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NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, AND WASHINGTON ADVERTISER.
VOL. VII.
WASHINGTON CITY, PRINTED BY SAMUEL HARRISON SMITH, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
No. 974.
FIVE DOLLARS PER ANNUM.
MONDAY, JANUARY 12, 1807.
PAID IN ADVANCE.
(By Authority.)
AN ACT
Making appropriations for the support of the navy of the United States, during the year one thousand eight hundred and seven.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That for defraying the expenses of the Navy of the United States, during the year one thousand eight hundred and seven, the following sums be, and the same hereby are, respectively appropriated; that is to say;
For the pay and subsistence of the officers and pay of the seamen, two hundred and ninety-six thousand and forty eight dollars;
For provisions, one hundred and twenty thousand eight hundred and fifty dollars and three cents;
For medicines, instruments and hospital stores, five thousand dollars;
For repairs of vessels, one hundred and ninety thousand two hundred and eight dollars, and sixty seven cents;
For freight, store rent, commissions to agents, and other contingent expenses, seventy-five thousand dollars;
For pay and subsistence of the marine corps, including provisions for those on shore, and forage for the staff, seventy-eight thousand six hundred and seventy-eight dollars and thirty cents;
For clothing for the same, fourteen thousand three hundred and sixty dollars;
For military stores for the same, five hundred and sixty dollars;
For medicine, medical services, hospital stores, and all other expenses on account of the sick belonging to the marine corps, one thousand one hundred and fifty dollars;
For quarter master's and barrack master's stores, officers travelling expenses, armourer's and carpenters bills, fuel, premium for enlisting, musical instruments, bounty to music, and other contingent expenses, eight thousand one hundred and forty-five dollars;
For the expense of navy yards, comprising docks and other improvements, pay of superintendents, store keepers, clerks and laborers, sixty thousand dollars;
For ordnance, fifty thousand dollars.
SEC. 2. And be it further enacted, That the several sums herein specifically appropriated shall be paid out of any monies in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated.
NATHL. MACON,
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
GEO: CLINTON,
Vice-President of the United States, and President of the Senate.
January 7, 1807.
APPROVED,
TH. JEFFERSON.
From the Kingston Chronicle.
The following is the Translation of an
ADDRESS OF THE GOVERNMENT OF HAYTI, TO THE MERCHANTS OF NEUTRAL NATIONS.
The inhabitants of Hayti had scarcely thrown off the yoke of French tyranny, than they have again been obliged to destroy another Hydra, whom they nourished within their own bosoms. At present, however, all their cares are turned to the culture of those valuable productions, which the merchants of Europe seek at an immense expence in the remotest parts of the globe.—Our constancy has procured us in the greatest profusion, a suitable remuneration for our several labors. The riches of our soil offer to your speculations the most profitable and happy perspective. Our stores, full of all the productions of the Antilles, wait only for the arrival of your fleets to exchange the manufactures we require, with those you are desirous of obtaining. If a system contrary to the advancement of commerce has hitherto existed, that disastrous influence will now be done away. The deceit has completely failed. The phantom has disappeared, and with it have vanished all the fatal illusions with which it was surrounded. Far from placing any obstacles to the freedom of commerce in our ports, the new government offer to you greater advantages than any other nation can afford. The flags you trade under will never be attended to. The guarantee of your property; your personal safety; and the observance of the most rigid justice, in our concerns, shall be assured to you on the faith of government. Wise and permanent regulations; privileges equal to the difficulties you may have to encounter in entering our ports; dispatch in expediting your vessels, and men of integrity at the head of the public offices:—These are the changes which have taken place, and on which you can rely. Government is well convinced that commerce can never exist unless advantages are reciprocal. Under this idea, therefore, they have al-
ready suppressed patent consignments, the duties on the price of produce, the privileges granted for the sale of coffee, as well as the obligations for forced shipments of sugar, cotton, &c. Every person shall be free to act as best suits his interest in his speculations. The regulations above mentioned, formed by ignorance, will no longer impede the extent of your speculations. You will no longer be shamefully obliged to place your confidence in the individuals, as unknown to yourselves, as they were to the good of their country. Your friends, your own factors, will have the charge of your properties, and government engages to give them all the protection and encouragement in their power.—The sanguinary proceedings which have but too much marked the commencement of an atrocious reign, will no longer excite your indignation and disgust by the renewal of the melancholy scenes that are passed. Come then with confidence; trade to our ports; exchange the fruits of your industry for our riches; and be assured that in trusting to our promises you will never find your confidence to have been misplaced. Thus, at the same time, that government uses its efforts to procure for you the advantages of a lucrative trade, it expects from your agents, in return, the same friendly dispositions and good faith which it will ever observe towards you. It fully relies, also, that the base and despicable conduct of the owners of a vessel called La Louisiana, will not find any imitators among you, nor afford government reason to regret having placed full confidence in your honor and integrity.
The ports of entry are the following, viz. the Cape, Port Dauphin, Port-au-Prince, Gonaives, St. Marc, Port-au-Prince, Aux Cayes, Jeremie, and Jacmel. To these ports you will have it in your power to direct your shipments with safety, and with the certainty of obtaining advantageous returns:—The well known correctness with which government fulfils its engagements, is a solemn pledge that the treaties which will be formed with you shall be duly and rigidly attended to. Notwithstanding the misfortunes that have preceded our independence, and the disastrous wars that have been the consequence of it, the resources of government have always been on a level with its necessities.—Such is the astonishing extent of our resources, that even the vices and extravagance of the late administration have not prevented the fulfilment of our engagements. Judge then what will now be our expectations as well as your own, when prodigality shall be succeeded by a plan of wise economy, and when a just appropriation of the resources of the country has fixed the rights of government, and confirmed those of the individuals! Hasten then to avail yourselves of the advantages which these favorable dispositions offer to you—and which our mutual relations cannot fail of establishing on a solid foundation. Be not afraid of having your expectations of certain profit disappointed, whatever may be the number of your vessels trading to our ports, or however extensive your speculations may be; an abundant crop, and produce of every kind already manufactured, await your arrival, and you are assured of meeting with a quick and ready disposal of your adventures.
Done at the Cape, the 24th Oct. 1806.
The chief of the government of Hayti.
Signed, HENRY CHRISTOPHE.
By his excellency the Secretary of government.
Signed, ROUANEZ, the Younger.
From the Western World of Dec. 18.
COL. BURR BEFORE THE FEDERAL COURT.
The judge read his charge to the grand jury, which was no way important, only as it appeared to conclude without acknowledging the right of the United States' attorney to go out with the grand jury and assist in the examination of witnesses; and the giving the jury particular directions not to receive any matter upon information—nor to let their enquiries extend beyond the limits of the state, by which, we suppose, the honorable judge meant the hither shore of the Ohio, and would of course exclude all the Pittsburgh, Marietta, Cincinnati and Jeffersonville business. Mr. D. then stated that two material witnesses had not made their appearance. He observed that John Adair and Mr. Lockett, were absent, and that he could not proceed without them—that this was a business of the utmost importance, and he would not hazard the issue by going on in the absence of these two witnesses. Mr. Henry Clay, who appeared in conjunction with Mr. John Allen as the counsel for Col. Burr, rose, and in reply observed, that Col. Burr was only apprehensive of delay; that it was painful, and particularly irksome to be obliged perpetually to dance attendance upon such a charge in that court.
Mr. D. perfectly understood the drift of the gentleman. Let the jury go out continued Mr. D. and under the pre-
sent circumstances, in the absence of these important witnesses, the charges not being proved, they imagine to themselves a triumph. The grand jury have been called upon a particular occasion, to enquire into a subject which immediately affects the welfare of our country. This is no common case, and should therefore not be too hastily disposed of. Mr. Clay complains of the painful inconvenience of Col. Burr's dancing a perpetual attendance upon the court. Who asked him to dance an attendance? Who has solicited his presence in court? His appearance here is entirely voluntary; and I will venture to say illegal. In case of indictment no counsel can be legally heard or recognized by the court until the indictment is found by the jury. This is the practice which has universally prevailed in this country heretofore, and I believe every where else—I therefore trust that I shall not again be interrupted in my proceeding. I hope there will be no further interference on the part of Colonel Burr and his counsel, until they can be legally in court.
There are a number of indisputable witnesses in this case; and general Adair is one, without whom I cannot proceed. The enquiry now before the grand jury is such as to require the testimony of each witness in order to connect the chain of evidence necessary to produce conviction. The object must be distinctly and perfectly understood. The materiality of the testimony of general Adair, induces me to apply to the court, and request they will direct the grand jury not to proceed without him.
Mr. Clay was only desirous (he said) that the attorney for the United States would pursue what the law of the land warrants. Something has been said, continued Mr. Clay, about Col. Burr's presence not being necessary; and will Mr. D. tell me this after what has already passed? Is his name to be mentioned, and is he not to appear because there is no process, no deputy marshal directed to take his person?
Mr. D. replied to the court nearly in the same manner as before; and stated his right of going on in the business as directed by law, and his own judgment, and observed that by him, Col. Burr nor his counsel were considered in court, and he should proceed as though they were not, as he deemed any interference by them highly improper. He also slightly mentioned his right to examine witnesses before the grand jury.
Mr. Clay observed, he understood the constitution of a grand jury to be very different.—He should never cease (he said) to contend for the liberty of the country. All at once continued Mr. C. the office of public attorney springs into an importance which never before was heard of. I appeal to the practice of every other court, whether or not the public attorney has the privilege now contended for? I take the functions of the grand jury to be these, to send for what witnesses they please, and examine whom they please. They ought to retire and enquire of the proper persons to send for.
Mr. D. said; that respecting the grand jury, he was the proper agent and certainly acted under the auspices of the court, and he hoped the court would agree with him in opinion. He then moved for an attachment against general Adair, for non-attendance. This was opposed by Mr. Clay, on the grounds that no hour had been mentioned in the summons, and consequently the attachment could not issue during the whole day to which he was summoned, until Wednesday morning; in which objection he was supported by the opinion of the judge.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3.
Mr. D. rose and stated to the grand jury, that they might call on him, if they thought proper, to assist them to examine witnesses; and was proceeding to make some remarks to the foreman, when Mr. Clay interrupted him, and addressing the court, observed, that the privilege contended for by Mr. D. was a novel one, and he hoped the court would not grant it.
Mr. D. saw nothing novel, nothing out of the common mode of proceeding, except the conduct of Mr. Clay. He confessed there was something novel, and something extremely singular and unprecedented in the proceeding had in this business. No person, continued Mr. D. has a right to call me to order in this proceeding, but the judge himself. Upon what ground then, am I now interrupted? I have once stated, and I had hoped gentlemen have understood me, that the trial, until an indictment was found, must be entirely ex-parte; that no counsel, except the U. States' attorney could be listened to, or legally recognized by the court. I am therefore surprised to see Col. Burr and his counsel still present themselves in court; and more so, when interrupted by me, in the discharge of my duty, and called to order. He hoped the judge would permit him to proceed.
Mr. Clay said, he appealed to the practice of other courts—yesterday his honor addressed the public attorney on this subject—he was willing to give up the point if either equity or law appear-
ed in his favor; but he was confident that neither would warrant the demand of Mr. D.
Mr. D. said, (although (said he) I respect the jury, and believe they will do what is right, yet I believe they are ignorant of the plan—the possess no detail of themselves. He said the most studied attempts to cut off an investigation had been made on the part of Col. Burr and counsel; observe the proceedings before this court; see the opposition made to every measure I attempt; then mark the course of proceedings among the people, and say who will, that the object is not to prevent that full and fair investigation which would promise success? Mr. Clay still called it a novel proceeding. He again repeated he saw nothing novel except the appearance of Col. Burr and counsel in court, and thrusting themselves forward to be heard, when the court in strict legal justice, could not know them in that capacity. He hoped the court would not hamper him or suffer Col. Burr's counsel to interfere in the present case.
Mr. Allen declared his right to be heard on this occasion, and he was in different in what capacity he was considered. He wished the grand jury to attend to the spirit of the constitution. The right (he said) for which the public attorney contended was of the most serious nature, and if allowed would effect in a material degree the rights of the citizen. In matters of fact, Mr. Allen, said the public attorney had no right to appear; it was solely in matters of law that his presence is necessary. Even in the government of England this is the case, and much more should it be so in the United States, where our constitution is much more explicit and better defined.
Mr. Clay cared not in what attitude he should be considered as standing; but he would instantly renounce Colonel Burr and his cause, did he entertain the slightest idea of his guilt, as to the charges exhibited against him by Mr. D. You have heard of inquisitions in Europe, (said Mr. Clay) you have heard of the screws and tortures made use of in the dens of despotism, to extort confession; of the dark conclaves and caucuses, for the purpose of twisting some incoherent expression into evidence of guilt. Is not the project of the attorney for the U. States, a similar object of terror? But all will not do; all the art of the attorney will not effect his purpose. I call upon him to produce a single instance where the public attorney has been accustomed to examine the witnesses before the grand jury, to sound the jury and enter into all their secrets.
Mr. D. said, Should the court agree with the counsel of Col. Burr, I shall consider it as completely smothering all the testimony, and the jury will go into the examination hoodwinked. Upon a former occasion, when it was known I could not proceed, Mr. Burr was grieved to the heart, that I could not. He appeared in court, and bewailing his fate that I had not proceeded before the grand jury, and addressing the people, prayed in future that they would pass no opinion hereafter till he was heard in his own defence. What follows? I get better prepared—call for another grand jury; expresses dart through the country from Mr. Burr in all directions—the grand jury comes; and before it, comes Mr. Burr—for what? To challenge enquiry? No sir, no, it is to slake it—it is to display vast management in precluding investigation. An attempt was even made this morning to get the panel of the grand jury altered. The innocence Mr. Burr tries for, is an exemption from punishment; but this is desired to be got with as much eclat as possible. Great cries of persecution against the innocent Mr. Burr, are stored up ready to issue against me if the event will justify. But public clamor although very unpleasant, never shall alter my course; for after the information I have received, and on which my mind implicitly reposes, even what I have heard from that gentleman, though the whole community should cry out against me, and run after this adventurer, yet I would stand as a rock left by the ebbing sea, ever confident that a little time more would find me again surrounded by the flood.
Mr. Clay declares his confidence of the innocence of the accused. I was in hopes after this, that he would have renounced all attempts to stifle enquiry; for if there is no scheme, my examination cannot make the witnesses swear there is one—if there is an enterprise, my enquiry may develop it.
Col. Burr rose and addressed the court—he said he was willing to submit to every right for which the public attorney contended, that was sanctioned by law and equity; but that he regarded the rights of a citizen in the strongest light, and should not submit to any infringement whatever upon those privileges to which every citizen was entitled. He himself he said had been the public attorney of another state; but never in one instance did he exercise the right of examining witnesses before the grand jury. He expatiated upon the stories that had been circulated a-
bout himself, and declared their falsity. He said it had been reported that three boats loaded with men, provision and arms had descended the Ohio, belonging to him—he said they were not his, and ultimately proved to be the boats of some families who were moving; and the one with guns, were the property of Mr. Berthoud of Louisville. He declared in unequivocal terms his innocence.
The judge delivered his opinion, that it had been the practice of every court with which he had been acquainted, for the public attorney never to examine witnesses before the grand jury; but if the jury were doubtful of any matters relating to law, that they should invite the public attorney to come before them and explain them. He had been a public attorney, and he never examined witnesses before the grand jury, during his continuance in office.
Some by conversation here took place between the judge and Mr. D. in the course of which Mr. D. stated to the judge that on a former occasion he had given it as his opinion that the public attorney had a right to examine the witnesses before the grand jury. His honor very briefly replied that the opinion spoken of by Mr. D. was given out of court. Mr. D. acknowledged it was, but nevertheless, as it was given after his motion against Mr. Burr was made, he considered the same opinion would also be given in court. He went on to remark that unless he had been convinced by that opinion, that the judge would acknowledge his right as attorney for the U. States to examine witnesses before the grand jury, he never would have run the country to the expence of calling a grand jury. The judge observed, that opinion was out of court, and of course no way binding on the court. Of course the jury examined the witnesses without the aid of Mr. D., and under the peculiar restrictions in the judge's charge.
I could but remark something in the manner and decisions of the honorable judge, which induced me to believe, his mind was not as free from bias as it should be. Every act, every determination he gave, went to prove he felt deeply interested in the acquittal of Col. Burr. A predetermination to thwart the proceedings of Mr. D., and hamper enquiry as to Col. Burr, was plainly visible to the physiognomist, in every line of his face; and to the close observer in his every act. It will be remembered by my readers, that the judge had but a few days previous to this, on examination before the committee appointed to enquire into Sebastian's conduct, deeply implicated himself, in a former attempt to separate from the union, and even admitting the judge was clear of any connection with Burr's scheme, (for the sake of argument) he must have had a fellow feeling for so great, good and persecuted a man, who is now engaged in an enterprise against the interests of his country. I would not wish to be understood as acquitting Judge Innes of being engaged in the scheme of disunion, with Col. Burr; far be it from me to give celebrity to an opinion so very different from the one I entertain, in the face of circumstances which are certainly calculated to generate suspicion in the bosoms of the most unsuspecting. Some of them are even worthy the serious attention of the people, and I conceive myself bound, as an impartial editor, to give them to my fellow citizens, who, from their remote situations, are deprived of a personal knowledge of what is going on, at the seat of government. During the time Col. Burr lay under the ignominy of the charges of the attorney for the U. S. Col. Innes and Burr were almost constantly together; of an evening, at John Brown's, and the moment the grand jury returned without finding a true bill, preparations were gone into, and a ball was given to Col. Burr, at which the families of Judge Innes, and John Brown attended, even to a child; but when a ball was given in honor of the union, not one of them attended—not because they were not prepared, for on the same evening they attended a party at George Greer's, a merchant of this town; who, it may be requisite to remark, was himself from home. These circumstances, when combined with the judge's explosion before the committee who sat on Sebastian, have a tendency to convince my mind, that some improper motives, which lay concealed, like Col. Burr's projects, beneath the veil of uncertainty, have operated on this honorable judge. The people will determine; it is only my province to lay before them information which I deem important, with my remarks, and they must ultimately decide and determine the innocence or guilt.
When the grand jury returned their finding, and very remarkable it was, that Mr. Allen rose, and desired leave to copy it, that it might be published; for he felt uneasy himself, as men with whom he was intimate were implicated. He desired therefore that it might be taken out, to show that there was no shadow of suspicion.
Mr. D. said, he fully assented to the copy and publication. I know,

...that much parade of innocence will be affected; for me, I repose upon events. The public mind may be carried off—but yet in a few months it will see this project as it really is. My conviction is not shaken. The grand jury seem to have aimed a blow at the root of rumour and suspicion. Let the court fix the disgrace on me or on them.
I will venture to assert, that the address of the grand jury is altogether unprecedented, and consequently improper. Why was it necessary to depart from the common course of proceeding. Whenever in any case it is found necessary to leave the ordinary practice and regular mode of proceeding, something has occasioned it, and you may begin to look somewhere for a motive which has produced this departure from established custom. Why then I ask, in this case did the jury travel out of the established course, which from time immemorial has been pursued, as well by the grand jurors of Kentucky, as of every other country, from the dawn of jurisprudence? And what, but an idea of its impropriety, induced one of the jurors to positively refuse his signature to it. Did the jury think it necessary to remove suspicion from the character of col. Burr for them to transcend the usual limits of their duty by eulogising the man whom they could in their capacity as jurors, only condemn or acquit from the evidence before them? And why, I again repeat, this uncommon vindication? Why this eulogium? Did the jury attend to the proceedings before the court? Did they not see every nerve exerted by col. Burr and his counsel, to suppers enquiry? Does this look like innocence? I think not. And I trust the great body of the people in Kentucky will join me in opinion, that the jury have, by their singular address, strengthened the idea which is entertained, that col. Burr is now engaged in a project inimical to the perpetuity of the union. Was there no evidence which though not legal, might yet be convincing to private individuals? But col. Burr is a man of so much importance to the community & his innocence, and even his exemption from suspicion so essentially requisite, that the jury drew up an address, not only declaring him not guilty, but which was the proper stopping place, but they go on to declare him clear of suspicion. This is one step farther than I believe any grand jury in the United States have gone. And I would ask the jury (for many of them have been on a jury before) whether, in acquitting any obscure individual, they would have made the same address? And whether they ever did; I fancy candor will force them to answer in the negative.
My feelings have been deeply interested in this subject as one which will in my opinion materially, I hope not fatally affect the prosperity, liberty and happiness of my country, and I have been led beyond my original intention in making these remarks, by a patriotic wish to guard my fellow citizens against the secret plans of col. Burr, and to prevent them if possible from being lulled into security by the peculiar address of the grand jury. I cannot here conclude without remarking the thorough conviction produced on my mind of the guilt of col. Burr, by the proceedings in court and the address of the grand jury. Every attempt was made by col. Burr and his counsel in court to prevent an open enquiry; difficulties were thrown in the way of the public attorney, and nothing appeared to be left undone which might in any way embarrass him, or prevent his arriving at the truth. And here again I cannot but extend my remarks by observing the apparent predetermination of the honorable judge to have col. Burr acquitted with eclat, if possible. The judge was observed to remark, and with astonishment I listened whilst his honor was speaking, that he regretted that on the former occasion when the grand jury were called, he did not send them out before their discharge, and have a finding. Mr. Daveiss had stated to the court the reasons why he could not proceed against col. Burr, and yet the judge regretted he had not forced the jury to go out and bring a finding without evidence. What could be the object of a question which presents itself to the mind of every reflecting man, of having a finding upon the indictment and the bare affidavit of Mr. Davis, without other evidence? No possible end could be answered except the display of innocence which such an event like the late one would have enabled col. Burr to make. And this is certainly the face which the subject wears. The judge appears from the whole tenor of his conduct, to have predetermined that Burr should come off with eclat, and he therefore regretted that on the first call of the grand jury he had not cleared him by a finding on a mere blank paper of not guilty.
The executive will shortly be in possession of this judge's evidence before the committee who sat on Sebastian, and will then I trust be enabled to judge of his motives, and can account for things which now appear to want explanation. In cases of Burr and
Innes will be before them and their country; their fellow citizens of western America expect them to act with decision and energy upon them: as upon them perhaps depends the future happiness and prosperity of our country.
The day after the address of the grand jury was given in, tickets were taken about town, announcing a ball at captain Taylor's, in honor of Mr. Burr on Monday. But there was a sad falling off, not from any fault of Mr. Burr, for he maintained his full dignity, to wit: he was out of town on Monday, and did not come in until supper time, when the dancing people were a little down in the mouth, and revived their drooping spirits. But still he wanted some support to his own; for only a very few gentlemen attended; the grand jury & their address notwithstanding. A number of ladies were there, to wit: all those of the families of the honorable Harry Innes, judge of the federal court, John Brown, &c. &c. even down to a child. Mark, fellow citizens, the JUDGE! This man is a traitor at heart.
Several of the true Americans felt deeply distressed at these transactions. An address of the grand jury obviously produced by some instrumentality this ball; and much fictitious and some real public clamor, sincerely affected many real patriots and friends to Mr. Daveiss. They felt indignant at the conduct of some of their fellow men; and the same night it was agreed by a number of the first characters of our country, to give a ball on the Thursday night ensuing, at Bush's hotel, in honor of the UNION, and as a mark of approbation of the firmness and vigilance of the attorney for the United States, JOSEPH HAMILTON DAVEISS, ESQ.—The following gentlemen officiated as managers on this occasion:
 Col. James F. Moore, a member of the Senate,  Maj. gen. Samuel Hopkins, a member of the house of representatives.  John Pope, senator to Congress.  John Rowan, secretary of state.  Gen. Green Clay, speaker of the senate, pro tem.  Col. Jilson Rayne, a member of the senate.  Col. Henry Crist, a member of the house of representatives.  George M. Bibb, a member of the house of representatives.  Samuel McKee, a member of the House of Representatives,  Captain Richard Taylor,  William Trigg.  They ordered Mr. Bush to spare no expence, nor put any limits to his preparations.
When the evening arrived, about 30 ladies appeared, about 20 short of a full assembly; among them, many of the ladies of this place, who had positively refused to go to Mr. Burr's party—about 60 or 70 gentlemen attended: the governor, secretary of state, the speakers of the senate and house of representatives, and many of the leading members of both houses. The party was so very cordial and convivial, that every one remarked and spoke of it to their companions; and, if a young man may be indulged in the remark, it seemed as if a spark of the fire of '76 had had dropped down among them. The only circumstance which took from the pleasure of the company, and when immediately pressing upon the attention, appeared a blot upon the fair sheet of enjoyment, was the presence of a spy, a most despicable tool of the Spanish Americans and present Burrites. And even this was but as the cloud of an April day; and the bright effulgence of unqualified joy, burst from behind the noxious vapor, and dispelling it from the remembrance, re-illumined the festive scene.
When supper came on, it was manifest that not only Mr. Bush had followed the directions of the managers; but the splendid elegance of the supper, and the masterly display of taste in its arrangement, evinced the ability and attention of Mrs. Bush, under whose hands the pile had risen. A more elegant and more brilliant supper never has been seen in Frankfort.
When the ladies retired, the governor and secretary declining any toast (for reasons of political delicacy, we suppose,) the speaker of the senate, general Clay, drank "The patriotic ladies of Frankfort," which went round with loud and reiterated peals of applause.
Mr. William Logan, speaker of the House of Representatives, then drank, "Damnation to all conspiracies" which was received with repeated acclamations of applause. The poor spy, after all his works, drank it too. Many toasts, all of political allusion, were drank, and received with most enthusiastic applause. Old maj. gen Hopkins drank "The revival of the true American spirit."—Mr. John Pope, "The eagle with the seventeen stars."
The company retired from the room about three o'clock. Too much cannot be said in commendation of those ladies, who, regarding the dignity of their character, and the reputation and welfare of their country, refused to dance attendance upon Mr. Burr, or degrade their state by attending the ball which was given him. These were the ladies who gave by their presence a general pleasure at the ball, in honor of the union of their country. In every civilized country, altho' the ladies are denied an immediate hand in the administration of the government, yet it is in their power to give in many instances, by a spirited conduct, a turn to political events; and
wherever the female society is enlightened, they are the most effectual check upon the licentiousness of political factions, that can be formed. Here they appeared to feel the indignity which had been done to their order, by a portion of themselves; and every exertion was made to retrieve their wanted station, and present themselves to admiring nations, as a band of firm and immovable American ladies, who could not be induced, by the sound of heavenly music, to deviate from that line of patriotic rectitude, which they had determined to pursue.
Documents accompanying the bill repealing the acts laying duties on salt, and continuing in force for a further time the first section of the act intitled "An act further to protect the commerce and seamen of the United States against the Barbary powers."
COMMITTEE ROOM, December 12, 1806.  Sir,  The Committee of Ways and Means, to whom has been referred that part of the message of the President of the United States, of the 2d instant, which suggests the expediency of abolishing the duties on salt, and of continuing, for a limited time, those duties, the proceeds of which constitute the Mediterranean fund, have instructed me to request that you will furnish them with such information, in possession of the Treasury department, as you may deem connected with the subject.
I am, sir, with very high respect, your's,  JOHN RANDOLPH, The Secretary of the Treasury.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT, December 18, 1806.  Sir,  I had the honor to receive your letter of the 12th instant, requesting such information as I might deem connected with the proposition for abolishing the duty on salt, and for continuing, for a limited time, the duties which constitute the Mediterranean fund.
An examination of the report made on the 5th inst. in obedience to the provisions of the act, supplementary to the act to establish the Treasury department, will shew, that if no other expenses whatever shall be incurred, but such as are already actually authorized by law, neither the salt tax nor the Mediterranean fund are any longer wanted. The propriety of continuing the last mentioned fund for a limited time, must be decided by considerations connected with the political situation of the United States. For it is only to provide for the speedy payment of any contemplated acquisition of territory, without creating a new debt, or in case of war, that the fund can be wanted. Under existing circumstances, I should think it consistent with prudence to continue it for one year longer.
As to the duty on salt, the only additional information which appears connected with the subject, is what relates to the allowance heretofore made to vessels employed in the cod fishery. For this perhaps exceeds the duties paid on the importation of the salt employed in curing the fish.
The allowance has amounted    For the year 1803, to  117,174    For the year 1804, to  145,987    For the year 1805, to  152,928    The quantity of dried American fish exported, during the year ending on the 30th September, 1803, to    For the year ending on 30th Sept. 1804, to  567,823    And for the year ending 30th Sept. 1805, to  514,549    But the quantity of fish of that description, consumed within the United States, is not known.
The bounty paid on the exportation of pickled fish, pork, and beef, is said to be no more than the duty on the salt used in curing the same.
Should there be any points on which further elucidations are wanted, and the committee will be pleased to designate what they are, their directions will be immediately attended to.
I have the honor to be, very respectfully, sir, your obedient servant,  ALBERT GALLATIN. Hon. John Randolph, Chairman of the Committee of Ways and Means.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT, January 3, 1807.  Sir,  I have the honor to inclose a statement of the quantity of salt imported into the several ports of the U. States, and exported therefrom to foreign countries, during the year ending on the 30th day of September, 1805.  I have the honor to be, very respectfully, sir, your obedient servant,  ALBERT GALLATIN. Hon. John Randolph, Chairman of the Committee of Ways and Means.
A statement, showing the quantity of salt imported into the several ports of the United States, and exported therefrom, during the year ending on the 30th September, 1805.
   Ports. Impt. Expt.     Fortsmouth, bushels, 66,686   Vermont, 5,958   Newbury port, 133,805   Gloucester, 21,306   Salem, 55,884 2,882   Marblehead, 49,219 853   Boston, 641,753 4,411   Plymouth, 25,748   Barnstable, 14,729   Nantucket, 24,640   New Bedford, 55,925   Dighton, 14,041  
   Ports. Impt. Expt.     York, 7,706   Biddelford, 3,445   Kennebec, 14,364   Portland, 243,897 2,113   Bath, 14,495   Wiscasset, 13,420   Waldoborough, 11,028   Pembecot, 10,022   Frenchmans Bay, 1,200   Passamaquoddy, 657   Newport, 40,493 6   Bristol, 6,850   Providence, 73,439 1,084   New London, 92,405 222   Middletown, 89,229   New Haven, 48,099   Fairfield, 23,082   Champlain, 2,186   Hudson, 23,478 1,882   Sag Harbour, 5,200   New York, 742,075   Perth Amboy, 989   Philadelphia, 155,073 1,554   Presque Isle, 20   Baltimore, 169,292   Georgetown, (Columbia) 3,378   Alexandria, 47,615   Norfolk, 296,040   Petersburg, 27,653   Richmond, 9,323   Tappahannock, 7,184   Folly Landing, 257   Wilmington, (N. C.) 88,819   Newbern, 13,125   Washington, 22,115   Edenton, 24,937   Camden, 1,401   Beaufort, (N. C.) 706   Georgetown, (S. C.) 17,753   Charleston, 127,280 517   Savannah, 72,371   St. Mary's, 366   Miami, 34   Detroit, 13   Michillimackinac, 127   New Orleans, 42,914 40   Mobile, 7   Total, bushels, 3,652,276 15,544  
TREASURY DEPARTMENT, REGISTER'S OFFICE, January 2d, 1806.  JOSEPH NOURSE, Register.
A BILL,  Authorised the President of the United States to accept the service of a number of volunteer companies not exceeding thirty thousand men.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That the President of the U. S. be, and he hereby is authorised to accept of any company or companies of volunteers, either of artillery, cavalry or infantry, who may associate and offer themselves for the service, not exceeding thirty thousand men, who shall be clothed and furnished with horses at their own expence, and armed and equipped at the expence of the U. S. except such of them as may choose to furnish their own arms, and whose commissioned officers shall be appointed in the manner prescribed by law in the several states and territories to which such companies shall, respectively belong: Provided, That where any company, battalion, regiment, brigade, or division of militia, already organized, shall tender their voluntary service to the U. S. such company, battalion, regiment, brigade, or division shall continue to be commanded by the officers holding commissions in the same, at the time of such tender, and any vacancy thereafter occurring shall be filled in the mode pointed out by law in the state or territory, wherein the said company, battalion, regiment, brigade or division shall have been originally raised.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That any company, battalion, regiment, brigade, or division thus offering itself for the service, shall be liable to be called upon to do military duty at any time the President of the U. S. shall judge proper, within two years after he shall accept the same, and shall be bound to continue in service for the term of months after they shall have arrived at the place of rendezvous, unless sooner discharged, and when called into actual service, and whilst remaining therein, shall be under the same rules and regulations, and be entitled to the same pay, rations, forage and emoluments of every kind, bounty and clothing excepted, with the regular troops of the U. S.: Provided, That in lieu of clothing, every non-commissioned officer and private, in any company who may thus offer themselves, shall be entitled, when called into actual service, to receive, in money, a sum equal to the cost of the clothing of a non-commissioned officer, or private, (as the case may be) in the regular troops of the U. S.
Sec. 3. And be it further enacted, That the President of the United States be, and he hereby is, authorized to organize the companies so tendering their service as aforesaid into battalions, squadrons, regiments, brigades, and divisions, as soon as the number of volunteers shall render such organization, in his judgment, expedient; but until called into actual service, such companies shall be bound to do regular militia duty as is required by law in like manner as before the passage of this act.
Sec. 4. And be it further enacted, That in case any volunteer above mentioned, while in actual service, shall sustain any damage, by injury done to his horse, or such other equipment as shall have been furnished at his own expence, or by loss of the same, without any fault or negligence on his part, a reasonable sum, to be ascertained in such manner as the President of the United States may direct, shall be allowed and paid to such volunteer for each and every such damage, or loss.
Sec. 5. And be it further enacted, That the sum of
dollars, to be paid out of any monies in the treasury not otherwise appropriated, be and the same hereby is appropriated towards defraying any expence incurred by virtue of the provisions of this act.
WASHINGTON CITY.
MONDAY, JANUARY 12.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
THURSDAY, JAN. 8.
ABSTRACT Of the arguments urged on the RE-COMMITMENT of the bill prohibiting the importation of Slaves.
The recommitment was advocated by Messrs. Sloan, Bidwell, Findley, Quincy, Ely, Smilie, J. Clay, Gregg, Bedinger and Alexander; and opposed by Messrs. Early, Holland, and Masters.
The advocates of a recommitment observed, that the bill in its present shape was such as they could never agree to, and that if a modification of it were successfully resisted, they would be compelled, however reluctantly, to give it their negative. They flattered themselves, however, that a spirit of harmony and accommodation, of which so illustrious an example had been set by the framers of the constitution, would induce the friends of the bill to allow its modification in such a way as to reconcile its provisions to the sentiments entertained in the eastern section of the union; by which means it would go forth with the sanction either of the whole House, or of a great majority, and be thereby more likely to prove operative and effectual than if passed by a small majority.
They declared that they never could agree to that feature of the bill, which authorised the sale of persons of color introduced into the U. S. as slaves. They were ready to acquiesce in the principle of a forfeiture of the person, inasmuch as it had been sanctioned by the vote of a large majority, and as it appeared to be so strenuously insisted on by the representatives of the southern country. But while they yielded their individual opinions on this point, they expected a correspondent concession on the part of the representatives of the southern states, which was, that persons thus introduced into the U. S. should be disposed of in such a way as to prevent their conversion into slaves, and so as to save the U. S. from the humiliation and disgrace of sanctioning a principle at which the strongest feelings of humanity, as well as the plainest dictates of reason revolted.
They remarked that the bill had hitherto been in the hands of those who were devoted to its present features; & no fair opportunity had consequently been afforded those who entertained different views on the subject to devise a plan, and exhibit the necessary details, for such a disposition of these people as would at once prevent in the highest degree their importation, and save the general government from the ignominy of sanctioning the principle of slavery. It was added that if the bill were recommitted to a committee of seventeen members, composed of a member from each state, it was probable that a plan would be devised that would be most likely, by combining the sentiments of the several states, to meet with general approbation in the legislative body, as well as throughout the whole union.
It was incidentally observed that it might, perhaps, be found a most efficient auxiliary to the bill, to allow a bounty on the conviction of every person who should infract its provisions.
With regard to the allegation that the power of Congress to act on this subject was exclusively derived from their authority to regulate trade, that doctrine was altogether denied. Such a doctrine, it was said, was of the most dangerous complexion, as it went to sanction the principle that it was lawful for Congress to deal in human beings as an article of commerce—a principle abhorrent to humanity, and at war with our fundamental institutions, for the establishment of which we had put every thing that was dear or valuable to hazard. A reference to the constitution would expose the fallacy of the ideas of gentlemen on this head. Among the powers delegated by that instrument to Congress was the power to "define and punish offences against the law of nations." It was afterwards added that "That the migration or importation of such persons as any of the state now existing shall think proper to admit, shall not be prohibited by the Congress prior to the year 1808, but a tax or duty may be imposed on such importation, not exceeding ten dollars for each person." Before this act could go into effect, this last provision would in point of time expire, and the first provision would be reinstated in full efficacy, which unquestionably gave Congress a full power over the subject, independently of that derived from their right to regulate commerce.
In addition to these arguments for a recommitment it was observed that the details of the bill were radically defective. On examining the revenue laws of the U. S. in conformity to which the provisions of the bill were drafted, it would be seen that a moiety of the cargo forfeited went to the U. S. and that the other moiety went to the custom house officers in case there were no informers, and in case of an information, one half of the moiety to the informer and one half to the custom house officers; and that consequently in the last case but one fourth of the proceeds of the cargo went to the informer. Just in proportion to one small

inducement to the informer would probably be the lax execution of the act; and it was suggested whether in the present case it would not be best to give the whole proceeds to the informer.
Another objection to the details of the bill was that, in correspondence with the principles of the revenue laws, only three years were allowed for preferring informations; while from the nature of the case, it would be found extremely difficult to discriminate newly imported slaves from those which had been a long time in the country.
Another objection was that in the case of an information of an infraction of this act, the importer might at any time between seizure and condemnation come forward, and give bond, and take the persons imported out of the hands of the U. S. and in case of condemnation, take them on an appraisement, which might, in a part of the union disposed to favor the traffic, be greatly below their value, and thus operate as an inducement to the traffic.
Another objection to the bill was that it made no provision for the maintenance of the slaves that may be seized between the period of seizure and sale. Would not the civil action, in whose hands they fall, experience considerable difficulty from this circumstance, uncertain, as he would be, whether they would be eventually condemned, and, if they should not be, whether the U. S. would indemnify him for the cost of their support?
Should this bill be recommitted, it was hoped provisions might be adopted universally satisfactory. These might consist in directing that, after the forfeiture of the persons imported, in case they should be imported into a state whose laws inhibited the manumission of slaves, they should be transported to states in which there existed no inhibition, and be there bound out for a term of years, where, it was understood, their time for a period of ten years was worth from 200 to 300 dollars.
On the other hand the opponents of the motion to recommit the bill observed that they had indulged the hope that the enemies of the principles contained in it, after the immense consumption of time in investigating the subject, after the patient attention bestowed by the House and the committee of the whole on every thing which had been urged, would have contented themselves with recording their vote against it. But it seemed that they were not contented with pursuing this course; but claimed the formation of a law satisfactory to their own peculiar ideas on the subject. Not satisfied with its being framed conformably to the ideas of those among whom it was immediately to operate, and who were alone directly concerned in it, they wished it made conformable to their own sentiments. Was this fair, liberal, or generous? Gentlemen say they have certain principles from which they cannot swerve. Be it so. They have acted like freemen, have contended stoutly in support of those principles, and have recorded their votes against them. What more can they ask?
It was asked whether this bill, passing, as it was likely to be, by a bare majority, would have the salutary effect that was desirable. It was answered that it would, inasmuch as it would receive the unanimous, or nearly unanimous sanction of those among whom it was principally, if not exclusively to take effect.
Gentlemen, who claimed respect for their own feelings and the feelings of their constituents, should recollect that it was impossible, on their own principles, for those who differed on this subject so widely from them, to sacrifice to a spirit of conciliation their own sentiments, when they deemed them in the highest degree important. The difference of opinion did not only arise out of the details of the bill, but struck at its principle; they lay at the foundation of the subject. Without the provisions contained in the bill those who represented the southern country were sincerely of opinion that the traffic could not be stopped. Believing this, gentlemen asked too much, when they required them to abandon a point so essentially important.
It was remarked that the suggestion of gentlemen to give the whole proceeds of a sale to the informer was inadvertent, as it would have a very different effect from that contemplated by its proposers, by presenting a strong temptation to the informer, to make use of his friends in the shape of informers, for the purposes of collusion. Such a provision would not therefore answer any good purpose. They maintained, however, that the inducements to an information of the infractions of the act were ample. A thousand dollars penalty was attached to the seller and the buyer; and besides this the informer was to receive a part of the proceeds of such sales as might be made. It was asked if the inducements for information under the existing revenue laws had not proved completely effectual. What reason could there then be for the apprehension that the like inducements in this case, reinforced by the other penalties provided, would not have the same effect.
If the consciences of gentlemen would not permit them to carry the proceeds of the sale of persons thus imported into the treasury of the U. S. let them if they pleased, apply them to charitable purposes, to the endowment of schools, the cutting of canals, making roads and erecting bridges.
As we have already stated the bill was ordered to be recommitted by a considerable majority, to a committee of seventeen members.
FRIDAY, Jan. 9.
Mr. Dawson presented a petition from a number of citizens of Alexan-
dra, Columbia, praying that jurors may receive a compensation for their services, which was referred to a select committee.
The bill for the relief of Anthony Bezner was recommitted.
The House again resolved itself into a committee of the whole—Mr. VARNUM in the chair—on the bill providing for the punishment of certain crimes against the U. S.
Mr. Bidwell proposed a new section in the following terms, viz.
Be it enacted , That if any person, for whose keeping the peace and good behavior a recognizance shall hereafter be entered into, in pursuance of the laws of the U. S. shall during the term of such recognizance, without the limits of the U. S. carry on or aid in carrying on, or begin or set on foot, or provide or prepare the means for a military expedition against any foreign prince, or state at peace with the U. S. such recognizance shall thereby be forfeited.
This motion was supported by Messrs. Bidwell, N. Williams, Sloan, and Borwell; and opposed by Messrs. Quincy, Dwight, Dawson, Ely, and Dana; and carried—Ayes 59—Noes 48.
Further progress was made in the details of the bill, when the committee rose and reported it—and the House, without taking order on the report, adjourned to Monday.
We shall in our next paper give a full view of the proceedings and the debate on them, as well as on the new section offered by Mr. Bidwell.
The following is the substance of the remarks made by Mr. Elliot on offering the resolution stated in our last paper.
Mr. Elliot said that in making this motion he had two objects, which he would distinctly state to the House; one of which he deemed of considerable importance, and the other of minor consideration. The first and great object was to obtain an analysis of that part of the report of the Secretary of the Treasury of the 5th of December last, which presents a general statement of the payments on account of the principal of the public debt, from the 1st of April, 1801, to the 30th September, 1806, referring to a statement in the appendix to that report, marked D. and of that statement itself, to resolve, as it were, these important documents into their original elements, and present to the public eye one concise and comprehensive view of the whole of the payments that have been made on account of the national debt since April 1, 1801. It is well known that the voluminous reports of the Secretary of the Treasury on financial subjects are not generally read, or if cursorily perused, are not studied and understood by the people at large. Few possess sufficient time which they are able to devote to this purpose; and dry mathematical calculations possess few charms to attract the attention of those who glance over the periodical publications of the day, for the purposes either of amusement or general political information. It is in vain to attempt to conceal the fact, that upon the great subjects of the national debt, and of the revenues and finances of the country generally, a degree of ignorance prevails which cannot but be the subject of great regret, to all who wish for the general diffusion of correct information on all matters of national concern. It must be remarked also, that the annual reports of the Secretary of the Treasury, prepared in obedience to the act, entitled "An act to establish the Treasury Department," although extremely useful for the purposes of legislation, are ill calculated for the purposes of universal information. To common readers, the simple lustre of a statement of the debt and revenue at a particular period, is lost in the splendor of retrospective and prospective calculations by which it is surrounded. It becomes desirable, therefore, to obtain a general statement of the public debt, and of the payments which have been made which may be comprised in a half sheet of paper, and will require no new calculations, as it will in fact be but a mere abstract of the voluminous documents now in existence.
The secondary object to which he had alluded, Mr. E. said, was the acquisition of information to enable the House to correct a considerable, though undoubtedly accidental error into which the Secretary of the Treasury appears to have fallen in his last annual report. And it is to this object that I wish to apply the information contemplated in the closing member of the resolution, which requires quarterly as well as annual statements of payments, so far as the same may be practicable. We have two distinct statements of the amount of the public debt at a certain period, which appear to vary from each other. In the statement marked F. in the appendix to the report, which is the letter of the Secretary of the Treasury to the chairman of the committee of Ways and Means, of January 20, 1806, on the subject of a conversion of the old 6 per cent. deferred, and 3 per cent. stock, into a new 6 per cent. stock, the total amount of the public debt on 1st January, 1806, is stated at 72,744,700 dollars. It is true that the unredemed amount of the old six per cent. and deferred stocks, and the nominal amount of the 3 per cent. stock, are stated "in round numbers." What is meant by these round numbers is one of those things which I wish to ascertain; they may possibly account for the variance which I am about to state, but I suspect they will not. In the present report, page 4, the Secretary states the payments to be made during 1807 and 1808 (principal and interest,) at 16,756,153 dollars and 88
cents; and the debt which will remain unpaid on the 1st January 1809, at 57,491,838 dollars, 77 cents. By statement D. it appears that the amount of principal of the debt, redeemed from 1 October, 1805 to 30 September, 1806, was
  Dollars.   3,249,113 06   And the further payments to be made during the last quarter of 1806, (see page 3 of the report) 2,840,889 19   Making 6,090,002 25 
The amount of payments of principal for the five quarters from 1 Oct. 1805, to 31 Dec. 1806.
We have at present no means of ascertaining what proportion of this sum of six millions of dollars was redeemed in the last quarter of 1805. If we take the average of the four quarters ending Sept. 30, 1806, as the base of a calculation, we shall have the following general result.
  Dollars.   Amount of debt 1 Jan. 1806, as above, 72,744,700   Principal paid in 1806, 3,286,002 25   Balance, 67,464,697 75   Principal to be paid in 1807 and 1808, 9,714,358 25   57,750,359 50 
From which deduct the sum stated by the Secretary as the amount of the debt which will remain unpaid on the 1st January, 1809,
  57,491,838 77   The difference is 258,500 73 
It is possible, indeed, that this variance may not amount to 150,000 dollars: and it is possible, also, that it may amount to 6 or 700,000 dollars. If the information aimed at by the proposed resolution be obtained, we shall be able to estimate it with perfect accuracy.
SENATE UNITED STATES.
MONDAY, JAN. 5. Gen. SMITH submitted the following resolution:
Resolved , That a committee be appointed to enquire whether any, and if any, what additional force is necessary to the military establishment of the U. States.
He observed that he was one of those who in 1802 were of opinion that the present military establishment was sufficient for the then existing state of the nation. At that time we were at peace with the Indians, of course few men were necessary for the western frontier, and at every point of the Atlantic shores, we were prepared for resistance by the strength of our militia—that the late acquirement of territory, gave as an exposed frontier, which could not be secured speedily by the militia of the union; he therefore conceived an addition to the army as indispensably necessary.
At a meeting of the Inhabitants of the City of Washington , convened on Friday evening the 9th inst. at MYER's hotel, pursuant to public notice, to receive and consider the report of the committee appointed on the 5th inst. to draft an ADDRESS to the PRESIDENT of the UNITED STATES; approbatory as well of his Administration, as of his private Character as a citizen, and requesting him to permit his name to be held up as a CANDIDATE on the ensuing election for Chief Magistrate of the United States.
The committee according to order, made a report, and after due consideration, the meeting unanimously agreed to an Address to be presented to the President of the United States, and appointed a committee to present the same—Whereupon,
Resolved unanimously , That although the inhabitants of this city are deprived of any participation in the elective franchise by a constitutional arrangement, yet feeling an identity of interest with their fellow citizens generally, and conscious that the national interest, happiness, and prosperity may be greatly promoted, should the President of the United States comply with the request of the many respectable bodies who have addressed him to stand as candidate on the ensuing election, for the Chief Magistracy of the union, they cannot refrain on this important occasion from also soliciting him, whose long and faithful services, as well as his public and private virtues so eminently qualify him to administer the general government, to gratify the ardent wishes of his fellow-citizens on this occasion.
GEORGE ANDREWS, Chairman. THOMAS HERTY, Sec'y.
LITERARY NOTICE.
E. SARGENT has just received from London a copy of "The Life of the Hon. Charles James Fox"—interspersed with a great number of original anecdotes by B. C. Walpole, Esq. (a relation of the celebrated family of that name)—which he has put to press and will have ready for publication in about two weeks.
New York Print. Richmond, Jan. 7.
We are authorised to state from unquestionable authority, that James Wilson, who was secretary to the Wood county meeting last fall, has been arrested as one of Burr's adherents, was examined before the Magistrates and found guilty. It is also stated that on the 24th, there was between Pittsburg and Marietta, 1000 of Burr's men on the Ohio river.
Mr. Tazewell (of York) obtained leave to bring in a bill, for preventing certain acts hostile to the peace and tranquility of the U. S. within the jurisdiction of this state. This bill has no doubt been suggested by the incidents of the Burr expedition.
Rich. Enquirer. Columbia, Dec. 19.
The committee to whom was referred the petition to major Rouse, has reported the following resolution:
Resolved , That in the opinion of the committee, the petitioner, William Rouse, esq. ought to have been commissioned, upon the resignation of Jacob Drayton, esq. but in the opinion of the committee, Paul Hamilton, esq. late Governor of this state, in withholding the said commission, acted from a conscientious sense, through a mistaken judgment, of duty. The committee are, therefore of opinion, that there exists no ground of impeachment against the said Paul Hamilton, esq.
Pittsburg, Dec. 31. THE CONSPIRACY.
Yesterday morning in consequence of information given to Nathaniel Irish, and George Robinson, esquires, justices of the peace, and to Lieut. Swearingen, commandant of the United States' garrison at Fort Fayette, two keel boats, from Freeport, (a small town on the Alleghany river about 30 miles from Pittsburgh,) were seized, as the property of the conspirators.
From the large size of the boats, and their being numbered 1 and 2, they carry strong evidence of being the property of a company and calculated for victualing an expedition.
Their loading it appears, consists principally of provisions, with some military stores—and the number of men not more than sufficient to navigate them to Natchez—the head quarters of the quid emperor.
When seized they were under the orders of Weaver, of Greensburgh, who is well known to be one of Burr's contractors—and Davis the Irish royalist of Pittsburgh, also put a variety of articles on board, for the same destination.
Upon examination before the magistrates, Weaver produced an affidavit made before the prothonotary of Westmoreland county, stating that the articles in the boats were consigned to a Mr. Pofflewaite, at Natchez, to be by him sold on his (Weaver's) account to the highest bidder.
The magistrates and Lieut. Swearingen therefore agreed to discharge them. We hope, however, that the Ohio militia at Cincinnati, will detain them, as notwithstanding Weaver's affidavit, there is no doubt of the stores being defined for a treasonable purpose. Comfort Tyler is the person from whom Weaver received his instructions.
New York, Jan. 6.
Captain Dayton of the brig Julia, from St. Andero in Spain, informs us that after Bonaparte had entered Berlin he appointed twelve commissioners to whom were intrusted the care of the city, police and the temporary government of the Republic of Prussia.
The king was represented to be in a situation which involved his personal safety—being surrounded by the troops of France, and hardly a possibility of effecting his escape.
The emperor Napoleon was said to be on his return to Paris.
The Russians, after some communications with the French army, were retiring towards their own territory, after witnessing as idle spectators the disasters of their ally, and were about to make an irruption into the dominions of the Grand Seignor, whose integrity Bonaparte was preparing to defend.
The news of the capture of Buenos Ayres by the British had not arrived at St. Andero before it was overtaken by the news of the recapture. These two accounts travelled in company, and reached the place of their destination together.
SPANISH ROBBERY.
Extract of a letter from capt. Swain, of the brig Alexander and Sally, of Newburyport, to his owner, dated at Malaga, Oct. 6, 1806.
"At sea, on board the brig Alexander and Sally, Rock of Gibraltar, bearing W. S. W. distance about 9 or 10 leagues, it being quite moderate, discovered a launch rowing towards me from the Spanish coast—when at the distance of musket shot she fired a swivel; the ball passed between me and the man at the helm—I immediately hoisted my colors and backed my topsail—he came up and hailed me, and ordered me and my papers on board, which I executed—They then ordered my men on board the launch, and sent me on board my vessel, attended with four Spanish villains armed, who conducted themselves into the cabin, and ordered me and the mate down also, driving the rest of the men forward; two of them stationed themselves at the cabin doors; the other two then ran-sacking chests, trunks, lockers, and every place where they thought money might be concealed. They robbed from me and the crew about 150 dollars in cash, and about 100 dollars worth of sundries, such as spy glasses, watches, pistols, &c. and after having effectually searched the vessel, they very courteously left her."
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JAMES GREENLEAF. January 12, 1807 3t
FRESH ORANGES &
Lemons, Preserves, Limes, Peaches, and Pine apple, Currant Jelly, Cordials, Citron, warranted Chocolate, Raisins in boxes soft shelled Almonds, mould Candles from the best manufactory in New York, Apples in barrels and a variety of other articles in the Grocery Line just received and sold by,
F. MAURO, opposite Seven Buildings. January 2—3t
Notice is hereby given to non-resident proprietors of Land in the state of Ohio; That the subscriber will act as agent, for those of them, who may think proper to consign their business to him, either in disposing of their lands, or in the payment of their taxes. His terms will be ten per cent. He will attend to the payment of taxes, in any of the districts in the state; and forward to the proprietors the collector's receipt; and will from time to time, give them information of the alterations (if any) which may be made in the law levying a state tax. Those who may wish to employ him, will as early as possible, forward a particular list of their lands on which they wish the taxes paid: Those who wish to have their lands disposed of, will forward their instructions and a Letter of Attorney duly executed. Postage to be paid by employers. From the attention he is determined to give, he flatters himself "he shall be able to render considerable satisfaction to his employers."
THOMAS SCOTT. Chillicothe, Ross Cy. Ohio, Dec. 12—6w
RUNAWAY NEGRO.
WAS committed to the jail of Frederick county, Maryland, a negro man who calls himself JOE, about 33 years old, 5 feet 9 inches high, two cuts in each ear, and has lost two of his fore teeth out of his upper jaw—his cloaths are a drab furtout coat, blue cloth do. one cotton, do. one black calimere vest, one pair of cotton and one pair of linden overalls, a coarse linen shirt, wool hat, & coarse shoes. He says he belongs to col. James King, of Sullivan county Tennessee. If his owner does not release him he will be sold for his jail fees agreeably to law.
GEORGE CREAGER, Sheriff. Frederick town, Jan. 7—7t
TUNIS CRAYAN,
Informs the public that he has opened a
NEW STORE,
Near the Navy Yard; where he has for sale a large and extensive assortment of
GOODS,
which will be sold on the most reasonable terms. Dec. 23—1m.

PROPOSALS for carrying the Mail.
71. From Warrenton by Ransom's bridge, Jonesville, Halifax, Scotland Neck, Hogdon, Williamson, Daily's, Plymouth and Lee's mills to Scuppernong once a week. Leave Warrenton every Tuesday at 4 a m; arrive at Ransom's bridge by noon. Leave Ransom's bridge at 1 p m & arrive at Halifax by 6 p m. Leave Halifax at 7 p m, arrive at Scotland Neck and arrive at Scuppernong on Friday by 11 a m. Returning. Leave Scuppernong every Friday at 1 p m, arrive at Scotland Neck at 4 p m. Leave Scotland Neck at 5 p m & arrive at Halifax on Monday by 8 a m. Leave Halifax at 1 p m, arrive at Ransom's bridge by noon. Leave Ransom's bridge at 1 p m & arrive at Warrenton by 7 p m.  72. From Halifax by Northampton c h, Poculaton, Murfreesboro, Winton, Columbia, Pitch Landing and Windsor to Edenton once a week. Leave Halifax every Wednesday at 4 a m & arrive at Murfreesboro by 4 p m. Leave Murfreesboro by 5 p m and arrive at Edenton on Friday by 10 a m. Returning. Leave Edenton every Friday at 2 p m, arrive at Murfreesboro on Sunday by 7 a m & at Halifax by 8 p m.  73. From Hatterstown in Roanoke county by Dobie's tavern, Clarksville, Salisbury, Cook's tavern, Catawba Springs, Lincolnton, Caruthers, Burrtown, Spartanburg, S. C. Greenville c h Pinckneyville, Pendleton c h Hadenville, Ga. Danielsville and Athens to High Shoals on Appalatchy river once a week. Leave Hatterstown every Wednesday at 6 a m & arrive at High Shoals the next Saturday by 10 a m. Leave High Shoals every Saturday at 2 p m and arrive at Hatterstown the next Tuesday by 8 p m.  74. From Warrenton by Ransom's bridge, Enfield, Tarboro' and Greenfield to Washington, and thence by Greenville, Tarboro', Nash c h and Still's store, to Ransom's bridge once a week. Leave Ransom's bridge every Tuesday at 6 a m & arrive at Enfield by 6 p m. Leave Enfield at 7 p m & arrive at Washington on Thursday by 6 p m. Returning. Leave Washington every Friday at 8 a m and arrive at Warrenton on Monday by 6 p m.  75. From Halifax, by Tate's store, to Enfield once a week. Leave Halifax every Tuesday at noon, & arrive at Enfield by 3 p m. Leave Enfield at 4 p m & arrive at Halifax by 8 p m.  76. From Scotland Neck, by Norfleet's ferry, Grandberry Cross Roads & Clarksville, to Windsor once a week. Leave Scotland Neck every Thursday at 6 a m & arrive at Windsor by 4 p m. Leave Windsor every Friday at 6 a m & arrive at Scotland Neck by 6 p m.  77. From Raleigh, by Chapel hill, to Hillsboro' once a week. Leave Raleigh every Friday at 8 a m & arrive at Hillsboro' on Saturday by 8 a m. Leave Hillsboro' every Wednesday at 5 p m and arrive at Raleigh on Thursday by 5 p m.  78. From Hillsboro', by Mount Tirzah, Person c h Leesburg, Caswell c h Lenox Castle, Bolwick's and Rockingham, to Germanton, once a week. Leave Hillsboro' every Saturday at 10 a m and arrive at Mount Tirzah by 3 p m & arrive at Germanton the next Tuesday by 8 p m. Leave Germanton every Wednesday at 6 a m & arrive at Hillsboro' the next Saturday by 8 a m.  79. From Ayrersboro' by Haywood, Pittsburg and Jones's ferry to Hillsboro' once a week. Leave Ayrersboro' every Thursday at 6 a m and arrive at Hillsboro' on Saturday by 8 a m. Leave Hillsboro' every Saturday at 10 a m and arrive at Ayrersboro' on Sunday by 6 p m.  80. From Raleigh, by Nuttall's, to Oxford or Merrittville, once a week. Leave Raleigh every Friday at 4 a m and arrive at Oxford by 6 p m. Leave Oxford every Saturday at 4 a m and arrive at Raleigh by 6 p m.  81. From Warrenton, by Williamboro', Oxford, Hillsboro', Alleman's, Manassas, New-Garden, Salem, and Lexington, to Salisbury once a week. Leave Warrenton every Friday at 2 a m & arrive at Hillsboro', on Saturday by 8 a m. Leave Hillsboro' at 9 a m and arrive at Salem on Sunday by 3 p m. Leave Salem at 4 p m and arrive at Salisbury on Monday by 11 a m. Returning. Leave Salisbury every Monday at 1 p m & arrive at Salem on Tuesday by 8 a m. Leave Salem at 9 a m & arrive at Hillsboro' on Wednesday by 3 p m. Leave Hillsboro' at 5 p m & arrive at Warrenton on Thursday by 5 p m.  82. From Salem, by Bethania, Huntville, Rockford and Wilkes, to Morganton, and thence by Iland Ford, Statesville, Houghtonville and Huntville to Salem, once a week. Leave Salem every Tuesday at 10 a m & arrive at Morganton the next Thursday by 5 p m. Leave Morganton every Friday at 8 a m & arrive at Salem the next Monday by 8 a m.  83. From Salisbury by Concord, Alexandria, Charlotte, Hunterville,
Lincolnton and Morganton to Asheville, to return by Morganton, Lincolnton, Catawba Springs and Mount Tirzah to Salisbury once a week. Leave Salisbury every Monday at 2 p m & arrive at Charlotte on Tuesday by 8 p m and at Asheville on Thursday by 6 p m. Leave Asheville every Friday at 6 a m & arrive at Salisbury on Monday by 10 a m.  84. From Asheville, by the Warm Springs, Newport T. and Sevierville, to Knoxville T. once a week. Leave Asheville every Friday at 6 a m and arrive at Knoxville on Monday by 10 a m. Leave Knoxville every Monday at 2 p m and arrive at Morganton the next Thursday by 6 p m.  85. From Morganton, by Rutherford and Gowens store, to Greenville c h, S. C. once a week. Leave Morganton every Friday at 6 a m and arrive at Greenville c h on Sunday by 6 p m. Returning. Leave Greenville c h every Monday at 6 a m & arrive at Morganton on Wednesday by 6 p m.  86. From Charlotte, by Bargars ferry and Hill's iron works, to York c h, S. C. once a week. Leave Charlotte every Wednesday at 9 a m and arrive at York c h by 8 p m. Returning. Leave York c h every Tuesday at 6 a m, & arrive at Charlotte by 6 p m.  87. From Raleigh, by Smithfield, Waynesboro', Green c h & Kingston, to Newbern, twice a week. Leave Raleigh every Sunday and Wednesday at 2 p m and arrive at Newbern the next Wednesday and Saturday by 4 p m. Leave Newbern every Wednesday and Saturday at 9 p m & arrive at Raleigh the next Sunday and Wednesday by noon.  88. From Charlotte by Lancaster to Camden, once a week. Leave Charlotte every Wednesday at 6 a m & arrive at Camden on Thursday by 5 p m. Leave Camden on Friday at 6 a m and arrive at Charlotte on Saturday by 6 p m.  89. From Fayetteville, by Elizabethtown, to Wilmington, and thence by South Washington and Sampson c h to Fayetteville, once a week. Leave Fayetteville every Monday at 4 a m and arrive at Wilmington on Thursday by 10 a m. Leave Wilmington every Thursday at 2 p m, & arrive at Fayetteville on Sunday by 6 p m.  90. From Fayetteville, by Andersonville, to Wilmington once a week. Leave Fayetteville every Saturday at 6 a m and arrive at Wilmington on Sunday by 9 p m. Leave Wilmington every Wednesday at 6 a m, & arrive at Fayetteville on Thursday by 7 p m.  91. From Fayetteville, by McFalls, Winfield and Cheraw c h to Camden, S. C. once a week. Leave Fayetteville every Tuesday at 5 a m & arrive at Camden on Thursday by 8 p m. Leave Camden every Friday at 6 a m, & arrive at Fayetteville on Sunday by 8 p m.  92. From Fayetteville, by Moore c h, Carthage, and Randolph c h to Salisbury, and thence by Tuckabatchee, Henderson, Wadesboro', Richmond c h, and Sadsbury, to Fayetteville, once a week. Leave Fayetteville every Friday at 8 a m & arrive at Salisbury the next Monday by 10 a m. Leave Salisbury at 2 p m, arrive at Richmond c h on Wednesday by 4 p m & at Fayetteville on Thursday by 5 p m.  IN SOUTH CAROLINA.  93. From Richmond c h by Parker's ferry, Chatham, Cheraw c h, Bentonville, Darlington c h, Pauleysville, Jaffray and the Clay House, to Port's ferry once a week. Leave Richmond c h every Thursday at 4 a m, and arrive at Port's ferry on Friday by 6 p m. Leave Port's ferry on Saturday at 4 a m, & arrive at Richmond c h on Sunday by 8 p m.  94. From Camden, by Statesburg & Jamesville, to Nelsons ferry & Monk's Corner, to Charleston, twice a week. Leave Camden every Thursday & Sunday at 4 a m, arrive at Statesburg by 10 a m, & at Charleston on Tuesday & Saturday by 10 a m. Leave Charleston every Tuesday & Saturday at 2 p m & arrive at Camden on Thursday & Monday by 8 p m.  95. From Columbia, by Orangeburg & St. George, to Charleston twice a week. Leave Columbia every Sunday & Wednesday at 4 a m, & arrive at Charleston on Tuesday & Friday by 10 a m. Returning. Leave Charleston every Tuesday & Friday at 2 p m, & arrive at Columbia on Thursday & Sunday by 6 p m.  96. From Columbia, by Winnsboro', Chester c h, York c h, Pinckneyville, Union c h & Spartanburg, to Greenville c h once a week. Leave Columbia every Monday at 8 a m, arrive at York c h on Tuesday 7 p m. Leave it at 7 1-2 p m, arrive at Greenville c h on Friday by 8 a m. Leave Greenville c h at 10 a m & arrive at Columbia on Sunday by 6 p m.  97. From Columbia by Newbury c h, Laurens c h, Belfast, Reedy Shoal River & Greenville c h to Asheville, N. C. once a week. Leave Columbia every Monday 2 p m & arrive at Asheville on Thursday by 8 p m. Leave Asheville every Friday at 4 a m & arrive at Columbia the next Monday by 10 a m.  98. From Columbia, by Miersville, Statesburg, Sumterville, Salem & Kingtree, to Willtown once a week. Leave
Columbia every Monday at 6 a m and arrive at Willtown on Wednesday by 6 p m. Leave Willtown every Thursday at 6 a m, & arrive at Columbia on Saturday by 6 p m.  99. From Monk's Corner, or the Black Oak on Santee Canal, Pineville & Murray's ferry, to Kingtree once a week. Leave Monk's Corner every Thursday at 6 a m & arrive at Kingtree by 6 p m. Leave Kingtree every Friday at 6 a m & arrive at Monk's Corner by 6 p m.  100. From Orangeburg, by Johnston's bridge, Barnwell c h Roberts', Tredways and Town Creek to Campbelltown once a week. Leave Orangeburg every Friday at 6 a m and arrive at Campbelltown on Saturday by 6 p m. Leave Campbelltown every Monday at 6 a m & arrive at Nelson's ferry on Wednesday by 6 p m.  101. From Camden, by Columbia, Edgefield c h & Campbelltown, to Augusta once a week. Leave Camden every Friday at 5 a m & arrive at Columbia by 4 p m. Leave it at 5 p m & arrive at Edgefield c h on Saturday by 10 a m. Leave there at 11 a m & arrive at Augusta by 6 p m. Returning. Leave Augusta every Tuesday at 4 a m and arrive at Edgefield by 1 p m. Leave there at 2 p m and arrive at Columbia on Thursday by 8 a m. Leave there at 9 a m & arrive at Camden by 8 p m.  102. From Edgefield c h by Amos Richardsons, Cambridge, Southampton, Abbeville c h & Rocky river, to Pendleton c h once a week. Leave Edgefield c h every Saturday at 2 p m & arrive at Pendleton c h every Tuesday by 6 p m. Leave Pendleton c h every Wednesday by 6 a m & arrive at Edgefield c h the next Saturday by 10 a m.  103. From Cootawhatchie, by Black Swamp, Lower 3 Runs, & Upper 3 Runs, to Augusta, once a week. Leave Augusta every Sunday at 6 a m & arrive at Cootawhatchie on Tuesday by 4 p m. Leave Cootawhatchie every Thursday at 4 a m & arrive at Augusta on Saturday by 4 p m.  104. From Pocotaligo to Beaufort twice a week. Leave Pocotaligo every Tuesday & Saturday, at 1 p m & arrive at Beaufort by 7 p m. Leave Beaufort every Tuesday, & Saturday at 5 a m, and arrive at Pocotaligo by 10 a m.  IN GEORGIA.  105. From Augusta, by Little River, Lincoln c h Petersburg & Elberton, to Franklin c h once a week. Leave Franklin every Thursday noon & arrive at Augusta on Saturday by 5 p m. Leave Augusta every Sunday at 8 a m & arrive at Franklin c h on Tuesday by noon.  106. From the High Shoals, of Appalachy river, by Coweta, Point Pleasant or Tuckabatchee, & Alabama river, to Fort Stoddert once a week. Leave the High Shoals, every Saturday at 2 p m & arrive at Fort Stoddert the next Friday by 6 p m. Leave Fort Stoddert every Sunday at 4 a m & arrive at High Shoals the next Saturday by 1 a m.  107. From Augusta, by Columbia c h to Washington once a week. Leave Augusta every Sunday at 3 p m & arrive at Washington on Monday, by 4 p m. Leave Washington every Tuesday at 8 a m & arrive at Augusta on Wednesday by 10 a m.  108. From Washington, by Burris's, Lexington, Athens, Watkinsville, and Clarkboro', to Jackson c h once a week. Leave Washington every Tuesday at 8 a m & arrive at Jackson c h on Wednesday by 6 p m. Leave Jackson c h every Sunday at 6 a m & arrive at Washington on Monday by 4 p m.  109. From Washington by Greensboro', Powelton, Richardsonville, Sparta, Georgetown & Warrenton to Louisville once a week. Leave Washington every Tuesday at 6 a m & arrive at Louisville on Friday by 11 a m. Leave Louisville every Friday at 3 p m & arrive at Washington on Monday by 5 p m.  110. From Louisville, by Saundersville, & Fort Wilkinson to Milledgeville once a week. Leave Louisville every Friday at 4 p m & arrive at Milledgeville every Thursday at 6 a m & arrive at Louisville on Friday by 10 a m.  111. From Riceboro', by Fort James, to Tattall c h & from Riceboro', to Sunbury once a week. Leave Riceboro', every Wednesday at 11 a m & arrive at Sunbury by 1 p m. Leave Sunbury every Wednesday at 4 p m & arrive at Tattall c h on Friday by 6 p m. Leave Tattall c h every Saturday at 6 a m & arrive at Riceboro' on Sunday by 6 p m.  IN ORLEANS.  112. From Fort Stoddert M. T. to New Orleans, once a week. Leave Fort Stoddert every Saturday at 4 a m & arrive at New Orleans the next Tuesday by 4 p m. Leave New Orleans every Wednesday at 3 a m & arrive at New Orleans the next Saturday by 6 p m.  IN TENNESSEE.  113. From Orefville by Powell valley, Cumberland Gap, Barksdale, and Raccoon Spring, in the Road Forks or Hazle Patch in Kentucky once a week. Leave Orefville every Tuesday at 3 p m & arrive at Hazle patch on
Thursday by 6 p m. Leave Hazle patch every Friday at 6 a m & arrive at Orefville on Sunday by 9 a m.  114. From Blountville by Massengale, Elizabeth town, Jonesboro', Greeneville, Cheeks Cross roads & Danbridge to Knoxville once a week. Leave Blountville every Friday at 2 p m & arrive at Knoxville on Monday by 11 a m. Leave Knoxville every Monday at 1 p m & arrive at Blountville on Thursday by 11 a m.  115. From Orefville by Cheeks Cross roads to Newport once a week. Leave Orefville every Sunday at noon & arrive at Newport on Monday by 10 a m. Leave Newport every Monday at 2 p m & arrive at Orefville on Tuesday by 8 a m.  116. From Knoxville to Point Pleasant or Tuckabatchee once in two weeks. Leave Knoxville every other Friday at 6 a m & arrive at Point Pleasant on Monday by 6 p m. Leave Point Pleasant every other Tuesday at 6 a m & arrive at Knoxville the next Friday by 6 p m.  117. From Knoxville to Maryville once a week. Leave Knoxville every Monday at 2 p m & arrive at Maryville by 7 p m. Leave Maryville every Monday at 7 a m & arrive at Knoxville by 11 a m.  118. From Knoxville by Campbell, Gardner, Kingtree, Blackburn Springs, Fort Blount, Dixons Springs, Craig's Point, Gallatin and Hendersonville to Nashville once a week. Leave Knoxville every Monday at 2 p m & arrive at Nashville on Thursday by 7 p m. Returning. Leave Nashville every Friday at 4 a m & arrive at Knoxville on Monday by 10 a m.  119. From Springfield by Port Royal and Clarksville to Palmyra once a week. Leave Springfield every Friday at 5 a m & arrive at Palmyra by 4 p m. Leave Palmyra every Thursday at 6 a m & arrive at Springfield by 5 p m.  120. From Dixons Springs by Lebanon & Rutherford c h to Nashville once in two weeks. Leave Dixons Springs every other Thursday at 6 a m & arrive at Nashville on Friday by 4 p m. Leave Nashville every other Saturday at 5 a m & arrive at Dixons Springs on Sunday by 6 p m.  IN KENTUCKY.  121. From Lexington by Nicholasville, Richmond, Woods & Metcalfe to Hazle patch once a week. Leave Lexington every Wednesday at 6 a m & arrive at Hazle patch on Thursday by 6 p m. Leave Hazle patch every Friday at 6 a m & arrive at Lexington on Saturday by 6 p m.  122. From Danville by Lancaster, Stanford & Crab Orchard to Hazle patch once a week. Leave Danville every Wednesday noon & arrive at Hazle patch on Thursday by 6 p m. Leave Hazle patch every Friday at 6 a m & arrive at Danville on Saturday by noon.  NOTES.  1. The Post master general may expedite the mails & alter the times of arrival & departure at any time during the continuance of the contract, he stipulating an adequate compensation for any extra expense that may be occasioned thereby.  2. Fifteen minutes shall be allowed for opening & closing the mails at all offices where no particular time is specified.  3. For every thirty minutes delay (unavoidable accidents excepted) in arriving after the time prescribed in any contract, the contractor shall forfeit one dollar; & if the delay continues until the departure of any depending mail, whereby the mails destined for such depending mail lose a trip, an additional forfeiture of five dollars shall be incurred.  4. Newspapers as well as letters are to be sent in the mail; & if any person making proposals, desires to carry newspapers, other than those conveyed in the mail, for his own emolument, he must state in his proposals for what sum he will carry with the emolument, & for what sum without that emolument.  5. Should any person making proposals desire an alteration of the times of arrival & departure above specified, he must state in his proposals the alteration desired, & the difference they will make in the terms of the contract.  6. Persons making proposals are desired to state their prices by the year. Those who contract will receive their pay quarterly in the months of August, November, February & May, in one month after the expiration of each quarter.  7. No other than a free white person shall be employed to carry the mail.  8. When the proper authority requires the mail in the body of a large carriage, he is desired to state it in his proposals.  9. The Post master general reserves to himself the right of declaring any contract at an end whenever three failures happen, which amount to the loss of a trip each.  10. The contracts for the above routes are to be in operation on the first day of April next, & are to continue in force for two years.  GIDEON GRANGER,
PORTRAIT PAINTING  C. BOYLE respectfully informs the public that he paints Miniatures in Oil Colors, in the building formerly occupied by Mr. G. Stewart, on the Pennsylvania Avenue, near Duane's book-store.  N. B. A few specimens to be seen. January 5 -tf  CHARLES H. VARDEN, Merchant Taylor New Jersey Avenue, near the Capitol. RESPECTFULLY informs the gentlemen of the district of Columbia, he has imported by ship Eliza ANN lately arrived at Philadelphia,  A choice assortment Of Parra Superfine cloths, Bennets, Velvets, and Cords, Cashmeres, single and double milled Satin cloths, fashionable Spanish Orleans and Toilets, rich silk Moleskin velvets, silk and satin Florentines, with a variety of other articles suitable for the season.  N. B. Ladies habits, regimentals, and navy uniforms made in the first style of fashion.  Richard Harvells celebrated patent parallel Suspender, can be had on the same terms as at his manufactory.  November 12-tf  THE SUBSCRIBER HAS just supplied his shop in F street with a complete assortment of fresh  Medicines & Drugs, among which are Spermaceti & Linseed oils - also Paints of every description.  THOMAS PATTERSON. Washington city, June 23-tf  For Sale.  1 Crate of Liverpool Earthen ware well assorted. 1 Case of Shoes and Boots. 1 Case of bottled London particular Madeira Wine, Martinique Noyau and Catchup 1 Small bale of Cafia. 3 Casks of Catalonia and Vidonia Wine. 4 Casks of Gun-Powder. 4 Boxes of Boston Chocolate. 1 Chest of fresh Hyson Tea.  Received on consignment and to be sold immediately for Cash or good notes at 60 days.  JOHN GOULDING. Who has for sale. Best Spermaceti Candles and oil of the very first manufacture of the United States.  Also on hand as usual, A choice stock of good old Madeira Wine; Buccellies, Sherry, Port, Claret, Lisbon and other Wines; Cognac, Bordeaux and Virginia; Peach Brandy, Jamaica Spirit, Holland Gin, Bounce, Whiskey &c. Fresh Teas; Porter, Ale, &c. &c. - Which will be warranted good and sold at the most reduced prices by whole sale and retail;  JOHN GOULDING Georgetown, Nov. 18-tf  ELIAS B. CALDWELL, ATTORNEY AT LAW, Has removed his Office, to the house lately occupied by Mr. Law, on Capitol Hill. Washington, July 26-tf  FOR SALE, A healthy negro woman under 30 years of age, with two healthy children. For particulars apply to the printer.  1st Nov. 1806 -3pt  TEN Dollars Reward. RUNAWAY on the 18th ult. a negro woman of mine named MOLL. She is about twenty-five years of age, of yellowish complexion, of low stature and rather corpulent. Her face is generally full of pimples & on the upper part of her breast there is a scar nearly the size of a common finger. The above reward of ten dollars will be paid to any person who will bring her home.  GEORGE FRENCH. George Town, December 5-tf  On a liberal credit. THE subscriber will dispose of at private sale, his estate called Churcher, lying on the eastern branch, immediately opposite the city of Washington. This tract of land containing 697 acres is laid off in lots from 3 to 144 acres for the convenience of purchasers. Plats of the estate and the terms of sale are in the hands of colonel Ransom at the navy yard, and Charles Wayman of George Town. The lots will be shown by Mr. Wedden, living on the premises, near the Eastern Branch bridge.  ANTHONY ADDISON. Barnaby, 12th June 1805-tf  ROSS & GETTY, At their Store, corner of Washington and Bridge streets, next door to the Union Tavern, Georgetown, Have received per the Schooner Rebecca, from New York,  300 bushels potatoes 10 barrels prime mackerel 5 do. white onions 20 boxes spermaceti candles 200 weight currants 10 boxes muscadet raisins 1200 pounds fine yellow cheese.  ON HAND, Good old Madeira, Sicily, Sherry, Malaga, Port and Lisbon Wines - Cognac Brandy, Jamaica Rum, New England, do. Holland and country Gin, Rist and Rye Whiskey, Anniseed, Orange, Cinnamon and Perfect Love Cordials on draft and in bottles; price S. Croix, Loaf and Lump Sugar. Guinguier Tea in canisters do. do. in chests Imperial Hyson, Young Hyson, Hyson Skin, and Souchong Teas of the latest importations.  A few sets of handsome French China Five barrels excellent Buck-wheat Meal Bar Iron and Steel Mould and dipped Candles Spanish and country Sugars  With a great variety of other articles in the Grocery Line - all of which they will dispose of at the lowest terms.  DAILY EXPECTED. 100 boxes mould Candles from the best manufactory in Philadelphia. Also 700 weight prime Cheese, far superior in quality to any in this market. Five tiers best winter strained Spermaceti Oil. Ten tons light and well assorted Iron.  Georgetown, Dec. 15-tf