newspapers in Georgetown, specifying in such notice the object or objects of such meeting.
ARTICLE 43. The shares of capital stock at any time owned by any individual stockholder, shall be transferable according to such rules as may, conformably to law, be established in that behalf by the president and directors; but all debts actually due and payable to the company (days of grace for payment being past) by a stockholder must be satisfied before such transfer shall be made, unless the president and directors shall direct to the contrary.
ARTICLE 44. No transfer of stock in this company shall be considered as binding upon the company, unless made conformably to a rule to be established in that behalf by the president and directors; and it is further expressly agreed and declared, that any stockholder who shall transfer, in manner aforesaid, all his stock or shares in this company to any other person or persons whatever, shall thereupon cease to be a member of this company; and that any person or persons whatever, who shall accept a transfer of any stock or share in this company, shall thereupon become, and be a member of this company, according to these articles of association.
ARTICLE 45. It is hereby expressly and explicitly declared to be the object and intention of the persons who associate under the name or firm of "The President and Directors of the Union Bank of Georgetown," that the joint stock or property of the said company, exclusive of dividends to be made in the manner hereinafter mentioned, shall alone be responsible for the debts and engagements of the said company; and that no person who shall or may deal with this company, or to whom there shall or may become in any wise indebted, shall on any pretence whatever have recourse against the separate property of any present or future member of this company, or against their persons, excepting the officers and servants of said company, in regard to the fair discharge of their respective duties in the conduct of the affairs and administration of the funds of said company; but all persons accepting any bond, bill or note, or other
subscribing, which receipts with the original subscription shall be deemed good evidence of the quantity of stock to which each subscriber shall be entitled in this company, until scrips or certificates therefor shall be issued; and as soon as the bank goes into operation the president and directors will issue the scrips or certificates.
ARTICLE 46. The affairs of the company shall be conducted by fifteen directors and a president, whose place, if chosen from among their number, shall be supplied by that body; and four of the directors, with the president, shall form a board or quorum for transacting all the business of the company. In case of his sickness or necessary absence, his place may be supplied by any director whom he, by writing under his hand, may nominate for that purpose, or in case of his not making such nomination, the board may appoint a president from their own body to act during his absence; and the directors who may be appointed at the first election, shall hold their seats until the first Monday in April, one thousand eight hundred and eleven. And the directors from and after that period shall be elected for one year, by the stockholders for the time being, and each director shall be a stockholder at the time of his election, and shall cease to be a director, if he should cease to be a stockholder; and no director of any other bank shall at the same time be a director of this bank. Every share shall entitle its proprietor to a vote, and all stockholders shall vote at elections by ballot, in person or by proxy, which proxy, in all elections after the first, shall be made in such form as the president and directors shall prescribe. But no officer of the bank receiving a salary shall be permitted to vote as a proxy for any stockholder.
ARTICLE 47. A general meeting of the stockholders of the company shall be held on the first Monday in April in every year (except the next April) at such place as the president and directors shall appoint, by giving four weeks notice in one or more of the newspapers in Georgetown, for the purpose of electing directors for the ensuing year, who shall take their seats at the board the succeeding day, and immediately proceed to elect the president; but for the more immediate organization of the business of the company, the first election shall be held on the fifth Wednesday in November next, under the direction of the commissioners appointed to receive subscriptions in Georgetown. And the president and directors for the time being shall continue to hold their offices until others shall be appointed in their places.
ARTICLE 48. The president and directors are hereby fully empowered to make, revise, alter or annul all such rules, orders, bye-laws and regulations for the government of the company, and that of their officers, servants and affairs, as they shall, from time to time, think expedient, not inconsistent with law or these articles of association; and to use, employ and dispose of the joint stock, funds or property of the said company, (subject only to the restrictions hereinafter mentioned) as to them may seem expedient.
ARTICLE 49. All bills, bonds, notes and every contract and engagement on behalf of the company, for the payment of money, shall be signed by the president and countersigned or attested by the cashier of the company; and the funds of the company shall in no case be held responsible for any contract or engagement whatever, unless the same shall be so signed, and countersigned or attested as aforesaid.
ARTICLE 50. The books, papers, correspondence and funds of the company shall at all times be subject to the inspection of a board of directors.
FELLOW CITIZENS, THE rapid progress GEORGETOWN is making in Commerce and General Improvement, points out the advantages that would result from an enlargement of its Banking Capital. In proportion to its population, the individual credit of Georgetown is believed to be equal to that of any trading town in the union. Its inhabitants are enterprising, industrious, judicious and prosperous. It promises, therefore, to give ample encouragement to its named institutions.
UNION BANK OF GEORGETOWN: It is known, and it is hereby proclaimed, that we the subscribers, associating together, have formed a company or limited partnership, and do mutually agree with each other, and hereby bind ourselves, to conduct the business of the company, under the name and style of "The President and Directors of the Union Bank of Georgetown," and conformably to the rules and regulations herein after specified. And we do covenant and agree with each other, and declare that we and all persons who at any time hereaf-

the number of shares held by them, which shall be open at the bank for the inspection of any stockholder during the said period of 30 days. But if this article should prove inconvenient to the interests of the institution, it may be dispensed with by the president and directors.
ARTICLE 23.
Any number of stockholders, not less than one hundred, who together shall be proprietors of 25 hundred shares, may, for any purpose relative to the institution, at any time, apply to the president and directors to call a general meeting of the stockholders; and if by them refused, the said number of stockholders, proprietors of not less than the number of shares aforesaid, shall have power to call a general meeting of the stockholders, giving at least sixty days notice in one or more of the public newspapers in Georgetown, specifying in such notice the object or objects of such call.
ARTICLE 24.
Immediately on the dissolution of this association, prompt and effectual measures shall be taken by the directors then existing, for closing all the concerns of the company, and for dividing the capital and profits which may remain, among the stockholders, in proportion to their respective interests. Should it be thought expedient by the president and directors of this institution to admit a subscription to this institution in behalf of the United States at the time of its incorporation, the same may be done for any sum not exceeding five hundred thousand dollars.
In witness whereof, &c. &c. &c. September 22—
TO THE LOVERS OF HARMONY.
CONCERT AND BALL.
M C LE RONGERAY respectfully informs his friends and patrons, and the public in general, that he intends to give a CONCERT
At the Long's Hotel , on Wednesday evening September 27th, 1809.
M c LE RONGERAY & Mr. JEFFERSON having kindly consented to sing on that evening, and several Am. tunes (in addition to the Theatre Band) as generously offering their services, aided by the City Band, enables him to present the inhabitants of Washington & Georgetown with an evening entertainment worthy their patronage. End of the Concert—the BALL will commence with several new Cotillions played by the Band; wherein those Ladies and Gentlemen who wish to pass an hour or two in the innocent and pleasing amusement of Dancing may be highly gratified. Particulars will be expressed on further notice, and in the Bills of the day. September 22—3t
ADVERTISEMENT
THE Subscriber anxious to receive a continuance of the public patronage, offers on the most reasonable terms the following Goods, &c.
Two bales of Rose Blankets, do. Striped, Broad Cloths, Flannels, Buzes & Coatings; an assortment of Calicoes and Ginghams, 300 pieces of Muslin laid in before the rise, Shirting Muslin, Lenoes, Dimity, Cambrie and Laces, laced and plain stockings, Bedcovers, and home made Tickings, country Cotton, and a variety of other articles too tedious to mention.
Also, One doz. barrels Newburyport Shad, Herrings, retailing Flour, Whiskey & Cider, by the barrel, Ketchup, 10 barrels bounces, fresh Lemons, Raisins & Almonds, Sweet Oil, Crockery, Cheese and Bacon by the quantity, and Soap by the box. Waggoners will find it an object to call at his Store, as he generally gives more for country produce than the Alexandria & Georgetown prices.
N. B. For Sale 100 Shares in the new Bank by
E. A. WAGLER,
New store opposite Centre Market. September 22—3t
PORT TOBACCO JOCKEY CLUB RACES.
The Port Tobacco Jockey Club Races will commence on Tuesday 31st day of Oct. next.
ON THE FIRST DAY,
Will be run for a purse of two hundred and forty dollars, four miles and repeat, free for any horse, mare or gelding.
WEDNESDAY, THE SECOND DAY,
Will be run for, a purse of one hundred and twenty dollars, two miles and repeat, free as above, the winning horse of the first day excepted.
WILLIAM D. HARRISON, Sec.
Sept. 22—1R.
RAN AWAY FROM THE SUBSCRIBER, LIVING in Brenton, Prince William County, Virg. on the 11th Aug. 1809, a Negro man named CESAR, 21 or 22 years of age, 5 feet 9 or 10 inches high, calls himself keys; is much sun-burned, has a full suit of air-took with him a pair of non-keen pantalettes, a Bennet Cord waistcoat having yellow and red collars; a short dark summer coat, besides several other articles. It is apprehended he has gone northward, having been traced into Washington City with a crowd of negroes returning from the camp meeting held in Fairfax county. He is not skilled in any handy craft, but has been entirely accustomed to the business of a plantation. Whoever shall apprehend the said negro, and secure him in any jail, shall receive twenty dollars reward if brought home all reasonable charges shall be paid by the subscriber. Masters of vessels are cautioned against receiving on board their vessels the said Slave. GERARD ALEXANDER, Sen. Sept. 22—2aw6t
Agreeably to an order of the Fairfax Court of County.
THE subscriber will offer for sale, at the plantation of the late deceased Doctor DANIEL JENNETT, within a mile of Port Tobacco, on Monday the sixth day of November next if fair, and if not, on the first fair day thereafter, the following property, to wit: about twenty likely negroes, consisting of a very valuable set of mechanics, two young Women, and the best Horses and Cattle, from four to thirteen years of age. At the same time, about sixty head of fat Cattle, some of which are steers well broke, also several Saddle Horses and Gigs, an excellent Carriage, with harness complete, a set of Chariot and a waggon, with sundry other articles, also a lot of planters and farmers. For all as above twenty dollars, bond with approved security, payable in six months, will be required—and for all others cash must be paid.
DAN. OF ST. THOS. JENNETT, Administrator of Dr. Danl. Jenett, decd. Sept. 22—6b
WASHINGTON CITY.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22.
Politics of New Jersey.—An extract of a letter from a gentleman of respectability in Trenton, N. J. says—"Our prospects in this state are very fair. A much larger republican majority than last year is anticipated."
INSANITY.
QUEM DEUS VULT PERDERE PRIUS DEMENTAT.
The following exemplification of our motto is from the "Federal Republican:"
"Never did any set of men succeed to the administration of affairs, under circumstances so auspicious, as did Mr. Jefferson and his party. They found a government duly organized, a treasury full, and a country advancing, in a manner unexampled, to the highest rank among powerful and wealthy nations, enjoying a commerce widely extended and rapidly increasing. Such was the commencement of Mr. Jefferson's administration; its termination is fresh in our memories. We have tasted the bitter fruits of his policy; disgrace, distress and ruin. He found the country at peace; he left it involved with the most powerful nations in Europe and particularly with the only nation which can now do us injury, G. B. He found a treasury full; he has left it empty. A loan has already been authorized, and further experiments of this nature we shall see in the winter session. He found the country powerful; he has weakened it. He found its commerce flourishing; he has destroyed it."
FOR THE NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER.
To the People of Maryland.
No. I.
At the ensuing elections you will be called upon to decide a question of the utmost importance to your happiness and the preservation of your rights. Attempts are made to disguise this question, by arousing local prejudices, or to conceal it under the copious use of personal calumny and abuse. These are the usual weapons of intrigue and faction. At all times the enemies of human liberty have endeavored to triumph by the discord which they create amongst its friends. Duode et impenetrabili is the maxim which has often been resorted to to delude others and which is now played off upon you. Another stratagem which has been commonly used on occasions where there is a conspiracy against human rights is to endeavor to decay and ruin the characters of men who have been most distinguished by their zeal and ability in defence of the rights of the people. In resorting to this mean the enemies of liberty are impelled by a strong motive, the indulgence of their enmity and the exercise of their vengeance against men whom they hate because they have been the able assertors of the rights of their countrymen & because they have signified themselves in defeating systems by which those rights were assailed. The experience of ancient as well as of the present times evince the truth of what is now asserted. The republics of ancient Greece long maintained their freedom against the attacks of the most numerous and most powerful nations of antiquity. Despairing of wresting from them their liberties by arms they resorted to the black and perfidious arts of intrigue and corruption. Philip of Macedon, the most formidable of the enemies of human liberty, began by spreading dissensions amongst the different states of Greece; he then employed factious and licentious men to excite the jealousy and suspicion of the people against the real patriots, the genuine friends of the liberties & independence of their country. Until he could accomplish this his efforts were unavailing; whilst the people of Athens would listen to the warning voice of Demosthenes her liberties were safe. When by the gold and corruption spread by Philip that voice was silent, and no longer poured forth its indignant and irresistible eloquence against the enemy and oppressor of Greece; Athens sunk beneath the iron rod of tyranny and all her glory was extinguished for ever. To some this reference to the experience of former times may appear far fetched; to me it seems highly apposite to the situation in which you are placed. Efforts are now making to blind you as to the real questions on which the elections ought to turn, because it is foreseen that if those questions are once understood there can be no doubt about your decision. In ancient Greece resort was always had to factious orators who would disgrace their talents by enlisting them in the service of those whose efforts were directed against the public liberty; here resort is had to presses to propagate systems which, however intended, strike also at the
foundations of free governments. These presses appear to have been set up for the purpose of propagating and if possible bringing again into fashion the exploded and destructive principles of federalism. Strangers to the state of Maryland; having no attachments or interests which bind them to her, they scatter the brands of discord amongst the people, and expect that their coarse and unfounded denunciations will shake reputations founded on services which commenced with the revolution and which have extended to the present times. The federalists seem to suppose that if they can once weaken the confidence of the people in their faithful servants they will have accomplished what they have in view. Once remove the centinels who have guarded the temple and they will again rifle it of its sacred deposit and substitute for its worship the heterodox and unhallowed tenets of their own faith. But the people are not to be so deceived. They can see the disingenuous nature of the efforts which are made, and the fallacy of the argument which is used.
It has always been the practice of the party alluded to, to abuse and to endeavor to heap obloquy on distinguished republicans, precisely for the reason that they are distinguished, from the time of William Cobbett, a British subject, who calumniated every man of the republican party, up to the present time when innumerable presses are employed in the same holy work, and when the shamefully false and libelous Memoirs of Thomas Jefferson, the work of a foreign hireling, is hawked about the streets of all our towns. The motive of this kind of abuse then is obvious and the people will appreciate it properly. But admitting for a moment, for the sake of testing the argument, that any reliance could be placed on what is stated by presses or writers under such influences, would it follow that the people, even if they have been mistaken the character of particular citizens, and they are not the patriots which the whole tenor of their lives and services prove them, should, on that account take up with a party whose principles they know by dear bought experience to be destructive to every thing which is dear to freemen.
Miserable is the sophistry which expects to produce such an effect on the public mind. I shall hereafter show that the real object in view is, if possible, by these indirect means to restore the empire of federalism; to revive that period which was indeed a reign of terror to the most valuable interests and the best rights of the people. At present I will conclude by saying, that you should arouse yourselves indignant at the idea of the opponents of the republican party, that although the people of Maryland could resist the open efforts of federalists, they can be tricked out of their rights.
A REPUBLICAN.
Baltimore, September 19.
Captain Spencer, arrived at Charleston, sailed from Havanna the first of September—and informs, that the day before he sailed, the Spanish 74, St. Paulo arrived from Vera Cruz, completely dismantled with the loss of 40 of her crew, having on board 9,000,000 dollars in specie. Prices at Havanna—white sugar, first quality, 5 dollars a 10; Muscovado do. 6 50; molasses 20 cents per gallon.
British schooner Hanna, from St. Jago de Cuba, bound to Norfolk, with 42 passengers, was wrecked 14th August, off Crooked Island. Passengers arrived safe at Charleston.
Extract of a Letter from Kingston, Jam. dated August 3.
"We had a few days ago a severe squall or young hurricane, in which several vessels have received damage. Several vessels have been detained by the flag ship at Port Royal within these two days, among the rest the schooner Glee, from Philadelphia, under what pretence I cannot learn. Markets, Flour 12 dollars, Corn Meal 6 to 7, Rice 6 per ct. W. O. Hhhd. Staves 75 per m. 18 inch Cypress Shingles, 12 dollars. We have had few or no arrivals, for some time, from the United States, and of course markets are rising."
Seville, July 21.—Official advices are this day received from general Count de Narona, second in command in the marquis de la Romana's army, dated head quarters, Coruna, July 6, advising that he entered that city with his division on the 29th and 30th of June, and immediately detached a part of his force to take possession of, and garrison the important port of Ferrol—that he was restoring tranquility and order among the inhabitants, and that by means of a public council of safety, he should now be able to ascertain the well disposed and patriotic citizens from the French partizans.
New-York Sept. 13.
The Praterial Squeeze.—We have received a copy of a decree issued by the Vice-roy of Italy, Eugene Beauharnois, Bonaparte's step son, dated at Pilsach, 19th May 1809. By this decree Eugene levies a contribution on the city of Trieste, (the only Austrian port of the sea coast, which the French laid violent hands on) of fifty millions of francs, to be paid in specie, or in bills of exchange, endorsed by commercial houses of known solidity, within two months. They were also to supply within a month, for the service of the French army, 10,000 coats, 50,000 shirts, 6000 pair of boots, and 10,000 pair of spatterdashes; the amount of these articles were to be deducted from the contribution. Until the whole of the contribution should be complied with within the time mentioned, forty of the principal inhabitants, were to be held as hostages, and all the vessels in port sequestered.
The city not being able to comply with his enormous requisition, forty principal merchants were seized, and conducted to Palmanova as hostages.
POSTSCRIPT.
New-York Sept. 19. LATEST FROM ENGLAND.
The fast sailing ship Frances, Capt. Taylor, arrived at this port yesterday in thirty-three days from Greenock, from whence she sailed on the 10th of August. Captain T. has politely furnished the Editor of the Mercantile Advertiser with Glasgow papers to the 9th of August, and London papers to the 6th, from which a few articles are selected as the most important.
We learn, verbally, that the British Expedition had taken the island of Walcheren; that American produce generally had experienced a considerable rise in England, under the expectation that the non-intercourse bill would be renewed; that a Continental Congress was to be held in Vienna; and that a peace between France and Austria, dictated by the conqueror, would follow the armistice.
Col. Morton, an American gentleman of great intelligence and respectability, who was sent from this country by Mr. Pinkney, with dispatches to France, after the refusal of this government to ratify the terms of Mr. Erskine's agreement with the government of the United States, left Paris on the 16th ult. and returned to town a few days ago. When he arrived at Morlaix, on board the Cartel, he was not in the first instance permitted to land; but upon an explanation being given of the character on which he was deputed, orders were given that he should be immediately allowed to proceed to Paris. When it was understood in the French capital that Mr. Erskine's measures had not received the sanction of his government the fact was immediately communicated by the telegraph to the Emperor at Vienna, and an opinion seemed to prevail, that advantage would be taken of the new misunderstanding, to produce a favorable change in the relations now subsisting between France and America.
Aug. 2.—There have been some skirmishes between the Austrians and the Russian General Butler, who after some fighting, had taken possession of Lamberg. Another column of Russians had arrived within twenty miles of Cracow. The separation of Galicia from the Austrian government is decided upon. A levy of 50,000 men was made in order to join them to the army of the Grand Duchy of Warsaw.
On Wednesday night, a telegraphic order was received at Deal from the Admiralty, for all the vessels with the heavy artillery on board, lying in the Downs, to sail immediately to join the expedition; and they all sailed on Thursday morning, under convoy of his Majesty's sloop Rinaldo.
At a late hour this morning we received Hamburg Correspondences of the 25th and 26th ult. Berlin papers of the 22d & Prague of the 17th. They contain the following intelligence:
The Maine, July 20.—The head quarters of the Archduke Charles are at Eylau. A Congress for Peace is spoken of to be held in Moravia or at Vienna. The Emperor Francis, according to some accounts, is gone from Olmutz to Hungary.
Berlin, July 23.—Every thing is likely to be arranged between Sweden and Russia. The conditions of the Peace are the surrender of the island of Aland—the surrender of Finland, and the shutting of the Swedish ports against the English.
Copenhagen, July 1.—General Gardane, the French Ambassador at the Persian court, is arrived here—and has already had several conferences with the Reis Effendi. It is not
doubted that the Porte will break with England."
By a letter from Tiberon, dated July 19, Sir Arthur Wellesley was still at Valencia on the 13th, waiting the arrival of the light troops under General Crawford.
The Dutch letters which announce the preliminaries of peace to have been signed, represent the following as the substance of the treaty.—Bonaparte is said to have wrested from Austria all her territories on the left bank of the Danube, and to have extended the Bavarian territories to Vienna on the right, and followed a line along the frontiers of Hungary to the Drau, or have ascended to the sources of that river. A line is then described to Inspruck and Bregenz, and this new accession of territory to the South of the Drau, including part of Carinthia, Carniola, Istria, Trieste and Fiume is added to the kingdom of Italy.—The Tyrol is ceded by Bavaria to France. Wurtemberg and Baden are to get some accession of territory in Franconia.—Bohemia and Moravia are to be guaranteed by the House of Austria, as well as Hungary.—Russia is to obtain an increase of territory in America; Poland, Saxony is also to have an increase.
Baltimore, Aug. 21, 1908.
By the arrival of the steamer Fanny yesterday afternoon, in 42 days from Plymouth, the editor of the American has received London papers to the 7th of August.
The different places in Walcheren, Flushing excepted, after a feeble resistance surrendered by capitulation to the English, who made about 1000 prisoners. The Island of South and north Beveland and Schoven are taken by the division of Gen Sir John Hope.
THE SUBSCRIBER
WILL SELL at Public sale on Tuesday the 10th day of October next at the house of Mr. Wm. Ross, in the town of Hagerstown at 12 o'clock in the forenoon, a VALUABLE TRACT OF LAND, containing One hundred acres more or less. The above property is situated within one mile of Hagerstown and six from the Capital of the U. S. Terms of sale, one half of the purchase money to be paid at the time of the sale, and a credit of twelve months will be allowed on given bond with security for the payment of the balance with interest. I have also to dispose of at Private Sale, several young FEMALE SERVANTS, who have been used to all kinds of house work, and are good spinners. MARGARET ADAMS. September 22—7t
PUBLIC SALE.
WILL be sold at Public Sale for cash at the New Bridge at the house belonging to Mr. Johnson at 1 o'clock on Monday the 25th instant, a variety of Wet and Dry GOODS, consisting of French Brandy, Wines, Spirits, Whiskey, and 4 barrels of strong Beer, Tea and other goods, in the Grocery line—also some ready made Clothes and Furniture and some Plute. N. L. & H. M. QUEEN, Auct. September 22—2t
LANDS FOR SALE.
THE Subscribers offer for sale, the following lands, to wit: about 1100 acres lying on the North-west Branch, in Montgomery county, 14 miles from Washington city, 16 from Georgetown and 8 from Montgomery court-house. There is on this land a convenient Dwelling-House, for a small family, with other convenient out-houses. Also several houses built for tenants. There is about 50 acres of valuable meadow land, which at a small expense may be laid in grass, 10 or 12 acres now in grass. On this land are several valuable apple orchards, from which 12 or 15,000 gallons of cider may be made a year.
Also 113 acres on the Paint Branch, in Montgomery county, near Peter Kemp's Mill, and part of several tracts (quantity not ascertained) lying in Prince Georges county, about 5 miles from Bladensburg, adjoining the lands of Maj. Williams and Messrs. Berry's. It is presumable that any persons inclined to purchase of the lands will first view them. The first mentioned land will be sold entire or divided so as to accommodate purchasers. All of the aforesaid lands are in the state of Maryland. Terms may be known on application to either of the subscribers. JOSIAS F. BEALL, JAMES A. BEALL. August 28—8tw
NOTICE.
WAS committed to the gaol of Frederick county, Maryland, on the 4th day of July, inst. a NEGRO MAN who calls himself CHARLES THOMAS, he appears to be about 44 years of age, five feet seven or eight inches high, but made—his clothing when committed were a tow linen shirt, and an old patched pair of pantalettes, only one shoe—he has a large scar on his right knee, his back somewhat scarified by the whip; and says he belongs to captain Nathaniel Beall, Montgomery county, Maryland, near Wm. Robinson's Mill, on Rock Creek, in said county. This owner is hereby requested to come and release him, otherwise he will be sold for his prison fees agreeably to law. GEORGE GREAGER, JUN. Sheriff, Fredk. County, Md.
The Editors of the National Intelligencer at Washington City, Evening Post at Baltimore, and Republican Star at Easton, are requested to insert the above once a week for eight weeks each, and forward their accounts. August 23—w3t
THE Creditors of the late Henry Adison are requested to send in at the Tavern of John Smith Brookes, in Upper Marlinton, on Thursday the 28th day of September next, where a dividend will be made of the money in hand.
THOMAS G. ADDISON, JAMES DENNIS MAGRUDER, Admrs. August 21—w3t

TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD. ABSCONDED on the 21st of July last, from the subscriber, (manager at the farm of Mr. Isaac Ducket, on South river, near Annapolis) Negro TOM, a small black fellow, lost the sight of one eye. Had on when he absconded, an ozanburg shirt and trousers. Any person taking up said Negro and bringing him to the subscriber, or securing him in jail, so that I get him again, shall receive the above reward. This Negro was purchased of Capt. J. S. Brooks about five years since; it is probable he may be in the neighborhood of Upper Marlborough. HENRY BASFORD. August 7
TO EXCHANGE For land in this neighborhood or property in Washington, my House on Prince Street, substantially built of brick, 22 feet front & three stories high. Its situation to the wharf, and most convenient to the river, affords many advantages for a store or warehouse. Apply on the premises. DR. CHARLES DOUGLAS, Alex. R. Sept. 15-71.
FOR SALE OR RENT, A commodious Two Story BRICK DWELLING HOUSE, with a Dry Well in the cellar and Pump in the back yard—this property is on Square 979, fronting on L street east near the Navy Yard gate, city of Washington, which renders it an eligible situation either for a store or private family. Possession may be had on the 20th of this month. For terms apply to THO. YOUNG. September 20-3t
INFORMATION IS HEREBY GIVEN, To Messrs. Thomas and George E. Fikes, or either of them, or their representatives, if dead, that property of considerable value near B-th in the county of Berkeley Virginia, has fallen by Will to them, through the death of their uncle, Absalom M'Coy. The Messrs. Fikes' parents, John and Anne Fikes, formerly resided near Mr. Snowden's in the neighborhood of Bladensburg, Md. Maryland. On application to the subscriber, near Martinsburg, county and state aforesaid, further satisfaction can be obtained relative to the premises. JOHN DUGAN, JR. September 20-3t
CITY PROPERTY FOR SALE The subscriber offers for sale that valuable Lot No. 19, in square No. 846, running back 93 feet, together with the improvements thereon, consisting of two one and a half story frame houses and kitchens. This property will be sold far below its value for cash if applied for previous to the first day of October next; if not, it then will be sold at public auction. This property now rents for $130 per annum, from its being situated near the navy yard. It is supposed its value will increase. JOSEPH GASSIN, near the Navy-Yard Gate, Washington City. Sept. 13-14.
LANDS IN THE STATES OF OHIO AND KENTUCKY FOR SALE. By Virtue of the Last Will and Testament of Robert Means, deceased, the subscriber offers for sale all the Lands of the testator in the states of Ohio & Kentucky. As there is a large quantity of these Lands, and the quality in general good, they are well worth the attention of all persons desirous of purchasing Lands in those parts of the country. The lots are of various sizes, and consequently calculated to suit purchasers of all descriptions. Further information respecting the said Lands may be obtained from Mr. Walter Dun, residing in, or near the town of Chillicothe in the State of Ohio. DANIEL CALL, Executor of the last Will & Testament of Robert Means, dec'd. Richmond, July 19-1t
A VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE. Will be sold in pursuance of the Last Will and Testament of Samuel Turner, Esq., deceased, at Public Sale on the premises on the 15th day of November next (if not previously disposed of, and in case of sale notice will be given) that very valuable Farm in Montgomery county late the residence of the said deceased; containing about Seven Hundred Acres of Land, Three Hundred Acres at least in wood and fine timber; the residue under good enclosures and every way arable; lays level and remarkably well for cultivation and may be made very rich in a few years by the use of plaster and clover; in fact, it is as desirable a Farm as any in the county of its size and may be very conveniently divided to accommodate purchasers; it lies about 18 miles from Georgetown and the city of Washington, five from Montgomery court house and within three miles of the Potomac River. A further description is deemed unnecessary, as it is presumed that those inclined to purchase will view the property. The terms of sale, which will be accommodating, may be known by applying to the subscribers living in Georgetown, district of Columbia, or will be made known on the day of sale. THO. TURNER, SAM. TURNER, Executors. July 28-14os
PATENT KNAPSACKS. THE Subscriber having obtained from the United States, a patent for an improved KNAPSACK, which in point of durability and convenience, has been pronounced by the best judges infinitely superior to any hitherto in use. The officers of the different volunteer companies in the United States, are respectfully solicited to adopt them. They may be had in any quantity, and will be sold on the most reasonable terms by JOHN F. LIEBERETTE, 81, Maiden Lane, New-York. No whom applications addressed by post may be made, or to B. H. Latrobe, at the city of Washington. Nov. 19-othm.
SALE AT AUCTION. On Tuesday the 26th instant, WILL be SOLD at Public Auction at the House of Mr. ERSKINE, the British Minister, all his HOUSEHOLD & KITCHEN FURNITURE. The Sale to commence at 10 o'clock, A. M. if fair, if not the next fair day. N. L. & H. M. QUEEN, Aucts. Sept. 13-4t.
MONEY LOST. ABOUT the 20th of July last, a Letter containing two bank notes of one hundred dollars each, was put into the Post office at Winchester, directed to Joseph Jamney, Alexandria, which letter has not been received, and is supposed to have been (by mistake) put under a wrong cover, or may have been misdirected, and gone to a post-office different from that to which it was intended to be sent. It is therefore requested of the different post masters throughout the U. S. if any letter directed to Joseph Jamney, should come under their notice, that they send the same either to him, or to the subscriber. If the letter has in any way fallen into private hands, I will give fifty dollars reward for the money and no questions asked. DANIEL LEE. Winchester, Sept. 4-1t.
VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE. I WILL sell the tract of land on which I reside, called BUSSARD ISLAND, lying on Patuxent river, in Calvert county, and nearly opposite to Benedict, containing by estimation, seven hundred three and a quarter acres of as fertile land as can be found in the state of Maryland, one third of which is in wood and very heavily timbered, and as well watered for the convenience of stock as any tract of its size in the state. The arable part of this plantation is level and much of it covered with oyster shells, and is divided into three fields, each of which will produce two hundred barrels of corn with a reserve of prime tobacco land sufficient to grow fifty hogsheads of tobacco annually, and with very little labor more meadow may be reclaimed than will be found sufficient. No land can be better adapted to the growth of corn, tobacco and wheat, and few plantations hold out stronger inducements to stimulate an industrious man. It binds for a considerable distance on the river & lies nearly in a square. Fish, oysters, and wild fowl are to be had at all times. Stock of every description, particularly sheep, thrive and improve wonderfully when removed to this land, a convincing proof of the nutritious quality of the grass, which it produces in great abundance. The improvements are sufficient to accommodate a small family. A more particular description is not necessary, a purchaser will naturally view the premises. My price for the above tract of land is sixteen thousand dollars—one sixth part of the purchase money to be paid on the day of possession, and the balance in five equal annual payments, with interest from the day of sale. I will sell at public sale on the 20th December next, in the town of Upper Marlborough, all the personal estate on the above premises, consisting of a number of valuable negroes, horses, mules, cattle, sheep & hogs, plantation utensils, household and kitchen furniture on a credit of twelve months, the purchaser giving bond with approved security; for all sums under $20 cash will be required. N.B. If the above tract of Land is not disposed of, it will be for rent the ensuing year. RICHARD W. HARWOOD. Sept. 1-4t Dec.
PRINCIPAL OF AN ACADEMY AND PASTOR WANTED. THE Rev. W. L. TURNER, Principal of the Raleigh Academy, and Pastor of the city, having signified his intention of resigning his situation at the close of the present session, the Trustees of the Academy and the inhabitants of the city are desirous of procuring a suitable character to supply his place. To a Clergyman of finished education and unexceptionable moral character, a liberal salary will be given, or the whole profits of the Academy (after paying the Assistant Teachers) with a handsome subscription from the inhabitants of the city and neighborhood, for his services as a Preacher. This Academy has at present one hundred and fifty students, about sixty of which are females, principally in the care of a female teacher, under the superintendence of the principal of the academy (taught in separate buildings erected for the purpose on a four-acre square of the city, granted to the trustees by the Legislature) and the number of students heretofore has annually increased. Raleigh being the seat of government of North Carolina, a very healthy and pleasant situation, in the hilly country, containing a moral and respectable society, where every necessary of life can be had in plenty on reasonable terms, and where most of the principal inhabitants are guardians of the academy, it is presumed that this seminary will always have a preference to any other academy in the southern states. A lady of talents and achievements equal to the undertaking, is also wanted to take charge of the Female Department of the Academy; and a Young Gentleman, suitably qualified, as an Assistant Teacher of the Latin and Greek Languages, &c. Applications for any of these situations, made to the Trustees of the Raleigh Academy, by letter, post paid, will be duly attended to, and immediately answered, and such further information given as may be required. N. JONES, President. Sept. 6-3w.
A RUNAWAY. COMMITTED to my custody as a Runaway, a Negro Lad named DICK, about 15 or 16 years of age, 5 feet 4 or 5 inches high, who says that he is the property of a Mr. Furton of Alexandria (District of Col.) He is marked with scars on his back, breast and chin, as from a recent whipping. Is clothed in an ozanburg shirt and trousers, white cloth jacket & an old wool hat. His owner is desired to take him away, or he will be sold for his prison fees, &c. according to law. J. MCENEY, Sheriff of Prince George County. Annapolis, Sept. 13-6t.
BANK OF COLUMBIA, September 14, 1809. THE Board of Directors having this day declared a dividend for the half year ending the 20th inst. at the rate of Eight per cent per annum. The same will be paid to the Stockholders or their representatives on or after Wednesday next. WILLIAM WHANN, Cash. September 18-3w.
A FARM TO LET. TO Let on shares, a Farm containing 61 acres, distant between 2 1/2 and 3 miles from the Centre Market House in this city. The situation very healthy. A person having a knowledge of Gardening and Fruit trees would be preferred. Apply to JAMES HORAN. August 23-
EDUCATION. THE Rev. WALTER D. ADDISON of Georgetown, District of Columbia will board and instruct in the Latin and Greek Languages, Reading, Writing and Arithmetic, a few more Young Gentlemen, at sixty-five pounds per annum, payable quarterly in advance. Letters addressed to him at this place will be attended to. Georgetown, August 21-2awtf.
THIS IS TO GIVE NOTICE, THAT the subscriber of Worcester county, had obtained from the Orphans Court of Worcester county in Maryland, letters of Administration on the personal estate of John Cutler late of Worcester county, deceased—All persons having claims against the said deceased, are hereby warned to exhibit the same with the vouchers thereof to the Subscriber, at or before the 1st day of April next, or they may by law be excluded from all benefit of the said estate. Given under my hand this 22d day of August, Anno Domini, 1809. ROWLAND E. BEVANS, Adm'r. of John Cutler, deceased. September 6-2aw3w
IN COUNCIL. Annapolis, June 26, 1809. ORDERED, That the act, entitled, An act to alter the thirty-second and thirty-seventh Articles of the constitution and Form of Government, be published twice in each week, for the space of three months, in the American and Federal Gazette, at Baltimore, the Maryland Gazette, and Maryland Republican, at Annapolis, the National Intelligencer, the Easton Star, Mr. Grevess's paper at Hagerstown, and Mr. Bartgis's paper at Fredericktown. By order, NINIAN PINKNEY, Clerk of the Council
AN ACT To alter the thirty-second and thirty-seventh Articles of the Constitution and Form of Government. BE it enacted, by the General Assembly of Maryland, That hereafter, upon the death, resignation or removal out of this state, of the governor, it shall not be necessary to call a meeting of the legislature to fill the vacancy occasioned thereby, but the first named of the Council for the time being shall qualify and act as governor until the next meeting of the general assembly, at which meeting a governor shall be chosen in the manner heretofore appointed and directed. And be it enacted, That hereafter no governor shall be capable of holding any other office of profit during the time for which he shall be elected. And be it enacted, That so much of the thirty-second and thirty-seventh articles of the constitution and form of government as is repugnant to, or inconsistent with, the provisions of this act, be and the same is hereby abrogated and abolished. And be it enacted, That if this act shall be confirmed by the general assembly, after the next election of delegates, in the first session after such new election as the constitution and form of government directs, that in such case this act, and the alteration and amendment of the constitution and form of government therein contained, shall be taken and considered, and shall constitute and be valid, as a part of the said constitution and form of government any thing therein contained to the contrary notwithstanding. July 3-taw3m.
THE SUBSCRIBER, Having invented an improved STUCCO, or Ferrugineous Calcareous Cement, intended as a covering for upright walls, offers the same to public notice. It resembles stone, and in a very few days after it has been applied to a wall, it possesses a firmness as durable as stone itself. Rain, wind or frost will not injure it, but rather accelerate the hardness of its texture. The inventor will at present rely on its real merit to bring it into use; and, that it may appear he is not palming an indifferent or useless article on the public, he deems it highly essential to the character of his stucco, to publish the following paragraphs contained in a letter he had the satisfaction to receive from B. H. Latrobe, Esq., Surveyor of the Public Buildings of the U. S. who has taken the trouble to examine its properties and give his opinion upon it. B. H. LATROBE, Esq. to HENRY HORT, dated, Washington, Aug. 25, 1809 "Dear Sir, "I have examined carefully the three specimens of calcareous cement, which you have sent me, and considered the ingredients of which they are composed. There is no doubt in my mind, that for the purpose of building and incrusting walls, calcareous cements can be the only ones on which dependence can be placed in our climate, and your composition, if carefully prepared, and of good materials, has certainly all the principles from which durability must result." In another part of his letter, Mr. Latrobe observes— "Your other ingredients add undoubtedly to the durability of the Stucco, and among them, I do not know of one which is not advantageously employed. "Your's truly, (Signed) "B. H. LATROBE." If any person of respectability is disposed to join with the inventor in the undertaking, and by an advance of funds promote its utility, such person will be received as a participant in the profits: and, should a patent be taken out, become a sharer in the right according to agreement. In the mean time a proper agent will be selected to superintend the fidelity of its application, if used within the district of Columbia, or at a moderate distance therefrom: and, that the more remote parts of the country may partake of the advantages of this Stucco, the principal ingredients will be prepared with written directions as a guide for its use. Its qualities are, that it prevents the decay of old walls, gives them a new and handsome appearance, and will insure durability to new buildings, as well as secure them from leaking through walls, if any defect is in the original workmanship or materials. Letters post paid, addressed to the subscriber in the City of Washington, will receive immediate attention. HENRY HORT. Washington, Sept. 6-7t.
Painters in commercial towns are requested to give the above a few inscriptions in their papers.
WILLIAM WHANN, Cash. September 18-3w.
Superintendent's Office, Washington, 9th August, 1809. WHEREAS the late Commissioners of the city of Washington, on the 24th December 1799, sold or contracted to sell to Robert Morris & J. S. Greenleaf, all the then title, interest and estate of the public in the squares following, among others, in the said city, viz. 626, 628, 634, 687, 723, 726, 727, 729, 738, 760, 782, 786, 789, 814, 816, 818, 841, 843, 866, 868, 895, 897, 899, 918, 919, 922, 923, 943, 966, 967, 968, 970, 972, 992, 1014, 1016, 1037, 1039, 1040, 1052, 1074, 1075, and 1076. Which sale was upon the terms and conditions of a certain stipulated price being paid therefor at certain fixed periods of time subsequent to the contract. And whereas in the course of certain transactions between the said James Greenleaf and the said Robert Morris, and a certain John Nicholson (who had acquired an interest in said squares) and between the said James Greenleaf and Mordecai Lewis and Edward Burd, a certain interest, estate and title of the said Greenleaf, Morris and Nicholson, in and to the same squares, became pledged, by way of mortgage, to the payment of certain debts due to the said Lewis and Burd, respectively. And whereas, the Chancellor of the state of Maryland, in a certain suit lately pending in the Chancery Court of that state, between the executors of the said Mordecai Lewis and the said Edward Burd complainants, and Robert Morris, the heirs of John Nicholson, the Commissioners of the city of Washington, James Greenleaf, Henry Pratt, Thomas W. Francis, John Miller, jr., John Ashley, Jacob Baker, George Simpson, William Cranch and Thomas Law, defendants, did, among other things, decree, that all the right, title, and interest, which at the time of executing a certain mortgage mentioned in the bill and proceedings filed and had in the suit aforesaid, was in the said Morris and Nicholson, Thomas Law, and the Commissioners of the city of Washington, in and to 295 lots and 3/4ths of a lot, of 5265 square feet each, contained in the squares before enumerated, should be sold, and the proceeds applied to the payment in the first instance, of the debts due as aforesaid, to the said Lewis and Burd, and the residue of the whole proceeds, if any, to the payment of certain other debt or debts in the said decree mentioned. And whereas E. S. Burd, having been duly appointed and qualified, as a trustee, to carry into effect the said sale, did, by deed bearing date the 23d June, 1809, and recorded in the land records of Washington county in the district of Columbia, for the considerations in said deed mentioned, duly convey to Thomas Morris, Samuel Coates, Joseph Morris and Edward Burd, all the right, title and interest of the said Morris and Nicholson, Thomas Law and the Commissioners of the city of Washington, of, in and to the said 295 3/4ths lots, as by the said decree was directed. And whereas, at the time of sale or contract for the sale of the before-enumerated squares by the commissioners, to Morris and Greenleaf, as herein-before recited, the public interest in the said squares, or in any or either of them, was not then specifically ascertained and known, but was to depend on and be determined by a division thereof, to be thereafter made, between the said commissioners and the original proprietors of the land on which the same were laid out, pursuant to law and certain deeds of trust, which had been executed by the said proprietors and others for all their lands lying within the city of Washington, and such division was accordingly afterwards made, by which it appears that no part or portion of four of the said squares, to wit, Nos. 687, 726, 966 and 1016, 68 lots of 5265 square feet each, over and above the said 295 3/4ths lots sold as aforesaid by the said E. S. Burd, pursuant to the decree aforesaid, and where as the purchasers and grantees of said 295 3/4ths lots hold the same in an undivided interest and possession or tenancy in common with each and every person and persons entitled to the said 68 lots. And whereas the purchase money for the said 68 lots has not been paid & satisfied to the said commissioners or to any other person or persons for the use of the public according to the terms and conditions of the sale, and the same having been due for more than thirty days after it ought to have been paid, and for at least two years prior to the first of May 1802, and being still due and unpaid—by reason whereof and by virtue of the statute of the state of Maryland, entitled "A further supplement to the act concerning the Territory of Columbia and the city of Washington," and of the act of Congress, entitled "An act to abolish the board of commissioners in the city of Washington, and for other purposes," the superintendent appointed in pursuance of the said act of Congress is authorised and required to proceed to sell the said 68 lots. Now this is to give notice that the undersigned, the Superintendent appointed as aforesaid shall and will at 11 o'clock A. M. on Monday the 23d day of October next at Rhodes's hotel in the city of Washington aforesaid by reason of the premises and by virtue of the statutes aforesaid, sell to the highest bidder at Public Auction for cash, all the said 68 lots of ground of 5265 square feet each, contained in some or all of the squares above enumerated, except the said four squares Nos. 687, 726, 966 and 1016, the purchaser or purchasers thereof to take and hold the same in an undivided and common possession with the purchasers and grantees of the aforesaid 295 3/4ths lots; subject to have the possession severed, and due partition made between the several parties according to their respective interests and proportions by consent or in due course of law. THOMAS MUNROE, Sup.
August 19-taw3w
BENJAMIN ADDISON, CABINET MAKER. BEGS Leave to inform the public, that he has taken the second House on Pennsylvania avenue, west of the President's and formerly occupied by Mr. Wrenn, where he intends carrying on his business in all its various branches, and that he has a considerable stock of FURNITURE, &c. on hand. Orders will be executed with punctuality and dispatch, and every exertion will be made to please those who may honor him with their custom. B. A. has also a considerable quantity of MAHOGANY on hand, which he will dispose of on reasonable terms. September 8-3ltaw2w
WILLIAM WHANN, Cash. September 18-3w.
A FARM TO LET. TO Let on shares, a Farm containing 61 acres, distant between 2 1/2 and 3 miles from the Centre Market House in this city. The situation very healthy. A person having a knowledge of Gardening and Fruit trees would be preferred. Apply to JAMES HORAN. August 23-
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NOTICE. The subscriber has commenced the practice of the LAW, and opened an office in the town of Upper Marlborough, Prince George's county. THOS. G. ADDISON. Aug. 30-ep5w.
CHARLES J. NOURSE. Offers for sale—Chateaux Margaux Claret in boxes of 1 dozen. Genuine Old London Particular wine in half pipes and quarter casks. Best Sallad Oil in baskets of 6 bottles each, &c. &c. &c. George Town, May 24-4t.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, THAT the partnership heretofore existing between the subscribers, Silver Smiths and Clock and Watch Makers, under the firm of Bentley and Wood, was this day dissolved by mutual consent. All persons having claims on the concern, are requested to present the same to Wm. Wood for payment; and all persons indebted, are to pay their respective debts to him, he being authorised to close the partnership accounts. JOS. BENTLEY, W. WOOD. Washington City, Navy-Yard, Aug. 20-2aw7t.
SAMUEL BROOK, HAS imported thirty-five Bales of coarse and fine Plains and Kerseys which are for Sale at Thomas C. Wright's in Geo. Town. Sept. 15-9t.
FIVE DOLLARS REWARD. STRAYED or Stolen, about a month since, from the Commons in the Western part of this city, A BAY HORSE, six years old, about 14 hands 1 inch high, a natural trotter, short made, shot before, white hind feet, and a few saddle marks. Whoever will return said Horse to the Subscriber near F. street, shall be entitled to the above Reward, with reasonable charges. O. B. BROWN. August 21-3t